Re:423899-BeniciaPD-Encr0achmentPermit

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Happy New Year Soratha,
Checking in to see if there has been any progress with FHWA.
Thanks,
DerekPorcella
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On Fri, Nov 14,2025 at 8:50AM Sing, Soratha@DOT <s0ratha.sing@dot.ca.gov> wrote:
HI Luis,
I do not know of a firm timeline.The approval decision is out of my control. I’ll keep following up on a biweekly
basis.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
TransportationEngineer
510-520-0853
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Thanks for the update Soratha.
As this has been on hold for quite some time, do you know if Caltrans/FHWA have a firm
timelineforresolution?
Luis Martinez
Regional Operations Manager
562-631-7008
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Date: Friday, November 14, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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HI Luis,
andconsequently,havepaused theirreviewof thoseEPErequests.TheFHWA isworking with theCaltransteam
tocollectdatatodeterminewhethertoapprovetheplacementofthereaders
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Soratha Sing
TransportationEngineer
510-520-0853
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Thanks Soratha.
Do you know if FHWA is on hold or just taking really long to get through this review?
Luis Martinez
RegionalOperationsManager
562-631-7008
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Hi
ThePermit Applicationis still pending FHWA approval.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
TransportationEngineer
510-520-0853
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Hi All,
I’m adding in the new Project Manager, @Hayley Goodman to the email chain.
Thank you,
Bobby
On Fri, Nov 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM Derek Porcella <derek.porcella@flocksafety.com> wrote:
GoodafternoonSoratha,
Checking in to see if you’ve received an update on this process.
Thanks,
DerekPorcella
PermittingManager
flock safety
714.865.4101|derek.porcella@flocksafety.com
On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM Sing, Soratha@DOT <soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov> wrote:
Hi Derek,
We’ve received a response from headquarters. Below is following response:
We receive the following status update from our FHwA CA Division contact"
Per Division direction given be our HQ (HEPR), all license plate reader requests
require FHWA HQ Program Office (HEPR) and Legal review (HCC). Specifically,
HEPR and HCC have been asked to reviewand approve.
As of now, we are awaiting review and response for the HEPR and Legal review (HCC) office. I will update
you again when I hear back from our headquarter office.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
Transportation Engineer
510-520-0853
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Hi Derek,
I followed up with our headquarters personnel. I will update you on the status onceI hear back from him.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
TransportationEngineer
510-520-0853
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Good afternoon Jae-Myung and Soratha,
Checking in to see if you received any information from HQ.
Thanks,
DerekPorcella
PermittingManager
flock safety
714.865.4101|derek.porcella@flocksafety.com
Hi Derek,
We are still waiting for federal approval.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
Transportation Engineer
510-520-0853
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Good afternoon Jae-Myung and Soratha,
Checking in to see if you received any information from HQ.
Thanks,
DerekPorcella
PermittingManager
flock safety
714.865.4101|derek.porcella@flocksafety.com
OnThu,Aug 7, 2025 at 8:47AMDerekPorcella<derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>
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Good morning Jae-Myung and Soratha,
Checking in to see if you received any information from HQ.
Thanks,
DerekPorcella
Permitting Manager
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714.865.4101|derek.porcella@flocksafety.com
On Fri, Jun 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM Sing, Soratha@DOT <s0ratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
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HI Derek,
HQ is still waiting for FHWA approval.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
TransportationEngineer
510-520-0853
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Good morning Jae-Myung and Soratha,
Checking in to see if you received any information from HQ.
Thanks,
DerekPorcella
PermittingManager
flock safety
714.865.4101|derek.porcella@flocksafety.com
On Thu, May 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM Lee, Jae-Myung@DOT <jae-
myung.lee@dot.ca.gov>wrote:
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Thanks Soratha.
@Lee, Jae-Myung@DOT Would you be able to check in with Amjad and see if
this is something that D4 can make an exception to bypass FHWA approval?
They’vebeenonholdsinceNovemberwithnosubstantiveupdatetotimelines
overthelast7months.
LuisMartinez
Regional OperationsManager
562-631-7008
From: Sing,Soratha@DoT<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 8:46 AM
To: Luis Martinez<luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>,Derek Porcella
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Hi Luis,
Unfortunately we can’t bypass their approval.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
Transportation Engineer
510-520-0853
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Hi Soratha,
Can’t Caltrans encroachment permits office bypass their approval? This
application has been pending for a really long time.
Thank you.
