Post Norte Fire Emergency Work
Summary
SCH Number
2026100888
Public Agency
City of San Juan Capistrano
Document Title
Post Norte Fire Emergency Work
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/23/2026
Document Description
Installation of sandbags, gravel bags, silt fencing, and straw wattles along City-maintained open space areas, slopes, and hillsides impacted by the Norte Fire, which occurred in San Juan Capistrano on October 16, 2026. Following a wildfire, burned hillsides are more susceptible to erosion, mudflows, and debris flows during rainfall events. In preparation for rain events, City crews will be implementing erosion and sediment control measures along City-maintained slopes and hillsides at the terminus of Avenida de Agua and Calle Delgado, as well as behind the homes along Calle Miramar is a benefit to public safety.
Contact Information
Name
Laura Stokes
Agency Name
City of San Juan Capistrano
Job Title
Planning Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Joel Rojas
Agency Name
City of San Juan Capistrano
Job Title
Development Services Director
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
San Juan Capistrano
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Ortega Highway and Camino Capistrano
Zip
92675
Parcel #
n/a
State Highways
California
Railways
yes
Airports
n/a
Schools
yes
Township
San Ju
Other Location Info
32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The recommended installation of sandbags, gravel bags, silt fencing, and straw wattles along City-maintained open space areas, slopes, and hillsides impacted by the Norte Fire is statutorily exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), (Public Resources Code, Section 21080(b)(4) and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c) (Emergency Projects). These specific actions are necessary to prevent further emergency situations and potential damage to public and private property from imminent mud and debris flows which may occur given the upcoming forecasted rainfall in the area. The work is limited to the erosion and sediment control measures described above to address this immediate threat, it is not a long-term project addressing a situation with a low probability of occurrence in the short term.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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