HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-01-13; City Council; Resolution 2009-0131
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-013
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
3 CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND APPROVING THE CARLSBAD BIKEWAY
4 MASTER PLAN: CASE NO.: EA 06-11. PROJECT NO. 3960
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WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad has an adopted Circulation Element of the General
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Plan which establishes a goal to promote, encourage, and accommodate a variety of
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transportation modes as alternatives to the automobile; and
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WHEREAS, an objective of the Circulation Element is to provide infrastructure and
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facilities necessary to accommodate pedestrians, bicycles, and other non-automobile modes of
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1 ' WHEREAS, the City Council determines that it is in the best interest of the citizens of
12 Carlsbad to establish a document for the future implementation of various non-motorized facilities
13 within the City; and
14 WHEREAS, the Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan will assist the City in the planning for
15 future bicycle routes to accommodate various non-motorized uses; and
15 WHEREAS, the Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan will promote a mode of transportation
17 that would reduce the dependence on the automobile, and as a result would reduce the amount of
. 0 vehicle mile trips and, therefore improve the air and water quality within the City; and1o
WHEREAS, the Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan was prepared in accordance with19
national and state guidelines for non-motorized facilities which allows the City of Carlsbad to
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qualify for various funding sources for pedestrian and bikeway facility construction; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council determines that it is in the best interest of the City to have a
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Bikeway Master Plan that encourages alternative transportation to the automobile. With a
23 reduction in vehicle miles traveled, the air and water quality within the City would improve; and
24 WHEREAS, with the approval of the Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan the City is eligible to
25 apply for a variety of grants from state, regional, and federal funding sources.
2^ WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration was prepared in conjunction with the Carlsbad
27 Bikeway Master Plan; and
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1 WHEREAS, City received written comments from four interested parties and prepared
2 written responses as noted in Exhibits A-1 through A-8 attached hereto; and
3 WHEREAS, the City Council did on January 13, 2009 hold a duly noticed public hearing
4 as prescribed by law to consider said request; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
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arguments, examining the initial study, analyzing the information submitted by staff, and6
considering all written comments received, the City Council considered all factors relating to the
Negative Declaration.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
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California, as follows:
10 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
11 2. That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the City Council
19 hereby adopts the Negative Declaration according to Exhibits "Notice of Intent (NOI)" and
13 "Environmental Impact Assessment Form - Initial Study," attached hereto and made a part hereof,
14 based on the following findings:
15 a. Council has reviewed, analyzed, and considered the Negative Declaration
16 for the Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan and any comments thereon prior to
17 adoption of the Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan; and
18 b. The Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with
19 requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, the State
20 Guidelines and the Environmental Protection Procedures of the City of
21 Carlsbad; and
22 c. The Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City
23 Council of the City of Carlsbad; and
24 d. Based on the Environmental Impact Assessment Part II and comments
25 thereon, there is no substantial evidence the project will have a significant
2Q effect on the environment.
3. That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the City Council
hereby approves the Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan.28
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad on the 13th day of January, 2009, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ATTEST:
L^RAINEM. WOOD, City Clerk
(SEAL)
City of Carlsbad
Planning Department
CASE NAME:
CASE NO:
PROJECT LOCATION:
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
City of Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan
EA 06-11
Citvwide - Various Locations
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Gregory J. Smith, Recorder/County Clerk
APR 0 7 2008
A. Consul
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan provides a blueprint for°EPUTY
bicycle transportation and recreation in the City of Carlsbad. The Bikeway Master Plan will
enhance and expand the existing bikeway network, connect gaps, address constrained areas,
improve intersections, provide for greater local and regional connectivity, and encourage even
more residents to bicycle. The Bikeway Master Plan provides for an updated system of Class I
bike paths, Class II bike lanes, and Class HI bike routes, identifies necessary support facilities
such as bicycle parking, and recommends a variety of programs to allow for safe, efficient and
convenient bicycle travel within Carlsbad and connecting to regional destinations.
PROPOSED DETERMINATION: The City of Carlsbad has conducted an environmental
review of the above described project pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of
Carlsbad. As a result of said review, the initial study (EIA Part 2) did not identify any potentially
significant impacts on the environment. Therefore, a Negative Declaration will be
recommended for adoption by the City of Carlsbad City Council.
A copy of the initial study (EIA Part 2) documenting reasons to support the proposed Negative
Declaration is on file in the Planning Department, 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, California
92008. Comments from the public are invited. Please submit comments in writing to the
Planning Department within 20 days of the date of this notice.
The proposed project and Negative Declaration are subject to review and approval/adoption by
the City of Carlsbad Planning Commission and City Council. Additional public notices will be
issued when those public hearings are scheduled. If you have any questions, please call Steve
Jantz in the Engineering Department at (760) 602-2738.
PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD April 5, 2008 through May 5. 2008
PUBLISH DATE April 5, 2008
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK
San Diego County on APR Q 7
Poster! ArK 0 7 i.m[ Removed,
Returned to agencyAon MAY 07
Deputy
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A. Consu$IT
1635 Faraday Avenue • Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 • (760) 602-4600 • FAX (760) 602-8559 • www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - INITIAL STUDY
CASE NO: EA06-11
DATE: March 25, 2008
BACKGROUND
1. CASE NAME: City of Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan
2. LEAD AGENCY NAME AND ADDRESS: City of Carlsbad. 1635 Faraday Avenue.
Carlsbad. CA 92008-7314
3. CONTACT PERSON AND PHONE NUMBER: Steve Jantz. Associate Engineer.
(760)602-2738
4. PROJECT LOCATION: Citvwide - various locations
5. PROJECT SPONSOR'S NAME AND ADDRESS: Same as Lead Agency
6. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Various
7. ZONING: Various
8. OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES WHOSE APPROVAL IS REQUIRED (i.e., permits, financing
approval or participation agreements): None
9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING AND SURROUNDING LAND
USES:
Project Description: The Carlsbad Bikewav Master Plan provides a blueprint for bicycle transportation
and recreation in the City of Carlsbad. The Bikeway Master Plan will enhance and expand the existing
bikewav network, connect gaps, address constrained areas, improve intersections, provide for greater local
and regional connectivity, and encourage even more residents to bicycle. The Bikewav Master Plan
provides for an updated system of Class I bike paths. Class II bike lanes, and Class III bike routes,
identifies necessary support facilities such as bicycle parking, and recommends a variety of programs to
allow for safe, efficient and convenient bicycle travel within Carlsbad and connecting to regional
destinations.
Environmental Setting and Surrounding Land Uses: The proposed bikewav network is recommended
to be located primarily within existing public right-of-ways. Some segments of Class I bike paths may be
located in Transportation Corridors (T-C) or Public Utility (P-U) zones, depending on the ultimate
alignment of the Coastal Rail Trail. Class II bike lanes and Class III bike routes, per the recommendations
of the Bikewav Master Plan, will primarily be located within existing public right-of-ways, which will
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involve striping for Class II bike lanes and signage for Class III bike routes, therefore, no adverse impacts
will occur. This Negative Declaration will satisfy the environmental review requirement pursuant to CEQA
for these types of projects, including Bikeway support facilities, such as bicycle parking racks, which are
recommended at existing facilities. However. Class I bike paths and any future Class II bike lanes or Class
III bike routes requiring the expansion of the public right-of-way or street improvements will be subject to
further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis.
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The summary of environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project,
involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact," or "Potentially Significant Impact
Unless Mitigation Incorporated" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
Aesthetics
I | Agricultural Resources
Air Quality
I I Biological Resources
Cultural Resources
Geology/Soils Noise
Hazards/Hazardous Materials LJ Population and Housing
Hydrology/Water Quality | | Public Services
Recreation
Transportation/C irculation
Land Use and Planning
Mineral Resources
Mandatory Findings of
Significance Utilities & Service Systems
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DETERMINATION.
