Tree Removal and Parking Lot Reconstruction Harbor Development Permit No. 25-022(1)
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025061105
Public Agency
Port of Long Beach
Document Title
Tree Removal and Parking Lot Reconstruction Harbor Development Permit No. 25-022(1)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/28/2025
Document Description
Amendment 1: Reconstruct sidewalk to mitigate safety concerns caused by tree root intrusion and asphalt degradation, as well as close gaps along pedestrian walking paths adjacent to Harry Bridges Memorial Park. The project involves replacing heaving or damaged sidewalk segments with new 4-inch-thick Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) sidewalks, clearing existing grass walking paths, and installing new curb ramps, ADA-compliant truncated domes, and striping for a pedestrian crossing. The project will also reconstruct the eastern parking lot to mitigate safety hazards for both pedestrians and vehicles. The project involves replacing existing asphalt pavement with 3.5-inch-thick asphalt concrete, replacing damaged storm drain pipes, removing non-functional light poles, installing new solar-powered lighting, installing new PCC bus bay including shelters, benches, trash receptacles and signage, and installing new curbs, ADA-compliant truncated domes, and new striping and signage for bike paths, vehicular traffic, and pedestrian areas.
Contact Information
Name
Jennifer Blanchard
Agency Name
Port of Long Beach
Job Title
Environmental Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Joseph Rodriguez-Jozwiak
Agency Name
City of Long Beach
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Long Beach
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach; Harbor Planning District 9 – Queensway Bay
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
Emergency Projects are statutorily exempt from the requirements of CEQA if the emergency repairs to publicly or privately owned service facilities necessary to maintain service essential to the public health, safety or welfare, and the specific actions are necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency. The project involves removing trees, replacing heaving sidewalks, and reconstructing the parking lot to mitigate safety hazards.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15302
Reasons for Exemption
The Class 2 Categorical Exemption consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. The Project involves replacing heaving sidewalks, storm drains, light poles, and reconstructing the parking lot to mitigate safety hazards and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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