Villa la Jolla Drainage System Emergency 2025
Summary
SCH Number
2025101260
Public Agency
City of San Diego
Document Title
Villa la Jolla Drainage System Emergency 2025
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/27/2025
Document Description
A visual Inspection of the existing storm water conveyance system revealed a sinkhole undermining the right-of-way Improvements along Villa La Jolla Drive. The sinkhole was ·caused by a failed 144-inch diameter corrugated metal pipe (CMP} storm drain.
The project will construct a new cleanout structure along Villa La Jolla, repair approximately 1,000 linear feet of the CMP by lining the pipe with reinforced concrete in both directions from the new cleanout structure, backfill the sinkhole, and resurface the area of the right-of-way Impacted by the sinkhole. Additional repairs Include
inserting a 66-lnch steel casing through a collapsed section of pipe, which will be subsequently coated with reinforced concrete. Additionally, two 24-lnch diameter pipes will be Inserted parallel within the existing storm drain pipe to maintain the design capacity of the system, and a segment of 36-lnch diameter CMP storm drain
lateral will be rehabilitated with a liner.
Failure to repair the storm drain infrastructure Increases the likelihood of flooding and impacts to private property and the right-of-way. The proposed work Is the minimum necessary to ensure adequate operational capacity of the storm drain and public health and safety.
Following the completion of work, all surrounding areas Impacted by the emergency will be restored to their impact condition to the extent feasible.
Contact Information
Name
Eriberto J. Valdez Jr.
Agency Name
City of San Diego Engineering & Capital Projects
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Carrie Purcell
Agency Name
City of San Diego Engineering & Capital Projects Department
Job Title
Deputy Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide
Parcel #
344-240-01-00 and 344-250-10-00 and APN: 344-250-11-00
State Highways
Interstate 5 Southbound
Other Location Info
The project site is located within the right-of-way of the 8900 block of Villa La Jolla Drive; and within an existing public utility easement traversing 3233 La Jolla Village Drive (APN: 344-240-01-00), 8910 Villa La Jolla Drive (APN: 344-250-10-00), and 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive (APN: 344-250-11-00), and south of the Interstate 5
southbound on-ramp from La Jolla Village Drive, within the University Community Planning Area (Council District 1).
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The City of San Diego conducted an environmental review that determined
the project meets the definition of an "Emergency" as defined In CEQA Guidelines Section 15359 (Emergency) as the project Involves a sudden, unexpected occurrence Involving a clear and Imminent danger, demanding Immediate action to prevent or mitigate the loss of, or damage to, fife, health, property, or essential public
services. This emergency repair Is required in order to protect public health, safety, and property and is supported by the expert opinion of the City Engineer. Thus, this emergency activity Is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Statute Section 21080(b)(2) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(b) (Emergency Projects),
which exempts emergency repairs to publicly or privately owned service facilities necessary to maintain service essential to public health, safety or welfare. This activity Is also statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Statute Section 21080(b)(4) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c) (Emergency Projects), which exempts specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency, R-316333
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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