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Tania Torres
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City Of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta CA 92253-2839
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f CITY OF LAQUINTA
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT
f A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to inforpi the public and interested agencies that in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQp), the City o(La Quinta is circulating an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
for public comment.
Application: Environmental Assessment 2025-0001, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Numbers
2021-02 and 2018-05
Location: Fritz Burns Park (78060 Avenue 52) and City Maintenance and Operations Yard (78106 Francis
Hack Lane), southeast corner of Avenue 52 and Avenida Bermudas.
Project Title: Fritz Burns Park and City Maintenance and Operations Yard Improvements Project
Project Description: The City of La Quints (City) proposes improvements to the existing Fritz Burns.Park ("Park") and
City of La Quinta's Maintenance and Operations Yard ("M&O Yard"). The Park improvements would affect 4.04 acres
and occur over three phases and include; demolition and removal of some landscaping, concrete%asphalt, various
park equipment, and the existing dog park; playground and park structure improvements; parking and access
improvements; swimming pool enhancements including a new splash pad activity pool; pathway and pedestrian
feature improvements; and lighting and landscaping improvements. Improvements at the M&O Yard would affect
2.82 acres and include; demolition and removal of the three existing buildings (maintenance, shop and storage, and
administration buildings); a new 12,380 SF M&O building; redesign of parking areas and pathways; new pedestrian
and vehicular access points; dedicated materials storage area; and updated utilities and drainage. The proposed
improvements aim to enhance the functionality, safety, and aesthetic appeal of Fritz Burns Park, ensuring it continues
to meet the needs of the community as a vibrant recreational space, and to upgrade and modernize the M&O
facilities while improving site circulation.
Findings/Determination: The City has conducted an environmental review of the above -described project pursuant
to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. The project, as mitigated, will not
have a significant effect on the environment, and as such, a Mitigated Negative Declaration is recommended
for staff approval.
Public Review Period: A 20-day public review period for the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration will commence
on May 27, 2025, and end on June 16, 2025, for interested individuals and public agencies to submit written
comments on the document. Any written comments on the Mitigated Negative Declaration must be received within
the public review period. You may contact project manager Ubaldo Ayon at (760) 777-7051 with questions and
send written comments by email to UAyonLaQuintaCA oov or by mail to 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
92253. i+
The Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study are available for review on the City's website
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CITY OF LA QUINTA
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT
A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to inform the public and interested agencies that in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of La Quinta is circulating an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration for public comment.
Application: Environmental Assessment 2025-0001, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Numbers
2021-02 and 2018-05
Location: Fritz Burns Park (78060 Avenue 52) and City Maintenance and Operations Yard (78106
Francis Hack Lane), southeast corner of Avenue 52 and Avenida Bermudas.
ProiectTitle: Fritz Burns Park and City Maintenance and Operations Yard Improvements Project
Project Description: The City of La Quinta (City) proposes improvements to the existing Fritz Burns Park ("Park")
and City of La Quinta's Maintenance and Operations Yard ("M&O Yard"). The Park improvements would affect 4.04
acres and occur over three phases and include; demolition and removal of some landscaping, concrete/asphalt,
various park equipment, and the existing dog park; playground and park structure improvements; parking and
access improvements; swimming pool enhancements including a new splash pad activity pool; pathway and
pedestrian feature improvements; and lighting and landscaping improvements. Improvements at the M&O Yard
would affect 2.82 acres and include; demolition and removal of the three existing buildings (maintenance, shop and
storage, and administration buildings); a new 12,380 SF M&O building; redesign of parking areas and pathways;
new pedestrian and vehicular access points; dedicated materials storage area; and updated utilities and drainage.
The proposed improvements aim to enhance the functionality, safety, and aesthetic appeal of Fritz Burns Park,
ensuring it continues to meet the needs of the community as a vibrant recreational space, and to upgrade and
modernize the M&O facilities while improving site circulation.
Findings/Determination: The City has conducted an environmental review of the above -described project
pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. The project, as mitigated,
will not have a significant effect on the environment, and as such, a Mitigated Negative Declaration is
recommended for staff approval.
Public Review Period: A 20-day public review period for the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration will commence
on May 26, 2025, and end on June 15, 2025, for interested individuals and public agencies to submit written
comments on the document. Any written comments on the Mitigated Negative Declaration must be received within
the public review period. You may contact project manager Ubaldo Ayon at (760) 777-7051 with questions and send
written comments by email to UAyon@LaQuintaCA.gov. or by mail to 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253.
The Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study are available for review on the City's website at
https://www.laquintaca.gov/our-city/city-departments/design-and-development/capital-improvement-program-cip
Monika Radeva
From: Tania Flores
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 9:43 AM
To: Email, TDS-Legals (legals@thedesertsun.com)
Cc: Cheri Flores; Ubaldo Ayon; Carley Escarrega; City Clerk Mail
Subject: City of La Quinta - for publication - Fritz Burns Park MO Yard NOI
Attachments: Fritz Burns Park MO Yard NOI 5-23-2025.docx; Fritz Burns Park MO Yard NOI
5-23-2025.pdf
Good morning
The City of La Quinta would like to publish the attached Notice of Intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Fritz Burns Park MO Yard project once on May 23, 2025, as a 1/8th display ad.
