Altman Nursery/Landscape Maintenance District Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SDO-51928-R5)
Summary
SCH Number
2026100942
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5
(CDFW)
Document Title
Altman Nursery/Landscape Maintenance District Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SDO-51928-R5)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/26/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-SDO-51928-R5, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Kim Silva, City of Escondido.
The Project is limited to the enhancement of a tributary to Reidy Creek where unauthorized grading and vegetation removal occurred, as noted by Notice of Violation letter 1600-2024-0010-R5. Approximately 15 Mexican fan palms will be removed from the site. The fan palms will be cut down and hauled off-site. The site will be re-seeded with a native wetland seed palette prior to the rainy season.
Contact Information
Name
Kim Silva
Agency Name
City of Escondido
Job Title
Utility Environmental Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Helena Candaele
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Escondido
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Parcel #
224-981-39-00
Other Location Info
The project is located at an unnamed tributary to Reidy Creek, in the City of Escondido, State of California; latitude 33.168827, longitude -117.081069; Assessor’s Parcel Number 224-981-39-00. The site is bound to the north by Cleveland Avenue, to the east by Altman Nursery, to the south by Briarwood Place, and to the west by Lake Forest Street.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations Title 14, section 15333
Reasons for Exemption
On October 13, 2026, the City of Escondido, the Lead Agency, determined that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15333. 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 Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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