In-House Small Valve Replacement Project (CIP27003)
Summary
SCH Number
2026070020
Public Agency
Helix Water District
Document Title
In-House Small Valve Replacement Project (CIP27003)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/1/2026
Document Description
The scope of work for this project calls for the replacement of approximately 50 valves (14-inch or smaller) in various locations throughout the City of El Cajon, within the Helix Water District (District) boundaries. All of the valves scheduled for replacement are located either within dedicated right-of-way, or within easements held by the District.
Project CIP27003 construction is scheduled to begin July 1, 2026 as part of the District's ongoing Small Valve Replacement Program (Program), which was initiated in 2007. One of the District's goals of the program is to identify and replace all valves 14-inch or smaller which are inoperable and/or at the end of their service life. The approximately 50 valves which are the subject of this action are in one of these categories. Construction is scheduled to be completed by June 30, 2027.
Valves which operate properly and dependably are critical in the District's potable and raw water systems. Beneficiaries of this project are District customers in general, and the neighborhoods surrounding the various valve locations. Replacement of the valves avoids emergency repairs and contributes to the District's ability to maintain existing infrastructure critical to treating, storing, and conveying reliable, high-quality drinking water to its customers. The project will replace deteriorated facilities or facilities at the end of their service life and does not involve expansion of existing uses.
Contact Information
Name
Debra Lundy
Agency Name
Helix Water District
Job Title
Senior Right of Way Agent/Environmental Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Name
Oliver Malkin
Agency Name
Helix Water District
Job Title
Operations and Construction Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
El Cajon
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Various locations between Avocado Avenue and Lincoln Avenue and Pauline Avenue and E. Chase Aven
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 California Code of Regulations Section 15301 Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is categorically exempt under Class 1 because it consists of existing facilities and does not include expansion of use beyond the existing facilities.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2 California Code of Regulations Section 15302
Reasons for Exemption
This project is categorically exempt under Class 2 because it consists of the replacement of existing, asphalt in the same footprint, and will have the same purpose and capacity as the asphalt being replaced.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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