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City to implement a mandatory commercial organics recycling program for designated commercial property owners.

7. Senate Bill 1383 of 2016, The Short-lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Act of 2016, requires CalRecycle to develop regulations to reduce organic waste in landfills as a source of methane. These regulations, which were adopted in 2020 (the "SB 1383 Regulations"), place requirements on multiple entities including the City, residential households, commercial businesses, commercial edible food generators, haulers, self -haulers, food recovery organizations, and food recovery services to support achievement of statewide organic waste disposal reduction targets. The SB 1383 Regulations require the City to adopt and enforce an ordinance or other enforceable mechanism to implement relevant provisions of the SB 1383 Regulations.

8. This Chapter implements Article XI, § 7 of the California Constitution and AB 939 in the City of Beaumont and protects public health and safety by authorizing the City Council to provide solid waste handling service itself or to award one or more franchises to private entities. ( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.020 Definitions.

For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section. Words and phrases not defined in this Chapter shall have the meaning ascribed by Section 1.04.010 of this Code, and if not defined therein, then as applicable, as in: Division 30, Part 1, Chapter 2 of the Public Resources Code, Sections 40100 et seq.; the regulations of the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA"), 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901, et seq. and the regulations implementing RCRA, as they may be amended.
"AB 939" or "Act" means the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, codified in part at Public Resources Code, §§ 40000 et seq. as it may be amended, including but not limited to, the Jobs and Recycling Act of 2011 (AB 341), SB 1016 (Chapter 343, Statutes of 2008 [Wiggins, SB 1016]), the Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling Act of 2014 (AB 1826), and the Short -Lived Climate Pollutants Bill of 2016 (SB 1383), and as implemented by the regulations of CalRecycle or its successor agency. "Account holder" means the persons or entities whose name(s) are on a solid waste franchisee's account for a premises.
"Bin" means a container, typically between one and eight cubic yards, provided by a solid waste franchisee for the collection of solid waste, recyclable material and organic waste. "Bulky waste" means solid waste that would not typically fit within a container, including, but not limited to, large and small household appliances, furniture, carpets, mattresses, automobile tires, and oversized green waste such as tree trunks and large branches if no larger than two feet in diameter and four feet in length, and similar large items discarded from a residential premises. "Bulky waste" does not include consumer electronics, such as televisions, radios, computers, monitors, and the like, which are regarded as universal waste, the disposal of which is governed by regulation of the Department of Toxic Substances Control. "CalRecycle" means the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. "Cart" means a container, typically between 64 and 96 gallons, provided by a solid waste franchisee for the collection of solid waste, recyclable material, and organic waste. "CCR" means the California Code of Regulations. CCR references in this Chapter are preceded with a number that refers to the relevant Title of the CCR (e.g., "14 CCR" refers to Title 14 of CCR).

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"City" means the City of Beaumont, California, a municipal corporation, and all of the territory lying within the municipal boundaries of the City as presently existing and all geographic areas which may be added or annexed to the City.
"City Manager" means a person having that title in the employ of the City of Beaumont, or the City Manager's designated representative.
"City Premises" means City -owned or operated premises where solid waste is generated or accumulated. "Commercial edible food generator" means a tier one or a tier two commercial edible food generator as defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(73) and (a)(74). Food recovery organizations and food recovery services are not commercial edible food generators.
"Commercial premises" means all premises in the City, other than single family residential premises, , and City premises, where solid waste is generated or accumulated. The term "commercial premises" includes, but is not limited to, stores; offices; restaurants; boarding houses; hotels; motels; industrial and manufacturing, processing, or assembly shops or plants; hospitals, clinics, convalescent centers and nursing homes. A multi -family dwelling that consists of five (5) or more dwelling units is "Commercial", for the purposes of this Chapter. "Construction and demolition material" or "C&D Material" means discarded building materials, "inert wastes" as defined in Public Resources Code § 41821.3(a)(1) (e.g. rock, concrete, brick, sand, soil ceramics and cured asphalt), recyclable construction and demolition materials, packaging, plaster, drywall, rubble resulting from construction, remodeling, repair and demolition operations, but does not include asbestos -containing materials or hazardous waste.
"Container" means any cart, bin or debris box.
"Debris box" means a container, typically ten to 40 cubic yards, provided by a solid waste Franchisee for the collection of solid waste that is normally tipped loaded onto a motor vehicle and transported to an appropriate facility.
"Edible food" means food intended for human consumption, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(18). For the purposes of this ordinance or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(18), "Edible Food" is not solid waste if it is recovered and not discarded. Nothing in this chapter or in 14 CCR, Division 7, Chapter 12 requires or authorizes the recovery of edible food that does not meet the food safety requirements of the California Retail Food Code.
"Food recovery organization" means an entity that engages in the collection or receipt of edible food from commercial edible food generators and distributes that edible food to the public for food recovery either directly or through other entities or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(25), including, but not limited to: A food bank as defined in Section 113783 of the Health and Safety Code; A nonprofit charitable organization as defined in Section 113841 of the Health and Safety code; and, A nonprofit charitable temporary food facility as defined in Section 113842 of the Health and Safety Code. "Food recovery service" means a person or entity that collects and transports edible food from a commercial edible food generator to a food recovery organization or other entities for food recovery, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(26). A food recovery service is not a commercial edible food generator for the purposes of this Chapter and implementation of 14 CCR, Division 7, Chapter 12 pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(7). "Garbage" means all non -recyclable packaging and other waste attributed to normal activities of a service unit. Garbage must be generated by and at the service unit wherein the garbage is collected. Garbage does not include recyclable materials, organic waste, debris from construction and demolition, large items, e -waste, universal waste, hazardous waste, household hazardous waste or exempt waste.

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"Generator," for the purpose of this Chapter, means a person or entity, including commercial generators and residential generators, that is responsible for the initial creation of organic waste, or as otherwise defined as "organic waste generator" in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(48). "Green waste" means leaves, grass clippings, brush, branches and other forms of organic materials generated from maintenance or alteration of landscapes or gardens including, but not limited to, tree trimmings, prunings, brush and weeds and incidental pieces of scrap lumber. "Green waste" includes unadorned holiday trees (except such trees which are frosted, flocked or which contain tinsel or metal), but does not include stumps or branches exceeding four inches in diameter or four feet in length, or palm fronds, or yucca, which are not suitable for composting. "Green waste" is not a "recyclable material". "Green waste" is solid waste if it is not segregated from solid waste and is discarded into the solid waste stream. "Hazardous waste" means any waste materials or mixture of wastes defined as a "hazardous substance" or "hazardous waste" pursuant to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA"), 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901 et seq., the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA"), 42 U.S.C. §§ 9601 et seq., the Carpenter -Presley -Tanner Hazardous Substance Account Act ("HSAA"), codified at California Health & Safety Code §§ 25300 et seq.; the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003, codified at California Health & Safety Code §§ 25214.9 et seq. and California Public Resources Code §§ 41516 et seq., laws governing Universal Waste, all future amendments to any of them, or as defined by CalRecycle or the Department of Toxic Substances Control, or by their respective successor agencies. If there is a conflict in the definitions employed by two or more agencies having jurisdiction over hazardous or solid waste, the term "hazardous waste" shall be construed to have the broader, more encompassing definition.
"Household hazardous waste" means dry cell household batteries; cell phones and PDAs; used motor oil; used oil filters when contained in a sealed plastic bag; cooking oil; compact fluorescent light bulbs contained in a sealed plastic bag; cleaning products; pesticides; herbicides; insecticides; painting supplies; automotive products; solvents; stripes; and adhesives; auto batteries; and universal waste generated at a single-family or multifamily residential premises.
"Inspection" means a site visit where a jurisdiction or its designee or designated entity, reviews records, containers, and an entity's collection, handling, recycling, or disposal of solid waste or edible food handling to determine if the entity is complying with requirements set forth in this ordinance, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(35).
"Multifamily residential premises" means a multi -family residential building with five or more units, including but not limited to mobile home parks, apartments, condominiums and town homes, which utilize bins for the temporary accumulation and collection of solid waste. The City will have sole authority to resolve any ambiguity as to whether a particular premise is a single family residential premises or a multifamily residential premises. "Organic waste" means solid wastes containing material originated from living organisms and their metabolic waste products, including but not limited to food waste, green waste, landscape and pruning waste, organic textiles and carpets, lumber, wood, paper products, printing and writing paper, manure, biosolids, digestate, and sludges or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(46). "Overfill" or "overfilled" means to fill a container in a manner such that the lid of the container is unable to fully close and exceeds a 45 -degree angle.
"Owner" means the persons or entities listed on the last equalized assessment roll as the owner of a lot or parcel of real property within the City.
"Person in charge" means an owner, account holder, tenant, occupant or other person or persons responsible for the day to day operation of a premises. "Premises" means place where any person resides, or any business is carried on or conducted, or any other place upon which solid waste is generated or accumulated.

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"Prohibited container contaminants" means (1) discarded materials placed in the designated recyclables container that are not identified as acceptable source separated recyclables for the city's designated recyclables collection container; (2) discarded materials placed in the designated organic waste container that are not identified as acceptable source separated organic waste for the city's designated organic waste collection container; and (3) discarded materials placed in the garbage container that are acceptable source separated recyclables and/or source separated organic waste to be placed in city's designated organic waste collection container and/or designated recyclables collection container, and (4) exempt waste placed in any container. "Recyclable material" means materials that can be reused or processed into a form suitable for reuse through reprocessing or remanufacture, consistent with the requirements of AB 939, including but not limited to the following:

1. Aluminum cans;

2. Glass jars and bottles;

3. Steel, bi-metal and tin cans, and empty aerosol containers;

4. Recyclable plastics;

5. PVC pipe;

6. Juice boxes and milk cartons (aseptic packaging, Tetra Pak®, and waxed cardboard);

7. Detergent containers;

8. Scrap metal, coat hangers and metal foil;

9. Newspapers and telephone books;

10. Mixed paper (e.g., ledger, computer, junk mail, magazines, paperback books, cereal boxes, envelopes, paper shopping bags and non-metallic wrapping paper);

11. Corrugated cardboard and chipboard;

12. Chlorofluorocarbons (contained in bulky waste set out for collection under Section 8.12.230);

13. Tires (if set out for collection as bulky waste to be collected under Section 8.12.230.); and

14. Wood (incidental scrap pieces if set out for collection with green waste, and larger quantities if set out for collection with bulky waste).
"Self -haul" means the transportation of solid waste, recyclable materials or organic waste directly to a licensed or permitted landfill or other licensed or permitted disposal facility by a person who has received a self - haul permit. Self -haul also includes a person who back -hauls waste, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(66). "Back -haul" means generating and transporting organic waste to a destination owned and operated by the generator using the generator's own employees and equipment, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 189881(a)(66)(A).
"Self -haul permit" means a permit issued by the City to self -haul under this Chapter. "Single-family residential premises" means any residential premises with fewer than five (5) units„ which utilizes one or more carts, or a bin, for the temporary accumulation and collection of solid waste. The City Manager will have sole authority to resolve any ambiguity as to whether a particular premise is a single family residential premises or a multifamily residential premises.
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materials, excluding universal waste and hazardous waste, that are discarded into the solid waste stream, or collected in exchange for a fee or any other consideration, regardless of form or amount. "Solid waste enterprise" means any individual, partnership, joint venture, unincorporated private organization, or private corporation, which is regularly engaged in the business of providing solid waste handling services.
"Solid waste franchisee" means a solid waste enterprise that has been granted the right and privilege by the City, or by operation of law, to perform one or more solid waste handling services within the City or a portion thereof.
"Solid waste handling services" means the collection, transportation, processing, recycling, composting, conversion, retention and disposal of solid waste, organic waste, recyclable materials, construction and demolition materials, bulky waste, and/or universal waste.
"Source separate" means the process of removing recyclable materials and organic waste from solid waste at the place of generation, prior to collection, and placing such materials into separate containers designated for recyclable materials and organic waste, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 17402.5(b)(4). "Spilled" means deposited, released, spilled, leaked, pumped, poured, emitted, emptied, discharged, injected, dumped or disposed into the environment, or which otherwise has come to be located outside an authorized container. The term "disposed into the environment" shall include, but is not limited to, the abandonment or discarding of barrels, bags, cans and other closed receptacles containing solid waste, recyclable materials or organic waste.
"Tier one commercial edible food generator" means a commercial edible food generator that is one of the following as defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a):
a. Supermarkets with gross annual sales of $2,000,000 or more b. Grocery store with a total facility size equal to or greater than 10,000 square feet. c. Food service provider, which means an entity primarily engaged in providing food services to institutional, governmental, commercial, or industrial locations of others based on contractual arrangements with these types of organizations.
d. Wholesale food vendor, which means a business or establishment engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of food, where food (including fruits and vegetables) is received, shipped, stored, prepared for distribution to a retailer, warehouse, distributor, or other destination. e. Food distributor, which means a company that distributes food to entities including, but not limited to, supermarkets and grocery stores.
"Tier two commercial edible food generator" means a commercial edible food generator that is one of the following as defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a):
a. Restaurant with 250 or more seats, or a total facility size equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet. b. Hotel with an on -site food facility and 200 or more rooms. c. Health facility with an on -site food facility and 100 or more beds. d. Large venue, which means a permanent venue facility that annually seats or serves an average of more than 2,000 individuals within the grounds of the facility per day of operation of the venue facility. For purposes of this ordinance and implementation of 14 CCR, Division 7, Chapter 12, a venue facility includes, but is not limited to, a public, nonprofit, or privately owned or operated stadium, amphitheater, arena, hall, amusement park, conference or civic center, zoo, aquarium, airport, racetrack, horse track, performing arts center, fairground, museum, theater, or other public attraction facility. For purposes of Created: 2021-09-28 08:11:39 [EST]
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this ordinance and implementation of 14 CCR, Division 7, Chapter 12, a site under common ownership or control that includes more than one large venue that is contiguous with other large venues in the site, is a single large venue.
e. Large event, which means an event, including, but not limited to, a sporting event or a flea market, that charges an admission price, or is operated by a local agency, and serves an average of more than 2,000 individuals per clay of operation of the event, at a location that includes, but is not limited to, a public, nonprofit, or privately owned park, parking lot, golf course, street system, or other open space when being used for an event.
f. A state agency with a cafeteria with 250 or more seats or total cafeteria facility size equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet.

A local education agency facility with an on -site food facility. Local education agency means a school district, charter school, or county office of education that is not subject to the control of city or county regulations related to Solid Waste, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(40). "Universal waste" means and includes, but is not limited to, "universal waste electronic devices" or "UWEDs," (i.e., electronic devices subject to the regulation of the Department of Toxic Substances Control, 23 CCR §§ 66273.1, et seq.), and other universal wastes, including, but not limited to non -empty aerosol cans, fluorescent tubes, high intensity discharge lamps, sodium vapor lamps, and any other lamp exhibiting a characteristic of a hazardous waste, batteries (rechargeable nickel -cadmium batteries, silver button batteries, mercury batteries, small sealed lead acid batteries [burglar alarm and emergency light batteries] alkaline batteries, carbon -zinc batteries and any other batteries which exhibit the characteristic of a hazardous waste), mercury thermometers, and mercury -containing switches.
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ARTICLE II. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

8.12.100 Disposal of solid waste required.

In order to protect the public health, safety and wellbeing, and to prevent the spread of vectors, the owner or other person in charge of a premises shall make arrangements with the City or the City's solid waste franchisee for solid waste handling services.

All premises in the City must have the applicable solid waste handling services required under this Chapter.

Nothing in this Chapter shall prohibit generators from regularly disposing of garbage, recyclable material, or organic waste at a solid waste facility, by self -hauling or through the uncompensated services of another in a manner conforming to this Chapter.

A violation of this Section is a misdemeanor and punishable as provided in Article VII of this Chapter. The City may cite violations as infractions where an appropriate downgrade is approved by the City Prosecutor or City Attorney.
( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.110 Containers —Use, placement for collection, storage.

A. Use. Every person in charge of a premises shall:
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1. Keep on the premises a sufficient number of containers that will hold all solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic waste that accumulates on the premises each week without spilling, leaking, or emitting odors.

2. Deposit or cause to be deposited all solid waste, recyclable materials and organic waste generated or accumulated on the premises into containers meeting the requirements of this Chapter

3. Use those containers:
a. Provided by the appropriate solid waste franchisee; or b. Approved by the City under a valid self -haul permit for the premises.

B. Placement for Collection. To minimize interference with public rights -of -way, no person shall place a container in a public right-of-way for collection by the appropriate solid waste franchisee more than 24 hours prior to the normal collection time. Containers placed in a public right-of-way for collection shall be removed from the right-of-way within 24 hours after collection.

C. Storage. Except during the time a cart or bin is placed for collection, no cart or bin shall be visible from the public right-of-way. A debris box may be placed in a location that is visible from the public right-of-way at a single-family residential premises for up to 30 consecutive days and for no more than 60 total days during any 12 -month period.
( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.120 Clean-up.

A. Until solid waste, recyclable materials or organic waste has been picked up by the appropriate solid waste franchisee, or is self -hauled in accordance with a valid self -haul permit, each person in charge of a premises shall be responsible for the cleanup of any and all solid waste, recyclable material, or organic waste generated or accumulated on the premises that is spilled on, at, or in the premises. This cleanup responsibility includes the cleanup of solid waste, recyclable materials and organic waste spilled for any reason, including but not limited to human or animal interference with a container, wind or other natural forces, at any time during storage, collection, removal, or transfer of the materials.

B. The City's solid waste franchisee(s) shall clean up any solid waste, recyclable material, or organic waste spilled during its collection, removal, or transfer, as soon as the spill occurs. ( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.130 Disposal frequency.

All solid waste accumulating upon a premises must be disposed of as frequently as required to avoid an accumulation of solid waste, but in no case shall disposal occur less frequently than one time per week, except that less than weekly disposal is permitted during any period of time the premises is temporarily unoccupied and solid waste is not accumulating on the premises due to out-of-town travel or other similar situations. ( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.140 AB 939 Fees.

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countywide integrated waste management plan, including the costs of preparing, adopting and implementing the City's required source reduction and recycling element, household hazardous waste element, and nondisposal facility element, and the costs of setting and collecting the fees. ( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.150 Recycling requirements.

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establish requirements for the recycling of recyclable materials generated from commercial premises, single family residential premises, multifamily residential premises, and City premises. These requirements are intended to increase the diversion of recyclable materials from landfills, conserve capacity and extend the useful life of landfills utilized by the City, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and avoid the potential financial and other consequences to the City of failing to meet State law diversion requirements.

B. Requirements.

1. Owners, landlords, tenants and occupants of commercial premises, single family residential premises, multifamily residential premises, and City premises, jointly or severally, shall recycle recyclable materials by depositing the same in recycling containers provided by the City's solid waste franchisee.

2. Occupants or landlords of commercial premises and multifamily residential premises shall designate, for the convenience and use of occupants' employees and independent contractors, recycling collection and storage areas and shall place appropriate signs in and around the proximity of such areas.

3. Occupants or landlords of commercial premises and multifamily residential premises shall ensure that their employees, occupants, and independent contractors are educated about recycling services available at the site. Information, including the types of recyclable materials accepted, the location of recycling containers, and the employees' and occupants responsibility to recycle shall be distributed periodically, and all new occupants, employees when hired, and independent contractors when retained, shall also be given such information and instruction. All occupants, employees and independent contractors shall also be given appropriate information and instructions concerning any change in recycling services to the commercial premises and multifamily residential premises. ( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.160 Organic Waste: Single -Family Premises Requirements.

Every single family premise shall make arrangements with the City or the City's solid waste franchisee for organic waste recycling services in compliance with SB 1383 (14 CCR, Division 7, Chapter 12 and amended portions of regulations of 14 CCR and 27 CCR), as it may be amended from time to time.

A. Generators shall arrange for a size, quantity and collection frequency of collection containers to adequately store all solid waste generated in connection with the premise between the times designated for collection service. The City shall have the right to review the number and size of such collection containers to evaluate the adequacy of capacity provided for each type of collection service and to review the separation and containment of materials. Generators shall adjust service levels for their collection services as requested by the City in order to meet the standards set forth in this chapter.

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place garbage in the approved garbage collection container. Generators shall not place prohibited container contaminants into containers.

C. Nothing in this chapter limits the right of any person to donate, sell, or otherwise remove their recyclable materials so long as the removal otherwise complies with this Chapter.

D. Organic waste may be fed to animals on the premises where such organic waste is produced, provided that the premises are always kept in a sanitary condition and does not result in a public nuisance; and provided further that the keeping and feeding of such animals shall at all times conform to the applicable regulations of those entities governing the same now in force or which thereafter may be enacted or promulgated.

E. Organic waste may be used in on -site composting or community composting, pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18984.9(c), provided that such operation conforms to the applicable regulations of those entities governing the same now in force or which thereafter may be enacted or promulgated.

F. Generators shall provide or arrange for access during all inspections and investigations (with the exception of a private residential dwelling unit) and cooperate with the City or the City's solid waste franchisee during such inspections and investigations as described in Section 8.12.700. ( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.170 Organic Waste: Commercial Premises Requirements.

Commercial generators shall comply with the following requirements.

A. Each commercial generator, including all multifamily residential premises that consist of five or more dwelling units, City premises, large events and large venues shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of this Section.

B. Each commercial generator shall subscribe to a level of solid waste handling service with the City's solid waste franchisee that is sufficient to handle the volume of garbage, recyclable materials and organic waste generated or accumulated on the premises. Additionally, each commercial generator shall ensure the proper separation of solid waste, as established by the City and the City's solid waste franchisee, by placing each type of material in designated collection containers, and ensure that employees, contractors, volunteers, customers, visitors, and other persons on -site conduct proper source separation of solid waste.

C. Supply and allow access to adequate number, size, and location of collection containers with sufficient labels or colors, conforming with requirements of this section, for employees, contractors, tenants, and customers, consistent with the solid waste collection service.

D. Annually provide information to employees, contractors, tenants, and customers about organic waste recovery requirements and about proper sorting of solid waste.

E. Provide educational information before, or within, fourteen (14) days of occupation of the premises to new tenants that describes requirements to keep source separated organic waste and source separated recyclable materials separate from garbage (when applicable) and the location of containers and the rules governing their use at each property.

F. Accommodate and cooperate with the City and City's solid waste franchisee's monitoring program for inspection of the contents of containers for prohibited container contaminants, to evaluate generator's compliance.

G. Commercial businesses that are landscapers, shall meet the requirements of Section 8.12.410 of this Chapter.

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H. If a commercial generator back -hauls, the commercial generator shall meet the back -haul requirements in Section 8.12.430 of this Chapter.

Commercial generators, excluding multifamily residential premises consisting of five (5) or more dwelling units, shall comply with the following requirements.

I. Provide containers for the collection of source separated organic waste and source separated recyclable materials in all indoor and outdoor areas where garbage disposal containers are provided for customers, for materials generated onsite. Such containers do not need to be provided in restrooms. If a commercial generator does not generate any of the materials that would be collected in one type of collection container, then it is not required to provide that type of collection container in all areas where disposal collection containers are provided for customers. Pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18984.9(b), the collection containers shall have either:

1. A body or lid that is gray or black for collection of garbage, blue for collection of recycling, and green for collection of organic waste. A commercial generator is not required to replace functional containers, including containers purchased prior to January 1, 2022, that do not comply with the requirements of the subsection prior to the end of the useful life of those containers, or prior to January 1, 2036, whichever comes first.

2. Container labels that include language or graphic images, or both, indicating the primary material accepted and the primary materials prohibited in that container, or containers with imprinted text or graphic images that indicate the primary materials accepted and primary materials prohibited in the container. Pursuant 14 CCR Section 18984.8, the container labeling requirements are required on new containers commencing January 1, 2022.

J. To the extent practical through education, training, inspection, and/or other measures, prohibit employees from placing materials in a container not designated for those materials per the solid waste collection service.

K. Periodically inspect organic waste, recyclable materials, and garbage containers for prohibited container contaminants and inform employees if containers are contaminated and of the requirements to keep contaminants out of those containers pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18984.9(b)(3).

L. Commercial generators that are commercial edible food generators, as defined in Section 8.12.020, shall comply with commercial edible food generator requirements, pursuant to Section 8.12.440.

8.12.180 Waivers.

A. Pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18984.11, the City may grant waivers to commercial business for physical space limitations and/or de minimis volumes. Commercial businesses seeking a waiver shall submit their request on a form as specified by the City Manager. After reviewing the waiver request, and after an on - site review, if applicable, the City Manager may either approve or deny the following waiver requests.

Any waiver granted pursuant to this section shall
The applicant shall pay a waiver fee as authorized by resolution of the City Council. The fee shall reflect the City's reasonable costs of issuing and monitoring compliance with the waiver requirements set forth herein. Waivers issued between January 1 and March 31 shall pay 100 percent of the waiver fee; waivers issued between April 1 and June 30 shall pay 75 percent of the waiver fee; waivers issued between July 1 and September 30 shall pay 50 percent of the waiver fee; waivers issued between October 1 and December 31 shall pay 25 percent of the waiver fee.

1. De Minimis Waivers: The City may waive a commercial business' obligation to comply with some or all the requirements of Section 8.12.170 if the commercial business meets the following requirements:

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a. Submit an application specifying the type of waiver requested and provide documentation as described below.
b. Provide documentation that either:
i. The commercial business receives two or more cubic yards of weekly solid waste handling service (including garbage, recyclable material and organic waste) and disposed organic waste comprises less than 20 gallons per week of the business' total weekly solid waste volume; or
ii. The commercial business receives less than two cubic yards of weekly solid waste handling service (including garbage, recyclable material and organic waste) and disposed organic waste comprises less than 10 gallons per week of the business' total weekly solid waste volume.
iii. For the purposes of subsections (i) and (ii) above, weekly solid waste handling service shall be the sum of a commercial business' weekly garbage container volume, recyclable material container volume and organic waste container volume, measured in cubic yards.
c. Notify the City if circumstances change such that volume of commercial business' disposed organic waste placed in containers exceeds threshold required for waiver, in which case waiver will be rescinded.
d. Provide written verification of eligibility for de minimis waiver every five years if the City has approved de minimis waiver.

2. Physical Space Waivers: The City may waive a commercial business' obligations to comply with some or all of the recyclable materials and/or organic waste solid waste handling service requirements if the City has evidence from its own staff, the City's solid waste franchisee, licensed architect, or licensed engineer demonstrating that the premises lacks adequate space for the collection containers required for compliance with solid waste handling service requirements. A commercial business or property owner may request a physical space waiver through the following process:
a. Submit an application form specifying the type(s) of collection services for which they are requesting a waiver from mandatory collection service.
b. Provide documentation that the premises lacks adequate space for the recyclable materials containers and/or organic waste containers including documentation from the City's solid waste franchisee, licensed architect, or licensed engineer. c. Provide written verification to the City that it is still eligible for physical space waiver every five years if the City has approved application for a physical space waiver.

ARTICLE Ill. FRANCHISES

8.12.200 Findings.

A. California Constitution Articles XIII(C) and XIII(D), commonly known as "Proposition 218," regulates a public agency's imposition of certain fees for property -related services provided by the public agency. Proposition 218 does not restrict or regulate what a private profit -making entity may charge for property -related services provided by a private entity.

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B. The rates and fees established by a solid waste franchisee pursuant to this Article are not subject to Proposition 218 because, among other reasons, the solid waste franchisee independently establishes, charges and collects the fees and rates for its service; owners of single-family residential premises may avoid the imposition of such fees and rates by obtaining a self -haul permit; and owners of any property in the City may avoid the imposition of such fees and rates by leaving their property undeveloped or unoccupied. ( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.210 Provision of solid waste handling service.

A. The City Council may grant franchises to one or more solid waste enterprises to make arrangements with the persons in charge of premises within the City for solid waste handling services, in accordance with this Chapter.

B. The City Council may determine solid waste collection categories, (e.g., single-family residential, multifamily residential, commercial, construction & demolition materials, household hazardous waste, universal waste, recyclable materials, organic waste and others) and may make or impose franchise, license, contract or permit requirements which may vary for such categories. ( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.220 Solid waste franchises.

A. The City Council may award exclusive, partially exclusive, or non-exclusive franchises for one or more types of solid waste handling services for all or a portion of the premises in the City. Any such franchise shall be in the form of a written agreement, approved by the City Council by written resolution, and shall be subject to all of the continuation rights, if any, held by any other solid waste enterprise pursuant to Public Resources Code § 49520 et seq. Where a franchise agreement is silent on an issue, the provisions of this Chapter shall govern. Where a franchise agreement predates the effective date of this Chapter, the provisions of the franchise agreement shall govern over any inconsistent provisions contained in this Chapter.

B. Any franchise granted pursuant to paragraph A of this section shall be granted on such terms and conditions as the City Council shall establish in its sole discretion. At a minimum, the franchise shall provide:

1. The solid waste franchisee shall comply with the provisions of this Chapter; and

2. The solid waste franchisee shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold the City harmless from such acts, omissions, liabilities and damages related to the agreement as the City Attorney and City Manager determine to be reasonable necessary to adequately protect the City; and

3. The solid waste franchisee shall be required to cooperate with City in solid waste disposal characterization studies and the preparation of waste stream audits, and to submit information required by the City to meet the reporting requirements of AB 939, or any other law or regulation, and to implement measures consistent with the City's source reduction and recycling element to reach the solid waste and recycling goals mandated by the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, as it may be amended from time to time.

4. The solid waste franchisee shall provide commercial recycling service in a manner to exceed compliance with AB 341, as it may be amended from time to time. Solid waste franchisee will notify all commercial premises of the requirements to comply with the law and must provide the necessary volume of collection services in order for all commercial premises to be in full compliance with the law.

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The solid waste franchisee will conduct in -person outreach to all non -participating commercial premises a minimum of once per calendar year.

5. The solid waste franchisee shall provide organic waste recycling services in a manner to exceed compliance with AB 1826 and SB 1383, as they may be amended from time to time. The solid waste franchisee will notify all commercial premises, multifamily residential premises, and City premises of the requirements to comply with the law and must provide the necessary volume of collection services in order to be in full compliance with the law. The solid waste Franchisee will conduct in -person outreach to all non -participating commercial premises, multifamily residential premises, and City premises a minimum of once per calendar year.

6. The solid waste franchisee shall provide services to ensure the City is in compliance with State law diversion requirements and AB 1594.

C. The City's solid waste franchisee providing organic waste recycling services to generators within the City's boundaries shall meet the following requirements and standards as a condition of approval of a contract, agreement, or other authorization with the City to collect organic waste:

1. Through written notice to the City annually on or before January 1, 2022, identify the facilities to which they will transport organic waste including facilities for source separated recyclable materials and source separated organic waste.

2. Transport source separated recyclable materials and source separated organic waste to a facility, operation, activity, or property that recovers organic waste as defined in 14 CCR, Division 7, Chapter 12, Article 2.

3. Obtain approval from the City to haul organic waste, unless it is transporting source separated organic waste to a community composting site or lawfully transporting C&D in a manner that complies with 14 CCR Section 18989.1.
( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.230 Manner, time and frequency of collection.

A. Regular Collection. The City's solid waste franchisee(s) shall make arrangements with its account holders specifying the manner in which solid waste handling services are to be regularly provided, subject to the terms of its franchise.

B. Special Collections. The City's solid waste franchisee(s) shall provide on -call collection of bulky waste to its account holders, and shall provide its account holders with debris boxes when requested and collect the debris box when the account holder no longer requires the debris box. The terms and conditions upon which such special collections are provided to account holders shall be arranged between the solid waste franchisee and the account holder, subject to the terms of the solid waste franchisee's franchise from the City.
( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.240 Liability for solid waste collection fees.

A. Joint and Several Liability. The owner of a premises and the account holder for a premises are jointly and severally liable for solid waste handling services provided to the premises by a solid waste franchisee.

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B. Delinquencies —All Premises. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 5470 et seq., the City may collect delinquent fees or charges for commercial, single family residential, and multifamily residential solid waste handling services on the property tax roll for those premises. If the City decides to collect delinquent solid waste handling fees or charges on the property tax roll, it shall adhere to the following procedures:

1. City will fix a time, date and place for hearing the report of delinquencies submitted by the solid waste franchisee and any objections and protests to the report. The solid waste franchisee shall publish and provide notice of the hearing on the report in accordance with Health and Safety Code section 5470 et seq. At the hearing, City shall hear any objections or protests of owners liable to be assessed for delinquent fees. The City may make revisions or corrections to the report as it deems just, after which, by resolution, the report shall be confirmed.

2. The delinquent fees set forth in the report as confirmed shall constitute special assessments against the premises listed in the report and are a lien on the premises for the amount of the delinquent fees.

A certified copy of the confirmed report shall be filed with the Riverside County Auditor for the amounts of the respective assessments against the respective premises as they appear on the current assessment roll. The lien created attaches upon recordation, in the office of the Riverside County Recorder, of a certified copy of the resolution of confirmation. The assessment may be collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem property taxes are collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure and sale in case of delinquency as provided for those taxes.

3. City shall remit to its solid waste franchisee(s) amounts collected pursuant to this process within 30 days of receipt from the Riverside County Assessor. Solid waste franchisee(s) shall notify the City in the event any delinquency on the report for which a lien has been created is paid or otherwise resolved. ( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 ; Ord. No. 1117, § 2(Exh. A), 12-3-2019) ARTICLE IV. SELF -HAULING

8.12.300 Applicability.

Because it is more difficult to transport larger volumes of solid waste, recyclables and organic waste in a manner that is safe and sanitary, self -haul permits are available only to single family residential premises. The difficultly posed by self -hauling larger volumes of solid waste, recyclables and organic waste pose an unwarranted threat to the public health, safety and welfare, as it could lead to increased illegal dumping and burning, failure to segregate recyclables and organic waste, unauthorized deposit of solid waste in the containers of another, and the accumulation of solid waste at a premises for more than one week. ( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.310 Self -haul permit.

A. Permit Required. The person in charge of a single-family residential premises may apply for and obtain a permit to self -haul, and shall not self -haul without a valid self -haul permit issued pursuant to this section.

Every person in charge of a single-family residential premises who desires to self -haul in addition to making arrangements with the appropriate solid waste franchisee for subscription to solid waste handling services shall obtain a self -haul permit from the City's public works director or his or her designee prior to commencing self -hauling.

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B. Term. A permit to self -haul shall be good for one calendar year, or such part of the calendar year that is remaining after the issuance of the permit. All self -haul permits shall expire on December 31, and may be renewed annually. Application for a renewal permit must be filed at least 60 days prior to the expiration date of the permit to allow adequate time for processing, inspection and verifications required to issue the permit.

C. Issuance of Permit. An applicant for a self -haul permit shall submit a completed application, on a form approved by the City's public works director, to the public works department. The public works director or his or her designee shall determine whether the application is complete within five working days of the receipt of the application. If the director or his or her designee finds the application incomplete, the applicant shall be given a list of further information needed to complete the application.

After it is determined that an application for a self -haul permit is complete, the applicant shall produce the items listed in numbers C.1. through 8. below. The director of public works or his or her designee shall issue a self - haul permit within five working days of the production of all of the required items.

1. The applicant produces for inspection the vehicle the applicant intends to use for self -hauling, and the vehicle meets the following standards:
a. The vehicle is capable of safely hauling a minimum of 32 gallons (4.3 cubic feet) of solid waste, recyclable materials and organic waste in a safe and sanitary manner so that such matter will not spill; and
b. If the vehicle is not fully enclosed, the applicant produces a tarp or other material that is demonstrated to completely secure the materials being self -hauled.

2. The applicant produces evidence that he or she owns or leases the vehicle produced for inspection or has a written agreement to use the vehicle for self -hauling with the vehicle's owner or lessor;

3. The applicant produces evidence that he or she has a valid California driver's license to operate the vehicle produced for inspection and that the vehicle is registered in the State of California;

4. The applicant provides the City with a certificate of automobile insurance for the vehicle;

5. The vehicle is operational and meets all applicable Vehicle Code standards;

6. The applicant provides the City with proof that the applicant has containers for the storage of solid waste, recyclable materials and organic waste on the applicant's premises before the materials are hauled to a disposal facility; and

7. The applicant provides proof that he/she is has no outstanding charges due to the City's solid waste franchisee for solid waste handling services previously received at the premises for which the self - hauling permit application is being submitted; and

8. The applicant pays the fee for a self -haul permit authorized by resolution of the City Council. The fee shall reflect the City's reasonable costs of issuing and monitoring compliance with the permit. Permits issued between January 1 and March 31 shall pay 100 percent of the permit fee; permits issued between April 1 and June 30 shall pay 75 percent of the permit fee; permits issued between July 1 and September 30 shall pay 50 percent of the permit fee; permits issued between October 1 and December 31 shall pay 25 percent of the permit fee.

D. Appeal of Denial. An applicant whose application for a self -haul permit has been denied may appeal that decision. An appeal may be filed within five days of the date the applicant was notified of the denial. Appeals shall be heard by the City Manager. The decision of the City Manager is final.

E. Operational Standards.

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1. Permittees must dispose of solid waste weekly at a licensed or permitted landfill or disposal facility and shall procure and retain weekly receipts from such landfill or other disposal facility. Receipts shall be submitted to the City upon request. Failure to show proof of solid waste disposal for each week that a person is permitted to self -haul shall constitute a public health and safety nuisance sufficient to permit City to revoke the permittees' self -haul permit.

2. Permittees must notify the City of any change in the vehicle being used to haul solid waste by the permittee. Permittees must bring the new vehicle in for an inspection and demonstrate compliance with items 1. through 5. of paragraph B. of this section before the new vehicle is used to haul any solid waste under the permit.

3. Permittee must keep on file with the City copies of the current automobile insurance and registration for the vehicle used to self -haul and the permittee's current California driver's license. Permittee must provide proof to City of renewed automobile insurance, vehicle registration, and California driver's license within five days of expiration of respective document.

4. Permittees must source separate and bag solid waste, recyclable materials and organic waste.

Recyclable materials shall be disposed of at a licensed or permitted recycling center. Organic Waste shall be disposed of at a licensed or permitted composting center that recycles source separated organic waste or shall be composted on the premises covered by the self -haul permit.

5. Permittees are liable for any damages and clean-up costs resulting from any solid waste, recyclable materials or organic waste spills during the course of the permittees' self -hauling activity.

F. Revocation of Permit. The self -haul permit shall be subject to revocation if the permittee violates any provision of this chapter. A notice of revocation shall be mailed to the permittee informing them that their self -haul permit is being revoked, identifying the violations of this chapter that have occurred, and informing the permittee that he or she has the right to dispute the revocation by an appeal to the City Manager. An appeal of a revocation must be filed within five calendar days of the mailing of notice of the revocation. A revocation appeal hearing will be scheduled within five days of the date the City receives the request for an appeal. The City Manager will issue a decision on the appeal within five days of the hearing and provide the permittee written notice of the decision. The decision of the City Manager on the appeal shall be final. A person whose self -haul permit has been revoked pursuant to this paragraph F may not obtain another self - haul permit for one year from the date of the revocation. ( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.320 AB 939 Fees.

Pursuant to Division 30, Part 2, Chapter 8 of the Public Resources Code, Section 41900 et seq., the City may impose fees on persons with a self -haul permit in amounts sufficient to pay the costs of preparing, adopting, and implementing a countywide integrated waste management plan, including the costs of preparing, adopting and implementing the City's required source reduction and recycling element, household hazardous waste element, and nondisposal facility element, and the costs of setting and collecting the fees. ( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )
ARTICLE V. RECYCLABLE MATERIALS, GREEN WASTE, C&D MATERIALS AND

EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY
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8.12.40. Recyclable materials —Ownership, right to dispose.

A. Upon placement by the owner of recyclable material at a designated recycling collection location, or placement of recyclable materials in a container provided by the appropriate solid waste franchisee, the recyclable material becomes the property of the recycler or solid waste franchisee, by operation of state law.

B. Nothing in this Chapter shall limit the right of any person, organization or other entity to donate, sell or otherwise dispose of any recyclable material source separated from the solid waste stream owned by that person, organization or other entity, provided that the person, organization or other entity does not pay the buyer or donee any consideration for collecting, processing or transporting such recyclable material, or a consulting or broker's fee for recycling services.
( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.410 Landscapers —Disposal of green waste.

Landscapers may collect, transport and compost or dispose of green waste without obtaining a self -haul permit, provided that any such green waste is generated by their own specific work site and transported to a site permitted by CalRecycle or exempt from permitting..

Landscapers shall not contract with a solid waste enterprise to collect, transport and compost or dispose of green waste unless that solid waste enterprise has.a franchise from the City to perform said services.

Landscapers shall keep a record of the amount of organic waste delivered to each solid waste facility, operation, activity, or property that processes or recovers organic waste; this record shall be subject to inspection by the City. The records shall include the following information:

1. Delivery receipts and weight tickets from the entity accepting the waste. If the material is transported to an entity that does not have scales on -site or employs scales incapable of weighing the landscaper's vehicle in a manner that allows it to determine the weight of materials received, the landscaper is not required to record the weight of material but shall keep a record of the entities that received the organic waste.

2. The amount of material in cubic yards or tons transported by the landscaper to each entity. ( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.420 Licensed contractors —Disposal of C&D materials.

Licensed contractors performing work within the scope of their licenses within the City may collect, transport and dispose or recycle self -generated construction and demolition materials without obtaining a self -haul permit, provided that the licensed contractor adheres to the standards for disposal of construction and demolition material provided in the California Green Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 11).

Construction and demolition materials must be transported to a landfill or recycling facility permitted by CalRecycle or exempt from permitting.

Licensed contractors shall not contract with a solid waste enterprise to collect, transport and dispose or recycle of construction and demolition materials unless that solid waste enterprise has a franchise from the City to perform said services.
( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )
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8.12.430 Back -haul requirements.

Back -haulers shall haul their source separated recyclable materials to a facility that recovers those materials; and haul their source separated organic waste to a solid waste facility, operation, activity, or property that processes or recovers source separated organic waste.

Back -haulers shall keep a record of the amount of organic waste delivered to each solid waste facility, operation, activity, or property that processes or recovers organic waste; this record shall be subject to inspection by the City. The records shall include the following information:

1. Delivery receipts and weight tickets from the entity accepting the waste. If the material is transported to an entity that does not have scales on -site or employs scales incapable of weighing the back-hauler's vehicle in a manner that allows it to determine the weight of materials received, the back -hauler is not required to record the weight of material but shall keep a record of the entities that received the organic waste.

2. The amount of material in cubic yards or tons transported by the back -hauler to each entity.

8.12.440 Commercial edible food generator requirements.

A. Tier one commercial edible food generators must comply with the requirements of this section January 1, 2022, and tier two commercial food generators must comply commencing January 1, 2024, pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18991.3.

B. Large venue or large event operators not providing food services, but allowing for food to be provided by others, shall require food facilities operating at the large venue or large event to comply with the requirements of this section, commencing January 1, 2024.

C. Commercial edible food generators shall comply with the following requirements:

1. Arrange to recover the maximum amount of edible food that would otherwise be disposed.

2. Contract with or enter into a written agreement with food recovery organizations or food recovery services for: (a) the collection of edible food for food recovery; or (b) acceptance of the edible food that the commercial edible food generator self -hauls to the food recovery organization for food recovery.

3. Shall not intentionally spoil edible food that is capable of being recovered by a food recovery organization or a food recovery service.

4. Allow the City's designated enforcement entity or designated third party enforcement entity to access the premises and review records pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18991.4.

5. Keep records that include the following information, or as otherwise specified in 14 CCR Section 18991.4:
a. A list of each food recovery service or organization that collects or receives its edible food pursuant to a contract or written agreement established under 14 CCR Section 18991.3(b).
b. A copy of all contracts or written agreements established under 14 CCR Section 18991.3(b).
c. A record of the following information for each of those food recovery services or food recovery organizations:

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i. The name, address and contact information of the food recovery service or food recovery organization.
ii. The types of food that will be collected by or self -hauled to the food recovery service or food recovery organization.

M. The established frequency that food will be collected or self -hauled. iv. The quantity of food, measured in pounds recovered per month, collected or self -hauled to a food recovery service or food recovery organization for food recovery.

6. Commencing no later than January 1, 2022, for Tier One Commercial Edible Food Generators and January 1, 2024, for Tier Two Commercial Edible Food Generators, Commercial Edible Food Generators shall provide a quarterly Food Recovery report to the City which includes the information required in 14 CCR Section 18991.4 "Record Keeping Requirements for Commercial Edible Food Generators."
D. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to limit or conflict with the protections provided by the California Good Samaritan Food Donation Act of 2017, the Federal Good Samaritan Act, or share table and school food donation guidance pursuant to Senate Bill 557 of 2017 (approved by the Governor of the State of California on September 25, 2017, which added Article 13 [commencing with Section 49580] to Chapter 9 of Part 27 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, and to amend Section 114079 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to food safety, as amended, supplemented, superseded and replaced from time to time).

8.12.450 Food recovery organization and food recovery services requirements.

A. Food recovery services collecting or receiving edible food directly from commercial edible food generators, via a contract or written agreement established under 14 CCR Section 18991.3(b), shall maintain the following records, or as otherwise specified by 14 CCR Section 18991.5(a)(1):

1. The name, address, and contact information for each commercial edible food generator from which the service collects edible food.

2. The quantity in pounds of edible food collected from each commercial edible food generator per month.

3. The quantity in pounds of edible food transported to each food recovery organization per month.

4. The name, address, and contact information for each food recovery organization that the food recovery service transports edible food to for food recovery.

B. Food recovery organizations collecting or receiving edible food directly from commercial edible food generators, via a contract or written agreement established under 14 CCR Section 18991.3(b), shall maintain the following records, or as otherwise specified by 14 CCR Section 18991.5(a)(2):

1. The name, address, and contact information for each commercial edible food generator from which the organization receives edible food.

2. The quantity in pounds of edible food received from each commercial edible food generator per month.

3. The name, address, and contact information for each food recovery service that the organization receives edible food from for food recovery.

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C. Food recovery organizations and food recovery services that have their primary address physically located in the Jurisdiction and contract with or have written agreements with one or more commercial edible food generators pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18991.3(b) shall annually report to the City it is located in the total pounds of edible food recovered in the previous calendar year from the tier one and tier two commercial edible food generators they have established a contract or written agreement with pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18991.3(b) no later than April 1.

D. In order to support edible food recovery capacity planning assessments or other studies conducted by the county and City, or its designated entity, food recovery services and food recovery organizations operating in the City shall provide information and consultation to the City, upon request, regarding existing, or proposed new or expanded, food recovery capacity that could be accessed by the City and its commercial edible food generators. A food recovery service or food recovery organization contacted by the City shall respond to such request for information within 60 days unless a shorter timeframe is otherwise specified by the City.

E. Commencing no later than January 1, 2022, Food Recovery Services and Organization shall provide a quarterly report to the City which includes the information required in 14 CCR Section 18991.5 "Food Recovery Services and Organizations."
ARTICLE VI. PROHIBITED ACTS

8.12.500 Use of containers.

A. Recyclable Materials and Organic Waste Contamination is Prohibited. No person in charge of a premises shall keep solid waste, recyclable materials or organic waste in any container other than a container provided by the appropriate solid waste franchisee or approved by the City pursuant to an approved self -haul permit.

Recyclable materials must be separated by the person in charge of a premises from solid waste and organic waste, and organic waste must be separated by the person in charge of a premises from solid waste and recyclable materials.

B. Any container not provided by the appropriate solid waste franchisee or approved by the City pursuant to an approved self -haul permit is prima facie evidence that the owner of the container is engaging in solid waste disposal in violation of this Chapter. Any such unauthorized container may be abated as a public nuisance and impounded as provided in Section 8.12.740.

C. Notwithstanding subsections (A) and (B) of this section, composting organic waste at a single-family residential premise in a container other than one provided by a solid waste franchisee or approved by the City pursuant to an approved self -haul permit shall not be a violation of this section.

D. No person in charge of a premises may place an overfilled container out for collection by a solid waste franchisee.
( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.510 Removal of solid waste.

No person other than the person in charge of any premises or a City solid waste franchisee shall:

1. Remove any container from the location where the container was placed for storage or collection by the person in charge of the premises; or
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2. Remove any solid waste, recyclable materials or organic waste from any container; or

3. Move a container from the location in which it was placed for storage or collection without the prior written approval of the person in charge of the premises. ( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.520 Bulky waste.

