Baldy Mesa Elementary School Modernization Project (Project) (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2026-022-06 (ITP)
Summary
SCH Number
2026060210
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Inland Deserts Region 6
(CDFW)
Document Title
Baldy Mesa Elementary School Modernization Project (Project) (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2026-022-06 (ITP)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/4/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has issued an ITP
(No. 1927-ITP-2026-022-06), pursuant to Section 1927.3 of the Fish and Game Code to Snowline Joint Unified School District.
The Project includes upgrades to the Baldy Mesa Elementary School, including upgrades to the west parking lot and the installation of a new asphalt playground south of the west parking lot.
The Project will result in incidental take of 9 western Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia), which is protected under the WJTCA and the California Endangered Species Act. The WJTCA ITP referenced above as issued by CDFW authorizes incidental take of western Joshua tree that may occur as a result of Project implementation.
Contact Information
Name
Steven Recinos
Agency Name
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Robert Chacon
Agency Name
Snowline Joint Unified School District
Job Title
Assistant Superintedent
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Andrea Bilodeau
Agency Name
Snowline Joint Unified School District
Job Title
Director of Facilities, Public Works, Warehouse, Reprographics
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Phelan
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
The Project is located at the Baldy Mesa Elementary School at 10376 Baldy Mesa Road in the unincorporated area of Phelan, San Bernardino County, California.
Other Information
The Project is bounded by Bonanza Road to the north, Avenal Street to the south, Arrowhead Road to the west, and Baldy Mesa Road to the east.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14, section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
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
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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