San Bernardino County Flood Control District – 2024 Emergency Flood Control Facility Repairs Zones 1-3
Summary
SCH Number
2024021218
Public Agency
San Bernardino Flood Control District
Document Title
San Bernardino County Flood Control District – 2024 Emergency Flood Control Facility Repairs Zones 1-3
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/29/2024
Document Description
Heavy rainfall in February 2024, resulted in significant flooding, and sediment, rock and debris deposition and scour, damaging flood control facilities, drainages, and culverts, resulting in an imminent threat to life and property. Local and State Emergency Proclamations have been issued for San Bernardino County. Emergency repair work includes, but is not limited to, removal of sediment, rock and debris for public safety purposes and repairs/replacements of damage flood control facilities and appurtenant structures.
Contact Information
Name
Arlene B. Chun
Agency Name
San Bernardino Flood Control District
Job Title
Engineering Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Chino Hills, Colton, Fontana, Highland, Loma Linda, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Rialto, San Bernardino, Yucaipa
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
County-maintained dams, basins, channels, levees, berms, and culverts within the cities of Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Chino Hills, Colton, Rialto, Highland, Redlands, San Bernardino, Loma Linda, Yucaipa, and surrounding unincorporated communities. Refer to Exhibit A for list of damaged facilities and locations.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(a)(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15269(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines allows for emergency repairs to an area in which a State of Emergency has been proclaimed by the Governor. Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency on February 5, 2024. Section 15269(b) allows for emergency repairs to publicly or privately owned facilities to maintain service essential to public health, safety, or welfare. Section 15269 (c) allows for specific actions taken to mitigate for an emergency, and Section 15269 (d) authorizes emergency work on existing highways damaged by flooding and landslides.
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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