Corning City Council
October 22, 2024

CORNING CITY OF CORNING

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
A. CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m.

B. ROLL CALL: Council: Dave Demo
Jose "Chuy" Valerio
helly Hargen
sa Lomel
Mayor: Robert Snow
The Brown Act requires that the Council provide the opportunity for persons in the audience to briefly address the Council on the subjects) scheduled for tonight's closed session. Is there anyone wanting to comment on the subjects) the Council will be discussing in closed session? If so, please come to the podium, identify yourself and give us your comments.

C. PUBLIC COMMENTS:

D. REGULAR AGENDA:

1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9) Name of Case: Fountain v. City of Corning, Case No.24CI-000071

2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Initiation of litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(c): (One Case) E. ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:

OF

CORNING

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
This is an Equal Opportunity Program. Discrimination is prohibited by Federal Law.

Complaints of discrimination may be filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI. If you need special assists on or at lato services or paiemate it his motor are Not on in advance of the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

A. CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m.

B. ROLL CALL: Council: Dave Demo
Jose "Chuy" Valerio
Shelly Hargens
Lisa Lomeli

THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Mayor: Robert Snow
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager.

D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Hargens.

E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS:

1. Proclamation: October 20-26", 2024 Western Open Fiddle Days. Present to accept the Proclamation will be Kathy and members of the Western Open Fiddlers.

F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:

G. CONSENT AGENDA: It is recommended that items listed on the Consent Agenda be acted on simultaneously unless a Councilmember or members of the audience request separate discussion and/or action.

1. Waive reading, except by title, of any Ordinance under consideration at this meeting for either introduction or passage, per Government Code Section 36934.

2. Waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the October 8, 2024, City Council Closed Session & regular meeting with any necessary corrections.

3. October 16, 2024, Claim Warrant in the amount of $ 315,317.62

4. October 16, 2024, Business License Report

5. Approve waiver of special event permit fee for the Veteran's Day Parade event on November 9, 2024

6. Approve waiver of special event permit fee for the Trunk or Treat event on October 26, 2024

7. Approve waiver of special event permit for the annual Turkey Trot event to be held November 16, 2024.

8. Approve waiver of special event permit fee for the Hometown Christmas Parade event to be held December 7, 2024.

H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS:

J. REGULAR AGENDA:

1. Approve cancellation of the December 24, 2024, City Council meeting due to the Christmas holiday

2. And create single family residential parcel in an a zinge race on and adopt a CEQA Section 15183 exemption
Award purchase of one new articulating boom lift to Cresco Equipment Rentals in the amount of $134,369.21

4. Consideration of renaming Yost Park

5. Informational presentation and provide direction on as related to cannabis retail within the city

6. Authorize filling the Police Detective Position with an in-house candidate and filling the officer's vacancy

7. Approve budget adjustment in the net general fund amount of $54,462 K. ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR:

L. COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION:

THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER M. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS: City Councilmembers will report on attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at City expense (Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234).

Demo:

Lomeli:

Hargens:

Valerio:

Snow:

N. ADJOURNMENT:

POSTED: Friday, October 18, 2024

THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER

PROCLAMATION

WESTERN OPEN FIDDLE DAYS
OCTOBER 20-26, 2024
WHEREAS the 41st Annual Western Open Fiddle Championships, are being held in Red Bluff at the Tehama District Fairgrounds; and WHEREAS, the Annual Western Open Fiddle Championships are supported by the California State Old-Time Fiddle Association, whose purpose is to perpetuate and promote the art of old-time fiddle music; and
WHEREAS the Western Open Fiddle Championships will be held in Red Bluff for the 27th year; and
WHEREAS, the Western Open draws fiddlers and fans, ages 3 to 93 from throughout the Western United States and Canada to Tehama County.

NOW, THEREFORE I, Robert Snow as Mayor of the City of Corning, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM OCTOBER 20th - 26, 2024 AS "WESTERN OPEN FIDDLE DAYS". I invite all citizens to join in with the participants of the 27th Red Bluff Edition of the 41st Annual Western Open Fiddle Championships in promoting and perpetuating the art and music of our cultural heritage and old-time fiddling.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and cause the
Great Seal of the City of Corning to be
affixed this 22nd day of October 2024
Robert Snow, Mayor
ATTEST:

Rubi Ordaz, City Clerk
Item No.: G-2

CITY OF

CORNING CITY OF CORNING

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL

CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

B. ROLL CALL:

Counci Shary Rage valono
Lisa Lomeli
Mayor: Robert Snow

Present: Snow, Demo, Valerio, Hargens, Lomeli
The Brown Act requires that the Council provide the opportunity for persons in the audience to brietly address the Council on the subjects) scheduled for tonight's closed session. Is there anyone wanting to comment on the subjects) the Council will be discussing in closed session? If so, please come to the podium, identify yourself and give us your comments.

C. PUBLIC COMMENTS:

D. REGULAR AGENDA:

1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9) Name of Case: Fountain v. City of Corning, Case No.24CI-000071 E. ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: 6:25 pm, Mayor Snow reported that there were no reportable actions.

CORNING

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
This is an Equal Opportunity Program. Discrimination is prohibited by Federal Law.

Complaints of discrimination may be filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI. If you need special assistance or translation services to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (530) 824-7033 or via email at [email protected]. Notification in advance of the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.

B. ROLL CALL:

Mayor: Robert Snow

THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER

Present: Snow, Demo, Valerio, Hargens, Lomeli
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager.

D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Hargens.

E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS:

1. Proclamation: October 2024 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Present to accept the Proclamation will be Empower Tehama's Bilingual Legal Advocate, Susana Reyes.

F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:

Opened public comments: 6:36 pm
Delores May thanked all candidates for showing up at the Senior Center Candidates Night Fire Chief-for $8 pancake breakfast 7am - 10am. Also, the Corning Volunteer Fire Dept. will be hosting a Battle of the Badges blood drive on the 26th of October. You must make an appointment to reserve a spot. (See their Facebook page for the link) Brooke Smith thanked everyone for showing up to the candidate's night as well. Also, the Senior Center is hosting a Savor the Flavor Soup or Salad lunch on October 1gth from 11:30 am - 1:30pm
Ayman Khalil- He would like to see more resources offered to the 20,30,40-year-olds. Financial education is something he sees many lack specifically with dealing with credit score. What plan can the city come up with to include this age group? Councilwoman Lomeli directed him to George in the audience since his church has offered a life skills class including this subject.

Brant Mesker- Regarding the TA closure he looked into the sales tax revenue the city receives from them and it's just under $250,000 in sales tax a year. Sales tax is mainly coming from the gas tax. He anticipates volume to continue to be similar since there is still access to gas with Loves and Petro still providing fuel services. Also, both businesses are making positive improvements to their stores with new food being built in. He anticipates this will continue to attract people to pull off of 15 and take the South Ave exit.

Closed public comments: 6:44 pm
G. CONSENT AGENDA: It is recommended that items listed on the Consent Agenda be acted on simultaneously unless a Councilmember or members of the audience request separate discussion and/or action.

1. Waive reading, except by title, of any Ordinance under consideration at this meeting for either introduction or passage, per Government Code Section 36934.

2. Waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the September 24, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting with any necessary corrections.

3. October 3, 2024, Claim Warrant in the amount of $ 331,470.07

4. September 2024 Wages & Salaries: $391,148.32.

5. September 2024 Treasurer's Report.

6. September 2024 Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $182,240.00.

7. September 2024 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report.

8. Approval of Resolutions & Policies (required) in preparation for the submittal of the 2024 CDBG application
a) Resolution 10-08-24-01
b) Resolution 10-08-24-02
c) Resolution 10-08-24-03

THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER d) Resolution 10-08-24-04
e) Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Plan
f) Americans with Disabilities Act
g) Complaints-Procedures Policy
h) ADA Grievance Procedure
Fair Housing Policy
California Civil Rights Law Certification
k) City of Corning Drug & Alcohol Policy
1) Environmental Review
m) Signed Language Assistance Plan (LAP)
n) City of Corning Taxpayer ID Form
o) CDBG Application Certifications
p) Jurisdiction Certification

9. Approve waiver of special event permit fee for the Chamber of Commerce Trick or Treat Street event

10. October 3, 2024, Business License Report
Councilor Valerio moved to approve consent items1-8 and 10; Councilor Hargens seconded the motion.

Ayes: Snow, Demo, Hargens, Lomeli, and Valerio

Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote
H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
• Approve waiver of special event permit fee for the Chamber of Commerce Trick or Treat Street event
Lisa Lomeli- Would like the event to be extended down further. In previous years it went down to Rancho Grande. Council decided this is an event by the Chamber of Commerce and they woulc need be the ones to make that change to their application. This agenda item is only about waivinc the fee.

Brant Mesker- Moving forward special event permits are required a fee. This is something that has changed due to the recent fee study and new fees implemented from that study. City staff doesn't have any authority to waive those fees so this will be an item that may frequently come to Council for approval to waive the fee. Forms should be turned in timely to ensure these items can be taken to the City Council for approval.

Councilor Demo moved to approve the waiver of special event permit fee for the Chamber of Commerce Trick or Treat Street event and authorize staff to make adjustments to the sphere of the event as needed. Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Hargens, Lomeli, and Valerio

Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote

1. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS: None.

J. REGULAR AGENDA:

1. Award purchase of two (2) new F-150/Half ton 4x2 Regular Cab Pickups to Corning Ford in the amount of $88,004.00.

THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Presented by Public Works Director, Eli Stanley. On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, the city received two formal bids from Growney Motors and Corning Ford for the new F-150/1500/half ton 4x2 regular cab pickups. It is being requested that Council awards the purchase to Corning Ford as they were the lowest bidder. The bid amount will include racks and lighting installed by the Demo questioned if staff only request F-150's. Eli clarified that the bid went out request F-150, 1500, and half ton pickups. The bids were sent to multiple dealerships including Ford, GMC, Ram, and Chevy.

Councilor Hargens moved to award the purchase and authorize Public Works to procure two F- 150/Half ton 4x2 regular cab pickups from Corning Ford in the amount of $88,004.00; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion.

Ayes: Snow, Demo, Hargens, Lomeli, and Valerio

Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote

2. Approve the bid specifications and authorize staff to solicit bids for the 2024 Transportation Center Roof Project.

Presented by Public Works Director, Eli Stanley. Staff is requesting approval for the bid specification document and authorize staff to seek bids for the Transportation Center Roof Replacement Project. The project includes but is not limited to removing and replacing the existing tile roofing system, replacing all failed wood, and all edge metal, gutters, and downspouts. This was a budgeted item in the 24/25 fiscal year budget under repair/replacement fund for the roof at the Transportation Center. The roof is over 25 years old and replacing it would help with leaks inside the building.

Councilor Demo moved to approve the bid specifications and authorize staff to solicit bids for the 2024 Transportation Center Roof Replacement Project; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion.

Ayes: Snow, Demo, Hargens, Lomeli, and Valerio

Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote

3. Consider approval of first amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement increasing salary compensation to Step C
Presented by Mayor, Robert Snow. Council has had 2 closed sessions to review Brant's performance for this last year. Council had provided a packet with their review and it's general consensus from all council members that it is appropriate to move him to step C ($139,484.80) and amend his employment Agreement to reflect the increase in salary.

Councilor Hargens moved to approve first amendment to the employment agreement between the City of Corning and Brant Mesker increasing salary compensation to step C; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion.

Ayes: Snow, Demo, Hargens, Lomeli, and Valerio

Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote

4. Approve a three-year audit services contract with JJACPA Presented by City Manager, Brant Mesker. Historically the City of Corning has utilized Independent Auditor and CPA Donald R. • Reynolds to provide the required annual audit services. This year when Mr. Reynolds presented the audit, he notified staff and City Council

THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER that this would be his last audit. City staff released a request for proposals (RFP) and received two responses. Staff recommends awarding the contract for audit services as a result of the RFP to JJACPA. Staff is recommending a three-year contract for fiscal year end 2024, 2025, and 2026 at a flat rate of $34,000 not to exceed amount each fiscal year with no cost increase.

Councilor Demo moved to approve a three (3) year audit services agreement with JJACPA, authorize the City Manager to finalize the agreement, and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract. Councilor Hargens seconded the motion.

Ayes: Snow, Demo, Hargens, Lomeli, and Valerio

Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote

5. Approve the reinstatement of the K-9 program for the Corning Police Department Robert Snow clarified that the K-9 program was never taken away. Our officer with K-9 Blaze moved to a different department, and Blaze followed his owner after an agreement was made.

Presented by Police Chief, Craig Bassett. On May 23, 2023, Council approved the purchase of K-9 Blaze for $8000.00 by the Tehama County Sheriff's Office, utilizing monies from the Tehama County K-9 Foundation, as Blaze's handler accepted a position with their agency. It was also approved that the City would retain the $8,000.00 purchase price of Blaze in an account to be used to partially fund a future K-9 purchase. There are currently three officers interested in participating in the K-9 program and would like to move forward with K-9 Handler interviews and selection. The Corning Police Department would like to purchase a dog, necessities for housing the dog, and the equipment for upfitting an existing Police vehicle by using the following funds: $8000 in funds set aside from the purchase of K-9 Blaze, funds from the City of Corning PD K-9/PAL/Cadets bank account, and funds from outside organization fundraising.

Mayor Snow added that we are in the process of upfitting 2 police pickups and 2 cruisers and that this is perfect timing to include the add-ons for the K-9 so that in the future what is currently being installed isn't taken out to accommodate the K-9. Also, the vehicle we had that was used for Blaze was traded with the Tehama County Sheriff's department for a patrol vehicle during Blaze's departure from the city.

Audience member questions:

How is it going to be sustainable to keep a K-9?
• This will be a budgeted item, donations, also Tehama County K-9 foundation How can we ensure that the K-9 handler will stay around and not leave the department. • The 3 officers that are interested in becoming the K-9 handler have no desire to leave Corning. This was something that was looked at during the screening process.

Can a rescue dog be used to train for the Police department? • The department has a specific plan for the department needs and a rescue dog is not ideal for what the department needs.

Do the dogs come trained, or will the department need to train them? • The handler will need to do training with the dog. There are a few local training locations that will be used.

THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER What is the price range for a dog?
$15,000 - $18,000
What is the timeline to have the K-9 working?
• 3-6 months is the estimated time
Mayor Snow moved to reinstate the K-9 program for Corning Police department city to approve the use of $8,000 obtained from the sale of K-9 blaze to be used for the purchase of a new K-9 and authorize the use of funds from specified K-9 accounts as necessary. Councilor Hargens seconded the motion.

Ayes: Snow, Demo, Hargens, Lomeli, and Valerio

Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote
K. ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR: None
L. COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION: None M. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS: City Councilmembers will report on attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at City expense (Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234).

Demo: No meetings. Commended staff for the bed races and Tuesday Night Market.

Lomeli: No meetings but facilitates a Trunk or Treat for the kids. Candy Donations are welcome. It will be at North Side Park on October 26"h. The VFW will be making hot dogs.

Donations can be dropped off at Chata's Brunchies.

Hargens: Meeting at the Tehama County Solid Waste Managements. They have been doing outreach with composting information. Tehama County Landfill Agency has been negotiating with Waste Management for hazardous waste making it accessible to have a drop off location in Corning for hazardous waste. Treats and Trails at Black Butte Lake on Oct 1gth from 4:30pm-7pm on the Buckhorn Group Campground.

Valerio: Congratulated the new Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians Tribal Chairman, Brandon Paya. The Corning Olive Festival will be this Saturday October 12" with a Car Show from 8am to 3pm. There will be a movie night October 9th from 5pm to 6:30pm at Solano Street Medical Clinic.

El Son del Mariachi at Rodger's Theater. This is a fundraiser for the annual Gerber Children's Christmas Fiesta on October 11* at 7pm. The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a lunch and learn Business 101 on October 24" at 12pm at the Rodger's Theater.

Snow: No meetings but will be at a 2x2x2 meeting October gh with the High School District Superintendent. They will discuss any upcoming interactions between the City and the schools and work together through any projects.

N. ADJOURNMENT: 7:24 pm
Rubi Ordaz, City Clerk

THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Item No.: G-3

CITY OF

CORNING

HOME OF QUEEN OLI MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: LORI SIMS

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
DATE: October 16, 2024
SUBJECT: Cash Disbursement Detail Report for the
Tuesday October 22, 2024 Council Meeting

PROPOSED CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR YOUR APPROVAL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:

Cash Disbursements Ending 10-16-24 $ 315,317.62
GRAND TOTAL $ 315,317.62
REPORT.: Oct 16 24 Wednesday CITY OF CORNING PAGE 001
Oct 16 24 Time: 14:56 Cash Disbursement Detail Repor ID #: PY-DE Run By.: LORI SIMS Check Listing for 10-24 thru 10-24 Bank Account.: 102 CTL.: COR Check Check Vendor
Number Date Number Name Amount Invoice # Description
03789104/2AR2 VARGAS, CAROL 100.00 240928 REC INSTRUCTOR-REC (DANCE TO IMPRESSI 240928 037895 10/04/24 CAL35 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STAND 105.30 241004 SB1473-BLD & SAFETY 037896 10/04/24 LACO1 LACY, CLINT 375.00 241005 REC INSTRUCTOR-REC 037897 10/04/24 PAC29 PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, 234.05 242807665 PROF SVCS-WTR DEPT 037898 10/04/24 PAPOO PAPE MACHINERY INC. 237.74 15666172 MAT & SUPPLIES-PARKS 037899 10/07/24 ATT17 AT&T 123.05 240930 COMMUNICATIONS-FIRE 037900 10/07/24 BDIOO BDI 127.21 950395240 MAT & SUPPLIES- 037901 10/07/24 COA06 COAR DESIGN GROUP 9630.00 22495 PROP 68 PRE CONS-CITY PLAZA REC CENTER 037902 10/07/24 DEPO9 DEPT OF CONSERVATION 1.86 241007 StrongMotion Bidg & Safety 037903 10/07/24 DIA08 DIAZ, NANCY 500.50 240929 REC INSTRUCTOR-REC (ZUMBA) 037904 10/07/24 FIR11 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA 356.17 240927 CREDIT CARD CHARGES- 037905 10/07/24 FIR16 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA 3962.31 240927 CREDIT CARD CHARGES- 037906 10/07/24 FIR2O FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA 1802.59 240927 CREDIT CARD CHARGES- 037907 10/07/24 FIR21 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA 27.07 240927 CREDIT CARD CHARGES- 037908 10/07/24 FIR22 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OM 250.00 240927 CREDIT CARD CHARGES- 037909 10/07/24 GRE06 GREG'S HEATING & A/C 295.00 26726 BLD MAINT-BLD MAINT 037910 10/07/24 INFOO INFRAMARK, LIC 76241.24 134384 PROF SVCS- 037911 10/07/24 PAPOO PAPE MACHINERY INC. 279.45 15666183 MAT & SUPPLIES-PARKS 037912 10/07/24 PER0G PERKINS AUTO GLASS 630.00 24183 VEH OP/MAINT-POLICE 037913 10/07/24 PLA06 PLACEWORKS, INC. 468.61 83771 PROF SVCS-PLANNING 037914 10/07/24 RED15 RED TRUCK ROCK YARD, LIC 176.96 1613 MAT & SUPPLIES-STR 037915 10/07/24 SCPOO SCP DISTRIBUTORS LUC 741.1 812471 AT & SUPPLIES- POI

50.0 N124843 AT & SUPPLIE:

Check Total.........: 1991.14
037916 10/07/24 SEI01 SEILER, ROX R., CPA 1328.00 30604 PROF SVCS-FINANCE 037917 10/07/24 TEH15 TEHAMA CO SHERIFF'S DEPT 49.00 10012024 PROF SVCS-POLICE 037918 10/07/24 THO01 THOMES CREEK ROCK CO 809.69 241001 MAT & SUPPLIES- 037919 10/07/24 TPX00 TPX COMMUNICATIONS 1174.05 181896832 COMMUNICATIONS- 037920 10/07/24 UBEOO UBEO WEST LLC 32.15 4654932 EQUIP MAINT-DISPATCH 037921 10/07/24 USA01 USA BLUE BOOK 514.90 505207 MAT & SUPPLIES-WTR 037922 10/07/24 WASO1 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF 1605.99 124474505 CLEANING CONTRACT-STR 037923 10/08/24 FIR13 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA 1765.47 09272024 CREDIT CARD CHARGES- 037924 10/08/24 LUMOO LUMINACE AGGREGATOR LLC 14623.19 233947 ELECT- 037925 10/08/24 NAPO3 NAPA VALLEY FORD LINCOLN 129038.70 20240919 VEH REPLAC-CAP IMPROV 037926 10/08/24 PER06 PERKINS AUTO GLASS 395.00 24058 VEH OP/MAINT-POLICE 037927 10/08/24 ROL01 ROLLING HILLS CLINIC 226.00 399901 ROF SVCS-POLI 153.00 404326 ROF SVCS -POLI
Check Total... 379.00
037928 10/08/24 WAROS WARREN, DANA KARL 247.00 241008 REC INSTRUCTOR-REC 037929 20/10/24 AQUOO AQUA-METRIC SALES COMPANY 1928.61 0104339 WIR MIR REPLAC-WIR CAP IMPROV 037930 10/10/24 CAR12 CARREL'S OFFICE SOLUTIONS 20.85 AR68574 MAT & SUPPLIES-LIBRARY 037931 10/10/24 COR11 CORNING SAFE & LOCK 29.40 1013 BLD MAINT-RODGERS THEATR

60.00 1017 BLD MAINT - PARK:
.. . .

