Beaumont City Council
July 16, 2024

Resolution No. 1994- 23
MOVED, PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of October, 1994, upon the following vote:

AYES: Mayor Leja, Mayor ProTem Parrott and Council Members Berg and Russo
NOES: Council Member Brey
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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AYOOF THE CITY OF
i EAl1PONT
ATTEST:

RESOLUTION CERTIFICATION PAGE

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )

CITY OF BEAUMONT )
I, JOYCE SNIDER, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Beaumont, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Beaumont is five; that Resolution No. 94-23 was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held October 10, 1994 by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor Jan Leja, Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
Council Members Berg and Russo
Noes: Council Member Brey

Absent: None
Abstentions: None
Witness by my hand and the seal of the City of Beaumont, California on October 11, 1994.

YCE IDER,
put City Clerk
City of Beaumont, California

EXHIBIT A

FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATEMENT OF

OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS

FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING -

CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING THE FINAL

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
(STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER 93-72031)
The City of Beaumont (the "City") hereby certifies the Heartland Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report, State Clearinghouse Number 93072031, which consists of the Draft EIR, the Responses to Comments on the Draft EIR, the Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program, these Findings of Fact, the Staff Report and any associated attachments (collectively referred to as the "Final EIR"), and finds that it has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resource Code Section 21000, et seo,) ("CEQA") and that the City of Beaumont has received, reviewed and considered the information contained in the Final EIR, all hearings, and submissions of testimony from officials and Departments of the City, the Applicant, the public and other municipalities and agencies.

Having received, reviewed and considered the foregoing information, as well as any and all information in the record, the City of Beaumont hereby makes these Findings of Fact pursuant to, and in accordance with, Section 21081 of the Public Resource Code as follows:

Background
The Heartland Specific Plan provides for 1,224 residential dwelling units ranging from densities of 3.1 DU/AC (dwelling units per acre) to 6.5 DU/AC. Residential is the primary use of this property covering 207.6 acres, with 11.5 acres assigned to commercial use, 8.0 acres for an elementary school, and 50.3 acres for industrial park uses. The developed area is approximately 324.0 acres, or 77.7 percent of the project site. The average residential density of the developed area will be approximately 5.9 DU/AC, while the average density of the total 417.2 acre parcel will be 2.9 DU/AC.

Approximately 89.0 acres or 21.3 percent of the property will be maintained as "Passive Open Space." This open space area is characterized primarily by San Timoteo Creek and Cooper's Creek. An active community park covering 23.9 acres, or 5.7 percent of the property, will also be included. The proposed project involves the following approvals from the City of Beaumont: a) Certification of the EIR for the Heartland Specific Plan; b) Adoption of an ordinance a change of zone from a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to a Specific Plan Area (SPA); c) Adoption and approval by resolution of the Heartland Specific Plan, including the Zoning Regulations and Design Guidelines; d) Approval of the Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program.

The City of Beaumont circulated copies of the Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the Heartland project in July, 1993 to all Responsible Agencies and interested groups and individuals stating that a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be prepared.

Various agencies and individuals provided written comments within the State - mandated 30 day public review period for the NOP. These written comments discussed the scope and content of information to be contained within the Draft EIR. ---Copi-ess-oLthese comments on_the NOP are contained within Appendix A of the Draft EIR.
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During the months of February, 1994 through May, 1994 and subsequent to the public review of the Notice of Preparation, the City of Beaumont internally reviewed "screencheck" copies of the Draft EIR. Upon completion of this review, copies of the Draft EIR were forwarded to all Responsible Agencies and interested groups and individuals. As was also the case for the Notice of Preparation, the Draft EIR was forwarded to the State Clearinghouse for distribution to and review by various involved State agencies. The State -mandated 45 -day public review of the Draft EIR began on June 14, 1994 and ended on July 29, 1994. A Responses to Comments package was prepared which presented written responses to comments received during the public review of the Draft EIR.

The contents of the Draft EIR, the Final EIR which includes and Responses to Comments on the Draft EIR, the Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program, these Findings of Fact, the Staff Report, and any other related attachments or additional materials comprise the Staff Report, and any other related attachments or additional materials comprise the Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Heartland Specific Plan.

The Final Environmental Impact Report for the Heartland Specific Plan has been prepared for the City of Beaumont in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as amended, and City Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA. More specifically, the City has relied on Section 15084(d)(3) of the State Guidelines which allow acceptance of drafts prepared by the applicant, consultant retained by the applicant, or any other person. The City of Beaumont, as Lead Agency, has reviewed and edited as necessary the submitted "screencheck" copies of the Draft EIR, and the Final EIR package for these documents to reflect its own independent judgement to the extent of its ability including reliance on concerned technical personnel from other City departments.

The Final EIR will also be used to provide baseline data for applications to be submitted to the following State and federal agencies: a) State of California, Department of Fish and Game (consideration of applications for Public Resources Code Sections 1601-1603 Streambed Alteration Agreements); and b) United States Army Corps of Engineers (consideration of applications for Section 404 Permits under the Clean Water Act).

The Environmental Impact Report
An Initial Study for the Heartland Specific Plan was prepared by the City of Beaumont in July, 1993, which identified potential environmental impacts attributable to the proposed project. These potential impact areas include: Seismic Safety, Slopes and Erosion, Flooding, Air Quality, Noise, Wildlife Vegetation, Land Use, Population and Housing, Energy Resources, Toxic Substances, Visual Resources/Light and Glare, Historic, Prehistorical and Paleontological Resources, Traffic and Circulation, Public -. - - -
Facilities and Services (waterand-sewer;-fire-protection; -police- protect ion,_schools,__ parks and recreation, utilities, solid waste, libraries and health services). In addition,

the State CEQA Guidelines require analysis of Unavoidable Adverse Impacts, Project Alternatives, Growth Inducing Impacts, Cumulative Impacts, and provision of a Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program. As a result of the initial Study, it was determined that the proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment and an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was required.

The draft and Final EIR analyzed both project and cumulative effects of the potential environmental impacts identified by the Initial Study. The draft and Final EIR developed and identified a variety of mitigation measures to minimize, reduce, avoid or compensate for the potential adverse effect on the proposed project:

The draft EIR discussed four alternatives: the "No Project" Alternative, the "Reduced Scope" Altemative, "Reduced Scope Alternative A" and "Reduced Scope Altemative V. This range of projects should provide the decision -maker with adequate comparative information to assess the appropriateness of the project and provide for the reduction of adverse environmental effects associated with the project. The reduced scope projects have been designed to eliminate adverse biological and public facility/services impacts. Also, the option of providing for an off -site alternative analysis was considered. Based on specified criteria delineated in the draft EIR, no off - site alternative areas where found to be appropriate for analysis.

Public hearings have been held on the project proposal and its associated environmental impacts by the City of Beaumont Planning Commission and City Council prior to the certification of the Final EIR.

The City of Beaumont makes the following findings in adopting a Resolution certifying the FEIR.

Section 1 of these Findings contains th e Statement of Overriding.

Considerations.

Section 2 discusses those potential environmental effects of the proposed project which are not significant or which have been mitigated to a level of insignificance.

Section 3 discusses the significant unavoidable environmental effects of the proposed project which cannot be feasibly mitigated to a level of insignificance.

Section 4 discusses the growth -inducing impacts of the proposed project.

Section 5 discusses the alternatives to the proposed project discussed in the Final EIR.

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Section 6 discusses the Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program for the proposed project.

Section 7 contains the Section 15092 findings.

The findings set forth in each section are supported by substantial evidence in the administrative record of the proposed project.

SECTION 1 STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
The Final EIR has identified and discussed significant effects which will occur as a result of the. proposed Heartland Specific Plan. With the implementation of the mitigation measures discussed in the Draft and Final EIR, these effects can be mitigated to levels of insignificance except for project -related unavoidable significant impacts in the areas of air quality and biological resources on a direct impact basis as well as the identification of the project's contribution to adverse cumulative impacts associated with air quality, noise and biological resources, as identified in Section 3 of these findings.

Having reduced the effects of the proposed project to the extent feasible by adopting the conditions of approval and a program to monitor mitigation measures for certain project impacts (as discussed in Section 2 and 3 of these Findings) and having balanced the benefits of the proposed project against the proposed project's potential unavoidable adverse impacts (as noted in Section 3 of these Findings), the City of Beaumont hereby determines that the benefits of the proposed project outweigh these potential unavoidable adverse impacts based on the following overriding considerations:

1. The proposed project provides a variety of complementary land uses (residential,. commercial, industrial park, recreational and open space) within a single mixed use project These proposed land uses conform to the City of Beaumont General Plan and assist in its implementation.

2. The Heartland Specific Plan provides a total of 1,224 dwelling units which include family -oriented housing which will respond to local and regional housing demand.

3. Approval of the Heartland Specific Plan will provide the necessary master planning to insure provision of necessary infrastructure, desired amenities, and common landscape and design elements which would not be possible if the property were developed using a "piecemeal" approach.

4. Provision of complementary land uses proposed within a single mixed use project will reduce traffic, noise and air quality impacts associated with automobile trips which would otherwise be headed for similar destinations at a further distance. According to the Traffic Analysis contained in the Draft EIR Appendix, a total of 24,620 daily vehicle trips will be generated by the project as currently proposed. Of this total, 5,040 daily trips (or 20.5% of total trips) will remain on the project site with 14,580 external trips being generated.

5. Construction of the proposed project responds to the commercial and recreational market demand by proposing a mixed -use development which includes commercial and industrial park land uses, various recreational facilities (sports park, paseo park and trails, community open space and natural open space) to serve the local and visiting population.

6. According to the Fiscal Impact Report contained in the Final EIR, the project will provide an annual net fiscal benefit to the City of $313,230. 7 The proposed project will include an 11.5 acre commercial facility for project residents as well as those utilizing the SR 60 and Potrero Boulevard corridors.

8. Drainage facilities will be constructed on -site to contain and direct the flow of stormwater runoff originally upstream of the proposed project and directing this runoff through and downstream of the project site which will eliminate potential on -site flood hazards.

9. The proposed project involves preservation of 89.0 acres of permanently dedicated open space (approximately 21.3% of the subject property). Areas to be preserved -include the primary San Timoteo drainage and Cooper's Creek. Major portions of several sensitive wildlife habitats found on -site will also be preserved which include:

Willow Riparian, Alluvial Fan and Sage Scrub habitats. Protection of wide open space corridor for San Timoteo Creek will facilitate wildlife movement.

10. Provision of traffic mitigation measures will address the on- and off -site circulation impacts which are directly attributable to the proposed project and those impacts indirectly attributable to the proposed project's incremental contribution to cumulative traffic levels. Off -site roadway improvements will benefit the region by adding capacity to critical off -site intersections and roadways. The proposed project contributes to the implementation of key portions of the City's Master Plan of Arterial Highways including a new freeway interchange, and will be responsible for its fair - share of the costs of necessary regional roadway improvements.

11. The proposed project will provide funding for various regional infrastructure elements through City mitigation fee programs as well as mitigation fees to the affected School District(s).

12. Construction of the proposed project will provide commercial and industrial uses that will accommodate a share of the projected community and regional work force by creating 1,901 long-term employment opportunities thereby enhancing the jobs/housing balance for the area. An additional maximum of 415 short-term construction -related jobs will also be created annually over the project's 10 year development period.

13. The project's design and provisions for landscaping will result in aesthetically pleasing entrance to the City of Beaumont.
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SECTION 2 - POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS WHICH ARE NOT SIGNIFICANT

OR WHICH HAVE BEEN MITIGATED TO A LEVEL OF INSIGNIFICANCE All final EIR mitigation measures (as set forth in the Mitigation Monitoring Program attached to these Findings) have been incorporated into the Conditions of Approval for the Heartland Specific Plan.

The City of Beaumont has determined that these mitigation measures and conditions of approval will result in a substantial mitigation of the following effects and that these effects are not considered significant or they have been mitigated to a level of insignificance. The mitigation measures referred to below are contained within the Mitigation Monitoring Program which is attached to these Findings.

Seismic Safety
Potential Impact: Due to the proximity of the San Gorgonio -Banning fault zone, the intensity of ground shaking that could be expected at the site is relatively higher than the general Southern California area. It is likely that at any given specific point along the fault trace, an 8.0 magnitude event could be expected to produce repeatable high ground acceleration of 0.31g. The predominant bedrock acceleration is anticipated to be 0.54g. The overall liquefaction potential is considered moderate only in the southwestern portion of the project site in alluvial and colluvial soils.

Findings: Conditions of approval, monitored mitigation measures, and features incorporated into the proposed project design will reduce the impacts identified in the FEIR to an insignificant level.

Facts: The above finding is made that Mitigation Measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program will mitigate the identified impacts.

Slopes and osion
Potential Impact: The Geotechnical Feasibility Studies indicate that the development of the Heartland Specific Plan is feasible from a geotechnical viewpoint provided that the recommendations listed in thegeotechnical studies included as Technical Appendix C and specific recommendations of detailed geologic studies performed on - site are implemented.

Development of the Heartland Specific Plan will result in approximately 87.4 percent of 364.5 acres of the site being graded. Approximately 12.6 percent or 52.7 acres of the site will remain in its natural state. Grading operations are anticipated to balance on -site.

Findings: Conditions of approval, monitored mitigation measures, and features incorporated into the proposed project design will reduce the impacts identified in the FEIR to an insignificant level.
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Facts: The above finding is made in that Mitigation Measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program will mitigate the identified impacts.

Flooding
Potential Impact: The Heartland Specific Plan will alter natural on -site drainage courses and will increase the amount of runoff generated on -site. Development of portions of San Timoteo Creek will result in changesin the existing flowpath and alterations in storm runoff volumes, peak flows, and velocities. Surfacerunoff and peak flow rates will increase due to the increase in impervious surfaces associated with road, residential and commercial development.

The proposed drainage system involves street conveyance, pipe conveyance, and natural drainage course areas. In the locations where streets cross the natural drainage courses, culverts are proposed to accommodate the natural drainage flow. The drainage system has been designed to allow for the conveyance of 100 year storm flows from off -site upstream tributary areas through and out of the project areas.

The quantity of drainage flows from developed areas on -site will increase surface flows as compared to the existing conditions on -site. This increased flow may be accommodated by the provision of retention basins located and integrated within the proposed on -site open space areas, thus resulting in no net increase in flows fro the project into the existing watercourse.

Findings: Conditions of approval, monitored mitigation measures, and features incorporated into the proposed. project design will reduce the impacts identified in the FEIR to an insignificant level.

Facts: The above finding is made in that Mitigation Measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program will mitigate the identified impacts.

Water Quality
Potential Impact: Project development also will alter the quality of storm runoff generated from the developed site. It is anticipated that project runoff will contain minor amounts of pollutants typical of urban use, including oil and rubber residues, fertilizer and pesticides, detergents, hydrocarbon particles, and other urban -related debris. In addition, during project construction, soil loss through erosion of exposed soils may occur.

Requirements in the 1987 Clean Water Quality Act for NPDES permits necessitate design practices which ensure optimum water quality from runoff. These permits require that specific Best Management Practices (BMP's) be implemented at the time of construction.
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Findings: Conditions of approval, monitored mitigation measures, and features incorporated into the proposed project design will reduce the impacts identified in the FEIR to an insignificant level.

Facts: The above finding is made in that Mitigation Measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program will mitigate the identified impacts.

Potential Impact: Groundwater is present on -site in one major aquifiers at depths ranging from 22 to 50 feet. The Beaumont -Cherry Valley Water District uses this aquifier as a local drinking water source.

Findings: Conditions of approval, monitored mitigation measures, and features incorporated into the proposed project design will reduce the impacts identified in the FEIR to an insignificant level.

Facts: The above finding is made in that Mitigation Measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program will mitigate the identified impacts.

Population and Housing
Potential Impact: Based upon a single family housing generation factor of 2.8 persons per dwelling unit (as applied to 1,224 dwelling units), the Heartland Specific Plan is projected to generate a total of 3,428 new residents.

Findings: The increase in population from project implementation and subsequent increased demand for public facilities and services are offset by a net increase in fiscal revenues to the City. This increase is consistent with the General Plan and related projections.

Facts: The above finding is made in that the project will more -than -offset increased service needs by adding a $330,000 surplus into the City.

Energy Resources
Potential Impact: Development of the proposed project will increase consumption of energy for motor vehicle movement, space and water heating, lighting, cooking, refrigeration and air conditioning, operation of construction equipment, use of miscellaneous home appliances, and energy required to produce the construction materials and all other material aspects of the project.

On -site electrical demand for the Heartland Specific Plan is estimated at 15,824,440 kilowatts (kwh) per year. The on -site natural gas consumption for the Heartland Specific Plan is estimated to be 104,557,535 cubic feet (c.f.) per year.

The Heartland Specific Plan is anticipated to generate an estimated total of 24,620 vehicle trips per day, of which 19,580 trips are externaf-to the project. —These -- ID

trips will place additional demand on petroleum supply by 9,460 gallons consumed per day.

Findings: Conditions of approval, monitored mitigation measures, and features incorporated into the proposed project design will reduce the impacts identified in the FEIR to an insignificant level.

Facts: The above finding is made in that identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program will mitigate the identified impacts.

Toxic Substances
Potential Impact: While the concentration and amount of contamination in the central portion of the project site is minor, the presence of the substances in soils used for graded pad home sites may expose residents to small amounts of toxic substances_ This is considered significant and will require mitigation in the form of material and contamination removal and disposal. Proposed residential uses can be expected to produce minor quantities of toxic materials such as household cleaning and landscape maintenance products. Additionally, development of the commercial and industrial uses will potentially result in the presence of toxic and hazardous materials and wastes which must be disposed.

Findings: Conditions of approval, monitoredmitigation measures, and features incorporated into the proposed design will reduce the impacts identified in the FEIR to an insignificant level.

Facts: The above finding is made in that Mitigation Measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program will mitigate the identified impacts.

Visual Resouces
r /Light & Glare
Potential Impact: Project implementation will permanently alter the nature and appearance of the site, from the current open space, rural use to the urbanized uses proposed by the Heartland Specific Plan. Development of the project will result in creation of views of a developed residential community from SR 60 and San Timoteo Canyon Boulevard. Also, impact from architectural features using reflective materials may cause hazardous glare conditions to drivers on adjacent roads.

Findings: Conditions of approval, monitored mitigation measures, and features incorporated .into the proposed design will reduce the impacts identified in the FEIR to .an insignificant level.

Facts: The above finding is made in that identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program will mitigation identified impacts.
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Historic. _Prehistoric and Paleontological
Potential Impact: No archaeological sites exist on the project site.

The paleontological sensitivity of some of the geological formations on -site is high and numerous paleontological findings have been discovered in the past in similar formations elsewhere.

Vertebrate fossils have previously recovered from San Timoteo Formation and the Older Alluvium units in the project region.

Findings: Conditions of approval, monitored mitigation measures, and features incorporated into the proposed project design will reduce the impacts identified i the FEIR to an insignificant level.

Facts: The above finding is made in that Mitigation Measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program will mitigate the identified impacts.

Circulation
Potential Impact: Development of this project will be accommodated by the planned circulation system as illustrated in draft EIR. Construction of the first phase of residential development will require interchange improvements at Potrero Boulevard and SR 60. The interchange overpass and Potrero Boulevard would be improved to half the ultimate planned roadway width. Therefore, the Heartland project would be contributing its fair share of construction funds to build the interchange. Financing through the City's Community Facilities District 93-01 under the Comprehensive Public Facilities Financing Plan (CPFFP) will likely be the overall funding mechanism for the interchange. During project construction, some delay may occur on a short-term basis along SR 60 and San Timoteo Canyon Road from construction activities related to the development.

The project will generate approximately 24,620 total Average Daily Trips (ADT) per day with 5,040 ADT which are internal to the project such as trips to the on -site commercial area and school. Externally to the project, therefore, a total ADT of 19,580 will be generated.

Level of Service (105) estimates for the year 2006 traffic conditions at the following area intersections, with project trips and traffic from other developments based on the City General Plan update, are projected to operate at LOS "E" or "F" during peak hours with no signalization.
o 14th Street and 1-10 Westbound Ramps
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o 14th Street and Desert Lawn Southbound Through Lane
o Potrero-Boulevard and SR 60 Westbound Left -Turn
o Potrero Boulevard and SR 60 Eastbound Ramps
The most critical to the project is the SR 60 and Potrero Boulevard interchange. The project proposes to contribute to the construction of the interchange and freeway over - crossing with one travel lane each way and one lane for each on -ramp and off -ramp.

Based on the traffic analysis, the proposed two lane configuration would be adequate through the interim and year 2006 build -out of the specific plan. The addition of two lanes in each direction of the overpass plus an additional lane for the westbound and eastbound ramps would be required to adequately serve traffic from the year 2015.

Findings: Conditions ofapproval, monitored mitigation measures, and features incorporated in to the proposed project design will reduce the impacts identified in the FEIR to an insignificant level.

Facts: The above finding is made in that Mitigation Measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program will mitigate the identified impacts.

Water and Sewer
Potential Impact: The project is located with the boundary of the Beaumont -Cherry.

Valley Water District (BCVWD) and within the boundary of the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency (SGPWA). BCVWD is the water retailer for the Project Area and SGPWA is the water wholesaler. BCVWD currently relies on extraction of groundwater from the Beaumont Groundwater Basin, Edgar Canyon and Little San Gorgonio Canyon. SGPWA currently is in the planning stages to construct imported water facilities which will bring State water project water to the project area. BCVWD and SGPWA have indicated that the Beaumont Groundwater Basin may be in a state of "overdraft" with current annual BCVWD extraction of approximately 5,500 acre feet per year (AFY).

The total estimated average annual water demand for the project is 857,044 gallons per day (MGD). The total maximum day demand for the project is 1.7 MGD. Based on a minimum of 100 feet elevation differential to provide a water pressure of 40 pounds per square inch, Heartland would require a storage reservoir at an elevation of 2,580 feet. Standard public works engineering criteria for determining above ground reservoir storage requirement are based on providing a supply equal to the sum of operational plus fire storage requirements. Operational storage is the volume required to supply the maximum hour rate in excess of the maximum day rate for a four-hour period, without depleting storage by more than one-half. A fire flow of 2,350 gpm will be necessary for the single family residential land use, based on BCVWD fire flow criteria.
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The Heartland project lies within the City of Beaumont Sewer Service Area and it is expected that all of the site will be served by the City. Wastewater flows for tt e study area were calculated based on standard public works engineering criteria. Using an average annual flow factor of 100 gallons per person per day per 2.5 persons per dwelling unit (GPD/DU) for residential land use, the total average daily flow is estimated to be 500,371 gpd. The total peak hourly flow is based on a peaking factor of 2.14. The estimated peak flow for the project site is 654,840 gpd.

The proposed on -site wastewater collection system consists of gravity sewers, a force main and lift station. Regional hook-up of the on -site system is achieved as shown on Exhibit 11-31 of the draft EIR. Currently, the City is constructing an expanded sewer treatment facility to treat 1.5 mgd of wastewater. To accommodate total build -out of the City's General Plan, future expansion of the facility would be required. findings: Conditions of approval, monitored mitigation measures, and features incorporated in to the proposed project design will reduce the impacts identified in the FEIR to an insignificant Ieyel.

Facts: The above finding is made in that Mitigation Measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program will mitigate the identified impacts. fire Protection
Potential Impact: The maximum project build -out of 1,224 dwelling units as well as proposed commercial and industrial development will produce a secondary long term adverse impact on the ability of the County of Riverside Fire Department to provide fire protection services.

Based County Fire Department standards, one engine company is required per 2,000 dwelling units or 3 million square feet of commercial and industrial. Using this standard, 'the project would necessitate the operation of 0.881 additional engine companies (807,602 square feet commercial/ industrial @ 30°k site coverage — 26.9 of 3 million square feet + 1,224 project units — 61.2 % of 2,000 dwelling units —

88.1 % or 0.881 of one engine company. Essentially, therefore, the project would require one additional engine company to meet the standard.

Findings: Conditions of approyal, monitored mitigation measures, and features incorporated in to the proposed project design will reduce the impacts identified in the FEIR to an insignificant level.

Facts: The above finding is made in that Mitigation Measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program will mitigate the identified impacts. 14

Police Protection
Potential Impact: The Heartland project will result in an increase in the area's population. As a result of population increase, it is anticipated that criminal activity such as burglaries, thefts, assaults, vandalism, etc., will increase incrementally. As the population and use of an area increases, additional financing of equipment and manpower needs will be required to meet this increased demand. The Heartland Specific Plan would require approximately 6 police officers to provide adequate law enforcement protection.

Findings: Conditions of approval, monitored mitigation measures, and features incorporated in to the proposed project design will reduce the impacts identified in the FEIR to an insignificant level.

Facts: The above finding is made in that Mitigation Measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program will mitigate the identified impacts.

Schools
Potential Impact: Build -out of the Heartland Specific Plan will cause an increased need for school facilities within the BUSD. Utilizing student generation rates as given by the BUSD, full build -out of 1,224 dwelling units within the specific plan will generate 551 students for grades K through sixth (0.45 students per dwelling unit), 153 students for grades seventh through eighth (0.125 students per dwelling unit) and 276 students for grades ninth through twelfth (0.225 students per dwelling unit). The proposed project will add 551 elementary school students to the District which will have to be provided with facilities on site. The project would add 153 students to Mt.

View Junior High which, without any other growth, would exceed its capacity by 84 students. Also, the project addition of 276 students would, without any other growth, exceed Beaumont High School's capacity by 3 students.