(To be completed by the Lead Agency)
X3 I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
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I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not
be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have
been added to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed project MAY have "potentially significant impact(s)" on the environment, but at
least one potentially significant impact 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to
applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis
as described on attached sheets. A Negative Declaration is required, but it must analyze only the effects
that remain to be addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL
NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed
adequately in an earlier ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT or NEGATIVE DECLARATION
pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Therefore, nothing further is required.
Planner Signature/ Date
Planning Director's Signature Date
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
STATE CEQA GUIDELINES, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 15063 requires that the City conduct an Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA) to determine if a project may have a significant effect on the environment. The
Environmental Impact Assessment appears in the following pages in the form of a checklist. This checklist
identifies any physical, biological and human factors that might be impacted by the proposed project and provides
the City with information to use as the basis for deciding whether to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR),
Negative Declaration, or to rely on a previously approved EIR or Negative Declaration.
• A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported
by an information source cited in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is
adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to
projects like the one involved. A "No Impact" answer should be explained when there is no source
document to refer to, or it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards.
• "Less Than Significant Impact" applies where there is supporting evidence that the potential impact is not
significantly adverse, and the impact does not exceed adopted general standards and policies.
• "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation
measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact."
The developer must agree to the mitigation, and the City must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly
explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level.
• "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significantly
adverse.
• Based on an "EIA-Initial Study", if a proposed project could have a potentially significant adverse effect on
the environment, but all potentially significant adverse effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an
earlier EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided
or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration, including revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, and none of the circumstances requiring a
supplement to or supplemental EIR are present and all the mitigation measures required by the prior
environmental document have been incorporated into this project, then no additional environmental
document is required.
• When "Potentially Significant Impact" is checked the project is not necessarily required to prepare an EIR
if the significant adverse effect has been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable
standards and the effect will be mitigated, or a "Statement of Overriding Considerations" has been made
pursuant to that earlier EIR.
• A Negative Declaration may be prepared if the City perceives no substantial evidence that the project or
any of its aspects may cause a significant adverse effect on the environment.
• If there are one or more potentially significant adverse effects, the City may avoid preparing an EIR if there
are mitigation measures to clearly reduce adverse impacts to less than significant, and those mitigation
measures are agreed to by the developer prior to public review. In this case, the appropriate "Potentially
Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated" may be checked and a Mitigated Negative Declaration
may be prepared.
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• An EIR must be prepared if "Potentially Significant Impact" is checked, and including but not limited to
the following circumstances: (1) the potentially significant adverse effect has not been discussed or
mitigated in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and the developer does not agree to mitigation
measures that reduce the adverse impact to less than significant; (2) a "Statement of Overriding
Considerations" for the significant adverse impact has not been made pursuant to an earlier EIR; (3)
proposed mitigation measures do not reduce the adverse impact to less than significant; or (4) through the
EIA-Initial Study analysis it is not possible to determine the level of significance for a potentially adverse
effect, or determine the effectiveness of a mitigation measure in reducing a potentially significant effect to
below a level of significance.
A discussion of potential impacts and the proposed mitigation measures appears after each related set of questions.
Particular attention should be given to discussing mitigation for impacts, which would otherwise be determined
significant.
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AESTHETICS - Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including but
not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic
buildings within a State scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or
quality of the site and its surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light and glare,
which would adversely affect day or nighttime views
in the area?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
D
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
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a) - d) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would a) adversely affect a scenic vista, b)
substantially damage scenic resources, c) degrade the existing visual character of any site, or d) create a new source
of substantial light and glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area. The Bikeway Master
Plan provides recommendations for the construction of future bikeway networks consisting of Class I bike paths,
Class II bike lanes, Class III bike routes, and bikeway support facilities (e.g., bicycle parking racks). Class II bike
lanes and Class III bike routes will primarily be located within existing public right-of-ways, which will involve
striping for Class II bike lanes and signage for Class III bike routes. This Negative Declaration will satisfy the
environmental review requirement pursuant to CEQA for these types of projects. However, Class I bike paths and
any future Class II bike lanes or Class III bike routes requiring the expansion of the public right-of-way or street
improvements will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis. As
such, the proposed action will not have any adverse effects on aesthetics. No impact is assessed.
II. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES - (In determining
whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant
environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the
California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site
Assessment Model-1997 prepared by the California
Department of Conservation as an optional model to use
in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland.) Would
the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or
Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as
shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the
California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural
use?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
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b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or
a Williamson Act contract?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
c) Involve other changes in the existing environment,
which, due to their location or nature, could result in
conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use?
a) - c) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would a) convert farmland to a non-agricultural
use, b) conflict with existing zoning for agricultural uses, or a Williamson Act contract, or c) involve other changes
in the existing environment, which would result in conversion of farmland to a non-agricultural use. The Bikeway
Master Plan provides recommendations for the construction of future bikeway networks consisting of Class I bike
paths, Class II bike lanes, Class III bike routes, and bikeway support facilities (e.g., bicycle parking racks). Class II
bike lanes and Class III bike routes will primarily be located within existing public right-of-ways, which will
involve striping for Class II bike lanes and signage for Class III bike routes. This Negative Declaration will satisfy
the environmental review requirement pursuant to CEQA for these types of projects. However, Class I bike paths
and any future Class II bike lanes or Class III bike routes requiring the expansion of the public right-of-way or street
improvements will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis. As
such, the proposed action will not have any adverse effects on agricultural resources. No impact is identified.
III. AIR QUALITY - (Where available, the significance
criteria established by the applicable air quality
management or air pollution control district may be relied
upon to make the following determinations.) Would the
project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute
substantially to an existing or projected air quality
violation?
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of
any criteria pollutant for which the project region is
in non-attainment under an applicable federal or state
ambient air quality standard (including releasing
emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for
ozone precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial
number of people?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
D
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a) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of any
site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would conflict or obstruct implementation of the
regional air quality plan. The Bicycle Master Plan provides recommendations for the construction of future bikeway
networks consisting of Class I bike paths, Class II bike lanes, Class III bike routes and bikeway support facilities.
The Bikeway Master Plan would improve the air quality by recommending alternative modes of transportation and
providing bikeway networks.
All properties within the city are located in the San Diego Air Basin which is a state non-attainment area for ozone
(03) and for paniculate matter less than or equal to 10 microns in diameter (PMio). The periodic violations of
national Ambient Air Quality Standards (AAQS) in the San Diego Air Basin (SDAB), particularly for ozone in
inland foothill areas, requires that a plan be developed outlining the pollution controls that will be undertaken to
improve air quality. In San Diego County, this attainment planning process is embodied in the Regional Air Quality
Strategies (RAQS) developed jointly by the Air Pollution Control District (APCD) and the San Diego Association of
Governments (SANDAG).
A Plan to meet the federal standard for ozone was developed in 1994 during the process of updating the 1991 state-
mandated plan. This local plan was combined with plans from all other California non-attainment areas having
serious ozone problems and used to create the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). The SIP was adopted by
the Air Resources Board (ARB) after public hearings on November 9th through 10th in 1994, and was forwarded to
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval. After considerable analysis and debate, particularly
regarding airsheds with the worst smog problems, EPA approved the SIP in mid-1996.
Future development projects relates to the SIP and/or RAQS through the land use and growth assumptions that are
incorporated into the air quality planning document. These growth assumptions are based on each city's and the
County's general plan. If a proposed project is consistent with its applicable General Plan, then the project
presumably has been anticipated with the regional air quality planning process. Such consistency would ensure that
the project would not have an adverse regional air quality impact.
Section 15125(B) of the State of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines contains specific
reference to the need to evaluate any inconsistencies between the proposed project and the applicable air quality
management plan. Transportation Control Measures (TCMs) are part of the RAQS. The RAQS and TCM plan set
forth the steps needed to accomplish attainment of state and federal ambient air quality standards. The California
Air Resources Board provides criteria for determining whether a project conforms to the RAQS which include the
following:
• Is a regional air quality plan being implemented in the project area?
