Beaumont City Council
April 4, 2023

Other Considerations
Transition plans are living documents that are meant to be revisited as the market matures. –These analyses are based on the Existing Conditions Report published in November 2022 –There are operational costs and impacts that may increase the need for personnel such as ZE project managers, operations staff, trainings, grants managers, which are not included in this analysis. –Scheduling changes are not included in this assessment. Operators can review operational modifications that may simplify their transitions to ZEV. –Prices used in the analysis are a snapshot of today’s market, while they are evidence -based predictions, the hydrogen market is nascent and will likely see large pricing drops with increased supply and commercialization.
–While shared infrastructure offers cost savings, there is potential for increased deadhead with shared infrastructure.
–EV Rate Schedules do have end dates projected, so electricity prices are likely to rise. –Selecting a single technology can increase operational simplicity and cost savings. –Selecting multiple technologies does make a fleet more resilient to grid-down or fuel supply shortage scenarios.Page 435 of 706

Riverside Transit Agency –Fuel Cell Electric per submitted ICT Rollout SunLine Transit Agency –Fuel Cell Electric per submitted ICT Rollout OmniTrans –Battery Electric per
submitted ICT Rollout
OmniTrans is now implementing a mixed fleet
solution including Fuel Cell Electric Buses
City of Corona –Recommending a mixed fleet solution to City Council.

Cities of Banning, Beaumont, and Riverside, and PVVTA are in the process of reviewing options for ICT Rollouts developed in concurrence with the City of Beaumont.

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Questions ?
16 Staff Recommendation –Mixed Fleet Bus Fuel Technology (Tonight’s Meeting 4/4/2023) Receive City Council Approval of Final ICT Rollout Plan for submission to CARB (June 6th, 2023)
RCTC staff to compile ZEB rollouts for all operators to develop a countywide Financial Strategy for future funding and implementation –July to October 2023 Incorporate necessary changes into the proceeding Short Range Transit Plans Next Steps for Zero-Emission Transition

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Existing Conditions Report
City of Beaumont Transit System
Prepared by the Center for Transportation and the Environment November 32October 11, 2022

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................... 2 List of Figures ....................................................................................................................................... 23 List of Tables ........................................................................................................................................... 3 List of Acronyms ................................................................................................................................... 64 Glossary of Terms ................................................................................................................................. 76 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 109 Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................ 109 California Air Resources Board Innovative Clean Transit Regulation .............................................. 1110 City of Beaumont Transit ................................................................................................................... 1413 Beaumont Transit Service Area Characteristics ............................................................................. 1413 Topography and Climate .................................................................................................................. 15 Population Demographics ................................................................................................................ 16 Disadvantaged Communities Service ................................................................................................17 Existing Fleet Overview .................................................................................................................... 20 Fleet Purchase Pricing ...................................................................................................................... 21 Existing Fleet Mileage and Fuel Consumption................................................................................... 22 Annual GHG Emissions ......................................................................................................................... 25 Current Well-to-Wheel Emissions ..................................................................................................... 26 Existing Facility and Infrastructure Overview .................................................................................... 27 Transition Planning Requirements Analysis .......................................................................................... 30 Existing Service Overview ................................................................................................................. 31 Demand Response Service................................................................................................................ 36 Baseline Vehicle Procurement Schedule ............................................................................................... 37 City of Beaumont’s Sustainability Goals ............................................................................................ 4342 Regional Zero-Emission Market & Deployment Ecosystem .............................................................. 4443 Regional Hydrogen Production and Distribution ........................................................................... 4443 Regional BEB Deployments & Market Access ................................................................................... 44 Utility Programs and EV Incentives ............................................................................................... 4544 Challenges to ZEB Transition ............................................................................................................ 4544 Benefits of Zero-Emission Transition .................................................................................................... 45 List of Figures
Figure 1 – Battery and Fuel Cell Electric Bus Schematic ...................................................................... 1211 Figure 2 – Beaumont Transit Service Map ............................................................................................. 15

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Figure 3 – Beaumont's Fixed-Route Service Relative to Disadvantaged Communities .......................... 18 Figure 4 – Administrative Facility Overview .......................................................................................... 28 Figure 5 - Maintenance Operations Facility ........................................................................................... 29 Figure 6 - Planned CNG Fueling Station ................................................................................................ 29 Figure 7 – Baseline Block Feasibility ...................................................................................................... 35 Figure 8 – Dial-a-Ride Feasibility ........................................................................................................... 37 Figure 9 – Projected Bus Purchases, Baseline Scenario ..................................................................... 4140 Figure 10 – Annual Fleet Composition, Baseline Scenario ................................................................. 4241 Figure 11 – Annual Capital Costs, Baseline Scenario .......................................................................... 4342 Figure 1 – Battery and Fuel Cell Electric Bus Schematic ......................................................................... 11 Figure 2 – Beaumont Transit Service Map ............................................................................................. 15 Figure 3 – Beaumont's Fixed-Route Service Relative to Disadvantaged Communities .......................... 18 Figure 4 – Administrative Facility Overview .......................................................................................... 28 Figure 5 - Maintenance Operations Facility ........................................................................................... 29 Figure 6 - Planned CNG Fueling Station ................................................................................................ 29 Figure 7 – Baseline Block Feasibility ...................................................................................................... 35 Figure 8 – Projected Bus Purchases, Baseline Scenario ......................................................................... 39 Figure 9 – Annual Fleet Composition, Baseline Scenario ....................................................................... 40 Figure 10 – Annual Capital Costs, Baseline Scenario .............................................................................. 41

List of Tables
Table 1 – CARB ICT ZEB Transition Timeline for Small Agencies ........................................................... 12 Table 2 – Demographics for Beaumont, CA........................................................................................... 16 Table 3 – Beaumont Transit's Fixed-Route Stops and Mileage with DAC Zones .................................... 19 Table 4 – Fleet Summary by Depot, Length, and Fuel Type .................................................................. 20 Table 5 – Fleet Summary by Depot, Length, and OEM .......................................................................... 21 Table 6 – Most-Recent Fleet Costs as Reported by Agency ............................................................... 2122 Table 7 – Average Annual Service Miles by Bus Length ......................................................................... 23 Table 8 – Annual Fuel Consumption by Bus Length ............................................................................... 24 Table 9 – Calculated Fuel Economy by Bus Length................................................................................ 25 Table 10 – Annual Vehicle Operation Pollutants by Fuel Type ............................................................... 27 Formatted: Default Paragraph Font, Check spelling and
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Table 11 – Beaumont Transit’s Routes ................................................................................................... 32 Table 12 – Nominal and Strenuous Passenger Loading by Fixed Route ................................................. 33 Table 13 – Modeling Results Summary ............................................................................................... 3334 Table 14 - Cutaway Energy Usage ......................................................................................................... 36 Table 15 – Annual Procurements, Baseline Scenario ............................................................................. 38 Table 1 – CARB ICT ZEB Transition Timeline for Small Agencies ........................................................... 12 Table 2 – Demographics for Beaumont, CA........................................................................................... 16 Table 3 – Beaumont Transit's Fixed-Route Stops and Mileage with DAC Zones .................................... 19 Table 4 – Fleet Summary by Depot, Length, and Fuel Type .................................................................. 20 Table 5 – Fleet Summary by Depot, Length, and OEM .......................................................................... 21 Table 6 – Most-Recent Fleet Costs as Reported by Agency ................................................................... 22 Table 7 – Average Annual Service Miles by Bus Length ......................................................................... 23 Table 8 – Annual Fuel Consumption by Bus Length ............................................................................... 24 Table 9 – Calculated Fuel Economy by Bus Length................................................................................ 25 Table 10 – Annual Vehicle Operation Pollutants by Fuel Type ............................................................... 27 Table 11 – Beaumont Transit’s Routes ................................................................................................... 32 Table 12 – Nominal and Strenuous Passenger Loading by Fixed Route ................................................. 33 Table 13 – Modeling Results Summary .................................................................................................. 34 Table 13– Cutaway Energy Usage ......................................................................................................... 36 Table 14 – Annual Procurements, Baseline Scenario ............................................................................. 38 Table 1 – CARB ICT ZEB Transition Timeline for Small Agencies ........................................................... 12 Table 2 – Demographics for Beaumont, CA........................................................................................... 16 Table 3 – Beaumont Transit's Fixed-Route Stops and Mileage with DAC Zones .................................... 18 Table 4 – Fleet Summary by Depot, Length, and Fuel Type .................................................................. 20 Table 5 – Fleet Summary by Depot, Length, and OEM .......................................................................... 20 Table 6 – Most-Recent Fleet Costs as Reported by Agency ................................................................... 22 Table 7 – Average Annual Service Miles by Bus Length ......................................................................... 23 Table 8 – Annual Fuel Consumption by Bus Length ............................................................................... 24 Table 9 – Calculated Fuel Economy by Bus Length................................................................................ 25 Table 10 – Annual Vehicle Operation Pollutants by Fuel Type ............................................................... 27 Table 11 – Beaumont Transit’s Routes ................................................................................................... 31 Formatted: Default Paragraph Font, Check spelling and
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Table 12 – Nominal and Strenuous Passenger Loading by Fixed Route ................................................. 33 Table 13 – Modeling Results Summary .................................................................................................. 34 Table 14 – Annual Procurements, Baseline Scenario ............................................................................. 37

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List of Acronyms
ADA American with Disabilities Act
AFLEET Alternative Fuel Life-Cycle Environmental and Economic Transportation BEB Battery Electric Bus
CARB California Air Resources Board
CEC California Energy Commission
CI Carbon Intensity
COA Comprehensive Operations Analysis
CRT Charge Ready Transport
CTE Center for Transportation and the Environment
DAR Dial-A-Ride
EV Electric Vehicle
FCEB Fuel Cell Electric Bus
FCEV Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
FTA Federal Transit Administration
GGE Gasoline Gallon Equivalent
GHG Greenhouse Gas
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
HVAC Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
ICE Internal Combustion Engine
ICT Innovative Clean Transit
kW Kilowatt
kWh Kilowatt Hour
kWh/mi Kilowatt-hour/mile
LA Metro Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority LCFS Low Carbon Fuel Standard
MW Megawatt
MWh Megawatt-hours
NOx Nitrogen Oxides
OCTA Orange County Transportation Authority
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
PPI Producer Price Index
RCTC Riverside County Transportation Commission
SCE Southern California Edison
STA Sunline Transit Agency
TBW Tire and Brake Wear
TTW Tank-To-Wheel
WTT Well-To-Tank
WTW Well-To-Wheel
ZEB Zero-Emission Bus

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Glossary of Terms
Auxiliary Loads: Power consumed (usually as a by time measure, such as “x” kW/hour) by support systems for non-drivetrain demands, such as HVAC and interior lighting.

Battery Electric Bus: Zero-emission bus that uses onboard battery packs to power all bus systems.

Battery Usable Capacity: The portion of the battery that is usable by the vehicle. The top 10% and the bottom 10% of a battery are typically not used to extend the life of the battery. The usable capacity therefor typically represents 80% of the nameplate capacity.

Block: Refers to a vehicle schedule, the daily assignment for an individual bus. One or more runs can work a block. A driver schedule is known as a “run.”

Charging Equipment: The equipment that encompasses all the components needed to convert, control and transfer electricity from the grid to the vehicle for the purpose of charging batteries. May include chargers, controllers, couplers, transformers, ventilation, etc.

Cutaway: Cutaways are typically smaller than conventional buses, measuring less than 30 ft. long and weighing less than 30,000 lbs., seating about 15 or more passengers and may accommodate some standing passengers, while providing more space – particularly for wheelchairs – compared to other small-to-medium- sized vehicle options, forming a critical component of paratransit service in the United States.

Depot Charging: Centralized BEB charging at a transit agency's garage, maintenance facility, or transit center. With depot charging, BEBs are not limited to specific routes, but must be taken out of servic e to charge.

Energy: Quantity of work, measured in kWh for ZEBs.

Energy Efficiency: Metric to evaluate the performance of ZEBs. Defined in kWh/mi for BEBs, mi/kg of hydrogen for FCEBs, or miles per diesel gallon equivalent for any bus type.

Fuel Cell Electric Bus: Zero-emission bus that utilizes onboard hydrogen storage, a fuel cell system, and batteries. The fuel cell uses hydrogen to produce electricity. Its waste products are heat and water. The electricity powers the batteries, which powers the bus.

Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE): A unit equal to the amount of energy contained in one gallon of gasoline that can be used to compare the fuel consumption, efficiency, and emissions across vehicles with different fuel types.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Common GHGs associated with diesel combustion include carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrous oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and particulate matter (PM). These emissions negatively impact air quality and contribute to climate change impacts.

Zero-emission buses have no harmful emissions that result from diesel combustion.

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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The maximum amount of weight that a vehicle can handle safely, which includes the vehicle weight and its payload capacity.

Hydrogen Fueling Station: The location and equipment that houses the hydrogen storage, compression, and dispensing equipment to support fuel cell electric buses. If hydrogen is produced onsite, it will also include this equipment.

Nameplate Capacity: The maximum rated output of a battery under specific conditions designated by the manufacturer. Battery nameplate capacity is commonly expressed in kWh and is usually indicated on a nameplate physically attached to the battery. It includes the unusable top and b ottom portion of the battery’s total energy.

Nominal Efficiency/Nominal Energy: Nominal load conditions assume average passenger loading and a moderate temperature over the course of the day, which places marginal demands on the motor and the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. These conditions are then used to define the nominal operating efficiencies in kWh/mi and energy requirements per vehicle, per route.

On-route Charging/Opportunity Charging: The behavior of using on-route located charging equipment to charge a BEB in-service. With proper planning, on-route charged BEBs can operate indefinitely, and one charger can charge multiple buses.

Operating Range: Driving range of a vehicle using only power from its electric battery pack or on-board hydrogen storage, fuel cell, and battery to travel a given driving cycle.

Route Modeling: A cost-effective method to assess the operational requirements of ZEBs by es timating the energy consumption on various routes using specific bus specifications and route features.

Strenuous Efficiency/Strenuous Energy: Strenuous load conditions assume high or maximum passenger loading and near-maximum output of the HVAC system. These strenuous loading conditions represent a hypothetical and unlikely worst-case scenario, but one that is necessary to establish an outer bound for the analysis, and are expressed as strenuous operating efficiencies in kWh/mi and energy requirements per vehicle, per route.

Tractive Efficiency: The tractive efficiency refers to the energy required to drive the motors, which can be impacted by passenger loading, topography, and speed of the cutaway.

Useful Life: FTA definition of the amount of time a transit vehicle can be expected to operate based on vehicle size and seating capacity. The useful life defined for transit buses is 12-years. For cutaways, the useful life is 7 years.

Validation Procedure: Confirms that the demonstrated bus performance is in line with expected performance. Results of validation testing can be used to refine bus modeling parameters and to inform deployment plans. Results of validation testing are typically not grounds for acceptance or non - acceptance of a bus.

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Well-to-Tank (WTT) Emissions: Quantity of greenhouse gas, criteria pollutants, and/or other harmful emissions that takes into account the carbon intensity of the grid used to charge the buses. For FCEBs, well-to-tank emissions would take into account the energy to produce, transport, and deliver the hydrogen to the vehicle.

Well-to-Wheel (WTW) Emissions: Quantity of greenhouse gas, criteria pollutants, and/or other harmful emissions that includes emissions from energy use and emissions from vehicle operation. For BEBs, well- to-wheel emissions would take into account the carbon intensity of the grid used to charge the buses.

For FCEBs, well-to-wheel emissions would take into account the energy to produce, transport, and deliver the hydrogen to the vehicle.

Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB): A heavy-duty bus that emits no tailpipe emissions from the onboard source of power.

Zero-Emission Vehicle: A vehicle that emits no tailpipe emissions from the onboard source of power.

This is used to reference battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles, exclusively, in this report.

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Introduction
Executive Summary
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) awarded a contract to the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) to develop the Riverside County Zero-Emission Bus Rollout and Implementation plans on behalf of transit agencies and municipal transportation services in the cities of Banning, Beaumont, Corona and Riverside; and the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency. The Zero- Emission Bus (ZEB) rollout plans must be compliant with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) Regulation and also with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements in applying for federal grant funds.

CTE is a non-profit zero-emission transportation planning and engineering firm that has partnered with IBI Group, a leading international architecture, planning, and engineering services company, to support planning the approach to achieve RCTC’s zero-emission goals. The City of Beaumont’s public transit system services the City of Beaumont and unincorporated areas of Riverside County known as Cherry Valley.

The Existing Conditions is the first step in the development of Beaumont’s ZEB Rollout Plan and serves as a foundation and baseline scenario from which the transition to zero-emission buses will begin. CTE and IBI Group surveyed Beaumont’s existing conditions including any relevant demographics, service area characteristics, existing fleet sizes and service conditions, and location and status of fu eling and maintenance infrastructure in the project area. To process and verify this information, CTE compiled Beaumont’s data into a standard template and conducted thorough reviews of its content. As a product of this effort, CTE created this comprehensive Existing Conditions Report that compiles this information and summarizes baseline conditions for the City of Beaumont.

Reverence to the state of affairs of an agency’s operations is paramount for maintaining the service the agency provides to the community as well as leveraging the progress each agency has made to supply transportation services. Although Beaumont is currently in the midst of a Comprehensive Operations Analysis (COA), this report establishes detailed baseline conditions as of September 2022; any service changes as a result of the impending COA will not be reflected in the analysis in this report. This report catalogs Beaumont’s existing vehicles and infrastructure assets, as well as outlines the route energy consumption and expected monetary expenditures for future procurements of the existing vehicle types.

By the conclusion of this report, the project team will convey the current service provided by Beaumont, their assets, and provide a starting point for endeavoring on a zero-emission fleet transition, to comply with the ICT regulation.

The most notable findings from the analyses performed to create this report are as follows. According to CTE’s models, based on a generic vehicle combining the market averages for battery nameplate capacities, 2018% of Beaumont Transit’s fixed-route and Dial-A-Ride (DAR) service today can be performed solely by an overnight depot-charging a battery-electric bus. By 2040, only 253% of Beaumont Transit’s total fixed-route and DAR service can be performed by overnight depot-charged battery electric buses and cutaways. Beaumont Transit’s average Dial-A-Ride (DAR) service day is infeasible in 2022, however, it and will become feasible by 2030. However, it is important to note that

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while the average service day is within the feasible range in 2030, any given day might exceed the feasible range. Thus, a transition to zero-emission sooner than 2040 would require either on-route charging, midday charging at the depot, or to be served by a fuel cell electric bus. Moreover, Beaumont Transit could restructure their blocks to accommodate zero-emission service but service restructuring is not a component of this project. According to IBI Group’s in-depth analysis overlaying Beaumont Transit’s fixed route service and 2021 census track data for disadvantaged communities, 15% of stops and 20% of service miles are located within disadvantaged communities. Over the transition period, Beaumont Transit would be projected to spend approximately $20.7M26.9M in bus capital costs to replace their fleet with similar CNG and gasoline vehicles. This will serve as the baseline expected expenditure from which CTE will calculate the delta cost of the zero-emission transition in later reports.

California Air Resources Board Innovative Clean Transit Regulation On December 14, 2018, California Air Resources Board (CARB) enacted the Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) regulation as part of a statewide effort to reduce emissions from the transportation sector, which accounts for 40 percent of climate-changing gas emissions and 80-90 percent of smog-forming pollutants. The ICT regulation requires all California public transit agencies to submit a rollout plan demonstrating how it will achieve a 100% zero-emission fleet by 2040. The plans include zero-emission bus purchasing schedules, infrastructure developments, and workforce training programs and are due in 2023 for small transit agencies.

The only commercialized technologies that CARB qualifies as zero-emission are battery-electric buses (BEB) and hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs). BEBs and FCEBs have similar electric drive systems that feature a traction motor powered by a battery. The primary differences between BEBs and FCEBs are the respective amount of battery storage and the method by which the batteries are recharged . The energy supply in a BEB comes from electricity provided by an external source, typically the local utility’s electric grid, which is used to recharge the batteries. The energy supply for an FCEB is completely on - board, where hydrogen is converted to electricity within a fuel cell. The electricity from the fuel cell is used to recharge the batteries. The electric drive components and energy source for a BEB and FCEB are illustrated in Figure 1Figure 1.

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Figure 1 – Battery and Fuel Cell Electric Bus Schematic ZEB Purchase Requirements
CARB’s ICT regulation requires all transit agencies to purchase only ZEBs from 2029 onward. Partial ZEB purchasing requirements begin in 2023 for large agencies and in 2026 for small agencies with the goal of transitioning all public fleets to a 100% ZEB fleet by 2040.

CARB designates the City of Beaumont as a small fleet because the transit service operates less than 100 vehicles at peak pullout. For small agencies, the ICT regulation requires that all new bus purchases include a specified percentage of ZEBs in accordance with the following schedule in Table 1Table 1.

Table 1 – CARB ICT ZEB Transition Timeline for Small Agencies Starting
January 1
ZEB Percent
Requirement of New
Bus Purchases

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2026 22%
2027 22%
2028 22%
2029 100%
Agencies can defer the purchase of a cutaway bus, over-the-road bus, double-decker bus, or articulated bus until either January 1, 2026 or until a model of a given type has passed the Altoona bus testing procedure and obtained a Bus Testing Report, regardless of purchasing milestones. At the time of writing this report, two cutaway vehicles (GreenPower’s EV Star, and Forest River Bus’s Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus) have passed Altoona testing, but CARB has not revised its regulation regarding cutaways. Additionally, Riverside County agencies can defer the purchase of zero-emission vehicles, based on RCTC’s Capital Justification Policy that encourages agencies to consider technology retrofits prior to new procurements.

CARB offers transit agencies certain flexibility in complying with ZEB purchase requirements; two or more agencies may work together to collectively comply with the ZEB purchase requirements, so long as they share the use of infrastructure, function in the same air basin, are located in the same air district, are under the same Metropolitan Planning Organization, or are under the same Regional Transportation Planning Organization. These are referred to as Joint Groups in the regulation.

Agencies may request exemptions from ZEB purchase requirements in a given year due to circumstances beyond the transit agency’s control. Acceptable circumstances include:
● Delay in bus delivery caused by setback of construction schedule of infrastructure needed for the ZEB;
● Market-available depot-charged BEBs cannot meet a transit agency’s daily mileage needs; ● Market-available ZEBs do not have adequate gradeability performance (i.e., unable to climb a slope at efficient speed) to meet the transit agency’s daily needs; ● When a required ZEB type for the applicable weight class based on gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is unavailable for purchase because the ZEB has not passed the Altoona bus test; cannot meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements; or would violate any federal, state, or local regulations or ordinances;
● When a required ZEB type cannot be purchased by a transit agency due to financial hardship.

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ZEB Bonus Credits
To recognize and incentivize early adopters of ZEBs, the ICT regulation has a credit system, which gives credits to agencies that deployed ZEBs before the regulation was enacted in 2018. Agencies are eligible for two credits for each fuel cell electric bus and one credit for each battery electric bus that was in their fleet as of January 1, 2018. Agencies may apply these credits to their future ZEB purchase requirements.

Each credit has the same value as having one ZEB in their fleet but must be used by December 31, 2028.

Given that Beaumont Transit’s two (2) GreenPower EV Star vehicles entered revenue service in 2019, the City does not have any ZEB Bonus Credits available from early adoption; however, two or more agencies may share credits for joint ZEB procurements.

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Beaumont Transit Service Area Characteristics
The City of Beaumont operates a public transit system that provides services on five fixed routes in the city on weekdays, two of which only operate during peak service, and one weekend route. The transit system provides fixed-route, commuter link, and paratransit service to passengers across 50 square miles within Beaumont, the neighboring Cherry Valley, the commercial areas of Cabazon including Casino Morongo, and the Desert Hills Premium Outlet Malls, with connections to other regional transit providers such as Banning, Riverside Transit Authority (RTA), and the Sunline Transit Agency (STA) from one central location; the Beaumont Walmart Transit Center1.

The agency also provides DAR service, a specialized, reservation-based, ADA-compliant paratransit service. Beaumont provides curb-to-curb transportation services to qualified individuals – seniors 65+ and persons certified under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – that live in the City of Beaumont and parts of Cherry Valley. Additionally, DAR service is provided to persons who live within ¾-of-a-mile from a fixed-route stop travelling to a destination also within an area of ¾-of-a-mile from a fixed-route stop. Beaumont’s service map is illustrated in Figure 2Figure 2.

As a transit agency in California, the City of Beaumont is subject to the Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) regulation, requiring all California transit agencies to develop a plan to achieve a zero-emission fleet by 2040. This Existing Conditions report summarizes the service data for the agency and describes a baseline scenario that accounts for a plan without a zero-emission fleet transition.

