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Home My WebLink About2016-05-25 - Supplemental BIntelligent Transportation System Upgrade - Citywide Project Location: City -Wide Est. Construction Start/End: TED Project Status: Design Department: Engineering Project Manager: Jason Welday A caI04 40, Project Number: 800-2012-17 JL Key: 1831 Object: 5650 Description: Construct conduit, fiberoptic cable, and networking devices to connect the City's traffic signals into the City's Intelligent Transportation System. Justification: Implementation of this project will improve monitoring, retiming and coordination of the City's traffic signal system. Project Cost Estimate ($): Expenditure/Category Prior Years 2016 17 2017 18 2018 19 2019 20 TED TOTAL Consultant Services $20,652 $150,000 $0 $0 $0 $o $170,652 Staff Training $595 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $595 Design/Equipment Specifications $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $o Procurement/Construction $351,534 $100,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $5,433,350 $7,384,884 System Testing and Integration $o $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Contingency $o $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total Costs: $372,781 $250,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $5,433,350 $7,556,131 Project Funding: Funding Source Prior Years 2016 17 2017118 2018 19 2019 20 TED TOTAL Transportation (224) $372,781 $250,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $5,433,350 $7,556,131 Total Costs: $372,781 $250,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $5,433,350 $7,556,131 Impact on Operations: Development of the City's ITS will improve maintenance, staff efficiencies and reduce related costs. These system upgrades will also provide substantial improvements in system -wide signal timing and coordination, improving operational efficiencies, while also resulting in fewer citizen complaints. 16 - Revision CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2016/17 Categories A. Beautification ............................ (3) B. Drainage ................................... (1) C. Facilities ................................... (20) D. Miscellaneous .......................... (5) E. Municipal Utility ...................... (6) F. Parks ........................................ (6) G. Railroad Crossings ................... (2) J. Future & Unfunded Projects..... (20) SUMMARY Budgeted Unfunded General Plan: Policy Reference $ 637,000 $ - GP: CM-3.11,PS-12.7 $ 3,900,000 $ - GP: CM-4.4, CM-3.7 $ 38,521,130 $ 8,225,000 GP: ED-3.1, PF-1.1, PF-1.4, PF-1.5 $ 1,644,530 $ - GP: CM-1.4, CM-2.1, CM-3.7, CS-6.3, LU-11.2, PS-12.4 $ 941,500 $ - GP: PF-1.4, RC-4.2 $ 930,000 $ 7,868,000 GP: CS-1.8, PF-1.4 $ 1,125,000 $ - GP: CM-1.2, CM-4.4 1 $ 7,300,000 GP: CM-1.1, CM-2.1, CM-4.4, ED-4.3 $ ,0 6,500 $ 110,000 GP: CM-4.1, CM-4.2 $ 62,125,580 ) $ 23,503,000 Index $ 83,325,300 GP: CM-1.1, CM-4.4, CS-1.8, ED-3.1, PS-12.4 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - FISCAL YEAR 2016117 No. Project Fund Account Amount(S) A. Beautification 1 Archibald Ave east side nodhof Sunflower -widening Beautification 11103165650/1945110-0 187,000 2 Archibald Ave No Narbrook to Cal St. Community Trail BeautNcation 11103165650/1830110-0 150,000 3 LMD 4R -Water Conservation and Landscape Renovations LMD 4R 1134303565011787134-0 300,000 (Multi -Phased Project) Beautification UnFunded Total: 0 Beautification Funded Total; 637,000 B. Drainage 1 Cucamonga Storm Drain Upper Phase 3 - East of Hellman to Base Line to General Drainage 1112303565011928112.0 800,000 Roberds, North on Amethyst to 19th St and Easterly 300 feet Measure 1 1176303565011928176-0 400,000 CBywide Infrastructure 1198303565011928198-0 17,E W`000 3,900,000 Drainage UnFunded Total: 0 Drainage Funded Total: 11K000 C. Faclllties i Animal Care & Adoption Canter Makeover Capital Reserve 10250015650/1920025-0 701,500 2 Archibald Library Office Re -design Library Reserve 1329601-5602 205,000 3 Central Park - Emergency Backup Power Fire Capital Projects 3288501665011914288-0 $0,000 (Design Only) 4 Central Park - Flooding Replacement Capital Reserve 1025001-5602 310,000 5 City Facilities - Roofing Replacement B Repairs Capital Reserve 1025001-5602 250,000 Capital Reserve 1025001-5602 12�000 375,000 6 City Hall- Elevator Modernization Capital Reserve 1025001-5602 94000 7 Civic Center- Council Chambers AV Replacement Phase III Capital Reserve 10250015602 150,000 8 Civic Center- Human Resources Office Relocations Capital Reserve 1025001-5602 350,000 9 Civic Center- Landscape Renovation Phase II Capital Reserve 1025001-5607 500,000 10 Fire District Emergency Operations Center(EOC) Reconfiguration