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2025-06-24 - AGENDA REPORTS - HASKELL CYN BIKE PARK CONTR
Agenda Item: 13 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT CONSENT CALENDAR CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: Li ' DATE: June 24, 2025 SUBJECT: HASKELL CANYON BIKE PARK CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services PRESENTER: Amber Rodriguez RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council: Find that the Initial Study and proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project were prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and made available for public review for no less than 30 days following publication and circulation of a duly noticed Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and find that the City of Santa Clarita, the lead agency, considered the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration together with comments received during the public review process. 2. Find that no substantial revisions were made to the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration after publication of the Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and that recirculation is not required. 3. Find, based on the whole record, including the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and comments received, that there is no substantial evidence that the Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project will have a significant effect on the environment and that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the lead agency's independent judgment and analysis. The documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings are available from the City of Santa Clarita. 4. Adopt the Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project's Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, including, without limitation, the mitigation measures included with the Errata dated June 17, 2025. 5. Approve the plans and specifications for the Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project, Project P0020. and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to utilize such plans for constructing the Page 1 Packet Pg. 163 Project. This approval and authorization is intended to avail the City of the immunities set forth in Government Code § 830.6. 6. Award the construction contract to ARC Construction Inc., in the amount of $6,266,770, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $626,677, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,893,447. 7. Extend the professional service contract and authorize increased expenditure authority for construction management support with Avid Trails in the amount of $201,180 for a total contract amount not to exceed $630,797. 8. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $4,534,941 from the Facilities Fund (Fund 723), to the Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project P0020, expenditure account P0020723- 516101. 9. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. BACKGROUND Haskell Canyon Open Space, consisting of 526 acres, was acquired by the City of Santa Clarita (City) in June 2011. In August 2022, Blue Cloud Open Space, consisting of 196 acres, was acquired, which abuts the eastern boundary of Haskell Open Space. The area, totaling over 720 acres, is adjacent to the United States Forest, the Los Angeles City Department of Water and Power, residential properties, and commercial studios. Approximately 500 acres of the combined open space land have been identified as an ideal location for a public bike park. The Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park (Bike Park) will provide a world -class mountain biking experience to the residents of Santa Clarita and the surrounding region. With over 15 miles of proposed classic cross-country, climbing, and downhill trails, the park will be a major draw for riders of all ability levels throughout Southern California. In addition to trails, the center of the site includes a slopestyle, downhill jump lines, a dual slalom course, beginner/intermediate and advanced pump tracks, a skills learning zone, pedestrian/event spaces, and parking. The trails and bike park will provide sustainable and unique riding opportunities tailored to rider ability levels and focused on rider progression. This project exemplifies the City's commitment to improving the quality of life of its residents and supports the Building and Creating Community theme of the City's five-year strategic plan, Santa Clarita 2025. It also supports the Open Space Preservation and Outdoor Recreation theme identified in the Parks and Recreation 5-Year Plan. Construction Contract An invitation to bid was published and circulated via the City's e-procurement system, BidNet, on December 13, 2024. The City transmitted the solicitation to 4,512 vendors, and 131 vendors downloaded materials. Three bids were submitted and opened on January 21, 2025. The results of the bids follow. Page 2 Packet Pg. 164 Company ARC Construction, Inc. R.C. Becker and Son, Inc. Staples Construction Company, Inc. Location Bid Amount Glendale, CA $6,046,770 Santa Clarita, CA $6,270,304 Ventura, CA $6,344,240 At the time of bid opening, ARC Construction, Inc. (ARC Construction), was the apparent lowest bidder with a proposed price of $6,046,770. R.C. Becker and Son, Inc. (R.C. Becker), was the second apparent lowest bidder with a proposed price of $6,270,304. Pursuant to the bid instructions, prices proposed within the various bids must be valid for 120 days from the date of bid opening. Due to delays with the completion of the required environmental reviews, the bid prices have expired by 34 days. To avoid unnecessary delay resulting from rebidding this project, staff asked ARC Construction whether it would honor its proposed price. ARC Construction agreed to extend its price, but added an increase of $220,000, approximately 3.6 percent, to reflect the increase in labor and material prices since January 2025. The increased bid amount of $6,266,770 still results in ARC Construction being the lowest apparent bidder, $3,534 below R.C. Becker. Consequently, there was no practical need to contact R.C. Becker or rebid the project, which would have been required if ARC Construction's pricing increased beyond R.C. Becker's original bid as set forth in the California Public Contract Code. Staff recommends awarding the construction contract to ARC Construction, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $6,266,770 to construct the project and authorize a contingency in the amount of $626,677, for a total amount not to exceed $6,893,447. ARC Construction possesses a valid state contractor's license and is in good standing with the Contractors State License Board. Staff reviewed the bid response for accuracy and conformance to the contract documents and found it to be complete. The requested contingency will cover costs associated with unforeseen site conditions such as potential utility conflicts and fees, abandoned utilities not shown in record drawings, field adjustments, change order requests made by the contractor, and additional work requested by the City. While the City maintains a Support of Local Businesses policy that can be utilized by the City Council when warranted, the City is governed by the California Public Contract Code regarding public works project procurement. In this type of procurement, the California Public Contract Code does not permit a city to utilize a Support of Local Businesses policy and instead requires the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. If approved, construction is anticipated to take six months, with expected completion in December 2025. Construction Support Services The City Council awarded the initial design contract for this project for a total amount not to exceed $429,617 to Avid Trails at the April 11, 2023, meeting. Due to the uniqueness of this project, staff recommends retaining Avid Trails to provide management oversight throughout Page 3 Packet Pg. 165 construction. As the original designer of the project and a qualified expert, Avid Trails will be able to efficiently address any design issues and help ensure a high -quality final product under this contract. Therefore, it is recommended that the existing contract amount with Avid Trails be increased by a total amount of $201,180 and not to exceed $630,797, and the contract term be extended through the end of construction. California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.; "CEQA") and CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code. of Regs. § 15000, et seq.), the City prepared an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. Based on the analysis contained in the IS/MND, the proposed Project would not have cumulatively considerable impacts with implementation of the project mitigation measures. The following areas were found to have impacts less than significant with the incorporation of mitigation measures: Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Hydrology/Water Quality, Recreation, Tribal Cultural Resources, and Wildfire. The City notified the applicable Native American tribe, Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, regarding the proposed project. Consultation with the Tribe concluded on April 18, 2025, with mitigation measures added in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND). The Notice of Intent (NOI) to adopt an MND was duly noticed by filing the NOI through the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's office (File 92025094602), posting the NOI on the State Clearinghouse website (#2025050436), the City's Planning Division's website, The Signal newspaper, placing a copy at the City Clerk's counter, and direct mailing to State and local agencies, local environmental groups, and interested parties. The comment period for the IS/MND concluded on June 12, 2025. During the comment period, the City received several comment letters. Notably, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) filed a comment letter late on June 12. Because the IS/MND was already published, the errata included with this agenda item is proposed to be incorporated into the IS/MND. Under CEQA, an errata is a document used to address small errors or provide clarifying information that does not introduce new significant environmental impacts or substantially increase the severity of previously identified impacts. Here, the errata primarily responds to the CDFW comment letter. As noted in the errata, matters identified in CDFW's comments are already considered as part of the published IS/MND. The City is required to recirculate a CEQA document when that document must be substantially revised after public notice of its availability, but before its adoption. The existence of public controversy over the environmental effects of a project, by themselves, does not require recirculation if there is no substantial evidence before the City that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. Under the CEQA Guidelines, a "substantial revision" means: 1. Anew, avoidable significant effect is identified and mitigation measures or project revisions must be added to reduce the effect to insignificance; or 2. The City determines that the proposed mitigation measures or project revisions will not Page 4 Packet Pg. 166 reduce potential effects to less than significance and new measures or revisions are required. CDFW's comments did not identify new issues, and none of the factors requiring recirculation of the IS/MND pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15073.5 are met. The mitigation measures included as part of the errata (in response to CDFW's comments) are either duplicative of the draft mitigation measures already proposed in the IS/MND or simply reworded to be more effective (see, CEQA Guidelines § 15073.5(c)). These additional mitigation measures are added in an abundance of caution. Budget Appropriation The total construction cost for the project is $6,266,770, with a ten percent contingency of $626,677, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,893,447. Additionally, the project includes soft costs for a total of $582,288 for 120 working days. The soft costs include labor compliance, Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Practitioner inspections, construction support, pre -construction survey and monitoring, tribal monitoring, geotechnical compaction testing, and applicable permit fees. The total cost for the project is $7,475,735. ALTERNATIVE ACTION Other action as determined by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT Upon approval of the recommended actions, the budget will be increased by $4,534,941 in expenditure account P0020723-516101, (Facilities Fund 723), for a total construction budget of $7,475,735 to support the recommended contracts and associated project costs. ATTACHMENTS Bid Proposal for ARC Construction (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Haskell Canyon Bike Park Design Plans (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Haskell Canyon Bike Park MMRP (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Haskell-Canyon-Bike-Park-IS-MND (available in the City Clerk's reading file) Errata -Haskell Canyon Bike Park (available in the City Clerk's reading file) Page 5 Packet Pg. 167 Type tere Bid Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project City Project No'PDO2W City oƒSanta Clarita, California TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,AS CITY: In accordance with CITY's NOTICE INVITING BIDS, the undersigned BIDDER hereby proposes to furnish all materials equipment, tools, labor, and incidentals required for the above -stated project as set forth in the plans, specifications and contract documents therefore, and to perform all work in the manner and time prescribed therein. BIDDER declares that this proposal is based upon careful examination of the work site, plans, specifications, INSTRUCTIONS TOBIDDERS, and all other contract documents. Ifthis proposal baccepted for award, BIDDER agrees to enter into a contract with CITY at the unit and/or lump sum prices set forth in the following BID SCHEDULE. BIDDER understands that failure to enter into a contract in the manner and time prescribed will result in forfeiture to CITY of the proposal guarantee accompanying this proposal. BIDDER understands that a bid is required for the entire work that the estimated quantities set forth in BID SCHEDULE are solely for the purpose of comparing bids, and that final compensation under the contract will be based upon the actual quantities ofwork satisfactorily completed. THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TOINCREASE ORDECREASE THE AMOUNT OF ANY QUANTITY SHOWN AND TO DELETE ANY ITEM FROM THE CONTRACT. It is agreed that the unit and/or lump sum price(s) bid include all appurtenant expenses, taxes, royalties, and fees for the project's duration. in case of discrepancies in the amounts bid, unit prices shall govern over extended amounts, and words shall govern over figures. if awarded the contract, the undersigned further agrees that in the event of the Bidder's default in executing the required contract and filing the necessary bonds and insurance certificates within ten working days after the date of the CITY's notice of award of contract to the BIDDER, the proceeds of the security accompanying this bid shall become the property of the CITY and this bid and the acceptance hereof may, at the CITY's option, be considered null and void. Company Name: ARC Construction Inc. Company Address: 3624FOOthil! Blvd. #2 La Crescenta CA 91214 Phone: 818-249-0703 Email: i By: RazrnikH Print Name Title: Signature: NOTICE TO BIDDERS REGARDING CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS Bid #PPOS-24-25-P0020C Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project City Project No. P0020 City of Son to Clorito, California SUMMARY OF INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. These are the Indemnity and Insurance Requirements for Contractors providing services or supplies to City of Santa Clarita (City). By agreeing to perform the work or submitting a proposal, you verify that you comply with and agree to be bound by these requirements. If any additional Contract documents are executed, the actual Indemnity language and Insurance Requirements may include additional provisions as deemed appropriate by City's Purchasing Agent. Questions and requests for modification of these terms must be negotiated and approved prior to bid submission and are at the full discretion of the City. 2. You should check with your Insurance advisors to verify compliance and determine if additional coverage or limits may be needed to adequately insure your obligations under this agreement. These are the minimum required and do not in any way represent or imply that such coverage is sufficient to adequately cover the Contractor's liability under this agreement. The full coverage and limits afforded under Contractor's policies of Insurance shall be available to Buyer and these Insurance Requirements shall not in any way act to reduce coverage that is broader or includes higher limits than those required. The Insurance obligations under this agreement shall be: 1—all the Insurance coverage and limits carried by or available to the Contractor; or 2—the minimum Insurance requirements shown in this agreement, whichever is greater. Any insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits and coverage required, which are applicable to a given loss, shall be available to City. 3. Contractor shall furnish the City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all policy endorsements to City before work begins. City reserves the right to require full -certified copies of all Insurance coverage and endorsements. I. INDEMNIFICATION: City and its respective elected and appointed boards, officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers (individually and collectively, "Indemnitees") shall have no liability to CONTRACTOR or any other person for, and CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, defend, protect, and hold harmless Indemnitees from and against, any and all liabilities, claims, actions, causes of action, proceedings, suits, damages, judgments, liens, levies, costs, and expenses of whatever nature, including reasonable attorney's fees and disbursements (collectively, "Claims"), which Indemnitees may suffer or incur or to which Indemnitees may become subject by reason of or arising out of any injury to or death of any person(s), damage to property, loss of use of property, economic loss, or otherwise occurring as a result of or allegedly caused by the CONTRACTOR'S performance of or failure to perform any services under this Agreement, or by the negligent or willful acts or omissions of CONTRACTOR, its agents, officers, directors, or employees, committed in performing any of the services under this Agreement. If any action or proceeding is brought against Indemnitees by reason of any of the matters against which CONTRACTOR has agreed to indemnify Indemnitees as provided above, CONTRACTOR, upon notice from City, shall defend Indemnitees at its expense by counsel acceptable to City, such acceptance not to be unreasonably withheld. Indemnitees need not have first paid for any of the matters to which Indemnitees are entitled to indemnification in order to be so indemnified. The limits of the insurance required to be maintained by CONTRACTOR in this Agreement shall not limit the liability of CONTRACTOR hereunder. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this agreement. The provisions of this section do not apply to Claims occurring as a result of the City's active negligence or acts of omission. II. INSURANCE CONTRACTOR shall maintain and submit certificates of all applicable insurance including, but not limited to, the following and as otherwise required by law. The terms of the insurance policy or policies issued to provide the above insurance coverage shall provide that said insurance may not be amended or canceled by the carrier, for non-payment of premiums or otherwise, without thirty (30) days prior written notice of amendment or cancellation to the CITY. In the event the said insurance is canceled, the CONTRACTOR shall, prior to the cancellation date, submit to the City Clerk new evidence of insurance in the amounts established. Liabilitv Insurance During the entire term of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR agrees to procure and maintain General Liability insurance at its sole expense to protect against loss from liability imposed by law for damages on account of bodily injury, including death therefrom, suffered or alleged to be suffered by any person or persons whomsoever, resulting directly or indirectly from any act or activities, errors or omissions, of the CITY, or CONTRACTOR or any person acting for the CITY, or under its control or direction, and also to protect against loss from liability imposed by law for damages to any property of any person caused directly or indirectly by or from acts or activities of the CITY, or CONTRACTOR or any person acting for the CITY, or under its control or direction. Such public liability and property damage insurance shall also provide for and protect the CITY against incurring any legal cost in defending claims for alleged loss. Such General, Public and Professional liability and property damage insurance shall be maintained in full force and effect throughout the term of the Agreement and any extension thereof in the amount indicated above or the following minimum limits: Commercial General Liability Insurance, including coverage for Premises and Operations, Contractual Liability, Personal Injury Liability, Products/Completed Operations Liability, and Independent Contractors' Liability (if applicable), in an amount of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence, four million dollars ($4,000,000.00) annual aggregate, written on an occurrence form. Products/Completed Operations coverage shall extend a minimum of three (3) years after project completion. Coverage shall be included on behalf of the CONTRACTOR for covered claims arising out of the actions of independent contractors. If the CONTRACTOR is using subcontractors, the policy must include work performed "by or on behalf" of the CONTRACTOR. Policy shall contain no language that would invalidate or remove the CONTRACTOR'S duty to defend or indemnify for claims or suits expressly excluded from coverage. Policy shall specifically provide for a duty to defend on the part of the CONTRACTOR. Worker's Compensation Insurance The CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain, at its sole expense, Worker's Compensation Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence or in such amount as will fully comply with the laws of the State of California and which shall indemnify, insure and provide legal defense for both the CONTRACTOR and the CITY against any loss, claim or damage arising from any injuries or occupational diseases happening to any worker employed by the CONTRACTOR in the course of carrying out the work within the Agreement. Such insurance shall also contain a waiver of subrogation naming the City of Santa Clarita. Automotive Insurance The CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain, at its sole expense, throughout the term of this Agreement, and any extension thereof, public liability and property damage insurance coverage for automotive equipment with coverage limits of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each accident. All such insurance shall be primary insurance and shall name the City of Santa Clarita as an additional insured. Builder's Risk Upon commencement of construction and with approval of CITY, CONTRACTOR shall obtain and maintain Builder's Risk Insurance for the entire duration of the Project until only the CITY has an insurable interest. The Builder's Risk coverage shall include the coverages as specified below: The named insureds shall be CONTRACTOR and CITY, including its officers, officials, employees, and agents. All subcontractors (excluding those solely responsible for design work) of any tier and suppliers shall be included as additional insureds as their interests may appear. CONTRACTOR shall not be required to maintain property insurance for any portion of the Project following transfer of control thereof to CITY. The policy shall contain a provision that all proceeds from the Builder's Risk Policy shall be made payable to the CITY. The CITY will act as a fiduciary for all other interests in the Project. Policy shall be provided for replacement value on an "all risk" basis for the completed value of the project. There shall be no coinsurance penalty or provisional limit provision in any such policy. Policy must include: (1) coverage for any ensuing loss from faulty workmanship, nonconforming work, omission or deficiency in design or specifications; (2) coverage against machinery accidents and operational testing; (3) coverage for removal of debris, and insuring the buildings, structures, machinery, equipment, materials, facilities, fixtures and all other properties constituting a part of the Project; (4) Ordinance or law coverage for contingent rebuilding, demolition, and increased costs of construction; (5) transit coverage (unless insured by the supplier or receiving contractor), with sub -limits sufficient to insure the full replacement value of any key equipment item; (6) ocean marine cargo coverage insuring any Project materials or supplies, if applicable; (7) coverage with sub -limits sufficient to insure the full replacement value of any property or equipment stored either on or off the site or any staging area. Such insurance shall be on a form acceptable to CITY to ensure adequacy of terms and sub -limits and shall be submitted to the CITY prior to commencement of construction. Fire and Extended Coveraee Insurance (Services involvine real property only) CONTRACTOR agrees to procure and maintain, at its sole expense, during the term of this Agreement, and any extension thereof, a policy of fire, extended coverage and vandalism insurance. Pollution Liabilitv and/or Asbestos Pollution Liabilitv and/or Errors & Omissions Contractors Pollution Liability and/or Asbestos Pollution Liability and/or Errors & Omissions with limit no less than $2,000,000 per claim or occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate per policy period of one year. Coverage must be included for bodily injury and property damage, including coverage for loss of use and/or diminution in property value, and for clean-up costs arising out of, pertaining to, or in any way related to the actual or alleged discharge, dispersal, seepage, migration, release or escape of contaminants or pollutants, arising out of or pertaining to the services provided by CONTRACTOR under this Agreement, including the transportation of hazardous materials or contaminants. Professional Liability (if Design -Build) Professional Liability Insurance, insuring against professional errors and omissions arising from CONTRACTOR'S work on the Project, in an amount not less than [$2,000,000] combined single limit for each occurrence. If CONTRACTOR cannot provide an occurrence policy, CONTRACTOR shall provide insurance covering claims made as a result of performance of work on this Project and shall maintain such insurance in effect for not less than three years following final completion of the Project. Waiver of Subrogation All insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant to this Agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against the CITY, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers or shall specifically allow CONTRACTOR or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. CONTRACTOR hereby waives its own right of recovery against the CITY, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants. Separation of Insureds A severability of interests provision must apply for all additional insureds ensuring that CONTRACTOR'S insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer's limits of liability. The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross -liability exclusions. Pass Through Clause CONTRACTOR agrees to ensure that its subconsultants, subcontractors, and any other party involved with the project who is brought onto or involved in the project by CONTRACTOR, provide the same minimum insurance coverage and endorsements required of CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. CONTRACTOR agrees that upon request, all Agreements with consultants, subcontractors, and others engaged in the project will be submitted to the CITY for review. Self -Insured Retentions Any self -insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the CITY. The CITY reserves the right to require that self -insured retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be considered to comply with these specifications unless approved by the CITY. All of such insurance shall be primary and shall name the City ufSanta Clarita as additional insured. A Certificate of insurance and an additional insured endorsement (for general and automobile liability), evidencing the above insurance coverage with a company acceptable to the City's Purchasing Agent shall be submitted to the CITY prior to execution of this Agreement on behalf of the CITY. Requirements Should CONTRACTOR, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance required by this Agreement, CITY may obtain coverage at CONTRACTOR'S expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from payments due to CONTRACTOR under this Agreement or terminate. In the alternative, should CONTRACTOR fail to meet any of the insurance requirements under this Agreement, CITY may cancel the Agreement immediately with no penalty. Should CONTRACTOR'S insurance required by this Agreement be canceled at any point prior to expiration of the policy, CONTRACTOR must notify CITY within 24 hours of receipt of notice of canceiat|oo. Furthermore, CONTRACTOR must obtain replacement coverage that meets all contractual requirements within lO days of the prior insurer's issuance of notice of mance|adon. CONTRACTOR must ensure that there isnolapse incoverage. If the operation under this Agreement results in an increased or decreased risk in the opinion of the City's Purchasing Agent, then the CONTRACTOR agrees that the minimum limits herein above designated shall bechanged accordingly upon request bythe City'sPurchasing Agent. The CONTRACTOR agrees that provisions of this paragraph as to maintenance of insurance shall not be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which the CONTRACTOR may be held responsible for the payment of damages to persons or property resulting from the CONTRACTOR'S activities or the activities of any person or persons for which the CONTRACTOR is otherwise responsible. | have read and understand the above requirements and agree to be bound by them for any work performed for the City. Authorized Signature - Dote:_01/20/2025 Printed Name: ADDENDUM 2 Bid Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project City Project No. PQQ2O City oƒSanta 0mrita, California Fill out this form completely and submit with the bid response. Line item pricing must be entered on QidNet In the event any mathematical discrepancies are found, pksxme refer to Section E4 8)d The award of contract, if made, will be to the lowest responsive BIDDER determined solely by the AGENCY. The AGENCY also reserves the right to add/delete the quantities to the existing bid items, or delete the entire bid item if they are found not required by the Agency during the course of the construction, or add new bid items orscope ofwork byContract Change Order atany time during the project uptothe last contract working day. BIDDER must hold pricing for one hundred twenty (120) days following the bid due date. In the event a final contract has not been awarded within this period, the City reserves the right to negotiate extensions to this period. The BIDDER agrees to hold all unit prices in this Bid Schedule constant throughout the duration ofthe project uptothe last contract working day. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION CITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL SITE WORK LINE ITEMS Rough Grading '00 Crushed Stone and Installation 7. Decomposed Granite and Installation (pathway only) 110 CY $1 00 16 $ a A 9. 1 Spoils Hauling and Disposal I LS $ 10. ADA Parking, Striping, and Signage 1 LS $ 11. Fine Grading I LS $ 14 12. Storage Container 1 EA $ , 0,0 $ lv v 13. Picnic Tables 5 EA $ $ AD 14. Benches 12 EA $ 5"0 15. Pet Stations 3 EA $ 1q) 16. Trash Receptacles 3 EA du $ $ *�� L 17. Shade Structures 2 EA $ $ �;-, Iq 18. Double Vault Restroom 1 EA $ $ 044 ,6 19. Single Vault Restroom I EA $ S)vn I I 20. Trailhead Signs (including concrete footing) 5 EA $ 5-0 $ 'Ot -0 21. Fencing 875 LF $ $ '0 2-r 1 22. Boulders (I Ton each) 8 Ton $ 5-) Lt $ 4 �10 11 Bicycle Repair Stations (including concrete Od d d 23. footings) 3 EA $ — $ 24. Desert Museum Palo Verde Installation 15 EA -11,L), 0 0 $ �G 25. Roberts' Western Sycamore Installation 8 EA $ 40d It wo $ 26. an Seed Mix d Installation for disturbed areas 2.75 Acres 00 $ fio o - $5-011050 Manual Gate Barrier (including required 104 27. concrete footings) 1 EA $ — -410100 $ tl 28. Curb Stops 1 99 EA — $ 211 q 7: $ 29. Stormwater Management Piping/Systems 1 LS Im- $ 6010 30- SteFmwateF Ma-agemeAt Systems -1 4=9 $ ---� 31. Erosion Control Measures 1 LS fo ') $ TRAIL WORK LINE ITEMS 33 - Field Design & Construction: Multi Use Trails - Existing 11,779 LF 1j 34. Field Design & Construction: Multi Use Trails 35,112 LF 35. Field Design & Construction: Downhill Trails - Beginner 7,107 LF 36 . Field Design & Construction: Downhill Trails - Intermediate 11,531 LF nn 37- Field Design & Construction: Downhill Trails - Expert 6,419 LF 3& Field Design & Construction: Perimeter Trail 12,892 LF 39. Drainage Crossings 16 EA A 5 toto 4- o 40. Prefabricated Skills Features 1 LS, 99/ 16t 41. Site -built Skills Features 1 LS 60 AO 42. Prefabricated Jump Line Features 1 LS Od 4930- 1 /13v 43. Prefabricated Slopestyle Features I LS 04 44. Field Design & Construction: Dual Slalom Course I LS 101C 45. Field Design & Construction: Downhill Jump Lines I LS t q'3, 3 46. Field Design & Construction: Slopestyle Course 1 LS 47. Field Design & Construction: Skills Course 1 LS 10 48. Beginner Pump Track 1 LS 1 49. Intermediate/Advanced Pump Track 1 LS 3 3411, Lo 3 - 50. Mid -Mountain Trail Hub I LS J(� t�_ �7 61Z 2 51. Saddle Hub I LS cov too TOTAL BASE BID AMOUNT. *?&10 FWA I TOTAL BASE BID AMOUNT IN WORDS: 9 I� l 1 Antisa,//( Bid #PPOS-24-25-POO20C City Project No. P0020 City of Santa Clarita, California Do NOT include this pricing in the total base bid amount. Fill out this form completely and upload it with your bid, In the event any mathematical discrepancies are found in the pricing forms submitted, the unit price shall govern. DoNOT enter this pricing on8idNet. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION CITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL Rock armoring (USFS Standard Detail Rock retaining (crib) wall (USFS Standard — /-') Timber Bridge Crossing (USFS Standard Detail TOTAL BID: $ � �� TOTAL BID AK4OUNTINVVURDS: '��'��— �� The award of contract, if made, will heto the lowest responsive BIDDER determined solely by the The AGENCY also reserves the right to add/delete the quantities to the existing bid items,mrdelete the entire bid item if they are found not required bythe Agency during the course mfthe construction,cn add new bid items or scope of work by Contract Change Order at any time during the project up to the last contract working day. BIDDER agrees to hold all unit prices in this Alternate Bid Schedule for one hundred twenty (120) days following the bid due date as well as throughout the duration of the project up to the last contract working day. In the event a final contract has not been awarded within this period, the City reserves the right tunegotiate extensions tothis period 22 BIDDER'S INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATION Bid #PPOS-24-25-P0020C Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project City Project No. P0020 City of Santa Clarito, CA Bidder certifies that the representations of the bid are true and correct and made under penalty of perjury. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE Bidder certifies that in all previous contracts or subcontracts, all reports which may have been due under the requirements of any CITY, State, or Federal equal employment opportunity orders have been satisfactorily filed, and that no such reports are currently outstanding. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION CERTIFICATION Bidder certifies that affirmative action has been taken to seek out and consider minority business enterprises for those portions of the work to be subcontracted, and that such affirmative actions have been fully documented, that said documentation is open to inspection, and that said affirmative action will remain in effect for the life of any contract awarded hereunder. Furthermore, Bidder certifies that affirmative action will be taken to meet all equal employment opportunity requirements of the contract documents. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DIR CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR REGISTRATION By my signature hereunder, as the Contractor, I certify that Contractor, and all Subcontractors listed on the Subcontractor Designations form are the subject of current and active contractor registrations pursuant to Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with section 1720) of the California Labor Code. Contractor's registration number is indicated below. Subcontractors' registration numbers are indicated on the Subcontractor Designations form. Bidder's Name: ARC Construction Inc. Business Address: 3624 Foothill Blvd. #2 La Crescenta CA 91214 Telephone No.: 818-249-0703 State CONTRACTOR's License No. & Class: 539690 - A, B, C8, Haz Mat DIR No.: 1000003670 Original Date: 08/29/1988 Expiration Date: 08/31 /2025 The following are the names, titles, addresses, and phone numbers of all individuals, firm members, partners, joint ventures, and/or corporate officers having a principal interest in this proposal: Albert Hatoomian - President, 3624 Foothill Blvd., #2, La Crescenta, CA 91214 - tele: 818-249-0703 Type tet here RozmikHatoomiaVice President, The dates of any voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy judgments against any principal having an interestin this proposal, or any firm, corporation, partnership orjoint venture of which any principal having an interest in this proposal was an owner, corporate officer, partner or joint venture are as follows: All current and prior DBAs, alias, and/or fictitious business names for any principal having an interest in this proposal are usfollows: N/A iNWITNESS WHEREOF, BIDDER executes and submits this proposal with the names, title, hands, and seals of all aforementioned principals this _jqog�a day of 20 2025, Name and Title of Signatory ARC Construction Inc. Legal Name of Bidder 3824Foothill Blvd. #2LaCresceOtaC8B1214 Address Telephone Number BIDDER'S QUESTIONNAIRE Bid #PPOS-24-25-P0020C Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project City Project No. P0020 City of Son to Clorito, California 1. Submitted by: ARC Construction InC. Telephone: 818-249-0703 Principal Office Address: 3624 Foothill Blvd. #2 La Crescenta CA 91214 2. Type of Firm: ❑ C Corporation \] S Corporation ❑ Individual/Sole Proprietor or Single —Member LLC ❑ Partnership ❑ Limited Liability Company "C" C-Corp ❑ Limited Liability Company "S" S-Corp ❑ Limited Liability Company "P" Partnership ❑ Other 3a. If a corporation, answer these questions: Date of Incorporation: 08/29/1 988State of Incorporation: California President's Name: Albert Hatoomlan Vice -President's Name: Razmlk Hatoomlan Secretary or Clerk's Name: Razmlk Hatoomlan Treasurer's Name: Albert Hatoomlan 3b. If a partnership, answer these questions: NSA Date of organization: State Organized in: Name of all partners holding more than a 10% interest: Designate which are General or Managing Partners. BIDDER'S QUESTIONNAIRE (cont'd) Bid #PPOS-24-25-P0020C Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project City Project No. P0020 City of Son to Clorito, California 4. Name of person holding CONTRACTOR'S license: Albert HatOOmlan License number: 539690 Class: A;B,C8; Haz Expiration Date: 08/31 /2025 D.I.R. Registration # 1000003670 5. CONTRACTOR's Representative: Razrn ik Hatoorn ian Title: Vice President Alternate: Title: 6. List the major construction projects your organization has in progress as of this date: A. owner: Los Angeles Countv Sanitation Department Project Location: 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601 Type of Project: Public Works -Joint Administration Office Building Access Improvements B. Owner: City of Glendale Project Location: 521 South Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204 Type of Project: Public Works - Pacific Park Playground & Pool Shade Structure C. Owner: City Of Pomona Project Location: Type of Project: Park Restroom Construction and Replacement BIDDER PRE -QUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE Bid #PPOS-24-25-P0020C Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project City Project No. P0020 City of Santa Clarita, California In accordance with the California Public Contract Code Section 20101, the City of Santa Clarita will review this completed bidder's pre -qualification questionnaire immediately following bid closing, starting with the apparent low bidder. If the apparent low bidder answers in the negative OR does not meet the requirements outlined in this questionnaire, the City will find the apparent low bidder unresponsive, and will move on to the next apparent low bidder, and so and so forth. 1. In the past five years has any claim against your firm concerning your firm's work on a construction project been filed in court or arbitration? Yes ❑ No X If "yes," on separate signed sheets of paper identify the claim(s) by providing the project name, date of the claim, name of the claimant, a brief description of the nature of the claim, the court in which the case was filed and a brief description of the status of the claim (pending or, if resolved, a brief description of the resolution). 2. In the past five years has your firm made any claim against a project owner concerning work on a project or payment for a contract and filed that claim in court or arbitration? Yes ❑ No If "yes," on separate signed sheets of paper identify the claim by providing the project name, date of the claim, name of the entity (or entities) against whom the claim was filed, a brief description of the nature of the claim, the court in which the case was filed and a brief description of the status of the claim (pending, or if resolved, a brief description of the resolution). 3. Has CAL OSHA (or Fed/OSHA) cited and assessed penalties against your firm for any "serious," "willful" or "repeat" violations of its safety or health regulations in the past five years? NOTE: If you have filed an appeal of a citation, and the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board has not yet ruled on your appeal, you need not include information about it. Yes ❑ No If "yes," attached a separate signed page describing the citations, including information about the dates of the citations, the nature of the violation, the project on which the citation(s) was or were issued, and the amount of penalty paid, if any. If the citation was appealed to the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board and a decision has been issued, state the case number and the date of the decision. 4. List your firm's Experience Modification Rate (EMR) (California workers' compensation insurance) for each of the past three premium years: NOTE: An Experience Modification Rate is issued to your firm annually by your workers' compensation insurance carrier. Current year: 84 Previous year: 86 Year prior to previous year: 87 If your EMR for any of these three years is or was 1.00 or higher you may, if you wish, attach a letter of explanation. 5. Indicate your firm's capacity to complete this project based on any present commitments to other projects, whether that be pre -construction, post -construction, or ongoing construction. In other words, is your firm capable of performing or complying with the required delivery or performance schedules, considering all existing commercial and governmental business commitments? Please elaborate on separate signed sheets of paper. See Attached Does your firm have the adequate financial capabilities including bonding capacity (up to $6,000,000) to perform the contract in question, together with all other pending work, or have the ability to obtain adequate financial resources in a timely manner? Please elaborate on separate signed sheets of paper, and provide confirmation letter from Surety. See Attached 7. This project requires an A, B, or C27 Contractors license as well as membership to PTBA (Professional Trail Builders Association). List all California construction or other professional license numbers, classifications and expiration dates held by yourfirm: License Number Classification Ex iration Date 539690 A: B : C-8: Haz Mat 08/31/2025 530940 A 05/31 /2026 PTBA See Attached 8. Has your firm completed a minimum of two projects valued at $6,000,000+? Please elaborate on separate signed sheets of paper. See Attached Has your firm had experience in building 3 or more bike parks or similar in scope to this project in the last 10 years? Please elaborate on separate signed sheets of paper. See Attached 10. Does your firm have insurance coverage of the following type and limits? • $51VIM per Occurrence (General Liability or Excess) Yes • $101VIM annual General Aggregate (General Liability or Excess) Yes • Workers' Comp (statutory limits) Yes MEMBER COMPANY IN GOOD STANDING THIS CERTIFIES THAT Bellfree Contractors Inc. Has met all requirements to remain a current member in good standing of the Professional TrailBuilders Association for the year 2024 January 1, 2024 Rufessional DATE 4 TrailBuilders AARYN KAY ® Executive Director The Professional TrallBuilders Association WE BRING GREAT TRAILS TO LIFE The Professional TrailBuilders Association (PTBA) is the world's only trade association for the trail industry, representing 125 private sector member companies who specialize in trail planning, design, and/or construction. Each PTBA member company has been rigorously reviewed and vetted by their peers prior to being offered membership. The application process includes a portfolio submission and in-depth review that evaluates: • Quality trail product documented by project portfolios • Professionalism as documented by letters of reference from clients and partners • Sponsorship by a current PTBA member company in good standing who has worked with the applying company and can attest to the quality of their trail product and professionalism Learn more: trailbuilders.org F 3624 Foothill Blvd., #2, La Crescenta, CA 91214 * Tel: (818) 249-0703 * Fax: (818) 249-9434 * Lic. #539690 January 20, 2025 City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd. Santa Clarita, CA 91355 To Whom It May Concern: Our firm has been a trusted name in the construction industry since 1988, bringing over three decades of experience to a wide range of projects. We have successfully completed numerous projects with the Los Angeles City and County Public Works, demonstrating our expertise in managing large-scale public sector work. Additionally, we have worked with Unified School Districts and delivered various private sector projects, showcasing our versatility across different sectors. We have a proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously without any glitches, consistently finishing on time and without difficulties. Our experience in handling overlapping projects allows us to effectively allocate resources and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency, ensuring that each project is completed according to schedule. For this new project, we will be collaborating with a PTBA (Professional Transportation Builders Association) member, bringing additional specialized expertise to support its successful completion. We are confident in our ability to meet the required delivery and performance schedules, even with existing commitments, and will ensure that our current and upcoming projects do not impact on our ability to deliver this project on time. Sincerely, — - Z�� Razmik atoomian Vice President 3624 Foothill Blvd., #2, La Crescenta, CA 91214 * Tel: (818) 249-0703 * Fax: (818) 249-9434 * Lic. #539690 January 20, 2025 City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd. Santa Clarita, CA 91355 To Whom It May Concern: ARC Construction, Inc. has adequate financial capabilities and bonding capacity to perform the Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project if awarded a contract. Our financial capabilities include adequate Net Worth and Working Capital ratios as required by our surety in order to pursue single projects in the $20 million range supported by aggregate bonding capacity in the $30 million range. Respec ly, 1 `�zmik Hatoomian Vice President Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corporation Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Premier Insurance 1200 Main street, suite 800 Corporation Kansas City, MO 64105 Westport Insurance Corporation Phone: (213) 613-8057 BONDABILITY LETTER January 20, 2025 City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd. Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Re: ARC Construction, Inc. / Contractor Pre -Qualification Project: Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project To whom it may concern: Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corporation is the current surety for the above referenced account. We currently support ARC Construction, Inc. with bond credit in the $20,000,000 range for single jobs / $30,000,000 range in the aggregate. Should you select ARC Construction, Inc. as a contractor on your construction project(s), it is our present intention to provide the required performance and payment bonds, subject to our normal underwriting guidelines being met. This includes, but is not limited to a favorable review of contract terms, conditions and bond forms. You understand, of course, that any arrangement for a final bond or bonds is a matter between Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corporation and ARC Construction, Inc., and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corporation assumes no liability to third parties, or to you, if for any reason they do not execute said bond or bonds. This letter is not an assumption of risk nor is it a bid, performance or labor & material bond. It is issued for reference purposes only at the request of our client. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corporation is listed on the Federal Register Department of Treasury, Fiscal Service, as a company holding a Certificate of Authority as an acceptable surety in all 50 states. We are a member of the Swiss Re Group which carries an A.M. Best rating of A+ XV. Best Regards, SWISS RE CORPORATE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INSURANCE CORPORATION Z& 0. jwlvn�� Mark D. Iatarola, Attorney -In -Fact CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT CIVIL CODE § 1189 A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of California County of SAN DIEGO On 01 /20/2025 —---- Date ----- personally appeared before me,—SANDRA FIGUEROA, NOTARY PUBLIC Here Insert Name and Title of the Officer MARK D. IATAROLA Nome(s) of Signer(s) who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names) is/. fe-subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/sheAlrep executed the same in his/hef*teif authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/heiAheir signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. SANDRA FIGUEROA COMW # 2499159 SANDIEGOCOUNTY NOTARY PUBLIC-CALIFORNIAZ MY COMMISSION EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 22, 2028 Place Notary Seal and/or Stamp Above I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature Signature of Notary P lic OPTIONAL Completing this information can deter alteration of the document or fraudulent reattachment of this form to an unintended document. Description of Attached Document Title or Type of Document: Document Date: Signer(s) Other Than Named Above: Capacity(ies) Claimed by Signer(s) Signer's Name: MARK D. IATAROLA ❑ Corporate Officer — Title(s): O Partner — ❑ Limited ❑ General ❑ Individual 01 Attorney in Fact ❑ Trustee ❑ Guardian of Conservator ❑ Other. -- -- -..- ------ Signer is Representing: If 2017 National Notary Association Number of Pages: Signer's Name: ❑ Corporate Offcer — Title(s): ❑ Partner — ❑ Limited ❑ General ❑ Individual ❑ Attorney in Fact ❑ Trustee ❑ Guardian of Conservator ❑ Other: Signer is Representing: SWISS RE CORPORATE SOLUTIONS SWISS RE CORPORATE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INSURANCE CORPORATION ("SRCSAIC") SWISS RE CORPORATE SOLUTIONS PREMIER INSURANCE CORPORATION ("SRCSPIC") WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION ("WIC') GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT SRCSAIC, a corporation duly organized and existing under laws of the State of Missouri, and having its principal office in the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and SRCSPIC, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Missouri and having its principal office in the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and WIC, organized under the laws of the State of Missouri, and having its principal office in the City of Kansas City, Missouri, each does hereby make, constitute and appoint: JOHN G. MALONEY, HELEN MALONEY, SANDRA FIGUEROA, MARK D. IATAROLA, and TRACY LYNN RODRIGUEZ JOINTLY OR SEVERALLY Its true and lawful Attomey(s)-in-Fact, to make, execute, seal and deliver, for and on its behalf and as its act and deed, bonds or other writings obligatory in the nature of a bond on behalf of each of said Companies, as surety, on contracts of suretyship as are or may be required or permitted by law, regulation, contract or otherwise, provided that no bond or undertaking or contract or suretyship executed under this authority shall exceed the amount of: ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE MILLION ($125,000,000.00) DOLLARS This Power of Attorney is granted and is signed by facsimile under and by the authority of the following Resolutions adopted by the Boards of Directors of both SRCSAIC and SRCSPIC at meetings duly called and held on the 18th of November 2021 and WIC by written consent of its Executive Committee dated July 18, 2011. "RESOLVED, that any two of the President, any Managing Director, any Senior Vice President, any Vice President, the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary be, and each or and of them hereby is, authorized to execute a Power of Attorney qualifying the attorney named in the given Power of Attorney to execute on behalf of the Corporation bonds, undertakings and all contracts of surety, and that each or any of them hereby is authorized to attest to the execution of any such Power of Attorney and to attach therein the seal of the Corporation; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the signature of such officers and the seal of the Corporation may be affixed to any such Power of Attorney or to any certificate relating thereto by facsimile, and any such Power of Attorney or certificate bearing such facsimile signatures or facsimile seal shall be binding upon the Corporation when so affixed and in the future with regard to anv bond, undertaking or contract of surety to which it is attached." "pIIS PRFdq, y ��0�'OFIP0p 41k% Cr .� Erik Janssens, Senior ice President of SRCSAIC & Senior Vice President SRCSPIC & Senior Vice'Prre'sident WIC m� S E A L •ate- of of `td�!ssoVE`�i�o' BY U J ..nun*tur..a Ge id Jagrowski, Vice President of SRCSAIC & Vice President of SRCSPIC & Vice President of WIC IN WITNESS WHEREOF, SRCSAIC, SRCSPIC, and WIC have caused their official seals to be hereunto affixed, and these presents to be signed by their authorized officers this 10 day of NOVEMBER 20 22 Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corporation State of Illinois Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Premier Insurance Corporation County of Cook El Westport Insurance Corporation On this 10 day of NOVEMBER 20 22 , before me, a Notary Public personally appeared Erik Janssens , Senior Vice President of SRCSAIC and Senior Vice President of SRCSPIC and Senior Vice President of WIC and Gerald Jagrowski , Vice President of SRCSAIC and Vice President of SPCSPIC and Vice President of WIC, personally known to me, who being by me duly sworn, acknowledged that they signed the above Power of Attorney as officers of and acknowledged said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of their respective companies. oit C HRMT1MA MAAFt�GO M9fANY Puam Of . 1 t3+uote I, Jeffrey Goldberg. the duly elected Senior Vice President and Assistant Secretary of SRCSAIC and SRCSPIC and WIC, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Power of Attorney given by said SRCSAIC and SRCSPIC and WIC, which is still in full force and etfect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and affixed the seals of the Companies this 20TH day of JANUARv 20 25 Jeffrey Goldberg, Senior Vice President & Assistant Secretary of SRCSAIC and SRCSPIC and WIC F----Pa�p 1 3624 Foothill Blvd., #2, La Crescenta, CA 91214 * Tel: (818) 249-0703 * Fax: (818) 249-9434 * Lic. #539690 January 20, 2025 City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd. Santa Clarita, CA 91355 To Whom It May Concern: While we have not yet completed two projects valued at $6,000,000.00 each, we have successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, each with substantial value. Although no individual project reached the $6,000,000.00 mark, the total value of our completed projects demonstrates our capacity to handle large and complex initiatives. Please feel free to reach out if you would like more details. Thank you for your understanding, and I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate in the future. Sincerely, Razmik atoomian Vice President :A- 11 E4 1 3624 Foothill Blvd., #2, La Crescenta, CA 91214 *Tel: (818) 249-0703 * Fax: (818) 249-9434 * Lic. #539690 January 20, 2025 City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd. Santa Clarita, CA 91355 To Whom It May Concern: We bring over 10 years of experience in designing and building a diverse range of park -related projects, including skateparks, bridges, and numerous community parks. Our team's expertise has been honed through successful projects that ensure each space serves its community effectively. We are excited to collaborate with Bellfree Contractors Inc., a highly regarded partner with extensive experience in trail building. As a member of the Professional TrailBuilders Association (PTBA), Bellfree upholds the highest industry standards and best practices in every project they undertake. With our combined expertise, we are confident in our ability to efficiently and effectively bring your project to life. For your convenience, we have attached references from both our firm and Bellfree Contractors Inc., showcasing our successful track record and the positive impact of our past projects. Respectfully, ian ice President CERTIFICATION OF NON -SEGREGATED FACILITIES Bid Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project City Project No. PO02@ City of SantmClarita, California The BIDDER certifies that it does not maintain or provide for its employees any segregated facilities at any ofits establishments, and that it does not permit its employees to perform their services at any location, under its control, where segregated facilities are maintained. The BIDDER certifies further that it will not maintain or provide for its employees any segregated facilities at any of its establishments, and that it will not permit its employees to perform their services at any location, under its control, where segregated facilities are maintained. The BIDDER agrees that a breach of this certification is a violation of the Equal Opportunity clause in this Contract. As used in this certification, the term "segregated facilities" means any waiting rooms, work areas, rest rooms, and wash rooms, restaurants and other eating areas, time clocks, locker rooms and other storage or dressing areas, parking lots, drinking fountains, recreation or entertainment areas, transportation, and housing facilities provided for employees which are segregated by explicit directive or are in fact segregated on the basis of race, creed, color, or national origin, because of habit, local custom, or otherwise. The BIDDER agrees that (except where it has obtained identical certifications from proposed subcontractors for specific time periods) it will obtain identical certifications from proposed subcontractors prior to the award of subcontracts exceeding $10,000 which are not exempt from the provisions of the Equal Opportunity clause, and that it will retain such certifications in its files. ARC Construction Inc. ~ Required by the May 19, 1967 orber on Elimination of Segregated Facilities, by the Secretary of Labor — ► # :w ! `: Project'-faskell Canyon Bike Park City Project No. P0020 Listed below are the names and locations of the places of business of each subcontractor, supplier, and vendor who will perform work or labor or render service in excess of % of 1 percent, or $10,000 (whichever is greater) of the prime contractor's total bid. If no Subcontractors will be used fill out the form with NA. Add addt. sheets if needed. Subcontractor DIR Registration No.* Dolla Value of Work Locatio1n and Place of Business CJ / ' tt M G� Bid Sc ule Ite No's: qq escription of Work 1 licensollo, 11?Kff Exp. Date: / / 0 Phone ( ) 6426_ 96/- 7m Z) Subcontractor DIR Registration No.* /60m aaM6 Dollar Value of Work q&I 56 7 9 161. J--- Loca on and Place of Business e:,2 9MAQC4L '/ls GA 9l Bid Schedule Item No's: Description of Work 33 �u 5/ r l l �ork License No. 5soggel Exp. Date: / J 65 L ® Phone ( ) E18-175--5/aO Subcontractor DIR Registration No.* Dollar Value of Work VIM Location and Place of usiness Covit-M- CIA T/7a3 Bid Schedule Item No's: Description of Work License No. 16 tIZI 83 Exp. Date: J J Phone ( ) NOTE: A BIDDER or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered BIDDER to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the BIDDER is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code at the time the contract is awarded. "Pursuant to Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with section 1720) of the California Labor Code. DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS Bid # PPOS-24-25-P0020C Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project City Project No, P0020 City of Santa Ctarita, California Listed below are the names and locations of the places of business of each subcontractor, supplier, and vendor who will perform work; or labor or render service in excess of % of 1 percent, or $10,000 (whichever is greater) of the prime contractor's total bid. If no Subcontractors will be used fill out the form with NA. Add adds, sheets if needed. Subcontractor DIR Registration No.* Dollar Value of Work Location and Place ofBusiness 6x&w. Va,64,1/V J Bid Schedule Itee%m No's: /O Description of Work 6 �/ License No. 5�75 Exp. Date: / J Ph ,e -1-�79. 4 Subcontractor DIR Registration No.* Dollar Value of Work Location and Place of Business Bid Schedule Item No's: Description of Work License No. Exp. Date: J / Phone ( } Subcontractor D1R Registration No.'" Dollar Value of Work Location and Place of Business Bid Schedule Item No's: Description of Work License No. Exp. Date: -- NOTE: A BIDDER or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered BIDDER to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the BIDDER is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code at the time the contract is awarded. *Pursuant to Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with section 1720) of the California Labor Code. REFERENCES Bid #PPOS-24-25-P0020C Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project City Project No. P0020 City of Son to Clorito, California The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three public agencies for which bidder has performed and completed work of a similar scope and size within the past 3 years. If the scope of work/specifications requests references different than instructions above, the scope of work/specifications shall govern: 1 Los Angeles County Sanitation District 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601 Name and Address of Owner / Agency Rommel Garcia, 562-908-4288, ext 2162 Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project $3,540,000.00 Joint Adminstrative Office Building Access Improvement 12/2024 Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed 2. City of Glendale Public Works - 633 E. Broadway, Rm 307, Glendale, CA 91206 Name and Address of Owner / Agency Arthur Asaturyan - Project Manager - Tele: 818-937-8247 Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project $1,436,921.25 Glendale Transportation Center Renovation 08/02/2024 Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed 3. Glendale Unified School District - 223 N. Jackson Street, Glendale, CA 91206 Name and Address of Owner / Agency Armond Malian, 818-507-0201 Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project $1,749,781.00 Verdugo Woodlands Bridge Project 04/19/2023 Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all brokers and sureties from whom bidder intends to procure insurance bonds: Malonev and Associates - 435 West Grand Ave., Escondido, CA 92025 - Tele: 760-738-2610 John Alexander Insurance Agency - 3958 Goodwin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039 - Tele: 818-510-2281 REFERENCES Bid #PPOS-24-25-P0020C Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project City Project No. P0020 City of Santa Clarita, California The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three public agencies for which bidder has performed and completed work of a similar scope and size within the past 3 years. If the scope of work/specifications requests references different than instructions above, the scope of work/specifications shall govern: 1, City of Pasadena Name and Address of Owner / Agency Jeff Kuhn JKhun@cityofpasadena.net 626 744-7389 Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project 1/25 Trail restoration including rock armorning, drainage features, rock steps, rock wall and a pedestiran bridge 1,055,000 Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed 2. City of La Canada Name and Address of Owner/ Agency Nasser Shoushtarian NShoushtarian@lcf.ca.gov 818 442-7572 Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project 373,799 Trail construction including CNW retaining wall, fencing installation and native landscaping. $373,799 Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed 3. US Forest Service Name and Address of Owner / Agency Brad Aughinbaugh brad.aughinbaugh@usda.gov 858 674-2912 Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project $536,119 Trail restoration of the Holy Jim Trail included brushing, adding drainage features, rock armoring, rock walls and tree felling. 1/25 Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all brokers and sureties from whom bidder intends to procure insurance bonds: Bellfree Contractors was incorporated in 1987. We are a General A contractor license #530940. We specialize in trail construction and repair. References for recent projects are: 1. One Arroyo Trails Restoration- Trail improvements included stone steps, rock annoring of drainage crossings. a pedestrian bridge, retaining walls, Lodgepole fencing and various other trail repairs. Contact Jeff Kuhn with the city of Pasadena. 2. Sister Cities Trail construction. This project was to build a multi use trail for the City of La Canada near Descanso Gardens. Contact Nasser Shoushtarian NShoLishtarian@lcf.ca.gov 3. Santa Clara River Conservancy Fillmore- Trail and viewing two platform construction Contact Shawn Kelly (805)469-9961 4. Irvine Ranch Open Space- Trail construction of several trails Contact John Gump (949)585-6481 5. City of Yucaipa - Mountain biking trails including jump lines at Wildwood City Park Contact Todd Guijahr (909)797-2489 6. National Forest Foundation- Recent projects include: Cha Chaany Trailhead improvement project includes 80 parking space lot, shade structures, picnic tables, 2 double vault toilet installation, Kiosk, Trail construction and fire protection water underground storage tanks, Vincent Gap trallbead parking lot improvements and trail improvements on the Pacific Crest Trail, Strawberry Peak Trail reroute from the Colby Bridge Trailhead to move the trail from endangered frog habitat and Several pit toilet demos and installation of new decomposing toilets in various locations in the Angeles Forest. Contact Felipe Lepe (818)914-9836 7. MRCA- Recent projects include trail repairs at Escondido and Lauber as well as trail design work for the La Vina Trails. Contact Sarah Kevorkian (323) 221-9944 ext 119 8. Sapwi Bike Park - Pump Track and jump line construction. City of Thousand Oaks Contact Steve Messer (818)331-1512 9. Pardee Homes - Construction of a I mile long trail in the city of Santa Clarita I O.Santiago Oaks Regional Park: Trail assessment, design, layout, construction and repairs of approximately 18 miles of trails and construction of one dirt service road. Contact Lead Park Ranger Steve Aleshire (714)973-6621 1 I.Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy: Various projects that include: Trail design, construction, reroutes, repairs, DG paths, trail fencing, rock steps, pedestrian bridge and signage. Contact Norma Saldana (310)544-5360 10. City of Fillmore: Bike park design and construction. Bike park included two pump tracks, three jump lines, trials riding area, practice loop trail, kids zone and skills area. Letters of reference can also be provided upon request. Photos of these and other projects are available on our website, Bid #PPOS-24-25-POO20C City Project No. P0020 City of Santa Clarita, California Asrequired byCalifornia Public Contract Code section 2lO4 Proposer certifies that the option checked below relating tnPvmpose/sstatus inregard tuthe Iran Contracting Act of201Q(Public Contract Code sections 22OO etseq.)istrue and correct: (U identified on the current list of persons and entities engaging in investment activities in Iran prepared by the California Department of General Services in accordance with subdivision (b) ofPublic Contract Code section 22O3;or (ii) afinancial institution that extends, for 4Gdays ormore, credit inthe amount uf$20,O0O,0UO or more to any other person orentity identified on the current list ofpersons and entities engaging in investment activities in Iran prepared by the California Department of General Services in accordance with subdivision (b) of Public Contract Code section 2203, if that person or entity uses or will use the credit to provide goods or services in the energy sector in Iran. O Los Angeles County has exempted Proposer from the requirements of the Iran Contracting Act of2010 after making apublic finding that, absent the exemption, Los Angeles County will beunable toobtain the goods and/or services tobeprovided pursuant tothe Contract. [] The amount of the Contract payable to Proposer for the Project is less than $1,000,000. CERTIFICATION Lthe official named below, CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OFPERJURY, that |amduly authorized to legally bind the Proposer to the above selected option. This certification is made under the laws of the State of California. Contractor ARC Construction Inc. Firm 01/20/2025 Name/Title Note: |naccordance with Public Contract Code section 22U5,false certification ufthis form shall 6ereported tothe California Attorney General and may result incivil penalties equal tothe greater of$Z58/)0Oortwice the Contract amount, termination of the Contract and/or ineligibility to bid on contracts for three years, Albert Hatoomian END OF DOCUMENT BIDDER'S BOND Bid #PPOS-24-25-P0020C Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project City Project No. P0020 City of Son to Clorito, California Proposals must be accompanied by a proposal guarantee consisting of a certified check, cashier's check or BIDDER's bid bond payable to the CITY or cash deposit in the amount not less than ten (10) percent of the total amount bid. Certified check, cashier's check or Bidder's bid bond must be received at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355, Attn: Purchasing, Suite 120, and marked with the words "BID BOND FOR" and the bid #, no later than the bid closing date and time, for the BIDDER to be considered responsive. NOTE: The following form shall be used in case check accompanies bid. Accompanying this Proposal is a *certified/cashier's check payable to the order of the City of Santa Clarita for: dollars ($ ), this amount being not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. The proceeds of this check shall become the property of said CITY provided this Proposal shall be accepted by said CITY through action of its legally constituted contracting authorities, and the undersigned shall fail to execute a contract and furnish the required bonds within the stipulated time; otherwise, the check shall be returned to the undersigned. Project Name: Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Bid No. PPOS-24-25-P0020C Project No. P0020 Bidder's Signature CONTRACTOR/BIDDER Address City, State, Zip Code * Delete the inapplicable work. NOTE: If the bidder desires to use a bond instead of a check, the following form shall be executed. The sum of this bond shall be not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Bid PPOS-24-25-P0020C Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project City Project No. P0020 City of Santa Clarita, California KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that ARC CONSTRUCTION, INC. , as BIDDER, and SWISS RE CORPORATE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INSURANCE CORPORATION as SURETY, are held and firmly bound unto the TEN PERCENT OF GREATER City of Santa Clarita, as CITY, in the penal sum of AMOUNT BID dollars ($ 10% ), which is ten percent (10%) of the total amount bid by BIDDER to CITY for the above -stated project, for the payment of which sum, BIDDER and SURETY agree to be bound, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION ARE SUCH that, whereas BIDDER is about to submit a bid to CITY for the above -stated project, if said bid is rejected, or if said bid is accepted and the contract is awarded and entered into by BIDDER in the manner and time specified, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect in favor of CITY. IN WITNESS WHEREAS, the parties hereto have set their names, titles, hands, and seals, this 16TH Day of JANUARY 20 25 . CONTRACTOR: RAZMIK HATOOMIAN, VICE PRESIDENT BY Name and Title of Signatory Ighatu ARC CONSTRUCTION, INC. Legal Name of Bidder 3123 HARMONY PLACE, LA CRESCENTA, CA 91214 Bidder Address 818/249-0703 90-0884051 Telephone Number Federal Tax I.D. No. SWISS RE CORPORATF,SOLU IONS AMERICA INSURANCE CORPORATION / SURETY*: Name SAND IGUEROA, ATT NEY-IN-FACT 213/613-8057; EVAN KOTCHEVAR@SWISSRE.COM Phone Number and Email 1200 MAIN STREET, SUITE 800, KANSAS CITY, MO 64105 Address *Provide BIDDER and SURETY name, phone number, email, and the name, title, address, and phone nu=•nber for authorized representative. IMPORTANT - Surety Companies executing Bonds must appear on the -Treasury Department's most current list (Circular 570, as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the State where the project is located. Surety signatures must be notarized prior to submittal. CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT CIVIL CODE § 1189 A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of California County of SAN DIEGO On January 16, 2025 Date personally appeared before me, MICHELE KIRSTEN GIESING, NOTARY PUBLIC SANDRA FIGUEROA Here Insert Name rind Title of the Officer Nome(s) of Signer(s) who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(* whose name*is/atesubscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in 4Wher/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by+ds/her/the+signature(5) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. MICHELE KIRSTEN GIESING F Notary Public - California San Diego County n Commission w 2434345 R�\Ya My Comm. Expires Jan 15, 202i Place Notary Seal and/or Stamp Above I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature OPTIONAL of Notary Public Completing this information can deter alteration of the document or fraudulent reattachment of this form to an unintended document. Description of Attached Document Title or Type of Document: Document Date: Signer(s) Other Than Named Above: Capacity(ies) Claimed by Signer(s) Signer's Name: SANDRA FIGUEROA ❑ Corporate Officer — Title(s): ❑ Partner — ❑ Limited I --]General ElIndividual 0 Attorney in Fact ❑ Trustee ❑ Guardian of Conservator ❑ Other: Signer is Representing: 02017 National Notary Association Number of Pages: Signer's Name: ❑ Corporate Officer — ❑ Partner — ❑ Limite ❑ Individual ❑ Trustee [IOther: Signer is Representing d Title(s): ❑ General ❑ Attorney in Fact ❑ Guardian of Conservator SWISS RE CORPORATE SOLUTIONS SWISS RE CORPORATE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INSURANCE CORPORATION ("SRCSAIC") SWISS RE CORPORATE SOLUTIONS PREMIER INSURANCE CORPORATION ("SRCSPIC") WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION ("WIC') GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT SRCSAIC, a corporation duly organized and existing under laws of the State of Missouri, and having its principal office in the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and SRCSPIC, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Missouri and having its principal office in the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and WIC, organized under the laws of the State of Missouri, and having its principal office in the City of Kansas City, Missouri, each does hereby make, constitute and appoint: JOIfN G. MALONEY, HELEN MALONEY, SANDRA FIGUEROA, MARK D. IATAROLA, and TRACY LYNN RODRIGUEZ JOINTLY OR SEVERALLY Its true and lawful Attorney(s)-in-Fact, to make, execute, seal and deliver, for and on its behalf and as its act and deed, bonds or other writings obligatory in the nature of a bond on behalf of each of said Companies, as surety, on contracts of suretyship as are or may be required or permitted by law, regulation, contract or otherwise, provided that no bond or undertaking or contract or suretyship executed under this authority shall exceed the amount of: ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE MILLION ($125,000,000.00) DOLLARS This Power of Attorney is granted and is signed by facsimile under and by the authority of the following Resolutions adopted by the Boards of Directors of both SRCSAIC and SRCSPIC at meetings duly called and held on the 18th of November 2021 and WIC by written consent of its Executive Committee dated July 18, 2011. "RESOLVED, that any two of the President, any Managing Director, any Senior Vice President, any Vice President, the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary be, and each or any of them hereby is, authorized to execute a Power of Attorney qualifying the attorney named in the given Power of Attorney to execute on behalf of the Corporation bonds, undertakings and all contracts of surety, and that each or any of them hereby is authorized to attest to the execution of any such Power of Attorney and to attach therein the seal of the Corporation; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the signature of such officers and the seal of the Corporation may be affixed to any such Power of Attorney or to any certificate relating thereto by facsimile, and any such Power of Attorney or certificate bearing such facsimile signatures or facsimile seal shall be binding upon the Corporation when so affixed and in the future with regard to any bond, undertaking or contract of surety n..... to which it is attached." asGSAPc�C_ .�,�Y��n1.5PhF'6IrF, Y ° < % ', Ey jj' �r, -. _ Erik Janssens, Senior V¢e President of SRCSAIC &Senior Vice President Cy n =_ of SRCSPIC & Senior Vice President of WIC ��° TM `�, N a4 1 E3 3 � y i y_ �Aadt� 4�`+�`�'. °•�'a BY- "`nss*w ee.e f. Gerald Jagrowski, Vice President of SRCSAIC & Vice President of SRCSPIC & Vice President of W lC IN WITNESS WHEREOF, SRCSAIC, SRCSPIC, and WIC have caused their official seals to be hereunto affixed, and these presents to be signed by their authorized officers this 10 day of NOVEMBER 20 22 Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corporation State of Illinois Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Premier Insurance Corporation County of Cook ss Westport Insurance Corporation On this 10 day of NOVEMBER 20 22 before me, a Notary Public personally appeared Erik Janssens , Senior Vice President of SRCSAIC and Senior Vice President of SRCSPIC and Senior Vice President of WIC and Gerald Ja r: owski ,Vice President of SRCSAIC and Vice President of SPCSPIC and Vice President of WIC, personally known to me, who being by me duly sworn, acknowledged that they signed the above Power of Attorney as officers of and acknowledged said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of their respective companies. FRCIAtS CHRI"t#l1►AMIS00 !poimltn�arr ra t�t•#a r IA�1^,,FiQ�41+w[A I, Jeffrey Goldberg, the duly eieeG-d SeniorVice-Yresident and Assistant Secretary of SRCSAIC and SRCSPIC and WIC, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a taste and conreci cope of a_Power of Attortiey given by said SRCSAIC and SRCSPIC and WIC, which is still in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHE F70F, I have set my hand tand affixed the seals of the Companies this 16TH day of JANUARY 12025 Jeffrey Goldberg, Senior Vice President & Assistant Secretary of SRCSAIC and SRCSPIC and WIC CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT CIVIL CODE § 1189 A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of California County of Los Angeles ) On January 20th, 2025 Date before me, Njdeh B. Thomassian, Notary Public Here Insert Name and Title of the Officer personally appeared Razmik Hatoomian Name(s) of Signer(s) who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. d� NJDEH S. THCµtA551ANNotary Public - California iC ///Los Mgeles County ' Commission # 2459501 My Comm. Expires Aug 15, 2027 I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing pars raph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature Place Notary Seal Above OPTIONAL Though this section is optional, completing this information can deter alteration of the document or fraudulent reattachment of this form to an unintended document. Description of Attached Document Title or Type of Document: Number of Pages: Document Date: Signer(s) Other Than Named Above: Capacity(ies) Claimed by Signer(s) Signer's Name: Razmik Hatoomian ® Corporate Officer — Title(s): V. President ❑ Partner — ❑ Limited ❑ General ❑ Individual ❑ Attorney in Fact ❑ Trustee ❑ Guardian or Conservator ❑ Other: Signer Is Representing: Signer's Name: ❑ Corporate Officer — Title(s): ❑ Partner — ❑ Limited ❑ General ❑ Individual ❑ Attorney in Fact ❑ Trustee ❑ Guardian or Conservator ❑ Other: Signer Is Representing: -m -m -m -m •m •m m -m4'm 'm4'm -m -m.-m�-m -m -m m -m4'm •mi•m 'm 'my-m -m.-m. m -m;-m �m -m; ✓ - m,-mc'm; mG`m -m,•a(z•m -m 'm6'm '� ' © • • • • • • •• i�ii �- i�� i • •i •� NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT (Title 23 United States Code Section 112 and Public Contract Code Section 7106) Bid #PPOS-24-25-P0020C Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project City Project No. P0020 City of Son to Clorito, California To the CITY OF SANTA CLARITA: In conformance with Title 23 United States Code Section 112 and Public Contract Code 7106, the Bidder declares that the bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the bid is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a false or sham bid, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any bidder or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or that anyone shall refrain from bidding; that the Bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the bid price of the Bidder or any other bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the bid price, or of that of any other bidder, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the contract of anyone interested in the proposed contract; that all statements contained in the bid are true; and, further, that the Bidder has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership, company association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid. THE BIDDER'S EXECUTION ON THE SIGNATURE PORTION OF THE "BIDDER'S CERTIFICATION" SHALL ALSO CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT AND EXECUTION OF THOSE CERTIFICATIONS WHICH FORM A PART OF THE PROPOSAL. BIDDERS ARE CAUTIONED THAT MAKING A FALSE CERTIFICATION MAY SUBJECT THE CERTIFIER TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTION. NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT Bid Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project City Project No. PQB20 City oƒSanta Clarita, California TO BE EXECUTED BY EACH BIDDER OF A PRINCIPAL CONTRACT STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Razmik H@tooMOian being first duly sworn deposes and says that he/she io the owner, o partner, president, etc.) of ARC CQnstruction Inc. the party making the foregoing bid; that such bid is not made in the interest of or behalf ofany undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization orcorporation, that such bid is genuine and not collusive orsham, that said BIDDER has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other BIDDER to put in a false or sham bid, or that anyone shall refrain from bidding, that said BIDDER has not in any manner, directly or indirectly sought by agreements, communication or conference with anyone to fix the bid price of said BIDDER or of any other BIDDER, or to fix the overhead, profit, or cost element of such bid price, or of that of any other BIDDER, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the Contract or anyone interested in the proposed Contract; that all statements contained in such bid are true, and further, that said BIDDER has not, directly or indirectly, submitted its bid price, or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or date relative thereto, or paid and will not pay any fee in connection, therewith to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or CITY thereof, or to any other individual information or date relative thereto, or paid and will not pay any fee in connection, therewith to any corporation, partnership, company association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or CITY thereof, or to any other individual, except to such person or persons as have a partnership or other financial interest with said BIDDER in his general business. Bidder: RaznlU« Hatommmi Title Vice President MW Addendum No® 1 January 7, 2025 END OF AIDEMOUW This addendum must be acknowledged via BidNet and should be included with the response. Contractor's Representative &cz cosh , r cd � c Company Name BID # PPOS 24-25-P0020C Date Addendum No.1 January 7, 2025 Addendum No.1 Invitation For Bid # PPOS-24-25-P0020C Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project City of Santa Clarita, California This addendum must be acknowledged via BidNet and should be included with the bid response. I. Pre -Bid Meeting There was a non -mandatory, pre -bid meeting on December 30, 2024 beginning at 11:00 AM (PT). The meeting was located at 21380 Copper Hill Drive, Santa Clarita, California 91350. Attending Staff: • Jeff Morrison — Open Space and Trails Administrator, Neighborhood Services • Amber Rodriguez — Administrative Analyst, Neighborhood Services • Michele Arima — Buyer, Administrative Services • Kathy Alfaro — PTS Office Clerk, Administrative Services • Kendra Fitzpatrick — Senior Librarian, Human Resources and Library Services • Allison Phillips — Office Assistant, Human Resources and Library Services Attending Vendors: • John Hale, Staples Construction Company, Inc • Dane Herron, Dane Herron Industries, Inc • Cam Lockwood, Trails Unlimited • Vince Tellez, RC Becker • Jay Hoeschler, Avid Trails • Jose Gonzalez, Trek Bicycles • Hans Keifer, Bellfree Construction • Razmik Hatoomian, ARC Construction, Inc. • Michael Fadullon, Woodcliff Corporation • Marc Peters, CORBA • Jim Roewer, Maely, Inc. The following questions were asked and answered: Q1) During construction can we access both sides? Al) Yes, you are able to obtain gate access on both sides. Q2) What is the project estimate and length of project completion? A2) The project estimate is $6 million and length for project is 120 working days. Q3) Do all sub -contractors need to be PTBA certified? A3) At least one sub -contractor member needs to be certified. BID # PPOS 24-25-P0020C Addendum No. 2 January 17, 2025 Addendum No. 2 Invitation For Bid # PPOS-24-25-P0020C Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project City of Santa Clarita, California This addendum must be acknowledged via BidNet and should be included with the bid response. I. REVISED BID SCHEDULE See the attached revised bid schedule. Please complete the revised bid schedule and submit it with your bid response. For removed items that are crossed out on the revised Bid Schedule attached, please do not submit pricing or include these items in your base bid total. Summary of Changes to Bid Schedule are: Bid Item 4 - Rough Grading: The unit of measurement has been revised to square feet (SF). b. Bid Item 2 -Temporary Storage: Removed. c. Bid Item 3 - On -Site Job Trailer: Removed. d. Bid Items 29 & 30 - Combined into one single line item 29. Stormwater Piping/Systems. e. Bid Item 32 - Site Protection: Removed. ILBID CLOSING DEADLINE - EXTENSION The Bid Closing deadline has been extended. Bids are now due before 5:00 PM (PT) on January 21, 2025. Ill. CAD Files Files are available and may be accessed via the following link: https•//www dropbox com/scl/fo/bax96fila49tbqiakv3ae/AGZJVWUNOsLW7YovJ7YnaQ4?rlkey=8i6uy yxblxnesg38kOnzm phs9&e=1&st=eu26kz6k&dl=0 ATTACHMENT • Revised Bid Schedule per Addendum 2 END OF ADDENDUM This addendum must be acknowledged via BidNet and should be included with the response. Contractor's Representative 1�1 If uc Co parry Name Date BID # PPOS 24-25-P0020C ADDENDUM 2 Bid Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project City Project No. PQQ2O City oƒSanta 0mrita, California Fill out this form completely and submit with the bid response. Line item pricing must be entered on QidNet In the event any mathematical discrepancies are found, pksxme refer to Section E4 8)d The award of contract, if made, will be to the lowest responsive BIDDER determined solely by the AGENCY. The AGENCY also reserves the right to add/delete the quantities to the existing bid items, or delete the entire bid item if they are found not required by the Agency during the course of the construction, or add new bid items orscope ofwork byContract Change Order atany time during the project uptothe last contract working day. BIDDER must hold pricing for one hundred twenty (120) days following the bid due date. In the event a final contract has not been awarded within this period, the City reserves the right to negotiate extensions to this period. The BIDDER agrees to hold all unit prices in this Bid Schedule constant throughout the duration ofthe project uptothe last contract working day. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION CITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL SITE WORK LINE ITEMS Rough Grading '00 Crushed Stone and Installation 7. Decomposed Granite and Installation (pathway only) 110 CY $1 00 16 $ a A 9. 1 Spoils Hauling and Disposal I LS $ 10. ADA Parking, Striping, and Signage 1 LS $ 11. Fine Grading I LS $ 14 12. Storage Container 1 EA $ , 0,0 $ lv v 13. Picnic Tables 5 EA $ $ AD 14. Benches 12 EA $ 5"0 15. Pet Stations 3 EA $ 1q) 16. Trash Receptacles 3 EA du $ $ *�� L 17. Shade Structures 2 EA $ $ �;-, Iq 18. Double Vault Restroom 1 EA $ $ 044 ,6 19. Single Vault Restroom I EA $ S)vn I I 20. Trailhead Signs (including concrete footing) 5 EA $ 5-0 $ 'Ot -0 21. Fencing 875 LF $ $ '0 2-r 1 22. Boulders (I Ton each) 8 Ton $ 5-) Lt $ 4 �10 11 Bicycle Repair Stations (including concrete Od d d 23. footings) 3 EA $ — $ 24. Desert Museum Palo Verde Installation 15 EA -11,L), 0 0 $ �G 25. Roberts' Western Sycamore Installation 8 EA $ 40d It wo $ 26. an Seed Mix d Installation for disturbed areas 2.75 Acres 00 $ fio o - $5-011050 Manual Gate Barrier (including required 104 27. concrete footings) 1 EA $ — -410100 $ tl 28. Curb Stops 1 99 EA — $ 211 q 7: $ 29. Stormwater Management Piping/Systems 1 LS Im- $ 6010 30- SteFmwateF Ma-agemeAt Systems -1 4=9 $ ---� 31. Erosion Control Measures 1 LS fo ') $ TRAIL WORK LINE ITEMS 33 - Field Design & Construction: Multi Use Trails - Existing 11,779 LF 1j 34. Field Design & Construction: Multi Use Trails 35,112 LF 35. Field Design & Construction: Downhill Trails - Beginner 7,107 LF 36 . Field Design & Construction: Downhill Trails - Intermediate 11,531 LF nn 37- Field Design & Construction: Downhill Trails - Expert 6,419 LF 3& Field Design & Construction: Perimeter Trail 12,892 LF 39. Drainage Crossings 16 EA A 5 toto 4- o 40. Prefabricated Skills Features 1 LS, 99/ 16t 41. Site -built Skills Features 1 LS 60 AO 42. Prefabricated Jump Line Features 1 LS Od 4930- 1 /13v 43. Prefabricated Slopestyle Features I LS 04 44. Field Design & Construction: Dual Slalom Course I LS 101C 45. Field Design & Construction: Downhill Jump Lines I LS t q'3, 3 46. Field Design & Construction: Slopestyle Course 1 LS 47. Field Design & Construction: Skills Course 1 LS 10 48. Beginner Pump Track 1 LS 1 49. Intermediate/Advanced Pump Track 1 LS 3 3411, Lo 3 - 50. Mid -Mountain Trail Hub I LS J(� t�_ �7 61Z 2 51. Saddle Hub I LS cov too TOTAL BASE BID AMOUNT. *?&10 FWA I TOTAL BASE BID AMOUNT IN WORDS: 9 I� l 1 Antisa,//( Bid #PPOS-24-25-POO20C City Project No. P0020 City of Santa Clarita, California Do NOT include this pricing in the total base bid amount. Fill out this form completely and upload it with your bid, In the event any mathematical discrepancies are found in the pricing forms submitted, the unit price shall govern. DoNOT enter this pricing on8idNet. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION CITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL Rock armoring (USFS Standard Detail Rock retaining (crib) wall (USFS Standard — /-') Timber Bridge Crossing (USFS Standard Detail TOTAL BID: $ � �� TOTAL BID AK4OUNTINVVURDS: '��'��— �� The award of contract, if made, will heto the lowest responsive BIDDER determined solely by the The AGENCY also reserves the right to add/delete the quantities to the existing bid items,mrdelete the entire bid item if they are found not required bythe Agency during the course mfthe construction,cn add new bid items or scope of work by Contract Change Order at any time during the project up to the last contract working day. BIDDER agrees to hold all unit prices in this Alternate Bid Schedule for one hundred twenty (120) days following the bid due date as well as throughout the duration of the project up to the last contract working day. In the event a final contract has not been awarded within this period, the City reserves the right tunegotiate extensions tothis period 22 ► # :w ! `: Project'-faskell Canyon Bike Park City Project No. P0020 Listed below are the names and locations of the places of business of each subcontractor, supplier, and vendor who will perform work or labor or render service in excess of % of 1 percent, or $10,000 (whichever is greater) of the prime contractor's total bid. If no Subcontractors will be used fill out the form with NA. Add addt. sheets if needed. Subcontractor DIR Registration No.* Dolla Value of Work Locatio1n and Place of Business CJ / ' tt M G� Bid Sc ule Ite No's: qq escription of Work 1 licensollo, 11?Kff Exp. Date: / / 0 Phone ( ) 6426_ 96/- 7m Z) Subcontractor DIR Registration No.* /60m aaM6 Dollar Value of Work q&I 56 7 9 161. J--- Loca on and Place of Business e:,2 9MAQC4L '/ls GA 9l Bid Schedule Item No's: Description of Work 33 �u 5/ r l l �ork License No. 5soggel Exp. Date: / J 65 L ® Phone ( ) E18-175--5/aO Subcontractor DIR Registration No.* Dollar Value of Work VIM Location and Place of usiness Covit-M- CIA T/7a3 Bid Schedule Item No's: Description of Work License No. 16 tIZI 83 Exp. Date: J J Phone ( ) NOTE: A BIDDER or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered BIDDER to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the BIDDER is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code at the time the contract is awarded. "Pursuant to Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with section 1720) of the California Labor Code. DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS Bid # PPOS-24-25-P0020C Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project City Project No, P0020 City of Santa Ctarita, California Listed below are the names and locations of the places of business of each subcontractor, supplier, and vendor who will perform work; or labor or render service in excess of % of 1 percent, or $10,000 (whichever is greater) of the prime contractor's total bid. If no Subcontractors will be used fill out the form with NA. Add adds, sheets if needed. Subcontractor DIR Registration No.* Dollar Value of Work Location and Place ofBusiness 6x&w. Va,64,1/V J Bid Schedule Itee%m No's: /O Description of Work 6 �/ License No. 5�75 Exp. Date: / J Ph ,e -1-�79. 4 Subcontractor DIR Registration No.* Dollar Value of Work Location and Place of Business Bid Schedule Item No's: Description of Work License No. Exp. Date: J / Phone ( } Subcontractor D1R Registration No.'" Dollar Value of Work Location and Place of Business Bid Schedule Item No's: Description of Work License No. Exp. Date: -- NOTE: A BIDDER or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered BIDDER to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the BIDDER is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code at the time the contract is awarded. *Pursuant to Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with section 1720) of the California Labor Code. GENERAL NOTES THIS SET HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR REVIEW ONLY, AND SHALL NOT BE USED TO GUIDE CONSTRUCTION, THE DESIGNS, DRAWINGS, AND DETAILS IN THIS SET ARE TO BE CONSIDERED 60% COMPLETE AND ARE LIABLE TO CHANGE UPON FURTHER DEVELOPMENT. SHEET INDEX SHEET No DESCRIPTION I GRADING PLAN 5 GRADING PLAN 7 CROSS SECTIONS E DETAIL' I DETAILS UP LID PLAN 11 EROSION CONTROL PLAN . EROSION CONTROL PLAN I EROSION CONTROL PLAN 15 TOPOGRAPHIC NA p HE TOPOGRAPHIC MAP I TOPOGRAPHIC NA p . TOPOGRAPHIC MAP 19 TOPOGRAPHIC NA p GO TOPOGRAPHIC MAP 21 TOPOGRAPHIC NA p 22 TOPOGRAPHIC MAP 23 TOPOGRAPHIC MAP 24 TOPOGRAPHIC NA p 25 TOPOGRAPHIC MAP 27 HASKELL TRAILS PLAN 28 BLUE CLOUD TRAILS PLAN 29 SOUTHERN TRAILS PLAN GO HASKELL MULTI —USE TRAIL 34 BLUE CLOUD MULTI USE TRAILS . PERIMETER TRAIL . HASKELL LAYOUT PLAN 37 HASKELL LAYOUT PLAN HASKELL MATERIALS SITE TURN AND LANDSCAPE PLAN HASKELL MATERIALS SITE TURN AND LANDSCAPE PLAN 4a SKILLS COURSE ENLARGEMENT PLAN I BEGINNER TRACK ENLARGEMENT PLAN 42 PUMP TRACK E� I TE'ADVANCEDP 43 DUAL SLALOM ENLARGEMENT PLAN 44 SLOPESTYLE ENLARGEMENT PLAN 45 DOWNHILL JUMP LINE ENLARGE— . BLUE CLOUD LAYOUT PLA N 4] BLUE CLOUD MATERIALS SITE TURN LANDSCAPE PLAN 4fi TRAIL DETAIL A 49 HUB DETAILS 51 SITE FURNISHING DETAILS 52 BIKE PARK FEATURE DETAILS 53 BIKE PARK FEATURE DETAILS 7M� soHoN NI owls D_ a DN s. AVID TRAILS ,"',D_-CBs DD�D AMMEITVILLE, PH © (PTANI PREPARED IHE NNER THE NlElUNN NF. NAME SEE x DATE —.. 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AT AN "EAT'NS WHERE ELL' HAVE A ITIT IAL E'AND THE DLICADLE SECTION "'S III LRAT THEF CAROAITIR "ALLL ETI ON OT ROUDGHPGRADING EGDIIIPLI WTI TIE BE. S oT INSPECTION NOTES DEE IN A NO THE 'E"'MINRAT HIS IIE IEIIRED TONI AT ING GTAGES OE THE WORK HE R OUR OTHER— IIEIAUED IOR ILL NO BILL SHALL BE PLACED PRIOR AND RED NA DITILLED 1111111 D. 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I REVISION REVISED BY 11 BIKE/ WALKWAY TRAIL SURFACE SLOPE PER PLAN ,. -- LEVEL INE 12 EARTH SWALE NTs. APPROVED IRA DIDI LAAA- UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OR MEPNT AS PN APPROVAL OF ANY VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF ANY CITY CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 90% PLANS PRECISE GRADING: DETAIL SHEET 1 9 Y444 -DECOMPOSED"111 SANTA CLARITA °E °AER"°W A°°F=TE s ROAD BLUE CLOUD BIKE PARK A°2ESS R°� ° °E RASIN �wA,ER P°°°�°° gE, NA LSD 2Ls ; `> _ Q EL 9 o \ EESI°N EEPTITINLET PIPE F=; P °» � SECTION A INFILTRATION BASIN "A" ;_ v s EL E Ia �N R � ALE °�°��° APEDIO° ALA. EILTRATI°N 1472,5 o- �� E�TRSN a 14T2T PIT °ESEN E�RELEw TEP °E wAA BAST EIWALE LOCATION O R IN 1472E g°T 5 OF R�N «°w oElIll DIITI Aeo _ gg gaTOM - „„ SECTION B-B y �� W s_ INFILTRATION BASIN W N ,S. —- ,A 1484 a A0 LEGEND °"' DESIGN OCATION O DALLIGILL LINE FLOW LINE PROPOSED FINDSr i �AS Isas�e-i O PROPOSED ELEVATION BOTTOM DECOMPOSED ERNE ASREFEMENT ss A eE E. o ` V s CONSTRUCTION NOTES 0 IINSTN ° NaT A oN N.A. 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GTE' H RU EFTI �7 PLANS A 5z 4s z B PUNNING • ENGIN RING • SURV NG c� —° "I f AR TRAILS P FK dry C�W e� ' Ca ) z6Pld Maue Htll SwreM• Vktla, G9155S EZ(I xnA- 1659 zs+an >' No. 4os95 > n A'L F.A To GALEN 'AS C E s L,RE uo PLAN 10 AVID TRAILS ° ������ _ SANTA CLARITA E EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN (ESCPJ GENERAL NOTES BLUE CLOUD BIKE PARK 1IN CASE OF- EMERGENCY. CALL - ER"I" DF REBOFD I HAVE SELEBTED AFRICA LATE BMPS TO EROSION CONTROL PLAN AT EFFECiIVELv MINIMIZE HE CA NE IMPA TS OF THIS PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES f ON STORM WATER QUALITY, LATHE TPROJECTCOWNER AND RONTRACTORAPE AWARE THAT THE z AREAaea DID AFMINEo er sArE SELECTEDNEss. Us, BE INSTALLED MONITORED AND MAINTAINED TO ENs E THEIR C SELECTED BMPS M FISH LEVEL GENERAL PERMIT FOR SITES GREATER THAN, ACFEI CIVIL ErvcwEER/OSD scrvnmRE DOTE 3.A5TEA C aN`1NOVEMBEFILE ERG/CDNTRACTDRS ARE RESPONSIBLE TV INSPECT ALL EROSION CONTROL SITE AVAIOAaL T L TIMES DDRNG TH 2, DEUELDp � - - OINF T RAND �SIDCEC RUCTION OF EMERGENCY DEVICES WHEN DEVICES AND BMPS ARE INSTALLED AND d RAINFACL IS IMMINEN?ITATE CAPE � HE PROJECT SITE AT ALL TIMES AND AVAILABLE FOR RENEW BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL. I . EROSION CONTROL DEVICES SHOWN ON THIS PLAN BE FOLLOWING BM OS F DK/PORTAL" 'REMovED WHEN APPROVED By THE auaomc ornclAL uF ;HE ilusT TLic IMPLEMENTED DOTHE`� "20oG CONs,RUCTOAN GRADING DPEFATIQN HAs PROGRESSED TO THE IINTSTE TSTORMN AcnNnEs sH oe oEs A THEY ARE No LONGER REQUIRED. WHERE ALTERNATIVE, DETAILS FROM cALTR.w4s sioRMWATER ouALDY HANDBOOKS, AL MIA ucnaN------------ °,�,____________ �Y BEATMANAGEMENTs "MGr M Nu MEAcuREs i ce- -E- '�� I �I �o 5. GRADED AREAS ADJACENT TO FILL SLOPES LOCATED AT THE MCI BE REQUIRED IF DEEMED APPF PFI E By THE BUILDING OFFICIALPOP TIE TOO OF ILOIE AT . D I e 'ERMETER III DRAIN AWAY EFO CONTROL TENT KI THE CONCLUSION OF EACH WORKING DAY. ALL LOOSE S%S AN SIGN DEBRIS THAT MAY CREATE A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO OFF TEMPORARY TRAC NC CONTROL PROPERTY SHALL BE STABILIZED OF REMOVED FROM THE SITE Ec, - SCHEDULING LC, - 'TABILIZ D EDT I� I 2 ON ARTY BASIS. EC2 - PRESERVATION OF EXISTING VEGETATION TC2 - STABILIZED CONSTRUCTION ROADWAY I 1 Ell - HYDRAuuc MULCH TC3 - ENTRANCE/OUTLET TIRE WASH I F. ALL SILT AND DEBRIS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ALL DEVICES EPA - HVDRDSEEDING ---- / L W H N 24 FOUFS AFIEF EACH RAINSTORM AND BE DISPOSED EC5 - SOIL BINDERS NON- OFMWATEA SENT I / COPPCR OF PROPERLY. CAP - STRAW MULCH NS, 5 WATER CONSEFNATIONNPRACTICES `N I /� , I A GUARD SHALL BE POSTED ON THE SITE WHENEVER THE ECI CEO EST LESS - LES - MIAVNI ADD N CFOSSiNG OPERATIONS V I JGV? v DEPTH OF WATER IN PLAY PENCE ExCEEDS TWO FEET. THE EC8 WOOD MULCHING TEMPORARY STFEA 0 DEVICE SHALL BE DRAINED MU PUMPED DRY WDHIN 24 EGA EARTH DIK 1 HOURS ES AND DRAINAGE SwA p AFTER EACH RAINSTORM. PUMPING AND DRAINING OF ALL BASINS EC,D - VELDCI DFA NSIPATION DEVICES SAM - IVR/DCRGE CLEAR WATER DIVERSION AND DRAINAGE DEVICES MUST EKING O MUST CS, WrrH THE EC„ -SLOPE CONNECTo APPROPRIATE BMP FOR DEWATEFING OPERATIONS, - RE MF K E aID ,ION ST - VEHICLE TLE WATERnR ION - ---------- VICINITY MAP RESERVED - VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT CLEANING °-� r----------I rvm,a swe 8. THE PLACEMENT OSTANF ADDITIONAL DEVICES TO REDUCE EROSION _ SON_ I ` � I ixauAs cuiee Ill/ o-/ D 'TAG L EAT DNG - IONS MAINTENANCE I � D BASE AND CO POLLUTANTS AE ASH NEEDED SHALL BE INSTALLED TV RETAIN SEDIMENTS AND EC,e NaN vECETATED II I 1. THE DISCFE ON OF THE FIELD E NEEF ADD ONAL N NS„ PILE DRIVING OPEFAT coNCRETE CURING 0 ER POLLU ANTS ON S E. MRDL NS,3 - CONCRETE FINISHING HOT BMADEINOPEPAR DEC BETWEEN NOVEMBE RE, RAND APRILF,S OF HE - ER P E DESAS HE M DEV SE YEAR WITHOUT APPROVAL OF THE BUILDING , T H I a A THE OF THE OT FOLLOWING SEA SEA CHECK DAM AP USIS - MANAGEMENT BATCH PIAL S OFFICIAL. 5E3 - SE5 - NEEDED. AS THE PlOJE 'I FIBER ROLLS WASTE MANAGEMENT & MATERIu POLLUTION CONTROL -----------I ,0 STORM WATER POLLUTION AND EROSION CONTROL DEVICES _ GET = AND STORAGE ARE 70 BE ROD LED SEE ITIEET STOTPLE MANAGEMENT FEPRE ENTIN THE BIT MUG BE SUBMITTED D FOR APPROVAL IF = D VACUUMING CONTROL INDEX MAP - FEQ BUILDIND OFFICIA . -'TSAWDOLE SOL D WASTE MANAGEMENT - T,5 EVERY EFFORT sT+ouLD BE MADE To EuuINATE THE Ms - xDs�E CONSTRUCTION NOTES E„ ACTIVE TREATMENT SYSTEMS u T THE T IT T TEMPORARY SCS DIKE - AMINO ION EADIL MANAGEMENT Au -.1 Row z s 1 PON PER OEGNt 1 I,ER ALL TIMESOF NDN-STORM WATER FROM E PFLUEC SITES SE,3 - COMPOST SOCKS &BERMS - E INSr EON (STB) SE14 - BIOPUTER BAGS - ARYESEP CE WAnE MANAGEMENT 2) INSTALL ONSnE PORiA&E TOItEIA), QUAMm'AS RECUIRED AND NOTE BE PTLAUFANTA DUST BEWMTO - LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT 3—DOSIWN CONTROL � ENTRANCE% Xn AREA IMPLEMENT rCi & 1G3 SITEAI NA SHEET UE PN FLOW, DSWALES, AREA DRAINS, NATURAL DFROMRAINATHEGE WE, -WIND EROSION CONTROL COURSES OR WIND, 4� VEHICLE AND EOUIPMCNF AREA, IMPLENEM NS3 A/59 & OPEC TED D ABBREVIATIONS: OWNER: nu—LAANTA, m+ES—.1 — — .4, LAMS wue J, um+e DBA 5 O RATION /N � r /D� RITHE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM BEING WANSPOR FROM THE SITE BY THE FORCES OF WIND OR WATER, PSPHALT CONCRETE 5/ALL VCLCClrvOl55/PATICN OEVI AS E PARK OF INAG AFND OPEN 5 ACE � SUCALt rJlEtx NOT CTO CONTAMINATE THE SOLS AND SURFACE WATERS ALL 51 E JEFF MOFFISON MINT 4) 23920CVALENCIACBLVD.S SURE, g2J0 B� lNS/ALt SEOIME7 PR EA CLARITA, A 9155 2 5 AP ( 3J THE WEAT SPILLS MUST BE CLEANEDE US UP IMMEDIAE OFTELY PAID ES FNOISHINE P LA DISPOSED TOM HOF IN A PROPER MANNER, SPILLS MAYBE HIGH NOT BE GB GRADE BREAKCE a WASHED INTO THE DRAINAGE DINER. PEL ENGINEER: PROPERTY ME R/W HT -OF -WA`/ ANGELES - WESS PC WASTE "N'PET' MAY NOT BE WASHED INTO STORMDRAIN 26o7 4 KA EN EAS ALLIASUIiE 23 N THE PIRL A WAY OR ANY OTHER DIA NAIVE "TEMSTE UNTIL NO SS ER PHDNB. 6'I-29 -2211 IHALL BE MADE TO IETAN CONCRETE WAITED THEY GW BE DISPOSED OF AS SOLID WASTE. S/W CONTACTS JASON FUKUMITSU CURB ,G. DEVE LOPE RSECAD NTRACTORS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO INSPECT NTOF S NOTTOP TO SCALE D NOTES PRECIPITATION. FAPCONSTRUCTIONCSII AT INSPECTION CALUHECKLISTAL T 'ANDLYPROPYLENE STE AT LALL - BY LIST AND LEGEND MINIMUMA UNETT WRIGHTYAROUNCESEPPEaAa BIG „ of 'ABTA aAF RIPECTFFCALIO LOGS OF HE 'ELF UPON REQUEST)K LAND DIRECT ON L" SHALL BE MANTAINE' AT THE P - - - - - - PRDPos D FENCE EICEEDINABILITY EASOIJAPE RREEPSI AND STRENGTH CONTAMINATION of RAINWATER AND DISPERSAL "EVEN wIND. MusT BE DO PASTING MANOR CONTOUR /�„c;u„iF`s°EIAvnRIEs PER coNTRAcioR. ULTRAVIOLET cFIAPPROVED A LASTING MINOR CONTOUR 2 SAND AG 5HALL BE FILLED WITH COARSE cPIEIL F ,e. 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TOPOGRAPHIC MAP N, o � 25 AVID TRAILS ` N N N Q T SANTA CLARITA BIKE PARK TRACT / PARCEL # ; i ,AR 1. „c a3 C5^ / i ¢ . ® GC � U P ®- - - r'`m ® A , PROJECT AREA (380 AG) � _m.---- --_.cm m m 92 cm �7 MATCHLINE (SEE HASKELL TR LS PLAN SHEET 3)� %- MATCHLINE (SEE HASKELL TR ILS PLAN SHEET 5) SANTA C RITA noo CITY BOU ARY I EFU Nil A1.- soon CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVED GRADING AND DRAIN NDDRAINAGE V UNIFIED DEROENT CODE e EiY. 8 --_ T ON MMT RE 5KE AT PLLNS ESO SPCCF CA MAKE ON E T S UNlA1NFU 0 NPHE AN' __ -- — — HAN ATFIRONE ON EAME NTnouT wRT,EN PERNSSON FRON HFE9E,TILANI P[ ME R MEA r 7, APPROVAL OF AN VIOLATION OFRTHE R PROMANDSN OF EANY CITY OR COUNTRY ORDINANCE OR SIAIE LAW LANs PREPARED RY PLANI D,EW2IFCT MATA �R NPEN oPA REMEION REVISED RY PPRO DRY DATE m H �E p; ooAT ANRELES CITY OF SANTA CLARITA OSi�TiLOu nO ON O N A"s E�hEE 90%PLANS 0020 w L„ LPMN. OF L s ANTA VALEN,CLARIT R �u�E 96 R, MS, A,Dn°Ress T "i �" ER. AVID TRAILS IaMRERTILLE NA—IR PLANS PREPARED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF. OVERALL TRAILS PLAN w") C,D-AP,P 26 NAME ROE „ DATE o, ,a i i S --- PROJECT AREA (J80 AC) SANTA A CLARI I A BIKE PARK I TRACT / PARCEL # of _. LA SK �? \ tiU �q r ,` o f s x. UP IAD • 1 is b ISEESHEETTP 160 i m +recif a O_M m ' t �e m i -;- a AEO Am r a T„�C m + L _E saE -_Icm--�•r•' m4 sE - - - - - - -- � --- b® a � o�d i >•s ,� ,. 'o Qom =ri.: i C.� �Haaa of m m �; o Isa �oRH ' mw e SEE sa ;u 1 �EETAo � E , CITY OF SANTA CLAR TA APPROVED , re GRADING ANoD DRANAOE TTLE St ,. g„p I '-,j UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE ATE CA _ ;qE T a Al; Ail AND TPEGs UARLI EMIT EN MATCHLINE (;SEE KELL TRAILS PLAN SHEET 3) '' �~' MATCHLINE (SEE HASKELL TRAILS PLAN SHEET 4) CHANCES ore ATERATONS ON SANE CUT WR n[ ____ r-._.mod __.. ... _ f'• -. __ __ - .. _ _ PCRM MISSION FROM THEENGINEERINGSERVICES DIVISION. MATCHLINE (SEE H KELL TRAILS PLAN SHEET 3 IN F RPERMIT DR MEANT AS AN APPROVAL OF ANY VIOLATION OF THE PROVISONSOF ANY CITY BE IFINTIFY GFINANCE ON STATE LAVA PUNS PREPARED ev. PLANS PIEPAIE ,F, OF AN A Cure TA APE OPA RENSION REVISED BY APPROVED BV pATE m HN�S p; ooAT CITY OF SANTA CLARITA D�i�TiLDu sroYxTaN tiJ oases re. zs q A sshEEz, 80%PLANS oeo w T„ cAMaEA,NLL s ANT CLAEN RIT NA N uUL2 96 pAILRE, '27, T "� N" ER. AVID TRAILS IA lERTNLLE NJ 11131 PLANS PREPARED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF. HASKELL TRAILS PLAN 27 NAME ICE „ DATE i 3 SANTA CLARITA BIKE PARK _ TRACT / PARCEL # a _ s R, ADS �. Q t q . �+AS W ® # t AIR b 6 f' EL CS �. S m m ` ® �aTI r > PC cm R 150 3.N `✓ ary of SANTA cLARITA cm. /� / APPROVED i GRADING AND' DRAINAGE P�� ®� I / 1,011�P IF, e uNEEo oEVE�oanwEnll CODE .A A oATe. ---—�.--_------- \ .•J Fes oe OF PL NS AND mmE AF or, wenre �.,AGE LIVES T s D'N� I D' CRAND'Es D' �P,ANN ,�so w E R ALTERNATIONS D' R N -� MATCHLINE (SEE HASKE LL TRAILS PLAN SHEET 4) J (�.� �T I PDUI SSAN FROM THE ENGNEERNG SERVI- N. '* F ---- --------w ---- -----------"- - THE sAMP Nc of ,RESE PUNS AOF sP --- _ aE oso A A sues TmE OR PLwn;EOR nwL°"r AasA`m APPRAVAL OF ANY VIOLATION OFTHEPRONsoNS EE ANY CITY OR COUNTRY ORDINANCE DR STATE LAW PUNS PREPAeeo eA. PRD>EaT 'AN A A To °PEN o'A REmsION REmseo Rr eaPRovEo av oATE © Ruffs pR ooAF CITY OF SANTA CLARITA O�i,FizOu TA sroPxTaN tiJ oes-w O. zs q A sshEEz, 90%FLANS OD20 w F„ «MaEA, Es s NTA CLARIT CAR EUK2 PAILAS, '27, ess r A,i ER. AVID TRAILS UA IERFNLLE NJ Rs1TR PLANE PREPARED UNDER THE DIRECTION OE. BLUE CLOUD TRAILS (L")659-4'A PLAN 28 NAME RYE „ RATE i 3 m m SANTA CLARITA BIKE PARK " TRACT / PARCEL # o ADD SANTA CIA RIDARY TA M nuBLUE OUNr' ATcNE (SEE E cLouo TRAics.PLA CITY B SHEET a m Sl " 10, g oUSA -.,I CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVED FOR IRAD NO AND DR AINIIE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE EFT GOT E oN n RE SPOT ERN ALTERNATIONSIF GANE AN' CHANGES DR OUT PERMISSION FROM THEENGINEERING SERVIECES DIVISION. WR E THE 171MI ISO IF FHEIE PLANS AND AIDED F IAT DNA APPROVAL OF ANY VIOLATIONF OF, PROVISIONSN OFANY I FIT OR COUNTRY ORDINANCE DR SIAIE LAW PUNS PREPARED 91. PROJECT MA A CUR OPEN OSPA FOR REVI5ION REVISED Rv APPROVED BY DATE "` m H �S p; ooATCARD CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TA 02i17i2025 AT.11TON OFoases �. VAN c"s EshEE�' 90%PLANS AGED w „ L<MaTA, LL s �u EIAs PAILPa, A,Dn°Ress (FAR ER. AVID TRAILS lA IERTNLLE NJ Dst13D PLANS PREPARED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF SOUTHERN TRAILS F435T 55sa5T5 PLAN 29 NAME RYE „ DATE D. ,a '- ^• ^^- ^�°�^�•• �. PROJECT AREA (380 AC) j { SAN I A CLARI I A �¢ A BIKE PARK TRACT / PARCEL # t O � t MA CD Hi t 1!r Ell 1F1ix rtr/+TY - j i F I ,a 0 yey `� �'��i —— — , -- —�� PC TO, RE ,� CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVED ' Sol GO _ GRADING AND FRAMENT INAGE A. \ UNIFIED DEVELOPCODE ., DATE. & f 9Go IS 5EI F PL NS ANTIRE,D STECF ATO E FEEL ERR b;o HANGES AOR ALTERNATIONS ON OSAM A}Ji R MPH nC NL !4FUVEiTTHOUT W PERMISSION FROMTHEENGNEERNG SERVICES DIVISION. R THE NO IPEIFIATINI .. - BE USED als A SURSIITUTF FOR PERMIT OR MEANT AS AN APPROVJLL OF ANY VIOLATION OF THE PROPOSES OF ANY IF LAW PUNS PREPARED Rv. PROJECT Mq A CUR OPEN OSPA RENSION REVISED RY APPROVED DV PATE "` m H�Sp� ooAT ANGELESTo' CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DSi1TiLDusroYxTON tiJ oar R. zs N c"sshEE�' 90%PLANS OD20 „ FAMaEA,NEE s NTA DLARIT DA R EU 2 96PC ARS A°n°Ress r J,i � ER. AV I D TRAI LS LA IERTNLLE NJ 11131 PLANS PREPARED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF. H ASKELL MULTI —USE 30 (435) 65s49T9 TRAILS NAME ICE N DATE or ,e J C S m ? PROJECT AREA (380 AC) SANTA CLARITA � BIKE PARK g A TRACT / PARCEL # N OO IN ur t r'tf4 `�411 s } ca ltk f m k, o�a s a �A t� �G oPE AgA *EA 380 AC �I t a 8L, L� ` TI A TT RV re SANTA CLARITA BIKE PARK TRACT / PARCEL # O A. �Ell, a' ,ll - °�� 8 A - ISO f \- _ clrY OF saNrn cLaRlrn APPROVED r GRAD NG A°o oRANAGE qpp UNDER TT E UNFED DEVELOPMENT CODE IS EEIV F PLAN5 AND 5PEGF AEON MFYI BE H - "�" +�� 'BPG' L�'��3' - - -. _ - _ _ _ - -- - HPNGES OR ALA ICR Ai 0N5 ON OSAA unINOD�A nC "-' E LAI 0 P ON F __ /� THPERMISSIONTAMPING OTHE THESE ENGINEPLANS ERING SPECIE DVS ONS BE USED AS A SUBSIINTF FOR PERMIT OR MCPNT PS AN APPROAL OF ANY VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF ANY CITY OR COUNTRY ORDINANCE DR STATE LAW PUNS PREPARED Rv. PROJECT 'AN A CUR OPEN OSPA FOR RENSION REVISED BY APPROVED BY DATE m HD�s p� ooATCITYTA OF SANTA CLARITAsroINAAN OF oaI G. VA A 9 shEEz, 90% PLANs OD20 IAMaEA,NLL s ANTCLARD CAu2 A2,70ADDRESS IFEET AVIDTRAILS LA IERTNLLE NJ Gst13O PLANS PREPARED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF HASSELL INTERMEDIATE (C")659-49,A DO -HILLS TRAILS 32 NAME ROE „ GATE O, ,a J S m ¢? PROJECT AREA (880 AC) j SANTA A CLARI I A BIKE PARK A �,.L TRACT / PARCEL # O <11 ITT _ DIN ADS Ca O C.P N.N yy� air` (,yi �,#7 i>. IN TI N► {' rt r 'f i1 F I �L 0". Vill sY , y- I ...: Ls° ova s a ' A UBa POO H ,aaTloE CITY OF SANTA STAN A c APPROVED 1p ' NO A I TILE I,AGE g 1 UNFED DEVELOPMENT CODE ... BY: ---- ----' DATE ON MY BE 1NS LIM OF PLANS AND SPECFCAI FELL ON CHPNGES AT PLL CMES. C S UNUINFUL TO ANY -• — — -_.- -11 Vn1N0U�W nCN PORN .FROM THE ENFIR ,Nl NG SERVIECES DV90N. R ' APPROVALOF EEOFAANY SVIOLATIONEN OF THEST ON PROVISONSN OFANY CITY OR COUNTRY ORDINANCE DR STATE LAW PUNS PREPARED ev. PROJECT MA A CUR OFEN OPA RENSION REVISED BY APPROVED BVELF m H��S pR ooATPRAT D FEE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA O�i�TizOu TA smYxTON OF oaI �. VAN A 9 sshEE�' 80% FLANS OD20 w " AMaTA, LL s ANCA CLARD CA �uFE2 As CAIL�Q, "" rACi E ET AVID TRAILS lA lERTVILLE NV 11131 PLANS PREPARED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF HASKELL EXPERT �435T 659-49TP DOWNHILL TRAILS 33 NAME LEE „ DATE SANTA CLARITA BIKE PARK TRACT / PARCEL # ; cm i 3 ? PROJECT AREA (380 AC) SANTA CLARITA � BIKE PARK g A TRACT / PARCEL # N �mA A T 0 �U fl IN r> .r i1 SA- �* � • F���r � � 1 `� `' ,.ate �� ff 3 s A, n I� sa�de Tr o- ° ° �, m m Ac V 'fi r% - USA OooH �I �4 ,.. I CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVED IRADNO A°o TAINADE " UNDER TILE ,T UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE DATE'. AND / - CHANT OR SALTERNATIONSLAEONCUSAM UlL 6CMA TTC GOR AT E 0!MINOUT WE _ PERM SSON FROM THEENGNEERNG SERVICES PINION R ON y �IN .� Y THE N, "IN G OF THESE PLANS AND SPECSCMEAINS T e1LV1 AN APPROVAL OF ANY VIOLATION F OFRTHE PROVISONSN OFANY CITY OR COUNTRY ORDINANCE DR STATE LAW PUNS PREPARED ev. BLAME PIEVNE PROJECT 'PUTS U A CUR OPEN OSPA RENSION REVISED RY APPROVED DV © HN�s p; ooAT FOR CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TA 03 17i2025 sroYxTON tiJ oases v. AC N A sshEE�' 80%PLANS DoeD w " «MaEA,ALL s 11111EIAs pAIL�Qo ."s°n°Ress r s,i'LA ER. AVID TRAILS lA lERTNLLE OF PRI,I PLANS PREPARED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF, PERIMETER TRAIL w") R,P,q,P 35 NAME ROE „ DATE D, 5a m SANTA CLARITA BIKE PARK TRACT / PARCEL # a PLAN NOTES (' ALL DIMENSIONS TAKEN FROM EDGE OF PAVING DA CRUSHED STONE PARKING AREA FOR ±100 CARS © ASPHALT PARKING - 4 ADA COMPLIANT STALLS © VEHICULAR ACCESS GATE, SEE DETAIL 4/53 of \ IBIEITERL INe PS. eh o o \ O o o R of o/ o O D � \�\■/ \ O ` R C O s-_o OA, O K\ O SOP,SA / O SA Tr of 5ANTA CLARI APPROVED 50 FOR DATE HIS AL IF `�ANI AND IP�ECRIINLAN�— %AlEE`ANlN UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE L EERMLSION FROM THE ENENEF, SERVICES DIRDDION 11ITTIN NoPU RE APPROVALSFOF AANY S A STHE STAINNI IF NOLA iONll F OF R THER PROVISIONSN OF SANY PLANE ERFEAHEoEl. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA — 20-0 HDNs 11/15/2024 �'D TIESA III LAEPEITIILLE HE socinoN Ne Oasss m Cai'4en� c 9i sui;i`ea w iea,j zA 211vss ,wTn VALEN eLnR�Tn. en z,�ss-Tzs EACH PLAN— AND OPEN SPACE 907 PLANSP.P. MAILNC AVI D RAILS �AMIEPTv�ii� NA 01131 PLANS PREPARED UNDER THE ANEITINN oF_ IT SHELL LAYOUT PLAN FET ATST DSA_AA,P 36 NAME RYF A DATE DF TD 0 SANTA CLARITA X �-----BIKE PARK s TRACT / PARCEL # • V vv o a GA, LAN NOTES ® \v � � �°^ � P(r Rzg_D, a' e �F ® vvv ALL DIMENSIONS TAKEN FROM EDGE OR ., Pm ♦ CENTERLINE OF PAVING h5. \ �, o.,,.. /DA EMERGENCY VEHICLE \ w� ACCE SS/TURN AROUND. MUST COMPLY \ 6 p OEM® D / T \\ ^^ _ WITH COUNTY OF DA ANGELES FIRE W k IF, �� \ pEPARTMENT STANDARDS ®� v VAULT TOILET. SEE SHEET so FOR o ' DETAILS � \ D vCC ® O 1 1 I,\VV\\,©LANDSCAPE BOULDER TO LIMIT RSg./0 \ VEH © ICULAR ACCESS, SEE DETAILS. \ ; \\ GROUP/SPACE AS SHOWN TO LIMIT i ♦ ACCESS AND CREATE A NATURAL 1 ® ♦♦ / \ \ APPEARANCE C � � REFS' \ / -p, 0 SEE PUMP TRACK ENLARGEMENT I vv SHEETS FOR DETAILED LAYOUT 1 ♦ AS EE cs \ 1 \♦\ / ae / F 1 ELL GAS 1 1 I I 1 \ p- `. TY OF sANTA �LARI �� TIAPPROVED OR UNDER L UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE DATE 00 THIS 'EL OF 'HE JOB A' AP�ANI AND L TIMES U HE ylHAPERMISSSONDFRONLTHENENCINEERIDNCCSERNECESDIVISIFON�. NRTTE THE SA"N' OF RE PLANS INI 11EIFIATINS AN SEND AST OFAANY S A SVIOLA IONAlFIlUE OFR THER PROVISIONS N OF SANY CITY OR COUNTRY ORDINANCE OR SIAIE LAM ELANI PREPARED. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - ED-0 „UNs „/,s/2S21 Al"DLTLA�L`PTILLE H. soclnoN NI Oasss m Lai'4en°E c 9i sui;i`ea w iea,j zsa-ez„vss ANTA VAL EN EITA. en 2,70 90% FLANS oazo MAILNG ESS AVID RAILS �AMDEITVliiIFF � NI 01111 PLANS PREPARED UNDER THE DIRECTION oF_ HASKELL LAYOUT PLAN II EET' 111) DSA_AA,P 37 NAME REF A DATF OF TD SANTA CLARITA BIKE PARK TRACT / PARCEL # LEGEND ASPHALT PAVING; SEE CIVIL DETAILS CRUSHED STONE; SEE DETAIL 2/45 DECOMPOSED GRANITE; SEE DETAIL 1/45 SOMA X 'DESERT MUSEU SEE 1/ I SEE 53 PLAN NOTES [T]CRUSHED STONE PARKING LOT ® ASPHALT PAVING AT ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES, SEE CIVIL DETAILS ©10"x 6'-0"CON CGETS PARKING STOP, TYP- SEE CIVIL DETAILS n DOG CLEANUP STATION, SEE DETAIL 0 HA—P BEAR SAVER TRASH RECEPTACLE, SEE DETAIL 4/46 OTRAILHEAD SIGN, SEE DETAIL 6/46 n MANUAL ACCESS GATE, SEE DETAIL G \ 4/53 o„. t H © ExISTING OVERHEAD WIRES •• p o„. °" � "^ NOTE: ALL DISTURBED AREAS TO BE RE —VEGETATED WITH NATIVE SEED MIX —N— 000 GRADING cIAPPROVED FOR AND DPAINAll UNDER TT HE " DATE uns a TTs PERMISSION FROM THE ENGINEERING SERNCES DINSION THE STAR' THESE PLAINS INI IlEl F CAT INS YPRPARAYAPOVLATIOHRP'AN TFANVIOLATION OF PORT OF AN CITI OR CHUNTRI DOMINANCE OR STATE LESS PLANI PR" CITY OF SANTA CLARITA — 200-0 sANEELES n/1s/2arza soclnoN NI oasss zem$AnuE c g`�°su°I;E`ia`��lEl 907 FLANS wiss�j s a—es�wss 392E VALEN VALETA. en z�1ss 2 PAMe MAILNG.s REss LLE, NI o�30 , . HASKELL MATERIALS, SITE E oazo AVID TRAI LS PLANS PREPARED UNDER FILE UIRElTIUN EX FURNISHING. AND LANDSCAPE 38 (aril MAE- 71 PLAN NAME HUE N DATE RE W SANTA CLARITA X BIKE PARK $ TRACT / PARCEL # b LEGEND Q Q ASPHALT PAVING: SEE CIVIL DETAILS (7 CRUSHED STONEI SEE DETAIL 2/45 DDECOMPOSED GRANITE; SEE DETAIL 1/45 _ PARKINSONIA X 'DESERT MUSEUM /''' SEE 1/53 j � PLATANUS RACEMOSA ROBERTS,' L SEE DETAILS 1/53 D_j l PLAN NOTES J 08,5 85 x 20 USED SHIPPING CONTAINER 0 DOUBLE VAULT TOILET SEE SHEET 50 ` © SEATING BOULDER; TIP. APPROX / — \ DIMENSIONS 24 E DETAILS36," SEE DETAIL 3-4/LANDSCAPE DETAILS SHEET 0 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA STANDARD / BENCH. SEE DETAILOR O OCITY OF SANTA CLARITA STANDARD II 6 PICNIC TABLE. SEE DETAIL ys RELA BEARSAVER DETAILA4/46 �1 © EAD WORKSTATION BY PARK TOOL,OL, SESEE DETAIL 1/46 FENCE. 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I 50'-0" FGIIL LAYOUT 8 INCHES EXISTINGTRAIL CLEARING LOP AND SCATTER SIDESLOPE g DISPOSED VEGETATION SLOPE ROUNDING OUTSIDE TRAIL TREAD AND ATERIAL CL AS ZONE IN COMMON MTREAD �Iy CLEAR ZONE CLEAR Z 2% MIN. L EE CLE RING LIMITS � 1 DETAIL THIS SHEET DID FOR DISPOSAL TYPE _ OFULL BENCH SECTION `CUT *WIDTH VARIES, SEE TRAIL PLANS TRAIL TREAD *WIDTH VARIES, SEE TRAIL PLANS 50'-0" TRAIL 2 TRAIL CLEARING CORVDOR*43 1/2" = 1'-0" 8 INCHES TRAIL TREAD EXISTING %MIN. ARMOR UPHILL SIDE WIDTH 24"0 HIRE PIPE. LENGTH VARIES SIOLICKDESLO E OF CULVERT WITH W SLOPE ROUNDING SEE CLEARING LIMITS OF STONE STONE RECOVERED FROM TRAIL IN COMMON MATERIAL DETAIL THIS SHEET EXCAVATION TO BE USED FOR BACKFILL WITH �� FOR DISPOSAL TYPE -- „y� RETAINER ACROSS CULVERT SUITABLE MATERIAL ` FLOW OBALANCED SECTION *WIDTH VARIES, SEE TRAIL PLANS FIG ELEVATION VIEW I 50'-0" TRAIL 240 HDPE PIPE, LENGTH VARIES TRAIL CLEARING CORRIDOR' STONE RECOVERED FROM TRAIL EXCAVATION TO BE USED FOR RETAINER ACROSS CULVERT TRAIL TREAD ARMOR UPHILL SIDE OF CULVERT WITH RECOVERED 2%IMIN. STONE EXISTING ` "I'll 0 0 0 o^' `� " - SIDESLOPE Iz'f 12" FLAT SECTION N 0 r, O � MIN. NOTES: PIPE BEDDING 1, REMOVE OR CUT FLUSH ALL ROOTS THAT PROTRUDE FROM THE 6 INCH MINIMUM '"" aa`*""" Tr OF sA(T CLARI r� B ACKSLOPE AND TRAIL TREAD. APPROVED M 11.50 DIA. OE PIPE FOR 2, REMOVE LOOSE AND EMBEDDED ROCK THAT PROTRUDES MORE c E THAN 1" ABOVE FINISHED TRAIL TREAD. NOTE. END VIEW UNDER IT HEUNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE 3, SLASH CONSISTS OF LOGS, LIMBS, BRUSH, AND ROCKS PLACED 1.COMPACT BACKFILL IN 5 INCH LIF75 DY RANDOMLY IN A WAY TO CATCH SEDIMENT MOVEMENT. UNTIL NO VISUAL DISPLACEMENTDATE 4, LIMB ALL TREES AND SHRUBS AND TAMP SLASH INTO GROUND 2.NO ROCKS LARGER THAN 1 1/2 INCHES WITHIN SO THAT 80% OF SLASH IS IN CONTACT WITH THE GROUND. 12 INCHES OF PIPE, spME wI TTFN PERMISSION FROM THE ENGINFERINa SERNCES 01NSION 1 3\TYPICAL RAIL CULIEREFEDRAINAGE CROSSING THE WAIN Na aF THEGSE PLANS DFaMn aR CAT INS As AN 43 112" = 1'-0" 43 I/2' = I'-0" .1 K US D S A TUFFO P APPROVAL FOFAANY SVIOLATIONE OF R THE PROVISIONS OF ANY oEl. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 0TE° „DNS Al/�s/Yarza soclnDN ND oasss °- © eL °2A A�DnI;E`i3Los 907 FLANS A " aEG."� „NEAP CA,TT3s5 ueITA. DA IAANNAGEAND F A DDZD NC AVID TRAI LS `AMBERTVI��� NC 01530 PLANS PREPORED DNDER THE DIRECTIDN OF TRAIL DETAILS EET 133, 03P-PP,P 48 NAME Ra A DATE OF SA i t l l l l l l l l l l l im- �// / / ` / / I I �� EE A v / / \VMS EET- \ `I \ \\ \ \ \ J- I S' I TCITY OF SANTA CLARITA \ \ \ 1596.00 \ \STANDARD BENCH, SEE \ \ \ \ TRAIL D4 ��DECK EL ` \ DETAL 3/46 --. \ \ \ TRAIL IDSy, 159600 \ \ TRAIL MAP, SEE DETAIL- ) 159400 �6/46 op v TRAIL c6 _ _ T RE SB \ _ _ RAW R 4SmI �J I = 10'-0" LF / /� / �/ _=GMiA�/ / ` — / / a' LF /` ON NA, 7� ,A/LF //TRAIL OF TRAIL P1 TRAIL D8 TRAIL MAP, SEE DETAIL / CITY OF SANTA CLARITA STANDARD BENCH, SEE / 77 FETAL 3/46 a<�7MAINTAIN ED EL 1700,201 I \ EXISTING UTILITY POLE /J ` O / G LE \ -Aff TA \ \ \ F, \ `,TRAIL LM10 \ \ LE \ LE TRAIL P1 \ \ �%/F \ \ \ \ TRAIL D 9 — \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ p \ l A \ \ \ \ \ \ �j\`\`\`�\\\ \�_�� \ \ \ \ \ LF F, LL 201 WEE 10 AS PAR �C \ \ \ j r� I II / /1 -I , / i \ / \ 2 54DDLF TRAIL HUB 44 1 = 10'-0" SANTA CLARITA BIKE PARK TRACT / PARCEL # 1X12 COMPOSITE SKIRT BOARD / �' �V �•,i \ �,' �J AROUND ENTIRE PERIMETER — `� Ir. ix6 COMPOSITE DECKING 2D8 PRESSURE -TREATED JOIST C I 0. FIN FINISHEE D GRADE 2.8 PRESSURE -TREATED RIM JOIST, I f Y MID MOUNTAIN HUB, N TYP. SEE ENLARGEMENT 1 THIS SHEET 5/8"m STAINLESS STEEL OR //j^�'� (`VZ ;-` �.' '��• '� I y ^ VA �Tv of SANTA cLARI LOCKING WASHERS, 2 BOLTS PER �I/" /� (� i �� APPROVED A GALVANIZED CARRIAGE BOLTS W POST, STAGGER AS SHOWN. MINIMUM j �� /1� A 1 J 117'.5" CLEAR FROM EDGE OF POST m BIKE PARK CORE J _ _��.� -S �,` i'i GRADING FOR F SIMPSON H8 GALVANIZED JOIST A \ ' ' 2 "' �J BLUE CLOUD TRAILHEAD I 1 I (./ HANGER AS EACH JOIST LOCATION _ ,J Q UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT cooE = IIII�II�II�I1111111 III IDT 12"m x z'-s" 3' OVERALL _ - _______ snooLE Hue. SEE BY. DEPTH CONCRETE FOOTING, TYP. L 5 - - - - - - - � "' T T T ENLARGEMEN 2 HIS SHEE / �III���IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�II IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I I/ HIIIIILIIIIIII _�IIIIIIIII�IPII IIuNolsTueeeo oR � _ �e °- o"'E -o" 11 SE aouo Roao Is TF, of PLANS ANTINESD SPFIIDDA,ION �.�r BE KEPT o - - - I I ° � I z ` -/"/ �� a `� e PERMISSSONOFRONLTHRNAT HE SUBGRADE r �$'IT JOB A' AL� Iorvs ON OsaMOwITHou RA WRITTEN THE AS o N E ENGINEERING SERNCES DIVISION 3 OF THESE PLANE AND IIEIFCATINI KEY PLAN NUS mI 44 T S AN 112" = 1-0 RUDE APPROVAL OFTAMPIN'AANY VIOLATIONS A S OF R THE R PROVISIONS NT OR N OF ANY CITY OR COUNTRY ORDINANCE OR STAFF LAM PLANS PREPARED. PLANS YIEPANED FRI REV15ION REVISED BI APPROVED BI DATE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA NOTED A1`1DLTA%�F`PT1TE 1. HumsSLY OF SANTA CLARTA 11 /5/2024 soclnoN Ne oasss "- © �ai'4en°E c 9i sui;i`ea Aiea,jN2,A-22„vss SANTA ARITA. cA z, s Tzs �% FLANS oazo AV I D TRAI LS `AMBERT I��S NI 01111 PLANS PREPARED UNDER ,HE HIRE°TIHN DR HUB ENLARGEMENT PLANS YEHEET 111T DSP-1- 49 NAME RYE x DATE OF TA 42 COMPACTED 8-0 DECOMPOSED GRANITE MIRAEI 140N NON —WOVEN FILTER FABRIC 6" COMPACTED #57 2% mAx. cLEAN STONE I —12— I=III-III=1iI5L0-E s11KIIN NI ...ss IN, MAIL NY s AVID TRAILS �111)EAPl4s9LD�3D 6 ET, CAR STOP BY AMERICAN PRECAST CONCRETE INC. 10" #5 DEBAR PIN, TYP, 8" COMPACTED #57 CLEAN STONE UNDISTURBED OR PROPERLY COMPACTED SUBGRADE POOL mlw� © 70 1EALE L IMEIPIED INDes Tee DIRECTION oF_ ,wTA cLAeITA. en zvss—Tza NC PLANS NAME EYE Y DATE 4 TENNIS COURT MIX ASPHALT PAVING 6" MINIMUM ROAD BASE MAKEUP. COMPACT IN MAX 3" LIFTS TO MINIMUM 95% COMPACTION PUMP TRACK PAD TO BE COMPACTED TO MIN. 95% COMPACTION PRIOR TO ROAD BASE INSTALLATION SANTA CLARITA BIKE PARK TRACT / PARCEL # —N— FEU PPr OVE FOR GRADING AND DP'IN"' UNIFIED EFEEVELOPINENT CODE DATE un' a TTEN PERMISSION FROM UP FNGINEFRINa SERVICES DINSIOK APPROSEE OFnANY VLATION OF THE PROVSIONSN OF ANY CITY OF SANTA CLARITA NOTED 11/15/2024 907 FLANS "' 11— HARDSCAPE DETAILS 50 SANTA CLARITA BIKE PARK TRACT / PARCEL # I Txs->IzamF-TDm,.ao.,1Dm,.,�,1e�„om,.ao.,, ILL _el AA. ,aaR.o> AwMAT s T„ oM��PaM,. _ w M, REPAIR STAND FINISHES + OPTIONS: BENCH FINISHES • NOTE: THP-1 (MOUNTING POST PICNIC TABLE FINISHES b TEXTURE: SMOOTH SAND AN O MOUNTING BRACKET) ORDERED^ "�� TEXTURE: SMOOTH E.Sv+.e mma: a�.xaorrc�rn..na�m�g.TEEI Les COLOR: DAVIS SEQUOIA SEPARATELY. 1 MOUNTING POST uEa sOFE l.omr�naY COLOR: DAVIS SEQUOIA I -ER SEALER: STANDARD AND MOUNTING BRACKET REOUIRED SAND ACRYLIC .� PER INSTALLATION LOCATION , ®iw SEALER: STANDARD ACRYLIC a� INSTALL PER INSTALL PER MANUFACTURER'S ,„•,,.,•rom..vd ^+� ...� a... nC PE R= INSTALL PER MANUFACTURER'S � u....M..o=. � a:a�w" H',Y^., I—C`; - MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS R cREA FACES 46 PARITOOL.con WA ... 6868 NT 0 NTs 46 mooE011005 T NTs 46 moo oO#411 A NTs TRASH RECEPTACLE FINISHES + OPTIONS • BLACK FINISH • PLASTIC CEDAR SIDING • "TRASH" LABEL • STAINLESS STEEL PADLOCK HASP INSTALL PER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS NCLOSDRE BY EA 46 CEP RsnPER . con 1.800.851.3887 NTs sv W.isneselnr lY 2. 1/4' X S.S. SCREWS, 2 PER CONNECTION / I POLLS ERBORE SCREW HOLES. PLUG TO MATCH POSTS _ 24'X36' TRAIL SIGN. SIGNAGE DETAILS AND CONTENT BY Q _ OTHERS 9 6X6 LUMBER, CLEAR CEDAR OR 13• »^ OTHER CSY-APPROVED ROT -RESISTANT SPECIES 0 MAINTAIN 6" COVER OVER FOOTINGS FINISHED GRADE 16" III III = III Tr of snNTA cLAH1 —fflm�I APPROVED �i11111�111111 IiI1GRADING —T— FOR UNDEAPDTREPAIREAll PET STATION FINISHES + OPTIONS III III 12„N X 2'-6" (3 OVERALL UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE s — `II III 11,111111,1111II_. IIIDEPTH) CONCRETE FOOTING, TYP. R • BLACK FINISH - UNDISTURBED OR • ROLL BAG SYSTEM 1,_0. R 1 1,_0. PROPERLY COMPACTED T . SUBGRADE INSTALL PER MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS TTFN AML PERMISSION FROM THE ENGINEERING SERVICES OINSION OOEROwASEUSA.con I o1. src7 9.2563�RN THE BE E NC S UASESE PEAS D PL OPA➢0 S 8S AN 46 TH I.BOO.J89.2563 46 I/2" = I'-0" APPROGET OFANYVIOLATIONS OF THE PROVISIONS OF ANY CITY OR COUNTRI ORDINANCE OR TTAIE LAM PLANE PREPARED FRI REV15ION REVISED BY APPROVED BY CITY OF SANTA CLARITA socH,oN N� oesss �- © zfiAL°' AAA c `355ushE`ea AN�ELEs nazDTrzorza N A E ERTA zs e211 ANTA eLANTA. cA z,1s1-Tzs 90% FLANS FAMDEITVliiENL 01531 PLANS PREPARED UNDER THE DlECTION OR SITE FURNISHING SPECIFICATIONS EFT AVID RAILS ' 1E1, 5EP_AP P 51 NAME RI A DATE DF CA COMPACTED SOIL ROLLERS; SOIL BINDERS SUCH AS SOI ITT AC ARE 12'-0" 12'-0" 14'-0° RECOMMENDED COMPACTED SOIL ROLLER; TO REDUCE 5'-0° SOIL BINDERS SUCH AS CONTINUED SOILTAC ARE RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE. TO REDUCE CONTINUED5-07 0 5 -0 MAINTENANCE. o 2' ROLLIR /z 4J/4" _ COMPACTED SOIL ROLLERS: SOIL BINDERS COMPACTED SOIL TABLE TOP, RAMP SUCH AS SOILTAC ARE RECOMMENDED TO TRANSITION N BE CONCAVE IN FORM; SOIL REDUCE CONTINUED MAINTENANCE, TIP, BINDERS SUCH AS SOILTAC ARE RECOMMENDED TO REDUCE CONTINUED MAINTENANCE, TYP. 6'-0" 5'-0" 5'-0" 6'-0" 10'-0" 9'-0" 5'-0" COMPACTED SOIL ROLLERS: SOIL BINDERS SUCH AS S0l LTAC ARE RECOMMENDED TO REDUCE CONTINUED COMPACTED SOIL TABLE TOP, RAMP COMPACTED SOIL TABLE TOP, RAMP COMPACTED SOIL TABLE TRANSITION TO BE CONCAVE IN FORM; SOIL TRANSITION TO BE CONCAVE IN FORM; SOIL TOPSOIL BINDERS SUCH AS BINDERS SUCH AS SOILTAC ARE BINDERS SUCH AS SOILTAC ARE AOILTAC ARE RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED TO REDUCE CONTINUED RECOMMENDED TO REDUCE CONTINUED TO REDUCE CONTINUED MAINTENANCE, TYP. MAINTENANCE, TYP. MAINTENANCE, TYP. 4'-0" 3'-6" 2'-5" ITT TALL ALLOY AND WOOD e'-0" 5'-0" 5'-0" RAMP; TOP DECKING TO 10'-0" e'-0" 5'-0" MEET FLUSH WITH DIRT o MOUND, TYP. PRECAST CONCRETE CURB: TH CURBANCHORS, RAMP TO BWIPHN EPOCHORED TOTI 10 4' WOOD LIP STEP UP, 2' RAMP, AND WALL RIDE 0 socrcTON N� assss o_ zc°o"� SAVE H` "Ns"`s N w T m iss�] ssa �rze�9 sss ,wTn 'LA TA en z�sss-Tzs 2392A VA/ENCA BLBE `YE. zT0 LA BN ILLE NI 0asso AVID TRAILS 91) M-4P,9 PLANS B UNBEB,HE BIBEBTION oF- NAME RI A BATE L LANDING MOUND; SOIL BINDERS -H AS SOILTAC ARE RECOMMENDED REDUCE CONTINUED MAINTENANCE. T TALL ALLOY AND WOOD RAMP AFT TALL ALLOY AND WOOD RAMP FORST CONCRETE CURB; RAMP PRECAST CONCRETE CURB; RAMP BE ANCHORED TO THE CURB TO BE ANCHORED TO THE CURB FIT EPDXY ANCHORS, TYP. WITH EPDXY ANCHORS, TYP. SANTA CLARITA BIKE PARK TRACT / PARCEL # -N- CIAPPROVE FOR GRADING AND DPAINA11 UNDEI TT HE 7 UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE My DATE P�ANI AND fv TTEN aewdNsioN FeouLree EnIVNnEEweo sEemeFs oivaloNww I1 4' 4J 1/4" - I'-O" APPROVAL OFA AANY VIOLATIONC OFR THE" PROVISIONSN OF ANY CHI OR COUNTRI DROINANCE OR STATE I -VAS CITY OF SANTA CLARITA NOTED 11/15/2024 907 FLANS "' 00— BIKE PARK FEATURE DETAILS I 52 COMPACTED SOIL BERM: SOIL BINDERS SUCH AS SOILTAC ARE RECOMMENDED TO REDUCE CONTINUED MAINTENANCE. 2.5 THICK FEATURE DECKING BOARDS, TIP. RADIUS TO BE COLT LENGTHS HORIZONTAL WOOD VARY; SEE PLANS, TYP. DECKING BOARDS. DECKING BOARDS, TYP, TYP. LG6" PRESSURE TREATED A -FRAME SUPPORTS TO BE WOOD FRAMING; A MIN, OF 5FT O.C, TYP, FASTENERS TO BE GALVANIZED, TYP. 4'x6" PRESSURE TREATED WOOD FRAMING; PRECAST KSF DKSKS CONCRETE CONNECTION TO . rrrtYY 6rrrrFYYYh rrr.`. BE A HILTI ANCHOR OR APPROVED EQUAL , TYP, COMPACTED SOIL BERM PRECAST CONCRETE CURB BELOW, TIP. BALLAST BASE, TYP. 4w 8 2.5" THICK FEATURE DECKING BOARDS, TIP. RADIUS TO BE 20FT LENGTHS VARY; SEE PLANS, TYP, HORIZONTAL WOOD DECKING BOARDS. DECKING BOARDS, TYP. TIP.HIIII 4"X6" PRESSURE TREATED it A -FRAME SUPPORTS TO BE WOOD FRAMING A MIN. OF 5FT O.C., TYP. FASTENERS TO BE GALVANIZED. TYP. 4'SO PRESSURE TREATED WOOD FRAMING; PRECAST CONCRETE CONNECTION TO BE A HILTI ANCHOR OR APPROVED EQUAL , TYP. COMPACTED SOIL BERM PRECAST CONCRETE CURB BELOW, TIP, BALLAST BASE, TYP. w 2.5" THICK HORIZONTAL WOOD FEATURE DECKING BOARDS, FULL WIDTH (GEL TYP. G6' SET TALL ALLOY AND WOOD RAMP GALVANIZED OR POWDER -COATED STEEL FRAME, TYP. FEATURE By JD -RAMPS OR APPROVED EOTAP. 4 F Wj EN LANDING, SEE HFOR _.— PLAN LOCATION BB"~MiIE II Ii Eu II EII EII EIIEEII EII EII EII II EII EII EIIEEIIE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATION UNDISTURBED OR PROPERLY COMPACTED AT 6'-0" TM'"T��AMP"� 6 0"o II EII - II EII EII EI 9 0 SURCEASE BINDERS SUCHLL AS SOILTAC ARE RECOMMENDED TO REDUCE CONTINUED \Y\ MAINTENANCE. 5'-0" 5'-0" 20'-0" 5'-0" /,o0" 5'-0T FLY GO %5STEP UP TO FLAT TO STEP D011 8 PLANI PREPARED El. PLAN' PREPARE' DEC sAMP ocrcEON NI assss o_ z""c°o",SAVE HPA ` TESL.1 ""s"`s NSEC w T © issT ssa Prze19 sss ,wTn ANNTT en z�sss-Tzs sAN2o VALENCA BLw. 5U 2 zTo ueEHry oHess. 5 LA eN ILLS PC oasso AVID TRAILS 91) El—K79 o UNOER,HE DIRE TION oF- NAME HS A DATE FRESHPARK PORTABLE START GATE • COLOR: BLACK • FR ESHPARK.COM • 714. 369. 2495 SANTA CLARITA BIKE PARK TRACT / PARCEL # APPROVED FOR UNDED TT HE 7 UNIFIR D DEVELOPMENT CODE INSTALL PER MANUFACTURER'S D T RECOMMENDATIONS HIS SET OF PLANS AND SPECIFICAPPIN � BE KEPT ON SEE SITE PLAN FOR LOCATION AND TTEN RF ORIENTATION aewdSsioN FeouLree EnIVNnEEweo SEemeFs oivaloNww 48 � BE USED AS A F R PERMIT MEAN' NT5 APPROVAL OF ANY VIOLATIONOFTHEPROVISIONSOF ANY FILL OR COUNTRI ORDINANCE OR SUAF CITY OF SANTA CLARITA NOTED 11/15/2024 907 PLANS "' o'AIR BIKE PARK FEATURE DETAILS II 53 0IDIll1IIIIJlID11llW001 I all IIIIII IIIII IIIn Thisisa62feetlongfeature filEAIVOEf711VG the—illhelphoneiny— WAV technic I4fllsbykeepingyour line while swerving IeR and dgh[. �� rn T mEaNREawe wnv �J NTs The Box Top scads of wdh a slight lamp up to a 10 BOXBinches feet lorg Oat pladorm that n 1111ns quickly up to another flat pia form, then finishes by TOP drupping back down to a th ird 10 feet long flat platform. This will help you learn how to get up and e49ITEP UP / Sox over obstacles you can encounmr on yourtrails. TOP NTs sESTU., NU sass, n_ s a eN LRIIIFTIIUE1MR�ER AVID TRAILS The Funnel h desgined to helpyeu faI when the path goes narrow. Thuteeture mllhe gireyouthe FUNNEL canfidencam ay igM when NMI get tight This a any 1z meh—wide and 29 feet long, pick your line and atayan i<. ,18�p There is no better wayt0 ride a switch back then BANKED that et which is bermed. Tu"r%j Master the 180 and you will master berms. 111' RANrc ER TUPN 49 NTs © IUtANSE UREUAREU UNDER THE UwECTIRN RF. NAME Pa y RATE A okay they say, so islhis feature! This Ais simply a ramp up and then a ramp down.lf you take your time, you will FI�Aff1E learnhowt uparrd— without touching the peak 1 �J Nrs 1 i SIDEVIE'N FRONT VIEW LIS This feature wi11 heIp you BANK EO learn to maintain your TURN cinoetehrougha45 degree whn a.hynt lean. 11' RANIER TUNN 49 NTs cm Primarily a roller is used [o gain OOUBL..E peed. Master this eature and you will find yourself gaining ROL-1—ER peedthro ghtrailsehatyou tlidnY know ezisrotl. 4 �J NTs SANTA CLARITA BIKE PARK TRACT / PARCEL # —N— cIAPPROVED oR UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AU DATE ONENn AN' PERMISSION FROM THE ENESNEERIINS SERVICES OINSION THE IN ' APPRoFEEL OFVANY VLATION or THE PROVSIONSN OF ANY CITI HE COUNTRY QNSINANCE HE VIAIE LAVE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AS NOTE° 11/15/2024 907 PLANS , Un-n SKILLS COURSE FEATURES 54 AT =a T, T— Emus FRONT ELEVATION RIGHT SIDE ELEVATION FOR REFERENCE ONLY Precast Products T-ocn J� Bvn U ,-,�T� A T.yl,l IIEIIl, 1 BUILEING ELEVATIONS REAR ELEVATION LEFT SIDE ELEVATION PLANE PNEIAUEFA El, ANN T'A L' H-SAFFIE E, ASADC TES L.1 I-LES III LIE-TEPTI HE I E HALL , A A AHASlH.N NI .111 VALEN Y A� �,A 913 5 5 TE MAILNG ARDERSE AT P, " ", �AMIEPTIILLE, NI PLANS IIERAIER UNNEI FILE XlElT.N F AVID TRAILS ,ADR,-P,,, NAME EYE DATE 1 4* APUUYA 1- IFI TD./llLl Precast Products UP TIUA A Z FOR \FMlN'0TF`lLl." �,ED F`,RE N I I�HT EEELFF, REFERENCE ONLY l SET 11 4 B .1 TIS A C F- H C AT FEE FINE -Y REAL 1/1 ""L 0', 4 F= I i L L ME ME i 4� CL— "NA "F', HLE -�y-, CY, OIL -1l11, AFF, ONLY BUT Precast Products TUA 11'-11"U4F-4F' DOUBLE VAULT TOILET TEXTURE STONE WALL COLOR ROMANA ROOF SHAKE UNISEX WALL VENT LOCATION DOOR INCLUDE ALLOWANCE FOR STAMPED PLANS FROM MANUFACTURER WALL TEXTURE: CEDAR • SIGNAGE• • • : • • PER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS SEE SITE PLAN FOR LOCATION AND INSTALL ORIENTATION SANTA CL;ARITA � XX BIKE PARK TRACT / PARCEL # TIOGA SPECIAL YFAA FOR GRADING AND DIAINEACK UNDE1 TT HE 7 UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE DATE HIM 'EL AF P�ANI ONE IP�ECUIUINUAN - IF KIEFT AN�IN 'HE JP3 A' A L TIMES - F, N1 11AN111 11 ILIPINAT ' 'N "" "T I INITTIN NERM". UP. UP , XgEIR NI lElvlEl In ON, THE "A"N' " 'HESE 'LAN' IND 11EIFUSTINI .T Pl U111 AS A ONAUPHI A, DUE , 'AN S AN RL G M L SEND DEE OF ANY VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF ANY CITY ON COUNTRI QUOINANCE ON SUAIE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AS NOTED 11/15/2024 90/ PLANS " ' P.2. HASKELL VAULT TOILET SUEEL 55 AF ID 1 4* APUUYA 1- IFI TD./llLl Precast Products UP TIUA A Z FOR \FMlN'0TF`lLl." �,ED F`,RE N I I�HT EEELFF, REFERENCE ONLY l SET 11 4 B .1 TIS A C F- H C AT FEE FINE -Y REAL 1/1 ""L 0', 4 F= I i L L ME ME i 4� CL— "NA "F', HLE -�y-, CY, OIL -1l11, AFF, ONLY BUT Precast Products TUA 11'-11"U4F-4F' DOUBLE VAULT TOILET TEXTURE STONE WALL COLOR ROMANA ROOF SHAKE UNISEX WALL VENT LOCATION DOOR INCLUDE ALLOWANCE FOR STAMPED PLANS FROM MANUFACTURER WALL TEXTURE: CEDAR • SIGNAGE• • • : • • PER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS SEE SITE PLAN FOR LOCATION AND INSTALL ORIENTATION SANTA CL;ARITA � XX BIKE PARK TRACT / PARCEL # TIOGA SPECIAL YFAA FOR GRADING AND DIAINEACK UNDE1 TT HE 7 UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE DATE HIM 'EL AF P�ANI ONE IP�ECUIUINUAN - IF KIEFT AN�IN 'HE JP3 A' A L TIMES - F, N1 11AN111 11 ILIPINAT ' 'N "" "T I INITTIN NERM". UP. 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OR 1-2" NIGHER IN SLOG. T FOLIAGE BY ONE—THIRD. 1 DRAINING SOILS. 3. DO NOT LEAVE STUBS OR TREEGATOPA ORIGINAL DOUBLE B.:: "'�""Y °' CONFLICTING LEADERS �� � SETUP. INSTALL AND USE PER vLr+n e vmm,wsa pnoe Amvm rme`n'w�. '� om e2 4. CUT BALLING TWINE AT 11 BASE OF TRUNK TO MANUFACTURER'S GUIDELINES. PREVENT GIRDLING, ROLL REMOVE ALL TWINE, ROPE AND W<E, BACK BURLAP TO FIRST AND BURLAP FROM TOP 2/3 OF ACNE RING OF TWINE. ROOT BALL AND ALL NON —BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL C FROM THE PLANTING HOLE. IF PIT I — IS SHIPPED WITH A WIRE BASKET ss ea�m,raa ,� AROUND THE ROOT BALL, REMOVE 3" MULCH LAYER, SHREDDED HARDWOOD. DO NOT PLACE MULCI IN CONTACT WITH TREE TRUNK.`"°'� SELECTED OULDER MENSION SECURE TREE WITH ARBORTIE BY na APPROX. DIMENSIONS: OW, MIN. DE EPROOT. 