1 Short Range Transit Plan, City of Beaumont:
https://www.beaumontca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/37026/Short -Range-Transit-Plan-FY-22

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Figure 2 – Beaumont Transit Service Map
Topography and Climate
The geographical coordinates of Beaumont, California are 33.929 deg latitude, -116.929 deg longitude2 and the city sits at 2,612 feet3 above sea level. Beaumont Transit operates its vehicles across a mix of hilly and flat terrain through the city and the surrounding areas. CTE utilizes topography information to define the nominal and strenuous energy requirements on a vehicle in this region to inform the battery-electric bus service feasibility analysis; steeper grades and longer elevation routes will require significantly more energy, thereby defining strenuous energy requirements.

Beaumont, California experiences hot, arid, and mostly clear summers between May and October, recording an average high of 97°F in August. Beaumont experiences cold, partly cloudy winters between November and April, recording an average low of 40°F in December. These operational conditions affect the HVAC loads onboard the vehicles, particularly below 50°F and above 80°F, which in turn have a seasonal impact on the energy requirements. Energy requirements are also affected by precipitation, as regenerative braking is deactivated under slippery road conditions. Beaumont experiences minimal precipitation, recording a maximum of 4.29 inches of rain in February4; the lack of rain and snow implies minimal impact on the regenerative braking functionality of the vehicles.

2 United States Geological Survey, Beaumont, California: https://store.usgs.gov/map-locator 3 https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/summary/1660318 4 https://www.usclimatedata.com/climate/USCA0075

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Population Demographics
Located about eighty miles east of Downtown Los Angeles, Beaumont Transit serves a growing population of both residents and visitors. Demographic data for the City of Beaumont can be found in Table 2Table 2.

Table 2 – Demographics for Beaumont, CA
Metrics Beaumont
Total Population 55,280
Population per Sq. Mile 1,749
Race
Hispanic or Latino, percent 46.3%
White alone, Hispanic or
Latino, percent 60.8%
White alone, not Hispanic or
Latino, percent 33.9%
Black or African American
alone, percent 9.6%
Asian Alone 7.8%

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Two or More Races, percent 8.7%
Median Age 35
Median Household Income $88,932
Average Commute Time
(minutes) 36
Disadvantaged Communities Service
CalEnviroScreen is a tool created by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) to help identify communities disproportionately burdened by pollution and with population characteristics that make them more sensitive to pollution. Using this tool, specific disadvantaged communities (DACs) can be identified. DACs are classified as areas representing the 25% highest scoring census tracts in CalEnviroScreen, census tracts with high amounts of pollution and low populations, or federally recognized tribal areas as identified by the Census in the 20215.

DACs represent key focus areas for ZEB rollout and could be prioritized in transition planning based on their current and historical pollution burden. The Beaumont Transit service area includes four census tracts designated as DACs. Figure 3Figure 3 below shows Beaumont’s fixed routes and fixed routes stops that are in and pass-through the DAC.

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Figure 3 – Beaumont's Fixed-Route Service Relative to Disadvantaged Communities Of Beaumont’s fixed-route service, 18 stops (15%) and 41 service miles (20%) are located within DACs. A breakdown of stops and mileage within DACs by line is presented in Table 3Table 3 below.

Disadvantaged
Communuties
Route 7
Route 9
Route 3
Route 4
CL 120 (M-F, Sun.)
CL 120 (Sat.)
Route 3/4 Combo
CL 125
Casino Express
Outside DAC
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Table 3 – Beaumont Transit's Fixed-Route Stops and Mileage with DAC Zones Routes # of stops
within DAC % of total Stops Route mileage
within DAC
% of total route
mileage
Route 3 0 0% 0 0%
Route 4 3 9% 1 10%
Route 3/4 3 7% 1 7%
Weekday Commuter Link 120 2 29% 18 32%
Saturday Commuter Link 120 8 62% 8 41%
Commuter Link 125 3 50% 5 10%
Casino Express 6 66% 8 41%
Route 7 0 0% 0 0%
Route 9 0 0% 0 0%
Total 18 15% 41 20%

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In addition to fixed-route service, Beaumont Transit provides a dial-a-ride (DAR) service for seniors 60 and older, persons with disabilities, and other persons certified under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). Dial-a-ride service is provided within ¾ of a mile of fixed-route service. Some of the Beaumont dial-a-ride service area falls within the DAC zone but specific trips may start and/or end outside of the DAC designated areas. Unlike fixed-route service, dial-a-ride does not operate on a set route, so a single vehicle may provide trips both within and outside of a DAC during a single day.

Existing Fleet Overview
Beaumont’s transit fleet is comprised of 22 total vehicles, including seven (7) gasoline cutaway vehicles, nine (9) CNG cutaway vehicles, one (1) CNG 32-ft. bus, three (3) CNG 40-ft. buses, and two (2) battery- electric van-style cutaways. A summary of the 2022 fleet by vehicle size, fuel type, and bus length is show in Table 4Table 4.

Table 4 – Fleet Summary by Depot, Length, and Fuel Type Depot Vehicle
Length
Fuel Type
Gasoline CNG Battery-
Electric Total
550 E 6th St.

Cutaways 7 9 2 18
32’ - 1 - 1
40’ - 3 - 3
Total 7 13 2 22

Beaumont’s transit fleet is primarily cutaway vehicles with twelve (12) manufactured by Ford Motor Company, four (4) Chevrolets and two (2) by GreenPower Motor Company. In addition, Beaumont Transit owns and operates four (4) traditional transit buses from ElDorado National. The transition to zero- emission will be agnostic to vehicle OEM, however. A summary of the 2022 fleet by bus type and OEM is shown in Table 5Table 5.

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Table 5 – Fleet Summary by Depot, Length, and OEM
Depot Vehicle
Length
OEM
Ford Chevrolet GreenPower ElDorado
National Total
550 E 6th St.

Cutaways 12 4 2 - 18
32’ - - - 1 1
40’ - - - 3 3
Total 12 4 2 4 22
Fleet Purchase Pricing
Recent transit vehicle capital costs reported by Beaumont Transit are listed below in Table 6Table 6.

It is important to note that Beaumont Transit’s most-recent procurements informed the projected vehicle purchase prices. CTE applied a historical cumulative inflation rate of 47%, based on the Producer Price Index (PPI) for transportation equipment6, in order to account for pandemic pricing fluctuations between 2011 and 2022. To estimate procurement costs for the entire transition period through 2040, CTE utilized an annual inflation rate of 2% from 2022 onward, to inform vehicle pricing across the entire 18-year period.

Table 6 – Most-Recent Fleet Costs as Reported by Agency Reported Base Prices by Length and Fuel Type

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Length CNG Gasoline Electric
Cutaway $302,888 $247,872 $289,473
32’ $689,679 - -
40’ $682,149 - -
Existing Fleet Mileage and Fuel Consumption
Data on Beaumont Transit’s current fuel consumption was used to estimate energy costs throughout the transition period.

It should be noted that the two (2) GreenPower EV Star electric cutaways and one (1) of the CNG cutaways are used for DAR services alone, while the remaining fleet performs fixed-route service within Beaumont Transit’s service area. Average annual fleet mileage, fuel use, and calculated fuel economy is shown in respectively. The annual fleet mileage, fuel consumption, and fuel economies, are shown in Table 7Table 7, Table 8Table 8, and Table 9Table 9 respectively.

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Table 7 – Average Annual Service Miles by Bus Length
Average Annual Mileage Per Bus Type and Age (mi)
Vehicle Length CNG Gasoline Electric
Cutaway 19,341 20,166 851
32’ 46,897 - -
40’ 8,797 - -
Weighted
Average for Total
Annual Service
Miles for Full Fleet
19,030 20,166 851

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Table 8 – Annual Fuel Consumption by Bus Length
Average Annual Fuel Consumption per Bus Type and Age (GGE) Vehicle Length /
Fuel Type CNG Gasoline Electric
Cutaway 3,520 1,810 70
32’ 8,010 - -
40’ 2,240 - -
Weighted
Average for Total
Annual Fuel
Consumption by
Fuel Type
3,570 1,810 70

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Table 9 – Calculated Fuel Economy by Bus Length
Calculated Fuel Economy by Vehicle Type and Age (MPGGE) Vehicle Length /
Fuel Type CNG Gasoline Electric
Cutaway 5.50 11.15 12.18
32’ 5.86 - -
40’ 3.94 - -
Weighted
Average Total
Fleet Fuel
Economy by Fuel
Type

5.34 11.15 12.18
Annual GHG Emissions
The City of Beaumont’s fleet of thirteen CNG vehicles operate for approximately 247,358 miles, consuming 46,364 GGE of fuel per year. The seven gasoline vehicles operate for 141,165 miles annually and consume 12,658 gallons of fuel, while the two battery-electric vehicles operate across 1,701 miles, consuming 4,656 kWh of electricity. In order to demonstrate the benefits of transitioning from a fossil fuel fleet to a zero-emission one, CTE examined the well-to-wheel greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) of Beaumont Transit’s existing fleet, using Argonne National Lab’s Alternative Fuel Life -Cycle Environmental and Economic Transportation (AFLEET) tool7.

7 AFLEET Tool: https://afleet-web.es.anl.gov/afleet

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Current Well-to-Wheel Emissions
Well-to-tank (WTT) emissions are emissions associated with the production of fuel. In the case of a battery electric vehicle, this would encapsulate the carbon content of the electric grid and will va ry regionally. In the case of a fuel-cell vehicle, this would factor in the hydrogen production method and feedstock. By differentiating emissions, CTE will be able to more accurately assess the criteria pollutants associated with each zero-emission bus based off of regional electricity and hydrogen supply. Tank-to- wheel (TTW) emissions are emissions associated with operating the fleet. Zero-emission vehicles will only expect emissions from particle offing at the tire-road interface whereas tradition combustion engine transit vehicles will expel pollutants directly from the tailpipe. Beaumont Transit’s existing fleet is responsible for 530.41 metric tons in overall well-to-wheel (WTW) emissions, including 5.46 lbs. of particulate matter under 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5), which has a considerable health impact on the local community. CTE also analyzed the social costs of the greenhouse gas emissions, which capture the environmental impacts that are borne by society. The cost of each ton of GHG emissions is estimat ed at $40.76. The AFLEET tool estimates the total social costs of emissions from the existing fleet at $23,830 annually.

Beaumont Transit’s particulate emissions are summarized in Table 10Table 10.

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Table 10 – Annual Vehicle Operation Pollutants by Fuel Type Overall Annual Vehicle Operation Pollutants (lbs.)
Bus Group CO NOx PM10 PM10
(TBW) PM2.5 PM2.5
(TBW) VOC VOC
(Evap.) SOx
CNG 10,354.33 196.72 2.61 55.46 2.54 7.09 29.25 - 3.08 Gasoline 6,301.84 38.52 3.55 24.21 2.93 3.11 101.26 262.89 1.43 Electric - - - 0.36 - 0.05 - - -
Total 16,656.18 235.25 6.16 80.02 5.46 10.25 130.51 262.89 4.51 Existing Facility and Infrastructure Overview
Administrative services, dispatch, and operations for Beaumont Transit are located in the heart of downtown Beaumont at the Beaumont Civic Center, 220 E 6th Street, Building D. Beaumont Transit’s entire fleet of operations is domiciled at the Beaumont Civic Center, however, Beaumont Transit along with Public Works is in the process of developing a 6 -acre plot of land, next to the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, into an operations and maintenance facility for transit. The fleet maintenance operations are located at 550 California Avenue, approximately 1 mile from the administrative building.

As identified earlier, Beaumont Transit does not presently own a CNG fueling station, but is in the process of developing a CNG fueling station for both slow-fill transit buses as well as fast-fill public infrastructure on the parcel located on the corner of 4th Street and Veile Avenue in Beaumont. A map of Beaumont Transit’s administrative, maintenance, and planned fueling facilities are provided below in Figure 4Figure 4, Figure 5Figure 5, and Figure 6Figure 6 to better understand the locations of Beaumont Transit’s properties in relation to one another, as well as to routes and service areas. fueling infrastructure, chargers, and/or a hydrogen fueling station. These facilities offer a starting point for the Formatted: Font: Bold, Do not check spelling or grammar Formatted: Font: Bold
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consideration of viable locations for zero-emission fueling infrastructure, chargers, and/or a hydrogen fueling station.

Figure 4 – Administrative Facility Overview

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Figure 5 - Maintenance Operations Facility

Figure 6 - Planned CNG Fueling Station

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Transition Planning Requirements Analysis
Understanding present operations and capital costs of Beaumont Transit’s service is essential to evaluating the energy requirements costs for a complete transition to a zero-emission fleet. Beginning the transition to zero with the assumption that all transit services will remain intact throughout the transition ensures that no disruptions occur for the community. City of Beaumont staff provided key data on current service including:

• Current fleet composition including vehicle propulsion types and lengths • Route and block information including distances and trip frequency • Nominal and strenuous passenger loading conditions
• Mileage and fuel consumption

CTE prepared the Beaumont Transit’s Agency Data Collection template and distributed it to the agency to collect the aforementioned data and to begin the Requirements Analysis & Data Collection stage of the project which forms the foundation for the rest of the transition analyses.

Beaumont Transit self-assigned topography and speed characteristics to each route, which were utilized to better define block efficiencies. Quantitatively, CTE classified a route as predominantly flat if the average magnitude of the grade of the terrain was lower than 1%, and fast or slow depending on whether the route involved highway or urban (city) driving, and its average speed was over 17 mph, respectively.

CTE then used component-level specifications for a generic 30-ft. BEB with a 325-kWh nameplate capacity, and a 35/40-ft. BEB with a 450-kWh nameplate capacity, representative of the average battery- electric low-floortransit buses available in the market today, and a library of route data from years of historical deployments to develop a baseline performance model, and simulating the operation of an electric bus using Autonomie. Autonomie is a powertrain simulation software program developed by Argonne National Lab (ANL) for the heavy-duty trucking and automotive industry8. CTE modified pertinent software parameters in Autonomie to assess energy efficiencies, energy consumption, and range projections for several ZEBs. The energy requirements of the sample routes were then applied to all routes and blocks that share characteristics similar to Beaumont Transit’s routes.

CTE also collected average data on nominal and strenuous loading conditions from Beaumont Transit.

Nominal Loading conditions assume average passenger loading and a moderate temperature over the course of the day, which places marginal demands on the motor and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Strenuous Loading conditions assume high or maximum passenger loading and near-maximum output of the HVAC system. These strenuous load conditions represent a hypothetical but possible worst-case scenario, and one that is necessary to establish an outer bound for the analysis. This nominal/strenuous approach offers a range of operating efficiencies—measured in kilowatt-hour/mile (kWh/mi)—to use for estimating average annual energy use (nominal) or planning maximum service demands (strenuous). The estimated nominal and strenuous efficiencies will eventually be used to predict if ZEB technologies will be able to complete all blocks in subsequent assessments.

8 https://vms.taps.anl.gov/tools/autonomie/

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Existing Service Overview
Beaumont Transit’s current fixed-route service consists of eight (8) routes operated across sixteen (16) blocks on weekdays, and four (4) blocks on Saturdays. Beaumont Transit’s DAR service similarly runs Mondays through Saturdays. CTE obtained service data for routes 120, 125, 3, 4, Casino Express, 7, 9, Route 3/4, as well as the DAR service, with a screening-level approach to gathering. For the purposes of this analysis, CTE considered twelve (12) independent blocks based on trip distances during the week and on weekends, the type of vehicle deployed to address routes where buses and cutaways are used interchangeably, and DAR service. Beaumont Transit self-assigned topography and speed characteristics to their routes. Quantitatively, CTE classifies a route as predominantly flat if the average grade of the terrain was lower than 1%, and fast or slow depending on whether the route involves highway or urban (city) driving, and the average speed is over or under 17 mph, respectively. Beaumont Transit’s routes and corresponding characteristics are listed in Table 11Table 11.

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Table 11 – Beaumont Transit’s Routes
Route Classification Route Number Route Category
Commuter Link 120 Hilly, High Speed
Commuter Link 125 Hilly, High Speed
Local Fixed Route 3 Flat, Low Speed
Local Fixed Route 4 Flat, Low Speed
Local Fixed Route Casino Express Flat, High Speed
Peak Service 7 Flat, Low Speed
Peak Service 9 Flat, Low Speed
Weekend Service 3/4 Flat, Low Speed
Curb-to-Curb Service Dial-a-Ride Flat, Low Speed

CTE collected Beaumont Transit’s nominal and strenuous passenger loading data per vehicle type, as tabulated in Table 12Table 12 below.

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Table 12 – Nominal and Strenuous Passenger Loading by Fixed Route Vehicle Length
Average Passenger Loading
(Number of People)
Nominal Strenuous
Cutaways 43 66
32’ 11 17
40’ 25 43

Energy efficiency and operating range are primarily driven by vehicle specifications. CTE’s nominal and strenuous efficiency calculations for Beaumont Transit’s fleet are based on 25-ft. electric cutaways, 30- ft. and 35-ft. BEB specifications, provided the lack of equivalent 30-ft. cutaways, 33-ft. cutaways, and 32- ft. BEB models that suit the input requirements of the analysis. Additionally, modeled efficiency differences between vehicles with such similar lengths are negligible for the purposes of this study.

Efficiency and range metrics can be impacted by a number of variables including the route profile (i.e., distance, dwell time, acceleration, sustained top speed over distance, average speed, traffic conditions, deadhead), topography (i.e., grades), climate (i.e., temperature), driver behavior, and operational conditions (e.g., passenger loads and auxiliary loads). As such, the efficiency and range of a given ZEB model can vary from one agency to another. CTE utilizes a library of varied performance data from multiple agencies, topographies, energy demands, and other operating conditions to create a customized and realistic service scenario representative of anticipated conditions for Beaumont Transit.

This prevents an operator from assigning vehicles to a route or service day that requires more energy than the vehicle is capable of performing.

Calculated nominal and strenuous efficiencies per route have been listed in Table 13Table 13.

Table 13 – Modeling Results Summary

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Blocks Bus Length Nominal Efficiency
(kWh/mi)
Strenuous Efficiency
(kWh/mi)
125 Cutaway 1.30 1.50
3 Cutaway 1.55 2.53
4 Cutaway 1.55 2.53
Casino Express Cutaway 1.30 1.71
7 40' 2.02 2.82
9 40’ 2.02 2.82
3/4 Cutaway 1.55 2.53
120-SAT-1 Cutaway 1.30 1.50
120-SAT-2 Cutaway 1.30 1.50
120-1 30’ 2.00 2.41
120-2 Cutaway 1.30 1.50

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capacity of zero-emission transit vehicles available in the market at the time of this report. Figure 7Figure 7 below depicts how many of Beaumont Transit’s blocks can be serviced by a standard battery-electric transit bus on a single overnight depot charge before pullout. Since onboard energy capacity and equipment is improving, this figure also assumes standard battery technology improvements and a 5% capacity improvement each year.

Figure 7 – Baseline Fixed Route Block Feasibility
The results indicate that 2018% of Beaumont Transit’s blocks are immediately feasible in 2022, under current operating conditions; Routes 7 and 9 are feasible through the week, while none of the weekend routes are feasible. By 2040, Route 3/4’s PM service becomes feasible, for a block feasibility of 2523%.

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The Casino Express, Routes 3, 4, 120 and 125, 125, and Route 3/4’s AM service on Saturdays , and DAR service routes will not be feasible by 2040 with solely overnight depot-charged battery-electric bus technology.

This means that Beaumont Transit will need to consider other zero-emission technology solutions to complete the agency’s remaining fixed-route blocks and DAR service, which we will explore in subsequent reports. Beaumont Transit could also consider upsizing their fleet of CNG and gasoline cutaways to transit BEBs, to better meet the service requirements of the agency’s more energy-intensive fixed-route blocks through the week. Beaumont Transit could also utilize equivalent battery-electric cutaways sooner, if the service days are capped by milage or duration co ngruent with today’s battery- electric cutaway performance and the fleet is expanded. This option will not be explored in this project.

Block feasibility models are not generated for FCEBs, because it is assumed that today’s transit FCEBs can accomplish any block under 350 miles. Additionally, at the time of this report, there were no comparable Altoona-tested, market-ready, transit-oriented fuel cell electric cutaways that can replace Beaumont Transit’s existing fleet. If Beaumont Transit considers upsizing their entire fleet to transit FCEBs, all of the agency’s DAR and fixed-route blocks ranging between 23.3 and 171.5 daily miles will be feasible.

Demand Response Service
CTE obtained information regarding Beaumont Transit’s Dial-A-Ride service from the agency data collection form. Beaumont Transit operates their DAR program from 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM on the weekdays. The on-demand nature of the DAR service made it impractical to categorize the trips into discrete blocks along with the fixed route service. Instead, CTE assumed that the cutaway vehicle averaged 74 miles on weekdays, although the exact distribution of trip distances each day may vary. CTE also assumed that the service days could be classified as flat and low speed, mimicking the speed and topography of similar fixed routes. CTE used various performance data, including Altoona tests (for flat terrain), Autonomie simulations, and real-world deployments to generate a library of data, grouped by similar operating conditions (speed, terrain, and vehicle type). This data informed Beaumont Transit’s vehicle efficiencies as performed by an equivalent battery-electric cutaway, specifically on flat terrain and at low speeds. The calculated nominal efficiency for Beaumont’s DAR service is listed in Table below.Table 13 below

Table 14 - Cutaway Energy Usage
Route Bus Length Nominal Efficiency (kWh/mi)
Dial-A-Ride Cutaway 1.55

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Once the energy demand for each service day was known, it was compared to the usable capacity of a market-representative battery-electric cutaway (99 kWh) to determine whether that service day would be feasible or infeasible with a single, overnight depot-charged battery-electric cutaway vehicle.

It was assumed that the observed trend of a 5% improvement on battery capacity every two years will continue, Figure 8Figure 8 shows that the average service day from 2022 would be infeasible, given available battery capacity, however, by 2030 Beaumont Transit’s average day would be feasible.

Assuming that the projected battery improvements continue, in 2030, service days of up to 78 miles or 120 kWh will be feasible, and by 2040, service days of up to 99 miles or 154 kWh will be feasible.

Figure 8 – Dial-a-Ride Feasibility
Baseline Vehicle Procurement Schedule
Per the City of Beaumont’s ‘Short Range Transit Plan’, Beaumont Transit maximizes the lifetime of their fleet of predominantly cutaway vehicles, replacing them on a 12 or 14-year replacement cycle. Based on this procurement schedule, Beaumont Transit will have replaced their existing fleet of 2010 through 2016 cutaways by the year 2025. Beyond this, CTE projects Beaumont Transit will replace their low-floortransit buses on a 12-year cycle, and cutaway vehicles on a 5 -year or 7-year basis, based on FTA service-life categories determined by seating capacities, vehicle lengths, and the manufacturer’s selection for federal transit bus tests9. While transit agencies may have their own guidelines for service life, FTA funds may not be used to procure a bus in an application requiring a higher service-life category than the highest service-life category tested by the manufacturers on a particular vehicle. Aligning procurement schedules accordingly will prove important in providing a baseline against which to compare future zero- emission capital investments in subsequent reports.

9Federal Transit Administration Useful Life of Transit Buses and Vans; https://www.transit.dot.gov/sites/fta.dot.gov/files/docs/Useful_Life_of_Buses_Final_Report_4 -26-07_rv1.pdf 64 78
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The City of Beaumont is also subject to RCTC’s Resolution No. 00-018, stating that ‘all full-size urban public transit buses (as defined by CARB) purchased or leased with federal, state, or local funds granted or programmed by the Commission shall meet the urban bus optional, reduced emission standards as set by CARB for oxides of nitrogen and non-methane hydrocarbons.’ This implies that the City of Beaumont will replace all existing gasoline vehicles of ‘a load capacity of fifteen (12) or more passengers’ with CNG equivalents per the procurement schedule, eventually phasing out gasoline technology through 2040.

These considerations were taken into account when establishing a baseline scenario.

For the purposes of establishing a baseline scenario, CTE projected vehicle procurements and costs over an 18-year period, assuming there will be no changes to Beaumont Transit’s fleet,based on the fleet composition as of September 2022. To estimate procurement costs for the entire transition period through 2040, CTE utilized an annual inflation rate of 2% to inform vehicle pricing across the entire 18- year period. Figure 9Figure 9Figure 8 depicts the number of CNG and, gasoline, and battery-electric through 2040 in this scenario. The subsequent graphics demonstrate a business-as-usual operation, as the foundation for understanding cost impacts to transition to zero-emission technology. Over the transition period, Beaumont Transit would spend approximately $20.7M26.9M in bus capital costs to replace their existing fleet with equivalent CNG, gasoline, and battery-electric vehicles through 2040.

Table 15 Table 15Table 14 outlines the annual procurement costs, through 2040.

