Item 22 - Resolution Adopting Local CEQA Guidelines Resolution

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Local Guidelines for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (2023) NEGATIVE DECLARATION 2023 City of Santa Ana Local Guidelines 6-20 ©Best Best & Krieger LLP • The project would not result in or have the potential to result in harm, harassment, or take of any fish and/or wildlife species. • The project would not result in or have the potential to result in direct or indirect destruction, ground disturbance, or other modification of any habitat that may support fish and/or wildlife species. • The project would not result in or have the potential to result in the removal of vegetation with potential to support wildlife. • The project would not result in or have the potential to result in noise, vibration, dust, light, pollution, or an alteration in water quality that may affect fish and/or wildlife directly or from a distance. • The project would not result in or have the potential to result in any interference with the movement of any fish and/or wildlife species. Any request for a fee exemption should include the following information: (1) the name and address of the project proponent and applicant contact information; (2) a brief description of the project and its location; (3) site description and aerial and/or topographic map of the project site; (4) State Clearinghouse number or county filing number; (5) a statement that an Initial Study has been prepared by the City to evaluate the project’s effects on fish and wildlife resources, if any; and (6) a declaration that, based on the City’s evaluation of potential adverse effects on fish and wildlife resources, the City believes the project will have no effect on fish or wildlife. If insufficient documentation is submitted to DFW for the proposed project, a no effect determination will not be issued. (A sample Request for Fee Exemption is attached as Form “L”.) DFW will review the City’s finding, and if DFW agrees with the City’s conclusions, DFW will provide the City with written confirmation. Retain DFW’s determination as part of the administrative record; the City is required to file a copy of this determination with the County after project approval and at the time of filing of the Notice of Determination. The Lead Agency must have written confirmation of DFW’s finding of “no impact” at the time the Lead Agency files its Notice of Determination with the County. The County cannot accept the Notice of Determination unless it is accompanied by the appropriate fee or a written no effect determination from DFW.