Checktota.: 89.40
037932 10/10/24 GAYo2 GAYNOR TELESYSTEMS, INC 274.00 44932 COMMUNICATIONS-FIRE 037933 10/10/24 NOR47 NORTHSTAR 3240.00 83150 PROF SVCS- 037934 10/10/24 REDOO, RED BLUFF DAILY NEWS 134.78 685786401 PRINT/ADVERT-CITY CLERK 037935 10/10/24 RED15 RED TRUCK ROCK YARD, LLC 211.31 1615 MAT & SUPPLIES-PARKS REPORT.: Oct 16 24 lednesda CITY OF CORNING PAGE: 002
JN....: Oct 16 2 *ime: 14: Check Listing tor 20-24 Chru 10-24 3a nk Account.: 1020 ID #: PY -DP un By.: LORI SIM CTh.: COR
Check Check Vendor Net
Number Date Number Name Amount Invoice # Description
037936 10/10/24 USAO1 USA BLUE BOOK 137.92 505274 MAT & SUPPLIES-WTR 037937 10/10/24 ATKO5 ATKORE INTERNATIONAL, INC 332.39 78568 MAT & SUPPLIES-PARKS 037938 10/11/24 WEBO2 WEBSTER, WAYNE C. 120.00 241012 REC INSTRUCTOR-REC 037939 10/11/24 SPEOO SPENCER, WAYNE JOHN 80.00 241011 PANT REIMBURSEMENT-PW ADMIN 037940 10/14/24 BIGO2 BIG VALLEY SANITATION, IN 125.00 139729 BLD MAINT-SENIOR CENTER 037941 10/14/24 COM06 COMCAST 13.29 241009 COMMUNICATIONS- PW ADMIN 037942 10/14/24 DEPO3 DEPT OF TRANS/CAL TRANS 1708.83 25001763 Equip. Maint. St&TrE Light 037943 10/14/24 DEP12 DEPT OF JUSTICE 290.00 765682 PROF SVCS-POLICE 037944 10/14/24 ENGOO ENGINEERED FIRE SYSTEMS, 437.50 21546 PROF SVCS-BLD & SAFETY 037945 10/14/24 PGE01 PG&E 46456.31 241010 Electricity General City- 037946 10/14/24 QUI02 QUILL CORPORATION 61.39 112499262 OFFICE SUPPLIES-FINANCE 037947 10/14/24 SCPOO SCP DISTRIBUTORS LIC 2175.94 SN124861 MAT & SUPPLIES-NTR 037948 10/14/24 VERO2 VERIZON WIRELESS 228.06 997523251 PROP 30-MDC 037949 10/15/24 COR11 CORNING SAFE & LOCK 46.87 1018 MAT & SUPPLIES-REC 037950 10/15/24 GON02 GONZALEZ JUMPERS & PARTY 175.00 241001 MAT & SUPPLIES-COMM EVENTS 037951 10/15/24 REDOO RED BLUFF DAILY NEWS 382.00 6851457 PRINT/ADVERT-CITY CLERI 419.50 6853009 PRINT/ADVERT-CITY CLERI
282.00 6853165 PRINT/ADVERT-CITY CLERK
293.00 6855198 PRINT/ADVERT-CITY CLERK
469.00 6849532A ALMOND/FIG PROJECT-STR PROJECT
Check Total..: 1845.50
037952 10/15/24 ROD1O RODRIGUEZ, JESENIA 600.00 241015 REC INSTRUCTOR-REC (REC COORDINATOR) 037953 10/15/24 THE11 THE EXCHANGE 400.00 241014 REFUND-RODGERS THEATRE SECURITY DEPOSIT 037954 10/15/24 WHI06 WHITE, BRETT CLAYTON 32.49 20241014 TRAINING/ED-WTR 037955 10/15/24 JACO3 JACKSON, LINDSEY 275.00 241013 REC INSTRUCTOR-REC (JR. CARDETTES) 037956 10/15/24 LIN08 LINDER, TAYLAR 275.00 241013 REC INSTRUCTOR-REC (JR. CARDETTES) 037957 10/15/24 MADOS MADRIGAL, NATALIA 275.00 241013 REC INSTRUCTOR-REC (JR. CARDETTES) 037958 10/15/24 MER06 MERAZ, AMARIZ 275.00 241013 REC INSTRUCTOR-REC (JR. CARDETTES) 037959 10/15/24 MOR10 MORRIS, MCKENNA MARIE 275.00 241013 REC INSTRUCTOR-REC (JR. CARDETTES) 037960 10/16/24 BRAO3 BRASIER, DELOS V. 161.57 241015 PANT REIMBURSEMENT-PW ADMIN 037961 10/16/24 DEP12 DEPT OF JUSTICE 35.00 772326 PROF SVCS-POLICE 037962 10/16/24 KNI00 KNIFE RIVER CONSTRUCTION 687.81 309123 A/C CITYWIDE-STR 037963 10/16/24 PORO4 PORTILLO, MATTHEW 75.00 20241015 TRAINING/ED-POLICE 037964 10/16/24 ROLO1 ROLLING HILLS CLINIC 261.00 399912 PROF SVCS-FINANCE (MIRTA HERNANDEZ) 037965 10/16/24 VAL11 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM 1394.30 24-813899 MAT & SUPPLIES- 209.42 4-81390 VEH OP/MAINT-FIRE

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KREMER DENTAL CARE 1904 SOLANO ST DENTAL OFFICE 10/10/24 STC NETCOM INC. 3321 SWETZER RD GENBRAL ENGINEERING, BLECTRICAL 10/07/24 ITEM NO: G-5

APPROVE WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT

PERMIT FEE FOR THE VETERANS DAY

PARADE EVENT TO BE HELD
NOVEMBER 9, 2024.

October 22, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAJOR AND COUCILMEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGERA

ELIJAH STANLEY, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ES
SUMMARY:

Staff received a request from the Chamber of Commerce for City Council to approve a waiver of the special event permit fee for the use of Solano Street from Houghton Avenue to Third Street for the Veterans Day Parade. The event is scheduled to take place on November 9, 2024, from 11:00 am to 11:30 am. This is a community- based event that celebrates veterans.

BACKGROUND:

Staff requests Council approval to waive the special event permit fee normally charged ($235) for the Veterans Day Parade event.

RECOMMENDATION:

MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPROVE WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEE FOR THE VETERANS DAY PARADE EVENT TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 9, 2024.

ITEM NO: G-6

APPROVE WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT

PERMIT FEE FOR THE ANNUAL

CORNING COMMUNITY TRUNK OR

TREAT EVENT TO BE HELD OCTOBER
26, 2024.