No person shall place bulky waste adjacent to or in a street or public right-of-way for collection or removal purposes without first making arrangements with the appropriate solid waste franchisee for the collection or removal of such bulky waste.
( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.530 Hazardous waste.

No person shall place or deposit hazardous waste, household hazardous waste, or universal waste in any container provided by a solid waste franchisee, or deposit, release, spill, leak, pump, pour, emit, empty, discharge, inject, dump or dispose into the environment any hazardous waste, household hazardous waste or universal waste.
( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.540 Solid waste burning.

No person shall burn any solid waste within the City, except in an approved incinerator or transformation facility or other device for which a permit has been issued, and which complies with all applicable permit and other regulations of air pollution control authorities, and provided any such act of burning in all respects complies with all other laws, rules and regulations.
( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.550 Franchise required.

No person, except a solid waste franchisee, a person with a self -haul permit, a landscaper, or a licensed contractor performing work within the scope of that license, shall collect or remove any solid waste, recyclable materials or organic waste from any premises within the City. ( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.560 Public nuisance.

It is unlawful and a public nuisance if one of the following conditions exists at a Premises:

1. The person in charge of the premises has not made arrangements with the appropriate solid waste franchisee for solid waste handling services, and the person in charge of the premises does not have a valid self -haul permit;
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2. The person in charge of the premises has made arrangements with the appropriate solid waste franchisee for solid waste handling services, but the solid waste franchisee has terminated services to the premises due to the account holder's failure to pay for such services; and

3. The person in charge of the premises has obtained a self -haul permit from the City, but the permittee has violated one or more of the operational standards contained in Section 8.12.310(E). ( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.570 Unauthorized disposal.

No person shall place anything in another person's containers without the permission of such other person. ( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.580. Spills.

It is unlawful for any person transporting solid waste, recyclable materials or organic waste not to clean up, or arrange for the cleanup, of any solid waste, recyclable materials or organic waste spilled during removal or transport within the City by such person. If any person transporting solid waste, recyclable materials or organic waste spills any such materials and does not clean up or arrange for the cleanup of the spill, the City may clean up the spill and charge the person responsible for the spill 100 percent of the costs the City incurred in cleaning up the spill.
( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.590 Unlawful dumping.

It is unlawful for any person to negligently or intentionally spill upon any property within the City any solid waste, recyclable materials or organic waste, or to cause, suffer, or permit solid waste, recyclable materials or organic waste to be located upon any property in the City, except as authorized by law. ( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.600 Solid waste facilities.

No person shall construct or operate a solid waste management facility, including but not limited to a materials recovery facility, solid waste transfer or processing station, composting facility, a buy-back or drop-off center, disposal facility or a recycling center without first satisfying all City requirements for land use, environmental and other approvals.
( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )
ARTICLE VII. INSPECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT

8.12.700 Inspections and investigations.

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subject to applicable laws. This may include inspections and investigations, at random or otherwise, of any container, collection vehicle load, or transfer, processing, or disposal facility to confirm compliance with this chapter, subject to applicable laws. This section does not allow entry in a private residential dwelling unit for inspection. For the purposes of inspecting collection containers for compliance, the City Manager or the City's solid waste franchisee may conduct container inspections for prohibited container contaminants using remote monitoring, and generators shall accommodate and cooperate with the remote monitoring.

B. A person subject to the requirements of this chapter shall provide or arrange for access during all inspections (with the exception of a private residential dwelling unit) and shall cooperate with the City Manager or the City's solid waste franchisee during such inspections and investigations. Such inspections and investigations may include confirmation of proper placement of materials in containers, inspection of edible food recovery activities, review of required records, or other verification or inspection to confirm compliance with any other requirement of this chapter. Failure to provide or arrange for: (i) access to the premises; (ii) installation and operation of remote monitoring equipment, if a remote monitoring program is adopted; or (iii) access to records for any inspection or investigation is a violation of this chapter and may result in penalties.

C. Any records obtained by the City Manager, the City's solid waste franchisee, or designee, during inspections, investigations, remote monitoring and other reviews shall be subject to the requirements and applicable disclosure exemptions of the California Public Records Act as set forth in Government Code Section 6250 et seq.

D. The City, the City's solid waste franchisee or designee shall accept written complaints from persons regarding an entity that may be potentially non -compliant with this chapter.

8.12.710 Enforcement.

A. Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 836.5, any City code enforcement officer is authorized to enforce the provisions of this Chapter and as well as those of California Penal Code Sections 374, 374a, 374.2, 374.3, 374.4, 374d, 374.7, and 375; California Government Code Section 68055 et seq.; and California Vehicle Code Sections 23111 and 23112.

B. Any violation of this Chapter may be enforced in any manner authorized by law, including but not limited to, any enforcement mechanism set forth in the Act, a criminal citation, a civil citation, and/or administrative citation, or nuisance abatement action as authorized by the City's Municipal Code. The City may simultaneously pursue more than one method of enforcement for any violation of this Chapter ( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.720 Violation.

Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, violations of this Chapter are punishable as set out in Chapter 1-17 of this Code.
( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.730 Fines and penalties.

The City Council may, by resolution, establish fines and penalties for the violation of this Chapter and the Act. ( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )
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8.12.740 Misdemeanor.

Violation of this Chapter shall be a misdemeanor. The City may cite violations as infractions where an appropriate downgrade is approved by the City Prosecutor or City Attorney. ( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.750 Attorney's fees.

In any action or proceeding brought to enforce a violation of this Chapter, including but not limited to a nuisance abatement action and an action to foreclose on a special assessment, the prevailing party shall recover its reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )

8.12.760 Impounding containers.

A. Containers Subject to Impounding. Any container within the City that is not provided by the appropriate solid waste franchisee or approved by the City pursuant to an approved self -haul permit may be impounded in accordance with this Section. Containers used for composting at single-family residential premises, as allowed by Section 8.12.500(C) of this Code, shall not be subject to impounding pursuant to this section.

B. Notice to Remove. The public works director may cause a notice to remove to be posted on the illegal container. The notice to remove shall state that the Container must be removed from the premises within three calendar days from the date the notice is posted on the container or it will be removed and stored by the City and the contents disposed of at the expense of the owner of the container. The posting of the notice to remove constitutes constructive notice to the owner of the container and the person in charge of the premises that the container must be removed from the premises.

C. Removal of Containers. If the container is not removed within three calendar days of the notice to remove, the public works director may direct the removal and storage of the container and the disposal of its contents. The City may employ the services of its solid waste franchisee(s) or any other contractor to remove said containers. Any person whose duty it is to remove and store containers may enter upon private property with the consent of the owner or other person in charge of the premises, or by authority of a warrant, or without consent or a warrant if exigent circumstances exist.

D. Storage of Containers. After a container is removed and placed in storage, the director shall mail to the owner of the container a notice to claim the stored container, if the identity of the owner of the container is known. The director shall make reasonable efforts to identify the owner of a stored container. If the container is not claimed within 30 calendar days after notice to the owner is mailed, or 30 days after the container is removed if the owner is not known, the Container shall be deemed abandoned property and may be disposed of accordingly.

E. Release of Container. No container shall be released to its owner unless the owner has paid the City for the actual costs of the removal, storage and disposal of contents, plus any administrative and ancillary fees, fines or penalties established by resolution of City Council. All amounts due to the City shall constitute a civil debt owed to the City by the owner of the container.
( Ord. No. 1109, § 2(Exh. A), 6-18-2019 )
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Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Christina Taylor, Community Development Director
DATE March 1, 2022
SUBJECT: Public Hearing and First Reading of An Ordinance to Adopt an Amendment to the Four Seasons Specific Plan (SP2022-0007) Background and Analysis:

The Four Seasons Specific Plan (Plan), originally known as the Hovchild Specific Plan was approved in 1989. The Plan was later amended to be called the Four Seasons Specific Plan. The entire project was approved as an "active adult" community, restricted to persons of 55 years of age or older.

The Four Seasons community is located west of Highland Springs Avenue and south of Potrero Boulevard. Surrounding land uses include the Sun Lakes residential community in Banning to the east; the Seneca Springs residential community to the west; the Loma Linda Medical Center to the north; and vacant lands and the Potrero Creek open space preserve to the south.

The Four Seasons Specific Plan is now built out. There are a variety of lots ranging in size from a minimum of 2,600 square -feet to greater than 6,300 square -feet. The minimum front yard setbacks range from a minimum 7 feet to a minimum of 20 feet.

Many of the homes built earlier in the development are on large lots with greater setbacks. The newer homes have been constructed on smaller lots with much smaller setbacks.

Throughout the years, City staff and the Four Seasons Home Owners Association Board (HOA) have worked with many home owners on tree removal issues. Typical issues requiring tree removals are roots affecting pipes and trees causing roof damage.

Due to many of the affected sites having no alternative location for planting a replacement tree without incurring similar damage again in the future, City staff is recommending a change to the front yard landscaping requirements in the Four Seasons Specific Plan.
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Citywide, landscape regulations vary based on area, however, a minimum of two trees in the front yard of a single-family residence is a municipal code requirement. Specific plans tend to have their own front yard landscaping requirements. On page IV -66 in the Four Seasons Specific Plan reads as follows:

11. Front Yard Landscaping
a. The Developer/Builder will provide full front yard landscaping and automatic irrigation systems for all homes subject to City approval. Front yard landscape design and installation in the Sundance Specific Plan shall be subject to the Landscaping Standards as set forth in Title 17 of the Beaumont Municipal Code, or pursuant to subsequent requirements, as deemed applicable by the City of Beaumont. b. Landscape areas shall be automatically irrigated and planted in an appropriate manner, which meets or exceeds industry standards, and shall comply with the design intent and minimum set forth in these guidelines.
c. All lots shall provide for a minimum of one 15 gallon front yard tree and one 15 gallon accent tree.

City staff is recommending the following changes:

11. Front Yard Landscaping
a. The Developer/Builder will provide full front yard landscaping and automatic irrigation systems for all homes subject to City approval. Front yard landscape design and installation in the Sundancc Four Seasons Specific Plan shall be subject to the Landscaping Standards as set forth in Title 17 of the Beaumont Municipal Code, or pursuant to subsequent requirements, as deemed applicable by the City of Beaumont. b. Landscape areas shall be automatically irrigated and planted in an appropriate manner, which meets or exceeds industry standards, and shall comply with the design intent and minimum set forth in these guidelines.
c. All lots shall provide for a minimum of one 15 gallon front yard tree and one 15 gallon accent tree. The requirement for maintaining two trees may be waived if one of the following conditions are met:

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2. The front yard depth is less than 20 feet
The proposed changes to the Plan are a result of City staff working with representatives of the HOA. The proposed change, not requiring trees to be replaced, given certain requirements, will reduce some of the challenges homeowners face regarding property maintenance.

This proposed amendment was presented at the City's Planning Commission meeting on February 22, 2022. A representative from the HOA was in attendance and spoke in favor of the amendment. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward a recommendation of approval to City Council.

Fiscal Impact:

Cost to prepare this staff report and changes to the specific plan are approximately $500.

Recommended Action:

Hold a public hearing, and
Waive the first full reading and approve by title only, "An Ordinance of the City Council of Beaumont, California, Adopting an Amendment to the Four Seasons Specific Plan (SP2022-0007)."
Attachments:

A. Four Seasons Specific Plan page IV -66 redline
B. Ordinance
C. Legal Advertisement
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10. Common Drive Lanes
Common drive lanes will have intermittent landscape areas located outside of the 25' right-of-way as part of individual lot landscaping or common area landscaping.

11. Front Yard Landscaping
a. The Developer/Builder will provide full front yard landscaping and automatic irrigation systems for all homes subject to City approval. Front yard landscape design and installation in the Sundance Specific Plan shall be subject to the Landscaping Standards as set forth in Title 17 of the Beaumont Municipal Code, or pursuant to subsequent requirements, as deemed applicable by the City of Beaumont.
b. Landscape areas shall be automatically irrigated and planted in an appropriate manner, which meets or exceeds industry standards, and shall comply with the design intent and minimum set forth in these guidelines. c. All lots shall provide for a minimum of one 15 gallon front yard tree and one 15 gallon accent tree.

F. WALLS AND FENCES

1. The wall and fence design criteria is intended to provide variety and privacy for each lot while providing continuity of design within Four Seasons at Beaumont. Refer to the Architectural Guidelines section for all allowable materials. All wall and fence heights are measured from the highest -grade elevation on either side of the wall or fence.
• Front Yard: Fencing and walls may not exceed 42 inches in height when located within the required front yard setback except as otherwise allowed in the Specific Plan Development Regulations (Section V). Fencing and walls between the edge of the setback and a dwelling unit shall not exceed six (6) feet in height and may be solid or transparent.
• Side Yard: Solid fencing is permitted to a maximum height of six (6) feet between the front yard setback and rear yard property line. • Rear Yard: Fencing along rear yards and top of slope shall be a maximum of six (6) feet in height.
• Sound Attenuation: When required for sound attenuation, solid walls in side and rear yards may exceed six (6) feet in height.

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SECTION IV - DESIGN GUIDELINES IV -66 February 2016
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ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BEAUMONT, CALIFORNIA,

ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE FOUR SEASONS SPECIFIC PLAN (SP2022-0007)
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Four Seasons Specific Plan in 1989; and WHEREAS, the City has proposed an amendment to the Four Seasons Specific Plan in order to reduce some of the challenges home owners in the age restricted, senior community face regarding property maintenance; and
WHEREAS, duly noticed public hearings were conducted on this matter as required by law by the Planning Commission on February 22, 2022, and the City Council on March 1, 2022; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the proposed amendment to the Four Seasons Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, following the Planning Commission's recommendation, the City Council has amended the text of the Four Seasons Specific Plan area to allow a change in the landscape requirements; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Beaumont has reviewed the reasons for the recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission as described above; THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: The City Council hereby finds that the amendment to the Four Seasons Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Beaumont.

SECTION 2: The amendment to the Four Seasons Specific Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", is hereby approved.

SECTION 3: The City Council hereby finds that the Environmental Impact Report, certified by the City Council in 1989, complies with the California Environmental Quality Act and this change poses no impact upon the environment.

SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage and within fifteen (15) days after its passage the City Clerk shall cause a summary to be published in a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the City of Beaumont, in a manner prescribed by law for publishing of ordinances of said City.

MOVED AND PASSED upon first reading this 1St day of March, 2022, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:
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ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

MOVED, PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of March, 2022, upon second reading by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Lloyd White, Mayor
ATTEST:

Deputy City Clerk
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City of Beaumont will conduct public hearings to consider the matter described below. The Planning Commission's public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 and the City Council's public hearing will held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 550 East Sixth Street, Beaumont, California.

SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 2022-0007 (FOUR SEASONS SPECIFIC PLAN), Conduct a public hearing and consideration of a City initiated request to amend the front yard landscape requirements to reduce the number of required front yard trees from two to one within the Four Seasons Specific. The proposed change is consistent with the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) that was adopted for the project.

This meeting will be conducted utilizing teleconference communications and will be recorded for live streaming. All City of Beaumont public meetings will be made available via live streaming and made available on the City's official YouTube webpage. Please use the following link during the meeting for live stream access:

BeaumontCa.gov/Livestream
The applicant for this project is City of Beaumont
Public comments can be made in person with adherence to the current COVID-19 safety protocols, using the public comment phone line or by written email. Phone-in comments will be accepted by calling the designated public comment phone line (951) 922-4845 prior to the corresponding item. Public comments shall not exceed three minutes unless otherwise authorized by Planning Commission. Written comments can be emailed to [email protected] Public comments accepted via email will be read aloud during the corresponding item of the meeting. Comments can be submitted any time prior to the meeting as well as during the meeting until the end of the corresponding item.

This meeting will be conducted utilizing teleconference communications and will be recorded for live streaming. All City of Beaumont public meetings will be made available via live streaming and made available on the City's official YouTube webpage. Please use the following link during the meeting for live stream access:

BeaumontCa.gov/Livestream
Christina Taylor
Community Development Director
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Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Carole Kendrick, Planning Manager
DATE March 1, 2022
SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Adopt California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program for the West Side Fire Station Located on the East Side of Potrero Boulevard, North of SR 60 Freeway and South of San Timoteo Canyon Road
Background and Analysis:

The City of Beaumont has determined that the proposed West Side Fire Station (Project) and the required discretionary actions of the City Council for the Project, require compliance with the guidelines and regulations of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) addresses the direct, indirect, and cumulative environmental effects associated with the proposed Project.

This IS/MND has been prepared in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.); Section 15070 of the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 ("CEQA Guidelines"), as amended (CCR, Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15000 et seq.); and applicable requirements of the Lead Agency, the City of Beaumont.

This IS/MND has determined that the proposed Project would result in potentially significant environmental impacts; however, mitigation measures are proposed that would reduce any potentially significant impact to less than significance levels. As such, an IS/MND is deemed as the appropriate document to provide the necessary environmental review and clearance.

Project
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bounded by San Timoteo Canyon Road to the north, Interstate 10 to the east, SR 60 to the south, and Potrero Boulevard to the west. All parcels within the Project site are zoned and designated in the City's General Plan as Urban Village (UV). The UV designation is a mixed -use designation intended for a variety of specialized land uses, including a regional serving commercial, higher density residential development, educational uses, and abundant open space and recreation amenities. The Project, which is considered a Public Safety Facility by the City's Zoning Code, is permitted within the UV zoning and land use designation.

The Project proposes a new fire station, storage building, parking area, access roads, stormwater infiltration system, landscaping, and irrigation system. Details surrounding the construction and operation of these facilities are provided below.

The proposed fire station would be composed of two buildings, totaling approximately 10,760 square -feet. Building A would be located on the southwest corner of the Project site and Building B would be located on the southeast corner of the site. A covered, concrete walkway would be constructed to connect the two structures.

The purpose of Building A would be for administrative and communal needs associated with the fire department staff. The structure would be one story tall, totaling 4,730 square -feet. The primary public access to the building would be via a front door along the western side of the building, which enters into a lobby. A secondary access is located along the eastern side of the building, entering into the office area. The following amenities would be located within Building A:
• A lobby and public restroom;
• Five offices, including a Captain's Office and a Police Office; • A day room, dining area, and kitchen;
• Four dorm spaces, with two beds per room;
• Four full bathrooms with showers, including one ADA compliant bathroom; • A weight room;
• A janitor's closet;
• An electrical room; and
• A communication room.

Building B would be used as an apparatus room, with space for two fire engines.

Additionally, the building would house an equipment storage room, an ice room, a laundry room, and a generator room. The structure would be one story tall, totaling 4,791 square -feet, with access provided via four bays and three external doors. A 1,000 -gallon diesel aboveground storage tank and pump will be installed just north of Building B for fire engine fueling onsite.
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The Project proposes a 23 -foot by 25 -foot storage building, totaling approximately 570 square -feet, in the northeastern corner of the site. The storage building will be used for housing extra equipment and vehicles. Access to the storage building will be via one bay and one door. Trash and recycling receptacles would be stored adjacent to the building.

As part of the Project, the City would construct two new access roads along the northern and southern edges of the Project site. The road to the north would be a potential future shared common drive with surrounding land zoned UV, and the road to the south would be named Western Knoll Boulevard (Blvd). The northern access road would be constructed in compliance with County of Riverside requirements, measuring 25 feet wide by 240 feet long. Western Knoll Blvd would be 39 feet wide by 195 feet long and would be designed to accommodate heavy duty equipment such as fire engines. One access point would be constructed along the northern access road for entry to the staff parking lot. Two access points would be constructed along Western Knoll Blvd for entry to the visitor parking lot and Building B.

Approximately 21,569 square -feet of paving is proposed onsite. Within the paved portions of the Project site the City would paint 16 parking stalls, divided into staff and visitor parking areas. Staff parking would be located in the northwest area of the site, offering 12 standard 9 -foot by 18 -foot stalls. Two electric car chargers would be provided, as well as a long-term bike rack. The staff parking area would be covered by two solar -mounted shade structures, totaling 3,560 square -feet. Visitor parking would be located on the southern side of the station, offering three standard stalls and one ADA- compliant 17 -foot by 19 -foot stall.

The majority of the site would be surrounded by 6 -foot perimeter steel fencing with automatic rolling metal vehicle gates limiting access at the southeast and northeast corners. However, the visitor parking area would not be gated to allow for public access to Building A via the front door.

Drainage runoff from the Project site will be captured and directed to an underground storage and infiltration system for water quality treatment. Three vegetated bioretention basins will be installed, with maximum depths of 72 inches, or six feet below the ground surface.

Approximately 18,996 square -feet of the Project site would be landscaped with native, drought resistant plant species. A water efficient irrigation system would be also installed. All landscaping and irrigation would comply with the City's Landscaping Standards (Code of Ordinances Section 17.06).
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Environmental Documentation
An environmental analysis of this proposal was prepared by Chambers Group, Inc. to assess the potential impacts that this project would have and mitigation measures which are required to mitigate identified impacts to a level of insignificance, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The areas that were covered within the analysis were: Aesthetics, agriculture and forestry resources, air quality, biological resources, energy, greenhouse gas emissions, land use/planning, population/housing, transportation/traffic, agriculture/forestry resources, cultural resources, tribal cultural resources, hazards/hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, mineral resources, public services, utilities/service systems, geology/soils, noise, and recreation.

Biological Resources
A multiple species habitat conservation plan (MSHCP) consistency analysis and determination of biologically equivalent or superior preservation (DBESP) were prepared by Cadre Environmental in conjunction with this review and mitigation measures are proposed to be incorporated into the project to reduce impacts to a level of insignificance. The proposed mitigation measures include a pre -construction burrowing owl survey and purchasing re-establishment and rehabilitation credits for permanent impacts to the riverine resources. The mitigation is shown as MM -B10-1 and MM -B10-2 pages 32 and 33 of Attachment A.

Cultural Resources
A cultural report letter was prepared by Chambers Group, Inc. in conjunction with this review and mitigation measures related to archeological monitoring and discoveries of cultural resources, as shown as MM-CUL-1 through MM-CUL-5 on pages 35 through 37 of Attachment A.

Geology and Soils
A paleontological resources assessment report was prepared by Soils Southwest, Inc. in conjunction with this review and a mitigation measure is proposed to implement a paleontological resource impact mitigation consistent with CEQA and the society of vertebrate paleontology guidelines, as shown as MM-GEO-1 through MM-GEO-2 on pages 45 through of 48, and MM -PAL -1 on page 49 of Attachment A.

The draft initial study/mitigated negative declaration was circulated for a 30 -day public review period from January 21, 2022, through February 21, 2022, and was advertised in the Press Enterprise on January 21, 2022, and the proof of publication is included as Attachment F to this staff report. At the time of report preparation, the Planning Department has not received any letters of comment from the public in favor or 145

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opposition to the project. Any comments received prior to the time of the scheduled City Council meeting will be provided at the time of the public hearing.

Fiscal Impact:

City staff time to prepare this staff report is approximately $500.

Recommended Action:

Hold a public hearing,
Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program for the West Side Fire Station project, and Direct staff to prepare a Notice of Determination to be filed with the Riverside County Clerk Recorder.

Attachments:

A. Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
B. Site Plan
C. General Plan Land Use Designation Map
D. Zoning Map
E. Aerial Photograph
F. Proof of Publication
Incorporated herein by Reference:

City of Beaumont General Plan
City of Beaumont Zoning Ordinance
Project Site's Riverside Conservation Authority Multi -Species Habitat Conservation Plan Informational Map
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INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE

DECLARATION FOR THE

WEST SIDE FIRE STATION PROJECT

BEAUMONT, CALIFORNIA
Prepared for:

CITY OF BEAUMONT
Carole Kendrick, Planning Manager
550 East 6th Street,
Beaumont, California, 92223
Prepared by:

CHAMBERS GROUP, INC.
5 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 750
Santa Ana, California 92707
(949) 261-5414
January 2022
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SECTION 1.0 — PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 5

1.1 PROJECT PURPOSE 5

1.2 PROJECT BACKGROUND 5

1.3 PROJECT LOCATION AND SITE CHARACTERISTICS 5

1.3.1 Project Site 5

1.3.2 Surrounding Land Uses and Setting 6

1.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 6

1.4.1 Project Components 6

1.4.2 Construction 7

1.4.3 Operations 8

1.4.4 Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines and Best Management Practices 8 SECTION 2.0 — ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION 13

2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: 13

2.2 DETERMINATION 13
SECTION 3.0 — EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 1
SECTION 4.0 — CHECKLIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 3

4.1 AESTHETICS 3

4.1.1 Impact Analysis 3

4.2 AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY RESOURCES 4

4.2.1 Impact Analysis 5

4.3 AIR QUALITY 6

4.3.1 Impact Analysis 10

4.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES 17

4.4.1 Impact Analysis 18

4.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES 21

4.5.1 Impact Analysis 21

4.6 ENERGY 24

4.6.1 Impact Analysis 25

4.7 GEOLOGY AND SOILS 29

4.7.1 Impact Analysis 30

4.8 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 36

4.8.1 Impact Analysis 38

4.9 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 39

4.9.1 Impact Analysis 40

4.10 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY 42

4.10.1 Impact Analysis 43
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4.11 LAND USE AND PLANNING 46

4.11.1 Impact Analysis 46

4.12 MINERAL RESOURCES 47

4.12.1 Impact Analysis 47

4.13 NOISE 47

4.13.1 Impact Analysis 49

4.14 POPULATION AND HOUSING 53

4.14.1 Impact Analysis 53

4.15 PUBLIC SERVICES 54

4.15.1 Impact Analysis 54

4.16 RECREATION 56

4.16.1 Impact Analysis 56

4.17 TRANSPORTATION 57

4.17.1 Impact Analysis 57

4.18 TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES 58

4.18.1 Impact Analysis 58

4.19 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS 60

4.19.1 Impact Analysis 60

4.20 WILDFIRE 63

4.20.1 Impact Analysis 63

4.21 MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE 65

4.21.1 Impact Analysis 65
SECTION 5.0 — REFERENCES 67
APPENDIX A — CaIEEMod Model Printout
APPENDIX B — MSHCP Consistency Analysis
APPENDIX C — Biologically Equivalent or Superior Preservation Analysis APPENDIX D — Cultural Resources Letter Report
APPENDIX E — Energy Calculations
APPENDIX F — Preliminary Geotechnical Report
APPENDIX G — CaIEEMod GHG Printout
APPENDIX H — Noise Calculations
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LIST OF TABLES
Page
Table 1: Designations/Classifications for the Project Area 8 Table 2: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Summary 9
Table 3: Regional Thresholds of Significance 12
Table 4: Local Thresholds of Significance 13
Table 5: Construction -Related Maximum Daily Criteria Pollutant Emissions (Without Mitigation) 13 Table 6: Operations -Related Maximum Daily Criteria Pollutant Emissions (Without Mitigation) 14 Table 7: Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Project 38 Table 8: Existing (Ambient) Noise Measurement Results 48 Table 9: Construction Noise Levels at the Nearest Homes Prior to Mitigation 49 Table 10: Operational Noise Levels at the Nearby Homes (Prior to Mitigation) 51 Table 11: Typical Construction Equipment Vibration Emissions 52

LIST OF FIGURES
Page
Figure 1— Project Vicinity Map 11
Figure 2 — Project Site Plan 12
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SECTION 1.0 — PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING

1.1 PROJECT PURPOSE
The City of Beaumont (City) is proposing a new fire station, storage building, parking area, new access roads, and landscaping along the eastern side of Potrero Boulevard in Beaumont, California (Project). The Project is intended to improve fire service response times for local residents, particularly on the western side of the City.

1.2 PROJECT BACKGROUND
According to the General Plan, the City has grown quickly in the last two decades, with a population growth rate four times higher today than in the year 2000. The majority of suburban growth has been in the form of low -density, single-family subdivisions and strip commercial development located away from the City's original town center (City 2020). Rapid expansion of the City has increased pressure on local services, including fire services.

The City contracts with the Riverside County Fire Department in conjunction with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for City-wide fire protection, emergency medical services, and fire safety education. There are currently two existing fire stations located within the City limits. Station 66 (628 Maple Avenue) is the City's primary fire station and has access to two fire engines and 1 squad truck. Station 20 (1550 E. 6th Street) is a CAL FIRE station and operational costs are shared by the City, the City of Banning, and the County of Riverside; it has access to one fire engine. Additionally, CAL FIRE has access to seven shared engines in San Jacinto, five shared engines in Desert Hot Springs, and nine shared engines in Moreno Valley. Current fire service response times in the City are approximately 8 to 12 minutes. The City's goal is a five-minute response time (City 2020).

1.3 PROJECT LOCATION AND SITE CHARACTERISTICS
The City is located in the westernmost portion of Riverside County and is bounded on the west by the City of Calimesa and unincorporated areas of Riverside County, on the north by portions of unincorporated the County, on the south by unincorporated County areas and the City of San Jacinto, and on the east by the City of Banning. Major transportation routes through the City include Interstate 10, State Route (SR) 60, and SR 79.

1.3.1 Project Site
The Project would be located on approximately 1.59 acres spanning portions of three different parcels:

APNs 414-120-040, -041, and -042 (Project site; Figure 1). The Project area is generally bounded by San Timoteo Canyon Road to the north, Interstate 10 to the east, SR 60 to the south, and Potrero Boulevard to the west. All parcels within the Project site are zoned and designated in the City's General Plan as Urban Village (UV; City 2020). The UV designation is a mixed -use designation intended for a variety of specialized land uses, including a regional serving commercial, higher density residential development, educational uses, and abundant open space and recreation amenities. The Project, which is considered a Public Safety Facility by the City's Zoning Code, is permitted within the UV zoning and land use designation; thus, no Zone Changes or General Plan Amendments are proposed.

The Project site is also located within the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Pass Area Plan, Subunit 2 — Badlands/San Bernardino National Forest. A MSHCP consistency Chambers Group, Inc.
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analysis was completed by Cadre Environmental in June 2021. For further information, refer to Section

4.4 or Appendix B of this document.

1.3.2 Surrounding Land Uses and Setting
All parcels directly adjacent to the Project site are vacant, undeveloped land zoned and designated as UV.

Across Potrero Boulevard to the east is the Heartland General Plan subarea, governed by the Olivewood (formerly Heartland) Specific Plan. The Specific Plan Area is intended to be a single-family residential community with a total buildout of 1,224 homes (City 2020). The residential portion of the plan is currently under construction.

1.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Project proposes a new fire station, storage building, parking area, access roads, stormwater infiltration system, landscaping, and irrigation system. Details surrounding the construction and operation of these facilities are provided below.

1.4.1 Project Components
Fire Station
The proposed fire station would be composed of two buildings, totaling approximately 10,760 square feet.

Building A would be located on the southwest corner of the Project site and Building B would be located on the southeast corner of the site. A covered, concrete walkway would be constructed to connect the two structures.

The purpose of Building A would be for administrative and communal needs associated with the fire department staff. The structure would be one story tall, totaling 4,730 square feet. The primary public access to the building would be via a front door along the western side of the building, which enters into a lobby. A secondary access is located along the eastern side of the building, entering into the office area.

The following amenities would be located within Building A:
• A lobby and public restroom
• Five offices, including a Captain's Office and a Police Office • A day room, dining area, and kitchen
• Four dorm spaces, with two beds per room
• Four full bathrooms with showers, including one ADA compliant bathroom • A weight room
• A janitor's closet
• An electrical room
• A communication room
Building B would be used as an apparatus room, with space for two fire engines. Additionally, the building would house an equipment storage room, an ice room, a laundry room, and a generator room. The structure would be one story tall, totaling 4,791 square feet, with access provided via four bays and three external doors. A 1,000 -gallon diesel aboveground storage tank and pump will be installed just north of Building B for fire engine fueling onsite.

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7 The Project proposes a 23-foot by 25-foot storage building, totaling approximately 570 square-feet, in the northeastern corner of the site. The storage building will be used for housing extra equipment and vehicles. Access to the storage building will be via one bay and one door. Trash and recycling receptacles would be stored adjacent to the building.

Access Roads
As part of the Project, the City would construct two new access roads along the northern and southern edges of the Project site. The road to the north would be a potential future shared common drive with surrounding land zoned UV, and the road to the south would be named Western Knoll Boulevard (Blvd).

The northern access road would be constructed in compliance with County of Riverside requirements, measuring 25 feet wide by 240 feet long. Western Knoll Blvd would be 39 feet wide by 195 feet long and would be designed to accommodate heavy duty equipment such as fire engines. One access point would be constructed along the northern access road for entry to the staff parking lot. Two access points would be constructed along Western Knoll Blvd for entry to the visitor parking lot and Building B.

Parking Lot and Fencing
Approximately 21,569 square feet of paving is proposed onsite. Within the paved portions of the Project site the City would paint 16 parking stalls, divided into staff and visitor parking areas. Staff parking would be located in the northwest area of the site, offering 12 standard 9-foot by 18-foot stalls. Two electric car chargers would be provided, as well as a long-term bike rack. The staff parking area would be covered by two solar-mounted shade structures, totaling 3,560 square-feet. Visitor parking would be located on the southern side of the station, offering three standard stalls and one ADA-compliant 17-foot by 19-foot stall.

The majority of the site would be surrounded by 6-foot perimeter steel fencing with automatic rolling metal vehicle gates limiting access at the southeast and northeast corners. However, the visitor parking area would not be gated to allow for public access to Building A via the front door.

Stormwater Infiltration System
Drainage runoff from the Project site will be captured and directed to an underground storage and infiltration system for water quality treatment. Three vegetated bioretention basins will be installed, with maximum depths of 72 inches, or six feet below the ground surface.

Landscaping and Irrigation
Approximately 18,996 square feet of the Project site would be landscaped with native, drought resistant plant species. A water efficient irrigation system would be also installed. All landscaping and irrigation would comply with the City’s Landscaping Standards (Code of Ordinances Section 17.06).

1.4.2 Construction
The Project is expected to break ground as soon as first quarter 2022 and be completed by Quarter 1 (Q1) 2023. Construction activities will likely take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to avoid disturbing nearby residents. However, the Project is classified as a Capital Improvement Project under the City’s Code of Ordinances, thus the City’s noise control regulations do not apply (Code of Ordinances Section 9.02.100). The site is currently vacant, undisturbed land consisting of non-native grassland/ruderal; riversidean sage scrub; and disturbed/developed vegetation communities (Cadre 2021). The entire 1.59-acre site would be graded and leveled at the start of construction. Approximately 153
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8 45,010 cubic yards (CY) of cut and 197 CY of fill are anticipated during grading. Approximately 40,041 CY of soil would be exported from the Project site. Ground disturbance would reach depths up to 20 feet from finished grade, associated with installation of the stormwater infiltration system. Equipment anticipated to be used during construction of the Project includes loaders, pick-up trucks, backhoe, water truck, crane, fork lift, asphalt paver, excavators, and cement trucks.

1.4.3 Operations
Project operations are anticipated to begin by Q1 2023. Approximately 8 staff from the local area are anticipated to be employed at the fire station, with shifts running 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

1.4.4 Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines and Best Management Practices The Project site is located within the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Pass Area Plan, Subunit 2 – Badlands/San Bernardino National Forest. Specifically, the Project site is located completely within MSHCP Criteria Area 1015. The MSHCP’s Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines presented in Section 6.1.4 are intended to address indirect effects associated with locating commercial, mixed uses and residential developments in proximity to an MSHCP Conservation Area. The 3.23-acre Project site impact area would not be located adjacent to a proposed MSHCP Conservation Area; however, the City will voluntarily implement all Urban/Wildlife Interface Guidelines for the proposed Project site impact area. In addition, the City will implement Best Management Practices to ensure compliance and consistency with MSHCP objectives and goals.

The following Urban/Wildlife Interface Guidelines (UWIGs) and Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be implemented for the Project:

UWIG-1: The Project will comply with all applicable water quality regulations, including obtaining and complying with those conditions established in WDRs and a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, as warranted. Both of these permits include the treatment of all surface runoff from paved and developed areas, the implementation of applicable BMPs during construction activities (discussed below) and the installation and proper maintenance of structural BMPs to ensure adequate long-term treatment of water before entering into any stream course or offsite Conservation Areas (San Timoteo Creek).

UWIG-2: Stormwater treatment systems will be designed to prevent the release of toxins, chemicals, petroleum products, exotic plant material, or other elements that could degrade or harm adjacent biological or aquatic resources. Toxic sources within the Project site would be limited to those commonly associated with fire stations such as fire retardants and vehicle emissions. In order to mitigate for the potential effects of these toxics, the Project will incorporate structural BMPs, as required in association with compliance with WDRs and the NPDES permit system, in order to reduce the level of toxins introduced into the drainage system and the surrounding areas, as warranted.

UWIG-3: Night lighting associated with the proposed fire station will only be directed toward proposed facility grounds and access roads to reduce potential indirect impacts to wildlife species.
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9 UWIG-4: Because the proposed project development will not result in noise levels that exceed standards established for the City of Beaumont, wildlife within adjacent open space habitats will not be subject to noise that exceeds these established standards. Short-term construction-related noise impacts will be reduced by the implementation of the following:
▪ During all Project site excavation and grading on-site, the construction contractors will equip all construction equipment, fixed or mobile, with properly operating and maintained mufflers, consistent with manufacturers’ standards. ▪ The construction contractor shall locate equipment staging in areas that will create the greatest distance between construction-related noise sources and noise sensitive receptors nearest the Project site during all project construction, as applicable.
▪ The construction contractor will limit all construction-related activities that would result in high noise levels to between 7 AM and 6 PM in compliance with the City Municipal Code.
▪ The construction contractor will limit haul truck deliveries to the same hours specified for construction equipment. To the extent feasible, haul routes will not pass sensitive land uses.

UWIG-5: The landscape plans for the commercial project will avoid the use of invasive species for the portions of the development areas adjacent to the proposed Conservation Areas.

Invasive plants that should be avoided are included in Table 6-2 of the MSHCP, Plants That Should Be Avoided Adjacent to the MSHCP Conservation Area.

BMP-1: Construction outside the nesting season (between September 15th and February 15th) does not require preconstruction nesting bird surveys. If construction is proposed between February 16th and September 14th, a qualified biologist will conduct a preconstruction nesting bird survey. A report of the findings prepared by a qualified biologist will be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the initiation of Project activities.

BMP-2: Access to Project site will be via pre-existing and proposed access routes extending west from Potrero Boulevard.

BMP-3: Equipment storage, fueling, and staging areas will be located on upland sites with minimal risks of direct drainage into sensitive habitats. These designated areas will be located in such a manner as to prevent any runoff from entering sensitive habitat (San Timoteo Creek). Necessary precautions will be taken to prevent the release of substances into surface waters. Project related spills of hazardous materials shall be reported to appropriate entities including but not limited to applicable jurisdictions (City of Beaumont), USFWS, CDFW, and RWQCB and will be cleaned up immediately and contaminated soils removed to approved disposal areas.

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13 SECTION 2.0 – ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION

2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:

The environmental factors checked below would potentially be affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a “Potentially Significant Impact," as indicated by the checklists on the following pages.

For each of the potentially affected factors, mitigation measures are recommended that would reduce the impacts to less than significant levels.

Aesthetics Agriculture and Forestry Resources Air Quality Biological Resources Cultural Resources Energy
Geology /Soils Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hazards & Hazardous Materials Hydrology /Water Quality Land Use / Planning Mineral Resources Noise Population / Housing Public Services
Recreation Transportation Tribal Cultural Resources
Utilities /Service Systems Wildfire Mandatory Findings of Significance

2.2 DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:

1. I find that the project could not have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.

2. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.

3. I find the proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.

4. I find that the proposed project may have a “potentially significant impact” or “potentially significant unless mitigated impact” on the environment, but at least one effect (1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.

5. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or Negative Declaration, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.

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1 SECTION 3.0 – EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

1. A brief explanation is required for all answers except “No Impact” answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites. A “No Impact” answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A “No Impact” answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis).

2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including offsite as well as onsite, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts.

3. Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. “Potentially Significant Impact” is appropriate if substantial evidence exists that an effect may be significant. If one or more “Potentially Significant Impact” entries are marked when the determination is made, an EIR is required.

4. “Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated” applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from “Potentially Significant Impact” to a “Less Than Significant Impact.” The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from earlier analyses may be cross-referenced).

5. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D).

In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following:
a. Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b. Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis.
c. Mitigation Measures. For effects that are “Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated,” describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project.

6. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated.

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2 8. The explanation of each issue should identify:
a. the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b. the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significant. *Note: Instructions may be omitted from final document.

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3 SECTION 4.0 – CHECKLIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

4.1 AESTHETICS

1. AESTHETICS.

Except as provided in Public Resources Code
Section 21099, would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? (b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic
buildings within a state scenic highway?

(c) In non-urbanized areas, substantially degrade the
existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? (Public views are those
that are experienced from publicly accessible
vantage point). If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and
other regulations governing scenic quality?

(d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare
which would adversely affect day or nighttime views
in the area?

4.1.1 Impact Analysis
a) Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? Less Than Significant Impact. According to the City’s General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR), the City does not contain any specifically designated scenic vistas. The City is located within the San Gorgonio Pass, which serves as a link from the central Inland Empire to the west with the Coachella Valley desert to the east. Primary views of the area are of the San Gorgonio Mountains and the San Bernardino Mountains located north of the City and the San Jacinto Mountains to the southeast. The Project site and directly adjacent land are currently vacant. Although the Olivewood residential community is currently under construction across Potrero Boulevard, a concrete masonry wall has been built around the Specific Plan Area which interrupts views. Thus, public views of the Project site would be associated mainly with intermittent drivers along Potrero Boulevard. Nonetheless, intermittent views of the Project would be consistent with both existing and approved residential development in the vicinity. The Project would have a less than significant impact on scenic vistas. b) Would the project substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? No Impact. No officially designated State scenic highways, eligible State scenic highways, or officially designated County scenic highways traverse or are in proximity to the City (Caltrans 2021).

Additionally, the Project site is currently vacant with no trees, rock outcroppings, or historic buildings.

Thus, no impacts would occur.
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4 from publicly accessible vantage point). If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality? Less Than Significant Impact. The Project site and surrounding area is not currently in an urbanized area and is majority vacant land with views of the mountains. The Olivewood residential community is currently under construction directly across Potrero Boulevard; however, a concrete masonry wall has been built around the Specific Plan Area which would interrupt future views of the Project site.

No other development is currently proposed for the Project area. Thus, public views of the Project site would be associated mainly with intermittent drivers along Potrero Boulevard. Intermittent views of the Project would be consistent with both existing and approved residential development in the vicinity. The Project would not substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings; therefore, impacts would be less than significant. d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
Less Than Significant Impact. Existing light sources from the areas around the Project consist of lights from the vehicles and residences in the vicinity of the Project site. No lighting is currently located within the vacant Project site. During construction, the Project would generate light and glare from the presence and operation of vehicles and equipment. Construction activities will likely take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to avoid disturbing nearby residents; however, these hours may fluctuate slightly, as the Project is classified as a Capital Improvement Project under the City’s Code of Ordinances. Nonetheless, no construction activities would occur during nighttime hours. Once operational, the Project would include new permanent lighting from outdoor building lights and security lighting for the parking area. In compliance with the City’s outdoor lighting standards, all lighting would be fully shielded, side shielded, or internally shielded to the maximum extent practicable and would be dimmed by at least 50 percent beginning at 10:00 p.m. (Section

8.50.080). Impacts would be less than significant.

4.2 AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY RESOURCES

2. AGRICULTURE & FOREST RESOURCES.
(In determining whether impacts to agricultural
resources are significant environmental effects,
lead agencies may refer to the California
Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment
Model (1997) prepared by the California
Department of Conservation as an optional model
to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and
farmland. In determining whether impacts to
forest resources, including timberland, are
significant environmental effects, lead agencies
may refer to information compiled by the
California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection regarding the state’s inventory of forest
land, including the Forest and Range Assessment
Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment project;
and forest carbon measurement methodology
provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the
California Air Resources Board. Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
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5 (a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or
Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as
shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the
California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural
use?

(b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract?
(c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code
section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public
Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned
Timberland Production (as defined by Government
Code section 51104(g))?

(d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of
forest land to non-forest use?
(e) Involve other changes in the existing environment
which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or
the conversion of forest land to non-forest use?

4.2.1 Impact Analysis
a) Would the project convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? No Impact. The Project site is identified as “Other Land” by the Department of Conservation, Division of Land Resource Protection Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program. Other Land is land not included in any other mapping category. Examples of this category are low density rural developments; brush, timber, wetland, and riparian areas not suitable for livestock grazing; confined livestock, poultry, or aquaculture facilities; strip mines, borrow pits; and water bodies smaller than forty acres. No prime farmland, unique farmland, or farmland of statewide importance occur on the Project site. The Project would not convert farmland to a non-agricultural use. Therefore, no impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required.

b) Would the project conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? No Impact. The Project site is not under a Williamson Act Contract, as there are no lands with active Williamson Act contracts within the City. Additionally, the Project site is currently zoned UV and would not conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use. Therefore, no impacts would occur.

c) Would the project conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code section 51104(g))?
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6 d) Would the project result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? No Impact. The parcels of the Project site are currently vacant with no trees onsite. The Project site consists of a mix of ruderal vegetation, disturbed ground, and sage scrub (Appendix B). It would not be considered forest land. Implementation of the Project would not result in loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use. The 2040 General Plan does not include any lands designated as forest land within the General Plan area (City 2020). Therefore, no loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use will result from the implementation of the Project. No impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required. e) Would the project involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or the conversion of forest land to non-forest use?

No Impact. The Project site does not support agricultural or forest land use. Implementation of the Project would not result in the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use onsite and offsite. Therefore, no impacts would occur.

4.3 AIR QUALITY

3. AIR QUALITY.

Where available, the significance criteria
established by the applicable air quality
management district or air pollution control
district may be relied upon to make the following
determinations. Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan?
(b) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is
non-attainment under an applicable federal or state
ambient air quality standard?

(c) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations?
(d) Result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of
people?

The Project site is located in the City of Beaumont within the County of Riverside. The proposed Project site is located within the South Coast Air Basin (Air Basin), and air quality regulation is administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). The SCAQMD implements the programs and regulations required by the federal and State Clean Air Acts.

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7 The climate of the Air Basin lies in the semi-permanent high-pressure zone of the eastern Pacific, which results in a mild climate, tempered by cool sea breezes. Although the Air Basin has a semiarid climate, the air near the surface is typically moist because of the presence of a shallow marine layer. Except for infrequent periods when dry air is brought into the basin by offshore winds, the ocean effect is dominant.

Periods of heavy fog are frequent; and low stratus clouds, often referred to as “high fog,” are a characteristic climate feature. Average temperatures for Beaumont Pump Plant1 (WRCC 2021), range from an average low of 36 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) in January to an average high of 93 °F in July. Rainfall averages approximately 21 inches a year, with almost all annual rainfall coming from the fringes of mid-latitude storms from late November to early April and summers being almost completely dry.

Winds are an important parameter in characterizing the air quality environment of a project site because they determine the regional pattern of air pollution transport and control the rate of dispersion near a source. Daytime winds in the Air Basin are usually light breezes from off the coast as air moves regionally onshore from the cool Pacific Ocean. These winds are usually the strongest in the dry summer months.

Nighttime winds in the Air Basin result mainly from the drainage of cool air off the mountains to the east, and they occur more often during the winter months and are usually lighter than the daytime winds.

Between the periods of dominant airflow, periods of air stagnation may occur, both in the morning and evening hours. Whether such a period of stagnation occurs is one of the critical determinants of air quality conditions on any given day.

During the winter and fall months, surface high-pressure systems north of the Air Basin, combined with other meteorological conditions, can result in very strong winds from the northeast called “Santa Ana Winds.” These winds normally have durations of a few days before predominant meteorological conditions are reestablished. The highest wind speed typically occurs during the afternoon due to daytime thermal convection caused by surface heating. This convection brings about a downward transfer of momentum from stronger winds aloft. It is not uncommon to have sustained winds of 60 miles per hour with higher gusts during a Santa Ana Wind.