Fire Capital Projects 3288501-5606 250,000 Homeland Secudty-Fire 1380501-5606 32.280 282,280 11 Fire District Jersey Station(174) Training Facility Fire Capital Projects 32885015650/1736288-0 20,182,350 12 Fire District - San Bernardino Rd Station (172) Relocation Fire Capital Projects 328850156501173328" 750,000 Fire Capital Projects 3288501565011733288.0 6,000.000 6.760,000 13 Fire District - Water Conservation Landscaping Fire Capital Projects 3288501-5602 600,000 (Stations 175 and 176, and Utica Property) 14 Loa -Mart Stadium - Sound System Capital Reserve 1025001-5603 50,000 15 LoamMart Stadium - Team Locker Rooms Carpet Replacement Capital Reserve 1025001.5602 25,000 16 Loarl Stadium - Team Locker Rooms Shaver Capital Reserve 1025001-5602 30,000 Futures Replacement 17 Public Works Services Department- Warehouse Expansion Capital Reserve 1025001565011927025-0 170,000 Capital Reserve 10250015650/1927025-0 1,700,000 1,870.000 18 Rancho Cucamonga Family Sports Center- Relocation Capital Reserve 1025001565011896025-0 2,50 ,000 Citywide Infrastructure 1198001565011896198.0 7,000,000 Recreation Fund Reserve 125040156SW189625M 250,000 EquipfVeh Replacement 1712001565011896712-0 750,000 Park Development 1120401565011896120-0 270000,_000 13,200,000 Index-1 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - FISCAL YEAR 2016117 No. Project Fund Account Amount ($) 19 Victoria Gardens Cultural Center. Courtyard Redesign Capital Reserve 1025001565011894025-0 120,000 Unknown xxxxxuxxrs/1894cu 400,000 520,000 20 Victoria Gardens Cultural Center- Exterior Joint Replacement, Roofing and Capital Reserve 10250015650/1890025-0 500,000 Exterior Paint Facilities UnFunded Total: 8,225,000 Facilities Funded Total: 38,521,130 D. Miscellaneous 1 ADA Ramps at Various Locations Measure I 11773035650/1150M.0 200,000 (Design and Construction) 2 Arrow Route from Bear Gulch to West of Archibald Ave -Utility Underground Underground Utilities 11293035650/1777129-0 724,360 (Continuation of Design with Construction funded FY16/17) Note: additional funding coming from Rule 20A 3 Base Line Rd from Camelian St to Vineyard Ave - Utility Underground (Continuation of Design with Construction funded FY16/17) Note: additional funding coming from Rule 20A 4 Bus Stop Pads at Various Locations (Design and Construction funded Wth TDA Grunt and City match) 5 Pacific Electric Trail above Victoria Park Lane Tunnel - Fencing E. Municipal Utility -Electrical 1 A. Rte: Bear Gulch to Archibald -Fiber Conduit 2 City Fiber Optics Improvements 3 Commercial Smart Meter Replacement 4 Day Creek Blvd and Base Line Road - Line Extension 5 Foothill Blvd at Spruce Ave - Line Extension 6 Haven Avenue @ 6th St -St Light Installation F. Parks 1 Central Park - Ph II Design Study 2 Central Park - Replace Rubberized Surface 3 Central Park -Trail Head Improvements (Design With Construction TBD) 4 Eliwanda Creek Park - Phase II (Design With Construction TBD) 5 LMD 4R Parks - Lighting Retrofits Phase III 6 Victoria Arbors Park - Replace Rubberized Playground Surface G. Railroad Crossings 1 Arrow Route at Railroad Spur - New Concrete Panels (Continuation of Design with Construction funded) 2 Hellman Avenue at Metrolink Tracks - Widen Crossing (Continuation of Design with Construction funded) Nate: Railroad Improvements funded by SCRRA Underground Utilities 11293035650/177612M 559,570 AB 2766 Air Quality Impry 11053035650/1823105-0 /6,000 TDA Article 12143035650/1823214-0 AM 62,600 LMD 2 1131303-5607 98,000 Miscellaneous UnFunded Total: 0 Miscallansc us Funded Total: 1,944,530 Municipal Utility 1705303565011947705-0 88,500 Municipal Utility 1705303565011910705-0 100,000 Municipal Utility 17053035650/1938705.0 375,000 Municipal Utility 17053035650/1917705-0 200,000 Municipal Utility 17053035650/1938705-0 153,000 Municipal Utility 1705303565011948705.0 25,000 Municipal Utility UnFunded Total: 0 Municipal Utility Funded Total: 941,500 Park Development 1120401-5650/1660120-0 250,000 Para Development 1120401-5607 80,000 Park Development 1120401565011871120-0 25,000 Park Development 11204015650/1871120-0 22 482�`000 2.513,000 Park Development 1120401565011664120-0 300,000 Park Development 11204015650/1664120-0 5380`000 5.680.000 LMD 411 11343035650/1958134-0 135,000 LMD 2 1131303-5607 140,000 Parks UnFunded Total: 7,868,000 Parks Funded Total: 930,000 Gas Tax R&T 7360 1174303565011819174-0 75,000 Transportation 1124303565011847124.0 1,050,000 Index - 2 No. Project CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - FISCAL YEAR 2016117 Fund Account Amount ($) Railroad Crossings UnFunded Total: 0 Railroad Crossings Funded Total: 1,125,000 ndex - 3 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - FISCAL YEAR 