October 22, 2024

HONORABLE MAJOR AND COUCILMEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGERS/

ELIJAH STANLEY, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTORES
SUMMARY:

Staff received a request from Lisa Lomeli for City Council to approve a waiver of the special event permit fee for the use of Northside Park for the annual Corning Community Trunk or Treat. The event is scheduled to take place on October 26, 2024, trom 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. This is a community-based event that benefits local children by providing a safe family friendly event to trunk or treat at no cost.

BACKGROUND:

Staff requests Council approval to waive the special event permit fee normally charged ($235) for the Corning Community Trunk or Treat event.

RECOMMENDATION:

MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPROVE WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT

FEE FOR THE ANNUAL CORNING COMMUNITY TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 26, 2024.

ITEM NO: G-7

APPROVE WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT

PERMIT FOR THE ANNUAL TURKEY

TROT EVENT TO BE HELD NOVEMBER
16, 2024.

October 22, 2024

HONORABLE MAJOR AND COUCILMEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER QM

ELIJAH STANLEY, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ES
SUMMARY:

Staff received a request from Natalie Borer for City Council to approve a waiver of the special event permit fee for the use of North Street between 1st Street & Marguerite Avenue for the annual Turkey Trot. The event is scheduled to take place on November 16, 2024, from 7:30 am - 10:00 am. This is a community-based, non-profit event that spreads awareness for suicide prevention and mental health. Proceeds from the event support the Andrew Hernandez Scholarship Fund.

BACKGROUND:

Staff requests Council approval to waive the special event permit fee normally charged ($235) for the annual Turkey Trot event.

RECOMMENDATION:

MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPROVE WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEE FOR THE ANNUAL TURKEY TROT EVENT TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 16, 2024.

ITEM NO: G-8

APPROVE WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT

PERMIT FEE FOR THE HOMETOWN

CHRISTMAS PARADE EVENT TO BE
HELD DECEMBER 7, 2024.

October 22, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAJOR AND COUCILMEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER

ELIJAH STANLEY, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SUMMARY:

Staff received a request from the Chamber of Commerce for City Council to approve a waiver of the special event permit fee for the use of Solano Street from Houghton Avenue to Third Street for the Hometown Christmas Parade. The event is scheduled to take place on December 7, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This is an annual community-based event that celebrates the holiday season.

BACKGROUND:

Staff requests Council approval to waive the special event permit fee normally charged ($235) for the Hometown Christmas Parade event.

RECOMMENDATION:

MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPROVE WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT

FEE FOR THE HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE EVENT TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 7, 2024.

ITEM NO: J-1

APPROVE CANCELLATION OF THE
DECEMBER 24, 2024, CITY COUNCIL

MEETING DUE TO THE CHRISTMAS

HOLIDAY
October 22, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER PM

RUBI ORDAZ, CITY CLERK RO
SUMMARY:

Staff seeks City Council approval to cancel the December 24, 2024 City Council Meeting due to the Christmas Holiday.

BACKGROUND:

The second City Council Meeting in December falls on Christmas Eve this year.

The City Council traditionally cancels the second regularly scheduled City Council Meeting in December.

RECOMMENDATION:

MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPROVE CANCELLATION OF THE DECEMBER 24, 2024, REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE HOLIDAY.

ITEM NO: J-2
Tentative Tract Map 2024-1002,
Subdivide an approximately 7-acre
parcel and create 28 single family
residential parcels in an R-1-8 zoning
designation and adopt a CEQA Section
15183 exemption.

October 22, 2024
TO: CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORNING
FROM: BRANT ESKER, CITY MANAGER AN
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & LOCATION:

Tract Map 2024-1002 proposes to subdivide approximately 7 acres and create 28 single family residential parcels. The zoning designation for the proposed parcels is R- 1-8 indicating lot sizes between 8,000 and 10,000 square feet. Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 071-020-018 is located on the east side of Toomes between Colusa Street and North Street, it is approximately 180 feet north of the Colusa Street and Toomes Avenue intersection and approximately 1,000 feet south of the Woodson Elementary School. The proposed map shows two entries into the subdivision; one primary access from Toomes Avenue and the second access on the north side of the subdivision connecting Lincoln Avenue to North Street.

On October 15, 2024 The Planning Commission recommend approval of tentative map 2024-1002, in a 4-0 vote.

GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION:

Residential
ZONING DESIGNATION:

R-1-8 Single Family 8,000 Sq. Ft.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Exemption pursuant to Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines. Section 15183 states that CEQA mandates that projects which are consistent with the development density established by existing zone, community plan, or general plan policies for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was certified shall not require additional environmental review, except as might be necessary to examine whether there are project-specific significant effects which are peculiar to the project or its site. This streamlines the review of such projects and reduces the need to prepare repetitive environmental studies.

Staff sent the project out to all the responsible agencies for comments, Tehama County Environmental Health, Tehama County Public Works, Tehama County Air Pollution Control District (TCAPCD), California Department of Transportation - District 2 (Caltrans) , California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Corning Water District, Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), along with internal department heads.

Staff received one comment from CDFW recommending the applicant conduct a thorough biological assessment for the project site in an effort to determine the potential for significant impacts to special status species and their habitat.

Gallaway Enterprises completed a Biological Resource Assessment on September 20, 2024 and found no potential biological significant impacts. The report noted burrowing owl within 5 miles of the project site. As a result, the report recommended project activities including vegetation and ground disturbance be initiated outside of the bird nesting season (February 1st - August 31st). Staff has added this recommendation as part of Condition #8 under Biological Resources.

DISCUSSION:

Pursuant to Section 16.09.010 (E) of the Corning Municipal Code (CMC) "the planning commission of the city shall act as the advisory agency to the city council. It is charged with making investigations and reports on the design and improvements of proposed divisions of land. The Planning Commission shall make investigations and conduct hearings regarding the approval of tentative maps and make its written report on the tentative map directly to the City Council." Final approval, including establishing design standards for public improvements, of a tentative subdivision map is the responsibility of the City Council pursuant to Section 16.09.010 (F) of the CMC.

CONSISTENCY WITH GENERAL PLAN & ZONING:

The project site is designated Residential on the General Plan Land Use Map. The current zoning is R-1-8 Single-Family Residential 8,000 Sq. Ft. Based on staffs review, ne project, as proposed, is consistent with the General Plan residential land us lesianation and existina zoninc
ZONING:

The R-1 single-family residential zone is intended to provide areas for detached single- family dwellings. This zone also provides for public and quasi-public uses, and similar and compatible uses that may be appropriate in a low-density residential environment. The maximum residential density for the R-1 district is ten dwelling units per gross acre. This zone implements the single-family residential (SFR) general plan land use designation. 2 In areas designated R-1-8,000 or R-1-10,000 on the city zoning map, the minimum lot size shall be eight thousand and ten thousand square feet respectively. As mentioned above, the proposed project is consistent with the existing zoning for the site.

FINDINGS:

Staffs evaluation of the site plan and the project recommends that the Planning Commission approve the proposed project in accordance with CMC Code Chapter

16.15.150 and the State of California Subdivision Map Act based on the following findings:

1. **Consistency with General Plan**: The proposed subdivision is consistent with all policies outlined in the City's General Plan, promoting orderly development and sustainable land use.

2. **Zoning Compliance**: The subdivision is consistent with existing zoning regulations, including lot size, density, and land use designations, ensuring that the development fits within the intended use of the area.

