Notice to Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declarationfor the2020 Water Master Plan and 2020 Wastewater Master Plan Facilities
Cities of Eastvale and Jurupa ValleyNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Jurupa Community Services District (hereinafter “JCSD” or the “District”) has completed an Initial Study for the 2020 Water Master Plan and 2020 Wastewater Master Plan Facilities in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and will act as the Lead Agency. The Initial Study was prepared to assess at a project level, the potential for any significant environmental effects associated with construction and operation of the 1200 West Emergency Pump Connection, Granite Hill Booster Pump Station, and Pedley Road Trunk Sewer and Waterline Replacement projects (the “Project-Level Facilities”) and to assess at a program-level, impacts resulting from the construction and operation of the 68th Street Extension, Schleisman I-15 Crossing, and the North Indian Hills Trunk Sewer (the “Program-Level Facilities”). All Project-Level Facilities and Program-Level Facilities listed above are collectively referred to as the Project. The JCSD 2020 Water Master Plan and 2020 Wastewater Master Plan Facilities Project includes Facilities within the cities of Eastvale and Jurupa Valley in Riverside County. Based on the analysis in the Initial Study, it has been determined that all Project-related environmental impacts will be reduced to a level that is less than significant with the incorporation of mitigation measures. Accordingly, a Mitigated Negative Declaration will meet the requirements of CEQA.Project-Level Facilities1200 West Emergency Pump ConnectionThis Project-Level Facility entails the use of a trailer-mounted potable water pump and 12-inch diameter potable water bypass connection piping for quick connection of this portable pump when needed. The bypass connection would be at or near the intersection of Microlite Drive and Scenic Drive in the City of Jurupa Valley and the pipeline would be installed underground within an easement to be obtained by JCSD.Granite Hill Booster Pump StationThis Project-Level Facility consists of property acquisition, construction, and operation of a potable water pump station to be located in the northern portion of the District north of State Route 60 (SR 60) in the proximity of Granite Hill Drive and Pedley Road.The final location of this booster pump station has not been selected; therefore, two potential locations were evaluated.The Granite Hill Booster Pump Station is projected to result in a total potable water flow rate of 10,000 gpm and include four (4) operating pumps, one standby pump, reversible pumping, a static head of 3.5 feet, and a total dynamic head (TDH) of approximately 30 feet. The Granite Hill Booster Pump Station will include four control valves to allow pumping from the 1110 PZ to the 1100 PZ, pumping from the 1100 PZ to the 1100 PZ, and gravity flow between the 1100 PZ and 1110 PZ. The Granite Hill Pump Station will include both above ground and below ground piping with diameters ranging from 12-inch to 30-inch, a surge tank, and standby generator. Prior to the Granite Hill Pump Station being constructed, JCSD may use or lease these sites for equipment storage or construction staging.Pedley Road Trunk Sewer and Water Pipelines ReplacementThe Pedley Road Trunk Sewer consists of the replacement of approximately 5,200 feet of an existing 8 inch diameter sewer pipeline with 12-inch diameter PVC sewer pipeline from the intersection of Pedley Road/Jurupa Road, north approximately 4,500 feet within Pedley Road to the intersection of Pedley Road/Mission Boulevard and east approximately 700 feet in Mission Boulevard. The District may also replace the existing potable waterlines along this same alignment if they are determined to be aged or in poor condition.Construction of the Pedley Road Trunk Sewer and Water Pipelines Replacement is assumed to take place within existing road ROW, in a trench approximately eight feet wide. No ROW acquisition is required for this component. All staging areas will be within the paved road or road shoulder ROW along the pipeline alignment.Program-Level Facilities68th Street ExtensionThis Program-Level Facility consists of a potable water transmission pipeline generally located south of the Wineville Avenue/Bellegrave Avenue intersection. The 68th Street Extension pipeline is proposed to be an approximately 4,250 linear feet (LF), 18-inch diameter CMLC pipeline. The 68th Street Extension will be located within 68th Street, Pat’s Ranch Road, Tributary Way, and an easement south of Tributary Way east of Interstate 15 (I-15).Construction of the 68th Street Extension is assumed to take place within a 25-foot wide construction footprint, in a trench approximately six to seven feet wide. No ROW acquisition is required for this component. All staging areas will be within with the paved road or road shoulder ROW along the pipeline alignment.Schleisman I-15 CrossingThis Program-Level Facility consists of an approximately 24,350 LF, 30-inch diameter, CML/CMC potable water transmission pipeline. This water pipeline is proposed to commence at the intersection of Schleisman Road/Harrison Avenue, continue east to Hamner Avenue and continue east crossing I-15. From I-15, the pipeline will continue east and northeast in an sewer easement and/or Tributary Way and Confluence Drive to the intersection of Confluence Drive/68th Street, east in 68th Street to the intersection of 68th Street/Lucretia Avenue, north in Lucretia Avenue to the intersection of Lucretia Avenue/66th Street, east in 66th Street to the intersection of 66th Street/Etiwanda Avenue, north in Etiwanda Avenue to the intersection of Etiwanda Avenue/Limonite Avenue.Construction of the Schleisman I-15 Crossing is assumed to take place within a 25-foot-wide construction footprint, in a trench approximately six to seven feet wide. No ROW acquisition is required although easements may be needed for this component. All staging areas will be within the paved road or road shoulder ROW along the pipeline alignment.North Indian Hills Trunk SewerThis Program-Level Facility consists of the upsizing of approximately 1,000 LF of 8-inch diameter sewer pipeline, with 10-inch diameter PVC plastic pipeline. The North Indian Hills Trunk Sewer is located within an easement between Kirby Drive and Jurupa Road.Construction of the North Indian Hills Trunk Sewer is assumed to take place within a 25-foot wide construction footprint, in a trench approximately six to seven feet wide in an easement between Kirby Drive and Jurupa Road. No ROW acquisition is required for this Program-Level Facility. All staging areas will be along the pipeline alignment.Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15087(c)(6), no hazardous material waste sites are located within the Project area as reviewed by this Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration.Copies of the Initial Study and the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration are available for public review at the JCSD’s office located at 11201 Harrel Street, Jurupa Valley, California 91752. The IS/MND is also available on JCSD’s website at https://www.jcsd.us/ . All documents referenced in the Initial Study are available for public review at those locations identified in the Initial Study.In accordance with Section 15072(a) of the State CEQA Guidelines, this Public Notice is to officially notify the general public, public agencies, and landowners that a 30-day public review period will begin on May 14, 2026. Any comments on the proposed Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration or requests for information should be sent to:Jurupa Community Services DistrictAttn: Eddie RheeEngineering Manager11201 Harrel StreetJurupa Valley, CA 91752ERhee@jcsd.usWritten comments must be received at the above address by June 12, 2026 . Any written comments received will be forwarded to the District’s Board of Directors and will be considered before the Mitigated Negative Declaration is approved for adoption. A public hearing of JCSD’s Board of Directors to take action on the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration will be held at 6:00 p.m. on June 22, 2026 at the District’s Boardroom located at 11201 Harrel Street, Jurupa Valley, CA 91752.Questions or request for electronic copies of the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration should be directed to Eddie Rhee at the address provided above, by phone at (951) 685-7434, or by e-mail at ERhee@jcsd.us.The Press-EnterprisePublished: 5/14/26
