ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT B
MEMORANDUM
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ovember 20, 2024
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: Jordan Peterson, Deputy Director of Redevelopment
Economic Development Department
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ROM: Nicole D. Moore, LEED-AP, Contract Planner
Community Development Department
SUBJ
ECT: CEQA NOE 55-24 – CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF BOATING & WATERWAYS –
LOUIS PARK BOAT LAUNCH PLANNING INITIATIVE
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ommunity Development Department received a request to review the above- referenced project for conformity with the Stockton General Plan and make an environmental determination pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City of Stockton’s Economic Development Department is seeking grant funding from the Division of Boating and Waterways (DBAW) to support future improvements to the Louis Park Boat Launch facility. The funding, through the Waters Connection Initiative grant, will enable the City to contract with an engineering firm to develop plans for the proposed enhancements, as outlined in Attachment A – Louis Park Boat Launch Conceptualized Plans. These potential improvements include the addition of an ADA- compliant pathway, a low-profile dock, a boat washing station, enhanced lighting, and a terraced viewing area.
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n accordance with Government Code §65402, the Community Development Department determines the project is in conformance with the Stockton General Plan. This determination is based on, but not limited to, conformance with General Plan Policy, LU -6.3 (Land Use) stating, “Ensure that all neighborhoods have access to well -maintained public facilities and utilities that meet community service needs.”
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oncerning the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determination, the Community Development Department concludes the project is Categorically Exempt under CEQA Guidelines as it involves the restoration and rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures, facilities and equipment to meet current standards of public health and safety. The project is also not subject to any of the exceptions to the use of a Categorical Exemption listed at CEQA Guidelines §15300.2.
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pon approval by City Council, the Economic Development Department is advised to complete the attached Notice of Exemption (Attachment B) and file it with the San Joaquin County Clerk Office to initiate a 35-day statute of limitations on court challenges. Please retain a copy of the original posted notice within the project file in the Economic Development Department project file.
By
:
Nicole D. Moore, LEED-AP, Contract Planner
Attachments
Attachment A: Request and Project Location
Attachment B: Draft Notice of Exemption
EXHIBIT 1
ATTACHMENT B
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EMORANDUM
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ovember 20, 2024
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: Nicole Moore, Contract Planner
Community Development Department
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ROM: Jordan Peterson, Deputy Director of Redevelopment
Economic Development Department
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BJECT: CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF BOATING & WATERWAYS – LOUIS PARK
BOAT LAUNCH PLANNING INITIATIVE
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lease provide the appropriate environmental review for the above- referenced project as described below:
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roject Title: Louis Park Boat Launch Planning Initiative A
pplicant: City of Stockton – Economic Development Department D
escription/Location: Planning activities, including engineering and design, for Louis Park motorized and non- motorized boat launch
improvements.
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he City of Stockton is seeking grant funding from the D ivision of Boating and Waterways (DBAW) to support future improvements to the Louis Park Boat Launch facility. The funding, through the Waters Connection Initiative grant, will enable the City to contract with an engineering firm to develop plans for the proposed enhancements, as outlined in Attachment A – Louis Park Boat Launch Conceptual ized Plans. These potential improvements include the addition of an ADA -compliant pathway, a low-profile dock, a boat washing station, enhanced lighting, and a terraced viewing area.
Additionally, the engineering firm will be responsible for obtaining any necessary permits related to the proposed improvements as well as conducting hydrographic or bathymetric surveys. Should subsequent environmental reviews be required for project implementation, City staff will carry out the necessary evaluations to ensure compliance with CEQA.
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lso, please make the required determination as to conformity to the General Plan in accordance with Section 65402 of the Government Code. If you have questions regarding this request, please contact me at extension 8506.
J
ORDAN PETERSON
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOPMENT
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ttachment
EXHIBIT 1
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT A
EXHIBIT 1
ATTACHMENT B
CI TY OF STOCKTON
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
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O: COUNTY CLERK FROM: Lead Agency
CO UNTY OF SAN JOAQUIN City of Stockton
44 N. San Joaquin St., Ste. 260 c/o Economic Development Dept.
Stockton, CA 95202 400 E. Main St., 4th Floor
Stockton, CA 95202
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TICE OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21152(B) AND CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 14, SECTION 15062
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OJECT DATA
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roject Title: California Division of Boating & Waterways – Louis Park Boat Launch Planning Initiative CEQA Exemption File No.: NOE 55-24
Applicant: City of Stockton, Economic Development Department Project Description/Location: The City of Stockton’s Economic Development Department is seeking grant funding from the Division of Boating and Waterways (DBAW) to support future improvements to the Louis Park Boat Launch facility. The funding, through the Waters Connection Initiative grant, will enable the City to contract with an engineering firm to develop plans for the proposed enhancements, as outlined in Attachment A – Louis Park Boat Launch Conceptualized Plans. These potential improvements include the addition of an ADA -compliant pathway, a low -profile dock, a boat washing station, enhanced lighting, and a terraced viewing area.
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ETERMINATION/FINDING OF EXEMPTION
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he above- described activity/project is exempt from the environmental assessment requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the following section(s) of the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14):
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he activity is not a "project" as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
T he activity is exempt under the "general rule" at CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3).
T he project is "Statutorily Exempt" per CEQA Guidelines Section: __________ X The project is "Categorically Exempt" per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(d).
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ASIS FOR FINDING OF EXEMPTION
T he activity does not qualify as a project and/or clearly could not have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, CEQA does not apply.
X The activity constitutes a discretionary project under the City's jurisdiction and qualifies as a project which has been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, is exempt from the provisions of CEQA under the above-noted statutory or categorical exemption(s).
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RRIE WRIGHT, DIRECTOR November 20, 2024
ECONOMIC DEVELOPENT DEPARTMENT (DATE OF PREPARATION)
By
Jordan Peterson, Deputy Director of Redevelopment (DATE OF FINAL APPROVAL) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ A
FFIDAVIT OF FILING AND POSTING
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declare that on the date stamped above, I received and posted this notice or included it on a list of such notices which was posted as required by California Public Resources Code Section 21152(B). Said notice or list of notices will remain posted for 35 days from the filing date.
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Posting Period Ending Date
EXHIBIT 1
ATTACHMENT B