Luis Martinez
Regional Operations Manager
562-631-7008
From: Sing, Soratha@DoT <soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Subject: Re: 423899 - Benicia PD - Encroachment Permit Application; 0424-
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Hi Derek,
FHwA responded that they are still on hold and are waiting for direction
from their HQ in D.C.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
Transportation Engineer
510-520-0853
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Good morning Jae-Myung and Soratha,
Checking in to see if you received any information from HQ.
Thanks,
DerekPorcella
PermittingManager
flock safety
714.865.4101|derek.porcella@flocksafety.com
On Thu, Apr 17, 2025 at 8:33 AM Lee, Jae-Myung@DOT <jae-
myung.lee@dot.ca.gov> wrote:
It is still pending with FHwA. Thanks.
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Good morning Soratha,
Checking in to see if you received any information from HQ.
Thanks,
DerekPorcella
PermittingManager
flock safety
714.865.4101|derek.porcella@flocksafety.com
On Fri, Mar 7, 2025 at 10:34 AM Luis Martinez
<luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>wrote:
We appreciate the update, thank you.
Luis Martinez
Regional Operations Manager
562-631-7008
From: Sing,Soratha@DOT<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
Date:Friday,March7,2025 at9:59AM
To: Luis Martinez <luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>, Hailey Spessard
<hailey.spessard@flocksafety.com>
Cc:Derek Porcella<derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>,Lee,Jae-
Myung@DoT<jae-myung.lee@dot.ca.gov>,BobbySokolowski
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HI Luis,
Headquartersentrequest during theweekof 2/10-2/14.Perheadquarters,theFHWA arecurrently not
providing any approvals at this time because they are updating their procedures.As of now we don’t
knowwhenthetimelineforthe approvalis.Iwillfollowupwithheadquartersonabiweeklybasisto
provide you an update.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
Transportation Engineer
510-520-0853
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Sent:Thursday,March6,202512:49PM
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<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
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Hi Soratha,
So we have a better idea, when was the request for concurrence from FHwY
sent to them?
Luis Martinez
Regional OperationsManager
562-631-7008
From:Hailey Spessard<hailey.spessard@flocksafety.com>
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 10:31 AM
To: Sing, Soratha@DOT<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
Cc:DerekPorcella<derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>,LuisMartinez
<luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>, Lee, Jae-Myung@DoT <jae-
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Understood - Thank you for checking in on it anyways.
We appreciate it!
OnWed,Mar5,2025at12:27PMSing,Soratha@D0T<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>wrote:
Hi Hailey,
We are still awaiting the approval from FHwA.I’m not sure what the timeframe isfor the review
andapproval.I’vecheckedwithheadquartersandtheyarenotsureeither.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
TransportationEngineer
510-520-0853
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Sent:Wednesday,March5,20258:45AM
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GoodMorningSoratha-
Justwanted to checkin andsee if there was any updateregarding the approval from theFHWA that
weareneedinginordertomovethispermitforward.
Haveyou heard any updates onthis?
I have alsolooped in@BobbySokolowski whowill be taking over astheProject Managerforthis
customerjustsoyouareaware!
Thank you!!
OnWed,Feb19,2025at 11:52AM HaileySpessard<hailey.spessard@flocksafety.com>wrote:
Thank you Soratha -I will relay this to Benicia PD.
Much appreciated!!
OnWed,Feb19,2025at11:38AMSing,Soratha@D0T<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>wrote:
Hi Hailey,
I justgot anupdate from headquarters.The EPERwas sent to theFHWA for review and
approval. Once we get the approval from the FHWA, headquarterwill finalize the EPER
approvalwithaletter.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
TransportationEngineer
510-520-0853
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Sent:Tuesday,February18,20259:02AM
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Yay!That is awesome-Thank you somuch!!
OnTue,Feb18,2025at10:57AMSing,Soratha@D0T<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>wrote:
Hi Hailey,
TheEPERdocumenthasbeensignedbyalldeputies.Wearestillwaitingforafinalapproval
letterfromheadquarters.Oncereceived,I canissuethepermit.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
TransportationEngineer
510-520-0853
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Hi Soratha -
I hope you’rehavinga great morning!
It looks likeweare coming up onthe2week mark herefrom ourlastcommunication.
I know this application waspending EPERfinalization aswellasDirectorreviewand
approval.
Any chance that there is a new update regarding thispermit approval forBeniciaPD?
Any informationwould be greatly appreciated-Thankyou!!
OnWed,Feb5,2025at11:45AMSing,Soratha@D0T<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>wrote:
Hi Dereck,
The NEPA Exemption has been approved by our Environmental
Team.I am working with headquarter to finalize the EPER and
send the requestout to our District Directorsfor review and
signature. This process may take a couple of weeks.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
Transportation Engineer
510-520-0853
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To: Sing, Soratha@DOT <soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
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Hi Soratha,
Do you know approximately how long the NEPA approval process
will take?
