2026-2028 Bridge Maintenance Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SCL-53052-R3
Summary
SCH Number
2026030963
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Bay Delta Region 3
(CDFW)
Document Title
2026-2028 Bridge Maintenance Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SCL-53052-R3
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/23/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS SCL-53052-R3, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to City of San José.
The Project is limited to any routine maintenance activity including, but not limited to, activities which are considered “routine”:
• Concrete barrier repair
• Concrete spall patch and/or repair
• Curb repair
• Deck methacrylate or polyester overlay
• Deck rehabilitation
• Joint replacement and/or seal
• Metal beam guardrail replacement
• Pressure grout
• Railing repair and/or replacement
• Scour repair
• Sidewalk replacement and/or repair
• Sinkhole repair
• Slip line culvert
• Substructure preservation
• Tree trimming or removal
• Wingwall repair
Contact Information
Name
Emily Carlson
Agency Name
CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Tina Garg
Agency Name
City of San Jose
Job Title
Environmental Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Jose
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
The 2026-2028 Bridge Deck Treatment Project (Project) is located at various locations within two San Francisco Bay Watersheds including the Guadalupe Watershed and the Coyote Watershed. The Project consists of 11 bridge locations throughout the City of San José.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
On April 21, 2025, the City of San Jose, the Lead Agency, determined that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15301. The Lead Agency determined that the Project meets certain qualifying criteria for the exemption. Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.1(a), the Lead Agency is responsible for determining whether the Project is exempt from CEQA and that determination shall be final and conclusive on all persons, including Responsible Agencies. As a result, CDFW, acting as a Responsible Agency, is bound by the Lead Agency’s determination that the Project is exempt from CEQA.
County Clerk
Santa Clara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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