2016117 No. Project Fund Account H. Streets 1 6th St from Milliken to Charles Smith - Pavement Rehabilitation (Design with Construction funded FY 17118) Note: approved CalRecycle Rebate 2 91h St from Grove to Hellman - Pavement Rehabilitation Note: approved CalRecycle Rebate 3 Arrow Route along the s/s 500' to 1300' a/c 1-15 freeway - Widening (Design Feasibility with Construction possibly funded FY 17/18) 4 Base Line Rd -at 1-16 Interchange (Continuation of Construction) 5 Base Line Rd from Milliken to w/o Day Creek Blvd - Pavement Rehabilitation Note: approved CalRecycle Rebate 6 Carnelian St from Lemon Ave to Wilson Ave - Pavement Rehabilitabon Note: approved CalRecycle Rebate 7 Church St from Pepper to Hellman - Pavement Rehabilitation Note: approved CalRecycle Rebate 8 East Ave from Chickasaw, west side, north 370 feet - Widen and Sidewalk (Design and Construction) 9 Etiwanda Ave from Gth St to Arrow Route - Street Widening Improvement (Design and Construction) 10 Foothill Blvd across SCE Corridor West of Day Creek Channel - Sidewalk Improvements (Design and Construction) 11 Foothill Blvd from Haven to Milliken - Pavement Rehabilitation (Design with Construction funded FY 17118) Note: possible CalRecycle Rebate 12 Haven Ave from Foothill to Base Line - Pavement Rehabilitation (Design with Construction funded FY 17118) Note: possible CalRecycle Rebate 13 Hellman Ave from San Bernardino Rd to Base Line Rd - Pavement Rehabilitation Note: approved CalRecycle Rebate 14 Hermosa Ave from Arrow to Foothill- Pavement Rehabilitation (Design with Construction funded FY 17118) Note: approved CalRecycle Rebate 15 Hillside Rd from Archibald to Haven- Pavement Rehabilitation Note: approved CalRecycle Rebate 16 Jersey Blvd from Haven to Rochester- Pavement Rehabilitation (Design with Construction funded FY 17118) Note: approved CalRecycle Rebate 17 Local Street Pavement Rehabilitation at Various Locations (Design and Construction) 18 Rochester Ave from Base Line to Banyan - Pavement Rehabilitation (Design with Construction funded FY 17/18) Note: possible CalRecycle Rebate 19 Rochester Ave from Foothill to Base Line - Pavement Rehabilitation Note: approved CalRecycle Rebate 20 San Bernardino Rd from Camehim to Archibald - Pavement Rehabilitation Nate: approved CalRecycle Rebate Gas Tax R&T 7360 Unknown Measure I Gas Tax R&T 7360 Unknown Transportation SAFETEA (federal) Prop 1B-SLPP (stale) Measure Measure I Measure Gas Tax R&T 7360 Cdywide Infrastructure Transportation Cttywide Infrastructure Measure Measure I Measure Measure Measure Measure Measure I Measure Gas Tax R&T 7360 Unknown Gas Tax R&T 7360 Citywide Infrastructure Measure I Measure I Measure I Gas Tax R&T 7360 Fire Protection Capital Index -4 Amount s) 11743035660/1930174-0 35,000 tx�nxxx5850/xxxxxxx-0 300,000 335,000 11773035650/1904177-0 300,000 11743035650/1907174-0 5,000 1xxx303565011907xxx-0 300`000 305,000 11243035650/1361124-0 100,000 12093035650/1361209-0 5,091,000 12113035650/1361211-0 19,920 5.210.920 11773035650/1880177-0 900,000 11773035650/1722177-0 468,000 11773035650/1906177-0 200,000 1174303565011931174-0 55,000 1198303565011931198-0 55.000 110,000 11243035650/1076124-0 450,000 119830356501182619" 145,000 1177303565011932177-0 50,000 11773035&9011932177.0 900_,000 950,000 117730356501193317'7-0 50,000 1177303565011933177-0 90�_000 950.000 1177303565011905 17 7-0 357,000 1177303%5011934177-0 35,000 11773035650/1934177-0 300,000 335,000 11773035650/1879177-0 850,000 11743035650/1929174.0 50,000 1xxx30356501iourexx-0 550.000 600,000 11743036650/1022174-0 850,000 11983035650/1022198-0 50.000 900,000 1 t T7303565011935177-0 50,000 11773036660/1935177-0 900,000 950.000 11773035650/1821177-0 610,000 11743035650/1877174-0 200,000 32885015650/1877288-0 200.000 400.000 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - FISCAL YEAR 2016/17 No. Project Fund Account Amount($) 21 San Bernardino Rd from Grove to Foothill - Pavement Rehabilitation Note: approved CalRecycle Rebate 22 Youngs Canyon Road from Koch Place to Cherry Ave - Street Extension (Environmental, Design and Flood Control Review) I. Traffic 1 6th at Rochester - Traffic Signal Installation 2 Archibald at Victoria - Traffic Signal Installation 3 Base Line Rd at Lion St- Pedestrian Hybnd Beacon 4 East at Miller- Traffic Signal Installation 5 Freeway and Arterial Signal Synchronization at various intersections where City streets intersect SR 210 and 1-15 - Phase 1 6 Intelligent Transportation System Upgrade - Citywide 7 Milliken at 5th - Traffic Signal Installation 8 Milliken Ave Traffic Signals at Millenium Ct and Vintage Dr- Upgrade Leh Turn Phases 9 Rochester at Jersey- Traffic Signal Installation 10 Ten, Vista Parkway at Spruce - Safety