In summary, the ultimate build -out of the Heartland Specific Plan will, without proper mitigation, cause a significant impact on the ability of the BUSD to provide educational facilities.

Findings: Conditions of approval, monitored mitigation measures, and features. incorporated in to the proposed project design will reduce the impacts identified in the FEIR to an insignificant level. The project will adhere to City of Beaumont policies, which are based on a cooperative agreement between the City and BUSD.

Facts: The above finding is made in that Mitigation Measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program will mitigate the identified impacts. 1s

Parks and Recreation
Potential Impact: Based upon standards delineated in the Quimby Act, five acres of active park land per 1,000 persons would be required to adequately serve the proposed project. Basing the specific plan population on the standard of 2.8 persons per household, the project, at 1,224 units, would have a population of 3,428. This population would therefore require 17.2 acres of active park land. The County of Riverside uses the additional standard of twenty-five (25) acres of natural open space per 1,000 people. Thus, the project would necessitate 85.7 acres of natural open space. The project proposes 89.0 acres of natural open space associated with San Timoteo Creek and 'Cooper's Creek. An active paseo sports park site has been designated within the specific plan totaling 23.9 acres, which is beyond the Quimby Act standard of 17.2 acres. Additionally, a 1.4 acre respite park has been provided for the proposed industrial park. This park has been designed to be used by future employees of the industrial park during breaks and lunch hour.

Findings: Conditions of, approval, monitored mitigation measures, and features incorporated in to the proposed project design will reduce the impacts identified in the FEIR to an insignificant level.

Facts: The above finding is made in that Mitigation Measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program will mitigate the identified impacts.

Utilities
Potential Impact: Project development will result in an increased demand for electrical and natural gas services. The Southem California Edison Company, the Southem California Gas Company, and the General Telephone Company will provide their respective services to the Heartland Specific Plan project site in accordance with the policies and rules for extension of services on file with the California Public Utilities Commission.

Findings: Conditions of approval, monitored mitigation measures, and features incorporated in to the proposed project design will reduce the impacts identified in the FEIR to an insignificant level.

Facts: The above finding is made in that Mitigation Measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program will mitigate the identified impacts.

Solis] Waste
Potential Impact: Development of the project will increase the amount of solid waste generated in the region by 28.5 tons per day, which in tum will ultimately shorten the Iifespan of the Lamb Canyon Landfill as well as increase the demand upon the waste —.haulers_inthe project_acea..__
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Findings: Conditions of approval, monitored mitigation measures, and features incorporated in to the proposed project design will reduce the impacts identified in the FEIR to an insignificant level.

Facts: The above finding is made in that Mitigation Measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program will mitigate the identified impacts.

Libraries
Potential Impact: Implementation the proposed land uses will contribute to a cumulative impact on a regional level to the existing library system by increasing the population in the project vicinity, and the corresponding demand for services. The existing library can adequately service a population of approximately 20,000. It is anticipated that within five to seven years additional library facilities will be needed to serve the City's. growing population. Upon build -out of the General Plan, which includes the Heartland project, approximately 50,000 square feet of library facility would be required to meet the needs of the public and library staff. The Library Board of Trustees has a long-range facilities improvement plan in place, and these facilities should be adequate for a 10- to 20 -year growth period.

Findings: Conditions of approval, monitored mitigation measures, and features incorporated in to the proposed project design will reduce the impacts identified in the FEIR to an insignificant level.

Facts: The above finding is made in that Mitigation Measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program will mitigate the identified impacts. }iealthServices
Potential Impacts: Although project development will increase the need for medical services and facilities, significant adverse impacts are not anticipated. Adequate health care facilities and services are anticipated, as the medical community grows commensurate with the increase in population.

Findings: Conditions of approval, monitored mitigation measures, and features incorporated in to the proposed project design will reduce the impacts identified .in the FEIR to an insignificant level.

Facts: No mitigation measures are proposed or are necessary.

Fiscal Considerationsllobs-Housing Balance
Potential Impact: The Fiscal Impact Report indicates that development of the Heartland Specific Plan is estimated to generate a positive net fiscal impact to the City ---of--B- eaumont._!-nce-cor_npletel-y_build-out, the Heartland planned community will generate a fiscal surplus to the City of Beaumont of $330,000 per year. !7

In addition to the positive fiscal impacts the Heartland Specific Plan will generate, the new community also will create significant new employment within the City of Beaumont and the surrounding region. Permanent non -construction employment within the community will total 1,901 jobs. Construction employees at the Potrero Creek project over the 10 -year development period will be a maximum of 415 jobs annually.

The Heartland project fully complies with the jobs/housing balance criteria as set forth in the SCAG Growth Management Plan.

The total potential on -site work force which could live within the Heartland Specific Plan community totals 100 percent with a surplus of 885 jobs.

Findings: Conditions of approval, monitored mitigation measures, and features incorporated in to the proposed project design will reduce the impacts identified in the FEIR to an insignificant level.

Facts: No mitigation measures are proposed or are necessary.

Land Use
Potential Impact: The Heartland project will result in a substantive change in the character of the 417 acre site. The majority of the project site will be mass -graded and developed with residential neighborhoods, a commercial site, parks, industrial areas and appurtenant improvements such as roadways, infrastructure and utilities.

The commercial site is located along Potrero Boulevard along SR 60. The concentration of commercial uses near the interchange is consistent with the land use planning practices which concentrate such uses at high visibility, high accessibility areas where traffic and noise considerations would preclude residential uses.

The proposed industrial park is located along the Southem Pacific Railroad and San Timoteo Canyon Road. The presence of the railroad is an important driving force from a public health and safety standpoint for the inclusion of the industrial uses in this area.

Due to noise impacts from railroad operations as well as accident potential relative to train derailment and/or accidental spillage of toxic substance being transported, residential uses in this area are inherently precluded.

The project will lead to an extension of the urbanizing trend of the City of Beaumont as allowed under its adopted general plan which is allowing the City to grow from the east and west along the SR 60 corridor. The General Plan calls for overall specific plan designations for properties to the north south and east of the project site with residential density range designation that are the same as the project site - 2.4 to 4.1 dwelling units per acre.
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The land use plan proposed is largely in character with the urbanizing trend of the adopted General Plan. As described above, the residential products and lot sizes proposed are also similar in nature to the allowable uses as designated by the General Plan for adjacent areas. The project will lead to an extension of the urbanizing trend of the City of Beaumont as allowed under its adopted general plan which is allowing the City to grow from the east and west along the SR 60 corridor. The General Plan calls for overall specific plan designations for properties to the north south and east of the project site with residential density range designation that are the same as the project site - 2.4 to 4.1 dwelling units per acre. The land use plan proposed is largely in character with the urbanizing trend of the adopted General Plan. As described above, the residential products and lot sizes proposed are also similar in nature to the allowable uses as designated by the General Plan for adjacent areas.

Findings: No specific measures are proposed.

Facts: The draft EIR did identify potential impacts relative to the continued use of the adjacent De Anza Motorcycle Park. However, a comment letter received on the draft EIR by the Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District stated that off -road use has been precluded in the area. Therefore, measures identified relative to this impact are no long er necessary.

Noise
Potential Impact: Noise impacts will occur on site from, (1) project construction, (2) project operation produced traffic, (3) project produced traffic plus cumulative traffic from other development in the City and (4) railroad operations on the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks. In noise impact assessment of land use projects, increases of noise over 3 DBA are considered significant. Most roadways will not exceed this threshold except for San Timoteo Canyon Road between 1-10 and Potrero Boulevard. No existing residential development occurs along this roadway, and, the City General Plan Update provides for open space uses in the subject area adjacent to the much of the road.

Commercial and light industrial land uses are also proposed along San Timoteo Canyon Road which are not considered noise sensitive. However, interior noise levels are of concern for these uses, which will require noise assessments and building design recommendations.

Increases over existing noise levels are significant due to the low level of traffic currently on area roadways surrounding the project site. Significant increases which will affect existing residences occur along SR 60 east of Potrero Boulevard and east of Jack Rabbit Trail; along San Timoteo Canyon Road between Potrero Boulevard and Jack Rabbit Trail; along Beaumont Avenue between 14th Street and 1-10. However, the General Plan update identifies these areas for specific plan uses which would preclude the long-term occupation of these home sites. Noise studies and recommendations for future specific plan uses in these areas will address these noise impacts and provide mifiga ion.

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Exterior noise levels from traffic are anticipated to exceed 65 CNEL along SR 60 and Potrero Boulevard for homes situated on lots at the end of cul-de-sacs within Planning Areas 1 and 5. Similar lots proposed within Planning Area 4 are located close to the 65 CNEL contour, and, since the contours are based on conditions with no topographical changes, the final graded elevation for this planning area may make some of the lots fall within the contour.

Also, the proposed commercial area is affected by the 65 CNEL contour. While outdoor levels are not a concern with respect to commercial areas, interior noise levels of less than 55 CNEL, as required by the City, may be difficult to achieve without special building design considerations.

Based on the above, a potential significant impact relative to noise was identified for on -site land uses within Planning Areas 1, 4, 5 and the Commercial Area relative to roadway noise impacts.

The operation of trains on.the Southern Pacific Railroad which traverses the northern portion of the project site is expected to impact industrial park uses within Planning Area 11 also as illustrated on Exhibit 11-25 of the draft EIR. The Heartland property is located approximately 100 feet from the track centerline. With a typical building setback of 20 feet, a CNEL level of 70.3 could be produced by train operations.

Buildings located in the vicinity of this contour could experience noise that exceeds interior City noise level standards of 50 CNEL for office uses. The City interior standard of 65 CNEL for light industrial uses would likely not be exceeded. Therefore, railroad noise impacts for lots located adjacent to the tracks is considered potentially significant within Planning Area 11, especially if office uses are proposed.

Findings: Conditions of Approval, monitored mitigation measures and features incorporated into the proposed project design will reduce the impacts identified to an insignificant level. A significant cumulative impact relative to noise is also identified since the project implements the City's General Plan Update, whose EIR identified a significant unmitigated cumulative impact relative to noise.

Facts: The above finding .is made in that Mitigation Measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program will mitigate the identified project impacts. A Statement of Overriding Findings of Significance has been included relative to cumulative noise impacts.
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SECTION 3 - SIGNIFICANT UNAVOIDABLE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS WHICH

CANNOT BE MITIGATED TO A LEVEL OF INSIGNIFICANCE
The City of Beaumont has determined that certain environmental effects (both project -related and cumulative) cannot be feasibly or objectively mitigated to a level of insignificance, although the Final EIR contains mitigation measures and conditions of approval to be imposed on the proposed project which will provide a substantial mitigation of these effects.

Consequently, in accordance with Section 15093 of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Statement of Overriding Considerations has been prepared (See Section 1 of these Findings) to substantiate the City's decision to accept these unavoidable adverse environmental effects in light of the benefits afforded by the proposed project. The mitigation measures referred to below are contained within the Mitigation Monitoring Program which is attached to these Findings.

Climate andAir Ouality
Potential Impact: Air pollutants will be emitted by construction equipment and dust will be generated during grading and site preparation. An estimated 28.4 pounds per day of particulate emissions can be anticipated during project grading. The greatest project -related air quality impact results from daily vehicle trips. Additional emissions will be generated by combustion from generating electricity and natural gas to meet project demands.

The total emissions generated by the project area 2,739.56 pounds per day of Carbon Monoxide, 802.89 pounds per day of Nitrogen Oxides, 17.47 pounds per day of Sulfur Oxides, 103.12 pounds per day of Particulates and 143.29 pounds per day of Reactive Organic Gases, several of which exceed thresholds of significance as established by the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

The project also contributes a significant cumulative impact to air quality. Neither existing or future CO levels exceed State and Federal 1 and 8 hour standards at any of the affected off -site intersections.

Findings: The impacts identified in the Final EIR cannot be mitigated to a level of insignificance. However, conditions of approval, monitored mitigation measures, and features incorporated into the proposed project will reduce, to the extent feasible, the adverse environmental effect.

Facts: The above finding is made in that a Statement of Overriding Considerations has been prepared for the proposed project (See Section 1 of these Findings) and that Mitigation Measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program will partially mitigate the identified impacts.

Wildlife/Vegetation
Potential Impact: The following species are considered from a CEQA perspective to be endangered, rare or sensitive, therefore, any direct loss of individuals or habitat would require mitigation to reduce impacts to a level of insignificance. o Plants
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Golden Eagle (California Protected)
Least Bell's Vireo (State and Federal Endangered)
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Riparian Area (potential least Bell's vireo habitat also regulated by State Fish and Game Code Section 1601 and federal Clean Water Act Section 404)
• Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub (golden eagle foraging habitat/supports several sensitive animal species/unique characteristics/regulated under Clean Water Act Section 404 and Fish and Game Code Section 1601 and is threatened by continued development)
It should be noted that many of the sensitive species which are found on the project site are federal Category 2 species and/or are State designated Species of Special Concern. While, based on the criteria listed previously, direct project impacts to Category 2 species are not considered significant, secondary and cumulative effects would be considered significant since continued loss of habitat and populations for these species would force their redesignation to Category 1 or, in extreme cases of continued loss, threatened or endangered status.

The project will also result in the loss of open space and the natural plant communities which occupy the specific plan site. Based on the preliminary grading study prepared for the project, the project will primarily result in the loss of cultivated area and the disjunct patches of coastal sage scrub.

Sensitive animal species and habitats considered to be significant which would be adversely affected are discussed as follows:
o Least Bell's Vireo
As indicated in the draft EIR, no direct habitat disturbance is attributable to the proposed project —which has completely avoided -impacts -to -potential -vireo habitat in Cooper's Creek. It should be noted, however, that ultimate -

development of Jack Rabbit Trail Road, which would be improved as part of the regional circulation system of the City of Beaumont, in its current conceptual alignment would traverse Cooper's Creek and potentially adversely impact the riparian area when other developments require the construction of this roadway to meet their circulation requirements. If vireo were present in this area, impacts would be potentially significant from a cumulative perspective - the Heartland project in and of itself does not require this crossing to maintain adequate traffic flow.
o Raptors
The conversion of 364.5 acres of open space to suburban uses would result in a reduction in foraging habitat for the golden eagle as well as several other sensitive raptor species including burrowing owl. This is considered significant on a cumulative basis.
o Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub/Coastal Sage Scrub
The project will result in the loss of 32.7 % of the alluvial fan sage scrub community and adversely affect a concomitant portion of habitat for several sensitive species such as the San Diego homed lizard, orange -throated whiptail, several raptor species and the Los Angeles pocket mouse. Also, virtually all of the patches of coastal sage scrub will be removed during project grading activities. These areas provide limited habitat for the above species as well as the Fallbrook spine flower. Loss of these patches of coastal sage scrub are. considered cumulatively significant while loss of over 30 percent of the alluvial fan sage scrub is considered a direct project induced significant adverse impact.

Waters of the United States/Stream Bed Alteration
Approximately 40.5 acres of the San Timoteo Creek wash will be filled and/or altered, much of which is associated with alluvial fan sage scrub habitat and can be considered "Waters of the Unites States" and "stream bed" area (see Exhibit 11-20 of the draft EIR). Per the federal Clean Water Act and the State of California Fish and Game Code, impacts to this area would be subject to the Section 404/1601 Permit Process due to the filling and grading of these area from project implementation. The project has proposed to fill portions of this area and protect channel sides from erosion with rip -rap. Since impact to this area is potentially in violation with, and regulated by, State and federal statutes, impacts are considered significant and thus would require mitigation. 23

Findings: Direct project impacts to waters of the United States/Stream bed areas associated with Cooper's Creek and San Timoteo Creek are considered reduced to a level of insignificance. With respect to the alluvial fan sage scrub area, 66.7 percent avoidance along with replanting of disturbed areas is not considered substantial avoidance and will not reduce impacts to acceptable levels according to the project biological report.

On a secondary and cumulative impact basis, the incremental loss of the patches of coastal sage scrub during grading is considered significant and unmitigated. The potential disturbance of least Bell's vireo habitat from -the construction of Jack Rabbit Trail Road is considered significant but mitigable based on wetland permit requirements and the construction of a free -span bridge or other means as deemed appropriate by the USFWS and CDFG if vireo habitat is found. Finally, loss of golden eagle and other raptor foraging habitat is also considered cumulatively significant and unmitigable on a single -project basis.

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SECTION 4 - GROWTH INDUCING IMPACTS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT The Heartland Specific Plan project is located adjacent to the western boundary of the City of Beaumont. The City, in 1993, completed a General Plan Update for its incorporated area and its Sphere of Influence. The current General Plan was adopted with a certified EIR which designated the project site for Specific Plan uses with density range of 2.0 to 4.1 dwelling units per acre. The project, at 2.9 dwelling units per acre, fits within the land use parameters identified in the General Plan. Of note is the fact that all of the. properties which surround the project site have also been given specific plan land use designations (see Exhibit 111-1 of the draft EIR).

Generally, projects are growth inducing when they could:
o Establish a more intense land use than currently exists o Increase land use intensity over and above the existing General Plan/Zoning designations of the site and surrounding area
o Place infrastructure such as roads, water lines or sewer lines in areas which currently have no such facilities
While the Heartland project does propose a land use intensity greater than what currently exists, the specific plan calls for land uses which are consistent with the City General Plan.

Also,•while infrastructure will be extended into the site to serve the project, the fact that SR 60 already exists and forms the southern boundary of the project site has already provided the primary means for. growth - its existence was likely the primary factor in the current designation of the site in the General Plan. While there is infrastructure plan formulation currently being considered by City officials, with the Heartland property as a participant, initiation and implementation of the infrastructure plan would not occur without the initial general plan designation and the potential subsequent adoption of the specific plan which this document analyzes. Therefore, the proposed project is more accurately described as a secondary growth inducing factor in the area with the .primary factors being the existence of SR 60 and the designation of the site (and surrounding properties) for specific plan uses in the City of Beaumont General Plan.
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SECTION 5 - FINDINGS REGARDING ALTERNATIVES
Alternatives to the proposed project described in the EIR were considered. The alternatives discussed in the EIR constitute a reasonable range of potential options necessary to permit a reasoned choice. The EIR identified the "No Project" Alternative, "Reduced Scope" Alternative and "Reduced Scope Altemative A;" however, the City did not select these alternatives but approves the proposed project with the Final EIR mitigation measures which will provide a substantial mitigation of the potential environmental effects. Consequently, in accordance with Section 15093 of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Statement of Overriding Considerations has been prepared (See Section 1 of these Findings) to substantiate the City's decision to approve the proposed project in spite of certain significant unavoidable environmental impacts associated with the project proposal.

Alternative 1 - The "No Project Alternative
Description of Alternative: Under the "no project" alternative the proposed project site would remain in its present condition as undeveloped.

Comparison of Effects: The "No Project" would eliminate all of the environmental effects identified in Section 2 and 3 herein and is environmentally superior to the project as proposed.

Findings: The "No Project" Alternative is rejected because it is inconsistent with the City's adopted General Plan.

Facts: The above finding is made because the site has been designated as Specific Plan Area (SPA) in the City of Beaumont General Plan.

Alternative 2 - Reduced Scope Alternative
Description of Alternative: This alternative calls for substantial avoidance of significant viewshed areas located on the project site. Drainage courses and associated alluvial fan sage scrub habitat would be avoided. Also, Waters of the United Sates • have been substantially avoided under this scenario. Based on this alternative, a reduced amount of grading and roadway improvements would be necessary.

Residential uses adjacent to escarpment areas would be located as to avoid mass alteration of existing slopes and follow existing ground contours. Total residential units would be 675 on 111.4 acres with an overall density of 1.5 dwelling units per acre.

This is approximately half of the number of units proposed under the project. The commercial area would remain approximately the same as the proposed project, however, the business park area would be reduced in size to 18.8 acres from 50.3 acres as proposed by the project; This was done in order to avoid Waters of the Unites States and alluvial fan sage scrub. Four parks would be provided throughout the specific plan along with a 9.3 acre elementary school/park area in the central portion ----off-tfe-property-
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Comparison of Effects: This alternative would reduce impacts to viewshed resources, steep slopes, Waters of the United States and create less demand on public facilities and services.

Findings: The "Reduced Scope" alternative is considered environmentally superior.

However, this altemative was rejected in favor of the project since the number of units proposed would not be able to cover the infrastructure financing debt already placed on the property.

Facts: In accordance with the site designation for Specific Plan uses, the property was placed in the City's Community Facilities District 93-1. This district was formed to meet both immediate and future infrastructure needs based on the adopted General Plan.

Alternative 3 - Reduced Scope Alternative A
Description of Alternative: This project is a modified version of the reduced scope altemative with 584 units and 150.5 acres developed. This alternative would attempt to avoid additional escarpment and steep slope area in the southwestem portion of the project site.

Comparison of Effects: Impacts would be the same as the Reduced Scope Alternative except for slightly less impacts relative to public facilities and services - from a 44.8 percent reduction to a 52.3 percent reduction (by 7.5 percent) as compared to the project. This scenario would also provide 260.4 acres of natural open space which is 171.4 acres more than the proposed project and a 7.0 percent increase in natural slope and Riversidean sage scrub area as compared to the Reduced Scope Alternative Finding: The "Reduced Scope A" alternative is considered environmentally superior.

However, this alternative was rejected in favor of the project since the number of units proposed would not be able to cover the infrastructure financing debt already placed on the property.

Facts: In accordance with the site designation for Specific Plan uses, the property was placed in the City's Community Facilities District 93-1. This district was formed to meet both immediate and future infrastructure needs based on the adopted General Plan.

Alternative 4 - Reduced Scope Alternative B
Description of Alternative: This alternative calls for a large lot, custom home subdivision to be placed on the subject property with rural residential zoning.

Development would call for a residential circulation system which meets minimum roa and- ire safety standards_ Private driveways would -serve -each -parcel -which -would be 2 acre gross minimum lot sizes with one graded pad and home associated with

each. San -Timoteo Creek wash would be left- in its current condition under this development approach so as to avoid any need for flood control improvement. This scenario would allow 85 homes to be built within the site covering 297.5 acres with 119.7 acres remaining as natural open space. Each home would be served by its own on -site septic system while water service would be provided by the Beaumont Cherry Valley Water District. Also, Potrero Boulevard would have to be minimally constructed to half -width improvements as would its interim interchange with SR 60 just as would occur under the proposed project. Full build -out of the interchange would not be necessary for this project scenario, however, for anticipated area development per the City General Plan the fully improved interchange would be necessary.

Comparison of Effects: This scenario provides for a 25.6 percent increase in natural open space as compared to the project. This moderate increase 'is realized due to the placement of fewer homes on more acres of land. Of note is the fact that there is only zoning controls to guide development of each parcel, therefore, individual actions of each property owner as well as the placement of fences around each lot would preclude the use of the lot area around each home as natural open space. Also, this alternative would provide for a 93.1 percent decrease in relative public facility and services impacts as compared to the project.

Finding: This alternative has been rejected in favor of the project and is not considered environmentally superior to the project.

Facts: No jobs would be created under this scenario as compared to the project or the other alternatives, and, degradation of Cooper's Creek could occur from minimally controlled residential development adjacent to the drainage course area. Also, the use of septic systems could increase adverse water quality impacts due to the potential contamination of local groundwater areas. Finally this approach is not consistent with the City General Plan nor the infrastructure planning associated. with City of Beaumont CFD-.93-1/Comprehensive Public Facilities Financing Plan (CPFFP) which estimated facility costs relative to General Plan build -out and spreads these costs to participating properties accordingly.

Alternative 4 - Reduced Scope Alternative C
Description of Alternative: This alternative considered the area used as industrial park forresidentialuses of the type a density proposed in the remaining specific plan. The

50.3 acre Planning Area located in the northern portion of the project site adjacent to the Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks will be used for 326 residential units at 6.5 dwelling units per acre. All other characteristics would remain the same at the project under this approach. This would make the total residential unit count for the specific plan 1,550 units with an overall density of 3.7 dwelling units per acre. This density is within the allowable General Plan update density of 2.0 - 4.1 dwelling units per acre. 28

Comparison of Effects: Under this altemative, an increase in resident population to 4,340 persons, a 26.6 increase over the project, would occur. With the removal of the industrial park, there would be less impacts relative to toxic hazards due to the shift in potential high -volume toxic producing uses to very low volume, lower risk household toxic producing uses. Also, the addition of a permanent residential population on the project site would expose more population to seismic hazards as well as noise from the railroad operations. It should be noted, too, that a slight increase in water/sewer demand would be created under this scenario as compared to the project (e.g., 181,080 average gallons of water per day for industrial compared to 182,560 gallons of water per day for the residential uses proposed in this area). This is indicative of all public facilities and services requirements under this alternative - a slight increase in demand is experienced. In addition to this increase, a decrease in fiscal revenues from the industrial uses occurs under this scenario. Finally, this alternative would generate the requirement for 1,287 jobs and only create 391 jobs with the commercial use. This would exacerbate the jobs -housing balance and increase regional traffic and air quality problems.

Findings: This alternative cannot be considered environmentally superior to the proposed project and is rejected in favor of the project.

Facts: Reduced Scope C, while having less impacts in some respects as compared to the proposed project, cannot be considered environmentally superior due to the exacerbation of the jobs/housing balance in the region and the subsequent potential to increase public facilities and services requirements, increase traffic and air quality impacts and decrease fiscal revenues in relation to fiscal support requirements.

Alternative 5 - Reduced Scope Alternative D
Description of Alternative: This alternative calls for the replacement of the industrial park with a nine -hole golf course with the total -number of dwelling units the same as the proposed project.