Regulatory Setting
The proposed Project site lies within the Air Basin, which is managed by the SCAQMD. National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and California Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS) have been established for the following criteria pollutants: carbon monoxide (CO), ozone (O3), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), inhalable particulate matter (PM10), fine particulate matter (PM2.5), and lead. The CAAQS also set standards for sulfates, hydrogen sulfide, and visibility.

Areas are classified under the federal Clean Air Act as either “attainment” or “nonattainment” areas for each criteria pollutant, based on whether the NAAQS have been achieved or not. Attainment relative to the State standards is determined by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The Air Basin has been designated by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a nonattainment area for O 3 and PM2.5. Currently, the Air Basin is in attainment with the NAAQS for CO, SO2, NO2, and PM10, and the Riverside County portion of the Air Basin is designated as nonattainment for lead.

The EPA has designated the Air Basin as extreme nonattainment for the 8-hour average ozone standard.

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8 million (ppm). The previous standard, set in 2008, was 0.075 ppm. The SCAQMD, the agency principally responsible for comprehensive air pollution control in the Air Basin, adopted the 2016 Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) in March 2016 that provides measures to reduce 8-hour ozone levels to below the federal standard by 2037.

Additionally, the EPA has designated the Air Basin as nonattainment for PM2.5. In 1997, the EPA established standards for PM2.5 (particles less than 2.5 micrometers), which were not implemented until March 2002. The 1997 PM2.5 standard of 15 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3) was attained on August 24, 2016. However, on December 14, 2012, the EPA revised the primary annual PM2.5 NAAQS from 15 µg/m3 to 12 µg/m3. The 2012 AQMP provides measures to reduce PM2.5 emissions to within the federal standard by December 31, 2025. PM2.5 is a subset of the PM10 emissions whose standards were developed to complement the PM10 standards that cover a full range of inhalable particle matter. For the PM10 health standards, the annual PM10 standard was revoked by the EPA on October 17, 2006; and the 24-hour average PM10 attainment status for the Air Basin was redesignated to attainment (maintenance) on July 26, 2013.

The Air Basin has been designated by CARB as a nonattainment area for O3, NO2, PM10, and PM2.5.

Currently, the Air Basin is in attainment with the State ambient air quality standards for CO, SO2, and sulfates and is unclassified for visibility-reducing particles and hydrogen sulfide. The adopted AQMPs provide measures to meet the State standards for ozone, NO2, PM10, and PM2.5. Table 1 presents the designations and classifications applicable to the proposed Project area.

Table 1: Designations/Classifications for the Project Area Pollutant
Average Time
Standard
National Standards Attainment
Date1 California Standards2
1979
1-Hour Ozone (O3)3
1-Hour
(0.12 ppm)
Nonattainment (Extreme)
2/6/2023
Nonattainment
1997
8-Hour Ozone (O3)4
8-Hour
(0.08 ppm)
Nonattainment (Extreme)
6/15/2024
2008
8-Hour Ozone (O3)
8-Hour
(0.075 ppm)
Nonattainment (Extreme)
7/20/2032
2015
8-Hour Ozone (O3)
8-Hour
(0.070 ppm)
Nonattainment (Extreme)
8/3/2038
Carbon Monoxide (CO) 1-Hour (35 ppm)
8-Hour (9 ppm)
Attainment (Maintenance)
6/11/2007 (attained) Maintenance
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)5
1-Hour
(100 ppb)
Unclassifiable/Attainment
Attained
Attainment
Annual
(0.053 ppm)
Attainment (Maintenance)
9/22/1998
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)6
1-Hour (75 ppb) Designation Pending/ Pending Attainment 24-Hour (0.14 ppm)
Annual (0.03 ppm)
Unclassifiable/Attainment
3/19/1979 (attained)
Particulate Matter (PM10) 24-Hour
(150 µg/m3)
Attainment (Maintenance)
7/26/2013 Nonattainment
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Average Time
Standard
National Standards Attainment
Date1 California Standards2
Particulate Matter
(PM2.5)
24-Hour
(35 µg/m3)
Nonattainment (Serious)
12/31/2019
Nonattainment 1997 Annual
(15.0 µg/m3)
Attainment
8/24/2016
Annual
(12.0 µg/m3)
Nonattainment
12/31/2025
Lead (Pb) 3-Months Rolling
(0.15 µg/m3)
Nonattainment (Partial)7
12/31/2015 Nonattainment
Note:
1 Obtained from http://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default-source/clean-air-plans/air-quality-management-plans/naaqs-caaqs- feb2016.pdf?sfvrsn=14
2 Obtained from http://www.arb.ca.gov/desig/adm/adm.htm . 3 1-hour O3 standard (0.12 ppm) was revoked, effective June 15, 2005; however, the Basin has not attained this standard based on 2008- 2010 data has some continuing obligations under the former standard. 4 1997 8-hour O3 standard (0.08 ppm) was reduced (0.075 ppm) in 2008; the 1997 O3 standard and most related implementation rules remain in place until the 1997 standard is revoked by U.S. EPA. 5 New NO2 1-hour standard, effective August 2, 2010; attainment designations January 20, 2012; annual NO2 standard retained. 6 The 1971 annual and 24-hour SO2 standards were revoked, effective August 23, 2010; however, these 1971 standards will remain in effect until one year after U.S. EPA promulgates area designations for the 2010 SO2 1-hour standard. Area designations are expected in 2012, with Basin designated Unclassifiable/Attainment
7 Partial Nonattainment designation – Los Angeles County portion of Basin only. Expect redesignation to attainment based on current monitoring data.

Monitored Air Quality
The air quality at any site is dependent on the regional air quality and local pollutant sources. Regional air quality is determined by the release of pollutants throughout the air basin. Estimates of the existing emissions in the Air Basin provided in the Final 2016 AQMP, March 2017, indicate that, collectively, mobile sources account for 33 percent of the volatile organic compounds (VOC), 88 percent of emissions from nitrogen oxides (NOx), and 35 percent of directly emitted PM2.5, with another 10 percent of PM2.5 from road dust. However, the mobile source regulations currently in place are anticipated to reduce the share of emissions currently produced by mobile sources; and by 2031 mobile source emissions are anticipated to create 14 percent of VOC emissions, 30 percent of NOx emissions, and 23 percent of PM 2.5 emissions with another 14 percent of PM2.5 from road dust.

The SCAQMD has divided the Air Basin into 38 air monitoring areas with a designated ambient air monitoring station representative of each area. The Proposed Project site is located on the western edge of Air Monitoring Area 29, which covers the northern portion of Riverside County from just west of the project site to the desert. The nearest air monitoring station to the project site is the Banning Airport Monitoring Station (Banning Station), which is located approximately nine miles east of the project site at 200 S. Hathaway Street, Banning. The monitoring data is presented in Table 2 and shows the most recent three years of monitoring data from CARB.

Table 2: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Summary
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10 Air Pollutant1 2018 2019 2020
Ozone
Max 1 Hour (ppm)
Days > CAAQS (0.09 ppm)

0.119
33 0.119
24 0.150
29 Max 8 Hour (ppm)
Days > NAAQS (0.070 ppm)
Days > CAAQS (0.070 ppm)

0.106
69 69

0.096
59 62

0.115
68 71
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
Max 1 Hour (ppb)
Days > NAAQS (100 ppb)
Days > CAAQS (180 ppb)

50.6 0
0 56.0
0 0

51.1 0
0 Particulate Matter (PM10)
Max Daily California Measurement
Days > NAAQS (150 µg/m3)
Days > CAAQS (50 µg/m3)
National Average (20 µg/m3)

39.3 0
0 20.1

63.8 0
2 17.7

69.3 0
1 21.2
Particulate Matter (PM2.5)
Max Daily National Measurement
Days > NAAQS (35 µg/m3)
State Average (12 µg/m3)

32.0 0
ND

23.4 0

9.5 46.7
3 10.5
Abbreviations:
> = exceed ppm = parts per million ppb = parts per billion µg/m3 = micrograms per cubic meter CAAQS = California Ambient Air Quality Standard NAAQS = National Ambient Air Quality ND = Insufficient or No Data Bold = exceedance
1 Measurements taken from Banning Airport Station
Source: http://www.arb.ca.gov/adam/

California Emissions Estimator Model™ Employed To Estimate AQ Emissions In May 2021, the SCAQMD, in conjunction with the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) and other California air districts, released the latest version of the California Emissions Estimator Model™ (CalEEMod) v2020.4.0. The purpose of this model is to more accurately calculate construction-source and operational-source criteria pollutants (NOx, VOCs, PM10, PM2.5, SOx, and CO) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from direct and indirect sources and quantify applicable air quality and GHG reductions achieved from mitigation measures. Accordingly, the latest version of CalEEMod has been used for this proposed Project to determine construction and operational impacts related to the proposed Project. The input parameters and outputs from the model runs are provided in Appendix A.

4.3.1 Impact Analysis
a) Would the project conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? Less Than Significant Impact. CEQA requires a discussion of any inconsistencies between a Project and applicable general plans (GP) and regional plans (CEQA Guidelines Section 15125). The regional plan that applies to the Project includes the SCAQMD AQMP. Therefore, this section discusses any potential inconsistencies of the Project with the AQMP and the County of Riverside General Plan. 169
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11 The purpose of this discussion is to set forth the issues regarding consistency with the assumptions and objectives of the AQMP and discuss whether the Project would interfere with the region’s ability to comply with federal and State air quality standards. If the decision-makers determine that the Project is inconsistent, the lead agency may consider project modifications or inclusion of mitigation to eliminate the inconsistency.

The SCAQMD CEQA Handbook states that “New or amended GP Elements (including land use zoning and density amendments), Specific Plans, and significant projects must be analyzed for consistency with the AQMP.” Strict consistency with all aspects of the plan is usually not required. A Project should be considered to be consistent with the AQMP if it furthers one or more policies and does not obstruct other policies. The SCAQMD CEQA Handbook identifies two key indicators of consistency:
(1) Whether the project will result in an increase in the frequency or severity of existing air quality violations, cause or contribute to new violations, or delay timely attainment of air quality standards or the interim emission reductions specified in the AQMP. (2) Whether the project will exceed the assumptions in the AQMP in 2010 or increments based on the year of project buildout and phase.

Both of these criteria are evaluated in the following sections.

Criterion 1 – Increase in the Frequency or Severity of Violations? Based on the air quality modeling analysis contained in Appendix A, it was determined that short-term construction impacts and long-term operations impacts would not result in significant impacts based on the SCAQMD regional, local, and toxic air contaminant thresholds of significance.

Therefore, the Proposed Project is not expected to contribute to the exceedance of any air pollutant concentration standards and is found to be consistent with the AQMP for the first criterion.

Criterion 2 – Exceed Assumptions in the AQMP?
Consistency with the AQMP assumptions is determined by performing an analysis of the Project with the assumptions in the AQMP. The emphasis of this criterion is to ensure that the analyses conducted for the Project are based on the same forecasts as the AQMP. The AQMP is developed through use of the planning forecasts provided in the 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (Connect SoCal), adopted September 3, 2020 and the 2019 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (2019 FTIP), adopted September 2018. The Connect SoCal is a major planning document for the regional transportation and land use network within southern California. The Connect SoCal is a long-range plan that is required by federal and State requirements placed on SCAG and is updated every four years. The 2019 FTIP provides long-range planning for future transportation improvement projects that are constructed with State and/or federal funds within southern California. Local governments are required to use these plans as the basis of their plans for the purpose of consistency with applicable regional plans under CEQA.

The Project consists of development of a fire station. The Project site is designated as Urban Village (UV) in the General Plan and is zoned Urban Village (UV), which allows for fire station uses. The Project is consistent with the current land use designations and would not require a General Plan Amendment or zone change. In addition, project construction would be required to comply with SCAQMD Rules 170
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12 and Regulations, including Rules 402 and 403 that control the emissions of air contaminants, odors, and fugitive dust. Therefore, based on the above, the Project is not anticipated to exceed the AQMP assumptions for the Project site and is found to be consistent with the AQMP for the second criterion.

Based on the discussion above, the Project will not result in an inconsistency with the SCAQMD AQMP.

Accordingly, the Project would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan
b) Would the project result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard? Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed Project would not result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is nonattainment under an applicable federal or State ambient air quality standard. As shown above in Table 1, the Project area is designated as a federal and/or State nonattainment area for ozone and PM 2.5. To estimate if the proposed Project may adversely affect the air quality in the region, the SCAQMD has prepared the CEQA Air Quality Handbook (SCAQMD 1993) to provide guidance to those who analyze the air quality impacts of proposed projects. The SCAQMD CEQA Air Quality Handbook states that any project in the Air Basin with daily emissions that exceed any of the identified significance thresholds should be considered as having an individually and cumulatively significant air quality impact. For the purposes of this air quality impact analysis, a regional air quality impact would be considered significant if emissions exceed the SCAQMD significance thresholds identified in Table 3.

Table 3: Regional Thresholds of Significance

Pollutant Emissions (Pounds/Day)
VOC NOx CO SOx PM10 PM2.5 Lead
Construction 75 100 550 150 150 55 3
Operation 55 55 550 150 150 55 3
Source: SCAQMD, http://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default-source/ceqa/handbook/scaqmd-air-quality-significance-thresholds.pdf?sfvrsn=2 In order to assess local air quality impacts, the SCAQMD has developed LSTs to assess the Project - related air emissions in the Project vicinity. SCAQMD has also provided Final Localized Significance Threshold Methodology (LST Methodology), July 2008, which details the methodology to analyze local air emission impacts. The LST Methodology found that the primary emissions of concern are NO2, CO, PM10, and PM2.5.

The LST Methodology provides look-up tables with different thresholds based on the location and size of the project site and distance to the nearest sensitive receptors. The look-up tables provide 1-acre, 2-acre, and 5-acre project sizes. The proposed Project site is 1.59 acres and the Project would include offsite road improvements that would disturb approximately 1.0 acre. As such, the Project is anticipated to disturb up to 2.59 acres. In order to provide a conservative analysis, the 2-acre look- up tables thresholds have been utilized in this analysis.

The Project site is located in Air Monitoring Area 29, Banning Airport. The nearest sensitive receptors to the proposed Project site are single-family homes (currently under construction) that are located as near as 50 feet (15 meters) west of the proposed offsite road improvements to Potrero Boulevard. 171
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13 According to LST Methodology, any receptor located closer than 25 meters (82 feet) shall be based on the 25-meter thresholds. Table 4 shows the LSTs for NOx, CO, PM10, and PM2.5 for both construction and operational activities.

Table 4: Local Thresholds of Significance
Activity Allowable Emissions (pounds/Day) 1
NOx CO PM10 PM2.5
Construction 149 1,541 10 6
Operation 149 1,541 3 2
1 The nearest sensitive receptors are single-family homes (currently under construction) located as near as 50 feet (15 meters) from proposed offsite road improvements to Potrero Boulevard. According to SCAQMD methodology, all receptors closer than 25 meters are based on the 25-meter threshold.

Source: SCAQMD’s Mass Rate Look-Up Tables for two acres in Air Monitoring Area 29 found at: http://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default- source/ceqa/handbook/localized-significance-thresholds/appendix-c-mass-rate-lst-look-up-tables.pdf?sfvrsn=2 The following section calculates the potential air emissions associated with the construction and operations of the proposed Project and compares the emissions to the SCAQMD standards.

Construction
Construction of the proposed Project would create air emissions primarily from equipment exhaust and fugitive dust. The air emissions from the Project were analyzed through use of the CalEEMod model (Appendix A). Construction activities for the Project are anticipated to start in the first quarter of 2022 and be completed by first quarter of 2023. The construction activities would include site preparation and grading of the Project site, building construction, paving, and application of architectural coatings. The proposed Project is anticipated to require the export of 40,041 cubic yards (CY) of dirt during grading activities. As such, the soil import function in CalEEMod was enabled, and 40,041 CY of export was modeled accordingly. The estimated maximum daily construction emissions without mitigation are summarized in Table 5.

Table 5: Construction-Related Maximum Daily Criteria Pollutant Emissions (Without Mitigation) Construction Year & Season
Emissions (Pounds/Day)1
VOC NOX CO SOX PM10 PM2.5
Summer 2022 2.38 49.22 16.81 0.17 8.95 3.84
Winter 2022 2.34 50.99 16.94 0.17 8.95 3.84
Summer 2023 12.53 14.12 15.53 0.03 1.05 0.71
Winter 2023 12.53 14.15 15.32 0.03 1.05 0.71
Maximum Daily Construction
Emissions

12.53 50.99 16.94 0.17 8.95 3.84
SCAQMD Regional Threshold 75 100 550 150 150 55
SCAQMD Local Threshold -- 149 1,541 -- 10 6
Thresholds Exceeded? NO NO NO NO NO NO
1 Based on adherence to fugitive dust suppression requirements from SCAQMD Rule 403.

Source: CalEEMod Version 2020.4.0.

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14 related criteria pollutant emissions would be less than significant for the Project and no mitigation is required.

Operations
Operational activities associated with the proposed Project would not result in significant emissions of CO, VOCs, NOX, SOX, PM10, and PM2.5. Less than significant operational-related emissions are expected from the following primary sources: area source emissions, energy source emissions, mobile source emissions, and the proposed backup generator emissions. The proposed Project-related operational air quality impacts derive primarily from vehicle trips generated by the proposed Project.

Table 6 summarizes the proposed Project’s daily regional emissions from ongoing operations. Detailed construction model outputs are presented in Appendix A.

Table 6: Operations-Related Maximum Daily Criteria Pollutant Emissions (Without Mitigation) Operational Activities – Summer Scenario
Emissions (Pounds/Day)
VOC NOX CO SOX PM10 PM2.5
Area Source1 0.28 <0.00 <0.00 <0.00 <0.00 <0.00
Energy Source2 <0.00 0.01 0.01 <0.00 <0.00 <0.00
Mobile3 0.69 0.80 5.79 0.01 1.23 0.33
Backup Generator 0.07 0.23 0.26 <0.00 0.01 0.01
Total Maximum Daily Emissions 1.05 1.04 6.05 0.01 1.24 0.35 SCAQMD Regional Threshold 55 55 550 150 150 55
SCAQMD Local Threshold -- 149 1,541 -- 3 2
Thresholds Exceeded? NO NO NO NO NO NO
Operational Activities – Winter Scenario
Emissions (Pounds/Day)
VOC NOX CO SOX PM10 PM2.5
Area Source 0.28 <0.00 <0.00 <0.00 <0.00 <0.00
Energy Source <0.00 0.01 0.01 <0.00 <0.00 <0.00
Mobile 0.58 0.85 5.20 0.01 1.23 0.33
Backup Generator 0.07 0.23 0.26 <0.00 0.01 0.01
Total Maximum Daily Emissions 0.93 1.09 5.47 0.01 1.24 0.35 SCAQMD Regional Threshold 55 55 550 150 150 55
SCAQMD Local Threshold -- 149 1,541 -- 3 2
Thresholds Exceeded? NO NO NO NO NO NO
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1 Area sources consist of emissions from consumer products, architectural coatings, and landscape equipment. 2 Energy usage consists of emissions from onsite natural gas usage. 3 Mobile sources consist of emissions from vehicles and road dust. 4 Backup generator based on a 50 kW (86 Horsepower diesel generator that has a cycling schedule of 30 minutes per week) Source: CalEEMod Version 2020.4.0

As shown in Table 6, operations-related emissions would not exceed either SCAQMD regional or local thresholds. As such, operations-related criteria pollutant emissions would be less than significant for the Project and no mitigation is required
c) Would the project expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations?

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15 Less than Significant Impact. The proposed Project would not expose nearby sensitive receptors to substantial criteria pollutants, including CO hotspots, and toxic air contaminants (TACs). The nearest sensitive receptor to the proposed Project are single-family homes (currently under construction) that are as near as 120 feet west of the Project site. As discussed above in (b), the local concentrations of criteria pollutant emissions have been calculated for construction and operational activities. The analysis above found that less than significant criteria pollutant concentrations would occur during construction and operation of the Project at the nearby sensitive receptors. As such, a less than significant impact would occur to sensitive receptors from localized criteria pollutant concentrations.

According to SCAQMD methodology, health effects from TACs are usually described in terms of “individual cancer risk.” “Individual Cancer Risk” is the likelihood that a person exposed to concentrations of toxic air contaminants over a 70-year lifetime will contract cancer, based on the use of standard risk-assessment methodology.

Construction-Related TAC Emissions
Construction of the proposed Project would generate TAC emissions from the onsite operation of diesel-powered equipment in the form of diesel particulate matter (DPM). Cancer potency factors for DPM and other TACs are based on animal lifetime studies or worker studies where there is a long- term exposure to the carcinogenic agent.2 Given the relatively limited number of heavy-duty construction equipment, the varying distances to the nearby sensitive receptors that construction equipment would operate, and the short-term construction schedule, the proposed Project would not result in a long-term (i.e., 70 years) substantial source of toxic air contaminant emissions and corresponding individual cancer risk. In addition, California Code of Regulations Title 13, Article 4.8, Chapter 9, Section 2449 regulates emissions from off-road diesel equipment in California. This regulation limits idling of equipment to no more than five minutes and requires equipment operators to label each piece of equipment and provide annual reports to CARB of their fleet’s usage and emissions. This regulation also requires systematic upgrading of the emission Tier level of each fleet; currently, no commercial operator is allowed to purchase Tier 0 or Tier 1 equipment and by January 2023 no commercial operator is allowed to purchase Tier 2 equipment. In addition to the purchase restrictions, equipment operators need to meet fleet average emissions targets that become more stringent each year between years 2014 and 2023. Therefore, less than significant short-term toxic air contaminant impacts would occur during construction of the proposed Project.

Operations-Related TAC Emissions
Particulate matter (PM) from diesel exhaust is the predominant TAC in most areas; and, according to The California Almanac of Emissions and Air Quality 2013 Edition, prepared by CARB, about 80 percent of the outdoor TAC cancer risk is from diesel exhaust. Some chemicals in diesel exhaust, such as benzene and formaldehyde have been listed as carcinogens by State Proposition 65 and the Federal Hazardous Air Pollutants program. According to Health Risk Assessments for Proposed Land Use Project, prepared by CAPCOA, July 2009, recommends that sensitive receptors should not be placed near distribution centers that generate more than 100 truck deliveries per day or more than 40 truck deliveries per day with transport refrigeration units (TRUs). Since the proposed Project would generate well below the 100 trucks per day threshold that would have the potential to create a

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16 significant TAC impact at the nearby sensitive receptors as determined by CAPCOA’s screening criteria, a less than significant TAC impact would occur during the ongoing operations of the proposed Project, and no mitigation would be required.

Therefore, operation of the proposed Project would result in a less than significant exposure of sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations.

CO “Hot Spot”
The proposed Project would not result in potentially adverse CO concentrations or “hot spots.” At the time of the 1993 Handbook, the Air Basin was designated nonattainment under the CAAQS and NAAQS for CO. With the turnover of older vehicles, introduction of cleaner fuels, and implementation of control technologies on industrial facilities, CO concentrations in the Air Basin and in the state have steadily declined. In 2007, the Air Basin was designated in attainment for CO under both the CAAQS and NAAQS. SCAQMD conducted a CO hot spot analysis for attainment at the busiest intersections in Los Angeles during the peak morning and afternoon periods and did not predict a violation of CO standards. The four intersections analyzed by the SCAQMD were: Long Beach Boulevard and Imperial Highway; Wilshire Boulevard and Veteran Avenue; Sunset Boulevard and Highland Avenue; and La Cienega Boulevard and Century Boulevard. The busiest intersection evaluated (Wilshire and Veteran) had a daily traffic volume of approximately 100,000 vehicles per day with LOS E in the morning and LOS F in the evening peak hour.

Since the nearby intersections to the Project are much smaller with less traffic than what was analyzed by the SCAQMD and since the CO concentrations are now approximately 60 percent lower than when CO was designated in attainment in 2007, no local CO Hotspot are anticipated to be created from the proposed project and no CO Hotspot modeling was performed. Therefore, a less than significant long- term air quality impact is anticipated to local air quality with the on-going use of the proposed Project.

d) Would the project result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people?
Less Than Significant Impact. Potential sources that may emit odors during construction activities include the application of coatings such as asphalt pavement, paints and solvents and from emissions from diesel equipment. Standard construction requirements that limit the time of day when construction may occur as well as SCAQMD Rule 1108 that limits VOC content in asphalt and Rule 1113 that limits the VOC content in paints and solvents would minimize odor impacts from construction. As such, the objectionable odors that may be produced during the construction process would be temporary and would not likely be noticeable for extended periods of time beyond the Project site’s boundaries. Through compliance with the applicable regulations that reduce odors and due to the transitory nature of construction odors, a less than significant odor impact would occur and no mitigation would be required.

Potential sources of odor emission during operation of the Project would include diesel emissions from the fire trucks and backup generator as well as odors from trash storage areas. All fire trucks that operate on the project site will be required to meet State emissions standards that require the use of diesel particulate filters that would minimize odors created from the fire trucks. The operation of the backup diesel generator would be limited to 200 hours or less per year and would include an exhaust stack with a diesel particulate filter that would limit the exhaust and associated odors created 175
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17 from the generator to negligible levels. Pursuant to City regulations, permanent trash enclosures that protect trash bins from rain as well as limit air circulation would be required for the trash storage areas. Due to the distance of the nearest sensitive receptor from the project site and through compliance with SCAQMD’s rules that include Rule 402 (odor regulations) and Rule 1110.2 (backup generator regulations) and the City’s trash storage regulations, a less than significant impact related to odors would occur during the on-going operations of the proposed Project. Operational-related odor impacts would be less than significant and no mitigation would be required. Therefore, a less than significant odor impact would occur and no mitigation would be required.

Therefore, construction and operation of the proposed Project would not create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people, and impacts would be less than significant

4.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES

4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES.

Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or
regulations, or by the California Department of Fish
and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?

(b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian
habitat or other sensitive natural community
identified in local or regional plans, policies,
regulations or by the California Department of Fish
and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?

(c) Have a substantial adverse effect on state or
federally protected wetlands (including, but not
limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through
direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or
other means?

(d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any
native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife
corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife
nursery sites?

(e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?

(f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation
Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state
habitat conservation plan?

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18 Joint Project Review. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) reviewed the MSHCP Consistency Analysis and provided documentation stating they agree with the findings. Results from the MSHCP Consistency Analysis and DBESP are incorporated below, but for further information regarding methods please refer to Appendices B and C.

4.4.1 Impact Analysis
a) Would the project have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modification, on any species identified as candidate, sensitive or special status species in local or regional plans, policies or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation. The Project is located within MSHCP Criteria Area 1015.

Of the 146 candidate, sensitive, or special status species covered by the MSHCP, no surveys are required for 106 of these Covered Species. Covered Species for which surveys may be required by applicants for public and private development projects include 4 birds, 3 mammals, 3 amphibians, 3 crustaceans, 14 Narrow Endemic Plants, and 13 other sensitive plants. Of these 40 species, survey area maps are provided in the MSHCP for 34 species, and surveys are required within suitable habitat areas in locations identified on these maps in the MSHCP Plan. The remaining six species are associated with riparian/riverine areas and vernal pools and include least Bell's vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, western yellow-billed cuckoo, Riverside fairy shrimp, Santa Rosa Plateau fairy shrimp, and vernal pool fairy shrimp. Although there are no survey area maps for these six species, surveys for these species, if necessary, are required to be undertaken as described in Section 6.1.2 of the MSHCP.

The MSCHP Consistency Analysis prepared for the Project determined that the Project site occurs within a predetermined Survey Area for two MSHCP narrow endemic plant species: Marvin's (Yucaipa) onion (Allium marvinii) and many-stemmed dudleya (Dudleya multicaulis). However, no undisturbed vegetation communities or suitable clay substrates representing suitable habitat for these species were documented within the Project site. Therefore, Cadre determined that no additional surveys for these species are required.

The Project site also occurs within a predetermined Survey Area for the burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia). However, no potential burrowing owl burrows or characteristic sign such as white-wash, feathers, tracks, or pellets were detected within or immediately adjacent to the Project site. Thus, it was determined by Cadre that the Project site is not currently occupied by burrowing owl. Regardless, the species could colonize the Project site in the future; therefore, in compliance with MM-BIO-1 a MSHCP 30-day preconstruction survey will be conducted immediately prior to the initiation of project activities to ensure protection for this species and compliance with the conservation goals as outlined in the MSHCP.

According to the MSHCP Consistency Analysis, the Project site is not located within a Survey Area for criteria area plants, amphibians, or mammals. Additionally, no Section 6.1.2 riparian scrub, forest or woodland habitat or vernal pool, ephemeral depressions, stock ponds, road ruts or other wetland features are located within or adjacent to the Project site. Therefore, no suitable habitat for MSHCP Section 6.1.2 species was documented within the Project site including fairy shrimp, least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus), and western yellow- billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus).
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19 One of the twenty-eight MSHCP species not adequately covered has the potential to occur within the Project site impact area. The grasshopper sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) has potential to occur onsite based on the presence of suitable nonnative grassland and large open space land adjacent to the Project site. Nonetheless, Cadre determined that impacts to 1.85 acres of non-native grassland/ruderal habitat would not conflict with conservation goals for the species because the MSHCP characterizes core conservation areas as consisting of large, >2,000 acres of grassland habitat or grassland-dominated habitat or smaller areas consisting of at least 500 acres of contiguous grassland habitat or grassland-dominated habitat.

With implementation of voluntary UWIGs and BMPs listed in Section 1.4.4 and mitigation measure MM-BIO-1 below, impacts to candidate, sensitive or special status species identified in the MSHCP would be less than significant.

MM-BIO-1: A MSHCP 30-day preconstruction survey shall be conducted by a licensed biologist immediately prior to the initiation of project activities to ensure protection of burrowing owl and compliance with the conservation goals as outlined in the MSHCP.
b) Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including but not limited to marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means?
Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated. As part of the DBESP, a formal jurisdictional delineation and MSHCP Section 6.1.2 assessment was conducted by Helix Environmental Planning in June 2021. The delineation determined the boundaries or absence of potential wetland and non-wetland waters of the United States subject to the regulatory jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) pursuant to Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404; wetland and non-wetland waters of the State subject to the regulatory jurisdiction of the Regional Water Quality Control Board pursuant to CWA Section 401 and State Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Porter-Cologne); streambed and riparian habitat subject to the regulatory jurisdiction of the CDFW pursuant Sections 1600 et seq. of the California Fish and Game Code (CDFG Code); and Riparian/Riverine Areas and Vernal Pools defined in Section 6.1.2 of the Western Riverside County MSHCP. Regulated activities within inland streams, wetlands and riparian areas in Western Riverside County fall under the jurisdiction of the MSHCP 6.1.2.

According to the DBESP, no evidence of vernal pool, ephemeral depressions, stock ponds, road ruts or other wetland features were recorded on the Project site. Further, no vegetation communities representing MSHCP Section 6.1.2 riparian scrub, forest or woodland resources were documented within or adjacent to the Project site.

An approximately 0.07-acre incised ravine dominated by non-native grassland/ruderal and Riversidean sage scrub vegetation extends into the northern region of the Project site, which represents a MSHCP Section 6.1.2 riverine resource. The Project results in permanent impacts to this feature. To meet the criteria of a biologically equivalent or superior alternative, the City will offset permanent impacts to 0.07-acre of MSHCP Section 6.1.2 riverine resources (ravine) located within the 178
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20 northern region of the Project site by purchasing 0.07 acre (1:1) of re-establishment credits from the Riverpark Mitigation Bank located within the San Jacinto watershed, and purchasing 0.07 acre (1:1) of re-habilitation credits from the Riverpark Mitigation Bank located within the San Jacinto watershed in accordance with MM-BIO-2.

With implementation of voluntary UWIGs and BMPs listed in Section 1.4.4 and mitigation measure MM-BIO-2 below, impacts to riparian habitat, federally protected wetlands, and other sensitive communities would be less than significant.

MM-BIO-2: The City shall offset permanent impacts to 0.07-acre of MSHCP Section 6.1.2 riverine resources (ravine) located within the northern region of the Project site by:

1. Purchasing 0.07 acre (1:1) of re-establishment credits from the Riverpark Mitigation Bank located within the San Jacinto watershed, and

2. Purchasing 0.07 acre (1:1) of re-habilitation credits from the Riverpark Mitigation Bank located within the San Jacinto watershed.

d) Would the project Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?

Less Than Significant Impact. The Timoteo Creek floodprone area (Proposed Constrained Linkage 22) located approximately 1,000 feet north of the Project site represents a significant regional wildlife travel route and movement corridor. Proposed Constrained Linkage 22 is comprised of the portion of San Timoteo Creek extending west from I-10 to De Anza Cycle Park. The linkage provides habitat for certain species and a connection to Core Area in the Badlands. Species for which habitat is provided for within the linkage include least Bell's vireo and Los Angeles pocket mouse. In addition to maintenance of habitat quality, maintenance of floodplain processes along the San Timoteo Creek is important for these species. The linkage likely also provides for movement of common mammals such as bobcat (Appendix B). The Project site would not be located adjacent to or result in direct and/or indirect impacts to Proposed Constrained Linkage 22.

Nonetheless, the Project site and adjacent vegetation is expected to potentially provide nesting habitat for migratory birds protected under the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Codes. Avoidance measures for potential direct/indirect impacts to common and sensitive bird and raptor species will require compliance with the CDFW Code Section 3503. Further, as stated in Section

1.4.4, UWIGs and BMPs will be voluntarily implemented by the City. Compliance with CDFW Code Section 3503 and implementation of the listed UWIGs and BMPs would ensure impacts to migratory bird species would be less than significant.

e) Would the project conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?

No Impact. The Project site consists of 1.16 acres of non-native grassland ruderal habitat, 0.22 acre of riversidean sage scrub habitat, and 0.21 acre of disturbed/developed land. No trees would be removed as part of the Project. Additionally, the Project would not conflict with any policies within 179
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21 the MSHCP, as outlined in the Project’s MSHCP Consistency Analysis (Appendix B). No impacts would occur.

f) Would the project conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Conservancy Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan?

Less Than Significant Impact. As mentioned above, the Project is located within MSHCP Criteria Area 1015. Conservation within Criteria Cell 1015 (155 acres total) focuses on the conservation of approximately 5% (7.8 acres) of chaparral habitat in the northern region of the Cell. A total of approximate 8.5 acres (5.5%) of chaparral habitat located in the northern region of Criteria Cell 1015, is approximately 600 feet north of the Project site, and would not be directly or indirectly impacted as a result of project initiation. Additionally, the Project would implement UWIGs and BMPs listed in Section 1.4.4 above, to ensure compliance and consistency with MSHCP objectives and goals. Impacts would thus be less than significant.

4.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES

5. CULTURAL RESOURCES.

Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource pursuant to
§15064.5?

(b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological resource pursuant
to §15064.5?

(c) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries?
Chambers Group, Inc. (Chambers Group) prepared a Cultural Resources Letter Report (Letter Report) for the Project in December 2021. The Letter Report includes results of a cultural resources records search and literature review for the Project site and study area, as well a pedestrian field survey (Appendix D). A summary of results from the Letter Report are incorporated below, but for further information regarding methods please refer to Appendix D.

4.5.1 Impact Analysis
a) Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to §15064.5?
b) Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5?
c) Would the project disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries?

Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated. Chambers Group requested a records search from the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) Eastern Information Center (EIC) at California State University, Riverside on October 13, 2021. At this time no records search results have been provided by the EIC due to COVID-19 related delays. However, in addition to the records search, Chambers Group archaeologists completed an extensive background research to 180
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22 determine if any additional historic properties, landmarks, bridges, or other potentially significant or listed properties are located within the Project footprint or one-half-mile study area. This background research included, but was not limited to, the NRHP, California State Historic Property Data Files, California State Historical Landmarks, California Points of Historical Interest, Office of Historic Preservation Archaeological Determinations of Eligibility, historic aerial imagery accessed via NETR Online, Historic U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps, Built Environment Resource Directory (BERD), and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) State and Local Bridge Surveys.

Additionally, Chambers Group archaeologists reviewed the Riverside County Historical Landmarks inventory, as well as the Riverside Historical Society and local historical newspaper clippings via Newspapers.com, ProQuest Historical Newspapers.com, and the California Digital Newspaper Collection. As a result of the archival research, no previously recorded resources or any other listed or potentially significant properties are located within the Project site Additionally, based on the review of available historic photographs and aerial imagery, Chambers Group archaeologists observed that the Project site has been open space with no built environment features visible from 1966 to 2012. Historic topographic maps show the area as open space from 1954 through 2015. The historic aerial imagery and topographic maps indicate that the current alignment of Potrero Blvd was constructed as a paved roadway between 2010 and 2012 (NETRonline 2021).

During the pedestrian field survey onsite, no evidence of prehistoric or historic archaeological resources were identified within the Project site. Nonetheless, without the record search results from the EIC it remains unknown if any previously recorded resources are located within the Project site.

Therefore, to prevent significant impacts to potential historical or archaeological resources onsite the City will implement mitigation measures MM-CUL-1 through MM-CUL-5 below. With implementation of MM-CUL-1 through MM-CUL-5, impacts would be less than significant.

MM-CUL-1 Prior to issuance of grading permits, City of Beaumont shall retain a Qualified Professional Archaeologist to develop and implement a Cultural Resource Mitigation Monitoring Program (CRMP). The CRMP shall address the details of all activities, provide procedures that must be followed in order to reduce the impacts to cultural and historic resources to a level that is less than significant, and address potential impacts to undiscovered buried archaeological resources associated with the Proposed Project. The CRMP shall be provided to the City for review and approval prior to issuance of the grading permit. The CRMP shall contain at a minimum the following:
a. Qualified Archaeological Monitor – An adequate number of Qualified Archaeological Monitors shall be on site to ensure all earth-moving activities are observed for areas being monitored. This includes all grubbing, grading, and trenching on site. Inspections shall vary based on the rate of excavation, the materials excavated, and the presence and abundance of artifacts and features. The frequency and location of inspections shall be determined and directed by the Registered Professional Archaeologist. The Registered Professional Archaeologist may submit a detailed letter to the City during grading requesting a modification to the monitoring program if circumstances are encountered that reduce the need for monitoring. 181
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23 b. Cultural Sensitivity Training – The Registered Professional Archaeologist, and a representative of the consulting tribe(s), shall attend the pre-grading meeting with the contractors to provide Cultural Sensitivity Training for all construction personnel. Training shall include a brief review of the cultural sensitivity of the Project site and the surrounding area; the areas to be avoided during grading activities; what resources could potentially be identified during earthmoving activities; the requirements of the monitoring program; the protocols that apply in the event unanticipated cultural resources are identified, including who to contact and appropriate avoidance measures until the find(s) can be properly evaluated; and any other appropriate protocols. This shall be a mandatory training, and all construction personnel must attend prior to beginning work on the Project site. A sign-in sheet for attendees of this training shall be included in the Cultural Resources Monitoring Report.

MM-CUL-2 The Contractor shall provide the Registered Professional Archaeologist with a schedule of initial potential ground-disturbing activities. A minimum of 48 hours will be provided to the Consultant of commencement of any initial ground- disturbing activities such as vegetation grubbing or clearing, grading, trenching, or mass excavation.

As detailed in the schedule provided, an Archaeological Resources Monitor shall be present on site at the commencement of ground-disturbing activities related to the Project. The monitor shall observe initial ground-disturbing activities. All monitors will have stop-work authority to allow for recordation and evaluation of finds during construction. The monitor will maintain a daily record of observations to serve as an ongoing reference resource and to provide a resource for final reporting upon completion of the Project.

The Archaeological Monitor and the Lead Contractor and subcontractors shall maintain a line of communication regarding schedule and activity such that the monitor is aware of all ground-disturbing activities in advance in order to provide appropriate oversight.

MM-CUL-3 If archaeological resources are discovered, construction shall be halted within 50 feet of the find and shall not resume until a Qualified Archaeologist can determine the significance of the find and whether the find has been fully investigated, documented, and cleared. If the Qualified Archaeologist determines that the discovery constitutes a significant resource under CEQA and it cannot be avoided, the City shall implement an archaeological data recovery program.

MM-CUL-4 At the completion of all ground-disturbing activities, the Consultant shall prepare an Archaeological Resources Monitoring Report summarizing all monitoring efforts and observations, as performed, and any and all prehistoric or historic archaeological finds as well as providing follow-up reports of any finds to the Eastern Information Center (EIC), as required.
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24 MM-CUL-5 Unanticipated discovery of Human Remains: In the unlikely event that human remains are discovered during ground-disturbing activities, then the Proposed Project would be subject to California Health and Safety Code 7050.5, CEQA Section 15064.5, and California Public Resources Code Section 5097.98. If human remains are found during ground-disturbing activities, State of California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 states that no further disturbance shall occur until the Ventura County Coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5097.98. In the event of an unanticipated discovery of human remains, the County Coroner shall be notified immediately. If the human remains are determined to be prehistoric, the County Coroner shall notify the NAHC, which shall notify a most likely descendant (MLD). The MLD shall complete the inspection of the site within 48 hours of notification and may recommend scientific removal and nondestructive analysis of human remains and items associated with Native American burials.

4.6 ENERGY

6. ENERGY
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Result in potentially significant environmental
impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary
consumption of energy resources, during project
construction or operation?

(b) Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan
for renewable energy or energy efficiency?

Energy conservation management in the State was initiated by the 1974 Warren-Alquist State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Act that created the California Energy Resource Conservation and Development Commission (currently named California Energy Commission [CEC]), which was originally tasked with certifying new electric generating plants based on the need for the plant and the suitability of the site of the plant. In 1976 the Warren-Alquist Act was expanded to include new restrictions on nuclear generating plants, that effectively resulted in a moratorium of any new nuclear generating plants in the State. The following lists specific regulations adopted by the State in order to reduce the consumption of energy.
• CCR Title 20 – Regulations for appliance efficiency standards; • CCR Title 24 Part 6 – Energy efficiency standards for residential and nonresidential buildings; • CCR Title 24 Part 11 – CalGreen Building Standards;
• SB 100 – Regulations for retail sales of electricity; • EO N-79-20 – Requires all new passenger vehicles and trucks to be zero-emission by the year 2035; and
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25 4.6.1 Impact Analysis
a) Would the project a) Result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation? Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed Project would not result in a significant environmental impact due to use of energy resources during construction and operation. Energy resources that would potentially be impacted include electricity, natural gas, and petroleum-based fuel supplies and distribution systems. This analysis includes a discussion of the potential energy impacts of the proposed Project, with particular emphasis on avoiding or reducing inefficient, wasteful, and unnecessary consumption of energy. A general definition of each of these energy resources is provided below.

Electricity, a consumptive utility, is a man-made resource. The production of electricity requires the consumption or conversion of energy resources, including water, wind, oil, gas, coal, solar, geothermal, and nuclear resources, into energy. The delivery of electricity involves a number of system components, including substations and transformers that lower transmission line power (voltage) to a level appropriate for onsite distribution and use. The electricity generated is distributed through a network of transmission and distribution lines commonly called a power grid. Conveyance of electricity through transmission lines is typically responsive to market demands. In 2020, SCE, which provides electricity to the Project vicinity, provided 83,533 gigawatt-hours (GWh) per year of electricity (CEC 2020).

Natural gas is a combustible mixture of simple hydrocarbon compounds (primarily methane) that is used as a fuel source. Natural gas consumed in California is obtained from naturally occurring reservoirs, mainly located outside the state, and delivered through high-pressure transmission pipelines. The natural gas transportation system is a nationwide network; and, therefore, resource availability is typically not an issue. Natural gas satisfies almost one-third of the state’s total energy requirements and is used in electricity generation, space heating, cooking, water heating, industrial processes, and as a transportation fuel. Natural gas is measured in terms of cubic feet. In 2020, Riverside County consumed 436.94 Million Therms of natural gas.

Petroleum-based fuels currently account for a majority of the California’s transportation energy sources and primarily consist of diesel and gasoline types of fuels. However, the state has been working on developing strategies to reduce petroleum use. Over the last decade, California has implemented several policies, rules, and regulations to improve vehicle efficiency, increase the development and use of alternative fuels, reduce air pollutants and GHG emissions from the transportation sector, and reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Accordingly, petroleum-based fuel consumption in California has declined. According to the CEC, in 2017, 1,052 million gallons of gasoline and 148 million gallons of diesel was sold in Riverside County (CEC 2018).

The following section calculates the potential energy consumption associated with the construction and operations of the proposed Project and provides a determination if any energy utilized by the proposed Project is wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources. 184
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The construction activities for the proposed Project are anticipated to include demolition and grading of the Project site, building construction and application of architectural coatings to the proposed 71- unit affordable housing apartment complex, and paving of the proposed parking lot and onsite roads.

The proposed Project would consume energy resources during construction in three general forms:

1. Petroleum-based fuels used to power off-road construction vehicles and equipment on the Project site and construction worker travel to and from the Project site, as well as delivery and haul truck trips (e.g., hauling of demolition material to offsite reuse and disposal facilities)

2. Electricity associated with the conveyance of water that would be used during Project construction for dust control (supply and conveyance) and electricity to power any necessary lighting during construction, electronic equipment, or other construction activities necessitating electrical power

3. Energy used in the production of construction materials such as asphalt, steel, concrete, pipes, and manufactured or processed materials such as lumber and glass Construction-Related Electricity
During construction the proposed Project would consume electricity to construct the new structures and infrastructure. Electricity would be supplied to the Project site by Southern California Edison (SCE) and would be obtained from the existing electrical lines in the vicinity of the Project site. The use of electricity from existing power lines rather than temporary diesel- or gasoline-powered generators would minimize impacts on energy use. Electricity consumed during Project construction would vary throughout the construction period based on the construction activities being performed. Various construction activities include electricity associated with the conveyance of water that would be used during Project construction for dust control (supply and conveyance) and electricity to power any necessary lighting during construction, electronic equipment, or other construction activities necessitating electrical power. Such electricity demand would be temporary and nominal and would cease upon the completion of construction. Overall, construction activities associated with the proposed Project would require limited electricity consumption that would not be expected to have an adverse impact on available electricity supplies and infrastructure. Therefore, the use of electricity during Project construction would not be wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary.

Construction-Related Natural Gas
Construction of the proposed Project typically would not involve the consumption of natural gas.

Natural gas would not be supplied to support construction activities, thus construction would not create a demand. Since the Project site is currently developed and currently has natural gas service to the Project site, construction of the proposed Project would be limited to installation of new natural gas connections within the Project site. Development of the proposed Project would likely not require extensive infrastructure improvements to serve the Project site. Construction-related energy usage impacts associated with the installation of natural gas connections are expected to be confined to trenching in order to place the lines below surface. Therefore, construction-related impacts to natural gas supply and infrastructure would be less than significant. 185
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27 Construction-Related Petroleum Fuel Use
Petroleum-based fuel usage represents the highest amount of transportation energy potentially consumed during construction, which would be utilized by both off-road equipment operating on the proposed Project site and on-road automobiles transporting workers to and from the Project site and on-road trucks transporting equipment and supplies to the Project site.

The off-road construction equipment fuel usage was calculated through use of the off-road equipment assumptions and fuel use assumptions provided in Appendix B, which found that the off- road equipment utilized during construction of the Project would consume 27,904 gallons of fuel. The on-road construction trips fuel usage was calculated through use of the construction vehicle trip assumptions and fuel use assumptions provided in Appendix E, which found that the on-road trips generated from construction of the Project would consume 18,788 gallons of fuel. As such, the combined fuel used from off-road construction equipment and on-road construction trips for the Project would result in the consumption of 46,692 gallons of petroleum fuel. This equates to 0.04 percent of the gasoline and diesel consumed annually in Riverside County. As such, the construction- related petroleum use would be nominal, when compared to current county-wide petroleum usage rates.

Construction activities associated with the proposed Project would be required to adhere to all State and SCAQMD regulations for off-road equipment and on-road trucks, which provide minimum fuel efficiency standards. As such, construction activities for the proposed Project would not result in the wasteful, inefficient, and unnecessary consumption of energy resources. Impacts regarding transportation energy would be less than significant. Development of the proposed Project would not result in the need to manufacture construction materials or create new building material facilities specifically to supply the proposed Project. It is difficult to measure the energy used in the production of construction materials such as asphalt, steel, and concrete; therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the production of building materials such as concrete, steel, etc., would employ all reasonable energy conservation practices in the interest of minimizing the cost of doing business.

