San Bernardino County Flood Control District – February 2024: Emergency Flood Control Facility Repairs- Plunge Creek and Oak Glen Creek.
Summary
SCH Number
2024030665
Public Agency
San Bernardino Flood Control District
Document Title
San Bernardino County Flood Control District – February 2024: Emergency Flood Control Facility Repairs- Plunge Creek and Oak Glen Creek.
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/19/2024
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
Environmental Management Division
Job Title
Engineering Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Highland, Yucaipa
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Greenspot Road
Waterways
Plunge Creek, Oak Glen Creek
Other Location Info
The affected reach of Plunge Creek is located directly upstream and downstream of the intersection of Greenspot Road and Plunge Creek in the city of Highland. Oak Glen Creek upstream of Oak Glen basins is located east of Bryant Street, south of Oak Glen Road, and west of Pendleton Road in the city of Yucaipa.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Declared Emergency
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)(b)(c)(d)
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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