Comparison of Effects: This development scenario would have approximately the same impacts as the proposed project except for a slight decrease in public facilities and services. An increase inwater usage to support the golf course would, however, occur under this altemative as compared to the project. Also, while an increase in on - site and City-wide recreational facilities would be experienced under this approach, a large decrease in the number of jobs due to the elimination of the industrial park would occur. - the golf course operation would produce some. jobs,- but in no way could produce the same number as the industrial park proposed under the project. Finally, while the golf course would require grading and slope protection due to its location relative to San Timoteo Creek, the intensity of these construction operations would be less than the project (except for the golf club facility) since golf course areas do not have the same requirements as would graded pad areas which support buildings for human-oecupanc-y
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Findings: This alternative cannot be considered environmentally superior to the proposed project and is rejected in favor of the project.

Facts: Reduced Scope 0, while having less impacts in some respects as compared to the proposed project, cannot be considered environmentally superior due to the exacerbation of the jobs/housing balance in the region and decrease fiscal revenues in relation to fiscal support requirements.

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SECTION 6 - FINDINGS REGARDING MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code requires that when a public agency is making the findings required by State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a)(1), codified as Section 21081(a) of the Public Resources Code, the public agency shall adopt a reporting or monitoring program for the changes to the proposed project which it has adopted or made a condition of approval, in order to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment.

The City of Beaumont hereby finds and acceptsthat the Mitigation Monitoring Program, which is included in the Final EIR document and these Findings, meets the requirements of Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code by providing for the implementation and monitoring of project conditions intended to mitigate potential environmental effects. 31

SECTION 7 - SECTION 15092 FINDINGS
Based on the information contained in sections 2, 3 and 5 of these Findings, the City of Beaumont has made one or more of the following findings with respect to the significant effects of the proposed project:

A. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the proposed project which mitigate or avoid many of the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final Environmental Impact Report.

B. Some changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and such changes have been adopted by such other agency, or can and should be adopted by such other agency.
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Based on the foregoing findings and the information contained in the record, and as conditioned by the foregoing findings:

A. All significant effects on the environment due to the proposed project have been eliminated or substantially lessened where feasible (see Sections 2 and 3 of these Findings).

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ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BEAUMONT, CALIFORNIA,

AMENDING THE HEARTLAND (OLIVEWOOD) SPECIFIC PLAN
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Heartland (Olivewood) Specific Plan to remove inconsistencies and produce the original intention of the 2040 General Plan by create cohesiveness with its surrounding properties; and
WHEREAS, the City has proposed to amend the Heartland (Olivewood) Specific Plan establish consistency with its surrounding properties in order to maintain the original intent of the 2040 General Plan; and
WHEREAS, duly noticed public hearing was conducted on this matter as required by law by the Planning Commission on May 8, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the proposed amendments to the Municipal Code Chapters; and WHEREAS, following the Planning Commission's recommendation, the City Council has approved the amendment to the Heartland (Olivewood) Specific Plan to establish consistency with its surrounding properties in order to maintain the original intent of the 2040 General Plan; and
WHEREAS, duly noticed public hearing was conducted on this matter as required by law by the City Council on June 18, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Beaumont has reviewed the reasons for the recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission as described above;

THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT DOES RESOLVE:

SECTION 1: The City Council hereby finds that the amendment to the Heartland (Olivewood) Specific Plan to establish consistency with its surrounding properties to maintain the original intent of the 2040 General Plan, is consistent with the adopted policies in the Beaumont Municipal Code and the General Plan of the City of Beaumont.

SECTION 2: The amendment of the Heartland (Olivewood) Specific Plan is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", is hereby approved.

SECTION 3: The City Council finds that the actions contemplated by this Ordinance are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to 15061(b)(3), CEQA review is not required because there is no possibility that this Ordinance may have a significant effect upon the environment and the proposed amendments constitute a minor alteration in a land use limitation under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, and such a land use limitation is a

permissible exercise of the City's zoning powers. In addition, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 93-1 was prepared and certified in 1994 for the Heartland Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 93-1), assessing the environmental impacts of the overall project and subsequent implementation steps, including subdivision of the site. The EIR and the findings made by the City Council remain pertinent and adequate for use for the project. Execution of this amendment will not have any impact on the project that was not previously analyzed, and the overall project continues to be required to adhere to the mitigation monitoring program established for the project.

MOVED AND PASSED upon first reading this 18th day of June, 2024, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

MOVED, PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of July, 2024, upon second reading by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

David Fenn, Mayor
Attest:

Nicole Wheelwright, Deputy City Clerk
Approved as to form:

John O. Pinkney, City Attorney

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• Planning Area No. 10 shall be maintained as a functional wildlife movement corridor and as a conservation area towards the preservation of oak/willow woodlands associated with Cooper's Creek drainage. • A landscaped slope buffer/transition treatment shall be applied over the descending slope area lying between the riparian resource area and the adjacent residential uses located within Planning Area No. 4. • Please refer to Section 3 (Specific Plan) of this text for additional specific plan standards that apply to this planning area.

K Planning Area No. 11

1. DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Planning Area No. 11 consists of 50.3 acres of industrial park land uses. As described in Section 3 (Specific Plan), it is anticipated that the planning area will support varied uses such as research and development, warehousing activities, light manufacturing and limited support commercial uses. The Planning Area Graphic (Exhibit IV -10), illustrates conceptually the manner in which the industrial park planning area could be parcelized in anticipation of future development.

2. PLANNING AREA STANDARDS
• Access to Planning Area No. 11 will be achieved by way of Potrero Boulevard and San Timoteo Canyon Road.
• Industrial park entry statements shall be applied at the two above - referenced access points.
• Planning Area No. 11 will be protected from the San Timoteo Creek by elevating the pad areas above the 100 year flood plain in a manner consistent with the Conceptual Grading Plan, Exhibit II1-12, and relevant studies as required by the City of Beaumont, RCFCD, FEMA, etc. • A landscape buffer/transition treatment shall be applied between the industrial collector road and San Timoteo Creek as illustrated by Exhibit I1I-30.
• Prior to the recordation of the first subdivision or phase thereof within Planning Area No. 11, the project proponent(s) shall establish a park improvement program to ensure that the cost of improving and IV- 112 Planning and Development SPagetandards
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maintaining the respite park (Planning Area No. 8) is equitably distributed over the entire industrial park planning area. • Planning Area No. 11 shall be developed in accordance with the industrial park development standards pursuant to Section 5, Regulations and Development Standards.
• Please refer to Section 3 of this text for additional Specific Plan standards that apply to this planning area.

L. Planning Area No. 12

1. DESCRLI'TIVE SUMMARY
Planning Area No. 12 consists of 11.5 acres of neighborhood commercial - located within the Specific Plan so as to provide goods and services for the Heartland community in addition to capturing retail dollars from commuters utilizing the State Route 60 corridor. Exhibit IV -11 illustrates a conceptual plan view of the planning area in a developed condition.

2. PLANNING AREA STANDARDS
• Access to Planning Area No. 12 will be achieved by way of Potrero Boulevard and Heartland's Collector Loop Road (South).
• Median breaks will be provided at two locations along the Collector Loop Road to facilitate left-hand turning movements into and out of the commercial center.
• A single median break will be provided mid -way along Potrero Boulevard to facilitate left-hand turn movements into and out of the commercial center.

A commercial/residential land use buffer will be established to screen the commercial uses from the residential units proposed within Planning Area No. 5, as illustrated by Exhibit III -24.

A parkway landscape treatment will be incorporated into the design of Potrero Boulevard and Heartland's Collector Loop Road as illustrated by Exhibit III -23 and Exhibit II1-25, respectively.
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Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Katie Jenson, Assistant Planner
DATE July 16, 2024
SUBJECT: Second Reading of Specific Plan Amendment (SP2023-0011) - a City Initiated Request to Amend the Oak Valley SCPGA Specific Plan to Be in Conformance with the General Plan Land Use Designation
Description A City initiated request to amend the Oak Valley SCPGA Specific Plan to be in conformance with the General Plan land use designation Background and Analysis:

The Oak Valley SCPGA Specific Plan #318 encompassing 1,747.9 acres was adopted by the County of Riverside on August 14, 2001. The property was annexed into the City of Beaumont on April 9, 2003, by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) by LAFCO 2002-43-5. The Oak Valley SCPGA Specific Plan includes the developments commonly referred to as Fairway Canyon and Tournament Hills.

On October 11, 2023, Planning staff brought forward a proposal to amend the Land Use Map identified as Figure 3.5 in the 2040 General Plan to bring the General Plan into conformance with the Land Use and Community Design Implementation Action LUCD1 that requires Specific Plan Consistency. LUCD1 states that following the adoption of the General Plan, review of the existing, adopted Specific Plans and make changes to ensure consistency with the General Plan.

During the public hearings with the Planning Commission and the City Council on October 17, 2023, the City Council directed staff to prepare a Specific Plan Amendment to correct a discrepancy in the Oak Valley SCPGA Specific Plan, also known as Fairway Canyon, that shows one of the parcels, being Nicklaus Park (413-790-047) is currently designated in the General Plan as open space. Nicklaus Park is a developed City Park, and the previous recommendations were based on the underlying Specific Plan land use designations that were identified as commercial for Planning area No. 9.

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CONSISTENCY WITH ADOPTED GOALS, PLANS, AND PROGRAMS:

General Plan Consistency
The proposed project will bring the Specific Plan into conformance with the General Plan Land Use and Community Design Implementation Action LUCD1 that requires Specific Plan Consistency. LUCD1 states that following the adoption of the General Plan, review of the existing, adopted Specific Plans and make changes to ensure consistency with the General Plan. Pending the resolution of this application and SP2023-0010, this action item (LUCD1) will be completed.

Zoning Consistency
The update as proposed would bring the General Plan land use designation map into conformity with the land use designations previously established in the Oak Valley SCPGA Specific Plan for Planning Area No. 9.

CEQA:

From the standpoint of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared and certified in 2001 for the Oak Valley SCPGA Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 318) (SCH# 2000051126), with latest Addendum of the EIR was approved by council in 2014 (13-EIR-03), assessing the environmental impacts of the overall project and subsequent implementation steps, including subdivision of the site. The EIR and the findings made by the City Council remain pertinent and adequate for use for the project. Execution of this amendment will not have any impact on the project that was not previously analyzed, and the overall project continues to be required to adhere to the mitigation monitoring program established for the project.

Planning Commission Authority:

The Beaumont Municipal Code Section 17.02.090.E authorizes the Planning Commission to recommend to the City Council approval, approval with modifications, or denial of the proposed application. A majority vote of the entire Planning Commission is required to recommend approval or approval with modifications. The Planning Commission's action shall include its recommendation and shall be transmitted to the City Clerk for scheduling the matter for a public hearing before the City Council.

The proposed amendments were presented to the Planning Commission on May 8, 2024, and the Planning Commission by a vote of 3-0 forwarded a recommendation of approval to the City Council.

The Planning Commission is forwarding a recommendation to the City Council to direct staff to initiate a Specific Plan Amendment to the Oak Valley SCPGA Specific Plan (Fairway Canyon) to modify the zoning designation of Planning Area No. 9 be revised to reflect open space and be in conformance with the General Plan land use designation.

City Council Authority:

The Beaumont Municipal Code Section 17.02.090.F states that upon receipt of a Planning Commission resolution the City Clerk shall set the matter for hearing before the City. At the hearing, the City Council shall review the Commission's recommendation and receive evidence as to how or why the proposed General Plan amendment is consistent with the objectives of this Zoning Ordinance, the balance of the General Plan, and development policies of the City.

The Beaumont Municipal Code Section 17.02.090.G states that the City Council shall act to approve or deny the application. A majority vote of the entire Council is required to amend the General Plan. The City Council's action to amend the General Plan shall be by formal ordinance (see Attachment D).

The Beaumont Municipal Code Section 17.02.090.H states that if the City Council proposes any substantial modification to the application not previously considered by the Planning Commission, the City Council shall refer the matter back to the Commission for consideration. No public hearing shall be required. Failure of the Planning Commission to act within 40 days of receiving the City Council's request shall provide the City Council with authority to act without the Planning Commission's recommendation.

At the June 18, 2024, City Council meeting, the Council by a vote of 5-0 waived the first full reading and approved the ordinance.

Findings:

The Beaumont Municipal Code Section 17.02.090.1 requires the City Council to make the following findings of fact before approving a General Plan amendment:

1. That the proposed amendment is in the public interest, and that there will be a community benefit resulting from the amendment.

The proposed Specific Plan amendment is consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the General Plan including LUCD1. The proposed amendment will bring the Specific Plan into conformance with the General Plan land use of Open Space that is a City park utilized by the community.

2. That the proposed amendment is consistent with the other goals, policies, and objectives of the General Plan.

The proposed Specific Plan amendment will not adversely affect surrounding properties as it will discourage the use of nonconforming uses and structures.

3. That the proposed amendment will not conflict with provisions of the zoning ordinance or subdivision regulations.

The proposed Specific Plan amendment promotes public health, safety, and general welfare and helps serve the goals and purposes of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed designation changes will further assist the City in implementing the 2040 General Plan.

4. In the event that the proposed amendment is a change to the land use policy map, that the amendment will not adversely affect surrounding properties.

The proposed Specific Plan amendment changes are to create consistency with its surrounding properties and supports the original intention of the 2040 General Plan.

Fiscal Impact:

The cost to prepare this staff report is approximately $500.

Recommended Action:

Waive the second full reading and adopt by title only "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California Amending the Oak Valley SCPGA Specific Plan" Attachments:

A. Redlined Specific Plan
B. Draft Ordinance
C. General Plan Land Use Map
D. Specific Plan Land Use Map
E. Aerial Photograph

Oak Valley SP #318
111. SPECIFIC PLAN
B. PLANNING AREA DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

10. Planning Area 9: Neighborhood Commercial
a. DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
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Planning Area 9, as depicted in Figure 3B-2, provides for development of 12.0 acres fo uses. Located at the southeast intersection of San Timoteo Canyon Road and "G" Street, the uses envisioned for these areas are intended to be
recreational such as a park or open space.
b. LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Please refer to Ordinance No. 348._. (See Specific Plan Zone Ordinance Tab.) c. PLANNING STANDARDS
1) Access to Planning Area 9 shall be provided from San Timoteo Canyon Road and "G" Street. 2) Planning Area 9 shall be responsible for the completion of improvements corresponding to the length of the Planning Area adjacent to the San Timoteo Canyon Road. For specific standards, see Section III.A.3.b.23).
3) A Secondary Community Entry statement, as shown on Figure 4-5, is planned at the intersection of San Timoteo Canyon Road and "G" Street. 3) A special treatment/buffer, as shown on Figure 4-23, Residential Interface at Commercial Site, is proposed between the ses in Planning Area 9 and the adjacent residential in Planning Area 10. open space
4) A roadway landscape treatment, as shown on Figure 4-13, G Street at PA 9 -Park Site, is planned along "G" Street.
5) A roadway landscape treatment, as shown on Figure 4-10, San Timoteo Canyon Road at Residential -Commercial Edge, is planned along San Timoteo Canyon Road. 6) A--plet-plan-applieatien-will-be-requ e-pEese,ssing-preeedure-for-tbis 7) Please refer to Section IV for specific Design Guidelines and other related design criteria.

Specific Plan #318, EIR #418 III.B-17

III. SPECIFIC PLAN
Oak Valley SP #318 B. PLANNING AREA DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

11. Planning Area 10: High Density Residential
a. DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Planning Area 10, as depicted in Figure 3B-2, provides for development of 10.8 acres of high density residential homes with a maximum of 108 dwelling units at an average target density 10.0 du/ac within the density range of 8-12 du/ac. The Planning Area may include cottages homes, townhomes and/or attached housing. If this Planning Area is developed with a small lot subdivision, the minimum lot size shall be three thousand eight hundred (3,800) square feet. b. LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Please refer to Ordinance No. 348._. (See Specific Plan Zone Ordinance Tab.) C. PLANNING STANDARDS
1) Access to Planning Area 10 shall be provided from San Timoteo Canyon Road. 2) Planning Area 10 shall be responsible for the completion of improvements corresponding to the length of the Planning Area adjacent to the San Timoteo Canyon Road. For specific standards, see Section III.A.3.b.23).
3) A special landscaped buffer/treatment, as shown in Figure 4-24, Residential Interface at Open Space, is planned to interface between natural open space uses in Planning Area 23A and the adjacent residential uses in Planning Area 10.
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5) A roadway landscape treatment, as shown on Figure 4-10, San Timoteo Canyon Road at Residential -Commercial Edge, is planned along San Timoteo Canyon Road. 6) Class II bike paths will be provided along San Timoteo Canyon Road to provide a non - motorized circulation alternative for residents, as shown on Figure 4-8, Non -Vehicular Circulation Plan.
7) A regional multi -purpose trail will run parallel to San Timoteo Canyon Road. 8) Please refer to Section IV for specific Design Guidelines and other related design criteria.

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V. COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN

AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Oak Valley SP #318 C. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS AND RESOURCES ELEMENT C8.2B Any historic materials collected during any phase of cultural resource work or still standing after County review of the resource documentation (Mitigation Measure C8.2B), shall be offered to the County of Riverside Regional Park and Open -Space District or its designee on a first right of refusal basis.
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C8.2C Prior to the approval of the Plot Plan for the -commercial -development within Planning Area 9, an interpretive display about the cultural resource history of the area shall be developed. This interpretive display is subject to approval of the County of Riverside Regional Park and Open -Space District and shall be coordinated with them. The interpretive display, at a minimum, will consist of one or more sign discussing the historic setting of the project area relative to the historic resources documented for the project area.

Level of Significance After Mitigation
The above mitigation measures will reduce the project impacts to historic resources to a level less than significant level.

PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES
a. EXISTING CONDITIONS/GENERAL PLAN POLICIES
Geological mapping and paleontological studies in the vicinity of the Oak Valley SP #318 site indicate that it contains two sedimentary units, both of which have potential to contain significant paleontological resources. The younger of the two sedimentary units is Pleistocene older alluvium, and is associated with off -site sediments below a major erosional surface that may average 0.5 million years (my) in age.

The older sediments are the San Timoteo Formation, which, in the project vicinity, range in age from

0.8 to 1.5 my. These older sediments are known to contain large or small vertebrate fossils, or a mixture of vertebrate and invertebrate fossils. On average, five paleontological localities can be observed in the area containing Oak Valley SP #318 on natural ground surfaces per square mile, with additional paleontological localities below the natural ground surface.

A paleontological resource records search was conducted through the San Bernardino County Museum, Section of Geological Sciences (Appendix G). This search indicates that approximately 67 paleontological resource localities occur within a 2- mile radius of the Specific Plan area, an area which consists of approximately 1,700 acres (2.7 square miles).

The recent grading for the SCPGA Golf Course within Oak Valley SP #318 encountered areas of low, as well as high frequency of fossil localities. Based on onsite surface surveys, as well as the results of paleontological monitoring of grading operations for the golf course, a projection can be made, based on the number of sites which were found in surveyed areas, that as many as 27 subsurface paleontological localities could be encountered during proposed grading within Oak Valley SP #318.

Preliminary examination of the fossils recovered from five new localities during the SCPGA Golf Course excavation monitoring program, the first step in a five -phase mitigation program, include the remains of a very large mammal, such as mammoth or sloth, and the remains of a complete fossil horse skull and associated limbs, along with extinct deer, pigmy antelope, and kangaroo rat. These are Specific Plan #318, EIR #418 V.C-120

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commercial development within Planning Area 9, an interpretive display about the cultural resource history of the area shall be developed. This interpretive display shall be subject to approval of the County Regional Park and Open -Space District and shall be coordinated with them. The interpretive display, at a minimum, shall consist of one or more sign discussing the historic setting of the project area relative to the historic resources documented for the project area. Project developers shall retain a qualified vertebrate paleontologist, approved by the County Planning Department, to develop a Paleontological Resources Impact Mitigation Program (PRIMP). The PRIMP shall be designed to investigate the potential for encountering paleontological resources in areas of excavation and shall be reviewed by the County Planning Department for consistency with the paleontology resource impact mitigation guidelines from both the County and the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. The County's generic mitigation program adopted for the project site includes the following elements: a) A pre -construction field assessment to locate fossils at surface exposures. Salvage of fossils from known localities, including processing standard samples of matrix for the recovery of small vertebrate fossils, and (if appropriate) trackway replication; b) Monitoring of excavation by. a qualified vertebrate paleontologic monitor within those portions of the site likely to contain resources. The vertebrae paleontologic monitor shall be present full time during grading excavations in the San Timoteo Formation and Pleistocene alluvium to 20

Oak Valley SP #318
1II. SPECIFIC PLAN
A. DEVELOPMENT PLANS AND STANDARDS
Neighborhood Commercial - will consist of 16.0 acres of land comprised of two Planning Areas -and -27. Planning Area 9 located at the southeastern intersection of San Timotco Canyon Road and "G" Street is 12.0 acres in size. Planning Area 27 is in the central portion of the site adjacent to the golf course clubhouse and is 4.0 acres. The uses envisioned for these areas are intended to be neighborhood level such as office buildings, smaller scale retail, thereby minimizing the travel time and distance associated with daily shopping.

Community Commercial - Planning Areas 29, 33A, 33B and 35 encompassing 30.4 acres will be devoted to Community Commercial land uses. These uses are intended to serve the broader community. The level of community retail and service related uses may include a bank, convenience store, lodging, pharmacy, professional offices, restaurant, supermarket, and/or other similar retail and service uses.

Schools. Three school sites (two elementary schools and one junior high school) are planned on a total of 40.0 acres of land, in Planning Areas 6, 21A and 31A. The elementary schools are each 10 -acres in size and the middle school is 20.0 -acres. All three schools have been strategically located adjacent to proposed park sites, enabling the schools to maximize recreational opportunities. It will be the responsibility of the Beaumont Unified School District to finance, construct, maintain, and own the schools in accordance with an existing mitigation agreement.

Parks and Recreation. Seven active park sites totaling 38.0 acres of land are planned throughout Oak Valley SP#318, in Planning Areas 5,913, 17, 21B, 24, 31B and 37. Three of the seven park sites are located adjacent to schools to enhance the recreational opportunities. The balance of the parks are spread throughout the community to service the needs of the local residents. The park sites will offer a variety of passive and active recreational opportunities to residents of the Oak Valley SP#318 community, according to the improvement standards of Beaumont -Cherry Valley Park and Recreation District. The park conceptual designs provide the following minimum elements: restrooms, on -site parking, picnic facilities, basketball courts, roller hockey, tot lot and pre -teen areas, shade tree plantings and rolling turf areas. Night sports lighting maybe installed by the parks and recreation agency at Planning Areas 5, 24 and 31B park sites only. Parks are further delineated in Section IV.A., Landscape Guidelines.

CI Golf Course. An existing 36 -six hole Southern California Professional Golfer's Association facility comprises the 500 -acre Planning Area 28. The golf course acreage accounts for

28.6% of the total 1,747.9 -acre project area. The course will be the home of the Southern California Section of the PGA headquarters and will offer a variety of golf educational, demonstration and tournament functions.

Specific Plan #318, EIR #418 III.A-4

Oak Valley SP # 318 IV. DESIGN GUIDELINES

2. General Landscape Requirements
a. All areas required to be landscaped shall be planted with turf, groundcover, shrub or tree materials selected from the plant palette contained in these guidelines. b. The owners of parcels which require landscape development shall consider any existing common landscape areas adjoining their property. Where feasible, landscape development shall reinforce or be compatible with such existing common area setting. c. Cut slopes equal to or greater than eight feet (8') in vertical height and fill slopes equal to or greater than five feet (5') in vertical height shall be planted with a ground cover to protect the slope from erosion and instability. Slopes exceeding fifteen feet (15') in vertical height shall be planted with shrubs, spaced not more than ten feet (10') average on center or trees spaced not to exceed thirty feet (30') average on center or a combination of shrubs and trees at equivalent spacings, in addition to the groundcover. The plants selected and planting methods shall be suitable for the soil and climatic conditions. d. Reference should be made to the County of Riverside Standards for erosion control methods for slopes and other landscaped areas.
e. Parkway Tree Planting: All street or parkway trees shall be planted so as to maintain adequate distance and shall maintain the following planting distances:
1) Ten feet (10') from all water and sewer lines.
2) Five feet (5') from all flat hardscape (sidewalks, curbs, vaults, etc.) except as otherwise approved by the County.
3) Fifteen feet (15') from all drive approaches.
4) Twenty-five feet (25') from all street intersection curb returns.

These requirements supercede previous plant density or spacing standards

3. Community Commercial Site Landscape Requirements
The community commercial site will be developed both architecturally and through landscape treatments as an extension of the Oak Valley SP #318 community. The land plan encourages integration of the commercial interior site plans into the community by incorporating a major community entry into the PA 33 commercial site, secondary entry at PA 35 and PA 9, and the opportunity to develop PA 29 as a nieghborhood resort center adjacent to the golf clubhouse.

Commercial uses appropriate to and compatible with the Oak Valley SP #318 community will be encouraged.