Operational Energy
The ongoing operation of the proposed Project would require the use of energy resources for multiple purposes including, but not limited to, heating/ventilating/air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, lighting, appliances, and electronics. Energy would also be consumed during operations related to water usage, solid waste disposal, landscape equipment, and vehicle trips.

Operations-Related Electricity
Operation of the proposed Project would result in consumption of electricity at the Project site.

According to the CalEEMod model printouts (Appendix A), the Project would consume 107,756 kilowatt-hours per year of electricity. This equates to 0.0001 percent of the electricity consumed annually by SCE. As such, the operations-related electricity use would be nominal when compared to current electricity usage rates by SCE.

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28 Title 24, Part 6 and Part 11 standards require numerous energy efficiency measures to be incorporated into the proposed building, including enhanced insulation, use of energy efficient lighting and appliances, as well as requiring a variety of other energy-efficiency measures to be incorporated into all of the proposed structure. Therefore, it is anticipated the proposed Project will be designed and built to minimize electricity use and that existing and planned electricity capacity and electricity supplies would be sufficient to support the proposed Project’s electricity demand. Thus, impacts with regard to electrical supply and infrastructure capacity would be less than significant, and no mitigation measures would be required.

Operations-Related Natural Gas
Operation of the proposed Project would result in increased consumption of natural gas at the Project site. According to the CalEEMod model printouts (Appendix A), the Project would consume 38 MBTU per year of natural gas. This equates to 0.00009 percent of the natural gas consumed annually in Riverside County. As such, the operations-related natural gas use would be nominal, when compared to current natural gas usage rates in the County.

The proposed Project would comply with all federal, State, and City requirements related to the consumption of natural gas, including CCR Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards and CCR Title 24, Part 11: California Green Building Standards. The CCR Title 24, Part 6 and Part 11 standards require numerous energy efficiency measures to be incorporated into the proposed structures, including enhanced insulation as well as use of efficient natural gas appliances and HVAC units. Therefore, it is anticipated the proposed Project will be designed and built to minimize natural gas use and that existing and planned natural gas capacity and natural gas supplies would be sufficient to support the proposed Project’s natural gas demand. Thus, impacts with regard to natural gas supply and infrastructure capacity would be less than significant, and no mitigation measures would be required.

Operations-Related Vehicular Petroleum Fuel Usage
Operation of the Project would result in increased consumption of petroleum-based fuels related to vehicular travel to and from the Project site. As calculated in Appendix E, the Project would consume 15,895 gallons of transportation fuel per year. This equates to 0.001 percent of the gasoline and diesel consumed in the County annually. As such, the operations-related petroleum use would be nominal when compared to current petroleum usage rates in the County.

Additionally, the Project would comply with all federal, State, and County requirements related to the consumption of transportation energy, including CCR Title 24, Part 11, the CALGreen Code, which requires all new parking lots to provide preferred parking for clean air vehicles. Therefore, it is anticipated the Project will be designed and built to minimize transportation energy through the promotion of the use of electric-powered vehicles and that existing and planned capacity and supplies of transportation fuels would be sufficient to support the Project’s demand. Thus, impacts regarding transportation energy supply and infrastructure capacity would be less than significant, and no mitigation measures would be required.
b) Would the project Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency?
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29 Less Than Significant Impact. The Project would not conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency. The applicable plan for the Project is the Beaumont General Plan, December 1, 2020, that provides policies in several sections of the General Plan that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. The Project would be required to meet the Title 24, Part 6 building energy efficiency requirements that require incorporation of several energy efficiency measures into the design of the proposed structures that includes use of LED lighting, enhanced insulation and windows, and high efficiency ventilation and appliances. In addition, the Proposed Project would be required to meet the Part 11 California Green Building Standards Code (CalGreen), which provides minimum requirements for bicycle parking, carpool/vanpool/electric vehicle parking spaces, use of water-efficient plumbing and landscaping fixtures, recycling and use of recycled materials in building products. Specific CalGreen requirements that are applicable to the Project include requiring that a minimum of 65 percent of construction waste be diverted from landfills, providing bicycle parking spaces, as well as providing electric vehicle charging stations within the proposed parking lot. Through implementation of the above programs, regulations, and policies, the proposed Project would not conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency. Impacts would be less than significant.

4.7 GEOLOGY AND SOILS

7. GEOLOGY AND SOILS.

Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial
adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:

i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as
delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State
Geologist for the area or based on other
substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to
Division of Mines and Geology Special
Publication 42.

ii) Strong seismic ground shaking?
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including
liquefaction?
iv) Landslides?
(b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of
topsoil?
(c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the
project, and potentially result in on- or off-site
landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction
or collapse?

(d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18- 1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating
substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property?

(e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the
use of septic tanks or alternative waste water
disposal systems where sewers are not available for
the disposal of waste water?

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Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(f) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource or site or unique geological
feature?

A Geotechnical Report was prepared for the Project by Soils Southwest, Inc. in June 2020 (Appendix F).

Geotechnical evaluations included subsurface explorations using truck-mounted hollow-stem auger drilling rig, soil sampling, necessary laboratory testing, and engineering analyses. The report presents the preliminary results and recommendations for the Project site, which are summarized below. For more details regarding methods, refer to Appendix F.

4.7.1 Impact Analysis
a) i) Would the project directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication

42. ii) Would the project directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving strong seismic ground shaking?

Less Than Significant Impact. The nearest earthquake fault to the Project site is the Claremont Fault within the San Jacinto Fault Zone, approximately 4.62 miles southwest (Appendix F; DOC 2021b). The Project site is not situated within an Alquist-Priolo Fault Zone. However, as per the current California Building Code (CBC), the Project site is located within Seismic Zone 4, where it is likely that during life expectancy of the subject development moderate to severe ground shaking may be anticipated.

According to the Project’s Geotechnical Report, adverse effects due to ground-shaking would be minimized by using the 2019 ASCE 7-16 Standard Recommended Seismic Design Parameters described in Chapter 16 of the current 2019 CBC (Appendix F). With adherence to the 2019 CBC, impacts would be less than significant.

iii) Would the project directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction?

Less Than Significant Impact. According to the Geotechnical Report, the groundwater table underlying the Project site is at a depth in excess of 100 feet. Thus, based on the State’s DMG Special Publication SP-117, the Project site is considered non-susceptible to seismically induced soils liquefaction. Additionally, the potential for surface rupture resulting from nearby fault movement is not known for certainty, but the Geotechnical Report determined that surface rupture is unlikely due to the closest fault being 4.62 miles away (Appendix F). Therefore, the risk of loss, injury or death involving seismic-related ground failure or liquefaction on the Project site is low; thus, impacts would be less than significant.

iv)Would the project directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving landslides?
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31 Less Than Significant Impact. The Project site is relatively flat, with elevations onsite ranging from approximately 2470 to 2480 feet. The Department of Conservation’s Earthquake Hazards Zone Application does not distinguish the Project site as a landslide zone (DOC 2021b). The Geologic Report also notes that no obvious signs of previous landslide activity were observed within the Project site during field explorations. The risk of loss, injury, or death involving landslides on the Project site is low, therefore impacts would be less than significant.

b) Would the project result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?

Less Than Significant Impact. Project construction would be subject to local and state codes and requirements for erosion control and grading. Construction activities would disturb more than one acre, therefore the Project must adhere to the provisions of the NPDES Construction General Permit.

Construction activities subject to this permit include clearing, grading, and other soil disturbances, such as stockpiling and excavating. The NPDES Construction General Permit requires implementation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevent Plan (SWPPP), which includes Best Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent erosion and protect the quality of stormwater runoff. Sediment-control BMPs may include stabilized construction entrances, straw wattles on earthen embankments, sediment filters on existing inlets, or the equivalent.

In addition, grading activities would be required to conform to the most current version of the CBC, the City Code of Ordinances, the approved grading plans, and good engineering practices. The Project must also comply with SCAQMD Rule 402 (Nuisance) and Rule 403 (Fugitive Dust), which would reduce construction erosion impacts. Rule 403 requires control measures to reduce fugitive dust from active operations, storage piles, or disturbed surfaces, with a goal to omit visibility beyond the property line or avoid exceedance of 20% opacity. Rule 402 requires dust suppression techniques be implemented to prevent dust and soil erosion from creating a nuisance off site. Compliance with these federal, regional, and local requirements would reduce the potential for both onsite and offsite erosion effects to accepted levels during Project construction. Upon completion of construction activities, ground surfaces would be stabilized by Project structures, paving, and landscaping.

Operation of the Project would not cause substantial soil erosion, since the Project design would include appropriate drainage systems and landscaping to ensure no soil erosion results from Project operations involving the use of water. Therefore, impacts associated with soil erosion and topsoil loss would be less than significant.

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32 of the ground (soil) when a load is applied to it. The estimated total ground settlements for the Project site was found to be 1-inch, which is considered structurally tolerable for the Project (Appendix F).

Seismically induced lateral spreading involves lateral movement of existing soils due to ground shaking. Lateral spreading is demonstrated by near vertical cracks with predominantly horizontal movement of the soil mass involved. The Geotechnical Report observed no obvious signs of ground rupture on the Project site during field explorations, determining that the potential for seismically induced lateral-spreading is remote (Appendix F).

Considering the current topography and adjacent possible accessways, it is assumed that for future service vehicle accessibility the current site grades will be lowered by about 12 to 14 feet, or more.

Following lowering to the proposed grades, site preparations should include sub-excavations of the exposed surface to sufficient depth so as to maintain a minimum 24-inch-thick compacted fill mat blanket underneath footings or minimum 5 feet, encompassing in minimum the planned building footprint areas and minimum 5 feet beyond. Actual planar extents and depth of sub-excavations should be determined by soils engineer during site preparations and grading. The Project site is considered grossly stable and suitable for the Project provided the assumptions, recommendations, and opinions included in the Geotechnical Report are considered in design and construction. These construction considerations are included as MM-GEO-1 and MM-GEO-2 below. With implementation of MM-GEO-1 and MM-GEO-2, impacts would be less than significant.

MM-GEO-1: The following recommendations shall be considered by the City’s contractor during construction of the Project.
• Temporary excavations up to 4 feet in depth may be made without rigorous lateral supports. Excavated surface shall be "dampened" in order to minimize potential surface soil raveling. No surcharge loading shall be allowed within an imaginary 1:1 line drawn upward from toe of temporary excavations. • If vertical excavations exceeding 4 feet become warranted, such shall be achieved using shoring to support side walls. Supplemental recommendations of such will be supplied on request.
• Dry and gravelly in nature, the site soils are considered susceptible to caving.

Temporary excavations in excess of 4 feet shall be made at a slope 2 to 1 (h:v), or flatter, and as per the construction guidelines as provided by the Cal-OSHA. • Flexible paving/parking, if used, based on an estimated Traffic Index (Tl) and on the estimated soils R-value of 60 as based on soil Sand Equivalent, SE, of 45, the following paving sections are supplied for estimation purposes. Following mass grading, the paving sections supplied shall be verified based on actual soil R-value testing on representative soils sampled from street finish grades.

Service Area

Traffic Index,
Tl

Paving Type

Paving Thickness
(net), inch.

Interior Driveways

6.5 a.c over Local Soils

5" a.c. over 6' Cl 2 Base
Off-Site
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33 • For ac over Class II base, or on Crushed Miscellaneous Base (CMB) materials, the upper 18-inch of subgrade soils shall be processed and compacted to minimum 95%.
• Base material used shall conform to the Caltrans Class II specification compacted to minimum 95%. The pavement sections supplied shall be verified by the local public agency for their approval prior to their use to the project. • Utility trench backfill within the structural pad and beyond shall be placed in accordance with the following recommendations:
o Trench backfill shall be placed in 6 to 8-inch thin lifts mechanically compacted to 90 percent or better of the laboratory maximum dry density for the soils used. Within areas of paving, upper 1.5 feet of the trench backfill shall be compacted to 95%, or better. No water-jetting shall be considered for compaction in lieu of the mechanical compaction described.
o Exterior trenches along a foundation or a toe of a slope and extending below a 1:1 imaginary line projected from the outside bottom edge of the footing or toe of the slope shall be compacted to 90 percent of the Maximum Dry Density for the soils used during backfill. All trench excavations shall conform to the requirements and safety as specified by the Cal-OSHA
• No clearing or grading operation of the site shall be performed without the presence of a representative of Soils Southwest, Inc. An on-site pre-grading meeting shall be arranged between the soils engineer and the grading contractor prior to any construction.
• No fill shall be placed, spread, or rolled during unfavorable weather conditions.

Where the work is interrupted by heavy rains, fill operations shall not be resumed until moisture conditions are considered favorable by the soils engineer. • In order to minimize potential differential settlement to foundations, use of planters requiring heavy irrigation shall be restricted from using adjacent to footings. In event such becomes unavoidable, planter boxes with sealed bottoms, shall be considered.
• Only the amount of irrigation necessary to sustain plant life shall be provided. Pad drainage shall be directed towards streets and to other approved areas away from foundations. Slope areas shall be planted with draught resistant vegetation.

Over watering landscape areas could adversely affect the proposed site development during its life-time use.
• Recommendations provided are based on assumption that structural footings and slab-on-grade be established exclusively into engineered compacted fills og non-expansive in nature. Excavated footings shall be inspected, verified, and certified by soils engineer prior to steel and concrete placement. Structural backfills discussed shall be placed under direct observations and testing by Soils Southwest, Inc. Excess soils generated from footing trench excavations shall be removed from pad areas and such shall not be allowed on concrete slab- subgrades.

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34 • Site preparations and grading shall involve over excavation and replacement of local soils as structural fill compacted to the minimum relative compactions as described above.
• Local soils free of debris, large rocks and organic shall be considered suitable for reuse as backfill. Loose soils, formwork and debris shall be removed prior to backfilling retaining walls. On-site sand backfill shall be placed and compacted in accordance with the recommended specifications provided below. Where space limitations do not allow conventional backfilling operations, special backfill materials and procedures may be required. Pea gravel or other select backfill can be used in limited space areas. Recommendations for placement and densification of pea gravel or other special backfill can be provided during construction.
• Adequate positive drainage shall be provided away from the structure to prevent water from ponding and to reduce percolation of water into backfill. A desirable slope for surface drainage is 2 percent in landscape areas and 1 percent in paved areas. Planters and landscaped areas adjacent to building perimeter shall be designed to minimize water filtration into subsoils. Considerations shall be given to the use of closed planter bottoms, concrete slabs and perimeter subdrains where applicable.
• Buried utility conduits shall be bedded and backfilled around the conduit in accordance with the project specifications. Where conduit underlies concrete slab-on-grade and pavement, the remaining trench backfill above the pipes shall be placed and compacted in accordance with the following grading specifications. • The following recommended general specifications for surface preparation to receive fill and compaction for structural and utility trench backfill and others shall be implemented:
o Areas to be graded, backfilled or paved, shall be grubbed, stripped and cleaned of all buried and undetected debris, structures, concrete, vegetation and other deleterious materials prior to grading. o Where compacted fill is to provide vertical support for foundations, all loose, soft and other incompetent soils shall be removed to full depth as approved by soils engineer, or at least up to the depth as previously described in the Project’s Geotechnical Report. The areas of such removal shall extend at least 5 feet beyond the perimeter of exterior foundation limit or to the extent as approved by soils engineer during grading. o The fills to support foundations and slab-on-grade shall be compacted to minimum 95% of the soil's Maximum Dry Density at 3 to 5% over Optimum. To minimize potential differential settlements to foundations and slabs straddling over cut and fill transition, cut portions following cut, shall be further over excavated and such be replaced as engineered fill compacted to at least 90% of the soil's Maximum Dry Density as described in this report.
o Utility trenches within building pad areas and beyond shall be backfilled with granular material and such shall be mechanically compacted to at least 90% of the maximum density for the material used. o Compaction for structural fills shall be determined relative to the maximum dry density as determined by ASTM D1557 compaction 193
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35 methods. All in-situ field density of compacted fill shall be determined by the ASTM D1556 standard methods or by other approved procedures. o New imported soils, if required, shall be clean, granular, non-expansive material or as approved by the soils engineer.
o During grading, fill soils shall be placed as thin layers, thickness of which following compaction shall not exceed six to eight inches. o No rocks over six to eight inches in diameter shall be permitted to use as a grading material without prior approval of the soils engineer. o No jetting and/or water tampering be considered for backfill compaction for utility trenches without prior approval of the soils engineer. For such backfill, hand tampering with fill layers of 8 to 12 inches in thickness, or as approved by the soils engineer is recommended.
o Utility trenches at depth and cesspool and abandoned septic tank existing within building pad areas and beyond, shall be excavated and removed, or such shall be backfilled with gravel, slurry or by other material as approved by soils engineer.
o Imported fill soils if required, shall be equivalent to site soils or better.

Such shall be approved by the soils engineer prior to their use. o Grading required for pavement, side-walk or other facilities to be used by general public, shall be constructed under direct observation of soils engineer or as required by the local public agencies.
o A site meeting shall be held between grading contractor and soils engineer prior to actual construction. Two days of prior notice will be required for such meeting.

d) Would the project be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property? Less Than Significant Impact. The soils encountered, in general, consist of upper compressible clayey silty, fine to medium coarse sand with pebbles and scattered minor rocks, overlying deposits of moderately dense, silty fine to medium coarse to coarse gravelly sand of decomposed granitic origin to the maximum 31 feet depth explored. The Geotechnical Report concludes that the upper 4 to 5 feet soils encountered during field explorations are considered low in expansion characteristics, with an Expansion Index of 38. Based on the test explorations completed, the soils underlying below 6 to 7 feet consist of non-expansive gravelly sandy soils of granitic origin. Thus, the risk of expansive soils on the Project site is low and impacts would be less than significant. e) Would the project have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? No Impact. The City provides wastewater collection services to the Project area. The Project would connect to the existing sewer line within the public ROW on Potrero Boulevard, west of the Project site. As such, the use of septic tanks or other alternative wastewater disposal systems would not be required for the Project and no impacts would occur.
f) Would the project directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geological feature?
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36 Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated. According to the Cultural Resources Letter Report prepared for the Project, the Project area consists entirely of “old” and “very old” Alluvium deposits, derived as alluvial fan deposits from the San Jacinto Mountains. Shallow deposits from the Holocene epoch are not considered sensitive for paleontological specimens, but deeper deposits of older Quaternary Alluvium from the Late and Middle Pleistocene may yield paleontological specimens. Shallow excavations are therefore not likely to impact fossil bearing deposits, but deeper excavations may (Appendix D). The Letter Report recommends that deeper excavations should be subjected to paleontological monitoring – specifically in areas of undisturbed substrate. A monitoring program consistent with the policies and guidelines of the County Geologist is recommended, should project-related grading and site preparation impact the older Quaternary deposits. Thus, to prevent significant impacts to paleontological resources the City will implement mitigation measure MM-PAL- 1 below. With implementation of MM-PAL-1, impacts would be less than significant.

MM-PAL-1 Due to the Project design’s proposed depth of grading and over excavation up to 19 feet, if older Pleistocene Alluvial deposits are encountered during site ground disturbing activities, a qualified paleontologist shall oversee the excavations to ensure any paleontological specimens are identified, recovered, analyzed, reported, and curated in accordance with CEQA and the County of Riverside policies and guidelines. This program should be conducted while these older deposits are impacted and while the paleontological consultant deems the program necessary.

4.8 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS

8. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.

Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly
or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on
the environment?

(b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of
greenhouse gases?

Climate change is the observed increase in the average temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere and oceans along with other substantial changes in climate (such as wind patterns, precipitation, and storms) over an extended period of time. Climate change is the result of numerous, cumulative sources of greenhouse gases (GHGs) that contribute to the “greenhouse effect,” a natural occurrence that takes place in Earth’s atmosphere to help regulate the temperature of the planet. The majority of radiation from the sun hits Earth’s surface and warms it. The surface, in turn, radiates heat back towards the atmosphere in the form of infrared radiation. Gases and clouds in the atmosphere trap and prevent some of this heat from escaping into space and re-radiate it in all directions. However, anthropogenic activities since the beginning of the industrial revolution (approximately 250 years ago) are adding to the natural greenhouse effect by increasing the gases in the atmosphere that trap heat. Emissions resulting from human activities thereby contribute to an average increase in Earth’s temperature. 195
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37 The majority of individual projects do not generate sufficient GHG emissions to directly influence climate change. However, physical changes caused by a project can contribute incrementally to cumulative effects that are significant, even if individual changes resulting from a project are limited. The issue of climate change typically involves an analysis of whether a project’s contribution towards an impact would be cumulatively considerable. “Cumulatively considerable” means that the incremental effects of an individual project are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, other current projects, and probable future projects (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15064[h][1]).

Significant legislative and regulatory activities directly and indirectly affect climate change and GHGs in California. The primary climate change legislation in California is Assembly Bill (AB) 32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. AB 32 focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in California, and AB 32 requires that GHGs emitted in California be reduced to 1990 levels by the year 2020. In addition to AB 32, Executive Order B-30-15 was issued on April 29, 2015, that aims to reduce California’s GHG emissions 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. In September 2016, AB 197 and Senate Bill (SB) 32 codified into statute the GHG emission reduction targets provided in Executive Order B-20-15.

CARB is the State agency charged with monitoring and regulating sources of emissions of GHGs in California that contribute to global warming in order to reduce emissions of GHGs. The CARB Governing Board approved the 1990 GHG emissions level of 427 million tons of CO2 equivalent (MtCO2e) on December 6, 2007. Therefore, in 2020, annual emissions in California are required to be at or below 427 MtCO2e. The CARB Board approved the Climate Change Scoping Plan (Scoping Plan) in December 2008, the First Update to the Scoping Plan in May 2014, and California’s 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan in November 2017. The Scoping Plans define a range of programs and activities that will be implemented primarily by State agencies but also include actions by local government agencies. Primary strategies addressed in the Scoping Plans include new industrial and emission control technologies; alternative energy generation technologies; advanced energy conservation in lighting, heating, cooling, and ventilation; reduced-carbon fuels; hybrid and electric vehicles; and other methods of improving vehicle mileage. Local government will have a part in implementing some of these strategies. The Scoping Plans also call for reductions in vehicle-associated GHG emissions through smart growth that will result in reductions in vehicle miles traveled (CARB 2018, 2017a, 2016, 2010).

The General Plan Update EIR GHG Analysis Findings (GHG Analysis), prepared by Raimi & Associates, August 27, 2020, was prepared in order to address SB 32 and Executive Order S-03-05 that requires an 80 percent reduction in GHG emissions by 2050. The GHG Analysis found that by the year 2030 the City of Beaumont will need to reduce GHG emissions by 41 percent by year 2040 from the year 2018 baseline emissions that will be met through implementation of the following State adopted climate action policies:
• Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS): This law requires that electrical utilities provide an increased amount of electricity from eligible renewable sources. SB 100 requires that 33% of electricity sold by utilities in 2020 be renewable, 60% be renewable in 2030, and 100% be carbon- free in 2045.
• Title 24: Title 24 is the set of regulations that specifies how new buildings must be constructed, including specifying minimum energy efficiency standards. These standards are updated triennially to be more stringent. California has set a goal for zero-net energy new construction by 2030.
• Clean Car Standards: These standards require that vehicles sold in California meet minimum fuel efficiency requirements, and that fuel sold in the state emits less GHGs during production and use.
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38 • SB 1383: This law requires that food scraps and other organic material be diverted from landfill disposal. The State goal is that 75% of organic material is diverted from landfill by 2025.

Since the GHG Analysis does not provide any quantitative GHG emissions thresholds for new development projects that do not increase the number or residents (service population) in the City, the SCAQMD GHG emissions reduction thresholds have been utilized in this analysis.

In order to identify significance criteria under CEQA for development projects, SCAQMD initiated a Working Group, which provided detailed methodology for evaluating significance under CEQA. At the September 28, 2010 Working Group meeting, the SCAQMD released its most current version of the draft GHG emissions thresholds, which recommends a tiered approach that provides a quantitative annual threshold of 3,000 MTCO2e for all land use projects.

4.8.1 Impact Analysis
a) Would the project generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment?

Less Than Significant Impact. The Project would not generate GHG emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment. The proposed project is anticipated to generate GHG emissions from area sources, energy usage, mobile sources, a backup diesel generator, waste disposal, water usage, and construction equipment.

The CalEEMod model used above to calculate the criteria pollutant emissions was also utilized to calculate the GHG emissions associated with construction and operation of the proposed Project (Appendix G). The CalEEMod model calculated GHG emissions generated from both construction and operation of the proposed Project. Per the analysis methodology presented in the SCAQMD Working Group meetings, the construction emissions were amortized over 30 years. Table 7 shows the estimated GHG emissions that would be predicted from development of the Project.

Table 7: Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Project Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Metric Tons per Year)
CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Area Sources <0.00 <0.00 <0.00 <0.00
Energy Uses 21.14 <0.00 <0.00 21.25
Mobile Sources 143.27 0.01 0.01 145.75
Backup Generator 1 0.85 <0.00 <0.00 0.85
Solid Waste 2.14 0.13 <0.00 5.31`
Water and Wastewater 7.19 0.06 <0.00 9.12
Construction2 15.19 <0.00 <0.00 15.50
Total GHG Emissions 189.78 0.20 0.01 197.78
Threshold of Significance 3,000
Exceed Threshold? No
Notes:
1 Backup generator based on a 50 kW (86 Horsepower diesel generator that has a cycling schedule of 30 minutes per week) 2 Construction emissions amortized over 30 years as recommended in the SCAQMD GHG Working Group on November 19, 2009.

Source: CalEEMod Version 2020.4.0 (see Appendix G).
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39 As shown in Table 7, the Project would generate 197.780 MTCO2e per year, which is within the 3,000 MTCO2e per year threshold that is described above. It should also be noted, that the Project will be required to meet the 2019 Title 24 Part 6 building standards that require all new non-residential structures to install enhanced insulation as well as require the installation of energy-efficient lighting and appliances. The City also requires all new developments to institute the water conservation measures that are detailed in the California Green Building Code. For these reasons, a less than significant generation of greenhouse gas emissions would occur from construction and operation of the Project.

b) Would the project conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?
Less Than Significant Impact. The Project would not conflict with any applicable plan, policy or regulation of an agency adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions. The applicable plan for the Project is the General Plan Update EIR GHG Analysis Findings (GHG Analysis), prepared by Raimi & Associates, August 27, 2020, that was prepared in order to address SB 32 and Executive Order S-03- 05 that requires an 80 percent reduction in GHG emissions by 2050. The GHG Analysis found that by the year 2030 the City of Beaumont will need to reduce GHG emissions by 41 percent by year 2040 from the year 2018 baseline emissions. That will be met through implementation of the State adopted climate action policies that include the RPS, Title 24, Clean Car Standards, and SB 1383. The proposed Project will be required to implement all applicable State standards that have been adopted to reduce GHG emissions. As such, the Project would be consistent with the applicable plans and programs designed to reduce GHG emissions and impacts would be less than significant.

4.9 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

9. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.

Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials?

(b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset
and accident conditions involving the release of
hazardous materials into the environment?

(c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or
acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste
within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed
school?

(d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result,
would it create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment?

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2 miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard or excessive
noise for people residing or working in the project
area?

(f) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?

(g) Expose people or structures, either directly or
indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires?

4.9.1 Impact Analysis
a) Would the project create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials?
b) Would the project create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment?
Less Than Significant Impact. During construction of the Project, hazardous and potentially hazardous materials typically associated with construction activities would be routinely transported to and from and used on the Project site. These hazardous materials could include gasoline, diesel fuel, lubricants, and other products used to operate and maintain construction equipment. The transport, use, and handling of these materials would be a temporary activity coinciding with up to 15 months of Project construction activities.

The Project proposes installation of a 1,000-gallon diesel aboveground storage tank and pump for onsite fire engine fueling during operations. The Project would therefore be subject to routine inspection by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over fuel-dispensing facilities. Hazardous materials regulations, which are codified in Titles 8, 22, and 26 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), and their enabling legislation set forth in Chapter 6.95 of the California Health and Safety Code, were established at the state level to ensure compliance with federal regulations and to reduce the risk to human health and the environment from the routine use of hazardous substances. Protection against accidental spills and releases provided by this legislation includes physical and mechanical controls of fueling operations, including automatic shutoff valves; requirements that fueling operations are contained on impervious surface areas; oil/water separators or physical barriers in catch basins or storm drains; vapor emissions controls; leak detection systems; and regular testing and inspection (California Health and Safety Code [CHSC] 2014). Furthermore, a Leak Detection, Spill Contingency and Emergency Response Plan is required to be prepared for the Project. This plan would address stormwater pollution prevention, hazardous waste management, and leak detection and fuel system spill prevention.

During operations, the Project would also require usage of hazardous materials typically found in fire stations and associated facilities including cleaning products, solvents, lubricants, adhesives, refrigerants, sealants, other chemical materials. Such chemicals would be handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations and under Fire Department guidelines.

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41 Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), the California Department of Transportation, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health (the Certified Unified Program Agency for Riverside County). As mandated by OSHA, all hazardous materials stored onsite would be accompanied by a Material Safety Data Sheet, which would inform onsite personnel about the necessary remediation procedures in the case of accidental release.

Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations regarding hazardous materials would ensure impacts associated with the construction and operation of the Project would be less than significant.
c) Would the project emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? Less Than Significant Impact. The Project site is not located within a quarter mile of a school (Google 2021). The closest school to the Project site is Three Ring Elementary School approximately 1.5 miles east. The Project would involve the use of heavy equipment during construction that would emit emissions associated with internal combustion engines, i.e., diesel and gasoline. Once operational, the Project would store diesel onsite for engine refueling and would involve the use of chemicals associated with fire station operations. However, adherence to all City, County, State, and Federal policies and regulations would reduce impacts to a level less than significant. Therefore, implementation of the Project would result in less than significant impacts associated with hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school. d) Would the project be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?
Less Than Significant Impact. According to the State Water Resources Control Board’s (SWRCB) GeoTracker database and the Department of Toxic Substances’ (DTSC) EnviroStor database, the Project site is not located within a hazardous materials site compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. The closest active contaminated site is approximately 1 mile southwest of the Project site in Laborde Canyon (DTSC 2021). The site (EnviroStor ID 33370038) was formerly owned by Lockheed Martin Corporation and was used for rocket motor testing operations and small rocket motor assembly from 1958 to 1974. According to the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the site’s Remedial Action Plan (SCH #2014101060), all remediation activities were confined to Laborde Canyon and the site is currently inactive except for ongoing investigation and maintenance activities (DTSC 2016). Therefore, the Project would not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment and impacts would be less than significant. e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area? No Impact. The Project site is not located within two miles of an airport. The closest airport to the site is Banning Municipal Airport approximately 9 miles east. The Project is not located within the boundaries of any airport land use plan; thus, the Project would not experience any safety hazards or excessive noise associated with the airport. No impact would occur. 200
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Less Than Significant Impact. The City has an adopted Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS). This plan establishes the emergency organization, assigns tasks, specifies policies and general procedures, and provides for coordination of planning efforts of the various emergency staff and service elements. Further, it is an extension of the State Emergency Plan. The Project, being a new fire station, would assist the City in implementing the EOP. Furthermore, the 2040 General Plan Safety Element provides for appropriate evacuation routes throughout the City to facilitate rapid response to emergency situations. Potrero Boulevard, the only existing roadway adjacent to the Project Site, is not considered an evacuation route. The closest evacuation routes to the Project site are Oak Valley Parkway approximately 0.5 mile to the north and SR-60 approximately 0.2 mile to the south (City 2020). Although there may be temporary lane blockages during construction, no blockages would occur along either of these designated evacuation routes.

New development plans are also subject to review and approval by the Riverside County Fire Department (RCFD), thereby ensuring that the Project does not interfere with evacuation. The City and RCFD established certain design standards to ensure that site planning and building design consider public safety and fire prevention; these standards include requirements governing emergency access. During construction, the contractor would be required to maintain adequate emergency access for emergency vehicles as required by the City and County. Site access for operations would be subject to approval of the Site Plan by the City. Therefore, less than significant impacts are anticipated.
g) Would the project expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires?
Less Than Significant Impact. The Project site is not located within a CAL FIRE designated VHFSZ of State or local responsibility (CAL FIRE 2021). Although a 1,000-gallon diesel aboveground storage tank and pump are proposed for the Project site, the Project would be subject to routine inspection by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over fuel-dispensing facilities.

Furthermore, a Leak Detection, Spill Contingency and Emergency Response Plan is required for the Project and all fueling activities would follow federal, state, and local health and safety requirements.

Being a new fire station, implementation of the Project would assist with fire prevention and eradication in the City; thus, impacts would be less than significant.

4.10 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY

10. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY.

Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements or otherwise substantially
degrade surface or ground water quality?

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Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(b) Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with groundwater recharge
such that the project may impede sustainable
groundwater management of the basin?

(c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of
the course of a stream or river or through the
addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which
would:

i) Result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off- site;
ii) Substantially increase the rate or amount of
surface runoff in a manner which would result in
flood on- or off-site;

iii) Create or contribute runoff water which would
exceed the capacity of existing or planned
stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial
additional sources of polluted runoff; or

iv) Impede or redirect flood flows?
(d) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation?
(e) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater
management plan?

4.10.1 Impact Analysis
a) Would the project violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements, or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality?
Less Than Significant Impact. Construction of the Project would be subject to local and state requirements for erosion control and grading, as well as UWIG-1 and UWIG-2 in Section 1.4.4 above.

Considering construction activities would disturb one or more acres, the City would be required to adhere to the provisions of the NPDES Construction General Permit. Construction activities subject to this permit include clearing, grading, and soil disturbance through stockpiling and grading. The NPDES Construction General Permit requires implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), which would include BMPs designed to prevent erosion and sedimentation in stormwater runoff. Collectively, these construction BMPs would help retain stormwater and any constituents, pollutants, and sediment contained therein, on the Project site, which, in turn, would help prevent water quality impacts to downstream receiving waters during construction. Operational discharges would be captured by the three proposed vegetated bioretention basins and directed to an underground storage and infiltration system for water quality treatment. Therefore, the Project would not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements and would not substantially degrade surface or ground water quality, resulting in less than significant impacts. 202
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Less Than Significant Impact. The Project site would be served by the Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District (BCVWD). The Beaumont Groundwater Basin is used by BCVWD as their primary source of supply for meeting municipal water demands. However, the District also relies on local groundwater from Edgar Canyon and imported water supplies purchased from the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency (SGPWA). The BCVWD’s 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) accounts for existing and forecasted development in its supply and demand forecasts. The Project would include construction and operation of land uses that are consistent with the UV land use designation established by the City’s General Plan. Therefore, the UWMP supply and demand forecasts accounted for potential development within the Project site. The 2020 UWMP forecasts that the multiple dry-year urban water supply reliability is 100 percent through the year 2025 (BCVWD 2020).

The Project would introduce impervious surfaces across the majority of the Project site. An increase in impervious surfaces would decrease percolation potential within the Project site. Although implementation of the Project would reduce the pervious areas available for potential natural recharge, all stormwater flows would be captured by three vegetated bioretention basins and directed to an underground storage and infiltration system for water quality treatment. This system would allow for percolation into the groundwater basin below following treatment. Additionally, the Project site’s only source of water currently is from direct precipitation, providing little opportunity to recharge under existing conditions. Due to the size of the Project and onsite stormwater management design, implementation of the Project would not significantly deplete groundwater supplies or interfere with groundwater recharge; impacts would be less than significant. c) Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would:
i) result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site; ii) substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site;
iii) create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources or polluted runoff; or iv) impede or redirect flood flows?
Less Than Significant Impact. Construction of the Project would result in grading and ground disturbance, which could alter the current drainage pattern of the Project site. Erosion during construction would be related primarily to disturbed soils and sediments that may enter the stormwater during rainfall events or winds. Implementation of a SWPPP, including erosion control and sediment control BMPs, as well as the UWIGs and BMPs proposed in Section 1.4.4 would reduce erosion on and off site. Therefore, compliance with existing water quality regulations would ensure short-term construction impacts would be less than significant.

Development of the Project would alter existing ground contours of the Project site and increase the impervious surface area on the site, all of which would result in changes to the existing drainage patterns interior to the site. By increasing the area of impervious surfaces on the site, more surface runoff would be generated; and the rate and volume of runoff would increase. Additionally, the 203
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Although installation of impervious surfaces would increase surface runoff, sedimentation within the runoff would be reduced due to site development, landscaped areas, and implementation of BMPs.

Thus, onsite erosion would be reduced with development of the Project. To manage surface runoff, the Project would incorporate three bioretention basins to capture 100 percent of stormwater runoff from the site. The design for the bioretention basins will consider the soils of the area. As stated in Section 1.4.4, UWIGs and BMPs would also be voluntarily incorporated by the City. Thus, impacts associated with the alteration of drainage patterns and erosion would be less than significant. d) Would the project in flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation?
Less Than Significant Impact. According to FEMA FIRM panel 06065C0785G, the Project site is located within FEMA Flood Zone X. Zone X designates the areas of minimal flood hazard, which are the areas outside the Special Flood Hazard Area and higher than the elevation of the 0.2-percent-annual-chance flood (FEMA 2021). Further, the Project is approximately 50 miles east of the Pacific Ocean and there are no bodies of water in the vicinity of the Project site which are capable of a seiche. The risk of flood, tsunami, or seiche within the Project site is low; thus, impacts would be less than significant. e) Would the project conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan?
Less Than Significant Impact. The Project site is under the jurisdiction of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). The RWQCB sets water quality objectives and beneficial uses in the Santa Ana Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the Santa Ana River Basin, which includes the Project site. These water quality objectives are intended to protect the present and probable beneficial uses of California inland water bodies including bays, estuaries, and groundwater.

The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) is a law requiring that groundwater basins are managed to achieve sustainability. The Beaumont Groundwater Basin was adjudicated in February 2004, in Superior Court, Riverside County, Case RIC 389197, San Timoteo Watershed Management Authority vs. City of Banning et. al. The Judgment established the Beaumont Basin Watermaster (Watermaster) to administer the judgment and established the rights of the overlying and appropriator parties. The powers and duties of Watermaster are delineated in the Judgment and include, among others: wellhead protection and recharge, location identification, well abandonment procedures, well construction standards, overdraft mitigation, replenishment, monitoring of water levels and water quality, and development of conjunctive use programs. In summary, the Judgment is the functional equivalent of a groundwater management plan.

The 2020 UWMP supply and demand forecasts accounted for potential development within the Project site and determined that multiple dry-year urban water supply reliability is 100 percent through the year 2025 (BCVWD 2020). Moreover, to address the potential for urban pollutants to be discharged in stormwater during operation, the City would implement a site-specific WQMP to capture stormwater runoff within the Project site and operate a low-impact development (LID) BMP 204
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4.11 LAND USE AND PLANNING

11. LAND USE/PLANNING
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Physically divide an established community?
(b) Cause a significant environmental impact due to a
conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation
adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect?

4.11.1 Impact Analysis
a) Would the project physically divide an established community? No Impact. The Project site is currently vacant and has an existing UV land use designation, which allows for mixed-uses. All parcels directly adjacent to the Project site are vacant, undeveloped land zoned and designated as UV. An existing roadway, Potrero Boulevard, is adjacent to the west of the Project site. Across Potrero Boulevard to the east is the Heartland General Plan subarea, governed by the Olivewood (former Heartland) Specific Plan. The Specific Plan Area is intended to be a single-family residential community with a total buildout of 1,224 homes (City 2020). The residential portion of the plan is currently under construction. However, the Project would not prevent access to this community at any point during development or implementation. Connectivity between the Project site and surrounding areas would be maintained, and no division of an established community would occur. Therefore, no impact would occur.
b) Would the project cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?

No Impact. All parcels within the Project site are zoned and designated in the City’s General Plan as UV (City 2020). The UV designation is a mixed-use designation intended for a variety of specialized land uses, including a regional serving commercial, higher density residential development, educational uses, and abundant open space and recreation amenities. The Project, which is considered a Public Safety Facility by the City’s Zoning Code, is permitted within the UV zoning and land use designation; thus, no Zone Changes or General Plan Amendments are proposed.

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12. MINERAL RESOURCES
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the
residents of the state?

(b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local
general plan, specific plan or other land use plan?

4.12.1 Impact Analysis
a) Would the project result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state?
No Impact. According to the City’s General Plan EIR, the City has no known or identified mineral resources of regional or statewide importance. The upper portion of the City is located in Mineral Resources Zone 3 (MRZ-3), where the significance of mineral deposits is undetermined. Thus, the presence and extent of important mineral resources has not been established for the City and the Project would not restrict access to mineral resources outside of the City. The Project would not result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource and no impacts would occur. b) Would the project result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? No Impact. According to the City’s General Plan EIR, the City does not contain any locally important mineral resource recovery sites and the Project would not restrict access to mineral resources outside of the City. Although the current Zoning Ordinance has a Mineral Resources Overlay Zone (Section

17.03.160), neither the City’s General Plan, existing Zoning Map, nor any specific plan within the City identifies a locally important mineral resource recovery site. The Project would not result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource; thus, no impacts would occur.

4.13 NOISE

13. NOISE
Would the project result in:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Generation of a substantial temporary or permanent
increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable
standards of other agencies?

(b) Generation of excessive groundborne vibration or
groundborne noise levels?
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plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a
public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area
to excessive noise levels?

This section describes the existing noise setting and potential noise and vibration effects from Project implementation on the site and its surrounding area (study area).

Existing Noise Conditions
In order to determine the existing noise levels in the vicinity of the Project site, two long-term (24 hour) ambient noise measurements were taken between 15:17 p.m. on Thursday October 28, 2021 and 5:27 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021. The results of the noise level measurements are presented in Table 8 and the noise measurement printouts along with photos of the noise measurements sites are provided in Appendix H.

Table 8: Existing (Ambient) Noise Measurement Results
Site Description Average
(dBA Leq)
Maximum
(dBA Lmax)
Weighted Average
(dBA CNEL)
Located on a power pole on the Project site,
approximately 90 feet east of Potrero Boulevard Road
centerline and 120 feet north of Olivewood centerline

59.8 93.9 64.0
Located approximately 170 feet west of Project site at
utility connection for home under construction located
at east end of Arezzo Court.

53.3 82.5 59.2
Source: Two Extech Model 407780 Type 2 sound level meter programmed in “slow” mode to record noise levels in “A” weighted form.

City of Beaumont Noise Standards
For construction activities within the City, Section 9.02.110(F) of the City’s Municipal Code allows construction noise to exceed the City noise standards provided that construction activities occur between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on the condition that construction noise does not exceed 55 dB(A) for intervals of more than 15 minutes per hour at the interior of the nearest occupied residence.

For operational activities within the City, Section 9.02.070 of the City’s Municipal Code limits noise impacts to the nearby residential properties to 5 dBA above base ambient noise level (BANL) for 15 minutes in any hour, 10 dBA above BANL for 5 minutes in any hour, 15 dBA above BANL for 1 minute in any hour, and 20 dBA above BANL is not permitted. The BANL is defined in Section 9.02.050 of the Municipal Code, which details the minimum BANL for residential properties is 45 dBA between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. an d 55 dBA between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Section 9.02.050 also details that if the actual decibel measurements exceed these levels than the measured noise levels shall be employed as the BANL.

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a) Would the project result in generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?

Less Than Significant Impact. The Project may generate substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the General Plan or Noise Ordinance or applicable standards of other agencies. The following section calculates the potential noise emissions associated with the construction and operations of the Project and compares the noise levels to the County standards.

Construction-Related Noise
Construction activities for the Project are anticipated to include site preparation and grading of the project site, building construction, paving, and application of architectural coatings. Noise impacts from construction activities associated with the Project would be a function of the noise generated by construction equipment, equipment location, sensitivity of nearby land uses, and the timing and duration of the construction activities. The nearest occupied sensitive receptor to the proposed Project is a single-family located as near as 800 feet southwest of the Project site on Cascina Lane. (It should be noted that there are single-family homes lots that have been graded as near as 50 feet west of the proposed improvements to Potrero Boulevard, however since Section 9.02.110(F) of the City’s Municipal Code only applies to occupied homes, this analysis is based on the nearest occupied home).

Construction noise levels at the exterior of the nearest homes have been calculated through use of the RCNM and the parameters and assumptions detailed in Section 6.1 of this report. Since the City’s construction noise standard is based on the noise level at the interior of the nearest

Construction noise impacts to the nearby sensitive receptors have been calculated through the use of the Roadway Construction Noise Model (RCNM) and through use of the construction equipment assumptions generated by the CalEEMod model (Appendix A). Since the City’s construction noise standard is based on the noise level at the interior of the nearest occupied home and the City does not provide any exterior to interior noise reduction rates to use, the County of Riverside General Plan Noise Guidelines was utilized that details that a single-family home with the windows closed provides 20 dB exterior to interior noise reduction. Both the exterior and interior noise levels for each phase of construction at the nearest homes are shown below in Table 9, and the RCNM printouts are provided in Appendix C.

Table 9: Construction Noise Levels at the Nearest Homes Prior to Mitigation Construction Phase
Construction Noise Level (dBA Leq) at Nearest Home1:

Exterior Interior2
Site Preparation 61 41
Grading 61 41
Building Construction 62 42
Paving 59 39
Architectural Coatings 50 30
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Construction Noise Level (dBA Leq) at Nearest Home1:

Exterior Interior2
City Construction Noise Threshold 3 -- 55
Exceed Threshold? -- No
Notes:
1 The nearest home is located as near as 800 feet southwest of the project site 2 The interior noise level is based on a 20 dB exterior to interior noise reduction.

Source: RCNM, Federal Highway Administration, 2006 (See Appendix H).

Table 9 shows that the greatest noise impact would occur during the building construction phase at the nearest occupied home located southwest of the project site with a noise level as high as 42 dBA at the interior of the home, which is below the City’s construction noise threshold of 55 dBA.

Therefore, the Project would not create a substantial temporary increase in ambient noise levels from construction of the Project. Impacts would be less than significant and no mitigation is required.

Operational-Related Noise
The Project consists of the development and operation of a fire station. Potential noise impacts associated with the operations of the Project would be from project-generated vehicular traffic on the nearby roadways and from onsite activities, which have been analyzed separately below.

Offsite Roadway Noise Impacts
Vehicle noise is a combination of the noise produced by the engine, exhaust, and tires. The level of traffic noise depends on three primary factors (1) the volume of traffic, (2) the speed of traffic, and (3) the number of trucks in the flow of traffic. The Project does not propose any uses that would require a substantial number of truck trips, and the Project would not alter the speed limit on any existing roadway, so the Project’s potential offsite noise impacts have been focused on the noise impacts associated with the change of volume of traffic that would occur with development of the Project.

According to the default trip generation rates utilized in the CalEEMod model (Appendix A), the Project would generate a total of 244 average daily trips (ADT). According to the City of Beaumont General Plan, Potrero Road is classified as an Urban Arterial Highway in the vicinity of the project site that has a roadway capacity of 43,450 ADT operating at a level of service (LOS) of ‘C’. The Project would contribute 0.56 percent of the total capacity of Potrero Road in the vicinity of the Project site.

In order for Project-generated vehicular traffic to increase the noise level on any of the nearby roadways by 3 dB, the roadway traffic would have to double, the roadway traffic would have to increase by 50 percent. As such, the Project’s roadway noise impacts would be well below a 3 dB increase, which is the threshold of perception of an increase in noise levels. Therefore, operational roadway noise impacts would be less than significant.

Onsite Noise Impacts
The operation of the Project may create an increase in onsite noise levels from fire station activities, rooftop mechanical equipment, and the backup generator. The nearest sensitive receptor to Project site are single-family homes that are currently under construction as near as 120 feet west of the Project site.
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51 As detailed above, Section 9.02.070 of the City’s Municipal Code limits noise impacts to the nearby residential properties to 5 dBA above BANL (45 dBA between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. and 55 dBA between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.) for 15 minutes in any hour. As such, the threshold utilized in this analysis is 50 dBA between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. and 60 dBA between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. at the nearest homes.

