BEAUMONT
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Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Robert L. Vestal, Director of Public Works I City Engineer DATE: October 7, 2025
SUBJECT: Credit and Reimbursement Agreements
Description: Summary of Credit and Reimbursement Agreements Associated with DIF, TUMF, and CFDs.
Background and Analysis:
Mayor Pro Tem Voigt requested an update and review of current and past fee credit agreements.
The City of Beaumont uses Development Impact Fees (DIFs), Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMFs), and Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) as complementary tools to fund infrastructure and public services needed to support new development.
Development Impact Fee (DIF) credit agreements are typically used by cities and counties to offset the fees developers owe for constructing public infrastructure such as roads, parks, and utilities. These agreements are local in scope and project -specific, granting credits when a developer builds improvements that benefit the broader community. The value of the improvement is credited against the developer's required DIF payment, and the terms are usually negotiated based on local ordinances and the nature of the project.
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) credit agreements operate on a regional level, often managed by agencies like the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG). TUMF is designed to fund transportation infrastructure impacted by new development. Credits are issued when developers construct improvements identified in the TUMF Nexus Study. In some cases, developers may be reimbursed if the value of their improvements exceeds their fee obligations. The process is formalized through a credit and reimbursement manual that outlines eligibility criteria and documentation requirements.
Community Facilities District (CFD) credit or reimbursement agreements, governed by the Mello -Roos Act of 1982, are used to finance public infrastructure and services through special taxes levied on property owners within a designated district. CFDs issue municipal bonds to raise upfront capital, which is repaid over time by property owners through annual special taxes. Developers often initiate these districts to fund improvements that support their projects. Credit agreements within CFDs may allow developers to receive reimbursements or tax offsets for constructing eligible facilities, offering a flexible and long-term financing mechanism.
The following table is a summary of Attachment A. Refer to Attachment A for a detailed list of credit and reimbursement agreements associated with DIF, TUMF, and CFDs.
Summary of Credit and Reimbursement Agreements
Agreement
Date
Type
Development
Maximum
Amount
Status
6/19/2007
DIF
2nd Street Marketplace
$350,606
Fulfilled
Obligation
5/19/2009
CFD No. 93-1
Sundance
$2,589,250
Fulfilled
Obligation
7/21/2015
CFD No. 93-1
Sundance
$4,200,000
Fulfilled
Obligation
7/21/2015
CFD No. 93-1
Sundance
$36,950,000
Fulfilled
Obligation
4/5/2017
CFD No. 2016-4
Four Season
$1,959,355
Fulfilled
Obligation
2/1/2018
TUMF
Sundance/
Tournament Hills
$30,168,200
Fulfilled
Obligation
3/20/2018
TUMF
Sundance/
Tournament Hills
$4,097,000
Fulfilled
Obligation
6/19/2018
DIF
TUMF
Hidden Canyon
Industrial Park
PM36426
$1,160,320
Fulfilled
Obligation
2/5/2019
DIF
TUMF
Rolling Hills SP
$3,615,086
Fulfilled
Obligation
3/1/2019
CFD No. 2016-1
Fairway Canyon
$15,968,133
Fulfilled
Obligation
6/1/2019
CFD No. 2016-2
DIF
Sundance
$27,189,182
Fulfilled
Obligation
2/4/2020
TUMF
Sundance/
Tournament Hills
$6,390,000
Fulfilled
Obligation
6/1/2021
CFD No. 2021-1
Fairway Canyon
$23,563,199
Fulfilled
Obligation
of Credit and Reimbursement Agreements
Agreement Type Development Maximum Status
Date Amount
5/1/2023
CFD 2023-1
Fairway Canyon
$7,705,425
In process
5/1/2023
CFD No. 2016-3
Sundance
$4,787,000
Fulfilled
Obligation
Fiscal Impact:
The estimated cost to prepare this staff report is $350.
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
Recommended Action:
Receive and file.