Specific Plan #318, EIR # 418 IV -87

ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BEAUMONT, CALIFORNIA,

AMENDING THE OAK VALLEY SCPGA SPECIFIC PLAN
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Oak Valley SCPGA Specific Plan to remove inconsistencies and produce the original intention of the 2040 General Plan by create cohesiveness with its surrounding properties; and
WHEREAS, the City has proposed to amend the Oak Valley SCPGA Specific Plan establish consistency with its surrounding properties in order to maintain the original intent of the 2040 General Plan; and
WHEREAS, duly noticed public hearing was conducted on this matter as required by law by the Planning Commission on May 8, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the proposed amendments to the Municipal Code Chapters; and WHEREAS, following the Planning Commission's recommendation, the City Council has approved the amendment to the Oak Valley SCPGA Specific Plan to establish consistency with its surrounding properties in order to maintain the original intent of the 2040 General Plan; and
WHEREAS, duly noticed public hearing was conducted on this matter as required by law by the City Council on June 18, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Beaumont has reviewed the reasons for the recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission as described above;

THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT DOES RESOLVE:

SECTION 1: The City Council hereby finds that the amendment to the Oak Valley SCPGA Specific Plan to establish consistency with its surrounding properties to maintain the original intent of the 2040 General Plan, is consistent with the adopted policies in the Beaumont Municipal Code and the General Plan of the City of Beaumont.

SECTION 2: The amendment of the Oak Valley SCPGA Specific Plan is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", is hereby approved.

SECTION 3: The City Council finds that the actions contemplated by this Ordinance are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to 15061(b)(3), CEQA review is not required because there is no possibility that this Ordinance may have a significant effect upon the environment and the proposed amendments constitute a minor alteration in a land use limitation under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, and such a land use limitation is a

permissible exercise of the City's zoning powers. In addition, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared and certified in 2001 for the Oak Valley SCPGA Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 318) (SCH# 2000051126), with latest Addendum of the EIR was approved by council in 2014 (13-EIR-03), assessing the environmental impacts of the overall project and subsequent implementation steps, including subdivision of the site. The EIR and the findings made by the City Council remain pertinent and adequate for use for the project. Execution of this amendment will not have any impact on the project that was not previously analyzed, and the overall project continues to be required to adhere to the mitigation monitoring program established for the project.

MOVED AND PASSED upon first reading this 18th day of June, 2024, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

MOVED, PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of July, 2024, upon second reading by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

David Fenn, Mayor
Attest:

Nicole Wheelwright, Deputy City Clerk
Approved as to form:

John O. Pinkney, City Attorney

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Oak Valley SP #318 B. PLANNING AREA DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

10. Planning Area 9: Neighborhood Commercial
a. DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Planning Area 9, as depicted in Figure 3B-2, provides for development of 12.0 acres for commercial uses. Located at the southeast intersection of San Timoteo Canyon Road and "G" Street, the uses envisioned for these areas are intended to be neighborhood level such as office buildings, smaller scale retail, thereby minimizing the travel time and distance associated with daily shopping. b. LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Please refer to Ordinance No. 348._. (See Specific Plan Zone Ordinance Tab.) C. PLANNING STANDARDS
1) Access to Planning Area 9 shall be provided from San Timoteo Canyon Road and "G" Street. 2) Planning Area 9 shall be responsible for the completion of improvements corresponding to the length of the Planning Area adjacent to the San Timoteo Canyon Road. For specific standards, see Section TII.A.3.b.23).
3) A Secondary Community Entry statement, as shown on Figure 4-5, is planned at the intersection of San Timoteo Canyon Road and "G" Street. 3) A special treatment/buffer, as shown on Figure 4-23, Residential Interface at Commercial Site, is proposed between the commercial uses in Planning Area 9 and the adjacent residential in Planning Area 10.
4) A roadway landscape treatment, as shown on Figure 4-13, G Street at PA 9 -Park Site, is planned along "G" Street.
5) A roadway landscape treatment, as shown on Figure 4-10, San Timoteo Canyon Road at Residential -Commercial Edge, is planned along San Timoteo Canyon Road. 6) A plot plan application will be required as part of the processing procedure for this commercial site.
7) Please refer to Section IV for specific Design Guidelines and other related design criteria.

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BAUME ONTA -C A L I F O R N I
Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Robert L. Vestal, Public Works Director
DATE July 16, 2024
SUBJECT: City Hall Renovation- Construction Contingency Ratification Description Ratify the City Manager's authority to approve contract change orders for the construction of the City Hall Renovations.

Background and Analysis:

On March 21, 2023, City Council awarded a Public Works Agreement to Dalke and Sons Construction, Inc. to construct the City Hall Renovations for an original contract amount of $2,498,483. Included in this action, the City Council also authorized the City Manager to approve change orders and unforeseeable project costs up to the project contingency of $209,549.

On October 17, 2023, the City Council approved a CIP amendment that increased the City Hall Renovation project construction contingency by $175,000 as a result of needed construction changes.

Although the staff report and presentation stated the intended use as additional construction contingency, the staff report and subsequent City Council action did not authorize the City Manager to approve change orders exceeding the original contingency amount of $209,549. City staff authorized the contractor to perform work in excess of the original contract and contingency amount consequent to the October 17, 2023, meeting.

Therefore, City staff is proposing ratifying City Manager's original approval authority authorized on March 21, 2023, to the increased amount of $317,731. Any additional contingency beyond this amount will be used for other project expenses.

Fiscal Impact:

The cost to prepare this staff report is estimated to be $250.

The contingency was previously approved as part of the City Hall Renovations CIP budget amendment. Please refer to the following summary table project accounting summary.

CF -104 City Hall Renovation Project Accounting Summary Funding Summary
Funding Year
Funding Source
Amount
18/19
Basic Service DIF
$1,000,000.00
21/22
SLFRF
$1,200,000.00
22/23
ISF04 - HVAC
$275,812.00
22/23
ISF09 - BUILDING B WINDOWS
$26,000.00
22/23
ISF03 - BATHROOMS
$100,000.00
22/23
ISF02 - FIRE SPRINKLER
$403,504.00
22/23
ISF01 - ROOF
$313,071.00
23/24
Basic Service DIF
$175,000.00
Total Project Funding = $3,493,387.00
Budget Summary
Project Component
Budget
Encumbered
Paid to Date
Remaining
Budget
Project Management
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Preliminary Services
$250,897.00
($250,885.37)
($250,885.37)
$11.63
Environmental
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Design
$181,000.00
($181,000.00)
($181,000.00)
$0.00
Construction
$2,834,157.00
($2,761,279.35)
($2,677,753.15)
$72,877.65
Construction Services
$48,875.00
($48,875.00)
($48,875.00)
$0.00
Permits
$700.00
$0.00
$0.00
$700.00
Equipment
$177,758.00
($177,757.62)
($177,151.54)
$0.38
Project Summary Totals
$3,493,387.00
($3,419,797.34)
($3,335,665.06)
$73,589.66
Recommended Action:

Ratify the City Manager's authority to approve contract change orders for the construction of City Hall Renovations up to an amount not to exceed $317,731.

Attachments:

A. Staff Report — Construction Award and Contingency
B. Staff Report — Additional Construction Contingency

BEAUMONR N 1 A-
T
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Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Jeff Hart, Public Works Director
DATE March 21, 2023
SUBJECT: Award a Public Works Contract to Dalke & Sons Construction, Inc. for Construction of CIP CF -104 City Hall Renovations in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,498,483
Description Authorize City staff to award a public works agreement to Dalke & Sons Construction, Inc. for construction of CIP CF -104 City Hall Renovations in an amount not to exceed $2,498,483.

Background and Analysis:

On June 13, 2023, CIP CF -104 City Hall Renovations was publicly advertised soliciting construction bids. On February 16, 2023, four (4) bids were received and publicly opened. The following is a summary of the bids received:

1. Dalke & Sons Construction, Inc.

2. MLC Constructors, Inc.

3. Kemcorp Construction, Inc.

4. Faris Construction Company
$2,498,483
$2,601,287
$2,795,000
$2,885,000
Dalke & Sons Construction, Inc. is the apparent lowest responsive and responsible bidder. No bid challenges were received. The City attorney has reviewed the proposed contract and bid documents and confirmed that Dalke & Sons' bid substantially conforms to the bid requirements. City staff is recommending that City Council award a public works agreement to Dalke & Sons for construction of the City Hall Renovation project.

Fiscal Impact:

The estimated cost to prepare this staff report is $350.

The following table is an overview of the current project funding, project budget, and remaining budget.

CF -104 City Hall Renovation Project Accounting Summary Funding Summary
Funding Year
Funding Source
Amount
18/19
Basic Service DIF
$1,000,000.00
21/22
SLFRF
$1,200,000.00
22/23
ISF04 — HVAC
$240,563.00
22/23
ISF09 - BUILDING B WINDOWS
$22,305.00
22/23
ISF03 - BATHROOMS
$79,751.00
22/23
ISF02 - FIRE SPRINKLER
$357,755.00
22/23
ISF01 — ROOF
$292,971.00
Total Project Funding = $3,193,345.00
Budget Summary
Project Component
Budget
Encumbered
Paid to Date
Remaining
Budget
Project Management
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Preliminary Services
$241,755.00
($241,754.12)
($241,754.12)
$0.88
Environmental
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Design
$65,000.00
($65,000.00)
($45,500.00)
$0.00
Construction
$2,708,032.00
$0.00
$0.00
$2,708,032.00
Construction Services
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Permits
$800.00
$0.00
$0.00
$800.00
Equipment
$177,758.00
($177,757.62)
($177,151.54)
$0.38
Project Summary Totals
$3,193,345.00
($484,511.74)
($464,405.66)
$2,708,833.26
The public works agreement with Dalke & Sons Construction, Inc. will be in an amount not to exceed $2,498,483. Staff is recommending a construction contingency of $209,549, or approximately 8% of the public works agreement, to allow for unforeseen construction changes. The total construction amount requested at this time is therefore $2,708,032. The construction budget will be established from the available CIP budget as shown in the preceding table.

Recommended Action:

Award a public works agreement to Dalke & Sons Construction, Inc. for construction of CIP CF -104 City Hall Renovations in an amount not to exceed $2,498,483; and authorize the City Manager to sign change orders up to an additional $209,549 for a total construction amount of $2,708,032.

Attachments:

A. Public Works Agreement (Dalke & Sons Construction, Inc.)

BEAUMONT
-C A L 1 F O R N 1 A
TO:

FROM:

Staff Report
City Council
Robert Vestal, Interim Public Works Director
Jennifer Ustation, Finance Director
DATE October 17, 2023
SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution for the Second Amendment to the City's Fiscal Year 23/24 — Fiscal Year 27/28 Capital Improvement Plan
Description Approval of Resolution to amend the five-year FY 24-28 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

Background and Analysis:

On June 6, 2023, City Council, by resolution, adopted the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal years (FY) 2023/2024 — 2027/2028 and the related prior year CIP project list. The plan identifies the City's planned projects over a determined period of time, as well as the prospective financial sources.

On July 18, 2023, City Council approved the first amendment to five-year Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years (FY) 2023/2024 — 2027/2028 and the related prior year CIP project list. The first amendment included the following projects:

Project Number
Project Name
2019-004
CNG Station
2016-003
Potrero Interchange
CF104
City Hall Renovation
PS -10
Fire Station Squad
T-01
Electric Shuttle Vehicles
T-02
Fleet Maintenance and Operations Facility
T-03
Bus Stop Rehabilitation and Passenger Amenities
T-04
Shop Building Maintenance
T-05
Brand and Logo Update
T-06
Shop Tools and Lifts
T-08
Fleet Video Cameras
T-09
Paratransit Software
T-11
Bus Prediction Platform

T-16
New Vehicle Communications
T-19
4th & Veile Construction
The Second Amendment to the 2023/2024 — 2027/2028 CIP (Attachment B) includes creating the following projects:

R-37 — Beaumont Avenue/I-10 Interchange Project: Beaumont Avenue has significant congestion near the 1-10 interchange. In recent months, a State Route 79 Coalition has been meeting to discuss furthering a project that will terminate at SR79/Beaumont Avenue and Gilman Springs Road, potentially impacting traffic flows at the 1-10 Interchange.

Several studies and analysis are needed to develop a project that will relieve current and future congestion and to improve the overall operational characteristics of the interchange. The initial step is a project evaluation to ensure the project aligns with the Caltrans System Investment Strategy (CSIS), state goals, and priorities. This project evaluation process should result in project scope and documentation of project alignment with Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI) and California Transportation Plan goals. City staff is recommending establishing a $500,000 initial budget to complete the evaluation process. Future steps include developing a project study report (PSR) project initiation document (PID) with Caltrans to achieve consensus on the purpose and need, scope, and schedule of the project.

Budget
Funding Source
$500,000
General Fund
F-03 — City Hall Accessible Ramps: The City Hall Renovation Project identified deficient accessible paths to City Hall. The cost and time to retrofit the existing ramps exceeds CF104's budget and construction time frame. Subsequently, Supervisor Gutierrez, 5t" District County Supervisor, met with City staff and recommended that the City apply for the County's State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to cover the cost.

The final agreement with the County to receive the funds is on tonight's agenda for Council's consideration.

The design of the ramps was performed using $15,000 from CF104 budget. Therefore, City staff is recommending creating a new project to construct accessible ramps.

Budget
Funding Source
$400,000
County SLFRF
The Second Amendment to the Prior Year CIP (Attachment C) consist of the following budget changes:

2017-001 — Pennsylvania Avenue/ Ramp Additions: On November 17, 2022, Caltrans informed the City that auxiliary lanes along 1-10 from Beaumont Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue, eastbound and westbound directions would be required as part of any ramp improvement at Pennsylvania Avenue.

Fehr and Peers evaluated the need for auxiliary lanes and confirmed the requirement.

The addition of the auxiliary lanes will likely require the acquisition of right-of-way from established properties, retaining walls, and overpass widening. Additionally, staff was informed by CalTrans that the grade separation project would first need to be completed prior to the ramp additions.

Therefore, City staff is recommending reallocating unencumbered funds from this project to the Pennsylvania Avenue Widening project 2017-009 and the Pennsylvania Avenue Grade Separation project 2017-012. This project will be revisited in the future when the grade separation project is completed.

Budget
Change
New Budget
$6,750,000
- $5,728,556
$1,021,444
2017-009 — Pennsylvania Avenue Widening: Pennsylvania Avenue Widening is currently under construction using TUMF, Road and Bridge DIF, Traffic Signal DIF, and general funds. City staff is requesting additional funds to complete construction and prevent any delays in construction. This project is Priority Level 3, Target #2 Goals in the 2023 Strategic Plan.

Budget
Change
New Budget
$11,392,600
$1,300,000
$12,692,600
2017-012 — Pennsylvania Avenue/ UPRR Grade Separation: Pennsylvania Avenue/ UPRR Grade Separation construction phase is underfunded. City staff is recommending reallocating unused funds from Pennsylvania Avenue/ Ramp Additions 2017-001 Road and Bridge DIF to this project. This project is Priority Level 1, Target #2 Goals in the 2023 Strategic Plan.

Budget
Change
New Budget
$4,250,000
$4,428,556
$8,678,556
2017-028 — Fire Station No. 106: Fire Station No 106 established a 10% contingency when the project was awarded for construction on August 2, 2022; however, inflation has significantly reduced the buying power of the contingency. The project currently has approximately $130,000 left in original contingency.

The project encountered a construction cost increase due to a requirement by Beaumont Cherry Valley Water District to change the point of connection to the existing

waterline. City staff is recommending increasing the budget to allow for additional contingency to complete the project without delay from Fire Station DIF.

Budget
Change
New Budget
$8,649,999
$300,000
$8,949,999
CF -104 — City Hall Renovations: The project is currently under construction using Basic Service DIF, ISF and SLFRF funds. The construction contract was awarded on March 21, 2023, for $2,498,483 with an additional $209,549 in construction contingencies.

City staff is requesting additional construction contingencies in the amount of $175,000 to complete construction. Additional Basic Services DIF funds are needed due to unanticipated existing conditions encountered during construction that resulted in construction changes, including upgraded corridor walls to meet fire codes and additional sections of new roofing. Construction is anticipated to be completed by the end of the year.

Budget
Change
New Budget
$3,318,387
$175,000
$3,493,387
ISFB 08 - Smart Irrigation Timer Project: The ISFB 09 Smart Irrigation Timer Project was created to address the aging infrastructure in the Parks and on Palm Islands. This project will replace analog timers with digital irrigation timers that are web based and app controlled. This project will allow for the reduction of water by the weather tracking app that measures rain and through sensors in the park will adjust watering times based on moisture in the soil.

Staff have received quotes from vendors and has decided to pursue Smart Rain Technologies and proceed with their irrigation timers and control mechanisms. The quote for this project is just below $150,000 and would include timers for 14 of our 18 Parks and Palm Islands. Three parks are scheduled for CIP improvement projects and will address irrigation controls in the project (Nicklaus, Palmer, Stewart) and one park that already has a smart timer system (Sports Park).

The request for an increase in funds will allow the project to be completed in one phase rather than having to break the project up. The quote from Smart Rain was $55,000 less than the next competitive bidder and the system has all the features the city needs.

Budget
Change
New Budget
$109,000
$41,000
$150,000
R-12 — Second Street Extension: On April 5, 2023, the City of Beaumont submitted the Project in response to RCTC's Measure A Regional Arterials (MARA) Call for

Projects. On June 14, 2023, RCTC approved $1,500,000 in MARA funds for the Project.

City staff are recommending increasing the budget to reflect the RCTC MARA grant.

Budget
Change
New Budget
$3,300,000
$1,500,000
$4,800,000
R-24 — 2023 Citywide Street Rehabilitation and Maintenance: City staff is developing a downtown sidewalk project as part of this project to construct accessible ramps and sidewalks in the downtown and town center areas. The increased budget will increase the project's effectiveness and impact to the community. City staff are recommending increasing the budget to allow for additional areas to be included in the project, eliminating the need for separate projects, and reallocating funds from project R-35.

Part of the request is $500,000 from the General Fund to provide decorative sidewalk in the downtown area. The downtown sidewalk portion will correspond with the downtown street lighting project to enhance the downtown area.

Budget
Change
New Budget
$6,361,090
$582,828
$6,943,918
R-31 — Purchase 12 -Yard Dump Truck: City staff received updated quotes for a 12 - yard dump truck. City staff is recommending increasing the budget to allow the purchase of the dump truck from the General Fund.

Budget
Change
New Budget
$160,000
$40,000
$200,000
R-35 —Citywide Street Improvements 23/24-CDBG: City staff is recommending transferring the available balance of CDBG funds from this project to R-24 and closing this project.

Budget
Change
New Budget
$130,000
$-82,828
$47,172
WW -09 —16" Mesa Force Main Construction: City staff received construction bids on July 11, 2023. The lowest responsive bidder's cost was $3,269,552. Adding construction support and contingency, the required budget is $3,800,000. Therefore, City staff is requesting increasing the budget to allow for the construction of the project with appropriate contingency and construction management services from Wastewater DIF funds.

Budget
Change
New Budget
$2,100,000
$1,700,000
$3,800,000

The Second Amendment to the Prior Year CIP (Attachment C) includes closing the following projects:

Project Number
Project Name
Reason for Closure
PS -08
PD Modular Restroom
Completed
R-11
Citywide Traffic Signal
Upgrade
Completed
R-17
Michigan Storm Drain
Culvert
Completed
R-32
Purchase GPS Survey
Equipment
Completed
R-35
Citywide Street
Improvements 23/24-CDBG
Funds transferred to R-24
T-06
Shop Tools and Lifts
Completed, Close upon
receipt of final
reimbursement.

T-10
Shop Tools/Lifts Phase 2
Completed
Fiscal Impact:

The estimated cost to prepare this staff report is $750. The following table is a summary of the listed project budgets and the respective funding source.

Project
Number
Project Name
Budget
Affected
Funding Source
Budget
$6,750,000
2017-001
Pennsylvania Avenue/
Ramp Additions
Change
-$5,728,556
Road & Bridge DIF
New Budge
$1,021,444
Budget
$11,392,600
2017-009
Pennsylvania Avenue
Widening
Change
$1,300,000
Road & Bridge DIF
New Budget
$12,692,600
Budget
$4,250,000
2017-012
Pennsylvania Avenue/
UPRR Grade Sep
Change
$4,428,556
Road & Bridge DIF
New Budget
$8,678,556
Budget
$8,650,000
2017-028
Fire Station No. 106
Change
$300,000
Fire Protection impact
DIF
New Budget
$8,950,000
Budget
$3,318,387
CF -104
City Hall Renovation
Change
$175,000
Basic Service DIF
New Budget
$3,493,387
ISFB-08
Budget
$109,000
ISF

Smart Irrigation Timer
Project
Change
New Budget
$41,000
$150,000
R-12
Second Street
Extension
Budget
Change
$3,300,000
$1,500,000
RCTC
New Budget
$4,800,000
Budget
$6,361,090
R-24
2023 Street Rehab. & Maintenance
Change
$82,828
CDBG
New Budget
$6,443,918
R-24
2023 Street Rehab. &
Maintenance
Budget
Change
$6,443,918
$500,000
General Fund
New Budget
$6,943,918
Budget
$160,000
R-31
Purchase 12 -Yard
Dump Truck
Change
$40,000
General Fund
New Budget
$200,000
Budget
$130,000
R-35
Citywide Street Imp.

Project 23/24-CDBG
Change
-$82,828
CDBG
New Budget
$47,172
Budget
$2,100,000
WW -09
16" Mesa Force Main
Construction
Change
$1,700,000
WW DIF
New Budget
$3,800,000
Budget
$0
R-37
Beaumont Avenue/ I-
10 Interchange Project
Change
$500,000
General Fund
New Budget
$500,000
Budget
$0
F-03
City Hall Accessible
Ramps
Change
$400,000
SLFRF
New Budget
$400,000
The fiscal impact to the General Fund reduces the fund balance contingency by $1,040,000.

Recommended Action:

Hold a Public Hearing, and
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Amending the Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2023/2024-2027/2028", and,
Approve budget amendments as outlines in attachment E.

Attachments:

A. CIP Resolution Amendment 2
B. FY 2023/2024-2027/2028 Capital Improvement Plan
C. Prior Year CIP Project List
D. Public Notice
E. Budget Adjustment Form

BAUME ONTA -c A L I F O R N I
Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Carole Kendrick, Interim Community Development Director DATE July 16, 2024
SUBJECT: Determination of Use per Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 17.02.020 Description Determination of use for "Concrete Batch Plants" per Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 17.02.020.

Background and Analysis:

The Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 17.02.020 states "The Community Development Director, upon written request or upon their own initiative, when a use is not specifically listed as a permitted use or conditional use under a particular zone, and when that use is proposed or classification is requested, shall determine whether the use is sufficiently similar to a listed use in the particular zone to justify a finding that it should be deemed a permitted use or a conditional use in one or more zones." On February 15, 2024, Planning staff received an email (see Attachment B) requesting a determination on a concrete batch plant as it is not specified in the Municipal Code as permitted or conditionally permitted use. Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter

17.02.020.F (see Attachment A) specifies "Before permitting or classifying an unlisted use the director shall first determine all of the following conditions exist":
(1) The proposed use would meet the objectives of the zone; (2) The proposed use and its operation are compatible with the uses permitted in the zone;
(3) The proposed use is similar to one or more uses in the zone; and (4) The director shall notify the planning commission and city council of determination of use.

Staff has reviewed the manufacturing and industrial uses allowed City wide as well as surrounding cities. Current uses including contract construction services, contractor or building materials storage, assembly plants, sandblasting and bead blasting are permitted or conditionally permitted in the manufacturing zone. Although, a concrete batch plant is not similar to those currently listed in the municipal code, the use does have similarities with uses that are listed in the code, meeting requirement three (3)

above. Staff surveyed the following jurisdictions and determined that it is not a listed, except for Calimesa, which requires a conditional use permit. • Banning
• Calimesa
• Desert Hot Springs
• Hemet
• San Jacinto
• Yucaipa
The addition of concrete batch plants as an industrial use would meet the objectives of the manufacturing zone allowing for these uses, to promote the development of new business parks, light industrial use, manufacturing uses, warehousing activities, and ancillary and supportive uses, meeting objective one (1).

Objective two (2) requires the proposed use to be compatible with other uses permitted in the zone. Staff recommends through this determination that concrete batch plants must be located in a manufacturing zone and be subject to Conditional Use Permit approval by the Planning Commission. The Conditional Use Permit process allows staff from all City departments to review and provide conditions of approval on project or use prior to the proposal being considered for approval. This will ensure location and operational standards are compatible with surrounding uses and are made clear to the applicant prior to a Planning Commission hearing. The Conditional Use Permit process also requires a public hearing, allowing opportunity for the public to provide input on the proposal.

Objective four (4) states "The director shall notify the Planning Commission and City Council of determination of use." This staff report to the City Council serves as the Director's determination and meets objective four (4). If approved by the City Council, a report will be provided to the Planning Commission notifying the Commission of the determination.

Fiscal Impact:

The cost to prepare this report is approximately $350.

Recommended Action:

Concur with staff's determination of use for Concrete Batch Plants as presented in the staff report.

Attachments:

A. Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 17.02.020
B. Concrete batch plant statement of operations

7/2/24, 2:34 PM Beaumont, CA Code of Ordinances

17.02.020 - Community Development Director duties and responsibilities.

The Community Development Director shall be responsible for the enforcement of the Zoning Code and shall have the authority to undertake the activities and duties indicated in this section.

A. The Community Development Director shall administer the Zoning Ordinance; B. The Community Development Director shall consider and approve administrative plot plan applications which are in conformance with applicable zoning standards and which do not require a public hearing;
C. The Community Development Director shall review and make recommendations to the Planning Commission and the City Council on planning applications, land use and planning issues, or other activities as may be directed by the City Council, the Planning Commission, or the City Manager;
D. The Community Development Director shall assist applicants in the submittal of development applications; and,
E. The Community Development Director shall review and make recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council on all applications and any attendant approvals and environmental documents.

