Notice of Intent toAdopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San Jose Creek MultiUse Bikeway Project The City of Pomona (City) is proposing theSan Jose Creek MultiUse Bikeway Project (proposed project), whichconsists of the development of a 3.5mile offroad bike and pedestrian path along a segment of San Jose Creek between Temple Avenue and Murchison Avenue in the City of Pomona in Los Angeles County, California.The proposed project isenvisionedto provide pedestrians andbicyclistsa safer offstreet path of travel between community destinations and amenities in the city.Itwould consist of 15 access points, including 6 atgrade street crossings, as well asstormwater capture treatments, trailhead gateways and access points,andwayfinding and safety signage. The City, as Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),has completed aDraftInitial Study/ProposedMitigated Negative Declaration(IS/MND)for the proposed project,whichdiscloses potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed project and recommends mitigation measuresto reduce impacts to a less than significant level.TheCityhasdeterminedthatwith the incorporation of the mitigation measuresfor biological resources, cultural resources, noise, and tribal cultural resources, the proposed project would not have a significant adverse effect on the environment.Accordingly,theCityintends to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration,pursuant toSection 21080(c) of the Public Resources Code. The Draft IS/MND andsupporting environmental documents are available for public review at the City of Pomona,locatedat 505 South Garey Avenue, Pomona, California 91766, between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The document is also available electronically on the City's website at:https://www.pomonaca.gov/government/departments/publicworks/bikepathsanjosecreek TheCityrequests your written comments on the Draft IS/MNDduring the30daypublic reviewperiod, which begins onMay11, 2026 , and endsJune11, 2026 .All comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the last day of the comment period. Please include your name, phone number, and address inyour response.Please direct your comments or questions to: ArnoldDichosa, MPA, PE, City Engineer City of Pomona 505 South Garey Avenue Pomona, CA 91766 (909) 6202281 arnold.dichosa@pomonaca.gov PUBLIC HEARING(TENTATIVE): Pomona City Council July 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Pomona City Council Chambers 505 South Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91766 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Published: 5/12/26