I need to provide Benicia PD an update with an estimated
installation date for this camera.
Thanks,
DerekPorcella
PermittingManager
flock safety
714.865.4101|derek.porcella@flocksafety.com
On Wed, Jan 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM Sing, Soratha@DOT
<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>wrote:
Hi Derek,
It has been determined that a NEPA documentation approval is
needed for the Encroachment Policy Exception Policy Request.I
will work with our environmental department to get an
approval. Thank you for your patience.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
Transportation Engineer
510-520-0853
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Hi Soratha,
The CEQA NOEwasfiled in May of 2024.When the CEQA NOE
is filed it starts a 30 day clock in which the state will review the
When an exemption is accepted the exemption remains on file
and the project may proceed. An approval document is not
issued. If an exemption is challenged/not accepted, the lead
agency is contacted and required to file an Initial Study to
determinewhetheranEnvironmental ImpactReportisrequired,
or whether a Negative Declaration can be filed instead.
City of Benicia/Benicia PD did not receive a requirement to file, so
theexemptionwasdeemedapprovedwhentheclockexpiredlast
year.
Regarding NEPA - the State of California is the lead agency for
filing NEPA, so that filing would need to be completed by
Caltrans, or a California State agency operating on behalf of
Caltrans.I’ve onlyever seen this donewhenCaltransneeds
permission from FHWA to issue a permit. I don’t believe NEPA is
warranted for Benicia PD’s project because CA-780 is a state
route,not an interstate.I don’t believe Caltrans needs FHWA
approval to issue a permit for work in Caltrans controlled right of
way, but that determination probably needs to come from
Caltrans.
DerekPorcella
PermittingManager
flock safety
714.865.4101|derek.porcella@flocksafety.com
On Tue, Jan 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM Sing, Soratha@DOT
<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>wrote:
Hi Derek,
We request for NEPA/CEQA approval, and you mentioned that
the request for exemption from CEQA is sufficient. Can you
providethereasoningbehind this?
Thanks,
Soratha sing
TransportationEngineer
510-520-0853
From: Derek Porcella <derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 21,2025 9:47 AM
To: Sing,Soratha@DOT<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
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Anderson <erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>; Lee, Jae-
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Hi Soratha,
Please find the revised EPE memo and all the attachments
together in one document.
Thanks,
DerekPorcella
PermittingManager
flock safety
714.865.4101|derek.porcella@flocksafety.com
On Fri, Jan 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM Sing, Soratha@DOT
<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>wrote:
Hi Derek,
Attach is the latest comments to the EPE memo from
headquarter.Please revise the EPE memo per comment
and include all the latest attachments in one pdf
document.Please see the below comments from
headquarter also:
Please feel free to process once you get the NEPA
document and DEs concurrence on attaching to
Caltrans light pole.
Can you confirm and provide concurrence whether
the NEPA/CEQA exemption requesthave been
approved?
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
Transportation Engineer
510-520-0853
From:DerekPorcella<derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:16 PM
To: Sing, Soratha@DOT <soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
Cc: Luis Martinez <luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>; Erica
Anderson <erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>; Lee, Jae-
Myung@DOT <jae-myung.lee@dot.ca.gov>;
hailey.spessard@flocksafety.com
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Hi Soratha,
Revised EPE memo attached.
Thanks,
DerekPorcella
PermittingManager
flock safety
714.865.4101|derek.porcella@flocksafety.com
On Tue, Jan 14, 2025 at 10:40 AM Sing, Soratha@DOT
<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>wrote:
HI Derek,
Can you provide your latest revised EPE Memo in response
to headquarters’ comment also?
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
Transportation Engineer
510-520-0853
From: Derek Porcella <derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>
Sent:Tuesday,January 14,2025 10:03 AM
To: Sing, Soratha@DOT <soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
Cc: Luis Martinez <luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>; Erica
Anderson <erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>; Lee, Jae-
Myung@DoT <jae-myung.lee@dot.ca.gov>;
hailey.spessard@flocksafety.com
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Good morning Soratha,
Please find the revised plans attached.
