San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Project (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-SBA- 41011-R5)
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2022070006
Lead Agency
City of Goleta
Document Title
San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Project (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-SBA- 41011-R5)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
2/23/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has amended Streambed Alteration Agreement (EPIMS-SBA-41011-R5), pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1602, the project Applicant, City of Goleta.
The Project is the construction of a section of a multipurpose path along San Jose Creek in the City of Goleta that will eventually connect two existing multipurpose paths to create one continuous one. It will run generally from the terminus of an existing multipurpose path at Goleta Slough in the south to the terminus of an existing multipurpose path in the north just north of where San Jose Creek crosses underneath United States Route 101. For construction purposes, the path is split into two segments, northern and southern. Both the northern and southern segments of the Project take place within the limits of the stream; however, most Project activities are taking place along the top of the bank with no activities within the bed of the stream. The northern segment will consist of a paved multipurpose path approximately 2,400 feet in length ranging from 10 feet to 14 feet in width, including shoulder widths. The maximum excavation depth will be approximately 3.5 feet. The southern segment of the Project will consist of a paved multipurpose path approximately 1 mile in length ranging from 8 to 12 feet wide including shoulder widths. It will also include a 2-foot-wide and 3-foot-tall concrete barrier with a bicycle/pedestrian rail for purposes of separating the path from SR 217. The southern segment will include the construction of a pedestrian crossing over San Jose Creek near the northern end and the construction of a pedestrian box culvert under SR 217 near the southern end both of which will not result in impacts to the stream but are included in this Agreement for reference and proximity to the stream.
This Amendment is to increase the number of trees that will be impacted from 39 to between 42-60.
Contact Information
Name
Teresa Lopes
Agency Name
City of Goleta
Job Title
Principal Civil Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Kelly Schmoker
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Goleta
Counties
Santa Barbara
Regions
Southern California
Waterways
San Jose Creek, Calle Real to Atascadero Creek
Other Location Info
San Jose Creek, Calle Real to Atascadero Creek, City of Goleta, Santa Barbara County.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
CDFW
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Santa Barbara
Final Environmental Document Available at
The Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project is available to the general public at the office location listed above for the Lead Agency. CDFW’s record of project approval as a Responsible Agency is available at CDFW’s regional office.
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(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
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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