Public Utilities Department Material Storage Bins Emergency Demolition (Construction Change Order No. 1)

The City of San Diego has authorized Change Order No. 1 for contract K-25-2375-EMR-3 with Orion Construction Corporation regarding the Public Utilities Department Material Storage Bins Emergency Demolition. This change order provides for the additional labor, materials, and work elements necessary to remove storage material bins, grade the project site, and cover the soil to ensure the project is completed. The work is designated as the minimum necessary to maintain the operational capacity of the facility and to protect public health and safety, with the goal of restoring all impacted areas to their pre-impact condition to the extent feasible. Due to the emergency nature of the repairs, which are required to prevent potential injury and avoid negative impacts on surrounding property and City utility operations, the project has been granted a Notice of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act. This certification, filed on October 29, 2026, confirms that the project is statutorily exempt because it is an emergency action essential for protecting property and public safety. The project is being performed in San Diego, California, under the oversight of the City's planning department.