Thanks,
DerekPorcella
Permitting Manager
flock safety
714.865.4101|derek.porcella@flocksafety.com
On Tue, Jan 14, 2025 at 9:53 AM Sing, Soratha@DOT
<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>wrote:
Hi Derek,
We are waiting for a response from Design. I don’t
expect any major comments from them. Please provide
me with the latest plan set in response from
headquarters.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
Transportation Engineer
510-520-0853
From:DerekPorcella<derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>
Sent: Monday, January 13, 2025 4:39 PM
To: Sing, Soratha@DOT <soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
Cc: Luis Martinez <luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>; Erica
Anderson <erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>; Lee, Jae-
Myung@DOT <jae-myung.lee@dot.ca.gov>;
hailey.spessard@flocksafety.com
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Hi Soratha,
Checking in to see if the other review units have
completedreview.
Our engineer reviewed the truck turn template and made
some minor adjustments to the traffic control plan in
response to the comments from headquarters. Please let
meknowifwecanresubmit,orifweneed tocontinueto
wait for additional reviews.
Thanks,
DerekPorcella
PermittingManager
flock safety
714.865.4101|derek.porcella@flocksafety.com
On Fri, Dec 20, 2024 at 10:05 AM Sing, Soratha@DOT
<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>wrote:
HI Luis,
Pleaseaddresstheattachcommentsfrom
headquarters.We’ve receive structure maintenance
concurrenceand arestillwaitingfor otherunitsfortheir
final concurrence.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
Transportation Engineer
510-520-0853
From: Luis Martinez <luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>
Sent: Friday,December 6,2024 8:43 AM
To: Sing, Soratha@DOT <soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>;
Erica Anderson <erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>
Cc: Derek Porcella <derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>;
Lee, Jae-Myung@DOT <jae-myung.lee@dot.ca.gov>;
hailey.spessard@flocksafety.com
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Good morning Soratha,
Have you received an update from the review unit?
Thank you, Luis.
From: Sing, Soratha@DOT <soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 9:39 AM
To: Luis Martinez <luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>,
Erica Anderson <erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>
Cc:DerekPorcella<derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>
Lee, Jae-Myung@DOT <jae-myung.lee@dot.ca.gov>,
hailey.spessard@flocksafety.com
<hailey.spessard@flocksafety.com>
Subject:Re:423899-Benicia PD-Encroachment
Permit Application; 0424-NSV-0053
Hi Luis,
We are still waiting for a response from our review unit.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
Transportation Engineer
510-520-0853
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From: Luis Martinez <luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>
Sent: Tuesday,November 26,2024 9:23:03 AM
To: Sing, Soratha@DOT <soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>;
Erica Anderson<erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>
Cc: Derek Porcella <derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>;
Lee, Jae-Myung@DOT <jae-myung.lee@dot.ca.gov>;
hailey.spessard@flocksafety.com
<hailey.spessard@flocksafety.com>
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Hi Soratha,
Can you please advise on the information below?
Thank you.
Luis
From:LuisMartinez<luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>
Date:Monday,November 18,2024 at3:24PM
To: Sing, Soratha@DOT <soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>,
Erica Anderson<erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>
Cc: Derek Porcella <derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>
Lee, Jae-Myung@DOT <jae-myung.lee@dot.ca.gov>,
hailey.spessard@flocksafety.com
<hailey.spessard@flocksafety.com>
Subject: Re:423899-Benicia PD -Encroachment
Permit Application; 0424-NSV-0053
Hi Soratha,
Here is a picture of the pole tag. Do we need to use a
differentstandard thanthe2018planES-6A?
What year standard should be used?
Type 15-97
Valmont 2009
Luis
From: Sing, Soratha@DOT <soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
Date: Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:15 AM
To: Luis Martinez <luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>,
EricaAnderson<erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>
Cc: Derek Porcella <derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>,
Lee, Jae-Myung@DOT <jae-myung.lee@dot.ca.gov>,
hailey.spessard@flocksafety.com
<hailey.spessard@flocksafety.com>
Subject:RE:423899-BeniciaPD-Encr0achment
Permit Application; 0424-NSV-0053
Hi Luis,
Please see the latest comments from our structural
reviewerbelow and provide therequested information:
The submitted calcs (pages 5 and 10) assumed current
Std Plan dimensions. However, it is my opinion that the
existing pole is an older type.
YPE15ANDTYPE21
TYPE15ANDTYPE21BARRIERRAIL
ELEVATIONA
ELEVATIONB
POLE DATA
BASE PLATE DATA
CIDH PILE
MinO0
WALL
BCBOLT
FOUNDATION
THICKNESS
ANCHOR BOLT SIZE
HEIGHT
BASE
TOP
THICKNESS
CIRCLE
0laOEPTH
30’-0"
8"
%2
0.1196"
1′=0"
1/2"
1多×36关
2’=6"
6’-0"
8%"
3%
0.1793
1/4°多x36美
7′=0
BARRIER RAIL BOLTS,SEE STANDARD PLAN ES-6B.