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Table 15 - Annual Procurements, Baseline Scenario
Purchase
Year
Vehicle Lengths
Gasoline
Cutaways
CNG
Cutaways
Electric
Cutaways CNG 30’ CNG 40’ Total
2022 - 1 2 - - $ 881,834
2024 - 3 - - - $ 945,373
2025 - 5 - - - $1.61M
2026 - 4 - - - $1.3M
2027 - 4 2 - - $2M
2028 - 0 - - 3 $2.3M
2030 - 3 - - - $1.1
2031 - 3 - 1 - $ 1.9M
2032 - 3 2 - - $1.8M

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2033 - 4 - - - $1.5M
2034 - 3 - - - $1.1M
2035 - 3 - - - $1.2M
2037 - 1 2 - - $1.2M
2038 - 3 - - - $1.2M
2039 - 2 - - - $848,232
2040 - 7 - - 3 $5.9M
Total - $18.1M $2.7M $824,231 $5.2M $26.9M

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Figure 998 – Projected Bus Purchases, Baseline Scenario Figure 10Figure 10Figure 9 depicts the annual fleet composition through 2040 for the Baseline Scenario; composed of CNG, gasoline, and battery-electric vehicles over the 18-year period.

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Figure 10109 – Annual Fleet Composition, Baseline Scenario Figure 11Figure 11Figure 10 shows the annual total bus capital costs for the CNG, gasoline, and battery- purchased in each year of the Baseline Scenario. Formatted: Font: Bold Formatted: Font: Bold
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Figure 111110 – Annual Capital Costs, Baseline Scenario City of Beaumont’s Sustainability Goals
The City of Beaumont is committed to providing a more livable, equitable, and economically vibrant community through the incorporation of energy efficiency features and reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to the City of Beaumont’s Roadmap to Greenhouse Gas Reductions Report10 from October 2015, 14% of Beaumont’s municipal GHG emissions come from their vehicle fleet, thus decarbonizing their transit vehicles will be of paramount importance to reach their emission reductions goals for 2030 (160,501 metric tons of CO2 equivalents).

10 Roadmap to Greenhouse Gas Reductions Report:
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Regional Zero-Emission Market & Deployment Ecosystem
Regional Hydrogen Production and Distribution
California has one of the most mature hydrogen fueling networks in the nation. The state legislature has fostered growth in zero-emission fuels through the state’s Low-Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program, which incentivizes the consumption of fuels with a lower carbon intensity than traditional combustion fuels. Recently, the California Energy Commission (CEC) announced in late 2021 that $77 million in funding was allocated for hydrogen fueling infrastructure projects. The California Air Resources Board and the California Energy Commission (CEC) have set a target of 100 publicly available light-duty hydrogen fueling stations operational by 2023. Also in 2021, the CEC released a grant funding opportunity that is intended to stimulate developments in renewable hydrogen transportation fuel production11. Earlier this year, SoCalGas proposed the Angeles Link, a large-scale green hydrogen infrastructure system for Southern California, that is expected to utilize 25-35 GW of curtailed or new solar, wind, or battery output to power electrolyzers that produce ‘clean hydrogen’. The hydrogen would then be delivered to industrial customers in California via a new hydrogen pipeline system spanning 200 to 750 miles.

California has at least seven heavy-duty and transit-operated fueling stations in operation and at least four more in development12. Additionally, the number of hydrogen production and distribution centers is growing to meet increased hydrogen demand as it gains popularity as a transportation fuel. At present, there are two operating heavy-duty and transit-operated hydrogen fueling station in the neighboring San Bernadino and Orange counties, and two planned transit-operated hydrogen fueling station in Los Angeles County and Pomona. In addition, private hydrogen fueling stations by First Element Fuels and Stratosfuel are in development and should be commissioned before the end of Beaumont Transit’s fleet transition timeline.

In the region, Omintrans, a public transit agency serving the San Bernadino Valley recently received $9.3 million from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the FY2022 Low -No Emission Vehicle Program to develop hydrogen refueling infrastructure and launch a workforce development program.

Similarly Sunline Transit Agency has received $7.8 million to upgrade their liquid hydrogen refueling infrastructure. Riverside Transit Agency has also received $5.2 million to procure hydrogen fuel cell buses. The presence of hydrogen fueling infrastructure projects, especially in the counties of Rive rside and San Bernadino, demonstrates the feasibility of fuel cell electric technology for transit in the region.

Regional BEB Deployments & Market Access
The BEB market has the benefit of greater maturity and more available products. Three of the major BEB OEMs manufacture buses in California with two manufacturing sites located in Southern California.

Neighboring agencies such as Long Beach Transit, LA Metro, and Foothill California have some of the most mature BEB deployments in the country. This year, the FTA also awarded battery-electric bus and

11 Hydrogen Refueling Stations in California, California Energy Commission: https://www.energy.ca.gov/data- reports/energy-almanac/zero-emission-vehicle-and-infrastructure-statistics/hydrogen-refueling

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charging infrastructure projects under the FY2022 Low-No Emission Vehicle Program. In Los Angeles County, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) was awarded $104.2 million, and the City of Gardena was awarded $2.22 million to procure battery-electric buses and charging equipment. In Riverside County, Sunline Transit Agency was awarded an additional $7.15 million to procure battery electric buses and charging stations, and in Orange County, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) was awarded $2.51 million to purchase zero-emission buses to improve air quality and paratransit service.

Utility Programs and EV Incentives
Southern California Edison (SCE) is the electricity provider, or utility, for Beaumont Transit. SCE’s Charge Ready Transport (CRT) program supports both California’s greenhouse gas (GHG)-reduction goal and local air-quality requirements. The Program assists customers with transitioning to cleaner fuels by reducing their cost for the purchase and installation of required battery -electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, as well as providing rebates to offset the cost of charging stations for certain eligible customers13.

Primarily, the CRT program offers low- to no-cost electrical system upgrades to support the installation of EV charging equipment for qualifying vehicles – heavy-duty vehicles weighing 6000+ lbs. In addition, participants that will be acquiring school buses or transit buses within SCE territory are also eligible for a rebate against the purchase of charging equipment.

Challenges to ZEB Transition
In addition to the uncertainty of technology improvements, there are other risks to consider in trying to estimate costs over the 18-year transition period. Although current BEB range limitations may be improved over time as a result of advancements in battery energy capacity and more efficient components, battery degradation may re-introduce range limitations, which is a cost and performance risk to an all-BEB fleet over time. While this can be mitigated by on-route charging, there may be emergency scenarios where the buses are expected to perform off-route or atypical service. In these emergency scenarios that require use of BEBs, agencies may face challenges performing emergency response roles expected of them in support of fire and police operations. Furthermore, fleetwide energy service requirements, power redundancy, and resilience may be difficult to achieve at any given depot in an all-BEB scenario. Although FCEBs may not be subject to these same limitations, higher capital equipment costs and availability of hydrogen may constrain FCEB solutions. RCTC, the City of Beaumont, CTE, and IBI Group will expand upon challenge mitigation and adaptation in the ZEB Implementation Plan deliverable component of this project.

Benefits of Zero-Emission Transition
Despite the challenges associated with zero-emission transitions, there are also a myriad of benefits that the City of Beaumont can realize. The most obvious is the reduction in greenhouse gas production

13 Charge Ready Transport, Quick Reference Guide

City of Beaumont Transit Existing Conditions Report

Center for Transportation and the Environment 46

associated with transitioning from ICE to zero-emission vehicles. The transportation sector is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, accounting for more than 30% of total emissions, and within this sector, 25% of these emissions come from the medium- and heavy-duty markets, yet these markets account for less than 5% of the total number of vehicles. Electrifying these vehicles can have an outsized impact on pollution, fossil-fuel dependency, and climate change.

Under-resourced urban communities often rely on transit bus systems for community mobility yet have also borne the brunt of pollution-emitting industries and local diesel pollution. Zero-emission transitions of public transit systems thus not only provide pollution reduction broadly but provide it more equitably by focusing efforts in historically overlooked communities. An increased commitment to electrifying public transit helps metropolitan areas, including under-resourced communities, meet national air quality standards by reducing overall vehicle emissions and the pollutants that create smog.

In addition to the emissions benefits, there are operational benefits to using zero-emission buses. ZEBs are four times more fuel efficient than comparable new diesel buses. Better fuel efficiency means less waste when converting the potential energy in the fuel to motive power. Less waste not only means less pollution, it results in more efficient use of natural resources. This fuel efficiency improvement also results in cost savings for operators.

Finally, support from the federal government has enabled transit agencies to successfully test new zero - emission vehicle technologies without passing the entire cost of these pilots on to the end -user. The federal government covers between 80 and 90 percent of the capital cost of a typical 40’ transit bus in exchange for the transit agency agreeing to operate the bus for 12 years. Without such federal assistance, a technology shift of this scale would be financially infeasible for fleet operators.

Riverside County Transportation CommissionZEB Implementation & Rollout Plan Project 1 Zero -Emission Transition Financial Analysis:

Beaumont Transit

About CTE

WHO WE ARE
501(c)(3) nonprofit engineering and planning firm

O U R MISSIO N
Improve the health of our climate and communities by bringing people together to develop and commercialize clean, efficient, and sustainable transportation technologies

PO RTFO LIO
$900 million
•Research, demonstration, deployment
•100 Active Projects totaling over $400 million

O U R FO CU S
Zero-Emission Transportation Technologies

NATIO NAL PRESENCE
Atlanta, Berkeley, Los Angeles, St. Paul

Introduction
Today’s Objective is to review the financial projections for ZEB technology transition scenarios including:
•Fleet Procurements and Capital Cost
•Fuel Costs
•Maintenance Costs
•Preliminary Infrastructure Projects & Costs
•Total Cost of Ownership

Zero Emission Buses —What’s
Different?
•Propulsion System
–Traction Motor instead of engine
•Energy Storage System
–Battery instead of fuel tank
–Hydrogen storage tanks
•HVAC
–No “free” heat
–Electric heater
•Time to “Re-fuel”
–FCEB: 10 minutes
–BEB: ~3 hours

Fleet Capital Cost Assessment
5Page 488 of 706

CARB Innovative Clean Transit
Regulation
•100% ZEB Fleet by 2040 is not a mandate, but a goal
•There is only a purchasing mandate:
6 Starting January 1 ZEB Percentage of
Total New Bus
Purchases
2026 25%
2027 25%
2028 25%
2029 100%
•Small CA Transit Agencies (<100 buses) are required to submit a board-approved ZEB Rollout Plan by July 1, 2023. •Beaumont Transit has 0 ZEB bonus credits.

Service Assessment & Feasibility
Assumptions
•For fixed-route service, Beaumont 32ft transit bus is replaced with a 35ft ZEB. 40ft vehicles are replaced with 40ft ZEBs. All cutaways are replaced with generic ZEV cutaways. –These vehicles are most analogous to one another based on passenger loading and on-board energy. –On-route charging is required to maintain fixed-route service in 2027 with the fourth BEB cutaway procurement in the BEB scenario. –On-route charging (pantograph or inductive) has not yet been demonstrated for cutaway vehicles. Thus, the BEB scenario is infeasible to maintain service without major changes. •All demand response service is performed by three (3) 25 -26ft cutaways that will require midday or opportunity -charging at the depot. –Electrified cutaway service implies required schedule modifications. –Two of Beaumont Transit demand response vehicles are electric already. 7March 29, 2023 Page 490 of 706

Fleet Assessment Overview &
Assumptions
•Procurements cycles are based on the FTA minimum service life terms of the vehicle types. –25-26ft cutaways are replaced on a 7 year cycle per the service life of larger cutaways. –The 32ft transit bus and the 40fts are replaced on the standard transit bus 12 year cycle. •Vehicles prices for legacy fueled vehicles are based on agency reporting and ZEV pricing is based on the 2022 CA State Contract –A 7.75% sales tax is included in the capital price of the vehicle. –An inflation rate of 2% is applied year over year for the whole transition period. –Beaumont reported several CNG cutaway prices, only the highest was used for this analysis for simplicity. •Beaumont Transit begins zero -emission vehicle purchases as required by the ICT procurement schedule. –25% of total annual procurement number must be ZEV, if 25% of the total is less than .5, no ZEVs must be purchased. The first ZEB purchase is required in 2026.8Page 491 of 706

Bus Procurement Timeline & Annual Costs
Baseline
9Page 492 of 706

Fleet Composition
Baseline
10Page 493 of 706

Bus Procurement Timeline & Annual Costs
BEB -not energetically feasible to maintain service; will not be considered further
11Page 494 of 706

Fleet Composition
BEB -not energetically feasible to maintain service; will not be considered further
12Page 495 of 706

Bus Procurement Timeline & Annual Costs
Mixed Fleet
13Page 496 of 706

Fleet Composition
Mixed Fleet
14 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1
9 9 9
13 15 14
14 14 14
10 5
2 7 7 7
3 2 2 2 2 3
3 3 3 3
3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 1 1 1
1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
3 1
1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1
5 10
13 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
0 5
10 15
20 25
2022202320242025202620272028202920302031203220332034203520362037203820392040Number of Buses in Fleet Ye ar Be aumont Transit Bat t ery-El ect ric/Fuel Cell El ect ric Fleet Composit ion Fuel Cell El ect ri c Cut away
FC EB 35'
FC EB 40'
Ba t t ery-Elect ric Cut aw ay
Gas
CN G Cut away
CN G 32'
CN G 40'

Bus Procurement Timeline & Annual Costs
FCEB
15Page 498 of 706

Fleet Composition
FCEB
16Page 499 of 706

Comparative Fleet Capital Costs
Entire Transition Period, All Scenarios
17Page 500 of 706

Fuel Cost Analysis
18Page 501 of 706

Fuel Cost Assumptions
19 Fuel Type Cost per unit Avg. Cost per Mile
for uniform propulsion fleet for
18-year period
Notes
CNG $2.47/GGE •$0.38/mile •Average of agency-reported fuel prices prices across the entire fleet
Gas $4.70/gal •$0.62/mile
•Average of agency-reported fuel prices
prices for entire fleet of gasoline cutaways
cutaways
H 2 $8.68/kg •$0.84/mile
•Average of 2022 prices for CA hydrogen
hydrogen fuel for transit end -users
contractual agreements. Price contains
contains station O&M costs.

Electricity SCE TOU-EV-9
rate structure •$1.36/mile •See next slide
•Assumes no change to annual fleet vehicle miles traveled. •All costs are based on 2021 dollars, with EIA inflation for transportation fuels projected through 2040.

Assumptions for Electricity Costs
•Electricity costs based on SCE’s TOU-EV-9
–67% of the agency’s DAR requirements can be satisfied with overnight and 33% can be satisfied with opportunity depot charging –48% of the agency’s fixed-route requirements can be satisfied with charging, and 52% can be satisfied with on -route opportunity charging 20 *Commencing March 1, 2019, no Demand Charge shall apply to Customers receiving (T) service under this Schedule. **Phase-In of Demand Charge shall occur as determined and authorized by the (T) Commission in SCE’s next GRC Phase 2 application or any Commission proceeding | related to transportation electrification.

TOU Rates
Summ er
($/kWh)
(4m)
Winter
($/kWh)
(8m)
Annual
On-Peak $0.47 $0.47
Mi d-Peak $0.29 $0.33 $0.32
Off -Peak $0.17 $0.18 $0.18
S uper-Of f $0.11 $0.11
F ixed R ecovery Charge
$/Meter/Month
Electric
Utility
Rates - SCE
TOU-EV-9

0.00066$
368.25$

Annual Fuel Consumption
Baseline
21Page 504 of 706

Annual Fuel Consumption Costs
Baseline
22 •The average fuel cost per mile for all fuels utilized in the course of the transition period for this scenario is $0.40/mile.Page 505 of 706

Annual Fuel Consumption
Mixed Fleet
23Page 506 of 706

Annual Fuel Consumption Costs
Mixed Fleet
24•The average fuel cost per mile for all fuels utilized in the course of the transition period for this scenario is $0.51/mile.Page 507 of 706

Annual Fuel Consumption
FCEB
25Page 508 of 706

Annual Fuel Consumption Costs
FCEB
26 •The average fuel cost per mile for all fuels utilized in the course of the transition period for this scenario is $0.53/mile. Page 509 of 706

Comparative Annual Fuel Costs
For Transitioned Fleet 2040, All Scenarios
27Page 510 of 706

Maintenance Cost Analysis
28Page 511 of 706

Maintenance Cost Assumptions
Annual Vehicle Parts & Labor
•Basic calculation framework is established by NREL reports of per-mile costs for standard buses. •Calculation items based on mileage-weighted averages from the NREL study data, adjusted to year 2021 dollars. •Applied a common service life and curb weight for each operator for each class of vehicle. •This maintenance assessment includes only vehicle maintenance costs for the transition. •Hydrogen and CNG infrastructure maintenance is included in the fuel price in the fuel assessment. •Charger maintenance is included in the infrastructure assessment. •Many other operational and administrative costs are not included. •Inflation is applied to the costs per mile at 3% per year per the CPI Index.

Maintenance Costs Composition
30March 29, 2023
NREL Category and ATA VMRS Items CNG Cost
per Mile
BEB Cost
per Mile
Exhaust System Repairs (43)$0.00706 $0.00000
Fuel System Repairs (44)$0.01909 $0.00000
Power Plant Repairs (45)$0.04035 $0.00694
Electric Propulsion Repairs (46)$0.00000 $0.03376
Air Intake System Repairs (41)$0.00507 $0.00013
Cooling System Repairs (42)$0.02025 $0.01631
Hydraulic System Repairs (65)$0.00017 $0.00000
General Air System Repairs (10)$0.00658 $0.00472
Transmission Repairs (27)$0.00532 $0.01045
HVAC System Repairs (01)$0.01559 $0.01495
Axle, Wheel, and Driveshaft Repairs (11, 18,
22, 24)$0.00964 $0.01157
Electrical System Repairs (30, 31, 32, 33)$0.04318 $0.04318 Lighting System Repairs (34)$0.00692 $0.00692
Tire Repairs (17)$0.02918 $0.02918
NREL Category (with ATA VMRS codes)
Adjusted Model
Formulation
Brake System Repairs (13)
CNGs at $0.0014 per curb
weight ton-mile (CWTM).

BEBs were assumed to be
45% of CNGs based on ICT
Appendix G
Preventive Maintenance Inspections (101)
$1425/$1500 per vehicle
(cutaway/standard) plus
$0.000072 per CWTM
Car, Body, and Accessory Systems Repairs (02,
50, 71)
Replaced by a new
'Combined Mechanical'
category
Frame, Steering, and Suspension Repairs (14,
15, 16)
Replaced by a new
'Combined Mechanical'
category
Combined Mechanical (02, 11, 18, 22, 24, 50,
71)$0.0072 per CWTM

Maintenance Cost Assumptions
Annual Vehicle Maintenance Parts & Labor
31March 29, 2023
Legacy Vehicle Type Maintenance Cost
(Per Mile)
Gas Cutaway $ 0.35
CNG Cutaway $ 0.35
30’/35’/40’ CNG Bus $ 0.38
Zero-Emission Vehicle Type Maintenance Cost (Per Mile)
Battery Electric Cutaway $ 0.32
30’/35’/40’ Battery Electric Bus $ 0.34
Fuel Cell Electric Cutaway $ 0.51
30’/35’/40’ Fuel Cell Electric Bus $ 0.56Page 514 of 706

Maintenance Cost Assumptions
Capital Expenditure in Maintenance Parts & Labor
32March 29, 2023
Vehicle Type Overhaul
(FC/Transmission) Cost
Per vehicle life
Battery Warranty Cost
Per vehicle life
CNG Cutaway $0 $0
30’/35’/40’ CNG Bus $30,000 $0
Battery Electric Cutaway $0 $24,000
30’/35’ 40’ Battery Electric Bus $0 $75,000
30’/35’/40’ Fuel Cell Electric Bus
Bus $40,000 $17,000
Fuel Cell Electric Cutaway $0 $10,000

Annual Maintenance Costs
Baseline
33Capital expenditure for vehicle battery warranties and fuel cell (if applicable) & CNG overhauls for the course of the transition is approx. $360K and covers the cost of this maintenance practice for 58 vehicles.

Annual Maintenance Costs
Mixed Fleet
34 Capital expenditure for vehicle battery warranties and fuel cell (if applicable) & CNG overhauls for the course of the transition is approx. $850K and covers the cost of this maintenance practice for 58 vehicles.

Annual Maintenance Costs
FCEB
35 Capital expenditure for vehicle battery warranties and fuel cell (if applicable) & CNG overhauls for the course of the transition is approx. $750K and covers the cost of this maintenance practice for 58 vehicles.

Comparative Maintenance Costs
Entire Transition Period, All Scenarios
36Page 519 of 706

Preliminary Facilities Cost Analysis
37Page 520 of 706

Facilities Concept Assumptions
●No land acquisition costs are included in the project costs. ●Infrastructure for baseline is not included since it is a continuation of today’s operations. ●Assume 100% of buses will operate, so every bus has a dispenser. ●Assumes 2 dispensers per 150 kW charger and a 2 bus to 1 charger ratio ●Only one transit bus can charge at a time.
●Two cutaways can charge simultaneously at one charger, each charging at 75kW. ●Depot & Station MW capacity is assumed to start at 0.
●On-Route chargers assume each charger can serve 4 buses per h our to allow for each bus to have 15 minutes on the charger in any given hour.
●Each on-route charger has just one dispenser (assumed to be pantograph-usable only by transit buses).
●Costs are applied in the year prior to non-ZEBs are replaced with ZEBs requiring the infrastructure to represent the actual year of expenditure for the RCTC implementation plan.
38Page 521 of 706

Facilities Cost Assumptions
●Construction projects are inflated 5.4% per year per Caltrans Construction Index (CCI).
●Hydrogen fueling projects are determined based on annual consumptions and known fueling technologies. All operators fueling solutions are decided based on fuel consumption need and approximately right-sized.
●Hydrogen infrastructure maintenance and operations is covered in the price of fuel in the fuel assessment.
●Charger maintenance is included as a $3,000/per charger per year inflated at 3% per year.
●Infrastructure project pricing is determined through averages of recent CTE deployment projects as well as transit client procurement and industry product insights (proprietary).
●IBI Group will explore site assessments and infrastructure recommendations for each operator’s selected transition scenario further in tasks 4.3 & 4.4. 39Page 522 of 706

Annual Infrastructure Timeline and Costs
Independent Hydrogen Infrastructure Serving Mixed Fleet 40Page 523 of 706

Annual Infrastructure Timeline and Costs
Shared Hydrogen Infrastructure Serving Mixed Fleet
41Page 524 of 706

42 Annual Infrastructure Timeline & Costs
Independent Hydrogen Infrastructure Serving Fuel Cell Fleet

43 Annual Infrastructure Timeline & Costs
Shared Hydrogen Infrastructure Serving Fuel Cell Fleet

Comparative Infrastructure Costs
Entire Transition Period, All Scenarios
44Page 527 of 706

Total Cost of Ownership Analysis
45Page 528 of 706

Comparative Total Cost of Ownership
Entire Transition Period, All Scenarios
46Page 529 of 706

Other Considerations
–These analyses are based on the Existing Conditions Report published in October 2022.
–Transition plans are living documents that are meant to be revisited as the market matures.
–There are operational costs and impacts that may increase the need for personnel such as ZE project managers, operations staff, trainings, grants managers, which are not included in this analysis.
–Scheduling changes are not included in this assessment. Operators can review operational modifications that may simplify their transitions to ZEV. –Prices used in the analysis are a snapshot of today’s market, while they are evidence-based predictions, the hydrogen market is nascent and will likely see large pricing drops with increased supply and commercialization.Page 530 of 706

Other Considerations Continued
–While shared infrastructure offers cost savings, there is potential for increased deadhead with shared infrastructure.
–EV Rate Schedules do have end dates projected, so electricity prices are likely to rise.
–Selecting a single technology can increase operational simplicity and cost savings.
–Selecting multiple technologies does make a fleet more resilient to grid-down or fuel supply shortage scenarios.

Next Steps
–Meeting with Beaumont Staff –February 9
–Staff Recommendations
–Council Meeting for Technology Selection –March 14
–ICT Rollout Plan Approval –June 6
–Implementation Plan with Selected Transition(s) for all operators –October 11

Staff Report

TO: City Council
FROM: Nicole Wheelwright, Deputy City Clerk
DATE April 4, 2023
SUBJECT: Economic Development Committee Appointment

Description Consider applicants for the vacant Business Community Member position on the Economic Development Committee.

Background and Analysis:

The Economic Development Committee has a current vacancy of the Beaumont Business Community member seat, with a term through December of 2024. As of the date of this report, City staff has received two (2) applications. In the past, City Council has also appointed Alternate Members to the committee to alleviate any future unforeseen vacancies.