• Is the project consistent with the growth assumptions in the regional air quality plan?
The project area (citywide) is located in the San Diego Air Basin, and as such, is located in an area where a RAQS is
being implemented. The adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan will not change the growth assumptions of the
General Plan. Any future proposals for bikeways or bikeway facilities, per the recommendations of the Bikeway
Master Plan, will be required to be consistent with the growth assumptions of the City's General Plan and the
RAQS, Therefore, the project is consistent with the regional air quality plan and will in no way conflict or obstruct
implementation of the regional plan. No impact is assessed.
b) No Impact. The closest air quality monitoring station to the project site is at Camp Pendleton. Data available for
this monitoring site from 2000 through December 2004, indicate that the most recent air quality violations recorded
were for the state one hour standard for ozone (a total of 10 days during the 5-year period). No other violations of
any air quality standards have been recorded during the 5-year time period. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan
does not include a proposal for physical development of any site. The Bikeway Master Plan would improve the air
quality by recommending alternative modes of transportation and providing bikeway networks. The Bikeway Master
Plan provides recommendations for the construction of future bikeway networks consisting of Class I bike paths,
Class II bike lanes, Class III bike routes, and bikeway support facilities (e.g., bicycle parking racks). Class II bike
lanes and Class III bike routes will primarily be located within existing public right-of-ways, which will involve
striping for Class II bike lanes and signage for Class III bike routes. This Negative Declaration will satisfy the
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environmental review requirement pursuant to CEQA for these types of projects. However, Class I bike paths and
any future Class II bike lanes or Class III bike routes requiring the expansion of the public right-of-way or street
improvements will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis.
Therefore, the adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan would not violate any air quality standard or contribute
substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation. No impact is assessed.
c) No Impact. The air basin is currently in a state non-attainment zone for ozone and suspended fine particulates.
Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and it does
not propose or affect any policy or standard that would result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any
criteria pollutant for which the project region is in non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air
quality standard. The Bicycle Master Plan provides recommendations for the construction of future bikeway
networks consisting of Class I bike paths, Class II bike lanes, Class III bike routes and bikeway support facilities.
The Bikeway Master Plan would improve the air quality by recommending alternative modes of transportation and
providing bikeway networks. Therefore, the adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan would not increase pollutants
within the air basin. No impact is assessed.
d) & e) No impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations, or create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people. The Bicycle Master
Plan provides recommendations for the construction of future bikeway networks consisting of Class I bike paths,
Class II bike lanes, Class III bike routes and bikeway support facilities. The Bikeway Master Plan would improve
the air quality by recommending alternative modes of transportation and providing bikeway networks and would not
create objectionable odors. No impact is assessed.
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or
through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status
species in local or regional plans, policies, or
regulations, or by California Department of Fish and
Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian,
aquatic or wetland habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or regional plans,
policies, or regulations or by California Department
of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the
' Clean Water Act (including but not limited to marsh,
vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal,
filling, hydrological interruption, or other means?
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any
native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species
or with established native resident or migratory
wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native
wildlife nursery sites?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
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e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation
Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state
habitat conservation plan?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporatedn
Less Than
Significant
Impactn
No
Impact
a) - d) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would a) have a substantial adverse effect,
either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status
species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, b) have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian,
aquatic or wetland habitat or other sensitive natural communities, c) have a substantial adverse effect on federally
protected wetlands, or d) interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or
wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native
wildlife nursery sites. The Bikeway Master Plan provides recommendations for the construction of future bikeway
networks consisting of Class I bike paths, Class II bike lanes, Class III bike routes, and bikeway support facilities
(e.g., bicycle parking racks). Class II bike lanes and Class III bike routes will primarily be located within existing
public right-of-ways, which will involve striping for Class II bike lanes and signage for Class III bike routes. This
Negative Declaration will satisfy the environmental review requirement pursuant to CEQA for these types of
projects. However, Class I bike paths and any future Class II bike lanes or Class III bike routes requiring the
expansion of the public right-of-way or street improvements will be subject to further environmental review
pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis. As such, the proposed action will not have any adverse effects on
biological resources. No impact is identified.
e) & f) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would e) conflict with any local policies or
ordinances protecting biological resources, or f) conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation
Plan or Natural Community Conservation Plan. The Bikeway Master Plan provides recommendations for the
construction of future bikeway networks consisting of Class I bike paths, Class II bike lanes, Class III bike routes,
and bikeway support facilities (e.g., bicycle parking racks). Class II bike lanes and Class III bike routes will
primarily be located within existing public right-of-ways, which will involve striping for Class II bike lanes and
signage for Class III bike routes. This Negative Declaration will satisfy the environmental review requirement
pursuant to CEQA for these types of projects. However, Class I bike paths and any future Class II bike lanes or
Class III bike routes requiring the expansion of the public right-of-way or street improvements will be subject to
further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis. As such, the proposed action will not
have any adverse effects on biological resources. No impact is identified.
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource as defined in
§15064.5?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
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b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the signifi-
cance of an archeological resource pursuant to
§15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique pale
ontological resource or site or unique geologic
feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred
outside of formal cemeteries?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
D
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
D D
a) - d) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical, archeological, paleontological or geological resource, or disturb any human remains. The
Bikeway Master Plan provides recommendations for the construction of future bikeway networks consisting of
Class I bike paths, Class II bike lanes, Class III bike routes, and bikeway support facilities (e.g., bicycle parking
racks). Class II bike lanes and Class III bike routes will primarily be located within existing public right-of-ways,
which will involve striping for Class II bike lanes and signage for Class III bike routes. This Negative Declaration
will satisfy the environmental review requirement pursuant to CEQA for these types of projects. However, Class I
bike paths and any future Class II bike lanes or Class III bike routes requiring the expansion of the public right-of-
way or street improvements will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific
basis. As such, the proposed action will not have any adverse effects on cultural resources. No impact is identified.
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial
adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury or
death involving:
i. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as
delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the
State Geologist for the area or based on other
substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to
Division of Mines and Geology Special
Publication 42.
ii. Strong seismic ground shaking?
iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including
liquefaction?
iv. Landslides?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
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b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of
topsoil?
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable,
or that would become unstable as a result of the
project, and potentially result in on- or off-site
landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction,
or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soils, as defined in Section
1802.3.2 of the California Building Code (2007),
creating substantial risks to life or property?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the
use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal
systems where sewers are not available for the
disposal of wastewater?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
D
ai) - aiv) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would expose people or structures to potential
substantial adverse effects from the rupture of a known earthquake fault, strong seismic ground shaking, seismic-
related ground failure, liquefaction, or landslides. There are no Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault zones within the
City of Carlsbad and there is no other evidence of active of potentially active faults within the City. However, there
are several active faults throughout Southern California, and these potential earthquakes could affect Carlsbad.
Landslides are also a potential threat in parts of the City. All development proposals in Carlsbad are subject to
requirements such as the California Building Code earthquake construction standards and soil remediation that when
necessary ensure potential adverse effects are not significant. Any future proposals for Class I bike paths and any
future Class II bike lanes or Class III bike routes requiring the expansion of the public right-of-way or street
improvements will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis. As
such, the proposed action will not have any adverse effects on geological resources. No impact is identified.
b) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of any
site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of
topsoil. Any future proposals for Class I bike paths and any future Class II bike lanes or Class III bike routes
requiring the expansion of the public right-of-way or street improvements will be subject to further environmental
review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis. As such, the proposed action will not have any adverse effects
on soil erosion. No impact is identified.
c) - e) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would result in impacts to unstable or
expansive soil conditions. Any future proposals for Class I bike paths and any future Class II bike lanes or Class III
bike routes requiring the expansion of the public right-of-way or street improvements will be subject to further
environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis. As such, the proposed action will not have any
adverse effects on soil conditions. No impact is identified.