Please provide As-Built of the existing light pole (see
image below).
There is an aluminum identification tag on the existing
pole.
And from that,one can determine:
·Year of the original construction and/orYear of Std Plans, and
·Pole Type.
Please provide the existing pole
information and dimension or as-built for
further review.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
Transportation Engineer
510-520-0853
From: Sing,Soratha@DOT
Sent: Monday, November 18, 2024 8:50 AM
To: Luis Martinez <luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>;
EricaAnderson<erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>
Cc: Derek Porcella <derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>;
Lee, Jae-Myung@DOT <jae-myung.lee@dot.ca.gov>;
hailey.spessard@flocksafety.com
Subject:RE:423899-BeniciaPD-Encroachment
Permit Application; 0424-NSV-0053
Hi Luis,
We are still waiting for a response from our Structure
review team. I will keep you posted once I hear back
from them
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
Transportation Engineer
510-520-0853
From: Luis Martinez <luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>
Sent: Monday,November 18,2024 8:47 AM
To: Sing, Soratha@DOT <soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>;
Erica Anderson<erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>
Cc: Derek Porcella<derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>;
Lee, Jae-Myung@DOT <jae-myung.lee@dot.ca.gov>;
hailey.spessard@flocksafety.com
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Hi Soratha,
Have thecalcsbeenreviewed?Doyouhave nextsteps
you can provide with issuance forecast if possible if the
calcsare approved?
Please advise.
Luis
From: Luis Martinez <luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>
To: Sing, Soratha@DOT <soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>,
Erica Anderson<erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>
Cc:Derek Porcella<derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>
Lee, Jae-Myung@DOT <jae-myung.lee@dot.ca.gov>
Subject: Re:423899-Benicia PD -Encroachment
Permit Application; 0424-NSV-0053
Good afternoon Soratha,
The revised report is attached.
Thank you.
Luis
562-631-7008
From: Luis Martinez <luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>
Date:Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 11:16 AM
To: Sing, Soratha@DOT <soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>,
Erica Anderson <erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>
Cc: Derek Porcella<derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>,
Lee, Jae-Myung@DOT <jae-myung.lee@dot.ca.gov>
Subject:Re:423899-Benicia PD-Encroachment
Permit Application; 0424-NSV-0053
Hi Soratha,
This is an error, we will get this revised and sent back to
you.
Luis
From: Sing, Soratha@DOT <soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
Date:Wednesday,October 23,2024 at 11:06AM
To: Erica Anderson <erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>
Cc: Luis Martinez <luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>,
Derek Porcella <derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>, Lee,
Jae-Myung@DOT <jae-myung.lee@dot.ca.gov>
Subject:RE:423899-BeniciaPD-Encroachment
Permit Application; 0424-NSV-0053
Hi Erica,
Per the conclusion of the structural analysis you
provided, the proposed equipment does not meet the
AASHTO code requirement(Upon reviewing the results
of this analysis, it is our opinion that the structure does
not meet the specified AASHTO code requirement. The
equipment mounts are not therefore deemed adequate
to support the existing and proposed loading as listed in
this report.), Is this written correctly? If so, the
proposed system cannot be placed on our pole and the
application will be cancelled.Please review the
structural analysis and provide us with the changes as
necessary.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
TransportationEngineer
510-520-0853
From:Erica Anderson
<erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>
Sent: Friday, October 18, 2024 12:21 PM
To: Sing, Soratha@DOT <soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
Cc: Luis Martinez <luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>;
Derek Porcella <derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>; Lee,
Jae-Myung@DOT <jae-myung.lee@dot.ca.gov>
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You’re welcome. Please let us know if you need
anything else from us.
Have a good weekend,
Erica Anderson
Permitting Manager
P:404-902-8686
flocksafety.com
On Fri, Oct 18, 2024 at 2:15 PM Sing, Soratha@DOT
<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov> wrote:
Thank you for the submittal Erica. I just the analysis
for our functioning units to review.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
Transportation Engineer
510-520-0853
From:Erica Anderson
<erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>
Sent: Friday, October 18, 2024 11:41 AM
To: Sing, Soratha@DOT <soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
Cc: Luis Martinez <luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>;
Derek Porcella <derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>;
Lee, Jae-Myung@DOT <jae-myung.lee@dot.ca.gov>
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Hi Soratha,
We actually just got the revised pole calcs back today
and have attached them to this email! Let us know if
you need anything else.
