Mill Creek Culvert at Stevenson Street
Summary
SCH Number
2026100729
Public Agency
City of Visalia
Document Title
Mill Creek Culvert at Stevenson Street
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/20/2026
Document Description
This project consists of removing and reinstalling the reinforced cast-in-place concrete culvert to improve stormwater management and protect critical infrastructure. The existing culvert along Mill Creek beneath Stevenson St is deteriorating and replacing it will reduce flood risks and enhance public safety. The improvements will benefit local residents, businesses, and first responders who rely on Stevenson St, and will prevent potential downstream property damage should the existing culvert fail.
Contact Information
Name
Jonathan Frausto
Agency Name
City of Visalia
Job Title
Senior Civil Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Visalia
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Along Mill Creek, under Stevenson Street, between Mineral King Ave and Acequia Ave
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The specific action requested is necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency. Mill Creek often receives large releases of water from Terminus Dam (Lake Kaweah) during large rainfall events. The proposed improvements would minimize the chance for inundation of critical facilities (Fire Station No. 51, Visalia PD Headquarters, Kaweah Delta Hospital) and their access routes.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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