Pipeline Maintenance Program (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-SCL-44639-R3)
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Summary
SCH Number
2023100671
Lead Agency
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Document Title
Pipeline Maintenance Program (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-SCL-44639-R3)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
4/8/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has amended Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-SCL-44639-R3 pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Valley Water as represented by Emmanuel Aryee.
The amendment is limited to removal of one 11” diameter-at-breast-height oak tree,
excavation and vegetation clearing of an approximately 96 ft2 area of the bank of San
Tomas Aquino Creek to access a pipeline portal for project related activities. No in-water work will occur. The area will be backfilled and treated for erosion control when project activities are concluded. Loss of the oak tree will be mitigated at a 6:1 ratio.
Contact Information
Name
Michelle Battaglia
Agency Name
CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Name
Ernest Chen
Agency Name
Valley Water
Job Title
Senior Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Los Gatos
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
The project is located along the West Pipeline, intersecting San Tomas Aquino, Wildcat, Saratoga and Permanente creeks. The location that is the subject of this amendment is located on San Tomas Aquino Creek in the Town of Los Gatos, approximate GPS coordinates 37.26892, -121.990747.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Santa Clara
Final Environmental Document Available at
The Final EIR 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
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
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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