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VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset
and accident conditions involving the release of
hazardous materials into the environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or
acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste
within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed
school?
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result,
would it create a significant hazard to the public or
environment?
e) For a project within an airport land use plan, or
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two
miles of a public airport or public use airport, would
the project result in a safety hazard for people
residing or working in the project area?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,
would the project result in a safety hazard for people
residing or working in the project area?
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with
an adopted emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of
loss, injury or death involving wildland fires,
including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized
areas or where residences are intermixed with
wildlands?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless Less Than
Mitigation Significant
Incorporated Impact
D D
No
Impact
IEI
n
D
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a) - d) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would result in hazards associated with
exposure to hazardous materials. Any future proposals for Class I bike paths and any future Class II bike lanes or
Class III bike routes requiring the expansion of the public right-of-way or street improvements will be subject to
further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis. As such, the proposed action will not
have any adverse effects on hazardous materials or create a hazardous condition. No impact is identified.
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e) & f) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would result in exposing people to hazards
associated with an airport. Any future proposals for Class I bike paths and any future Class II bike lanes or Class III
bike routes requiring the expansion of the public right-of-way or street improvements will be subject to further
environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis. As such, the proposed action will not have any
adverse effects on hazardous materials or create a hazardous condition near an airport. No impact is identified.
g) & h) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would interfere with the implementation of an
adopted emergency response or evacuation plan, or result in exposing people or structures to a significant risk from
wildland fires. Any future proposals for Class I bike paths and any future Class II bike lanes or Class III bike routes
requiring the expansion of the public right-of-way or street improvements will be subject to further environmental
review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis. As such, the proposed action will not have any adverse effects
on emergency responses or plans. No impact is identified.
VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the
project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with ground water recharge
such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer
volume or a lowering of the local ground water table
level (i.e., the production rate of pre-existing nearby
wells would drop to a level which would not support
existing land uses or planned uses for which permits
have been granted)?
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the
site or area, including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river, in a manner, which would
result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-
site?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the
site or area, including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river, or substantially increase
the flow rate or amount (volume) of surface runoff in
a manner, which would result in flooding on- or off-
site?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
IEI
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e) Create or contribute runoff water, which would
exceed the capacity of existing or planned
stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial
additional sources of polluted runoff?
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
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g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as
mapped on a Federal Flood Hazard Boundary or
Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood delineation
map?
h) Place within 100-year flood hazard area structures,
which would impede or redirect flood flows?
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of
loss, injury or death involving flooding, including
flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
D
k) Increase erosion (sediment) into receiving surface
waters.
1) Increase pollutant discharges (e.g., heavy metals,
pathogens, petroleum derivatives, synthetic organics,
nutrients, oxygen-demanding substances and trash)
into receiving surface waters or other alteration of
receiving surface water quality (e.g. temperature,
dissolved oxygen or turbidity?
m) Change receiving water quality (marine, fresh or
wetland waters) during or following construction?
n) Increase any pollutant to an already impaired water
body as listed on the Clean Water Act Section 303(d)
list?
D El
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o) Increase impervious surfaces and associated runoff?
p) Impact aquatic, wetland, or riparian habitat?
q) Result in the exceedance of applicable surface or
groundwater receiving water quality objectives or
degradation of beneficial uses?
a) - 0 No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would conflict with any water quality
standards, impact groundwater supplies/quality, alter any drainage pattern, impact the capacity of existing or
planned stormwater drainage systems, or result in the degradation of water quality. Any future proposals for Class I
bike paths and any future Class II bike lanes or Class III bike routes requiring the expansion of the public right-of-
way or street improvements will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific
basis. As such, the proposed action will not have any adverse effects on hydrology or water quality. No impact is
identified.
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g) - j) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would result in placing housing within a 100-
year flood hazard area, create an impediment or redirect flood flows, or expose people or structures to flooding or
inundation by seiche, tsunami or mudflow. Any future proposals for Class I bike paths and any future Class II bike
lanes or Class III bike routes requiring the expansion of the public right-of-way or street improvements will be
subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis. As such, the proposed action
will not have any adverse effects on exposing people to flood hazards. No impact is identified.
k) - q) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would result in increased erosion or pollutant
discharges into any surface waters, change receiving water quality, increase pollutants to an already impaired water
body, increase impervious surfaces, impact aquatic, wetland, or riparian habitat, or exceed receiving water quality
objectives. Any future proposals for Class I bike paths and any future Class II bike lanes or Class III bike routes
requiring the expansion of the public right-of-way or street improvements will be subject to further environmental
review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis. As such, the proposed action will not have any adverse effects
on increasing erosion or pollutant discharges. No impact is identified.
IX. LANDUSE AND PLANNING - Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community?
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or
regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the
project (including but not limited to the general plan,
specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning
ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation
plan or natural community conservation plan?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
a) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of any
site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would result in the division of an established
community. Any future proposals for Class I bike paths and any future Class II bike lanes or Class III bike routes
requiring the expansion of the public right-of-way or street improvements will be subject to further environmental
review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis. As such, the proposed action will not have any adverse effects
on an established community. No impact is identified.
b) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of any
site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would conflict with any land use plan, policy, or
regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect. The purpose of the adoption of
the Bikeway Master Plan is to provide a blueprint for bicycle transportation and recreation in the City of Carlsbad.
Any future proposals for Class I bike paths and any future Class II bike lanes or Class III bike routes requiring the
expansion of the public right-of-way or street improvements will be subject to further environmental review
pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis. As such, the proposed action will not have any adverse effects on
landuse and planning. No impact is identified.
c) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of any
site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would conflict with the any habitat conservation
plan or natural community conservation plan. Any future proposals for Class I bike paths and any future Class II
bike lanes or Class III bike routes requiring the expansion of the public right-of-way or street improvements will be
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subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis. As such, the proposed action
will not conflict with the City's Habitat Management Plan or the regional Multiple Habitat Conservation Plan. No
impact is identified.
X. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral
resource that would be of future value to the region
and the residents of the State?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally
important mineral resource recovery site delineated
on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land
use plan?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
D
a) & b) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would result in the loss of availability of a
known mineral resource, or a locally important mineral resource recovery site. Any future proposals for Class I bike
paths and any future Class II bike lanes or Class III bike routes requiring the expansion of the public right-of-way or
street improvements will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis.
As such, the proposed action will not have any adverse effects on mineral resources. No impact is identified.
XI. NOISE - Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels
in excess of standards established in the local general
plan or noise ordinance or applicable standards of
other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive
groundbourne vibration or groundbourne noise
levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise
levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above
levels existing without the project?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
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e) For a project located within an airport land use plan
or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2
miles of a public airport or public use airport, would
the project expose people residing or working in the
project area to excessive noise levels?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,
would the project expose people residing or working
in the project area to excessive noise levels?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
a) - d) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would result in exposing people to excessive
noise levels or groundbourne vibrations, or a permanent or temporary increase in ambient noise levels. Any future
proposals for Class I bike paths and any future Class II bike lanes or Class III bike routes requiring the expansion of
the public right-of-way or street improvements will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on
a project specific basis. As such, the proposed action will not expose people to an increase in noise levels. No impact
is identified.
e) & 0 No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would result in exposing people to excessive
noise levels associated with an airport. As necessary, compliance with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for
McClellan-Palomar Airport, dated April 22, 2004, will ensure that future development avoids exposure to excessive
noise levels within the vicinity of an airport. Any future proposals for Class I bike paths and any future Class II bike
lanes or Class III bike routes requiring the expansion of the public right-of-way or street improvements will be
subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis. As such, the proposed action
will not have any adverse effects on exposing people within the vicinity of an airport to an increase in noise levels.
No impact is identified.
XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the project:
a) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly
(for example, by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (for example, through
extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating
the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
n
n n
n n n
a) - c) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would induce substantial growth in an area
either directly or indirectly, or displace substantial numbers of existing housing or people, necessitating the
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construction of replacement housing elsewhere. The Bikeway Master Plan provides recommendations for the
construction of future bikeway networks consisting of Class I bike paths, Class II bike lanes, Class III bike routes,
and bikeway support facilities (e.g., bicycle parking racks). Class II bike lanes and Class III bike routes will
primarily be located within existing public right-of-ways, which will involve striping for Class II bike lanes and
signage for Class III bike routes. This Negative Declaration will satisfy the environmental review requirement
pursuant to CEQA for these types of projects. However, Class I bike paths and any future Class II bike lanes or
Class III bike routes requiring the expansion of the public right-of-way or street improvements will be subject to
further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis. As such, the proposed action will not
have any adverse effects on population and housing. No impact is identified.
XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES
a) Would the project result in substantial adverse
physical impacts associated with the provision of
new or physically altered government facilities, a
need for new or physically altered government
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental impacts, in order to
maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or
other performance objectives for any of the public
services:
i) Fire protection?
ii) Police protection?
iii) Schools?
iv) Parks?
v) Other public facilities?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless Less Than
Mitigation Significant No
Incorporated Impact Impact
ai) - av) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would result in substantial adverse physical
impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered government facilities, in order to maintain
acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for any public service (fire & police
protection, schools, parks, and other public facilities). Any future proposals for Class I bike paths and any future
Class II bike lanes or Class III bike routes requiring the expansion of the public right-of-way or street improvements
will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis. As such, the proposed
action will not have any adverse effects on public services. No impact is identified.
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XIV. RECREATION
a) Would the project increase the use of existing
neighborhood and regional parks or other
recreational facilities such that substantial physical
deterioration of the facility would occur or be
accelerated?
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or
require the construction or expansion of recreational
facilities, which might have an adverse physical
effect on the environment?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
a) & b) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose, or affect any policy or standard that would increase the use of existing
neighborhood and regional parks, such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be
accelerated, or construct recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment. The
Bikeway Master Plan provides recommendations for the construction of future bikeway networks consisting of
Class I bike paths, Class II bike lanes, Class III bike routes, and bikeway support facilities (e.g., bicycle parking
racks). Class II bike lanes and Class III bike routes will primarily be located within existing public right-of-ways,
which will involve striping for Class II bike lanes and signage for Class HI bike routes. This Negative Declaration
will satisfy the environmental review requirement pursuant to CEQA for these types of projects. However, Class I
bike paths and any future Class II bike lanes or Class III bike routes requiring the expansion of the public right-of-
way or street improvements will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific
basis. As such, the proposed action will not have any adverse effects on recreation. No impact is identified.
XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC - Would the project:
a) Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in
relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the
street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in
either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to
capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at
intersections)?
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level
of service standard established by the county
congestion management agency for designated roads
or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including
either an increase in traffic levels or a change in
location that results in substantial safety risks?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
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d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature
(e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
f) Result in insufficient parking capacity?
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs
supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turn-
outs, bicycle racks)?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
X
a) - g) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that might cause an increase in traffic, exceed a
level of service standard, change air traffic patterns, substantially increase road hazards, result in inadequate
emergency access, result in insufficient, parking capacity, or conflict with an adopted policy, plan or program
supporting alternative transportation. The Bikeway Master Plan provides recommendations for the construction of
future bikeway networks consisting of Class I bike paths, Class II bike lanes, Class III bike routes, and bikeway
support facilities (e.g., bicycle parking racks). Class II bike lanes and Class III bike routes will primarily be located
within existing public right-of-ways, which will involve striping for Class II bike lanes and signage for Class III bike
routes. This Negative Declaration will satisfy the environmental review requirement pursuant to CEQA for these
types of projects. However, Class I bike paths and any future Class II bike lanes or Class III bike routes requiring the
expansion of the public right-of-way or street improvements will be subject to further environmental review
pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis. As such, the proposed action will not have any adverse impacts on
transportation or traffic. No impact is identified.
XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICES SYSTEMS - Would the
project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of new water or
wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction of which would
cause significant environmental effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm
water drainage facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the
project from existing entitlements and resources, or
are new or expanded entitlements needed?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
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e) Result in a determination by the wastewater
treatment provider, which serves or may serve the
project that it has adequate capacity to serve the
project's projected demand in addition to the
provider's existing commitments?
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted
capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste
disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and
regulations related to solid waste?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D D
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
a) - g) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would exceed wastewater treatment
requirements, or result in the need for new water, wastewater or solid waste systems. The Bikeway Master Plan
provides recommendations for the construction of future bikeway networks consisting of Class I bike paths, Class II
bike lanes, Class III bike routes, and bikeway support facilities (e.g., bicycle parking racks). Class II bike lanes and
Class III bike routes will primarily be located within existing public right-of-ways, which will involve striping for
Class II bike lanes and signage for Class III bike routes. This Negative Declaration will satisfy the environmental
review requirement pursuant to CEQA for these types of projects. However, Class I bike paths and any future Class
II bike lanes or Class III bike routes requiring the expansion of the public right-of-way or street improvements will
be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis. As such, the proposed
action will not have any adverse effects on utilities and service systems. No impact is identified.
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the range
of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumula-
tively considerable" means that the incremental
effects of a project are considerable when viewed in
connection with the effects of past projects, the
effects of other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects?)
D
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
c) Does the project have environmental effects, which
will cause the substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly?
a) - c) No Impact. Adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would result in the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, or impact the habitat of a fish or wildlife species. No cumulative considerable impacts to
the environment or substantial adverse effects on human beings will result from the action. The Bikeway Master
Plan provides recommendations for the construction of future bikeway networks consisting of Class I bike paths,
Class II bike lanes, Class III bike routes, and bikeway support facilities (e.g., bicycle parking racks). Class II bike
lanes and Class III bike routes will primarily be located within existing public right-of-ways, which will involve
striping for Class II bike lanes and signage for Class III bike routes. This Negative Declaration will satisfy the
environmental review requirement pursuant to CEQA for these types of projects. However, Class I bike paths and
any future Class II bike lanes or Class III bike routes requiring the expansion of the public right-of-way or street
improvements will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis. As
such, the proposed action will not have any impacts associated with mandatory findings of significance. No impact
is identified.
XVIII. EARLIER ANALYSES
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or
more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section
15063(c)(3)(D). In this case a discussion should identify the following on attached sheets:
a) Earlier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available for review.
b) Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the
scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards,
and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier
analysis.
c) Mitigation measures. For effects that are "Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated,"
describe the mitigation measures, which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document
and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project.
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EARLIER ANALYSIS USED AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION SOURCES
The following documents were used in the analysis of this project and are on file in the City of Carlsbad Planning
Department located at 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, California, 92008.
1. Final Master Environmental Impact Report for the City of Carlsbad General Plan Update (MEIR 93-01).
City of Carlsbad Planning Department. March 1994.
2. Carlsbad General Plan, City of Carlsbad Planning Department, dated March 1994.
3. Carlsbad Local Facilities Management Zones, City of Carlsbad Planning Department, as updated.
4. City of Carlsbad Municipal Code, Title 21 Zoning, City of Carlsbad Planning Department, as updated.
5. Habitat Management Plan for Natural Communities in the City of Carlsbad, City of Carlsbad Planning
Department, final approval dated November 2004.
6. City of Carlsbad Geotechnical Hazards Analysis and Mapping Study, November 1992.
7. Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan McClellan-Palomar Airport, Carlsbad, California, dated April 22,
1994.
8. Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Coastal Rail Trail, City of Carlsbad, dated November 21, 2000.
