Notice of Completion / Availability for Public Review:

Draft Environmental Impact Report / Environmental Assessment

DATE: September 29, 2009

FROM: Alameda Condor- East Construction Authority (ACE)

4900 Riverglade Road, Suite A120, Irwindale, CA 91706

PROJECT TITLE: San Gabriel Trench Grade Separation Project

PROJECT LOCATION: The project site is primarily located within the City of San Gabriel, but also includes a portion of the City of Alhambra (on the west) and the City of Rosemead and County of Los Angeles (on the east). The west end of the project site is generally located near the intersection of Mission Road and Almansor Street; the east end of the project site is generally located near the intersection of the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and Walnut Grove Avenue. The project site is generally contained within the

Alhambra Subdivision of the UPRR right-of-way. Although the length of the project site is approximately 2.2-mile, the actual trench that would be constructed (including retaining walls and other features) would be 1.4 miles and would generally be bounded by Alhambra Wash on the west and Rubio Wash on the east.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ACE proposes to eliminate four at-grade railroad crossings along the UPRR in the City of Salt Gabriel at Ramona Street, Mission Road, De1 Mar Avenue, and San Gabriel Inflatable Water Slide Boulevard. Currently the 2.2-mile stretch of railroad includes four at-grade crossings with no grade separations between the railroad and vehicles or pedestrians. The proposed project would lower the existing railroad from its current at-grade condition into a trench. Although the actual trench would be located within the City of San Gabriel, construction activities and some limited track work would take place in the Cities of Alhambra and Rosemead and the County of Los Angeles.

The grade separations at Ramona Street, Mission Road, Del Mar Avenue, and San Gabriel Boulevard will be achieved by lowering the track under these crossings in a trench and constructing bridge structures over the railroad at each crossing location. The existing track depression through Alhambra would be continued eastward through the City of San Gabriel. The rail line would return to grade where it crosses Rubio Wash, east of San Gabriel Boulevard. It is anticipated that Ramona Street, Mission Road, and De1 Mar Avenue would remain at their current elevations. San Gabriel Boulevard would be raised slightly and the rail line depressed to accomplish the grade separation. New permanent drainage culverts or bridge structures would also be provided at the Alhambra Wash and the Rubio Wash. A ‘’shoofly” or temporary track will be provided on the north side of the trench during construction to maintain railroad operations.

Project construction is expected to begin in 2011 and continue through 2014. The Mission Road grade separation would be constructed first, followed by the grade separations at San Gabriel Boulevard, Ramona Street and Del Mar Avenue, respectively. All intersections, with the exception of San Gabriel Boulevard, would be closed for a period of three to six months while the bridge structures are constructed at the crossing.

No two crossing would be constructed simultaneously and as a result, no two intersections would be closed at the same time. Additionally, San Gabriel Boulevard would remain open with one travel lane in each direction while the Salt Gabriel crossing is constructed.

PUBLIC REVIEW/ COMMENT HEARING: Comments on the Draft EIR/EA may be received in writing between September 29, 2009 and November 14, 2009, and orally at the public hearing to be held to consider the Draft EIR/EA from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse located at 320 S. Mission Drive in the City of Sal) Gabriel. The purpose of the public hearing is to

Provide an opportunity for all interested parties to be heard with respect to the Draft EIR/EA. The agency will not take any action on the proposed project at the meeting.

AVAILABILITY: Copies of the Draft EIR/EA are on file for public review at ACE’S office and the following locations:

San Gabriel City Hall

425 S. Mission Dr.

San Gabriel, CA 91776

Alhambra City Hall

111 S. First St.

Alhambra, CA 91801

Rosemead City Hall

8838 E. Valley Blvd.

Rosemead, CA 91770

San Gabriel Public Library

500 S. Del Mar Ave.

San Gabriel, CA 91776

Alhambra Civic Center Library

101 S. First St.

Alhambra, CA 91 801

Rosemead Public Library

8800 Valley Blvd.

Rosemead, CA 91770

Online at http://www.theaceproject.org

REVIEW PERIOD: The Draft EIR/EA public review period begins on September 29, 2009 and ends on November 14, 2009. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. November 14, 2009. Written comments should be sent to:

Ricky Choi, Community Relations Project Manager

Alameda Corridor-East Construction Authority

4900 Riverglade Road, Suite A120

Irwindale, CA 91706-1446

Tel: (626) 962-9292 ext. 154

Email: rchoi@theaceproject.org

Fax: (626) 472-0094