Attachments:
A. Credit and Reimbursement Agreements
Credit a nd Reimbursem ent Agreeme nts
A greement
Date
Type
De vel oper
Development
Improvements
Maximum
Am ount
Status
6/19/2007
DIF
Fredrick S. Hanshaw
2nd Street Marketplace
1. 12 " S ewer, TS @ 1st and HS
$350,606
Fulfilled
Obligation
5/19/2009
CFD No. 93-1
Pardee Homes/
Sundance
1. Oak Valley Pkwy
2. Recycled Water F acilities
3. Upper Oak Lift Station
$2,589,250
Fulfilled
Obligation
7/21/2015
CFD No. 93-1
Pardee Homes
Sundance
1. Fir e Station
2. Potrero Interchange
3. Oak V all ey Parkway
4. Salt Mitigation
$4,200,000
Fulfilled
Obligation
7/21/2015
CFD No. 93-1
Pardee Homes
Sundance
1. Cherry Ave
2. Starlight Ave
3. Br ookside Ave
4. Cougar Way
5. Highland Springs A ve
6. Entry Road
7. 24" waterline in Starlight
8. Landscap e Improv ements
9. Park Improvements
10. Edison Easement
$36,950,000
Fulfilled
Obligation
4/5/2017
CFD No. 2016-4
K. Hovnanian's
Fo ur Season
1. Highland Springs Ave
2. Loop Road and Sewer
3. In -tract Sewer
$1,959,355
Fulfilled
Obligation
2/1/2018
TUMF
Pardee Homes
Sundance/ Tournament Hills
1. Pennsylvania Widening
$30,168,200
Fulfilled
Obligation
3/20/2018
TUMF
Pardee Homes
Sundance/ Tournament Hills
1. Potrero Blvd Interchange
$4,097,000
Fulfilled
Obligation
6/19/2018
DIF
TUMF
Timeteo Land
Development
Lassen Dev Partners
Hidden Canyon Industrial
1. Extension of P otr er o to 4th Str eet
$1,160,320
Fulfilled
2/5/2019
DIF
TUMF
USEF Crossroads II
Rolling Hills SP
1. 4th Stree t Extension and
2. Traffic Signal @ Veile, Distribution, and B street
$3,615,086
Fulfilled
Obligation
Credit and Reimbursement Agreements
Agreement
Da te
Type
De veloper
De vel opment
Improvements
Maximum
Amount
Status
3/1/2019
CFD No. 2016-1
SDC Fairway Canyon/
Fairway Canyon
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1. Sewer Lift Stations — Palmer Ave & PA1 Sewer Lift stations, Force Mains & 15 PVC trunk main
2. Storm Drain Imps. Ph ase 1 - Tra ct 31462, Ch erry V all ey Blvd., Palmer Ave ., & Champions
3. Tunnels Phase 1 — Cherry Valley Bl vd., Tunnels T-1, T-2, Bridg e B
4. Gas Line Relocation — Oak Valley Pkwy .
5. Dry Utiliti es — Phase 1 Infrastructure
6. Dry Utilities — Phase 3 Infrastructure
7. Wastewater Tr eatment Plant - Grading
8. Engineering and Consulting Services — Phases 1 & 3
9. Agency Fees, Bonds & Permits Phases 1 & 3
10 . Street Improvements — Phase 2 Tukwet Canyon Pkwy. (Champions to Michelson)
11. Sewer & Storm Drain Improvements — Phase 2 Infrastructure
12. Tunnel Phase 2— 1 Tunnel (Stewart)
13. Dry Utilities — Phase 2 Infrastructure
14. Engineering and Consulting Servic es — Phase 2
15. Agency Fees , Bonds & Permits Phase 2
$15,968,133
Fulfilled
Obligation
6/1/2019
CFD No. 2016-2
DIF
Pardee Homes
Sundance
1. Sewage Treatment Plant Expansion
4. Traffic Signals
5. W estside Fire Station
6. Pennsylvania Grade Separation
7. Pennsylvania Ave/2nd Street(2)
8. Park Improvements at City Hall and other parks
9. Potrero Overpass/Interchange(2)
$27,189,182
Fulfilled
Obligati on
2/4/2020
TUMF
Pardee Homes
Sundance/ Tournament Hills
1. Oak Valley Blvd Interchange
$6,390,000
Fulfilled
Obligation
6/1/2021
CFD No. 2021-1
SDC Fairway Canyon
Fairway Canyon
1. Dry Utilities, Phase 1
2. Dry Utilities, Phase 3
3. Engine ering and Consulting, Phases 1 & 3
4. Street Improvements, Tukwet Canyon
5. Parkway (Champions to Mickelson)
6. Sewer & Storm Drainage Impro vements,
7. Tunnel, Phase 2 (Planning Areas 16/19)
8. Dry Utilities, Phase 2
9. Mickelson Park
10. Street Improvements Tukwet Canyon
11. Tunnels and Storm Drainage Box
12. Sewer Impro ve ments, Phase 4A
13. Sewer Lift Station, Phase 4A
14. Storm Drainage Improvements, Phase 4A
15. Dry Utilities, Phase 4A
$23,563,199
Fulfilled
Obligation
Credit and Reimb ur seme nt Agreem ent s
Agreement Maximum
Type Developer Development Impr ovements Status
Date Am ount
5/1/2023
CFD 2023-1
Meritage Homes/
Fairway Canyon
1. Sorenstam Road
2. PA 21B Park Improvements
$7,705,425
In process
5/1/2023
CFD No. 2016-3
Pardee Homes
Sundance
1. City Park improvements