Best,
Erica Anderson
Permitting Manager
P:404-902-8686
flocksafety.com
On Fri, Oct 18, 2024 at 1:38 PM Sing, Soratha@DOT
<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>wrote:
Hi Erica,
I would like to follow up on Permit Application 0424-
NSV-0053. Can you provide an update on the last
request?
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
Transportation Engineer
510-520-0853
From:Erica Anderson
<erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>
Sent: Monday, July 1, 2024 11:19 AM
To: Sing, Soratha@DOT
<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
Cc: Luis Martinez <luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>;
Derek Porcella <derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>;
Lee, Jae-Myung@DOT <jae-
myung.lee@dot.ca.gov>; Dastmalchian,
Mohammad@DOT
<Mohammad.Dastmalchian@dot.ca.gov>
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Hi Soratha,
Thank you for the comments. I have requested pole
specs for these locations.
Erica Anderson
PermittingAssociate
flocksafety.com
On Mon, Jul 1, 2024 at 10:52 AM Sing,
Soratha@DOT <soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov> wrote:
Hi Erica,
Pleasesee thebelowcommentsfrom our
functioning units regarding Permit 0424-xxx-
0053. Please address the comments. There may
beadditionalreviewcommentsfromotherreview
units.I will provide them toyou once I receive
them.
●Please provide As-Built of the existing light pole (see image
below).
·Please providecalculations showing theproposal would
notoverstressthepolebase,baseplate,andanchor
bolts.Also,bearinmind thatadd’litemshavebeen added
totheexistingpoleandshallbeaccountedforinthecalcs.
·CalculationsshallconformtoAASHTO’sStdSpecsfor
Structural Supports for Hwy Signs, Luminaires,and Traffic
Signals, Sixth Edition 2013 (aka:LTS-6).
STREETVIEW
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
Transportation Engineer
510-520-0853
From:Erica Anderson
<erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>
Sent:Wednesday,June26,20242:52PM
To:Sing,Soratha@DOT
<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
Cc: Luis Martinez
<luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>; Derek Porcella
<derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>; Lee, Jae-
Myung@DoT <jae-myung.lee@dot.ca.gov>
Subject: Re: 423899 - Benicia PD -
Encroachment Permit Application; 0424-NSV-
0053
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Thank you, I appreciate the update and follow up.
Erica Anderson
Permitting Associate
Flock Safety
On Wed, Jun 26, 2024, 4:31 PM Sing,
Soratha@DOT <soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov> wrote:
Hi Erica,
I haven’t heard anything yet. There’s a chance
the review may have been directly to Jae during
his absence and not forwarded to me. I wil
follow up accordingly.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
Transportation Engineer
510-520-0853
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From: Erica Anderson
<erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 1:38:19 PM
To: Sing, Soratha@DOT
<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
Cc: Luis Martinez
<luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>; Derek
Porcella<derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>
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Encroachment Permit Application; 0424-NSV-
0053
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Hi Soratha,
Checking in again to see if you can provide an
update on this permit application.
Thank you,
Erica Anderson
PermittingAssociate
flocksafety.com
On Thu, May 30, 2024 at 10:04 AM Sing,
Soratha@DOT<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
wrote:
Hi Erica,
The application is still under review by our
functioning units and headquarters.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
Transportation Engineer
510-520-0853
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From: Erica Anderson
<erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 7:18:54 AM
To: Sing, Soratha@DOT
<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
Cc: Luis Martinez
<luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>; Derek
Porcella<derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>
Subject: Re: FW: 423899 -Benicia PD -
Encroachment Permit Application; 0424-NSV-
0053
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Good morning Soratha,
I’m checking in to see if there is anything else
needed for this submission for a policy
exception.
Thank you,
Erica Anderson
Permitting Associate
flocksafety.com
On Mon,May 13,2024 at 8:39 AM Erica
Anderson<erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>
wrote:
Thank you for letting me know.