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Existing St Proposed Bikeways
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
E-xyizir A-I
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
320 WEST 4™ STREET. SUITE 500
LOS ANGELES, CA 90013
April 25, 2008
."RECEIVED
ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENTSteve Jantz
City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Dear Mr. Jantz:
Re: SCH# 2008041029; City of Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan
The California Public Utilities Commission (Commission) has jurisdiction over the safety of
highway-rail crossings (crossings) in California. The California Public Utilities Code requires
Commission approval for the construction or alteration of crossings and grants the Commission
exclusive power on the design, alteration, and closure of crossings.
The Commission is in receipt of the Notice of Completion & Environmental Document Transmittal-
Negative Declaration from the State Clearinghouse. Commission's Rail Crossing Engineering
Section (RCES) staff has concerns with railroad impacts as a result of the project's proximity to the
NCTD rail line from Oceanside to Encinitas. hi addition to Coaster commuter trains, the BNSF
Railway, and National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) operate freight and passenger
trains over these lines respectively.
City should arrange diagnostic meetings with RCES and NCTD to discuss appropriate fencing and
signage to keep trail users off of the railroad right of way and, if necessary, file a GO88-B request
for authority to modify an at-grade crossing.
Information on filing GO 88-B requests, including a fill-in form, is available at the Commission's
web site at:
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/static/transportation/crossings/filing+procedures/go88b projects.htm
If you have any questions, please contact Jose Pereyra, Utilities Engineer at 213-576-7081,
jfp@cpuc.ca.gov, or me at rxm@cpuc.ca.gov, 213-576-7078.
Rosa Munoz,
Utilities Engine
Rail Crossings Engineering Section
Consumer Protection & Safety Division
C: Keith Kranda, NCTD
STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUSINESS. TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER. Governor
RECEIVED
MAY 092908
ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT
ll-SD-5
PM- 44.07-50.68
SCH 2008041029
Bikeway Master Plan
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT 11
4050 TAYLOR STREET
SAN DIEGO, CA 92110
PHONE (619)688-6960
FAX (619)688-4299
May 6, 2008
Mr. Steve Jantz
City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA, 92008
Dear Mr. Jantz:
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) received a Negative Declaration for the
City of Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan (SCH 2008041029). The proposed bikeway is located
along various post miles on State Route 5 (SR-5), and is within 2 miles of State Route 78 (SR-
78). Caltrans has the following comments:
On page 3-4, ...second line of the last paragraph on the page...It is important to note that
bicycles are permitted on all roads in the State of California and in Carlsbad (with the
exception of access-controlled freeways...) ...this statement is true in Carlsbad...there are no
controlled access facilities that permit bikes. There are, however, at least 10 different locations
in Caltrans District 11 where bikes can ride on the shoulders on parts of 1-5,1-805,1-8,1-15, but
only where signs permit their entrance. The statement in the plan should not imply that ALL
controlled access highway facilities prohibit bicycle access.
Any work performed within Caltrans right-of-way (R/W) will require discretionary review and
approval by the Department.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (619) 688-6960.
Sincerely,
Flex your power!
Be energy efficient!
•fieJacob Armstrong
Development Review Branch Chief
"Caltrans improves mobility across California. "3
STATE OF CALIFORNIA Arnold Schwarzeneoaer. Governor
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
91 5 CAPITOL MALL, ROOM 364
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
(916) 653-6251
Fax (91 6) 657-5390
Web Site www.nahc.ca.gov
e-mail: ds_nahc@pacbell.net
Mr. Steve Jantz, Associate Engineer
CITY OF CARLSBAD
1635 Farraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Re: SCH02008041029: CEQA Notice of Completion: Proposed Negative Declaration for City of Carlsbad Bikewav
Master Plan: San Diego County. California
Dear Mr. Jantz:
The Native American Heritage Commission is the state agency designated to protect California's Native
American Cultural Resources. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that any project that
causes a substantial adverse change in the significance of an historical resource, that includes archaeological
resources, is a 'significant effect' requiring the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) per the California
Code of Regulations §15064.5(b)(c (CEQA guidelines). Section 15382 of the 2007 CEQA Guidelines defines a
significant impact on the environment as 'a substantial, or potentially substantial, adverse change in any of physical
conditions within an area affected by the proposed project, including ...objects of historic or aesthetic significance."
In order to comply with this provision, the lead agency is required to assess whether the project will have an adverse
impact on these resources within the 'area of potential effect (APE)', and if so, to mitigate that effect To adequately
assess the project-related impacts on historical resources, the Commission recommends the following action:
V Contact the appropriate California Historic Resources Information Center (CHRIS) for possible 'recorded sites' in
locations where the development will or might occur.. Contact information for the Information Center nearest you is
available from.the State Office of Historic Preservation (916/653-7278)/ http://www.ohp.Darks.ca.aov. The record
search will determine:
• If a part or the entire APE has been previously surveyed for cultural resources.
• If any known cultural resources have already been recorded in or adjacent to the APE.
• If the probability is low, moderate, or high that cultural resources are located in the APE.
• If a survey is required to determine whether previously unrecorded cultural resources are present
V If an archaeological inventory survey is required, the final stage is the preparation of a professional report detailing
the findings and recommendations of the records search and field survey.
• The final report containing site forms, site significance, and mitigation measurers should be submitted
immediately to the planning department All information regarding site locations, Native American human
remains, and associated funerary objects should be in a separate confidential addendum, and not be made
available for pubic disclosure.
• The final written report should be submitted within 3 months after work has been completed to the appropriate
regional archaeological Information Center.
V Contact the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) tor.
* A Sacred Lands Rle (SLF) search of the project area and information on tribal contacts in the project
vicinity that may have additional cultural resource information. Please provide this office with the following
citation format to assist with the Sacred Lands File search request USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle citation
with name, township, ranoe and section: .
• The NAHC advises the use of Native American Monitors to ensure proper identification and care given cultural
resources that may be discovered. The NAHC recommends that contact be made with Native American
Contacts on the attached list to get their input on potential project impact (APE). In some cases, the existence of
a Native American cultural resources may be known only to a local tribe(s).
V Lack of surface evidence of archeological resources does not preclude their subsurface existence.
• Lead agencies should include in their mitigation plan provisions for the identification and evaluation of
accidentally discovered archeological resources, per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) §15064.5 (f).
In areas of identified archaeological sensitivity, a certified archaeologist and a culturally affiliated Native
American, with knowledge in cultural resources, should monitor all ground-disturbing activities.
• A culturally-affiliated Native American tribe may be the only source of information about a Sacred Site/Native
American cultural resource.
• Lead agencies should include in their mitigation plan provisions for the disposition of recovered artifacts, in
consultation with culturally affiliated Native Americans.
V Lead agencies should include provisions for discovery of Native American human remains or unmarked cemeteries
in their mitigation plans.
* CEQA Guidelines, Section 15064.5(d) requires the lead agency to work with the Native Americans identified
by this Commission if the initial Study identifies the presence or likely presence of Native American human
remains within the APE. CEQA Guidelines provide for agreements with Native American, identified by the
NAHC, to assure the appropriate and dignified treatment of Native American human remains and any associated
grave liens.
V Health and Safety Code §7050.5, Public Resources Code §5097.98 and Sec. §15064.5 (d) of the California Code
of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines) mandate procedures to be followed, including that construction or excavation be
stopped in the event of an accidental discovery of any human remains in a location other than a dedicated cemetery
until the county coroner or medical examiner can determine whether the remains are those of a Native American. .
Note that §7052 of the Health & Safety Code states that disturbance of Native American cemeteries is a felony.
V Lead agencies should consider avoidance, as defined in 515370 of the California Code of Regulations (CEQA
Guidelines), when significant cultural resources are discovered during the course of project planning and
implementation
Please feel free to contact me at (916) 653-6251 if you have any questions.