2. Planning Area 14 — retention/detention basin improvements
3. Brookside Avenue — engineering and road improvements
4. Oak Valley Parkway street improvements and rehabilitation
5. Oak Valley Parkway landscaping
$4,787,000
Fulfilled
Obligation
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Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Kari Mendoza, Administrative Services Director
DATE: October 7, 2025
SUBJECT: Update on Transit and School District Coordination, Responsibilities, and Funding Sources
Description: Provide City Council with an update on Beaumont Transit's role and responsibilities, its coordination with the Beaumont Unified School District (BUSD), the transit services currently available near schools, and the funding sources that sustain operations and capital projects.
Background and Analysis:
This item is being brought forward at the request of Council Member Fenn.
Beaumont Transit provides public transportation in accordance with the Transportation Development Act (TDA), California's primary funding mechanism for public transit. The TDA provides two ongoing funding sources:
• Local Transportation Funds (LTF) — From a'/ cent statewide sales tax, primarily used for day-to-day operations.
• State Transit Assistance (STA) — From a statewide sales tax on diesel fuel; primarily used for capital projects.
In return for TDA funding, Beaumont Transit must meet several requirements, including:
• Operating services that are open to the general public and follow a consistent, published schedule.
• Maintaining a farebox recovery ratio (increasing to 20% beginning in FY 2027/28 due to Beaumont's new urbanized area status).
• Submitting annual audits and triennial performance reviews.
Coordination with the Beaumont Unified School District (BUSD) TDA requirements guide the type of service Beaumont Transit can provide. Within this framework, the City coordinates with the Beaumont Unified School District to support student mobility. Several Beaumont Transit routes serve BUSD campuses, and
students represent a significant share of ridership during school start and dismissal times.
• City's responsibility: Transit must remain open to the general public and cannot flex around school calendars. Serving early release or late start days would require additional consistent service with dedicated funding and staffing. • School District's Responsibility: California Education Code authorizes, but does not require, school districts to provide pupil transportation. BUSD currently provides transportation for qualifying TK-5 students who live more than one air - mile from their neighborhood school.
Current Beaumont Transit services near BUSD schools include:
• Route 3: Weekday service to Walmart, Sundance, Beaumont High, both middle schools, Chatigny Rec Center, and portions of Cherry Valley. • Route 4: Weekday service to Walmart, Beaumont Civic Center, Beaumont Library, mid -town Beaumont, and both middle schools.
• Route 7-1 (Peak Service): Provides service before and after school between Fairway Canyon/Tournament Hills and Beaumont High School, Mountain View Middle School, and near San Gorgonio Middle School.
• Route 7-2 (Peak Service): Provides service before and after school between Olivewood/Tukwet Canyon and Beaumont High School, Mountain View Middle School, and near San Gorgonio Middle School.
• Route 9 (Peak Service): Provides service before and after school between Seneca Springs and Beaumont High School, Mountain View Middle School, and near San Gorgonio Middle School.
Beaumont Transit coordinates with BUSD each year on bell schedules and provides additional support such as:
• Youth Ridership Programs: Free rides for all youth aged 18 and under until June 2026, funded by the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP). • Public Information Sharing: Providing route and service information to BUSD and families at community events, back -to -school nights, and through the district's Parent -Square platform. Families also have access to real-time bus tracking and trip planning through the Transit App.