In order to determine potential noise impacts from onsite from fire station activities that include siren use at a fire station, rooftop mechanical equipment, and the backup generator, reference noise measurements were taken or manufacturer specifications were obtained for each noise source and the reference noise measurement output files are provided in Appendix H. In order to account for the noise reduction provided by the existing 6-foot-high sound wall on the west side of Potrero Boulevard, the wall attenuation equations from the Technical Noise Supplement to the Traffic Noise Analysis Protocol (TeNS), prepared by Caltrans, September 2013, were utilized and the noise calculation spreadsheet showing the calculations is also provided in Appendix H. A summary of the calculated noise level at the nearby homes is shown in
Table 10.

Table 10: Operational Noise Levels at the Nearby Homes (Prior to Mitigation) Noise Source
Reference Noise Calculated Noise at Nearest Homes
Distance from
Receptor to Source
(feet)
Reference
Noise Level
(dBA Leq)
Distance from
Receptor to Homes
(feet)
Noise Level1
(dBA Leq)
Fire Station Yard Activities
(including siren use)
30 55.7 195 33.2
Rooftop Equipment 6 65.1 210 29.3
Backup Generator 23 72.0 250 45.0
Combined Noise Level from all Sources 45.4
City Noise Standards (Day/Night)2 60/50
Exceed City Standard? No/No
Notes:
1 The calculated noise levels account for the noise reduction provided by the existing 6 foot high wall on the south side of Baseline Road. 2 From, Sections 9.02.070 and 9.02.050 of the Municipal Code Source: Noise calculation methodology from Caltrans, 2013 (see Appendix D).

The data provided in
Table 10 shows that Project’s worst-case operational noise from the simultaneous operation of all noise sources on the project site would create a noise level of 45.4 dBA Leq at the nearest homes (currently under construction) west of the project site. The worst-case onsite operational noise level is within both the City’s daytime noise standard of 60 dBA and nighttime noise standard of 50 dBA. It should also be noted that the 45.4 dBA Leq noise level is also below the existing measured noise level of 53.3 that was taken at the location of the nearest homes (see Table 8 above). As such, operations- related onsite noise impacts would be less than significant for the Project. Therefore, implementation of the Project would result in a less than significant noise impact from onsite noise sources 210
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52 Accordingly, the Project would not expose persons to noise levels in excess of standards established by the City, and impacts would be less than significant.

b) Would the project result in generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels?
Less Than Significant Impact. The Project would not expose persons to or generate excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels. The following section analyzes the potential vibration impacts associated with the construction and operations of the Project.

Construction-Related Vibration Impacts
Construction activities for the Project are anticipated to include site preparation and grading of the Project site, building construction, paving, and application of architectural coatings. Vibration impacts from construction activities associated with the Project would typically be created from the operation of heavy off-road equipment, such as bulldozers, excavators, scrapers, vibrator rollers, etc. The nearest occupied home to the proposed Project is located as near as 800 feet southwest of the Project site on Cascina Lane.

Since neither the City’s Municipal Code nor the General Plan provides a quantifiable vibration threshold level, the vibration threshold provided in Transportation- and Construction Vibration Guidance Manual, prepared by Caltrans, April 2020, has been utilized, which defines the threshold of perception from transient sources at 0.25 inch per second PPV. Table 11 shows the typical PPV produced from some common construction equipment that would likely be utilized during construction of the Project.

Table 11: Typical Construction Equipment Vibration Emissions Equipment Peak Particle Velocity in inches per
second at 25 feet Vibration Level (Lv) at 25 feet
Vibratory roller 0.210 94
Hoe ram 0.089 87
Large bulldozer 0.089 87
Caisson drill 0.089 87
Loaded truck (off road) 0.076 86
Jackhammer 0.035 79
Small bulldozer 0.003 58
Source: Federal Transit Administration 2018.

From the list of equipment shown in Table 11, a vibratory roller with a vibration level of 0.210 inch- per-second PPV at 25 feet would be the source of the highest vibration levels of all equipment utilized during construction activities for the Proposed Project. Based on typical propagation rates at 800 feet, this would result in a vibration level of 0.005 inch-per-second PPV at the nearest occupied offsite residential structure to the project site. The construction-related vibration levels would be well below the 0.25 inch-per-second PPV threshold detailed above. Therefore, a less than significant vibration impact is anticipated from construction of the Proposed Project. 211
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The Project would consist of the development and operation of a Fire Station. The Project would result in the operation of fire trucks on the Fire Station site, which are a known source of vibration. The nearest receptors to the Fire Station site are homes located on the west side of Potrero Boulevard, which are as near as 120 feet west of where fire trucks would operate on the Project site.

Caltrans has done extensive research on vibration level created along freeways and State Routes and their vibration measurements of roads have never exceeded 0.08 inches per second PPV at 15 feet from the center of the nearest lane, with the worst combinations of heavy trucks. Fire truck activities would occur onsite as near as 120 feet from the nearest offsite receptor. Based on typical propagation rates, the vibration level at the nearest offsite receptor would by 0.002 inch per second PPV.

Therefore, vibration created from operation of the proposed project would be within the 0.25 inch per second PPV threshold of detailed above. Impacts would be less than significant.

Accordingly, the proposed Project would not expose persons to excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels, and impacts would be less than significant.

c) For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public us airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? No Impact. The closest airport to the Project site is Banning Municipal Airport, which is located approximately 9 miles east; therefore, the Project site is not located within 2 miles of a public airport or within an airport land use plan nor is the Project within the vicinity of a private airstrip. As such, the Project site would not be exposed to excessive noise levels from airport operations. As such, no impact would occur regarding airport and airstrip noise.

4.14 POPULATION AND HOUSING

14. POPULATION AND HOUSING.

Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Induce substantial unplanned population growth in
an area, either directly (for example, by proposing
new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for
example, through extension of roads or other
infrastructure)?

(b) Displace substantial numbers of existing people or
housing, necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?

4.14.1 Impact Analysis
a) Would the project induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
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54 Less Than Significant Impact. The Project does not provide permanent housing or include operations that could result in unplanned growth such as extension of roadways or expansion of existing infrastructure. Although the fire station would include four dorm spaces, accommodating eight people total, these are temporary facilities to account for the long shifts associated with fire-fighting operations. The Project would provide up to 25 construction jobs and eight operational jobs.

Nonetheless, construction jobs would be temporary, lasting up to 15 months, and are anticipated to be filled by the existing local population. The eight operational jobs would be long-term but are also expected to be filled by local fire fighters. If residents outside the local area are required to fill any operational positions, the increase in population would be nominal. Thus, the Project would not induce substantial unplanned population growth and impacts would be less than significant. b) Would the project displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
No Impact. The Project includes construction and operation of a fire station on a vacant site zoned UV, which allows Public Safety Facilities designated by the City’s Zoning Code. As such, implementation of the Project would not result in displacement of people or housing and no impacts would occur.

4.15 PUBLIC SERVICES

15. PUBLIC SERVICES.

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Would the project result in substantial adverse
physical impacts associated with the provision of
new or physically altered governmental facilities,
need for new or physically altered governmental
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental impacts, in order to
maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or
other performance objectives for any of the public
services:

i) Fire Protection?
ii) Police Protection?
iii) Schools?
iv) Parks?
v) Other public facilities?

4.15.1 Impact Analysis
a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for fire protection? No Impact. The Project proposes to construct a new fire station, storage building, parking area, new access roads, and landscaping. Current fire service response times in the City are approximately 8 to 12 minutes and the City’s goal is a 5-minute response time (City 2020). This Project would assist the 213
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b) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for police protection? Less Than Significant Impact. The Project does not provide permanent housing or include operations that could result in unplanned population growth. Although the Project would provide up to 25 construction jobs and eight operational job, construction jobs would be temporary, lasting up to 15 months, and are anticipated to be filled by the existing local population. The eight operational jobs would be long-term but are also expected to be filled by local fire fighters. If residents outside the local area are required to fill any operational positions, the increase in population would be nominal and would not affect response times for police protection. Further, the Project proposes to construct a new fire station, which would help the City meet emergency response goals related to fire response and emergency medical services. Thus, the Project would help maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, and other performance objectives for police protection and impacts would be less than significant.
c) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for schools? Less Than Significant Impact. As mentioned above, the Project would not result in unplanned population growth and jobs associated with the Project are anticipated to be filled by the existing local population. If residents outside the local area are required to fill any operational positions, the increase in population would be nominal and would not affect performance objectives for schools.

Further, the Project proposes to construct a new fire station, which would help the City meet emergency response goals related to fire response and emergency medical services. Thus, the Project would not affect service ratios and would help maintain safety objectives for schools; thus, impacts would be less than significant.
d) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for parks? Less Than Significant Impact. The Project would not result in unplanned population growth and jobs associated with the Project are anticipated to be filled by the existing local population. If residents outside the local area are required to fill any operational positions, the increase in population would be nominal and would not affect performance objectives for parks. Further, the Project proposes to construct a new fire station, which would help the City meet emergency response goals related to fire response and emergency medical services. Thus, the Project would not affect service rations and would help maintain safety objectives for parks; thus, impacts would be less than significant. 214
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56 e) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for other public facilities? Less Than Significant Impact. As mentioned above, the Project would not result in unplanned population growth and jobs associated with the Project are anticipated to be filled by the existing local population. If residents outside the local area are required to fill any operational positions, the increase in population would be nominal and would not affect performance objectives for other public facilities. Further, the Project proposes to construct a new fire station, which would help the City meet emergency response goals related to fire response and emergency medical services. Thus, the Project would not affect service ratios and would help maintain safety objectives for public facilities in the City; thus, impacts would be less than significant.

4.16 RECREATION

16. RECREATION.

Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Would the project increase the use of existing
neighborhood and regional parks or other
recreational facilities such that substantial physical
deterioration of the facility would occur or be
accelerated?

(b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational
facilities which might have an adverse physical effect
on the environment?

4.16.1 Impact Analysis
a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? No Impact. As previously discussed, the Project does not provide permanent housing or include operations that could result in unplanned growth such as extension of roadways or expansion of existing infrastructure. Construction of the Project involves paving of two new access driveways to the site, which may be developed into future roadways; however, the construction of these fut ure roadways is not proposed as part of the Project. Further, construction jobs associated with the Project would be temporary, lasting up to 15 months, and are anticipated to be filled by the existing local population. The eight operational jobs associated with the Project would be long-term, but are also expected to be filled by local fire fighters. If residents outside the local area are required to fill any operational positions, the increase in population would be nominal. Thus, the Project would not contribute to the increased use of existing neighborhood, regional parks or other recreational facilities and would not cause substantial deterioration of the facilities; no impacts would occur. b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? 215
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Additionally, the Project does not involve the addition of a substantial number of new jobs that may result in increased population and increased demands on recreational resources. No impacts would occur.

4.17 TRANSPORTATION

17. TRANSPORTATION.

Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy
addressing the circulation system, including transit,
roadways, bicycle and pedestrian facilities?

(b) Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines
section 15064.3, subdivision (b)?
(c) Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric
design feature (e. g., sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm
equipment)?

(d) Result in inadequate emergency access?

4.17.1 Impact Analysis
a) Would the project conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadways, bicycle and pedestrian facilities? b) Would the project Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b)? Less Than Significant Impact. The City’s 2040 General Plan provides a comprehensive circulation system that accommodates increased demand for public transit, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities. All parcels within the Project site are zoned and designated in the City’s General Plan as UV (City 2020).

The UV designation is a mixed-use designation intended for a variety of specialized land uses, including a regional serving commercial, higher density residential development, educational uses, and abundant open space and recreation amenities. The Project, which is considered a Public Safety Facility by the City’s Zoning Code, is permitted within the UV zoning and land use designation. Thus, no Zone Changes or General Plan Amendments are proposed, and the Project is consistent with the circulation system planned in the 2040 General Plan.

Moreover, section 15064.3, subdivision (b of the CEQA Guidelines requires an evaluation of project impacts related to Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). According to the County’s Transportation Analysis Guidelines, as a fire facility, the Project is designated a “Local Essential Service”. The introduction of new Local Essential Services shortens non-discretionary trips by putting those goods and services closer to residents, resulting in an overall reduction in VMT (County 2020). Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.
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58 Less Than Significant Impact. The Project would include onsite circulation improvements (driveways and internal drive aisles) and frontage improvements along the Project site boundary. These onsite improvements would be designed in accordance with all applicable design standards set forth by the City. The design will undergo City review before approval to ensure that the local development standards for roadways are met without resulting in traffic safety impacts, including hazardous design features. Based on the above analysis, the Project would not substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature or incompatible uses; and impacts would be less than significant. d) Would the project result in inadequate emergency access? Less Than Significant Impact. The Project, being a new fire station, would assist the City in implementing the EOP. Additionally, the City and RCFD established certain design standards to ensure that site planning and building design consider public safety and fire prevention; these standards include requirements governing emergency access. During construction, the contractor would be required to maintain adequate emergency access for emergency vehicles as required by the City and County. Site access for operations would be subject to approval of the Site Plan by the City. Therefore, less than significant impacts are anticipated.

4.18 TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES

18. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES.

Would the project cause a substantial adverse
change in the significance of a tribal cultural
resource, defined in Public Resources Code section
21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural
landscape that is geographically defined in terms
of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred
place, or object with cultural value to a California
Native American tribe, and that is:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of
historical resources as defined in Public Resources
Code section 5020.1(k), or

(b) A resource determined by the lead agency, in its
discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to
be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in
subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section
5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in
subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section
5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the
significance of the resource to a California Native
American tribe.

4.18.1 Impact Analysis
a) Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1(k)?
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Less Than Significant Impact. The City completed the initial AB 52 outreach for the Project. Currently, one tribe has responded to the AB 52 consultation request. The tribal Historic Preservation Division of the Aqua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI), responded via email on August 27, 2020, and requested to be included in further consultation and to be provided with the grading plans, geotechnical report, and cultural resource letter report for the Project. All requested reports were provided.

On October 13, 2021, Chambers Group requested that the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) conduct a search of its Sacred Lands File (SLF) to determine if Tribal Cultural Resources (TCR) important to Native Americans have been recorded in the Project footprint and buffer area. Additional consultation with the tribes indicated in the NAHC SLF letter (Appendix D) would be required to determine the nature of any existing resources located during ground-disturbing activities. PRC Section 21074 defines a resource as a TCR if it meets either of the following criteria:

1. sites, features, places, cultural landscapes, sacred places, and objects with cultural value to a tribe that are listed, or determined to be eligible for listing, in the national or state register of historical resources, or listed in a local register of historic resources; or

2. a resource that the lead agency determines, in its discretion, is a tribal cultural resource On November 17, 2021, Chambers Group received a response from the NAHC stating that the search of its Sacred Lands File was negative for the presence of Native American cultural resources within Project site and the record search study area.

The NAHC provided a list of 24 Native American tribal contacts that may have knowledge of cultural resources near the Project area (Appendix D). A letter describing the Project and asking these individuals and organizations for their input was sent via U.S. mail and electronic mail on November 9, 2021. A copy of the letters sent, the list of contacts, and responses received are included in Appendix D. As of the date of this report, responses were received from ACBCI, the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians, the Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Reservation, and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. None of these tribes requested further consultation except ACBCI. ACBCI requested further documentation, including copies of any cultural resource documentation (report and site records) generated in connection with this Project; a cultural resources inventory of the Project area by a qualified archaeologist prior to any development activities in this area; and a copy of the records search with associated survey reports and site records from the information center. All requested documents were provided, except for the records search from EIC as it has not yet been obtained by the City due to delays. Once the record search has been obtained, it will be sent to ACBCI.

During both AB 52 Consultation efforts as well as the cultural resources analysis conducted to date, no evidence of TCRs were identified within the Project site. Nonetheless, without the record search results from the EIC it remains unknown if any previously recorded resources are located within the Project site. Therefore, to prevent significant impacts to potential TCRs onsite the City will implement 218
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4.19 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS

19. UTILITIES/SERVICE SYSTEMS.

Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or
storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or
telecommunications facilities, the construction or
relocation of which could cause significant
environmental effects?

(b) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future
development during normal, dry and multiple dry
years?

(c) Result in a determination by the wastewater
treatment provider which serves or may serve the
project that it has adequate capacity to serve the
project’s projected demand in addition to the
provider’s existing commitments?

(d) Generate solid waste in excess of State or local
standards, or in excess of the capacity of local
infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of
solid waste reduction goals?

(e) Comply with federal, state, and local management
and reduction statutes and regulations related to
solid wastes?

4.19.1 Impact Analysis
a) Would the project require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or stormwater drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or expansion of which could cause significant environmental effects? Less Than Significant Impact. The Project would include construction of an onsite network of water, wastewater, electrical power, natural gas, telecommunications, and stormwater facilities that would connect to existing facilities adjacent to or within the Project site. Minimal offsite ground disturbance within the public right-of-way would be required to connect the proposed onsite utility infrastructure to existing points of connection along Potrero Boulevard. Utilities would not be expanded beyond those needed to serve Project operations. Water service would be provided to the Project site by BCVWD and wastewater service would be provided by the City. The City conservatively estimates an operational water demand of approximately 1,000 gallons per day. Southern California Edison (SCE) would provide electrical service to the Project site and Southern California Gas Company (SoCal Gas) would provide natural gas service. Electricity usage is anticipated to be minimal, required for fluorescent station lighting, signage, and parking lot lighting. Natural gas would be utilized for minimal heating requirements during winter months. Telecommunications would be provided to the site using commercially available services in the area. The Project would also include installation of three onsite 219
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61 bioretention basins to capture onsite stormwater flows. Flows would percolate into the ground or evaporate, consistent with current storms flows from the Project site. In addition, curb-and-gutter would be installed along the Project frontage, thus improving containment of storm flows within the existing roadway.

The impacts associated with proposed utility connections are considered to be part of the Project’s construction phase and are evaluated throughout this Initial Study accordingly. As identified throughout this Initial Study, no significant impacts have been identified for the Project’s construction phase. The construction of onsite water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure necessary to serve the Project would not result in any significant physical effects on the environment that are not already identified and disclosed as part of this Initial Study. Impacts would be less than significant. b) Would the project have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal dry and multiple dry years? Less Than Significant Impact. The BCVWD provides water service to the Project site. The BCVWD 2020 UWMP accounts for existing and forecasted development in its supply and demand forecasts. The Project would include construction and operation of land uses that are consistent with the UV land use designation established by the City’s General Plan. Therefore, the UWMP supply and demand forecasts accounted for anticipated development within the Project site. The 2020 UWMP forecasts that in all dry-year scenarios, water must be extracted from BCVWD’s Beaumont Basin Storage Account. However, due to the variability of available supplies, BCVWD typically recharges imported water to its storage account in the Beaumont Basin during periods when supply exceeds the demands in the service area. BCVWD’s storage account allows storage of up to 80,000 acre-feet (AF). Therefore, an analysis of the reliability of water sources during normal (average) and extended dry periods demonstrated that BCVWD can sufficiently meet the projected demands in the case of the drought or other emergency.

The City conservatively estimates that the Project would have a water demand of approximately 1,000 gallons per day. As such, annual water demand associated with the Project would be approximately

1.12 acre-feet per year (AFY), or approximately 0.010 percent of the anticipated service area demand by 2025. As such, BCVWD would have sufficient water supplies to serve the Project. Furthermore, in the future BCVWD plans to utilize recycled water from the City to meet most of the landscape irrigation demands, which are currently served with potable water. BCVWD also intends to supplement its supply with captured and recharged stormwater through various projects. Therefore, the Project would have sufficient water supplies available in the reasonably foreseeable future and impacts would be less than significant.
c) Would the project result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments?
Less Than Significant Impact. City of Beaumont Treatment Plant No. 1 provides wastewater collection and treatment services for the BCVWD service area, including the Project site. The City’s Treatment Plant No. 1 has a current permitted capacity of 4 million gallons per day (mgd). According to the BCVWD UWMP, Phase 1 of the City’s wastewater treatment plant construction has also been completed, increasing the rated capacity from 4 mgd to 6 mgd (BCVWD 2020). 220
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62 The anticipated total annual water demand associated with the Project would be approximately 1,000 gallons per day (gpd) or 1.12 acre-feet per year (AFY). Assuming wastewater generation is 75 percent of total water demand, the Project would generate approximately 0.84 AFY, or 750 gpd. This is approximately 0.01 percent of the total current wastewater capacity of Treatment Plant No. 1. As such, existing wastewater treatment facilities have sufficient capacity to serve the Project; and impacts would be less than significant.
d) Generate solid waste in excess of State or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals? Less Than Significant Impact. Implementation of the Project would generate an incremental increase in solid waste volumes requiring offsite disposal during short-term construction and long-term operational activities. Solid waste requiring disposal would be generated by the construction process, primarily consisting of discarded materials and packaging. Based on the size of the Project (10,760 square feet of building area) and the EPA‘s construction waste generation factor of 4.38 pounds per square-foot for non-residential uses, approximately 23.6 tons of waste is expected to be generated during the Project’s construction phase (EPA 1998). In compliance with the CalGreen Code, a minimum of 65 percent of all solid waste must be diverted from landfills (by recycling, reusing, and other waste reduction strategies). Therefore, the Project is estimated to generate approximately 8.3 tons of solid waste during its construction phase that would be disposed of in a landfill. Based on the anticipated construction schedule, the Project’s construction phase is estimated to last for up to 15 months or approximately 456 days; therefore, the Project is estimated to generate approximately

0.018 tons of solid waste per day requiring landfill disposal during construction.

According to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery’s (CalRecycle’s) estimated solid waste generation rates, public/institutional developments such as the Project generate approximately 0.007 pounds of waste per square-foot of development, per day (CalRecycle 2021a). The Project proposes construction of 10,760 square feet of institutional building area, resulting in approximately 75.32 pounds per square-foot of solid waste requiring landfill disposal per day of operations.

Solid waste generated by the Project would likely be disposed of at the closest landfill, Lamb Canyon Landfill. The Lamb Canyon Landfill has a remaining capacity of 19,242,950 tons and is anticipated to operate until 2029 (CalRecycle 2021b); thus, the relatively minimal construction waste and operational waste generated by the Project is not anticipated to cause the landfill to exceed its maximum permitted disposal volume. As such, the Lamb Canyon Landfill has sufficient capacity to accept solid waste generated by the Project’s construction phase. Impacts would be less than significant.
e) Would the project comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste?
Less Than Significant Impact. The Project would not negatively impact the provision of solid waste services. All solid waste generated during construction would be disposed of by the construction contractor according to the City’s standard construction practices, including compliance with the California Integrated Waste Management Act (also known as AB 939). Project operations would comply with AB 939/SB 1066 requirements for the diversion of solid waste from landfills. Waste 221
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63 receptacles would be provided onsite for operational wastes, including green waste, which would be sorted for recycling and reuse. Impacts would be less than significant.

4.20 WILDFIRE

20. WILDFIRE.

If located in or near state responsibility areas or
lands classified as very high fire hazard severity
zones, would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Substantially impair an adopted emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation plan?
(b) Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors,
exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project
occupants to, pollutant concentrations from a
wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?

(c) Require the installation or maintenance of
associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks,
emergency water sources, power lines or other
utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may
result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the
environment?

(d) Expose people or structures to significant risks,
including downslope or downstream flooding or
landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope
instability, or drainage changes?

4.20.1 Impact Analysis
a) Would the project impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? Less Than Significant Impact. The Project site is not located within a CAL FIRE designated VHFSZ of State or local responsibility (CAL FIRE 2021). As previously mentioned, the City has an adopted EOP and SEMS/NIMS. This plan establishes the emergency organization, assigns tasks, specifies policies and general procedures, and provides for coordination of planning efforts of the various emergency staff and service elements. Further, it is an extension of the State Emergency Plan. The Project, being a new fire station, would assist the City in implementing the EOP. Furthermore, the 2040 General Plan Safety Element provides for appropriate evacuation routes throughout the City to facilitate rapid response to emergency situations. Potrero Boulevard, the only existing roadway adjacent to the Project Site, is not considered an evacuation route. The closest evacuation routes to the Project site are Oak Valley Parkway to the north and SR-60 to the south (City 2020). Although there may be temporary lane blockages during construction, no blockages would occur along either of these designated evacuation routes.

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Less Than Significant Impact. The Project site is relatively flat, with elevations onsite ranging from approximately 2470 to 2480 feet in elevation and is not located within a CAL FIRE designated VHFSZ (CAL FIRE 2021). Further, proposed development under the General Plan is subject to environmental and building permit review procedures to ensure adequate and appropriate site design and construction methods are implemented to reduce the risk of wildfires. For new development, these methods include the creation of defensible areas around building structures and use of fire-resistant building materials will provide protection from wildfires. The implementation of the Project would reduce the risk of wildfires by eliminating the vacant parcels’ existing ruderal vegetation and providing a paved foundation. Although the land surrounding the Project site is not developed, the Project proposes construction of a new fire station to serve the local area and would not exacerbate wildfire risks. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant. c) Would the project require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines, or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment? Less Than Significant Impact. The Project would connect to existing utilities adjacent to the site and does not propose infrastructure that would exacerbate fire risk. Additionally, the Project is not located within a designated VHFSZ and proposes construction of a new fire station to serve the local area.

Thus, the Project would not exacerbate wildfire risk and impacts would be less than significant. d) Would the project expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability or drainage changes? Less Than Significant Impact. The Project site and its immediate vicinity are relatively flat and are not subject to post-fire slope instability. The implementation of associated storm water BMPs will ensure that the Project appropriately conveys storm water runoff without affecting upstream or downstream drainage characteristics. The Project would retain the incremental increase in site-generated runoff.

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65 4.21 MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE

21. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife
species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a
plant or animal community, substantially reduce the
number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered
plant or animal or eliminate important examples of
the major periods of California history or prehistory?

(b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable?
(“Cumulatively considerable” means that the
incremental effects of a project are considerable
when viewed in connection with the effects of past
projects, the effects of other current projects, and
the effects of probable future projects?)

(c) Does the project have environmental effects which
will cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly?

4.21.1 Impact Analysis
a) Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. As concluded in the Biological and Cultural Resources sections of this document, all potential impacts discussed can be mitigated to a less than significant level for these resources.

As described in Section 4.4, the Project is located within a designated MSHCP Conservation Area, but would not conflict with the provisions of the MSHCP. In addition, the Project has low potential for impacts to special- status plants and wildlife. With implementation of voluntary UWIGs and BMPs listed in Section 1.4.4, and mitigation measures MM-BIO-1 and MM-BIO-2, impacts to special-status species and sensitive communities would be less than significant.

As described in Section 4.5, it is possible that historical, archaeological, or paleontological resources would be encountered at subsurface levels during ground-disturbing construction activities. To reduce potential adverse effects to discoveries during Project implementation, procedures for inadvertent discovery of cultural resources must be implemented through MM-CUL-1 through MM- CUL-5 and MM-PAL-1. Further, as described in Section 4.18, the Project would not result in impacts to any known Tribal Cultural Resources.
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66 Implementation of the Project would not substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife populations to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, or reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant with the proposed mitigation measures, UWIGs, and BMPs incorporated. b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable” means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects?)
Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. The potential for cumulative impacts occurs when the independent impacts of the Project are combined with the impact of related projects in proximity to the Project such that impacts occur that are greater than the impacts of the Project alone. As discussed above, it has been determined that the Project would have no impact, impacts would be less than significant, or impacts would be less than significant with implementation of mitigation measures. Where the Project would have no impact or a less than significant impact, it would not contribute to cumulative impacts. The Project proposes construction of a new fire station to serve the existing community; thus, it would not contribute to the cumulative effects of population growth. Since these impacts associated with the Project would not be significant when compared to applicable thresholds, none of the impacts associated with the Project would make cumulatively considerable, incremental contributions to significant cumulative impacts. c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Environmental effects that could cause indirect or direct impacts to human beings would relate to air quality, noise, geology, and traffic.

Based on the analyses provided, the proposed construction and operational activities would not result in potentially significant impacts with regards to significant air quality and greenhouse gas emissions, substantial noise exposure, or transportation impacts such as introduction of extreme design features. Geologically, the Project site is considered grossly stable and suitable for the Project provided the assumptions, recommendations, and opinions included in the Geotechnical Report are considered in design and construction. These construction considerations are included as MM-GEO-1 and MM-GEO-2. Therefore, with implementation of these mitigation measures the Project would not result in environmental effects which would cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly, and impacts would be less than significant.

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67 SECTION 5.0 – REFERENCES
Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District (BCVWD)
2020 Urban Water Management Plan. Available online at: https://bcvwd.org/wp- content/uploads/2021/10/2020-BCVWD-UWMP-ADOPTED_2021-08-26a.pdf California Department of Conservation (DOC)
2021a California Important Farmland Finder. Accessed November 2021. Available online at:
https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/ciff/ .
2021b California Earthquake Hazards Zone Application. Accessed November 2021. Available online at: https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/EQZApp/app/ .

California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention (CAL FIRE) 2009 Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in LRA As Recommended by CAL FIRE: Beaumont.

Available online at: https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/5907/beaumont.pdf California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) 2021a Estimated Solid Waste Generation Rates. Accessed November 2021. Available online at:
https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/WasteCharacterization/General/Rates 2021b SWIS Facility/Site Summary: Lamb Canyon Sanitary Landfill (33-AA-0007). Accessed November 2021. Available online at:
https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/SolidWaste/Site/Summary/2368 California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) 2016 Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2014101060) Remedial Action Plan for Laborde Canyon. Available online at:
https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/deliverable_documents/4305163323/LMC2_ Final_EIR_082416.pdf
2021 EnviroStor Database. Accessed November 2021. Available online at:
https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/
City of Banning (Banning)
2007 Banning Municipal Airport – Airport Master Plan Update. Available online at:
http://banning.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/470/Airport_MP?bidId= City of Beaumont (City)
2020 Draft Program Environmental Impact Report: Beaumont General Plan. Available online at:
https://www.beaumontca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/36627/DEIR-090720 226
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68 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
2021 National Flood Hazard Layer Viewer. Accessed November 2021. Available online at:
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8b0adb51996444d487933 8b5529aa9cd
State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
2021 GeoTracker Database. Accessed November 2021. Available online at:
https://geotracker.waterboards.ca.gov/

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Appendix A – Air Quality Calculations

CalEEMod Model Input Parameters
The criteria air pollution and GHG emissions impacts created by the proposed project have been analyzed through use of CalEEMod Version 2020.4.0.  CalEEMod is a computer model published by the SCAQMD for estimating air pollutant emissions.  The CalEEMod program uses the EMFAC2017 computer program to calculate the emission rates specific for the South Coast Air Basin portion of Riverside County for employee, vendor and haul truck vehicle trips and the OFFROAD2011 computer program to calculate emission rates for heavy equipment operations.  EMFAC2017 and OFFROAD2011 are computer programs generated by CARB that calculates composite emission rates for vehicles.  Emission rates are reported by the program in grams per trip and grams per mile or grams per running hour.

The project characteristics in the CalEEMod model were set to a project location of South Coast Air Basin portion of Riverside County, a Climate Zone of 10, utility company of Southern California Edison and an opening year of 2023 was utilized in this analysis.

Land Use Parameters
The proposed fire station would be composed of two buildings, totaling approximately 10,760 square feet.

Building A would be located on the southwest corner of the Project site and Building B would be located on the southeast corner of the site.  The Project also proposes a 23‐foot by 25‐foot storage building, totaling approximately 570 square‐feet, in the northeastern corner of the site.  Approximately 21,569 square feet of paving is proposed onsite. Within the paved portions of the Project site the City would paint 16 parking stalls, divided into staff and visitor parking areas. Staff parking would be located in the northwest area of the site, offering 12 standard 9‐foot by 18‐foot stalls.  Visitor parking would be located on the southern side of the station, offering three standard stalls and one ADA‐compliant 17‐foot by 19‐ foot stall.  It should be noted that a 1,000‐gallon diesel tank and pump will be installed just north of Building B for fire engine fueling onsite, however diesel fuel dispensing and storage is not a known source of air emissions, as such no further analysis is provided for the diesel tank.

As part of the Project, the City would construct two new access roads along the northern and southern edges of the Project site, and would also include road widening improvements to Potrero Boulevard, adjacent to the Project site.  The offsite road improvements are anticipated to disturb 0.5 acres.

The proposed project’s land use parameters that were entered into the CalEEMod model are shown in Table A.

Table A – CalEEMod Land Use Parameters
Proposed Land Use Land Use Subtype in CalEEMod
Land Use
Size1
Lot
Acreage2
Building/Paving3
(square feet)
Fire Station Government Office Building 10.76 TSF  0.89 10,760 Storage Building Unrefrigerated Warehouse‐No Rail 0.57 TSF 0.20 570 Parking Lot Parking Lot 16 PS 0.50 21,569
Offsite Road Improvements Other Asphalt Surfaces 1.0 AC 1.00 43,560 Notes:
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Construction Parameters
Construction activities have been modeled as starting in March 2022 and taking 12 months to complete.

The construction‐related GHG emissions were based on a 30‐year amortization rate as recommended in the SCAQMD GHG Working Group meeting on November 19, 2009.  The phases of construction activities that have been analyzed are detailed below and include: 1) Site Preparation; 2) Grading, 3) Building construction, 4) Application of architectural coatings, and 5) Paving.

The CalEEMod model provides the selection of “mitigation” to account for project conditions that would result in less emissions than a project without these conditions, however it should be noted that this “mitigation” may represent regulatory requirements.  This includes the required to adherence to SCAQMD Rule 403, which requires that the Best Available Control Measures be utilized to reduce fugitive dust emissions. The mitigation of “water all exposed areas two times per day” was chosen in order to account for the fugitive dust reduction that would occur through adhering to SCAQMD Rule 403, which requires that the Best Available Control Measures be utilized to reduce fugitive dust emissions.

For all phases the default construction equipment was utilized.  The grading phase was extended to 20 working days to account for the additional time required to export 40,041 cubic yards of dirt from the project site.  All other phases were based on the default construction timing.

Operational Emissions Modeling
The operations‐related criteria air pollutant emissions and GHG emissions created by the proposed project have been analyzed through use of the CalEEMod model.  The proposed project was analyzed in the CalEEMod model based on the land use parameters provided above and the parameters entered for each operational emission source is described below.

Mobile Sources
Mobile sources include emissions generated from the additional vehicle trips that would occur through implementation of the proposed project.  The CalEEMod default vehicle trip rates were utilized in the analysis.  No changes were made to the default mobile source parameters in the CalEEMod model.

Area Sources
Area sources include emissions from consumer products, landscape equipment, and architectural coatings.  The area source emissions were based on the on‐going use of the proposed project in the CalEEMod model.  No changes were made to the default area source parameters in the CalEEMod model.

Energy Usage
Energy usage includes emissions from electricity and natural gas used onsite.  The energy usage was based on the ongoing use of the proposed project in the CalEEMod Model.  No changes were made to the default energy usage parameters in the CalEEMod model.

Solid Waste
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Waste includes the GHG emissions associated with the processing of waste from the proposed project as well as the GHG emissions from the waste once it is interred into a landfill. The analysis was based on the default CalEEMod waste generation rates of 11 tons of solid waste per year from the proposed project.  No changes were made to the default solid waste parameters or mitigation measures in the CalEEMod model.

Water and Wastewater
Water includes the water used for the interior of the buildings as well as for landscaping and is based on the GHG emissions associated with the energy used to transport and filter the water.

The analysis was based on the default CalEEMod water usage rate of 2,269,391 gallons per year of indoor water use and 1,310,129 gallons per year of outdoor water use.  No changes were made to the default water and wastewater parameters in the CalEEMod model.

The CalEEMod “mitigation” of the use of low flow faucets, showers, and toilets and use of smart irrigation system controllers were selected to account for the implementation of the 2016 CCR Title 24 Part 11 (CalGreen) requirements.

Backup Diesel Generator
The proposed project would include the installation of a 50 kW 86 horsepower backup diesel‐ powered generator.  Backup generators typically cycle on for 30 minutes on a weekly basis in order to keep the engine lubricated and ready to use in case of a power outage. The typical cycling of a backup generator would operate for approximately 26 hours per year. The backup diesel generator was modeled in CalEEMod based on a 86 horsepower engine, a 0.73 load factor, 0.5 hour per day, and 26 hours per year.

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Project Characteristics -
Land Use - Project Site = 1.59 acre + 1.0 acre of offsite Road Improvements = 2.59 acres disturbed Construction Phase - Grading Phase extended to 20 working days to account for export of dirt Grading - 40,041 cubic yards exported
Trips and VMT - 6 vendor trucks per day added to Site Preparation and Grading Phases to account for water truck emissions Construction Off-road Equipment Mitigation - Water Exposed Area 2x per day selected to account for SCAQMD Rule 403 minimum requirements Water Mitigation - Install low flow fixtures and use water-efficient Irrigation systems selected to account for Title 24 part 11 requirements Stationary Sources - Emergency Generators and Fire Pumps - 50 kW (86 HP0 Diesel Generator 0.5 hr/day & 26 hr/year

1.1 Land Usage
Land Uses Size Metric Lot Acreage Floor Surface Area Population Government Office Building 10.76 1000sqft 0.89 10,760.00 0 Unrefrigerated Warehouse-No Rail 0.57 1000sqft 0.20 570.00 0 Parking Lot 16.00 Space 0.50 21,569.00 0
Other Asphalt Surfaces 1.00 Acre 1.00 43,560.00 0

1.2 Other Project Characteristics
Urbanization
Climate Zone
Urban
10 Wind Speed (m/s)Precipitation Freq (Days)2.4 28

1.3 User Entered Comments & Non-Default Data

1.0 Project Characteristics
Utility Company Southern California Edison
2023Operational Year
CO2 Intensity
(lb/MWhr)
390.98 0.033CH4 Intensity
(lb/MWhr)

0.004N2O Intensity
(lb/MWhr)
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 1 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 232Item 8.

2.0 Emissions Summary
Table Name Column Name Default Value New Value
tblConstructionPhase NumDays 6.00 20.00
tblConstructionPhase PhaseEndDate 2/10/2023 3/2/2023
tblConstructionPhase PhaseEndDate 1/13/2023 2/2/2023
tblConstructionPhase PhaseEndDate 3/11/2022 3/31/2022
tblConstructionPhase PhaseEndDate 1/27/2023 2/16/2023
tblConstructionPhase PhaseStartDate 1/28/2023 2/17/2023 tblConstructionPhase PhaseStartDate 3/12/2022 4/1/2022
tblConstructionPhase PhaseStartDate 1/14/2023 2/3/2023
tblGrading MaterialExported 0.00 40,041.00
tblLandUse LandUseSquareFeet 6,400.00 21,569.00
tblLandUse LotAcreage 0.25 0.89
tblLandUse LotAcreage 0.01 0.20
tblLandUse LotAcreage 0.14 0.50
tblStationaryGeneratorsPumpsEF CH4_EF 0.07 0.07
tblStationaryGeneratorsPumpsEF ROG_EF 2.2480e-003 2.2477e-003 tblStationaryGeneratorsPumpsUse HorsePowerValue 0.00 86.00 tblStationaryGeneratorsPumpsUse HoursPerDay 0.00 0.50
tblStationaryGeneratorsPumpsUse HoursPerYear 0.00 26.00 tblStationaryGeneratorsPumpsUse NumberOfEquipment 0.00 1.00 tblTripsAndVMT VendorTripNumber 0.00 6.00
tblTripsAndVMT VendorTripNumber 0.00 6.00
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2.1 Overall Construction (Maximum Daily Emission)
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Year lb/day lb/day
2022 2.3809 49.2234 16.8143 0.1666 11.8664 1.1180 12.9843 4.7047 1.0423 5.7470 0.0000 17,563.73 59 17,563.73
59 0.8568 2.4376 18,311.56
67 2023 12.5279 14.1186 15.5266 0.0304 0.4298 0.6190 1.0487 0.1159 0.5931 0.7089 0.0000 2,842.298 6 2,842.298
6 0.5454 0.0429 2,866.135
8 Maximum 12.5279 49.2234 16.8143 0.1666 11.8664 1.1180 12.9843 4.7047 1.0423 5.7470 0.0000 17,563.73 59 17,563.73
59 0.8568 2.4376 18,311.56
67 Unmitigated Construction
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Year lb/day lb/day
2022 2.3809 49.2234 16.8143 0.1666 7.8315 1.1180 8.9495 2.8000 1.0423 3.8423 0.0000 17,563.73 59 17,563.73
59 0.8568 2.4376 18,311.56
67 2023 12.5279 14.1186 15.5266 0.0304 0.4298 0.6190 1.0487 0.1159 0.5931 0.7089 0.0000 2,842.298 6 2,842.298
6 0.5454 0.0429 2,866.135
8 Maximum 12.5279 49.2234 16.8143 0.1666 7.8315 1.1180 8.9495 2.8000 1.0423 3.8423 0.0000 17,563.73 59 17,563.73
59 0.8568 2.4376 18,311.56
67 Mitigated Construction
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 3 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 234Item 8.

ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio-CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e
Percent
Reduction

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 32.81 0.00 28.75 39.51 0.00 29.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

2.2 Overall Operational
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Area 0.2814 3.0000e-
005

2.8900e-
003

0.0000 1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

6.2000e-
003

6.2000e-
003

2.0000e-
005

6.6100e-
003
Energy 1.1200e-
003

0.0102 8.5900e-
003

6.0000e-
005

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

12.2651 12.2651 2.4000e-
004

2.2000e-
004

12.3380
Mobile 0.6927 0.7976 5.7865 0.0125 1.2185 9.7800e-
003

1.2283 0.3251 9.1600e-
003

0.3343 1,283.360
0 1,283.360
0 0.0690 0.0628 1,303.796
7 Stationary 0.0706 0.2301 0.2561 3.4000e-
004

0.0104 0.0104 0.0104 0.0104 36.0991 36.0991 5.0600e-
003

36.2256
Total 1.0458 1.0380 6.0541 0.0129 1.2185 0.0210 1.2394 0.3251 0.0203 0.3454 1,331.730 4 1,331.730
4 0.0743 0.0630 1,352.366
9 Unmitigated Operational
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 4 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 235Item 8.

2.2 Overall Operational
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Area 0.2814 3.0000e-
005

2.8900e-
003

0.0000 1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

6.2000e-
003

6.2000e-
003

2.0000e-
005

6.6100e-
003
Energy 1.1200e-
003

0.0102 8.5900e-
003

6.0000e-
005

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

12.2651 12.2651 2.4000e-
004

2.2000e-
004

12.3380
Mobile 0.6927 0.7976 5.7865 0.0125 1.2185 9.7800e-
003

1.2283 0.3251 9.1600e-
003

0.3343 1,283.360
0 1,283.360
0 0.0690 0.0628 1,303.796
7 Stationary 0.0706 0.2301 0.2561 3.4000e-
004

0.0104 0.0104 0.0104 0.0104 36.0991 36.0991 5.0600e-
003

36.2256
Total 1.0458 1.0380 6.0541 0.0129 1.2185 0.0210 1.2394 0.3251 0.0203 0.3454 1,331.730 4 1,331.730
4 0.0743 0.0630 1,352.366
9 Mitigated Operational

3.0 Construction Detail
Construction Phase
Phase
Number
Phase Name Phase Type Start Date End Date Num Days
Week
Num Days Phase Description
1 Site Preparation Site Preparation 3/1/2022 3/3/2022 5 3 2 Grading Grading 3/4/2022 3/31/2022 5 20
3 Building Construction Building Construction 4/1/2022 2/2/2023 5 220 4 Paving Paving 2/3/2023 2/16/2023 5 10
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio-CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e
Percent
Reduction

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 5 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 236Item 8.

5 Architectural Coating Architectural Coating 2/17/2023 3/2/2023 5 10 OffRoad Equipment
Phase Name Offroad Equipment Type Amount Usage Hours Horse Power Load Factor Architectural Coating Air Compressors 1 6.00 78 0.48
Paving Cement and Mortar Mixers 1 8.00 9 0.56
Building Construction Cranes 1 8.00 231 0.29
Building Construction Forklifts 2 7.00 89 0.20
Building Construction Generator Sets 1 8.00 84 0.74
Grading Graders 1 8.00 187 0.41
Site Preparation Graders 1 8.00 187 0.41
Paving Pavers 1 8.00 130 0.42
Paving Paving Equipment 1 8.00 132 0.36
Paving Rollers 2 8.00 80 0.38
Grading Rubber Tired Dozers 1 8.00 247 0.40
Site Preparation Scrapers 1 8.00 367 0.48
Building Construction Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 1 6.00 97 0.37 Grading Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 2 7.00 97 0.37
Paving Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 1 8.00 97 0.37
Site Preparation Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 1 7.00 97 0.37 Building Construction Welders 3 8.00 46 0.45
Trips and VMT
Residential Indoor: 0; Residential Outdoor: 0; Non-Residential Indoor: 16,995; Non-Residential Outdoor: 5,665; Striped Parking Area: 3,908 (Architectural Coating – sqft)
Acres of Grading (Site Preparation Phase): 4.5
Acres of Grading (Grading Phase): 20
Acres of Paving: 1.5
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 6 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 237Item 8.

3.2 Site Preparation - 2022
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Fugitive Dust 1.5908 0.0000 1.5908 0.1718 0.0000 0.1718 0.0000 0.0000 Off-Road 1.3784 15.6673 10.0558 0.0245 0.5952 0.5952 0.5476 0.5476 2,375.156 9 2,375.156
9 0.7682 2,394.361
3 Total 1.3784 15.6673 10.0558 0.0245 1.5908 0.5952 2.1859 0.1718 0.5476 0.7193 2,375.156 9 2,375.156
9 0.7682 2,394.361
3 Unmitigated Construction On-Site

3.1 Mitigation Measures Construction
Water Exposed Area
Phase Name Offroad Equipment
Count
Worker Trip
Number
Vendor Trip
Number
Hauling Trip
Number
Worker Trip
Length
Vendor Trip
Length
Hauling Trip
Length
Worker Vehicle
Class
Vendor
Vehicle Class
Hauling
Vehicle Class
Site Preparation 3 8.00 6.00 0.00 14.70 6.90 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_Mix HHDT Grading 4 10.00 6.00 5,005.00 14.70 6.90 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_Mix HHDT Building Construction 8 31.00 13.00 0.00 14.70 6.90 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_Mix HHDT Paving 6 15.00 0.00 0.00 14.70 6.90 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_Mix HHDT Architectural Coating 1 6.00 0.00 0.00 14.70 6.90 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_Mix HHDT CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 7 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 238Item 8.

3.2 Site Preparation - 2022
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 9.7600e-
003

0.2537 0.0882 1.0900e-
003

0.0384 3.6600e-
003

0.0421 0.0111 3.5000e-
003

0.0146 115.7672 115.7672 1.2300e-
003

0.0172 120.9138
Worker 0.0315 0.0204 0.3189 8.1000e-
004

0.0894 4.5000e-
004

0.0899 0.0237 4.1000e-
004

0.0241 82.6831 82.6831 2.0500e-
003

2.0300e-
003

83.3404
Total 0.0413 0.2742 0.4072 1.9000e-
003

0.1279 4.1100e-
003

0.1320 0.0348 3.9100e-
003

0.0387 198.4503 198.4503 3.2800e-
003

0.0192 204.2542
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Fugitive Dust 0.7158 0.0000 0.7158 0.0773 0.0000 0.0773 0.0000 0.0000 Off-Road 1.3784 15.6673 10.0558 0.0245 0.5952 0.5952 0.5476 0.5476 0.0000 2,375.156 9 2,375.156
9 0.7682 2,394.361
3 Total 1.3784 15.6673 10.0558 0.0245 0.7158 0.5952 1.3110 0.0773 0.5476 0.6249 0.0000 2,375.156 9 2,375.156
9 0.7682 2,394.361
3 Mitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 8 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 239Item 8.