Dave Singleto
Program Anal
Attachment List of Native American Contacts
Cc: State Clearinghouse
Native American Contacts
San Diego County
April 23, 2008
San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians
Russell Romo, Chairman
12064 Old Pomerado Road Luiseno
Poway , CA 92064
(858)748-1586
Cupa Cultural Center (Pala Band)
Shasta Gaughen, Assistant Director
35008 Pala-Temecula Rd.PMB Box 445
Pala , CA 92059
cupa@palatribe.com
(760)742-1590
(760) 742-4543 - FAX
Pauma Valley Band of Luiseno Indians
Bennae Calac, Chair - Repatriation Committee
P.O. Box 369 Luiseno
Pauma Valley , CA 92061
bennaecalac@aol.com(760)617-2872
(760) 742-3422 - FAX
Clint Linton
P.O. Box 507
Santa Ysabel
(760) 803-5694
cjlinton73@aol.com
CA 92070
Diegueno/Kumeyaay
San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians
Carmen Mojado, Co-Chair
1889 Sunset Drive Luiseno
Vista , CA 92081
cimojado@slrmissionindians.org
(760)724-8505
Mel Vernon
San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians
1044 North Ivy Street Luiseno
Escondido , CA 92026
(760) 703-1514-cell(760) 746-8692
melvern@aol.com
San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians
Mark Mojado, Cultural Resources
1889 Sunset Drive Luiseno
Vista . CA 92081 Cupeno
(760)724-8505
(760) 586-4858 (cell)
This list Is current only as of the date of this document
Distribution of this list does not relieve any person of statutory responsibility as defined in Section 7050.5 of the Health and
Safety Code, Section 5097.94 of the Public Resources Code and Section 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code.
This list is only applicable for contacting local Native American with regard to cultural resources for the proposed,
SCHJ2008O41029; CEQA Notice of Completion; proposed Negative Declaration for the City of Carlsbad Blkeway
Master Plan; San Diego County, California.
Native American Contacts
San Diego County
April 23, 2008
San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians
Allen E. Lawson, Chairperson
PO Box 365 Diegueno
Valley Center , CA 92082
(760) 749-3200
(760) 749-3876 Fax
Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians
Mark Romero, Chairperson
P.O Box 270 Diegueno
Santa Ysabel , CA 92070
mesagrandeband @ msn.com
(760)782-3818
(760) 782-9092 Fax
Santa Ysabel Band of Oiegueno Indians
Johnny Hernandez, Spokesman
PO Box 130 Diegueno
Santa Ysabel , CA 92070
brandietaylor@yahoo.com
(760) 765^0845
(760) 765-0320 Fax
Kwaaymii Laguna Band of Mission Indians
Carmen Lucas
P.O. Box 775 Diegueno -
Pine Valley . CA 91962
(619)709-4207
Kumeyaay Cultural Historic Committee Inaja Band of Mission Indians
Ron Christman Rebecca Osuna, Spokesperson
56 Viejas Grade Road Diegueno/Kumeyaay 309 S. Maple Street Diegueno
Alpine . CA 92001 Escondido , CA 92025
(619) 445-0385 (760) 737-7628
(760) 747-8568 Fax
Campo Kumeyaay Nation
Monique LaChappa, Chairperson
36190 Church Road, Suite 1 Kumeyaay
Campo . CA 91906
chairman@campo-nsn.gov(619)478-9046
(619) 478-5818 Fax
San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians
Henry Contreras, Most Likely Descendant
1763 Chapulin Lane Luiseno
Fallbrook , CA 92028
(760) 728-6722 - Home
(760) 908-7625 - Cell
This list Is current only as of the date of this document
Distribution of this list does not relieve any person of statutory responsibility as defined in Section 7050.5 of the Health and
Safety Code, Section 5097.94 of the Public Resources Code and Section 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code.
This list is only applicable for contacting local Native American with regard to cultural resources for the proposed,
SCH42008041029; CEQA Notice of Completion; proposed Negative Declaration for the City of Carlsbad Bikeway
Master Plan; San Diego County, California.
Tribal Council
.Russell Romo
Captain
Carmen Mojado
Secretary of Government
Relations
Charlotte Herrera
Secretary oftiie Treasury
Tom Beltran
Secretary of Economic
Development
AlCerda
Secretary of Tribal Ethics
and Information
Clara Guy
Tribal Elder
Henry Contreras
Council Member
Mel Vemon
Council Member
Mary Lou Beltran
Council Member
Carrie Lopez
Tribal Advisor
Merri Lopez, Esq.
Tribe Legal Advitor
Contact information
1889 Sunset Drive
Vista, CA 92081
Tel: (760) 724-8505
Fax: (760) 724-2172
4-4
SS»iSAN LUt&KEY BAND
of Mission Indians
Re: Comments on Proposed
Dear isMjiu-p. cyZ/7x..
The San Luis Rey BancLof 1
comments on the proposed (iiJZJ-
sion Indians hereby submits, the following
( :/} /* -/I ("Pfoiecn.
The San Luis Rey Band ("Band" or "Tribe") is a San Diego County Tribe
whose traditional territory includes the current cities of Vista, Oceanside, , '
Carlsbad, San Marcos and Escondido, among others. The Band's primary
concerns are the preservation and protection of cultural, archaeological, sacred
and historical sites of significant to the Band located within the Project area.
The Band is concerned about protecting the unique and irreplaceable
cultural resources which will be affected by the Project. The Tribe is also
concerned about the appropriate and lawful treatment of Native American human
remains and cultural and sacred items which are likely to be disturbed during the
Project's development and ground disturbing activities. The Band does have a
Most Likely Descendant on file with the Native American Heritage Commission
in the event that human remains are discovered during the grading process.
The need for mitigation measures for this Project are undisputed. The
strongest protections must be afforded to protect these invaluable resources. The
Band intends to use all appropriate and necessary procedures available to ensure
that these resources are property addressed via the CEQA and SB 18 processes.
To ensure a complete and undisputed understanding by all parties
regarding the protection of these priceless resources, the Band respectfully
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Tribal Council
Russell-Romo
Captain
Carmen Moj'ado
Secretary of Government
Relations
Charlotte Herrera
Secretary oftlw Treasury
Tom Beltran
Secretary of Economic
Development
AlCerda
Secretary of Tribal Ethics
and Information
Clara Guy
Tribal Elder
Henry Contreras
Council Member
Mel Vemon
Council Member
Mary Lou Beltran
Council Member
Carrie Lopez
Tribal Advisor
Merri Lopez, Esq.
Tribe Legal
Contact information
1889 Sunset Drive
Vista, CA 92(181
Tel: (760) 724-8505
Fax:(760)72-4-2172
Revised: 01 OS
SAN LUIS KEY BAND
of Mission Indians
f requests that the following mitigation measures be added as mandatory
conditions for approving the grading permit for the Project. The Developer must
be required to submit written proof of these requirements before the permit may
be issued.
1. The Developer must execute a Pre-Excavation Agreement with
the Band prior to any ground-disturbing activities on the Project
site. The agreement will, at minimum, include the following
provisions:
A. Require appropriate treatment of human remains and
cultural items.
B. Require a good faith effort by the parties to agree on what
is appropriate treatment and dignity when addressing
human remains and cultural items.
C. Require that any human remains or cultural items
recovered during the grading process be returned to the
Band, and riot curated in a facility absent the express
written consent of the Band.
D. Require avoidance for all significant and sacred
archaeological sites which may be found during
development. Avoidance is the preferred method of
preservation under CEQA for such resources.
E. Require Native American monitors to be present during all
ground-disturbing activities.
F. Provide for the compensation of tribal monitors at the
expense of the Developer.
2. Additionally, the Band requests that Native American monitors be
added as a mandatory requirement, in addition to any
archaeological monitor required by state law.
With these clarifications, the San Luis Rey Band believes that the
mitigation measures described above will provide adequate protection for the
cultural resources and human remains that may be discovered in the Project area.
The Band intends to carefully monitor this Project to ensure that the requirements
imposed by CEQA and SB 18 are rigorously applied for the duration of the
Project.