As part of the City's Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA), staff and the consultant will review service patterns, including school -related peak demand. The study may identify potential options for better aligning service with student travel needs, such as early release and late start days. Any recommendations will focus on improving overall service efficiency and will be developed with public outreach and community input. Findings from the COA will help inform future discussions with City Council and BUSD regarding transit service and coordination.
Transit Funding Sources and Status
Meeting student travel needs and other community priorities depends directly on the stability of Beaumont Transit's funding sources. In addition to the TDA, Beaumont Transit relies on a combination of local and state programs. The following summarizes the City's main transit funding sources, their current uses, and stability:
• Transportation Development Act (TDA — LTF and STA): Provides the city's primary ongoing transit funding. LTF comes from a statewide quarter cent sales tax and is generally stable for operations. STA comes from a statewide diesel fuel sales tax and is more variable, used primarily for capital and as a match for grants.
o Status: LTF stable; STA fluctuates year to year.
• Measure A: Voter -approved half -cent sales tax collected countywide, in effect through 2039. Currently provides operating support for Beaumont's Commuter Link bus services.
o Status: Stable, voter -approved through 2039.
• State of Good Repair (SGR): Created by SB1 and funded by the transportation improvement fee on vehicle registrations. Supports maintaining transit fleets and facilities. Currently used for preventative maintenance, vehicle lifts, bus stop improvements, and the new vehicle maintenance facility. o Status: Stable, with annual appropriations supported by SB 1 revenues.
Until recently, funding for state climate -related transit programs was uncertain. With the passage of AB 1207 and SB 840 in September 2025, the Legislature extended California's cap -and -trade program through 2046 and strengthened oversight of how revenues are spent. This provides long-term stability for programs funded through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), including the following:
• Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP): Funds operating and capital projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve mobility.
Recent legislation converted LCTOP into a fixed statewide allocation of $200 million annually, providing more predictability. Currently supports Beaumont's free and discounted fare programs.
o Status: Stable at $200 million annually, with funding authority secured through 2046. While the Legislature decides final allocations each year, the revenue source is now protected long-term.
• SB125 / Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP): In FY 2023/24, Beaumont received one-time SB 125 General Fund appropriations distributed through the TIRCP framework for hydrogen fueling, a zero -emission maintenance facility, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Beginning in FY 2025/26, the statewide TIRCP program will provide approximately $400 million
annually, awarded competitively by CaISTA. This program is supported by greenhouse gas reduction revenues now secured through 2046 under AB 1207. o Status: Beaumont's one-time SB125 award is secure. Future TIRCP funding is competitive but backed by a stable statewide program with long- term revenue authority through 2046.
Fiscal Impact:
The estimated cost to prepare this staff report is $189.
There is no immediate fiscal impact. Long-term transit funding levels will continue to depend on stable allocations from state and local programs.
Recommended Action:
Receive and file.
BEAUMONT
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Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Elizabeth Gibbs, City Manager
Julie Van Hook, Public Information Officer
DATE: October 7, 2025
SUBJECT: 2025 State of the City Update and Key Metrics
Description: The 2025 State of the City highlights a year of progress, resilience, and forward momentum. This year's theme Innovate to Elevate — reflects how Beaumont is finding creative solutions, building partnerships, and investing in the future.
Background and Analysis:
The 2025 State of the City drew more than.300'attendees, including residents, business leaders, regional partners, and community -stakeholders. For the first time, the City independently organized and produced the event, showcasing its capacity to deliver a high -quality program in-house. The program featured two videos totaling over 15 minutes, along with a keynote address from Mayor Mike Lara and participation from City leadership. The full program is available on the City's YouTube Channel, which highlighted key updates on infrastructure improvements, economic development projects, public safety enhancements, and expanded community services. The event generated significant engagement, with 1,800 clicks on the event registration page and $67,800 in sponsorships and ticket sales. Local businesses and organizations contributed through sponsorships and event support, while a strong social media presence further extended the event's reach and allowed those unable to attend in person to connect with the City's message and vision.
EXPENSES AND REVENUE
Revenue:
• Ticket sales and sponsorships generated $67,800 in total revenue. • Sponsorship breakdown:
o $3,000 — Elevated Sponsors (8)
o $2,000 — Raised Sponsors (1.3)
o $500 — Foundation Sponsors (14)
Expenses:
• Video production and audiovisual assistance (two videos totaling over 15 minutes): $36,050
• Food and beverage: $24,317.89
• Marketing and promotional materials: $670
• Miscellaneous costs (supplies, floral, etc.): $3,960
• Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Donation: $30,000
• Beaumont High School Culinary Arts Sponsorship: $1,500 Net Impact:
• The event successfully balanced costs with revenue, allowing the City to host the event independently while maintaining a high -quality experience for attendees.