Fiscal Impact:

City staff estimates the cost to prepare this report to be $125.

Recommended Action:

Upon completion of applicant interviews, Council Members may nominate applicants to be appointed to the committee. Once all nominations are received, a vote will be taken for each nomination beginning with the first applicant nominated.

Attachments:

A. Applications

1 Nicole Wheelwright
From:[email protected]
Sent:Monday, March 6, 2023 5:30 PM
To:Nicole Wheelwright
Subject:Online Form Submittal: Economic Development Committee - Beaumont Business Community Member seat
Categories:Agenda
Economic Development Committee - Beaumont Business
Community Member seat

You will be contacted when the appointment process is scheduled for City Council to conduct interviews and consider appointments to the Economic Development Committee.

First Name Annette
Last Name Vogt
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Home Address
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Email
Occupation/Profession Teacher
Employer Name Boys & Girls Club
Are you 16 year of age or
older?
Yes
Do you represent a local
business or industry within
the limits of the City of
Beaumont?
Yes
Questions
Are you aware of any
conflicts, financial or
otherwise, which could
affect your appointment as
No

2 an Economic Development
Committee member?
If you answer "Yes", please
explain
Foreign trade policy regulations on import and export of manufactured production distribution practice amendment creating commerce.

Qualifications - Briefly state
your qualifications,
including any education,
skill, or background related
to economic development
functions
Professor of Mathematics
Ms. Annette Elise Vogt

University of Redlands

University Avenue

Redlands, CA 92374

Tel: (909) 793-2121

Fax: (909) 335-5308

Master's Degree Mathematics

Honor Roll Spring Semester 2023

Completed AP course in Calculus and Statistics

3.5 cumulative GPA

Ranked in Top 25% of class

T.A. Mathematics and Geometry tutor

Board of trustees

Study Abroad: Middle Schools & High Schools in Kitzingen, Bayern, Germany; Armin-Knab-Gymnasium. 1.1 mi · +49 9321 13170

High School Diploma

3 Redlands High School

840 Citrus Ave, Redlands, CA 92374 (909)307-5500

Graduate Diploma May 2012

Completed AP course in Algebra 2e

Professional Development: Volunteer Peer

3.5 GPA

Ranked in Top 25% of class

Extracurricular Activities:

AYSO Athlete, Cross Country Running Club Athletics
Department, Volleyball Team positioned as blocker coached by Mrs. Torres B.U.S.D Athletics Department Education Director, Geography Club, Website Design Graphics, Community
Service Club at Braswell Home Living 620 E Highland Ave, Redlands, CA 92374 (909) 793-0433, Calvary Chapel Christian Congregation

Qualification

President of teacher's board of education

Secretary

Resource Management

Internship with art society board and curator

Coaching and Mentoring

Catering and Events

Presentation Management

Organization and Prioritization

Executive Management

Organic Farming

Hiring, Training and Development

4 Military Family Member

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USDA License - 2023

American Red Cross Certified Nurse Assistant License
Training - 2023

Professor of Mathematics

Ms. Annette Vogt

Email: [email protected]

Tel: (951) 400-2632

Residence: 1302 Morrison Drive Redlands, Ca. 92374

Sous Chef Absolutely Gourmet
Chef Mr. Greg Abt Redlands, California 92373 (951) 435-5554 December 05, 2010 - Current

Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques. Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas. Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests. Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.

Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation. Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service. Developed close relationships with suppliers to source the best ingredients. Requisitioned food selected and
developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality. Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.

Restaurant Waitress and Bartender Ruby's Diner Balboa Pier #1, Newport Beach, CA

5 155 Palm Canyon Palm Springs, Ca. 92262 Manager Mr.

Robert

(760) 406-7829 - August 2012 - February 2014

Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers. Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable
experiences to guests and foster repeat business. Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in an efficient manner. Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits. Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items. Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.

Performed bottle service delivering alcoholic beverage services such as bottle openings and chiller setup to private guests at bar. Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items. Educated staff in
communications as a team to promote professionals in
corporate marketing sales, executive management assistant, priority of Guest Services and orientation for new members of the culinary arts professional entrepreneur administering a schedule of operations in a business or businesses, take on greater than normal financial grants to do so.

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To:Nicole Wheelwright
Subject:Online Form Submittal: Economic Development Committee - Beaumont Business Community Member seat Date:Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:39:43 PM
Economic Development Committee - Beaumont Business
Community Member seat
You will be contacted when the appointment process is scheduled for City Council to conduct interviews and consider appointments to the Economic Development Committee.

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Employer Name Berkshire Hathaway
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Beaumont?
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Development
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I am a recent prior member of the Economic Development
Committee. I was recently appointed to the City's Appeals Committee. I current work as a commercial real estate agent officed here in Beaumont and am involved in my brokerage's efforts to relocate its Beaumont office. I am actively working with a national restaurant chain trying to get them to open here in Beaumont. I currently serve on the Board of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce and as the president of the San
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Staff Report

TO: City Council
FROM: Doug Story, Community Services Director
DATE April 4, 2023
SUBJECT: Update on Stewart Park Improvement Project – Capital Improvement Project P-10

Description Provide an update on the status of the Stewart Park Improvement Project.

Strategic Plan Level 3, Target 5, Goal 6
Background and Analysis:

On April 5, 2022, City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks for landscape architecture and engineering design services for the Stewart Park Improvement Project. Staff began meeting with PlaceWorks weekly to discuss the project and began working on Community Outreach strategies to ensure community involvement in the planning and design stages of the project.

On June 27, 2022, a digital survey was released to the community in order to compile feedback from residents on park usage, amenities, design features, inspiration for themes, and ideas for future events to be held in the park. Staff began advertising for the survey and worked on the Fourth of July event, which was held at Stewar t Park; to ensure plenty of community involvement and interaction with the survey in order to gather as much data as possible. At the conclusion of the month-long survey period over 800 community members were surveyed. The results of the survey were pres ented to the City Council on August 16, 2022, and the direction was given to come back to City Council with options for design.

On November 1, 2022, Placeworks presented two preliminary design alternatives “Celebrating Beaumont” and “Peaks and Creeks”. The designs were inclusive of input gathered from the community and the inspirations provided from the survey results. The key takeaways that influenced the design were the inclusion of a splash pad and playground as central elements, emphasize accessibility and shade, create space for events, and to make the park a destination. The following considerations were also presented for discussion:
 Design Inspirations
 Existing Conditions

 Design Alternatives
 Circulation and Use Diagrams
 Conceptual Designs
 Examples of Materials and Elements
 Large Event Implications

Discussion of the design revolved around how the design would impact operations for the Cherry Festival.

During initial designs regional utilities were contacted to discuss proposed plans and implications for the project. SCE, Beaumont Cherry Valley Water District (BCVWD), and Riverside County Flood Control were some of the agencies contacted to discuss preliminary designs. During conversations with BCVWD the discussion of a current easement that exists on Tenth Street were had and presentations of options began. Staff and the design team at Placeworks presented options at a BCVWD board meeting on options for designs of park elements over the easement. The BCVWD board responded to the options and after that meeting the City Attorney’s office clarified that the owner of the property may continue to use the property to the extent that its use does not unreasonably interfere with the use of the easement or the ability to maintai n their facilities.

Staff has spoken with the Placeworks design team and have ensured that no structures, footings, buildings, or play equipment exist over the water line easement. Current recommendations would have safety surfacing, some concrete sidewalk or pathways, and grass/plant material over the easement. Each of these items would still allow the BCVWD to gain access to their water line for maintenance or repairs if needed.

Staff is meeting with the design team in regard to the submitted 30% plans and will continue to move forward with design as proposed, as well as take in to consideration comments and direction from City Council.

Fiscal Impact:

The estimated cost to prepare this report is $175.

P-10 Stewart Park Redevelopment & Skate Park Project Accounting Summary Funding Summary
Funding Year Funding Source Amount
20/21 CFD $2,250,000
20/21 GENERAL FUND $4,750,000
22/23 Community Park DIF (close P-01) $1,024,853

Total Project Funding = $8,024,853
Budget Summary
Project
Component Budget Encumbered Paid to Date Remaining
Budget
Project
Management $0 $0 $0 $0
Preliminary
Services $7,300 ($7,300) ($2,030) $0
Environmental $0 $0 $0 $0
Design $700,000 ($697,886) ($220,662) $2,114
Construction $7,313,453 $0 $0 $7,313,453
Permits $0 $0 $0 $0
Equipment $4,100 ($4,078) ($4,078) $22
Project
Summary Totals $8,024,853 ($709,264) ($226,770) $7,315,589

Recommended Action:

Receive and file the presentation. Discuss and give direction to staff.

Attachments:

A. Design Examples

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20’x30’
amphitheater
oriented with
mountain view
behind
concrete swale
entry plaza and
market space
multipurpose
field
street parking
diagonal street parking
10th Street Maple Avenue
Orange Avenue
community
porch
relocated basketball
courts
single
picnic
tables
group picnic
shade structure
with grill (18
picnic tables,
approximate
capacity 100
people)
new
restroom
& outdoor
shower
group picnic
shade
structure with
red “tile” roof
existing
restroom bioretention
area
upgraded
skate park
splash pad all ages
playground
playground associated w/
picnic area (open to all
but in close proximity and
visible from picnic area)
stairs fitness class
space
entry
plaza

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Staff Report

TO: City Council
FROM: Doug Story, Director of Community Services
DATE April 4, 2023
SUBJECT: Consideration of Approval of the 2023 Fourth of July Entertainment, Production and Stage Rental Agreement with Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group and Fireworks Display with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc.

Description Approve purchase orders and execute Professional Services Agreements with Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group and Pyro Spectaculars, Inc.

Background and Analysis:

The City of Beaumont has a long-standing tradition of celebrating our nation’s Independence Day holiday with a family-friendly event at Stewart Park. Following the successful return of live concerts and fireworks display in 2022, the Community Services Department is excited to bring the community together once again for the annual Freedom Festival.

Entertainment, Production and Stage Rental
Staff has contacted a company with extensive experience in providing world -class entertainment at Stewart Park. The event will feature two artist performances which shall cover all music genres, allowing festival attendees to enjoy a variety of musical entertainment.

Due to the current state of the Stewart Park and following the return of the concert in 2022, it was determined that numerous items were required to be brought into the park to facilitate the event. Items which were required include generators, lighting and porta - pots.

In addition to the costs associated with musical entertainment, the 2023 proposal includes the cost for these extra items such as a 16’x20’ mobile stage, dressing rooms, generator, backup generator, sound, lighting, and artist accommodations and catering.

The 2023 proposal includes two bands at the low to mid national act level as opposed t o tribute bands. The proposed cost for entertainment, stage and all necessary equipment is $55,000.

Fireworks Display
Due to the highly specialized field of pyro technic displays, staff contacted one vendor for a proposal for the pyro technic entertainment. Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. proposes a pyrotechnics program in the amount of $30,000 which includes a 3,872-shot display, a licensed pyrotechnic operator, specialized crew and safety equipment used for support and protection, insurance coverage and direct contact with our local fire department.

The proposal does not include any required permit fees and/or additional standby fees for inspections, or necessary security for the display site. If required, the City will need to pay for these items.

Staff Overtime
The Beaumont Police Department staff overtime is estimated to be $5,733 for event coverage. Additional officers were added to provide enhanced patrol due to the addition of a beer garden area.

Deposits for the summer concerts and fireworks shows are due to be paid in the current budget, even though the final invoices and costs for the event and the actual event itself will take place in next fiscal year’s budget.

Fiscal Impact:

The total amount for entertainment, production and stage is $55,000. The total amount for fireworks is $30,000. This amount will need to be paid in the 2022/23 fiscal year as a prepaid asset and will be budgeted and expensed in the approved 2023/24 budget.

Staff estimates the cost to prepare this report to be $400.

Recommended Action:

Authorize the Mayor to execute the Professional Service Agreement with Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group; and
Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $55,000 issued to Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group.

Authorize the Mayor to execute the Professional Service Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc.; and
Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $30,000 issued to Pyro Spectaculars, Inc.

Attachments:

A. Professional Services Agreement Stache Inc dba The M&M Group B. Professional Services Agreement Pyro Spectaculars INC.

C. Fourth of July Flyer

Staff Report

TO: City Council
FROM: Doug Story, Director of Community Services
DATE April 4, 2023
SUBJECT: Approve a Purchase Order and Professional Services Agreement with Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group for a Concert in the Park in an Amount Not to Exceed $55,000

Description Approve a purchase order and professional services agreement for one summer concert to take place on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.

Background and Analysis:

In September 2022, a presentation was made regarding the costs associated with hosting a summer concert series. Pricing models reflecting the various levels of entertainment including national acts and cover bands was provided along with stage requirements and costs. Discussion on the concerts included the potential to host three summer concerts in addition to the annual Fourth of July Celebration.

In November, the first amendment to the five -year FY2023-27 Capital Improvement Plan and the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget was approved. The amendment included the approval of a single Concert in the Park. The approved cost was $60,000 in account 100-1550-7049.

Following this approval, staff began working with Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group to obtain pricing for entertainment and a mobile stage. Beaumont Municipal Code

3.02.050 states that a sole source vendor is acceptable after solicitation of a number of sources, competition is deemed inadequate. M&M Group specializes in providing all inclusive entertainment services that include providing the talent and providing all technical, stage, and performance requirements from a single source.

Due to the current state of the Stewart Park and following the return of the concert in 2022, it was determined that numerous items were required to be brought into the park to facilitate the event. Items which were required include generators, lighting and porta - pots.

In addition to the costs associated with musical entertainment, the 2023 proposal includes the cost for these extra items such as a 16’x20’ mobile stage, dressing rooms, generator, backup generator, sound, lighting, and artist accommodations and catering.

The 2023 proposal includes two bands at the low to mid national act level as opposed to tribute bands. The proposed cost for entertainment, stage and all necessary equipment is $55,000.

Fiscal Impact:

The total cost of the purchase order includes entertainment, stage, sound, lighting, backline, labor, dressing rooms, backstage, generators, and artist accommodations/catering for a total of $55,000 funded by account 100-1550-7049.

This concert is currently budgeted in the 2022/2023 fiscal year approved budget.

Staff estimates the cost to prepare this report to be $400.

Recommended Action:

Authorize the Mayor to execute the Professional Service Agreement with Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group; and
Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $55,000 issued to Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group.

Attachments:

A. Professional Services Agreement Stache Inc dba The M&M Group B. Engagement Agreement from Stache Inc dba The M&M Group C. Summer Concert Flyer

IN THE PARK

CONCERTS

S P O N S O R E D B Y T H E C I T Y O F B E A U M O N T JUNE 28TH
TBA
JULY 4TH*
TBA
JULY 19TH
TBA
Summer
JULY 12TH
TBA

STEWART PARK
9 8 5 M A P L E A V E N U E , B E A U M O N T C A
7PM TO 9PM
*July 4th concert will be held in conjunction with the annual Freedom Festival. Please visit our website for details.

Join the city of Beaumont
for the return of the
summer concert series at
Stewart park!

BEAUMONT PARKS AND RECREATION
(951) 769-8524 | BEAUMONTCA.GOV Page 611 of 706

Staff Report

TO: City Council
FROM: Doug Story, Director of Community Services
DATE April 4, 2023
SUBJECT: Approve a Purchase Order and Professional Services Agreement with Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group for a Concert in the Park in an Amount Not to Exceed $110,000

Description Approve a purchase order and professional services agreement for a summer concert series to include two concerts taking place on Wednesday, July 12 and Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

Background and Analysis:

In September 2022, a presentation was made regarding the costs associated with hosting a summer concert series. Pricing models reflecting the various levels of entertainment including national acts and cover bands was provided along with stage requirements and costs. Discussion on the concerts included the potential to host two summer concerts in addition to the annual Fourth of July Celebration.

Staff began working with Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group to obtain pricing for entertainment and a mobile stage for a two-concert series at a Low National Act pricing level. Beaumont Municipal Code 3.02.050 states that a sole source vendor is acceptable after solicitation of a number of sources, competition is deemed inadequate.

M&M Group specializes in providing all-inclusive entertainment services that include providing the talent and providing all technical, stage, and performance requirements from a single source.

Due to the current state of the Stewart Park and following the return of the concert in 2022, it was determined that numerous items were required to be brought into the park to facilitate the event. Items which were required include a mobile stage, dressing rooms, generators, lighting, and porta-pots.

In addition to the costs associated with musical entertainment, the 2023 proposal includes the cost for these extra items such as a 16’x20’ mobile stage, dressing rooms, generator, backup generator, sound, lighting, and artist accommodations and catering.

The 2023 proposal includes two bands at the low to mid national act level as opposed to

tribute bands. The proposed cost for entertainment, stage and all necessary equipment is $55,000 for each event.

The total proposal from The M&M Group is $110,000. Due to contract requirements, it is necessary to initiate the purchase order in fiscal year 2022/23.

Deposits for the summer concerts are due in the current budget, even though the final invoices and costs for the event and the actual event itself will take place in next fiscal year’s budget.

Fiscal Impact:

The total cost of the purchase order includes entertainment, stage, sound, lighting, backline, labor, dressing rooms, backstage, generators, and artist accommodations/catering for a total of $110,000. This amount will be paid in the 2022/2023 fiscal year as a prepaid asset and will be requested as an enhancement request and expensed in the approved 23/24 approved budget.

Staff estimates the cost to prepare this report to be $400.

Recommended Action:

Authorize the Mayor to execute the Professional Service Agreement with Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group; and
Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $110,000 issued to Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group.

Attachments:

A. Professional Services Agreement Stache Inc dba The M&M Group B. Engagement Agreement from Stache Inc dba The M&M Group C. Summer Concert Flyer

IN THE PARK

CONCERTS

S P O N S O R E D B Y T H E C I T Y O F B E A U M O N T JUNE 28TH
TBA
JULY 4TH*
TBA
JULY 19TH
TBA
Summer
JULY 12TH
TBA

STEWART PARK
9 8 5 M A P L E A V E N U E , B E A U M O N T C A
7PM TO 9PM
*July 4th concert will be held in conjunction with the annual Freedom Festival. Please visit our website for details.

Join the city of Beaumont
for the return of the
summer concert series at
Stewart park!

BEAUMONT PARKS AND RECREATION
(951) 769-8524 | BEAUMONTCA.GOV Page 630 of 706

Staff Report

TO: City Council
FROM: Doug Story, Community Services Director
DATE April 4, 2023
SUBJECT: Declaration Of Surplus Property and Request for Donation of the Frisbee Golf Course to Beaumont Cherry Valley Parks And Recreation District

Description The surplus and donation of current frisbee golf equipment at Nicklaus Park.

Background and Analysis:

The Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 3.03.010 states, in part, that the duties of staff include “the disposition of personal property in any lawful manner provided that the disposition is for the common benefit of the City's citizens. A formal declaration t hat the property is surplus shall not be required.”

The current Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes a project to create additional sports fields at Nicklaus Park. This improvement will require the repurposing of the current frisbee golf area located in the southeast corner of Nicklaus Park.

The frisbee golf metal nets and tee box areas are listed as surplus, and staff is requesting the schedule of their removal.

As part of this surplus process staff reached out to the Beaumont Cherry Valley Parks and Recreation District and proposed a donation of the frisbee golf course to be added to one of the district’s current park locations. The parks district has agreed to accept the donation and will coordinate with City staff to receive the donation.

Fiscal Impact:

The estimated value of the donation is $500 for the frisbee golf equipment.

Staff estimates the cost to prepare this report to be $250.

Recommended Action:

Approve the disposal and donation of identified City surplus property.

Attachments:

A. Nicklaus Park Surplus Inventory

Name Quantity Description
Frisbee Golf Cages 8 Frisbee golf cages currently located in Niklaus Park Frisbee Golf Tee Boxes 9 Tee boxes for frisbee golf couse located in Niklaus Park City of Beaumont Surplus List
Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Staff Report

TO: City Council
FROM: Christina Taylor, Deputy City Manager
DATE April 4, 2023
SUBJECT: Direction to City Staff on Proposed Amendments to Beaumont Municipal Code Section 17.07 - Signs

Description Review of Code Section 17.07 – Signs for compliance with recent case law.

Background and Analysis:

The United States Supreme Court in Reed v. Town of Gilbert issued a decision in June 2015 against the town of Gilbert, Arizona, and its local sign ordinance. In that case, a church congregation did not have a fixed location; it conducted its Sunday services at different locations in the community every week. The pastor of this congregation placed temporary signs directing the congregation and anyone else interested to the site of the services. The pastor was cited for failing to include the event date on the signs and for failing to remove the signs within the short period of time allowed for removal of such signs under the local ordinance. The opinion of the court, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, struck down the town sign ordinance, finding that the town’s regulatory program was “content based” and as such was subject to “strict scrutiny.” (Please note that all nine justices concurred with the result; there were th ree separate concurring opinions).

A “content based” regulation is one that “applies to particular speech because of the topic discussed or the idea or message expressed.” The restrictions that apply to any given sign depended solely on the communicative content of the sign. Signs pertaining to elections were subject to different timing conditions than signs providing directions to a temporary event. Signs pertaining to other topics or ideas were required to comply with their own unique conditions.

The Court found the differential treatment among signs to be arbitrary and the Town ’s ordinance failed the strict scrutiny analysis. If the Town was truly concerned about aesthetics and traffic safety, the Court noted there are several ways to regulate signs that have nothing to do with the sign’s message, including regulations regarding size, materials, lighting, number of signs allowed in a given area, distinctions between signs

on private versus public property, distinctions between fixed message signs and electronic signs with changing messages, moving parts, and portability.

Despite the bleak picture painted by Justice Thomas in the official opinion of the Court, Justice Alito, joined by Justices Kennedy and Sotomayor, suggested that cities are not “powerless” to enact reasonable sign regulations and offered some rules that these three justices opine “would not be content based.” The rules are as follows:

1. Rules regulating the size of signs. These rules may distinguish among signs based on any content-neutral criteria, including any relevant criteria listed below.

2. Rules regulating the locations in which signs may be placed. These rules may distinguish between free-standing signs and those attached to buildings.

3. Rules distinguishing between lighted and unlighted signs.

4. Rules distinguishing between signs with fixed messages and electronic signs with messages that change.

5. Rules that distinguish between the placement of signs on private and public property.

6. Rules distinguishing between the placement of signs on commercial and residential property.

7. Rules distinguishing between on-premises and off-premises signs.

8. Rules restricting the total number of signs allowed per mile of roadway.

9. Rules imposing time restrictions on signs advertising a one-time event. Rules of this nature do not discriminate based on topic or subject and are akin to rules restricting the times within which oral speech or music is allowed.

10. In addition to regulating signs put up by private actors, government entities may also erect their own signs consistent with the principles that allow governmental speech. They may put up all manner of signs to promote safety, as well as directional signs and signs pointing out historic sites and scenic spots.

11. The decision will not prevent cities from regulating signs in a way that fully protects public safety and serves legitimate aesthetic objectives.

As set forth above, Reed v. Town of Gilbert involved a temporary non-commercial sign.

Non-commercial speech and signage are content-based and subject to strict scrutiny review. To survive strict scrutiny, the government must prove that the restriction furthers a compelling state interest and is narrowly tailored to achieve that interest. In contrast, content-neutral laws such as commercial speech are subject to intermediate scrutiny, which asks whether the law is narrowly tailored to serve a substantial government interest. Although the two standards sound similar, courts are significantly more likely to uphold laws under intermediate, rather than strict, scrutiny.

After Reed, any content-based sign regulation was called into question. However, subsequent court decisions have helped clarify the reach of this decision. For example,

in Contest Promotions v. City and County of San Francisco (2017) 874 F.3d 597, the Ninth Circuit held that Reed does not extend to the regulation of commercial signs. In that case, Contest Promotions, LLC rented advertising space from businesses in cities around the country, and placed third party advertising signs in that space, framed by text inviting passersby to enter the business and win a prize related to the sign. The City and County of San Francisco determined that Contest’s signs violated local regulations pertaining to onsite commercial signage. Contest filed suit, alleging that San Francisco’s sign-related regulations, by distinguishing between commercial and noncommercial signs, violated the First Amendment. The federal district court dismissed the complaint, and the Ninth Circuit affirmed.

The Ninth Circuit held that restrictions on commercial speech are subject to intermediate scrutiny under Central Hudson Gas & Elec. Corp. v Public Serv. Comm'n (1980) 447 U.S. 557, 100 S.Ct. 2343. The text of the city’s signage ordinance explained that, when the ordinance was adopted, the “increased size and number of general advertising signs” in particular were “creating a public safety hazard”; that such signs “contribute to blight and visual clutter as well as the commercialization of public spaces”; and that there was a “proliferation” of such signs in “open spaces all over the City.” The Ninth Circuit opined that San Francisco’s decision to regulate commercial signs was directly related to its substantial interest in safe ty and aesthetics.