3.2 Site Preparation - 2022
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 9.7600e-
003

0.2537 0.0882 1.0900e-
003

0.0384 3.6600e-
003

0.0421 0.0111 3.5000e-
003

0.0146 115.7672 115.7672 1.2300e-
003

0.0172 120.9138
Worker 0.0315 0.0204 0.3189 8.1000e-
004

0.0894 4.5000e-
004

0.0899 0.0237 4.1000e-
004

0.0241 82.6831 82.6831 2.0500e-
003

2.0300e-
003

83.3404
Total 0.0413 0.2742 0.4072 1.9000e-
003

0.1279 4.1100e-
003

0.1320 0.0348 3.9100e-
003

0.0387 198.4503 198.4503 3.2800e-
003

0.0192 204.2542
Mitigated Construction Off-Site

3.3 Grading - 2022
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Fugitive Dust 7.3361 0.0000 7.3361 3.4631 0.0000 3.4631 0.0000 0.0000 Off-Road 1.5403 16.9836 9.2202 0.0206 0.7423 0.7423 0.6829 0.6829 1,995.482 5 1,995.482
5 0.6454 2,011.616
9 Total 1.5403 16.9836 9.2202 0.0206 7.3361 0.7423 8.0784 3.4631 0.6829 4.1460 1,995.482 5 1,995.482
5 0.6454 2,011.616
9 Unmitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 9 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 240Item 8.

3.3 Grading - 2022
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.7914 31.9605 7.1073 0.1439 4.3800 0.3715 4.7515 1.2008 0.3554 1.5562 15,349.13 23 15,349.13
23 0.2076 2.4179 16,074.86
05 Vendor 9.7600e-
003

0.2537 0.0882 1.0900e-
003

0.0384 3.6600e-
003

0.0421 0.0111 3.5000e-
003

0.0146 115.7672 115.7672 1.2300e-
003

0.0172 120.9138
Worker 0.0394 0.0255 0.3987 1.0200e-
003

0.1118 5.6000e-
004

0.1123 0.0296 5.1000e-
004

0.0302 103.3539 103.3539 2.5600e-
003

2.5400e-
003
104.1754
Total 0.8405 32.2398 7.5942 0.1460 4.5302 0.3757 4.9059 1.2415 0.3594 1.6010 15,568.25 34 15,568.25
34 0.2114 2.4376 16,299.94
97 Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Fugitive Dust 3.3013 0.0000 3.3013 1.5584 0.0000 1.5584 0.0000 0.0000 Off-Road 1.5403 16.9836 9.2202 0.0206 0.7423 0.7423 0.6829 0.6829 0.0000 1,995.482 5 1,995.482
5 0.6454 2,011.616
9 Total 1.5403 16.9836 9.2202 0.0206 3.3013 0.7423 4.0435 1.5584 0.6829 2.2413 0.0000 1,995.482 5 1,995.482
5 0.6454 2,011.616
9 Mitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 10 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 241Item 8.

3.3 Grading - 2022
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.7914 31.9605 7.1073 0.1439 4.3800 0.3715 4.7515 1.2008 0.3554 1.5562 15,349.13 23 15,349.13
23 0.2076 2.4179 16,074.86
05 Vendor 9.7600e-
003

0.2537 0.0882 1.0900e-
003

0.0384 3.6600e-
003

0.0421 0.0111 3.5000e-
003

0.0146 115.7672 115.7672 1.2300e-
003

0.0172 120.9138
Worker 0.0394 0.0255 0.3987 1.0200e-
003

0.1118 5.6000e-
004

0.1123 0.0296 5.1000e-
004

0.0302 103.3539 103.3539 2.5600e-
003

2.5400e-
003
104.1754
Total 0.8405 32.2398 7.5942 0.1460 4.5302 0.3757 4.9059 1.2415 0.3594 1.6010 15,568.25 34 15,568.25
34 0.2114 2.4376 16,299.94
97 Mitigated Construction Off-Site

3.4 Building Construction - 2022
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Off-Road 1.8555 14.6040 14.3533 0.0250 0.7022 0.7022 0.6731 0.6731 2,289.281 3 2,289.281
3 0.4417 2,300.323
0 Total 1.8555 14.6040 14.3533 0.0250 0.7022 0.7022 0.6731 0.6731 2,289.281 3 2,289.281
3 0.4417 2,300.323
0 Unmitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 11 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 242Item 8.

3.4 Building Construction - 2022
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0212 0.5497 0.1911 2.3700e-
003

0.0833 7.9300e-
003

0.0912 0.0240 7.5800e-
003

0.0316 250.8289 250.8289 2.6500e-
003

0.0372 261.9800
Worker 0.1222 0.0792 1.2358 3.1500e-
003

0.3465 1.7300e-
003

0.3482 0.0919 1.5900e-
003

0.0935 320.3971 320.3971 7.9400e-
003

7.8800e-
003
322.9439
Total 0.1433 0.6289 1.4270 5.5200e-
003

0.4298 9.6600e-
003

0.4394 0.1159 9.1700e-
003

0.1251 571.2261 571.2261 0.0106 0.0451 584.9238
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Off-Road 1.8555 14.6040 14.3533 0.0250 0.7022 0.7022 0.6731 0.6731 0.0000 2,289.281 3 2,289.281
3 0.4417 2,300.323
0 Total 1.8555 14.6040 14.3533 0.0250 0.7022 0.7022 0.6731 0.6731 0.0000 2,289.281 3 2,289.281
3 0.4417 2,300.323
0 Mitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 12 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 243Item 8.

3.4 Building Construction - 2022
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0212 0.5497 0.1911 2.3700e-
003

0.0833 7.9300e-
003

0.0912 0.0240 7.5800e-
003

0.0316 250.8289 250.8289 2.6500e-
003

0.0372 261.9800
Worker 0.1222 0.0792 1.2358 3.1500e-
003

0.3465 1.7300e-
003

0.3482 0.0919 1.5900e-
003

0.0935 320.3971 320.3971 7.9400e-
003

7.8800e-
003
322.9439
Total 0.1433 0.6289 1.4270 5.5200e-
003

0.4298 9.6600e-
003

0.4394 0.1159 9.1700e-
003

0.1251 571.2261 571.2261 0.0106 0.0451 584.9238
Mitigated Construction Off-Site

3.4 Building Construction - 2023
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Off-Road 1.7136 13.6239 14.2145 0.0250 0.6136 0.6136 0.5880 0.5880 2,289.523 3 2,289.523
3 0.4330 2,300.347
9 Total 1.7136 13.6239 14.2145 0.0250 0.6136 0.6136 0.5880 0.5880 2,289.523 3 2,289.523
3 0.4330 2,300.347
9 Unmitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 13 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 244Item 8.

3.4 Building Construction - 2023
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0147 0.4247 0.1749 2.2700e-
003

0.0833 3.7000e-
003

0.0870 0.0240 3.5400e-
003

0.0275 240.8523 240.8523 2.4600e-
003

0.0356 251.5198
Worker 0.1133 0.0700 1.1373 3.0500e-
003

0.3465 1.6300e-
003

0.3481 0.0919 1.5000e-
003

0.0934 311.9229 311.9229 7.1200e-
003

7.2700e-
003
314.2682
Total 0.1279 0.4947 1.3121 5.3200e-
003

0.4298 5.3300e-
003

0.4351 0.1159 5.0400e-
003

0.1209 552.7752 552.7752 9.5800e-
003

0.0429 565.7880
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Off-Road 1.7136 13.6239 14.2145 0.0250 0.6136 0.6136 0.5880 0.5880 0.0000 2,289.523 3 2,289.523
3 0.4330 2,300.347
9 Total 1.7136 13.6239 14.2145 0.0250 0.6136 0.6136 0.5880 0.5880 0.0000 2,289.523 3 2,289.523
3 0.4330 2,300.347
9 Mitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 14 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 245Item 8.

3.4 Building Construction - 2023
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0147 0.4247 0.1749 2.2700e-
003

0.0833 3.7000e-
003

0.0870 0.0240 3.5400e-
003

0.0275 240.8523 240.8523 2.4600e-
003

0.0356 251.5198
Worker 0.1133 0.0700 1.1373 3.0500e-
003

0.3465 1.6300e-
003

0.3481 0.0919 1.5000e-
003

0.0934 311.9229 311.9229 7.1200e-
003

7.2700e-
003
314.2682
Total 0.1279 0.4947 1.3121 5.3200e-
003

0.4298 5.3300e-
003

0.4351 0.1159 5.0400e-
003

0.1209 552.7752 552.7752 9.5800e-
003

0.0429 565.7880
Mitigated Construction Off-Site

3.5 Paving - 2023
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Off-Road 0.8802 8.6098 11.6840 0.0179 0.4338 0.4338 0.4003 0.4003 1,709.992 6 1,709.992
6 0.5420 1,723.541
4 Paving 0.3930 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Total 1.2732 8.6098 11.6840 0.0179 0.4338 0.4338 0.4003 0.4003 1,709.992 6 1,709.992
6 0.5420 1,723.541
4 Unmitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 15 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 246Item 8.

3.5 Paving - 2023
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0548 0.0339 0.5503 1.4700e-
003

0.1677 7.9000e-
004

0.1685 0.0445 7.2000e-
004

0.0452 150.9305 150.9305 3.4500e-
003

3.5200e-
003
152.0653
Total 0.0548 0.0339 0.5503 1.4700e-
003

0.1677 7.9000e-
004

0.1685 0.0445 7.2000e-
004

0.0452 150.9305 150.9305 3.4500e-
003

3.5200e-
003
152.0653
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Off-Road 0.8802 8.6098 11.6840 0.0179 0.4338 0.4338 0.4003 0.4003 0.0000 1,709.992 6 1,709.992
6 0.5420 1,723.541
4 Paving 0.3930 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Total 1.2732 8.6098 11.6840 0.0179 0.4338 0.4338 0.4003 0.4003 0.0000 1,709.992 6 1,709.992
6 0.5420 1,723.541
4 Mitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 16 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 247Item 8.

3.5 Paving - 2023
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0548 0.0339 0.5503 1.4700e-
003

0.1677 7.9000e-
004

0.1685 0.0445 7.2000e-
004

0.0452 150.9305 150.9305 3.4500e-
003

3.5200e-
003
152.0653
Total 0.0548 0.0339 0.5503 1.4700e-
003

0.1677 7.9000e-
004

0.1685 0.0445 7.2000e-
004

0.0452 150.9305 150.9305 3.4500e-
003

3.5200e-
003
152.0653
Mitigated Construction Off-Site

3.6 Architectural Coating - 2023
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Archit. Coating 12.3143 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Off-Road 0.1917 1.3030 1.8111 2.9700e-
003

0.0708 0.0708 0.0708 0.0708 281.4481 281.4481 0.0168 281.8690 Total 12.5059 1.3030 1.8111 2.9700e-
003

0.0708 0.0708 0.0708 0.0708 281.4481 281.4481 0.0168 281.8690 Unmitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 17 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 248Item 8.

3.6 Architectural Coating - 2023
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0219 0.0136 0.2201 5.9000e-
004

0.0671 3.1000e-
004

0.0674 0.0178 2.9000e-
004

0.0181 60.3722 60.3722 1.3800e-
003

1.4100e-
003

60.8261
Total 0.0219 0.0136 0.2201 5.9000e-
004

0.0671 3.1000e-
004

0.0674 0.0178 2.9000e-
004

0.0181 60.3722 60.3722 1.3800e-
003

1.4100e-
003

60.8261
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Archit. Coating 12.3143 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Off-Road 0.1917 1.3030 1.8111 2.9700e-
003

0.0708 0.0708 0.0708 0.0708 0.0000 281.4481 281.4481 0.0168 281.8690 Total 12.5059 1.3030 1.8111 2.9700e-
003

0.0708 0.0708 0.0708 0.0708 0.0000 281.4481 281.4481 0.0168 281.8690 Mitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 18 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 249Item 8.

3.6 Architectural Coating - 2023
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0219 0.0136 0.2201 5.9000e-
004

0.0671 3.1000e-
004

0.0674 0.0178 2.9000e-
004

0.0181 60.3722 60.3722 1.3800e-
003

1.4100e-
003

60.8261
Total 0.0219 0.0136 0.2201 5.9000e-
004

0.0671 3.1000e-
004

0.0674 0.0178 2.9000e-
004

0.0181 60.3722 60.3722 1.3800e-
003

1.4100e-
003

60.8261
Mitigated Construction Off-Site

4.0 Operational Detail - Mobile

4.1 Mitigation Measures Mobile
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 19 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 250Item 8.

ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Mitigated 0.6927 0.7976 5.7865 0.0125 1.2185 9.7800e-
003

1.2283 0.3251 9.1600e-
003

0.3343 1,283.360
0 1,283.360
0 0.0690 0.0628 1,303.796
7 Unmitigated 0.6927 0.7976 5.7865 0.0125 1.2185 9.7800e- 003

1.2283 0.3251 9.1600e-
003

0.3343 1,283.360
0 1,283.360
0 0.0690 0.0628 1,303.796
7 4.2 Trip Summary Information

4.3 Trip Type Information
Average Daily Trip Rate Unmitigated Mitigated
Land Use Weekday Saturday Sunday Annual VMT Annual VMT
Government Office Building 243.07 0.00 0.00 408,835 408,835 Other Asphalt Surfaces 0.00 0.00 0.00
Parking Lot 0.00 0.00 0.00
Unrefrigerated Warehouse-No Rail 0.99 0.99 0.99 4,251 4,251 Total 244.06 0.99 0.99 413,086 413,086
Miles Trip %Trip Purpose %
Land Use H-W or C-W H-S or C-C H-O or C-NW H-W or C-W H-S or C-C H-O or C-NW Primary Diverted Pass-by Government Office Building 16.60 8.40 6.90 33.00 62.00 5.00 50 34 16 Other Asphalt Surfaces 16.60 8.40 6.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 Parking Lot 16.60 8.40 6.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0
Unrefrigerated Warehouse-No
Rail

16.60 8.40 6.90 59.00 0.00 41.00 92 5 3

4.4 Fleet Mix
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 20 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 251Item 8.

Land Use LDA LDT1 LDT2 MDV LHD1 LHD2 MHD HHD OBUS UBUS MCY SBUS MH Government Office Building 0.534849 0.056022 0.172639 0.141007 0.026597 0.007310 0.011327 0.018693 0.000616 0.000315 0.024057 0.001100 0.005468 Other Asphalt Surfaces 0.534849 0.056022 0.172639 0.141007 0.026597 0.007310 0.011327 0.018693 0.000616 0.000315 0.024057 0.001100 0.005468 Parking Lot 0.534849 0.056022 0.172639 0.141007 0.026597 0.007310 0.011327 0.018693 0.000616 0.000315 0.024057 0.001100 0.005468 Unrefrigerated Warehouse-No
Rail

0.534849 0.056022 0.172639 0.141007 0.026597 0.007310 0.011327 0.018693 0.000616 0.000315 0.024057 0.001100 0.005468

5.0 Energy Detail
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
NaturalGas
Mitigated

1.1200e-
003

0.0102 8.5900e-
003

6.0000e-
005

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

12.2651 12.2651 2.4000e-
004

2.2000e-
004

12.3380
NaturalGas
Unmitigated

1.1200e-
003

0.0102 8.5900e-
003

6.0000e-
005

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

12.2651 12.2651 2.4000e-
004

2.2000e-
004

12.3380

5.1 Mitigation Measures Energy
Historical Energy Use: N
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5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas
NaturalGa
s Use
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use kBTU/yr lb/day lb/day
Government
Office Building
101.115 1.0900e-
003

9.9100e-
003

8.3300e-
003

6.0000e-
005

7.5000e-
004

7.5000e-
004

7.5000e-
004

7.5000e-
004

11.8958 11.8958 2.3000e-
004

2.2000e-
004

11.9665
Other Asphalt
Surfaces
0 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Parking Lot 0 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Unrefrigerated
Warehouse-No
Rail

3.1389 3.0000e-
005

3.1000e-
004

2.6000e-
004

0.0000 2.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
005

0.3693 0.3693 1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

0.3715
Total 1.1200e-
003

0.0102 8.5900e-
003

6.0000e-
005

7.7000e-
004

7.7000e-
004

7.7000e-
004

7.7000e-
004

12.2651 12.2651 2.4000e-
004

2.3000e-
004

12.3380
Unmitigated
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 22 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 253Item 8.

6.1 Mitigation Measures Area

6.0 Area Detail

5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas
NaturalGa
s Use
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use kBTU/yr lb/day lb/day
Government
Office Building

0.101115 1.0900e-
003

9.9100e-
003

8.3300e-
003

6.0000e-
005

7.5000e-
004

7.5000e-
004

7.5000e-
004

7.5000e-
004

11.8958 11.8958 2.3000e-
004

2.2000e-
004

11.9665
Other Asphalt
Surfaces
0 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Parking Lot 0 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Unrefrigerated
Warehouse-No
Rail

0.0031389 3.0000e-
005

3.1000e-
004

2.6000e-
004

0.0000 2.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
005

0.3693 0.3693 1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

0.3715
Total 1.1200e-
003

0.0102 8.5900e-
003

6.0000e-
005

7.7000e-
004

7.7000e-
004

7.7000e-
004

7.7000e-
004

12.2651 12.2651 2.4000e-
004

2.3000e-
004

12.3380
Mitigated
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 23 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 254Item 8.

ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Mitigated 0.2814 3.0000e-
005

2.8900e-
003

0.0000 1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

6.2000e-
003

6.2000e-
003

2.0000e-
005

6.6100e-
003
Unmitigated 0.2814 3.0000e-
005

2.8900e-
003

0.0000 1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

6.2000e-
003

6.2000e-
003

2.0000e-
005

6.6100e-
003

6.2 Area by SubCategory
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
SubCategory lb/day lb/day
Architectural
Coating

0.0337 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Consumer
Products

0.2474 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Landscaping 2.7000e-
004

3.0000e-
005

2.8900e-
003

0.0000 1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

6.2000e-
003

6.2000e-
003

2.0000e-
005

6.6100e-
003
Total 0.2814 3.0000e-
005

2.8900e-
003

0.0000 1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

6.2000e-
003

6.2000e-
003

2.0000e-
005

6.6100e-
003
Unmitigated
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 24 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 255Item 8.

Install Low Flow Bathroom Faucet
Install Low Flow Kitchen Faucet
Install Low Flow Toilet
Install Low Flow Shower
Use Water Efficient Irrigation System

7.1 Mitigation Measures Water

7.0 Water Detail

6.2 Area by SubCategory
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
SubCategory lb/day lb/day
Architectural
Coating

0.0337 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Consumer
Products

0.2474 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Landscaping 2.7000e-
004

3.0000e-
005

2.8900e-
003

0.0000 1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

6.2000e-
003

6.2000e-
003

2.0000e-
005

6.6100e-
003
Total 0.2814 3.0000e-
005

2.8900e-
003

0.0000 1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

6.2000e-
003

6.2000e-
003

2.0000e-
005

6.6100e-
003
Mitigated

8.1 Mitigation Measures Waste

8.0 Waste Detail

9.0 Operational Offroad
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 25 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 256Item 8.

11.0 Vegetation
Equipment Type Number Hours/Day Days/Year Horse Power Load Factor Fuel Type

10.0 Stationary Equipment
Fire Pumps and Emergency Generators
Equipment Type Number Hours/Day Hours/Year Horse Power Load Factor Fuel Type Emergency Generator 1 0.5 26 86 0.73 Diesel
Boilers
Equipment Type Number Heat Input/Day Heat Input/Year Boiler Rating Fuel Type User Defined Equipment
Equipment Type Number

10.1 Stationary Sources
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Equipment Type lb/day lb/day
Emergency
Generator -
Diesel (75 - 100
HP)

0.0706 0.2301 0.2561 3.4000e-
004

0.0104 0.0104 0.0104 0.0104 36.0991 36.0991 5.0600e-
003

36.2256
Total 0.0706 0.2301 0.2561 3.4000e-
004

0.0104 0.0104 0.0104 0.0104 36.0991 36.0991 5.0600e-
003

36.2256
Unmitigated/Mitigated
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:21 PMPage 26 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Summer EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 257Item 8.

West Side Fire Station
Riverside-South Coast County, Winter
Project Characteristics -
Land Use - Project Site = 1.59 acre + 1.0 acre of offsite Road Improvements = 2.59 acres disturbed Construction Phase - Grading Phase extended to 20 working days to account for export of dirt Grading - 40,041 cubic yards exported
Trips and VMT - 6 vendor trucks per day added to Site Preparation and Grading Phases to account for water truck emissions Construction Off-road Equipment Mitigation - Water Exposed Area 2x per day selected to account for SCAQMD Rule 403 minimum requirements Water Mitigation - Install low flow fixtures and use water-efficient Irrigation systems selected to account for Title 24 part 11 requirements Stationary Sources - Emergency Generators and Fire Pumps - 50 kW (86 HP0 Diesel Generator 0.5 hr/day & 26 hr/year

1.1 Land Usage
Land Uses Size Metric Lot Acreage Floor Surface Area Population Government Office Building 10.76 1000sqft 0.89 10,760.00 0 Unrefrigerated Warehouse-No Rail 0.57 1000sqft 0.20 570.00 0 Parking Lot 16.00 Space 0.50 21,569.00 0
Other Asphalt Surfaces 1.00 Acre 1.00 43,560.00 0

1.2 Other Project Characteristics
Urbanization
Climate Zone
Urban
10 Wind Speed (m/s)Precipitation Freq (Days)2.4 28

1.3 User Entered Comments & Non-Default Data

1.0 Project Characteristics
Utility Company Southern California Edison
2023Operational Year
CO2 Intensity
(lb/MWhr)
390.98 0.033CH4 Intensity
(lb/MWhr)

0.004N2O Intensity
(lb/MWhr)
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:14 PMPage 1 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Winter EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 258Item 8.

2.0 Emissions Summary
Table Name Column Name Default Value New Value
tblConstructionPhase NumDays 6.00 20.00
tblConstructionPhase PhaseEndDate 2/10/2023 3/2/2023
tblConstructionPhase PhaseEndDate 1/13/2023 2/2/2023
tblConstructionPhase PhaseEndDate 3/11/2022 3/31/2022
tblConstructionPhase PhaseEndDate 1/27/2023 2/16/2023
tblConstructionPhase PhaseStartDate 1/28/2023 2/17/2023 tblConstructionPhase PhaseStartDate 3/12/2022 4/1/2022
tblConstructionPhase PhaseStartDate 1/14/2023 2/3/2023
tblGrading MaterialExported 0.00 40,041.00
tblLandUse LandUseSquareFeet 6,400.00 21,569.00
tblLandUse LotAcreage 0.25 0.89
tblLandUse LotAcreage 0.01 0.20
tblLandUse LotAcreage 0.14 0.50
tblStationaryGeneratorsPumpsEF CH4_EF 0.07 0.07
tblStationaryGeneratorsPumpsEF ROG_EF 2.2480e-003 2.2477e-003 tblStationaryGeneratorsPumpsUse HorsePowerValue 0.00 86.00 tblStationaryGeneratorsPumpsUse HoursPerDay 0.00 0.50
tblStationaryGeneratorsPumpsUse HoursPerYear 0.00 26.00 tblStationaryGeneratorsPumpsUse NumberOfEquipment 0.00 1.00 tblTripsAndVMT VendorTripNumber 0.00 6.00
tblTripsAndVMT VendorTripNumber 0.00 6.00
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:14 PMPage 2 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Winter EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 259Item 8.

2.1 Overall Construction (Maximum Daily Emission)
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Year lb/day lb/day
2022 2.3402 50.9884 16.9372 0.1666 11.8664 1.1185 12.9848 4.7047 1.0428 5.7475 0.0000 17,565.84 34 17,565.84
34 0.8549 2.4396 18,314.21
09 2023 12.5265 14.1470 15.3187 0.0301 0.4298 0.6190 1.0487 0.1159 0.5931 0.7090 0.0000 2,813.603 6 2,813.603
6 0.5454 0.0432 2,837.525
2 Maximum 12.5265 50.9884 16.9372 0.1666 11.8664 1.1185 12.9848 4.7047 1.0428 5.7475 0.0000 17,565.84 34 17,565.84
34 0.8549 2.4396 18,314.21
09 Unmitigated Construction
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Year lb/day lb/day
2022 2.3402 50.9884 16.9372 0.1666 7.8315 1.1185 8.9500 2.8000 1.0428 3.8428 0.0000 17,565.84 34 17,565.84
34 0.8549 2.4396 18,314.21
09 2023 12.5265 14.1470 15.3187 0.0301 0.4298 0.6190 1.0487 0.1159 0.5931 0.7090 0.0000 2,813.603 6 2,813.603
6 0.5454 0.0432 2,837.525
2 Maximum 12.5265 50.9884 16.9372 0.1666 7.8315 1.1185 8.9500 2.8000 1.0428 3.8428 0.0000 17,565.84 34 17,565.84
34 0.8549 2.4396 18,314.21
09 Mitigated Construction
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:14 PMPage 3 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Winter EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 260Item 8.

ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio-CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e
Percent
Reduction

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 32.81 0.00 28.75 39.51 0.00 29.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

2.2 Overall Operational
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Area 0.2814 3.0000e-
005

2.8900e-
003

0.0000 1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

6.2000e-
003

6.2000e-
003

2.0000e-
005

6.6100e-
003
Energy 1.1200e-
003

0.0102 8.5900e-
003

6.0000e-
005

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

12.2651 12.2651 2.4000e-
004

2.2000e-
004

12.3380
Mobile 0.5781 0.8451 5.1981 0.0116 1.2185 9.7900e-
003

1.2283 0.3251 9.1700e-
003

0.3343 1,192.660
1 1,192.660
1 0.0716 0.0642 1,213.569
1 Stationary 0.0706 0.2301 0.2561 3.4000e-
004

0.0104 0.0104 0.0104 0.0104 36.0991 36.0991 5.0600e-
003

36.2256
Total 0.9312 1.0855 5.4656 0.0120 1.2185 0.0210 1.2394 0.3251 0.0203 0.3454 1,241.030 6 1,241.030
6 0.0769 0.0644 1,262.139
4 Unmitigated Operational
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:14 PMPage 4 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Winter EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 261Item 8.

2.2 Overall Operational
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Area 0.2814 3.0000e-
005

2.8900e-
003

0.0000 1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

6.2000e-
003

6.2000e-
003

2.0000e-
005

6.6100e-
003
Energy 1.1200e-
003

0.0102 8.5900e-
003

6.0000e-
005

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

12.2651 12.2651 2.4000e-
004

2.2000e-
004

12.3380
Mobile 0.5781 0.8451 5.1981 0.0116 1.2185 9.7900e-
003

1.2283 0.3251 9.1700e-
003

0.3343 1,192.660
1 1,192.660
1 0.0716 0.0642 1,213.569
1 Stationary 0.0706 0.2301 0.2561 3.4000e-
004

0.0104 0.0104 0.0104 0.0104 36.0991 36.0991 5.0600e-
003

36.2256
Total 0.9312 1.0855 5.4656 0.0120 1.2185 0.0210 1.2394 0.3251 0.0203 0.3454 1,241.030 6 1,241.030
6 0.0769 0.0644 1,262.139
4 Mitigated Operational

3.0 Construction Detail
Construction Phase
Phase
Number
Phase Name Phase Type Start Date End Date Num Days
Week
Num Days Phase Description
1 Site Preparation Site Preparation 3/1/2022 3/3/2022 5 3 2 Grading Grading 3/4/2022 3/31/2022 5 20
3 Building Construction Building Construction 4/1/2022 2/2/2023 5 220 4 Paving Paving 2/3/2023 2/16/2023 5 10
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio-CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e
Percent
Reduction

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:14 PMPage 5 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Winter EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 262Item 8.

5 Architectural Coating Architectural Coating 2/17/2023 3/2/2023 5 10 OffRoad Equipment
Phase Name Offroad Equipment Type Amount Usage Hours Horse Power Load Factor Architectural Coating Air Compressors 1 6.00 78 0.48
Paving Cement and Mortar Mixers 1 8.00 9 0.56
Building Construction Cranes 1 8.00 231 0.29
Building Construction Forklifts 2 7.00 89 0.20
Building Construction Generator Sets 1 8.00 84 0.74
Grading Graders 1 8.00 187 0.41
Site Preparation Graders 1 8.00 187 0.41
Paving Pavers 1 8.00 130 0.42
Paving Paving Equipment 1 8.00 132 0.36
Paving Rollers 2 8.00 80 0.38
Grading Rubber Tired Dozers 1 8.00 247 0.40
Site Preparation Scrapers 1 8.00 367 0.48
Building Construction Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 1 6.00 97 0.37 Grading Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 2 7.00 97 0.37
Paving Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 1 8.00 97 0.37
Site Preparation Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 1 7.00 97 0.37 Building Construction Welders 3 8.00 46 0.45
Trips and VMT
Residential Indoor: 0; Residential Outdoor: 0; Non-Residential Indoor: 16,995; Non-Residential Outdoor: 5,665; Striped Parking Area: 3,908 (Architectural Coating – sqft)
Acres of Grading (Site Preparation Phase): 4.5
Acres of Grading (Grading Phase): 20
Acres of Paving: 1.5
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:14 PMPage 6 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Winter EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 263Item 8.

3.2 Site Preparation - 2022
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Fugitive Dust 1.5908 0.0000 1.5908 0.1718 0.0000 0.1718 0.0000 0.0000 Off-Road 1.3784 15.6673 10.0558 0.0245 0.5952 0.5952 0.5476 0.5476 2,375.156 9 2,375.156
9 0.7682 2,394.361
3 Total 1.3784 15.6673 10.0558 0.0245 1.5908 0.5952 2.1859 0.1718 0.5476 0.7193 2,375.156 9 2,375.156
9 0.7682 2,394.361
3 Unmitigated Construction On-Site

3.1 Mitigation Measures Construction
Water Exposed Area
Phase Name Offroad Equipment
Count
Worker Trip
Number
Vendor Trip
Number
Hauling Trip
Number
Worker Trip
Length
Vendor Trip
Length
Hauling Trip
Length
Worker Vehicle
Class
Vendor
Vehicle Class
Hauling
Vehicle Class
Site Preparation 3 8.00 6.00 0.00 14.70 6.90 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_Mix HHDT Grading 4 10.00 6.00 5,005.00 14.70 6.90 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_Mix HHDT Building Construction 8 31.00 13.00 0.00 14.70 6.90 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_Mix HHDT Paving 6 15.00 0.00 0.00 14.70 6.90 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_Mix HHDT Architectural Coating 1 6.00 0.00 0.00 14.70 6.90 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_Mix HHDT CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:14 PMPage 7 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Winter EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 264Item 8.

3.2 Site Preparation - 2022
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 9.3500e-
003

0.2673 0.0916 1.0900e-
003

0.0384 3.6700e-
003

0.0421 0.0111 3.5100e-
003

0.0146 115.8935 115.8935 1.2100e-
003

0.0172 121.0492
Worker 0.0295 0.0212 0.2585 7.4000e-
004

0.0894 4.5000e-
004

0.0899 0.0237 4.1000e-
004

0.0241 74.8939 74.8939 2.0300e-
003

2.0800e-
003

75.5652
Total 0.0388 0.2885 0.3501 1.8300e-
003

0.1279 4.1200e-
003

0.1320 0.0348 3.9200e-
003

0.0387 190.7874 190.7874 3.2400e-
003

0.0193 196.6144
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Fugitive Dust 0.7158 0.0000 0.7158 0.0773 0.0000 0.0773 0.0000 0.0000 Off-Road 1.3784 15.6673 10.0558 0.0245 0.5952 0.5952 0.5476 0.5476 0.0000 2,375.156 9 2,375.156
9 0.7682 2,394.361
3 Total 1.3784 15.6673 10.0558 0.0245 0.7158 0.5952 1.3110 0.0773 0.5476 0.6249 0.0000 2,375.156 9 2,375.156
9 0.7682 2,394.361
3 Mitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:14 PMPage 8 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Winter EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 265Item 8.

3.2 Site Preparation - 2022
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 9.3500e-
003

0.2673 0.0916 1.0900e-
003

0.0384 3.6700e-
003

0.0421 0.0111 3.5100e-
003

0.0146 115.8935 115.8935 1.2100e-
003

0.0172 121.0492
Worker 0.0295 0.0212 0.2585 7.4000e-
004

0.0894 4.5000e-
004

0.0899 0.0237 4.1000e-
004

0.0241 74.8939 74.8939 2.0300e-
003

2.0800e-
003

75.5652
Total 0.0388 0.2885 0.3501 1.8300e-
003

0.1279 4.1200e-
003

0.1320 0.0348 3.9200e-
003

0.0387 190.7874 190.7874 3.2400e-
003

0.0193 196.6144
Mitigated Construction Off-Site

3.3 Grading - 2022
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Fugitive Dust 7.3361 0.0000 7.3361 3.4631 0.0000 3.4631 0.0000 0.0000 Off-Road 1.5403 16.9836 9.2202 0.0206 0.7423 0.7423 0.6829 0.6829 1,995.482 5 1,995.482
5 0.6454 2,011.616
9 Total 1.5403 16.9836 9.2202 0.0206 7.3361 0.7423 8.0784 3.4631 0.6829 4.1460 1,995.482 5 1,995.482
5 0.6454 2,011.616
9 Unmitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:14 PMPage 9 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Winter EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 266Item 8.

3.3 Grading - 2022
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.7537 33.7110 7.3024 0.1440 4.3800 0.3720 4.7520 1.2008 0.3559 1.5567 15,360.85 01 15,360.85
01 0.2058 2.4198 16,087.08
83 Vendor 9.3500e-
003

0.2673 0.0916 1.0900e-
003

0.0384 3.6700e-
003

0.0421 0.0111 3.5100e-
003

0.0146 115.8935 115.8935 1.2100e-
003

0.0172 121.0492
Worker 0.0368 0.0265 0.3231 9.2000e-
004

0.1118 5.6000e-
004

0.1123 0.0296 5.1000e-
004

0.0302 93.6174 93.6174 2.5400e-
003

2.6000e-
003

94.4564
Total 0.7998 34.0048 7.7171 0.1460 4.5302 0.3762 4.9064 1.2415 0.3599 1.6015 15,570.36 09 15,570.36
09 0.2095 2.4396 16,302.59
39 Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Fugitive Dust 3.3013 0.0000 3.3013 1.5584 0.0000 1.5584 0.0000 0.0000 Off-Road 1.5403 16.9836 9.2202 0.0206 0.7423 0.7423 0.6829 0.6829 0.0000 1,995.482 5 1,995.482
5 0.6454 2,011.616
9 Total 1.5403 16.9836 9.2202 0.0206 3.3013 0.7423 4.0435 1.5584 0.6829 2.2413 0.0000 1,995.482 5 1,995.482
5 0.6454 2,011.616
9 Mitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:14 PMPage 10 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Winter EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 267Item 8.

3.3 Grading - 2022
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.7537 33.7110 7.3024 0.1440 4.3800 0.3720 4.7520 1.2008 0.3559 1.5567 15,360.85 01 15,360.85
01 0.2058 2.4198 16,087.08
83 Vendor 9.3500e-
003

0.2673 0.0916 1.0900e-
003

0.0384 3.6700e-
003

0.0421 0.0111 3.5100e-
003

0.0146 115.8935 115.8935 1.2100e-
003

0.0172 121.0492
Worker 0.0368 0.0265 0.3231 9.2000e-
004

0.1118 5.6000e-
004

0.1123 0.0296 5.1000e-
004

0.0302 93.6174 93.6174 2.5400e-
003

2.6000e-
003

94.4564
Total 0.7998 34.0048 7.7171 0.1460 4.5302 0.3762 4.9064 1.2415 0.3599 1.6015 15,570.36 09 15,570.36
09 0.2095 2.4396 16,302.59
39 Mitigated Construction Off-Site

3.4 Building Construction - 2022
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Off-Road 1.8555 14.6040 14.3533 0.0250 0.7022 0.7022 0.6731 0.6731 2,289.281 3 2,289.281
3 0.4417 2,300.323
0 Total 1.8555 14.6040 14.3533 0.0250 0.7022 0.7022 0.6731 0.6731 2,289.281 3 2,289.281
3 0.4417 2,300.323
0 Unmitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:14 PMPage 11 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Winter EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 268Item 8.

3.4 Building Construction - 2022
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0203 0.5791 0.1985 2.3700e-
003

0.0833 7.9500e-
003

0.0912 0.0240 7.6000e-
003

0.0316 251.1025 251.1025 2.6100e-
003

0.0373 262.2733
Worker 0.1141 0.0822 1.0016 2.8500e-
003

0.3465 1.7300e-
003

0.3482 0.0919 1.5900e-
003

0.0935 290.2139 290.2139 7.8800e-
003

8.0700e-
003
292.8149
Total 0.1344 0.6613 1.2000 5.2200e-
003

0.4298 9.6800e-
003

0.4394 0.1159 9.1900e-
003

0.1251 541.3164 541.3164 0.0105 0.0453 555.0882
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Off-Road 1.8555 14.6040 14.3533 0.0250 0.7022 0.7022 0.6731 0.6731 0.0000 2,289.281 3 2,289.281
3 0.4417 2,300.323
0 Total 1.8555 14.6040 14.3533 0.0250 0.7022 0.7022 0.6731 0.6731 0.0000 2,289.281 3 2,289.281
3 0.4417 2,300.323
0 Mitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:14 PMPage 12 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Winter EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 269Item 8.

3.4 Building Construction - 2022
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0203 0.5791 0.1985 2.3700e-
003

0.0833 7.9500e-
003

0.0912 0.0240 7.6000e-
003

0.0316 251.1025 251.1025 2.6100e-
003

0.0373 262.2733
Worker 0.1141 0.0822 1.0016 2.8500e-
003

0.3465 1.7300e-
003

0.3482 0.0919 1.5900e-
003

0.0935 290.2139 290.2139 7.8800e-
003

8.0700e-
003
292.8149
Total 0.1344 0.6613 1.2000 5.2200e-
003

0.4298 9.6800e-
003

0.4394 0.1159 9.1900e-
003

0.1251 541.3164 541.3164 0.0105 0.0453 555.0882
Mitigated Construction Off-Site

3.4 Building Construction - 2023
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Off-Road 1.7136 13.6239 14.2145 0.0250 0.6136 0.6136 0.5880 0.5880 2,289.523 3 2,289.523
3 0.4330 2,300.347
9 Total 1.7136 13.6239 14.2145 0.0250 0.6136 0.6136 0.5880 0.5880 2,289.523 3 2,289.523
3 0.4330 2,300.347
9 Unmitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:14 PMPage 13 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Winter EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 270Item 8.

3.4 Building Construction - 2023
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0136 0.4504 0.1808 2.2800e-
003

0.0833 3.7100e-
003

0.0870 0.0240 3.5500e-
003

0.0275 241.4500 241.4500 2.4100e-
003

0.0357 252.1516
Worker 0.1062 0.0726 0.9235 2.7600e-
003

0.3465 1.6300e-
003

0.3481 0.0919 1.5000e-
003

0.0934 282.6302 282.6302 7.1000e-
003

7.4400e-
003
285.0257
Total 0.1197 0.5230 1.1043 5.0400e-
003

0.4298 5.3400e-
003

0.4351 0.1159 5.0500e-
003

0.1209 524.0802 524.0802 9.5100e-
003

0.0432 537.1773
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Off-Road 1.7136 13.6239 14.2145 0.0250 0.6136 0.6136 0.5880 0.5880 0.0000 2,289.523 3 2,289.523
3 0.4330 2,300.347
9 Total 1.7136 13.6239 14.2145 0.0250 0.6136 0.6136 0.5880 0.5880 0.0000 2,289.523 3 2,289.523
3 0.4330 2,300.347
9 Mitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:14 PMPage 14 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Winter EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 271Item 8.

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ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0136 0.4504 0.1808 2.2800e-
003

0.0833 3.7100e-
003

0.0870 0.0240 3.5500e-
003

0.0275 241.4500 241.4500 2.4100e-
003

0.0357 252.1516
Worker 0.1062 0.0726 0.9235 2.7600e-
003

0.3465 1.6300e-
003

0.3481 0.0919 1.5000e-
003

0.0934 282.6302 282.6302 7.1000e-
003

7.4400e-
003
285.0257
Total 0.1197 0.5230 1.1043 5.0400e-
003

0.4298 5.3400e-
003

0.4351 0.1159 5.0500e-
003

0.1209 524.0802 524.0802 9.5100e-
003

0.0432 537.1773
Mitigated Construction Off-Site

3.5 Paving - 2023
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Off-Road 0.8802 8.6098 11.6840 0.0179 0.4338 0.4338 0.4003 0.4003 1,709.992 6 1,709.992
6 0.5420 1,723.541
4 Paving 0.3930 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Total 1.2732 8.6098 11.6840 0.0179 0.4338 0.4338 0.4003 0.4003 1,709.992 6 1,709.992
6 0.5420 1,723.541
4 Unmitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:14 PMPage 15 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Winter EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 272Item 8.

3.5 Paving - 2023
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0514 0.0351 0.4468 1.3400e-
003

0.1677 7.9000e-
004

0.1685 0.0445 7.2000e-
004

0.0452 136.7566 136.7566 3.4300e-
003

3.6000e-
003
137.9157
Total 0.0514 0.0351 0.4468 1.3400e-
003

0.1677 7.9000e-
004

0.1685 0.0445 7.2000e-
004

0.0452 136.7566 136.7566 3.4300e-
003

3.6000e-
003
137.9157
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Off-Road 0.8802 8.6098 11.6840 0.0179 0.4338 0.4338 0.4003 0.4003 0.0000 1,709.992 6 1,709.992
6 0.5420 1,723.541
4 Paving 0.3930 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Total 1.2732 8.6098 11.6840 0.0179 0.4338 0.4338 0.4003 0.4003 0.0000 1,709.992 6 1,709.992
6 0.5420 1,723.541
4 Mitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:14 PMPage 16 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Winter EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 273Item 8.

3.5 Paving - 2023
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0514 0.0351 0.4468 1.3400e-
003

0.1677 7.9000e-
004

0.1685 0.0445 7.2000e-
004

0.0452 136.7566 136.7566 3.4300e-
003

3.6000e-
003
137.9157
Total 0.0514 0.0351 0.4468 1.3400e-
003

0.1677 7.9000e-
004

0.1685 0.0445 7.2000e-
004

0.0452 136.7566 136.7566 3.4300e-
003

3.6000e-
003
137.9157
Mitigated Construction Off-Site

3.6 Architectural Coating - 2023
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Archit. Coating 12.3143 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Off-Road 0.1917 1.3030 1.8111 2.9700e-
003

0.0708 0.0708 0.0708 0.0708 281.4481 281.4481 0.0168 281.8690 Total 12.5059 1.3030 1.8111 2.9700e-
003

0.0708 0.0708 0.0708 0.0708 281.4481 281.4481 0.0168 281.8690 Unmitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:14 PMPage 17 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Winter EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 274Item 8.

3.6 Architectural Coating - 2023
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0206 0.0141 0.1787 5.3000e-
004

0.0671 3.1000e-
004

0.0674 0.0178 2.9000e-
004

0.0181 54.7026 54.7026 1.3700e-
003

1.4400e-
003

55.1663
Total 0.0206 0.0141 0.1787 5.3000e-
004

0.0671 3.1000e-
004

0.0674 0.0178 2.9000e-
004

0.0181 54.7026 54.7026 1.3700e-
003

1.4400e-
003

55.1663
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Archit. Coating 12.3143 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Off-Road 0.1917 1.3030 1.8111 2.9700e-
003

0.0708 0.0708 0.0708 0.0708 0.0000 281.4481 281.4481 0.0168 281.8690 Total 12.5059 1.3030 1.8111 2.9700e-
003

0.0708 0.0708 0.0708 0.0708 0.0000 281.4481 281.4481 0.0168 281.8690 Mitigated Construction On-Site
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:14 PMPage 18 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Winter EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 275Item 8.

3.6 Architectural Coating - 2023
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0206 0.0141 0.1787 5.3000e-
004

0.0671 3.1000e-
004

0.0674 0.0178 2.9000e-
004

0.0181 54.7026 54.7026 1.3700e-
003

1.4400e-
003

55.1663
Total 0.0206 0.0141 0.1787 5.3000e-
004

0.0671 3.1000e-
004

0.0674 0.0178 2.9000e-
004

0.0181 54.7026 54.7026 1.3700e-
003

1.4400e-
003

55.1663
Mitigated Construction Off-Site

4.0 Operational Detail - Mobile

4.1 Mitigation Measures Mobile
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:14 PMPage 19 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Winter EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 276Item 8.

ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Mitigated 0.5781 0.8451 5.1981 0.0116 1.2185 9.7900e-
003

1.2283 0.3251 9.1700e-
003

0.3343 1,192.660
1 1,192.660
1 0.0716 0.0642 1,213.569
1 Unmitigated 0.5781 0.8451 5.1981 0.0116 1.2185 9.7900e- 003

1.2283 0.3251 9.1700e-
003

0.3343 1,192.660
1 1,192.660
1 0.0716 0.0642 1,213.569
1 4.2 Trip Summary Information

4.3 Trip Type Information
Average Daily Trip Rate Unmitigated Mitigated
Land Use Weekday Saturday Sunday Annual VMT Annual VMT
Government Office Building 243.07 0.00 0.00 408,835 408,835 Other Asphalt Surfaces 0.00 0.00 0.00
Parking Lot 0.00 0.00 0.00
Unrefrigerated Warehouse-No Rail 0.99 0.99 0.99 4,251 4,251 Total 244.06 0.99 0.99 413,086 413,086
Miles Trip %Trip Purpose %
Land Use H-W or C-W H-S or C-C H-O or C-NW H-W or C-W H-S or C-C H-O or C-NW Primary Diverted Pass-by Government Office Building 16.60 8.40 6.90 33.00 62.00 5.00 50 34 16 Other Asphalt Surfaces 16.60 8.40 6.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 Parking Lot 16.60 8.40 6.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0
Unrefrigerated Warehouse-No
Rail

16.60 8.40 6.90 59.00 0.00 41.00 92 5 3

4.4 Fleet Mix
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:14 PMPage 20 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Winter EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 277Item 8.

Land Use LDA LDT1 LDT2 MDV LHD1 LHD2 MHD HHD OBUS UBUS MCY SBUS MH Government Office Building 0.534849 0.056022 0.172639 0.141007 0.026597 0.007310 0.011327 0.018693 0.000616 0.000315 0.024057 0.001100 0.005468 Other Asphalt Surfaces 0.534849 0.056022 0.172639 0.141007 0.026597 0.007310 0.011327 0.018693 0.000616 0.000315 0.024057 0.001100 0.005468 Parking Lot 0.534849 0.056022 0.172639 0.141007 0.026597 0.007310 0.011327 0.018693 0.000616 0.000315 0.024057 0.001100 0.005468 Unrefrigerated Warehouse-No
Rail

0.534849 0.056022 0.172639 0.141007 0.026597 0.007310 0.011327 0.018693 0.000616 0.000315 0.024057 0.001100 0.005468

5.0 Energy Detail
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
NaturalGas
Mitigated

1.1200e-
003

0.0102 8.5900e-
003

6.0000e-
005

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

12.2651 12.2651 2.4000e-
004

2.2000e-
004

12.3380
NaturalGas
Unmitigated

1.1200e-
003

0.0102 8.5900e-
003

6.0000e-
005

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

7.8000e-
004

12.2651 12.2651 2.4000e-
004

2.2000e-
004

12.3380

5.1 Mitigation Measures Energy
Historical Energy Use: N
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5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas
NaturalGa
s Use
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use kBTU/yr lb/day lb/day
Government
Office Building
101.115 1.0900e-
003

9.9100e-
003

8.3300e-
003

6.0000e-
005

7.5000e-
004

7.5000e-
004

7.5000e-
004

7.5000e-
004

11.8958 11.8958 2.3000e-
004

2.2000e-
004

11.9665
Other Asphalt
Surfaces
0 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Parking Lot 0 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Unrefrigerated
Warehouse-No
Rail

3.1389 3.0000e-
005

3.1000e-
004

2.6000e-
004

0.0000 2.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
005

0.3693 0.3693 1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

0.3715
Total 1.1200e-
003

0.0102 8.5900e-
003

6.0000e-
005

7.7000e-
004

7.7000e-
004

7.7000e-
004

7.7000e-
004

12.2651 12.2651 2.4000e-
004

2.3000e-
004

12.3380
Unmitigated
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Date: 12/6/2021 2:14 PMPage 22 of 26 West Side Fire Station - Riverside-South Coast County, Winter EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Applied 279Item 8.