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES:
Challenges:
• Hosting the event independently for the first time required the City to manage all aspects of planning, production, and logistics in-house. • Coordinating with a new venue introduced additional considerations, including layout planning, audiovisual setup, and attendee flow.
• Ensuring a seamless attendee experience —including online payment and registration —while producing multiple videos and live presentations was complex and required careful timing and coordination.
Opportunities:
• The new venue provided increased flexibility for seating arrangements, allowing the event to accommodate an additional 50 attendees compared to previous years.
• Producing the event in-house gave the City full creative control over messaging, branding, and overall program flow, while also fostering team bonding and collaboration across the internal committee that planned and executed the event. • The experience built internal capacity and provided lessons to improve future efficiency and engagement.
• The event successfully showcased City accomplishments and built stronger connections with residents, businesses, and community partners.
Fiscal Impact:
The total cost of the 2025 State of the City event, including Beaumont Chamber of Commerce donation, audiovisual production, catering, supplies, and event coordination, was $96,497.89. Revenues generated through sponsorships and ticket sales totaled $67,800, resulting in a net cost of $28,697.89.
Funding for the event was partly included in the adopted FY 2024-25 Budget.
Recommended Action:
Receive and file.
Attachments:
A. 2025 SOTC Recap
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BEAUMONT
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Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Elizabeth Gibbs, City Manager
Darron Usher, Principal Management Analyst
DATE: October 7, 2025
SUBJECT: Legislative Update — October 2025
Description: Legislative Update — October 2025; AB 130, AB339, SB634, SB415, AB735, AB920, AB992, SB31, SB707, SB423, AB1207, SB840, AB825 and SB254.
Background and Analysis:
With the legislative session coming to a close, the Governor has until October 13th to either sign or veto the hundreds of bills on his desk. Below are the bills we have been tracking this session with the assistance of our legislative consultant, CPPG, and our position on each bill, as well as bills that do not immediately have an impact on our City but may evolve in the next few years to affect our community.
All of these bills are on the governor's desk for signature, and another legislative update will take place on October 21st to confirm which bills have been approved or vetoed.
Position Legislation — Bills that fall within our 2025 Legislative Platform that have had position letters signed by the Mayor.
AB 130 (Budget Committee) — Housing and ADUs
• Summary: Modifies CEQA by creating a new statutory exemption for qualifying infill housing development projects and related approvals, codified at Public Resources Code §21080.66, to reduce litigation delays and accelerate infill and infrastructure -aligned housing. Also makes permanent key housing production provisions (e.g., timelines under the Housing Accountability Act and Permit Streamlining Act, plus a 60 -day clock for ministerial projects) and temporarily limits adoption of new local residential building standards until June 1, 2031, with narrow exceptions.
• Position: Support
• Bill Status: Signed by the Governor on June 30, 2025.
AB 339 (Ortega) — Local Public Emt�lo ee Organizations: Notice Requirements
• Summary: Requires local agency governing bodies to give recognized employee organizations advance written notice before issuing RFPs/RFQs or renewing/expanding contracts for work within represented classifications, and to provide specified information in that notice. The bill effectively adds a new pre - procurement step for cities with represented employees, increasing timelines and administrative requirements.
• Position: Oppose
• Status: On the governor's desk for signature.
SB 634 (Perez) — Local Government: Homelessness
• Summary: Prohibits a local jurisdiction from adopting or enforcing ordinances that ban individuals or organizations from providing basic survival support (e.g., food, water, medical/legal services) to people experiencing homelessness. The measure limits local regulatory tools around certain public -space activities by protecting the provision of survival assistance.
• Position: Oppose
SB 415 (Reyes) — Planning and Zoning: Logistics Use Developments: Truck Routes
• Summary: Makes clarifying and technical changes to AB 98 (2024) governing warehouse/logistics developments, including renaming to "logistics use development," truck -routing plan refinements, and targeted exemptions (e.g., short -duration agricultural uses). SB 415 is substantially identical to AB 735, which was moved to the inactive file.