F. The Community Development Director, upon written request or upon their own initiative, when a use is not specifically listed as a permitted use or conditional use under a particular zone, and when that use is proposed or classification is requested, shall determine whether the use is sufficiently similar to a listed use in the particular zone to justify a finding that it should be deemed a permitted use or a conditional use in one or more zones. Before permitting or classifying an unlisted use, the director shall first determine that all of the following conditions exist:
(1) The proposed use would meet the objectives of the zone; (2) The proposed use and its operation are compatible with the uses permitted in the zone; and
(3) The proposed use is similar to one or more uses in the zone. (4) The director shall notify the planning commission and city council of determination of use. (Ord. No. 1128, § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020; Ord. No. 1151, § 4(Exh. A), 11-15-2022)

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From: Katie Jenson
To: Carole Kendrick
Subject: FW: Verification of Allowable Use
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024 10:47:14 AM
Attachments: image001.pnq
The person below is looking for a determination of use from Christina because their specific use is not called out on the use table. Should I forward the information to her? xatie Jenson
Assistant Planner
City of Beaumont
550 E. 6th Street, Beaumont, Ca 92223
Desk (951) 769-8520 1 Fax (951) 769-8526
BeaumontCa.gov
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BEAUMONT
—CALIFORNIA
From: Joshua Leite
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2024 1:08 PM
To: Katie Jenson
Subject: Fwd: Verification of Allowable Use
Forwarding to the correct email address :) oops!
Joshua Leite
949 280 5702
[email protected]
Forwarded message
From: Joshua Leite
Date: Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 10:53 AM
Subject: Verification of Allowable Use
To:

morning,
Thank you for your time on the phone yesterday. As mentioned I am working with a client that is looking for space in Beaumont and I'd like to confirm allowable use for their use and what zoning it would fit in. I'm assuming industrial/manufacturing but please confirm.

The use is a concrete batch plant. Typically the operations involve incoming shipments of aggregate material (sand, gravel, cement) that is stored onsite in contained areas. This material is then loaded onto a conveyor/hopper to be mixed in a silo with water to create a ready mix/concrete mix. The mix is then loaded into mixer trucks and driven to construction sites for delivery. A picture of a typical facility is below:

These sites usually occupy 4-8 acres and employ anywhere from 25-50 people depending on the specific operation.

The closest allowable use that I could find would be an Assembly Plant or Building Materials Storage which show as Permitted under M Zoning.

Can you let me know?
Thank you,
Joshua Leite
CURB Realty
DRE 01925110
949 280 5702
[email protected]

BEAUMONTA O R N 1 -
Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Jennifer Ustation, Finance Director
DATE July 16, 2024
SUBJECT: FY2023-2024 4th Quarter Grants Quarterly City Council Report Description Report of grant statuses and details.

Background and Analysis:

The City of Beaumont is committed to fostering community development and growth through various initiatives and programs, including grant funding. As part of the City's ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and accountability, the need to establish a comprehensive system for monitoring and reporting on the status of grants received and applied for by the city was identified. The attached report outlines the current status of all active and pending grants, highlights the corrections from the Q3 report, and provides an overview of our progress in centralizing the City of Beaumont's grant processes and record -keeping. This initiative aims to ensure that all grant -related activities are efficiently managed and accurately documented, supporting our commitment to community development and responsible financial stewardship.

Reporting Period: April 1 — June 30, 2024
Quarterly Snapshot
Number of Grants Applied for:
2 Total Amount Applied for in Q4: $3,967,669.28
Grant Applications Pending:
3 Total Amount of Pending Grant Applications: $3,424,106.70 Applications Awarded:
1 Total Amount Awarded Within Reporting Period: $14,497.00 Applications Rejected: N/A
Identified Grants to Apply for in Q4: 3 Total Amount of Grants Identified to Apply for: $51,512,240.00 Grants Closed Out in Q3: 1

Fiscal Impact:

The staff cost to prepare this report is estimated to be $250.

Recommended Action:

Receive and file.

Attachments:

A. Q4 2024 Grants Quarterly Report
B. Grants Details for Q4 2024

BEAUMONT

CALIFORNIA

QUARTERLY GRANTS REPORT
Reporting Period: April 1- June 30, 2024
Totality of Current Active Grants Total: $63,052,221.18 Number of Active Grants:

See Attached for Detail.
29 Total Amount of Funding in Active Grants: $63,052,221.18 Quarterly Snapshot
Number of Grants Applied for:

Grant Applications Pending:
2 Total Amount Applied for in Q4: $3,967,669.28
3 Total Amount of Pending Grant Applications: $3,424,106.70 Applications Awarded: 1 Total Amount Awarded Within Reporting Period: $14,497.00 Applications Rejected: N/A
Identified Grants to Apply for in Q4: 3 Total Amount of Grants Identified to Apply for: $51,512,240.00 Grants Closed Out in Q3: 1
Grants Awarded Within Reporting Period
$14,497.00
Department Project/Purpose Award Date Awarded Amount
Public Works
CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling Community Clean Up City/County Program
4/19/24 $14,497.00
Pending Grant Applications (submitted in previous quarters) $3,424,106.70
Department
Parks
Outdoor Recreation Legacy
Program
Finance
Project/Purpose Date Applied Requested
Amount
50% of Project Costs for Stewart Park — Phase II. 1/31/24 $3,204,300.00 FEMA Public Assistance
Reimburse Costs the City incurred during
Tropical Storm Hilary.
2/21/24 $41,806.70

Department
Police
Project/Purpose Date Applied Requested
Amount
Selective Traffic Enforcement To decrease traffic collisions in increasingly Program (STEP) high -traffic areas within the City.
1/31/24 $178,000.00
Grants Applied for Within Reporting Period $3,967,669.28 Department Project/Purpose Application Requested
Submitted Amount
Wastewater
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant
Funding is needed to protect
Oak Valley Parkway's sewer
infrastructure from future storm
damage.
6/12/24 $419,513.28
Community Services/Wastewater
Communities Sparking Investments in Communitywide Energy Transformative Energy Efficiency Upgrades
5/31/24 $3,548,156.00
Looking Ahead: Identified Grants to Apply for in Future Quarters $51,512,240.00 Department
Project/Purpose Application Deadline Requested
Amount
Public Works
Congressional Appropriations - Economic Summer 2024;
Development Initiative: Community Project Second Street Expansion Project Pending Grant Funding Package Publication
$1,000,000.00
Trade Corridor Enhancement Program
(TC E P)
Pennsylvania Grade Separation
11/22/24 $50,400,000.00
Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Downtown Street Lighting 10/31/24 $112,240.00

INFOGRAPHICS
Award Funds by Fiscal Year
Total
60000000
50000000
40000000
30000000
20000000
10000000
0 $260,000
FY19-20
$1,827,952
FY20-21
$432,041
FY22-23
$56,343,665.18
$100,000
FY23-24 FY24-25
Overall Awarded Funds by Department
Page I 3

Total
60000000
50000000
40000000
30000000
20000000
10000000
0 $2,628,736
$48,671,681
$177,952 $230,911
$11,342,941
Community Community Police Public Works Transit
Development Services

CURRENT GRANTS AWARDED AS OF Q4

GRANT PROGRAM

GRANTOR AGENCY / ENTITY
AMOUNT

AWARDED

AWARD DATE

PURPOSE

MATCH REQ

REIMBURSEABLE
Status
Community Development
SB2 Planning Grant (HCD)
State of California
$ 160,000.00
FY19-20
Intended for the preparation, adoption
and implementation of plans that
streamline housing approvals and
accelerate housing production
No
Yes
Active
LEAP Grant Housing Development
State of California
$ 150,000.00
FY20-21
Housing related
No
Yes
Active
Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG)
$ 558,736.00
FY23-24
Active
County of Riverside American Rescue
Plan ARPA
County of Riverside
$ 1,700,000.00
FY23-24
Pass Area Resource Center
No
No
Active
California Automated Permit
Processing (CaIAPP) Program
California Energy Commission
$ 60,000.00
FY22-23
Reimburse for costs to implement an
expedited permitting system for roof
mounted photovoltaic projects.

No
Yes
Active
Community Services
CDBG - Rangel Park Improvement
County of Riverside Economic
Development Agency (EDA)
$ 153,885.00
FY20-21
Rangel Park Improvements
No
Yes
Closed in Q3 - Will
be removed from
future quarterly
reports
State of Ca Per Capita Grant Funds
$ 177,952.00
FY20-21
Capital outlay for recreational purposes
(3 Rings Ranch)
No
Yes
Active
Transit
LCTOP
Caltrans/RCTC
$ 323,000.00
FY 22-23
Discounted Fare Promotion
No
No
Active
Carl Moyer
SCAQMD
$ 599,941.00
FY 21-22
Renewable CNG
Min 40%
Yes
Active
SB125

CALSTA/RCTC
$ 10,300,000.00
FY 23-24
Zero Emission infrastructure
Active
Bus Stop Amenities
Caltrans/RCTC
$ 60,000.00
FY23-24
Bus Stop Amenities
Active
SGR
Caltrans/RCTC
$ 60,000.00
FY 23-24
Vehicle lifts Ph 2
Active
*Correction -omitted
from Q3 Reporting
Police
Officer Wellness and Mental Health
Grant Program
Board of State and Community
Corrections
$ 35,104.00
FY22-23
Provide Mental Health Services to
Offices
No
Active

Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)
Office of Traffic Safety CA
$ 80,000.00
FY23-24
Traffic safety programs/DUI check
points
Active
JAG Program
Federal Grant
$ 12,197.00
FY23-24
Force Options and De-escalating
Training Equipment
No
Yes
Active
Supplemental Local Law
Enforcement Funding (SLESA)/
Citizens Option For Public Safety
Funding (COPS)
State of California
$ 100,000.00
FY24-25
Technology Purchases and Cadet
purchases
No
No
Active
Ballistic Vest Program (BVP)
Federal Grant - Bureau of Justice
Assistance (BJA)
$ 3,610.18
FY23-24
Reimbursement for 50% of Ballistic Vest
Purchases
Yes
Yes
Active
Public Works
SB 1383 Local Assistance
CalRecycle
$ 75,280.00
FY 21-22
SB 1383 Local Assistance
No
No
Active
Beverage Container Recycling
City/County Payment Program
CalRecycle
$ 13,342.00
FY 21-22
Community Clean up
No
No
Active
Beverage Container Recycling
City/County Payment Program
CalRecycle
$ 13,937.00
FY 22-23
Community Clean up
No
No
Active
Beverage Container Recycling
City/County Payment Program
CalRecycle
$ 14,497.00
FY23-24
Active
*New in Q4
SB1383 Local Assistance Program FY 2
CalRecycle - Department of
Resources and Recovery
$ 154,625.00
FY23-24
Active
CID Fund - ARPA Funding
County of Riverside
$ 400,000.00
FY 23-24
City Hall ADA ramps
Active
Riv County Flood Control Grant
Riverside Flood Control
$ 100,000.00
FY 19-20
Beaumont Master Drainage Plan Line 2,
Stage 1
Active
Riv County Flood Control Grant
Riverside Flood Control
$ 1,500,000.00
FY 20-21
Beaumont Master Drainage Plan
Active
Riv County Flood Control Grant
Riverside Flood Control
$ 3,400,000.00
FY 21-22
Beaumont Master Drainage Plan
Active
TCEP
State of California
$ 7,500,000.00
FY 23-24
Potrero Phase II
Active

TCEP NHFP
Federal
$ 26,000,000.00
FY 23-24
Potrero Phase II
Active
56125 TIRCP
RCTC
$ 8,000,000.00
FY 23-24
Active
*Correction - award
amount corrected
from Q3
RCTC - Measure A
RCTC
$ 1,500,000.00
FY 23-24
Second Street Extension Project
Yes
Active

BAUME ONTA -C A L I F O R N I
Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Jennifer Ustation, Finance Director
DATE July 16, 2024
SUBJECT: FY2023-2024 4th Quarter City Manager Purchases and Contract Awards Report
Description Quarterly report pursuant to Beaumont Municipal Code Sections

3.01.030(B), 3.01.040(B), and 3.01.050(B).

Background and Analysis:

Pursuant to Beaumont Municipal Code Sections 3.01.030(B), 3.01.040(B) and

3.01.050(B), Informal Bidding Procedures, the City Manager shall report to the City Council, purchases and contract approvals respective to each code section. This informal bidding process allows the City Manager to authorize and approve Professional Services Agreements and contracts up to $75,000 and up to $200,000 for maintenance and general services, public projects, and materials supplies and equipment, so long as the public project funding was previously approved by City Council either in the adopted budget or adopted capital improvement plan. Attached is a report for the fourth quarter of the Fiscal Year 2023/24 purchases and contract awards authorized by the City Manager using the informal bidding process using the Council requested threshold amounts.

Fiscal Impact:

The staff costs to prepare this report is estimated to be $250.

Recommended Action:

Receive and file.

Attachments:

A. Purchase Order Summary Report- Professional Services $25,000-$75,000 B. Purchase Order Summary Report- Goods, General Services and Public Works $60,000- $200,000

BEAUMONT
Purchase Order Summary Report for Services
City Manager Approval Thresholds per City Council Request:

Professional Services:

General Services:

Public Works Services:
$25,000-$75,000
$60,000-$199,999.99
$60,000-$199,999.99
Issued Date Range
04/01/2024 - 06/30/2024
PO #
Item Description
Vendor
Department
Issue Date
Total
23_241680
Staff Augmentation services

HARRIS & ASSOCIATES

PUBLIC WORKS
6/24/2024
$15,000 PO change
order (original amount:
$60,000)
23/241821
Professional Security and Patrol
Services

WEST COAST SECURITY &
PATROL

PUBLIC WORKS
4/12/2024
$42,600
23/241835
Beaumont Truck Routing Study

FEHR & PEERS

PUBLIC WORKS
4/17/2024
$74,474
23/241845
Park Consulting Group

PARK CONSULTING GROUP
INC

COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT
5/16/2024
$36,000
23/241850
Accounting Services &
consultation

LANCE, SOLL & LUNGHARD
LLP

FINANCE
5/24/2024
$25,000
23/241880
514 California Roof
Rehabilitation

NEW ERA SKILLED ROOFING

COMMMUNITY SERVICES
6/12/2024
$98,750

Purchase Order Summary Report for Goods
City Manager Approval
Thresholds per City
Council request:

Goods: $60,000-$199,999
Issued Date Range
04/01/2024 - 06/30/2024
PO #
Item Description
Vendor
Department
Issue Date
Total
23/241554
Irrigation and Parts for Parks
& landscape

SITEONE LANDSCAPE
SUPPLY

COMMUNITY SERVICES
6/3/2024
$25,000 PO change order
(original amount: $65,000)
23/241852
Modular Vehicle Barriers and
Trailer

ADVANCED SECURITY

TECHNOLOGIES LLC

COMMMUNITY SERVICES
5/20/2024
$176,389.00
23/241881
Concrete Poles for
Downtown

STRESSCRETE

PUBLIC WORKS
6/12/2024
$136,105.51

BAUME ONTA -c A L I F O R N I
Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Carole Kendrick, Interim Community Development Director DATE July 16, 2024
SUBJECT: Applications Received for Beaumont Village APNs: 404-190-001 and -003 Description Tentative Parcel Map 37440 PM2019-0006, Plot Plan PP2019-0222, Conditional Use Permits CUP2017-0010, CUP2019-0037, CUP2019-0038, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration & Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program ENV2019- 0010. A request for a plot plan to construct and operate a commercial shopping center with seven (7) buildings totaling 42,897 square feet including the fuel canopy and comprising of an 18,000 sq. ft. retail anchor building, four (4) quick service (QSR) drive- throughs restaurants, including 3,562 sq ft. of attached retail to one QSR, a carwash, and a gas station and 3,130 sq. ft. convenience store with a Type 20 ABC license. The applicant is also requesting a sign program and to subdivide 12.39 acres into seven (7) parcels and one (1) remainder parcel located on the northwest corner of Oak Valley Parkway and Beaumont Avenue in the Commercial Neighborhood zone.

Background and Analysis:

The applicant is requesting approval of several applications that were submitted on July 30, 2019. The individual requests are broken down below:

Plot Plan (PP2019-0222) is required by the Beaumont Municipal Code per Section

17.02.070 to establish a new land use. The proposed land use includes the freestanding fast-food restaurants with drive-through's, a multi -tenant building for other small restaurants/retail uses with a drive-thru, a retail building, a car wash that uses a water recycling program, and a six-island/12 fuel dispenser fueling station with convenience store, most of which require separate conditional use permits. (see Attachment D).

Tentative Parcel Map No. 37440 (PM2019-0006) is required by the Beaumont Municipal Code per Section 16.04.010 that all land divisions in the incorporated area of the City, as defined in this title, are subject to all of the applicable provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and the Beaumont Municipal Code. The tentative parcel map proposes to subdivide approximately 10 acres consisting of two parcels (APN's: 404-190-001 and

404-190-003) into eight (8) parcels with seven (7) parcels accounting for 7.16 acres and the eighth parcel as a remainder parcel. (see Attachment E).

Conditional Use Permit (CUP2017-0010) is required by the Beaumont Municipal Code per Section 17.02.100 and Table 17.03-3 for particular uses. Carwash uses are subject to a Conditional Use Permit.

The proposed car wash is shown as Building 5 on the Development Plan (Attachment D). A dual drive -way entry point is located south of the 3,605 square foot carwash.

Carwash canopy shade structures with vacuums located north of the carwash.

Conditional Use Permit (CUP2019-0037) is required by the Beaumont Municipal Code per Section 17.02.100 and Table 17.03-3 for particular uses. Gas/service station uses subject to a Conditional Use Permit. Convenience stores are permitted in the Community Commercial zone.

The gasoline/service station (Building 3) is proposing to construct and operate six (6) fuel pumps with 12 fueling positions and a 3,096 square foot canopy located on the southeast corner of the property. A 3,130 square foot convenience store is proposed on the eastern boundary of the subject property, north of Oak Valley Parkway and will be operated by 7 -Eleven.

Conditional Use Permit (CUP2019-0038) is a request for an off -sale general license (Type 20) for the sale of beer and wine at the proposed convenience store and a finding of Public Convenience and Necessity determination. The proposed sales of alcohol require a Conditional Use Permit per Beaumont Municipal Code Table 17.03-3.

Environmental (ENV2019-0010) (SCH#2024040211) due to the scope of the project, an Initial Study was prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined that mitigation was required. Please see the Environmental Documentation section in this staff report for more information or Attachment A for the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration.

Planning Commission:

The project was originally scheduled and noticed for a public hearing with the Planning Commission on April 10, 2024. Due to a lack of quorum on April 10, 2024, all projects scheduled for that date were moved to the May 8, 2024, meeting. The project was presented to the Planning Commission on May 8, 2024. During the public hearing, the Planning Commissioners discussed the number of proposed drive-thru operations, drive-thru stacking for high volume tenants, an alternative design for the convenience

store and fueling station, left turning movements onto Oak Valley Parkway in addition to walkways into the site, and future changes to fueling options.

During the public hearing, the applicant agreed to add sidewalks from Oak Valley Parkway into the site (see Condition No. 158 of Attachment C), and 7 -Eleven agreed to evaluate the reversed design with the convenience store located on the hard corner.

The project was continued to the June 12, 2024, Planning Commission to allow the applicant to analyze a reverse design.

At the June 12, 2024, meeting 7 -Eleven provided a revised site plan and comments regarding the reversed design that are shown as Attachment Q. The revisions and comments were provided to the Police Department and Public Works for review. The Police Department comments are provided as Attachment R and Public Works comments are provided as Attachment S.

The Planning Commission raised concerns with the project that included having a fuel canopy on a prime corner, the number of drive-through's, future of quick service restaurants related to food costs, not the highest and best use, screening of mechanical equipment, enhanced landscaping on frontages, left turns on Oak Valley Parkway and potential for accidents, enhancing the canopy and utilizing open space as an amenity.

By a vote of 3-1, the Planning Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval to the City Council. Several conditions of approval have been added to the project to alleviate some of the Planning Commission's concerns, as shown in the Planning Commission section of the conditions of approval (Attachment C).

Project Setting:

The 10.31 -acre site is currently vacant and is located on two (2) parcels (404-190-001 and 404-190-003). Oak Valley Parkway currently has an asphalt curb and sidewalk with decorative light standards. The corner of Oak Valley Parkway and Beaumont Avenue has a concrete apron. Beaumont Avenue has portions of asphalt curb that is in various stages of disrepair with an overhead powerline. The parcels to the north and west are currently vacant. Single story residences and vacant land are located to the south. The Oak Valley Towne Center is located to the east and includes Stater Bros., Walgreens and multiple businesses.

The project setting can also be seen in the following materials attached to this staff report:

•
General Plan Land Use Map (Attachment G)
Zoning Map (Attachment H)
Aerial Photograph (Attachment I)
The land uses, zoning, and General Plan land use designations of the project site and surrounding area are shown in the following Table.

LAND USE

GENERAL
PLAN
ZONING

PROJECT
SITE
Vacant Land
Neighborhood
Commercial
(NC)
Commercial
Neighborhood (CN)
NORTH
Vacant Land
Single Family
Residential
(SFR)
Residential Single
Family (RSF)
SOUTH
Vacant Land and Single -
Story Single Family
Residential
Neighborhood
Commercial
(NC) & Single
Family
Residential
(SFR)
Residential Single
Family (RSF) and
Commercial
Neighborhood (CN)
EAST
Oak Valley Towne Center
Neighborhood
Commercial
(NC)
Commercial
Neighborhood (CN)
WEST
Vacant Land
High Density
Residential
(HDR)
RMF (Residential
Multiple Family)
Site Design:

The site currently contains two (2) separate parcels, all of which are vacant and unimproved. Santiago Holdings, LLC ("Project Applicant") is proposing the subdivision of 2 assessor's parcels, totaling approximately 10 acres, into eight (8) parcels. Of the eight (8) parcels, seven (7) parcels totaling approximately 7.16 acres, are intended for various commercial uses ("Project Site"); the eighth (8th) parcel, which will be known as Remainder Parcel, is to remain undeveloped. No change to the Remainder Parcel is proposed.

Development of the seven (7) parcels would be known as the Beaumont Village Shopping Center ("Proposed Project"). The Proposed Project is located entirely outside of the boundaries of Marshall Creek and Remainder Parcel (approximately 179,079 square -feet) would be left undeveloped to allow for a buffer between Marshall Creek and the Proposed Project.

The Proposed Project includes the layout of three (3) freestanding fast-food restaurants with drive-thru, a multi -tenant building for other small restaurants/retail uses with a drive-thru, a retail building, a car wash that uses a water recycling program, and a six (6)-island/12 fuel dispenser fueling station with convenience store.

The freestanding fast-food restaurants with drive-throughs will require separate conditional use permits once tenants and operational standards are established for each use. Individual conditional use permits will provide conditions of approval for each business and will protect other business from any violation of conditions of approval by other tenants.

The fueling station would include two (2), 20,000 -gallon underground storage tanks (USTs), one single fuel tank and one split -fuel tank. It also includes a healy enhanced vapor recovery system.

The proposed Project includes a Tentative Parcel Map, Plot Plan, Conditional Use Permits, Sign Program and an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Project site is divided into eight (8) parcels for commercial uses on parcels 1-7. These parcels are proposed to be developed with commercial buildings, as follows:
• Parcel 1 - 2,600 square foot drive-thru restaurant
• Parcel 2 - 7,362 square foot multi -tenant restaurant/retail with a drive-thru • Parcel 3 - 3,130 square foot convenience store with six (6) island fueling stations • Parcel 4 - 2,800 square foot drive-thru restaurant
• Parcel 5 - 3,605 square foot drive-thru car wash
• Parcel 6 - 2,304 square foot drive-thru restaurant
• Parcel 7 - 18,000 square foot retail
• Parcel 8 - remainder
The project is designed with the gasoline/station on the southeast corner of the subject property, and drive-thru uses located along the frontages of Oak Valley Parkway and Beaumont Avenue. The anchor building on the west side of the proposed remainder parcel and is proposed as Phase 2. The Project also includes four (4) retention basins along the Oak Valley Parkway frontage.

The attached Development Plans (Attachment D) include the site layout, grading, floor plans, elevations and conceptual landscaping.

Architecture:

The proposed project establishes design guidelines for the Beaumont Village project as shown in Attachment P. The guidelines identify exterior finishes including masonry, grout, plaster, and steel awning colors. Lighting, storefront, quatrefoils and patio/architectural finishes are also included in the proposed design guidelines.

The proposed project will utilize a modern style of architecture that includes varied rooflines and building planes to create visual interest. The exterior accents include decorative brick veneers, metal cantilever awnings, goose neck lighting, quatrefoils and medallions.

Exterior finish treatments are comprised of a mixture of paint stucco in Dunn Edwards colors field of wheat, foxtail, rosewood, weathered brown, white and meadow wood and the brick veneer will be a rusted red.

The project is proposing parapet roofs with varied heights between 21'7" to 27'6" with cornice elements. The 7 -Eleven (Building 3) has corniced parapet roofs with varying heights between 18'9" to 25'5". The carwash (Building 5) has corniced parapet roofs that range in heights from 18'8" to 29'.

Circulation and Parking:

A Traffic Impact Analysis was prepared by Ganddini, on January 16, 2024. The project as proposed will provide four (4) driveways. Project Driveway 1 is located on Beaumont Avenue that will require a traffic signal across from the Stater Bros shopping center to the east and will provide full turning movements. Project Driveway 2 is located north of Driveway 1 on Beaumont Avenue and is limited to right -in, right -out access only.

