Golf Course Creek Maintenance Project (Notification of Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS -ORA-61959-R5)
Summary
SCH Number
2026040657
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5
(CDFW)
Document Title
Golf Course Creek Maintenance Project (Notification of Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS -ORA-61959-R5)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/14/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-ORA-61959-R5, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to The Ranch as represented by Kurt Bjorkman.
The Project is limited to impacts associated with the ongoing maintenance of the nine-hole golf course at The Ranch at Laguna Beach situated along Aliso Creek. Maintenance activities include manual removal of dead branches, debris, trash, litter, and downed wood; maintenance trimming of native woody riparian species and sapling removals to maintain line of sight between golf holes crossing the creek; ongoing invasives removal and monitoring of onsite restoration areas; and ongoing removal of nonnatives and invasive vegetation along the Aliso Creek within the property boundaries.
Contact Information
Name
Kurt Bjorkman
Agency Name
The Ranch at Laguna Beach
Job Title
Chief Operating Officer
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Paola Perez
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Laguna Beach
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
Parcel #
056-240-04, 056-240-47, 056-240-49,056-240-50
Other Location Info
The Project is located within the portion of Aliso Creek that runs through the golf course at The Ranch at Laguna Beach, parallel to Aliso Creek Road. It is approximately 0.5 mile south of Aliso Beach in the City of Laguna Beach, County of Orange, State of California; Latitude 33° 30’ 44.63” N, Longitude 117° 44’ 44.52” W; Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 056-240-04, 056-240-47, 056-240-49 and 056-240-50.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Type – Class 4; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of routine maintenance activities including trash removal and minor trimming of vegetation, primarily targeting invasive plant species. These activities involve minor alterations to land and vegetation and do not include the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations to Land).
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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