6.1 Mitigation Measures Area

6.0 Area Detail

5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas
NaturalGa
s Use
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use kBTU/yr lb/day lb/day
Government
Office Building

0.101115 1.0900e-
003

9.9100e-
003

8.3300e-
003

6.0000e-
005

7.5000e-
004

7.5000e-
004

7.5000e-
004

7.5000e-
004

11.8958 11.8958 2.3000e-
004

2.2000e-
004

11.9665
Other Asphalt
Surfaces
0 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Parking Lot 0 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Unrefrigerated
Warehouse-No
Rail

0.0031389 3.0000e-
005

3.1000e-
004

2.6000e-
004

0.0000 2.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
005

2.0000e-
005

0.3693 0.3693 1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
005

0.3715
Total 1.1200e-
003

0.0102 8.5900e-
003

6.0000e-
005

7.7000e-
004

7.7000e-
004

7.7000e-
004

7.7000e-
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12.2651 12.2651 2.4000e-
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2.3000e-
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12.3380
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Exhaust
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PM10
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PM2.5
Exhaust
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2.8900e-
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1.0000e-
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1.0000e-
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1.0000e-
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6.2000e-
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2.0000e-
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2.8900e-
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0.0000 1.0000e-
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1.0000e-
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1.0000e-
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1.0000e-
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6.2000e-
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6.2000e-
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2.0000e-
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Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
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PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
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Coating

0.0337 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Consumer
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2.8900e-
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1.0000e-
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1.0000e-
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1.0000e-
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6.2000e-
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2.0000e-
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1.0000e-
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1.0000e-
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Install Low Flow Kitchen Faucet
Install Low Flow Toilet
Install Low Flow Shower
Use Water Efficient Irrigation System

7.1 Mitigation Measures Water

7.0 Water Detail

6.2 Area by SubCategory
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PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
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PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
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Architectural
Coating

0.0337 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Consumer
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0.2474 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
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3.0000e-
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2.8900e-
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0.0000 1.0000e-
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1.0000e-
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1.0000e-
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1.0000e-
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6.2000e-
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2.0000e-
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6.6100e-
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2.8900e-
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0.0000 1.0000e-
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1.0000e-
005

1.0000e-
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1.0000e-
005

6.2000e-
003

6.2000e-
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2.0000e-
005

6.6100e-
003
Mitigated

8.1 Mitigation Measures Waste

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Equipment Type Number Hours/Day Days/Year Horse Power Load Factor Fuel Type

10.0 Stationary Equipment
Fire Pumps and Emergency Generators
Equipment Type Number Hours/Day Hours/Year Horse Power Load Factor Fuel Type Emergency Generator 1 0.5 26 86 0.73 Diesel
Boilers
Equipment Type Number Heat Input/Day Heat Input/Year Boiler Rating Fuel Type User Defined Equipment
Equipment Type Number

10.1 Stationary Sources
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Equipment Type lb/day lb/day
Emergency
Generator -
Diesel (75 - 100
HP)

0.0706 0.2301 0.2561 3.4000e-
004

0.0104 0.0104 0.0104 0.0104 36.0991 36.0991 5.0600e-
003

36.2256
Total 0.0706 0.2301 0.2561 3.4000e-
004

0.0104 0.0104 0.0104 0.0104 36.0991 36.0991 5.0600e-
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City of Beaumont, California
Permittee Name:

City of Beaumont
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont, California 92223
Applicant:

City of Beaumont
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont, California 92223
Contact: Christina Taylor (951) 769-8515
Consultant/Prepared by:

Cadre Environmental
701 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 300
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Contact: Ruben Ramirez, (949) 300-0212

DRAFT REPORT
Western Riverside County MSHCP - Consistency Analysis
APNs - Portions of 414-120-039, -041, -042, and ROW’s
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2. INTRODUCTION

2.1. Project Site Description

2.2. Covered Roads

2.3. Covered Public Access Activities

2.4. General Setting

3. RESERVE ASSEMBLY ANALYSIS

3.1. Public Quasi-Public Lands in Reserve Assembly Analysis

3.1.1. Public Quasi-Public Lands in Reserve Assembly Analysis

3.1.2. Project Impacts to Public Quasi-Public Lands

4. VEGETATION MAPPING

5. PROTECTION OF SPECIES ASSOCIATED WITH RIPARIAN/RIVERINE AREAS AND VERNAL POOLS (SECTION 6.1.2)

5.1. Riparian/Riverine

5.1.1. Methods

5.1.2. Existing Conditions and Results

5.1.3. Impacts

5.1.4. Mitigation

5.2. Vernal Pools

5.2.1. Methods

5.2.2. Existing Conditions and Results

5.2.3. Impacts

5.2.4. Mitigation

5.3. Fairy Shrimp

5.3.1. Methods

5.3.2. Existing Conditions and Results

5.3.3. Impacts

5.3.4. Mitigation

5.4. Riparian Birds

5.4.1. Methods

5.4.2. Existing Conditions and Results

5.4.3. Impacts

5.4.4. Mitigation

5.5. Other Section 6.1.2 Species
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6. PROTECTION OF NARROW ENDEMIC PLANT SPECIES (SECTION 6.1.3)

6.1. Methods

6.2. Existing Conditions and Results

6.3. Impacts

6.4. Mitigation

7. ADDITIONAL SURVEY NEEDS AND PROCEDURES (SECTION 6.3.2)

7.1. Criteria Area Plant Species

7.2. Amphibians

7.2.1. Methods

7.2.2. Existing Conditions and Results

7.2.3. Impacts

7.2.4. Mitigation

7.3. Burrowing Owl

7.3.1. Methods

7.3.2. Existing Conditions and Results

7.3.3. Impacts

7.3.4. Mitigation

7.4. Mammals

7.4.1. Methods

7.4.2. Existing Conditions and Results

7.4.3. Impacts

7.4.4. Mitigation

8. INFORMATION ON OTHER SPECIES

9. GUIDELINES PERTAINING TO URBAN/WILDLANDS INTERFACE (Section 6.1.4)

10. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

11. REFERENCES

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LIST OF FIGURES
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1. Regional Location Map

3 2. Project Site Map 4
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3. MSHCP Criteria Area and Relationship Map 5

4. Vegetation Communities Map 8

5. Current Project Site Photographs 9

6. Current Project Site Photographs 10

7. Current Project Site Photographs 11

8. Soils Association Map 12

9. Vegetation Communities Impact Map 13

10. MSHCP Reserve Assembly Analysis Map 14

LIST OF TABLES
PAGE

1. Project Site Impacts 6

2. Potential Planning Species Assessment 15

3. Potential MSHCP Narrow Endemic Plant Assessment 21

4. Species not Adequately Covered with Potential to Occur on Project Site 24

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MSHCP Consistency Analysis West Side Fire Station Cadre Environmental June 2021 1 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The West Side Fire Station, 1.59-acre project including 1.64-acre offsite impact area (3.23 acres total) “Project Site” (APN’s Portions of 141-120-041, -042 and future Western Knoll Avenue right- of-way) is located within the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Pass Area Plan, Subunit 2 – Badlands/San Bernardino National Forest.

Specifically, the Project Site is located completely within MSHCP Criteria Area 1015.

Conservation within Criteria Cell 1015 (155 acres total) will focus on the conservation of approximately 5% (7.8 acres) of chaparral habitat in the northern region of the Cell adjacent to Criteria Cell 935. A total of approximate 8.5 acres (5.5%) of chaparral habitat is located in the northern region of Criteria Cell 1015, is approximately 600 feet north of the Project Site, and would not be directly or indirectly impacted as a result of project initiation. The proposed project would not conflict with the reserve design goals for Criteria Cell 1015 and no onsite conservation is proposed or required.

The proposed action is a City of Beaumont project and therefore, a Habitat Evaluation and Acquisition Negotiation Strategy (HANS) determination is not required. The following report was prepared for use during the Joint Project Review (JPR) and analysis of consistency with the MSHCP reserve design and guidelines.

The Project Site is not located within a MSHCP Survey area for criteria area plants, amphibians, or mammals (RCA GIS Data Downloads 2021). No additional surveys required.

The Project Site occurs within a predetermined Survey Area for the burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia). No potential burrowing owl burrows or characteristic sign such as white-wash, feathers, tracks, or pellets were detected within or immediately adjacent to the Project Site. The Project Site is not currently occupied by burrowing owl. Regardless, the species could colonize the project in the future and an MSHCP 30-day preconstruction survey will be conducted immediately prior to the initiation of project activities to ensure protection for this species and compliance with the conservation goals as outlined in the MSHCP.

The Project Site occurs within a predetermined Survey Area for two (2) MSHCP narrow endemic plant species (RCA GIS Data Downloads 2021), which include Marvin's (Yucaipa) onion (Allium marvinii) [CRPR 1B.2], and many-stemmed dudleya (Dudleya multicaulis) [CRPR 1B.2]. No undisturbed vegetation communities or suitable clay substrates representing suitable habitat for these species was documented within the Project Site. No additional surveys required.

No MSHCP Section 6.1.2, riparian scrub, forest or woodland habitat is located within or adjacent to the Project Site. Therefore, no suitable habitat for the following three (3) MSHCP Section 6.1.2 species was documented within the Project Site including least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus), and western yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus). No additional surveys required.

No Section 6.1.2 vernal pool, ephemeral depressions, stock ponds, or road ruts were documented within the Project Site. Following a review of soils and historic aerials, no vernal pool or fairy shrimp habitat is present within the Project Site. No additional surveys required.

An approximately 0.07-acre incised ravine dominated by non-native grassland/ruderal and Riversidean sage scrub vegetation extends into the northern region of the Project Site. This feature represents an MSHCP Section 6.1.2 riverine resource. Impacts to this feature would require the development of an MSHCP Determination of Biologically Equivalent or Superior Preservation (DBESP). To meet the criteria of a biologically equivalent or superior alternative, 289
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MSHCP Consistency Analysis West Side Fire Station Cadre Environmental June 2021 2 the applicant will offset permanent impacts to 0.07-acre of MSHCP Section 6.1.2 riverine resources (ravine) located within the northern region of the Project Site by:

1) Purchasing 0.07 acre (1:1) of re-establishment credits from the Riverpark Mitigation Bank located within the San Jacinto watershed, and

2) Purchasing 0.07 acre (1:1) of re-habilitation credits from the Riverpark Mitigation Bank located within the San Jacinto watershed.

One (1) of the twenty-eight (28) MSHCP species not adequately covered has the potential to occur within the Project Site impact area. The grasshopper sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) has potential to occur onsite based on the presence of suitable non- native grassland and large open space land adjacent to the Project Site. Impacts to 1.85 acres of non-native grassland/ruderal habitat would not conflict with conservation goals for the species because the MSHCP characterizes core conservation areas as consisting of large, >2,000 acres of grassland habitat or grassland-dominated habitat or smaller areas consisting of at least 500 acres of contiguous grassland habitat or grassland-dominated habitat (MSHCP 2004).

The Project Site would not be located adjacent to a proposed MSHCP Conservation Area Regardless, as addressed in the following report all proposed Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines (UWIG) and Best Management Practices (BMP) will be implemented. Following implementation of the UWIG and BMP’s the proposed action would be Consistent with MSHCP goals and objectives for Criteria Cell 1015.

2. INTRODUCTION

This document presents the results of a Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan Consistency Analysis (Analysis) and habitat assessment conducted on August 27th, 2020 by Cadre Environmental for the proposed West Side Fire Station project. Specifically, the following report presents existing conditions, impact assessment and proposed best management practices to ensure compliance and consistency with MSHCP goals and objectives of the Reserve System.

2.1. Project Site Description

The West Side Fire Station, 1.59-acre project including 1.64-acre offsite impact area “Project Site” (APN’s Portions of 141-120-039, -041, -042 and future Western Knoll Avenue right-of-way) is located within the City of Beaumont, extending east of Potrero Boulevard and north of the future realignment of Western Knoll Avenue right of way as shown in Figure 1, Regional Location Map and Figure 2, Project Site Map. The Project Site is located within United States Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5’ Series El Casco Quadrangle, Township 3 South, Range 1, Section 5.

The Project Site is located within the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan Pass Area Plan, Subunit 2 – Badlands/San Bernardino National Forest.

Specifically, the Project Site is located completely within MSHCP Criteria Area 1015 as shown in Figure 3, MSHCP Criteria Area and Relationship Map. The proposed action is a City of Beaumont project and therefore, a Habitat Evaluation and Acquisition Negotiation Strategy determination is not required. The following report was prepared for use during the Joint Project Review and analysis of consistency with the MSHCP reserve design and guidelines.

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MSHCP Consistency Analysis West Side Fire Station Cadre Environmental June 2021 6 The proposed project includes the development and construction of a fire station for the Riverside County Fire Department including offsite impacts related to creating both a northern and southern access route to the facility via Potrero Boulevard to the west. Specifically, the facility will include a Type V-B fire station, dormitories, and staff/visitor parking. Drainage runoff from the Project Site will be captured and directed to an underground storage and infiltration system for water quality treatment. The proposed action would result in a total of 3.23 acres of permanent impacts within Criteria Cell 1015 as outlined in Table 1, Project Site Impacts.

Table 1
Project Site Impacts

Vegetation Community Onsite
Cell 1015
(acres)
Offsite
Cell 1015
(acres)
Total
Impacts
(acres)
Non-Native Grassland/Ruderal 1.16 0.69 1.85
Riversidean Sage Scrub 0.22 0.20 0.42
Disturbed/Developed 0.21 0.75 0.96
TOTAL 1.59 1.64 3.23

2.2. Covered Roads

The proposed project does not propose improvements or construction of one or more covered roads.

2.3. Covered Public Access Activities

The proposed project does not include covered public access activities including but not limited to construction or improvements to trails or other public access facilities.

2.4. General Setting

The Project Site is dominated by non-native grassland/ruderal, Riversidean sage scrub and disturbed habitats. A ravine extends into the northern region of the Project Site and is dominated by non-native grassland/ruderal habitat and isolated patched of Riversidean Sage Scrub. The Project site also slopes west along a manufactured slope toward the Potrero Boulevard right-of- way. The slope is dominated by Riversidean sage scrub and disturbed habitats as illustrated in Figure 4, Vegetation Communities Map, and Figures 5 to 7, Current Project Site Photographs.

The Soil Survey of Western Riverside Area has the following soils mapped within the boundary of the Project Site as shown on Figure 8, Soils Association Map:

• RaB2 – Ramona sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent eroded
• RaC3 – Ramona sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, severely eroded

3. RESERVE ASSEMBLY ANALYSIS

The proposed action would result in a total of 3.23-acres of permanent impacts within Portions of 141-120-039, -041, -042 and future Western Knoll Avenue right-of-way to non-native grassland/ruderal, Riversidean sage scrub and disturbed habitats within Criteria Cell 1015, as shown in Figure 9, Vegetation Communities Project Site Impact Map, and Figure 10, MHSCP Reserve Assembly Analysis Map. As stated in the MSHCP:

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MSHCP Consistency Analysis West Side Fire Station Cadre Environmental June 2021 7 “Criteria Cell 1015 - Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 22. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation to the north in Cell #935. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 5% focusing on the northern portion of the Cell.” (MSHCP 2004)

Conservation within Criteria Cell 1015 (155 acres total) will focus on the conservation of approximately 5% (7.8 acres) of chaparral habitat in the northern region of the Cell adjacent to Criteria Cell 935. A total of approximate 8.5 acres (5.5%) of chaparral habitat is located in the northern region of Criteria Cell 1015, is approximately 600 feet north of the Project Site, and would not be directly or indirectly impacted as a result of project initiation. The proposed project would not conflict with the reserve design goals for Criteria Cell 1015 and no onsite conservation is proposed or required as shown in Figure 10, MHSCP Reserve Assembly Analysis Map.

The Timoteo Creek floodprone area (Proposed Constrained Linkage 22) located approximately 1,000 feet north of the Project Site represents a significant regional wildlife travel route and movement corridor. The Project Site would not be located adjacent to or result in direct and/or indirect impacts to Proposed Constrained Linkage 22. Regardless, as addressed in the following report all proposed Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines (UWIG) and Best Management Practices (BMP) will be implemented. Following implementation of the UWIG and BMP’s the proposed action would be Consistent with MSHCP goals and objectives for Criteria Cell 1015. As stated in the MSHCP:
“Proposed Constrained Linkage 22 is comprised of the portion of San Timoteo Creek extending west from I-10 to De Anza Cycle Park. This Linkage provides Habitat for certain species and a connection to Core Area in the Badlands. This Linkage is constrained by I-10 to the east, San Timoteo Canyon Road and railroad tracks to the north, SR-60 to the south, and by existing agricultural land uses within the City of Beaumont. Planning Species for which Habitat is provided for within this Linkage include least Bell's vireo and Los Angeles pocket mouse. In addition to maintenance of habitat quality, maintenance of floodplain processes along the San Timoteo Creek is important for this species. This Linkage likely provides for movement of common mammals such as bobcat. As shown below, areas not affected by edge within this Linkage total approximately 260 acres of the total 400 acres. Upon Reserve Assembly of this proposed Constrained Linkage, management of edge conditions will be necessary to ensure maintenance of floodplain processes and movement of mammals through this Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section

6.1 of this document. Flood control or alteration of hydrology associated with land use activities in the City of Beaumont and with widening of major existing roadways may affect Habitat supporting least Bell's vireo and Los Angeles pocket mouse. (MSHCP 2004)

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PHOTOGRAPH 1 - Northeast view of Project Site from near southern boundary.

PHOTOGRAPH 2 - Northwest view of Project Site from near southeast boundary.

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PHOTOGRAPH 6 - Southward view of offsite drainage ditch that the onsite ravine flows toward. Riversidean sage scrub occurs on the western Project Site manufactured slope (red boundary).

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MSHCP Consistency Analysis West Side Fire Station Cadre Environmental June 2021 15 Potential habitat for two (2) MSHCP planning species, Bell’s sage sparrow (Amphispiza belli belli) and bobcat (Lynx rufus) were documented onsite. Specifically, impacts to 0.42-acre of Riversidean sage scrub which represents suitable habitat for the Bell’s sage sparrow would not represent in a significant impact to the species and the bobcat is expected to primarily utilize San Timoteo Creek floodprone area for movement and foraging (1,000 feet north of Project Site).

Based on the fact that both species are only infrequently expected to occur onsite and the Project Site would only impact 3.23 acre of suitable habitat collectively, the proposed project would not conflict with the conservation goals for these species, as outlined in Table 2, Potential Planning Species Assessment.

Table 2
Potential Planning Species Assessment

Species Name
(Scientific Name)
Status
Habitat Description Comments
MSHCP Planning Species Criteria Cell 1015
San Bernardino mountain
kingsnake
(Lampropeltis zonata parvirubra)

SSC
MSHCP Covered Species

The San Bernardino mountain
kingsnake is only known to
occur within the San Bernardino
Mountains and San Jacinto
Mountains bioregions above
1,500 meters (Fisher and Case,
1997). Both species are
restricted to rock outcrops, talus,
and steep shady canyons within
coniferous and mixed
coniferous, hardwood, or
riparian woodlands and other
edge habitats when associated
with coniferous habitat. (MSHCP
2004)

No Potential – Not expected to
occur onsite based on a lack of
suitable habitat.

Bell's sage sparrow
(Amphispiza belli belli)

SSC
MSHCP Covered Species
Bell's sage sparrow is an
uncommon to fairly common but
localized resident breeder in dry
chaparral and coastal sage
scrub along the coastal
lowlands, inland valleys, and in
the lower foothills of local
mountains. (MSHCP 2004)

Potential – The Bell’s sage
sparrow may occasionally
forage onsite within the
Riversidean sage scrub.

Bobcat
(Lynx rufus)

MSHCP Covered Species
The bobcat requires large
expanses of relatively
undisturbed brushy and rocky
habitats near springs or other
perennial water sources.

Potential – The bobcat may
occasionally utilize the Project
Site for foraging and movement.

However, the species is primary
expected to occur within and
immediately adjacent to San
Timoteo Creek (1,000 feet north
of the Project Site).

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(Scientific Name)
Status
Habitat Description Comments
Los Angeles pocket mouse
(Perognathus longimembris
brevinasus)

SSC
MSHCP Covered Species
The Los Angeles pocket mouse
appears to be limited to sparsely
vegetated habitat areas in
patches of fine sandy soils
associated with washes or of
aeolian (windblown) origin, such
as dunes. (MSHCP 2004)

No Potential – The Los Angeles
pocket mouse is expected to
occur within and adjacent to the
San Timoteo floodprone area
located 1,000 feet north of the
Project Site.

The Project Site is not located
within an MSHCP mammal
survey area.

State (CDFW) Protection and Classification
SSC – State Species of Special Concern

Permanent impacts to 3.23-acres of non-native grassland/ruderal, Riversidean sage scrub and disturbed/developed habitats within Criteria Cell 1015 would not conflict with species specific conservation goals and objectives for Planning Species located within Proposed Constrained Linkage 22, the Pass Area Plan Subunit 2: Badlands/San Bernardino National Forest as discussed in Section 5, PROTECTION OF SPECIES ASSOCIATED WITH RIPARIAN/RIVERINE AREAS AND VERNAL POOLS (SECTION 6.1.2), Section 6, PROTECTION OF NARROW ENDEMIC PLANT SPECIES (SECTION 6.1.3) and Section 7, ADDITIONAL SURVEY NEEDS AND PROCEDURES (SECTION 6.3.2) in the following report.

3.1. Public Quasi-Public Lands in Reserve Assembly Analysis

3.1.1. Public Quasi-Public Lands in Reserve Assembly Analysis

The Project Site is not located within or adjacent to Public Quasi-Public (PQP) lands. No direct or indirect impacts will occur to PQP lands as a result of project initiation.

3.1.2. Project Impacts to Public Quasi-Public Lands

The Project Site is not located within or adjacent to PQP lands. No direct or indirect impacts will occur to PQP lands as a result of project initiation.

4. VEGETATION MAPPING

The Project Site is dominated by non-native grassland/ruderal, Riversidean sage scrub and disturbed/developed habitats. A ravine extends into the northern region of the Project Site and is dominated by non-native grassland/ruderal habitat and isolated patched of Riversidean Sage Scrub. The Project Site also slopes west along a manufactured slope toward the Potrero Boulevard right-of-way. The slope is dominated by Riversidean sage scrub and disturbed habitats as illustrated in Figure 4, Vegetation Communities Map, and Figures 5 to 7, Current Project Site Photographs.

Non-Native Grassland/Ruderal

The majority of the Project Site is dominated by non-native grassland/ruderal vegetation. These areas appear to be annually cleared based on a review of historic aerials. This generally flat 304
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MSHCP Consistency Analysis West Side Fire Station Cadre Environmental June 2021 17 area is dominated by black mustard (Brassica nigra), London rockets (Sisymbrium irio), wild oat (Avena fatua), ripgut grass (Bromus diandrus), red-stemmed filaree (Erodium cicutarium), white stem filaree (Erodium moschatum), and horehound (Marrubium vulgare). Native herbaceous vegetation documented within this habitat and often associated with disturbed areas include doveweed (Croton setiger), vinegarweed (Trichostema lanceolatum), and telegraph weed (Heterotheca grandiflora).

Riversidean Sage Scrub

Riversidean sage scrub was documented onsite along the western manufactured slope and scattered along the ravine which extends into the northern region of the Project Site. Dominant species documented within this vegetation community include pine bush (Ericameria pinifolia), California buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum), felty everlasting (Pseudognaphalium canescens), California sagebrush (Artemisia californica), paniculate tarplant (Deinandra paniculata), common sand-aster (Corethrogyne filaginifolia), and slender buckwheat (Eriogonum gracile).

Disturbed/Disturbed

Disturbed regions of the Project Site include those areas generally devoid of vegetation or with scattered occurrences of Russian thistle (Salsola tragus), horseweed (Erigeron canadensis), tocalote (Centaurea melitensis) and horehound. The proposed offsite impact area also extends west into the existing paved (developed) portion of Potrero Boulevard.

5. PROTECTION OF SPECIES ASSOCIATED WITH RIPARIAN/RIVERINE AREAS AND VERNAL POOLS (SECTION 6.1.2)

5.1. Riparian/Riverine

5.1.1. Methods

The Project Site was assessed on August 27th, 2020 to determine the presence/absence and extent of MSHCP riparian, riverine and vernal pool resources in accordance with the RCIP definition (Section 6.1.2, Volume I, Final MSHCP). The assessment included a review of historic aerials and soils maps within and immediately adjacent to the Project Site.

5.1.2. Existing Conditions and Results

As described in the previous section (Vegetation Mapping) and illustrated in Figure 4, Vegetation Communities Map, no vegetation communities representing MSHCP Section 6.1.2 riparian scrub, forest or woodland resources were documented within or adjacent to the Project Site.

5.1.3. Impacts

No MSHCP Section 6.1.2 riparian resources will be directly or indirectly impacted as a result of the proposed 3.23-acre Project Site impact area as shown in Figure 10, Vegetation Communities Project Site Impact Map.

A 0.07-acre portion of a ravine dominated by non-native grassland/ruderal and Riversidean sage scrub vegetation will be permanently impacted as a result of project initiation. The ravine currently drains to an existing offsite road-side swale adjacent to Potrero Boulevard created to divert flows 305
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5.1.4. Mitigation

To meet the criteria of a biologically equivalent or superior alternative, the applicant will offset permanent impacts to 0.07-acre of MSHCP Section 6.1.2 riverine resources (ravine) located within the northern region of the Project Site by:
1) Purchasing 0.07 acre (1:1) of re-establishment credits from the Riverpark Mitigation Bank located within the San Jacinto watershed, and

2) Purchasing 0.07 acre (1:1) of re-habilitation credits from the Riverpark Mitigation Bank located within the San Jacinto watershed.

5.2. Vernal Pools

5.2.1. Methods

The Project Site was assessed on August 27th, 2020 to determine the presence/absence and extent of MSHCP vernal pool resources in accordance with the RCIP definition (Section 6.1.2, Volume I, Final MSHCP). The assessment included a review of historic aerials and soils maps within and immediately adjacent to the Project Site.

5.2.2. Existing Conditions and Results

No evidence of vernal pool, ephemeral depressions, stock ponds, road ruts or other wetland features were recorded on the Project Site. Vernal pools are depressions in areas where a hard- underground layer prevents rainwater from draining downward into the subsoils. When rain fills the pools in the winter and spring, the water collects and remains in the depressions. In the springtime, the water gradually evaporates away, until the pools became completely dry in the summer and fall. Vernal pools tend to have an impermeable layer that results in ponded water.

The soil texture (the amount of sand, silt, and clay particles) typically contains higher amounts of fine silts and clays with lower percolation rates. Pools that retain water for a sufficient length of time will develop hydric cells. Hydric cells form when the soil is saturated from flooding for extended periods of time and anaerobic conditions (lacking oxygen or air) develop.

Consistent with conditions documented onsite and as previously stated, the Project Site is characterized as Ramona sandy loam possessing well drained substrates (drainage class). No indication of clay substrates or hydric soils were documented within the Project Site.

A review of historic aerials was conducted to determine if inundated features were present during years of high rainfall when features would certainly be documented. Historic aerials taken in 2011 represent an ideal baseline during which know (previously documented) inundated vernal pool, ephemeral depressions, stock ponds, road ruts can easily be seen. No sign of indication of inundation was documented within the Project Site during a review of historic aerials.

In summary, none of the conditions (i.e., no inundated depressions including road ruts, hydric soils, historic inundation, etc.) were observed on documented within the Project Site. No features are present that would support fairy shrimp. No standing water or other sign of areas that pond water was recorded.

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No Impact.

5.2.4. Mitigation

No Mitigation Proposed.

5.3. Fairy Shrimp

5.3.1. Methods

The Project Site was assessed on August 27th, 2020 to determine the presence/absence and extent of vernal pool (fairy shrimp habitat). The assessment included a review of historic aerials and soils maps within and immediately adjacent to the Project Site.

5.3.2. Existing Conditions and Results

No vernal pool, ephemeral depressions, stock ponds, road ruts were detected within or immediately adjacent to the Project Site following a review of historic aerials and based on a lack of suitable soils and characteristic vernal pool plant species.

In summary, none of the conditions (i.e., no inundated depressions including road ruts, hydric soils, historic inundation, etc.) were observed on documented within the Project Site. No features are present that would support fairy shrimp. No standing water or other sign of areas that pond water was recorded.

5.3.3. Impacts

No Impact.

5.3.4. Mitigation

No Mitigation Proposed.

5.4. Riparian Birds

5.4.1. Methods

The Project Site was assessed on August 27th, 2020 during which time all vegetation communities were mapped. Natural community names and hierarchical structure follows the CDFW “List of California Terrestrial Natural Communities” and/or Holland (1986) classification systems, which have been refined and augmented where appropriate to better characterize the habitat types observed onsite when not addressed by the MSHCP classification system.

5.4.2. Existing Conditions and Results

No riparian scrub, woodland or forest habitat representing suitable habitat for the least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) and western yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) was detected within or adjacent to the Project Site as shown in Figure 4, Vegetation Communities Map.

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No Impact. No riparian scrub, forest or woodland resources will be directly or indirectly impacted as a result of the proposed 3.23-acre Project Site impact area as shown in Figure 10, Vegetation Communities Project Site Impact Map.

5.4.4. Mitigation

No Mitigation Proposed.

5.5. Other Section 6.1.2 Species

6. PROTECTION OF NARROW ENDEMIC PLANT SPECIES (SECTION 6.1.3)

The Project Site occurs completely within an MSHCP predetermined Survey Area for two (2) Narrow Endemic Plant Species: many-stemmed dudleya, and Marvin’s (Yucaipa) onion (RCA GIS Data Downloads 2021).

6.1. Methods

The Project Site was assessed on August 27th, 2020 to determine the presence/absence and extent of habitat for MSHCP narrow endemic plant species. Existing biological resources within and adjacent to the Project Site were initially investigated through a review of pertin ent literature and online data. The California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB 2021a), and CNPS (2021).

In addition, soil, local floras, and consultation with local experts were utilized in the identification of species, soils, or habitats that could support the target MSHCP sensitive plants within or adjacent to the Project Site. These and other references are listed below and in References.

Prior to conducting fieldwork, a thorough archival review was conducted using the following baseline resources:

• California Native Plant Society 8th Inventory Online (2021); • California Natural Diversity Data Base for the USGS 7.5’ El Casco Quadrangle (CNDDB 2021a);
• Soil Survey of Western Riverside Area (Knecht 1971; USDA-NRCS 2021); • Vegetation Alliances of Western Riverside County, California (Klein and Evens 2005); • Vascular Flora of Western Riverside County (Roberts et al. 2004); and • Reports prepared by the Regional Conservation Authority, Western Riverside County ( http://www.wrc-rca.org/about-rca/monitoring/monitoring-surveys/) .

6.2. Existing Conditions and Results

As outlined in Table 3, Potential MSHCP Narrow Endemic Plant Assessment, no suitable clay substrates were documented onsite following a review of historic aerials (inundation), soils maps, and lack of undisturbed native habitats. The Marvin’s onion and many-stemmed dudleya are not expected to occur onsite and no additional surveys are warranted.

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Potential MSHCP Narrow Endemic Plant Assessment

Species Name
(Scientific Name)
Status
Habitat Description Comments
MSHCP Narrow Endemic Plant Species
Marvin’s (Yucaipa) onion
(Allium marvinii)

CRPR List 1B.2

MSHCP NEPSA
Restricted to clay soils. It
blooms from April to May. This
species is found in chaparral
habitats.

No Potential – Marvin’s onion is
not expected to occur onsite
based on a lack of suitable soil
and vegetative conditions.

Multi-stemmed dudleya
(Dudleya multicaulis)

CRPR List 1B.2

MSHCP NEPSA
Many-stemmed dudleya is a
succulent perennial in the
stonecrop family. It blooms April
to July. This species is known
from several southern California
counties, and typically occurs in
dry, stony places on heavy soils
in scrub and grassland habitats
below 2,000 feet elevation.

Many-stemmed dudleya is most
often associated with clay soils
in barren, rocky places, or thinly
vegetated openings in
chaparral, coastal sage scrub,
and southern needlegrass
grasslands.

No Potential – Many-stemmed
dudleya is not expected to occur
onsite based on a lack of
suitable soil conditions.

6.3. Impacts

No Impact.

6.4. Mitigation

No Mitigation Proposed.

7. ADDITIONAL SURVEY NEEDS AND PROCEDURES (SECTION 6.3.2)

7.1. Criteria Area Plant Species

The Project Site is not located within the Criteria Area Plant Species Survey Area; therefore, no surveys are required. The project is consistent with MSHCP Section 6.3.2.

7.2. Amphibians

7.2.1. Methods

The Project Site is not located within an Amphibian Species Survey Area; therefore, no surveys are required (RCA GIS Data Downloads 2021). The project is consistent with MSHCP Section

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The Project Site is not located within an Amphibian Species Survey Area; therefore, no surveys are required (RCA GIS Data Downloads 2021). The project is consistent with MSHCP Section

6.3.2. 7.2.3. Impacts

No Impact.

7.2.4. Mitigation

No Mitigation Proposed.

7.3. Burrowing Owl

7.3.1. Methods

The Project Site occurs within an MSHCP burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) survey area and a habitat assessment was conducted for the species to ensure compliance with MSHCP guidelines for the species.

In accordance with the MSHCP Burrowing Owl Survey Instructions (2006), survey protocol consists of two steps, Step I – Habitat Assessment and Step II – Locating Burrows and Burrowing Owls. The following section describes the approach to conducting the habitat assessment.

Step I – Habitat Assessment

Step 1 of the MSHCP habitat assessment for burrowing owl consists of a walking survey to determine if suitable habitat is present onsite. Cadre Environmental conducted the habitat assessment on August 27th, 2020. Upon arrival at the Project Site, and prior to initiating the assessment survey, Cadre Environmental used binoculars to scan all suitable habitats on and adjacent to the Project Site, including perch locations, to ascertain owl presence.

All suitable areas of the Project Site were surveyed on foot by walking slowly and methodically while recording/mapping areas that may represent suitable owl habitat onsite. Primary indicators of suitable burrowing owl habitat in western Riverside County include, but are not limited to, native and non-native grassland, interstitial grassland within shrub lands, shrub lands with low density shrub cover, golf courses, drainage ditches, earthen berms, unpaved airfields, pastureland, dairies, fallow fields, and agricultural use areas. Burrowing owls typically use burrows made by fossorial mammals, such as ground squirrels (Otospermophilus beecheyi) or badgers (Taxidea taxus), but they often utilize man-made structures, such as earthen berms, cement culverts, cement, asphalt, rock, wood debris piles, openings beneath cement or asphalt pavement.

Burrowing owls are often found within, under, or in close proximity to man-made structures.

According to the MSHCP guidelines, if suitable habitat is present, the biologist should also walk the perimeter of the Project Site, which consists of a 150-meter (approximately 500 feet) buffer zone around the Project Site boundary. If permission to access the buffer area cannot be obtained, the biologist shall not trespass, but visually inspect adjacent habitats with binoculars.

In addition to surveying the entire Project Site all bordering natural habitats located immediately adjacent to the Project Site were assessed.

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MSHCP Consistency Analysis West Side Fire Station Cadre Environmental June 2021 23 Step II – Locating Burrows and Burrowing Owls

Concurrent with the initial habitat assessment, a detailed focused burrow survey was conducted and included documentation of appropriately sized natural burrows or suitable man-made structures that may be utilized by burrowing owl as part of the MSHCP protocol.

7.3.2. Existing Conditions and Results

No suitable burrowing owl burrows and/or sign of owl occupation, such as feathers, tracks, or pellets was documented within or adjacent to the 3.23-acre Project Site. Although, the Project Site does represent suitable foraging habitat, the Project Site is not currently occupied by burrowing owl.

7.3.3. Impacts

No Impact.

7.3.4. Mitigation

Due to the fact that the species could colonize the Project Site in the future, a 30-day burrowing owl preconstruction surveys will be required to ensure protection for this species and compliance with the conservation goals as outlined in the MSHCP. The surveys will be conducted in compliance with both MSHCP and CDFW guidelines (MSHCP 2006, CDFW 2012). A report of the findings prepared by a qualified biologist shall be submitted to the City of Beaumont for review and approval prior to any permit or ground disturbing activities.

If burrowing owls are detected onsite during the 30-day preconstruction survey, during the breeding season (February 1st to August 31st) then construction activities shall be limited to beyond 300 feet of the active burrows until a qualified biologist has confirmed that nesting efforts are competed or not initiated. In addition to monitoring breeding activity, if construction is proposed to be initiated during the breeding season or active relocation is proposed, a burrowing owl mitigation plan will be developed based on the City of Beaumont, CDFW and USFWS requirements for the relocation of individuals to predetermined preserve.

Following submittal, review and approval of the 30-day burrowing owl preconstruction survey report by the City of Beaumont and compliance with all species-specific conservation goals, if detected within or adjacent to the Project Site, the project will be consistent with MSHCP Section

6.3.2. 7.4. Mammals

7.4.1. Methods

The Project Site is not located within a Mammal Species Survey Area; therefore, no surveys are required (RCA GIS Data Downloads 2021). The project is consistent with MSHCP Section 6.3.2.

7.4.2. Existing Conditions and Results

The Project Site is not located within a Mammal Species Survey Area; therefore, no surveys are required (RCA GIS Data Downloads 2021). The project is consistent with MSHCP Section 6.3.2.

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No Impact.

7.4.4. Mitigation

No Mitigation Proposed.

8. INFORMATION ON OTHER SPECIES

8.1. Delhi Sands Flower Loving Fly

The Project Site is not located within or adjacent to areas mapped as Delhi soils.

8.2. Species Not Adequately Covered

One (1) of the twenty-eight (28) MSHCP species not adequately covered has the potential to occur within the 3.23-acre Project Site impact area as presented in Table 4, Species not Adequately Covered with Potential to Occur on Project Site. The Grasshopper sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) has potential to occur onsite based on the presence of suitable non- native grassland and large open space lands adjacent to the Project Site. Impacts to 1.85 acres of non-native grassland/ruderal habitat would not conflict with conservation goals for the species.

The MSHCP characterizes core conservation areas as consisting of large, >2,000 acres of grassland habitat or grassland-dominated habitat or smaller areas consisting of at least 500 acres of contiguous grassland habitat or grassland-dominated habitat (MSHCP 2004).

Table 4.

Species not Adequately Covered with Potential to Occur on Project Site

Species Name
(Scientific Name)

Status
Habitat Description Comments
PLANTS
Beautiful hulsea
(Hulsea vestita ssp. callicarpha)

CRPR 4.2

Perennial herb generally
blooming from May to
October within chaparral
and lower montane
coniferous forest in
association with rocky or
gravelly, granitic substrates
(CNPS 2021)

No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable soils and vegetation
within the 3.23-acre Project Site
impact area.

California bedstraw
(Galium californicum ssp. primum)

CRPR 1B.2

Perennial herb generally
blooming from May to July
within chaparral and lower
montane coniferous forest
in association with granitic
and sandy substrates
(CNPS 2021)

No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable soils and vegetation
within the 3.23-acre Project Site
impact area.
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Status
Habitat Description Comments
California muhly
(Muhlenbergia californica)

CRPR 4.3

Perennial rhizomatous herb
generally blooming from
June to September within
chaparral, coastal scrub,
lower montane coniferous
forest, meadows and seeps
in association with mesic,
seeps and streambanks
(CNPS 2021)
No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable soils and vegetation
within the 3.23-acre Project Site
impact area.

Chickweed oxytheca
(Sidotheca caryophylloides)

CRPR 4.3

Annual herb generally
blooming from July to
October within lower
montane coniferous forest
in association with sandy
substrates. CNPS 2021)
No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable vegetation within the

3.23-acre Project Site impact
area.

Cleveland's bush monkeyflower
(Diplacus clevelandii)

CRPR 4.2

Perennial rhizomatous herb
generally blooming from
April to July in chaparral,
cismontane woodland and
lower montane coniferous
forest in association with
gabbroic, often disturbed
areas, openings, rocky.
(CNPS 2021)
No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable soils and vegetation
within the 3.23-acre Project Site
impact area.

Cliff cinquefoil
(Potentilla rimicola)

CRPR 2B.3
Perennial herb generally
blooming from July to
September in subalpine
coniferous forest, upper
montane coniferous forest
in association with granitic
and rocky substrates.
(CNPS 2021)
No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable soils and vegetation
within the 3.23-acre Project Site
impact area.

Coulter's matilija poppy
(Romneya coulteri)

CRPR 4.2

Perennial rhizomatous herb
generally blooming from
April to July in chaparral,
coastal scrub, often in
burned areas. (CNPS 2021)
No Potential – Not detected
onsite.

Fish's milkwort
(Polygala cornuta var. fishiae)

CRPR 4.3

Perennial deciduous shrub
generally blooming from
May to August in chaparral,
cismontane and riparian
woodland. (CNPS 2021)
No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable soils and vegetation
within the 3.23-acre Project Site
impact area.

Graceful tarplant
(Holocarpha virgata ssp. elongata)

CRPR 4.2

Annual herb generally
blooming from May to
November in chaparral,
cismontane woodland,
coastal scrub and valley
and foothill grassland.
(CNPS 2021) “Graceful
tarplant is known from
heavy clay soils around
vernal pools and wet
meadows (MSHCP 2004)
No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable soils and vegetation
within the 3.23-acre Project Site
impact area.
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(Scientific Name)

Status
Habitat Description Comments
Lemon lily
(Lilium parryi)

CRPR 1B.2

Perennial bulbiferous herb
generally blooming from
July to August in lower
montane coniferous forest,
meadows and seeps,
riparian forest and upper
montane coniferous forest
in association with mesic
substrates. (CNPS 2021)
No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable soils and vegetation
within the 3.23-acre Project Site
impact area.

Mojave tarplant
(Deinandra mohavensis)

CRPR 1B.3

Annual herb generally
blooming from June to
October in chaparral,
coastal scrub and riparian
habitat in association with
mesic substrates. (CNPS
2021)
No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable soils and vegetation
within the 3.23-acre Project Site
impact area.

Ocellated Humboldt lily
(Lilium humboldtii ssp. ocellatum)

CRPR 4.2

Perennial bulbiferous herb
generally blooming from
March to August in
chaparral, cismontane
woodland, coastal scrub,
lower montane coniferous
forest and riparian
woodland in openings.
(CNPS 2021)
No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable vegetation within the

3.23-acre Project Site impact
area.

Parry's spine flower
(Chorizanthe parryi var. parryi)

CRPR 1B.1

Annual herb generally
blooming from April to June
in chaparral, cismontane
woodland, coastal scrub,
valley and foothill grassland
in association with sandy or
rocky openings. (CNPS
2021)
No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable vegetation within the

3.23-acre Project Site impact
area.

Peninsular spine flower
(Chorizanthe leptotheca)

CRPR 4.2

Annual herb generally
blooming from May to
August in chaparral, coastal
scrub and lower montane
coniferous forest in
association with alluvial fan
and granitic substrates.
(CNPS 2021)
No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable soils and vegetation
within the 3.23-acre Project Site
impact area.

Plummer's mariposa lily
(Calochortus plummerae)

CRPR 4.2

Perennial bulbiferous herb
generally blooming from
May to July in chaparral,
cismontane woodland,
coastal scrub, lower
montane coniferous forest,
valley and foothill grassland
in association with granitic
and rocky substrates.
(CNPS 2021)

No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable soils and vegetation
within the 3.23-acre Project Site
impact area.
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Status
Habitat Description Comments
Rainbow manzanita
(Arctostaphylos rainbowensis)

CRPR 1B.1

Perennial evergreen shrub
generally blooming from
December to March in
chaparral habitat. (CNPS
2021)
No Potential – Not detected
onsite.

Shaggy-haired alumroot
(Heuchera hirsutissima)

CRPR 1B.3

Perennial rhizomatous herb
generally blooming from
May to July in subalpine
coniferous forest, upper
montane coniferous forest
in association with rocky
and granitic substrates.
(CNPS 2021)
No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable soils and vegetation
within the 3.23-acre Project Site
impact area.

Small-flowered microseris
(Microseris douglasii var.
platycarpha)

CRPR 4.2

Annual herb generally
blooming from March to
May in cismontane
woodland, coastal scrub,
valley and foothill grassland,
vernal pools in association
with clay substrates. (CNPS
2021)
No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable soils and vegetation
within the 3.23-acre Project Site
impact area.

Sticky-leaved dudleya
(Dudleya viscida)

CRPR 1B.2

Perennial herb generally
blooming from May to June
in coastal bluff scrub,
chaparral, cismontane
woodland, coastal scrub in
association with rocky
substrates. (CNPS 2021)
No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable soils and vegetation
within the 3.23-acre Project Site
impact area.

REPTILES
San Bernardino mountain kingsnake
(Lampropeltis zonata parvirubra)

A habitat generalist, found
in diverse habitats including
coniferous forest, oak-pine
woodlands, riparian
woodland, chaparral,
manzanita, and coastal
sage scrub. Wooded areas
near a stream with rock
outcrops, talus or rotting
logs that are exposed to the
sun are good places to find
this snake. California
Mountain Kingsnake is not
found near the coast,
instead preferring
coniferous forests and
woodlands above 3,000
feet. This species appears
to prefer rocky areas, but
also is found beneath logs
and under bark. (Calheps
2021, SDNHM 2021)

No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable vegetation within the

3.23-acre Project Site impact
area.
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Status
Habitat Description Comments
San Diego mountain kingsnake
(Lampropeltis zonata pulchra)

A habitat generalist, found
in diverse habitats including
coniferous forest, oak-pine
woodlands, riparian
woodland, chaparral,
manzanita, and coastal
sage scrub. Wooded areas
near a stream with rock
outcrops, talus or rotting
logs that are exposed to the
sun are good places to find
this snake. California
Mountain Kingsnake is not
found near the coast,
instead preferring
coniferous forests and
woodlands above 3,000
feet. This species appears
to prefer rocky areas, but
also is found beneath logs
and under bark. (Calheps
2021, SDNHM 2021)
No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable vegetation within the

3.23-acre Project Site impact
area.

Southern rubber boa
(Charina umbratica)

ST

Grassland, mountain
meadows, chaparral,
woodland, along
streamsides, deciduous and
coniferous forest in the San
Bernardino and San Jacinto
Mountains.

No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable vegetation within the

3.23-acre Project Site impact
area.

Southern sagebrush lizard
(Sceloporus graciosus
vandenburgianus)

Lives in shrublands such as
chaparral, manzanita and
ceanothus, as well as open
pine and Douglas Fir
forests, mainly in the
mountains. (CalHerps
2021) The distribution of the
Southern Sagebrush Lizard
extends in a series of
disjunct, montane sky
islands from Los Angeles
County, southward to the
Sierra San Pedro Martir in
Baja California. It is
commonly found above
5,000 feet in elevation,
depending on latitude
These lizards enjoy open
ground, with clear sunlight
and dappled low vegetation.
(SDNH 2021)

No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable vegetation within the

3.23-acre Project Site impact
area.
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Status
Habitat Description Comments
BIRDS
California spotted owl
(Strix occidentalis occidentalis)

SSC
Primarily occurs in
woodlands of oaks and
coniferous forests.

No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable vegetation within the

3.23-acre Project Site impact
area.

Grasshopper sparrow
(Ammodramus savannarum)

SSC
Occurs within native and
non-native grasslands.

Potential – based on the
presence of suitable vegetation.

Lincoln's sparrow (breeding)
(Melospiza lincolnii)

Occurs in riparian scrub,
riparian edges and mesic
weedy areas.

No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable vegetation within the

3.23-acre Project Site impact
area.

Williamson's sapsucker
(Sphyrapicus thyroideus)

Resident in the San Jacinto
Mountains in montane
coniferous forest.

No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable vegetation within the

3.23-acre Project Site impact
area.

MAMMALS
San Bernardino flying squirrel
(Glaucomys sabrinus californicus)

SSC

San Bernardino flying
squirrel occurs in a range of
coniferous and deciduous
forest, including riparian
forests in the San Gabriel,
San Bernardino, and San
Jacinto Mountains. The San
Bernardino flying squirrel
has been reported in mixed
conifer forests of Jeffrey
pine and white fir. Sumner
(1927) reported the habitat
as white fir and black oak
(Quercus kelloggii)
woodlands. (CDFG 1998)
No Potential – based on a lack
of suitable vegetation within the

3.23-acre Project Site impact
area.