Lighting Installation (Design with Construction funded FY 17/18) Gas Tax R&T 7360 11743035650/1903174-0 104,000 AD 88-2 Etiwanda/Highlnd 1813303565011601813-0 50,000 AD 88-2 Etiwanda/Highlnd 18133035650/1601813.0 313),000 3,200,000 Streets UnFunded Total: 7,300.000 Streets Funded Total: 11,34920 Transportation 1124303565011939124-0 513,000 Transportation 1124303565011510124-0 551,500 Citywide Infrastructure 11983035650/1921198-0 80,000 Transportation 11243035650A888124-0 524,000 AS 2766 Air Quality 11053035650/1900105-0 11$8f0 Transportation 1124303565011900124-0 207.190 320 000 Transportation 11243035650/1831124-0 250,000 Transportation 1124303565011940124-0 469,000 Transportation 11243035650/1875124-0 $4000 Transportation 1124303565011941124-0 315,000 SLD4 1154303565011902154.0 20,000 SLD 4 11 M303565011902154-0 111,000 130,000 Traffic UnFunded Total: Traffic Funded Total: Index-5 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - FISCAL YEAR 2016/17 No. Project Fund Account J. Future & Unfunded Projects 1 6th St at BNSF Spur Crossing west of Etiwanda Avenue Future Grade Separation 2 gin St along north side west of Vineyard Ave - Sidewalk Improvements 3 Archibald Ave from Church to Palo Alto - Storm Drain 4 Distribution System Automation - Switch to RCMU Service Area 5 Epicenter - Hardscape Parking Lots B and C Planter Islands 6 Etiwanda Ave Grade Separation at Metrolink Tracks 7 Edwards Ave Line Extension from Arrow to Foothill 8 Fire District - Central Station 178 (New Fire Station) 9 Foothill Blvd from Grove Ave to San Bernardino Rd - Widening with Median Island including Landscaped Median to Vineyard (Right -of -Way and Construction) 10 Foothill Blvd from San Bernardino Rd to Vineyard Ave - Median Landscape 11 Haven Ave from Banyan to Wilson along the East side - sidewalk (Design and Construction funded with proposed TDA Grant and City match) 12 Haven Ave from Wilson to Vivienda - Community Trail West Side (Continuation of Design with Construction funded) 13 Hermosa Ave from Banyan to Wilson - Pavement Rehabilitation (Continuation of Design, with Construction FY16/17 9 funds are available) Related to Hermosa storm drain 14 Hermosa Ave from the Alta Loma Basin to Wilson - Storm Drain Related to Hermosa pavement rehabilitation 15 Leman Ave from Archibald to Haven - Pavement Rehabilitation (Continuation of Design, with Construction FY17118 itfunds are available) Related to Lemon storm drain 16 Lemon Avenue from Haven to 1300 feet west - Storm Drain Related to Lemon pavement rehabilitation 17 LMD 2 (Victoria) Area - Paseo Lighting Repair and Replace 18 Paul A. Biane Library -Second Floor Rancho KIDS Project 19 Rochester Ave and Arm Route, North East Comer - Street Widening and Sidewalk Improvements 20 Victoria Gardens Cultural Center - Loading Bay Unknown xxxxxxxxxxxl1839xxx-0 CityMde Infrastructure 119830356501180819B-0 Safe Route To School 12343035650/1808234-0 Unknown Municipal Utility Unknown Unknown Municipal Utility Fire Capital Projects Unknown Unknown Gas Tex R&T 7360 TDA Article 3 Unknown Gas Tax R&T 7360 Unknown Gas Tax R&T 7360 Unknown LMD 2 Victoria Unknown Unknown Capital Reserve Unknown xxxxwzlad180S.-0 170530356501xxxx705-0 xxxsV:xxxxx/xxxxxxx-0 xxxxxxxxxcd1922xxx-0 17053035650/1885705-0 xxxxxxxxxxx/1189xxx-0 xxxxxxxxxxx/1908xxx-0 1174303565011864174-0 12143035650/1864214-0 xxxxxxxxxwdi829xnr-0 11743035550/1815174-0 xxxxxxxxxxx/1810xxx-0 11743035650/1793174-0 oauaxxxxmJ1791tori 11313035650/1716131-0 xxtoomooredle67xn-0 xxxxxxxxxxx/xxxxxxx-0 10250015650118OW25-0 MDMM VXW1895M Future & Unfunded Total: Amount (E) 16,953.000 25,000 80 115,800 1,215,000 250.000 66,000 40,000,000 602,500 9.000,000 4,630,000 300.000 75.000 189.000 264.000 150,000 260,000 2,245.000 560.000 1,700,000 150,000 4,250,000 414.000 25,000 175�00 200,000 83,325.300 Index-6 Project Number: 800-2012-17 JL Key: 1831 Object: 5650 Intelligent Transportation System Upgrade - Citywide Project Location: City -Wide Est. Construction Start/End: TBD Project Status Design Department: Engineering Project Manager: Jason Welday Description - 73V � to it E �rTPfn i �i it—'vrr .