Citywide CalOES and FEMA Emergency Generators Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025080219
Public Agency
City of Long Beach
Document Title
Citywide CalOES and FEMA Emergency Generators Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/6/2025
Document Description
The City of Long Beach Public Works Department proposes the installation of six soundproofed diesel generators at existing Pump Stations SD-06, 13, 14, 15, 19, and 20. Installation of the generators includes associated electrical components, mechanical pads with drilled piers, pavement re-construction, security fencing, and underground cable/conduit duct banks requiring excavation, grading, and debris removal. The generators would provide emergency power during storm events, coinciding with power outages, ensuring continued pump station operation and preventing neighborhood flooding. Based on the information provided by the City, the proposed generator use would be limited to emergency events and brief monthly testing (typically 30 minutes or less). All work would occur within existing pump station properties and fence lines, improving site organization and security.
Contact Information
Name
Manraj Guliani Bhatia
Agency Name
City of Long Beach
Job Title
Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Behrooz Nikjoo
Agency Name
City of Long Beach
Job Title
Civil Engineer
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Long Beach
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Zip
90802
Airports
Long Beach Airport
Other Location Info
920 26th Way, 509 East Artesia Boulevard, 3467 Halbrite Avenue, 8194 Timor Street, and 4600 East Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90802
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 (Existing Facilities), 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), 15304 (Minor Alterations to Lan
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) applies because the emergency generators would be located within existing City pump station facilities, would be used to provide power to support pump station activities in the event of a power disruption, and would involve negligible expansion of the existing use. Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) applies because the project involves the installation of small new equipment, including new emergency generators. Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) applies because the project includes minor land disturbance association with the installation of emergency power generators which do not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees at any of the six pump station sites. The project is not subject to any of the exceptions to the Categorical Exemptions listed in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2. The project would not impact environmental resources of hazardous or critical concern that are designated, precisely mapped and officially adopted by government agencies; would not contribute to cumulative environmental impact; would not have a significant impact on the environment due to unusual circumstances; would not damage scenic resources within a designated State scenic highway; is not on the list of Hazardous Waste and Substance Sites pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code; and would not cause adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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