California Native Plant Society (CNPS): California Rare Plant Rank (CRPR)

CRPR 1A – plants presumed extinct in California
CRPR 1B – plants rare, threatened, or endangered in California, but more common elsewhere CRPR 2A – plants presumed extirpated in California but common elsewhere CRPR 2B – plants rare, threatened, or endangered in California but more common elsewhere CRPR 3 – plants about which we need more information, a review list CRPR 4 – plants of limited distribution, a watch list
.1 – Seriously endangered in California
.2 – Fairly endangered in California
.3 – Not very endangered in California

State (CDFW) Protection and Classification

ST – State Threatened
SSC – State Species of Special Concern

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The MSHCP Urban/Wildlands Interface guidelines presented in Section 6.1.4 are intended to address indirect effects associated with locating commercial, mixed uses and residential developments in proximity to an MSHCP Conservation Area. The 3.23-acre Project Site impact area would not be located adjacent to a proposed MSHCP Conservation Area, as shown in Figure 11, MSHCP Reserve Assembly Analysis Map.

Regardless, all proposed Urban/Wildlands Interface guidelines will be implemented for the proposed Project Site impact area. Compliance with all the following MSHCP Urban/Wildlands Interface guidelines will ensure that the proposed project will not result in significant indirect impacts to potential future proposed conservation areas in the northern region of Criteria Cell 1015 (approximately 600 feet north of Project Site).

Water Quality/Hydrology

The project will comply with all applicable water quality regulations, including obtaining and complying with those conditions established in WDRs and a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, as warranted. Both of these permits include the treatment of all surface runoff from paved and developed areas, the implementation of applicable Best Management Practices (BMPs) during construction activities (discussed in the following section) and the installation and proper maintenance of structural BMPs to ensure adequate long-term treatment of water before entering into any stream course or offsite Conservation Areas (San Timoteo Creek).

As previously stated, the project currently proposes that all drainage runoff from the Project Site will be captured and directed to an underground storage and infiltration system for water quality treatment.

Toxics

Storm water treatment systems will be designed to prevent the release of toxins, chemicals, petroleum products, exotic plant material, or other elements that could degrade or harm adjacent biological or aquatic resources. Toxic sources within the Project Site would be limited to those commonly associated with fire stations such as fire retardants and vehicle emissions. In order to mitigate for the potential effects of these toxics, the project will incorporate structural BMPs, as required in association with compliance with WDRs and the NPDES permit system, in order to reduce the level of toxins introduced into the drainage system and the surrounding areas, as warranted.

As previously stated, the project currently proposes that all drainage runoff from the Project Site will be captured and directed to an underground storage and infiltration system for water quality treatment.

Lighting

Night lighting associated with the proposed fire station would only be directed toward proposed facility grounds and access roads to reduce potential indirect impacts to wildlife species.

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Because the proposed project development will not result in noise levels that exceed standards established for the City of Beaumont, wildlife within adjacent open space habitats will not be subject to noise that exceeds these established standards. Short-term construction-related noise impacts will be reduced by the implementation of the following:

• During all Project Site excavation and grading on-site, the construction contractors shall equip all construction equipment, fixed or mobile, with properly operating and maintained mufflers, consistent with manufacturers’ standards.

• The construction contractor shall locate equipment staging in areas that will create the greatest distance between construction-related noise sources and noise sensitive receptors nearest the Project Site during all project construction, as applicable.

• The construction contractor shall limit all construction-related activities that would result in high noise levels according to the construction hours to be determined by City of Beaumont staff.

• The construction contractor shall limit haul truck deliveries to the same hours specified for construction equipment. To the extent feasible, haul routes shall not pass sensitive land uses.

Invasive Species

The landscape plans for the commercial project shall avoid the use of invasive species for the portions of the development areas adjacent to the proposed Conservation Areas. Invasive plants that should be avoided are included in Table 6-2 of the MSHCP, Plants That Should Be Avoided Adjacent to the MSHCP Conservation Area.

Implementation of all Urban/Wildlands Interface guidelines will minimize adverse project indirect impacts and ensure consistency with MSHCP Section 6.1.4 guidelines.

10. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

The following Best Management Practices will be implemented for the proposed project to ensure compliance and consistency with MSHCP objectives and goals.

• The Project Site and adjacent vegetation is expected to potentially provide nesting habitat for migratory birds protected under the CDFG Codes. Avoidance measures for potential direct/indirect impacts to common and sensitive bird and raptor species will require compliance with the CDFG Code Section 3503. Construction outside the nesting season (between September 15th and February 15th) does not require preconstruction nesting bird surveys. If construction is proposed between February 16th and September 14th, a qualified biologist must conduct a preconstruction nesting bird survey. A report of the findings prepared by a qualified biologist shall be submitted to the City of Beaumont for review and approval prior to the initiation of project activities.

• Access to Project Site shall be via pre-existing and proposed access routes extending west from Potrero Boulevard.

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Necessary precautions shall be taken to prevent the release of substances into surface waters. Project related spills of hazardous materials shall be reported to appropriate entities including but not limited to applicable jurisdictions (City of Beaumont), USFWS, CDFW, and RWQCB and shall be cleaned up immediately and contaminated soils removed to approved disposal areas.

• The Project Site shall be kept as clean of debris as possible. All food related trash items shall be enclosed in sealed containers and regularly removed from the site.

• Construction employees shall strictly limit their activities, vehicles, equipment, and construction materials to the proposed project footprint and designated staging areas and routes of travel. The construction area(s) shall be the minimal area necessary to complete the project and shall be specified in the construction plans. Construction limits will be fenced with orange snow screen. Exclusion fencing should be maintained until the completion of all construction activities. Employees shall be instructed that their activities are restricted to the construction areas.

11. REFERENCES

American Ornithologist Union (AOU). 1998. Check-list of North American Birds. 7th ed.

American Ornithologists’ Union, Washington, DC.

Bradley, R.D., Ammerman, L.K., Baker, R.J., Bradley, L.C., Cook, J.A., Dowler, R.C., Jones, C., Schmidly, D.F., Stangl, F.B., Van Den Bussche, R.A., and Wursig, N. 2014. Revised Checklist of North American Mammals North of Mexico, 2014. Occasional Papers. Museum of Texas Tech University, Number 327

Baldwin, B. G., D. H. Goldman, D.J. Keil, R. Patterson, T.J. Rosatti, and D.H. Wilken, editors. 2012.

The Jepson manual: Vascular plants of California, second edition. University of California Press, Berkeley.

Bennett, A. F. 1990. Habitat Corridors: their role in wildlife management and conservation, Department of Conservation and Environment, Melbourne, Australia.

California Department of Fish and Game. 1998. Terrestrial Mammal Species if Special Concern in California.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Natural Diversity Data Base (CNDDB). 2021a.

Sensitive Element Record Search for the El Casco Quadrangle. California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Sacramento, California. Accessed June 2021.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). 2021b. Special Animals. Natural Heritage Division, Natural Diversity Data Base.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). 2021c. State and Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Animals of California. Natural Heritage Division, Natural Diversity Data Base.

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California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). 2021e. Special Vascular Plants, Bryophytes, and Lichens. Natural Heritage Division, Natural Diversity Data Base.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). 2021f. California Sensitive Natural Communities, ww.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/VegCAMP/Naturalcommunities#sensitive natural communities. Accessed June 2021.

California Department of Fish and Game. 2012. Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation, State of California Natural Resources Agency.

California Herps. 2021. A Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of California. http://www.californiaherps.com/

California Native Plant Society. 2021. Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants in California, 8th Edition, http://www.cnps.org/cnps/rareplants/inventory/ Accessed June 2021.

Center for North American Herpetology (CNAH). 2021. - http://www.cnah.org/ . Accessed June 2021.

Farhig, L. and G. Merriam. 1985. Habitat patch connectivity and population survival. Ecology 66:1762-1768.

Harris, L. and Gallagher, P. 1989. New initiatives for wildlife conservation: the need for movement corridors. In: Preserving communities and corridors: 11-34. MacKintosh, G. (Ed.).

Washington, DC: Defenders of Wildlife.

Jepson Flora Project. 2021 (v. 1.0 & supplements). Jepson eFlora. http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/IJM.html . Accessed June 2021.

McArthur, R. and Wilson, E. O. 1967. The theory of Island Biogeography. Princeton University Press, 1967.

Noss, R. F. 1983. A regional landscape approach to maintain diversity. BioScience 33:700-706.

Riverside County Integrated Project (RCIP) Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP), March 2004.

Roberts, F. M., Jr., S. D. White, A. C. Sanders, D. E. Bramlet, and S. Boyd. 2004. The vascular plants of western Riverside County, California: an annotated checklist. F.M. Roberts Publications, San Luis Rey, California, USA.

Simberloff, D. and J. Cox. 1987. Consequences and cost of conservation corridors.

Conservation Biology 1:63-71.

Soule, M. 1987. Viable populations for conservation. Cambridge University Press. Cambridge.

Tibor, D. [ed.]. 2001. California Native Plant Society. Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants of California. California Native Plant Society, Special Publication Number 1, Sixth Edition.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 2020. Threatened and Endangered Species Occurrence Database. Pacific Southwest Region. Carlsbad Office - Accessed June 2021.

Certification “I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this biological evaluation, and that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.”

Author:___________________________________________Date:_______________________

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West Side Fire Station Project
City of Beaumont, California
Permittee Name:

City of Beaumont
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont, California 92223
Applicant:

City of Beaumont
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont, California 92223
Contact: Christina Taylor (951) 769-8515
Consultant/Prepared by:

Cadre Environmental
701 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 300
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Contact: Ruben Ramirez, (949) 300-0212

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2. INTRODUCTION

2.1 Project Area

2.2 Project Description

2.3 Existing Conditions

3. RIPARIAN, RIVERINE, VERNAL POOL MITIGATION (SECTION 6.1.2)

3.1 Methods

3.2 Results/Impacts

3.3 Mitigation and Equivalency

3.3.1 Direct Effects

3.3.2 Indirect Effects

4. NARROW ENDEMIC PLANT SPECIES MITIGATION (SECTION 6.1.3)

4.1 Methods

4.2 Results/Impacts

4.3 Mitigation and Equivalency

4.3.1 Direct Effects

4.3.2 Indirect Effects

5. CRITERIA AREA SPECIES MITIGATION (SECTION 6.3.2)

5.1 Criteria Area Species Survey Area – Plants

5.1.1 Methods

5.1.2 Results/Impacts

5.1.3 Mitigation and Equivalency

5.2 Criteria Area Species Survey Area – Burrowing Owl

5.2.1 Methods

5.2.2 Results/Impacts

5.2.3 Mitigation and Equivalency

5.3 Criteria Area Species Survey Area – Mammals

5.3.1 Methods

5.3.2 Results/Impacts

5.3.3 Mitigation and Equivalency

5.4 Criteria Area Species Survey Area – Amphibians

5.4.1 Methods

5.4.2 Results/Impacts

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LIST OF FIGURES
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1 – Regional Location Map

2 2 – Project Site Map 3
3 – MSHCP Criteria Area and Relationship Map 4
4 – Vegetation Communities Map 6
5 – Current Project Site Photographs 7
6 – Current Project Site Photographs 8
7 – Current Project Site Photographs 9
8 – Soils Association Map 10
9 – MSHCP Section 6.1.2 Riverine Resources Map 15
16 10 – MSHCP Section 6.1.2 Riverine Resources Impact Map 16

LIST OF TABLES

1 – Vegetation Communities Acreage

5 2 – MSHCP Section 6.1.2 Riverine Resources 12
3 – Potential MSHCP Narrow Endemic Plant Assessment 19

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1 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The proposed West Side Fire Station project will result in a permanent impact to an incised ravine in the northern region of the Project Site. The incised ravine represents a Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan “MSHCP” Section 6.1.2 Riverine resource. Specifically, permanent impacts to 0.07-acre of MSHCP Section 6.1.2 Riverine resources will occur as a result of project implementation (Helix Environmental 2021). To meet the criteria of a biologically equivalent or superior alternative, the applicant will offset permanent impacts to 0.07-acre of MSHCP Section 6.1.2 Riverine resources by:

1) Purchasing 0.07 acre (1:1) of re-establishment credits from the Riverpark Mitigation Bank located within the San Jacinto watershed, and

2) Purchasing 0.07 acre (1:1) of re-habilitation credits from the Riverpark Mitigation Bank located within the San Jacinto watershed.

2. INTRODUCTION

This document presents the results of a Determination of Biologically Equivalent or Superior Preservation (DBESP) analysis conducted by Cadre Environmental for the West Side Fire Station Project Site as required under Section 6.1.2, Protection of Species Associated with Riparian/Riverine Areas and Vernal Pools, of the Western Riverside County MSHCP (MSHCP 2004).

2.1 Project Area

The West Side Fire Station, 1.59-acre project including 1.64-acre offsite impact area “Project Site” (APN’s Portions of 141-120-039, -041, -042 and future Western Knoll Avenue right-of-way) is located within the City of Beaumont, extending east of Potrero Boulevard and north of the future realignment of Western Knoll Avenue right of way as shown in Figure 1, Regional Location Map and Figure 2, Project Site Map. The Project Site is located within United States Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5’ Series El Casco Quadrangle, Township 3 South, Range 1, Section 5.

The Project Site is located within the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan Pass Area Plan, Subunit 2 – Badlands/San Bernardino National Forest.

Specifically, the Project Site is located completely within MSHCP Criteria Area 1015 as shown in Figure 3, MSHCP Criteria Area and Relationship Map. The proposed action is a City of Beaumont project and therefore, a Habitat Evaluation and Acquisition Negotiation Strategy determination is not required. The following report was prepared for use during the Joint Project Review and analysis of consistency with the MSHCP reserve design and guidelines.

2.2 Project Description

The proposed project includes the development and construction of a fire station for the Riverside County Fire Department including offsite impacts related to creating both a northern and southern access route to the facility via Potrero Boulevard to the west. Specifically, the facility will include a Type V-B fire station, dormitories, and staff/visitor parking. Drainage runoff from the Project Site will be captured and directed to an underground storage and infiltration system for water quality treatment.

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5 2.3 Existing Conditions

This document presents the results of a habitat assessment conducted on August 27th, 2020 by Cadre Environmental and formal jurisdictional delineation conducted by Helix Environmental Planning in June 2021.

The Project Site is dominated by non-native grassland/ruderal, Riversidean sage scrub and disturbed habitats as outlined in Table 1, Vegetation Communities Acreages. A ravine extends into the northern region of the Project Site and is dominated by non-native grassland/ruderal habitat and isolated patched of Riversidean Sage Scrub. The Project site also slopes west along a manufactured slope toward the Potrero Boulevard right-of-way. The slope is dominated by Riversidean sage scrub and disturbed habitats as illustrated in Figure 4, Vegetation Communities Map, and Figures 5 to 7, Current Project Site Photographs.

Table 1.

Vegetation Communities Acreages
Vegetation Community Onsite
Cell 1015
(acres)
Offsite
Cell 1015
(acres)
Total
(acres)
Non-Native Grassland/Ruderal 1.16 0.69 1.85
Riversidean Sage Scrub 0.22 0.20 0.42
Disturbed/Developed 0.21 0.75 0.96
TOTAL 1.59 1.64 3.23
*Source: Cadre Environmental 2020.

The Soil Survey of Western Riverside Area has the following soils mapped within the boundary of the Project Site as shown on Figure 8, Soils Association Map:

• RaB2 – Ramona sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent eroded
• RaC3 – Ramona sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, severely eroded •
Vegetation Communities

Non-Native Grassland/Ruderal

The majority of the Project Site is dominated by non-native grassland/ruderal vegetation. These areas appear to be annually cleared based on a review of historic aerials. This generally flat area is dominated by black mustard (Brassica nigra), London rockets (Sisymbrium irio), wild oat (Avena fatua), ripgut grass (Bromus diandrus), red-stemmed filaree (Erodium cicutarium), white stem filaree (Erodium moschatum), and horehound (Marrubium vulgare). Native herbaceous vegetation documented within this habitat and often associated with disturbed areas include doveweed (Croton setiger), vinegarweed (Trichostema lanceolatum), and telegraph weed (Heterotheca grandiflora).

Riversidean Sage Scrub

Riversidean sage scrub was documented onsite along the western manufactured slope and scattered along the ravine which extends into the northern region of the Project Site. Dominant species documented within this vegetation community include pine bush (Ericameria pinifolia), California buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum), felty everlasting (Pseudognaphalium canescens), California sagebrush (Artemisia californica), paniculate tarplant (Deinandra paniculata), common sand-aster (Corethrogyne filaginifolia), and slender buckwheat (Eriogonum gracile).
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PHOTOGRAPH 1 - Northeast view of Project Site from near southern boundary.

PHOTOGRAPH 2 - Northwest view of Project Site from near southeast boundary.

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PHOTOGRAPH 4 - Southward view of ravine which extends
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PHOTOGRAPH 5 - Northwestern view of ravine which
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PHOTOGRAPH 6 - Southward view of offsite drainage ditch that the onsite ravine flows toward. Riversidean sage scrub occurs on the western Project Site manufactured slope (red boundary).

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11 Disturbed/Disturbed

Disturbed regions of the Project Site include those areas generally devoid of vegetation or with scattered occurrences of Russian thistle (Salsola tragus), horseweed (Erigeron canadensis), tocalote (Centaurea melitensis) and horehound. The proposed offsite impact area also extends west into the existing paved (developed) portion of Potrero Boulevard.

3. RIPARIAN, RIVERINE, VERNAL POOL MITIGATION (SECTION 6.1.2)

3.1 Methods

A formal jurisdictional delineation and MSHCP Section 6.1.2 assessment was conducted by Helix Environmental Planning in June 2021. The delineation determined the boundaries or absence of potential wetland and non-wetland waters of the United States subject to the regulatory jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) pursuant to Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404; wetland and non-wetland waters of the State subject to the regulatory jurisdiction of the Regional Water Quality Control Board pursuant to CWA Section 401 and State Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Porter-Cologne); streambed and riparian habitat subject to the regulatory jurisdiction of the CDFW pursuant Sections 1600 et seq. of the California Fish and Game Code (CDFG Code); and Riparian/Riverine Areas and Vernal Pools defined in Section 6.1.2 of the Western Riverside County MSHCP.

3.2 Results/Impacts

Regulated activities within inland streams, wetlands and riparian areas in Western Riverside County California fall under the jurisdiction of the MSHCP 6.1.2. The MSHCP requires, among other things, assessments for riparian/riverine and vernal pool resources. As projects are proposed within the MSHCP Plan Area, an assessment of the potentially significant effects of those projects on riparian/riverine areas, and vernal pools are required, as currently mandated by CEQA, using available information augmented by project-specific mapping provided to and reviewed by the permittee’s biologist(s). Riparian/riverine areas and vernal pools are defined for this section as follows in accordance with Section 6.1.2, Vol. I, of the Final MSHCP Plan:

“Riparian/Riverine Areas are lands which contain habitat dominated by trees, shrubs, persistent emergents, or emergent mosses and lichens, which occur close to or which depend upon soil moisture from a nearby fresh water source; or areas with fresh water flow during all or a portion of the year.” (MSHCP 2004)

It is assumed the first part of the definition defines riparian habitat, and the second part defines riverine areas. Vernal pools are defined as:

“…seasonal wetlands that occur in depression areas that have wetlands indicators of all three parameters (soils, vegetation and hydrology) during the wetter portion of the growing season but normally lack wetlands indicators of hydrology and/or vegetation during the drier portion of the growing season.

Obligate hydrophytes and facultative wetlands plant species are normally dominant during the wetter portion of the growing season, while upland species (annuals) may be dominant during the drier portion of the growing season”. (MSHCP 2004)

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12 the pools in the winter and spring, the water collects and remains in the depressions. In the springtime, the water gradually evaporates away, until the pools became completely dry in the summer and fall. Vernal pools tend to have an impermeable layer that results in ponded water.

The soil texture (the amount of sand, silt, and clay particles) typically contains higher amounts of fine silts and clays with lower percolation rates. Pools that retain water for a sufficient length of time will develop hydric cells. Hydric cells form when the soil is saturated from flooding for extended periods of time and anaerobic conditions (lacking oxygen or air) develop.

Consistent with conditions documented onsite and as previously stated, the Project Site is characterized as Ramona sandy loam possessing well drained substrates (drainage class). No indication of clay substrates or hydric soils were documented within the Project Site.

A review of historic aerials was conducted to determine if inundated features were present during years of high rainfall when features would certainly be documented. Historic aerials taken in 2011 represent an ideal baseline during which know (previously documented) inundated vernal pool, ephemeral depressions, stock ponds, road ruts can easily be seen. No sign of indication of inundation was documented within the Project Site during a review of historic aerials.

In summary, none of the conditions (i.e., no inundated depressions including road ruts, hydric soils, historic inundation, etc.) were observed on documented within the Project Site. No features are present that would support fairy shrimp. No standing water or other sign of areas that pond water was recorded.

No vegetation communities representing MSHCP Section 6.1.2 riparian scrub, forest or woodland resources were documented within or adjacent to the Project Site.

A 0.07-acre portion of a ravine dominated by non-native grassland/ruderal and Riversidean sage scrub vegetation is located in the northern region of the Project Site. The ravine currently drains to an existing offsite road-side swale adjacent to Potrero Boulevard created to divert flows north to San Timoteo Creek. The 0.07-acre ravine represents an MSHCP Section 6.1.2 Riverine resource as outlined in Table 2, MSHCP Section 6.1.2 Riverine Resources, and as shown in Figure 9, MSHCP Section 6.1.2 Riverine Resources Map. All 0.07-acre of MSHCP Section 6.1.2 Riverine resources documented onsite will be permanently impacted as shown in Figure 10, MSHCP Section 6.1.2 Riverine Impact Map.

Table 2.

MSHCP Section 6.1.2 Riverine Resources

Drainage Type Location Total
(acres)
MSHCP Section 6.1.2 Riverine
Ravine Non-Riparian Ephemeral Onsite 0.036
Ravine Non-Riparian Ephemeral Offsite 0.034
Total 0.070
Source: Helix Environmental Planning 2021.

Permanent impacts to 0.07-acre will be mitigated following review and approval of the following DBESP by the Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) and wildlife agencies.

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13 3.3 Mitigation and Equivalency

To meet the criteria of a biologically equivalent or superior alternative, the applicant will offset permanent impacts to 0.07-acre of MSHCP Section 6.1.2 riverine resources (ravine) located within the northern region of the Project Site by:

1) Purchasing 0.07 acre (1:1) of re-establishment credits from the Riverpark Mitigation Bank located within the San Jacinto watershed, and

2) Purchasing 0.07 acre (1:1) of re-habilitation credits from the Riverpark Mitigation Bank located within the San Jacinto watershed.

The River Park Mitigation Bank proposes to re-establish (recreate former but no longer existing) alkali plain wetland system habitat and rehabilitate (repair existing but degraded) alkali plain wetland system habitat for a grand total of 583 acres of restoration of various types of alkali plain wetland system plant communities. As stated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE):

“The Riverpark Mitigation Bank is a proposed 619-acre mitigation bank located along the San Jacinto River (SJR) in western Riverside County (Figures 1 and 2).

The Bank property is specifically located just downstream of the Ramona Expressway and immediately upstream of Nuevo Road. The site is depicted on the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Perris and Romoland Quadrangle Rancho San Jacinto Nuevo y Potrero Land Grant (Figure 3) in unincorporated Riverside County, California (33° 49' 8.4"N, -117° 9' 18"W).” (USACE 2015)

“The primary objective of the proposed mitigation bank would be to replace functions and services of aquatic resources and associated habitats that have been degraded or destroyed as a result of activities conducted in compliance or in violation of Section 404 of the CWA. The proposed mitigation bank would provide mitigation for both permanent and temporary impacts to waters of the U.S. In addition, the proposed mitigation bank may be used to offset environmental losses resulting from unavoidable impacts related to regulated activities by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the San Diego and Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Boards. Specific objectives include: • Restoration of fluvial processes on site within the San Jacinto River floodplain. • Restoration of alkali playa and vernal pool habitat. • Expansion of existing sensitive plant populations across the site. • Removal of ongoing agricultural activities on the site. • Removal of existing berms and the low flow channel. • Permanent protection of the site through transfer of fee title to the Western Riverside Regional Conservation Authority (RCA). • Permanent management of the site through funding of a non- wasting endowment.” (USACE 2015)

“Due to its location along the San Jacinto River and its high potential for successful restoration upon elimination of the artificial low flow channel and berms created by historic agricultural activities, the proposed mitigation bank location has been identified by several state and Federal agencies as a high-priority restoration site.” (USACE 2015)

The following Best Management Practices will be implemented for the proposed project to ensure compliance and consistency with MSHCP objectives and goals.

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14 • The Project Site and adjacent vegetation is expected to potentially provide nesting habitat for migratory birds protected under the CDFG Codes. Avoidance measures for potential direct/indirect impacts to common and sensitive bird and raptor species will require compliance with the CDFG Code Section 3503. Construction outside the nesting season (between September 15th and February 15th) does not require preconstruction nesting bird surveys. If construction is proposed between February 16th and September 14th, a qualified biologist must conduct a preconstruction nesting bird survey. A report of the findings prepared by a qualified biologist shall be submitted to the City of Beaumont for review and approval prior to the initiation of project activities.

• Access to Project Site shall be via pre-existing and proposed access routes extending west from Potrero Boulevard.

• Equipment storage, fueling, and staging areas shall be located on upland sites with minimal risks of direct drainage into sensitive habitats. These designated areas shall be located in such a manner as to prevent any runoff from entering sensitive habitat (San Timoteo Creek). Necessary precautions shall be taken to prevent the release of substances into surface waters. Project related spills of hazardous materials shall be reported to appropriate entities including but not limited to applicable jurisdictions (City of Beaumont), USFWS, CDFW, and RWQCB and shall be cleaned up immediately and contaminated soils removed to approved disposal areas.

• The Project Site shall be kept as clean of debris as possible. All food related trash items shall be enclosed in sealed containers and regularly removed from the site.

• Construction employees shall strictly limit their activities, vehicles, equipment, and construction materials to the proposed project footprint and designated staging areas and routes of travel. The construction area(s) shall be the minimal area necessary to complete the project and shall be specified in the construction plans. Construction limits will be fenced with orange snow screen. Exclusion fencing should be maintained until the completion of all construction activities. Employees shall be instructed that their activities are restricted to the construction areas.

3.3.1 Direct Effects

Direct impacts are considered to be those that involve the loss, modification, or disturbance of natural resources or habitats (i.e., vegetative communities or substrate) that in turn, directly affect plant and wildlife species dependent on that habitat. Direct impacts include the destruction of individual plants or wildlife of low mobility (i.e., plants, amphibians, reptiles, and small mammals). The collective loss of individuals may also directly affect area-wide population numbers or result in the physical isolation of populations thereby reducing genetic diversity and population stability.

The 0.07-acre ravine represents an MSHCP Section 6.1.2 Riverine resource as outlined in Table 2, MSHCP Section 6.1.2 Riverine Resources, and as shown in Figure 9, MSHCP Section

6.1.2 Riverine Resources Map. All 0.07-acre of MSHCP Section 6.1.2 Riverine resources documented onsite will be permanently impacted as shown in Figure 10, MSHCP Section 6.1.2 Riverine Impact Map.

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17 3.3.2 Indirect Effects

Indirect impacts are considered to be those impacts associated with the project that involve the effects of alteration of the existing habitat and an increase in human population and or landuse within the Project Site. These impacts are commonly referred to as “edge effects” and may result in changes in the behavioral patterns of wildlife and reduced wildlife diversity and abundance in habitats adjacent to the Project Site.

Indirect impacts also include the effects of increases in ambient levels of sensory stimuli (e.g., noise and light), unnatural predators (e.g., domestic cats and other non-native animals), competitors (e.g., exotic plants and non-native animals), and trampling and unauthorized recreational use due to the increase in human population. Other permanent indirect effects may occur that are related to water quality and storm water management, including trash/debris, toxic materials, and dust.

The MSHCP Urban/Wildlands Interface guidelines presented in Section 6.1.4 are intended to address indirect effects associated with locating commercial, mixed uses and residential developments in proximity to an MSHCP Conservation Area. The 3.23-acre Project Site impact area would not be located adjacent to a proposed MSHCP Conservation Area.

Regardless, all proposed Urban/Wildlands Interface guidelines will be implemented for the proposed Project Site impact area. Compliance with all the following MSHCP Urban/Wildlands Interface guidelines will ensure that the proposed project will not result in significant indirect impacts to potential future proposed conservation areas in the northern region of Criteria Cell 1015 (approximately 600 feet north of Project Site).

Water Quality/Hydrology

The project will comply with all applicable water quality regulations, including obtaining and complying with those conditions established in WDRs and a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, as warranted. Both of these permits include the treatment of all surface runoff from paved and developed areas, the implementation of applicable Best Management Practices (BMPs) during construction activities (discussed in the following section) and the installation and proper maintenance of structural BMPs to ensure adequate long-term treatment of water before entering into any stream course or offsite Conservation Areas (San Timoteo Creek).

As previously stated, the project currently proposes that all drainage runoff from the Project Site will be captured and directed to an underground storage and infiltration system for water quality treatment.

Toxics

Storm water treatment systems will be designed to prevent the release of toxins, chemicals, petroleum products, exotic plant material, or other elements that could degrade or harm adjacent biological or aquatic resources. Toxic sources within the Project Site would be limited to those commonly associated with fire stations such as fire retardants and vehicle emissions.

In order to mitigate for the potential effects of these toxics, the project will incorporate structural BMPs, as required in association with compliance with WDRs and the NPDES permit system, in order to reduce the level of toxins introduced into the drainage system and the surrounding areas, as warranted.

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18 As previously stated, the project currently proposes that all drainage runoff from the Project Site will be captured and directed to an underground storage and infiltration system for water quality treatment.

Lighting

Night lighting associated with the proposed fire station would only be directed toward proposed facility grounds and access roads to reduce potential indirect impacts to wildlife species.

Noise

Because the proposed project development will not result in noise levels that exceed standards established for the City of Beaumont, wildlife within adjacent open space habitats will not be subject to noise that exceeds these established standards. Short-term construction-related noise impacts will be reduced by the implementation of the following:

• During all Project Site excavation and grading on-site, the construction contractors shall equip all construction equipment, fixed or mobile, with properly operating and maintained mufflers, consistent with manufacturers’ standards.

• The construction contractor shall locate equipment staging in areas that will create the greatest distance between construction-related noise sources and noise sensitive receptors nearest the Project Site during all project construction, as applicable.

• The construction contractor shall limit all construction-related activities that would result in high noise levels according to the construction hours to be determined by City of Beaumont staff.

• The construction contractor shall limit haul truck deliveries to the same hours specified for construction equipment. To the extent feasible, haul routes shall not pass sensitive land uses.

Invasive Species

The landscape plans for the commercial project shall avoid the use of invasive species for the portions of the development areas adjacent to the proposed Conservation Areas. Invasive plants that should be avoided are included in Table 6-2 of the MSHCP, Plants That Should Be Avoided Adjacent to the MSHCP Conservation Area.

Implementation of all Urban/Wildlands Interface guidelines will minimize adverse project indirect impacts and ensure consistency with MSHCP Section 6.1.4 guidelines.

Barriers

Barriers are intended to reduce or minimize unauthorized public access and associated impacts to protected resources. The Project Site is a Fire Station which will be completely fenced preventing staff from entering potential conserved lands north of the property.

Implementation of all Urban/Wildlands Interface guidelines will minimize adverse project indirect impacts and ensure consistency with MSHCP Section 6.1.4 guidelines.

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19 4. NARROW ENDEMIC PLANT SPECIES MITIGATION (SECTION 6.1.3)

The MSHCP has determined that all of the sensitive species potentially occurring onsite or within the offsite Project Site have been adequately covered (MSHCP Table 2-2 Species Considered for Conservation Under the MSHCP Since 1999, 2004). However, additional surveys may be required for narrow endemic plants if suitable habitat is documented and the assessment area is located within a predetermined “Survey Area” (MSHCP 2004).

The Project Site occurs completely within an MSHCP predetermined Survey Area for two (2) Narrow Endemic Plant Species: many-stemmed dudleya, and Marvin’s (Yucaipa) onion (RCA GIS Data Downloads 2021).

4.1 Methods

The Project Site was assessed on August 27th, 2020 to determine the presence/absence and extent of habitat for MSHCP narrow endemic plant species. Existing biological resources within and adjacent to the Project Site were initially investigated through a review of pertin ent literature and online data. The California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB 2021), and CNPS (2021).

In addition, soil, local floras, and consultation with local experts were utilized in the identification of species, soils, or habitats that could support the target MSHCP sensitive plants within or adjacent to the Project Site. These and other references are listed below and in References.

Prior to conducting fieldwork, a thorough archival review was conducted using the following baseline resources:

• California Native Plant Society 8th Inventory Online (2021); • California Natural Diversity Data Base for the USGS 7.5’ El Casco Quadrangle (CNDDB 2021a);
• Soil Survey of Western Riverside Area (Knecht 1971; USDA-NRCS 2021); • Vegetation Alliances of Western Riverside County, California (Klein and Evens 2005); • Vascular Flora of Western Riverside County (Roberts et al. 2004); and • Reports prepared by the Regional Conservation Authority, Western Riverside County ( http://www.wrc-rca.org/about-rca/monitoring/monitoring-surveys/) .

4.2 Results/Impacts

As outlined in Table 3, Potential MSHCP Narrow Endemic Plant Assessment, no suitable clay substrates were documented onsite following a review of historic aerials (inundation), soils maps, and lack of undisturbed native habitats. The Marvin’s onion and many-stemmed dudleya are not expected to occur onsite and no additional surveys are warranted.

Table 3.

Potential MSHCP Narrow Endemic Plant Assessment

Species Name
(Scientific Name)
Status
Habitat Description Comments
MSHCP Narrow Endemic Plant Species
Marvin’s (Yucaipa) onion
(Allium marvinii)

CRPR List 1B.2

MSHCP NEPSA
Restricted to clay soils. It
blooms from April to May.

This species is found in
chaparral habitats.

No Potential – Marvin’s onion
is not expected to occur
onsite based on a lack of
suitable soil and vegetative
conditions.
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(Scientific Name)
Status
Habitat Description Comments
Multi-stemmed dudleya
(Dudleya multicaulis)

CRPR List 1B.2

MSHCP NEPSA
Many-stemmed dudleya is a
succulent perennial in the
stonecrop family. It blooms
April to July. This species is
known from several southern
California counties, and
typically occurs in dry, stony
places on heavy soils in
scrub and grassland habitats
below 2,000 feet elevation.

Many-stemmed dudleya is
most often associated with
clay soils in barren, rocky
places, or thinly vegetated
openings in chaparral,
coastal sage scrub, and
southern needlegrass
grasslands.

No Potential – Many-
stemmed dudleya is not
expected to occur onsite
based on a lack of suitable
soil conditions.

4.3 Mitigation and Equivalency

The Marvin’s onion and many-stemmed dudleya are not expected to occur onsite and no additional surveys are warranted. Therefore, no mitigation is proposed.

4.3.1 Direct Effects

The Marvin’s onion and many-stemmed dudleya are not expected to occur onsite and no additional surveys are warranted. Therefore, no mitigation is proposed.

4.3.2 Indirect Effects

The Marvin’s onion and many-stemmed dudleya are not expected to occur onsite and no additional surveys are warranted. Therefore, no mitigation is proposed.

5. CRITERIA AREA SPECIES MITIGATION (SECTION 6.3.2)

The MSHCP has determined that all of the sensitive species potentially occurring onsite or within the offsite Project Site have been adequately covered (MSHCP Table 2-2 Species Considered for Conservation Under the MSHCP Since 1999, 2004). However, additional surveys may be required for criteria area species if suitable habitat is documented onsite and the assessment areas are located within a predetermined “Survey Area” (MSHCP 2004).

5.1 Criteria Area Species Survey Area – Plants

The Project Site does not occur within a predetermined Survey Area for MSHCP criteria area plant species. Compliance with Section 6.1.3 respective of MSHCP criteria area plants is not applicable to the proposed Project Site.

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21 5.1.1 Methods

The Project Site does not occur within a predetermined Survey Area for MSHCP criteria area plant species. Compliance with Section 6.1.3 respective of MSHCP criteria area plants is not applicable to the proposed Project Site.

5.1.2 Results/Impacts

The Project Site does not occur within a predetermined Survey Area for MSHCP criteria area plant species. Compliance with Section 6.1.3 respective of MSHCP criteria area plants is not applicable to the proposed Project Site.

5.1.3 Mitigation and Equivalency

The Project Site does not occur within a predetermined Survey Area for MSHCP criteria area plant species. Compliance with Section 6.1.3 respective of MSHCP criteria area plants is not applicable to the proposed Project Site.

5.2 Criteria Area Species Survey Area – Burrowing Owl

The MSHCP has determined that all of the sensitive species potentially occurring onsite have been adequately covered (MSHCP Table 2-2 Species Considered for Conservation Under the MSHCP Since 1999, 2004). However, additional surveys may be required wildlife species if suitable habitat is documented onsite and/or if the property is located within a predetermined “Survey Area” (MSHCP 2004).

The Project Site occurs within an MSHCP burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) survey area and a habitat assessment was conducted for the species to ensure compliance with MSHCP guidelines for the species.

5.2.1 Methods

Burrowing Owl Habitat Assessment

In accordance with the MSHCP Burrowing Owl Survey Instructions (2006), survey protocol consists of two steps, Step I – Habitat Assessment and Step II – Locating Burrows and Burrowing Owls. The following section describes the approach to conducting the habitat assessment.

Step I – Habitat Assessment

Step 1 of the MSHCP habitat assessment for burrowing owl consists of a walking survey to determine if suitable habitat is present onsite. Cadre Environmental conducted the habitat assessment on August 27th, 2020. Upon arrival at the Project Site, and prior to initiating the assessment survey, Cadre Environmental used binoculars to scan all suitable habitats on and adjacent to the Project Site, including perch locations, to ascertain owl presence.

All suitable areas of the Project Site were surveyed on foot by walking slowly and methodically while recording/mapping areas that may represent suitable owl habitat onsite. Primary indicators of suitable burrowing owl habitat in western Riverside County include, but are not limited to, native and non-native grassland, interstitial grassland within shrub lands, shrub lands with low density shrub cover, golf courses, drainage ditches, earthen berms, unpaved airfields, pastureland, dairies, fallow fields, and agricultural use areas. Burrowing owls typically use 348
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22 burrows made by fossorial mammals, such as ground squirrels (Otospermophilus beecheyi) or badgers (Taxidea taxus), but they often utilize man-made structures, such as earthen berms, cement culverts, cement, asphalt, rock, wood debris piles, openings beneath cement or asphalt pavement. Burrowing owls are often found within, under, or in close proximity to man-made structures.

According to the MSHCP guidelines, if suitable habitat is present, the biologist should also walk the perimeter of the Project Site, which consists of a 150-meter (approximately 500 feet) buffer zone around the Project Site boundary. If permission to access the buffer area cannot be obtained, the biologist shall not trespass, but visually inspect adjacent habitats with binoculars.

In addition to surveying the entire Project Site all bordering natural habitats located immediately adjacent to the Project Site were assessed.

Step II – Locating Burrows and Burrowing Owls

Concurrent with the initial habitat assessment, a detailed focused burrow survey was conducted and included documentation of appropriately sized natural burrows or suitable man-made structures that may be utilized by burrowing owl as part of the MSHCP protocol.

5.2.2 Results/Impacts

No suitable burrowing owl burrows and/or sign of owl occupation, such as feathers, tracks, or pellets was documented within or adjacent to the 3.23-acre Project Site. Although, the Project Site does represent suitable foraging habitat, the Project Site is not currently occupied by burrowing owl.

5.2.3 Mitigation and Equivalency

Due to the fact that the species could colonize the Project Site in the future, a 30-day burrowing owl preconstruction surveys will be required to ensure protection for this species and compliance with the conservation goals as outlined in the MSHCP. The surveys will be conducted in compliance with both MSHCP and CDFW guidelines (MSHCP 2006, CDFW 2012). A report of the findings prepared by a qualified biologist shall be submitted to the City of Beaumont for review and approval prior to any permit or ground disturbing activities.

If burrowing owls are detected onsite during the 30-day preconstruction survey, during the breeding season (February 1st to August 31st) then construction activities shall be limited to beyond 300 feet of the active burrows until a qualified biologist has confirmed that nesting efforts are competed or not initiated. In addition to monitoring breeding activity, if construction is proposed to be initiated during the breeding season or active relocation is proposed, a burrowing owl mitigation plan will be developed based on the City of Beaumont, CDFW and USFWS requirements for the relocation of individuals to predetermined preserve.

Following submittal, review and approval of the 30-day burrowing owl preconstruction survey report by the City of Beaumont and compliance with all species-specific conservation goals, if detected within or adjacent to the Project Site, the project will be consistent with MSHCP Section 6.3.2.

5.3 Criteria Area Species Survey Area – Mammals

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The Project Site does not occur within a predetermined Survey Area for mammal species.

Compliance with Section 6.1.3 respective of MSHCP mammals is not applicable to the proposed Project Site or offsite Project Site.

5.3.1 Methods

Compliance with Section 6.1.3 respective of MSHCP mammals is not applicable to the proposed Project Site.

5.3.2 Results/Impacts

Compliance with Section 6.1.3 respective of MSHCP mammals is not applicable to the proposed Project Site.

5.3.3 Mitigation and Equivalency

Compliance with Section 6.1.3 respective of MSHCP mammals is not applicable to the proposed Project Site.

5.4 Criteria Area Species Survey Area – Amphibians

The MSHCP has determined that all of the sensitive species potentially occurring onsite or within the offsite Project Site have been adequately covered (MSHCP Table 2-2 Species Considered for Conservation Under the MSHCP Since 1999, 2004). However, additional surveys may be required if suitable habitat for amphibian species is documented onsite and the property is located within a predetermined “Survey Area” (MSHCP 2004).

The Project Site does not occur within a predetermined Survey Area for amphibian species.

Compliance with Section 6.1.3 respective of MSHCP amphibians is not applicable to the proposed Project Site.

5.4.1 Methods

Compliance with Section 6.1.3 respective of MSHCP amphibians is not applicable to the proposed Project Site.

5.4.2 Results/Impacts

Compliance with Section 6.1.3 respective of MSHCP amphibians is not applicable to the proposed Project Site.

6. REFERENCES

Cadre Environmental. 2021. Western Riverside County MSHCP – Consistency Analysis, West Side Fire Station Project, City of Beaumont, California.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Natural Diversity Data Base (CNDDB). 2021a.

Sensitive Element Record Search for the El Casco Quadrangle. California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Sacramento, California. Accessed June 2021. 350
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24 California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). 2021b. Special Animals. Natural Heritage Division, Natural Diversity Data Base.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). 2021c. State and Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Animals of California. Natural Heritage Division, Natural Diversity Data Base.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). 2021d. Endangered, Threatened, and Rare Plants of California. Natural Heritage Division, Natural Diversity Data Base.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). 2021e. Special Vascular Plants, Bryophytes, and Lichens. Natural Heritage Division, Natural Diversity Data Base.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). 2021f. California Sensitive Natural Communities, ww.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/VegCAMP/Naturalcommunities#sensitive natural communities. Accessed June 2021.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2012. Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation, State of California Natural Resources Agency.

County of Riverside. 2006. Burrowing Owl Survey Instructions – Western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan Area.

Helix Environmental Planning. 2021. West Side Fire Station Jurisdictional Delineation GIS Data.

Riverside County Integrated Project (RCIP) Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP), March 2004.

United States Department of Agriculture. 2021. Custom Soil Resources Report for Western Riverside Area, California. Natural Resources Conservation Service. https://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/WebSoilSurvey.aspx , accessed June 2021.

Certification “I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this biological evaluation, and that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.”

Author:___________________________________________Date:_______________________

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REPORT FOR THE WEST SIDE FIRE STATION PROJECT
City of Beaumont
1 December 27, 2021
9620 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 202
San Diego, CA 92123
(21316)
Jeff Hart
Director of Public Works
City Engineer
City of Beaumont
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont, CA 92223
Subject: Letter Report for Cultural Resources Study for the City of Beaumont West Side Fire Station Project, City of Beaumont, Riverside County, CA.

Dear Mr. Hart,
Chambers Group, Inc. (Chambers Group) is providing this Letter Report to City of Beaumont documenting the results of a cultural resources records search, literature review, and survey in support of the West Side Fire Station Project (Project, Proposed Project) in the City of Beaumont (City), Riverside County, California. This assessment includes a cultural resources records search and literature review for the Project site and study area (Figure 1). The purpose of the review is to gather and analyze information needed to assess the potential for impacts to cultural resources within the Proposed Project area.

Project Description
The City of Beaumont proposes the construction of a new fire station, composed of two buildings, totaling approximately 10,760 square feet, a storage building totaling approximately 570 square-feet, and a parking area comprised of approximately 21,569 square feet of paving. Also proposed is an underground storage and stormwater infiltration system for water quality treatment to capture a drainage runoff from the Project site. Three vegetated bioretention basins will be installed, with maximum depths of 72 inches, or six feet below the ground surface.

Approximately 18,996 square feet of the Project area would be landscaped with native, drought resistant plant species.

A water efficient irrigation system would be also installed. All landscaping and irrigation would comply with the City’s Landscaping Standards (Code of Ordinances Section 17.06). In addition, the Project would construct two new access roads. The road to the north would be a potential future shared common alignment with surrounding land zoned urban village (UV). and the road to the south would be named Western Knoll Boulevard (Blvd). The northern access road would be constructed in compliance with County of Riverside requirements, measuring 25 feet wide by 200 feet long.

Western Knoll Blvd would be 39 feet wide by 200 feet long and would be designed to accommodate heavy duty equipment such as fire engines. The Project is intended to improve fire service response times for local residents, particularly on the western side of the City.

The City of Beaumont is the lead agency for the Proposed Project. An Initial Study has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code [PRC] §21000 et seq.) and the State CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, California Code of Regulations [CCR] §15000 et seq.) and has determined that preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration would be appropriate under CEQA.

Location and Setting
The Project would be located on approximately 1.59 acres spanning portions of three different parcels: APNs 414-120- 040, -041, and -042. The Project area is generally bounded by San Timiteo Canyon Road to the north, Interstate 10 to the east, SR 60 to the south, and Potrero Boulevard to the west. The Project is located on the United States Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5’ El Casco Quadrangle, Township 3 South, Range 1 West, Section 5. 354
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3 Regulatory Context
As the lead agency for the Proposed Project, the City of Beaumont must comply with the provisions of CEQA, which requires a lead agency to determine whether a project may have a significant effect on historical resources (PRC Section 21084.1). In addition to State regulations, projects built in the City of Beaumont are also subject to several policies relating to archaeological, historical, and paleontological resources. Chapter 8 of the Beaumont General Plan pertains specifically to historic preservation within the city. The regulatory framework as it pertains to cultural resources under CEQA has been detailed below.

Under the provisions of CEQA, including the CEQA Statutes (PRC §§ 21083.2 and 21084.1), the CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 CCR § 15064.5), and PRC § 5024.1 (Title 14 CCR § 4850 et seq.), properties expected to be directly or indirectly affected by a proposed project must be evaluated for eligibility for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR, PRC § 5024.1).

The purpose of the CRHR is to maintain listings of the State’s historical resources and to indicate which properties are to be protected, to the extent prudent and feasible, from material impairment and substantial adverse change. The term historical resources includes a resource listed in or determined to be eligible for listing in the CRHR; a resource included in a local register of historical resources; and any object, building, structure, site, area, place, record, or manuscript that a lead agency determines to be historically significant (CCR § 15064.5[a]). The criteria for listing properties in the CRHR were expressly developed in accordance with previously established criteria developed for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The California Office of Historic P reservation (OHP 1995:2) regards “any physical evidence of human activities over 45 years old” as meriting recordation and evaluation.