• Position: Neutral
AB 735 (Carrillo) — Planning and Zoning: Logistics Use Developments: Truck Routes
• Summary: Companion to SB 415 with parallel clarifications to AB 98, including agricultural -road usage and limited exemptions for agricultural buildings operating 90 days or less annually. Substantive provisions proceeded via SB 415.
• Position: Neutral
AB 920 (Calozal — Permit Streamlining Act: Housing Development Projects:
Centralized Application Portal
• Summary: Requires cities/counties with populations ≥150,000 to provide a centralized online portal that lets housing applicants submit and track project applications and view status updates. The portal increases transparency and standardization while clarifying that localities aren't required to display statuses for permits controlled by other agencies/utilities.
• Position: Watch
AB 992 (Irwin) — Peace Officers
• Summary: Beginning January 1, 2031, establishes new post -academy education pathways (degrees/certificates/experience) that California peace officer
candidates must complete within a set timeframe, with specified exemptions (e.g., certain CDCR roles, prior out-of-state law enforcement, military service).
The bill updates minimum standards recommended by oversight bodies while aiming not to hinder recruitment.
• Position: Watch
SB 31 (McNerney)— Water Quality: Recycled Water
• Summary: Updates definitions and usage provisions for recycled water to facilitate safe, expanded outdoor and common -area irrigation and clarifies that certain storm -event discharges aren't "unauthorized" when recycled water offsets evaporation. The bill supports drought resilience and local landscape maintenance using non -potable supplies.
• Position: Watch
Legislation of Interest — Bills that fall within our 2025 Legislative Platform that we have not taken a position on, as they have minimal to no impact on our City in their current form.
SB 707 + Durazo) — Open Meetings: Teleconference Requirements • Summary: Recasts statewide teleconferencing rules for local legislative bodies, standardizing notice, accessibility, and public -comment provisions, and extends alternative teleconference options (including for disability accommodation and certain emergencies) to January 1, 2030. Requires two-way audiovisual or telephonic access and live webcast options, and mandates identification of remote participants in the minutes.
SB 423 (Gonzalez) — Housing: Real Property Transfer Taxes: Affordability Covenants
• Summary: Limits Los Angeles' authority to apply documentary transfer taxes (Measure ULA-related) to properties with recently issued certificates of occupancy and authorizes agencies to modify affordable housing regulatory agreements to cure defaults, with specified preemption of conflicting covenants.
The bill focuses on tax treatment of newer multifamily/commercial properties and on protecting affordability covenants.
AB 1207 (Irwin) — Climate Change: Market -Based Compliance Mechanism:
Extension
• Summary: Extends/updates Cap -and -Trade (market -based compliance mechanism) framework and sets reporting/oversight requirements to the Legislature when GARB pursues major rulemakings, through January 1, 2046.
Also refines priorities for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) investments and related legislative oversight.
SB 840 (Limon) — Greenhouse Gases: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: Studies • Summary: Reconfigures GGRF allocations beginning FY 2026-27, including specified set -asides (e.g., high-speed rail) and a new climate bureau at Legislative Counsel, and removes/updates prior continuous appropriations.
Enacted as an urgency statute to provide near -term budget direction for cap -and - invest proceeds.
AB 825 (Petrie -Norris) — Energy: Electricity
• Summary: Advances the Pathways/Western regional market framework by authorizing CAISO and participating utilities to use independent regional energy markets only if consumer -protection and transparency conditions are met; requires CPUC findings and preserves CAISO capabilities. Also addresses bill - affordability levers, including financing structures and limits on rate -basing certain undergrounding costs.
SB 254 (Becker) — Electricity: Wildfire Mitigation; Ratepayer Assistance; POWER Program
• Summary: Creates the Policy -Oriented and Wildfire Electric Reimbursement (POWER) Program and related financing tools to lower electricity bills, including public financing of transmission, securitization, and cost-effective wildfire - mitigation measures; also establishes a replenishment mechanism for the state Wildfire Fund. Directs the I -Bank and GO -Biz to stand up a Transmission Infrastructure Accelerator and revolving fund to speed least -cost grid build -out.
Veto and signature letters were drafted and signed by the Mayor for legislation we have a position on and that fall within our 2025 Legislative Platform.
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