Furthermore, in Act Now to Stop War and End Racism Coal. v. Dist. of Columbia (2017) 846 F.3d 391, the District of Columbia Circuit held that a regulation imposing certain durational limits on special event signs was content-neutral, even though one needed to read the sign to determine whether the regulation applied. In that case, the Court upheld an ordinance, as applied to signs posting on public lamp posts, which allowed longer display times for event-related signs than for signs that were not event-related. It did not target “communicative content, but uniformly restricted display times under the commonsense understanding that, once an event has passed, signs advertising it serve little purpose and contribute to visual clutter.” Justice Alito indicated, in his concurring opinion in Reed, that this type of ordinance was content-neutral. This case suggests that Reed does not necessarily invalidate ordinances regulating event signs.

In April 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court further narrowed Reed by holding in City of Austin v. Reagan Nat’l Adver. of Austin, LLC (2022) 142 S. Ct. 1464, 212 L. Ed. 2d 418 that a City of Austin’s outdoor advertising ordinance, which allowed on-premises signs—but not off-premises signs—to be digitized, was facially content-neutral and was not subject to strict scrutiny under the First Amendment absent a content-based

purpose or justification. This was despite having to “read the sign” to regulate it. In overturning the Court of Appeals, the Court majority wrote:

“The Court of Appeals interpreted Reed to mean that if ‘[a] reader must ask: who is the speaker and what is the speaker saying’ to apply a regulation, then the regulation is automatically content based […] This rule, which holds that a regulation cannot be content neutral if it requires reading the sign at issue, is too extreme an interpretation of this Court’s precedent. Unlike the regulations at issue in Reed, the City’s off-premises distinction requires an examination of speech only in service of drawing neutral, location-based lines. It is agnostic as to content. Thus, absent a content-based purpose or justification, the City’s distinction is content neutral and does not warrant the application of strict scrutiny.”

(Id. at 1471.)

Finally, in May 2022, in Shurtleff v. City of Boston, MA (2022) ___ US ___, 142 S.Ct. 1583, the U.S. Supreme Court held that a city violated the plaintiff’s free speech rights by refusing to display a flag bearing a cross on a flag pole in front of city hall. The Court observed that the flag pole had a long history of displaying flags that had nothing to do with city business, and could therefore not reasonably be interpreted as conveying government support of religion in contravention of the establishment clause.

Based on the above-decisions, municipalities now have a better understanding on how to revise its sign ordinances after Reed. First, cities are permitted to distinguish between noncommercial and commercial signs. Second, cities can also distinguish between on- premises and off-premises signs, as long as the distinctions are reasonable. Third, cities are permitted to impose certain durational limits on special event signs. Finally, cities desiring to exercise discretion regarding the flags flown (and not flown) by private groups on public property should enact local policies that, among other things, identify the flags that groups can and cannot fly a nd what those flags communicate (e.g., the city’s official sentiments).

Previous City Council Action:

On July 20, 2021, based on the directives of the Supreme Court, City Staff provided to City Council background on the U.S. Supreme Court holding in Reed v. Town of Gilbert and its impact on sign ordinances. In coordination with the City Attorney, City Staff drafted proposed changes to Municipal Code Section 17.07 – Signs to amend the regulations to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court case.

At that meeting, City Council provided further direction to City staff to make edits on proposed changes to Section 17.07, and bring it back for review. Specifically, it believed the 45 days for political signs was insufficient during election time. It also requested consideration of certain modifications to the placement requirements in the right -of-way.

ANALYSIS:

The primary takeaway of the Reed case is that local regulation of non-commercial signs must be content-neutral and that a sign code will be subject to “strict scrutiny” judicial review if it applies different standards based on a sign’s content. Therefore, Staff has redrafted its sign regulations to focus on a sign’s physical and other non-content-based attributes, rather than content-based categories that had been typical in codes, such as whether a sign is political or ideological in nature.

A summary of the most significant changes proposed are the following:

 Offers a detailed objective that recognizes that “commercial and residential areas within the City have different regulatory needs due to their inherent characteristics and may require different sign regulations based on the respective land uses, and that aesthetic impacts based on sign size, illumination, and placement may create a greater public nuisance in residential neighborhood areas than in commercial areas.” (See Sec. 17.07.020(12).)  Clarifies City’s basic policy on message neutrality in light of Reed v. Town of Gilbert. (See Sec. 17.07.030(C).)
 Adds, revises and/or deletes certain categorization of signs under Section

17.07.040. For example, added definitions for “commercial signs” and “noncommercial signs.” (Sec. 17.07.040(D) and (N).) Clarifies other definitions, such as real estate signs and temporary signs. (Sec. 17.07.040(V) and (Y).)  Adds an interpretation statement in its general provisions section that makes clear that the City does not restrict speech on the basis of its content, viewpoint, or message, and any classification of signs that permits speech by reason of the type of sign, identity of the sign owner, or otherwise, shall also be interpreted to allow noncommercial messages on the sign. (Sec. 17.07.070(A).)  Adds an entirely new section to the City’s sign ordinance entitled “Temporary Signs.” (See Sec. 17.07.080.) It distinguishes between three types of temporary signs:

(1) Non-Commercial Temporary Signs: These types of temporary signs are not considered either on-site and off-site and may be displayed for a period not to exceed 60 days. Any time a temporary noncommercial sign is removed, it shall not be replaced by the same or other temporary sign for a period of not less than 90 consecutive days. (Sec. 17.07.080(A).)

(2) Commercial Temporary Signs: Commercial temporary signs distinguish between on-site and off-site. They include the following types of signs: (a) real estate signs; (b) on-site temporary window signs displaying a commercial message; (c) garage and yard sale signs; (d) construction signs; (e) future tenant identification signs; (f) commercial flags and banners for real estate sales and leasing; and (g) commercial flags on commercial, industrial, or agricultural properties. (Sec. 17.07.080(B).)

(3) Temporary Signs for Special Events: These types of signs are associated with a single event or series of events that occur on an infrequent or sporadic basis. For example, community events such as the Beaumont Cherry Festival would fall under this category of signs. (Sec. 17.07.080(B).)

 To address the City Council’s concerns on placement requirements in the public right-of-way, the proposed amendment in Section 17.07.090(E) reduces the placement requirements from five (5) feet to a minimum of three (3) feet from edge of curb or street pavement if no curb exists. It also increases the maximum time limit for signs to be on displayed in the public right-of-way from 30 to 60 days. Finally, any time a temporary noncommercial sign is removed in the public right-of-way, it shall not be replaced by the same or other temporary sign for a period of not less than 90 consecutive days.
 Deletes previous Section 17.07.120 – Signs in special commercial areas, since those commercial areas no longer exist within Beaumont.

Minor changes include clarifying existing regulations and practices, removing unnecessary definitions or types of signs, and expanding the definition section of the document to assist with code interpretations. No significant changes are proposed to the number of signs allowed or the square footage limitations for principal signage in commercial and industrial zoning districts.

Please refer to Attachment “A” for a redlined version of proposed changes to Municipal Code Section 17.07 where underlined text is proposed to be added and text with a strikethrough is proposed to be deleted.

Fiscal Impact:

City staff estimates the cost for preparing the staff report to be $2,500.

Recommended Action:

Direction to staff on proposed changes to Municipal Code Section 17.07-Signs.

Attachments:

A. Current Code with Redlines

TITLE 17 - ZONING
Chapter 17.07 SIGNS

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Chapter 17.07 - SIGNS

17.07.010 - Purpose, needs, and goal interest served.

It is the purpose of this Chapter to make the City attractive to residents, visitors and commercial, industrial and professional businesses while maintaining economic stability and vitality through an attractive signing program.

A. Recognition of Needs; Goals. The City recognizes the need for signs as a means to identify businesses and other necessary and beneficial activities within the community. The City finds that signing is an important design element of the physical environment. Provisions consistent with the goals and objectives of the community are necessary to ensure that the special character and image the community is striving for can be attained while serving business and other needs in the community. The City is striving to provide an economically stable and visually attractive community through high quality site planning, building designs, landscaping and signing. As a planned architectural feature, a sign can be pleasing and can harmonize with the physical character of its environment. Proper controls can achieve this goal and will make the City a more attractive place to live, work and shop.

B. Interests Served. The City enacts this chapterChapter to serve many important governmental, City and community interests, which include but are not limited to: community aesthetics and the promotion of the visual appeal of the City, promotion of economic activity, and the promotion of safety for motorists and pedestrians.

C. Authority. The City enacts this Chapter pursuant to the authority granted by the State Legislature and codified as Government Code section 65850, and federal laws, including such provisions requiring the display of specified signs or information. ( Ord. No. 1128 , § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)

17.07.020 - Objectives.

The objectives of this section chapter are:

1. To allow for signage which is effective to direct persons to various activities and enterprises, in order to provide for public convenience;

2. To provide a reasonable system of controls for signs, to ensure the development of a high quality visual and functional environment;

3. To encourage signs which are well designed and pleasing in appearance;

4. To encourage a desirable urban character which has a minimum of overhead clutter;

5. To enhance the economic value of the community and each area thereof by reasonably limiting the size, number, location, design and illumination of signs;

6. To encourage signs which are compatible with on-site and adjacent land uses;

7. To help facilitate the establishment of identifiable special areas and enclaves in the community and to enhance important historic elements in such areas;

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9. To protect the general public health, safety and welfare of the community;

10. To regulate signs in a manner consistent with the General Plan; and,

11. To regulate signs in a manner consistent with the free speech rights guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and the liberty of speech and related provisions of the California Constitution.; and

12. Recognize that commercial and residential areas within the City have different regulatory needs due to their inherent characteristics and may require different sign regulations based on the respective land uses, and that aesthetic impacts based on sign size, illumination, and placement may create a greater public nuisance in residential neighborhood areas than in commercial areas. ( Ord. No. 1128 , § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)

17.07.030 - Basic policies.

The policies stated in this section apply to all signs within the regulatory scope of this Chapter, and to all provisions of this Chapter, notwithstanding any more specific provisions to the contrary.

A. Enforcement Authority. The Community Development Director is authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this Chapter. The Director may designate one or more representatives of the department to implement the provisions of this Chapter.

B. Permits When Required. No sign may be constructed, mounted, or displayed in the City unless the same is duly permitted pursuant to this Chapter, or is exempt from permitting, either pursuant to this Chapter or by other applicable law. In addition to the requirements of this Chapter, all signs constructed, mounted or displayed within the City must also satisfy all applicable safety codes (building, electrical, plumbing, grading, etc.) and all applicable requirements of other bodies of law.

C. Message Neutrality. It is the City's policy to regulate signs in a constitutional manner, which is content neutral as to noncommercial signs and viewpoint neutral as to commercial signs.

Notwithstanding the remaining sections in this Chapter, this Chapter shall in all instances be administered and enforced to be consistent with the law established by the Supreme Court in Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015) 576 U.S. 155. The Director is authorized to grant administrative variances as necessary to ensure that this chapter is administered in a manner consistent with Reed v. Town of Gilbert. Furthermore, no enforcement of this Chapter shall occur without the Director’s review and approval that such enforcement would not be impermissibly content based and would be consistent with federal and state constitutions and laws.

D. Message Substitution Policy. Subject to the landowner's consent, any noncommercial message may be substituted, in whole or in part, for any duly permitted or allowed commercial message or any duly permitted or allowed noncommercial message, provided that the sign structure or mounting device is legal without consideration of message content. Such substitution of message may be made without any additional approval or permitting. This provision prevails over any more specific provision to the contrary within this Chapter. The purpose of this provision is to prevent any inadvertent favoring of commercial speech over noncommercial speech, or any favoring of any particular noncommercial message over any other noncommercial message. This provision does not create a right to increase the total amount of signage on a parcel; it does not allow the substitution of an offsite commercial message in place of an onsite commercial message, and it does not affect the requirement that a sign structure or mounting device be properly permitted.

E. Regulatory Interpretations. All regulatory interpretations of this Chapter are to be exercised in light of the City's message neutrality policy and message substitution policy. Where a particular type of sign is proposed in a permit application, and the type is neither expressly allowed nor prohibited by this Chapter, or whenever a sign does not qualify as a "structure" as defined in the Formatted: Normal
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F. Rules for Non-Communicative Aspects of Signs. All rules and regulations concerning the non- communicative aspects of signs, such as location, size, height, illumination, spacing, orientation, etc., stand enforceable independently of any permit or approval process.

G. Billboard Policy. The City Council finds that the City already has a sufficient number of billboards to satisfy the community's needs for offsite commercial messages, and that any new or additional billboards, which by their very nature cause serious esthetic harm, would negatively impact the appearance of the City. For these reasons, the City completely prohibits the construction, erection or use of any billboards, other than those which legally exist in the City, or for which a valid permit has been issued and has not expired, as of the date on which this provision is first adopted. This prohibition shall also apply to alterations, enlargements or conversions to digital displays (including changeable image displays that use light emitting diodes or functionally equivalent technologies) of legally existing billboards. The City adopts this policy pursuant to California Government Code section 65850, and California Business and Professions Code sections 5354(a) and 5408.3 (both effective January 1, 2003). No permit shall be issued for any billboard which violates this policy, and the City will take immediate abatement action against any billboard constructed, maintained, altered, enlarged or converted in violation of this policy.

The City Council affirmatively declares that it would have adopted this billboard policy even if it were the only provision in this Chapter. The City Council intends for this billboard policy to be severable and separately enforceable even if other provision(s) of this Chapter may be declared, by a court of competent jurisdiction, to be unconstitutional, invalid or unenforceable. This provision does not prohibit agreements to relocate presently existing, legal billboards, as encouraged by California Business and Professions Code section 5412.

H. Mixed or Multiple Use Zones. In any zone where both residential and non-residential uses are allowed, whether such zones are now existing or created in the future, the signage rights and responsibilities applicable to any particular use shall be determined as follows: residential uses shall be treated as if they were located in the residential use where that type of use would be allowed as a matter of right, and nonresidential uses shall be treated as if they were located in a zone where that particular use would be allowed, either as a matter of right or subject to a conditional use permit or similar discretionary process.

I. Owner's Consent. No sign may be displayed without the consent of the legal owner of the property on which the sign is mounted or displayed. For purposes of this policy, "owner" means the holder of the legal title to the property and all parties and persons holding a present right to possession, control or use of the property.

J. Legal Nature of Signage Rights and Duties. As to all signs attached to property, real or personal, the signage rights, duties and obligations arising from this Chapter attach to and travel with the land or other property on which a sign is mounted or displayed. This provision does not modify or affect the law of fixtures, sign-related provisions in private leases regarding signs (so long as they are not in conflict with this Chapter), or the ownership of sign structures.

K. Preservation of Existing Rights and Duties. This Chapter does not abrogate any easements, covenants, or other existing agreements that are more restrictive than the provisions of this Chapter.

L. Sign Programs. Sign programs for specific developments, as well as special sign districts or special sign overlay zones, or in specific plans of land uses, when approved as required by applicable law, may modify the rules stated herein as to sign size, height, illumination, spacing, orientation or other non-communicative aspects of signs, but may not override or modify any of these basic policies. All the provisions of this section shall automatically apply to and be deemed a part of any sign program approved after the date on which this provision is initially adopted.

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M. Severance. If any section, sentence, clause, phrase, word, portion or provision of this Chapter is held invalid or, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect, impair, or invalidate any other section, sentence, clause, phrase, word, portion, or provision of this Chapter which can be given effect without the invalid portion. In adopting this Chapter, the City Council affirmatively declares that it would have approved and adopted the Chapter even without any portion, which may be held invalid or unenforceable. ( Ord. No. 1128 , § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)

17.07.040 - Categorization of signs.

For purposes of this Chapter, signs within the City shall be classified in one or more of the following categories:

A. A. Animated Sign. A sign designed to attract attention through movement or the semblance of movement of the whole or any part including, but not limited to, signs which swing, twirl, move back and forth or up and down; or signs which change color or shades of color or any other method or device which suggests movement.

B. Announcement or Bulletin Board Sign. Signs, permanent in character, designed and constructed to accept changeable copy, handbills, posters and other temporary materials of a similar nature.

C. Awning Sign. A sign painted or printed on the exterior surface of and awning. An alternative to a wall sign, permitted as same.

B. D. Banner.Banner Sign. A fabric or fabric-like material on which an advertising message is painted or otherwise affixed.

C. E. Billboard Sign. A permanent structure sign used for the display of offsite commercial messages.

F. Construction Sign. A sign mounted on the site of a construction or remodeling project, for which a building permit is required and has been issued, displayed during the time period beginning with the issuance of the building permit and ending with the earliest of any of the following: expiration of the building permit, issuance of a certificate of occupancy, certificate of completion, final inspection, or the functional equivalent of any of them.

D. G. Commercial Sign. A sign displayed for the purpose of identifying a commercial message, or advertising a service, product, business or venture that is offered for trade or sale.

E. Directional Sign, on-site. A sign that provides directionalgiving directions, instructions, or facility information for drivers, pedestrians, and travelers. and which may contain the name or logo of an establishment but no advertising copy (e.g., parking, exit or entrance signs).

H. F. Electronic Message Sign. A sign with the capability of presenting variable message displays by projecting an electronically controlled light pattern against a contrasting background and which can be programmed to change the message display periodically.

I. G. Flag Sign. A device, generally made of fabric or flexible materials, (usually cloth, paper or plastic), which displays visual colors, images, or symbols, typically those of governments, religions, causes, or organizations.,, or specific business activities.

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the recurrence of lights. This definition includes beacons, searchlights, and klieg lights only when they are used for commercial purposesmessages.

I. Freestanding Sign. A permanent sign anchored directly to the ground or supported by one or more posts, columns, or other vertical structures or supports, and not attached to or dependent for support from any building.

J. Identification Sign. A sign whose copy is limited to the name and address of a building, institution, or person and/or to the activity or occupation being identified.

K. Identification Sign (Residential). A freestanding or wall sign identifying a recognized subdivision, condominium complex, or residential development.

L. Illuminated Sign. A sign with an artificial light source incorporated internally or externally for the purpose of illuminating the sign.

M. Monument Sign. A sign with an overall height of six (6) feet or less, standing directly on the ground or on a base where the supporting poles or structures, if any, are covered from public view.

L. Nameplate. Signs identifying the occupant of the premises, the business and/or address.

M. N. Noncommercial Sign. A sign that is displayed for the purpose of identifying a noncommercial message. The sign does not do any of the following: (1) advertise a product, business or service for profit and/or a business purpose; or (2) relate solely to economic interests.

Noncommercial signs are not considered either off-site or on-site signs.

O. Off-site signSign. A sign which advertises or informsrelated in any manner businesses, services, goods, persons or events atits subject matter to some locationpremises or lot other than that uponthe premises or lot on which the sign is located. The onsite/offsite distinction applies only to commercial messages.

N. Painted sign. A sign painted or mounted on the exterior surface of a building or structure.

O. P. On-site Sign. A sign related in its subject matter to the premises on which it is located, or to products, accommodations, services, or other activities on the premises.

Q. Pennant. A display device, usually triangular in shape and made of flexible materials, such as cloth, paper or plastic, used primarily to attract attention of passersby.

P. R. Permanent Sign. A stationary sign permanently attached to the ground or to a structure.

S. Pole or Pylon Sign. A sign with an overall height exceeding six (6) feet and supported by one or more poles or pylons attached directly into or upon the ground.

Q. T. Portable Sign. A temporary sign designed and constructed so as to be easily moved. Such signs are usually not to a building or anchored to the ground. Common types include "A" frame signs, sandwich board signs, and sidewalk signs.

R. U. Poster Sign. Any sign attached to the ground in a manner approved by the building official, which may be visible from adjacent streets or highways.

S. Projecting Sign. A sign which is suspended from or supported by a building or wall and which projects outward from such building or wall a distance of 12 inches or more. Contrast: wall sign.

T. Real Estate Sign. A sign which displays information regarding an economic exchange of which land or improvements thereon is the subject. Such signs are usually temporary in physical structure and display messages such as "for sale," "for rent," etc. A sign which announces vacancies at hotels, motels, and other places of short-term accommodation are not within this definition.

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U. V. Real Estate Sign. A temporary sign advertising that a property or structure is for sale, lease, rent or exchange. The advertising contained on a real estate sign shall be limited to the following information: (1) that the property is for sale, lease, rent or exchange by the owner or his or her agent; (2) the property is in escrow or there is an "open house"; (3) directions to the property; and (4) the owner's or agent's name, address and telephone number.

W. Revolving Sign. A sign or a portion thereof, which rotates or revolves.

V. X. Roof Sign. A sign supported by or attached to or projecting through the roof of a building or structure, or projecting above the eave line or parapet wall of the building or structure.

W. Temporary Sign. A sign which, by virtue of its lightweight or flimsy construction, is not suitable for long term display. Common temporary signs include banners, pennant valances, streamers, advertising balloon, inflated or air activated advertising devices, search lights, beacons, moving stuffed animals, or advertising displays constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, plastic, paper, cardboard, wallboard, wood or other light or similar materials used for advertising purposes attached to or pinned on or from any structure, staff, pole, line, framing, vehicle or other object.

X. Y. Temporary Sign. A sign structure or device used for the display of messages or images, which is easily installed and removed and which is not intended or suitable for long-term or permanent display due the sign construction, materials, placement, or installation. Temporary signs shall include noncommercial signs, real estate signs, yard or garage sale signs, construction signs, on-site temporary window signs displaying a commercial message, future tenant identification signs, commercial flags and banners for real estate sales and leasing, commercial flags on commercial, industrial, or agricultural properties, or special event signs. Any sign not covered by this definition is a permanent sign and must comply with the applicable permanent sign regulations.

Z. Under Canopy Sign. A sign attached to the underside of a projecting canopy perpendicular to the building frontage, commonly used for identifying the land use at that location.

Y. Vehicle Signs. Signs on or affixed to trucks, vans, automobiles, trailers, or other vehicles which advertise or provide direction to a use or activity not related to its lawful making of deliveries or sales of merchandise or rendering of service from such vehicles.

Z. AA. Wall Sign. A sign which is in any manner affixed to any exterior wall of a building or structure, the exposed face of which is in a plane approximately parallel to the plane of the wall.

AA. BB. Window Sign. A temporary sign painted, attached, glued or otherwise affixed to a window, which is easily visible from the exterior of the building. ( Ord. No. 1128 , § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)

17.07.050 - Definitions.

For purposes of this Chapter, the following words and phrases have the meanings stated in this section.

A. Administrator. Same as Director.

B. Advertising Structure. A structure of any kind or character erected or maintained for outdoor advertising purposes, upon which any poster bill, printing, painting or other advertisement of any kind whatsoever may be placed for advertising purposes Advertise. Describe or draw attention to a product, service, or event in a public medium in order to promote sales or attendance.

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C. Area of Sign. The area of a sign shall include the entire area within a series of rectangles (maximum four per visual plane) whose outermost borders are defined by the outermost extent of any writing, representation, emblem, figure, character or separate sign surface. When letters comprising a sign message are placed on a background or field which is different in color or materials from the architectural features of the building on which the sign is mounted, the sign area shall be calculated as the entire area comprising the overall sign feature. In the case of a two-sided sign, the area shall be computed as including only the maximum single display surface which is visible from any ground position at one time. The supports or uprights on which any sign is supported should not be included in determining the sign area unless such supports or uprights are designed in such a manner as to form an integral background of the sign. In the case of any cylindrical or spherical sign, the total area shall be computed on the total area of the surface of the sign.

D. Awning. Either a fabric covered appendage, or a temporary collapsible shelter of noncombustible materials supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and used to create shade. Such a device is considered a sign only when it is also used to display an image or message.

E. Canopy. A fixed overhead shelter used as a roof, which may or may not be attached to a building. Such a device is also a sign only when it is also used to display an image or message.

F. Changeable Copy. Sign display copy, which may be changed without altering the physical structure or mounting device of the sign itself.

G. Commercial Complex. Any group of three or more commercial uses on a parcel or combination of contiguous parcels which are generally served either by common access or common parking, or a large single commercial use occupying at least two and one-half acres with a minimum of 200 feet of street frontage.

H. E. Commercial message. A message displayed on a sign that primarily concerns business, commercial or economic interests, or which proposes an economic transaction. Commercial messages may be onsite or offsite; however, the onsite/offsite distinction applies only to commercial messages.

I. F. Copy. Graphic content of a sign surface in either permanent or removable letter, pictographic, symbolic, or alphabetic form.

G. Development. A building wherein two or more separate independently owned or operated establishments are located.

J. H. Director. The City's Community Development Director.

K. I. Establishment. Any non-residential use of land involving permanent structures or buildings.

L. J. Face of Building. The wall of a building, excluding any appurtenances, such as projecting fins, columns, pilasters, canopies, marquees, showcases of decorations, but including any required parapet wall.

