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SANTIAGO PARK PHASE I CONSTRUCTION <br /> 13.Vulnerability from climate change impacts other than sea level rise: Restoration of riparian <br /> corridor vegetation along this section of Santiago Creek will potentially help mitigate urban <br /> heat index increases in the vicinity due to climate change. <br /> CEQA COMPLIANCE: <br /> Alt components of the proposed project are categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to the <br /> CEQA Guidelines at Title 14 California Code of Regulations,Article 19. First,Section 15301, <br /> Class 1, exempts operation, repair,maintenance,and minor alteration of existing public <br /> facilities involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use, including alterations to <br /> existing sidewalks, bicycle lanes or trails; and the restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or <br /> damaged structures,facilities or mechanical equipment to meet current standards of public <br /> health and safety. <br /> The proposed project will improve an existing hiking and biking trail,without expanding its use, <br /> and rehabilitate an existing deteriorated facility previously used for storage of fuel for park <br /> maintenance operations. While the facility use will change from fuel storage to refreshments, <br /> this change in use will not expand use of the facility. <br /> Second, the installation of the rustic amphitheater and play equipment are exempt pursuant to <br /> Section 15303, Class 3,which exempts new construction or conversion of small structures. <br /> Third,section 15304,Class 4, exempts minor alterations in the condition of land and vegetation <br /> which do not involve the removal of healthy, mature trees, <br /> The project involves landscaping that will include water efficient vegetation. The project also <br /> includes minor alterations to biking and hiking trails, and the removal of Valencia Street, all of <br /> which will involve grading with a slope of less than 10 percent. While the project will remove <br /> diseased or dead trees,there will be no removal of healthy, mature trees. <br /> Upon approval of the project, Conservancy staff will file a Notice of Exemption. <br /> Page 7 of 7 <br />