The project driveways on Oak Valley Parkway include Project Driveway 3 which is located between Buildings 5 and 6 and will provide full turning movements. Project Driveway 4 is located closer to Beaumont Avenue in between Buildings 3 and 4, with right -in, right -out turning movements only.

The project is also required to pay the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF), Development Impact Fees (DIF) and/or fair share fees consistent with the City's requirements.

Per Beaumont Municipal Code Table 17.05-1. Gasoline service stations are required to provide one (1) space per 200 square feet of gross floor area; plus, one (1) space per service, bay; plus, any additional spaces, required for accessory uses such as retail or food service. Retail uses require one (1) space per 200 square feet of gross floor area.

Fast food restaurants or quick service restaurants are required to provide one (1) space for every 100 square feet of gross floor area, but not less than 10 spaces. In addition, the minimum standard vehicle stacking capacity in a drive -through lane is eight (8) vehicles.

Building #
Sq. Ft.

Use
Calculation
Required
Provided
1 2,600
Drive-thru
1/100
26 26
2 7,362
Multi -tenant
& drive-thru
1/100 &
1/200
56 56
3 3,130
Gas station
& C -Store
1/200
18 18
4 2,800
Drive-thru
1/100
28 28
5 3,605 (600
sq. ft. office)
Carwash
office
1/200
3 3
6 2,304
Drive-thru
1/100
24 24
7 18,000
Retail
1/200
90 115
Total
39,801
243
258
The project as proposed is also meeting the minimum vehicle stacking requirements for Buildings 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6.

Alcohol Sales:

The applicant is also proposing the sale of alcohol in the proposed convenience store with an Off -Sale Type 20 (beer and wine only) State of California Alcohol license.

According to Alcohol Beverage Control, three (3) Off -sale licenses are allowed in Census Tract 438.07, based on current population ratios, and currently there are three (3) Off -sale licenses issued to Stater Bros, Walgreens and Cherry Valley Liquor (see Attachment 0). Therefore, a Public Convenience and Necessity (PCN) determination will be required.

The proposed use is located at least 600 feet, as measured from property line to property line, from existing public or private schools, public parks, or places of worship.

The subject property is located approximately 2,000 feet south of Mountain View Middle School and is approximately 1,200 feet from the Fellowship Church on Oak Valley Parkway. The nearest park is Noble Creek Park and is approximately 1,200 feet west from the project site.

Signage:

The sign program as proposed includes design guidelines for all on -site the Beaumont Village Shopping Center. A monument sign is proposed on the southeast corner of the subject site that is 22 feet in length, 4 feet in height, with one (1) 2'x4' tenant panel and six (6) 2'x2' tenant panels. The signage design and materials include the established brick veneer to continue with the design theme.

Two (2) free-standing, pylon signs are proposed with an overall height of 16'18", width of 11'6" that include seven (7) tenant panels. The major tenant panel is 36"x108" and six (6) 2'x3' tenant panels are located below the major tenant panel. The pylon sign is supported by two (2) columns with red brick veneers at the base with a cornice between the transition and cornices at the top of the column. The pylon signs are located at both full turning movement driveways on Beaumont Avenue and Oak Valley Parkway. 7 -Eleven has a double-faced illuminated monument gas price sign. The overall height is 72 inches with a height of 104 inches. The base is 27 inches in height, with the cabinet above that includes the 7 -Eleven identification and fuel pricing signs. The fuel sign is located on the easterly driveway on Oak Valley Parkway.

Wall signage for shop tenants is limited to 36" in height with one (1) square foot of signage per lineal foot of lease frontage per elevation. Pad tenants are limited to 36" in height with one and half (1.5) square foot of signage per lineal foot of lease frontage per elevation.

Comments:

Planning staff are in receipt of comments that we would like to address in the staff report for further clarification:
• The drive -through located at the west end of the project site includes a parkway drain behind the drive -through. The applicant confirmed that water runoff remains on the subject site, and parkway drains are only for emergency overflow from the proposed treatment basins.
• The asphalt berm off Oak Valley Parkway on the western edge of the subject site is recommended to be a concrete curb and gutter.
• Concerns were raised related to tubular steel fencing at the rear property line versus a block wall. The applicant prefers tubular steel fencing to protect views to Marshall Creek.

• A request to screen transformers facing Beaumont Avenue by block walls and landscaping, which the applicant confirmed is part of the project. • All frontage landscaping shall be provided concurrently. • Vent pipes for underground gas tanks should not be located on Oak Valley Parkway or Beaumont Avenue. 7 -Eleven has indicated that it is not feasible to relocate vent pipes due to California Fire Code restricting placement from structures and lot lines.
• Signage consistent with heights and area with adjacent shopping center.

Multi -Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP):

The project is found to be consistent with the MSHCP. The project is located outside of any MSHCP criteria area and mitigation is provided through payment of the MSHCP Mitigation Fee.

Development Review Committee (DRC):

The Development Review Committee reviewed the project for design on May 5, 2020, March 25, 2021, June 30, 2022, March 23, 2023, November 2, 2023, and January 25, 2024. Staff from the various City departments provided written comments that have been incorporated into the proposed conditions of approval.

Consistency with Adopted Goals, Plans and Programs:

General Plan Consistency:

The proposed use is in conformance with the General Plan for the City of Beaumont.

The land use designation for the project site is Neighborhood Commercial (NC), as shown in Attachment G. The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan Policy 3.4.2, that promotes the development of neighborhood commercial uses in the vicinity of residential neighborhoods and larger commercial retail centers along the major transportation corridors.

Zoning Consistency:

The zoning for the subject properties is Commercial Neighborhood, as shown in Attachment H. The uses that are proposed are subject to and are consistent with the Development Standards for the Commercial Neighborhood zone. The use would meet the objectives of the zone and that the use and its operation are compatible with uses permitted in the zone, subject to approval of a Plot Plan.

The proposed uses, with the exception of retail, would require Conditional Use Permits and compliance with the Zoning Code requirements. Findings required by Beaumont Municipal Code, Section 17.02.070.G and 17.02.100.G are found in the Beaumont Municipal Code. The Plot Plan and Conditional Use Permit findings are provided in this staff report under the findings section.

Environmental Documentation:

An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for the project in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration document was based upon the City standard checklist and addressed a full range of environmental topics (see Attachment A.

The findings of environmental process are that all significant issues can be mitigated to a level of insignificance with respect to local and regional standards and thresholds. In order to achieve the level of insignificance, a series of mitigation measures are proposed (Condition Nos. 150-157).

To ensure that these measures are properly enacted, a mitigation monitoring program is necessary and would be enforced during the construction and operation of the project, if approved.

The Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was circulated for a 30 -day public review period from March 4, 2024, through April 4, 2024, and is included as Attachment A to this staff report. Staff received four (4) comment letters from Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians, and the Riverside Transit Authority (RTA) stating no comment. The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District letter indicated that the project involves the Marshall Creek Channel and Beaumont Master Drainage Line 4 and requires entering into a cooperative agreement. All comments to the Draft Environmental Impact Report are provided as Attachment J to this staff report.

Public Communications Received:

Property owners located within a 300 -foot radius of the project site were notified of the intended public hearing on March 4, 2024, with a 30 -day hearing notice in addition to a public notice in the Press Enterprise.

The CEQA and public hearing notice identified the Planning Commission date as April 10, 2024, which was ultimately continued to the May 8th meeting. At the May 8th

meeting, the project was continued to the June 12th meeting. Proof of the publication for CEQA and the public hearing proof of publication is included as Attachment M to this staff report.

Staff received four (4) comment letters that were received during the CEQA 30 -day public review period and are provided in Attachment J. The Planning Department has received one (1) additional letter of comment from the public in opposition to the project, which is provided in Attachment K. Any additional comments received prior to the time of the scheduled Planning Commission meeting will be provided to the Commission at the time of the public hearing.

Planning Commission/City Council Authority:

The Beaumont Municipal Code, Section 16.04.020 designates the Planning Commission as the "advisory agency" charged with reviewing and making recommendations on all proposal parcel map land divisions and tentative subdivision maps in the city. Section 16.24.050.A authorizes the Planning Commission to conditionally approval or disapprove all tentative parcel maps and tentative subdivision maps and land divisions and submit to the City Council for final approval.

When a tentative map is required under the Subdivision Map Act (66463.5(a)), an approved or conditionally approved tentative map shall expire 24 months after its approval or conditional approval. The Subdivision Map Act does allow for up to four (4) years of extensions subject to approval by the original approving body.

A Plot Plan is required per Section 10.02.070 to establish a new land use, or to assume an existing land use, consistent with the zoning of the proposed location and requires a public hearing conducted by the Planning Commission. The Beaumont Municipal Code Section 17.02.070.F authorizes the Planning Commission to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application.

A Conditional Use Permit is required per Section 17.02.100 and states that "The City recognizes that certain uses, due to the nature of use, intensity, or size, require special review to determine if the use proposed, or the location of that use, is compatible with surrounding uses, or through the imposition of development and use conditions, can be made compatible with surrounding uses.

A conditional use permit is provided for this purpose. The Planning Commission is empowered to grant and deny applications for conditional use permits and to impose reasonable conditions upon the granting of such permit."

Beaumont Municipal Code Section 17.02.100.F. states that "the Planning Commission shall act to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application. The decision of the Planning Commission shall become effective immediately upon its rendering, unless an appeal is filed pursuant to the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance." The Municipal Code of the City of Beaumont Section 17.07.030.L allows 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 as to sign size, height, illumination, spacing, orientation or other non -communicative aspects of signs, but may not override or modify any of the basic policies.

Plot Plan Findings:

1. The proposed use is permitted, or is substantially similar to a use permitted, within the subject zone and complies with the intent of all applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.

The project is subject to and is consistent with the Development Standards for the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) zone. The zoning allows gas stations, carwashes, alcohol sales, are conditional permitted uses and requires a Conditional Use Permit per Beaumont Municipal Code Table 17.03-3.

2. The proposed use is consistent with the objectives, policies, general plan land uses and programs of the general plan and any applicable specific plans.

The proposed project is in conformance with the General Plan for the City of Beaumont.

The land use designation for the project site is Neighborhood Commercial (NC). The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan Policy The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan Policy 3.4.2, that promotes the development of neighborhood commercial uses in the vicinity of residential neighborhoods and larger commercial retail centers along the major transportation corridors.

3. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the proposed land use.

The site is vacant and slopes to the west. The proposed project is in a neighborhood commercial and residential area that is developed or vacant and is suitable for commercial development.

4. The location, size, design and operating characteristics of the proposed uses are compatible with existing land uses within the general area in which the proposed use is located.

The zoning for the project site is Commercial Neighborhood and the land use designation is Neighborhood Commercial. The property to the east has the same zoning and land use designation as the subject property and a portion to the south. Residential Single -Family zoning and Single -Family Residential land use designations are located to the north and a portion to the south. To the west of the property is a Residential Multiple Family zoning with a land use designation of High Density Residential. The proposed uses are compatible with the surrounding commercial zoned properties to the east. The properties to the west, north and portion of the south are currently vacant land. Single story residences are located on the south side of Oak Valley Parkway, south of the subject property.

5. There are adequate provisions for public access, water, sanitation, and public utilities and services to ensure that the proposed land use would not be detrimental to the public convenience, health, safety or general welfare.

The site will be served by the Beaumont -Cherry Valley Water District for water services and the City of Beaumont for sewer disposal system. Electricity will be provided by Southern California Edison and natural gas will be provided by the Southern California Gas Company. Solid waste and refuse services are provided by Waste Management, Inc. on behalf of the City of Beaumont. The site can be adequately served and will not be detrimental to public health and safety.

6. The approval of the plot plan permit for the proposed uses is in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and there would be no significant adverse impacts upon environmental quality and natural resources that cannot be reasonably mitigated and monitored.

A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for the project by Lilburn Corporation dated February 2024 and determined that any project impacts can be reasonably mitigated as shown in Attachment A.

Conditional Use Permit Findings:

The Planning Commission may approve and/or modify a Conditional Use Permit in whole or in part, with or without conditions, provided that all of the following findings of fact are made:

1. The proposed uses conditionally permitted within the subject zone and complies with the intent of all applicable provisions of this Zoning Ordinance.

The project is subject to and is consistent with the Development Standards for the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) zone. The zoning allows gas stations, carwashes, alcohol sales, are conditional permitted uses and requires a Conditional Use Permit per Beaumont Municipal Code Table 17.03-3.

2. The proposed uses would not impair the integrity and character of the zone in which it is to be located.

The subject property is zoned Commercial Neighborhood (CN) which gas stations, carwashes, alcohol sales, are conditional permitted uses and requires a Conditional Use Permit per Beaumont Municipal Code Table 17.03-3. The site is located in an area that is surrounded by a commercial shopping center, vacant land and single-family residences. The project as proposed will provide neighborhood services to the surrounding community and will not impair the integrity or character of the zone.

3. The subject site is physically suitable for the type of land use being proposed.

The site is vacant and slopes to the west. The proposed project is in a neighborhood commercial and residential area that is developed or vacant and is suitable for commercial development.

4. The proposed uses are compatible with the land uses presently on the subject property.

The site is currently vacant and is zoned Commercial Neighborhood. The proposed uses are permitted or conditionally permitted uses established in the Commercial Neighborhood zoning.

5. The proposed uses would be compatible with existing and future land uses within the zone and the general area in which the proposed use is to be located.

The zoning for the project site is Commercial Neighborhood and the land use designation is Neighborhood Commercial. The property to the east has the same zoning and land use designation as the subject property and a portion to the south. Residential Single -Family zoning and Single -Family Residential land use designations are located to the north and a portion to the south. To the west of the property is a Residential Multiple Family zoning with a land use designation of High Density Residential. The proposed uses are compatible with the surrounding commercial zoned properties to the

east. The properties to the west, north and portion of the south are currently vacant land. Single story residences are located on the south side of Oak Valley Parkway, south of the subject property.

6. There would be adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and public utilities and services to ensure that the proposed use would not be detrimental to public health and safety.

The site is served by the Beaumont -Cherry Valley Water District for water services and the City of Beaumont for sewer disposal system. Electricity will be provided by Southern California Edison and natural gas will be provided by the Southern California Gas Company. Solid waste and refuse services are provided by Waste Management, Inc. on behalf of the City of Beaumont. The site can be adequately served and will not be detrimental to public health and safety.

7. There would be adequate provisions for public access to serve the subject proposal.

There is adequate access to the site as determined by the City's public safety departments. The project as proposed will provide four (4) driveways. Project Driveway 1 is located on Beaumont Avenue that will require a traffic signal across from the Stater Bros shopping center to the east and will provide full turning movements. Project Driveway 2 is located north of Driveway 1 on Beaumont Avenue and is limited to right - in, right -out access only.

The project driveways on Oak Valley Parkway include Project Driveway 3 which is located between Buildings 5 and 6 and will provide full turning movements. Project Driveway 4 is located closer to Beaumont Avenue in between Buildings 3 and 4, with right -in, right -out turning movements only.

8. The proposed use is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs of the City of Beaumont General Plan.

The proposed project is in conformance with the General Plan for the City of Beaumont.

The land use designation for the project site is Neighborhood Commercial (NC). The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan policies.

9. The proposed use would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare.

The proposed project meets all the development standards established in the Commercial Neighborhood zoning, which is intended to protect the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare. The gasoline/service station, convenience stores, carwashes, quick service restaurants, retail and alcohol sales will provide a convenience for the public that will not be detrimental to public health, safety or welfare.

10. The proposed design and elevations preserve and maximize the image, character, and visual quality of the neighborhood.

The proposed design and elevations are compatible with the commercial development to the north and will provide property improvements that will enhance the character of the commercial properties that are developed in the area.

11. The Planning Commission shall find that the proposed use does not have a disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effect on minority and low-income populations.

This use will not have an adverse effect on humans or the environment for any population. The proposed project will provide a wide range of goods and services including gas, and other related services to serve all income levels of the population.

12. This subsection G shall apply only to the uses identified in Chapter 17.03. This subsection shall not invalidate any conditional use permit for an operating facility but shall be complied with prior to issuance of a building permit for all projects for which no building permit has been issued upon the effective date of this provision.

There are no existing Conditional Use Permits for the subject site and therefore would not invalidate any an existing entitlement. The proposed use is subject to the Commercial Neighborhood zoning, Plot Plan and Conditional Use Permit findings.

Fiscal Impact:

The estimated cost to prepare this report is $750.

Recommended Action:

Hold a public hearing; and,
Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for ENV2019-0010, Approve Plot Plan PP2019- 0222, Approve Conditional Use Permit CUP2019-0037, Approve Conditional Use Permit CUP2019-0038, Approve Sign Program PLAN2022-0791 and approve Tentative

Parcel Map No. 37440 (PM2019-0006) for a two-year period, subject to the attached conditions of approval.

Attachments:

A. Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) B. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
C. Draft Conditions of Approval
D. Development Plan
E. Tentative Parcel Map No. 37440
F. Sign Program
G. General Plan Land Use Designation Map
H. Zoning Map
I. Aerial Photograph
J. DEIR Comment Letters
K. Public Comment Letter
L. Radius Map & Certification
M. Proof of Publication Planning Commission
N. Proof of Publication City Council
O. ABC License Report
P. 7 -Eleven Reverse Build Response and Site Plan
Q. Design Guidelines for the Beaumont Village Shopping Center R. Police Department Comments Regarding Reverse Build
S. Public Works Comments Regarding Reverse Build
Incorporated herein by Reference:

City of Beaumont General Plan
City of Beaumont Zoning Ordinance
Project Site's Riverside Conservation Authority Multi -Species Habitat Conservation Plan Informational Map
Contents of City of Beaumont Planning Department Project File PP2019-0222, PM2019-0006 (TPM37440), CUP2019-0037, CUP2019-0038, PLAN2022-0791 and ENV2019-0010

BEAUMONT VILLAGE SHOPPING

CENTER PROJECT
11867 BEAUMONT AVENUE
Prepared for:

City of Beaumont
Carole Kendrick, Senior Planner
550 East 6th Street Beaumont, California 92223
Prepared by:

Lilburn Corporation
1905 Business Center Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 890-1818
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SECTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 EVALUATION FORMAT 3

1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED 4

1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION 4

1.4 EVALUATION ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 5
SECTION 2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 7

2.1 PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT 7

2.2 PROJECT LOCATION 7

2.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 7
SECTION 3 CHECKLIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 13

3.1 AESTHETICS 13

3.1.1 Environmental Setting 13

3.1.2 Impact Analysis 13

3.2 AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY RESOURCES 16

3.2.1 Environmental Setting 16

3.2.2 Impact Analysis 17

3.3 AIR QUALITY 18

3.3.1 Environmental Setting 18

3.3.2 Impact Analysis 18

3.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES 29

3.4.1 Environmental Setting 29

3.4.2 Impact Analysis 30

3.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES 37

3.5.1 Environmental Setting 38

3.5.2 Impact Analysis 38

3.6 ENERGY 40

3.6.1 Environmental Setting 41

3.6.2 Impact Analysis 41

3.7 GEOLOGY AND SOILS 48

3.7.1 Environmental Setting 48

3.7.2 Impact Analysis 49

3.8 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 53

3.8.1 Environmental Setting 53

3.8.2 Impact Analysis 53

3.9 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 56

3.9.1 Environmental Setting 57

3.9.2 Impact Analysis 57

3.10 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY 60

3.10.1 Environmental Setting 61

3.10.2 Impact Analysis 61

3.11 LAND USE AND PLANNING 67

3.11.1 Environmental Setting 67
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3.11.2 Impact Analysis 67

3.12 MINERAL RESOURCES 68

3.12.1 Environmental Setting 68

3.12.2 Impact Analysis 69

3.13 NOISE 69

3.13.1 Environmental Setting 70

3.13.2 Impact Analysis 70

3.14 POPULATION AND HOUSING 75

3.14.1 Environmental Setting 75

3.14.2 Impact Analysis 75

3.15 PUBLIC SERVICES 76

3.15.1 Environmental Setting 76

3.15.2 Impact Analysis 76

3.16 RECREATION 78

3.16.1 Environmental Setting 79

3.16.2 Impact Analysis 79

3.17 TRANSPORTATION 80

3.17.1 Environmental Setting 80

3.17.2 Impact Analysis 80

3.18 TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES 83

3.18.1 Environmental Setting 84

3.18.2 Impact Analysis 84

3.19 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS 86

3.19.1 Environmental Setting 87

3.19.2 Impact Analysis 87

3.20 WILDFIRE 91

3.20.1 Environmental Setting 91

3.20.2 Impact Analysis 91

3.21 MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE 93

3.21.1 Impact Analysis 93
REFERENCES 97
PROJECT -SPECIFIC REFERENCES 98
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LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
Appendix G
Appendix H
Appendix I
Appendix J
Air Quality, Global Climate Change, TAC, and Energy Impact Analysis, February 7, 2023
Biological Resources Assessment, Jurisdictional Waters Assessment, Burrowing Owl Habitat Survey, March 30, 2021
Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Consistency Analysis, March 30, 2021
Biological Resources Assessment and Western Riverside MSHCP Update, February 17, 2023
Historical/Archaeological Resources Survey Report, March 2, 2018 Preliminary Geotechnical & Infiltration Feasibility Investigation, April 7, 2020 Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan, September 5, 2023 Preliminary Drainage Study, September 5, 2023
Noise Impact Analysis, February 9, 2023
Traffic Impact Analysis, January 16, 2024

LIST OF TABLES
Page
Table 1 Construction -Related Regional Pollutant Emissions 21 Table 2 Regional Operational Pollutant Emissions 24
Table 3 Local Construction Emissions at the Nearest Receptors 25 Table 4 Local Operational Emissions at the Nearest Receptors 27 Table 5 Construction Equipment Fuel Consumption Estimates 42 Table 6 Construction Worker Fuel Consumption Estimates 43 Table 7 Construction Vendor Fuel Consumption Estimates 43 Table 8 Construction Hauling Fuel Consumption Estimates 44 Table 9 Estimated Vehicle Operations Fuel Consumption 45 Table 10 Project -Related Greenhouse Gas Emissions 54
Table 11 Project Consistency with Sustainable Beaumont 55

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Regional Location Map 10
Figure 2 Vicinity Map 11
Figure 3 Site Plan 12
Figure 4 Proposed Tributary Area Map 66
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SECTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION
Independently reviewed, analyzed and exercised judgment in making the determination, by the Development Review Committee on 5/7/20, 3/25/21, 6/30/22, 3/2/23, 11/2/23, and 1/25/24, pursuant to Section 21082 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

CEQA requires the preparation of an Initial Study when a Project must obtain discretionary approval from a governmental agency and is not exempt from CEQA. The purpose of the Initial Study is to determine whether or not a Project, not exempt from CEQA, qualifies for a Negative Declaration (ND) or whether or not an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) must be prepared.

Section 1.0 of this Initial Study (IS) describes the purpose, environmental authorization, the intended uses of the IS, documents incorporated by reference, and the processes and procedures governing the preparation of the environmental document. Pursuant to Section 15367 of the State of California Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Guidelines), the City of Beaumont (City) is the Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City has primary responsibility for compliance with CEQA and consideration of the Proposed Project.

1. Project Title: Beaumont Village Proposed Commercial Retail Center

2. Lead Agency Name: City of Beaumont
Planning Division
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont, CA 92223

3. Contact Person: Carole Kendrick, Senior Planner
Phone Number: 951-769-8518

4. Project Location: Northwest corner of Oak Valley Parkway and Beaumont Avenue

5. Geographic Coordinates of Project Site: 33° 56'51.76" N, 116° 58' 43.96" W 6: USGS Topographic Map: Beaumont 7.5 -minute USGS Topographic Quadrangle 7: Public Land Survey System: Township 2 South, Range 1 West, Section 34

8. Thomas Guide Location: Page 690, Grid H7, San Bernardino & Riverside Counties (2013)

9. Assessor Parcel Number: 404-190-001 and 404-190-003

10. General Plan Designation: Neighborhood Commercial

11. Zoning: Commercial Neighborhood

12. Description of Project: Santiago Holdings, LLC ("Project Applicant") is proposing the subdivision of 2 assessor's parcels, totaling approximately 10 acres, into eight parcels. Of the eight parcels, seven parcels totaling approximately 7.16 acres, are intended for various commercial uses ("Project Site"); the eighth parcel, which will be known as Remainder Parcel, is Santiago Holdings, LLC 1

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to remain undeveloped. No change to the Remainder Parcel is proposed. Development of the seven parcels would be known as the Beaumont Village Shopping Center ("Proposed Project").

The Proposed Project is located entirely outside of the boundaries of Marshall Creek and Remainder Parcel (approximately 179,079 square -feet) would be left undeveloped to allow for a buffer between Marshall Creek and the Proposed Project. The Proposed Project includes three freestanding fast-food restaurants with drive-thru, a multi -tenant building for other small restaurants/retail uses with a drive-thru, a retail building, a car wash that uses a water recycling program, and a six-island/12 fuel dispenser fueling station with convenience store. The fueling station would include two, 20,000 -gallon underground storage tanks (USTs), one single fuel tank and one split -fuel tank. It also includes a healy enhanced vapor recovery system. The Project Application is for the approval of Commercial Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) 37440 and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow four of the parcels to operate drive-thrus. Additionally, the future operator of the proposed fueling station at the southeastern corner will be requesting a separate CUP for the fueling station, including the sale of alcohol and tobacco.

13. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The Project Site is surrounded by vacant land to the north, south and west; single family residences to the south; and a commercial center to the east. Land uses at adjacent properties and their land use designations are shown below.