Erica Anderson
PermittingAssociate
flocksafety.com
On Fri, May 10, 2024 at 5:02 PM Sing,
Soratha@DOT<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
wrote:
Hi Erica,
Thankyou for theresubmittal.Your
request have been circulated to the
appropriate units for review and approval.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
Transportation Engineer
510-520-0853
From: Erica Anderson
<erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>
Sent: Friday, May 10,2024 2:03 PM
To: Sing, Soratha@DOT
<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
Cc: melissa.barker-
solsbery@flocksafety.com; Derek
Porcella
<derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>; Lee,
Jae-Myung@DOT <jae-
myung.lee@dot.ca.gov>; Dastmalchian,
Mohammad@DOT
<Mohammad.Dastmalchian@dot.ca.gov>;
Luis Martinez
<luis.martinez@flocksafety.com>
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Good afternoon,
I believe I have made all of the necessary
revisions noted above for the Policy
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Thank you,
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On Fri, May 10, 2024 at 2:09 PM Sing,
Soratha@DOT
<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov> wrote:
Hi Erica,
Our branch manager has done an initial
reviewof theEPE.Please address the
following comments and resubmit:

Please follow the template format
and the guidance.For Letter:
a. Use the following for File:

Permit No.0424-NSV-0053
b. The letter should be
addressed to:
SURYA’SUNNY’MANTRAVADI
Chief,Office of Encroachment
Permits
District 4 Traffic Operations
c. Delete the following:
From: ERICA ANDERSON
Permitting Associate
Flock Safety/Benicia
Police Department
d. Request Statement:
incorporate the following or
similar statement: It pertains
to the access control
encroachment within the
Project limits that are not in
compliance with the
Caltrans Encroachment
Policy.
e.Encroachment and/or
UtilityPoliciesAddressed in
this Exception Request: This
requires an exception to
encroachment policy per
Caltrans Project
Development Procedures
Manual (PDPM), Chapter 17,
Section 2, Article 2, “Access
Control Encroachments”
and “Non-Utility
Encroachments.”
f.Environmental
Determination/Documentati
on: April 29, 2024? No
descriptions? Attachment?
g. Structure Involvement
and Concurrence: There will
some impact on the
Caltrans light pole. Please
explain and justify. It requires
review and signature by
Caltrans HQ SM&l.
h. Attachments:
Deletethefollowing:Listattachments
here.Atminimum,exceptionrequests
should include items 1-3. Use a
printablepaper size of 8.5× 11or 11x
17.
·Attachment #2 should be:Notice of
Exemption filed on May 8, 2024.
·Attachment#3shouldbe:Caltrans
EncroachmentPermitManual
Compliance.
·Attachment#4shouldbe:
Authorization of AgentfromBenicia
PD
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
Transportation Engineer
510-520-0853
From: Erica Anderson
<erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 9, 2024 11:59 AM
To: Sing, Soratha@DOT
<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>
Cc: melissa.barker-
solsbery@flocksafety.com; Derek
Porcella
<derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>; Lee,
Jae-Myung@DOT<jae-
myung.lee@dot.ca.gov>;
D4Permits@DOT
<D4Permits@dot.ca.gov>
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Hi Soratha,
I have combined what I could into a
singlePDFforthepolicyexceptionand
uploaded it to this google drive
folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/fol
ders/1urL34FR0J3VdrXS5Soyco7mnv0
OAe8fb?usp=sharing
The application could not be combined
as it is digitally signed and protected.
The COl could also not be combined.
These two documents sit independently
in the folder.
Pleaseletmeknowif thisis sufficient
for your review.
Thank you,
On Wed, May 8, 2024 at 3:55 PM Sing,
Soratha@DOT
<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>wrote:
Hi Erica,

I am the permit writer for proposed
ALPR installation
application. The Permit number
assigned to the application is 0424-
NSV-0053. Moving forward, you and
coordinate with me directly regarding
the permit application. I have
reviewed your EPE letter.To
process thereview,theEPEwill need
to revised to include the below
supporting documentation:
You will need toinclude the
supporting documentations below
along with the letter:
1.
Project location map and/or
project vicinity map.
2.
Proposed typical cross
sections, layouts, profiles, and
construction detailsrelated to the
encroachment,asapplicable.
3.
Plans and supporting
documentation for other alternatives
considered.
4.
NEPA determination, if
applicable. For encroachment permit
submittals, contact the District
EncroachmentPermits Officefor
more information.
5.
Copies of project
agreements, if applicable.
6.
Other attachments related to
the exception, as applicable.
The supporting documents will
need toattachedtotheletteras
one document in PDF format.
Once completed, you can submit the
EPE to me directly. If there should be
any questions, please feel free to
contact me.
Thanks,
Soratha Sing
Transportation Engineer
510-520-0853
From: Erica Anderson
<erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 1:03
PM
To: Sing, Soratha@DOT
<soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov>; Torres,
Hector M@DOT
<hector.torres@dot.ca.gov>
Cc: melissa.barker-
solsbery@flocksafety.com; Derek
Porcella
<derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>
Subject:Re:FW:423899-Benicia
PD -Encroachment Permit
Application
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Here is the filed NOEfor CEQA.I
apologize for the multiple emails.
