ESTABLISH APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ROAD FUND, ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNALIZATION, AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT AND AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
Summary
SCH Number
2026020419
Public Agency
San Diego County
Document Title
ESTABLISH APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ROAD FUND, ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNALIZATION, AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT AND AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/11/2026
Document Description
[Continued Project Title]: [THREE TRAFFIC SIGNALS IN THE UNINCORPORATED COUNTY AND CEQA FINDING (DISTRICTS: 2 & 5)]
To adopt a resolution to formally add intersections to Traffic Resolution No. 303 Relating to the Establishment of Signalized Intersections in the County of San Diego. The request will also establish additional appropriations from the Road Fund fund balance of $4,200,000 in the current year spending plan for the three traffic signal projects at 1) Lake Jennings Park Rd & El Monte Rd-Julian Ave ($1,500,000), 2) Mission Rd & Santa Margarita Dr ($1,500,000) and 3) Mission Rd & Pepper Tree Lane ($1,200,000) and approve the advertisement and award of a construction contract for all three traffic signals.
Contact Information
Name
Murali Pasumarthi
Agency Name
County of San Diego
Job Title
Deputy Director of Public Works
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
1. Lake Jennings Park Rd & El Monte-Julian Ave, Lakeside
2. Mission Rd & Santa Margarita Dr, Fallbrook
3. Mission Rd & Pepper Tree Ln, Fallbrook
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sec. G 15301 - Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15301 of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines exempts from CEQA review the “operations, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of the existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.” The key consideration is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of use. The proposed improvements at the three intersections would consist of replacement and/or installation of new traffic signals, pedestrian ramps, continental crosswalks, and traffic operational improvements along the existing County-maintained roadways. The goal of the project is to increase vehicular and pedestrian safety by facilitating existing vehicle and pedestrian movement through the intersections and roadway segments. Therefore, the project is categorically exempt in accordance with Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines because it involves the minor alteration of existing public roadways involving negligible or no expansion of existing use.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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