M. K. Frontage. The length of a lot along a street or other principal public thoroughfare, but not including such length along an alley, railroad or freeway.

N. L. Frontage of the Parcel. On a lot with more than one frontage on a public street, the front footage of the parcel shall be determined by the measurement of the larger or largest frontage on a public street.

O. M. Height of a sign. The distance from the average ground level immediately surrounding the base of the sign to the top of its highest element, including any structural or architectural element.

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P. Hospital or Medical Center Complex. Any group of medical or hospital buildings under single ownership on a parcel or combination of parcels that contain a minimum of 20 acres or more.

Q. N. Industrial Complex. Any group of three or more industrial uses on a parcel or combination of parcels which are generally served either by common access or common parking, or single industrial use occupying at least 100,000 square feet of floor area.

R. O. Landscaped Planter. An area specifically designated for plant materials that may be at, below or above grade.

S. P. Line of Sight. The point of visibility from the street to an object, e.g., sign. The longer the line of sight, the further the sign is visible from the street.

T. Luminous sign. A sign that emits light.

U. Mansard Roof. A sloped, decorative roof element attached to the face of a building wall.

V. Q. Noncommercial message. A message or image displayed on a sign which concerns matters not included within the definition of commercial message. Noncommercial messages typically consist of expressions on the topics of politics, religion, philosophy, morals, and public controversies. The onsite/offsite distinction applies only to commercial messages.

W. Off-site or off-premises sign. A sign whose message does not pertain or relate to the premises upon which the sign structure is mounted or constructed. The onsite/offsite distinction applies only to commercial messages.

X. On-site or on-premise. As pertaining to signs, a message which concerns or relates to the same premises as that upon which the sign is mounted or displayed. The onsite/offsite distinction applies only to commercial messages.

Y. R. Office Complex. Any group of three or more office uses on a parcel or combination of parcels that are generally served either by common access or common parking.

Z. S. Primary Street Frontage. The street frontage from which the majority of the pedestrian or vehicular traffic is drawn or toward which the building or buildings are oriented for primary visual impact. Each commercial complex or shopping center shall be allowed to designate only one primary street frontage. Where no single street frontage can be identified as the primary street frontage, or in cases of dispute as to which street frontage is the primary street frontage, the Planning Director shall designate the primary street frontage in conjunction with the review of proposed signs.

AA. T. Secondary Street Frontage. A street frontage other than a primary street frontage.

BB. U. Shopping Center. Same as commercial complex.

CC. V. Sign. Any device, fixture, placard or structure, including its component parts, which draws attention to an object, product, place, activity, opinion, person, institution, organization, or place of business, or which identifies or promotes the interests of any person and which is to be viewed from any public street, road, highway, right-of-way or parking area. However, the following are not within the definition of "sign" for regulatory purposes of this Chapter:
a. Interior signs: Signs or other visual communicative devices that are located entirely within a building or other enclosed structure and are not visible from the exterior thereof, provided the building or enclosed structure is otherwise legal;
b. Architectural features: Decorative or architectural features of buildings (not including lettering, trademarks or moving parts);
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d. Personal appearance: Items or devices of personal apparel, decoration or appearance, including tattoos, makeup, costumes (but not including commercial mascots); e. Manufacturers' marks: Marks on tangible products, which identify the maker, seller, provider or product, and which customarily remain attached to the product even after sale; f. Fireworks, etc.: the legal use of fireworks, candles and artificial lighting not otherwise regulated by this Chapter;
g. Mass transit signage: Advertisements or banners mounted on trains or duly licensed mass transit vehicles that legally pass through the City;
h. Certain insignia on vehicles and vessels: On street legal vehicles and properly licensed watercraft: license plates, license plate frames, registration insignia, commercial and noncommercial messages, messages relating to the business of which the vehicle or vessel is an instrument or tool (not including general advertising) and messages relating to the proposed sale, lease or exchange of the vehicle or vessel; i. Gravestones or grave markers. ; and
j. Newsracks News racks and newsstands.

DD. W. Sign Structure. The supports, uprights, bracings, guy rods, cables and other structural framework of a sign or outdoor display.

EE. X. Window Area. The total area of a window upon which signs, images or messages may be mounted. A group of windowpaneswindow panes or panels can be considered one window if they are adjoining on the building face and are less than six inches apart.

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17.07.060 - Administration, permits, and appeals.

A. Sign Permit Required. A sign permit shall be required prior to the placing, erecting, moving or reconstructing of any sign in the City, unless the subject sign is expressly exempted from the permit requirement by this Chapter or other applicable law. Signs requiring a permit shall comply with the provisions of this Chapter and all other applicable laws and ordinances.

B. Permit—Method of Application. An application for a sign permit shall be made on forms as prescribed by the Director. Such an application shall be filed with the Planning Department. The application shall be accompanied by any fees or bonds as specified by City Council resolution.

C. Permit Application—Contents. A sign permit application shall contain the location by street and number of the proposed sign structure, as well as the name and address of the owner and the sign contractor or erector. Three copies of the plans, fully dimensioned, shall be filed with the application, including:

1. Plot plan, fully dimensioned, showing location of all buildings and improvements and the location of each proposed sign together with the location, size and height of all existing signs on the premises/site. The street frontage shall be clearly indicated on the plan.

2. Elevation plan, fully dimensioned, showing height and size of each proposed sign, colors, method of illumination and materials of construction, and if a wall sign, the exact location on the face of the building.

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3. Structural details and circulations prepared and signed by an engineer or architect registered in the State. Such details shall be required when the area of the sign exceeds five (5) square feet and the height of the sign exceeds six (6) feet.

4. A statement by the owner of the proposed sign as to whether the sign is to display commercial or noncommercial messages, or both, and whether the display face will be permanent, changeable, or a permanent structure with changeable elements. If the proposed sign is to be used to display commercial messages, then the applicant shall also state whether the message is to be onsite or offsite.

D. Purpose and Method of Review. The purpose of a permit is to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Chapter. After receipt of a complete sign application, the Director shall render a decision to approve, approve with modifications or conditions, or deny the sign request within 15 working days.

Unless the applicant waives time, failure of the Director to issue a written decision within 15 working days shall constitute denial of the application. Such a review shall ensure that any sign proposal is in conformance with this Chapter and is consistent with its intent and purpose. In the event that the application is approved with modifications or conditions, those requirements shall not be based upon the proposed message content, sign copy, or design of the visual display of the sign.

E. Appeals. All sign permit applications shall be initially reviewed by the Director. When the Director issues a decision on a sign permit application, or when the time for doing so has expired without a written decision, then the applicant or any concerned person may appeal first to the Planning Commission and then to the City Council. Appeal is effected by filing a written notice thereof with the City Clerk, and paying the applicable appeal fee as set by Resolution of the City Council. In each case, written notice of appeal must be filed with the City Clerk within ten days of when the decision was delivered or sent to applicant and all known concerned persons, or the last day on which a decision should have been timely rendered. In each case, the appellate body must conduct a hearing and consider evidence, and render a written decision within 30 days. In the cases of appeal to the Planning Commission and the City Council, the hearing must follow normal procedures for agendizingagenizing and giving public notice. Unless time is waived by the applicant, any permit or approval on which the City does not render a definite decision within the required time shall be deemed denied, and the time for appeal or filing judicial review shall commence on the last date on which the City could have issued a decision.

F. Judicial Review. Following final decision by the City Council, any concerned person may seek judicial review of the final decision on a sign permit application pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.8.

G. Multiple Sign Applications. When an application proposes two or more signs, the application may be granted either in whole or in part, with separate decisions as to each proposed sign. When an application is denied in whole or in part, the Director's written notice of determination shall specify the grounds for such denial.

H. Revocation or Cancellation. The Director shall revoke any approval upon refusal of the holder thereof to comply with the provisions of this Chapter and/or the terms or conditions of any permit, after written notice of noncompliance and at least 15 days opportunity to cure.

I. Permits Issued in Error. Any approval or permit issued in error may be summarily revoked at any time before substantial work in reliance upon the permit has been accomplished, by the City upon written notice to the holder of the reason for the revocation.

J. Interpretation of Provisions. Whenever the application of this Chapter is uncertain, the Director may refer the matter to the Planning Commission for determination. All interpretations are to be made in light of the Basic Policies section of this Chapter.

K. Variances. Applications for a variance from the terms of this Chapter shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission according to the variance procedures set forth in the Zoning Ordinance;

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however, variances shall be considered without reference to the proposed content, copy, or message of the proposed sign (other than the onsite/offsite distinction for commercial messages).

L. Uniform Sign Program. All applications for approval of signs in a shopping center, commercial, industrial or office complex, a group of three or more businesses on a parcel or project site or for commercial recreation uses shall be submitted in the form of Uniform Sign Program accompanied by sketches and drawings to scale and dimensions showing details of construction, including connections and electrical plans, if any, and shall delineate the typical size, shape, design, material, coloring, lettering, lighting and position of the signage in relationship to the building form or place where it will be displayed. Scaled sketches of existing signs on the premises shall accompany the application.

M. Motorists' Line of Sight. All sign locations shall be safe for traffic sight purposes. A sight distance study may be required with each monument or pylon sign being proposed in the Uniform Sign Program when located next to any right-of-way, sidewalk, driveway, or as designated by the Community Development Director.

N. Program Approval. All sign programs shall be filed and reviewed as provided in this Chapter. Such Uniform Sign Programs shall be developed in full compliance with the requirements of this Chapter.

No sign shall be installed which does not conform to the approved Uniform Sign Program. ( Ord. No. 1128 , § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)

17.07.070 - General provisions.

A. Interpretation.

1. This chapter is not intended to, and does not, restrict speech on the basis of its content, viewpoint, or message.

2. Any classification of signs in this chapter that permits speech by reason of the type of sign, identity of the sign owner, or otherwise, shall also be interpreted to allow noncommercial messages on the sign.

3. No part of this chapter may be construed to favor commercial messages over noncommercial messages.

4. To the extent any provision of this chapter is ambiguous, the terms shall be interpreted not to regulate on the basis of the content of the message.

B. Exempt Signs. Subject to the qualifications and conditions stated in this section, the following signs are exempt from the application, permit and fee requirements of this Chapter. However, the exemption from the sign permit requirement does not exempt the proposed sign from safety code permitting, such as building, electrical, plumbing, grading permits, etc.

1. 1. Permanent window signs not exceeding four (4) square feet and limited to business identification, hours of operation, address and emergency information only;.

2. Real estate signs not exceeding four square feet in area of five feet in height, maximum one sign per parcel or lot, provided it is unlit and is removed within 15 days after the close of escrow or the rental or lease has been accomplished;
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3. Contractor or construction signs: One sign shall be permitted on a construction or remodeling site. The sign may not exceed 32 square feet unless a larger sign is required by another body of law, in which case the smallest sign conforming to the law shall be used. The construction sign may not exceed eight feet in overall height and shall be set back from the property line by at least ten feet. Construction signs must be removed at the earliest of issuance of certificate of occupancy, certificate of completion, or final inspection check off, or their functional equivalent.

4. Future tenant identification sign: Future tenant identification signs may be placed on vacant or developing property to advertise the future use of the property and where this information may be obtained. Such sign shall be limited to one per street frontage and to a maximum of 32 square feet in area and eight feet in overall height for parcels containing ten acres or less.

For parcels greater than ten acres, one sign is permitted for every 600 feet of street frontage and is limited to 64 square feet in area per side and 15 feet in overall height. Such signs may also be placed along the freeway at 1,000-foot intervals, not to exceed 150 square feet in area per side and 20 feet in overall height. Further, such signs shall be placed no less than ten feet from any property line. Any such sign shall be removed upon completion of such project;

5. Real estate signs on industrial, commercial or agricultural property: One sign per street frontage not to exceed 32 square feet; no such sign shall exceed eight feet in overall height and shall be set back from the property line at least ten feet. Where a property has in excess of 600 linear feet of frontage, one additional sign is permitted for each 600 linear feet of street frontage.

6. Real estate signs on residential properties: one sign not exceeding eight square feet in area per display face, not more than two display faces, maximum height five feet, setback from the property line at least five feet.

2. 7. Commercial temporary signs used to direct persons to open houses and real estate sales.

See Section 17.07.080.B(1) for applicable standards.

3. Commercial temporary signs for construction or remodeling sites. See Section 17.07.080.B(4) for applicable standards.

4. Commercial temporary signs for future tenant identification. See Section 17.07.080.B(5) for applicable standards.

5. Memorial tablets, or plaques, or directional signs, on-site for community historical resources, installed by a recognized historical society or civic organization;.

8. 6. Directional signs, on-site, not exceedingto exceed three (3) square feet in sign area;.

9. 7. Residential building identification signs used to identify individual residences and not exceeding two (2) square feet;.

10. 8. Official and legal notices issued by the court, public body, person or officer in performance of his public duty or in giving any legal notice;.

11. 9. Directional, warning, identification, or informational signs or structures required or authorized by law or by federal, State, County or City authority;.

12. Flags. Flags 10. Commercial flags on commercial, industrial, or agricultural properties:
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c. Flags on residential properties less than ¾ acre: maximum number of flags: three; maximum number of flag poles: one; maximum height of flag poles: 20 feet; maximum area of each flag: 40 square feet (measured one side only). No flags displaying commercial messages, images or symbols may be displayed in residential zones. d. Flags on residential properties ¾ acre or larger: maximum number of flags: three; maximum number of flag poles: one; maximum height of flag poles: 30 feet; maximum area of each flag: 40 square feet (measured one side only). No flags displaying commercial messages, images or symbols may be displayed in residential zones.

13. 11. Signs of public utility companies, indicating danger or which serve as an aid to public safety or which show location of underground facilities or public telephones;.

14. 12. Safety signs on construction sites;.

15. Political etc. 13. Temporary Signs displaying political or otherwith noncommercial messages may be displayed on private property in any zone at any time under the message substitution policy of this Chapter. , except for special event signs. See Section 17.07.080.A for applicable standards.
a. In residential zones and on legal residential uses, in addition to the flag allowance,14.

On-site temporary or permanent signs displaying political or other noncommercial messages may be displayed at any time subject to:

1. Maximum number of signs: not limited

2. Maximum size of any one side (measured one side only): ten square feet.

3. Maximum area of all signs combined: 20 square feet.

4. Maximum height: six feet.

5. Placement shall be at least five feet from any sidewalk, property line or driveway and shall not obstruct any line of sight for traffic.
b. In Commercial or industrial zones and on legal commercial or industrial uses on land one-half acre or less, temporary or permanent signs displaying political or other noncommercial messages may be displayed at any time subject to:

1. Maximum number of signs: not limited

2. Maximum size of any one side (measured one side only): ten square feet.

3. Maximum area of all signs combined: 20 square feet.

4. Maximum height: six feet.

5. Placement shall be at least five feet from any sidewalk, property line or driveway and shall not obstruct any line of sight for traffic.
c. In Commercial or industrial zones and on legal commercial or industrial uses on land over one-half acre, temporary or permanent signs displaying political or other noncommercial messages may be displayed at any time subject to:

1. Maximum number of signs: not limited

2. Maximum size of any one side (measured one side only): 16 square feet.

3. Maximum area of all signs combined: 64 square feet.

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4. Maximum height: eight feet.

5. Placement shall be at least five feet from any sidewalk, property line or driveway and shall not obstruct any line of sight for traffic.
d. These limits on size, number and total area (but not height or placement) may be doubled during the time period which commences 45 days before and ends ten days after any general or special election.

16. Temporary window signs for any establishment displaying a commercial message in a commercial zone, and for commercial uses in industrial or industrial/business park zones when approved as part of a Uniform Sign Program, are allowed without permit subject to: . See Section

17.07.080.B(2) for applicable standards.
a. Maximum window sign: 30 percent of the window area (on multi-story buildings, only the windows on the first floor may be counted), but in no event shall window signs exceed 150 square feet per street frontage.
b. The placement of the sign shall be located on the first floor only on multi-story buildings and shall not exceed 20 feet in height above finished grade on one-story buildings. c. No temporary window sign shall be displayed continuously for more than 30 days.

17. 15. Paper signs, which advertise "weekly specials", and similar signs which are rotated on a regular basis, shall have a fastening device for a more permanent look.

18. Residential16. Temporary signs with a commercial message for garage or yard sale signs are allowed without permit subject to the following requirements:. See Section 17.07.080.B(3) for applicable standards.
a. A permit for the garage and yard sale shall be obtained prior to the erection of any signs for such event.
b. A maximum of three signs are permitted.
c. Signs shall be limited to a maximum size of three-square feet each. d. Signs shall only be placed on private property, and not in the public right-of-way or on utility poles.
e. Signs shall only be erected on the day of the event as permitted and shall be removed at sunset each day.

B. 17. Commercial flags and banners in conjunction with approved residential subdivision sales office or a commercial sales or leasing office, or an industrial sales or leasing office. See Section

17.07.80.B(6) for applicable standards.

C. Prohibited Signs. The signs described in this subsection are prohibited, unless some other more specific provision in this Chapter or other applicable law makes them allowable, either by permit or exemption from the permit requirement.

1. Roof signs;

2. Flashing signs, except time and temperature signs;

3. Animated signs;

4. Revolving signs;

5. Portable signs;

6. Off-site commercial signs on permanent structures;

7. Signs blocking doors or fire escapes;
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8. Light bulb strings and exposed tubing, except for temporary uses such as Christmas tree lots;

9. Banners, flags, pennants and balloons, except for special events as provided for in this Chapter;

10. Inflatable signs or signs designed to be air activated, floated or flown, including balloons used for commercial advertising purposes, kites or other serial signs that are made of any electrically conducive material; 11. Signs, posters, advertisements, etc., attached to utility poles, shall be prohibited; and

11. Signs, posters, advertisements, etc., attached to utility poles, shall be prohibited;

12. Exposed raceways.

C. D. Roof Signs. Roof signs may be used only in the event no other signing alternatives are available.

Roof signs may be permitted if architecturally designed and built into the roof structure. Such design shall be compatible in design and materials with the building.

D. E. Signs Related to Inoperative Establishments. Signs promoting activities or establishments which are no longer in operation shall be removed from the premises or the sign copy shall be removed or obliterated within 6045 days after the premises has been vacated. Any such sign not removed within the specified time shall constitute a nuisance and shall be subject to removal under the provisions of this Chapter.

E. F. Enforcement, Penalties and Abatement.

1. Any violation of this Chapter shall be deemed to be a continuing violation until the violation has been corrected.

2. Violation of any of the provisions of this section shall constitute a nuisance and a Zoning ordinance violation.

3. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, the City Attorney, upon the direction of the City Council, may commence an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to obtain an injunction prohibiting the construction, erection, maintenance or display, or requiring the removal, of any sign that is in violation of any of the provisions of this section. In any such action, the City shall be entitled to recover its costs and its reasonable attorney's fees.

4. The owner or other person entitled to possession of a sign which is removed, stored and/or destroyed pursuant to any provision of this section shall be liable to the City for the cost of the removal, storage and/or destruction and the City may recover the same through an action commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction together with the City's court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

5. Any illegal sign within the public right-of-way is found and declared to be a public nuisance, and such sign may be abated by the City as follows:
a. If the address of the owner or other person entitled to possession of the sign is known, notice of the City's intention to remove and destroy the sign, stating the date after which sign will be removed and destroyed, shall be mailed to the owner or other person entitled to possession by certified mail, return receipt requested at least ten days before the date. If the address of the owner or other person entitled to possession is not known, the notice shall be affixed in a conspicuous place on said sign at least ten days before the date. The notice shall also set forth the provisions of this section.
b. The owner or other person entitled to possession of the sign may, before the removal date stated in the notice, file a written request for hearing with the Planning Department.

The request shall identify the sign and its location, state the name and address of the owner or other person entitled to possession and set forth in detail the contentions why the sign should not be removed and destroyed.

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c. If a request for hearing is filed, the Planning Commission shall hear the matter at a regularly scheduled meeting held not more than 30 days thereafter. After the hearing, the Planning Commission shall determine whether or not the sign is an illegal sign within the public right-of-way. The written decision of the Planning Commission shall be rendered within ten days after the hearing and a copy of the decision shall be mailed to the owner or other person entitled to possession within seven days thereafter. Unless a notice of appeal is filed as provided for in this Chapter, the decision of the Planning Commission shall become final ten days after mailing.
d. The owner or other person entitled to possession may file a notice of appeal with the City Clerk within ten days after the date of mailing of the Planning Commission's decision. If a timely notice of appeal is filed, the matter shall be heard by the City Council at a regular meeting scheduled not more than 30 days thereafter. After hearing, the City Council shall determine whether or not the sign is an illegal sign within the public right-of-way. The written decision of the City Council shall be rendered within ten days after the hearing and a copy of the decision shall be mailed to the owner or other person entitled to possession within seven days thereafter. The decision of the City Council becomes final ten days after mailing.
e. Unless the owner or other person entitled to possession of the sign, on or before the removal date stated in the notice described in this section, files a written request for hearing with the Planning Department, the City may, at any time after said date, remove and destroy the sign.

If a written request for hearing is filed then upon any final decision of the Planning Commission or the City Council determining that the sign is an illegal sign within the public right-of-way, the City may remove and destroy the sign. f. Notwithstanding any provision of this Chapter to the contrary, any illegal sign within the public right-of-way which constitutes a hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic may be removed immediately and stored by the City, at the expense of the owner, or other person entitled to possession, pending completion of the notification and hearing procedures set forth in this section.

F. Construction and Maintenance of Signs.

1. Every sign and all parts, portions, and materials shall be manufactured, assembled and erected in compliance with all applicable State, federal, and City regulations, the Uniform Building Code and the National Electrical Code.

2. Every sign and all parts, portions and materials shall be maintained and kept in proper repair.

The display surface of all signs shall be kept clean, neatly painted and free from rust and corrosion. Any cracked, broken surfaces, malfunctioning lights, missing sign copy or other unmentioned or damaged portion of a sign shall be repaired or replaced within 30 days following notification by the City. Noncompliance with such a request will constitute a zoning violation and will be enforced as such.

G. Flags (real estate sales and leasing). Commercial flags and banners are permitted in conjunction with an approved residential subdivision sales office or a commercial sales or leasing office, or an industrial sales or leasing office. Such flags shall conform to the following provisions:

1. A maximum of six may be used.

2. The flags or banners shall be no higher than 15 feet.

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3. The flags or banners shall be displayed in the immediate vicinity of the sales/leasing office. In no case shall the flags be allowed within the public right-of-way.

4. In the case of a residential subdivision office, the flags may be maintained as long as a valid operating permit for the sales office remains in effect.

5. In the case of a commercial office or industrial sales or leasing office, the flags may be maintained until 75 percent of the spaces have been leased.

6. The maximum size of any one flag shall not exceed 15 square feet. All flags shall be maintained in good condition; torn or worn flags shall be replaced.

H. Roof Signs. Roof signs may be used only in the event no other signing alternatives are available. Roof signs may be permitted if architecturally designed and built into the roof structure. Such design shall be compatible in design and materials with the building.

I. Inoperative establishments. Signs pertaining to activities or businesses which are no longer in operation shall be removed from the premises or the sign copy shall be removed or obliterated within 60 days after the premises has been vacated. Any such sign not removed within the specified time shall constitute a nuisance and shall be subject to removal under the provisions of this chapter.

J. Enforcement, penalties and abatement.

1. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be deemed to be a continuing violation until the violation has been corrected.

2. A violation of any of the provisions of this section shall constitute a nuisance and a zoning ordinance violation.

3. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the City Attorney, upon the order of the City Council, may commence an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to obtain an injunction prohibiting the construction, erection, maintenance or display, or requiring the removal, of any sign that is in violation of any of the provisions of this section. In any such action, the City shall be entitled to recover its costs and its reasonable attorney's fees.

4. The owner or other person entitled to possession of a sign which is removed, stored and/or destroyed pursuant to any provision of this section shall be liable to the City for the cost of the removal, storage and/or destruction and the City may recover the same through an action commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction together with the City's court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

5. Any illegal sign within the public right-of-way is found and declared to be a public nuisance, and such sign may be abated by the City as follows:
a. If the address of the owner or other person entitled to possession of the sign is known, notice of the City's intention to remove and destroy the sign, stating the date after which sign will be removed and destroyed, shall be mailed to the owner or other person entitled to possession by certified mail, return receipt requested at least ten days before the date. If the address of the owner or other person entitled to possession is not known, the notice shall be affixed in a conspicuous place on said sign at least ten days before the date. The notice shall also set forth the provisions of this section. b. The owner or other person entitled to possession of the sign may, before the removal date stated in the notice, file a written request for hearing with the Planning Department. The request shall identify the sign and its location, state the name and address of the owner or other person entitled to possession and set forth in detail the contentions why the sign should not be removed and destroyed.