Please send confirmation, proof, and pricing for review.
Thank you.
CALIFORNIA
Tania Flores, CMC I Administrative Technician
Design & Development Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. (760) 777-7023
TFlores(a�LaQuintaCA.gov
www.LaQuintaCA.gov
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CITY OF LA QUINTA
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT
A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to inform the public and interested agencies that in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of La Quinta is circulating an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
for public comment.
Application: Environmental Assessment 2025-0001, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Numbers
2021-02 and 2018-05
Location: Fritz Burns Park (78060 Avenue 52) and City Maintenance and Operations Yard (78106 Francis
Hack Lane), southeast corner of Avenue 52 and Avenida Bermudas.
Project Title: Fritz Burns Park and City Maintenance and Operations Yard Improvements Project
Proiect Description: The City of La Quinta (City) proposes improvements to the existing Fritz Burns Park ("Park") and
City of La Quinta's Maintenance and Operations Yard ("M&O Yard"). The Park improvements would affect 4.04 acres
and occur over three phases and include; demolition and removal of some landscaping, concrete/asphalt, various
park equipment, and the existing dog park; playground and park structure improvements; parking and access
improvements; swimming pool enhancements including a new splash pad activity pool; pathway and pedestrian
feature improvements; and lighting and landscaping improvements. Improvements at the M&O Yard would affect
2.82 acres and include; demolition and removal of the three existing buildings (maintenance, shop and storage, and
administration buildings); a new 12,380 SF M&O building; redesign of parking areas and pathways; new pedestrian
and vehicular access points; dedicated materials storage area; and updated utilities and drainage. The proposed
improvements aim to enhance the functionality, safety, and aesthetic appeal of Fritz Burns Park, ensuring it continues
to meet the needs of the community as a vibrant recreational space, and to upgrade and modernize the M&O
facilities while improving site circulation.
Findings/Determination: The City has conducted an environmental review of the above -described project pursuant
to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. The project, as mitigated, will not
have a significant effect on the environment, and as such, a Mitigated Negative Declaration is recommended
for staff approval.
Public Review Period: A 20-day public review period for the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration will commence
on May 27, 2025, and end on June 16, 2025, for interested individuals and public agencies to submit written
comments on the document. Any written comments on the Mitigated Negative Declaration must be received within
the public review period. You may contact project manager Ubaldo Ayon at (760) 777-7051 with questions and
send written comments by email to UAyon@LaQuintaCA.gov. or by mail to 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
92253.
The Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study are available for review on the City's website
at hops://www.laquintaca.gov/our-city/city-departments/design-and-development/capital-improvement-prop
Monika Radeva
From: Young, Kristi <KYoung2@localiq.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 9:06 AM
To: Carley Escarrega
Cc: Gannett Legals Public Notices 4; City Clerk Mail
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Perfect, this ad is approved for publication. Thank you!
Carley Escarrega I Administrative Technician
Public Works/Engineering Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, CA 92253
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From: Young, Kristi <KYoung2@localiq.com>
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Hello,
Attached is the updated proof with your requested changes. Please let me know if you have any other changes,
or if this is now approved for publication. Thank you.
Kristi
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From: Carley Escarrega <cescarrega@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:43 AM
To: Young, Kristi <KYoung2@localiq.com>
Cc: Gannett Legals Public Notices 4 <ganlegpubnotices4@gannett.com>; City Clerk Mail <cityclerkmail@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: FW: Order 11335605 1 Fritz Burns Park MO Yard NOI - to publish in Palm Springs Desert Sun
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Good morning,
Please update the dates in the last paragraph of the attached document, "Public Review Period", to
read "May 27, 2025, and end on June 16, 2025". Let me know if you have any questions, please
send for re -review.
Public Review Period: A 20-day public review period for the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration will comr
May 26, 2025. and end on June 15.2025, for interested individuals and public agencies to submit written c
on the document. Any written comments on the Mitigated Negative Declaration must be received within t
review period. You may contact project manager Ubaldo Ayon at (760) 777-7051 with questions and sen
comments by email to UAyon@LaQuintaCA.gov. or by mail to 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253.
The Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study are available for review on the City's wE
https://www.laquintaca.gov/our-city/city-departments/design-and-development/capital-improvement-progran
Thank you!
Carley Escarrega I Administrative Technician
Public Works/Engineering Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7096
www.laquintaca.gov
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From: Young, Kristi <KYoung2@localiq.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 6:38 AM
To: Tania Flores <tflores@laquintaca.gov>
Cc: Gannett Legals Public Notices 4 <ganlegpubnotices4@gannett.com>
Subject: Order 11335605 I Fritz Burns Park MO Yard NOI - to publish in Palm Springs Desert Sun
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Please let me know if you'd like any updates to your ad or if this is approved for publication.
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