Location
Existing Use
Land Use
Designation
Zoning
Site
Vacant
Neighborhood
Commercial
Commercial
Neighborhood
North
Vacant
Single Family
Residential
Residential Single
Family
South
Vacant
Single Family Residences
Neighborhood
Commercial
Single Family
Residential
Commercial
Neighborhood
Residential Single
Family
East (City of
Banning)
Oak Valley Towne Center
plaza
Neighborhood
Commercial
Commercial
Neighborhood
West
Vacant
High Density
Residential
Residential Multiple
Family

14. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, finance approval, or participation agreement):

None.

15. Have California Native American tribes traditionally and culturally affiliated with the project area requested consultation pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.3.1? If so, has consultation begun?
The City of Beaumont initiated the AB 52 consultation process on October 2, 2019. The 30 -day request period for consultation expired on November 24, 2019. Five of the 19 tribal representatives responded to the initial notification letter, with two requesting consultation.

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1.1 EVALUATION FORMAT
This Initial Study is prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. This format of the study is presented as follows. The Proposed Project is evaluated based upon its effect on twenty (20) major categories of environmental factors. Each factor is reviewed by responding to a series of questions regarding the impact of the Proposed Project on each element of the overall factor. The Initial Study Checklist provides a formatted analysis that provides a determination of the effect of the Proposed Project on the factor and its elements. The effect of the Proposed Project is categorized into one of the following four categories of possible determinations:

Potentially Less than Less than No Impact
Significant Significant Significant
Impact with Mitigation
Substantiation is then provided to justify each determination. One of the four following conclusions is then provided as a summary of the analysis for each of the major environmental factors.

1. Therefore, no impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required.

2. Therefore, no significant adverse impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required.

3. Possible significant adverse impacts have been identified or anticipated and the following mitigation measures are required as a condition of project approval to reduce these impacts to a level below significant. The required mitigation measures are: (List mitigation measures)

4. Significant adverse impacts have been identified or anticipated. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required to evaluate these impacts, which are: (List the impacts requiring analysis within the EIR).

At the end of the analysis the required mitigation measures are restated and categorized as being either self- monitoring or as requiring a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.

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1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:

The environmental factors checked below would potentially be affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact," as indicated by the checklists on the following pages. For each of the potentially affected factors, mitigation measures are recommended that would reduce the impacts to less than significant levels. ❑❑®®®®❑
Aesthetics
Biological Resources
Geology /Soils
Hydrology /Water
Quality
Noise
Recreation
Utilities /Service
Systems
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Agriculture and Forestry
Resources
Cultural Resources
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Land Use /Planning
Population / Housing
Transportation
Wildfire

1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Air Quality
Energy
Hazards & Hazardous Materials
Mineral Resources
Public Services
Tribal Cultural Resources
Mandatory Findings of
Significance
On the basis of this Initial Study, the City of Beaumont Environmental Review Committee finds:
❑ I find that the Proposed Project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑ I find that although the Proposed Project would have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
❑ I find that the Proposed Project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
❑ I find that the Proposed Project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect: 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
❑ I find that although the Proposed Project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the Proposed Project, nothing further is required. (mokoproAo
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1.4 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

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

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

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

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

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

Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following:
a. Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b. Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis.
c. Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site -specific conditions for the project.

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

7. Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion.

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

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SECTION 2.0 — PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT
The City formally initiated the environmental process for the Proposed Project with the preparation of this Initial Study (IS). The IS screens out those impacts that would be less than significant and do not warrant mitigation, while identifying those issues that require further mitigation to reduce impacts to a less than significant level. As identified in the following analyses, project impacts related to various environmental issues either do not occur, are less than significant (when measured against established significance thresholds) or have been rendered less than significant through implementation of mitigation measures. Based on these analytical conclusions, this IS supports adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Proposed Project. This Initial Study has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines.

CEQA permits the incorporation by reference of all or portions of other documents that are generally available to the public. The IS has been prepared utilizing information from City planning and environmental documents, technical studies specifically prepared for the project, and other publicly available data. The documents utilized in the IS are identified in Section 3.0 and are hereby incorporated by reference. These documents are available for review at the City of Beaumont, Community Development Department.

Pursuant to Section 15367 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City of Beaumont is the Lead Agency in the preparation of this Initial Study. The City has primary responsibility for approval or denial of this project. The intended use of this Initial Study is to provide adequate environmental analysis related to project construction and operation activities of the Proposed Project.

2.2 PROJECT LOCATION
The Project Site consists of two undeveloped and vacant parcels. It is within the boundaries of the City of Beaumont and located approximately 1.33 miles north of the State Route (SR) 79 and Interstate 10 (1-10) intersection. The Project Site is located on the northwest corner of Oak Valley Parkway and Beaumont Avenue. The Project Site is relatively flat and consists primarily of bare ground with little vegetation. The Project Site has a 2040 General Plan land use designation of Neighborhood Commercial and zoning of Commercial Neighborhood. The surrounding land use includes similar commercial development immediately to the east, scattered residential to the south, and undeveloped land to the north, south and west.

2.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Santiago Holdings, LLC (Project Applicant) is proposing the subdivision of two parcels (APN: 404- 190-001 and 404-190-003), totaling approximately 10 acres, into eight parcels. The Proposed Project is the development of seven of the eight parcels. The eighth parcel (approximately 179,079 square -feet) would be left undeveloped to allow for a buffer between Marshall Creek and the Proposed Project. No change to the Remainder Parcel is proposed. The Project Applicant is requesting the approval of a Tentative Parcel Map 37440 as required for new uses on vacant land, and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for four of the future commercial buildings to contain drive-thrus. The future operator of the six -island fueling station proposed on Parcel 3 will be requesting a separate CUP for its fueling station use, including the sale of alcohol and tobacco.

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building area on an irregularly shaped 7.16 acres, zoned as Neighborhood Commercial. The Project Site is located at 11867 Beaumont Avenue on the northwest corner of Oak Valley Parkway and Beaumont Avenue (see Figures 1- Regional Location and Figure 2 -Project Vicinity) in the City of Beaumont. The Project Site will be developed with a total of seven buildings, parking and landscaping (See Figure 3 - Site Plan).

The Proposed Project is proposed to be built in two phases. The first phase would include the development of Parcels 1 through 6 and the second phase would include the development of Parcel 7. The table below provides a breakdown of the proposed uses by building pad, building area, and required parking per City Development Code.

Proposed Land Uses and Square Feet of Building Area
Parcel/Bldg.

Pad
Land Use
Building Area
(Sq. Ft.)
Parking Stalls Provided/
Required
1 Drive-thru restaurant
2,600
26/26
2 Multi -Tenant Rest/Retail
7,362
45/56
3 Convenience Store with
six island fueling station
3,130
22/16
4 Drive-thru Restaurant
2,800
29/28
5 Drive-thru Car Wash
3,605
7 */3
6 Drive-thru restaurant
2,304
26/24
7 Retail
18,000
95/90
TOTALS
39,801
258/243
*There are 18 additional spaces not included in the count for car wash drying/vacuuming.

The Proposed Project includes drainage improvements via a subsurface storm water retention system. Currently there is a 42 -inch storm drain located along Oak Valley Parkway which outlets to Marshall Creek southwest of the Project Site. Additionally, there are existing culverts along Oak Valley Parkway and Beaumont Avenue to transmit storm water flows from the creek.

Water service would be provided by the Beaumont -Cherry Valley Water District. Water service is available from a 12 -inch main in Beaumont Avenue and a 10 -inch and 12 -inch line in Oak Valley Parkway. Sewer service would be provided by the City of Beaumont. Sewer connection for the Project Site is available through an existing 12 -inch sewer line in Oak Valley Parkway.

Beaumont Avenue is currently improved with a paved roadway and asphalt sidewalk. The Proposed Project would improve Beaumont Avenue Proposed Project frontage by dedicating an additional 5 feet of right of way, and constructing new Portland cement concrete (PCC) curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Oak Valley Parkway is currently improved with a paved roadway, asphalt berm, and asphalt sidewalk. The Proposed Project would improve Oak Valley Parkway Proposed Project frontage by constructing new PCC curb, gutter, raised center median, sidewalk, and bus Santiago Holdings, LLC 8

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turn -out along with the construction of two new PCC driveway approaches. Ingress and egress to the Project Site would be provided by two driveways on Oak Valley Parkway, and two driveways on Beaumont Avenue. Parking spaces would be located near or adjacent to the restaurants and other uses, as shown on Figure 3. The Proposed Project would include approximately 67,187 square -feet of landscaping, and would also provide bike racks.

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CITY OF BEAUMONT

PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT

SANTIAGO HOLDINGS, LLC

C/O CAMDEN HOLDINGS, LLC
ATON: MR. ARM MILLER
9454 WILSHIRE BLVD„ OW FLOOR
BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212
/310)553-1031
Engineering and Cdrsulting
1470 EAST COOLEY DRIVE
CO OWN, CA 92324
PH. (909) 263-0101 FAx (909) 263-0108
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SITE PLAN
Beaumont Village
City of Beaumont, California
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SECTION 3.0 — CHECKLIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

3.1 AESTHETICS
1'
AESTHETICS.

Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a)
Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic
vista?

•
(b)
Substantially damage scenic resources,
including, but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state
scenic highway?
a
(c)
In non -urbanized areas, substantially degrade
the existing visual character or quality of public
views of the site and its surroundings? If the
project is in an urbanized area, would the project
conflict with applicable zoning and other
regulations governing scenic quality?
a
•
(d)
Create a new source of substantial light or glare
which would adversely affect day or nighttime
views in the area?
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3.1.1 Environmental Setting
The City of Beaumont is located in north -central Riverside County, at the summit of the San Gorgonio Pass. Beaumont is bounded on the west by the City of Calimesa, on the north by the unincorporated community of Cherry Valley; on the south by the 1-10 Freeway; and on the east by the City of Banning. Beaumont is located approximately 70 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, 21 miles northeast of the City of Riverside; and 21 miles southeast of the City of San Bernardino. The Project Site is surrounded by vacant land to the north, south and west; single family residences to the south; and a commercial center to the east.

3.1.2 Impact Analysis
a) Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? Less than Significant Impact. The southern portion of the City is designated as Open Space to help preserve the scenic views within the area.' The Project Site is located in the northern portion of the City. It is currently vacant. The surrounding land use includes similar commercial development immediately to the east, scattered residential and vacant land to the south, and vacant undeveloped land to the north and west. Development of the Proposed Project would be consistent with Elevate Beaumont 2040 — General Plan Update (2040 General Plan) with approval of the Tentative Parcel Map and CUPs.

The Project Site has a land use designation of Neighborhood Commercial and zoning of Commercial Neighborhood (CN). The CN Zone is intended to permit development that 1 City of Beaumont. Beaumont General Plan 2040 Draft PEIR. https://www.beaumontca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/36627/DEIR-090720/ Santiago Holdings, LLC 13

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provides for a range of commercial service and retail land uses that are in proximity to residential neighborhoods consistent with the 2040 General Plan.2 The Proposed Project would provide the general area with compatible commercial services. The maximum height of any building shall not exceed 50 feet, as is required within the CN Zone. The Proposed Project would be anticipated to change the general aesthetics of the area as the two parcels are currently vacant; however, it would not obstruct natural scenic views or vistas. Therefore, less than significant impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required. b) Would the project substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? No Impact. The Project Site is not adjacent to or near any State -eligible or Officially designated State Scenic Highway.3 The nearest designated State Scenic Highway is SR 243 (Banning-Idyllwild Panoramic Highway), which is approximately 6 miles southeast of the Project Site. The Proposed Project would be required to comply with development standards applicable to the CN Zone, such as providing a minimum front yard setback of twenty-five (25) feet and maximum building height of 50 feet, to reduce aesthetic/visual resource impacts.

Therefore, no impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required. c) Would the project in non -urbanized areas, substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? (Public views are those that are experienced from publicly accessible vantage point). If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality?
Less than Significant Impact. Development of the Proposed Project would not cause damage to the existing visual character or quality of the Project Site or its surroundings. The Proposed Project would be consistent with the 2040 General Plan designation of Neighborhood Commercial with approval of the CUPs. It would enhance the surrounding community with commercial uses. The surrounding properties are either vacant or developed for commercial and residential uses. The general area consists of residential development and commercial centers. The Proposed Project would maintain similar aesthetics and building design as the surrounding establishments. In addition, per Beaumont Municipal Code Section

17.06.040, the Project Applicant would be required to plant single trunk, low branching trees in windy areas and design, where possible, north/south oriented parking areas to provide maximum shade.4 Compliance to this code will improve and maximize the landscaping within the off-street open parking areas to provide 30% or more shade coverage in ten years, adding aesthetics to the area. Therefore, less than significant adverse impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required.
'City of Beaumont. Zoning Code Amendment Final.
https://www.beaumontca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/36838/Zoning-Code-Amendment-Final 3 City of Beaumont. Beaumont General Plan 2040 Draft PEIR. Figure 5.1 -4 -Scenic Highways and Roadways. https://www.beaumontca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/36627/DEIR-090720/ 4 City of Beaumont. Zoning Code Amendment Final.
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d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
Less than Significant Impact. Development of the Proposed Project would take place on parcels that are currently vacant. City's Municipal Code prohibits construction activities within one -quarter mile of an occupied residence or residences other than:
• between the hours of 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM during the months of June through September and
• between the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM during the months of October through May.

The use of any lighting required during construction would be limited to these hours.

Permanent lighting installed for the Proposed Project will be directed away from sensitive receptors. The nearest sensitive receptor is the single-family residence located approximately 85 feet south of the Project Site and the multi -family residential dwelling units located approximately 85 feet northeast of the Project Site. The general area is already lit from existing surrounding land uses, including the commercial center to the east, and residential development to the south and southeast. There are existing street lights present along Oak Valley Parkway and Beaumont Avenue near the Project Site. The Proposed Project would be required to conform to Chapter 8.5 of the City Municipal Code, which establishes height limit, lamp power limit, lighting curfew and maximum lumen and shielding for commercial/industrial zones. Therefore, the Proposed Project would not generate a significant amount of light and glare when compared to the surrounding area. Less than significant impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required.

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3.2 AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY RESOURCES

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

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a)
Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or
Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland),
as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of
the California Resources Agency, to
nonagricultural use?
.
.
//
•
(b)
Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use,
or a Williamson Act contract?
a
(c)
Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause
rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public
Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland
(as defined by Public Resources Code section
4526), or timberland zoned Timberland
Production (as defined by Government Code
section 51104(g))?
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(d)
Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of
forest land to non -forest use?
(e)
Involve other changes in the existing
environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to
nonagricultural use or the conversion of forest
land to non -forest use?
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3.2.1 Environmental Setting
The Project Site is in the northeastern portion of the City of Beaumont. The Project Site has a 2040 General Plan land use designation of Neighborhood Commercial and zoning of Commercial Neighborhood (C -N). It is neither considered useful for agriculture nor is it within an existing zone for forest land or farmland. Although the vacant site and the surrounding land are considered to be generally suitable for agricultural uses, no properties within the current City of Beaumont limits are zoned for agricultural uses.

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3.2.2 Impact Analysis
a) Would the project convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to nonagricultural use? Less than Significant Impact. The Project Site is identified as "Farmland of Local Importance."5 Farmland of Local Importance is categorized as land of importance to the local agricultural economy as determined by each county's board of supervisors and a local advisory committee. In Riverside County, "Farmland of Local Importance" includes land on which:
• Soils that would be classified as Prime and Statewide but lack available irrigation water.

Lands planted to dryland crops of barley, oats, and wheat. • Lands producing major crops for Riverside County but are not listed as Unique crops. • Dairy lands, including corrals, pasture, milking facilities, and hay and manure storage areas if accompanied with permanent pasture or hay land of 10 acres or more. • Lands identified by city or county ordinance as Agricultural Zones or Contracts, which includes Riverside City "Proposition R" lands. Lands planted to jojoba that are under cultivation and are of producing age.

However, the Project Site is currently vacant and disturbed and does not meet any of the "Farmland of Local Importance" criteria. Furthermore, the California Department of Conservation Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program does not identify any Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance within the Project Site.6 No conversions of any agricultural resources would occur. Therefore, less than significant adverse impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigations are required. b) Would the project conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract?
No Impact. The Project Site is not under a Williamson Act Contract. There are no lands with active Williamson Act contracts within the City as of the date of preparation of the General Plan 2040 Draft PEIR.7 Additionally, the Project Site is currently zoned Commercial Neighborhood. The Proposed Project would not conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use. Therefore, no impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required.
c) Would the project conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources 'Department of Conservation, Division of Land Resource Protection. Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program.

Accessed July 13, 2021.
6 Department of Conservation, Division of Land Resource Protection. Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program.

Accessed July 13, 2021.

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Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code section 51104(g))?
No Impact. The City does not have a zoning designation for, nor does it contain forestry - related timberland or timberland production sites within city limits.$ Furthermore, the Project Site has a current zoning of Commercial Neighborhood. Therefore, no impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required. d) Would the project result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non -forest use?
No Impact. The Project Site is currently vacant and has been subject to historic human disturbances, evidenced by signs of tire tracks and disking. The habitat on the Project Site consists primarily of non-native, ruderal vegetation and non-native grasses. The ruderal vegetation present within the Project Site consists of low -growing perennial plants and some taller trees. It would not be considered forest land. Implementation of the Proposed Project would not result in loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non -forest use. The 2040 General Plan does not include any lands designated as forest land within the General Plan area. Therefore, no loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non -forest use will result from the implementation of the Proposed Project. No impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required.
e) Would the project involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to nonagricultural use or the conversion of forest land to non -forest use?
No Impact. The Project Site is currently vacant with the exception of two concrete foundations. No current agricultural uses exist on -site. The Proposed Project would not result in the conversion of agricultural land or farmland to a non-agricultural or farmland use. No forest land exists on or in the vicinity of the Project Site. Therefore, no impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required.

3.3 AIR QUALITY

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

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a)
Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan?
A
•
(b)
Result in a cumulatively considerable net
increase of any criteria pollutant for which the
project region is non -attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air quality
standard?
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A
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3. AIR QUALITY.
(Where available, the significance criteria
established by the applicable air quality
management or air pollution control district
may be relied upon to make the following
determinations.)
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(c)
Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations?
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•
(d)
Result in other emissions (such as those leading
to odors) adversely affecting a substantial
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3.3.1 Environmental Setting
The City of Beaumont is located in the eastern portion of the South Coast Air Basin (SCAB).

The SCAB is bounded by the San Jacinto, San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountain Ranges.

The primary source of air pollution affecting the City are pollutants transported by wind from urbanized areas located west towards Los Angeles.

3.3.2 Impact Analysis
An Air Quality, Global Climate Change, TAC and Energy Impact Analysis, dated February 7, 2023, was prepared for the Proposed Project by Ganddini Group, Inc. (see Appendix A). The Air Quality section of the report is summarized herein. a) Would the project conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? Less Than Significant Impact. The Project Site is located in the SCAB. The SCAQMD has jurisdiction over air quality issues and regulations within the SCAB. The Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) for the basin establishes a program of rules and regulations administered by SCAQMD to obtain attainment of the state and federal air quality standards.

In May 2022, the SCAQMD completed the 2022 Draft AQMP. The 2022 Draft AQMP is focused on attaining the 2015 8 -hour ozone standard (70 ppb) for the SCAB and Coachella Valley. The Draft 2022 AQMP builds upon measures already in place from previous AQMPs.

It also includes a variety of additional strategies such as regulation, accelerated deployment of available cleaner technologies (e.g., zero emission technologies, when cost-effective and feasible, and low NOx technologies in other applications), best management practices, co - benefits from existing programs (e.g., climate and energy efficiency), incentives, and other CAA measures to achieve the 2015 8 -hour ozone standard. The 2022 AQMP was adopted December 2, 2022, by SCAQMD Governing Board. The 2022 AQMP was approved and adopted by CARB on January 26, 2023.

Consistency with the AQMP assumptions is determined by performing an analysis of the Proposed Project with the assumptions in the AQMP. The emphasis of this criterion is to ensure that the analyses conducted for the Proposed Project are based on the same forecasts as the AQMP. The 2020-2045 Regional Transportation/Sustainable Communities Strategy prepared by SCAG (2020) includes chapters on: the challenges in a changing region, creating a plan for our future, and the road to greater mobility and sustainable growth. These chapters currently respond directly to federal and state requirements placed on SCAG. Local governments are required to use these as the basis of their plans for purposes of consistency Santiago Holdings, LLC 19

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with applicable regional plans under CEQA For this project, the City of Beaumont Land Use Plan defines the assumptions that are represented in the AQMP.

The Project Site is currently designated as Neighborhood Commercial on the City of Beaumont General Plan Zoning Map and Land Use Map. Per the City's General Plan Neighborhood Commercial land uses can include a range of neighborhood supportive retail and service -oriented land uses, including markets, restaurants, and similar uses to serve walk- in traffic. The Proposed Project is the development of the Project Site with a total of 39,801 square feet of various commercial uses including 10,504 square feet of fast-food restaurants with drive-thru window, a 12 fueling position service station with a 3,130 square foot convenience market, a 3,605 square foot express car wash, and 22,562 square feet of strip retail plaza land uses. Therefore, the proposed project is not anticipated to exceed the AQMP assumptions for the project site and is found to be consistent with the AQMP for the second criterion. Based on the above, the proposed project will not result in an inconsistency with the SCAQMD AQMP.

No significant adverse impacts are identified or are anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required.
b) Would the project result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non -attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard?
Less than Significant Impact. CaIEEMod (Version 2022.1.1.3) was utilized to estimate the on -site and off -site construction emissions. CaIEEMod does not have a car wash land use available in its database; therefore, the car wash portion of the Proposed Project was modeled as an Automobile Care Center (Institute of Transportation Engineers, Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition, 2021, Land Use Code 942), as this is the closest land use to a car wash available.

The criteria pollutants screened for include reactive organic gases (ROG), nitrous oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (S02), and particulates (PM10 and PM2.5).

Because NOx and VOC are ozone precursors, the health effects associated with ozone are also indirect health effects associated with significant levels of NOx and VOC emissions.

Construction Emissions
Construction activities associated with the Proposed Project would have the potential to generate air emissions, toxic air contaminant emissions, and odor impacts. Assumptions for the phasing, duration, and required equipment for the construction of the Proposed Project were obtained from the Project Applicant. The phases of the construction activities which have been analyzed below for each phase are: (1) site preparation, (2) grading, (3) building construction, (4) paving, and (5) application of architectural coatings. The construction -related criteria pollutant emissions for each phase are shown below in Table 1. Table 1 shows that none of the Proposed Project's emissions will exceed regional thresholds. Therefore, a less than significant regional air quality impact would occur from construction of the Proposed Project.

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Table 1
Construction -Related Regional Pollutant Emissions
Activity
Pollutant Emissions (pound/day)
ROG
NOx
CO
SO2
PM10
PM2.5
Maximum Daily Emission1'2

25.39 29.39

38.98 0.07

3.30 1.84
SCAQMD Thresholds
75 100
550
150
150
55 Exceeds Thresholds?
No
No
No
No
No
No
Notes:

Source: CaIEEMod Version 2022.1.1.3.
(1) Includes both on -site and off -site emissions. On -site emissions are from equipment operated on -site that is not operated on public roads. On -site site preparation and grading PM -10 and PM -2.5 emissions show compliance with SCAQMD Rule 403 for fugitive dust
(2) Construction, painting and paving phase may overlap.

SCAQMD Rules and Regulations
During construction and operation, the Proposed Project must comply with applicable rules and regulations. The following are rules that the Project Applicant and Contractor will be required to comply with, either directly, or indirectly:

SCAQMD Rule 402
Prohibits a person from discharging from any source whatsoever such quantities of air contaminants or other material which cause injury, detriment, nuisance, or annoyance to any considerable number of persons or to the public, or which endanger the comfort, repose, health or safety of any such persons or the public, or which cause, or have a natural tendency to cause, injury or damage to business or property.

SCAQMD Rule 403
Governs emissions of fugitive dust during construction and operation activities. Compliance with this rule is achieved through application of standard Best Management Practices, such as application of water or chemical stabilizers to disturbed soils, covering haul vehicles, restricting vehicle speeds on unpaved roads to 15 miles per hour, sweeping loose dirt from paved site access roadways, cessation of construction activity when winds exceed 25 mph, and establishing a permanent ground cover on finished sites.

Rule 403 requires that fugitive dust be controlled with best available control measures so that the presence of such dust does not remain visible in the atmosphere beyond the property line of the emission source. In addition, SCAQMD Rule 403 requires implementation of dust suppression techniques to prevent fugitive dust from creating a nuisance off -site. Applicable dust suppression techniques from Rule 403 are summarized below. Implementation of these dust suppression techniques can reduce the fugitive dust generation (and thus the PM10 component). Compliance with these rules would reduce impacts on nearby sensitive receptors. Rule 403 measures may include but are not limited to the following:
• Apply nontoxic chemical soil stabilizers according to manufacturers' specifications to all inactive construction areas (previously graded areas inactive for 10 days or more). • Water active sites at least three times daily. (Locations where grading is to occur will be thoroughly watered prior to earthmoving.)
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• Cover all trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose materials, or maintain at least

0.6 meters (2 feet) of freeboard (vertical space between the top of the load and top of the trailer) in accordance with the requirements of California Vehicle Code section 23114.
• Reduce traffic speeds on all unpaved roads to 15 miles per hour (mph) or less. • Suspension of all grading activities when wind speeds (including instantaneous wind gusts) exceed 25 mph.
• Bumper strips or similar best management practices shall be provided where vehicles enter and exit the construction site onto paved roads or wash off trucks and any equipment leaving the site each trip.
• Replanting disturbed areas as soon as practical.
• During all construction activities, construction contractors shall sweep on -site and off - site streets if silt is carried to adjacent public thoroughfares, to reduce the amount of particulate matter on public streets. All sweepers shall be compliant with SCAQMD Rule 1186.1, Less Polluting Sweepers.