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c. If a request for hearing is filed, the Planning Commission shall hear the matter at a regularly scheduled meeting held not more than 30 days thereafter. After the hearing, the Planning Commission shall determine whether or not the sign is an illegal sign within the public right-of-way. The written decision of the Planning Commission shall be rendered within ten days after the hearing and a copy of the decision shall be mailed to the owner or other person entitled to possession within seven days thereafter. Unless a notice of appeal is filed as provided for in this chapter, the decision of the Planning Commission shall become final ten days after mailing.
d. If a request for hearing is filed, the Planning Commission shall hear the matter at a regularly scheduled meeting held not more than 30 days thereafter. After the hearing, the Planning Commission shall determine whether or not the sign is an illegal sign within the public right-of-way. The written decision of the Planning Commission shall be rendered within ten (10) days after the hearing and a copy of the decision shall be mailed to the owner or other person entitled to possession within seven days thereafter. Unless a notice of appeal is filed as provided for in this Chapter, the decision of the Planning Commission shall become final ten days after mailing.
d. The owner or other person entitled to possession may file a notice of appeal with the City Clerk within ten days after the date of mailing of the Planning Commission's decision. If a timely notice of appeal is filed, the matter shall be heard by the City Council at a regular meeting scheduled not more than 30 days thereafter. After hearing, the City Council shall determine whether or not the sign is an illegal sign within the public right-of-way. The written decision of the City Council shall be rendered within ten days after the hearing and a copy of the decision shall be mailed to the owner or other person entitled to possession within seven days thereafter. The decision of the City Council becomes final ten days after mailing. e. Unless the owner or other person entitled to possession of the sign, on or before the removal date stated in the notice described in this section, files a written request for hearing with the Planning Department, the City may, at any time after said date, remove and destroy the sign.

If a written request for hearing is filed then upon any final decision of the Planning Commission or the City Council determining that the sign is an illegal sign within the public right-of-way, the City may remove and destroy the sign. f. Unless the owner or other person entitled to possession of the sign, on or before the removal date stated in the notice described in this section, files a written request for hearing with the Planning Department, the City may, at any time after said date, remove and destroy the sign. If a written request for hearing is filed then upon any final decision of the Planning Commission or the City Council determining that the sign is an illegal sign within the public right-of-way, the City may remove and destroy the sign. f. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapterChapter to the contrary, any illegal sign within the public right-of-way which constitutes a hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic may be removed immediately and stored by the City, at the expense of the owner, or other person entitled to possession, pending completion of the notification and hearing procedures set forth in this section.

K. G. Construction and Maintenance of Signs.

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other unmentioned or damaged portion of a sign shall be repaired or replaced within 30 days following notification by the City. Noncompliance with such a request will constitute a zoning violation and will be enforced as such.

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17.07.080 – Temporary Signs.

The following temporary signs are allowed:

A. Noncommercial Temporary Signs. Noncommercial temporary signs are not considered either on-site and off-site. They shall be regulated as follows:

1. In residential zones and on legal residential uses, temporary signs displaying noncommercial messages may be displayed at any time subject to:
a. Maximum number of signs: not limited
b. Maximum size of any one side (measured one side only): ten (10) square feet.
c. Maximum area of all signs combined: 20 square feet.
d. Maximum height: six (6) feet.
e. Placement shall be at least five (5) feet from edge of curb or street pavement if no curb exists and shall not obstruct pedestrian traffic or line of sight for vehicle traffic.

2. In Commercial or industrial zones and on legal commercial or industrial uses on land one-half (1/2) acre or less, temporary signs displaying noncommercial messages may be displayed at any time subject to:
a. Maximum number of signs: not limited
b. Maximum size of any one side (measured one side only): ten (10) square feet.
c. Maximum area of all signs combined: 20 square feet.
d. Maximum height: six (6) feet.
e. Placement shall be at least five (5) feet from edge of curb or street pavement if no curb exists and shall not obstruct pedestrian traffic or line of sight for vehicle traffic.

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3. In Commercial or industrial zones and on legal commercial or industrial uses on land over one-half (1/2) acre, temporary signs displaying noncommercial messages may be displayed at any time subject to:
a. Maximum number of signs: not limited
b. Maximum size of any one side (measured one side only): 16 square feet. c. Maximum area of all signs combined: 64 square feet.
d. Maximum height: eight (8) feet.
e. Placement shall be at least five (5) feet from edge of curb or street pavement if no curb exists and shall not obstruct pedestrian traffic or line of sight for vehicle traffic.

4. Noncommercial temporary signs may be displayed for a period not to exceed 60 days. Any time a temporary noncommercial sign is removed, it shall not be replaced by the same or other temporary sign for a period of not less than 90 consecutive days.

B. Commercial Temporary Signs. Commercial temporary signs distinguish between on-site and off-site. They shall be regulated as follows:

1. Real Estate Signs. Temporary signs with a commercial message may be located on properties for sale, lease, or rent in all zoning districts when they comply with the following:
(a) For signs on residential properties: One (1) sign per parcel or lot not exceeding eight (8) square feet in area per display face, not more than two (2) display faces, maximum height five (5) feet, setback from the property line at least five (5) feet.
(b) For signs on industrial, commercial or agricultural property: One sign per street frontage not to exceed 32 square feet; no such sign shall exceed eight (8) feet in overall height and shall be set back from the property line at least ten (10) feet. Where a property has in excess of 600 linear feet of frontage, one (1) additional sign is permitted in all zonesfor each 600 linear feet of street frontage.
(c) Such signs shall be removed within 15 days of the sale, rental, or lease of the property.

2. On-Site Temporary Window Signs Displaying a Commercial Message. Temporary window signs for any establishment displaying a commercial message in a commercial zone, and for commercial uses in industrial or industrial/business park zones when approved as part of a Uniform Sign Program, when they comply with the following:

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(a) Maximum window sign: 30 percent of the window area (on multi-story buildings, only the windows on the first floor may be counted), but in no event shall window signs exceed 150 square feet per street frontage. (b) The placement of the sign shall be located on the first floor only on multi-story buildings, and shall not exceed 20 feet in height above finished grade on one-story buildings.
(c) No temporary window sign shall be displayed continuously for more than 45 days.

3. Garage and Yard Sale Signs. Temporary signs with a commercial message for garage or yard sale signs must comply with the following:
(a) A maximum of three (3) signs are permitted.
(b) Signs shall be limited to a maximum size of three (3) square feet each. (c) Signs shall only be placed on private property, and not in the public right-of-way or on utility poles.
(d) Signs shall only be erected on the day of the event as permitted and shall be removed at sunset each day.

4. Construction Signs. Temporary signs with a commercial message may be located on construction or remodeling sites and comply with the following:
(a) Such signs are limited to one (1) sign per project in any zoning district, and each sign does not exceed 32 square feet unless a larger sign is required by another body of law, in which case the smallest sign conforming to the law shall be used. The sign may not exceed eight (8) feet in overall height, and shall be set back from the property line by at least ten (10) feet.
(b) Signs must be removed at the earliest of: issuance of certificate of occupancy, certificate of completion, or final inspection check off, or their functional equivalent.

5. Future Tenant Identification Signs. Future tenant identifications signs with a commercial message may be placed on vacant or developing property to advertise the future use of the property and where this information may be obtained. Such signs shall comply with the following provisions:
(a) Sign shall be limited to one per street frontage and to a maximum of 32 square feet in area and eight (8) feet in overall height for parcels containing ten (10) acres or less.
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side and 15 feet in overall height. Such signs may also be placed along the freeway at 1,000 foot intervals, not to exceed 150 square feet in area per side and 20 feet in overall height.
(c) Sign shall be placed no less than ten (10) feet from any property line. (d) Sign shall be removed upon completion of such project.

6. Commercial Flags and Banners for Real Estate Sales and Leasing. Commercial flags and banners are permitted in conjunction with an approved residential subdivision sales office or a commercial sales or leasing office, or an industrial sales or leasing office. Such flags shall conform to the following provisions:
(a) A maximum of six (6) may be used.
(b) The flags or banners shall be no higher than 15 feet. (c) The flags or banners shall be displayed in the immediate vicinity of the sales/leasing office. In no case shall the flags be allowed within the public right-of-way.
(d) In the case of a residential subdivision office, the flags may be maintained as long as a valid operating permit for the sales office remains in effect.
(e) In the case of a commercial office or industrial sales or leasing office, the flags may be maintained until 75 percent of the spaces have been leased.
(f) The maximum size of any one flag shall not exceed 15 square feet. All flags shall be maintained in good condition; torn or worn flags shall be replaced.

7. Commercial Flags on Commercial, Industrial, or Agricultural Properties:
(a) Maximum number of flags for property less than one acre: three (3); maximum height of flag poles: 30 feet; maximum area of each flag: 60 square feet (measured one side only).
(b) Maximum number of flags for property one acre or larger: six (6); maximum height of flag poles: 30 feet; maximum area of each flag: 60 square feet (measured one side only).
(c) Flags on residential properties less than ¾ acre: maximum number of flags: three (3); maximum number of flag poles: one (1); maximum height of flag poles: 20 feet; maximum area of each flag: 40 square feet (measured one side only). No flags displaying commercial messages, images or symbols may be displayed in residential zones.

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A. (d) Flags on residential properties ¾ acre or larger: maximum number of flags: three (3); maximum number of flag poles: one; maximum height of flag poles: 30 feet; maximum area of each flag: 40 square feet (measured one side only).

C. Temporary Signs for Special Events.

1. A special event sign is a sign associated with a single event or series of events that occur on an infrequent or sporadic basis, and takes place at a specific location in which the public is encouraged or invited to watch, listen, participate, or purchase goods and/or services, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Commercial sales, including grand openings and pre- and post-holiday sales;
(b) Arts and crafts shows, trade shows, antique shows, and other similar events;
(c) Carnivals, fairs, festivals, circuses, and similar activities; (d) Outdoor shows, concerts, and exhibitions;
(e) Community events; and
(f) Annual events.

2. See 17.07.090.B for applicable standards.

17.07.090 - Signs permitted in all zones.

A. Permitted Signs. Generally, Signsign permits shall be issued for signs included under this section, provided the signs are in compliance with the qualifications stated in this section, and all other applicable laws and ordinances.

B. Directional Signs.

1. Private party directional signs shall be designed, constructed and mounted so as to be viewed from on-site or from an area adjacent to the site by pedestrians or motorists while parking their automobile.

2. Private party directional signs may not contain commercial advertising material.

3. Private party directional signs are not be allowed within the public right-of-way.

4. Private party directional signs shall not exceed four square feet in area, per side. In the case of a ground sign, the overall height shall not exceed four feet.

C. B. Special Event Signs. Special event signs shall be permitted when they comply with the provisions of this subsection. Such signs are permitted for a limited period of time in any zoning district in connection with a special temporary event, such as (by way of example and not limitation), grand openings, parades, marches, demonstrations, carnivals, festivals, charitable events, special holiday season displays, etc., when such events comply with all applicable laws.as defined in Section

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proposed event by location, area and time duration. The application shall be processed in the same manner, and subject to the same appellate procedures, as an application for a sign permit. Special event sign permits shall be limited to the following provisions:

1. No more than one special event sign shall be permitted per special event and may be in the form of a banner or pennant.

2. The special event sign shall be a maximum of 50 square feet in area (measured one side) and shall be no higher than ten (10) feet in the case of a ground sign.

3. Special event signs shallmust be limited to cumulative total of 45taken down within seven (7) days per calendar yearof the event.

D. C. Permitted Signs—On-site Subdivision Commercial Signs. Onsite subdivisions may display commercial signs which conform to the following:

1. One temporary on-site subdivision commercial sign not to exceed 64 square feet total for two sides or 32 square feet for one side and a total overall height of 15 feet may be permitted on each primary street frontage of the property being subdivided, not to exceed two such signs for all phases of any subdivision (interior streets of the subdivision are not recognized as a main street frontage).

2. Such commercial signs shall be removed within ten (10) days from the date of the final sale of the land and/or residences.

3. Signs3. Commercial signs shall be maintained in good repair at all times.

4. A cash deposit of $500.00 per sign shall be deposited with the sign application to ensure compliance with this section and removal of such sign. The deposit shall be refunded to the applicant upon sign removal by the applicant. If the City is forced to remove any signs, then the cost of removal shall be deducted from the deposit.

E. D. Permitted Signs—Temporary Subdivision Commercial Directional Signs, On-Site. The following signs may be permitted in any zoning district subject to the provisions listed:

1. A maximum of six (6) signs may be used to lead customers to the site.

2. Signs2. Commercial signs shall be no larger than 600 square inches and shall be grouped on a two-sided sign structure as shown in exhibit A. The City may, from time to time, develop or amend the design details for this sign structure.

3. A A commercial sign structure shall be located not less than 600 feet from an existing or previously approved sign site. Further, each sign may only contain the name of the subdivision, and a directional arrow as shown on exhibit B.

4. The placement of each commercial sign structure shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director, who shall base the decision on non-communicative aspects of the sign.

5. Signs5. Commercial signs placed on private property shall require the written consent of the property owner, to be filed with the Community DevelopmentPlanning Director prior to issuance of a permit. Signs in the public right-of-way shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Directorpublic works director prior to issuance of the sign permit, and shall require approval of an encroachment permit.

6. A sign location plan shall be prepared showing the site of each commercial directional sign, on-site and shall be submitted to the Planning Departmentplanning department prior to the issuance of a sign permit.

7. Any such commercial sign approved for a particular subdivision within the City shall not be changed to advertise another subdivision.

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8. There shall be no additions, tag signs, streamers, devices, display boards, or appurtenance added to the sign as originally approved. Further, no other directional signing may be used, such as posters or trailer signs.

9. All nonconforming subdivision commercial signs associated with the subdivision in question must be removed prior to the issuance of a new sign permit.

10. A $500.00 cash deposit shall be placed with the City to ensure compliance with this subsection.

Any sign placed contrary to the provisions of this section may be removed by the City and the cost of removal shall be deducted from the deposit. Additional costs incurred by the City resulting from the removal of illegal signs shall be charged to the developer.

11. The commercial sign(s) may remain on display only until the subdivision is sold out.

F. E. Signs on the Public Right-of-Way. Signs on the public right-of-way, except where required by a governmental agency, shall require an encroachment permit and are limited to political or other noncommercial messages. The encroachment permit shall be on a form as provided by the City with information as deemed fit by the City Manager or designee to review compliance with section. A maximum of six encroachments per calendar year are permitted per applicant, organization, or candidate. The maximum time limit for signs to be on display is 30 days. this section. Temporary noncommercial signs may be displayed for a period not to exceed 60 days. Any time a temporary noncommercial sign is removed in the public right-of-way, it shall not be replaced by the same or other temporary sign for a period of not less than 90 consecutive days.

1. Signs that are 24" × 18" or 432 square inches and under have the following requirements:
a. Maximum number of signs: 50.
b. Maximum size: 24" × 18" or 432 square inches.
c. Placement requirements: Signs shall be placed a minimum of one footthree (3) feet from edge of sidewalkcurb or street pavement if no curb exists and shall not obstruct pedestrian traffic or line of sight for vehicle traffic; no signs shall be placed in lawn areas, parks, medians, civic center, CRC, or other government buildings; signs shall not be attached to fences, traffic control posts, utility poles, or bus shelters; signs shall be limited to one (1) sign per block of street in each direction of travel in developed areas and limited to one (1) sign per one-quarter (1/4) mile spacing in each direction of travel for undeveloped areas.

2. Signs that are over 24" × 18" or 432 square inches have the following requirements:
a. Maximum number of signs: eight (8).
b. Maximum size: 48" × 48".
c. Placement requirements: Signs shall be placed a minimum of fivethree (3) feet from edge of curb or street pavement if no curb exists; No and shall not obstruct pedestrian traffic or line of site for vehicle traffic ; no signs shall be placed in lawn areas, parks, medians, civic center, CRC, or other government buildings; signs shall not be attached to fences, traffic control posts, utility poles, or bus shelters; Signssigns shall be limited to one (1) sign per block of street in each direction of travel in developed areas and limited to one sign per one-quarter mile spacing in each direction of travel for undeveloped areas.

2. Signs that are over 24" × 18" or 432 square inches have the following requirements:
a. Maximum number of signs: 8.
b. Maximum size: 48" × 48".
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parks, medians, civic center, CRC, or other government buildings; signs shall not be attached to fences, traffic control posts, utility poles, or bus shelters; Signs shall be limited to one sign per block of street in each direction of travel. d. Applicant shall submit insurance naming the City as additionallyan additional insured in an amount as required by the City Manager.
( Ord. No. 1128 , § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)
( Ord. No. 1128 , § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)

17.07.090 100 - Signs in recreation, open space, residential and agricultural zones.

A. R-C (Recreation-Conservation) Zone. Signs in the R-C Zone shall be limited to "for sale"commercial temporary signs in accordance with Section 17.07.070080.B(1) of this Chapter and the following signs for commercial recreation uses, subject to approval of a Uniform Sign Program as described in Section 17.07.060.L.

1. One monument sign for each street frontage, limited to five (5) feet in height and 32 square feet in size.

2. Building mounted signage not exceeding ten (10) percent for any building wall.

B. Residential Zones. The following signs shall be permitted in residential zoning districts:

1. Single-Family Residential Zone (R-SF). Real estate for saleCommercial temporary signs, and identification signs in accordance with Section 17.07.070.A(2) of this Chapter,080.B(1), and noncommercial temporary signs per Section 17.07.070080.A(15). .

2. Multi-Family Residential Zone (R-MF).
a. Real estate for sale Commercial temporary signs in accordance with Section

17.07.070.A(2080.B(1) of this Chapter.
b. A maximum of two signs indicating the name of the multiple-family dwelling, apartment or dwelling group shall be permitted. Such signs may include monument signs not exceeding six (6) feet in height and/or wall-mounted signs. The total area of each sign shall not exceed four (4) square feet for less than 12 units, or 12 square feet for 12 or more units. Signs attached to the wall of the building shall not extend above the roof or eave line. Such sign may project 12 inches maximum from the building face. Identification signs may be illuminated, either internally or externally; provided, that all lights are directed away from public rights-of-way and adjacent properties.
c. An illuminated directory sign shall be provided at each entrance of all multi-family complexes with more than 12 dwelling units. Directory signs shall provide a diagrammatic representation of the complex in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Department d. Noncommercial temporary signs per Section 17.07.070080.A(15) of this Chapter.

C. Rural Residential (R-R) Zone.

1. Real estate for sales Commercial temporary signs and identification signs in accordance with Section 17.07.070.A(2080.B(1) of this Chapter.

2. Signs for produce sales, subject to approval of a Uniform Sign Program in accordance with Section 17.07.060.L of this Chapter.

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3. Noncommercial temporary signs per Section 17.07.070080.A(2) of this Chapter.

D. Traditional Neighborhood Residential (R-TN) Zone. The R-SF Zone sign standards shall apply to single-family dwellings, and the R-MF Zone sign standards shall apply to multiple-family dwellings.
( Ord. No. 1128 , § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)

17.07.095 105 - Signs in urban village zone.

A. Urban Village Zone. The R-MF Zone sign standards shall apply to multiple-family dwellings, and commercial zone sign standards (Section 17.07.110120) shall apply to commercial uses. ( Ord. No. 1128 , § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)
( Ord. No. 1128 , § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)

17.07.100 110 - Signs in manufacturing zones.

A. M (Manufacturing) Zone.

1. Permitted Signs. The following signs are specifically permitted for industrial complexes, subject to the approval of a Uniformed Sign Program in accordance with Section 17.07.060 B..L of this Chapter:
a. Wall Signs. One (1) wall sign is permitted for each wall face of the establishment, up to a maximum of four (4) wall signs. If said signs display commercial images or messages, they shall qualify as "onsite" commercial messages. In no case shall the total sign area of any unit or building exceed one (1) square foot of sign area for each linear foot of the unit's or buildings primary frontage. In no event shall the area of any one wall sign exceed 100 square feet. Wall signs shall not occupy more than 70 percent of the storefront or unit width. A wall sign may not project any of its height above the roof, eave line or parapet of the wall upon which it is mounted.
b. Monument Signs. One (1) monument sign not to exceed 30 square feet in sign area may be permitted to identify separate businesses or uses in the industrial complex. The monument sign structure shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. Additional monument signs may be permitted on parcels having more than one (1) frontage if the signs are located at least 300 feet apart. Monument signs shall be placed in a landscaped area or planter of not less than 250 square feet and shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from any right-of- way, sidewalk or driveway.
c. Pylon Sign. One pylon sign not to exceed 100 square feet in sign area will be permitted to identify separate business or uses in the industrial complex. The pylon sign structure shall not exceed 20 feet in height. Pylon signs shall be placed in a landscaped area or planter of not less than 250 square feet. Pylon signs shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from any right- of-way, sidewalk or driveway.
d. Commercial Directional Signs, On-Site. A maximum of two (2) on-site directional signs per drive approach each not to exceed a total of ten (10) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height.

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is used for a commercial message, then it must be onsite commercial; in no case shall the total sign area of any unit or building exceed one (1) square foot of sign area for each linear foot of the unit's or building's primary frontage and shall not exceed 100 square feet per sign.

A wall sign shall not occupy more than 70 percent of the storefront or unit width. A wall sign may not project any of its height above the roof, eave line or parapet of the wall upon which it is mounted.
b. Monument Signs: One (1) monument sign not to exceed 30 square feet in sign area which may be permitted to identify a business. The monument sign structure shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. Monument signs shall be placed in a landscaped area or planter of not less than 250 square feet and shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from any right-of-way, sidewalk or driveway.
c. Pylon Signs: One (1) pylon sign not to exceed 75 square feet in sign area will be permitted.

The pylon sign structure shall not exceed 20 feet in height. Pylon signs for individual establishments which are not located within an industrial complex shall be subject to the approval of a sign permit by the Planning Commission, and shall require the applicant to demonstrate that the specific land use necessitates a pylon sign for visibility; in considering such an application, the Planning Commission shall consider only the non-communicative aspects of the sign. Pylon signs shall be placed in a landscaped area or planter of not less than 250 square feet and shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from any right-of-way, sidewalk or driveway.
d. Commercial Directional Signs, On-Site: A maximum of two (2) on-site directional signs per drive approach each not to exceed a total of ten (10) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height.

B. Special Signage RequiresRequirements for Business Parks.

1. Permitted Signs: The following signs are permitted for industrial complexes, subject to the approval of a Uniform Sign Program in accordance with this Chapter:
a. Wall Signs: One (1) wall sign is permitted for each wall face of the establishment provided there are not more than four (4) wall signs for any one establishment. All commercial messages on such signs must qualify as onsite. In no case shall the total sign area of any unit or building exceed one (1) square foot of sign area for each linear foot of the unit's or building's primary frontage and shall not exceed 100 square feet per sign. Wall signs shall not occupy more than 70 percent of the storefront or unit width. Sign copy for all wall signs shall be individual channel letters of a maximum of 24 inches in height. If the sign contains a logo, said logo shall be a maximum of 36 inches in height. A wall sign may not project any of its height above the roof, eave line or parapet of the wall upon which it is mounted. b. Monument Signs: One (1) monument sign not to exceed 30 square feet in sign area is permitted to identify separate establishments or uses in the industrial complex, or to display noncommercial messages. The monument sign structure shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. Additional monument signs may be permitted on parcels having more than one (1) frontage and if the signs are located at least 300 feet apart. Monument signs shall be placed in a landscaped area or planter of not less than 250 square feet and shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from any right-of-way, sidewalk or driveway. c. Pylon Signs: One (1) pylon sign not to exceed 100 square feet in sign area which may be permitted to identify a separate business or uses in the industrial complex. The pylon sign structure shall not exceed 20 feet in height. Pylon Signs shall be placed in a landscaped are or planter of not less than 250 square feet and shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from any right-of-way, sidewalk or driveway.
d. Under Canopy Signs: For each use occupancy, one (1) under canopy sign not exceeding four (4) square foot shall be permitted.

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e. Commercial Directional Signs, On-Site: A maximum of two (2) on-site directional signs per drive approach each not to exceed a total of ten (10) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height.