3. **Infrastructure Adequacy**: Adequate infrastructure, including roads, water supply, sewage systems, and utilities, is available. The proposed development will not adversely affect existing or planned services.

4. **Environmental Considerations**: An environmental review has been conducted, demonstrating that potential impacts on natural resources will not be a significant threat, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

5. **Public Services and Facilities**: The subdivision will not adversely affect public services, including schools, parks, and emergency services.

6. **Design**: The design of the proposed subdivision will not cause any public health concerns or safety concerns. Measures have been created through the conditions list that will address any concerns.

7. **Compliance with State Regulations**: The subdivision meets all relevant State regulations, including those related to housing development, environmental protection, and public safety. There is no substantial evidence that would warrant a denial of the proposed project pursuant to Government Code Section 66474 of the Subdivision Map RECOMMENDED MOTION:
3 "I move that the City Council has found the Falcon Subdivision to be exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15183 and recommend to City Council to adopt Tentative Tract Map 2024-1002, subject to the 7 findings.

ACTION

1. MAKE A MOTION TO ADOPT THE 7 FINDINGS AS PRESENTED IN THE STAFF REPORT, APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2024-1002 AND SUBJECT TO THE 37 CONDITIONS AS PRESENTED IN THE STAFF REPORT.

OR

4. MAKE A MOTION TO DENY TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2024-1002.

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

1. SUBDIVISION STANDARDS. Development of Subdivision Map shall be in conformance with the approved tentative map and Subdivision Ordinance of the City of Corning, Title 16 of the Corning Municipal Code. Additionally, development must comply with all Federal, State and Local regulations especially the City of Corning Fire and Building Departments.

2. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES. All new utilities, including electricity, telephone, gas, and cable television shall be provided to each lot and undergrounded.

3. FENCING. Solid 6'-0" tall fencing shall be installed around and between parcels prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any residence constructed within the subdivision.

4. PARCEL LANDSCAPING. Front and street-side yards, including that portion of the street right-of-way located behind the sidewalk, shall be landscaped prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Landscaping may include any combination of grass, groundcover, shrubs and/or trees and is subject to Planning Department approval. Not fewer than two trees (minimum sizes of 15-gallon) shall be planted within each front yard. Each front and street side yard shall be provided with a permanent method of irrigation for this landscaping. All landscaping and irrigation must comply with the Water Efficient Landscape Regulations as detailed in Section

15.08.055 of the Corning Municipal Code.

5. RESIDENTIAL FAÇADE STANDARDS. The City of Corning has an ordinance/ policy (CMC 16.21.135) prohibiting the construction of identical homes within sight of each other. The developer shall vary building floor plans, facades, trim, siding material, building colors, roof types, etc., to comply with this standard.

6. ROOF-MOUNTED HVAC EQUIPMENT PROHIBITION. No Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning equipment shall be installed on the roof of any structure.

7. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Applicant acknowledges and agrees that if during ground activities, any bones, pottery fragments or other potential cultural resources are encountered, the applicant or their supervising contractor shall cease all work within the area of the find and notify the City of Corning. A professional archaeologist who meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for prehistoric and historic archeology and who is familiar with the archaeological record of Tehama County, shall be retained by the applicant to evaluate the significance of the find. The City shall notify all local tribes on the consultation list maintained by the State of California Native American Heritage Commission, to provide local tribes the opportunity to monitor evaluation of the site. Site work shall not resume until the archaeologist conducts sufficient research, testing and analysis of the archaeological evidence to decide that the resource is either not cultural in origin or not potentially significant. If a potentially significant resource is encountered, the archaeologist shall repare en nations for total date recovery, Trial monithin Cidisposton protocol no avoidance, if applicable. All measures determined by the City to be appropriate shall be implemented pursuant to the terms of the archaeologist's report. The preceding requirement shall be incorporated into construction contracts and documents to ensure contractor knowledge and responsibility for the proper implementation.

If human bone or bones of unknown origin is found during construction, all work within 50 feet of the find shall stop until a qualified archaeologist can make an assessment of the discovery and recommend/implement mitigation measures as necessary. The archaeologist may recommend contacting the County Coroner. If the remains are determined to be Native American, the Coroner shall notify the Native American Heritage Commission who shall notify the person it believes to be the most likely descendant. The most likely descendant shall work with the City to develop a program for reinternment of the human remains and any associated artifacts. No additional work shall take place within the immediate vicinity of the find until the identified appropriate actions have been completed.

8. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Project activities including vegetation and ground disturbance shall be initiated outside of the bird nesting season (February 1 - August 31).

If project activities cannot be initiated outside of the bird nesting season, then the following will occur:
5 • A qualified biologist will conduct a pre-construction survey within the project site and within 500 feet of the site for songbirds and ½ mile for raptors, where accessible, within seven (7) days prior to the initiation of project activities.
• If an active [i.e., containing egg(s) or young] nest is observed within the project site or in an area adjacent to the site where impacts could occur, a species-specific protection buffer will be established. The species protection buffer will be defined by a qualified biologist based on the species, nest type, and tolerance to disturbance. Project activities shall be prohibited within the buffer zones until the young have fledged or the nest fails, and a qualified biologist has determined the nest to longer be active.

Nests shall be monitored by a qualified biologist once per week and a report submitted to the Contractor.

9. AIR QUALITY. The following air quality mitigation measures shall be followed:
• All construction contracts shall include construction dust mitigation measures that contain minimum criteria and related to the use of diesel equipment, all construction contracts will comply with California Air Toxic Control Measures related to off-road, on-road, stationary, portable and other applicable category of such equipment. Such measures shall apply to all phases of construction
Contractors shall be responsible for ensuring that adequate dust control measures as set out in the Tehama County Air Pollution Control District (TCAPCD) Fugitive Dust Permit are implemented in a timely and effective manner during all phases of construction.

All material excavated, stockpiled, or graded shall be watered a minimum of twice per day during dry conditions to prevent fugitive dust from leaving the property boundaries and causing a public nuisance or a violation of an ambient air quality standard. Watering will occur preferably in the mid- morning and after work is completed each day
All construction areas (including unpaved driveways and roads) with vehicle traffic shall be watered periodically or have dust palliatives applied for stabilization of dust emissions.
• All on-site vehicles shall be limited to a speed of 15 miles per hour on unpaved roads.

All land clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation activities shall be suspended when winds exceed 25 miles per hour.
• All inactive portions of the site disturbed by construction activities shall be seeded and watered (or other equivalent erosion control products installed) until a suitable grass cover is established. 6 The contractor shall be responsible for applying non-toxic soil stabilizers (according to manufacturer's specifications) to all inactive construction areas.

All trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil or other loose material shall be covered or shall maintain at least two feet of freeboard (i.e., minimum vertical distance between top of the load and the trailer) in accordance with the requirements of California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 23114.

All material transported off-site shall be either sufficiently watered or securely covered to prevent a public nuisance.
• During initial grading, earth moving, or site preparation, contractors shall be required to construct a paved (or dust palliative treated) apron, at least 100 feet in length, onto the construction area from the adjacent paved road(s). It appears that the existing gravel-based road serving the existing well may meet this requirement.