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'I SLURRED OR PROPERLY NPACTED SUBGRADE PLYMOUTH INDUSTRIES ENTRANCE BARRIER GATE • POWDER COAT COLOR: STANDARD BLACK • PROVIDE COST ALLOWANCE FOR STAMPED ENGINEERING DRAWINGS FROM MANUFACTURER INSTALL PER MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS SEE SITE PLAN FOR LOCATION AND ORIENTATION %4 53 NTs 117 L-GDN NF LLE 1 D_ 22,007 SAVE H �` ""s"`s N NYS w T © issT] ssa `2e19 sss ,wTn IIILALMFNAAN IS 1111.1-21s 2aBzo veLENnA BLV sunE. z7o MBERry oBEss. s LA BN ILLS ru Basso , � AVID TRAILS 91) _4P,9 B UNBEB,HE BIBE2TION oF_ NAME RI A BATE CITY OF 5ANTA CLARIFFA APPROVED FOR OR E sPME Nn TTEN PERMISSION FROM THE FNGINEFRINa SERNCES OINSION INESE PLANS AND IlEl F CAT INS S AN SPUR SSE OFAANY VIOLATIONS OFR THER RT PROVISIONSN OF ANY CITY OR COUNTRY DONNANCE OR TTAIE L CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AS NOTED 11/15/2024 907 FLANS LANDSCAPE DETAILS 58 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM Lead Agency: Prepared by: City of Santa Clarito 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120 Santa CI ari ta, CA 91355 (661) 284-1414 Contact: Amber Rodriguez INTERNATIONAL 3760 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 270 Long Beach, CA 90806 Office: (562) 200-7165 JUNE 2025 City of SANTA CLARITA MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project (Project) has been prepared in conformance with Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15097, which require all state and local agencies to establish monitoring or reporting programs whenever approval of a project relies upon a Mitigated Negative Declaration or an Environmental Impact Report. The MMRP ensures implementation of the measures being imposed to mitigate or avoid the significant adverse environmental impacts identified through the use of monitoring and reporting. Monitoring is generally an ongoing or periodic process of project oversight; reporting generally consists of a written compliance review that is presented to the decision -making body or authorized staff person. This MMRP provides a framework to document implementation of the required mitigation measures, identifies monitoring/reporting responsibility for each mitigation measure, and provides a record of the monitoring/reporting to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures identified in the Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) that are required to minimize impacts associated with the Project. The mitigation measures identified in the table below were incorporated into the approval for this Project in order to reduce potentially significant environmental impacts. A signature and compliance date for each mitigation measure indicates that the measure has been implemented and fulfills the City of Santa Clarita's monitoring requirements with respect to Public Resources Code Section 21081.6. The mitigation measures are numbered as presented in the IS/MND for the Project. Any modifications to the terms and/or timing of the mitigation measures in this MMRP shall provide a level of environmental protection equal to, or greater than the approved mitigation measure. The City of Santa Clarita Department of Neighborhood Services, in conjunction with any appropriate agencies or city departments, shall determine the adequacy of any proposed modifications and, if necessary, may refer said determination to the City Council. No changes to the MMRP shall be permitted unless the MMRP continues to satisfy the requirements of CEQA as determined by the City of Santa Clarita, the lead agency for the Project. City of Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project June 2025 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program City of SANTA CLARITA MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM Mitigation Measures Timing Responsible Party Monitoring Agency or Party Signature/Date of Compliance Biological Resources MM 1310-1 Prior to the construction of the proposed Project, a Prior to City of Santa City of Santa preconstruction survey shall be conducted by qualified construction Clarita, Clarita, botanists within the appropriate blooming period(s) to ensure Department of Department of no special -status plant species are present or will be Neighborhood Neighborhood impacted within the proposed impact areas. If no special- Services Services and, if status plant species are found during the preconstruction needed, survey, no further mitigation is required and there will be no CDFW and/or impact to special -status plant species. USFWS If populations of special -status plants are found during the preconstruction survey and they are located within permanent or temporary impact areas, avoidance and minimization measures shall be explored to protect the special -status plant population(s). If avoidance is not possible, consultation with California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDF" will be required prior to project initiation to identify suitable compensatory mitigation for the unavoidable loss of these species. Preparation of a Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) detailing relocation, salvage, and/or restoration of impacted species and subsequent maintenance and monitoring; payment of an in -lieu fee to an agency approved mitigation bank; or acquisition of off -site lands to be held in a restrictive deed for perpetuity would be required to compensate for the loss of habitat occupied by any non -listed special -status plant species found onsite. In the unlikely event a State or federally -listed plant species is present and avoidance is not feasible, consultation with CDFW and/or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) would be required prior to initiating any onsite project activities to coordinate any take permits pursuant to State and/or federal regulations and requisite compensatory mitigation. With implementation of these actions, impacts to special -status plant species would be reduced to less than significant. City of Santa Clarita June 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 2.0 MITIGATION MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Responsible Monitoring Signature/Date Party Agency or of Compliance Mitigation Measures Timing Party MM B10-2 Prior to the start of construction, every individual working on Prior to City of Santa City of Santa the Project must attend a Worker's Environmental Awareness construction Clarita, Clarita, Program training session delivered by the project biologist. Department of Department of The biological awareness training shall include a description of Neighborhood Neighborhood special -status species and sensitive habitats, species Services Services identification characteristics, best management practices to be implemented, project -specific avoidance measures that must be followed, and the steps necessary if special -status species are encountered at any time. MM B10-3 A qualified biological monitor shall be present during During City of Santa City of Santa vegetation clearing and ground disturbance activities to vegetation Clarita, Clarita, conduct daily clearance surveys of work areas for special- clearing and Department of Department of status reptile species. If any wildlife species are found, the ground Neighborhood Neighborhood project biologist shall relocate the animal(s) to appropriate disturbance Services Services habitat off -site. Daily monitoring logs will be prepared to activities document work activities and any relocations that were conducted. MM B10-4 All construction pipes, culverts, or similar structures that are During City of Santa City of Santa stored in the Project area during construction for one or more construction Clarita, Clarita, overnight periods shall be either securely capped prior to Department of Department of storage or thoroughly inspected by the contractor and/or the Neighborhood Neighborhood biological monitor for special -status wildlife species or other Services Services animals before the pipe is subsequently buried, capped, or otherwise used or moved in any way. MM B10-5 To prevent inadvertent entrapment of special -status wildlife During City of Santa City of Santa species or other animals during construction, the project construction Clarita, Clarita, biologist and/or construction foreman/manager shall ensure Department of Department of all excavated, steep -walled holes or trenches more than 6 Neighborhood Neighborhood inches deep are provided with one or more escape ramps Services Services constructed of earthen fill or wooden planks. Before such holes or trenches are filled, they shall be thoroughly inspected for trapped animals by the project biologist and/or construction foreman/manager. City of Brea DJT4 Parcel Delivery Facility Project June 2025 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 2.0 MITIGATION MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Mitigation Measures Timing Responsible Party Monitoring Agency or Party Signature/Date of Compliance MM B10-6 If vegetation removal is required during the migratory bird Prior to City of Santa City of Santa nesting season (February 15 to August 31), a preconstruction construction Clarita, Clarita, nesting bird survey shall be conducted within one week prior during the Department of Department of to vegetation removal. migratory bird Neighborhood Neighborhood A minimum 300-foot no -disturbance buffer shall be nesting Services Services and, if established around any active nest of migratory birds and a season needed, minimum 500-foot no -disturbance buffer shall be established (February 15 CDFW and/or around any nesting raptor or California Endangered Species to August 31) USFWS Act/Endangered Species Act listed species. A reduced buffer can be established if determined appropriate by the project biologist. The contractor shall immediately stop until the appropriate buffer is established and is prohibited from conducting work that could disturb the birds until a qualified biologist determines the young have fledged or the nest is inactive. In the unlikely event that a State and/or federally listed species is detected, the buffer shall not be reduced and CDFW and/or USFWS shall be notified immediately to coordinate any further measures to avoid impacts to a listed species. The project biologist shall monitor any known identified nest site(s) within or adjacent to the project site to confirm buffers are sufficient to avoid impacts to nesting birds and track nesting status. MM B10-7 Temporary and/or permanent impacts to jurisdictional features Prior to City of Santa City of Santa resulting from the proposed Project shall require a Water construction Clarita, Clarita, Discharge Requirement from the Regional Water Quality Department of Department of Control Board (RWQCB) pursuant to the California Porter- Neighborhood Neighborhood Cologne Water Quality Control Act prior to impacts occurring Services Services and, if within jurisdictional areas. Compensatory mitigation for needed, impacts would be determined during the formal notification RWQCB process and must be approved by RWQCB prior to work and/or CDFW occurring. Mitigation is anticipated to include one or more of the following: restoration of impacted features and /or preservation of unaffected features onsite; payment of an in - lieu fee to an agency approved mitigation bank; or acquisition City of Brea DJT4 Parcel Delivery Facility Project June 2025 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 2.0 MITIGATION MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Responsible Monitoring Signature/Date Party Agency or of Compliance Mitigation Measures Timing Party of off -site lands that contain similar jurisdictional features that would be held in a restrictive deed for perpetuity. The CDFW regulates alterations to lakes, streambeds, and riparian habitats pursuant to Section 1600 et seq. of the California Fish and Game Code. Therefore, formal notification to and subsequent authorization from the CDFW shall be required prior to commencement of any construction activities within the CDFW jurisdictional areas. Compensatory mitigation for impacts would be determined during the formal notification process and must be approved by CDFW prior to work occurring. Mitigation is anticipated to include one or more of the following: restoration of impacted features and /or preservation of unaffected features onsite; payment of an in - lieu fee to an agency approved mitigation bank; or acquisition of off -site lands that contain similar jurisdictional features that would be held in a restrictive deed for perpetuity. MM 1310-8 Project materials shall not be cast from the Project Site into During City of Santa City of Santa nearby habitats; further, project -related debris, surplus construction Clarita, Clarita, spoils, and trash shall be contained and removed to a proper Department of Department of disposal facility. Neighborhood Neighborhood Services Services MM 1310-9 All construction equipment shall be cleaned prior to use in the During City of Santa City of Santa Project Site footprint and inspected by the project biologist to construction Clarita, Clarita, confirm it is free of non-native plant material in order to Department of Department of minimize the importation of such material into the Project Site. Neighborhood Neighborhood All mulch, topsoil, and seed mixes used during post- Services Services construction landscaping activities and erosion control best management practices shall be free of invasive plant species propagules. A weed abatement program shall be implemented should invasive plant species colonize the area within the project footprint post -construction. City of Brea DJT4 Parcel Delivery Facility Project June 2025 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 2.0 MITIGATION MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Mitigation Measures Timing Responsible Party Monitoring Agency or Party Signature/Date of Compliance Cultural Resources MM CUL- Archaeological monitoring shall occur in the area of potential During City of Santa City of Santa 1 effect during all soil -disturbing and grubbing/grading/excavation/ ground- Clarita, Clarita, trenching activities, which could impact archaeological disturbance Department of Department of resources. The monitor will observe construction activities to activities Neighborhood Neighborhood determine if cultural resources are present below the surface. Services Services The Principal Investigator (PI) will submit a request to the City during construction, requesting a modification to the monitoring program when field conditions occur that could reduce or increase the potential for resources to be present. Such field conditions may include modern disturbance post- dating the previous grading/trenching activities, presence of fossil formations, or when native soils are encountered. Ground -disturbing activities include, but are not limited to, geotechnical boring, trenching, grading, excavating, and the demolition of building foundations. Monitoring shall be conducted by an archaeological monitor who is working under the guidance of a qualified archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for archaeology (48 Federal Register 44738). The archaeological monitor shall observe ground -disturbing activities in all areas with the potential to contain significant cultural deposits. The archaeological monitor shall maintain and submit monitoring logs at the conclusion of monitoring. If discoveries are made during ground -disturbing activities, additional work may be required in accordance with the terms specified in the cultural resources monitoring and discovery plan. At the completion of grading, excavation, and ground - disturbing activities on the site, a monitoring report shall be submitted to the City that documents monitoring activities conducted by the Project archaeologist within 60 days of completion of monitoring. This report shall document the daily archaeological monitoring results; describe how each mitigation measure was fulfilled; document the type of City of Brea DJT4 Parcel Delivery Facility Project June 2025 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 2.0 MITIGATION MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Responsible Monitoring Signature/Date Party Agency or of Compliance Mitigation Measures Timing Party cultural resources recovered and the disposition of such resources; and, in a confidential appendix, include the daily/weekly monitoring notes from the qualified archaeologist. Final monitoring reports will be submitted to the City and the South Central Coastal Information Center. Any unanticipated archaeological finds and subsequent evaluation or data recovery efforts will be documented in the report. MM CUL- In the event an archaeological resource is unearthed during During City of Santa City of Santa 2 excavation, all excavations shall be halted within 50 feet of the construction, if Clarita, Clarita, find. Work shall stop immediately, and the discovery shall be archaeological Department of Department of evaluated by a qualified archaeologist meeting the Secretary resources are Neighborhood Neighborhood of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for discovered Services Services archaeology (48 Federal Register 44738), pursuant to the procedures set forth at CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5 and 36 Code of Federal Regulations Part 60.4. Depending on the nature of the find, the determination of significance may require additional excavation, potentially including the preparation and execution of a Phase II Archaeological Testing Plan. As the lead agency, the City shall make a determination of significance on the basis of the recommendations of the qualified archaeologist. If the resource is determined not to be significant, then resource -specific work shall be completed, and construction may proceed. If the resource is determined to be significant and avoidance is not feasible, then a resource -specific archaeological resources treatment plan shall be prepared and executed in accordance with Mitigation Measure CUL-3 prior to recommencing ground -disturbing activities that may impact the resource. MM CUL- Avoidance and preservation -in -place are the preferred During City of Santa City of Santa 3 treatment for historical resources, but avoidance is not always construction if Clarita, Clarita, feasible. In the event that a historical resource is discovered cultural Department of Department of and disturbance to such a resource cannot be avoided, one of resources are Neighborhood Neighborhood the following treatments shall be implemented: avoidance, site discovered Services Services City of Brea DJT4 Parcel Delivery Facility Project June 2025 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 2.0 MITIGATION MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Mitigation Measures Timing Responsible Party Monitoring Agency or Party Signature/Date of Compliance capping, creation of conservation easements, or archaeological data recovery. If avoidance, site capping, or creation of a conservation easement is determined infeasible, then a Phase III data recovery excavation will be required, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5 and Section 106 36 Code of Federal Regulations 800.13, to document the resource's scientifically consequential information. The Phase III data recovery plan shall be prepared in consultation with the consulting tribe(s) if the discovery is associated with a precontact or ethnohistoric context. The Phase III study shall consist of the recovery and analysis of a statistically significant sample of the site through archaeological excavation, radiocarbon dating of organic materials or other kinds of dating, cataloging, specialist analysis, and report writing designed to document the resource in perpetuity. During the course of construction, all discovered resources shall be temporarily curated in a secure location onsite or at the offices of the qualified archaeologist. The removal of any artifacts from the area of potential effect for cataloging and analysis will need to be thoroughly inventoried with tribal monitor oversight of the process if the discovery is associated with a precontact or ethnohistoric context. The landownershall relinquish ownership of all cultural resources, including sacred items, burial goods, and all archaeological artifacts and non- human remains, as part of the required mitigation for impacts to cultural resources. The applicant shall relinquish the artifacts through one or more of the following methods and provide the City with evidence of final disposition of the cultural material collection: • Accommodate the process for onsite reburial of the discovered items with the consulting tribe(s). This shall include measures and provisions to protect the future reburial area from any future impacts. Reburial shall not City of Brea DJT4 Parcel Delivery Facility Project June 2025 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 2.0 MITIGATION MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Mitigation Measures Timing Responsible Party Monitoring Agency or Party Signature/Date of Compliance occur until all cataloguing and basic recordation have been completed. • A curation agreement with an appropriate qualified repository in Los Angeles County that meets federal standards per 36 Code of Federal Regulations Part 79, and therefore will be professionally curated and made available to other archaeologists/researchers for further study. The collections and associated records shall be transferred, including title, to an appropriate curation facility in Los Angeles County, to be accompanied by payment of the fees necessary for permanent curation. • If more than one Native American tribe is involved with the Project and the tribes cannot come to a consensus as to the disposition of cultural materials, they shall be curated at an appropriate qualified repository determined by the City. MM CUL- If human skeletal remains are found during earth -moving During ground City of Santa City of Santa 4 activities, work shall be suspended and the Los Angeles disturbance Clarita, Clarita, County Coroner's Office shall be notified. Standard activities if Department of Department of guidelines set by California law provide for the treatment of human Neighborhood Neighborhood skeletal material of Native American origin (California Public remains are Services Services Resources Code, Sections 5097.98 et seq.; Health and found Safety Code, Section 7050.5). If the remains are found to be archaeological in their disposition, then after the coroner releases the site, the qualified professional archaeologist, in consultation with the most likely descendant, shall prepare an archaeological treatment plan in accordance with Mitigation Measure CUL-3 that also incorporates the guidance in "A Professional Guide for the Preservation and Protection of Native American Remains and Associated Grave Goods," published by the California Native American Heritage Commission. City of Brea DJT4 Parcel Delivery Facility Project June 2025 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 2.0 MITIGATION MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Responsible Monitoring Signature/Date Party Agency or of Compliance Mitigation Measures Timing Party Hazards and Hazardous Materials MM HAZ- Prior to commencement of construction activities, a Prior to City of Santa City of Santa 1 Construction Fire Prevention Plan shall be prepared for the construction Clarita, Clarita, Project to specify the construction phase restrictions and fire Department of Department of safety requirements that would be implemented to reduce Neighborhood Neighborhood risk of ignitions and pre -plans for responding to an unlikely Services Services and, if ignition. Prior to bringing lumber or combustible materials needed, onto the Project Site, improvements within the active LACoFD development area shall be in place, including an approved, temporary roadway surface and fuel modification zones established. These improvements shall also be included in the Construction Fire Prevention Plan, which shall be submitted to the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) for review and approval. MM HAZ- Three (3) days prior to a scheduled event at the Project Site Three (3) City of Santa City of Santa 2 with more than 50 visitors (including riders, spectators, staff, days prior to a Clarita, Clarita, and volunteers), the City will coordinate LACoFD to scheduled Department of Department of determine the fire danger. If there is a red flag warning issued event at the Neighborhood Neighborhood for the Project area within 24 hours of a scheduled event, the Project Site Services Services and, if event shall be cancelled in accordance with Santa Clarita with more needed, Municipal Code Section 14.06.230, Emergency or than 50 LACoFD Temporary Closure of Parks, Public Places, Trails, and visitors Recreational Areas, which states that, in an emergency or when the City Manager determines that the public interest, public health, public morals, maintenance purposes, or public safety demands such action, any park, public place, grounds, trails, or recreation facility, or any part or portion thereof, may be closed to the public, and all persons may be excluded therefrom until such emergency or other reason upon which such determination of the City Manager is based has ceased, at which time the park, public place, grounds, trails, or recreation facility, or part or portion thereof so closed shall be reopened to the public by the City Manager. City of Brea June 2025 DJT4 Parcel Delivery Facility Project Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 10 2.0 MITIGATION MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Responsible Monitoring Signature/Date Party Agency or of Compliance Mitigation Measures Timing Party Tribal Cultural Resources MM TCR- Document Release: Any and all archaeological documents Prior to City of Santa City of Santa 1 created as a part of the Project (isolate records, site records, construction Clarita, Clarita, survey reports, testing reports, and monitoring reports) shall Department of Department of be provided to the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Neighborhood Neighborhood Indians. Services Services MM TCR- Cultural Resources Monitoring and Mitigation Plan: In the During ground City of Santa City of Santa 2 event of an inadvertent discovery of Tribal Cultural Resources, disturbance Clarita, Clarita, its importance will be determined by the Tribal Monitor, the activities Department of Department of Project archaeologist, and the City. If determined to be Neighborhood Neighborhood important, a Cultural Resources Monitoring and Mitigation Services Services and, if Plan (CRMMP) shall be prepared, in consultation with the needed, Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians. The CRMMP Fernandeno will provide details regarding the process for in -field treatment Tataviam Band of inadvertent discoveries and the disposition of inadvertently of Mission discovered non -funerary resources. Indians MM TCR- Full Time Monitoring, Initial Pass, (1) Monitor: The Project During ground City of Santa City of Santa 3 applicant shall retain a professional Tribal Monitor procured by disturbance Clarita, Clarita, the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians to observe activities Department of Department of all ground -disturbing activities including, but not limited to, Neighborhood Neighborhood clearing, grubbing, grading, excavating, digging, trenching, Services Services and, if plowing, drilling, tunneling, quarrying, leveling, driving posts, needed, auguring, blasting, stripping topsoil or similar activity during the Fernandeno initial pass (the first disturbance of all soil to the total depth of Tataviam Band which it will be disturbed). If cultural resources are not of Mission encountered after observing the initial pass of all ground- Indians disturbance, additional Tribal Monitoring is not required. If cultural resources are encountered during the initial pass, they shall be assessed by the Tribal Monitor, the Project archaeologist, and the City. If determined to be important, the Tribal Monitor(s) shall continue observing ground disturbing activities to the satisfaction of the Tribal Monitor, Project archaeologist, and the City to ensure important Tribal Cultural Resources are identified. Tribal Monitoring Services will continue until confirmation is received from the Project City of Brea June 2025 DJT4 Parcel Delivery Facility Project Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 11 2.0 MITIGATION MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Responsible Monitoring Signature/Date Party Agency or of Compliance Mitigation Measures Timing Party applicant, in writing, that all scheduled activities pertaining to Tribal Monitoring are complete, be it initial pass or all disturbance, dependent upon inadvertent discovery. If the Project's scheduled activities require the Tribal Monitor(s) to leave the Project for a period of time and return, confirmation shall be submitted to the Tribe by Client, in writing, upon completion of each set of scheduled activities and 5 days notice (if possible) shall be submitted to the Tribe by Project applicant, in writing, prior to the start of each set of scheduled activities. If cultural resources are encountered, the Tribal Monitor will have the authority to request that ground - disturbing activities cease within 60 feet of discovery and a qualified archaeologist meeting Secretary of Interior standards retained by the Project applicant as well as the Tribal Monitor shall assess the find. MM TCR- In the Event of an Inadvertent Discovery: If cultural During City of Santa City of Santa 4 resources are discovered during project activities, all work in construction if Clarita, Clarita, the immediate vicinity of the find (within a 60-foot buffer) shall cultural Department of Department of cease and a qualified archaeologist meeting Secretary of resources are Neighborhood Neighborhood Interior standards retained by the Project applicant shall discovered Services Services and, if assess the find. Work on the portions of the Project outside of needed, the buffered area may continue during this assessment period. Fernandeno The Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians shall be Tataviam Band contacted about any pre -contact and/or post -contact finds and of Mission be provided information after the archaeologist makes their Indians initial assessment of the nature of the find, to provide Tribal input with regards to significance and treatment. MM TCR- Human Remains: In the inadvertent discovery of human During City of Santa City of Santa 5 remains or funerary objects during any activities associated construction if Clarita, Clarita, with the Project, work in the immediate vicinity (within a 100- human Department of Department of foot buffer of the find) shall cease and the County Coroner remains are Neighborhood Neighborhood shall be contacted pursuant to State Health and Safety Code found Services Services §7050.5 and that code shall be enforced for the duration of the Project. City of Brea June 2025 DJT4 Parcel Delivery Facility Project Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 12 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Lead Agency: Prepared by: City of Santa Clarito 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120 Santa CI ari ta, CA 91355 (661) 284-1414 Contact: Amber Rodriguez INTERNATIONAL 3760 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 270 Long Beach, CA 90806 Office: (562) 200-7165 MAY 2025 This page intentionally left blank. TABLE OF CONTENTS INITIALSTUDY......................................................................................................................... 1 A. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: .............................................. 11 B. DETERMINATION: .............................................................................................................. 11 C. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS................................................................12 I. AESTHETICS.....................................................................................................................12 II. AGRICULTURE AND FOREST RESOURCES..................................................................14 III. AIR QUALITY...................................................................................................................17 IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES............................................................................................28 V. CULTURAL RESOURCES................................................................................................37 VI. ENERGY..........................................................................................................................41 VI I. GEOLOGY AND SOILS..................................................................................................46 VIII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.................................................................................53 IX. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS...................................................................62 X. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY.............................................................................68 XI. LAND USE AND PLANNING............................................................................................76 XII. MINERAL RESOURCES.................................................................................................77 XIII. NOISE............................................................................................................................79 XIV. POPULATION AND HOUSING......................................................................................86 XV. PUBLIC SERVICES........................................................................................................87 XVI. RECREATION...............................................................................................................90 XVII. TRANSPORTATION.....................................................................................................92 XVIII. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES.............................................................................94 XIX. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS...........................................................................96 XX. WILDFIRE......................................................................................................................99 XXI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE............................................................102 City of Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project May 2025 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Regional Location.........................................................................................................5 Figure2 Project Location............................................................................................................7 Figure 3 Conceptual Site Plan.....................................................................................................9 LIST OF TABLES Table III-1 SCAQMD Regional Criteria Pollutant Emissions Thresholds of Significance ............ 21 Table III-2 SCAQMD Local Air Quality Thresholds of Significance............................................21 Table III-3 Construction -Related Criteria Pollutant Emissions...................................................22 Table III-4 Operational Criteria Pollutant Emissions..................................................................23 Table IV-1 Vegetation Communities/Land Cover.......................................................................30 Table VI-1 Proposed Project Compliance with Applicable General Plan Energy Policies ..........45 Table VIII-1 Project Related Greenhouse Gas Annual Emissions.............................................55 Table VIII-2 Consistency with the 2022 Scoping Plan...............................................................56 Table VI II-3 Consistency with Connect SoCal 2020..................................................................59 Table XIII-1 Existing (Ambient) Noise Level Measurements......................................................81 Table XI II-2 Construction Noise Levels at the Nearby Receptors..............................................82 Table XIII-3 Operational Noise Levels at the Nearby Sensitive Receptors................................84 APPENDICES Appendix A — Air Quality, Energy, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Impact Analysis Appendix B — Biological Resources Technical Report Appendix C — Aquatic Resources Delineation of State and Federal Jurisdictional Waters Report Appendix D — Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment Appendix E — Geotechnical Report Appendix F — Hydrology Study Appendix G — Noise Impact Analysis Appendix H —Assembly Bill 52 Documentation City of Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project May 2025 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration INITIAL STUDY CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Project Title/Master Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Case Number: Lead Agency Name City of Santa Clarita and Address: 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Contact Person and Amber Rodriguez Phone Number: Management Analyst (661) 284-1414 atrodriguez�santaclaritagov Project Location: The Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project (proposed Project) would be located in the northern portion of the City of Santa Clarita (City) and a portion of unincorporated Los Angeles County (County) on an approximately 380-acre Project Site. The Project Site is comprised of nine parcels (Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APN) 2813-010-273, 2813-010-274, 2813-010-275, 2813-010-276, 2813-010-900, 2813-010-901, 2813-010- 902, 2813-025-270, and 3244-031-901). The western portion of the Project Site is located in the Haskell Canyon Open Space area within City boundaries on APNs 2813-010-900, and 2813-010-901, and a portion of 3244-031-901 and 2813-010-902. The eastern portion of the Project Site is located within unincorporated County boundaries on APNs 2813-010- 273, 2813-010-274, 2813-010-275, 2813-010-276, and 2813-025-270. The entire Project Site is owned by the City. Applicant's Name and Address: City of Santa Clarita May 2025 The Project Site is bounded by the Angeles National Forest to the north; Haskell Open Space, residential uses, and Copper Hill Road to the south; open space, Cesar Milan's Dog Psychology Center, and the Blue Cloud Movie Ranch to the east; and open space, a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) transmission corridor, and Pettinger Canyon Road/Forest Route 4N28 to the west. As shown in Figure 1, primary regional access to the Project Site is provided by California State Route (SR) 14, which is located approximately 7 miles to the south. As shown in Figure 2, primary vehicular access to the Project Site is from Pettinger Canyon Road/Forest Route 5N28. Blue Cloud Road would provide access to the eastern portion of the Project Site. City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration General Plan The western portion of the Project Site within the City and is designated Designation and as Open Space in the City's General Plan and zoned Open Space (OS).' Zoning: Per Santa Clarita General Plan and Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 17.36.010, the OS designation is intended to identify and reserve land for passive, natural and active open space uses, including public and private parks, conservancy lands, nature preserves, wildlife habitats, water bodies and adjacent riparian habitat, wetlands areas dedicated to open space use, drainage easements, cemeteries, golf courses, and other open space areas dedicated for public or private use. Typical uses include recreation, trails, trailheads, paseos, horticulture, limited agriculture, animal grazing, and habitat preservation. Public parks are permitted by - right within the OS zone. The eastern portion of the Project Site is within the County and is designated as Rural Land 10 (RL10) and zoned Heavy Agricultural (A-2- 2). According to the Los Angeles County General Plan 2035, the purpose of the RL10 designation is to allow for single family residences, equestrian and animal uses, and agricultural and related activities. Per the Los Angeles County Municipal Code (LACMC) Section 22.16.010, the Agricultural Zones (Zones A-1 and A-2) are established to permit a comprehensive range of agricultural uses in areas particularly suited for agricultural activities. Permitted uses are intended to encourage agricultural activities and other such uses required for, or desired by, the inhabitants of the community. Low -density single-family residential development, outdoor recreational uses, and public and institutional facilities may be permitted. Description of The following subsections describe the proposed Project and the Project Project and Setting: setting. Existina Conditions The Project Site is currently vacant and undeveloped except for several LADWP transmission towers and dirt access paths/trails. The Project Site is primarily covered in vegetation, including black sage scrub, scrub oak woodland, chaparral, and non-native grass. The topography of the Project Site is characterized by hills, mountains, valleys, and ridges. The existing slope ranges from 5 percent to 100 percent. The Project Site is at an elevation range of approximately 1,450 to 1,920 feet above mean sea level. Proposed Project The proposed Project would develop a bike park that would consist of approximately 15 miles of trails interspersed throughout the Project Site and two activity/programming areas — the Haskell Bike Park Core (Haskell Core) and the Blue Cloud Trailhead (Figure 3). Trail types for all skill levels provided within the Blue Cloud Bike Park include approximately 3.7 miles of perimeter and climbing trails (beginner and intermediate), approximately 5.5 miles of downhill bike trails (beginner, intermediate, expert, and pro), and approximately 5 miles of multi -use trails (beginner, intermediate, and expert). The proposed trail widths would range 4 to 6 feet wide. The Project would also maintain approximately 1.6 miles of existing multi -use trails. City of Santa Clarita, Mapping Your City https:Hmaps.santa-clarita.com/portal/apes/Webappyiewer/index.html? id=4b3cfb271314475db6518999b4747876. City of Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project May 2025 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Haskell Bike Park Core The proposed Haskell Core would be located on the western portion of the Project Site. An existing access road into the Haskell Core would lead to a proposed parking lot with approximately 40 spaces, a parking/emergency turnaround, four American Disabilities Act (ADA) parking spaces, and unstructured space for four food trucks. The Haskell Core would include an event plaza with picnic tables; beginner, intermediate, and advanced pump tracks; a dual slalom course; progressive jumplines; and a progressive skills area. Event/spectator areas would be provided adjacent to the main activity areas. Other amenities within the Haskell Core would include shade structures at the start zones of the dual slalom course and the progressive jumplines, two vault restrooms, a bike repair station, a rest area with benches and shade structure, and cargo containers for storage areas. Several trailheads leading to perimeter, climbing, and multi -use trails would also be located in the Haskell Core. Additionally, two infiltration basins would be constructed within the Haskell Core. Blue Cloud Trailhead The Blue Cloud Trailhead would be located near the central portion of the Project Site and accessible from Blue Cloud Road. The Blue Cloud Trailhead would include an unstructured parking area. The Blue Cloud Trailhead area would also include space for potential future landscape restoration and a multi -use trailhead. Visitor amenities that would be provided at the Blue Cloud Trailhead include a single vault restroom, a bike repair station, and the Saddle Trail Hub, which is a meeting space for riders with a shade structure. Other Project Features The Project would include two cargo containers, located in the Haskell Core, which would be used as storage sheds. No utility connections for water, wastewater, or lighting are proposed. Operation The proposed Project would operate from dawn to dusk daily. No motorized bikes would be allowed within the Project Site except for pedal assist electric bikes. On weekdays, the proposed Project would have a maximum of 80 visitors2 and 20 vehicles. It is anticipated that the majority of weekday visitors would ride their bikes to the Project Site. On weekends, this would increase to a maximum of 180 visitors and 100 vehicles. Full- and part-time staff and volunteers would provide daily and monthly trail maintenance. Daily maintenance would consist of compaction of the trails with hand tools and hand watering, with the expectation that trails would be revegetated over time to minimize erosion. Equipment for monthly maintenance would include maintenance vehicles such as a John Deere Gator, pickup trucks, and a mini excavator/dozer. Additionally, the vault restrooms would be serviced by a septic removal truck weekly. The proposed Project would also host approximately 20 weekday events and 6 weekend events per year. Weekday events would include 10 events for high school teams and 10 Thursday race Summer Series events. Weekend events would include City -sponsored racing. For high school events, it is anticipated that the proposed Project would have a maximum of 40 visitors and generate a maximum of 20 vehicle. It is anticipated that most of the high school competitors would ride their bikes from their respective schools to the Project Site. For the weekend and Thursday race Summer Series events, it is anticipated that the proposed Project would have a maximum of 250 visitors and generate a maximum of 100 vehicles. Event days would include the operation of a generator for food trucks and music and additional staff/volunteers. 2 For the purposes of this document, visitors include riders, spectators, full- and part-time staff, and volunteers. City of Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project May 2025 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Anticipated Construction Schedule Construction activities for the proposed Project are anticipated to commence in July 2025 and to be finished in December 2025. The proposed trails would be constructed with a mini -excavator and stand -behind trail dozer. The trail widths would be 4 to 6 feet wide, and any excess soils would be used to create the trail alignments. The bike courses would require concrete footers and excavation up to four feet for the footers. Other equipment required for construction would include a skip loader, gator, pick-up trucks, water truck, water buffalo, dump truck, and cement truck. No demolition or tree removal would occur. Native plants would be used for landscaping. A total of approximately 20 acres would be disturbed. The proposed Project would use decomposed granite for most of its proposed hard surfaces, such as for the parking lot, access road/driveways, and bike trails. The only impervious areas for the proposed Project would be for the proposed ADA parking spots and the two pump tracks (beginner and intermediate). Surrounding Land Surrounding uses in the vicinity of the Project Site include open space Uses: uses to the north, south, east, and west. Commercial uses also exist along the southeastern (Cesar Milan's Dog Psychology Center) and northwestern (Veluzat Movie Ranch) portion of the Project Site. Further west, across Pettinger Canyon Road are single-family residential uses. Other Public As discussed below in Section IV, Biological Resources, there are aquatic Agencies whose features on the Project Site that may be under the jurisdiction of the Approval is California Department of Fish and Wildlife and/or the Los Angeles Regional Required: Water Quality Control Board. Upon determination of jurisdictional limits, permits from these agencies may be required. California Native Yes, the City has conducted consultation. Refer to the discussion under American Checklist Section XVIII, Tribal Cultural Resources. Consultation Have California Native American tribes traditionally and culturally affiliated with the project area requested consultation pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.3.1? City of Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project May 2025 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration mkt 0 Source: Google Earth Pro, April2025 - IQ NOT TO SCALE INTERN ATION AL 04/2025 - A195477 HASKELL CANYON BIKE PARK PROJECT INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Regional Location Map Figure 1 This page intentionally left blank. C Mr; N d ch LL r This page intentionally left blank. 2 Legend A P" T-, Z. T-1 -Mel) Source: Avid Trails and Hunsaker &Associates, Inc. 2025 0 NOTTOSCALE I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L 04/2025 - IN195477 k, �5- 77—�� 7 IN dri m 12 0 m m M Cm C3 CD ----------— < --N� — — — — — - ----I HASKELL CANYON BIKE PARK PROJECT INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Overall Trails Plan Figure 3 This page intentionally left blank. A. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or a "Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ❑ Aesthetics 0 Biological Resources ❑ Geology /Soils 0 Hydrology / Water Quality ❑ Noise 0 Recreation ❑ Utilities / Service Systems B. DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: ❑ Agriculture Resources and Forestry Resources 0 Cultural Resources ❑ Greenhouse Gas Emissions ❑ Land Use / Planning ❑ Population / Housing ❑ Transportation 0 Wildfire ❑ Air Quality ❑ Energy 0 Hazards & Hazardous Materials ❑ Mineral Resources ❑ Public Services 0 Tribal Cultural Resources 0 Mandatory Findings of Significance ❑ I find that the project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ® I find that, although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions on the project have been made or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ❑ I find the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. ❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. Signature Name, Title Amber Rodriquez, Management Analyst City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Date 5/12/2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 11 C. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS I. AESTHETICS Less Than Except as provided in Public Resources Code Potentially Significant Less Than 21099, would the project: Significant With Significant No Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic El ElElvista? b. Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock El El Eloutcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c. In non -urbanized area, substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? (Public views are those that are experienced El ElElfrom publicly accessible vantage point.) If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality? d. Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect day or ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X nighttime views in the area? Explanation of Checklist Responses a. Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? Less Than Significant Impact. A scenic vista is generally considered a publicly accessible, prominent vantage point that provides expansive views of highly valued landscapes or prominent visual elements, as defined by local plans or policies. These may include panoramic views that are associated with an urban skyline, valley mountain range, the ocean, or other water bodies. Scenic views and viewsheds are typically defined by physical features that frame the boundaries or context of scenic resources, such as natural open space, topographic formations, landscapes, water bodies, and/or large native trees. A region's topography can lend aesthetic value through the creation of public view corridors of ridgelines, and through the visual backdrop created by mountains and hillsides. Viewsheds and scenic vistas may include views of both natural and built environments, and are also considered important scenic resources. The 380-acre Project Site is characterized by a canyon with gentle to steep hills; native and non- native species such as chaparral, scrub, and grass; and trails. Views of portions of the Project Site are offered from summits on various existing trails throughout the site. Portions of the Project Site are mapped as areas of Ridgeline Preservation,3 which preserve ridgelines within City limits for the public health, safety and welfare for the long-term benefit of the community, maintenance City of Santa Clarita, Mapping Your City, Environmental — Ridgeline Preservation Layer, https:Hmaps.santa- clarita.com/portal/apes/webappviewer/index.htmI?id=4b3cfb271314475db6518999b4747876, accessed March 8, 2024. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 12 of the unique visual characteristics, resources and ridgeline integrity, and to achieve a higher quality of life for its residents.4 However, the Project Site would remain mostly undeveloped and would only include small structures such as a shade structure, vault restrooms, and wooden or asphalt bike tracks, which would not substantially change the existing visual landscape. Additionally, the proposed trails would follow the existing grade of the area and any ridgelines. Thus, views of the Project Site and within the Project Site would not substantially change, and the proposed Project would preserve the existing visual character and quality of public views of the site and its surroundings. Therefore, the Project would not have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista, and impacts would be less than significant. b. Would the project substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? No Impact. The Project Site is not located along or within a designated state scenic highway.5 The Project Site is located approximately 5.5 miles northeast of an Interstate 5 segment that is considered an eligible state scenic highway. The nearest officially designated state scenic highway is a segment of the Angeles Crest Highway (State Route 2), which is located approximately 22 miles southeast of the Project Site. As such, the Project Site is not visible from designated or eligible state scenic highways. The proposed Project would not require removal of, or impact views of, any scenic resources such as trees, rock outcroppings, or historic buildings within a state scenic highway. Therefore, the proposed Project would have no impact to scenic resources within a state scenic highway. c. In non -urbanized area, would the project substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? (Public views are those that are experienced from publicly accessible vantage point.) If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality? Less Than Significant Impact. According to CEQA Section 21071, an urbanized area is defined as an incorporated city that has a population of at least 100,000 persons. The City of Santa Clarita has a population of over 220,000 persons.6 However, the Project Site is located in the northern portion of the City in a primarily undeveloped area. Thus, for the purposes of this Checklist Question, the Project Site is considered to be within a non -urbanized area. The existing visual character of the Project Site is of natural landforms such as hills and native and non-native vegetation. Local roads do not offer views of the entire Project Site. However, portions of the Project Site are visible from summits on various existing trails throughout the site. The proposed Project would disturb approximately 20 acres of the 380-acre Project Site to construct the trails and supporting facilities. The proposed trails would generally follow the existing grade of the area, and native plants would be used to revegetate any disturbed areas. The activity/programming areas, vault restrooms, and cargo containers within the Haskell Core and Blue Cloud Trailhead would not be prominent features in the visual landscape. Since minimal disturbance would occur and since the Project is designed to utilize the site's existing topography and maintain the open -space nature of the site, the Project would not substantially degrade the a City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 17.38.070 RP 6 California Department of Transportation, California State Scenic Highway System Map, https://caltrans.maps. arcgis. com/apes/webappviewer/index.htmI?id=465dfd3d807c46cc8e8057116f1aacaa, accessed March 11, 2024. 6 United States Census Bureau, QuickFacts, Santa Clarita city, California, Population estimates, July 1, 2022 (V2022), https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/santaclaritacitycalifornia/PST045223, March 5, 2024. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 13 existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings, and impacts would be less than significant. d. Would the project create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? No Impact. The Project Site is within an undeveloped area with no existing lighting. The portion of the Project Site within the County is within a Rural Outdoor Lighting District, which promotes and maintains dark skies for the health and enjoyment of individuals and wildlife.'$ However, the proposed Project does not propose any lighting. Additionally, the proposed Project would operate from dawn to dusk, and thus would not generate any additional light from vehicles traveling to and from the Project Site. Furthermore, the proposed Project does not include any buildings or materials that could generate glare in the area. Therefore, no impact would occur related to light and glare. II. AGRICULTURE AND FOREST RESOURCES In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources, includingtimberland are significant g Potentially Less Than Less Than environmental effects, lead agencies may Significant Significant Significant No Impact refer to information compiled by the California Impact With Mitigation Impact Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Incorporated regarding the state's inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment project; and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board. Would the project: a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared El El El 0 pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to nonagricultural use? b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural El El El use, or a Williamson Act contract? Los Angeles County, Department of Regional Planning, GIS-NET Planning and Zoning Information for Unincorporated L.A. County, https://rpgis.isd.lacounty.gov/Html5Viewer/index.html?viewer=GISNET PUblic.GIS- NET Public, accessed March 5, 2024. $ Los Angeles County, Department of Regional Planning, Rural Outdoor Lighting District Ordinance, httos:HDIannina.lacounty. aov/Iona-ranae-olanni na/rold/#:-:text=The%2ORural%200utdoor%2OLiahtina%2ODistrict enjoyment%20of%20individuals%20and%20wildlife, accessed March 5, 2024 City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 14 In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources, includingtimberland are significant g Potentially Less Than Less Than environmental effects, lead agencies may Significant Significant Significant No Impact refer to information compiled by the California Impact With Mitigation Impact Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Incorporated regarding the state's inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment project; and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board. Would the project: c. Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X Code Section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code Section 51104(g))? d. Result in the loss of forest land or conversion El El Elof forest land to non -forest use? e. Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Farmland, to nonagricultural use or conversion of forest land to non -forest use? Explanation of Checklist Responses a. Would the project convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to nonagricultural use? No Impact. Based on the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program (FMMP), the portion of the Project Site located within the City's boundaries is identified as grazing land, which is defined as land on which the existing vegetation is suited to the grazing of livestock.9 The portion of the Project Site located outside of the City's boundaries is not mapped by the FMMP, and does not include any farmland. Thus, the Project would not be located on or near Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance, and no agricultural uses or operations occur 9 California Department of Conservation, California Important Farmland Finder, https://maps.conservation.ca. gov/DLRP/CIFF/, accessed January 29, 2024. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 15 onsite or within the vicinity of the Project Site. Therefore, the Project would not convert Farmland to a non-agricultural use, and no impact would occur. b. Would the project conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? No Impact. The portion of the Project Site located within the City's boundaries is zoned Open Space (OS), which allows passive, natural and active open space uses, including public and private parks, conservancy lands, nature preserves, wildlife habitats, water bodies and adjacent riparian habitat, wetlands areas dedicated to open space use, drainage easements, cemeteries, golf courses, and other open space areas dedicated for public or private use, as stated in Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 17.36.010. The OS zoning also permits limited agricultural use related to horticulture, farmer's markets, keeping of animals, riding trails, and wildlife preserves/sanctuaries. As the Project proposes to construct a mountain bike park, which is an active open space use with trails, the Project would not conflict with the zone's allowed uses within the City boundaries. The portion of the Project Site located within the County is zoned Heavy Agricultural (A-2-2). However, the Project Site is not currently used for agriculture. Per the LACMC Section 22.16.030, outdoor recreational uses such as riding and hiking trails may be permitted within the A-2-2 zone with a ministerial site plan review. Although the bike park may be permitted with a ministerial site plan review by the County, the City is not required to comply with land use regulations adopted by the County because of intergovernmental immunity (see, e.g., Lawler V. City of Redding (1992) 7 Cal.AppAth 778; Government Code sections 53090 and 53091 [local agencies — except for cities and counties - must comply with building and zoning ordinances]). Therefore, the proposed Project would not conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, and impacts would be less than significant. In addition, the Project Site is not part of a Williamson Act contract or any other sort of deed or land use restriction intended to preserve or foster agricultural uses.10 Therefore, the Project would not conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use or a Williamson Act contract. c. Would the project conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code Section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code Section 51104(g))? No Impact. As discussed in Checklist Question Il.b, the Project Site is zoned OS within the City and A-2-2 within the County, which allows passive, natural and active open space uses, as stated in Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 17.36.010, and outdoor recreational uses, as stated in LACMC Section 22.16.030, respectively. The Project Site is undeveloped and does not include any land zoned for forest land, timberland, or timberland production. Surrounding uses in the vicinity of the Project Site include Angeles National Forest, open space, residential uses, commercial uses, and a transmission corridor. While Angeles National Forest and the open space uses that surround the Project Site may consist of forest land and timberland, the proposed Project's uses are consistent with the allowed uses of the Project Site. Therefore, the proposed Project would not conflict with existing zoning for forest or timberland or cause rezoning of forest or timberland, and no impact would occur. 10 California Department of Conservation, California Williamson Act Enrollment Finder, https:Hmaps.conservation.ca. gov/dlrp/WilliamsonAct/, accessed February 7, 2024. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 16 d. Would the project result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non - forest use? No Impact. As described in response to Checklist Question Il.c, the Project Site is undeveloped and does not include forest land. The Project Site is primarily covered in vegetation, including black sage scrub, scrub oak woodland, chaparral, and non-native grass, and there are no stands or groups of trees within the site that would constitute a forest. Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in the conversion of forest land to non -forest use, and no impact would occur. e. Would the project involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to nonagricultural use or conversion of forest land to non -forest use? No Impact. The Project Site does not contain any farmland, and thus, the proposed Project would not result in the conversion of Farmland to nonagricultural use. Additionally, as discussed in Checklist Question Il.d, the Project Site does not contain any forest land, and thus, the proposed Project would not result in the conversion of forest land to non -forest use. Therefore, no impact would occur. III. AIR QUALITY Where available, the significance criteria Less Than established by the applicable air quality Potentially Significant Less Than management or air pollution control district Significant With Significant No Impact may be relied upon to make the following Impact Mitigation Impact determinations. Would the project: Incorporated a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the El ElElapplicable air quality plan? b. Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ quality violation? c. Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non -attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ standard (including releasing emissions that exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial ❑ ❑ ❑ pollutant concentrations? e. Result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ substantial number of people? City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 17 Explanation of Checklist Responses This section is based, in part, on the Air Quality, Energy, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Impact Analysis prepared for the Project by Vista Environmental, which is included as Appendix A of this Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND).11 AIR POLLUTANTS Air pollutants are generally classified as either criteria pollutants or non -criteria pollutants. Federal ambient air quality standards have been established for criteria pollutants, whereas no ambient standards have been established for non -criteria pollutants. For some criteria pollutants, separate standards have been set for different periods. Most standards have been set to protect public health. For some pollutants, standards have been based on other values (such as protection of crops, protection of materials, or avoidance of nuisance conditions). The criteria pollutants consist of ozone, nitrogen oxides (NOX), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur oxides (SOX), lead, and particulate matter (PM). The ozone precursors consist of NOX and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These pollutants can harm your health and the environment, and cause property damage. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) calls these pollutants "criteria" air pollutants because it regulates them by developing human health -based and/or environmentally -based criteria for setting permissible levels. The EPA is responsible for setting and enforcing the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for atmospheric pollutants. The California Air Resources Board (CARB), which is a part of the California Environmental Protection Agency, is responsible for setting the California Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS). In addition to the criteria pollutants, toxic air contaminants (TACs) are another group of pollutants of concern. EXISTING SETTING The Project Site is located within western Los Angeles County, which is part of the South Coast Air Basin (Air Basin) that includes the non -desert portions of Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles Counties and all of Orange County. The Air Basin is located on a coastal plain with connecting broad valleys and low hills to the east. Regionally, the Air Basin is bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the southwest and high mountains to the east forming the inland perimeter. The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) is the agency principally responsible for comprehensive air pollution control in the Air Basin. SCAQMD has divided the Air Basin into 38 air -monitoring areas with a designated ambient air monitoring station representative of each area. The Project Site is located in Air Monitoring Area 13, Santa Clarita Valley, which covers the Santa Clarita Valley. The nearest air monitoring station to the Project Site is Santa Clarita Monitoring Station (Santa Clarita Station), which is located approximately 7.4 miles south of the Project Site at 22224 Placerita Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. However, it should be noted that due to the air 11 Note that since the completion of the technical study in April 2024, the proposed Project, which was originally known as the "Blue Cloud Bike Project", has been renamed "Haskell Canyon Bike Project." In addition, the technical study modeled features that have been reduced or are no longer part of the proposed Project. The Haskell Core parking lot has been significantly reduced and the parking lot for the Blue Cloud Trailhead has been replaced with an unstructured parking area. All parking surfaces would utilize decomposed granite rather than pavement. Thus, the analysis provided in the technical study is conservative. Moreover, the modeling assumed a construction schedule beginning October 2024 and ending December 2025. This represents a conservative scenario because a project's construction air quality and GHG impacts would decrease if construction is delayed since newer equipment and vehicles enter the fleet mix with more stringent emission standards each year. City of Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project May 2025 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 18 monitoring station's distance from the Project Site, recorded air pollution levels at the Santa Clarita Station reflect, with varying degrees of accuracy, local air quality conditions at the Project Site. a. Would the project conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? Less Than Significant Impact. As discussed, the Project Site is located within the South Coast Air Basin, which is governed by the SCAQMD. The regional plan that applies to the proposed Project is the SCAQMD 2022 Air Quality Management Plan (2022 AQMP). The 2022 AQMP was adopted by CARB on January 26, 2023. This section discusses any potential inconsistencies of the proposed Project with the 2022 AQMP. The SCAQMD CEQA Handbook states that "New or amended GP Elements (including land use zoning and density amendments), Specific Plans, and significant projects must be analyzed for consistency with the AQM P." Strict consistency with all aspects of the plan is usually not required. A proposed project should be considered to be consistent with the AQM P if it furthers one or more policies and does not obstruct other policies. The SCAQMD CEQA Handbook identifies two key indicators of consistency: (1) Whether the project will result in an increase in the frequency or severity of existing air quality violations or cause or contribute to new violations, or delay timely attainment of air quality standards or the interim emission reductions specified in the AQMP. (2) Whether the project will exceed the assumptions in the AQMP or increments based on the year of project buildout and phase. Both of these criteria are evaluated in the following sections. Criterion 1 — Increase in the Frequency or Severity of Violations? As discussed further in Checklist Question Ill.b and Checklist Question Ill.c, short-term regional construction air emissions would not result in significant impacts based on SCAQMD regional thresholds of significance or local thresholds of significance, as shown in Table III-3 below. Furthermore, as shown in Table III-4, the ongoing operation of the proposed Project would not generate significant air pollutant emissions on a regional basis based on SCAQMD thresholds of significance, and local pollutant concentrations would not exceed the air quality standards. Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in an increase in the frequency or severity of existing air quality violations or cause or contribute to new violations, or delay timely attainment of air quality standards. Criterion 2 — Exceed Assumptions in the AQMP? Consistency with the AQMP assumptions is determined by performing an analysis of the proposed Project with the assumptions in the AQMP. A project would not exceed the assumptions in the AQMP if it is consistent with the growth projections utilized in the preparation of the AQMP. The AQMP is developed through use of the planning forecasts provided in the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (Connect SoCal 2020) and the 2019 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (2019 FTIP). The Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 19 (RTP/SCS) is a major planning document for the regional transportation and land use network within southern California. The RTP/SCS is a long-range plan that is required by federal and staterequirements placed on SCAG and is updated every four years. The FTIP provides long- range planning for future transportation improvement projects that are constructed with state and/or federal funds within southern California. SCAG's forecasts are based on population, employment, and housing data provided in the general plans of local governments, including the City of Santa Clarita General Plan and the Los Angeles County General Plan. As such, the proposed Project would be consistent with AQMP if it is consistent with City and County General Plans. The western portion of the Project Site is designated as Open Space in the City's General Plan and is zoned Open Space (OS). The eastern portion of the Project Site is designated as RL10 and zoned A-2-2 in the County's General Plan. The proposed bike park is an allowed use within the City's OS land use designation and zoning and the County's RL10 land use designation and A-2-2 zone. Therefore, the proposed Project would be consistent with the current zoning and land use designation and would not require a General Plan Amendment or zone change. Additionally, the proposed bike park use would not increase population or housing and would generate a minimal number of employees to maintain the park. Thus, the proposed Project would not exceed the population, housing, or employment forecasts in the City and County General Plans. As such, the proposed Project is not anticipated to exceed the AQMP assumptions for the Project Site and would be consistent with the AQMP for the second criterion. Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in an inconsistency with the 2022 AQMP. Therefore, the proposed Project would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan, and impacts would be less than significant. b. Would the project violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c. Would the project result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non -attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions that exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? Less Than Significant Impact. Many air quality impacts that derive from dispersed mobile sources, which are the dominant pollution generators in the Air Basin, often occurs hours later and miles away after photochemical processes have converted primary exhaust pollutants into secondary contaminants such as ozone. The incremental regional air quality impact of an individual project is generally very small and difficult to measure. Therefore, SCAQMD has developed significance thresholds based on the volume of pollution emitted rather than on actual ambient air quality because the direct air quality impact of a project is not quantifiable on a regional scale. The SCAQMD CEQA Handbook states that any project in the Air Basin with daily emissions that exceed any of the identified significance thresholds should be considered as having an individually and cumulatively significant air quality impact. For the purposes to this air quality impact analysis, a regional air quality impact would be considered significant if emissions exceed the SCAQMD significance thresholds identified in Table III-1. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 20 Table III-1 SCAQMD Regional Criteria Pollutant Emission Thresholds of Significance Pollutant Emissions (pounds/day) VOC Nox CO Sox PM10 PM2.5 Lead Construction 75 100 550 150 150 55 3 Operation 55 55 550 150 150 55 3 Source: http://www.agmd.gov/docs/default-source/cega/handbook/scagmd-air-quality-significance-thresholds.pdf?sfvrsn=2 Local Air Quality Project -related construction air emissions may have the potential to exceed the state and federal air quality standards in the project vicinity, even though these pollutant emissions may not be significant enough to create a regional impact to the Air Basin. In order to assess local air quality impacts the SCAQMD has developed Localized Significant Thresholds (LSTs) to assess the project -related air emissions in the project vicinity. SCAQMD has also provided Final Localized Significance Threshold Methodology (LST Methodology), July 2008, which details the methodology to analyze local air emission impacts. The LST Methodology found that the primary emissions of concern are NO2, CO, PM10, and PM2.5. The LST Methodology provides Look -Up Tables with different thresholds based on the location and size of the project site and distance to the nearest sensitive receptors. As discussed, the Project Site is located in Air Monitoring Area 13, Santa Clarita Valley. The Look -Up Tables provided in the LST Methodology include project site acreage sizes of 1-acre, 2-acres and 5- acres. Although the proposed Project would disturb up to 20 acres, it is unlikely that more than 5 acres would be disturbed in any day. As such, the 5-acre threshold has been utilized in this analysis. The nearest sensitive receptors to the Project Site are homes located within the canine training and boarding facilities to the east that are as near as 800 feet (244 meters) from the proposed areas to be disturbed as part of the Project. As such, the 200-meter thresholds were utilized in order to provide a conservative analysis. Table III-2 below shows the LSTs for NO, CO, PM,o and PM2.5 for both construction and operational activities. Table III-2 SCAQMD Local Air Quality Thresholds of Significance Allowable Emissions (pounds/day)' NOX CO PM10 PM2.5 Activity Construction 275 4,608 79 26 Operation 275 4,608 19 7 Notes: ' The nearest sensitive receptor to the Project Site are homes located as near as 800 feet (244 meters) from the areas to be disturbed. The 200 meter thresholds were utilized to provide a conservative analysis. Source: Calculated from SCAQMD's Mass Rate Look -up Tables for 5 acres in Air Monitoring Area 13, Santa Clarita Valley. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 21 Construction Emissions Construction activities for the proposed Project include construction of a bike park. CalEEMod was utilized to calculate the construction -related emissions from the proposed Project.12 The maximum daily construction -related criteria pollutant emissions from the proposed Project segmented by season and year are shown below in Table III-3. Table III-3 Construction -Related Criteria Pollutant Emissions Maximum Daily Pollutant Emissions (pounds/day) VOC Nox CO S02 PM10 PM2.5 Season and Year of Construction' Daily Summer Maximum 2025 1.17 10.6 13.8 0.02 2.57 0.63 Daily Winter Maximum 2024 3.72 36.1 34.1 0.07 8.93 4.35 2025 3.47 10.6 13.7 0.02 2.57 0.63 Maximum Daily Construction 3.72 36.1 34.1 0.07 8.93 4.35 Emissions SCAQMD Regional Thresholds 75 100 550 150 150 55 SCAQMD Local Thresholds2 -- 275 4,608 -- 79 26 Exceeds Thresholds? No No No No No No Notes: 1 The CalEEMod model run assumed a construction schedule beginning October 2024 and ending December 2025. The construction -related criteria pollutant emissions presented in this table represent a conservative scenario because a project's construction air quality and GHG impacts would decrease if construction is delayed since newer equipment and vehicles enter the fleet mix with more stringent emission standards each year. 2 The nearest sensitive receptor to the Project Site are homes located as near as 800 feet (244 meters) from the areas to be disturbed. The 200 meter thresholds were utilized to provide a conservative analysis. Calculated from SCAQMD's Mass Rate Look -up Tables for 5 acres in Air Monitoring Area 13, Santa Clarita Valley. Source: CalEEMod Version 2022.1. Table III-3 shows that none of the analyzed criteria pollutants would exceed either the regional or local emissions thresholds during construction of the proposed Project. Therefore, construction of the proposed Project would result in a less than significant impact related to regional and local air quality. Operational Emissions Operation of the proposed Project would result in a long-term increase in air quality emissions. This increase would be due to emissions from the Project -generated vehicle trips, and onsite area source emissions created from the ongoing use of the proposed Project, and the use of off -road equipment for maintenance and event days. The operations -related regional criteria air quality impacts created by the proposed Project have been analyzed through use of the CalEEMod. Based on the modeling, the worst -case summer or winter VOC, NO, CO, S02, PM10, and PM2.5 daily emissions generated from the proposed Project's long-term operations are shown in Table 111-4. 12 The criteria air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions impacts generated by the proposed Project were analyzed using the California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod) Version 2022.1.1.21 CalEEMod is a computer model published by the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) for estimating air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 22 Table III-4 Operational Criteria Pollutant Emissions Pollutant Emissions (pounds/day) VOC Nox CO S02 PM10 PM2.5 Activity Mobile Sources' 0.79 0.88 9.43 0.02 2.14 0.55 Area Sourcesz 0.19 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 Energy Usage3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Off -Road Equipment4 0.22 2.00 2.40 0.01 0.07 0.06 Total Emissions 1.20 2.88 11.83 0.03 2.21 0.61 SCAQMD Regional Operational Thresholds 55 55 550 150 150 55 SCAQMD Local Operational Thresholds' -- 275 4,608 -- 19 7 Exceeds Threshold? No No No No No No Notes: ' Mobile sources consist of emissions from vehicles and road dust. 2 Area sources consist of emissions from consumer products, architectural coatings, and landscaping equipment. 3 Energy usage consists of emissions from natural gas usage. No natural gas would be consumed from operation of the proposed Project. 4 Off -road equipment was modeled based on a skid steer loader operating up to 8 hours per day and 12 days per year, a generator operating up to 8 hours per day and 26 days per year, and an off -highway truck making weekly water truck deliveries 1 hour per day and 52 days per year during operation of Project. 5 The nearest sensitive receptor to the Project Site are homes located as near as 800 feet (244 meters) from the areas to be disturbed. The 200-meter thresholds were utilized to provide a conservative analysis. Calculated from SCAQMD's Mass Rate Look -up Tables for 5 acres in Air Monitoring Area 13, Santa Clarita Valley. Source: Calculated from CalEEMod Version 2022.1. Table III-4 shows that none of the analyzed criteria pollutants would exceed either the regional or local emissions thresholds. Therefore, operation of the proposed Project would result in a less than significant impact related to regional or local air quality. Air Quality Health Impacts Adverse health effects induced by criteria pollutant emissions are highly dependent on a multitude of interconnected variables (e.g., cumulative concentrations, local meteorology and atmospheric conditions, and the number and character of exposed individuals [e.g., age, gender]). In particular, ozone precursors VOCs and NOX affect air quality on a regional scale. Health effects related to ozone are therefore the product of emissions generated by numerous sources throughout a region. Existing models have limited sensitivity to small changes in criteria pollutant concentrations, and, as such, translating Project -generated criteria pollutants to specific health effects or additional days of non -attainment would produce meaningless results. In other words, the Project's less than significant increases in regional air pollution from criteria air pollutants would have nominal or negligible impacts on human health. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 23 As noted in the Brief of Amicus Curiae by the SCAQMD (Brief),13 SCAQMD noted it has among the most sophisticated air quality modeling and health impact evaluation capability of any of the air districts in the State, and thus it is uniquely situated to express an opinion on how lead agencies should correlate air quality impacts with specific health outcomes. The SCAQMD discusses that it may be infeasible to quantify health risks caused by projects similar to the proposed Project, due to many factors. It is necessary to have data regarding the sources and types of air toxic contaminants, location of emission points, velocity of emissions, the meteorology and topography of the area, and the location of receptors (worker and residence). The Brief states that it may not be feasible to perform a health risk assessment for airborne toxics that will be emitted by a generic industrial building that was built on "speculation" (i.e., without knowing the future tenant(s)). Even where a health risk assessment can be prepared, however, the resulting maximum health risk value is only a calculation of risk, it does not necessarily mean anyone will contract cancer as a result of the Project. The Brief also cites the author of the CARB methodology, which reported that a PM2.5 methodology is not suited for small projects and may yield unreliable results. Similarly, SCAQMD staff does not currently know of a way to accurately quantify ozone -related health impacts caused by NOX or VOC emissions from relatively small projects, due to photochemistry and regional model limitations. The Brief concludes that although it may have been technically possible to plug the data into a methodology, the results would not have been reliable or meaningful. On the other hand, for extremely large regional projects (unlike the proposed Project), the SCAQMD states that it has been able to correlate potential health outcomes for very large emissions sources — as part of their rulemaking activity, specifically 6,620 pounds per day of NOX and 89,180 pounds per day of VOC were expected to result in approximately 20 premature deaths per year and 89,947 school absences due to ozone. As shown above in Table III-3, Project - related construction activities would generate a maximum of 3.72 pounds per day of VOC and 36.1 pounds per day of NO, and as shown above in Table III-4, operation of the proposed Project would generate 1.20 pounds per day of VOC and 2.88 pounds per day NO, The proposed Project would not generate anywhere near these levels of 6,620 pounds per day of NOX or 89,190 pounds per day of VOC emissions. Therefore, the proposed Project's emissions are not sufficiently high enough to use a regional modeling program to correlate health effects on a basin -wide level. Notwithstanding, this analysis does evaluate the proposed Project's localized impact to air quality for emissions of CO, NO, PM1o, and PM2.5 by comparing the proposed Project's onsite emissions to the SCAQMD's applicable LST thresholds. As evaluated in this analysis, the proposed Project would not result in emissions that exceeded the SCAQMD's LSTs. Therefore, the proposed Project would not be expected to exceed the most stringent applicable federal or state ambient air quality standards for emissions of CO, NO, PM1o, and PM2.5. Local CO Hotspot Impacts from Project -Generated Vehicular Trips CO is the pollutant of major concern along roadways because the most notable source of CO is motor vehicles. For this reason, CO concentrations are usually indicative of the local air quality generated by a roadway network and are used as an indicator of potential local air quality impacts. 13 South Coast Air Quality Management District, Application of the South Coast Air Quality Management District for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae in Support of Neither Party and Brief of Amicus Curiae. In the Supreme Court of California. Sierra Club, Revive the San Joaquin, and League of Women Voters of Fresno v. County of Fresno, 2014. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 24 Local air quality impacts can be assessed by comparing future without and with project CO levels to the state and federal CO standards of 20 parts per million over one hour or 9 parts per million over eight hours. At the time of the SCAQMD CEQA Handbook (1993), the Air Basin was designated nonattainment under the CAAQS and NAAQS for CO. With the turnover of older vehicles, introduction of cleaner fuels, and implementation of control technology on industrial facilities, CO concentrations in the Air Basin and in the state have steadily declined. In 2007, the Air Basin was designated in attainment for CO under both the CAAQS and NAAQS. SCAQMD conducted a CO hot spot analysis for attainment at the busiest intersections in Los Angeles during the peak morning and afternoon periods and did not predict a violation of CO standards. Since the nearby intersections to the proposed Project are much smaller with less traffic than what was analyzed by the SCAQMD, no local CO Hotspots are anticipated to be created from the proposed Project and thus, no CO Hotspot modeling was performed. Cumulative Net Increase in Non -Attainment Pollutants The proposed Project would not result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non -attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard. The SCAQMD has published a report14 on how to address cumulative impacts from air pollution, which states: "...the AQMD uses the same significance thresholds for project specific and cumulative impacts for all environmental topics analyzed in an Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The only case where the significance thresholds for project specific and cumulative impacts differ is the Hazard Index (HI) significance threshold for TAC emissions. The project specific (project increment) significance threshold is HI > 1.0 while the cumulative (facility- wide) is HI > 3.0. It should be noted that the HI is only one of three TAC emission significance thresholds considered (when applicable) in a CEQA analysis. The other two are the maximum individual cancer risk (MICR) and the cancer burden, both of which use the same significance thresholds (MICR of 10 in 1 million and cancer burden of 0.5) for project specific and cumulative impacts. Projects that exceed the project -specific significance thresholds are considered by the SCAQMD to be cumulatively considerable. This is the reason project -specific and cumulative significance thresholds are the same. Conversely, projects that do not exceed the project -specific thresholds are generally not considered to be cumulatively significant." Therefore, this analysis assumes that individual projects that do not generate operational or construction emissions that exceed the SCAQMD's recommended daily thresholds for project - specific impacts would also not cause a cumulatively considerable increase in emissions for those pollutants for which the Air Basin is in nonattainment, and, therefore, would not be considered to have a significant, adverse air quality impact. Alternatively, individual project -related construction and operational emissions that exceed SCAQMD thresholds for project -specific impacts would be considered cumulatively considerable. 14 SCAQMD, White Paper on Potential Control Strategies to Address Cumulative Impacts From Air Pollution, August 2003. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 25 In conclusion, the proposed Project would not violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation, and the Project's incremental operational impacts would be less than cumulatively considerable. Impacts would be less than significant. d. Would the project expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? Less Than Significant Impact. The nearest sensitive receptors to the Project Site are homes located within the canine training and boarding facilities to the east that are as near as 800 feet from the proposed areas to be disturbed as part of the Project. There are also single-family homes as near as 1,700 feet west and 1,900 feet to the south of the areas to be disturbed as part of the Project. Local concentrations of criteria pollutant emissions produced in the nearby vicinity of the proposed Project, which may expose sensitive receptors to substantial concentrations are discussed below, in addition to an analysis of the potential impacts from TAC emissions. Construction The construction activities for the proposed Project are anticipated to include construction of a bike park. Construction activities may expose sensitive receptors to pollutant concentrations of localized criteria pollutant emissions and from TAC emissions created from onsite construction equipment, which are described below. Local Criteria Pollutant Impacts from Construction As discussed in Checklist Question Ill.b and Checklist Question Ill.c, the construction of the proposed Project would not exceed the local NO, CO, PM,o and PM2.5 thresholds of significance. Therefore, construction of the proposed Project would create a less than significant construction - related impact to local air quality. Toxic Air Contaminants Impacts from Construction The greatest potential for TAC emissions would be related to diesel particulate matter (DPM) emissions associated with heavy equipment operations during construction of the proposed Project. According to SCAQMD methodology, health effects from carcinogenic air toxics are usually described in terms of "individual cancer risk." "Individual cancer risk" is the likelihood that a person exposed to concentrations of TACs over a 70-year lifetime will contract cancer, based on the use of standard risk -assessment methodology. It should be noted that the most current cancer risk assessment methodology recommends analyzing a 30-year exposure period for the nearby sensitive receptors. Given the relatively limited number of heavy-duty construction equipment, the varying distances that construction equipment would operate to the nearby sensitive receptors, and the short-term construction schedule, the proposed Project would not result in a long-term (i.e., 30 or 70 years) substantial source of TAC emissions and corresponding individual cancer risk. In addition, California Code of Regulations Title 13, Article 4.8, Chapter 9, Section 2449 regulates emissions from off -road diesel equipment in California. This regulation limits idling of equipment to no more than five minutes, requires equipment operators to label each piece of equipment and provide annual reports to CARB of their fleet's usage and emissions. This regulation also requires systematic upgrading of the emission Tier level of each fleet, and currently no commercial operator is allowed to purchase Tier 0, Tier 1 or Tier 2 equipment. In addition to the purchase restrictions, equipment operators need to meet fleet average emissions targets that become more City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 26 stringent each year between years 2014 and 2023. As of January 2022, 50 percent or more of all contractor's equipment fleets must be Tier 2 or higher; by January 2026, 75 percent or more of all contractors' equipment fleets must be Tier 2 or higher and by January 2029, 100 percent of all equipment fleets must be Tier 2 or higher. As such, no significant short-term toxic air contaminant impacts would occur during construction of the proposed Project. Therefore, construction of the proposed Project would result in a less than significant impact related to exposure of sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. Operation Operations of the proposed Project may expose sensitive receptors to pollutant concentrations of local CO emission from the Project -generated vehicular trips and from the potential local criteria pollutant emissions from onsite operations. The following analyzes the vehicular CO emissions, local criteria pollutant emissions from onsite operations, and TAC emissions. Local CO Hotspot Impacts from Project -Generated Vehicle Trips CO is the pollutant of major concern along roadways because the most notable source of CO is motor vehicles. For this reason, CO concentrations are usually indicative of the local air quality generated by a roadway network and are used as an indicator of potential impacts to sensitive receptors. As discussed in Checklist Question Ill.b and Checklist Question Ill.c, no local CO Hotspots are anticipated to be created at any nearby intersections from the vehicle traffic generated by the proposed Project. Therefore, operation of the proposed Project would result in a less than significant impact related to the exposure of offsite sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. Local Criteria Pollutant Impacts from Onsite Operations The local air quality impacts from the operation of the proposed Project would occur from onsite emission sources such as architectural coatings and landscaping equipment. As discussed in Checklist Question II I.b and Checklist Question Ill.c, operation of the proposed Project would not exceed the local NO, CO, PM,o, and PM2.5 thresholds of significance. Therefore, operation of the proposed Project would result in a less -than -significant impact to local air quality from onsite emissions. Operations -Related Toxic Air Contaminant Impacts Particulate matter from diesel exhaust is the predominant TAC in most areas and according to The California Almanac of Emissions and Air Quality 2013 Edition, prepared by CARB, 27bout 80 percent of the outdoor TAC cancer risk is from diesel exhaust. Some chemicals in diesel exhaust, such as benzene and formaldehyde have been listed as carcinogens by State Proposition 65 and the Federal Hazardous Air Pollutants program. Due to the distance to the nearest sensitive receptors, the nominal number of diesel truck trips that are anticipated to be generated by the operation of the proposed Project that would be primarily limited to weekly water truck deliveries, and the occasional use of diesel fuel to operate generators and off -road equipment, the proposed Project would result in a less -than -significant impact related to TACs. Based on the analysis above, operation of the proposed Project would result in a less than significant impact related to exposure of sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 27 e. Would the project result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people? Less Than Significant Impact. According to the SCAQMD CEQA Air Quality Handbook, land uses associated with odor complaints typically include agricultural uses, wastewater treatment plants, food processing plants, chemical plants, composting, refineries, landfills, dairies, and fiberglass molding. The proposed Project does not include any uses identified by the SCAQMD as being associated with odors. Potential sources that may emit odors during construction activities include the application of coatings such as asphalt pavement, paints, and solvents, and from emissions from diesel equipment. Standard construction requirements that limit the time of day when construction may occur as well as SCAQMD Rule 1108 that limits VOC content in asphalt and Rule 1113 that limits the VOC content in paints and solvents would minimize odor impacts from construction. As such, the objectionable odors that may be produced during the construction process would be temporary and would not likely be noticeable for extended periods of time beyond the Project Site's boundaries. Through compliance with the applicable regulations that reduce odors and due to the transitory nature of construction odors, impacts related to odors would be less than significant. The proposed Project would consist of a bike park development and would not emit any known odors during operation. Therefore, no impact related to odors during operation of the proposed Project would occur. IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Would the project: Significant With Significant No Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special -status species in local or ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or US Fish and Wildlife Service? b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional El El Elplans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or US Fish and Wildlife Service? c. Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, ❑ ❑X ❑ ❑ etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 28 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Would the project: Significant With Significant No Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated d. Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X tree preservation policy or ordinance? f. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted habitat conservation plan, natural community El El Elconservation plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? g. Affect a Significant Ecological Area (SEA) or Significant Natural Area (SNA) as identified El El on the City of Santa Clarita ESA Delineation Map? Explanation of Checklist Responses This section is based, in part, on the Biological Resources Technical Report and Aquatic Resources Delineation of State and Federal Jurisdictional Waters Report prepared for the Project by Michael Baker International, which are included as Appendix B and Appendix C of this IS/MND, respectively.15 a. Would the project have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special -status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or US Fish and Wildlife Service? Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated. As discussed in the Biological Resources Technical Report, impacts to vegetation communities and land cover types within the Project Site are limited to active construction or staging areas and areas of proposed trail alignments and are shown below in Table IV-1. Based on the results of the literature review and the field survey, existing site conditions, and a review of specific habitat requirements, occurrence records, and known distributions, the native vegetation communities within the Project Site have a moderate or high potential to support three special -status plant species: club -haired mariposa -lily (Calochortus clavatus var. clavatus; California Rare Plant Rank [CRPR] 4.3), slender mariposa - lily (Calochortus clavatus var. gracilis; CRPR 1 B.2), and short -jointed beavertail (Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada; CRPR 113.2). In addition, these vegetation communities also have a low potential to support three special -status plant species: Nevins barberry (Berberis nevinii; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [USFWS] Endangered [FE], California Department of Fish and Wildlife [CDFW] Endangered [SE], CRPR 113.1), Catalina mariposa lily (Calochortus catalinae; CRPR 4.2), and island mountain -mahogany (Cercocarpus betuloides var. blancheae; CRPR 4.3). All remaining special -status plant species identified by the California Natural Diversity Database 15 Note that the field surveys conducted in February 2024 for these reports were for a slightly larger Project Site. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 29 (CNDDB) and California Native Plant Society (CNPS) are not expected to occur within the Project Site due to lack of suitable habitat, lack of recent extant occurrences near the Project Site, and/or the Project Site is not within the elevation range of those species. Table IV-1 Vegetation Communities/Land Cover Vegetation Community/Land Cover Type Acreage Black Sage Scrub 3.16 Disturbed Black Sage Scrub 0.35 Scrub Oak Woodland 0.74 Chaparral 18.88 Non-native Grassland 9.97 Developed/Disturbed 2.48 Total 35.58 Source: Michael Baker International; refer to Appendix B. Permanent direct impacts to special -status plant species may occur during implementation of the proposed Project. Impacts to these species can occur through the loss of counted or estimated individuals, loss of occurrence, loss of occupied habitat, and/or loss of suitable habitat. Indirect impacts to special -status plants may be short-term construction -related impacts or long-term development -related impacts. These impacts could include the accumulation of construction - related dust on plants, which may affect their ability to photosynthesize, or the alteration of waterways that may affect plant species that require a source of surface or groundwater to survive. In addition, the introduction of invasive species, pollutants, or hazardous materials may occur during construction and have an indirect impact on any special -status plant species near any active construction zone. Therefore, Mitigation Measure B10-1 requiring a rare plant survey would be required to reduce impacts related to special -status plants to a less -than -significant level. Based on the results of the literature review and the field surveys, and a review of specific habitat requirements, occurrence records, and known distributions of the special -status wildlife species identified in the literature review, the Project Site has a moderate or high potential to support four special -status wildlife species: southern California rufous -crowned sparrow (Aimophila ruficeps canescens; CDFW Watch List [WL]), Bell's sparrow (Artemisiospiza belli belli; WL), coastal whiptail (Aspidoscelis tigris stejnegeri; CDFW species of special concern [SSC]), and coast horned lizard (Phrynosoma blainvillii; SSC). In addition, the Project Site has a low potential to support nine special -status wildlife species: grasshopper sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum; SSC), California legless lizard (Anniella spp.; SSC), California glossy snake (Arizona elegans occidentalis; SSC), Crotch's bumble bee (Bombus crotchii; Candidate State Endangered [CSE]), Swainson's hawk (Buteo swainsoni; State Threatened [ST]), Townsend's big -eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii; SSC), white-tailed kite (Elanus leucurus; Fully Protected [FP]), spotted bat (Euderma maculatum; SSC), and western spadefoot (Spec hammondii; SSC). One special - status wildlife species was also observed during the field survey: Lawrence's goldfinch (Spinus lawrencei; USFWS Bird of Conservation Concern). All remaining special -status wildlife species identified by the CNDDB are not expected to occur within the Project Site based on existing site conditions and a review of specific habitat requirements, occurrence records, and known distributions. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration KE Permanent direct impacts to special -status wildlife species may occur during implementation of the proposed Project. Impacts to these species, which include both bird and reptile species, include the loss of individuals, loss of important resources, and/or the loss of suitable habitat. Project construction could result in direct impacts to nesting birds, causing injury or mortality. Although most adult birds are mobile and can escape direct injury or mortality by fleeing from a construction site, a displaced animal may be more vulnerable to injury or mortality if its territory has been impacted. Furthermore, nesting birds are protected under the M BTA. For special -status bird species with potential to nest in the project area, direct impacts could include the loss of nests, eggs, and fledglings if vegetation clearing and ground -disturbing activities occur during the nesting season (generally between February 15 and August 31). Direct impacts to individuals of designated special -status species could occur during a critical period of these species' life cycles and could result in reduced reproductive success during the construction period. These species include southern California rufous -crowned sparrow (WL), Bell's sparrow (WL), and Lawrence's goldfinch (BCC). Most reptiles are unable to escape direct impacts and may be crushed or entombed by construction equipment. Impacts could include the loss of burrows, eggs, and adult and juvenile individuals during vegetation clearing and ground -disturbing activities. Direct impacts to individuals of designated special -status species could occur during a critical period of these species' life cycles and could result in reduced reproductive success during the construction period. These special -status reptiles include coastal whiptail (SSC) and coast horned lizard (SSC). Indirect impacts to special -status wildlife species may also occur during implementation of the proposed Project. These impacts include construction noise that may temporarily affect a bird attempting to nest in the area, or with an active nest. Construction -related noise has been documented to cause birds to abandon their nests and young, ultimately having an impact on that species' survival. Reptilian species have the potential to nest and burrow underground and ground vibration from construction can cause premature emergence due to vibrations mimicking rain, or burrow abandonment. Increased lighting due to night work may also potentially affect nearby sensitive species or attract predators to that area. Therefore, Mitigation Measure BIO-2 through Mitigation Measure BIO-6 would be required to reduce impacts related to special -status wildlife to a less -than -significant level. Mitigation Measure BI0-1: Prior to the construction of the proposed Project, a preconstruction survey shall be conducted by qualified botanists within the appropriate blooming period(s) to ensure no special -status plant species are present or will be impacted within the proposed impact areas. If no special -status plant species are found during the preconstruction survey, no further mitigation is required and there will be no impact to special -status plant species. If populations of special -status plants are found during the preconstruction survey and they are located within permanent or temporary impact areas, avoidance and minimization measures shall be explored to protect the special -status plant population(s). If avoidance is not possible, consultation with CDFW will be required prior to project initiation to identify suitable compensatory mitigation for the unavoidable loss of these species. Preparation of a Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) detailing relocation, salvage, and/or restoration of impacted species and subsequent maintenance and monitoring; payment of an in -lieu fee to an agency approved mitigation bank; or acquisition of off -site lands to be held in a restrictive deed for perpetuity would be required to compensate for the loss of City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 31 habitat occupied by any non -listed special -status plant species found onsite. In the unlikely event a State or federally -listed plant species is present and avoidance is not feasible, consultation with CDFW and/or USFWS would be required prior to initiating any onsite project activities to coordinate any take permits pursuant to State and/or federal regulations and requisite compensatory mitigation. With implementation of these actions, impacts to special -status plant species would be reduced to less than significant. Mitigation Measure BIO-2: Prior to the start of construction, every individual working on the Project must attend a Worker's Environmental Awareness Program training session delivered by the project biologist. The biological awareness training shall include a description of special -status species and sensitive habitats, species identification characteristics, best management practices to be implemented, project -specific avoidance measures that must be followed, and the steps necessary if special -status species are encountered at any time. Mitigation Measure BIO-3: A qualified biological monitor shall be present during vegetation clearing and ground disturbance activities to conduct daily clearance surveys of work areas for special -status reptile species. If any wildlife species are found, the project biologist shall relocate the animal(s) to appropriate habitat off -site. Daily monitoring logs will be prepared to document work activities and any relocations that were conducted. Mitigation Measure BIO-4: All construction pipes, culverts, or similar structures that are stored in the Project area during construction for one or more overnight periods shall be either securely capped prior to storage or thoroughly inspected by the contractor and/or the biological monitor for special -status wildlife species or other animals before the pipe is subsequently buried, capped, or otherwise used or moved in any way. Mitigation Measure BIO-5: To prevent inadvertent entrapment of special -status wildlife species or other animals during construction, the project biologist and/or construction foreman/manager shall ensure all excavated, steep -walled holes or trenches more than 6 inches deep are provided with one or more escape ramps constructed of earthen fill or wooden planks. Before such holes or trenches are filled, they shall be thoroughly inspected for trapped animals by the project biologist and/or construction foreman/manager. Mitigation Measure BIO-6: If vegetation removal is required during the migratory bird nesting season (February 15 to August 31), a preconstruction nesting bird survey shall be conducted within one week prior to vegetation removal. A minimum 300-foot no -disturbance buffer shall be established around any active nest of migratory birds and a minimum 500-foot no -disturbance buffer shall be established around any nesting raptor or California Endangered Species Act/Endangered Species Act listed species. A reduced buffer can be established if determined appropriate by the project biologist. The contractor shall immediately stop until the appropriate buffer is established and is prohibited from conducting work that could disturb the birds until a qualified biologist determines the young have fledged or the nest is inactive. In the unlikely event that a State and/or federally listed species is detected, the buffer shall not be reduced and CDFW and/or USFWS shall be notified immediately to coordinate any further measures to avoid impacts to a listed species. The project biologist shall monitor any known identified nest site(s) within or adjacent to the project site to confirm buffers are sufficient to avoid impacts to nesting birds and track nesting status. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 32 b. Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or US Fish and Wildlife Service? No Impact. According to the Aquatic Resources Delineation of State and Federal Jurisdictional Waters Report, 11 potentially state or federal jurisdictional features were observed within the Project Site. All of the mapped aquatic features are tributaries to the Santa Clara River. However, no associated riparian habitat was observed in association with any of these aquatic features.16 Additionally, 13 special -status vegetation communities have been reported in the California Natural Diversity Database within the US Geological Survey Warm Springs Mountain, Newhall, Mint Canyon, Agua Dulce, Sleepy Valley, Burnt Peak, Lake Hughes, Del Sur, and Green Valley, California 7.5-minute quadrangles: California walnut woodland, mainland cherry forest, Riversidian alluvial fan sage scrub, southern California three -spine stickleback stream, southern coast live oak riparian forest, southern cottonwood willow riparian forest, southern mixed riparian forest, southern riparian forest, southern riparian scrub, southern sycamore alder riparian woodland, southern willow scrub, valley needlegrass grassland, and valley oak woodland. However, none of these special -status vegetation communities were identified within the Project Site during the field surveys. Therefore, the Project would have no impact on riparian habitat and other sensitive natural communities. c. Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. There are three key agencies that regulate activities within inland lakes, streams, wetlands, and riparian areas in California. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regulates activities that result in the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the U.S. (WoUS), including wetlands, pursuant to Section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. Of the State agencies, the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) regulates discharges to waters of the State (WoS), including wetlands, pursuant to Section 401 of the CWA, Section 13263 of the California Porter -Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Porter -Cologne Act), and State Wetland Definition and Procedures for Discharges of Dredged or Fill Material to Waters of the State; and, the CDFW regulates alterations to lakes, streambeds, and associated riparian habitats pursuant to Section 1600 et seq. of the California Fish and Game Code (CFGC). Eleven potentially state or federal jurisdictional features were observed within the Project Site. All of the mapped aquatic features are tributaries to the Santa Clara River. These features exhibit an ephemeral flow regime based on the results of the Streamflow Duration Assessment Method assessment, are not relatively permanent waters, and do not exhibit a continuous surface connection to a downstream traditional navigable water. Accordingly, these features would not be considered subject to USACE jurisdiction pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore, the jurisdiction of the RWQCB reflects that of the State and totals approximately 0.39 acre (7,570 linear feet) of non -wetland WoS. In addition, these aquatic features exhibited a bed and bank and are therefore considered jurisdiction to CDFW under Section 1600 et seq. of CFGC; the onsite portions of these aquatic features comprise approximately 2.05 acres (7,570 linear feet) 16 In this document, "aquatic features" refer to small stream channels in the Project Site that have a distinct bed and bank, are ephemeral in nature, and potentially fall under jurisdiction of the CDFW and the RWQCB. As the "aquatic features" onsite are ephemeral, many only contain water during and after storms. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 33 of jurisdictional vegetated streambed. However, only the regulatory agencies can make the final determination of jurisdictional limits. Upon determination of jurisdictional limits, any potential impacts to aquatic features that are under jurisdiction of RWQCB and CDFW may require a Water Discharge Requirement and/or authorization from CDFW prior to construction. These potential impacts may include any permanent impacts made by the establishment of trails and/or the associated development, and any temporary impacts during construction. These impacts would decrease the amount of jurisdictional waters within the Project Site. Therefore, Mitigation Measures B1O-7 through B10- 9 would be required to reduce impacts related to state protected aquatic features to a less -than - significant level. Mitigation Measure B1O-7: Temporary and/or permanent impacts to jurisdictional features resulting from the proposed Project shall require a Water Discharge Requirement from the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) pursuant to the California Porter -Cologne Water Quality Control Act prior to impacts occurring within jurisdictional areas. Compensatory mitigation for impacts would be determined during the formal notification process and must be approved by RWQCB prior to work occurring. Mitigation is anticipated to include one or more of the following: restoration of impacted features and /or preservation of unaffected features onsite; payment of an in -lieu fee to an agency approved mitigation bank; or acquisition of off -site lands that contain similar jurisdictional features that would be held in a restrictive deed for perpetuity. The CDFW regulates alterations to lakes, streambeds, and riparian habitats pursuant to Section 1600 et seq. of the CFGC. Therefore, formal notification to and subsequent authorization from the CDFW shall be required prior to commencement of any construction activities within the CDFWjurisdictional areas. Compensatory mitigation for impacts would be determined during the formal notification process and must be approved by CDFW prior to work occurring. Mitigation is anticipated to include one or more of the following: restoration of impacted features and /or preservation of unaffected features onsite; payment of an in -lieu fee to an agency approved mitigation bank; or acquisition of off -site lands that contain similar jurisdictional features that would be held in a restrictive deed for perpetuity. Mitigation Measure BI0-8: Project materials shall not be cast from the Project Site into nearby habitats; further, project -related debris, surplus spoils, and trash shall be contained and removed to a proper disposal facility. Mitigation Measure B1O-9: All construction equipment shall be cleaned prior to use in the Project Site footprint and inspected by the project biologist to confirm it is free of non- native plant material in order to minimize the importation of such material into the project site. All mulch, topsoil, and seed mixes used during post -construction landscaping activities and erosion control best management practices shall be free of invasive plant species propagules. A weed abatement program shall be implemented should invasive plant species colonize the area within the project footprint post -construction. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 34 d. Would the project interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? Less Than Significant. Wildlife movement activities usually fall into one of three movement categories: dispersal, seasonal migration, and movements related to home range activities (foraging for food or water, defending territories, searching for mates, breeding areas, or cover). Although the nature of these movements are species specific, large open spaces will generally support a diverse wildlife community representing all types of movement. Each type of movement may also be represented at a variety of scales from non -migratory movement of amphibians, reptiles, and some birds on a "local' level to many square mile home ranges of large mammals moving at a "regional' level. The location of the Project Site supports all types of wildlife movement on some scale. Movement on a smaller or "local' scale occurs throughout the surrounding vicinity as well as the Project Site. Data gathered from biological surveys indicate that the Project Site contains habitat that supports a variety of species of invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. The home range and average dispersal distance of many of these species may be entirely contained within the Project Site and immediate vicinity. Populations of animals such as insects, amphibians, reptiles, small mammals, and a few bird species may find all their resource requirements without moving far or outside of the Project Site at all. Occasionally, individuals expanding their home range or dispersing from their parental range will attempt to move outside of the Project Site. Mammals known to occur within the Project Site either by direct observation or by the presence of sign include the California ground squirrel, coyote, and bobcat. Movement on a larger, "regional" scale is likely to occur to and from the Project Site due to the availability of resources within the Project Site and in the surrounding area. The Project Site is within a large open space area of the San Gabriel Mountains. The undeveloped nature of the area, in addition to the resources provided within the unnamed drainages (e.g., prey, water, and vegetative cover), ridgelines, and dirt roads, facilitate wildlife movement in the form of travel routes (i.e., a landscape feature, such as a ridgeline, drainage, canyon, or riparian strip). Given an open space area that is both large enough to maintain viable populations of species and provide a variety of travel routes (canyons, ridgelines, trails, riverbeds, and others), wildlife will use these "local' routes while searching for food, water, shelter, and mates, and will not need to cross into other large open space areas. Based on their size, location, vegetative composition, and availability of food, some of these movement areas (e.g., large drainages and canyons) are used for longer lengths of time and serve as source areas for food, water, and cover, particularly for small- and medium-sized mammals. This is especially true if the travel route is within a larger open space area. However, once open space areas become constrained and/or fragmented as a result of urban development or construction of physical obstacles such as roads and highways, remaining landscape features or travel routes that connect the larger open space areas can "become" corridors as long as they provide adequate space, cover, food, and water, and do not contain obstacles or distractions (man-made noise, lighting) that would generally hinder wildlife movement. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 35 The Project Site consists mostly of undeveloped land and open space with natural vegetation communities. A small portion of the Project Site consists of developed/disturbed land that is devoid of vegetation or has current or historical development. The Project Site is not identified as a wildlife corridor within any natural community conservation plan, habitat conservation plan, or subarea plan. The proposed Project consists of the establishment of recreational mountain bike trails and associated development. Although the establishment of these trails and amenities would decrease the amount of native vegetation within the Project Site, the Project is not anticipated to cause any impacts to wildlife movement or connectivity within the Project Site or to the surrounding area since development of the Project would not cause the existing open space area to become constrained or fragmented. Although the proposed Project would disturb approximately 20 acres of the 380-acre Project Site to construct the trails and supporting facilities, the proposed trails would generally follow the existing grade of the area, and native plants would be used to revegetate any disturbed areas. Therefore, the Project would not interfere substantially with the movement of native wildlife, the use of wildlife corridors, or the use of native wildlife nursery sites and impacts would be less than significant. e. Would the project conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? No Impact. The City of Santa Clarita's Oak Tree Preservation and Protection Guidelines, Ordinance No. 89-10, is the only policy or ordinance protecting biological resources in the City. The Project would not remove any oak trees, and thus, would not conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance. Therefore, no impact would occur. f. Would the project conflict with the provisions of an adopted habitat conservation plan, natural community conservation plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? No Impact. The Project Site is not located within any adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan. As such, implementation of the Project would not conflict with these plans and there would be no impact. g. Would the project affect a Significant Ecological Area (SEA) or Significant Natural Area (SNA) as identified on the City of Santa Clarita SEA Delineation Map? No Impact. Significant Ecological Areas are defined as ecologically important land and water systems that are valuable as plant or animal communities, often important to the preservation of threatened or endangered species, and conservation of biological diversity in the identified areas. The Project Site is not located within any identified Significant Ecological Areas designated within Los Angeles County." As such, implementation of the Project would not affect a Significant Ecological Area and there would be no impact. " Los Angeles County, Los Angeles County 2035 General Plan, July 2022, Chapter 9, Figure 9.3. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration V. CULTURAL RESOURCES Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Would the project: Significant With Significant No Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑iC to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5? b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource ❑ ❑ ❑ pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5? c. Disturb any human remains, including those ❑ ❑ ❑ interred outside of formal cemeteries? Explanation of Checklist Responses The following analysis is based in part on the information contained in the Phase 1 Cultural Resources Assessment prepared for the Project by Michael Baker International, which is included as Appendix D of this IS/MND.18 a. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5? No Impact. A historical resource is generally defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5(a) as a resource listed in or determined to be eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources; a resource included in a local register of historical resources or identified as significant in a historical resource survey meeting certain requirements; or any object, building, structure, site, area, place, record, or manuscript determined by the lead agency based on substantial evidence to be historically significant or significant in the architectural, engineering, scientific, economic, agricultural, educational, social, political, military, or cultural annals of California. Historical resources are further defined as being associated with significant events, important persons, or distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction; representing the work of an important creative individual; or possessing high artistic values. A California Historical Resources Information System Review records search at the South Central Coastal Information Center (SCCIC) was conducted on December 6, 2023, for the Project Site and a surrounding 0.5-mile radius. The SCCIC records search results indicated that six previously recorded cultural resources have been identified and recorded within the half -mile radius of the Project Site, one of which, CA-LAN-3132H, a historic -period site consisting of two structure pad foundations, intersects the Project Site. All of the resources identified within the search area were '$ Note that since the completion of the technical study in April 2024, the proposed Project, which was originally known as the "Blue Cloud Bike Project", has been renamed "Haskell Canyon Bike Project' and some Project features have been reduced or are no longer part of the proposed Project. The Haskell Core parking lot has been significantly reduced and the parking lot for the Blue Cloud Trailhead has been replaced with an unstructured parking area. All parking surfaces would utilize decomposed granite rather than pavement. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 37 historic -aged resources. No prehistoric -aged sites were identified. Additionally, an intensive pedestrian survey of the Project Site occurred on February 12-14, 2024. During the pedestrian survey, one newly recorded mid -twentieth-century mining site, given the temporary designation of BlueCloud-MBI-01H, was identified. Site BlueCloud-MBI-01 H was recorded during the current study as the ruins of a mining site once owned and operated by the Harris family. Archival research identified that Walter and Betty Harris applied for a mining claim for the area in 1966. While the Blue Cloud Dust Mine and the remaining machinery and mining locations may have contributed to the local economy in the Santa Clarita region in the second half of the twentieth century, research has not revealed any significant events associated with the mine that are important to national, state, regional, or local history. Archival research indicates that the site was owned and operated by Norman Harris, son of Walter and Betty Harris. While Dr. Harris may be a notable member of the Newhall and Santa Clarita community, being a founding member of the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, the Blue Cloud Dust Mine is not considered to be what Dr. Harris is most known for, nor is his association with the site particularly notable or important to national, state, or local history. The site and its currently identified component features consist of a wash plant that stands, a Trailmobile dry semi- trailer, two rubble piles with associated abandoned equipment, a water tank situated for mining operations, a five -course brick retaining wall, a water standpipe with a meter, two concrete pads where structures or equipment may have been, an 1800s wooden carriage donned with a metal water tank, a tractor, a truck, and other refuse. The site does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, nor does it represent the work of a master or possess high artistic values. Lastly, the information and documentation presented in the Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment exhaust the site's data potential. The visible ruins of the Blue Cloud Dust Mine site and the available archival information about it do not indicate that the site possesses any further potential to yield information important to the community, state, or nation's prehistory or history. Therefore, the site is recommended ineligible for listing in the California Register and is not a historical resource as defined by CEQA Section 15064.5(a). Therefore, no historical resources as defined by CEQA Section 15064.5(a) were identified within the Project Site as a result of the SCCIC records search; pedestrian survey; and California Register evaluations. As such, the Project would have no impact on historic resources. b. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5? Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated. An archaeological resource is generally defined in Section 15064.51 of the CEQA Guidelines as a site, area, or place determined to be historically significant as defined in Section 15064.5(a) or as a unique archaeological resource, which is defined in PRC Section 21083.2 as an artifact, object, or site that contains information needed to answer important scientific research questions of public interest, or that has a special and particular quality such as being the oldest or best example of its type, or that is directly associated with a scientifically recognized important prehistoric or historical event or person. Archaeological sensitivity zones are qualitative and based on the general presence and/or absence of Native American occupation sites, isolated prehistoric Native American artifacts and burials, and historic archival and archaeological materials exposed during various construction projects. The Project Site is 3 miles north of the Santa Clara River, which would have provided an important resource procurement locale for prehistoric inhabitants of the area. The Project Site City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration KE is composed of Castaic-Balcom silty clay loams, 30 to 50 percent slopes, eroded (CmF2); Saugus loam, 30 to 50 percent slopes, eroded (ScF2); Sorrento loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes (SsB); and Yolo loam, 2 to 9 percent slopes (YoC).The majority of the Project area is steeply sloped; generally, slopes of greater than 30 degrees have low potential for buried archaeological sites. Topographic maps, aerial photographs, and archival records have indicated that historic -period homesteads and mining operations were established within or near the Project Site during the early to mid -twentieth century. As discussed under Checklist Question V.a, all of the resources identified in the records search within the search area were historic -aged resources and no prehistoric -aged sites were identified. Based on the archival research, soils, available resources, and pedestrian survey results, the archaeological sensitivity for potentially unknown prehistoric archaeological sites within the area of potential effect is low, and the potential for significant buried historic period resources is also considered low. Nonetheless, Mitigation Measure CUL-1 through Mitigation Measure CUL-3 are included to require the proper handling and disposition of archaeological resources in the unexpected event that such resources are inadvertently discovered during Project construction. Mitigation Measures CUL-1 through Mitigation Measure CUL-3 would ensure that any impacts to archaeological resources would be less than significant. Mitigation Measure CUL-1: Archaeological monitoring shall occur in the area of potential effect during all soil -disturbing and grubbing/grading/excavation/trenching activities, which could impact archaeological resources. The monitor will observe construction activities to determine if cultural resources are present below the surface. The Principal Investigator (PI) will submit a request to the City during construction, requesting a modification to the monitoring program when field conditions occur that could reduce or increase the potential for resources to be present. Such field conditions may include modern disturbance post- dating the previous grading/trenching activities, presence of fossil formations, or when native soils are encountered. Ground -disturbing activities include, but are not limited to, geotechnical boring, trenching, grading, excavating, and the demolition of building foundations. Monitoring shall be conducted by an archaeological monitor who is working under the guidance of a qualified archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for archaeology (48 Federal Register 44738). The archaeological monitor shall observe ground -disturbing activities in all areas with the potential to contain significant cultural deposits. The archaeological monitor shall maintain and submit monitoring logs at the conclusion of monitoring. If discoveries are made during ground -disturbing activities, additional work may be required in accordance with the terms specified in the cultural resources monitoring and discovery plan. At the completion of grading, excavation, and ground -disturbing activities on the site, a monitoring report shall be submitted to the City that documents monitoring activities conducted by the Project archaeologist within 60 days of completion of monitoring. This report shall document the daily archaeological monitoring results; describe how each mitigation measure was fulfilled; document the type of cultural resources recovered and the disposition of such resources; and, in a confidential appendix, include the daily/weekly monitoring notes from the qualified archaeologist. Final monitoring reports will be submitted to the City and the South Central Coastal Information Center. Any unanticipated archaeological finds and subsequent evaluation or data recovery efforts will be documented in the report. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration KE Mitigation Measure CUL-2: In the event an archaeological resource is unearthed during excavation, all excavations shall be halted within 50 feet of the find. Work shall stop immediately, and the discovery shall be evaluated by a qualified archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for archaeology (48 Federal Register 44738), pursuant to the procedures set forth at CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5 and 36 Code of Federal Regulations Part 60.4. Depending on the nature of the find, the determination of significance may require additional excavation, potentially including the preparation and execution of a Phase II Archaeological Testing Plan. As the lead agency, the City shall make a determination of significance on the basis of the recommendations of the qualified archaeologist. If the resource is determined not to be significant, then resource -specific work shall be completed, and construction may proceed. If the resource is determined to be significant and avoidance is not feasible, then a resource -specific archaeological resources treatment plan shall be prepared and executed in accordance with Mitigation Measure CUL-3 prior to recommencing ground -disturbing activities that may impact the resource. Mitigation Measure CUL-3: Avoidance and preservation -in -place are the preferred treatment for historical resources, but avoidance is not always feasible. In the event that a historical resource is discovered and disturbance to such a resource cannot be avoided, one of the following treatments shall be implemented: avoidance, site capping, creation of conservation easements, or archaeological data recovery. If avoidance, site capping, or creation of a conservation easement is determined infeasible, then a Phase III data recovery excavation will be required, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5 and Section 106 36 Code of Federal Regulations 800.13, to document the resource's scientifically consequential information. The Phase III data recovery plan shall be prepared in consultation with the consulting tribe(s) if the discovery is associated with a precontact or ethnohistoric context. The Phase III study shall consist of the recovery and analysis of a statistically significant sample of the site through archaeological excavation, radiocarbon dating of organic materials or other kinds of dating, cataloging, specialist analysis, and report writing designed to document the resource in perpetuity. During the course of construction, all discovered resources shall be temporarily curated in a secure location onsite or at the offices of the qualified archaeologist. The removal of any artifacts from the area of potential effect for cataloging and analysis will need to be thoroughly inventoried with tribal monitor oversight of the process if the discovery is associated with a precontact or ethnohistoric context. The landowner shall relinquish ownership of all cultural resources, including sacred items, burial goods, and all archaeological artifacts and non -human remains, as part of the required mitigation for impacts to cultural resources. The applicant shall relinquish the artifacts through one or more of the following methods and provide the City with evidence of final disposition of the cultural material collection: • Accommodate the process for onsite reburial of the discovered items with the consulting tribe(s). This shall include measures and provisions to protect the future reburial area from any future impacts. Reburial shall not occur until all cataloguing and basic recordation have been completed. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 40 A curation agreement with an appropriate qualified repository in Los Angeles County that meets federal standards per 36 Code of Federal Regulations Part 79, and therefore will be professionally curated and made available to other archaeologists/researchers for further study. The collections and associated records shall be transferred, including title, to an appropriate curation facility in Los Angeles County, to be accompanied by payment of the fees necessary for permanent curation. If more than one Native American tribe is involved with the Project and the tribes cannot come to a consensus as to the disposition of cultural materials, they shall be curated at an appropriate qualified repository determined by the City. c. Would the project disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated. No evidence of any prior human burials or use as a burial ground was identified for the Project Site during the records search and background research conducted for the Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment and Native American consultation process conducted for the Project. Nonetheless, in the event that human remains are inadvertently discovered during Project construction, Mitigation Measure CUL-4 would be implemented. Mitigation Measure CUL-4 would ensure that any impacts to human remains would be less than significant. Mitigation Measure CUL-4: If human skeletal remains are found during earth -moving activities, work shall be suspended and the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office shall be notified. Standard guidelines set by California law provide for the treatment of skeletal material of Native American origin (California Public Resources Code, Sections 5097.98 et seq.; Health and Safety Code, Section 7050.5). If the remains are found to be archaeological in their disposition, then after the coroner releases the site, the qualified professional archaeologist, in consultation with the most likely descendant, shall prepare an archaeological treatment plan in accordance with Mitigation Measure CUL-3 that also incorporates the guidance in "A Professional Guide for the Preservation and Protection of Native American Remains and Associated Grave Goods," published by the California Native American Heritage Commission. VI. ENERGY Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Would the project: Significant With Significant No Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a. Result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary construction of energy ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ resources, during project construction or operation? b. Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan El ElElfor renewable energy or energy efficiency? City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 41 Explanation of Checklist Responses This section is based, in part, on the Air Quality, Energy, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Impact Analysis prepared for the Project by Vista Environmental, which is included as Appendix A of this IS/MND.19 EXISTING SETTING Electricity, a consumptive utility, is a man-made resource. The production of electricity requires the consumption or conversion of energy resources, including water, wind, oil, gas, coal, solar, geothermal, and nuclear resources, into energy. The delivery of electricity involves a number of system components, including substations and transformers that lower transmission line power (voltage) to a level appropriate for onsite distribution and use. The electricity generated is distributed through a network of transmission and distribution lines commonly called a power grid. Conveyance of electricity through transmission lines is typically responsive to market demands. In 2022, Los Angeles County consumed 68,485 gigawatt-hours per year of electricity. Natural gas is a combustible mixture of simple hydrocarbon compounds (primarily methane) that is used as a fuel source. Natural gas consumed in California is obtained from naturally occurring reservoirs, mainly located outside the State, and delivered through high-pressure transmission pipelines. The natural gas transportation system is a nationwide network and, therefore, resource availability is typically not an issue. Natural gas satisfies almost one-third of the state's total energy requirements and is used in electricity generation, space heating, cooking, water heating, industrial processes, and as a transportation fuel. Natural gas is measured in terms of cubic feet. In 2022, Los Angeles County consumed 2,820 million therms of natural gas. Petroleum -based fuels currently account for a majority of California's transportation energy sources and primarily consist of diesel and gasoline types of fuels. However, the State has been working on developing strategies to reduce petroleum use. Over the last decade California has implemented several policies, rules, and regulations to improve vehicle efficiency, increase the development and use of alternative fuels, reduce air pollutants and GHG emissions from the transportation sector, and reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Accordingly, petroleum -based fuel consumption in California has declined. In 2022, 3,070 million gallons of gasoline and 295 million gallons of diesel was sold in Los Angeles County. a. Would the project result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation? Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed Project would impact energy resources during construction and operation. Energy resources that would be potentially impacted include electricity, natural gas, and petroleum -based fuel supplies and distribution systems. The following 19 Note that since the completion of the technical study in April 2024, the proposed Project, which was originally known as the "Blue Cloud Bike Project", has been renamed "Haskell Canyon Bike Project." In addition, the technical study modeled features that have been reduced or are no longer part of the proposed Project. The Haskell Core parking lot has been significantly reduced and the parking lot for the Blue Cloud Trailhead has been replaced with an unstructured parking area. All parking surfaces would utilize decomposed granite rather than pavement. Thus, the analysis provided in the technical study is conservative. Moreover, the modeling assumed a construction schedule beginning October 2024 and ending December 2025. This represents a conservative scenario because a project's construction air quality and GHG impacts would decrease if construction is delayed since newer equipment and vehicles enter the fleet mix with more stringent emission standards each year. City of Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project May 2025 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 42 section calculates the potential energy consumption associated with the construction and operations of the proposed Project and provides a determination if any energy utilized by the proposed Project is wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources. Construction The proposed Project would consume energy resources during construction in three (3) general forms: 1. Petroleum -based fuels used to power off -road construction vehicles and equipment on the Project Site, construction worker travel to and from the Project Site, as well as delivery and haul truck trips; 2. Electricity associated with the conveyance of water that would be used during Project construction for dust control (supply and conveyance) and electricity to power any necessary lighting during construction, electronic equipment, or other construction activities necessitating electrical power; and, 3. Energy used in the production of construction materials, such as asphalt, steel, concrete, pipes, and manufactured or processed materials such as lumber and glass. Construction -Related Electricity During construction the proposed Project would consume electricity to construct the proposed bike park and infrastructure. Electricity would be supplied to the Project Site by portable generators. Electricity consumed during Project construction would vary throughout the construction period based on the construction activities being performed. Various construction activities include electricity associated with the conveyance of water that would be used during Project construction for dust control (supply and conveyance) and electricity to power any necessary lighting during construction, electronic equipment, or other construction activities necessitating electrical power. Such electricity demand would be temporary, nominal, and would cease upon the completion of construction. Therefore, the use of electricity during Project construction would not be wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary. Construction -Related Natural Gas Construction of the proposed Project would not involve the consumption of natural gas. Development of the proposed Project would not require any natural gas connections and no natural gas lines would be moved as part of the proposed Project. Therefore, no impact to natural gas supply and infrastructure would occur related to construction. Construction -Related Petroleum Fuel Use Petroleum -based fuel usage represents the highest amount of transportation energy potentially consumed during construction, which would be utilized by both off -road equipment operating on the Project Site and on -road automobiles transporting workers to and from the Project Site as well as on -road trucks transporting equipment and supplies to the Project Site. The off -road construction equipment fuel usage was calculated through use of the off -road equipment assumptions and fuel use assumptions in CaIEEMod. It is estimated that construction of the proposed Project would consume 2,623 gallons of gasoline and 43,512 gallons of diesel fuel. This equates to 0.0001 percent of the gasoline and 0.01 percent of the diesel used annually in Los Angeles County. As such, the construction -related petroleum use would be nominal, when compared to current county -wide petroleum usage rates. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 43 Construction activities associated with the proposed Project would be required to adhere to all state and SCAQMD regulations for off -road equipment and on -road trucks, which provide minimum fuel efficiency standards. As such, construction activities for the proposed Project would not result in the wasteful, inefficient, and unnecessary consumption of energy resources. Therefore, impacts regarding transportation energy would be less than significant. Additionally, development of the Project would not result in the need to manufacture construction materials or create new building material facilities specifically to supply the proposed Project. It is difficult to measure the energy used in the production of construction materials such as asphalt, steel, and concrete. However, it is reasonable to assume that the production of building materials such as concrete, steel, etc., would employ all reasonable energy conservation practices in the interest of minimizing the cost of doing business. Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources during construction. Operation The on -going operation of the proposed Project would require the use of energy resources limited to generators for food trucks and music, and from off -road equipment used for the maintenance of the trails. Energy would also be consumed during operations related to water usage, solid waste disposal, landscape equipment, and vehicle trips. Operations -Related Electricity Operation of the proposed Project would not utilize any electricity, other than from the occasional generator use that is included under the analysis of operations -related off -road equipment below. Operations -Related Natural Gas Operation of the proposed Project would not utilize any natural gas. Operations -Related Off -Road Equipment Skip loaders, mini -excavators, and/or a trail dozer would be utilized for monthly maintenance of the trails. In addition, portable generators would be utilized for events for the operation of a food truck and/or for music. It is estimated that off -road equipment for operation of the proposed Project would consume 652 gallons of diesel fuel per year. Operational activities associated with the proposed Project would be required to adhere to all state and SCAQMD regulations for off -road equipment. As such, operational activities for the proposed Project would not result in the wasteful, inefficient, and unnecessary consumption of diesel fuel. Therefore, impacts regarding operational off -road equipment energy usage would be less than significant. Operations -Related Vehicular Petroleum Fuel Usage Operation of the proposed Project would result in increased consumption of petroleum -based fuels related to vehicular travel to and from the Project Site. It is estimated that the proposed Project would consume 18.458 gallons of gasoline per year from vehicle travel. This equates to 0.0005 percent of the gasoline consumed annually in Los Angeles County. As such, the operations -related petroleum use from the proposed Project would be nominal, when compared to current petroleum usage rates. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 44 It should be noted that the proposed Project would comply with all federal, state, and city requirements related to the consumption of transportation energy. Furthermore, the proposed Project promotes the use of alternative modes of travel (i.e., bicycles). Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in the wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources during operation, and impacts would be less than significant. b. Would the project conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency? Less than Significant Impact. The proposed Project would not conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency. The City currently does not have a plan pertaining to renewable energy or energy efficiency. Thus, the applicable energy plan for the proposed Project is the Conservation and Open Space Element of the Santa Clarita General Plan. The proposed Project's consistency with the applicable energy -related policies in the General Plan are shown in Table VI-1. Table VI-1 Proposed Project Compliance with Applicable General Plan Energy Policies Policy No. General Plan Policy Proposed Project Implementation Actions Goal CO 8: Development designed to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy and natural resource consumption, and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. CO Promote use of solar lighting in parks and Consistent. No permanent lighting would be 8.2.6 along paseos and trails, where practical. installed as part of the proposed Project. CO Evaluate site plans proposed for new Consistent. The proposed Project does not 8.3.1 development based on energy efficiency include any structures that would utilize pursuant to LEED (Leadership in Energy and energy. Environmental Design) standards for New Construction and Neighborhood Development, including the following: a) location efficiency; b) environmental preservation; c) compact, complete, and connected neighborhoods; and d) resource efficiency, including use of recycled materials and water CO Promote construction of energy efficient Consistent. The proposed Project does not 8.3.2 buildings through requirements for LEED include any structures that would utilize certification or through comparable alternative energy. requirements as adopted by local ordinance CO Require new development to use passive Consistent. The proposed Project does not 8.3.6 solar heating and cooling techniques in include any structures that would utilize building design and construction, which may energy. Proposed shade structures and vault include but are not be limited to building restrooms would be designed to use passive orientation, clerestory windows, skylights, solar heating and cooling techniques. placement and type of windows, overhangs to shade doors and windows, and use of light colored roofs, shade trees, and paving materials City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 45 Policy No. General Plan Policy Proposed Project Implementation Actions CO Encourage the use of trees and landscaping Consistent. No heating and cooling systems 8.3.7 to reduce heating and cooling energy loads, would be installed into any of the proposed through shading of buildings and parking lots. Project's structures. Where possible, trees would be planted to provide shade to the proposed event and parking areas. CO Encourage energy -conserving heating and Consistent. No heating and cooling systems 8.3.8 cooling systems and appliances, and energy- or appliances would be installed into any of efficiency in windows and insulation, in all new the proposed Project's structures. construction. CO Limit excessive lighting levels, and encourage Consistent. No permanent lighting would be 8.3.9 a reduction of lighting when businesses are installed as part of the proposed Project. closed to a level required for security. Source: City of Santa Clarita, 2011. As shown in Table VI-1, the proposed Project would be consistent with all applicable energy - related policies from the General Plan. Therefore, the proposed Project would not conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency. Impacts would be less than significant. VII. GEOLOGY AND SOILS Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Would the project: Significant With Significant No Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a. Directly or indirectly cause substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist- Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the El El Elarea or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ iii) Seismic -related ground failure, including El ElElliquefaction? iv) Landslides? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ of topsoil? c. Be located on a geologic unit that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on -or off- ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse? City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 46 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Would the project: Significant With Significant No Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated d. Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the California Building Code El ElEl(2004), creating substantial risks to life or property? e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? f. Result in a change in topography or ground El ElElsurface relief features? g. Result in earth movement (cut and/or fill) of El ElEl10,000 cubic yards or more? h. Involve development and or/grading on a ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ slope greater than 10% natural grade? i. Result in the destruction, covering, or modification of any unique geologic or ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ physical feature? j. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ geologic feature? Explanation of Checklist Responses The following analysis is based in part on the information contained in the Geotechnical Report prepared for the Project by ENGEO Incorporated, which is included as Appendix E of this IS/MND.20 a.i) Would the project directly or indirectly cause substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. No Impact. The Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act of 1972 serves to mitigate the hazard of surface faulting to structures for human occupancy and is intended to prevent the construction of buildings used for human occupancy on the surface trace of active faults. The act requires the State Geologist to establish regulatory zones, known as Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones, around the surface traces of active faults and to issue maps delineating these zones. If an active fault is found, a structure for human occupancy cannot be placed over the trace of the fault and 20 Note that since the completion of the geotechnical report in October 2024, the proposed Project, which was originally known as the "Blue Cloud Bike Project', has been renamed "Haskell Canyon Bike Project' and some Project features have been reduced or are no longer part of the proposed Project. The Haskell Core parking lot has been significantly reduced and the parking lotforthe Blue Cloud Trailhead has been replaced with an unstructured parking area. All parking surfaces would utilize decomposed granite rather than pavement. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 47 must be set back from the fault (typically 50 feet). The act defines active faults as those that have experienced surface displacement or movement during the last 11,000 years. The Project Site is located in a seismically active region in Southern California near several fault lines. However, according to the California Geological Survey (CGS), the Project Site is not mapped within a state -designated Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone.21 In addition, the Project Site is not located within any other known fault zones.22 As such, the Project would not directly or indirectly cause substantial adverse effects, involving rupture of a known earthquake fault. Therefore, no impacts would occur. a.ii) Would the project directly or indirectly cause substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving strong seismic ground shaking? Less Than Significant Impact. According to the City's General Plan Safety Element, the City, including the Project Site, is located in the vicinity of active, conditionally active, and potentially active faults.23 The nearest fault is the Pelona Fault zone, which is located approximately one mile northeast of the Project Site.24 Seismic activity along this fault or on any other of the numerous faults in the Southern California area could cause seismic ground shaking in the City. The Project would construct a bike park with parking and visitor amenities, such as shade structures, vault restrooms, a bike repair station, and picnic tables. However, the proposed Project would not include the development of any habitable structures or other facilities that could experience substantial hazards during a seismic event. Additionally, the design and construction of the proposed trails, bike courses, and vault restrooms would be required to comply with the California Building Code, Title 18, City Building Code, of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code, and Title 26, Building Code, of the LACMC. Compliance with the existing seismic safety requirements of the California Building Code and Municipal Codes of the City and County, would minimize risks pertaining to seismic ground shaking the event of an earthquake. Moreover, the Project would in no way exacerbate the risks of seismic ground shaking. As such, the Project would not directly or indirectly cause substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving strong seismic ground shaking. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant. a.iii) Would the project directly or indirectly cause substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving seismic -related ground failure, including liquefaction? Less Than Significant Impact. Liquefaction occurs when loose, water -saturated sediments lose strength and fail during strong ground shaking. Liquefaction is defined as the transformation of granular material from a solid state into a liquefied state as a consequence of increased pore - water pressure. Liquefaction typically occurs during prolonged ground shaking events such as earthquakes, and the soil acquires mobility sufficient to permit both horizontal and vertical movements. Liquefaction potential is greatest in saturated, loose, and poorly graded sand. 21 California Department of Conservation, California Geological Survey, Earthquake Zones of Required Investigation, https:Hmaps.conservation.ca.gov/cqs/EQZApp/app/, accessed February 13, 2024. 22 California Department of Conservation, California Geological Survey, Fault Activity Map of California, https:Hmaps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/fam/, accessed February 13, 2024. 23 City of Santa Clarita, General Plan, Safety Element, May 2022, https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/SantaClarita/ html/SantaClaritaGP/7%20-%20Safety%20Element.pdf, accessed February 13, 2024. 24 California Department of Conservation, California Geological Survey, Fault Activity Map of California, https:Hmaps. conservation.ca.gov/cqs/fam/, accessed February 13, 2024. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 48 According to the CGS, a portion of the Project Site lies within a liquefaction zone.25 The Project would construct a bike park with parking and visitor amenities, such as shade structures, vault restrooms, a bike repair station, and picnic tables, as well as multi -use trails. However, the proposed Project would not include the development of any habitable structures or other facilities that could experience substantial hazards during a seismic event. Additionally, according to the Geotechnical Report prepared for the Project, the impacts associated with potential seismic - induced liquefaction settlements on the planned improvements are considered low. Moreover, the design and construction of the proposed trails, bike courses, and vault restrooms would be required to comply with the California Building Code; Title 18, City Building Code, of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code; and Title 26, Building Code, of the LACMC. Compliance with the existing seismic safety requirements of the California Building Code and Municipal Codes of the City and County, would minimize risks pertaining to seismic -related ground failure, including liquefaction. Therefore, impacts related to liquefaction would be less than significant. a.iv) Would the project directly or indirectly cause substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving landslides? Less Than Significant Impact. Landslides tend to occur in weak soil and rock on sloping terrain. According to the City's General Plan Safety Element, Santa Clarita Valley areas near rivers and floodplains are generally prone to earthquake -induced liquefaction, and hillsides are generally prone to earthquake -induced landslides. Large parts of the City are subject to these hazards, which are addressed through seismic design requirements and the Unified Development Code.26 According to the CGS, the Project Site is within a landslide zone.27 The topography of the Project Site is characterized by hills, mountains, valleys, and ridges. The existing slope ranges from 5 percent near the Haskell Core and Blue Cloud Trailhead up to 100 percent where existing and proposed multi -use trails are located on the northern and southern portions of the site. However, the proposed multi -use trails would be constructed to follow the existing grade of the area and any ridgelines, and thus, would not cause adverse effects involving landslides. The proposed Project would construct mountain bike courses (i.e., jump tracks, a dual slalom course, progressive jumplines, a progressive skills area) as well as other features in the flatter areas of the Project Site, and thus, would not cause adverse impacts involving landslides. The proposed Project would not include the development of any habitable structures or other facilities that could experience substantial hazards during a landslide. Additionally, the design and construction of the proposed trails, bike courses, and vault restrooms would be required to comply with the California Building Code; Title 18, City Building Code, of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code; and Title 26, Building Code, of the LACMC. Compliance with the existing seismic safety requirements of the California Building Code and Municipal Codes of the City and County, would minimize risks pertaining to landslides. Therefore, impacts related to landslides would be less than significant. b. Would the project result insubstantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? Less Than Significant Impact. Development of the Project would require grading, excavation, and other construction activities that have the potential to disturb existing soils and expose soils to rainfall and wind, thereby potentially resulting in soil erosion. However, as the Project Site exceeds 1 acre, the Project would be required to obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination 26 California Department of Conservation, California Geological Survey, Earthquake Zones of Required Investigation, https:Hmaps.conservation.ca.aov/cqs/EQZApp/app/, accessed March 5, 2024. 26 City of Santa Clarita, General Plan, Safety Element, 2022. 27 California Department of Conservation, California Geological Survey, Earthquake Zones of Required Investigation, https:Hmaps.conservation.ca.gov/cqs/EQZApp/app/, accessed March 5, 2024. City of Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project May 2025 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 49 System (NPDES) Construction General Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). The Construction General Permit requires construction sites that disturb 1 or more acres of land to implement stormwater controls and to develop a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP). The measures identified in the SWPPP are intended to minimize the amount of sediment and other pollutants associated with construction sites from being discharged in stormwater runoff. The Project would be subject to the erosion control requirements of Santa Clarita Municipal Code Chapter 10.04 (Stormwater and Urban Runoff Pollution Control) and Chapter 17.90 related to the SWPPP, erosion and sediment control plan, and best management practices (BMPs) designed to ensure that discharges of pollutants, including sediment, are effectively prohibited. Erosion control BMPs are designed to prevent erosion, whereas sediment controls are designed to trap sediment once it has been mobilized. No construction activity would begin prior to receipt of written approval of such plan. Furthermore, the Project construction activities would be required to comply with SCAQMD Rule 403, which would reduce the potential for wind erosion by requiring the implementation of dust control measures during construction. Additionally, pursuant to Santa Clarita Municipal Code Chapter 17.95, prior to issuance of grading permit, an Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan that incorporates appropriate post -construction BMPs, including those related to erosion would be prepared. Therefore, the Project would not result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil, and impacts would be less than significant. c. Would the project be located on a geologic unit that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on -or off -site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse? Less Than Significant Impact. As discussed above, the Project Site is within landslide and liquefaction zones. However, the proposed Project would not construct any habitable structures that would be subject to liquefaction. Additionally, the proposed multi -use trails would be constructed to follow the existing grade of the area and any ridgelines, and thus, would not cause adverse effects involving landslides. The proposed Project would construct mountain bike courses and other features in the flatter areas of the Project Site, and thus, would not cause adverse impacts involving landslides. Moreover, the design and construction of the proposed trails, bike courses, and vault restrooms would be required to comply with the California Building Code; Title 18, City Building Code, of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code; and Title 26, Building Code, of the LACMC. Compliance with the existing seismic safety requirements of the California Building Code and Municipal Codes of the City and County, would minimize risks pertaining to liquefaction and landslides. Subsidence generally occurs when a large portion of land is displaced vertically, usually due to the rapid and intensive withdrawal of subterranean fluids such as groundwater or oil. No extraction of gas, oil, or geothermal energy is occurring at the Project Site. Additionally, the proposed Project would not include any groundwater extraction which could result in subsidence. As such, Project impacts related to subsidence would not occur. Collapsible soils consist of loose, relatively low -density materials that collapse and compact under the addition of sufficient water or excessive loading. According to the Geotechnical Report prepared for the Project, the risk of hydrocollapse of native soils at the Project Site is considered low. Additionally, construction of the proposed Project would not result in excessive loading of the soils on site. The soils would be compacted and watered to maintain the bike courses and trails; however, watering is expected to reinforce the stability of the trails and soil collapse would not present an unusual risk for the Project Site. The design and construction of the proposed trails, bike courses, and vault restrooms would be required to comply with the California Building Code; City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Title 18, City Building Code, of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code; and Title 26, Building Code, of the LACMC. As such, Project impacts related to collapsible soils would not occur. Therefore, impacts related to an unstable geologic unit would be less than significant. d. Would the project be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the California Building Code (2004), creating substantial risks to life or property? Less Than Significant Impact. According to the Geotechnical Report prepared for the Project, silt and lean clay were encountered in the upper portion of the geotechnical borings at the Project Site. Laboratory testing on soil samples yielded values that generally correspond to low to medium shrink/swell potential with variations in moisture content. However, the explorations indicate that the distribution of potentially expansive soil is highly variable at the Project Site, both in depth and lateral extent, which is typical for alluvial deposits. Structural damage due to volume changes associated with expansive soil can be reduced by properly blending, moisture conditioning, and compacting fills, subexcavating and rebuilding cut areas with homogeneous, properly moisture - conditioned fills, designing hardscape/pavements to accommodate expansive soil, and supporting structures on properly designed foundations. The design and construction of the proposed trails, bike courses, and vault restrooms would be required to comply with the California Building Code; Title 18, City Building Code, of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code; and Title 26, Building Code, of the LACMC. Compliance with the existing seismic safety requirements of the California Building Code and Municipal Codes of the City and County, would minimize risks pertaining to expansive soils. Therefore, the Project's impacts related to expansive soils would be less than significant. e. Would the project have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? No Impact. The proposed Project would include three vault restrooms that would be serviced weekly by a septic removal truck. No septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems would be required. Therefore, no impact would occur. f. Would the project result in a change in topography or ground surface relief features? g. Would the project result in earth movement (cut and/or fill) of 10,000 cubic yards or more? h. Would the project involve development and/or grading on a slope greater than 10% natural grade? Less Than Significant Impact. Construction of the proposed Project would involve minimal ground disturbance throughout the 380-acre Project Site. Construction of the Haskell Core and Blue Cloud Trailhead would be constructed in a relatively flat area of the Project Site and any excavated soils would be used to construct the bike courses. The proposed trails would be located on slopes greater than 10 percent in some areas of the Project Site. However, construction of the proposed trails would follow the existing topography and ridges of the site. The proposed trail widths would be 4 to 6 feet wide, and any excess soils would be used to create the trail alignments. Therefore, impacts related to a change in topography or ground surface relief features; earth movement of 10,000 cubic yards or more; and development and/or grading on a slope greater than 10 percent natural grade would be less than significant. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 51 i. Would the project result in the destruction, covering, or modification of any unique geologic or physical feature? j. Would the project directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? Less Than Significant Impact. The 380-acre Project Site, like much of the Santa Clarita Valley, is characterized by a canyon with gentle to steep hills and ridges. As discussed in Checklist Question I.a, portions of the Project Site are mapped as areas of Ridgeline Preservation, which preserve ridgelines within City limits for the public health, safety and welfare for the long-term benefit of the community, maintenance of the unique visual characteristics, resources and ridgeline integrity, and to achieve a higher quality of life for its residents. However, the Project Site would remain mostly undeveloped and would only include small structures such as shade structures, vault restrooms, and wooden or asphalt bike tracks, which would not result in the destruction or covering of any unique geologic or physical feature. Additionally, the proposed trails would follow the existing grade of the area and any ridgelines, and thus, the Project would not result in the modification of the ridgelines such that it would have a significant impact on any unique geologic features. Soil types within the Project Site are primarily Castaic-Balcom silty clay loam in the eastern Project Site and Saugus loam in the western Project Site. Geologic maps indicate that the Project Site is underlain by young alluvial valley deposits (Holocene to late Pleistocene age), fine-grained Tertiary age formations of sedimentary origin (Tertiary age), and coarse -grained Tertiary age formations of sedimentary origin (Tertiary age).28 The Project Site is mapped as Miocene and Pleistocene -Holocene aged, and is in the Newhall Formation in the western portion of the site and Mint Canyon Formation in the eastern portion. A paleontological resources record search conducted in January 2019 by the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum for the Bouquet Canyon Road Project, which is located approximately 0.9 miles south of the eastern Project Site, indicated that on the first and third ridges east of Haskell Canyon respectively, Castaic Formation localities LACM 7772-7773 produced fossil specimens of sea turtle, Cheloniidae, carnivore, Carnivora, and baleen whale, Mysticeti. As indicated in the records search, shallow excavations in the uppermost layers younger Quaternary Alluvium are unlikely to uncover significant vertebrate fossils; however, deeper excavations that extend down into older sedimentary deposits, as well as any excavations in the exposures of the Saugus Formation or the Castaic Formation may well uncover significant fossil vertebrate remains.29 While fossils have been discovered in nearby locations in the same sedimentary deposits as exist in the Project area, the proposed Project would not require ground disturbance at depths greater than four feet for the footers for the bike courses. Other construction activities, including the construction of the proposed bike courses and trails, would take place within previously disturbed fill sediments (e.g., clearing and grubbing) or at the current topsoil surface and do not require ground disturbance in undisturbed geologic contexts. Thus, the Project would not directly or indirectly destroy a paleontological resource. Therefore, impacts related to unique geologic features or paleontological resources would be less than significant. 28 California Department of Consevation, Compilation of Quaternary Surficial Deposits, https:Hmaps.conservation.ca. aov/cqs/QSD/, accessed March 20, 2024. 29 City of Santa Clarita, 2020, Bouquet Canyon Environmental Impact Report, Appendix E, Geotechnical Report and Paleontological Resources Records Check. City of Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project May 2025 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 52 Vill. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Would the project: Significant With Significant No Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a. Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ significant impact on the environment? b. Conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of El ElElreducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? Explanation of Checklist Responses This section is based, in part, on the Air Quality, Energy, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Impact Analysis prepared for the Project by Vista Environmental, which is included as Appendix A of this IS/MND.ao GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE Constituent gases of the Earth's atmosphere, called atmospheric greenhouse gases (GHGs), play a critical role in the Earth's radiation amount by trapping infrared radiation from the Earth's surface, which otherwise would have escaped to space. Prominent GHGs contributing to this process include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), ozone, water vapor, nitrous oxide (N20), and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). This phenomenon, known as the Greenhouse Effect, is responsible for maintaining a habitable climate. Anthropogenic (caused or produced by humans) emissions of these GHGs in excess of natural ambient concentrations are responsible for the enhancement of the Greenhouse Effect and have led to a trend of unnatural warming of the Earth's natural climate, known as global warming or climate change. Emissions of gases that induce global warming are attributable to human activities associated with industrial/manufacturing, agriculture, utilities, transportation, and residential land uses. Emissions Of CO2 and N20 are byproducts of fossil fuel combustion. Methane, a potent GHG, results from off -gassing associated with agricultural practices and landfills. Sinks of CO2, where CO2 is stored outside of the atmosphere, include uptake by vegetation and dissolution into the ocean. GHGs have varying global warming potential (GWP). The GWP is the potential of a gas or aerosol to trap heat in the atmosphere; it is the cumulative radiative forcing effects of a gas over a specified time horizon resulting from the emission of a unit mass of gas relative to the reference gas, CO2. To simplify reporting and analysis, GHGs are commonly defined in terms of their GWP. 30 Note that since the completion of the technical study in April 2024, the proposed Project, which was originally known as the "Blue Cloud Bike Project", has been renamed "Haskell Canyon Bike Project." In addition, the technical study modeled features that have been reduced or are no longer part of the proposed Project. The Haskell Core parking lot has been significantly reduced and the parking lot for the Blue Cloud Trailhead has been replaced with an unstructured parking area. All parking surfaces would utilize decomposed granite rather than pavement. Thus, the analysis provided in the technical study is conservative. Moreover, the modeling assumed a construction schedule beginning October 2024 and ending December 2025. This represents a conservative scenario because a project's construction air quality and GHG impacts would decrease if construction is delayed since newer equipment and vehicles enter the fleet mix with more stringent emission standards each year. City of Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project May 2025 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 53 The International Panel on Climate Change defines the GWP of various GHG emissions on a normalized scale that recasts all GHG emissions in terms of CO2 equivalent (CO2e). As such, the GWP of CO2 is equal to 1. EXISTING SETTING According to California Greenhouse Gas Emissions for 2000 to 2021 Trends of Emissions and Other Indicators, prepared by the CARB, December 14, 2023, the State of California created 381.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MMTCO2e) in 2021. The 2021 emissions were 12.6 MMTCO2e higher than 2020 but 23.1 MMTCO2e lower than 2019 levels. Both the 2019 to 2020 decrease and the 2020 to 2021 increase in emissions are likely due in part to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic that were felt globally. The transportation sector showed the largest increase in emissions of 10 MMTCO2e (7.4 percent) compared to 2020, which is most likely from passenger vehicles whose activity and emissions rebounded after COVID-19 shelter in place orders were lifted. a. Would the project generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? Less Than Significant Impact. In order to identify significance criteria under CEQA for development projects, SCAQMD initiated a Working Group, which provided detailed methodology for evaluating significance under CEQA. At the September 28, 2010 Working Group meeting, the SCAQMD released its most current version of the draft GHG emissions thresholds, which recommends a tiered approach that provides a quantitative annual threshold of 3,000 MTCO2e for all land use projects. Although the SCAQMD provided substantial evidence supporting the use of the above threshold, as of November 2017, the SCAQMD Board has not yet considered or approved the Working Group's thresholds. As such, the SCAQMD's 3,000 MTCO2e annual threshold has been included in this analysis for informational purposes only and determination of significance for GHG emissions is based on determination of consistency with the applicable GHG emission reduction plans. The proposed Project would not generate GHG emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment. The proposed Project would consist of the development of a bike park and is anticipated to generate GHG emissions from area sources, mobile sources, waste disposal, water usage, off -road equipment and construction equipment. The proposed Project would not include any utility connections, and thus, energy usage related to electricity and natural gas was not included. However, operation of the Project would occasionally utilize electricity through generators, which was modeled as part of the off -road equipment. The Project -related GHGs annual emissions is provided in Table VIII-1. As shown in Table VIII-1, it is estimated that the proposed Project would generate 204 MTCO2e per year, which has been provided in this analysis for informational purposes only. The determination of significance of GHG emissions impacts is provided in analysis under Checklist Question VII I.b, below, which shows the proposed Project would be consistent with all applicable measures and strategies in the applicable reduction plans for the proposed Project. For reference purposes only, Table VIII-1 shows that the proposed Project's GHG emissions would be well below the SCAQMD's draft threshold of 3,000 MTCO2e per year. Therefore, the proposed Project would not generate GHG emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment, and impacts would be less than significant. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 54 Table VIII-1 Project Related Greenhouse Gas Annual Emissions Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Metric Tons per Year) CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e Category Mobile Sources' 164 0.01 0.01 166 Area Sourcesz 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Energy Usage3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Water and Wastewater4 0.13 <0.01 <0.01 0.13 Solid Wastes 0.13 0.01 0.00 0.46 Refrigeration6 -- -- -- 0.00 Operational Off -Road Equipment' 22.2 <0.01 <0.01 22.3 Construction8 15.03 <0.01 <0.01 15.10 Total GHG Emissions 1 201 0.02 0.01 204 SCAQMD Draft Threshold of Significance 3,000 Exceed Thresholds? No Notes: ' Mobile sources consist of GHG emissions from vehicles. 2 Area sources consist of GHG emissions from consumer products, architectural coatings, and landscaping equipment. 3 Energy usage consists of GHG emissions from electricity and natural gas usage. 4 Water includes GHG emissions from electricity used for transport of water and processing of wastewater. 5 Waste includes the CO2 and CH4 emissions created from the solid waste placed in landfills. 6 Refrigeration includes GHG emissions from refrigerants in air conditioning units. No refrigeration would be provided as part of Project. Operational Off -Road Equipment was modeled based on a skid steer loader operating 8 hours per day and 12 days per year, a generator operating up to 8 hours per day and 26 days per year, and an off -highway truck making weekly water truck deliveries 1 hour per day and 52 days per year. 3 Construction emissions amortized over 30 years as recommended in the SCAQMD GHG Working Group on November 19, 2009. Source: CalEEMod Version 2022.1; refer to Appendix A. b. Would the project conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed Project would not conflict with any applicable plan, policy or regulation of an agency adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions. The applicable plans for the proposed Project include the 2022 CARB Scoping Plan, Connect SoCal 2020, and the 2024-2050 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (Connect SoCal 2024). The consistency analysis for each of these plans are provided below. Consistency with the 2022 CARB Scoping Plan The 2022 Scoping Plan identifies additional GHG reduction actions and strategies necessary to achieve the AB 1279 target of 85 percent below 1990 levels by 2045. These actions and strategies build upon those identified in the first update to the Scoping Plan (2013) and in the second update to the Scoping Plan (2017). Although a number of these measures are currently established as statewide regulations, some measures have not yet been formally proposed or adopted. It is expected that these measures or similar actions to reduce GHG emissions will be adopted as required to achieve statewide GHG emissions targets. Table VIII-2 provides an evaluation of applicable reduction actions/strategies by emissions source category to determine how the City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 55 proposed Project would be consistent with the reduction actions/strategies outlined in the 2022 Scoping Plan. As shown below in Table VIII-2, the proposed Project would not conflict with any applicable proposed action or strategy in the 2022 CARB Scoping Plan. Therefore, the proposed Project would be consistent with the 2022 CARB Scoping Plan. Table VIII-2 Consistency with the 2022 Scoping Plan AB 32 GHG Inventory Sector (shown in Bold) Proposed Project Consistency with Scoping and Scoping Plan Action Plan Actions GHG Emissions Reductions Relative to the SB 32 Target 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. No Conflict. As shown above in Table VIII-1, almost all of the GHG emissions generated by the proposed Project would be from vehicle trips. AB 1493 controls GHG emissions from vehicles in California. Through adherence with the AB 1493 tailpipe GHG emissions standards, the proposed Project would not conflict with this strategy. Smart Growth / Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) VMT per capita reduced 25% below 2019 levels by No Conflict. Senate Bill 375 directs each regional 2030, and 22% below 2019 levels by 2045. Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to adopt a SCS/RTP that meet this reduction target. SCAG is the MPO for the Project area. Connect SoCal 2024 was prepared to meet these reduction targets. Table VIII-3 below discusses how the proposed Project would not conflict with Connect SoCal 2024. As such, the proposed Project would not conflict with this strategy. Light -Duty Vehicle (LDV) Zero -Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) 100% of LDV sales are ZEV by 2035. Not Applicable. Executive Order N-79-20 requires all new LDVs sold in California to be zero -emission by the year 2035. The proposed Project would not include any vehicle sales activities. Truck ZEVs 100% of medium -duty (MDV)/HDC sales are ZEV Not Applicable. Executive Order N-79-20 by 2040 (AB 74 University of California Institute of requires all new LDVs sold in California to be Transportation Studies [ITS] report). zero -emission by the year 2045. The proposed Project would not include any truck sales activities. Aviation 10% of aviation fuel demand is met by electricity Not Applicable. The proposed Project would not (batteries) or hydrogen (fuel cells) in 2045. utilize any aviation fuel. Sustainable aviation fuel meets most or the rest of the aviation fuel demand that has not already transitioned to hydrogen or batteries. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration AB 32 GHG Inventory Sector (shown in Bold) Proposed Project Consistency with Scoping and Scoping Plan Action Plan Actions Ocean-going Vessels (OGV) 2020 OGV At -Berth regulation fully implemented, Not Applicable. The proposed Project would not with most OGVs utilizing shore power by 2027. utilize any OGVs. 25% of OGVs utilize hydrogen fuel cell electric technology by 2045. Port Operations 100% of cargo handling equipment is zero -emission Not Applicable. The proposed Project would not by 2037. 100% of drayage trucks are zero emission impact any operations at any ports. by 2035. Freight and Passenger Rail 100% of passenger and other locomotive sales are Not Applicable. The proposed Project would not ZEV by 2030. impact any freight or passenger rail operations. 100% of line haul locomotive sales are ZEV by 2035. Line haul and passenger rail rely primarily on hydrogen fuel cell technology, and others primarily utilize electricity. Oil and Gas Extraction Phase out oil and gas extraction operations by Not Applicable. The proposed Project would not 2045. impact any oil and gas extraction activities. Petroleum Refining CCS on majority of petroleum refining operations by Not Applicable. The proposed Project would not 2030. Production reduced in line with petroleum impact any petroleum refining activities. demand. Electricity Generation Electric sector GHG target of 38 MMTCO2e in 2030 Not Applicable. Senate Bill 1020 requires that and 31 MMTCO2e in 2045. 100 percent of retail sales of electricity be Retail sales load coverage generated by renewable or zero -carbon source of electricity by December 1, 2045. The proposed Project would not include any electrical utility connections. New Residential and Commercial Buildings All electric appliances beginning 2026 (residential) Not Applicable. The proposed Project would not and 2029 (commercial). include any electrical utility connections and would not include the installation of any appliances. Existing Residential Buildings 80% of appliance sales are electric by 2030 and Not Applicable. The proposed Project would not 100% of appliance sales are electric by 2035. include any existing residential buildings. Appliances are replaced at end of life. Existing Commercial Buildings 80% of appliance sales are electric by 2030, and Not Applicable. The proposed Project would not 100% of appliance sales are electric by 2045. include any existing commercial buildings. Appliances are replaced at end of life. Food Products 7.5% of energy demand electrified directly and/or Not Applicable. The proposed Project would not indirectly by 2030; 75% by 2045. include any commercial food production activities. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 57 AB 32 GHG Inventory Sector (shown in Bold) Proposed Project Consistency with Scoping and Scoping Plan Action Plan Actions Construction Equipment 25% of energy demand electrified by 2030 and 75% No Conflict. Executive Order N-79-20 requires all electrified by 2045. off -road vehicles and equipment to transition to 100 percent zero -emission equipment, where feasible, by 2035. All construction equipment fleets utilized during construction of the proposed Project are required to be registered with CARB and meet CARB's current emission reductions regulations, which are anticipated to be updated to meet Executive Order N-79-20 requirements. As such, the proposed Project would not conflict with this strategy. Chemicals and Allied Products; Pulp and Paper Electrify 0% of boilers by 2030 and 100% of boilers Not Applicable. The proposed Project would not by 2045. Hydrogen for 25% of process heat by include any pulp and paper production activities. 2035 and 100% by 2045. Electrify 100% of other energy demand by 2045. Stone, Clay, Glass, and Cement CCS on 40% of operations by 2035 and on all Not Applicable. The proposed Project would not facilities by 2045. include any stone, clay, glass and cement Process emissions reduced through alternative production activities. materials and CCS. Other Industrial Manufacturing 0% energy demand electrified by 2030 and 50% by Not Applicable. The proposed Project would not 2045. include any other industrial manufacturing activities. Combined Heat and Power Facilities retire by 2040. Not Applicable. The proposed Project would not include any existing combined heat and power facilities. Agriculture Energy Use 25% energy demand electrified by 2030 and 75% Not Applicable. The proposed Project would not by 2045. include any commercial agriculture activities. Low Carbon Fuels for Transportation Biomass supply is used to produce conventional Not Applicable. The proposed Project would not and advanced biofuels, as well as hydrogen. include any production of fuels for transportation. Low Carbon Fuels for Buildings and Industry In 2030s, renewable natural gas (RNG) blended in Not Applicable. The proposed Project would not pipeline. Renewable hydrogen blended in natural include any production of fuels for buildings and gas pipeline at 7% energy (-20% by volume), industry. ramping up between 2030 and 2040. In 2030s, dedicated hydrogen pipelines constructed to serve certain industrial clusters. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration W AB 32 GHG Inventory Sector (shown in Bold) Proposed Project Consistency with Scoping and Scoping Plan Action Plan Actions Non -combustion Methane Emissions Increase landfill and dairy digester methane Not Applicable. The proposed Project would not capture. Some alternative manure management include the operation of any landfill or dairy. deployed for smaller dairies. Moderate adoption of enteric strategies by 2030. Divert 75% of organic waste from landfills by 2025. Oil and gas fugitive methane emissions reduced 50% by 2030 and further reductions as infrastructure components retire in line with reduced fossil gas demand. High GWP Potential Emissions Low GWP refrigerants introduced as building Not Applicable. The proposed Project would not electrification increases, mitigating HFC emissions. include the manufacturing of appliances that use low GWP refrigerants. Compensate for Remaining Emissions Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) demonstration Not Applicable. The proposed Project would not projects deployed by 2030. CDR scaled to include any CDR demonstration projects compensate for remaining GHG emissions in 2045 Source: CARB, 2022. Consistency with Connect SoCal 2020 SB 375 requires CARB to set regional targets for GHG emissions reductions from passenger vehicle use. It is up to each MPO in the State (SCAG is the MPO for Southern California) to adopt a RTP/SCS to meet the reduction target set by CARB for the Southern California region. Connect SoCal 2020 adopted by SCAG was prepared to meet a 2035 GHG emission reduction target of 19 percent reduction over the 2005 per capita emissions levels through the implementation of new initiatives of land use, transportation and technology strategies. Table VIII-3 provides an evaluation of applicable goals and strategies to determine the Project's consistency with the reduction strategies outlined in Connect SoCal 2020. Table VIII-3 Consistency with Connect SoCal 2020 Strategies Consistency Assessment Connect SoCal Goals Goal 1: Encourage regional Not Applicable. This goal is directed at SCAG and does not apply economic prosperity and global to the proposed Project. This strategy calls on encouraging competitiveness. regional economic prosperity and global competitiveness. The proposed Project would not interfere with such policymaking. Goal 2: Improve mobility, Consistent. The Project proposes to construct a bike park in an accessibility, reliability, and travel area that is in close proximity to existing commercial and safety for people and goods. residential uses. The proposed Project would promote the enjoyment and use of alternative modes of travel (i.e., bike riding) and would construct new trails that would connect to the existing multi -use trails, thereby improving public accessibility to the trail system in the Project area. Therefore, the proposed Project is consistent with this goal. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration !7 Strategies Consistency Assessment Goal 3: Enhance the Consistent. The Project proposes to construct a bike park with preservation, security, and approximately 15 miles of maintained bike and multi -use trails that resilience of the regional would connect to the existing trail system. Therefore, the proposed transportation system. Project is consistent with this goal. Goal 4: Increase person and Not Applicable. This strategy calls on SCAG to increase person goods movement and travel and goods movement and travel choices across the transportation choices within the transportation system. The proposed Project would not interfere with this goal. system. Goal 5: Reduce greenhouse gas Consistent. The Project would result in criteria air pollutant and emissions and improve air GHG emissions during construction and operation. However, quality. emissions would be nominal. Moreover, the proposed Project would encourage biking as an alternative mode of transportation that would reduce VMTs and associated GHG emissions. Therefore, the Project is consistent with this goal. Goal 6: Support healthy and Consistent. The Project would be consistent with this goal by equitable communities. constructing a public bike park that would facilitate athletic activities (i.e., bike riding), which would aid in supporting healthy and equitable communities. Goal 7: Adapt to a changing Not Applicable. This goal is directed towards SCAG and does not climate and support an integrated apply to individual development projects. Nevertheless, the Project regional development pattern and would support this goal by expanding the trail network in the transportation network. Project area. Goal 8: Leverage new Not Applicable. This goal is directed towards SCAG and does not transportation technologies and apply to the proposed Project. This strategy calls on SCAG to use data -driven solutions that result in new transportation technologies and data -driven solutions to more efficient travel. increase efficiency. The proposed Project would not interfere with this goal. Goal 9: Encourage development Not Applicable. The proposed Project would not include the of diverse housing types in areas development of housing. However, the proposed Project would that are supported by multiple develop a bike park in close proximity to existing residential uses, transportation options. which would provide existing residents with an alternative transportation option (i.e., bike riding). Goal 10: Promote conservation Consistent. The Project Site is not currently used for any of natural and agricultural lands agricultural uses. Except for the proposed 15 miles of trails and and restoration of habitats. the two programming areas, the remainder of the Project Site would remain undeveloped. Moreover, disturbed areas of the Project Site would be revegetated upon completion of the Project construction. Therefore, the Project is consistent with this goal. Connect SoCal Strategies Strategy 1: Focus growth near Consistent. The proposed Project would develop a bike park in destinations and mobility options. close proximity to existing commercial and residential uses. The bike park is intended to serve as a recreational destination for residents and would promote biking as an alternative mode of transportation. Strategy 2: Promote diverse Not Applicable. The proposed Project would not include any new housing choices. housing. It should be noted that the Project is being constructed on land designated for open space and would not impede on the development of any potential future housing. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration .E Strategies Consistency Assessment Strategy 3: Leverage technology Not Applicable. This strategy is directed to SCAG and innovations. jurisdictions and does not apply to the proposed Project. This strategy aims to promote low emission technologies, improve access to services through technology, and identify ways to incorporate micro power grids into communities. The proposed Project would not interfere with this strategy. Strategy 4: Support Consistent. The proposed Project would not be connected to any implementation of sustainability utilities and would utilize vault restrooms. As such, the Project policies. would result in low water and energy consumption. Strategy 5: Promote a Green Consistent. Development of the proposed bike park within Region. existing open space would not interfere with regional wildlife connectivity or convert agricultural land. Upon completion of Project construction, the Project would revegetate disturbed areas within the Project Site. The proposed Project would also improve public accessibility to park space and encourage biking as an alternative mode of transportation that would reduce VMT and GHG emissions. Therefore, the Project would support this strategy. Source: SCAG, Connect SoCal, September 2022. As shown above in Table VIII-3, the proposed Project would not conflict with any proposed goal or strategy in Connect SoCal 2020. Therefore, the proposed Project would be consistent with Connect SoCal 2020. Consistency with Connect SoCal 2024 Connect SoCal 2024 was adopted by SCAG on April 4, 2024. However, per SB 375, SCAG and CARB are required to work together until CARB staff conclude that the calculations and quantifications provided would yield accurate estimates of GHG emission reductions. Since CARB staff continue to have significant outstanding concerns about the technical methodology utilized in Connect SoCal 2024, the current approved RTP/SCS is Connect SoCal 2020. A consistency evaluation of Connect SoCal 2024 is included in order to provide a comprehensive analysis. Connect SoCal 2024 includes over 90 implementation strategies in order to meet the year 2035 GHG emission reduction targets set for the Southern California region as mandated by SB 375. The implementation strategies are directed toward SCAG and other regional agencies to implement and are not directly applicable to individual development projects. Regardless, the proposed Project, which consists of development of a bike park in the nearby proximity to existing commercial and residential uses would conform to and promote many of these implementation strategies by encouraging the use of alternative transportation modes (i.e., bike riding) and providing access to an equitable and active recreational activity area. As such, the proposed Project would not conflict with any proposed goal or strategy and would be consistent with Connect SoCal 2024. Based on the consistency analysis for the 2022 CARB Scoping Plan, Connect SoCal 2020, and Connect SoCal 2024 provided above, the proposed Project would not conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of GHG and impacts would be less than significant. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 61 IX. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Would the project: Significant With Significant No Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine El ElEltransport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ release of hazardous materials into the environment? c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, El El substances, or waste within one -quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d. Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section El El 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or El El Elpublic use airport, result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area? f. For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety El El Elhazard for people residing or working in the project area? g. Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h. Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent ❑ ❑X ❑ ❑ to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? i. Expose people to existing sources of potential health hazards (e.g., electrical ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ transmission lines, gas lines, oil pipelines)? City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 62 Explanation of Checklist Responses a. Would the project create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? Less Than Significant Impact. Construction activities for the proposed Project would require the limited use of hazardous materials such as fuel and oils associated with construction equipment. However, all potentially hazardous materials used during Project construction would be used and disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations, as well as manufacturers' specifications and instructions, thereby reducing the risk of hazardous materials use. In addition, the Project would comply with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements concerning the use, storage, and management of hazardous materials, including but not limited to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, California Hazardous Waste Control Law, federal and state Occupational Safety and Health Acts, SCAQMD rules, and permits. These existing regulations are aimed at limiting the amount of hazardous materials used, accident prevention, protection from exposure to specific chemicals, and the proper storage and disposal of hazardous materials. Any associated risk would be adequately reduced to a less -than -significant level through compliance with these standards and regulations. Accordingly, Project construction activities would not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials during construction. Therefore, impacts related to the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials during construction would be less than significant. During operations, the proposed uses would involve the limited use of hazardous materials such as fuels and oils for equipment. Similar to construction, operation of the Project would comply with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements concerning the use, storage, and management of hazardous materials. Therefore, the Project's operations would not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials, and impacts would be less than significant. b. Would the project create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? Less Than Significant Impact. The Project Site is currently vacant and undeveloped. As detailed below in Checklist Question IX.d, the Project Site is not included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. There are no underground storage tanks within the Project Site,31 and no oil/gas wells are within the Project Site or adjoining properties.32 The Project Site was not observed to contain subsurface structures or facilities used to process, store, or discharge petroleum or hazardous substances during the field surveys conducted for the Biological Resources Technical Report, the Aquatic Resources Delineation of State and Federal Jurisdictional Waters Report, or the Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment. Additionally, as discussed in Checklist Question IX.a, the Project would comply with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements concerning the use, storage, and management of hazardous materials. Therefore, the Project would not create a significant hazard to the public or 31 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, UST Finder, https:Hepa.maps.arcgis.com/apes/Webappviewer/index.htmI? id=b03763d3f2754461adf86fl2l345d7bc, accessed March 11, 2024. 32 California Department of Conservation, Well Finder CaIGEM GIS, https:Hmaps.conservation.ca.gov/do-Q-Q wellfinder/, accessed March 6, 2024. City of Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project May 2025 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 63 the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment, and impacts would be less than significant. c. Would the project emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one -quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? No Impact. There are no schools located within 0.25 miles of the Project Site. The school nearest to the Project Site is Mountainview Elementary School, located approximately 0.9 miles to the west of the western boundary of the Project Site. As such, the Project would not emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within 0.25 miles of an existing or proposed school. Therefore, no impacts would occur. d. Would the project be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? No Impact. As previously discussed, the Project Site is currently vacant and undeveloped. The Project Site is not listed on any of the following list of facilities and sites compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code: DTSC EnviroStor database of hazardous waste clean- up sites; SWRCB list of solid waste disposal sites with waste constituents above hazardous waste levels outside the waste management unit; SWRCB GeoTracker database of leaking underground storage tanks sites and cleanup program sites; and SWRCB list of sites with active cease and desist orders (CDO) and cleanup or abatement orders (CAO).33 Therefore, the Project would have no impacts related to listed hazardous material sites. e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing orworking in the project area? f. For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? No Impact. The Project Site is not located within an airport land use plan area or within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport. The Project is also not located within the vicinity of a private airstrip. The nearest airport is the Agua Dulce Airpark, approximately 12.2 miles to the northeast.34 Therefore, the Project would not result in impacts related to airport -related safety hazards or excessive noise. 33 California Environmental Protection Agency, Cortese List Background and History, https:Hcalepa.ca.gov/site clean up/corteselist/background/, accessed February 12, 2024. California Department of Toxic Substances Control, EnviroStor database, https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/, accessed February 12, 2024. California Environmental Protection Agency, Sites Identified with Waste Constituents Above Hazardous Waste Levels Outside the Waste Management Unit, https:Hcalepa.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2016/10/SiteCleanup-CorteseList- CurrentList.pdf, accessed February 12, 2024. SWRCB, GeoTracker, List of Leaking Underground Storage Tank Sites, https:Hgeotracker.waterboards.ca.gov/map/#, accessed February 12, 2024. California Environmental Protection Agency, Cortese List: Section 65962.5(c), List of "active" and CDO and CAO, https:Hcalepa.ca.gov/site clean up/corteselist/secti on-65962-5c/, accessed February 12, 2024. 34 EPA, NEPAssist, https://nepassisttool.epa.gov/nepassist/nepamap.aspx, accessed February 12, 2024. City of Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project May 2025 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 64 g. Would the project impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? Less Than Significant Impact. Emergency response and evacuation for the Project Site is governed by the City's Emergency Operations Plan, General Plan Safety Element, and 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the County's Hazardous Waste Management Plan. According to the City's General Plan Safety Element, in the event of evacuations, Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) directs Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) regarding areas that need to be evacuated. That information is then shared with the C'ty's Emergency Operations Center, and emergency notification is then conveyed to residents.35 Emergency response to accidents associated with hazardous material is generally undertaken by the LACoFD's Health Hazardous Materials Division. Construction activities associated with the Project would not interfere with emergency response or evacuation as emergency access to the Project Site would be maintained. During operation, an emergency could require partial or total evacuation of the Project Site and/or sheltering in place for some portions of the Project Site. The City's existing emergency response procedures would not change with implementation of the proposed Project and would be sufficient to address emergency evacuation scenarios in the event of natural or man-made incidents in the Project area that result in a need to evacuate some or all of the future Project visitors and employees. Existing fire roads within the Project Site could be used. Additionally, the proposed Project would be required to comply with Los Angeles County Fire Code Section 326.7 for the provision of adequate access roads and parking facilities to prevent congestion of public roads, to permit adequate means of egress for evacuation of the public in event of emergency, and to permit movement of fire apparatus and equipment. The proposed parking lot for the Haskell Core programming area would include space for emergency turnaround for fire trucks, which would improve emergency vehicle access to the Project Site. Thus, the proposed Project would not preclude the City and County from implementing the Emergency Operations Plan, General Plan Safety Element, Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, and Hazardous Waste Management Plan.Therefore, the Project would not impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan, and impacts would be less than significant. h. Would the project expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. According to the 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, the wildland urban interface is defined as an area where human made structures, including power lines and other utility structures, are located within or adjacent to areas prone to wildfire events. The hills and mountainous areas of Santa Clarita are considered to be interface areas, and approximately 80 to 90 percent of the Santa Clarita Valley is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ),36 including the Project Site.37 36 City of Santa Clarita, General Plan, Safety Element, 2022. 36 City of Santa Clarita, 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. 37 Los Angeles County Fire Department, Fire Hazard Severity Zone Web Map, https:Hlacounty.maps.arcgis.com/ apes/webappviewe r/index. htmI?id=d2ea45d15c784adfa601e84b38060c4e, accessed March 12, 2024. City of Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project May 2025 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 65 Construction of the proposed Project would bring workers and construction equipment to the Project Site for approximately 6 months. Operation of the proposed Project would generate up to 250 visitors and 100 vehicle trips during special events and up to 180 visitors and 100 vehicles on weekends. The proposed Project would not construct any habitable structures or residences. Additionally, the proposed Project would be required to comply with the City Building Codes, which include showing proof through certification with the LACoFD that new development is located within a designated distance of a water source such as water supply tanks or retention basins for emergency firefighting purposes. Compliance with the Building Code also includes fire prevention strategies such as the provision of access roads, adequate road widths, and clearance of brush around structures located in hillside areas that are considered primary wildland fire risk areas. The City would submit 90 percent Project plans to the Fuel Modification Unit of LACoFD for review in accordance with Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 17.51.020. The Fuel Modification Unit approval consists of reviewing aspects such as structure location and type of construction, topography, slope, amount and arrangement of vegetation and overall site settings.38 Additionally, as previously discussed, the parking lot for the Haskell Core would include space for emergency turnaround for firetrucks. These proposed Project features could improve emergency evacuation in the area. Similar to existing conditions, signage with rules and regulations for the park that state no smoking and no spark emitting equipment would be placed in various areas throughout the mountain bike park. Moreover, the City has established an emergency response protocol to ensure public safety in the event of a wildfire or other emergency at the Project Site. City staff would coordinate a swift and orderly evacuation, directing visitors out through the main access point while keeping the route clear for emergency responders. The City would also work closely with LACoFD for fire -related emergencies, LASD for search and rescue operations, and the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) in cases involving enforcement issues. To reduce risk and avoid emergency evacuations whenever possible, the Project Site would be proactively closed during periods of severe weather conditions. City staff would also monitor official weather and fire alerts and post clear signage and online notifications in advance of any closure to keep the public informed and safe. Nonetheless, the proposed Project would require construction and operation within a VHFHSZ. While construction equipment would be equipped with a spark arrester as required by the Los Angeles Fire Code Section 326.12.1, construction activities could still accidentally spark a fire. Additionally, Project operation would bring more visitors to the Project Site than under existing conditions, especially during event days; visitors could be in the park while a nearby wildfire is happening. Thus, the proposed Project could expose people to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fire. Therefore, Mitigation Measures HAZ-1 and HAZ-2 would be required to reduce impacts related to wildland fires to a less -than -significant level. Mitigation Measure HAZ-1: Prior to commencement of construction activities, a Construction Fire Prevention Plan shall be prepared for the Project to specify the construction phase restrictions and fire safety requirements that would be implemented to reduce risk of ignitions and pre -plans for responding to an unlikely ignition. Prior to bringing lumber or combustible materials onto the Project Site, improvements within the active development area shall be in place, including an approved, temporary roadway surface and fuel modification zones established. These improvements shall also be included in the Construction Fire Prevention Plan, which shall be submitted to the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) for review and approval. 