2. Signs Specifically Permitted for Uses Not in an Industrial Complex:
a. Wall Signs: One (1) wall sign is permitted for each wall face of the establishment provided there are not more than four wail(4) wall signs for any one business. Any commercial messages on such signs must qualify as onsite. In no case shall the total sign area of any unit or building exceed one (1) square foot of sign area for each linear foot of the unit's or building's primary frontage and shall not exceed 100 square feet per sign. Wall signs shall not occupy more than 70 percent of the storefront or unit width. Sign copy for all wall signs shall be individual channel letters of a maximum of 24 inches in height. If the sign contains a logo, said logo shall be a maximum of 36 inches in height. A wall sign may not project any of its height above the roof, eave line or parapet of the wall upon which it is mounted. b. Monument Signs: One (1) monument sign not to exceed 30 square feet in sign area. The monument sign structuralstructure shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. Monument signs shall be placed in a landscaped area or planter of not less than 250 square feet and shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from any right-of-way, sidewalk or driveway. If such sign displays a commercial message, it must qualify as onsite.
c. Pylon Signs: One (1) pylon sign not to exceed 75 square feet in sign area. The pylon sign structure shall not exceed 20 feet in height. Pylon signs for individual establishments which are not located within an industrial complex shall be subject to the approval of a sign permit by the Planning Commission, and shall require the applicant to demonstrate that the specific land use necessitates a pylon sign for visibility; in considering such an application, the Planning Commission shall consider only the non-communicative aspects of the proposed sign. Pylon signs shall be placed in a landscaped area or planter of not less than 250 square feet and shall be a minimum of five feet from any right-of-way, sidewalk or driveway. d. Commercial Directional Signs, On-Site: A maximum of two (2) on-site directional signs per drive approach each not to exceed a total of ten (10) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height.
( Ord. No. 1128 , § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)

17.07.110 120 - Signs in commercial zones.

The standards and provisions contained in this section shall be applicable to the Commercial Neighborhood (C-N) and Community Commercial (C-C) zones, but not including properties with these zoning designations, which are located in the "Special Commercial Areas" as set forth in Section

17.07.120 of this Chapter.,.

A. Permitted signs in the C-N and C-C Zones within a commercial complex shall include:

1. Wall Signs: One (1) wall sign is permitted for each wall face of the establishment provided there are not more than four (4) wall signs for any one establishment. If used to display a commercial message, the sign must qualify as onsiteon-site. In no case shall the total sign area of any unit or building exceed one (1) square foot of sign area for each linear foot of the unit's or building's primary frontage and shall not exceed 100 square feet per sign. Wall signs shall not occupy more than 70 percent of the storefront or unit width. If the sign contains a logo, said logo shall be a maximum of 36 inches in height a. A wall sign may not project any of its height above the roof eave line or parapet of the wall upon which is mounted.

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2. Monument Signs: One (1) monument sign not to exceed 30 square feet in sign area which may be permitted to identify separate establishments or uses in the commercial complex.

The monument sign structure shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. Additional monument signs may be permitted on parcels having more than one (1) frontage and the signs are located at least 300 feet apart. Monument signs shall be placed in a landscaped area or planter of not less than 250 square feet. Monument signs shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from any right-of-way, sidewalk or driveway.

3. Pylon Signs: One (1) pylon sign not to exceed 100 square feet in sign area will be permitted to identify a separate business or uses in the commercial complex. The pylon sign structure shall not exceed 20 feet in height. For each secondary street frontage with at least 300 feet of length, one (1) additional pylon sign may be permitted not to exceed 100 square feet in sign area and shall not exceed 20 feet in height. When such a sign is used to display a commercial message, it must qualify as onsite.
a. Where pylon signs are placed on both major and secondary street frontages, each such sign shall be placed as near to the middle of the street frontage as practical or at a major driveway entrance to the commercial complex from the street frontage. b. Pylon signs shall be placed in a landscaped area or planter of not less than 250 square feet. Pylon signs shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from any right-of-way, sidewalk or driveway.
c. A maximum of three (3) signs may be used to identify any one establishment pursuant to the criteria outlined in this section.

4. Service and Delivery Signs: One (1) unlighted sign per occupancy not to exceed two (2) square feet may be placed on the rear of the building for service and delivery purposes.

5. Commercial Directional Signs, On-Site: A maximum of two (2) on-site directional signs per drive approach, each not to exceed a total of ten (10) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height.

6. Window Signs: Window signs conforming to the provisions of SectionSections

17.07.070.AB(1), (16) and (14, and 17.07.080.B(2).

7. Under Canopy Signs: For each use or occupancy, one (1) maximum four (4) foot under canopy sign per frontage.

B. Permitted signs in the C-N and C-C Zones for uses not part of a commercial complex shall include:

1. Wall Signs: One (1) wall sign is permitted for each wall face of the establishment provided there are not more than four (4) wall signs for any one establishment. If such sign is used for a commercial message, it must qualify as onsiteon-site. In no case shall the total sign area of any unit or building exceed one (1) square foot of sign area for each linear foot of the unit's or building's primary frontage and shall not exceed 100 square feet per sign. Wall signs shall not occupy more than 70 percent of the storefront or unit width. A wall sign may not project any of its height above the roof eave line or parapet of the wall upon which is mounted.

2. Service and Delivery Signs: One (1) unlighted sign per occupancy not to exceed two (2) square feet may be placed on the rear of the building for service and delivery purposes.

3. Directional Signs, On-Site: A maximum of two (2) on-site directional signs per drive approach each not to exceed a total of ten (10) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height.

4. Window Signs: Window signs conforming to the provisions of SectionSections

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5. Under Canopy Signs: For each use or occupancy, one (1) maximum four (4) foot under canopy sign per frontage.

6. Exceptions: Certain exceptions to the sign standards applicable to commercial uses not located within a commercial complex may be approved by the Planning Commission including the election of freestanding sign(s) when the following findings can be made by the Planning Commission, without consideration of proposed message content (other than the onsite/offsite distinction in the case of commercial messages):
a. The site is subject to limited visibility and additional signing is necessary for a reasonable level of advertising exposure;
b. The type of establishment or the configuration of the site necessitates additional signage.
c. Exceptions shall be processed through the sign permit and minor variance process provided for in the Zoning Ordinance.

C. Freeway-Facing Signs. Permitted in the C-N and C-C Zones subject to the following requirements:

1. The maximum allowable sign face area of any freeway-facing sign for a shopping center or commercial complex which totals more than 250,000 square feet of gross floor area shall be 300 square feet and shall not exceed 60 feet in height. When such display area is used for commercial speech, the copy must qualify as onsite as to the shopping center or commercial complex.

2. The maximum allowable sign face area of any freeway-facing sign for a shopping center or commercial complex which totals less than 250,000 square feet of gross floor area shall be 150 square feet and shall not exceed 60 feet in height.

3. Freeway-facing signs, including freeway-facing electronic message signs, may only be permitted subject to the approval of a sign permit by the Planning Commission. Freeway- facing signs will be permitted when they satisfy all of these criteria:
a. The proposed sign is located upon the property upon which the use identified is located;
b. The proposed sign is located in the vicinity of a freeway interchange and within 300 feet of the freeway right-of-way and 600 feet of the intersecting street right-of-way; c. The following findings must be made, without consideration of message content of the proposed sign:
i. The elevation of the freeway in relation to the elevation of the abutting properties justifies the height requested, and is the minimum necessary. ii. The number and spacing of freeway signs will not cause unnecessary confusion, clutter or other unsightliness in the general location. iii. The use identified, as well as its type, size and intensity, justifies the size, design and location of the sign requested.
iv. The needs of the traveling public for identification and directional information justifies the sign requested.

D. Automobile Service Station Signs. Automobile service station signs shall be permitted subject to the following requirements:

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by State law. Elevated signs may be used subject to approval of the Planning Commission (without consideration of message content) where vision impairments existexists, however elevated signs shall be designed with appropriate vision spaces. Such signs shall not exceed 15 feet in overall height.

2. Identification Pylon Sign: For service stations located contiguous to a freeway, where a freeway exit serves the street from which the service station takes direct access, in addition to the identification/price monument sign allowed by paragraph (1) above, one (1) pylon sign, maximum 100 square feet in size and 40 feet in overall height, situated so as to be directed toward and permanently viewable from the freeway, shall be permitted.

3. Special Service Signs: Each service station may display two (2) special service signs per pump island. Special service signs shall be limited to such items as self-serve, full serve, air, water, cashier, and shall be non-illuminated. Such signs must be permanently affixed to the pump island they identify. Each sign may not exceed four (4) square feet in overall size.

4. Wall Signs: Wall signs for automobile service stations shall be permitted subject to the provisions set forth in Section 17.07.110.A(1) and (166).

5. Commercial Directional Signs, On-Site: Maximum of two (2) on-site directional signs per drive approach, each not to exceed a total of ten (10) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height.

6. Window Signs: Window signs conforming to the provisions of Section

17.61.025.A07.070.B(1) and (16).14), and 17.07.080.B(2).

E. Theater Marquee Signs. Theater marquee signs shall be permitted subject to the following requirements:

1. The size of a theater marquee sign shall be determined by the number of screens. Each screen shall be permitted a maximum of ten (10) square feet for each sign face area. A theater marquee sign may not total more than 100 square feet of sign face area.

2. A maximum of one (1) theater marquee sign, not to exceed 25 feet in height, is permitted per street frontage exclusive of freeway; provided, however, that the theater is part of an integrated shopping center.

3. A maximum of one (1) theater marquee sign, not to exceed 25 feet in height, shall be permitted for theaters not considered to be part of an integrated shopping center.

4. A maximum of one (1) wall-mounted theater marquee sign shall be permitted at the main entrance to the theater.

F. Electronic Message Signs. Electronic message signs shall be permitted subject to the following requirements:

1. One (1) electronic message sign may be permitted in a commercial complex with a minimum of 25,000 square feet of floor area. No electronic message sign shall be located closer than 2,500 feet to another electronic message sign. A conditional use permit shall be required whereby the Planning Commission will determine the size and height of the sign.

2. Each display shall appear for a period of at least eight (8) seconds. Displays shall not be animated, appear in incremental stages or move across the changeable copy sign face. The sign shall remain blank (no message or display) for at least one (1) second between separate images.

3. The sign may display only noncommercial messages or onsite commercial messages, related to those establishments that are part of the complex or the merchandise or activities available on the parcels which are part of the commercial complex. The sign shall not be used as a billboard.

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4. The sign shall be reviewed for traffic safety purposes by the City's Public Works Director and shall comply with any and all safety standards as prescribed by the State of California.

Such reviews shall not consider message content.
( Ord. No. 1128 , § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)

17.07.120 Signs in special commercial areas.

Certain commercial areas within Beaumont are of a unique character due to historic, land use, parcelization and circulation considerations. These areas, which contain C-N (Commercial Neighborhood) and C-C (Community Commercial) Zoning Districts, shall be subject to differing criteria as compared to other commercial areas in the City, as set forth within this section.

A. Antique Village District Area. This area consists of properties fronting on the north side of Sixth Street between Magnolia Avenue and Veile Avenue, on the south side of Sixth Street Between Euclid Avenue and Veile Avenue, and on the east and west sides of Beaumont Avenue between Sixth Street and Seventh Street.

1. Within this special district, signs are permitted for commercial complexes as follows:
a. Wall Signs: One wall sign is permitted for each wall face of the establishment provided there are not more than four wall signs for any one establishment. If used for commercial messages, the message must qualify as onsite. In no case shall the total sign area of any unit or building exceed three-quarters square foot of sign area for each linear foot of the unit's or building's primary frontage and shall not exceed 75 square feet per sign. Wall signs shall not occupy more than 60 percent of the storefront or unit width. Painted wall signs are permitted when determined to be compatible with the architectural character of the building and area. If the sign contains a logo, said logo shall be a maximum of 36 inches in height. A wall sign may not project any of its height above the roof, eave line or parapet of the wall upon which it is mounted.
b. Monument Signs: One monument sign not to exceed 30 square feet in sign area which may be permitted to identify separate establishments or uses in the commercial complex, or for noncommercial messages. The monument sign structure shall not exceed six feet in height. One additional monument sign may be permitted on parcels having more than one frontage and the signs are located at least 200 feet apart.
c. Pylon Signs: Pylon signs not to exceed 75 square feet in sign area which may be permitted to identify separate establishments or uses in the commercial complex, subject to approval of a sign permit by the Planning Commission. In consideration of pylon signs in this area the Planning Commission shall consider the need for compatibility and appropriateness of such signage at the proposed location but shall not consider the message content of the proposed sign, other than the onsite/offsite distinction for commercial messages.
d. Monument and pylon signs shall be placed in a landscaped area or planter of not less than 250 square feet. Monument and pylon signs shall be a minimum of five feet from any right-of- way, sidewalk or driveway
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e. Service and delivery signs, limited to one unlighted sign per occupancy not to exceed two square feet, may be placed on the rear of the building for service and delivery purposes.
f. Directional signs: A maximum of two on-site directional signs per drive approach each not to exceed a total of ten square feet in area and four feet in height. g. Window signs: Window signs conforming to the provisions of Section

17.07.070.A(1) and (16).
h. Under canopy signs: For each use or occupancy, one maximum four square foot identification under canopy sign per frontage.
i. Internally or back-lit fluorescent signs shall not be permitted in the Antique Village District Area.

2. Permitted signs for uses not part of a commercial complex shall include:
a. Wall signs: One wall sign is permitted for each wall face of the establishment provided there are not more than four wall signs for any one establishment. Any such sign used for commercial messages must qualify as onsite. In no case shall the total sign area of any unit or building exceed three-quarters square foot of sign area for each linear foot of the unit's or building's primary frontage and shall not exceed 75 square feet per sign. Wall signs shall not occupy more than 60 percent of the storefront or unit width. Painted wall signs are permitted when determined by the Director, without consideration of message content, to be compatible with the architectural character of the building and area. A wall sign may not project any of its height above the roof, eave line or parapet of the wall upon which it is mounted.
b. Service and delivery signs: One unlighted sign per occupancy not to exceed two square feet may be placed on the rear of the building for service and delivery purposes.
c. Directional signs: A maximum of two on-site directional signs per drive approach each not to exceed a total of ten square feet in area and four feet in height. d. Window signs conforming to the provisions of Section 17.07.070.A(1) and (16). e. Under canopy signs: For each use or occupancy, one maximum four-foot identification under canopy sign per frontage.

3. Automobile service stations signs shall be permitted subject to the following requirements:
a. Identification/price monument sign: For each service station, one monument, combination price and identification sign, maximum 30 square feet in size and maximum six feet in overall height shall be permitted and must include all price advertising as required by State law.
b. Special service signs: Each service station may display two special service signs per pump island. Special service signs shall be limited to such items as self-serve, full serve, air, water, cashier, and shall be non- illuminated. Such signs must be permanently affixed to the pump island they identify. Each sign may not exceed four square feet in overall size.
c. Wall signs for automobile service stations shall be permitted subject to the provisions set forth in Section 17.07.110.A.(1) and (16). d. Directional Signs: A maximum of two on-site directional signs per drive approach each not to exceed a total of ten square feet in area and four feet in height.

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e. Window Signs: Window signs conforming to the provisions of Section

17.07.070.A.(1) and (16).

B. Beaumont Avenue Corridor. Properties fronting on both sides of Beaumont Avenue between Seventh Street and Fourteenth Street are allowed signs as follows:

1. Permitted signs for commercial complexes shall include:
a. Wall Signs: One wall sign is permitted for each wall face of the establishment provided there are not more than four wall signs for any one business. If used to display a commercial message, the sign must qualify as onsite. In no case shall the total sign area of any unit or building exceed three-quarters square foot of sign area for each linear foot of the unit's or building's primary frontage and shall not exceed 75 square feet per sign. Wall signs shall not occupy more than 60 percent of the storefront or unit width. A wall sign may not project any of its height above the roof, eave line or parapet of the wall upon which it is mounted b. Monument Signs: One monument sign not to exceed 30 square feet in sign area which may be permitted to identify separate businesses or uses in the commercial complex. The monument sign structure shall not exceed six feet in height.

Additional monument signs may be permitted on parcels having more than one frontage and the signs are located at least 200 feet apart. Monument signs shall be located in a landscaped planter of not less than 250 square feet and shall be a minimum of five feet from any right-of-way, sidewalk or driveway. c. Service and Delivery Signs: One unlighted sign per occupancy not to exceed two square feet may be placed on the rear of the building for service and delivery purposes.
d. Directional Signs: A maximum of two on-site directional signs per drive approach each not to exceed a total of ten square feet in area and four feet in height. e. Window Signs conforming to the provisions of Section 17.07.070.A. f. Under Canopy Signs: For each use or occupancy, one maximum four square foot under canopy sign per frontage.

2. Permitted signs for uses not part of a commercial complex shall include:
a. Wall Signs: One wall sign is permitted for each wall face of the establishment provided there are not more than four wall signs for any one business. If used to display a commercial message, the sign must qualify as onsite. In no case shall the total sign area of any unit or building exceed three-quarters of one square foot of sign area for each linear foot of the unit's or building's primary frontage and shall not exceed 75 square feet per sign. Wall signs shall not occupy more than 60 percent of the storefront or unit width. A wall sign may not project any of its height above the roof, eave line or parapet of the wall upon which it is mounted. b. Monument Sign: One monument sign not to exceed 30 square feet in sign area that may be permitted to identify an establishment. The monument sign structure shall not exceed six feet in height. Additional monument signs shall be located in a landscaped area or planter of not less than 250 feet and shall be located a minimum of five feet from any right-of-way, sidewalk or driveway. c. Service and Delivery Signs: One unlighted sign per occupancy not to exceed two square feet may be placed on the rear of the building for service and delivery purposes.
d. Directional Signs: A maximum of two on-site directional signs per drive approach each not to exceed a total of ten square feet in area and four feet in height.

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e. Window Signs conforming to the provisions of Section 17.07.070.A.(1) and (16). f. Under Canopy Signs: For each use or occupancy, one maximum four square foot identification under canopy sign per frontage.
( Ord. No. 1128 , § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)

17.07.130 - Sign regulations for specific plan area zone.

A. Permitted Signs in the Specific Plan Area (SPA) Zone—Exempt Signs. The SPA Zone permits a variety of residential and supporting commercial and other supporting land uses. Signs, which may be erected without permits as provided for in Section 17.07.070 of070of this Chapter are permitted in the SPA Zone consistent with the respective land use.

B. Signs Subject to Permits. Provisions and standards for signs shall be established within a specific plan for land uses contained therein. The specific plan shall establish a project-wide sign program and shall make provisions for the development and review of Uniform Sign Programs consistent with Section 17.07.060.L of this Chapter for each non-residential land use component of the specific plan. ( Ord. No. 1128 , § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)

17.07.140 - Sign design standards.

The design standards set forth in this section apply to all signs in the City of Beaumont.

A. Relationship to Other Signs. Where there is more than one (1) monument sign located upon a lot, all such signs shall have designs which are well related to each other by the similar treatment or incorporated of not less than four (4) of the following six (6) design elements:

1. Type of construction materials as used in the several sign components (such as cabinet, sign copy, supports);

2. Letter style of sign copy;

3. Illumination;

4. Type or method used for supports, uprights or structure on which sign is supported;

5. Sign cabinet or other configuration of sign area; and

6. Shape of entire sign and its several components.

B. Landscaping. Each monument sign shall be located in a planted landscaped area which is of a shape, design and size (equal to at least the sign area) that will provide a compatible setting and ground definition to the sign. The planted landscaped area shall be maintained on a reasonable and regular basis.

C. Illumination and Motion. Monument signs shall be non-moving stationary structures (in all components) and illumination, if any, shall be maintained by artificial light which is stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times (non-flashing).

D. Sign Color. Sign colors should be compatible with the building architecture. Within shopping centers, sign color should complement the color scheme for the center. This provision does not apply to noncommercial messages displayed on signs.

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Staff Report

TO: City Council
FROM: Christina Taylor, Deputy City Manager
DATE April 4, 2023
SUBJECT: Discussion and Consideration of Requested Resolution Opposing Initiative 21-0042A1

Description Initiative 21-0042A1: A State ballot measure which would restrict voter input and local taxing authority.

Background and Analysis:

Initiative 21-0042A1 limits voters’ authority and adopts new and stricter rules for raising taxes and fees. It makes it more difficult to hold violators of state and local laws accountable, and the measure includes provisions that would make it more difficult for local voters to pass measures needed to fund local services and infrastructure and would limit voter input by prohibiting local advisory measures wh ere voters provide direction on how they want their local tax dollars spent.

The proposed initiative would make it more difficult for state and local regulators to issue fines and levies on corporations that violate laws intended to protect the environment, public health and safety, and neighborhoods. It restricts authority of state and local governments to issue fines and penalties for violations of law, and requires voter approval of fines, penalties, and levies for corporations and property owners that violate state and local laws unless a new, undefined adjudicatory process is used to impose the fines and penalties. This initiative would impact franchise fees and sets new fee standards for the use of local and state government property. The standards ma y significantly restrict the amount oil companies, utilities, gas companies, railroads, garbage companies, cable companies, and other corporations pay for the use of local public property and would reduce funding for critical infrastructure like streets and roads, public transportation, drinking water, new schools, sanitation, and utilities .

Below are some specifics:

Limit voter authority and accountability
 Limits voter input. Prohibits local voters from providing direction on how local tax dollars should be spent by prohibiting local advisory measures.

 Invalidates the Upland decision that allows a majority of local voters to pass special taxes. Taxes proposed by the Initiative are subject to the same rules as taxes placed on the ballot by a city council.

Restrict local fee authority to provide local services
 Impacts franchise fees. Sets new standard for fees and charges paid for the use of local and state government property. The standard may significantly restrict the amount cities can receive in payment for the use of local public property.

Rental and sale of local government property must be “reasonable” which must be proved by “clear and convincing evidence.”
 Except for licensing and other regulatory fees, fees and charges may not exceed the “actual cost” of providing the product or service for which the fee is charged. “Actual cost” is the “minimum amount necessary.” The burden to prove the fee or charge does not exceed “actual cost” is changed to “clear and convincing” evidence.

Restrict authority of state and local governments to issue fines and penalties for violations of law
 Requires voter approval of fines, penalties, and levies for corporations and property owners that violate state and local laws unless a new, undefined adjudicatory process is used to impose the fines and penalties.

Restrict local tax authority to provide local services
 Requires voter approval to expand existing taxes (e.g., UUT, use tax, TOT) to new territory (e.g., annexation) or expanding the base (e.g., new utility service).  City charters may not be amended to include a tax or fee.  New taxes can be imposed only for a specific time period.  All state taxes require majority voter approval.
 Prohibits any surcharge on property tax rate and allocation of property tax to state.

Other changes
 No fee or charge or exaction regulating vehicle miles traveled can be imposed as a condition of property development or occupancy.

Fiscal Impact:

The proposed bill would result in the following fiscal impact if passed by voters:
 Billions of local government fee and charge revenues placed at heightened legal peril. Related public service reductions across virtually every aspect of city,

county, special district, and school services especially for transportation, and public facility use.
 Indeterminable legal and administrative burdens and costs on local government from new and more empowered legal challenges, and bureaucratic cost tracking requirements.
 The delay and deterrence of municipal annexations and associated impacts on housing and commercial development.

Attachments:

A. Council Requested Resolution (based on League of California Cities form resolution) Opposing Initiative 21-0042A1.

B. Initiative 21-0042A1
C. League of California Cities Fact Sheet
D. CBRT Fiscal Analysis

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,

CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (INITIAITVE 21-0042A1)
WHEREAS, an association representing California’s wealthiest corporations and developers is spending millions to push a deceptive proposition aimed for the November 2024 statewide ballot; and
WHEREAS, the measure includes undemocratic provisions that would make it more difficult for local voters to pass measures needed to fund local services and infrastructure, and would limit voter input by prohibiting local advisory measures where voters provide direction on how they want their local tax dollars spent; and WHEREAS, the measure creates new constitutional loopholes that allow corporations to pay far less than their fair share for the impacts they have on our communities, including local infrastructure and our environment; and
WHEREAS, the measure may make it much more difficult for state and local regulators to issue fines and levies on corporations that violate laws intended to protect our environment, public health and safety, and our neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the measure puts billions of dollars currently dedicated to local services at risk and could force cuts to fire and emergency response, law enforcement, public health, parks, libraries, affordable housing, services to support homeless residents, mental health services, and more; and

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby opposes Initiative 21-0042A1; SECTION 2. Staff is directed to email a copy of this adopted resolution to the League of California Cities at [email protected].

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, held on the 4th day of April, 2023, by the following roll call vote
AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

CITY OF BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL

____________________________
Julio Martinez, Mayor

ATTEST:
____________________________
Elaine Morgan, City Clerk

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RECEI VED
JAN O 4 2022
Office of the Attorney General
State of California

INITIATIVE COO RDINATOR

ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
PO Box 994255
Sacramento, CA 94244-25550
Re: Initiative 21-0042 -Amendment Number One
Dear Initiative Coordinator:

Pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 9002 of the Elections Code, enclosed please find Amendment #1 to Initiative No. 21-0042 "The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act." The amendments are reasonably germane to the theme, purpose or subject of the initiative measure as originally proposed.

I am the proponent of the measure and request that the Attorney General prepare a circulating title and summary of the measure as provided by law, using the amended language.

Thank you for your time and attention processing my request.

Sincerely,
~~
Thomas W. Hiltachk