Paved streets adjacent to the construction sites shall be swept or washed at the end of each day to remove excessive accumulations of silt and/or mud which may have accumulated as a result of construction activities.

Adjacent paved streets shall be swept at the end of each day if substantial volumes of soil materials have been carried onto adjacent public paved roads from the construction area.

Wheel washers shall be installed where project vehicles and/or equipment access paved streets from unpaved roads.

Contractors shall provide documentation to the TCAPCD demonstrating that the heavy-duty (greater than 50 horsepower) off-road vehicles to be used in the construction of the project, including owned, leased and subcontractor vehicles, will meet CARB standards for NOx and particulate matter.

Contractors shall be responsible for ensuring that all construction equipment is properly tuned and maintained.

Equipment operators shall be instructed to minimize equipment idling time to five (5) minutes.
• Utilize existing power sources (e.g., power poles) or clean fuel generators rather than temporary power generators whenever possible.

10. WATER QUALITY - STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN. The contractor shall apply for and maintain coverage under the General Construction Storm Water Permit. The contractor shall prepare and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), including an erosion control plan that includes erosion control measures and construction waste containment measures. The SWPPP shall include site design measures to minimize offsite stormwater runoff 7 that might otherwise affect surrounding habitats. The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) will review and monitor the effectiveness of the SWPPP through mandatory reporting by the City and the contractor as required.

The SWPPP shall be prepared with the following objectives: (a) identify all pollutant sources, including sources of sediment, that may affect the quality of stormwater discharges from the construction of the project; (b) identify Best Management Practices (BMPs) that effectively reduce or eliminate pollutants in stormwater discharges and authorized non-stormwater discharges from the site during construction to the Best Available Technology/Best Control Technology standard; (c) provide calculations and design details as well as BMP controls for site run-on that are complete and correct; (d) identify project discharge points and receiving waters; and (e) provide stabilization BMPs to reduce or eliminate pollutants following construction.

The contractor shall implement the SWPPP, including all BMPs, and perform inspections of all BMPs during construction. Potential SWPPP BMPs could include, but would not be limited to the following:

Preserve existing vegetation where possible.
:

Surface roughening of final grades to prevent erosion, decrease run-off, increase infiltration, and aid in vegetation establishment. • Placing fiber rolls around onsite drain inlets to prevent sediment and construction-related debris from entering inlets.

Placing fiber rolls along down-gradient disturbed areas of the site to reduce runoff flow velocities and prevent sediment from leaving the site. • Placing silt fences down-gradient of disturbed areas to slow down runoff and retain sediment.
• Stabilizing the construction entrance to reduce the tracking of mud and dirt onto public roads by construction vehicles.
• Staging excavated and stored construction materials and soil stockpiles in stable areas and covering materials to prevent erosion; and Stabilizing temporary construction entrances to limit transport/introduction of invasive species and control fugitive dust emissions.

11. COMPACTION TESTS: Prior to issuing any building permit for filled lots, the developer shall provide: 1) a report confirming that the fill has been sufficiently compacted in accordance with the Uniform Building Code or, 2) engineered foundation plans with a statement that the foundation design complies with building code requirement based on soil conditions on the site.
8 12. IMPROVMENT PLANS. Complete improvement plans and supporting calculations shall be submitted for approval by the City Engineer.

13. DRAINAGE ANALYSIS. A registered Civil Engineer or Certified Hydrologist shall prepare a Drainage Analysis to determine the increased runoff resulting from the project and, if necessary, recommend improvements to public storm drainage facilities in accordance with City Standards.

14. RAINFALL INTENSITY/DURATION CHART. Engineer or Hydrologist shall utilize the Rainfall and Intensity Design Chart shown as Public Works Standard S-22 for design purposes.

15. STORMWATER RETENTION. Project applicant shall provide for on-site detention/retention of the net increase in run-off resulting from the development during a 100-year storm event.

16. STORMWATER FACILITIES. Stormwater retention and conveyance facilities shall be constructed in accordance with Public Works standards.

17. CONSTRUCTION HOURS. Construction work shall occur only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends and federally observed holidays.

18. WATER & SEWER LINES. Install water and sewer pipes per public Works Standard S-11.

19. WATER SERVICE. Developer shall install water services and meters for each lot in accordance with Public Works Standard S-20.

20. LOOPED WATER SYSTEM. The developer shall provide a "looped water system" • connecting to existing City water facilities located within Toomes Avenue and North

21. SEWER SERVICE. Developer shall install sewer services for each lot in accordance with Public Works Standard S-21.

22. STREET NAMES. Final street names are subject to approval of City staff and shall Departmen the final map. Addressing wil be assigned by the Citys Planning

23. STREET LIGHTING. The applicant shall provide street lighting that meets the City Standards.
9 24. FIRE HYDRANTS. Fire Hydrants shall be installed in accordance with City standards and the Uniform Fire Code as adopted by the City. The developer shall provide the City of Corning with one hydrant repair kit.

25. STREET DEDICATION. Offer street right of way for public streets to reach ultimate 60' standard Right of Way width as required.

26. TOOMES AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS. The east half width of Toomes Avenue shall be improved in accordance with Public Works standard S-18, including curb, gutter and sidewalk and 20'-0" street (half width).

27. INTERIOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS. Interior streets shall be within 60' right of ways and improved in accordance with City of Corning Standard S-18.

28. STOP SIGNS. Stop signs shall be placed at the intersection of Road A and Toomes Avenue and Lincoln Avenue and Road A.

29. NON-ACCESS STRIP. No direct access onto Toomes Avenue shall be permitted for Lots 1 and 28. A "Non-access strip" shall be dedicated to the City on the Final Tract map for this purpose.

30. DRIVEWAY APPROACHES. Install driveway approaches per public Works Standard S-5.

31. OPEN BURNING. No open burning shall occur on this property unless a land- clearing permit it obtained from the Tehama County Air Pollution Control District.

32. WOOD BURNING STOVES. Wood Burning stoves shall meet the Only U.S. EPA Phase Il certified wood-burning devices shall be installed in the subdivision. Total emissions shall not exceed 7.5 grams per hour from each dwelling.

33. EXTERIOR ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. To promote the use of electrical landscape equipment, at least two electrical outlets shall be provided on the exterior walls of each residence.

34. DISCLOSURE OF NEARBY AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS. A note shall be affixed to the front sheet of all recorded maps filed for this project. The note shall clearly state that the property is located near agricultural operations and that residents of the development may be adversely affected by dust, noise, odors and overspray of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and that the City of Corning does not regard such operations as nuisances when conducted with proper and accepted standards.

35. LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT. Prior to recordation of the Final Map, the developer shall establish (or annex to an existing) a landscape and lighting district 10 or other equivalent fund-collecting organization approved by the City of Corning to fund the operation and/or continued maintenance of street lighting, landscape strips in the public right-of-way, stormwater collection and detention facilities. The project engineer shall prepare an estimate of the annual maintenance costs for these facilities that shall be made part of the District formation procedure.

36. DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES. Development of the project residences will require payment of City Development Impact Fees in effect at the time of issuance of the individual building permits in order to lessen development impact on City transportation systems and other public facilities and utilities. These fees shall be paid prior to issuance of the Building Permit for each residence.