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Tribal Council
Russell Eomo
Captain
Carmen Mojado
Secretary of Government
Relations
Charlotte Herrera
Secretary of Uie Treasury
Tom Beltran
Secretary of Economic
Development
AlCerda
Secretary of Tribal Ethics
and Information
Clara Guy
Tribal Elder
• Henry Contreras
Caundl Member
Mel Vernon
Council Member
Mary Lou Beltran
Council Member
Carrie Lopez
Tribal Advisor
Merri Lopez, Esq.
Tribe Legal Advisor
SAN LUIS REY BAND
of Mission Indians
The Band truly appreciates the commitment of
to continue consultation with the Tribe during the^roject. We
look forward to continuing this positive relationship and we thank you for your
assistance hi protecting our invaluable Luiseno cultural resources.
Sincerely,
Contact information
1889 Sunset Drive
Vista, CA 92081
Tel: (760) 724-8505
Fax:(760)724-2172
Revised: 01 (i5
Russell Romo, Tribal Captain
San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians
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FILE COPY
City of Carlsbad
Planning Department
June 18,2008
Russell Romo
Tribal Captain
San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians
1889 Sunset Drive
Vista, CA 92081
RE: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD'S BIKEWAY MASTER
PLAN-EA 06-11
Thank you for submitting comments on the Draft Negative Declaration (ND) for the City of
Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan (SCH No. 2008041029). Your letter dated May 30, 2008
requests that the developer must execute a Pre-Excavation Agreement with the Band prior to
any ground-disturbing activities on the project site, and that a Native American monitor be
added as a mandatory requirement, in addition to any archaeological monitor required by state
law. However, adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical
development of any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or standard that would
cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical, archeological,
paleontological or geological resource, or disturb any human remains.
The Bikeway Master Plan provides recommendations for the construction of future bikeway
networks consisting of Class I bike paths, Class II bike lanes, Class III bike routes, and bikeway
support facilities (e.g., bicycle parking racks). Class II bike lanes and Class III bike routes will
primarily be located within existing public right-of-ways, which will involve striping for Class II
bike lanes and signage for Class III bike routes. This Negative Declaration will satisfy the
environmental review requirement pursuant to CEQA for these types of projects. However,
Class I bike paths and any future Class II bike lanes or Class III bike routes requiring the
expansion of the public right-of-way or street improvements will be subject to further
environmental review pursuant to CEQA and will include all appropriate assessments and
technical studies on a project specific basis. As such, the Bikeway Master Plan will not have any
adverse effects on historical resources.
Thank you again for your comments.
Sincerely,
PAM DREW
Associate Planner
c: Steve Jantz, Associate Engineer, City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue • Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 • (760) 602-4600 • FAX (760) 602-8559 • www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us
FILE copyCity of Carlsbad*™»
Planning Department
June 5, 2008
Dave Singleton
Program Analyst
Native American Heritage Commission
915 Capitol Mall, Room 364
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD'S BIKEWAY MASTER
PLAN-EA 06-11
Thank you for submitting comments on the Draft Negative Declaration (ND) for the City of
Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan (SCH No. 2008041029). Your letter dated April 23, 2008 states
that CEQA requires that any project that causes a substantial adverse change in the historical
resources, that includes archaeological resources, is a 'significant effect' requiring the
preparation of an EIR. However, adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a
proposal for physical development of any site, and it does not propose or affect any policy or
standard that would cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical,
archeological, paleontological or geological resource, or disturb any human remains.
The Bikeway Master Plan provides recommendations for the construction of future bikeway
networks consisting of Class I bike paths, Class II bike lanes, Class III bike routes, and bikeway
support facilities (e.g., bicycle parking racks). Class II bike lanes and Class III bike routes will
primarily be located within existing public right-of-ways, which will involve striping for Class II
bike lanes and signage for Class III bike routes. This Negative Declaration will satisfy the
environmental review requirement pursuant to CEQA for these types of projects. However,
Class I bike paths and any future Class II bike lanes or Class III bike routes requiring the
expansion of the public right-of-way or street improvements will be subject to further
environmental review pursuant to CEQA and will include all appropriate assessments and
technical studies on a project specific, basis. As such, the Bikeway Master Plan will not have any
adverse effects on historical resources.
Thank you again for your comments.
Sincerely,
RAM DREW
Associate Planner
c: Steve Jantz, Associate Engineer, City of Carlsbad
1835 Faraday Avenue • Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 • (780) 802-4600 * FAX (760) 602-8559 • www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us
City
FILE COPY
of Carlsbadfw6r*7
Planning Department
June 5, 2008
Jacob Armstrong
Development Review Branch Chief
Department of Transportation
District 11
4050 Taylor Street
San Diego, CA92110
RE: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD'S BIKEWAY MASTER
PLAN-EA 06-11
Thank you for submitting comments on the Draft Negative Declaration (ND) for the City of
Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan (SCH No. 2008041029).
Your letter dated May 6, 2008 states your concern with a statement in the City's environmental
document that implies that no bicycles are allowed on access-controlled freeways within the
State of California. As you stated in your letter there are at least 10 different locations in
Caltrans District 11 where bikes can ride on the shoulders on parts of I-5, I-805, I-8, and 1-15,
but only where signs permit their entrance. However, within the City of Carlsbad there are no
access ramps that allow bicyclists onto the freeways. The Bikeway Master Plan is specific to the
City of Carlsbad and is not intended to be a broad statement of bike ways within the State of
California. However, to avoid confusion we will clarify in the Bikeway Master Plan that the
portion of I-5 that runs through Carlsbad does not allow bicycle access. The Bikeway Master
Plan will also be amended to clarify that the City will secure approvals of other agencies where
needed.
Thank you again for your comments.
Sincerely,
RAM DREW
Associate Planner
c: Steve Jantz, Associate Engineer, City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue • Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 • (780) 602-4800 « FAX (780) 802-8559 • www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us
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June 5, 2008
Rosa Munoz, PE
Utilities Engineer
Rail Crossings Engineering Section
Consumer Protection & Safety Division
320 West 4th Street, Suite 500
Los Angeles, CA 90013
RE: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD'S BIKEWAY MASTER PLAN
-EA 06-11
Thank you for submitting comments on the Draft Negative Declaration (ND) for the City of Carlsbad
Bikeway Master Plan (SCH No. 2008041029). Your letter dated April 25, 2008 states that the
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has jurisdiction over the safety of the highway-rail
crossings in California, and that the Public Utilities Code requires Commission approval for the
construction or alteration of crossings and grants the Commission exclusive power on the design,
alteration, and closure of crossings.
The adoption of the Bikeway Master Plan does not include a proposal for physical development of
any site, and it does not propose any construction that would alter or close any railroad crossings or
interfere with rajlroad operations. The Bikeway Master Plan provides recommendations for the
construction of future bikeway networks consisting of Class I bike paths, Class II bike lanes, Class III
bike routes, and bikeway support facilities (e.g., bicycle parking racks). Class II bike lanes and Class
III bike routes will primarily be located within existing public right-of-ways, which will involve striping
for Class II bike lanes and signage for Class III bike routes. This Negative Declaration will satisfy the
environmental review requirement pursuant to CEQA for these types of projects.
However, Class I bike paths and any future Class II bike lanes or Class III bike routes requiring the
expansion of the public right-of-way, or street improvements will be subject to further environmental
review pursuant to CEQA on a project specific basis. Class I bike paths that may be proposed in the
future within the NCTD public right-of-way, such as the Coastal Rail Trail, will require meetings with
the appropriate Commission's Rail Crossing Engineer Section staff and NCTD to discuss the project.
A statement will be added to the Bikeway Master Plan clarifying that the City will coordinate with
other agencies including the CPUC as needed. As such, the Bikeway Master Plan will not have any
impacts on railroad operations.
Thank you again for your comments.
Sincerely,
RAM DREW
Associate Planner
C: Steve Jantz, Associate Engineer, City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue * Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 » (760) 602-4600 • FAX (760) 602-8559 • www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us