Thermal Yard Parking Shade Structure Improvements Project

The County of Riverside Transportation Department is implementing the Thermal Yard Parking Shade Structure Improvements Project at the Thermal Maintenance Yard located at 86199 Airport Boulevard in Thermal, California. The project involves the installation of a cantilever shade structure and the replacement of existing pavement with reinforced concrete. The scope of work includes the removal and reconstruction of asphalt concrete pavement, clearing and grubbing of vegetation, utility potholing, groundwater dewatering, and the stripping of parking stalls. Additional construction activities include implementing traffic control, dust-prevention measures, and pavement saw-cutting. All work will be performed within previously disturbed or developed portions of the existing County right of way, eliminating the need for additional easements or permits. Administratively, the project is identified by Work Order ZD977143C and Task Code Z1530, with an accounting string of 537280-20000-313050000. The project is managed by Environmental Project Manager Frances Segovia and falls under NAICS code 237310. From a regulatory standpoint, the project qualifies for CEQA categorical exemptions under Sections 15311 for accessory structures and 15301 for existing facilities. Compliance with the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan construction guidelines and general Best Management Practices is required for all site activities.