Strategy to Advance Flood Protection, Ecosystems, and Recreation along San Francisco (SAFER) Bay Project
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Summary
SCH Number
2022040504
Lead Agency
San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority
Document Title
Strategy to Advance Flood Protection, Ecosystems, and Recreation along San Francisco (SAFER) Bay Project
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
5/29/2026
Document Description
The overall purpose of the Project is to reduce risks to people, property, and infrastructure from current tidal flooding and projected sea level rise through engineered and natural features that enhance shoreline ecosystems and improve recreational opportunities. The Project includes construction of shoreline protect features, recreational features, and habitat improvements in East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Redwood City. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Draft EIR for a full description of the Project.
Contact Information
Name
Tess Byler
Agency Name
San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority
Job Title
Senior Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
Citywide, Countywide, San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
SE terminus: O'Connor St and Bay Trail, EPA; NW terminus: just west of Menlo Park/RWC boundary
Zip
94303
Total Acres
~650
Parcel #
multiple; see list in Appendix APN
State Highways
Highway 84, 109, 114
Railways
Dumbarton Rail
Airports
Palo Alto Airport
Schools
EPA Academy, EPA Charter, Costano, Mid-Peninsula HS, Belle Haven
Waterways
San Francisco Bay and estuary, Ravenswood Slough, Atherton Channel, San Francisquito Creek
Township
5S
Range
2W/3W
Other Location Info
Multiple Zip Codes: 94303 and 94025.
Other Information
No Section and Base available for this area.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
San Mateo
Final Environmental Document Available at
750 Menlo Avenue, Suite 250, Menlo Park
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
Yes
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
Yes
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
Responses to Comments
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