38 Los Angeles County Fire Department, Forestry Fuel Modification, https://fire.lacounty.gov/forestry-fuel-modification/ #1566437238201-d272ffef-2b3d, accessed March 12, 2024. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Mitigation Measure HAZ-2: Three (3) days prior to a scheduled event at the Project Site with more than 50 visitors (including riders, spectators, staff, and volunteers), the City will coordinate LACoFD to determine the fire danger. If there is a red flag warning issued for the Project area within 24 hours of a scheduled event, the event shall be cancelled in accordance with Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 14.06.230, Emergency or Temporary Closure of Parks, Public Places, Trails, and Recreational Areas, which states that, in an emergency or when the City Manager determines that the public interest, public health, public morals, maintenance purposes, or public safety demands such action, any park, public place, grounds, trails, or recreation facility, or any part or portion thereof, may be closed to the public, and all persons may be excluded therefrom until such emergency or other reason upon which such determination of the City Manager is based has ceased, at which time the park, public place, grounds, trails, or recreation facility, or part or portion thereof so closed shall be reopened to the public by the City Manager. i. Would the project expose people to existing sources of potential health hazards (e.g., electrical transmission lines, gas lines, oil pipelines)? Less Than Significant Impact. Hazards associated with overhead transmission lines range from exposure to electrical magnetic fields to live wires and flashovers when a person or equipment gets too close to an overhead line. Surface or subsurface -level natural gas or other fuel lines can pose risks when improper contact is made, resulting in leaks, fire, and/or explosions. The Project Site is currently undeveloped. An existing east -west overhead transmission line traverses the southern portion of the project site. Additionally, a north -south overhead electrical transmission line is located in the eastern portion of the Project Site within Los Angeles County boundaries. Several transmission towers are located within the Project Site, and the proposed trails would traverse near the transmission towers. According to the USEPA, the potential health risks from electrical magnetic fields decrease with limited exposure to them.39 The proposed Project would not construct any habitable structures on the Project Site that would result in prolonged exposure of visitors to electrical magnetic fields, live wires, or flashovers from the transmission towers. Recreational users of the proposed mountain bike park would traverse the various trails throughout the Project Site and would not be exposed to overhead transmission lines for long periods of time. Additionally, the risk of hazards from live wires and flashovers is similar to other transmission towers and power lines in urbanized areas of the City. Therefore, the proposed Project would not increase the risk of exposure to electrical transmission lines to visitors of the bike park. As there are no existing structures on the Project Site requiring natural gas service, there is no natural gas infrastructure located within the Project Site. The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Pipeline Mapping System shows that the nearest natural gas transmission line and hazardous liquid pipeline is located approximately 6 miles west of the Project Site.ao Based on the above, the Project would not expose people to existing sources of potential health hazards, and impacts would be less than significant. 39 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Electric and Magnetic Fields from Power Lines, https://www.epa.gov/radtown/ electric-and-magnetic-fields-power-li nes#:-:text=lf%20you%20are%20concerned%20about,ti me%20spent%20 arou nd%20the%20sou rce. 40 U.S. Department of Transportation, National Pipeline Mapping System, https://Pvnpms.phmsa.dot.gov/Public Viewer/, accessed February 12, 2024. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 67 X. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than No Would the project: Significant With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a. Violate any water quality standards or waste El ElEldischarge requirements? b. Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off -site? d. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or El El Elriver, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on -or off -site? e. Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f. Otherwise substantially degrade water El El Elquality? g. Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard El El El or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h. Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X flood flows? i. Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving flooding, El El El flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j. [Result in] inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ k. Result in changes in the rate of flow, currents, or the course and direction of surface water ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ and/or groundwater? I. [Result in] other modification of a wash, El El El creek, or river? City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration m Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than No Would the project: Significant With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated m. Impact stormwater management in any of the following ways? i) Potential impact of project construction and project post -construction activity on ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ stormwater runoff? ii) Potential discharges from areas for materials storage, vehicle or equipment fueling, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing), waste ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ handling, hazardous materials handling or storage, delivery areas or loading docks, or other outdoor work areas? iii) Significant environmentally harmful increase in the flow velocity or volume of ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ stormwater runoff? iv) Significant and environmentally harmful increases in erosion of the Project Site or ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ surrounding areas? v) Stormwater discharges that would significantly impair or contribute to the impairment of the beneficial uses of ElEl El waters or areas that provide water quality benefits (e.g., riparian corridors, wetlands, etc.)? vi) Cause harm to the biological integrity of drainage systems, watersheds, and/or ❑ ❑X ❑ ❑ water bodies? vii) Does the Proposed Project include provisions for the separation, recycling, and reuse of materials both during ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ construction and after project occupancy? Explanation of Checklist Responses The following analysis is based in part on the information contained in the Hydrology Study prepared for the Project by ENGEO Incorporated, which is included as Appendix F of this IS/MND.a1 41 Note that since the completion of the geotechnical report in October 2024, the proposed Project, which was originally known as the "Blue Cloud Bike Project', has been renamed "Haskell Canyon Bike Project' and some Project features have been reduced or are no longer part of the proposed Project. The Haskell Core parking lot has been significantly reduced and the parking lot for the Blue Cloud Trailhead has been replaced with an unstructured parking area. All parking surfaces would utilize decomposed granite rather than pavement. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration a. Would the project violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? f. Would the project otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality? Less Than Significant Impact. The Project Site is located within the Los Angeles RWQCB's region. Biennially, the Los Angeles RWQCB prepares a list of impaired waterbodies and the specific pollutant(s) in the region referred to as the 303(d) list pursuant to the requirements of the Clean Water Act. All waterbodies on the 303(d) list are subject to the development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). The Project Site is located within and drains into the Santa Clara River Watershed,42 which is not a 303d water body listed for sediment and does not have an approved USEPA TMDL plan for sedimentation. However, since the Project would disturb approximately 20 acres of land, the Project would be required to comply with the NPDES 2022 Construction Stormwater General Permit (ORDER WQ 2022-0057-DWQ, effective September 1, 2023) and implement a SWPPP. In accordance with the requirements of the NPDES Construction General Permit, the Project -specific SWPPP adheres to the California Stormwater Quality Association Best Management Practices Handbook and sets forth BMPs for stormwater and non- stormwater discharges, including, but not limited to, sandbags, storm drain inlets protection, stabilized construction entrance/exit, wind erosion control, and stockpile management, to minimize the discharge of pollutants in stormwater runoff during construction. The SWPPP would be carried out in compliance with the requirements of the SWRCB and the RWQCB. All construction and grading activities would be required to comply with applicable laws and regulatory documents, including all applicable City ordinances and the City's permit regulating discharges into and from the storm drain system. Prior to issuance of grading permit, the Project would be required to receive approval of the SWPPP by the City of Santa Clarita Engineering Department. With the implementation of the Project -specific SWPPP, the Project would reduce or eliminate the discharge of potential pollutants from stormwater runoff. Therefore, construction of the Project would not result in discharge that would violate any water quality standard or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface water quality. Thus, temporary construction -related impacts on surface water quality would be less than significant. The Project Site is currently vacant and undeveloped, and is primarily covered in vegetation. The proposed Project would introduce approximately 1,750 square feet of paved (i.e., impervious) surfaces to the Project Site. However, the proposed impervious areas would constitute less than one percent of the surface area within the approximately 380-acre Project Site. Thus, drainage within the Project Site would generally follow the same pattern as the existing conditions. However, if required, the Project would implement BMPs that would minimize the discharge of pollutants into the Santa Clara River Watershed. As part of the Project design, two infiltration basins would be constructed within the Haskell Core. The infiltration basins would retain onsite a specified volume of stormwater runoff from a storm event to control stormwater quality. Therefore, Project impacts to surface water quality during operation would be less than significant. Based on the California Department of Water Resources Well Completion Report Map Application, there are no active groundwater wells within the Project Site.43 Additionally, groundwater is not anticipated to be encountered due to the shallow depth of excavation needed 42 County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Santa Clara River Watershed map, http://www.ladpw.org/ wm d/wate rs h ed/sc/docs/Sa ntaCl a ra River wtrshed.pdf. 43 California Department of Water Resources, Well Completion Report Map Application, https:Hdwr.maps.arcgis.com/ apes/webappviewe r/index. htmI?id=181078580a214c0986e2da28f8623b37, accessed April 4, 2024. City of Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project May 2025 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 70 for construction of the culverts and for the bike course footers (maximum depth of four feet). Therefore, impacts related to groundwater quality would be less than significant. Based on the above, the proposed Project would not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements, or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality. Impacts would be less than significant. b. Would the project substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? k. Would the project result in changes in the rate of flow, currents, or the course and direction of groundwater? Less Than Significant Impact. As discussed in response to Checklist Questions X.a and X.f, there are no active groundwater wells within the Project Site. Water for the proposed Project would be brought in by water trucks, and would not substantially decrease groundwater supplies. The Project Site is currently vacant and undeveloped, and is primarily covered in vegetation. The proposed Project would introduce minimal paved (i.e., impervious) surfaces to the Project Site. Thus, groundwater recharge within the Project Site would generally be the same as existing conditions. Additionally, as the Project Site would result in minimal changes and development, the rate of flow, currents, and the course and direction of groundwater within the Project Site would generally be the same as existing conditions. Therefore, Project impacts related to groundwater supplies and the flow of groundwater would be less than significant. c. Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off -site? m.iv) Would the project impact stormwater management in any of the following ways: significant and environmentally harmful increases in erosion of the Project Site or surrounding areas? Less Than Significant Impact. The approximately 380-acre Project Site is characterized by a canyon with gentle to steep hills with trails. Development of the Project would require grading, excavation, and other construction activities that have the potential to alter the existing drainage pattern of the site and disturb existing soils, thereby potentially resulting in soil erosion. However, the Project Site would remain mostly undeveloped and would only include small structures such as shade structures, vault restrooms, and wooden or asphalt bike tracks, which would not substantially change the drainage of the site. Additionally, the proposed trails would follow the existing grade of the area. As discussed above in Checklist Questions X.a and X.f, in accordance with the requirements of the NPDES Construction General Permit, the Project would implement a SWPPP. The BMPs identified in the SWPPP would minimize the amount of sediment and other pollutants associated with construction sites from being discharged in stormwater runoff. Additionally, the Project would be subject to the erosion control requirements of Santa Clarita Municipal Code Chapter 10.04 (Stormwater and Urban Runoff Pollution Control) and Chapter 17.90 related to the SWPPP, erosion and sediment control plan, and BMPs designed to ensure that illicit discharges of pollutants not authorized by the NPDES permit, including sediment, are effectively prohibited. Erosion control BMPs are designed to prevent erosion, whereas sediment City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 71 controls are designed to trap sediment once it has been mobilized. No construction activity would begin prior to receipt of written approval of such plan. Additionally, the Project would install a concrete J-drain with 2 culverts and a concrete v-ditch, which would convey flows directly into the Haskell Canyon creek, similar to the existing condition drainage pattern. The Project's drainage devices would mitigate the increased velocity of drainage and include dissipaters consisting of riprap, as necessary, to prevent erosion. The proposed Project would also include daily maintenance that would consist of compaction of the trails with hand tools and hand watering, with the expectation that trails would be revegetated over time to minimize erosion. Therefore, the Project would not substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off -site, or cause harmful increases in erosion of the Project Site or surrounding area. Impacts would be less than significant. d. Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a mannerwhich would result in flooding on- or off -site? e. Would the project create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? k. Would the project result in changes in the rate of flow, currents, or the course and direction of surface water? m.i) Would the project impact stormwater management in any of the following ways: potential impact of project construction and project post -construction activity on stormwater runoff? m.iii) Would the project impact stormwater management in any of the following ways: significant environmentally harmful increase in the flow velocity or volume of stormwater runoff? Less Than Significant Impact. The Project Site is currently vacant and undeveloped, and is primarily covered in vegetation. The proposed Project would introduce minimal paved (i.e., impervious) surfaces to the Project Site. Additionally, the Project Site would remain mostly undeveloped and would only include small structures such as shade structures, vault restrooms, and wooden or asphalt bike tracks, which would not substantially change the drainage of the site. The proposed trails would follow the existing grade of the area. Thus, drainage and runoff within the Project Site would generally follow the same pattern as the existing conditions. Therefore, the Project would not substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site; substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on -or off -site; change the rate of flow, currents, or the course and direction of surface water; impact stormwater management during construction and post -construction; or increase in the flow velocity or volume of stormwater runoff. Impacts would be less than significant. The Project Site is not currently served by any stormwater drainage facilities and the proposed Project would not construct any structures that would require connections to stormwater drainage facilities. Thus, the Project would not create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 72 As previously discussed in Checklist Questions X.a and X.f, construction of the proposed Project components would be subject to the NPDES 2022 Construction Stormwater General Permit and implement a SWPPP. The SWPPP would set forth BMPs for stormwater and non-stormwater discharges, including, but not limited to, sandbags, stabilized construction entrance/exit, wind erosion control, and stockpile management, to minimize the discharge of pollutants in stormwater runoff during construction. Prior to issuance of grading permit by the City, the Project would be required to receive approval of the SWPPP by the City of Santa Clarita Engineering Department. Additionally, the Project would install a concrete J-drain, a concrete v-ditch, and two infiltration basins to prevent erosion and control stormwater quality. Therefore, the proposed Project would not create or contribute runoff water which would provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff. Impacts would be less than significant. g. Would the project place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h. Would the project place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? i. Would the project expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? No Impact. Based on a review of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) National Flood Hazard Layer Viewer (FEMA 2024), the Project Site is located within Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Panel Numbers 06037CO81OG and 06037C0830G. The Project Site occurs within Zones X and D. Zone X (500-year floodplains), which has at least a 0.2 percent annual chance of flooding and Zone D is described as an area of undetermined flood hazard. Thus, the proposed Project would not place housing or structures within a 100-year flood hazard area, and no impact would occur. Within the Santa Clarita Valley, dams are located at the Castaic Reservoir and the Bouquet Reservoir. The Project Site is located approximately 5.8 miles southeast of the Castaic Reservoir. Based on the General Plan Safety Element, the Project Site is not located within the Castaic Dam Inundation Zone or any other inundation zones.44 Therefore, the proposed Project would not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving flooding. j. Would the project result in inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? Less Than Significant Impact. As discussed under Checklist Question Xi, the Project Site is located approximately 5.8 miles southeast of the Castaic Reservoir. Based on the General Plan Safety Element, the Project Site is not located within the Castaic Dam Inundation Zone or any other inundation zones.45 Thus, the Project Site would not be susceptible to inundation due to seiches, which are earthquake -induced waves in enclosed bodies of water, that could send large volumes of water on downstream areas. A tsunami is a sea wave, commonly referred to as a tidal wave, generated by an underwater seismic disturbance, such as sudden faulting or landslide activity. According to the California Department of Conservation mapping system for tsunami hazard areas, as the City of Santa Clarita is an inland community (approximately 25 miles northeast nearest portion of the Pacific 44 City of Santa Clarita, General Plan, Safety Element, 2022. 45 City of Santa Clarita, General Plan, Safety Element, 2022. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 73 Ocean), the City would not be susceptible to experiencing tsunamis.46 Therefore, no impact would occur. The topography of the Project Site is characterized by hills, mountains, valleys, and ridges. The existing slope ranges from 5 percent near the Haskell Core and Blue Cloud Trailhead up to 100 percent where existing and proposed multi -use trails are located on the northern and southern portions of the site. Mudflow could occur from wildfire or storms. In regard to mudflow from wildfires, the last wildfire near the Project Site was the Buckweed Fire in 2007, which burned 38,000 acres.47 However, there have been no wildfires within or adjacent to the Project Site in at least the past 15 years. Thus, the Project Site would not result in inundation by mudflow as a result of post -fire slope instability. In regard to mudflow from storms, the proposed Project would not substantially alter or redirect flood flows as the proposed Project would involve minimal development and would generally follow the existing contours of the slopes for areas at higher elevations. Additionally, the proposed bike courses and trails would be maintained such that erosion would not occur. Therefore, impacts related to mudflow would be less than significant. I. Would the project result in other modification of awash, channel creek, or river? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. As discussed in Checklist Question IV.c, eleven potentially state or federal jurisdictional features were observed within the Project Site. All of the mapped aquatic features are tributaries to the Santa Clara River. Therefore, the Project may potentially result in impacts to aquatic features that are under the jurisdiction of the RWQCB and CDFW. However, the final jurisdictional limits can only be determined by the regulatory agencies. These impacts may include any permanent impacts made by the establishment of trails and/or the associated development, and any temporary impacts during construction. With implementation of Mitigation Measures B1O-7 through BIO-9, any potential impacts related to the modification of a wash, channel creek, or river would be less than significant. m.ii) Would the project impact stormwater management in any of the following ways: potential discharges from areas for materials storage, vehicle or equipment fueling, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing), waste handling, hazardous materials handling or storage, delivery areas or loading docks, or other outdoor work areas? Less Than Significant Impact. The Project would construct a bike park with parking and visitor amenities, such as shade structures, vault restrooms, a bike repair station, and picnic tables. As discussed in Checklist Question IX.a, construction activities for the proposed Project would require the limited use of hazardous materials such as fuel and oils associated with construction equipment. The Project would comply with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements concerning the use, storage, and management of hazardous materials, including for vehicle or equipment fueling and maintenance. Additionally, as detailed above in Checklist Question X.a, in accordance with the requirements of the NPDES Construction General Permit, the Project would implement a site -specific SWPPP that sets forth BMPs for stormwater and non-stormwater discharges, including, but not limited to, sandbags, stabilized construction entrance/exit, wind erosion control, and stockpile management. During operation, the proposed Project would involve 46 California Department of Conservation, Tsunami Hazard Area Maps, https:Hmaps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/ informationwarehouse/ts evacuation/?extent=-13249590.3641%2C3986280.7635%2C-13132183.0887%2C4038 410.8168%2C102100&utm source=cgs+active&utm content=losangeles, accessed April 4, 2024. 47 City of Santa Clarita, 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. City of Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project May 2025 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 74 the limited use of hazardous materials such as fuels and oils for equipment. Similar to construction, operations of the Project would comply with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements concerning the use, storage, and management of hazardous materials. As a recreational use, it is not anticipated that vehicle or equipment fueling or maintenance would occur onsite, or that any deliveries would be necessary during operation of the bike park. Therefore, the proposed Project would result in less than significant impacts related to stormwater management from potential discharges. m.v) Would the project impact stormwater management in any of the following ways: Stormwater discharges that would significantly impair or contribute to the impairment of the beneficial uses of receiving waters or areas that provide water quality benefits (e.g., riparian corridors, wetlands, etc.)? m.vi) Would the project impact stormwater management in any of the following ways: Cause harm to the biological integrity of drainage systems, watersheds, and/or water bodies? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. The Project Site is located within and drains into the Santa Clara River Watershed, which is not a 303d water body listed for sediment, does not have an approved USEPA TMDL plan for sedimentation, and does not have beneficial uses of "Cold", "Spawn", and "Migratory". Construction of the Project components would be subject to the requirements of the NPDES 2022 Construction Stormwater General Permit, which includes the implementation of a site -specific SWPPP adhering to the California Stormwater Quality Association Best Management Practices Handbook. The SWPPP sets forth BMPs for stormwater and non-stormwater discharges, including, but not limited to, sandbags, stabilized construction entrance/exit, wind erosion control, and stockpile management, to minimize the discharge of pollutants in stormwater runoff during construction. Prior to issuance of grading permit by the City, the Project would be required to receive approval of the SWPPP by the City of Santa Clarita Engineering Department. Moreover, the Project would install a concrete J-drain with 2 culverts and a concrete v-ditch, which would convey flows directly into the Haskell Canyon creek, similar to the existing condition drainage pattern. The Project's drainage devices would mitigate the increased velocity of drainage and include dissipaters consisting of riprap, as necessary, to prevent erosion. Additionally, eleven potentially state or federal jurisdictional features were observed within the Project Site. All of the mapped aquatic features are tributaries to the Santa Clara River. The Project may result in potential impacts to aquatic features that are under jurisdiction by the RWQCB and CDFW. However, the final jurisdictional limits can only be made by the regulatory agencies. These impacts may include any permanent impacts made by the establishment of trails and/or the associated development, and any temporary impacts during construction. With implementation of Mitigation Measures 13I0-7 through 131O-9, any potential impacts related to stormwater discharges that could impair beneficial uses or water quality benefits and stormwater management that could harm the biological integrity of waterbodies would be less than significant. m.vii) Would the project impact stormwater management in any of the following ways: Does the proposed project include provisions for the separation, recycling, and reuse of materials both during construction and after project occupancy? Less Than Significant Impact. As described under Checklist Questions XIX.f and XIX.g, the proposed Project would not require any demolition, and thus would generate a small amount of waste from construction activities, such as vegetation from work area clearing. During operation, the proposed Project would generate a nominal amount of waste from users of the park, workers, City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 75 and volunteers, with additional waste during event days. All non -hazardous solid waste generated from the Project Site (e.g., plastic and glass bottles and jars, paper, newspaper, metal containers, cardboard) would be recycled per local and state regulations, with a diversion goal of 75 percent, in compliance with the Integrated Waste Management Act. Remaining non -hazardous solid waste would be disposed of at one of the nearby landfills. The City would review building plans and ensure that adequate space is set aside to allow for the collection and storage of recyclable materials on the Project Site prior to issuance of building permits. Accordingly, as the Project would comply with adopted programs and regulations pertaining to solid waste and City waste diversion goals. Therefore, the Project would not result in stormwater management impacts related to solid waste provisions. Impacts would be less than significant. XI. LAND USE AND PLANNING Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Would the project: Significant With Significant No Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a. Physically divide an established community? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X b. Cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c. Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan, natural community El El Elconservation plan, and/or policies by agencies with jurisdiction over the project Explanation of Checklist Responses a. Would the project physically divide an established community? No Impact. The Project Site is currently vacant and undeveloped with dirt access paths/trails, LADWP transmission towers, and vegetation. The proposed Project would develop a bike park that would create new trails as well as connect to existing trails in the area. Thus, the proposed Project would improve connectivity within the Project Site. Therefore, the Project would not physically divide an established community, and no impact would occur. b. Would the project cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? No Impact. The City's General Plan and Zoning Code govern land use of the western portion of the Project Site within City boundaries while the County's General Plan and Zoning Code govern the land use of the eastern portion of the Project Site within County boundaries. The western portion of the Project Site has a General Plan land use designation of Open Space and is zoned OS in the Santa Clarita Municipal Code. As stated in the City's General Plan Land Use Element and Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 17.36.010, the OS zone is intended to identify and City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 76 reserve land for passive, natural and active open space uses, including public and private parks, conservancy lands, nature preserves, wildlife habitats, water bodies and adjacent riparian habitat, wetlands areas dedicated to open space use, drainage easements, cemeteries, golf courses, and other open space areas dedicated for public or private use. Typical uses include recreation, trails, trailheads, paseos, horticulture, limited agriculture, animal grazing, and habitat preservation. Public parks are permitted uses within the OS zone. The eastern portion of the Project Site is designated as RL10 and zoned A-2-2. According to the Los Angeles County General Plan 2035, the purpose of the RL10 designation is to allow for single family residences, equestrian and animal uses, and agricultural and related activities. Per LACMC Section 22.16.030, the A-2 zone permits a comprehensive range of agricultural uses, as well as low -density single-family residential development, outdoor recreational uses, and public and institutional facilities. Riding and hiking trails may be permitted with a ministerial site plan review. As a mountain bike park with bike and multi -use trails, the Project is consistent with the City's General Plan and Zoning Code. In addition, although the bike park may be permitted with a ministerial site plan review by the County, the City is not required to comply with land use regulations adopted by the County because of intergovernmental immunity (see, e.g., Lawler v. City of Redding (1992) 7 Cal.App.4th 778; Government Code sections 53090 and 53091 [local agencies — except for cities and counties - must comply with building and zoning ordinances]). Therefore, no impact would occur. c. Would the project conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan, natural community conservation plan, and/or policies by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? No Impact. As described in response to Checklist Question IV.f, the Project Site is not located within any adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan. As such, implementation of the Project would not conflict with such plans. Therefore, the Project would not conflict with such plan and policies or ordinances protecting biological resources. No impact would occur. XII. MINERAL RESOURCES Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Would the project: Significant With Significant No Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a. Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 region and the residents of the state? b. Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site El El El 0 delineated on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan? c. Would the project use nonrenewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ manner? City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 77 Explanation of Checklist Responses a. Would the project result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? No Impact. The Project Site is not located within an existing Mineral Extraction Area or a Mineral Resource Zone, as identified on the City of Santa Clarita General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element's Exhibit CO-2 (Mineral Resources).48 According to the City's General Plan, as well as the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CaIGEM) Well Finder database, there are no producing, idle, or abandoned oil or natural gas wells, or any other types of mineral extraction activities within the Project Site.49 Furthermore, the Project Site is governed by the provisions of the OS zone within the City, which does not permit mineral recovery uses. Therefore, the Project would not result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state, and no impact would occur. b. Would the project result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan? No Impact. As discussed above, the Project Site is not located within an existing Mineral Extraction Area or a Mineral Resource Zone. In addition, the Project Site is governed by the provisions of the OS zone within the City, which does not permit mineral recovery uses. Therefore, the Project Site is not a mineral resource recovery site, and no impact would occur. c. Would the project use nonrenewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner? Less Than Significant Impact. The Project would primarily use soil, wood planks, stones, gravel, and vegetation to construct the bike park. The proposed Project would also consume energy in the form of petroleum based fuel during construction for construction equipment and vehicles. Many of the resources utilized for construction are nonrenewable, including gravel and soils, along with petroleum -based fuels to power construction machinery and vehicles. A highly competitive construction economy encourages the efficient use of materials and manpower during construction, to be cost effective and meet financial goals. The Project would not require any unique construction methods or materials that would consume nonrenewable resources in an unusually intensive manner. Therefore, this Project is not expected to consume nonrenewable resources during construction in a wasteful or inefficient manner. During operation, the proposed Project would commit energy for equipment and maintenance vehicles and water resources for trail maintenance for the long-term operation of the bike park. As previously stated, the Project Site would not be connected to any utilities and would not be supplied with electricity and water. All electricity used onsite would be provided by a generator and water would be delivered to the Project Site by water trucks. The consumption of energy in the form of petroleum - based fuels would be typical of similar mountain bike projects, and would not constitute a wasteful or inefficient method of consuming energy. Additionally, water resources are considered to be renewable through the natural hydrological cycle. Therefore, the Project would not use nonrenewable resources in a wasteful or inefficient manner, and impacts would be less than significant. 48 City of Santa Clarita, General Plan, Conservation and Open Space Element, Exhibit CO-2 (Mineral Resources) 49 California Department of Conservation, Well Finder CaIGEM GIS, https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/do-Q-Q wellfinder/, accessed March 6, 2024. City of Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project May 2025 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 78 XIII. NOISE Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Would the project result in: Significant With Significant No Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a. Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in El ❑ the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b. Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or ❑ ❑ ❑iC ❑ groundborne noise levels? c. A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above ❑ ❑ ❑iC ❑ levels existing without the project? d. A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity ❑ ❑ ❑iC ❑ above levels existing without the project? e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels f. For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose El El Elpeople residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Explanation of Checklist Responses This section is based, in part, on the Noise Impact Analysis prepared for the Project by Vista Environmental, which is included as Appendix G of this IS/MND.so NOISE FUNDAMENTALS Noise is defined as unwanted sound. Sound becomes unwanted when it interferes with normal activities, when it causes actual physical harm or when it has adverse effects on health. Sound is produced by the vibration of sound pressure waves in the air. Sound pressure levels are used to measure the intensity of sound and are described in terms of decibels. The decibel (dB) is a logarithmic unit which expresses the ratio of the sound pressure level being measured to a standard reference level. A -weighted decibels (dBA) approximate the subjective response of the human ear to a broad frequency noise source by discriminating against very low and very high so Note that since the completion of the technical study in April 2024, the proposed Project, which was originally known as the "Blue Cloud Bike Project", has been renamed "Haskell Canyon Bike Project' and some Project features have been reduced or are no longer part of the proposed Project. The Haskell Core parking lot has been significantly reduced and the parking lot for the Blue Cloud Trailhead has been replaced with an unstructured parking area. All parking surfaces would utilize decomposed granite rather than pavement. Thus, the analysis provided in the technical study is conservative due to the significant reduction of paving required during construction as well as the reduced Project features. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 79 frequencies of the audible spectrum. They are adjusted to reflect only those frequencies which are audible to the human ear. Noise Equivalent sound levels are not measured directly, but are calculated from sound pressure levels typically measured in A -weighted decibels (dBA). The equivalent sound level (Leq) represents a steady state sound level containing the same total energy as a time varying signal over a given sample period. The Day -Night Average Level (Ldn) is the weighted average of the intensity of a sound, with corrections for time of day, and averaged over 24 hours. The time -of -day corrections require the addition of ten decibels to sound levels at night between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. While the Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) is similar to the Ldn, except that it has another addition of 4.77 decibels to sound levels during the evening hours between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. These additions are made to the sound levels at these time periods because during the evening and nighttime hours, when compared to daytime hours, there is a decrease in the ambient noise levels, which creates an increased sensitivity to sounds. For this reason, the sound appears louder in the evening and nighttime hours and is weighted accordingly. From the noise source to the receiver, noise changes both in level and frequency spectrum. The most obvious is the decrease in noise as the distance from the source increases. The manner in which noise reduces with distance depends on whether the source is a point or line source as well as ground absorption, atmospheric effects and refraction, and shielding by natural and manmade features. Sound from point sources, such as air conditioning condensers, radiate uniformly outward as it travels away from the source in a spherical pattern. The noise drop-off rate associated with this geometric spreading is 6 dBA per each doubling of the distance (dBA/DD). Transportation noise sources such as roadways are typically analyzed as line sources, since at any given moment the receiver may be impacted by noise from multiple vehicles at various locations along the roadway. Because of the geometry of a line source, the noise drop- off rate associated with the geometric spreading of a line source is 3 dBA/DD. The sound drop-off rate is highly dependent on the conditions of the land between the noise source and receiver. To account for this ground -effect attenuation (absorption), two types of site conditions are commonly used in traffic noise models, soft -site and hard -site conditions. Soft -site conditions account for the sound propagation loss over natural surfaces such as normal earth and ground vegetation. For point sources, a drop-off rate of 7.5 dBA/DD is typically observed over soft ground with landscaping, as compared with a 6.0 dBA/DD drop-off rate over hard ground such as asphalt, concrete, stone and very hard packed earth. For line sources a 4.5 dBA/DD is typically observed for soft -site conditions compared to the 3.0 dBA/DD drop-off rate for hard -site conditions. Caltrans research has shown that the use of soft -site conditions is more appropriate for the application of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) traffic noise prediction model used in this analysis. EXISTING SETTING To determine the existing noise levels, noise measurements were taken in the vicinity of the Project Site on March 26, 2024; refer to Table XIII-1, Noise Measurements. Noise within the Project area is generally characterized by vehicle traffic on the nearby roads and from dogs barking at the canine facilities (Cesar Milan's Dog Psychology Center). City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 5H Table XIII-1 Existing (Ambient) Noise Level Measurements Measured Noise Level dBA dBA Site Primary Noise Start Time of No. Description Sources Measurement Leq Lmax Located west of the Project Site, approximately 50 feet east of Vehicles on 1 Pettinger Canyon Road centerline Pettinger Canyon 12:33 p.m. 52.6 68.3 and at turnoff to proposed road to Road bike park. Located south of the Project Site at 2 Haskell Canyon Trailhead, Vehicles on 12:51 p.m. 67.3 78.1 approximately 60 feet north of Copper Hill Drive Copper Hill Drive centerline. Located east of the Project Site 3 between the canine facilities, Dogs barking at 1:10 P.M. 47.5 55.3 approximately 20 feet west of Blue canine facilities Cloud Road centerline. Notes: dBA = A -weighted decibels, Leq = Equivalent Sound Level; Lmax = Maximum Sound Level Source: Vista Environmental; refer to Appendix G. Noise Sensitive Receptors Noise -sensitive land uses are generally considered to include those uses where noise exposure could result in health -related risks to individuals, as well as places where quiet is an essential element of their intended purpose. Residential dwellings are of primary concern because of the potential for increased and prolonged exposure of individuals to both interior and exterior noise levels. Additional land uses such as natural -setting parks, historic sites, and cemeteries areas are considered sensitive to increases in exterior noise levels. Schools, churches, hotels, libraries, and other places where low interior noise levels are essential are also considered noise -sensitive land uses. The nearest sensitive receptors to the Project Site are homes located within the canine training and boarding facilities to the east that are as near as 800 feet from the proposed areas that would be disturbed as part of the proposed Project. There are also single-family homes as near as 1,700 feet west and 1,900 feet to the south of the areas that would be disturbed as part of the proposed Project. a. Would the project result in exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? Less Than Significant. The proposed Project would not generate a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the Project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies. The following section calculates the potential noise emissions associated with the temporary construction activities and long-term operations of the proposed Project and compares the noise levels to the City standards. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 81 Construction -Related Noise Noise impacts from construction activities associated with the proposed Project would be a function of the noise generated by construction equipment, equipment location, sensitivity of nearby land uses, and the timing and duration of the construction activities. Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 11.44.080 exempts construction noise from the City noise standards that occurs between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays, with no work allowed on Sundays and holidays. However, the City construction noise standards do not provide any limits to the noise levels that may be created from construction activities and even with adherence to the City standards, the resultant construction noise levels may result in a significant substantial temporary noise increase to the nearby homes and canine facilities. In order to determine if the proposed construction activities would create a significant substantial temporary noise increase, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) construction noise criteria thresholds have been utilized. Although the proposed Project is not under the jurisdiction of the FTA, the Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual, September 2018, is a guidance document from a government agency that has defined what constitutes a significant noise impact from implementing a project. The FTA standards are based on extensive studies by the FTA and other governmental agencies on the human effects and reaction to noise. Using the FTA standards, a significant construction noise impact would occur if construction noise would exceed 80 dBA at the nearest homes (i.e., a residential land use) and 85 dBA at the canine facilities (i.e., a commercial land use) to the east. The calculated construction noise results are shown below in Table XIII-2. Table XIII-2 Construction Noise Levels at the Nearby Receptors Construction Phase Construction Noise Level (dBA Leq) at: Canine Facilities to East Homes to West Homes to South Site Preparation 62 56 55 Grading 64 57 56 Building Construction 63 56 55 Paving' 58 51 50 Architectural Coating 50 43 42 FTA Construction Noise Threshold 85 80 80 Exceed Threshold? No No No ' Note that the paved parking surfaces originally proposed have been replaced with decomposed granite. Therefore, the noise results shown are conservative. Source: Vista Environmental; refer to Appendix G Table XIII-2 shows that the construction -related noise levels for all phases of construction activities would be within the FTA construction noise standards. Therefore, through adherence to allowable construction times provided in Section 11.44.080 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code, the construction activities for the proposed Project would not create a substantial temporary increase in ambient noise levels that are in excess of applicable noise standards. Impacts would be less than significant. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 82 Operation -Related Noise The proposed Project would consist of the development and operation of a bike park. Potential noise impacts associated with the operations of the proposed Project would be from Project - generated vehicular traffic on the nearby roadways and from onsite noise sources to the nearby sensitive receptors. The noise impacts created from Project -generated vehicular traffic on the nearby roadways and from onsite noise sources to the nearby sensitive receptors have been analyzed separately below. Roadway Vehicular Noise Impact to Nearby Sensitive Receptors Vehicle noise is a combination of the noise produced by the engine, exhaust, and tires. The level of traffic noise depends on three primary factors (1) the volume of traffic, (2) the speed of traffic, and (3) the number of trucks in the flow of traffic. The proposed Project does not propose any uses that would require a substantial number of truck trips and the proposed Project would not alter the speed limit on any existing roadway. Thus, the proposed Project's potential offsite noise impacts are focused on the noise impacts associated with the change of volume of traffic that would occur with development of the proposed Project. Neither the General Plan nor the Santa Clarita Municipal Code defines what constitutes a "substantial permanent increase to ambient noise levels". As such, this impact analysis has utilized guidance from the FTA standards for a moderate impact which indicates that a project contribution to the noise environment can range between 0 and 7 dB, dependent on the existing roadway noise levels. The proposed Project would generate up to 100 daily vehicle trips on weekends and during special event days. According to the One Valley One Vision Draft Program EIR City of Santa Clarita, September 2010, Copper Hill east of McBean is the closest roadway segment with traffic data to the Project Site and it currently has 35,000 daily trips. The proposed Project would contribute up to 0.3 percent of the daily trips on Cooper Hill Drive. In order for Project -generated vehicular traffic to increase the noise level on any of the nearby roadways by 3 dB, the average daily traffic (ADT) would have to double, or by 1.5 dB, the ADT would have to increase by 50 percent. As such, the proposed Project's roadway noise impacts would be negligible and would not result in a quantitative increase in roadway noise levels. Therefore, operational roadway noise impacts to the nearby sensitive receptors would be less than significant. Onsite Noise Impacts The Project would create operational noise from the usage of the bike trails and parking lots, music associated with events at the bike park, and the operation of off -road equipment that would include monthly use of a mini -excavator or a trail dozer for trail maintenance and a small generator for music events or food trucks. Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 11.44.040 limits the Project's operational noise at the nearby homes (i.e., a residential zone) to 65 dBA during the daytime and 55 dBA during the nighttime and at the canine facilities (i.e., a commercial and manufacturing zone) to the east to 80 dBA during the daytime and 70 dBA during the nighttime. In order to determine the noise impacts from the operational use of the bike trails and parking lots, and from music associated with events at the bike park, reference noise measurements for similar operations were taken of each source and are shown in Table XIII-3. In order to determine the noise impacts from the off -road equipment, the FHWA's Roadway Construction Noise Model was utilized, modeling a backhoe and small generator. All of the reference noise levels were calculated at the distances to the nearby receptors based on standard geometric spreading of City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 83 noise of a drop-off rate of 6 dB reduction for every doubling of distance between source and receptor. It should be noted that the calculated noise levels represent a worst -case as the noise calculations do not take account the hilly terrain of the Project Site or the sound reduction provided by the vegetation. Table XIII-3 Operational Noise Levels at the Nearby Sensitive Receptors Reference Noise Measurements' Calculated Noise Levels (dBA Leq) at: Distance Canine Receptor to Reference Noise Facilities to Homes Homes to Noise Source Source (feet) Level (dBA Leq) East to West South Bike Trails 20 40.6 9 2 1 Parking Lotsz 10 51.7 8 6 1 Music/Event 70 74.0 39 44 37 Off -Road 50 75.1 50 43 42 Equipment Generator 50 73.6 32 37 30 Noise Level from All Sources Combined 50 46 43 City Noise Standards3 (day/night) 80/70 65/55 65/55 Exceed City Noise Standards (day/night)? No/No No/No No/No Notes: ' The reference noise measurements printouts are provided in Appendix G. 2 Note that the Haskell Core parking lot has been significantly reduced and the parking lot for the Blue Cloud Trailhead has been replaced with an unstructured parking area. Therefore, the noise results shown are conservative. 3 From Section 11.44.040 of the Municipal Code. Source: Noise calculation methodology from Caltrans, 2013 (see Appendix G). Table XIII-3 shows that the proposed Project's worst -case (i.e., during an event and trail maintenance) operational noise from the simultaneous operation of all noise sources on the Project Site would create a noise level as high as 50 dBA Leq at the canine facilities to the east, 46 dBA Leq at the homes to the west, and 43 dBA Leq at the home to the south, which would be within the applicable City's daytime and nighttime noise standards as detailed in Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 11.44.040. Therefore, operation of the proposed Project would not result in a substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels from onsite noise sources. Impacts would be less than significant. b. Would the project result in exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed Project would not expose persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels. The following section analyzes the potential vibration impacts associated with the construction and operations of the proposed Project. Construction -Related Vibration Impacts Vibration impacts from construction activities associated with the proposed Project would typically be created from the operation of heavy off -road equipment. The nearest sensitive receptors to the Project Site are homes located within the canine training and boarding facilities to the east that are as near as 800 feet from the proposed areas to be disturbed as part of the Project. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 84 Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 17.15.050 limits vibration to what is perceptible at the boundary of the lot where it is created. However, Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 17.15.050 exempts construction activities from this vibration standard. Since the City construction vibration standards do not provide any limits to the vibration levels that may be created from construction activities, the Caltrans vibration guidance is utilized, which defines the threshold of perception from transient sources at 0.25 inch per second peak particle velocity (PPV). The primary source of vibration during construction would be from the operation of a dozer. A large bulldozer would create a vibration level of 0.089 inch per second PPV at 25 feet. Based on typical propagation rates, the vibration level at the nearest offsite structures (800 feet away) would be 0.002 inch per second PPV. The vibration level at the nearest offsite structure would be within the 0.25 inch per second PPV threshold detailed. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant. Operation -Related Vibration Impacts The proposed Project would consist of the operation of a bike park. The ongoing operation of the proposed Project would not include the operation of any known vibration sources. Therefore, a less than significant vibration impact is anticipated from the operation of the proposed Project. c. Would the project result in a substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d. Would the project result in a substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? Less Than Significant Impact. As discussed in the response to Checklist Question XII I.a above, noise generated during Project construction and operation would be below applicable noise thresholds. Accordingly, the proposed Project would not result in substantial temporary or permanent increases in ambient noise levels in the Project vicinity above levels existing without the Project. Therefore, the Project would result in less than significant impacts on noise. e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f. For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? No Impact. The Project Site is not located within an airport land use plan area or within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport. The Project is also not located within the vicinity of a private airstrip. The nearest airport is the Agua Dulce Airpark, approximately 12.2 miles to the northeast.51 Therefore, the Project would not result in impacts related to airport -related safety hazards or excessive noise. 51 EPA, NEPAssist, https://nepassisttool.epa.gov/nepassist/nepamap.aspx, accessed February 12, 2024. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 85 XIV. POPULATION AND HOUSING Potentially Less Than Less Than Would the project: Significant Significant With Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact a. Induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and El El Elbusinesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b. Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of El El Elreplacement housing elsewhere (especially affordable housing)? c. Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X housing elsewhere? Explanation of Checklist Responses a. Would the project induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? No Impact. The Project includes the construction of a bike park with parking and visitor amenities. The proposed Project would not develop any housing or businesses on the Project Site that would generate residents or a substantial number of employment opportunities. Although a limited number of full- and part-time staff and volunteers would be required to maintain the bike park, it is expected that the staff and volunteers would be supplied by the existing regional workforce. Thus, the Project would not result in a direct population growth. The Project would utilize existing unpaved roads to access the Project Site. The Project is not anticipated to increase the population of the Project area as the bike park would generally serve the local community. Additionally, the proposed Project would not require any utility infrastructure; no lighting is proposed and the Project would not require any water or sewer infrastructure as the Project would include vault restrooms. Therefore, the Project would not result in indirect population growth due to the extension of roads or other infrastructure. As such, the Project would not induce substantial unplanned population growth in the City, and no impact would occur. b. Would the project displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere (especially affordable housing)? c. Would the project displace substantial numbers of existing people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? No Impact. The Project Site does not currently provide housing, and no persons reside onsite. The Project would not construct any housing nor would the Project displace any people or housing. Thus, the Project would not necessitate the construction of replacement housing elsewhere, and no impact would occur. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration IN XV. PUBLIC SERVICES Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Would the project: Significant With Significant No Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a. Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for any of the public services: i) Fire protection? ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ ii) Police protection? ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ iii) Schools? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X iv) Parks? ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ v) Other public facilities? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X Explanation of Checklist Responses a.i) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for fire protection services? Less Than Significant Impact. The City of Santa Clarita contracts with the LACoFD for urban and wildland fire protection services, fire prevention services, emergency medical services, hazardous materials services, and urban search and rescue services. LACoFD provides fire protection and life safety services to over four million residents within its jurisdiction of 60 incorporated cities and all 122 unincorporated areas of the County.52 LACoFD also operates as a unit of the CAL FIRE and has the responsibility of implementing California's Strategic Fire Plan in Los Angeles County and addressing emergency operations, public service, and organizational effectiveness.53 The LACoFD participates in the Rescue Emergency Mutual Aid System based on a mutual aid agreement among emergency responders to provide assistance across jurisdictional boundaries, in cases where an emergency response exceeds capabilities of local resources.54 The nearest station to the Project Site is LACoFD Station 108, located at 28799 Rock 52 Los Angeles County Fire Department, 2021 County of Los Angeles Fire Department Annual Report, 2021 53 City of Santa Clarita, General Plan, Safety Element, 2022. 54 County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Fire Department 2022 Strategic Fire Plan, 2021. City of Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project May 2025 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 87 Canyon Drive approximately 2.2 miles (driving distance) southwest of the proposed Haskell Bike Core and 4.1 miles (driving distance) southwest of the proposed Blue Cloud Trailhead. According to the City's General Plan Safety Element, the Project Site is located within a VHFHSZ.55 The proposed Project would be required to comply with the City Building Codes, which includes showing proof through certification with the LACoFD that new development is located within a designated distance of a water source such as water supply tanks or retention basins for emergency firefighting purposes. Compliance with the Building Code also includes fire prevention such as the provision of access roads, adequate road widths, and clearance of brush around structures located in hillside areas that are considered primary wildland fire risk areas. The City would submit 90 percent Project plans to the Fuel Modification Unit of LACoFD for review in accordance with Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 17.51.020. The Fuel Modification Unit approval consists of reviewing aspects such as structure location and type of construction, topography, slope, amount and arrangement of vegetation and overall site settings.56 Additionally, as previously discussed, the parking lot for the Haskell Core would include space for emergency turnaround for firetrucks. These proposed Project features could improve emergency evacuation in the area. Similar to existing conditions, signage with rules and regulations for the park that state no smoking and no spark emitting equipment would be placed in various areas throughout the mountain bike park. Moreover, the City has established an emergency response protocol to ensure public safety in the event of a wildfire or other emergency at the Project Site. City staff would coordinate a swift and orderly evacuation, directing visitors out through the main access point while keeping the route clear for emergency responders. The City would also work closely with LACoFD for fire -related emergencies, LASD for search and rescue operations, and the MRCA in cases involving enforcement issues. To reduce risk and avoid emergency evacuations whenever possible, the Project Site would be proactively closed during periods of severe weather conditions. City staff would also monitor official weather and fire alerts and post clear signage and online notifications in advance of any closure to keep the public informed and safe. The proposed Project would not construct any habitable structures or residences, or increase the population in the City. Thus, adequate fire protection services can be provided to the Project with the existing fire stations and facilities in the area. The Project is not anticipated to affect fire protection demands to the extent that new or physically altered fire facilities would be required. Furthermore, in City of Hayward v. Board of Trustees of California State University Ruling (2015) 242 Cal. App. 4th 833, the court found that Section 35 of Article XI11 of the California Constitution requires local agencies to provide public safety services, including fire protection, and that it is reasonable to conclude that the City would comply with that provision to ensure that public safety services are provided.57 Therefore, impacts on fire protection services would be less than significant. 66 City of Santa Clarita, General Plan, Safety Element, May 2022, https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/SantaClarita/ html/SantaClaritaGP/7%20-%20Safety%20Element.pdf, accessed February 13, 2024. 56 Los Angeles County Fire Department, Forestry Fuel Modification, https://fire.lacounty.gov/forestry-fuel-modification/ #1566437238201-d272ffef-2b3d, accessed March 12, 2024. 57 City of Hayward v. Board of Trustees of the California State University (2015) 242 Cal. App. 4th 833, 843, 847. City of Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project May 2025 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration N a.ii) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for police protection services? Less Than Significant Impact. The City of Santa Clarita is served by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD), which covers a service area of 656 square miles. The LASD's Santa Clarita Valley Station is located at 26201 Golden Valley Road and serves the Angeles National Forest, Bouquet Canyon, Canyon Country, Castaic, Gorman, Hasley Canyon, Newhall, Neenach, Sand Canyon, Santa Clarita, Saugus, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Sleepy Valley, Southern Oaks, Stevenson Ranch, Sunset Point, Tesoro del Valle, Valencia, Val Verde, West Hills, Westridge. The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station serves an estimated resident population of 310,000 persons. The station has been staffed by 205 sworn personnel and 34 civilian employees, but staffing levels and standards vary based on needs, performance level, and service modeling.58 Average response times from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station for the 2020-2021 fiscal year were 74.5 minutes for routine calls, 13.9 minutes for priority calls, and 6.45 minutes for emergency calls, which would be longer for routine calls and shorter for priority and emergency calls when compared to industry standards.59 The Project Site would continue to be served by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station, which is approximately 10.1 miles (driving distance) south of the proposed Haskell Core and 10.4 miles (driving distance) south of the proposed Blue Cloud Trailhead. The proposed Project would not include development of residential or commercial uses that would result in the establishment of a permanent residential population on the Project Site. During operation, the proposed Project would bring more individuals to the Project Site than under existing conditions, which has the potential to result in a minor increase in emergency response, search and rescue, and other sheriff services if any injuries or crime incidents occur as a result of bike park users. However, it is not anticipated that the proposed Project's minor increase in demand for police protection services would require new police facilities to be constructed. Moreover, as discussed above in Checklist XV.a. i, it is reasonable to conclude that the City would comply with Section 35 of Article XII I of the California Constitution, which requires local agencies to provide sufficient public safety services, including police protection. Therefore, impacts on police protection services would be less than significant. a.iii) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for schools? No Impact. The proposed Project does not include development of residential or commercial uses and would not result in the establishment of a permanent residential population on the Project Site that would generate a demand for schools. Therefore, no new or altered school facilities would be required. No impact would occur. 58 City of Santa Clarita, General Plan, Safety Element, 2022. 59 City of Santa Clarita, General Plan, Safety Element, 2022. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 59 a.iv) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for parks? Less Than Significant Impact. According to Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 17.51.010.E.(2), "it is found and determined that the public interest, convenience, health, welfare, and safety require that a minimum of three (3) acres of property for each one thousand (1,000) persons residing within this City be devoted to neighborhood and community park recreational purposes." The Santa Clarita Municipal Code acknowledges that, in the Conservation and Open Space Element, the City's goal is to provide parks at a ratio of five acres per 1,000 residents. The Conservation and Open Space Element states that the City offers approximately 1.5 to 2 acres of developed parkland per 1,000 residents, with 246 acres of developed park space and about 173 acres of passive park land.60 The proposed Project is a mountain bike park development that would provide two activity/programming areas and approximately 15 miles of trails interspersed throughout the approximately 380-acre Project Site In addition, the Project would maintain approximately 1.6 miles of existing multi -use trails. Thus, the proposed Project would improve parkland to resident ratio for the City. Although the proposed Project would require construction and operation that would result in impacts discussed throughout this IS/MND, there would be minimal physical alteration of the majority of the Project Site. Overall, the Project would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered parks. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant. a.v) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for other public facilities? No Impact. The proposed Project does not include development of residential or commercial uses and would not result in the establishment of a permanent residential population on the Project Site that would generate a demand for other public facilities. Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in the need for new or physically altered public facilities. No impact would occur. XVI. RECREATION Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a. Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? 60 City of Santa Clarita, General Plan, Conservation and Open Space Element, 2011. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration sU Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated b. Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of El X El El recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Explanation of Checklist Responses a. Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? Less Than Significant Impact. The western portion of the Project Site comprises open space with existing multi -use trails. The eastern portion of the Project Site is currently restricted to private use. The proposed Project would construct a mountain bike park with approximately 15 miles of trails and two activity/programming areas with a variety of visitor amenities. The proposed Project would also maintain approximately 1.6 miles of existing multi -use trails. The proposed Project has the potential to increase the use of open space within Haskell Canyon through the operation of the proposed bike park as it is anticipated that more users would visit the area than under existing conditions. However, the bike park and existing and new trails would be maintained daily and monthly by staff, such that substantial physical deterioration of the Project Site would not occur or be accelerated. Moreover, the proposed bike park could decrease the use of other parks in the region with similar features. Thus, the Project would not increase the use of existing parks and recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of facilities would occur or be accelerated. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant. b. Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Implementation of the proposed Project consists of the development of the proposed mountain bike park. As such, while the proposed Project would involve the construction or expansion of recreational facilities that may have the potential to result in an adverse physical effect on the environment, the Project has been evaluated in this IS/MND to determine whether physical impacts to the environment would occur, and mitigation measures have been identified, as appropriate, to reduce any such impacts to a less than significant level. Specifically, the Project involves mitigation measures associated with reducing impacts to the environment, as identified in: Section IV. Biological Resources; Section V. Cultural Resources; Section IX. Hazards and Hazardous Materials. Noise; Section X. Hydrology and Water Quality; and Section XX. Wildfire. Implementation of the mitigation measures proposed as part of this IS/MND would reduce any potential environmental impacts to less than significant levels. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration XVII. TRANSPORTATION Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Would the project: Significant With Significant No Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a. Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance, or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into account all modes of transportation including mass transit and El ElElnon-motorized travel and relevant components of the circulation system, including but not limited to intersections, streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass transit? b. Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b)? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ c. Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves El ❑ or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? d. Result in inadequate emergency access? ❑ ❑ ❑ Explanation of Checklist Responses a. Would the project conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance, or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into account all modes of transportation including mass transit and non -motorized travel and relevant components of the circulation system, including but not limited to intersections, streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass transit? Less Than Significant Impact. The Project Site is located on land designated as Open Space and Rural Land 10, and is currently vacant and undeveloped except for several LADWP transmission towers and dirt access paths/trails. The Project Site does not include any transit stops or designated pedestrian or bicycle paths.61,62 The Project Site has existing multi -use trails and would propose additional multi -use trails, which would provide for more connectivity in the area. Additionally, the Project Site would not intersect any highways, freeways, or conflict with any intersections or streets. Therefore, the Project would not conflict with programs, plans, ordinances, or policies addressing the circulation system, and impacts would be less than significant. 61 City of Santa Clarita, Transportation Analysis Updates in Santa Clarita, 2020. 62 City of Santa Clarita, Non -Motorized Transportation Plan, Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Recommendations, 2020. City of Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project May 2025 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration b. Would the project conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b)? Less Than Significant Impact. Based on the Transportation Analysis Updates in Santa Clarita, dated May 19, 2020, if a project meets at least one of three screening criteria, a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) analysis would not be required. Under the project size screening criterion, projects that generate less than 110 daily trips may be screened from conducting a VMT analysis and may be presumed to have a less than significant impact. The proposed Project would construct an approximately 380-acre mountain bike park with approximately 15 miles of new trails. In addition, the Project would maintain and connect to approximately 1.6 miles of existing multi -use trails. Conservatively assuming a worst -case week in the summer with one Summer Series weekday event with 100 vehicles, two weekend peak days with 100 vehicles per day, and four weekdays with 20 vehicles per day, the Project would generate an average of 108.6 daily trips on a worst - case week.63 As such, the Project would generate less than 110 daily trips and is screened from conducting a VMT analysis. Therefore, Project impacts related to VMT would be less than significant. c. Would the project substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed Project would be designed to maximize safety by adhering to established design and engineering standards for the proposed programming areas and for the multi -use trails. The proposed Project would designate trails with appropriate signage to protect private properties and park visitors. Moreover, public parks and trails are permitted uses for the Project Site. Therefore, based on the above, the Project would not substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature or incompatible uses, and impacts would be less than significant. d. Would the project result in inadequate emergency access? Less Than Significant Impact. Construction activities associated with the Project would not interfere with emergency response or evacuation as emergency access to the Project Site would be maintained. The proposed Project would be required to comply with Los Angeles County Fire Code Section 326.7 for the provision of adequate access roads and parking facilities to prevent congestion of public roads, to permit adequate means of egress for evacuation of the public in event of emergency, and to permit movement of fire apparatus and equipment. The proposed parking lot for the Haskell Core programming area would include space for emergency turnaround for fire trucks. Moreover, existing fire roads within the Project Site could be used for emergency access. Therefore, the Project would not result in inadequate emergency access, and impacts would be less than significant. 63 200 trips (Summer Series Weekday) + 400 trips (2 Weekend Peak Days) + 160 trips (4 Weekday Peak with 40 trips per day) = 760 total trips per week. 760 total trips per week / 7 days per week = 108.5 trips per day City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration XVIII. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code Less Than Section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, Potentially Significant Less Than cultural landscape that is geographically Significant With Significant No Impact defined in terms of the size and scope of the Impact Mitigation Impact landscape, sacred place or object with cultural Incorporated value to a California Native American tribe, and that is: a. Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local El El El register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code Section 5020.1(k)? b. A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1? In applying El X El El the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe. Explanation of Checklist Responses a. Would the Project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code Section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code Section 5020.1(k)? b. Would the Project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code Section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is a resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1? In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe. Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation. As discussed above for Checklist Question V.a, and evaluated in the Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment (Appendix D of this IS/MND), cultural resources located within the study area include one previously recorded historic period domestic site (CA-LAN-3132H) comprising concrete structure pads and domestic debris and one newly recorded historic mining site (BlueCloud-MBI-01 H) consisting of the remnants of the Blue Cloud Dust Mine that operated from around 1952 until 2016. Both sites identified are not City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration as associated with a California Native American tribe and do not meet the criteria for listing in the California Register. Thus, neither site is considered a tribal cultural resource as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21074. Additionally, a Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Sacred Lands File search was completed for the Project area with negative results. In compliance with AB 52 (PRC 21074), which requires tribal consultation as part of the CEQA process, the City initiated consultation in April 2024 with the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (FTBMI). A record of the City's communication and consultation efforts with the FTBMI are provided in Appendix H of this IS/MND. Based on consultation with the FTBMI, which concluded on April 18, 2025, Mitigation Measure TCR-1 through Mitigation Measure TCR-5 would be incorporated to reduce impacts related to tribal cultural resources to a less -than - significant -level. Mitigation Measure TCR-1 Document Release: Any and all archaeological documents created as a part of the Project (isolate records, site records, survey reports, testing reports, and monitoring reports) shall be provided to the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians. Mitigation Measure TCR-2 Cultural Resources Monitoring and Mitigation Plan: In the event of an inadvertent discovery of Tribal Cultural Resources, its importance will be determined by the Tribal Monitor, the Project archaeologist, and the City. If determined to be important, a Cultural Resources Monitoring and Mitigation Plan (CRMMP) shall be prepared, in consultation with the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians. The CRMMP will provide details regarding the process for in -field treatment of inadvertent discoveries and the disposition of inadvertently discovered non -funerary resources. Mitigation Measure TCR-3 Full Time Monitoring, Initial Pass, (1) Monitor: The Project applicant shall retain a professional Tribal Monitor procured by the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians to observe all ground -disturbing activities including, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, grading, excavating, digging, trenching, plowing, drilling, tunneling, quarrying, leveling, driving posts, auguring, blasting, stripping topsoil or similar activity during the initial pass (the first disturbance of all soil to the total depth of which it will be disturbed). If cultural resources are not encountered after observing the initial pass of all ground -disturbance, additional Tribal Monitoring is not required. If cultural resources are encountered during the initial pass, they shall be assessed by the Tribal Monitor, the Project archaeologist, and the City. If determined to be important, the Tribal Monitor(s) shall continue observing ground disturbing activities to the satisfaction of the Tribal Monitor, Project archaeologist, and the City to ensure important Tribal Cultural Resources are identified. Tribal Monitoring Services will continue until confirmation is received from the Project applicant, in writing, that all scheduled activities pertaining to Tribal Monitoring are complete, be it initial pass or all disturbance, dependent upon inadvertent discovery. If the Project's scheduled activities require the Tribal Monitor(s) to leave the Project for a period of time and return, confirmation shall be submitted to the Tribe by Client, in writing, upon completion of each set of scheduled activities and 5 days notice (if possible) shall be submitted to the Tribe by Project applicant, in writing, prior to the start of each set of scheduled activities. If cultural resources are encountered, the Tribal Monitor will have the authority to request that ground -disturbing activities cease within 60 feet of discovery and a qualified archaeologist meeting Secretary of Interior standards retained by the Project applicant as well as the Tribal Monitor shall assess the find. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Mitigation Measure TCR-4 In the Event of an Inadvertent Discovery: If cultural resources are discovered during project activities, all work in the immediate vicinity of the find (within a 60-foot buffer) shall cease and a qualified archaeologist meeting Secretary of Interior standards retained by the Project applicant shall assess the find. Work on the portions of the Project outside of the buffered area may continue during this assessment period. The Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians shall be contacted about any pre -contact and/or post -contact finds and be provided information after the archaeologist makes their initial assessment of the nature of the find, to provide Tribal input with regards to significance and treatment. Mitigation Measure TCR-5 Human Remains: In the inadvertent discovery of human remains or funerary objects during any activities associated with the Project, work in the immediate vicinity (within a 100-foot buffer of the find) shall cease and the County Coroner shall be contacted pursuant to State Health and Safety Code §7050.5 and that code shall be enforced for the duration of the Project. Inadvertent discoveries of human remains and/or funerary object(s) are subject to California State Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5, and the subsequent disposition of those discoveries shall be decided by the Most Likely Descendant (MLD), as determined by the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), should those findings be determined as Native American in origin. XIX. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Would the project: Significant With Significant No Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a. Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑iC Control Board? b. Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment, or, electric power, El El natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects? c. Require or result in the construction of new stormwater drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X which could cause significant environmental effects? d. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements El ❑ and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration :S Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Would the project: Significant With Significant No Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated e. Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate El El Elcapacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f. Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ project's solid waste disposal needs? g. Comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ regulations related to solid waste? Explanation of Checklist Responses a. Would the project exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? e. Would the project result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? No Impact. The proposed Project would include vault restrooms that would be serviced weekly. It is anticipated that the waste collected from the vault restrooms would be disposed of at the Saugus or Valencia Water Reclamation Plants, which are operated by Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District. Since there are only three vault restrooms proposed for the Project Site, it is anticipated that the reclamation plants would have adequate capacity to serve the proposed Project. Additionally, the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District must comply with the wastewater treatment requirements of the Los Angeles RWQCB. Therefore, impacts related to wastewater treatment requirements and facilities would be less than significant. b. Would the project require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment, or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects? No Impact. The Project Site is not currently served by any water, wastewater treatment, storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities. While the proposed Project would construct a J-drain with 2 culverts and a concrete v-ditch to convey drainage flows in the Haskell Core, the proposed Project would not construct any structures that would require connections to storm water drainage facilities. Additionally, the proposed Project would not require connections to water, wastewater treatment, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities. Moreover, the proposed Project would not interfere with the existing LADWP transmission towers, and thus, would not require relocation of any electrical facilities. Therefore, no impact would occur. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration c. Would the project require or result in the construction of new stormwater drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? No Impact. The Project Site is not currently served by any stormwater drainage facilities. The proposed Project would not construct any structures that would require connections to stormwater drainage facilities. The drainage devices that would be installed as part of the Project would drain directly into the Haskell Canyon creek. Thus, the Project would not require the construction of new stormwater drainage stormwater facilities or expansion of facilities, and no impact would occur. d. Would the project have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? Less Than Significant Impact. The Project Site is not currently served by the City's water service provider, the Santa Clarita Water Division of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water). The proposed Project, including the vault restrooms, would not require connections to water distribution facilities. Additionally, due to the nominal amount of water required for Project maintenance, it is expected that SCV Water would have sufficient supplies to serve the Project and that water could be purchased for maintenance purposes. Therefore, there would be sufficient water supplies available to serve the Project from existing entitlements and resources, and no new or expanded entitlements would be needed. As such, Project impacts related to water supply would be less than significant. f. Would the project be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? Less Than Significant Impact. According to the most recently available information from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), in 2019, the City of Santa Clarita disposed of approximately 206,278 tons of solid waste at a solid waste facility, 16 tons at the Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (a transformation facility), and 812 tons of alternative daily cover.64 Of the 16 facilities that received waste from the City, five facilities that accept both construction and demolition waste and municipal solid waste received more than 1,000 tons of waste, including those within and outside Los Angeles County: Antelope Valley Public Landfill, El Sobrante Landfill, Lost Hills Environmental Waste Facility, Simi Valley Landfill & Recycling Center; and Sunshine Canyon City/County Landfill. Based on the latest available remaining permitted disposal capacity information, as provided by the Los Angeles County Countywide Disposal Rate and Assessment of Disposal Capacity 2022 Annual Report, the Antelope Valley Public Landfill has a remaining permitted disposal capacity of 8.5 million tons and Sunshine Canyon City/County Landfill has a remaining permitted disposal capacity of 51.7 million tons.ss 64 CalRecycle, Jurisdiction Disposal by Facility and Alternative Daily Cover (ADC) Tons by Facility, Year 2019, Jurisdiction: Los Angeles —Santa Clarita, https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/LGCentral/DisposalReporting/Destination/ Disposal ByFacility, accessed March 13, 2024; alternative daily cover refers to cover material other than earthen material placed on the surface of the active face of a municipal solid waste landfill at the end of each operating day to control vectors, fires, odors, blowing litter, and scavenging. 66 Los Angeles County, Countywide Disposal Rate and Assessment Capacity 2022 Annual Report, Appendix D, https:Hpw.lacounty.gov/epd/swims/ShowDoc.aspx?id=17632&hp=yes&type=PDF, accessed March 13, 2024. City of Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project May 2025 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration The proposed Project would not require any demolition, and thus would generate a small amount of waste from construction activities, such as vegetation from site clearing. During operation, the proposed Project would generate a nominal amount of waste from users of the park, workers, and volunteers, with additional waste during event days.66 It is anticipated that Project -generated waste would continue to be accepted by the same multiple refuse disposal facilities that currently receive the City's municipal solid wastes, including those identified above. Based on the total capacity of 109.5 million tons from the three aforementioned landfills, the Project would be served by landfills with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the Project's construction and operational waste disposal needs, and impacts would be less than significant. g. Would the project comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste? Less Than Significant Impact. All non -hazardous solid waste generated from the Project Site (e.g., plastic and glass bottles and jars, paper, newspaper, metal containers, cardboard) would be recycled per local and state regulations, with a diversion goal of 75 percent, in compliance with the Integrated Waste Management Act. Remaining non -hazardous solid waste would be disposed of at one of the nearby landfills. The City would review building plans and ensure that adequate space is set aside to allow for the collection and storage of recyclable materials on the Project Site prior to the issuance of building permits. Therefore, the proposed Project would be required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local statues and regulations related to solid waste, and impacts would be less than significant. XX. WILDFIRE Less Than If located in or near state responsibility areas Potentially Significant Less Than or lands classified as very high fire hazard Significant With Significant No Impact severity zones would the project: Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a. Substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ plan? b. Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to, pollutant ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire? c. Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power El El 0 El or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment? 66 According to generation rates provided by CalRecycle(hftps://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/WasteCharacterization/ General/Rates) , the closest use to the proposed Project would be public/institutional. Public/institutional uses generate approximately 0.007 Ib/sq ft/day. The proposed Project would develop 15 miles of trails that would be a maximum of 6 feet wide. Thus, the proposed Project would generate 0.63 pounds of waste per day (15 miles x 6 feet = 90 square feet; 90 x 0.07 = 0.63 Ibs/sq ft/day). City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration :S Less Than If located in or near state responsibility areas Potentially Significant Less Than or lands classified as very high fire hazard Significant With Significant No Impact severity zones would the project: Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated d. Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ post -fire slope instability, or drainage changes? Explanation of Checklist Responses a. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? Less Than Significant Impact. The eastern portion of the Project Site outside of the City's boundaries has been designated by CALFIRE as a VHFHSZ within a State Responsibility Area (SRA). The western portion of the Project Site within the City's boundaries is also within a VHFHSZ but in a Local Responsibility Area. As discussed in Checklist Question IX.g, emergency response and evacuation for the Project Site is governed by the City's Emergency Operations Plan, General Plan Safety Element, and 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. According to the City's General Plan Safety Element, in the event of evacuations, LACoFD directs LASD regarding areas that need to be evacuated. That information is then shared with the City's Emergency Operations Center, and emergency notification is then conveyed to residents.67 Construction activities associated with the Project would not interfere with emergency response or evacuation as emergency access to the Project Site would be maintained. During operation, an emergency could require partial or total evacuation of the Project Site and/or sheltering in place for some portions of the Project Site. The City has established an emergency response protocol to ensure public safety in the event of a wildfire or other emergency at the Project Site. City staff would coordinate a swift and orderly evacuation, directing visitors out through the main access point while keeping the route clear for emergency responders. The City would also work closely with LACoFD for fire -related emergencies, LASD for search and rescue operations, and the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) in cases involving enforcement issues. To reduce risk and avoid emergency evacuations whenever possible, the Project Site would be proactively closed during periods of severe weather conditions. City staff would also monitor official weather and fire alerts and post clear signage and online notifications in advance of any closure to keep the public informed and safe. Additionally, the proposed Project would be required to comply with Los Angeles County Fire Code Section 326.7 for the provision of adequate access roads and parking facilities to prevent congestion of public roads, to permit adequate means of egress for evacuation of the public in event of emergency, and to permit movement of fire apparatus and equipment. The proposed parking lot for the Haskell Core would also include space for emergency turnaround for fire trucks. Thus, the proposed Project would not preclude the City from implementing the Emergency Operations Plan, General Plan Safety Element, and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Additionally, the proposed Project would not preclude LACoFD from 67 City of Santa Clarita, General Plan, Safety Element, 2022. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 100 implementing their latest Strategic Plan.68 Therefore, the Project would not impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan, and impacts would be less than significant. b. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project, due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to, pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. As discussed, the eastern portion of the Project Site has been designated as a VHFHSZ within a SRA and the western portion of the Project Site within the City's boundaries is also within a VHFHSZ but in a Local Responsibility Area. As discussed in the City's General Plan Safety Element, the Santa Clarita Valley is susceptible to wildland fires because of its hilly terrain, dry weather conditions, and vegetation. Steep slopes allow for the quick spread of flames during fires and late summer and fall months are critical times of the year when the Santa Ana winds deliver hot, dry desert air into the region. Highly flammable plant communities consisting of variable mixtures of woody shrubs and herbaceous species, such as chaparral and sage vegetation, allow fires to spread easily on hillsides and in canyons. The proposed Project would construct a mountain bike park in an area characterized by mountainous and hilly terrain. As previously discussed, the existing slope of the Project Site ranges from 5 percent near the Haskell Core and Blue Cloud Trailhead up to 100 percent where existing and proposed multi -use trails are located on the northern and southern portions of the site. Additionally, the Project Site includes highly flammable plant communities, including chaparral and sage. As discussed in Checklist Question IX.h, the proposed Project would require construction and operation within a VHFHSZ. While construction equipment would be equipped with a spark arrester as required by the Los Angeles County Fire Code Section 326.12.1, construction activities could still accidentally spark a fire and could exacerbate wildfire risks. Additionally, Project operation would bring more visitors to the Project Site than under existing conditions, especially during event days; visitors could be in the park while a nearby wildfire is happening. While the Project operations would not exacerbate wildfire risk, the proposed Project could expose visitors to wildfire risks due to the location and condition of the Project Site, as well as to pollutant concentrations from a nearby wildfire. Therefore, Mitigation Measures HAZ-1 and HAZ-2, which includes the establishment of fuel modification zones, would be required to reduce impacts related to wildfire risks to a less -than -significant level. c. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment? Less Than Significant Impact. As discussed, the eastern portion of the Project Site has been designated as a VHFHSZ within a SRA. The Project Site is not currently served by any water sources, power lines, or other utilities. The proposed Project would not require the installation or maintenance of emergency water sources, power lines, or other utilities. Additionally, the City would submit 90 percent Project plans to the Fuel Modification Unit of LACoFD for review in 68 Los Angeles County Fire Department, 2017-2021 Strategic Plan, https://fire.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/ 2019/09/LACoFD-Strategic-Plan-2017-2021.pdf, accessed March 19, 2024. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 101 accordance with Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 17.51.020. The Fuel Modification Unit approval consists of reviewing aspects such as structure location and type of construction, topography, slope, amount and arrangement of vegetation and overall site settings. With approval from the Fuel Modification Unit, impacts related to exacerbating fire risk would be minimized. Lastly, the proposed Project would not interfere with existing LADWP transmission towers, and thus, would not require relocation of any electrical facilities. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant. d. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post -fire slope instability, or drainage changes? Less Than Significant Impact. As discussed above, the eastern portion of the Project Site has been designated as a VHFHSZ within a SRA and western portion of the Project Site within the City's boundaries is also within a VHFHSZ but in a Local Responsibility Area. As discussed in Checklist Question Vll.a.iv, the Project Site is within a landslide zone. The topography of the Project Site is characterized by hills, mountains, valleys, and ridges. The existing slope ranges from 5 percent near the Haskell Core and Blue Cloud Trailhead up to 100 percent where existing and proposed multi -use trails are located on the northern and southern portions of the site. The last wildfire near the Project Site was the Buckweed Fire in 2007, which burned 38,000 acres and resulted in 63 lost structures and 1 injury.69 Thus, the Project Site would not expose people or structures to risks involving flooding or landslides as a result of post -fire slope instability. Additionally, as discussed in Section X, Hydrology and Water Quality, the proposed Project would not result in substantial changes related to drainage and would not substantially alter or redirect flood flows as the proposed Project would involve minimal development and would generally follow the existing contours of the slopes for areas at higher elevations. Therefore, the Project would not expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, and impacts would be less than significant. XXI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant Impact No Impact a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal ❑ ❑X ❑ ❑ community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? 69 City of Santa Clarita, 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 102 Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant Impact No Impact b. Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a El ElElproject are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.) c. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects ❑ ❑X ❑ ❑ on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Explanation of Checklist Responses a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. As discussed in Checklist Question IV.a, native vegetation communities within the Project Site have a moderate or high potential to support three special -status plant species: club -haired mariposa -lily, slender mariposa -lily, and short -jointed beavertail. Additionally, vegetation communities have a low potential to support three special -status plant species: Nevins barberry, Catalina mariposa lily, and island mountain -mahogany. Mitigation Measure 131O-1 requiring a rare plant survey would reduce impacts related to special -status plants to a less -than -significant level. As discussed in Checklist Question IV.a, the Project Site has a moderate or high potential to support four special -status wildlife species: southern California rufous -crowned sparrow, Bell's sparrow, coastal whiptail, and coast horned lizard. In addition, the Project Site has a low potential to support nine special -status wildlife species: grasshopper sparrow, California legless lizard, California glossy snake, Crotch's bumble bee, Swainson's hawk, Townsend's big -eared bat, white-tailed kite, spotted bat, and western spadefoot. Additionally, one special -status wildlife species was observed during the field survey: Lawrence's goldfinch. Mitigation Measure 131O-2 through Mitigation Measure 131O-6 would reduce impacts related to special -status wildlife to a less -than -significant level. As discussed in Checklist Section V, the Project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource, and no related impacts would occur. With regard to archaeological resources, there is low sensitivity for significant prehistoric archaeological resources within the Project Site. Nonetheless, Mitigation Measures CUL-1 through Mitigation Measure CUL-3 is included to require the proper handling and disposition of archaeological resources in the unexpected event that such resources are inadvertently discovered during Project construction. Mitigation Measures CUL-1 through Mitigation Measure CUL-3 would City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 103 ensure that any impacts to archaeological resources would be less than significant. In addition, as discussed in Checklist Section XVIII, Mitigation Measure TCR-1 through Mitigation Measure TCR-5 would be incorporated to reduce impacts to tribal cultural resources to a less - than -significant -level. As discussed in Checklist Question Vll.j, while fossils have been discovered in nearby locations in the same sedimentary deposits as exist in the Project area, the proposed Project would not require ground disturbance at depths greater than four feet for the footers for the bike courses. Other construction activities, including construction of the proposed bike courses and trails, would take place within previously disturbed fill sediments (e.g., clearing and grubbing) or at the current topsoil surface and do not require ground disturbance in undisturbed geologic contexts. Thus, the Project would not directly or indirectly destroy a paleontological resource. Therefore, impacts related to unique geologic features or paleontological resources would be less than significant. Based on the analysis in this IS/MND, with the incorporation of mitigation measures, the Project would not result in a mandatory finding of significance related to degradation of the quality of the environment, substantial reduction in the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, causing a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threatening to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduction in the number or restriction of the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or elimination of important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. b. Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects? Less Than Significant Impact. The City has one development project within an approximately 2-mile radius of the Project Site. The project nearest to the Project Site is the Bouquet Canyon Project, which has received entitlement approvals for 375 residential units (1 mile southwest of the Project Site). In contrast with the residential development, the Project proposes a bike park with minimal development. In addition, due to the distance from the one development, the physical and site - specific conditions of the Project Site, and with the incorporation of the mitigation measures identified in this IS/MND, the Project would not have impacts that are cumulatively considerable. Additionally, the Project is not expected to induce any growth in the region as the Project would not develop housing and would utilize employees from the Project region. Moreover, as detailed in the preceding sections, the Project would not result in any significant and unmitigable impacts in any environmental categories. The Project would be consistent with regional plans and programs that address environmental factors such as air quality, energy, GHG emissions, transportation, utilities, and other applicable regulations that have been adopted by public agencies. In many cases, including aesthetics, agriculture, biological resources, cultural resources, geology, hazards, land use, mineral resources, noise, public services and recreation, tribal cultural resources, and wildfire, the impacts associated with the Project are either localized to the Project Site or are of such a negligible degree that they would not result in a considerable contribution to any significant cumulative impacts. Therefore, cumulative impacts would be less than significant (not cumulatively considerable) and the Project would not result in a mandatory finding of significance in this regard. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 104 c. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. As discussed in Checklist Sections I through XX of this document, the Project has been determined to have no impacts, less -than -significant impacts, and impacts that are less than significant with incorporation of mitigation measures. Therefore, the Project would not have environmental effects that would cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly, and the impacts would be less than significant with mitigation incorporated. City of Santa Clarita May 2025 Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 105 This page intentionally left blank. RESPONSE TO COMMENTS AND ERRATA After publication of the Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration in May 2025, these parties submitted comments within the comment period ("Agency Comments"): California Department of Fish and Wildlife Agency 6/12/25 County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Agency 6/12/25 Ventura County Public Works Department Agency 5/20/25 A preliminary review of the Agency Comments suggest that none identify the need for recirculation of the IS/MND. Implementation of mitigation measures to address the comments is sufficient and may be implemented to ensure that— with mitigation — the Project will not have a significant impact on the environment. In the interest of fully informing the City Council regarding the Agency Comments, the Neighborhood Services Department chose to provide preliminary responses and additional mitigation measures (to be included in the mitigation monitoring and reporting program or "MMRP") as part of this Errata. Attached, and incorporated by this reference, are the additional mitigation measures for the MMRP. Below are staff's responses to comments, corrections to errors and omissions and supplemental testimony. This document is being filed to meet the City Council meeting schedule to consider this matter on June 24, 2025. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JUNE 12, 2025 COMMENTS: COM-1: The project is expected to have a less than significant impact on law enforcement services provided by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station, despite a potential minor increase in emergency response needs. COM-2: The project will increase the population in the area, leading to a higher demand for law enforcement services due to its remote location. COM-3: The Station is currently understaffed, and there may be challenges in providing additional law enforcement services as required by the project. COM-4: The project includes a parking lot for 40 vehicles, but there is potential for up to 100 vehicles, which could lead to emergency access issues. COM-5: Roads leading to the project site should have a minimum clearance of 26 feet to accommodate emergency vehicles. A Construction Traffic Management Plan is recommended to address traffic congestion and ensure emergency access during construction. STAFF RESPONSE : COM-1 to COM-3 are noted. The City of Santa Clarita contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for law enforcement needs. Staffing, response times, and equipment requirements are governed through that agreement and are found to meet the needs for this Project. COM-4 and COM-5 are addressed in Section IX of the IS/MND (pp.62. to 64). No additional response is required. VENTURA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MAY 20, 2025 COMMENTS: COM-6: The project is located about 50,000 feet from the Santa Clara River, a jurisdictional redline channel, and does not propose new stormwater drainage connections to this channel. COM-7: The increase in impervious area due to the project will require mitigation to ensure runoff is released at no greater than the existing flow rate, preventing adverse downstream impacts. COM-8: The project design, with imposed conditions, mitigates impacts to flood control facilities and watercourses, resulting in a less than significant environmental impact. STAFF RESPONSE : COM-6 to COM-7 are received. COM-8 is received, appreciated, and noted. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE JUNE 12, 2025 COMMENTS: COM-9: CDFW recommends specific mitigation measures, including public education, trash management, activity restrictions, and compensatory mitigation to offset habitat loss. COM-10: For mountain lions, CDFW suggests evaluating habitat use, obtaining incidental take permits, and setting aside replacement habitat. COM-11: For Crotch's bumble bee, CDFW advises conducting focused surveys and obtaining take authorization if detected. COM-12: For coastal California gnatcatcher, CDFW recommends pre -construction surveys and consultation with the USFWS. COM-13: CDFW also suggests revising the MND to include discussions on impacts to rare plants and bats, and to incorporate appropriate mitigation measures. STAFF RESPONSE: Generally, staff notes that the IS/MND addresses most of the matters raised by COM-9 to COM-13. The biological resources technical report (BRTR) prepared for the project (and referenced in CDFW's comments) inventoried the plant and animal life observed on the project site. No known sensitive plant or animal species were identified during the site surveys. Responding to COM-10, the BRTR did not detect any mountain lions on the project site. Mitigation Measure BI0-1 requires that preconstruction surveys be conducted to ensure no mountain lions will be impacted during construction. This comment states that the Project may impact mountain lions through vegetation removal, grading activities, and construction activities, and through exposing lions to human presence. As noted in COM-10, BRTR Section 5.2.5 states "[a] number of other species are expected to be resident within the region and may use the project site to forage or for cover, including mountain lion (Puma concolor)." COM-10 also states that "it is predicted that the Project area provides medium to high habitat suitability for mountain lion." While mountain lion is known to exist in the area due to the species' extensive range, and chaparral habitat occurring on -site provides potentially suitable habitat for mountain lion, this species is only expected to occur as a transient through the Project site. The species is most abundant in riparian vegetation, which is absent from the Project site, and prefer habitat with tree/brush edges. Trees are also generally absent from the Project site, further reducing the Project site's suitability to support mountain lion. Moreover, mountain lions are not expected to occur within the Project site during breeding or have a natal den within the Project site as caves and other natural cavities suitable for denning were not observed within the Project site. Further, denning mountain lions have been known to avoid roads and human disturbances, both of which are present within and around the Project site under existing conditions. Regarding vegetation removal, approximately 35.38 acres of permanent impacts associated with installation of the trail system and amenities would occur across the 380-acre Project site, often coinciding with areas that have previously experienced some form of human disturbance. As a result, a substantial portion of the Project site would remain undisturbed, further reducing the potential for impacts to mountain lions and on -site habitats. Vast undisturbed areas occur north of the Project site in the Angeles National Forest, where more suitable habitat for mountain lion, including cavities for denning and a mix of tree and scrub habitats, are present. Thus, while mountain lions are expected to pass through the Project site, adverse impacts to mountain lions are not expected. The City also has approximately 13,000 acres of open space, further reducing the potential for the Project to significantly decrease the availability of suitable habitat for mountain lions within the City. Regarding construction activities and increased human presence during construction and operation, any transient mountain lion that may occur would be expected during nighttime, when the proposed bike park would be closed, reducing the potential for human disturbances to the species. Additionally, construction activities would not occur during nighttime. Thus, construction noise and nighttime lighting have no potential to impact the species. Moreover, while the Project site is primarily vacant and undeveloped, there are existing formal and informal trails throughout the site and the Project site is regularly used for off -road recreational activities. The existing conditions of the Project site already include anthropogenic disturbances related to recreational use of the site. The Project site also contains several LADWP transmission towers and the ruins of a mining site which was only closed in 2016. Although the Project would increase human presence within the Project site, the more intensive recreational activities would be concentrated within the two proposed programming areas. Vehicle access to the Project site would be limited to the parking areas for the Haskell Core and the Blue Cloud Trailhead. Accordingly, the 380-acre Project site would remain predominantly undisturbed with implementation of the Project. Based on the above, the Project would not result in significant impacts to mountain lions and no mitigation measures are warranted. Responding to COM-11, site surveys did not detect any Crotch's bumble bees on the project site. Further, no Crotch's bumble bees have been known to occur on property within three miles of the project site. As discussed above, however, Mitigation Measure BIO-1 already requires preconstruction surveys to ensure no Crotch's bumblebees are impacted during construction. Responding to COM-12, known habitat for the coastal California gnatcatcher exists in the southern portions of City of Santa Clarita. There is no known habitat, however, inside the Project site or in its proximity. Additionally, no coastal California gnatcatchers were identified on the project site during site surveys. Mitigation Measure BIO-1 will ensure no coastal California gnatcatchers will be impacted during construction. ATTACHMENT A: ADDITIONAL MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (MMRP) Mitigation Measure Timing Responsible Party Mitigation Measure #1: Public Education — The City will install appropriate public information signage at trailheads and/or along trails During Project City to: 1) educate and inform the public about wildlife present in the area; Construction 2) advise on proper avoidance measures to reduce human -wildlife and Ongoing conflicts; 3) advise on proper use of open space trails in a manner respectful to wildlife (e.g., dogs on leash, proper waste disposal); and, 4) provide local contact information to report injured or dead wildlife. Signs cannot be made of materials harmful to wildlife such as spikes or glass. Mitigation Measure #2: Trash — Trash receptacles will be placed only at trailheads to avoid creating an unnatural food source that may During Project City attract nuisance wildlife and to minimize waste in core habitat areas. Construction and Ongoing Mitigation Measure #3: Activity Restriction — The City must regulate activities allowed in some areas, such as prohibiting dogs or restricting During Project City use of trails near breeding habitat, to aid in minimizing disturbance to Construction environmental surroundings. Pets must always be kept on leash and and Ongoing on trails. Hikers must clean up after their dogs and discourage animal waste. Mitigation Measure #4: Rodenticides -The City will prohibit use of an rodenticides and second -generation anticoagulant rodenticides within Ongoing City the Project area. Mitigation Measure #5: Mitigation Measure BIO-1 - Before the Before Project City construction of the proposed Project, a preconstruction survey must Initiation be conducted by qualified botanists within the appropriate blooming period(s) to ensure no special -status plant species are present or will be impacted within the proposed impact areas. Methods during the survey must adhere to guidance provided in CDFW's Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and Natural Communities. Findings from the surveys must be provided to CDFW before ground disturbing activities. If no special -status plant species are found during the preconstruction survey, no further mitigation is required. If populations of special -status plants are found during the preconstruction survey and they are located within permanent or temporary impact areas, the City must coordinate with CDFW before project initiation to identify suitable compensatory mitigation for impacts on thesespecies. Such mitigation must be reflected in a Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) detailing relocation, salvage, and/or restoration of impacted species and subsequent maintenance and monitoring; payment of an in -lieu fee to an agency approved mitigation bank; or acquisition of off -site lands to be protected under a conservation easement in perpetuity. The HMMP must outline initial and long-term management and maintenance activities that would occur on mitigation lands. The HMMP must provide measurable goals and success criteria for establishing self-sustaining populations (e.g., percent survival rate, absolute cover). Maintenance activities outlined in the HMMP must include measures pertaining to control of exotic vegetation, irrigation schedule, and protection from future maintenance activities. If a State or federally -listed plant species is present, consultation with CDFW and/or USFWS is required before initiating any onsite project activities to coordinate any take permits pursuant to State and/or federal regulations and requisite compensatory mitigation. With implementation of these actions, impacts to special -status plant species would be reduced to less than significant. Mitigation Measure # 6 - Nesting Bird. If vegetation removal is Before Project City required during the bird nesting season (February 15 to August 31), a Initiation preconstruction nesting bird survey must be conducted not more than three days before vegetation removal. Surveys must encompass all suitable areas including trees, shrubs, bare ground, burrows, cavities, and structures. A minimum 300-foot no -disturbance buffer must be established around any active nest of birds and a minimum 500-foot no - disturbance buffer must be established around any nesting raptor or California Endangered Species Act/Endangered Species Act listed species. A reduced buffer may be established if determined appropriate by the project biologist. The contractor must immediately stop until the appropriate buffer is established and is prohibited from conducting work that could disturb the birds until a qualified biologist determines the young have fledged or the nest is inactive. In the unlikely event that a State and/or federally listed species is detected, the buffer may not be reduced and CDFW and/or USFWS must be notified immediately to coordinate any further measures to avoid impacts to a listed species. The project biologist must monitor any known identified nest site(s) within or adjacent to the Project area to confirm buffers are sufficient to avoid impacts to nesting birds and track nesting status. Recommendation #7: Landscaping. CDFW recommends the MND Before Project Lead provide the Project's landscaping plant palette and replacement tree Initiation/Duri Agency/City species list. CDFW recommends the City use only native species ng Project ound in naturally occurring vegetation communities within or adjacent Construction o the Project area. The City should not plant, seed, or otherwise introduce non-native, invasive plant species to areas that are adjacent o and/or near native habitat areas. Accordingly, CDFW recommends he City restrict use of any species, particularly `moderate' or `high' listed by the California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC 2024). These species are documented to have substantial and severe ecological impacts on physical processes, plant and animal communities, and vegetation structure. Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 o State of California — Natural Resources Agency GAVINNEWSOM, Governor DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE CHARLTONH. BONHAM, Director South Coast Region , 3883 Ruffin Road ` San Diego, CA 92123 wildlife.ca.gov June 12, 2025 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Boulevard Suite 120 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 atrodriguez(a)santaclarita.gov SUBJECT: MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE HASKELL CANYON BIKE PARK PROJECT, SCH NO. 2025050436, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA Dear Amber Rodriguez: The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) from the City of Santa Clarita (City) for the Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project (Project) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines'. Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments and recommendations regarding those activities involved in the Project that may affect California fish and wildlife. Likewise, CDFW appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding those aspects of the Project that CDFW, by law, may be required to carry out or approve through the exercise of its own regulatory authority under the Fish and Game Code. CDFW ROLE CDFW is California's Trustee Agency for fish and wildlife resources and holds those resources in trust by statute for all the people of the State (Fish & G. Code, §§ 711.7, subd. (a) & 1802; Pub. Resources Code, § 21070; CEQA Guidelines § 15386, subd. (a)). CDFW, in its trustee capacity, has jurisdiction over the conservation, protection, and management of fish, wildlife, native plants, and habitat necessary for biologically sustainable populations of those species (Fish & G. Code, § 1802). Similarly, for purposes of CEQA, CDFW is charged by law to provide, as available, biological expertise during public agency environmental review efforts, focusing specifically on projects and related activities that have the potential to adversely affect fish and wildlife resources. CDFW may also act as a Responsible Agency under CEQA. (Pub. Resources Code, § 21069; CEQA Guidelines, § 15381). CDFW expects that it may need to exercise CEQA is codified in the California Public Resources Code in section 21000 et seq. The "CEQA Guidelines" are found in Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, commencing with section 15000. Conseming Caffornia's Wifdffe Since 1870 Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 2 of 30 regulatory authority as provided by the Fish and Game Code. As proposed, for example, the Project may be subject to CDFW's lake and streambed alteration regulatory authority (Fish & G. Code, § 1600 et seq.). Likewise, to the extent implementation of the Project as proposed may result in "take" as defined by State law2 of any species protected under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA; Fish & G. Code, § 2050 et seq.) or the Native Plant Protection Act (NPPA; Fish & G. Code, §1900 et seq.), the Project proponent may seek related take authorization as provided by the Fish and Game Code. PROJECT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Proponent: City of Santa Clarita Objective: The objective of the Project is to develop a bike park that consists of 15 miles of trails and two activity/programming areas, Haskell Core and Blue Cloud Trailhead. Bike trails within the Blue Cloud Trailhead area would consist of climbing trails, downhill trails, and multi -use trails. The Haskell Core area would include an event plaza with picnic tables, multi -level pump tracks, a dual slalom course, jumplines, and space for four food trucks. The programming areas would consist of a parking lot, recreational areas, and visitor amenities. Two cargo containers would be placed on site to be used as storage sheds. Additionally, two infiltration basins would be constructed within the Project area. The Project would also maintain approximately 1.6 miles of existing multi -use trails. Vehicular access will primarily be provided from Petting Canyon Road with Blue Cloud Road providing access to the eastern portion of the site. Primary Project activities include grading, construction, and vegetation removal. Location: The Project area is located partially in the City of Santa Clarita and partially in unincorporated Los Angeles County on approximately 380 acres. The Project area is comprised of nine parcels (Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APN) 2813-010-273, through - 276, 2813-010-900 through -902, 2813-025-270, and 3244-031-901). The Project area is bound by the Angeles National Forest to the north, Haskell Open Space and residential uses to the south; open space, Cesar Milan's Dog Psychology Center, and the Blue Cloud Movie Ranch to the east; and open space and a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) transmission corridor to the west. The entire Project area is owned by the City. Timeframe: The Project is anticipated to begin July 2025 and be completed in December 2025. Biological Setting: The 380-acre Project area is currently vacant and undeveloped with existing dirt trails, transmission towers, and dirt access paths. Vegetation within the Project area include black sage scrub, scrub oak woodland, chapparal, and non-native grassland. General biological surveys of the Project area was conducted on February 13 and 14, 2024, and findings were compiled in a Biological Resources Technical z "Take" is defined in Section 86 of the Fish and Game Code as "hunt, pursue, catch, capture, or kill, or attempt to hunt, pursue, catch, capture, or kill." Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 3 of 30 Report (BRTR). No special -status plants were identified during the general surveys. The Project area has a moderate to high potential to support slender mariposa lily (Calochortus clavatus var. gracilis; California Rare Plant Rank (CRPR) 1 B.2) and short - joint beavertail (Opuntia basilaris; CRPR 1 B.2). Approximately 11 water features were identified throughout the Project area. Several water features are tributaries to the Santa Clara River. Additionally, the special -status wildlife species that have the potential to occur on site and may be impacted by the Project include, but are not limited to: mountain lion (Puma concolor, CESA candidate), Townsend's big -eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii; California Species of Special Concern (SSC)), spotted bat (Euderma maculatum; SSC), pallid bat (Antrozous pallidus; SSC) Crotch's bumble bee (Bombus crotchii; CESA candidate), and coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica; Endangered Species Act (ESA) threatened and SSC). The MND provides mitigation measures specific to rare plants, nesting birds, an on -site biological monitor, wildlife escape ramps, and notification to CDFW for a Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement (LSA). COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS CDFW offers the comments and recommendations below to assist the City in adequately identifying and/or mitigating the Project's significant, or potentially significant, direct and indirect impacts on fish and wildlife (biological) resources. Additional comments or other suggestions may also be included to improve the document. COMMENT # 1: Human Presence Issue: The Project may increase human and wildlife interactions through the addition of new trails and recreational facilities. Specific impact: Direct impacts in the form of habitat loss and degradation could occur as a result of new trails and recreational facilities as well as any off -trail use from visitors. Impacts to wildlife could result in mortality or injury, increased human disturbance in habitat supporting wildlife, reproductive suppression during breeding seasons, or population decline of special -status species. Indirect effects to biological resources, such as noise, trash, predation of and by domestic pets, also occur when trail systems run through natural open spaces. Why impact would occur: The Project area is approximately 383 acres, with an estimated 20 acres being impacted. The MND states that approximately 15 miles of new trails of widths between 4 to 6 feet wide will be developed. In addition, the Project proposes the construction of two programming areas that include shade structures, spectator areas, benches, and designated areas for parking and food trucks. The MND also states that approximately 20 weekday and 6 weekend events would occur on the Project area every year. These events would result in an estimated 40 visitors and 20 vehicles for weekday events and 250 visitors and 100 vehicles for weekend events. Event days include the operation of food trucks, associated generators, and music. Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 4 of 30 Furthermore, the MND proposes daily maintenance of trails by compaction through the use of hand tools. This would significantly increase human presence over current levels. Having a high volume of recreational use within the trail system will increase human and wildlife interaction. It will precipitate increased noise levels in sensitive areas, increased trash or pet waste, and introduction of unnatural food sources via trash and trash receptacles. Outdoor recreation may also cause distress on individual wildlife, resulting in energetic costs to the animal and decline in the animals' behavior and fitness. Studies have shown that outdoor recreation is the second leading cause of the decline of federally threatened and endangered species on public lands (Losos et al. 1995) and fourth leading cause on all lands (Czech et al. 2000). Overall, recreational trails would lead to an increase in human -wildlife interactions that may result in harm to wildlife and/or humans. The MND only discusses impacts with regards to the implementation and construction of the Project. The mitigation measures in the MND therefore address only those impacts. Discussion of impacts from the operation and continued maintenance of the Project as well as the long-term effects from the Project is not provided, and measures to mitigate for those impacts are not proposed in the MND. Species may be indirectly impacted by the trails that is in excess of the 20 acres identified in the MND. The buildout of the proposed Project may not provide an effective buffer to neutralize edge effects as the undisturbed open space would restrict wildlife movement and may result in an increase in human disturbance. Habitat in adjacent areas could be impacted as a result of edge effects such as introducing new sources of night lighting, pets, and domestic animals, as well as spreading invasive, non-native plants as a result of increased human presence. Evidence impact may be significant: The Project area supports a variety of special - status species. Impacts to special -status species should be considered significant under CEQA unless they are clearly mitigated below a level of significance. Impacts on the special -status wildlife may require a mandatory finding of significance because the Project would potentially threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community and/or substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of endangered, rare, or threatened species (CEQA Guidelines, §15065) Inadequate avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures for impacts to special status plant or wildlife species will result in the Project continuing to have a substantial adverse direct, indirect, and cumulative effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by CDFW or United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Impacts on the special -status wildlife may require a mandatory finding of significance because the Project would potentially threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community and/or substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of endangered, rare, or threatened species (CEQA Guidelines, §15065) Recommended Potentially Feasible Mitigation Measure(s) Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 5 of 30 Recommendation #1: Buffer Determination — The City should identify an appropriate buffer from the trail that would continue to be indirectly affected by the Project (due to edge effects, spreading of invasive species, introduction of light, encroachment, etc.). This buffer of impacts should be justified using technical details such as data, maps, diagrams, and similar relevant information and disclosed in the final CEQA document. Mitigation Measure #1: Public Education — The Project proponent shall install appropriate public information signage at trailheads and/or along trails to: 1) educate and inform the public about wildlife present in the area; 2) advise on proper avoidance measures to reduce human -wildlife conflicts; 3) advise on proper use of open space trails in a manner respectful to wildlife (e.g., dogs on leash, proper waste disposal); and, 4) provide local contact information to report injured or dead wildlife. Signage shall be written in language(s) understandable to all those likely to recreate and use the trails. Signs shall not be made of materials harmful to wildlife such as spikes or glass. Mitigation Measure #2: Trash — Trash receptacles shall be placed only at trailheads to avoid creating an unnatural food source that may attract nuisance wildlife and to minimize waste in core habitat areas. Mitigation Measure #3: Activity Restriction — The Project proponent shall place restrictions on types of activities allowed in some areas, such as prohibiting dogs or restricting use of trails near breeding habitat, to aid in minimizing disturbance. Pets shall always be kept on leash and on trails. Hikers shall be encouraged to clean up after their dogs and discourage animal waste as it tends to lead to wildlife avoidance. Mitigation Measure #4: Compensatory Mitigation — Based on the new impacts identified and disclosed in Recommendation #1, the City shall provide commensurate compensatory mitigation to offset the temporal and permanent loss of habitat. Habitat shall be replaced at a ratio appropriate to maintain no net loss of habitat values, acreage, and function (See Mitigation Measure #7). COMMENT # 2: Mountain Lion Issue: The Project may impact mountain lion. Specific impact: The proposed Project may impact mountain lion through vegetation removal and grading activities within the Project area. The Project may also impact mountain lion by increasing prey availability in and adjacent to the development and expose lions to human presence. Indirect impacts to lions could also occur with associated construction noise. Why impact would occur: The BRTR states that "A number of other species are expected to be resident within the region and may use the Project area to forage or for cover, including mountain lion" (p 26). Additionally, it is predicted that the Project area provides medium to high habitat suitability for mountain lion (CDFW 2025c)3. The MND 3 https:Hdata.ca.gov/dataset/mountain-lion-range-cwhr-ml65-ds793 Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 6 of 30 does not acknowledge potential presence of mountain lion and fails to discuss potential direct or indirect impacts the Project may have on mountain lion. The Project as proposed would also reduce the habitat available for mountain lion in the Project vicinity. The Project would permanently impact approximately 20 acres of available habitat. Conserving and restoring habitat is essential for mitigating impacts to mountain lions. This is especially critical in the face of climate change -driven habitat loss and increased frequency of fires (CBD 2019). Under a high emissions and warm and wet climate scenario, much of the chaparral habitat in southern California that provide habitat for mountain lions would be climactically highly stressed by the year 2070 (Thorne et al. 2016). Lastly, the MND does not address the anthropogenic impacts the Project will have on mountain lion individuals that may be within the Project site or its vicinity. The Project may increase human presence (e.g., new development, public trail access), traffic, and noise as well as potential artificial lighting during Project construction and over the life of the Project. Most factors affecting the ability of the southern California mountain lion populations to survive and reproduce are caused by humans (CBD 2019). As California has continued to grow in human population and communities expand into wildland areas, there has been a commensurate increase in direct and indirect interaction between mountain lions and people (CDFW 2017b). As a result, the need to relocate or humanely euthanize mountain lions (depredation kills) may increase for public safety. Mountain lions are exceptionally vulnerable to human disturbance (Lucas 2020). Areas of high human activity have lower occupancy of rare carnivores. Mountain lions tend to avoid roads and trials by the mere presence of those features, regardless of how much they are used (Lucas 2020)N. Increased traffic could cause vehicle strikes. As human population density increases, the probability of persistence of mountain lions decreases (Woodroffe 2000). Evidence impact would be significant: Mountain lion is a specially protected mammal in the State (Fish and G. Code, § 4800). In addition, on April 21, 2020, the California Fish and Game Commission accepted a petition to list an evolutionarily significant unit of mountain lion in southern and central coastal California as threatened under CESA (CBD 2019). As a CESA candidate species, the mountain lion in southern California is granted the full protection of a threatened species under CESA. Take of any endangered, threatened, candidate species that results from the Project is prohibited, except as authorized by State law (Fish & G. Code, §§ 86, 2062, 2067, 2068, 2080, 2085; Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 786.9). As to CEQA, the status of mountain lion as a threatened species under CESA qualifies it as an endangered, rare, or threatened species under CEQA (CEQA Guidelines, §15380). No mitigation has been proposed for impacts on mountain lion from the Project from the standpoint of habitat loss and encroachment, as well as anthropogenic impacts discussed above. Recommended Potentially Feasible Mitigation Measure(s) Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 7 of 30 Recommendation #2: Mountain Lion Discussion - CDFW recommends the City evaluate the mountain lion territory size and use of habitat within and surrounding the Project vicinity. The City should analyze the effects of increased human presence and area of anthropogenic influence that will now be in on mountain lion habitat, and how it may impact mountain lion behavior, reproductive viability, and overall survival success. Based on these known anthropogenic impacts on mountain lions, CDFW also recommends the City provide compensatory mitigation for impacts to mountain lion. The MND should justify how the proposed compensatory mitigation would reduce the impacts of the Project to less than significant. CDFW recommends that the City recirculate the MND for more meaningful public review and assessment of the City's analysis and subsequent mitigation for mountain lion. Additionally, the City should recirculate the MND if the proposed mitigation measures would not reduce potential effects to less than significant and new measures must be required [CEQA Guidelines, § 15088.5(a)(1)]. Mitigation Measure #5: Incidental Take Permit - If take or adverse impacts to mountain lion cannot be avoided, the Project proponent shall coordinate with CDFW and obtain appropriate take authorization from CDFW (pursuant to Fish & Game Code, § 2080 et seq.). The Project proponent shall comply with the mitigation measures detailed in the take authorization issued by CDFW. The Project proponent shall provide a copy of a fully executed take authorization prior to the issuance of a grading permit and before any ground disturbance and vegetation removal. Mitigation Measure #6: Rodenticides -The Project proponent shall prohibit use of any rodenticides and second -generation anticoagulant rodenticides within the Project area in perpetuity. Mitigation Measure #7: Compensatory Mitigation - The Project proponent shall set aside replacement habitat to have a no net loss for wildlife movement. The replacement habitat be located as near to the Project site as possible. There shall be no net loss of suitable habitat for mountain lions. The City shall consult and collaborate with CDFW to conserve areas beneficial to the southern California mountain lion population that may improve chances of survival and reproduction of mountain lions in the face of climate change. The mitigation lands shall be protected in perpetuity under a conservation easement dedicated to a local land conservancy or other appropriate entity that has been approved to hold and manage mitigation lands pursuant to Assembly Bill 1094 (2012). Assembly Bill 1094 amended Government Code sections 65965-65968. Under Government Code section 65967(c), the lead agency must exercise due diligence in reviewing the qualifications of a governmental entity, special district, or nonprofit organization to effectively manage and steward land, water, or natural resources on mitigation lands it approves. An appropriate non -wasting endowment shall be provided for the long-term management of mitigation lands. A conservation easement and endowment funds shall be fully acquired, established, transferred, or otherwise executed prior to implementing Project -related ground -disturbing activities. Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 8 of 30 Mitigation Measure #8: Focused Surveys - Due to habitat in the Project vicinity, within one year prior to Project implementation that includes site preparation, equipment staging, and mobilization, a CDFW-approved biologist knowledgeable of mountain lion species ecology shall survey areas that may provide habitat for mountain lion to determine presence/absence, territory size, and potential for natal dens within a half mile of the Project site. Caves and other natural cavities, and thickets in brush and timber provide cover and are used for denning. Females may be in estrus at any time of the year, but in California, most births probably occur in spring. Surveys shall be conducted when the species is most likely to be detected, during crepuscular periods at dawn and dusk (Pierce and Bleich 2003). Survey results including negative findings shall be submitted to CDFW prior to initiation of Project activities. The survey report shall include a map of potential denning sites. The survey report shall include measures to avoid impacts mountain lions that may be in the area as well as dens and cubs, if necessary. Mitigation Measure #9: Natal Dens - If potential habitat for natal dens is identified, the Project proponent shall avoid potential impacts to mountain lions, especially during spring, to protect vulnerable cubs. Two weeks prior to Project implementation, and once a week during construction activities, a CDFW-approved biologist shall conduct a survey for mountain lion natal dens. The survey area shall include the construction footprint and the area within 2,000 feet (or the limits of the property line) of the Project disturbance boundaries. CDFW shall be notified within 24 hours upon location of a natal den. If an active natal den is located, during construction activities, all work shall cease. No work shall occur within a 2,000-foot buffer from a natal den. A qualified biologist shall notify CDFW to determine the appropriate course of action. CDFW shall also be consulted to determine an appropriate setback from the natal den that would not adversely affect the successful rearing of the cubs. No construction activities or human intrusion shall occur within the established setback until mountain lion cubs have been successfully reared; the mountain lions have left the area; or as determined in consultation with CDFW. COMMENT # 3: Impacts on Crotch's Bumble Bee Issue: The MND does not discuss the Project impacts on Crotch's bumble bee Specific impact: The Project includes vegetation removal and ground disturbing activities which could result in direct mortality of Crotch's bumble bee or loss of foraging opportunities or loss of suitable ground burrows. Additionally, the Project may cause burrow collapse, nest abandonment, and reduced nest success. Why impact would occur: According to CDFW's Crotch's Bumble Bee Range — CDFW [ds3095]4 dataset, the Project area lies within the current home range for Crotch's bumble bee (CDFW 2025b). Additionally, various vegetation communities (i.e., open grassland, desert scrub) throughout the Project area provide suitable habitat for nesting 4 https://data.ca.gov/dataset/crotchs-bumble-bee-range-cdfvv-ds30951 Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 9 of 30 and foraging. Crotch's bumble bee are generalists and known to utilize a variety of sources for nesting and overwintering opportunities. Crotch's bumble bee primarily uses abandoned small mammal burrows to nest, but this species may also nest under perennial bunch grasses or thatched annual grasses, under brush piles, in old bird nests, and in dead trees or hollow logs (Williams et al. 2014; Hatfield et al. 2018). Overwintering sites utilized by Crotch's bumble bee mated queens include soft, disturbed soil (Coulson 2010), or under leaf litter or other debris (Williams et al. 2014). Given that the Project area is in the current range and has suitable habitat, there is potential for this CESA candidate species to be detected on site. The MND notes a potential for Crotch's bumble bee to occur within the Project area. However, it does not discuss the Project's impact on individual Crotch's bumble bee and supporting habitat. Moreover, no surveys on Crotch's bumble bee were provided in any biological reports for this Project. If the Project proceeds without appropriate focused surveys, the Project may result in mortality and/or injury of undetected individual Crotch's bumble bee that may be present during Project activities. Ground disturbance and vegetation removal associated with Project implementation during the breeding season could also result in the incidental loss of breeding success or otherwise lead to nest abandonment in areas adjacent to the Project area. Habitat loss, as a result of the proposed Project, may further reduce suitable habitat for this species in the broader landscape, as development increases throughout the City. Evidence impact would be significant: The California Fish and Game Commission accepted a petition to list the Crotch's bumble bee as endangered under CESA, determining the listing "may be warranted" and advancing the species to the candidacy stage of the CESA listing process. The Project may substantially reduce and adversely modify habitat as well as reduce and potentially impair the viability of populations of Crotch's bumble bee. The Project may also reduce the number and range of the species without considering the likelihood that special status species on adjacent and nearby natural lands may rely upon the habitat that occurs on the proposed Project area. In addition, Crotch's bumble bee has a State Ranking of S1/S2. This means that the Crotch's bumble bee is considered critically imperiled or imperiled and is extremely rare (often 5 or fewer populations). Crotch's bumble bee is also listed as an invertebrate of conservation priority under the California Terrestrial and Vernal Pool Invertebrates of Conservation Priority5 (CDFW 2017a). Accordingly, Crotch's bumble bee meets the CEQA definition of rare, threatened, or endangered species (CEQA Guidelines, § 15380). Therefore, take of Crotch's bumble bee could require a mandatory finding of significance by the City (CEQA Guidelines, § 1565). Recommended Potentially Feasible Mitigation Measure(s) Recommendation #3: Crotch's Bumble Bee Discussion — The MND should be revised to provide a thorough discussion on the Project's potential direct and indirect impact on Crotch's bumble bee. If the Project may impact Crotch's bumble bee, the 5 https://nrm.dfq.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentlD=157415&inline Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 10 of 30 MND should be amended to incorporate measures to minimize, and/or mitigate potential impacts to Crotch's bumble bee as well as habitat supporting the species. The discussion should be of a depth and scope that a CESA ITP can be issued based on the analysis provided in the MND. Mitigation Measure #10: Crotch's Bumble Bee Surveys - The Project proponent shall retain a qualified biologist with the appropriate handling permits to conduct focused surveys. Focused surveys shall follow CDFW's Survey Considerations for California Endangered Species Act Candidate Bumble Bee Species6 (CDFW 2023). Focused surveys shall also be conducted throughout the entire Project area and during the appropriate flying season to ensure no missed detection of Crotch's bumble bee occurs. Survey results, including negative findings, shall be submitted to CDFW and the City prior to implementing Project ground -disturbing activities. Mitigation Measure #11: Incidental Take Permit - If Crotch's bumble bee is detected the Project proponent shall coordinate with CDFW and obtain appropriate take authorization from CDFW (pursuant to Fish & Game Code, § 2080 et seq). The Project proponent shall comply with the mitigation measures detailed in the take authorization issued by CDFW. The Project proponent shall provide a copy of a fully executed take authorization to the City prior to implementing Project ground -disturbing activities and vegetation removal. COMMENT # 4: Impacts on Coastal California Gnatcatcher Issue: The Project may potentially impact coastal California gnatcatcher (gnatcatcher). Specific impact: Project activities of vegetation removal and increased human -wildlife interface may have negative impacts to gnatcatcher. Project activities occurring during the breeding and nesting season could also result in the incidental loss of fertile eggs or nesting. Why impact would occur: According to the BRTR, gnatcatcher is "Not Expected" to occur within the Project area because "suitable foraging and nesting habitats preferred by this species are not present within the project site" (pg 36). However, CDFW believes that the Project area does include suitable habitat for gnatcatcher due to 3.51 acres of observed sage scrub occurring on site. According to the BRTR and USFWS, typical gnatcatcher habitat is sage scrub, which is characterized by plant species, such as California sagebrush and California buckwheat. Furthermore, multiple observations of gnatcatcher have been reported to the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) within two miles of the Project area (CDFW 2025a). CDFW is concerned that the proposed Project will result in adverse direct, indirect, and cumulative effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on gnatcatcher. 6 https://nrm.dfq.ca.qov/FileHandler. ashx?DocumentlD=213150&inline Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 11 of 30 Therefore, CDFW recommends discussion of gnatcatcher within the revised MND and inclusion of mitigation measures to reduce impacts to this ESA -listed species. Evidence impact would be significant: Coastal California gnatcatcher is considered an endangered, rare, or threatened species under CEQA (CEQA Guidelines, § 15380). Take under the ESA is more broadly defined than CESA. Take under ESA also includes significant habitat modification or degradation that could result in death or injury to a listed species by interfering with essential behavioral patterns such as breeding, foraging, or nesting. CEQA provides protection not only for State and federally listed species, but for any species including, but not limited to SSC, which can be shown to meet the criteria for State listing. SSC's meet the CEQA definition of rare, threatened, or endangered species (CEQA Guidelines, § 15065). Take of SSC's could require a mandatory finding of significance by the City (CEQA Guidelines, § 15065). CDFW considers impacts to CESA-listed and SSC's a significant direct and cumulative adverse effect without implementing appropriate avoidance and/or mitigation measures. Recommended Potentially Feasible Mitigation Measure(s) Recommendation #4: Coastal California Gnatcatcher Discussion — The MND should be revised to provide a thorough discussion on the Project's potential direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts on gnatcatcher. If the Project may impact gnatcatcher, the MND should be amended to incorporate measures to minimize, and/or mitigate potential impacts to gnatcatcher as well as habitat supporting the species. Mitigation Measure #12: Coastal California Gnatcatcher Surveys - If removal of habitat and/or construction activities is necessary during breeding season (approximately February 15 through August 30, with peak of nesting occurring from mid - March through mid -May), the Project proponent shall retain a qualified biologist to conduct pre -construction surveys within three days of initiation of Project activities. Focused surveys for coastal California gnatcatcher shall be performed on the Project area and wherever suitable habitat occurs within 500 feet of the Project area. Surveys shall follow proper protocols outlined by USFWS Coastal California Gnatcatcher Survey Protocol? (USFWS 2019). Mitigation Measure #13: USFWS Consultation - If coastal California gnatcatcher are present, the City shall consult with the USFWS to determine if the Project would result in take of coastal California gnatcatcher. In order to comply with the ESA, consultation with the USFWS is advised well in advance of any ground - disturbing activities and/or vegetation removal that may impact coastal California gnatcatcher. https://www.fvvs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/survey-protocol-for-coastal-california-gnatcatcher. pdf Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 12 of 30 COMMENT # 5: Impacts on Rare Plants Issue: Mitigation Measure 1310-1 may not provide sufficient avoidance and minimization to prevent impacts to rare plants. Specific impact: Vegetation clearing, grading, and construction of the Project will result in loss of suitable habitat, loss of population, and direct mortality of rare plants. Project activities may also result in the seedbank being buried, crushed, or trampled on. Mitigation Measure 1310-1 does not provide detail on avoidance and minimization measures, and as such, CDFW is unable to assess the value of these measures. Why impact would occur: According to the BRTR, short -joint beaver tail and slender mariposa lily respectively have a moderate and high potential to occur on the Project area. Additionally, while individuals of this species, and other rare plant species, were not detected, the field survey was conducted in late winter, which is outside of the typical blooming periods for many plant species. Therefore, the potential for rare plant species to exist on the Project area remains. The City has incorporated Mitigation Measure 1310-1, which would require qualified botanists to conduct pre -construction surveys on the Project area during the appropriate blooming period prior to construction of the proposed Project. However, this measure does not outline specific avoidance and minimization measures to be used to protect special -status plant species. Evidence impact would be significant: Impacts on rare flora could be considered a significant effect on the environment. Plants with a CRPR of 1 B are rare throughout their range, endemic to California, and are seriously or fairly threatened. Most of the plants that are ranked 1 B have declined significantly over the last century. The additional threat rank of 0.1 indicates a species with over 80 percent of its occurrences threatened in California. The additional threat rank of 0.2 indicates a species with 20 to 80 percent of its occurrences threatened (CNPS 2024). Impacts to CRPR 1 B plant species and their habitat meet the definition of endangered, rare, or threatened species (CEQA Guidelines, § 15380). Impacts to CRPR 1 B plant species and their habitat may result in a mandatory finding of significance because the Project would potentially threaten to eliminate a plant community and substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of an endangered, rare, or threatened species (CEQA Guidelines, § 15065). Insufficient mitigation may result in unmitigated temporal or permanent impacts to a rare plant species. Subsequently, the Project would continue to have a substantial adverse direct, indirect, and cumulative effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on a species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species by CDFW. Recommended Potentially Feasible Mitigation Measure(s) Mitigation Measure #14: Mitigation Measure BIO-1 — CDFW recommends the City revise Mitigation Measure 1310-1 by incorporating the underlined language and removing the language with strikethrough: Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 13 of 30 Prior to the construction of the proposed Project, a preconstruction survey shall be conducted by qualified botanists within the appropriate blooming period(s) to ensure no special -status plant species are present or will be impacted within the proposed impact areas. Methods during the survey shall adhere to guidance provided in CDFW's Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and Natural Communities$ (CDFW 2018). Findings from the surveys shall be provided to the City and CDFW prior to ground disturbing activities If no special - status plant species are found during the preconstruction survey, no further mitigation is required_;;AC_J thP_Fo �.Uill be nn impact tn cnoniol_c�o�i is nlaRt cnonioc If populations of special -status plants are found during the preconstruction survey and they are located within permanent or temporary impact areas, the Project proponent shall coordinate ayeidanno and minimiza+inn Measures Shall be eXPIGrod 4n PFGten4 Oho GpeGial_stati is nlaRt pep ilatinn/s\ If ayeidanno is nni nnssihlo nnnsi'ItAtinn with CDFW Will hp rP_q Bred prior to project initiation to identify suitable compensatory mitigation for impacts on the less of these species. Preparation of a Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) detailing relocation, salvage, and/or restoration of impacted species and subsequent maintenance and monitoring; payment of an in -lieu fee to an agency approved mitigation bank; or acquisition of off -site lands to be protected under a conservation easement in hold in a restrin+iye dood far perpetuity_ The HMMP shall outline initial and long-term management and maintenance activities that would occur on mitigation lands. The HMMP shall provide measurable goals and success criteria for establishing self-sustaining populations (e.g., percent survival rate, absolute cover). Maintenance activities outlined in the HMMP shall include measures pertaining to control of exotic vegetation, irrigation schedule, and protection from future maintenance activities. and `nine ild be required in nmmPonsaio far mananomoni of Rq itiga+inn land the Tress r,f hahitat Gnni ivied by anY nGn listed menial status nlan4 ?[ on 1 )1'nod nrnrsmo In the , ,nlikel„ eVeRt If a State or federally -listed plant species is present and av eidanno iS Pet feasible, consultation with CDFW and/or USFWS would be required prior to initiating any ensite project activities to coordinate any take permits pursuant to State and/or federal regulations and requisite compensatory mitigation. With implementation of these actions, impacts to special -status plant species would be reduced to less than significant. COMMENT # 6: Impacts on Bats Issue: The MND does not discuss potential impacts to bat species due to Project activities. Specific impact: Project activities include ground disturbing activities, vegetation removal, use of mechanized equipment, and increased human -wildlife. These activities may have negative impacts to bat species. 8 https://nrm.dfq.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentlD=18959&inline Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 14 of 30 Why impact would occur: The MND states that spotted bat and Townsend's big -eared bat have "low" potential to occur. Additionally, the BRTR states that suitable habitat for pallid bat is present on the Project area. The MND does not discuss the potential of the Project to impact bats nor provide potential mitigation measures. Focused bat surveys have not been conducted within the Project footprint. Due to lack of focused surveys and discussion, impacts to bats could occur through mortality of individuals, disturbance of breeding or roosting activity, abandonment of roosts, and loss of habitat. Evidence impact would be significant: Bats are considered non -game mammals and are afforded protection by State law from take and/or harassment (Fish & G. Code, § 4150; Cal. Code of Regs, § 251.1). Additionally, a California Species of Special Concern is a species, subspecies, or distinct population of an animal native to California that currently satisfies one or more of the following (not necessarily mutually exclusive) criteria: 1. if the species is extirpated from the State or, in the case of birds, is extirpated in its primary season or breeding role; 2. if the species is listed as threatened or endangered under ESA-, but not CESA- threatened, or endangered; 3. if the species meets the State definition of threatened or endangered but has not formally been listed; 4. if the species is experiencing, or formerly experienced, serious (noncyclical) population declines or range retractions (not reversed) that, if continued or resumed, could qualify it for State threatened or endangered status; and, 5. if naturally small populations exhibiting high susceptibility to risk from any factor(s), that if realized, could lead to declines that would qualify it for CESA - threatened or -endangered status (CDFW 2024e). CEQA provides protection not only for CESA-listed species, but for any species including but not limited to SSC that can be shown to meet the criteria for State listing. These SSC meet the CEQA definition of rare, threatened, or endangered species (CEQA Guidelines, § 15380). Take of SSC could require a mandatory finding of significance by the Lead Agency (CEQA Guidelines, § 15065). Recommended Potentially Feasible Mitigation Measure(s) Mitigation Measure #15: Bat Surveys - The Project proponent shall retain a qualified bat specialist to conduct daytime and nighttime bat surveys throughout the Project area (plus a 100-foot buffer as access allows). These surveys shall identify potential habitat that could provide daytime and/or nighttime roost sites, and any maternity roosts. Acoustic recognition technology shall be utilized during day and night surveys to maximize detection of bats. A discussion of survey results, including negative findings, shall be provided to the City and CDFW. If bat species are detected, no Project activities shall commence, and the Project proponent shall develop avoidance and minimization where possible and compensatory mitigation measures when complete avoidance is not possible. Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 15 of 30 COMMENT # 7: Impacts on Species of Special Concern - Reptiles Issue: The Mitigation Measure does not provide for compensatory mitigation for special status reptile species. Specific impact: The Project activities of grading, vegetation removal, and construction may result in direct, adverse impacts, such as individual mortality, to special status reptile species and associated habitat. In addition to direct impacts, the Project may also indirectly impact these species such as through behavioral disruption or loss of foraging, nesting, and breeding habitat. Why impact would occur: The MND states that there is a moderate to high potential to support coastal whiptail and coast horned Iized within the Project area (pg 30). While Mitigation Measure 13I0-1 is provided to avoid and minimize impacts on these species, it does not provide compensatory mitigation for Project impacts on SSC. According to the MND, the Project area is currently vacant and undeveloped. However, the Project intends to increase the amount of existing trails tenfold. In addition, impacts will be permanent as the Project is expected to operate for the foreseeable future. To offset the permanent loss of suitable habitat, compensatory mitigation should be provided. While the MND states that the Project would impact a limited amount of habitat relative to the amount of available habitat, the Project will contribute to cumulative impacts on suitable habitat in conjunction with other projects developed for industrial, commercial, and residential uses without replacement of lost habitat. Evidence impact would be significant: CEQA provides protection not only for State and federally listed species, but for any species including but not limited to SSC's which can be shown to meet the criteria for State listing. These SSC reptiles meet the CEQA definition of rare, threatened, or endangered species (CEQA Guidelines, § 15065). Take of the aforementioned reptiles could require a mandatory finding of significance by the City (CEQA Guidelines, §15065). CDFW considers impacts to CESA-listed and SSC's a significant direct and cumulative adverse effect without implementing appropriate avoidance and/or mitigation measures. Recommended Potentially Feasible Mitigation Measure(s) Mitigation Measure #16: SSC Compensatory Mitigation - For SSC that have been confirmed and/or are expected to occur within the Project area, the Project proponent shall provide compensatory mitigation for temporary and permanent loss of any habitat supporting SSC. There shall be no net loss of habitat supporting SSC [CEQA Guidelines, § 15370(e)]. Compensatory mitigation shall be provided within the Project boundary. If on -site mitigation is not achievable, the Project proponent shall provide off - site mitigation. Location of the off -site mitigation shall be approved by CDFW. Mitigation shall provide appropriate habitat (depending on the species), refugia, and habitat structures that supports that species (e.g., woody material, rocks, brush piles, pools, burrows). Any proposed mitigation area/plan shall include a discussion on the territory size; nesting, breeding, foraging, and refuge locations; invasive, non-native plant and Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 16 of 30 wildlife species present; food availability; and how all life cycle functions will be mitigated. Any mitigation plan for SSC shall be distributed and approved by CDFW prior to issuance of City permits. The replacement habitat shall be protected in perpetuity under a conservation easement dedicated to a local land conservancy or other appropriate entity, which shall include an appropriate funding to provide for the long- term management of mitigation lands. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Nesting Bird. CDFW recommends that the City revises Mitigation Measure 1310-6 to incorporate the underlined language and omit the language in strikethrough: If vegetation removal is required during the migFateF bird nesting season (February 15 to August 31), a preconstruction nesting bird survey shall be conductedyVithi.p epeyVee, no more than 3 days prior to vegetation removal. Surveys shall encompass all suitable areas including trees, shrubs, bare ground, burrows, cavities, and structures. A minimum 300-foot no -disturbance buffer shall be established around any active nest of migrater birds and a minimum 500-foot no -disturbance buffer shall be established around any nesting raptor or California Endangered Species Act/Endangered Species Act listed species. A reduced buffer can be established if determined appropriate by the project biologist. The contractor shall immediately stop until the appropriate buffer is established and is prohibited from conducting work that could disturb the birds until a qualified biologist determines the young have fledged or the nest is inactive. In the unlikely event that a State and/or federally listed species is detected, the buffer shall not be reduced and CDFW and/or USFWS shall be notified immediately to coordinate any further measures to avoid impacts to a listed species. The project biologist shall monitor any known identified nest site(s) within or adjacent to the Project area to confirm buffers are sufficient to avoid impacts to nesting birds and track nesting status. Landscaping. CDFW recommends the MND provide the Project's landscaping plant palette and replacement tree species list. CDFW recommends the City use only native species found in naturally occurring vegetation communities within or adjacent to the Project area. The City should not plant, seed, or otherwise introduce non-native, invasive plant species to areas that are adjacent to and/or near native habitat areas. Accordingly, CDFW recommends the City restrict use of any species, particularly `moderate' or `high' listed by the California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC 2024). These species are documented to have substantial and severe ecological impacts on physical processes, plant and animal communities, and vegetation structure. Scientific Collecting Permit. Focused surveys for special -status species (i.e., Crotch's bumble bee) require specific handling permits prior to conducting surveys. The Project proponent should retain a qualified biologist(s) with appropriate handling permits, or should obtain appropriate handling permits to capture, temporarily possess, and relocate wildlife to avoid harm or mortality in connection with Project construction and activities. CDFW has the authority to issue permits for the take or possession of wildlife, Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 17 of 30 including mammals; birds, nests, and eggs; reptiles, amphibians, fish, plants; and invertebrates (Fish & G. Code, §§ 10027 1002.57 1003). Effective October 1, 2018, a Scientific Collecting Permit is required to monitor project impacts on wildlife resources, as required by environmental documents, permits, or other legal authorizations; and, to capture, temporarily possess, and relocate wildlife to avoid harm or mortality in connection with otherwise lawful activities (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 147 § 650). Please visit CDFW's Scientific Collection Permits9 webpage for information (CDFW 2025d). Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Plan. CDFW recommends the Project's environmental document include mitigation measures recommended in this letter. CDFW has provided comments via a mitigation monitoring and reporting plan to assist in the development of feasible, specific, detailed (i.e., responsible party, timing, specific actions, location), and fully enforceable mitigation measures (CEQA Guidelines, § 15097; Pub. Resources Code, § 21081.6). The Lead Agency is welcome to coordinate with CDFW to further review and refine the Project's mitigation measures. Per Public Resources Code section 21081.6(a)(1), CDFW has provided a summary of our suggested mitigation measures and recommendations in the form of an attached Draft Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (Attachment A). ENVIRONMENTAL DATA CEQA requires that information developed in environmental impact reports and negative declarations be incorporated into a database which may be used to make subsequent or supplemental environmental determinations. (Pub. Resources Code, § 21003, subd. (e).) Accordingly, please report any special status species and natural communities detected during Project surveys to the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB). The CNDDB websitE 10 provides direction regarding the types of information that should be reported and allows on-line submittal of field survey forms. In addition, information on special status native plant populations and sensitive natural communities, should be submitted to CDFW's Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program using the Combined Rapid Assessment and Relevb Form". The City should ensure data collected for the preparation of the MND is properly submitted. FILING FEES The Project, as proposed, would have an impact on fish and/or wildlife, and assessment of environmental document filing fees is necessary. Fees are payable upon filing of the Notice of Determination by the Lead Agency and serve to help defray the cost of environmental review by CDFW. Payment of the environmental document filing fee is required in order for the underlying project approval to be operative, vested, and final. 9 https://wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Scientific-Collectinq#53949678 10 https://wiIdlife.ca.gov/Data/CNDDB 11 https://wiIdlife.ca.gov/Data/VegCAMP/Natural-Communities/Submit Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 18 of 30 (Cal. Code Regs, tit. 14, § 753.5; Fish & G. Code, § 711.4; Pub. Resources Code, § 21089.) CONCLUSION CDFW appreciates the opportunity to comment on the MND to assist the City in identifying and mitigating Project impacts on biological resources. CDFW requests an opportunity to review and comment on any response that the City has to our comments and to receive notification of any forthcoming hearing date(s) for the Project (CEQA Guidelines, § 15073(e)). Questions regarding this letter or further coordination should be directed to Riley Scott12, Environmental Scientist at Riley.Scott(a)wildlife.ca.gov. Sincerely, DocuS)ig�ned by: 5991E19EF8094C3... Victoria Tang Environmental Program Manager South Coast Region ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Draft Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program ec: California Department of Fish and Wildlife Victoria Tang, Environmental Program Manager Steve Gibson, Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) Riley Scott, Environmental Scientist Office of Planning and Research State. Clearing house(a)opr.ca.gov REFERENCES [CDFW] California Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2017a. California Terrestrial and Vernal Pool Invertebrates of Conservation Priority. Available at: https://nrm.dfq.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentlD=149499&inline [CDFW] California Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2017b. Human/Wildlife Interactions in California: Mountain Lion Depredation, Public Safety, and Animal Welfare — Amendment to Department Bulletin 2013-02. Available at: https://nrm.dfq.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentlD=68271 12 Phone: 858-761-8020; Email: Riley. Scotta-wiIdlife. ca.gov Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 19 of 30 [CDFW] California Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2018. Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and Sensitive Natural Communities. Available at: https://nrm.dfq.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentlD=18959&inline [CDFW] California Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2023. Survey Considerations for California Endangered Species Act Candidate Bumble Bee Species. Available at: https://nrm.dfq.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentlD=213150&inline [CDFW] California Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2025a. 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Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 21 of 30 ATTACHMENT A: DRAFT MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (MMRP) CDFW provides the following language to be incorporated into the MMRP for the Project. Mitigation Measure Timing Responsible Party Mitigation Measure #1: Public Education — The Project proponent shall install appropriate public information signage at trailheads and/or along trails to: 1) educate During Project Project and inform the public about wildlife present in the area; 2) advise on proper Construction Proponent avoidance measures to reduce human -wildlife conflicts; 3) advise on proper use of open space trails in a manner respectful to wildlife (e.g., dogs on leash, proper waste disposal); and, 4) provide local contact information to report injured or dead wildlife. Signage shall be written in language(s) understandable to all those likely to recreate and use the trails. Signs shall not be made of materials harmful to wildlife such as spikes or glass. Mitigation Measure #2: Trash — Trash receptacles shall be placed only at trailheads to avoid creating an unnatural food source that may attract nuisance During Project Project wildlife and to minimize waste in core habitat areas. Construction Proponent Mitigation Measure #3: Activity Restriction — The Project proponent shall place restrictions on types of activities allowed in some areas, such as prohibiting dogs or During Project Project restricting use of trails near breeding habitat, to aid in minimizing disturbance. Pets Construction Proponent shall always be kept on leash and on trails. Hikers shall be encouraged to clean up after their dogs and discourage animal waste as it tends to lead to wildlife avoidance. Mitigation Measure #4: Compensatory Mitigation — Based on the new impacts identified and disclosed in Recommendation #1, the City shall provide Following commensurate compensatory mitigation to offset the temporal and permanent loss of Project habitat. Habitat shall be replaced at a ratio appropriate to maintain no net loss of Completion habitat values, acreage, and function (See Mitigation Measure #7). Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 22 of 30 Mitigation Measure Timing Responsible Party Mitigation Measure #5: Incidental Take Permit - If take or adverse impacts to mountain lion cannot be avoided, the Project proponent shall coordinate with CDFW Prior to Project Project and obtain appropriate take authorization from CDFW (pursuant to Fish & Game Initiation Proponent Code, § 2080 et seq.). The Project proponent shall comply with the mitigation measures detailed in the take authorization issued by CDFW. The Project proponent shall provide a copy of a fully executed take authorization prior to the issuance of a grading permit and before any ground disturbance and vegetation removal. Mitigation Measure #6: Rodenticides -The Project proponent shall prohibit use of any rodenticides and second -generation anticoagulant rodenticides within the During Project Project Project area in perpetuity. Construction Proponent Mitigation Measure #7: Compensatory Mitigation - The Project proponent shall set aside replacement habitat to have a no net loss for wildlife movement. The Prior to Project Project replacement habitat be located as near to the Project site as possible. There shall be Initiation Proponent no net loss of suitable habitat for mountain lions. The City shall consult and collaborate with CDFW to conserve areas beneficial to the southern California mountain lion population that may improve chances of survival and reproduction of mountain lions in the face of climate change. The mitigation lands shall be protected in perpetuity under a conservation easement dedicated to a local land conservancy or other appropriate entity that has been approved to hold and manage mitigation lands pursuant to Assembly Bill 1094 (2012). Assembly Bill 1094 amended Government Code sections 65965-65968. Under Government Code section 65967(c), the lead agency must exercise due diligence in reviewing the qualifications of a governmental entity, special district, or nonprofit organization to effectively manage and steward land, water, or natural resources on mitigation lands it approves. An appropriate non -wasting endowment shall be provided for the long- term management of mitigation lands. A conservation easement and endowment Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 23 of 30 Mitigation Measure Timing Responsible Party funds shall be fully acquired, established, transferred, or otherwise executed prior to implementing Project -related ground -disturbing activities. Mitigation Measure #8: Focused Surveys - Due to habitat in the Project vicinity, within one year prior to Project implementation that includes site preparation, Prior to Project Project equipment staging, and mobilization, a CDFW-approved biologist knowledgeable of Initiation Proponent mountain lion species ecology shall survey areas that may provide habitat for mountain lion to determine presence/absence, territory size, and potential for natal dens within a half mile of the Project site. Caves and other natural cavities, and thickets in brush and timber provide cover and are used for denning. Females may be in estrus at any time of the year, but in California, most births probably occur in spring. Surveys shall be conducted when the species is most likely to be detected, during crepuscular periods at dawn and dusk (Pierce and Bleich 2003). Survey results including negative findings shall be submitted to CDFW prior to initiation of Project activities. The survey report shall include a map of potential denning sites. The survey report shall include measures to avoid impacts mountain lions that may be in the area as well as dens and cubs, if necessary. Mitigation Measure #9: Natal Dens - If potential habitat for natal dens is identified, the Project proponent shall avoid potential impacts to mountain lions, especially Prior to Project Project during spring, to protect vulnerable cubs. Two weeks prior to Project implementation, Initiation Proponent and once a week during construction activities, a CDFW-approved biologist shall conduct a survey for mountain lion natal dens. The survey area shall include the construction footprint and the area within 2,000 feet (or the limits of the property line) of the Project disturbance boundaries. CDFW shall be notified within 24 hours upon location of a natal den. If an active natal den is located, during construction activities, all work shall cease. No work shall occur within a 2,000-foot buffer from a natal den. A qualified biologist shall notify CDFW to determine the appropriate course of action. CDFW shall also be consulted to determine an appropriate setback from the natal Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 24 of 30 Mitigation Measure Timing Responsible Party den that would not adversely affect the successful rearing of the cubs. No construction activities or human intrusion shall occur within the established setback until mountain lion cubs have been successfully reared; the mountain lions have left the area; or as determined in consultation with CDFW. Mitigation Measure #10: Crotch's Bumble Bee Surveys - The Project proponent shall retain a qualified biologist with the appropriate handling permits to conduct Prior to Project Project focused surveys. Focused surveys shall follow CDFW's Survey Considerations for Initiation Proponent California Endangered Species Act Candidate Bumble Bee Species (CDFW 2023). Focused surveys shall also be conducted throughout the entire Project area and during the appropriate flying season to ensure no missed detection of Crotch's bumble bee occurs. Survey results, including negative findings, shall be submitted to CDFW and the City prior to implementing Project ground -disturbing activities. Mitigation Measure #11: Incidental Take Permit - If Crotch's bumble bee is detected the Project proponent shall coordinate with CDFW and obtain appropriate Prior to Project Project take authorization from CDFW (pursuant to Fish & Game Code, § 2080 et seq). The Initiation Proponent Project proponent shall comply with the mitigation measures detailed in the take authorization issued by CDFW. The Project proponent shall provide a copy of a fully executed take authorization to the City prior to implementing Project ground - disturbing activities and vegetation removal. Mitigation Measure #12: Coastal California Gnatcatcher Surveys - If removal of habitat and/or construction activities is necessary during breeding season Prior to Project Project (approximately February 15 through August 30, with peak of nesting occurring from initiation Proponent mid -March through mid -May), the Project proponent shall retain a qualified biologist to conduct pre -construction surveys within three days of initiation of Project activities. Focused surveys for coastal California gnatcatcher shall be performed on the Project area and wherever suitable habitat occurs within 500 feet of the Project area. Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 25 of 30 Mitigation Measure Timing Responsible Party Surveys shall follow proper protocols outlined by USFWS Coastal California Gnatcatcher Survey Protocol (USFWS 2019). Mitigation Measure #13: USFWS Consultation - If coastal California gnatcatcher are present, the City shall consult with the USFWS to determine if the Project would Prior to Project Project result in take of coastal California gnatcatcher. In order to comply with the ESA, Initiation Proponent consultation with the USFWS is advised well in advance of any ground -disturbing activities and/or vegetation removal that may impact coastal California gnatcatcher. Mitigation Measure #14: Mitigation Measure BIO-1 - Prior to the construction of Prior to Project Project the proposed Project, a preconstruction survey shall be conducted by qualified Initiation Proponent botanists within the appropriate blooming period(s) to ensure no special -status plant species are present or will be impacted within the proposed impact areas. Methods during the survey shall adhere to guidance provided in CDFW's Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and Natural Communities (CDFW 2018). Findings from the surveys shall be provided to the City and CDFW prior to ground disturbing activities If no special -status plant species are found during the preconstruction survey, no further mitigation is required. If populations of special -status plants are found during the preconstruction survey and they are located within permanent or temporary impact areas, the Project proponent shall coordinate with CDFW prior to project initiation to identify suitable compensatory mitigation for impacts on these species. Preparation of a Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) detailing relocation, salvage, and/or restoration of impacted species and subsequent maintenance and monitoring; payment of an in -lieu fee to an agency approved mitigation bank; or acquisition of off -site lands to be protected under a conservation easement in perpetuity. The HMMP shall outline initial and long-term management and maintenance activities that would occur on mitigation lands. The HMMP shall provide measurable goals and Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 26 of 30 Mitigation Measure Timing Responsible Party success criteria for establishing self-sustaining populations (e.g., percent survival rate, absolute cover). Maintenance activities outlined in the HMMP shall include measures pertaining to control of exotic vegetation, irrigation schedule, and protection from future maintenance activities. If a State or federally -listed plant species is present, consultation with CDFW and/or USFWS would be required prior to initiating any eps+te project activities to coordinate any take permits pursuant to State and/or federal regulations and requisite compensatory mitigation. With implementation of these actions, impacts to special -status plant species would be reduced to less than significant. Mitigation Measure #15: Bat Surveys - The Project proponent shall retain a qualified bat specialist to conduct daytime and nighttime bat surveys throughout the Prior to Project Project Project area (plus a 100-foot buffer as access allows). These surveys shall identify Initiation Proponent potential habitat that could provide daytime and/or nighttime roost sites, and any maternity roosts. Acoustic recognition technology shall be utilized during day and night surveys to maximize detection of bats. A discussion of survey results, including negative findings, shall be provided to the City and CDFW. If bat species are detected, no Project activities shall commence, and the Project proponent shall develop avoidance and minimization where possible and compensatory mitigation measures when complete avoidance is not possible. Mitigation Measure #16: SSC Compensatory Mitigation - For SSC that have been confirmed and/or are expected to occur within the Project area, the Project Prior to Project Project proponent shall provide compensatory mitigation for temporary and permanent loss Initiation Proponent of any habitat supporting SSC. There shall be no net loss of habitat supporting SSC [CEQA Guidelines, § 15370(e)]. Compensatory mitigation shall be provided within the Project boundary. If on -site mitigation is not achievable, the Project proponent shall provide off -site mitigation. Location of the off -site mitigation shall be approved by CDFW. Mitigation shall provide appropriate habitat (depending on the species), Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 27 of 30 Mitigation Measure Timing Responsible Party refugia, and habitat structures that supports that species (e.g., woody material, rocks, brush piles, pools, burrows). Any proposed mitigation area/plan shall include a discussion on the territory size; nesting, breeding, foraging, and refuge locations; invasive, non-native plant and wildlife species present; food availability; and how all life cycle functions will be mitigated. Any mitigation plan for SSC shall be distributed and approved by CDFW prior to issuance of City permits. The replacement habitat shall be protected in perpetuity under a conservation easement dedicated to a local land conservancy or other appropriate entity, which shall include an appropriate funding to provide for the long-term management of mitigation lands. Mitigation Measure #17 - Nesting Bird. If vegetation removal is required during the Prior to Project Project bird nesting season (February 15 to August 31), a preconstruction nesting bird Initiation Proponent survey shall be conducted no more than 3 days prior to vegetation removal. Surveys shall encompass all suitable areas including trees, shrubs, bare ground, burrows, cavities, and structures. A minimum 300-foot no -disturbance buffer shall be established around any active nest of birds and a minimum 500-foot no -disturbance buffer shall be established around any nesting raptor or California Endangered Species Act/Endangered Species Act listed species. A reduced buffer can be established if determined appropriate by the project biologist. The contractor shall immediately stop until the appropriate buffer is established and is prohibited from conducting work that could disturb the birds until a qualified biologist determines the young have fledged or the nest is inactive. In the unlikely event that a State and/or federally listed species is detected, the buffer shall not be reduced and CDFW and/or USFWS shall be notified immediately to coordinate any further measures to avoid impacts to a listed species. The project biologist shall monitor any known identified nest site(s) within or adjacent Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 28 of 30 Mitigation Measure Timing Responsible Party to the Project area to confirm buffers are sufficient to avoid impacts to nesting birds and track nesting status. Recommendation #1: Buffer Determination - The City should identify an appropriate buffer from the trail that would continue to be indirectly affected by the Prior to Final Lead Agency Project (due to edge effects, spreading of invasive species, introduction of light, CEQA encroachment, etc.). This buffer of impacts should be justified using technical details Document such as data, maps, diagrams, and similar relevant information and disclosed in the final CEQA document. Recommendation #2: Mountain Lion Discussion - CDFW recommends the City evaluate the mountain lion territory size and use of habitat within and surrounding Prior to Final Lead Agency the Project vicinity. The City should analyze the effects of increased human CEQA presence and area of anthropogenic influence that will now be in on mountain lion Document habitat, and how it may impact mountain lion behavior, reproductive viability, and overall survival success. Based on these known anthropogenic impacts on mountain lions, CDFW also recommends the City provide compensatory mitigation for impacts to mountain lion. The MND should justify how the proposed compensatory mitigation would reduce the impacts of the Project to less than significant. CDFW recommends that the City recirculate the MND for more meaningful public review and assessment of the City's analysis and subsequent mitigation for mountain lion. Additionally, the City should recirculate the MND if the proposed mitigation measures would not reduce potential effects to less than significant and new measures must be required [CEQA Guidelines, § 15088.5(a)(1)]. Recommendation #3: Crotch's Bumble Bee Discussion — The MND should be revised to provide a thorough discussion on the Project's potential direct and indirect Prior to Final Lead Agency impact on Crotch's bumble bee. If the Project may impact Crotch's bumble bee, the CEQA MND should be amended to incorporate measures to minimize, and/or mitigate Document potential impacts to Crotch's bumble bee as well as habitat supporting the species. Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 29 of 30 Mitigation Measure Timing Responsible Party The discussion should be of a depth and scope that a CESA ITP can be issued based on the analysis provided in the MND. Recommendation #4: Coastal California Gnatcatcher Discussion — The MND should be revised to provide a thorough discussion on the Project's potential direct, Prior to Final Lead Agency indirect, and cumulative impacts on gnatcatcher. If the Project may impact CEQA gnatcatcher, the MND should be amended to incorporate measures to minimize, Document and/or mitigate potential impacts to gnatcatcher as well as habitat supporting the species. Recommendation #5: Landscaping. CDFW recommends the MND provide the Prior to Project Lead Project's landscaping plant palette and replacement tree species list. CDFW Initiation/During Agency/Project recommends the City use only native species found in naturally occurring vegetation Project Proponent communities within or adjacent to the Project area. The City should not plant, seed, Construction or otherwise introduce non-native, invasive plant species to areas that are adjacent to and/or near native habitat areas. Accordingly, CDFW recommends the City restrict use of any species, particularly `moderate' or `high' listed by the California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC 2024). These species are documented to have substantial and severe ecological impacts on physical processes, plant and animal communities, and vegetation structure. Recommendation #6: Scientific Collecting Permit. Focused surveys for special- Prior to Project Lead Agency status species (i.e., Crotch's bumble bee) require specific handling permits prior to Initiation conducting surveys. The Project proponent should retain a qualified biologist(s) with appropriate handling permits, or should obtain appropriate handling permits to capture, temporarily possess, and relocate wildlife to avoid harm or mortality in connection with Project construction and activities. CDFW has the authority to issue permits for the take or possession of wildlife, including mammals; birds, nests, and Docusign Envelope ID: 7C51 C1 E4-56A7-42AA-BD51-5CB98A0318B9 Amber Rodriguez City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2025 Page 30 of 30 Mitigation Measure Timing Responsible Party eggs; reptiles, amphibians, fish, plants; and invertebrates (Fish & G. Code, §§ 1002, 1002.57 1003). Effective October 1, 2018, a Scientific Collecting Permit is required to monitor project impacts on wildlife resources, as required by environmental documents, permits, or other legal authorizations; and, to capture, temporarily possess, and relocate wildlife to avoid harm or mortality in connection with otherwise lawful activities (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 147 § 650). Please visit CDFW's Scientific Collection Permits webpage for information (CDFW 2025d). PUBLIC WATERSHED PROTECTION VENTURA COUNTY WATERSHED PLANNING AND PERMITS DIVISION WORKS800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, California 93009 MEMORANDUM DATE: May 20, 2025 TO: Philip Hess, Case Planner County of Ventura FROM: Yunsheng Su, PWA-WP Case Reviewer SUBJECT: RMA25-020 APN:i CEQA Review Comments and Conditions Pursuant to your request dated 5/15/2025, this office has reviewed the submitted materials and provides the following comments. PROJECT LOCATION: Location Map: RMA25-020 May 20, 2025 Page 2 of 3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed Project would develop a bike park that would consist of approximately 15 miles of trails interspersed throughout the Project Site and two activity/programming areas — the Haskell Bike Park Core (Haskell Core) and the Blue Cloud Trailhead. Trail types for all skill levels provided within the Blue Cloud Bike Park include approximately 3.7 miles of perimeter and climbing trails (beginner and intermediate), approximately 5.5 miles of downhill bike trails (beginner, intermediate, expert, and pro), and approximately 5 miles of multi -use trails (beginner, intermediate, and expert). The proposed trail widths would range 4 to 6 feet wide. The Project would also maintain approximately 1.6 miles of existing multi -use trails. The Haskell Core would be located on the western portion of the Project Site. An existing access road into the Haskell Core would lead to a proposed parking lot with approximately 40 spaces, a parking/ emergency turnaround, four American Disabilities Act (ADA) parking spaces, and unstructured space for four food trucks. The Haskell Core would include an event plaza with picnic tables; beginner, intermediate, and advanced pump tracks; a dual slalom course; progressive jumplines; and a progressive skills area. Event/spectator areas would be provided adjacent to the main activity areas. Other amenities within the Haskell Core would include shade structures at the start zones of the dual slalom course and the progressive jumplines, two vault restrooms, a bike repair station, a rest area with benches and shade structure, and cargo containers for storage areas. Several trailheads leading to perimeter, climbing, and multi -use trails would also be located in the Haskell Core. Additionally, two infiltration basins would be constructed within the Haskell Core. The Blue Cloud Trailhead would be located near the central portion of the Project Site and accessible from Blue Cloud Road. The Blue Cloud Trailhead would include an unstructured parking area. The Blue Cloud Trailhead area would also include space for potential future landscape restoration and a multi -use trailhead. Visitor amenities that would be provided at the Blue Cloud Trailhead include a single vault restroom, a bike repair station, and the Saddle Trail Hub, which is a meeting space for riders with a shade structure. No utility connections for water, wastewater, or lighting are proposed. APPLICATION COMPLETENESS: Complete - from our area of concern. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS: Item 31a. Flood Control Facilities/Watercourses — Ventura County Public Works Agency, Watershed Protection is deemed to be Less Than Significant. The proposed project is situated about 50000 feet from the Santa Clara River, which is a WP jurisdictional redline channel. No new or modified direct stormwater drainage connections to this WP channel, activities within WP's easement, or activities over, under, or within the redline channel appear to be proposed or indicated on the applicant's submitted materials. This proposed project would result in an increase of impervious area within the subject property. It is understood that impacts from the proposed increase in impervious area and RMA25-020 May 20, 2025 Page 3 of 3 stormwater drainage design within the project site will be required to be mitigated to less than significant under the conditions imposed by County of Ventura. The mitigation requires that runoff from the proposed project site be released at no greater than the existing flow rate and in such manner as to not cause an adverse impact downstream in peak discharge, velocity, or duration. WP staff determines that the proposed project design with the conditions mentioned above mitigates the direct and indirect project -specific and cumulative impacts to flood control facilities and watercourses. Therefore, the environmental impact is less than significant (LS) on redline channels under the jurisdiction of the Ventura County Public Works Agency - Watershed Protection. WATERSHED PROTECTION COMMENTS: None. WATERSHED PROTECTION CONDITIONS: None. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by email at Yunsheng.Su(a)Ventura.Org or by phone at 805-654-2005. END OF TEXT. f OFFICE OF THFS HFRIFF 2Sy OFlOgq�c ;<- COt--sT-Y or Los AN 6WI-Es U Rom"R,r G. siu-RIFr June 12, 2025 Amber Rodriguez, Management Analyst City of Santa Clarita Department of Neighborhood Services 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120 Santa Clarita, California 91355 Dear Ms. Rodriguez: HASKELL CANYON BIKE PARK PROJECT NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AN INITIAL STUDY/NIITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION REVIEW COMMENTS Thank you for inviting the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) to review and comment on the May 2025 Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the proposed Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project (Project) located in both the City of Santa Clarita (City) and unincorporated Los Angeles County area but owned by the City. The proposed Project is located within the service area of the Department's Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station (Station). Please see the attached review comments provided by our Station (see correspondence dated June 12, 2025, from Station). In addition, according to Section XV Public Services for Police Service of the IS/MND pages 89, "During operation, the proposed Project would bring more individuals to the Project Site than under existing conditions, which has the potential to result in a minor increase in emergency response, search and rescue, and other Sheriff services if any injuries or crime incidents occur as a result of bike park users. However, it is not anticipated that the proposed Project's minor increase in demand for police protection services would require new police facilities to be constructed. The proposed Project is expected 21 1 W1 ST TEMPLE STREET, Los ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012 cam/ c�7C1'Cl f(QI'! !�� c�Pll^tCP Ms. Rodriguez - 2 - June 12, 2025 to have a less than significant impact on law enforcement services provided by the Station." However, the proposed Project will increase population through City employees, volunteers and visitors, and daytime participants within the Station's service area, which will generate an increased demand for law enforcement services, especially due to its remote proximity. The Project includes a proposed parking lot to be constructed to support 40 vehicles. However, the Transportation Section indicates that there is the potential to have 100 vehicles for an event and/or daily use of the facility. The City is encouraged to further evaluate the potential impacts on the proposed parking lot and roads leading up to the proposed Project site and the ability to support the participants and anticipated food trucks. Lack of proper transportation planning could lead to significant emergency access issues and additional calls for law enforcement services. Roads leading up to the Project site are recommended to have a minimum of 26 feet wide clearance to allow for emergency vehicles. To date, the Station is currently understaffed. To the extent the Department is considered as the provider of these additional law enforcement services, it should be noted/understood that we may not have the capacity to provide the necessary staff resources when a project is contemplated or completed. We recommend that your agency evaluate the law enforcement service needs of the community, as well as the availability of local law enforcement agencies to provide these services prior to approving a project. We remain concerned that continued growth and intensification of multi -use land uses within the service area will ultimately contribute to significant cumulative impacts from this Project and other developments previously approved within the City on our Department resources and operations. It is reasonable to expect that, although planned, continued development within the City will lead to a significant increase in the demand for law enforcement services and facilities. Meeting such demands requires additional resources, including patrol deputies, other sworn deputies, support personnel, search and rescue and attendant assets, such as patrol vehicles, support vehicles, communications equipment, weaponry, office furnishings/equipment, etc. Resources should be evaluated as projects are completed with the Station Captain and the Department's Contract Law Enforcement Bureau. Ms. Rodriguez - 3 - June 12, 2025 For future reference, the Department provides the following updated address and contact information for all requests for review comments, law documents, and other related correspondence: Jennifer Fang, Acting Bureau Director Facilities Planning Bureau, SBB- 4th Floor Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department 211 West Temple Street Los Angeles, California 90012 Attention: Planning Section Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me, at (323) 526-5657, or your staff may contact Ms. Bee Bee Pee, of my staff, at (323) 526-5697. Sincerely, ROBERT G. LUNA, SHERIFF ennifer Fang, Acting Bureau Director Facilities Planning Bureau SH-AD-32A (3/23) SUBJECT: COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT "A Ti-odilio17 of 'SCI.11ce Si»cc OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE IR50- DATE: June 12, 2025 FILE NO: BRANDON L. BARCLAY TO: JENNIFER FANG ACTING CAPTAIN ACTING BUREAU DIRECTOR SANTA CLARITA VALLEY FACILITIES PLANNING BUREAU STATION REVIEW COMMENTS ON THE INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SANTA CLARITA HASKELL The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station (Station) reviewed the Notice of Intent to Adopt an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND), dated May 2025, for the Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project (Project). It is our understanding that the project proposes to develop a bike park that would consist of approximately 15 miles of trails aligned throughout the Project Site and two activity/programming areas — the Haskell Bike Park Core (Haskell Core) and the Blue Cloud Trailhead. The Project is located in both the City of Santa Clarita (City) and unincorporated LA County areas but is owned by the City. The Project has the potential to enhance recreational opportunities, promote sustainability, and contribute to the well-being of the community. However, it is crucial that the City of Santa Clarita (City) considers the need for additional e-motorcycle enforcernent to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all path users. By engaging in careful planning and leveraging best practices, the City can create a bike path that is both beneficial and sustainable. Due to the undeveloped area and natural setting, it is imperative that the project include proper signage, allowing first responders to be able to find the correct location during an emergency. The Department recommends integrating robust precautionary measures into the project design and implementation to mitigate fire hazards and the need for emergency responses. Additionally, comprehensive and effective emergency management plans should be prepared as it is essential to ensure the safety of the participants and employees and the broader community in the event of a wildland fire. Santa Clarita Haskell Canyon -2- June 12, 2026 Bike Park Project The Station offers additional recommendations below: 1. Special Protection Requirements or Recommendations: a. The Department recommends that the principles of Crime. Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) are incorporated in the design plans. The goal of CPTED is to reduce opportunities for criminal activities by employing physical design features that discourage anti -social behavior, while encouraging the legitimate use of the site. The overall tenets of CPTED include defensible space, territoriality, surveillance, lighting, landscaping, and physical security. The Station recommends installation of security cameras to reduce opportunities for criminal activities, where feasible. b. A Construction Traffic Management Plan should also be established as part of the proposed Project to address construction -related traffic congestion and emergency access issues. If temporary lane closures are necessary for the installation of utilities, vault restrooms, and emergency access should be maintained at all times. Flag persons and/or detours should be provided as needed to ensure safe traffic operations, and construction signs should be posted to advise motorists of reduced construction zone speed limits. At this time, the Station has no further comments on the proposed Project. However, the Station reserves the right to amend or supplement our assessment upon subsequent reviews of the proposed Project once additional information becomes available. Thank you for including the Station in the review process for the proposed Project. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact please contact Acting Captain Brandon Barclay at (661)-287-5702.