City of Novato Routine Maintenance (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MAN-56861-R3)
Summary
SCH Number
2026050370
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Bay Delta Region 3
(CDFW)
Document Title
City of Novato Routine Maintenance (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MAN-56861-R3)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/11/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-MAN-56861-R3, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to the City of Novato.
The project is limited to routine maintenance activities at 17 locations which are defined as activities that are periodically scheduled and implemented as necessary to maintain the water transport capacity of stream channels and the structural and functional integrity of existing bridges and culverts on or affecting streams.
Maintenance activities considered to be “routine” include:
1. vegetation management including limbing and trimming of tree branches; mowing of stream banks; string line trimming; herbicide use; removal of fallen and dead trees and cattails (Typha sp.), tules (Schoenoplectus sp.), or other vegetation; and limited removal of live trees; and
2. sediment and debris removal.
Dewatering work areas may be necessary to conduct the activities described above.
Contact Information
Name
Manijeh Larizadeh
Agency Name
City of Novato
Job Title
Assistant Engineer
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Nick Wagner
Agency Name
CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Novato
Counties
Marin
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Waterways
Pacheco Creek, Arroyo Avichi, Novato Creek, Pacheco Creek, Scottsdale Pond, and Unnamed Tributar
Other Location Info
The project is located at several streams within the City of Novato, including Pacheco Creek, Arroyo Avichi, Novato Creek, Pacheco Creek, Scottsdale Pond, and Unnamed Tributaries to Pacheco Creek, Arroyo Avichi, Novato Creek, Rush Creek, and Miller Creek in the County of Marin, State of California.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
On January 27, 2025, the City of Novato, 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, subdivision (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.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
Disclaimer: The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) accepts no responsibility for the content or accessibility of these documents. To obtain an attachment in a different format, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. For more information, please visit LCI’s Accessibility Site.