SCAQMD Rule 461
Applies to transfer of gasoline from any tank truck, trailer, or railroad tank car into any stationary storage tank, and from any stationary storage tank into any motor vehicle fuel tank.

The rule includes a variety of equipment and operation requirements, self -compliance program requirements, and testing, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements.

SCAQMD Rule 481
Applies to all spray painting and spray coating operations and equipment. The rule states that a person shall not use or operate any spray painting or spray coating equipment unless one of the following conditions is met:
(1) The spray coating equipment is operated inside a control enclosure, which is approved by the Executive Officer. Any control enclosure for which an application for permit for new construction, alteration, or change of ownership or location is submitted after the date of adoption of this rule shall be exhausted only through filters at a design face velocity not less than 100 feet per minute nor greater than 300 feet per minute, or through a water wash system designed to be equally effective for the purpose of air pollution control.
(2) Coatings are applied with high -volume low-pressure, electrostatic and/or airless spray equipment.
(3) An alternative method of coating application or control is used which has effectiveness equal to or greater than the equipment specified in the rule.

SCAQMD Rule 1108
Governs the sale, use, and manufacturing of asphalt and limits the volatile organic compound (VOC) content in asphalt used in the SCAB. This rule would regulate the VOC content of asphalt used during construction. Therefore, all asphalt used during construction of the Proposed Project must comply with SCAQMD Rule 1108.

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SCAQMD Rule 1113
Governs the sale, use, and manufacturing of architectural coating and limits the VOC content in paints and paint solvents. This rule regulates the VOC content of paints available during construction. Therefore, all paints and solvents used during construction and operation of the Proposed Project must comply with SCAQMD Rule 1113.

SCAQMD Rule 1138
This rule applies to owners and operators of commercial cooking operations, preparing food for human consumption. The rule requirements currently apply to chain -driven charbroilers used to cook meat. All other commercial restaurant cooking equipment including, but not limited to, under -fired charbroilers, may be subject to future rule provisions. The rule states that operation of a new chain -driven charbroiler after November 14, 1997, must be equipped and operated with a catalytic oxidizer control device and this combination charbroiler/catalyst has to be tested and certified by the Executive Officer.

SCAQMD Rule 1143
Governs the manufacture, sale, and use of paint thinners and solvents used in thinning of coating materials, cleaning of coating application equipment, and other solvent cleaning operations by limiting their VOC content. This rule regulates the VOC content of solvents used during construction. Solvents used during the construction phase must comply with this rule.

SCAQMD Rule 1186
Limits the presence of fugitive dust on paved and unpaved roads and sets certification protocols and requirements for street sweepers that are under contract to provide sweeping services to any federal, state, county, agency or special district such as water, air, sanitation, transit, or school district.

SCAQMD Rule 1303
Governs the permitting of re -located or new major emission sources, requiring Best Available Control Measures and setting significance limits for PM10 among other pollutants.

SCAQMD Rule 1401
New Source Review of Toxic Air Contaminants, specifies limits for maximum individual cancer risk, cancer burden, and non -cancer acute and chronic hazard index from new permit units, relocations, or modifications to existing permit units, which emit toxic air contaminants.

Operational Emissions
The operations -related criteria air quality impacts created by the Proposed Project have been analyzed through the use of the CaIEEMod model. The operating emissions were based on the year 2025, which is the anticipated opening year per the Beaumont Village Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) prepared by Ganddini Group, Inc. (January 18, 2023) for the Proposed Project.

The CaIEEMod analyzes operational emissions from area sources, energy usage, and mobile sources. The TIA found that the Proposed Project will generate approximately 4,095 total trips per day (includes pass -by trip reductions).

The worst -case summer or winter criteria pollutant emissions created from the Proposed Project's long-term operations have been calculated and are shown below in Table 2.

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Table 2
Regional Operational Pollutant Emissions
Activity
Pollutant Emissions (pounds/day)
ROG
NOX
CO
SO2
PM10
PM2.5
Total Emissions

16.60 9.42

73.70 0.14

4.74 0.96
SCAQMD Thresholds
55 55
550
150
150
55 Exceeds Threshold?
No
No
No
No
No
No
Source: CaIEEMod Version 2022.1.1.3; the higher of either summer or winter emissions The results show that none of the SCAQMD regional thresholds would be exceeded.

Therefore, a less than significant regional air quality impact would occur from operation of the Proposed Project.

No significant impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required. c) Would the project expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? Less than Significant Impact.

Construction -Related Local Impacts
Construction -related air emissions may have the potential to exceed the State and Federal air quality standards in the Project Site vicinity, even though these pollutant emissions may not be significant enough to create a regional impact to the South Coast Air Basin.

The SCAQMD has published a "Fact Sheet for Applying CaIEEMod to Localized Significance Thresholds" (South Coast Air Quality Management District 2011b). CaIEEMod calculates construction emissions based on the number of equipment hours and the maximum daily disturbance activity possible for each piece of equipment.

The maximum number of acres disturbed in a day would be 2.5 acres during grading. The local air quality emissions from construction were analyzed using the SCAQMD's Mass Rate Localized Significant Threshold Look -up Tables and the methodology described in Localized Significance Threshold Methodology prepared by SCAQMD (revised July 2008). The Look- up Tables were developed by the SCAQMD in order to readily determine if the daily emissions of CO, NOx, PM10, and PM2.5 from the Proposed Project could result in a significant impact to the local air quality. The emission thresholds were calculated based on the San Gorgonio Pass source receptor area (SRA) 29 and a disturbance value of two acres per day, to be conservative. According to LST Methodology, any receptor located closer than 25 meters (82 feet) shall be based on the 25 -meter thresholds. The nearest sensitive receptors to the Proposed Project include the single-family detached residential dwelling units located approximately 85 feet (-26 meters) south and the multi -family residential dwelling units located approximately 85 feet (-26 meters) northeast of the Project Site; therefore, the SCAQMD Look -up Tables for 25 meters was used. Table 3 shows the on -site emissions from the CaIEEMod model for the different construction phases and the LST emissions thresholds.

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Table 3
Local Construction Emissions at the Nearest Receptors
Activity
On -Site Pollutant Emissions (pounds/day)
NOx
CO
PM10
PM2.5
Site Preparation

1.27 1.91

0.06 0.06
Grading

20.00 19.70

3.70 2.21
Building Construction

11.80 13.20

0.55 0.51
Paving

6.87 8.89

0.33 0.30
Architectural Coating

0.91 1.15

0.03 0.03
SCAQMD Thresholds'
149
1,541
10 6
Exceeds Threshold?
No
No
No
No
Source: Calculated from CaIEEMod and SCAQMD's Mass Rate Look -up Tables for 2 acres, to be conservative, at a distance of 25 meters in SRA 29 Banning Airport.
(1) The nearest sensitive receptors to the Proposed Project include the single-family detached residential dwelling units located approximately 85 feet (-26 meters) south and the multi -family residential dwelling units located approximately 85 feet (-26 meters) northeast of the Project Site; therefore, to be conservative, the 25 meter threshold was used.

Note: The Proposed Project will disturb up to a maximum of 2.5 acres a day during grading.

As shown in Table 3, none of the analyzed criteria pollutants would exceed the local emissions thresholds at the nearest sensitive receptors.

Construction -Related Human Health Impacts
Regarding health effects related to criteria pollutant emissions, the applicable significance thresholds are established for regional compliance with the state and federal ambient air quality standards, which are intended to protect public health from both acute and long-term health impacts, depending on the potential effects of the pollutant. Because regional and local emissions of criteria pollutants during construction of the Proposed Project would be below the applicable thresholds, it would not contribute to long-term health impacts related to nonattainment of the ambient air quality standards. Therefore, significant adverse acute health impacts as a result of Proposed Project construction are not anticipated.

Construction -Related Toxic Air Contaminant (TACs) Impacts The greatest potential for TAG emissions would be related to diesel particulate emissions associated with heavy equipment operations during construction of the Proposed Project.

According to the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) and the SCAQMD Health Risk Assessment Guidance for Analyzing Cancer Risks from Mobile Source Diesel Idling Emissions for CEQA Air Quality Analysis (August 2003),10 health effects from TACs are described in terms of individual cancer risk based on a lifetime (i.e., 30 -year) resident exposure duration. Given the temporary and short-term construction schedule (approximately 13 months), the Proposed Project would not result in a long-term (i.e., lifetime or 30 -year) exposure as a result of Proposed Project construction. Furthermore, construction - based particulate matter (PM) emissions (including diesel exhaust emissions) do not exceed any local or regional thresholds.

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emissions of TACs during construction. The Proposed Project would also comply with the requirements of SCAQMD Rule 1403 if asbestos is found during the renovation and construction activities. Therefore, impacts from TACs during construction would be less than significant.

Operations -Related Local Air Quality Impacts
Proposed Project -related air emissions may have the potential to exceed the State and Federal air quality standards in the Project Site vicinity, even though these pollutant emissions may not be significant enough to create a regional impact to the South Coast Air Basin. The Proposed Project has been analyzed for the potential local CO emission impacts from the Proposed Project -generated vehicular trips and from the potential local air quality impacts from on -site operations. The following analysis analyzes the vehicular CO emissions, local impacts from onsite operations per SCAQMD LST methodology, and odor impacts.

Local CO Emission Impacts from Proposed Project -Generated Vehicular Trips CO is the pollutant of major concern along roadways because the most notable source of CO is motor vehicles. For this reason, CO concentrations are usually indicative of the local air quality generated by a roadway network and are used as an indicator of potential local air quality impacts.

The TIA showed that the Proposed Project would generate a maximum of approximately 4,095 daily vehicle trips. The intersection with the highest traffic volume is located at Beaumont Avenue and Proposed Project Driveway and has an Opening Year (2025) With Project AM peak hour volume of 1,289 vehicles. The 1992 Federal Attainment Plan for Carbon Monoxide (1992 CO Plan) showed that an intersection which has a daily traffic volume of approximately 100,000 vehicles per day would not violate the CO standard. Therefore, as the intersection volume falls far short of 100,000 vehicles per day, no CO "hot spot" modeling was performed, and no significant long-term air quality impact to local air quality is anticipated with the on- going use of the Proposed Project.

Local Air Quality Impacts from On -Site Operations
Proposed Project -related air emissions from on -site sources such as architectural coatings, landscaping equipment, onsite usage of natural gas appliances as well as the operation of vehicles on -site may have the potential to exceed the State and Federal air quality standards in the Project Site vicinity, even though these pollutant emissions may not be significant enough to create a regional impact to the South Coast Air Basin. The nearest sensitive receptors to the Proposed Project include the single-family detached residential dwelling units located approximately 85 feet (-26 meters) south and the multi -family residential dwelling units located approximately 85 feet (-26 meters) northeast of the Project Site.

Table 4 shows the on -site emissions from the CaIEEMod model that includes natural gas usage, landscape maintenance equipment, and vehicles operating on -site and the calculated emissions thresholds. Per LST methodology, mobile emissions include only on -site sources which equate to approximately 10 percent of the Proposed Project -related new mobile sources. The data provided in Table 4 shows that the on -going operations of the Proposed Project would not exceed SCAQMD local operational thresholds of significance discussed above. Therefore, the on -going operations of the Proposed Project would create a less than significant operations -related impact to local air quality due to on -site emissions and no mitigation would be required.

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Table 4
Local Operational Emissions at the Nearest Receptors
On -Site Pollutant Emissions (pounds/day)'
Source
NOx
CO
PM10
PM2.5
Area Sources2

0.01 1.73

0.01 0.01
Energy Usage3

0.41 0.35

0.03 0.03
Vehicle Emissions4

0.90 7.16

0.47 0.09
Total Emissions

0.01 9.24

0.51 0.13
SCAQMD Thresholds5
236
2,817
6 3
Exceeds Threshold?
No
No
No
No
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Source: Calculated from CaIEEMod and SCAQMD's Mass Rate Look -up Tables for 5 acres to be conservative, in SRA 29.

Area sources consist of emissions from consumer products, architectural coatings, and landscaping equipment.

Energy usage consists of emissions from on -site natural gas usage.

On -site vehicular emissions based on 1/10 of the gross vehicular emissions and road dust.

The nearest sensitive receptors to the Proposed Project include the single-family detached residential dwelling units located approximately 85 feet (-26 meters) south and the multi -family residential dwelling units located approximately 85 feet (-26 meters) northeast of the proposed Project Site; therefore, the 25 meter threshold was used.

Operations -Related Health Impacts
Regarding health effects related to criteria pollutant emissions, the applicable significance thresholds are established for regional compliance with the state and federal ambient air quality standards, which are intended to protect public health from both acute and long-term health impacts, depending on the potential effects of the pollutant. Because regional and local emissions of criteria pollutants during operation of the Proposed Project would be below the applicable thresholds, it would not contribute to long-term health impacts related to nonattainment of the ambient air quality standards. Therefore, significant adverse acute health impacts as a result of Proposed Project operation are not anticipated.

Operations -Related Toxic Air Contaminant Impacts
The Proposed Project includes the construction and operation of a 12 -fuel pump gas station which is not anticipated to exceed over 4 million gallons of throughput annually. The closest sensitive receptors to the proposed service station are located at a distance of approximately 195 feet (-59 meters) from the underground storage tanks and approximately 208 feet (-63 meters) from the service station canopy.

The fuel pump portion of the Proposed Project will be permitted by SCAQMD and fuel -related emissions will be regulated by the SCAQMD Rule 461 and required to obtain a Permit To Operate. Gasoline dispensing facilities are required to use Phase I/11 EVR (enhanced vapor recovery) systems. Phase II EVR have an average efficiency of 95.1 percent and Phase I EVR have an average efficiency of 98 percent. SCAQMD Rule 461 provides maximum VOC limits of 0.15 pounds of VOC per 1,000 gallons from the loading of gasoline into storage tanks (Phase I) and 0.38 pounds of VOC per 1,000 gallons from the dispensing of gasoline into vehicle fuel tanks (Phase II) for a total of 0.53 pounds of VOC per 1,000 gallons of gasoline.

At an estimated 4 million gallons per year of throughput, the VOC emissions associated with the proposed gasoline facility would be approximately 5.81 pounds per day. Therefore, the potential for fugitive VOC or TAC emissions from the gasoline pumps is negligible.

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Using 4 million gallons per year of throughput for this gasoline -dispensing facility (as the actual throughput is unknown at this time), using the SCAQMD Risk Assessment Procedures for Rules 1401, 1401.1 and 21213 and the SCAQMD Permit Application Package "N"14 and a downwind distance of 50 meters, to be conservative, in the Banning area, the residential cancer risk for the closest residential receptors is 6.812 in a million, which would not exceed the SCAQMD 10 in a million Maximum Incremental Cancer Risk (MICR) threshold. As such, the Proposed Project will not be a significant source of TAC or fugitive VOC emissions and sensitive receptors would not be exposed to toxic sources of air pollution. Therefore, the Proposed Project will not result in significant Localized Operational emissions -related impacts.

Less than significant impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required.
d) Would the project result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people?
Less Than Significant Impact.

Construction
Potential sources that may emit odors during construction activities include the application of materials such as asphalt pavement. The objectionable odors that may be produced during the construction process are short-term in nature and the odor emissions are expected to cease upon the drying or hardening of the odor producing materials. Due to the short-term nature and limited amounts of odor producing materials being utilized, no significant impact related to odors would occur during construction of the Proposed Project. Diesel exhaust and VOCs would be emitted during construction of the Proposed Project, which are objectionable to some; however, emissions would disperse rapidly from the Project Site and therefore should not reach an objectionable level at the nearest sensitive receptors.

Operations -Related Odor Impacts
Potential sources that may emit odors during the on -going operations of the Proposed Project would include odor emissions from the intermittent diesel delivery truck emissions and trash storage areas. Due to the distance of the nearest receptors from the Project Site and through compliance with SCAQMD's Rule 402, no significant impact related to odors would occur during the on -going operations of the Proposed Project.

Therefore, no significant adverse impacts are identified or are anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required.

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3.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES

4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES.

Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a)
Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly
or through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special
status species in local or regional plans, policies,
or regulations, or by the California Department of
Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
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Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian
habitat or other sensitive natural community
identified in local or regional plans, policies,
regulations or by the California Department of
Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
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(c)
Have a substantial adverse effect on state or
federally protected wetlands (including, but not
limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.)
through direct removal, filling, hydrological
interruption, or other means?
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a
■
(d)
Interfere substantially with the movement of any
native resident or migratory fish or wildlife
species or with established native resident or
migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of
native wildlife nursery sites?
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(e)
Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?
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Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community •
Conservation Plan, or other approved local,
regional, or state habitat conservation plan?

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3.4.1 Environmental Setting
The General Plan Planning Area is at the peak of the San Gorgonio Pass between San Bernardino and Palm Springs with an elevation range of approximately 2,500-3,000 feet above sea level. The majority of land cover within the Planning Area is developed. Historically, disturbance of the Planning Area's native vegetation and wildlife has been primarily due to activities associated with cultivation/agriculture. The few undisturbed natural areas that remain in the Planning Area are dominated by chamise chaparral, Riversidean sage scrub, and annual non-native grassland.

Small areas of other native plant communities within the Planning Area include southern cottonwood -willow riparian forest, alluvial fan scrub, riparian scrub, and oak woodland.9 9 City of Beaumont. Beaumont General Plan 2040 Draft PEIR. https://www.beaumontca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/36627/DEIR-090720/ Santiago Holdings, LLC

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3.4.2 Impact Analysis
In February 2018, a Biological Resources Assessment (BRA) and Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Consistency Analysis was prepared for the Proposed Project by Jericho Systems, Inc. (Jericho). An updated Biological Resources Assessment, Jurisdictional Waters Assessment, and Burrowing Owl Habitat Survey report (see Appendix B for report), dated March 30, 2021, was prepared by Jericho to provide information for both the 2018 and 2021 efforts and document any changes in literature reviews or site conditions that may have occurred between the 2018 and 2021 efforts. A Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Consistency Analysis, dated March 30, 2021, was prepared to demonstrate that the Proposed Project complies with MSPHCP policies (see Appendix C for report). A Biological Resources Assessment and Western Riverside MSHCP Updated letter (see Appendix D for letter), dated February 17, 2023, and updated November 27, 2023, was prepared for the Project Site by Jennings Environmental, LLC (Jennings) to determine the current site conditions at Project Site and document any changes from the previous studies. a) Would the project have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modification, on any species identified as candidate, sensitive or special status species in local or regional plans, policies or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated. According to the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB), California Native Plant Society's Electronic Inventory (CNPSEI), and other relevant literature and databases, 34 sensitive species including 5 listed species and 1 sensitive habitat, have been documented in the Beaumont quad. This list of sensitive species and habitats includes any State and/or federally -listed threatened or endangered species, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) -designated Species of Special Concern (SSC), and otherwise Special Animals. "Special Animals" is a general term that refers to all of the taxa the CNDDB is interested in tracking, regardless of their legal or protection status. This list is also referred to as the list of "species at risk" or "special status species." The CDFW considers the taxa on this list to be those of greatest conservation need.

Based on Jenning's literature review and personal observations made in the immediate vicinity, no State and/or federally -listed threatened or endangered species are documented/or expected to occur within the Project Site. Additionally, no plant species with the California Rare Plant Rank (CRPR) of 1 or 2 were observed on -site or documented to occur on -site in the relevant databases. No other sensitive species were observed within the Project Site or buffer area.

The habitat on -site consists of disturbed ruderal vegetation. The entire proposed development area (7.16 acres) is within the ruderal vegetation classification. The site shows signs of recent vegetation management in the form of mowing as well as pedestrian traffic. Plant species observed on -site are: wall barley (Hordeum murinum), London rocket (Sisymbrium irio), common stork's bill (Erodium cicutarium), Menzie's fiddleneck (Amsinckia menziesii), slender wild oat (Avena barbata), cheese weed (Malva parviflora), and eucalyptus (Eucalyptus camaldulensis). Animal species observed or otherwise detected on or in the vicinity of the Project Site during Jenning's surveys include; common raven (Corvus corax), Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna), mourning dove (Zenaida macroura), and house sparrow (Passer domesticus).

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Burrowing Owl Protocol Survey Results
As per Section 6.3.2 of the MSHCP, a habitat suitability assessment for burrowing owls was conducted in 2018. The 2018 survey identified that the Project Site and immediate vicinity contain suitable habitat for this species for the following reasons:
• The site and immediate vicinity contains areas of short, sparse vegetation; • The site contains well -drained, friable soils;
• Several appropriately sized mammal burrows were observed within the Project Site during the survey.

The 2021 survey resulted in the same findings as the 2018 survey. The 2018 field review observed several appropriately sized mammal burrows, but no burrowing owls were found to occupy the burrows during the field surveys performed. During the 2021 field survey, several appropriately sized mammal burrows were observed, but no burrowing owls or sign of burrowing owl, such as molted feathers, whitewash, cast pellets or prey remains, were found at or in the burrows during the field surveys.

As stated in the 2023 update letter, the Project Site appears to be largely unchanged from the previous reports and surveys. The site is still vacant, and the habitat is ruderal/disturbed vegetation. The previous reports did indicate that the site is suitable for BUOW, and that condition remains on site. The likelihood of burrowing owls occurring on the Project Site is considered low, and the species is currently assumed absent. However, Mitigation Measure BIO-1 shall be implemented to ensure impacts to burrowing owls are reduced to a less than significant level.

Nesting Birds
The federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) of 1918 provides protection for nesting birds that are both residents and migrants. The MBTA makes it unlawful to take, possess, buy, sell, purchase, or barter any migratory bird listed under 50 CFR 10, including feathers or other parts, nests, eggs, or products, except as allowed by implementing regulations (50 CFR 21).

The direct injury or death of a migratory bird, due to construction activities or other construction -related disturbance that causes nest abandonment, nestling abandonment, or forced fledging would be considered a take under federal law. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), in coordination with the CDFW administers the MBTA. CDFW's authoritative nexus to MBTA is provided in FGC Sections 3503.5 which protects all birds of prey and their nests and FGC Section 3800 which protects all non -game birds that occur naturally in the State. Vegetation suitable for nesting birds does exist within and adjacent to the Project Site and most birds are protected by the MBTA. Mitigation Measure BIO-2 shall be implemented to avoid any adverse impacts to nesting birds.

Mitigation Measure BIO-1:

Pre -construction burrowing owl surveys shall be conducted no less than 14 days prior to the start of Project -related activities and within 24 hours prior to ground disturbance, in accordance with the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (CDFG 2012 or most recent version). Pre -construction surveys should be performed by a qualified biologist following the recommendations and guidelines provided in the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation. If the pre -construction surveys confirm occupied burrowing owl habitat, Project Santiago Holdings, LLC 31

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activities shall be immediately halted. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) shall be notified of burrowing owl survey results within 48 hours of detection. The qualified biologist shall coordinate with CDFW and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct an impact assessment to develop avoidance and minimization measures to be approved by CDFW prior to commencing Project activities.

Mitigation Measure BIO-2:

Regardless of the time of year, nesting bird surveys shall be conducted by a qualified avian biologist within three days prior to vegetation clearing or ground disturbance activities. Preconstruction surveys shall focus on both direct and indirect evidence of nesting, including nest locations and nesting behavior. The qualified avian biologist will make every effort to avoid potential nest predation as a result of survey and monitoring efforts. If active nests are found during the pre -construction nesting bird surveys, a Nesting Bird Plan (NBP) shall be prepared and implemented by the qualified avian biologist. At a minimum, the NBP shall include guidelines for addressing active nests, establishing buffers, ongoing monitoring, establishment of avoidance and minimization measures, and reporting. The size and location of all buffer zones, if required, shall be based on the nesting species, individual/pair's behavior, nesting stage, nest location, its sensitivity to disturbance, and intensity and duration of the disturbance activity. To minimize impacts to nesting birds, any grubbing or vegetation removal should occur outside peak breeding season (typically February 1 through September 1).

With implementation of Mitigation Measures BIO-1 and BIO-2, impacts will be reduced to a less than significant level.
b) Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? Less than Significant Impact. The vegetation type within the Project Site and surrounding area is California Annual Grassland Alliance, California Buckwheat Alliance, Riverine or Lacustrine flats, and Scalebloom. According to the database searches, no sensitive habitat, including USFWS designated critical habitat, occurs within or adjacent to the Project Site.

Marshall Creek is an intermittent stream that flows generally northeast to southwest immediately north of the Project Site and converges with Noble Creek, approximately

1.5 miles southwest (downstream) of the Project Site. Marshall Creek traverses the western and northern areas of APN 404-190-001. It is generally characterized as an unimproved, meandering wash that is approximately 112 feet wide and has a defined bed and bank. The Project Site is not located within an area mapped for Riparian/Riverine/Vernal. Impacts to riparian resources are not anticipated because no evidence of any soils, plants or features that meet the definition of Riparian/Riverine Vernal Pool resources as outlined in 6.1.2 of the MSHCP occurs on site. In addition, there will be no site grading impacts to the creek bank.

The Proposed Project is designed to be located entirely outside of the boundaries of Marshall Creek and the Remainder Parcel would be left undeveloped to allow for a buffer between Marshall Creek and the Proposed Project. Therefore, no significant impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required.

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