��m5n J d1 __. I - � It. 1J,• _ nII I F nail ■R� r d2�iliF•�€IiD��, •t/11 �� ' ,71�� s�' sa lr - r Construct conduit, fiberoptic cable, and networking devices to connect the City's traffic signals into the City's Intelligent Transportation System. Justification: Implementation of this project will improve monitoring, retiming and coordination of the City's traffic signal system. Project Cost Estimate ($j: Expenditure/Category Consultant Services Staff Training Design/Equipment Specifications Proarement/Construction System Testing and Integration Contingency Total Costs: Project Funding: Funding Source Transportation (124) Total Costs: Impact on Operations: Prior years 2 1 17 201711 2018 19 2019 20 TBD TOTAL $20,652 $150,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $170,651 $595 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $595 $0 $o $0 $0 So So $o $351,534 $100,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $5,433,350 $7,384,984 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $372,781 $250,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $5,433,350 $7,556,131 A � Prioryears 2016117 2017 18 2018 19 2019 20 TBD TOTAL $372,781 $250,000 S500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $5,433,350 $7,556,131 $372,781 $250,000 4 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $5,433,350 $7,556,131 Development of th prove maintenance, staff efficiencies and reduce related costs. These system upgrades will also provide substantial improvements in system -wide signal timing and coordination, improving operational efficiencies, while also resulting in fewer citizen complaints. E Traffic Projects included in this section are typically those that will promote safe and efficient traffic circulation per State and local design standards. Planned projects include two new signals, and upgrades at three intersections, synchronization at three freeway interchanges, and preparation of an ITS master plan. Traffic Projects are typically funded via Transportation Development Funds (124), Measure 1 (177), Gas Tax Funds (170, 172, and 174), Street Lighting Districts and some grant funding. Project List & FY 2016-17 Expenditures 1 6th @ Rochester- Traffic Signal $ 513,000 Installation 2 Archibald Ave @ Victoria- Traffic $ 551,500 Signal Installation 3 Base Line Rd @ Lion St- Pedestrian $ 80,000 Hybrid Beacon 4 East @ Miller- Traffic Signal $ 524,000 Installation 5 Freeway & Arterial Signal $ 320,000 Synchronization @ Various Intersections 6Intelligen Transportation tem $ 250,000 7 Milliken @ 5th- Traffic Signal $ 469,000 Installation 8 Milliken Ave Traffic Signals @ Millenium Ct & Vintage Dr - Upgrade Lft Turn Phases 9 Rochester @ Jersey- Traffic Signal Installation Sources of Funding for FY 2016-17 $20,000$80,000 $112,810 $2,883,690 54,000 ■ A82766 Air quality 315,000 10 Terra Vista Parkway @ Spruce- Sfty $ 20,000 Lghtg Installation $=3,096,500 w SLID 4 ■ Transportation ■ Infrastructure 1'ee-041 C00 Slate of California - Natural Resources Agency EDMUND G. BROWN Jr. Governor DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE CHARLTONH. BONHAM, Director Inland Deserts Region 3602 Inland Empire Blvd., Suite C-220 Ontario, CA 91764 (909)484-0459 www.wiidiife.ca.Aov May 20, 2016 Mr. Dominick Perez Associate Planner City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Subject: Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration DRC2015-00797 Project SCH No. 2016041071 Dear Mr. Perez: The Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Initial Study (IS) and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the DRC2015-00797 Project (project) [SCH No. 2016041071]. The Department is responding to the IS and MIND as a Trustee Agency for fish and wildlife resources (California Fish and Game Code Sections 711.7 and 1802, and the California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA] Guidelines Section 15386), and as a Responsible Agency regarding any discretionary actions (CEQA Guidelines Section 15381), such as the issuance of a Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement (California Fish and Game Code Sections 1600 et seq.) and/or a California Endangered Species Act (CESA) Permit for Incidental Take of Endangered, Threatened, and/or Candidate species (California Fish and Game Code Sections 2080 and 2080.1). Project Description The approximately 16-acre project site is located north of the northern terminus of Santa Anita Avenue, east of the Day Creek flood control channel, south of an existing Burlington North Santa Fe and Metrolink rail line, and west of an existing SCE facility; within the City of Rancho Cucamonga, County of San Bernardino, California; Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APNs) 0229-271-24, -25, and -26. The proposed project includes the construction of a 339,000-square-foot industrial building. 