Adobe Creek Sewer Main Replacement Project

Notice of Availability and Intent to Adopt an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration CEQA PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD August 7, 2024, TO September 5, 2024

To: Public Agencies, Organizations, and Other Interested Parties

From: City of Los Altos

One North San Antonio Road

Los Altos, CA 94022

Subject: Adobe Creek Sewer Main Replacement Project, Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration

Notice is hereby given that the City of Los Altos (City), acting as the Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), is releasing for review and comment to all agencies, organizations, and interested persons, a Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the Adobe Creek Sewer Main Replacement Project (project).

Public Review Period: The Draft IS/MND will be circulated for a 30-day review period from August 7, 2024, to  September 5, 2024, pursuant to Section 15105 of the CEQA Guidelines. Persons responding are urged to submit their comments in writing. Comments should mailed or emailed to the City at the address below, by no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 5, 2024.

Thanh Nguyen, P.E.

Senior Civil Engineer

City of Los Altos

1 North San Antonio Road

Los Altos, CA, 94022

TNguyen@losaltosca.gov

Project Location: The project site is situated in the City of Los Altos and Town of Los Altos Hills, located in Santa Clara County. The project would involve replacement of the Adobe Creek Sewer Main, including 53 sewer lines (totaling 6,580 linear feet), that extends through 24 private parcels and portions of the public right-of-way. The majority of the project site is currently developed. Developed areas include a network of residential roads, residences and public parks and their associated landscaping. The project site is surrounded by residential development on all sides.

Project Description: The City is proposing to replace the existing Adobe Creek Sewer Main which includes 53 sewer lines, totaling 6,580 linear feet. The project site is located largely within private properties, the City's public right-of-way, and various parks. The existing sewer mains are due for replacement because of their current condition. The purpose of the proposed project would increase resiliency and longevity of the sewer main and would greatly reduce maintenance needs associated with sewer line repair.

Public Hearing Dates: A public hearing for the City’s Council members to review the IS/MND and project will be determined and published at a later date.

CEQA Project Status: A Draft IS/MND has been prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. The Draft IS/MND prepared for this project demonstrates that the project will not have any significant or unmitigable effects on the environment.

The Draft IS/MND and all related analyses are available to the General Public at the City’s office, located at 1 North San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA 94022 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday’s, excluding holidays. The Draft IS/MND is also available for the public to review on the City’s website at www.losaltosca.gov/publicworks/project/adobe-creek-sewer-main-replacement-project