Clara Street Improvements
Summary
SCH Number
2026080301
Public Agency
City of Bell Gardens
Document Title
Clara Street Improvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/11/2026
Document Description
The project consists of intersection improvements at Eastern Ave./ Clara St., Jaboneria Rd./Clara St., Garfield Ave./ Clara St., and Florence Ave./ Clara St./ including restriping for dedicated turn lanes, traffic signal modifications, minor curb and sidewalk adjustments, and installation of a traffic island. The purpose is to improve traffic operations and safety. Beneficiaries include motorists, pedestrians, bicyclist, and the local community.
Contact Information
Name
Douglas Benash
Agency Name
City of Bell Gardens
Job Title
City Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Bell Gardens
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Clara St. at Eastern Ave., Jaboneria Rd, Garfield Ave., and Florence Ave.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 (15301(c)), Class 2 (15302), and Class 4 (15304)
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of minor alterations and reconstruction of existing public roadway facilities, including restriping, signal modifications, and minor curb, sidewalk, and traffic island improvements, with no expansion of use. The project qualifies under Class 1, Class 2, and Class 4 categorical exemptions. The project was previously analyzed in the General Plan EIR; no new or more severe impacts would occur, and none of the exceptions in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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