6 Conserving Caffornia's Wildlife since 1870 Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration DRC2015-00797 Project SCH No. 2016041071 Page 2 of 7 Comments and Recommendations Following review of the IS and MND, the Department is concerned about the lack of biological analysis included in the IS, and recommends that the IS and MND be revised to include a thorough and detailed analysis of the project's potential impacts on biological resources, and recirculated for further public review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15073.5. We offer the comments and recommendations presented below to assist the City of Rancho Cucamonga (City; the CEQA lead agency) in adequately identifying and mitigating the project's significant, or potentially significant, impacts on biological resources: Biolooical Resource Analvsis The IS identifies several special -status species with potential to occur on the project site, including Parry's spinef lower, Brand's star phacelia, mesa horkelia, Los Angeles pocket mouse, San Diego black -tailed jackrabbit, silvery legless lizard, coast horned lizard, burrowing owl, and California gnatcatcher. To avoid and minimize impacts to the aforementioned species, the IS proposes to require focused surveys and, if one or more special -status species is discovered on -site, formulation of a plan to relocate the special -status species found. The Department does not concur that these proposed measures are adequate to reduce potential impacts to special -status species to a level that is less than significant for the following reasons: The measures inappropriately defer analysis of the site's baseline conditions (i.e., focused surveys) and formulation of specific avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation measures to some future time. While it is not always possible to devise a complete, specific, and fully detailed mitigation plan while the project Is still In the early planning stages, it is not appropriate to adopt an MND unless the lead agency is reasonably certain that the proposed project will have no significant effects. Such certainty is not possible if the analysis of the baseline conditions of the site (including the species present) and formulation of specific mitigation measures is deferred until after the adoption of the MND. Furthermore, the lack of public review of the mitigation plan deprives the public of the opportunity to comment on the mitigation plan's adequacy, feasibility, and enforceability. "[I]t is improper to defer the formulation of mitigation measures until after project approval; instead, the determination of whether a project will have significant environmental impacts, and the formulation of measures to mitigate those impacts, must occur before the project is approved" (California Native Plant Society v. City of Rancho Cordova (2009) 172 Cai.App.4th 603, 621 [91 Cal. Rptr. 3d 571) (CNPS), citing Sundstrom v. County of Mendocino (1988) 202 Cal.App.3d 296 [248 Cal. Rptr. 352] (Sundstrom) and Gentry v. City of Murrieta (1995) 36 Cal.AppAth 1359 [43 Cal. Rptr. 2d 170] (Gentry).) 2. The Department generally does not support the use of translocation or transplantation as the primary mitigation strategy for unavoidable impacts to Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration DRC2015-00797 Project SCH No. 2016041071 Page 3 of 7 rare, threatened, or endangered plant or animal species. Studies have shown that these efforts are experimental and the outcome unreliable (Dodd & Siegel 1991; Germano et al. 2015; Menges 2008; and Shier & Swaisgcod 2011). The Department has found that permanent preservation and management of habitat capable of supporting these species is often a more effective long-term strategy for conserving sensitive plants and animals, and their habitats. The Department requests that appropriate focused, species -specific surveys be conducted prior to recirculation of the CEQA document, and that the revised and recirculated document include the survey results. The revised document should also contain a thorough and detailed analysis of the project's potential direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts on biological resources, and appropriately specific, adequate, feasible, and enforceable mitigation measures to reduce the potential impacts to a level that is less than significant. To assist with review, an accompanying map or maps showing the areas of impact and any proposed mitigation locations should also be included. If special -status species are discovered on -site, the Department is available to assist the City in identifying appropriate mitigation measures prior to recirculating the document. San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat The Biological Resources Assessment (BRA) for the project, prepared by Salix Consulting, Inc. in 2015, concludes that there is no potential for the Federally Endangered and State Species of Special Concern San Bernardino kangaroo rat (SBKR; Dipodomys merriami parvus) to occur on -site because the site "lacks suitable habitat". The BRA also refers to the 2006 Summary of Special -status Biological Resource Investigations Conducted between 2003-2006 at the Proposed Etiwanda Peaker Project Site (Etiwanda Summary report), which includes the results of small mammal trapping conducted in 2003 over the Etiwanda Peaker Site located directly east of the project site. The Department does not concur with this conclusion for the following reasons: 1. The site does support potentially suitable habitat for SBKR. It is unclear how the conclusion that no suitable habitat for the species exists on -site was reached; however, the presence of sandy, loamy soils and alluvial scrub are classic elements of SKBR habitat, and the site is within SBKR historical range. 