TD1901808 La Cienega Spring Deteriorated Pole Replacement Project (Notification of Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-LAN-61369-R5)
Summary
SCH Number
2026010230
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5
(CDFW)
Document Title
TD1901808 La Cienega Spring Deteriorated Pole Replacement Project (Notification of Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-LAN-61369-R5)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/9/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Streambed Alteration
Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-LAN-61369-R5, pursuant to section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Southern California Edison (Permittee), as represented by Jason Lambert. The project consists of removing an existing wooden utility pole (Pole 1813783E), installing a corrugated steel caisson, installing a new composite pole, installing one new plate anchor, and associated overhead work to transfer
existing powerlines. The project will result in 0.012-acre of temporary impacts and less than 0.001-acre of permanent impacts to the unnamed tributary to Soldier Creek’s bed, bank, and channel. The 0.013-acre area of combined impacts consists of 0.011-acre of mud sedge – short beaked sedge – seaside arrow-grass fen alliance
and 0.002-acre of white alder groves. Project site access will utilize existing earthen and paved roads where crews will access the Project areas on foot. The helicopter landing zone will utilize a developed earthen pull out. Project activities will require vegetation trimming and trampling to facilitate access; tree removal; tree trimming; soil
disturbance to develop staging and work areas; helicopter operations to deliver materials; helicopter operations to remove and install utility infrastructure; the removal of Pole 1813783E; excavation; caisson installation; placement of crushed rock and gravel; and anchor installation. The project also includes on-site restoration of 0.013-acre of stream channel and associated habitat that will be temporarily disturbed.
Contact Information
Name
Julisa Portugal
Agency Name
CDFW
Job Title
Senior Environmental Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Victoria Parsons
Agency Name
Southern California Edison
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Azusa
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
The project is located on an unnamed tributary to Soldier Creek within the Angeles National Forest, California. The project is located approximately 590 feet northwest of State Route 39 at approximate center coordinate of latitude 34.30124, and longitude -117.83937, within Assessor’s Parcel Number 3066-004-307.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 California Code of Regulations, title 14, section (15301)
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, and minor alteration
of existing public utility structures or facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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