Thank you,
On Wed, May 8, 2024 at 1:49 PM
EricaAnderson
<erica.anderson@flocksafety.com>
wrote:
Hello Soratha,
PleaseseeDerek’semailbelow.
You can find the documents for this
submittal for Benicia PD
here:https://drive.google.com/drive/
folders/1urL34FR0J3VdrXS5Soyc0
7mnv00Ae8fb?usp=sharing
Thank you,
OnWed,May 8,2024 at1:45PM
DerekPorcella
<derek.porcella@flocksafety.com>
wrote:
Good morning Hector
Sorry for the confusion. I
previously went back and forth
with Soratha and Jae regarding
the EPE process and
environmental requirements. I
attached a pdf of that email
thread.
Erica’s submission is for the same
project for Benicia Police
Department.
Thanks,
DerekPorcella
PermittingManager
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On Wed, May 8, 2024 at
11:35AMEricaAnderson
<erica.anderson@flocksafety.com
> wrote:
Hector,
It is a resubmittal since we are
required to prepare a policy
exception. This
application overrides the one
Derek submitted on 1/19/24.
On Wed, May 8, 2024 at
1:22 PM D4Permits@DOT
<D4Permits@dot.ca.gov>
wrote:
Hi,
Please see the attached
Application submittal email by
derek.porcella@flocksafety.co
m
Please see the attached
Track Number 0424-0053
Notification email send to
Porcella Derek on 1/19/2024
Is your Application package
for the same thing as
submitted by Porcella Derek?
Regards,
Fred Nejabat
Transportation Engineer
(Civil), PE
Office of Encroachment
Permits
Branch Chief, D4 Permit
Support
CellPhone:(510)715-6290
From:EricaAnderson
<erica.anderson@flocksafety.
com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 8,
202410:38AM
To:D4Permits@DOT
<D4Permits@dot.ca.gov>
Cc:
derek.porcella@flocksafety.co
m; melissa.barker-
solsbery@flocksafety.com;
Luis Martinez
<luis.martinez@flocksafety.co
m>
Subject: Re: FW: 423899 -
Benicia PD-Encroachment
Permit Application
EXTERNAL
EMAIL.
Links/attachments
may not be safe.
This application was missing
the signature for the TR-100
application. Hector reached
out and said it was missing a
few minutes ago. I
submitted this application on
4/29/24.Idon’tbelieveDerek
or Melissa submitted anything
to Caltrans.
Let meknow if there is still
confusion onthis submission.
On Wed, May 8, 2024 at
12:34PMD4Permits@DOT
<D4Permits@dot.ca.gov>
wrote:
Hi,
Please contact
derek.porcella@flocksafety.
com and/or melissa.barke
r-solsbery@flocksafety.com
Therewasanothersetof
application package
submitted by them.Are
thesetwosubmittalsforthe
same thing?
Regards,
Fred Nejabat
Transportation Engineer
(Civil), PE
Office of Encroachment
Permits
BranchChief,D4Permit
Support
CellPhone:(510)715-6290
From:Erica Anderson
<erica.anderson@flocksafet
y.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 8,
2024 10:11AM
To: D4Permits@DOT
<D4Permits@dot.ca.gov>
Cc: Luis Martinez
<luis.martinez@flocksafety.
com>; Derek Porcella
<derek.porcella@flocksafety
.com>; Melissa Barker-
Solsbery <melissa.barker-
solsbery@flocksafety.com>
Subject:Re:423899-
Benicia PD-Encroachment
Permit Application
EXTERNAL
EMAIL.
Links/attachments
may not be safe.
Hello,
I’m following up on this
submission and was
wondering if there is
anything elseneeded from
metobegin thereview
process.
Thank you,
On Mon, Apr 29, 2024 at
2:24PMEricaAnderson
<erica.anderson@flocksafet
y.com> wrote:
Good afternoon,
Please accept the
attachedencroachment
permit application and
policyexceptionrequest
for installation of 1 solar
powered automatic
license plate reading
cameraforusebyBenicia
Police Department.
The following documents
are available at this link:
https://drive.google.com/d
rive/folders/1urL34FR0J3
VdrXS5Soyco7mnv00Ae8
fb?usp=drive link


Caltrans Encroachment
Permit Manual Compliance


Policy Exception Request
Letterforattachmenttoan
existingstreetlightpoleat


TR-0100- Encroachment
Application


TR-0429 - Contractor
Authorization


Contractor license
6.LOA


Signed/Stamped
Plans/TCPs


cOl


signed NOE CEQA
Thank you,
Eric
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