2. Habitat disturbance is not sufficient to determine that SBKR are not present. Disturbed but undeveloped habitat areas within the Santa Ana River floodplain, including water spreading grounds, airports, mining operations, and agricultural areas, have been known to support SBKR in limited numbers (USFWS 2009). 3. The small mammal trapping surveys performed in 2003 appear to have been limited to the adjacent Etiwanda site. Although the Etiwanda Summary report refers to negative surveys results in the historic Etiwanda Creek channel to the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration DRC2015-00797 Project SCH No. 2016041071 Page 4 of 7 east of the Etiwanda Peaker Site, no mention is made of trapping within the channel on the site to the west (i.e., the current project site). Based on historic aerial photography, the current project site supported what was likely better quality SBKR habitat than the Etiwanda Peaker Site did in 2003. Failure to detect SBKR on the Etiwanda Peaker Site in focused surveys conducted over a decade ago is inadequate to determine the species' absence on the current project site. In order to determine whether SBKR are present on -site, we strongly recommend thai a qualified and permitted biologist conduct focused trapping surveys in coordination with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and that the survey results be included in the revised and recirculated CEQA document. Nesting Birds and Migratory Bird Treaty Act Please note that it is the project proponent's responsibility to comply with all applicable laws related to nesting birds and birds of prey. Migratory non -game native bird species are protected by international treaty under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (META) of 1918, as amended (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.). In addition, sections 3503, 3503.5, and 3513 of the Fish and Game Code (FGC) also afford protective measures as follows: Section 3503 states that it is unlawful to take, possess, or needlessly destroy the nest or eggs of any bird, except as otherwise provided by FGC or any regulation made pursuant thereto; Section 3503.5 states that is it unlawful to take, possess, or destroy any birds in the orders Falconiformes or Strigiformes (birds -of - prey) or to take, possess, or destroy the nest or eggs of any such bird except as otherwise provided by FGC or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto; and Section 3513 states that it is unlawful to take or possess any migratory nongame bird as designated in the MBTA or any part of such migratory nongame bird except as provided by rules and regulations adopted by the Secretary of the Interior under provisions of the MBTA. The IS includes a mitigation measure requiring preconstruction nesting bird surveys prior to initiating project activities during the nesting season, which the IS defines as "February 1 through August 31 ". Please note that some species (i.e., owls) may commence nesting as early as January 1, while many other species may not fully fledge until fall. The Department therefore does not recommend relying on seasonal restrictions alone, to avoid impacts to nesting birds, and recommends that the mitigation measure be revised to require nesting bird surveys regardless of the time of year. In order to locate nests, the Department recommends that pre -construction nesting bird surveys be required no more than three (3) days prior to vegetation clearing or ground disturbance activities, as instances of nesting could be missed if surveys are conducted sooner. Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration DRC2015-00797 Project SCH No. 2016041071 Page 5 of 7 Alluvial Scrub Habitat The IS identifies approximately 7 acres of "alluvial scrub" habitat on -site, characterized by California buckwheat (Erioganum fasciculatum), sandbar willow (Salix exigua), scale broom (Lepidospartum squamatum), pine goldenbrush (Ericameria pinfolia), tree tobacco (Nlcotiana glauca), and giant reed (Arundo donax). The IS states that the ruderal nature of the site prevents the "alluvial scrub" from being identified as a classic habitat type. However, the Department has identified the vegetation community present based on the species list and the site's presence on the historic Etiwanda alluvial fan: according to Sawyer et al. (2009), the presence of >1 % cover of Lepidospartum squamatum within vegetation stands in alluvial environments would categorize the community as scale broom scrub (Lepidospartum alliance). Scale broom scrub has an overall rarity ranking of G3 S3, with some associations within the scale broom scrub alliance (i.e., Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub) as rare as G1 S1.1. The Department considers all associations with state ranks of S1-S3 to be highly imperiled, and considers the removal of approximately 7 acres of alluvial fan scale broom scrub to be a significant impact. In order to reduce the impacts to alluvial fan scale broom scrub to a level that is less than significant, the Department recommends that the City require the project proponent to purchase, conserve in perpetuity, and enhance/restore similar habitat within the watershed. While the amount (acreage) of habitat that is appropriate will vary based on the location of the proposed mitigation area, the amount and type of enhancement and/or restoration proposed, and whether (a) the project site and (b) the proposed mitigation site is occupied by special -status species, the Department recommends that the mitigation site include no less than 35 acres of alluvial fan scale broom scrub. A higher acreage may be warranted if the proposed mitigation site requires little enhancement, is located far away from the project site (i.e., within a separate watershed), is not occupied by or available to special status species, and/or possesses other attributes that diminish its long term conservation value. The Department is available to assist the City in evaluating the proposed mitigation prior to the document's recirculation. Lake and Streambed Alteration For any activity that will divert or obstruct the natural flow, or change the bed, channel, or bank (which may include associated riparian resources) of a river or stream or use material from a streambed, the project applicant (or "entity') must provide written notification to the Department pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code, Based on this notification and other information, the Department then determines whether a Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) Agreement is required. The Department's issuance of an LSA Agreement is a "project" subject to CEQA (see Pub. Resources Code 21065). To facilitate issuance of an LSA Agreement, the revised and recirculated CEQA document should fully identify the potential impacts to the lake, stream or riparian resources and provide adequate avoidance, mitigation, and monitoring and reporting commitments. Early consultation with the Department is Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration DRC2015-00797 Project SCH No. 2016041071 Page 6 of 7 recommended, since modification of the proposed project may be required to avoid or reduce impacts to fish and wildlife resources. The Department is concerned that the Jurisdictional Delineation (JD) included with the IS/MND underrepresents the streambed and riparian resources present on -site. Although the BRA characterizes the on -site willow scrub as non -riparian, the willows are associated with the stream and should be included in the evaluation of impacts. Furthermore, the JD appears to depict only the low -flow portion of the channel. The Department recommends that the JD be revised to include the stream's entire bed, bank, and channel, including the vegetation associated with the stream, prior to recirculating the CEQA document. Further Coordination The Department appreciates the opportunity to comment on the IS and MND for the DRC2015-00797 Project (SCH No. 2016041071), and requests that the City address the Department's comments and concerns prior to the MND's adoption. If you should have any questions pertaining to these comments, please contact Gabriele Quiilman at (909) 980-3818 or gabriele.quillman@wildlife.ca.gov. Sincerely, Anal 11 r cc: State Clearinghouse, Sacramento Literature Cited Dodd, C.K, and R.A. Siegel. 1991. Relocation, Repatriation, and Translocation of Amphibians and Reptiles: Are They Conservation Strategies That Work? Herpetologica, 47(3), 336-350 Germano, J.M. et al. 2015. Mitigation -Driven Translocations: Are We Moving Wildlife in the Right Direction? Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, 13(2), 100-105 Menges, E.S. 2008. Restoration demography and genetics of plants: when is a translocation successful? 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