37. POSTAL BOXES. Provide one or more "Cluster Box Units (CBUs) for postal service at locations approved by the Corning Postmaster. CBU positions shall appear on the improvement plans for the subdivision.

ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit "A" Tentative Tract Map 2024-1002
Exhibit "B" Environmental Review Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.

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LEGEND NOTES DESIGN MODIFICATIONS
• SUBDIVISION AREA:

PUBLIC STREET SUBDIVISION

VESTING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP

FALCON SUBDIVISION

M & D DEVELOPMENT
9-61 RECORDED IN
BOOK 6 OF PARCEL AMACUAGES * CALIFOANIA

CITY OF CORNING TEHAMA COUNTY
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Notice of Exemption Exhibat B Appendix E
To: Office of Planning and Research From: (Public Agency): City of Corning P.O. Box 3044, Room 113 794 Third St
Sacramento. CA 95812-3044
Corning CA 96021
County Clerk
County of: Tehama (Address)
633 Washungton St
Red Bluff CA 96080
Project Title: Tentative Subdivision Map to build 28 SFR's Project Applicant: M & D Development
Project Location - Specific:

APN# 071-020-018
Project Location - City: Corning Project Location - County: Tehama Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project:

M & D Development to subdivide a 7 ac. parcel of land into 28 new Single Family Lots.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Corning Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Corning - Christina Meeds Exempt Status: (check one):

Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268);
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a));
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c));
• Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: Projects Consistent with GP - 15183 • Statutory Exemptions. State code number:

Reasons why project is exempt:

The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan designation of the City Of Corning and the Zoning designation of R-1-8. The project would not result in any impacts unique to the site or that were not evaluated in the Generall Plan EIR.

Lead Agency
Contact Person: Christina Meeds Area Code/Telephone/Extension: 530-824-7036 If filed by applicant:

1. Attach certified document of exemption finding.

2. Has a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? • Yes No Christina Meeds Date: 10/15/24 Planner !!
Signature: Title:

Christic Meets
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uthority cited: Sections 21083 and 21110, Public Resources Code Date Received for filing at OPR:

Reference: Sections 21108, 21152, and 21152.1, Public Resources Code Revised 2011
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15183 FOR

FALCON TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP
Lead Agency:

City of Corning

CITY OF

CORNING
794 Third Street
Corning, CA 96021
Prepared by:

Element Land Solutions
2550 Lakewest Drive No. 50
Chico. CA 95928
Phone (530) 513-3626
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Project Summary .. 1
Section I.0 - Project Description. 3
Section 2.0 - Purpose and Applicability of CEQA Section 15183.. 10 Section 3.0 - Summary of Findings.. 16
Section 4.0 - Incorporation by Reference..... 18
Section 5.0 - Environmental Factors Potentially Effected... 20 Section 6.0 - Project References ..58
Figures
Figure I Location Map...... ..4
Figure ? - Aerial Photo. 5
Figure 3 - Falcon Vesting Tentative Subdivision.

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PROJECT SUMMARY
Date: September 2024
Project Title: Falcon Tentative Subdivision Map
Lead Agency: City of Corning
Contact: Christina Meeds
Recreation Coordinator/Planner Il
City of Corning
794 Third Street
Corning. CA 96021
(530) 824-7036
[email protected]
Applicant: Mike Visinoni
M&D Developments
260 Lockheed Avenue
Chico, CA 95673
Location: The proposed Falcon Subdivision is located on the east side of Toomes Avenue. north of Colusa Street and south of North Street (APN 071-020-018). Currently the site does not have a physical address.

Assessor's Parcel Number: 071-020-018
Existing General Plan Land Use Designation: Single-Family Residential (R) Existing Zoning District: R-1-8000 Single-Family Residence District (8,000 square foot minimum lot size).

Existing Conditions: The 7-acre site is currently vacant and undeveloped. The proposed project site has been previously disturbed through mowing for weed abatement purposes.

Surrounding Uses:

North: Single-Family Residential and Lincoln Avenue (North Olive Subdivision) South: Single-Family Residential and Lincoln Avenue (Villa Del Rey Subdivision) Toomes Avenue and Single-Family Residential
Large Lot Single-Family Residential
Project Summary: Subdivide the existing 7-acre parcel (APN 071-020-018) to accommodate 28 single-family residential lots and associated infrastructure. including construction of a new residential street (Road A) from Toomes Avenue to the eastern project limits. Lincoln Avenue would be extended onsite to provide secondary access from North Street through the North Olive Subdivision.

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Purpose of This Document: This document analyzes the environmental effects of the proposed Falcon Tentative Subdivision project and makes appropriate findings in accordance with Section 15183 of the State CEQA Guidelines.

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SECTION 1.0 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Regional and Local Setting
The City of Corning (City) is located in the northern portion of the Central Valley, approximately 19 miles south of Red Bluff and 100 miles north of Sacramento. The proposed project is situated within the northwest quadrant of the City, immediately east of Toomes Avenue. which runs in a north-south direction through the City.

Project Location
The proposed project is located on the east side of Toomes Avenue, north of Colusa Street and south of North Street (APN 071-020-018) (refer to Figure I). The site falls within Section 15, Township 24N. Range 3W: and is located at latitude 39.932098. longitude - 122.190843. The subject site is located approximately 1,000 feet south of Woodson Elementary School.

Existing Conditions
The project site is currently vacant land measuring approximately 330-feet by 950-feet. The site is generally flat with seasonal weeds and grasses which have been routinely mowed to reduce fire hazards. The site is located approximately 282 feet in elevation. There are no shrubs or trees present on the property. Overhead power lines run along the western property line parallel to Toomes Avenue. The western property line along Toomes Avenue does not contain existing frontage improvements (curb. gutter, sidewalk). Detached single-family homes are present on each side of the project site. Lincoln Avenue, which terminates north and south of the site is fully improved to the north and unimproved to the south (refer to Figure 2).

Existing General Plan and Zoning
Existing General Plun Designation: The project site is designated as Single-Family Residential (R) in the City's General Plan land use diagram. The Single-Family Residential (R) land use designation is generally intended for single-family residences.

Existing Zoning District: The current zoning for the project site is R-1-8000. which requires a minimum lot size of 8,000 square feet. The R-1 single-family residential district is intended to provide areas for detached single-family dwellings. This zone also provides for public and quasi- public uses, and similar and compatible uses that may be appropriate in a low-density residential environment. The maximum residential density for the R-1 district is 10 dwelling units per gross acre. This zone implements the Single-Family Residential (R) General Plan land use designation.

Tentative Subdivision Map
The project proposes to subdivide an existing 7-acre vacant parcel (APN 071-020-018) 10 accommodate 28 single-family residential lots and associated infrastructure. including construction of a new residential street (Road A) from Toomes Avenue to the eastern project limits (refer to Figure 3). The proposed project would also connect to the existing terminus of Lincoln Avenue for secondary access to North Street through the North Olive Subdivision.

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FIGURE 1 - LOCATION MAP

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FIGURE 2 - AREIAL PHOTOGRAPH

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Proposed lot sizes range from approximately 8,077 square feet to 10,685 square feet. with an average lot size of 8,245 square feet. The proposed project would permit the development of single-family homes in compliance with Corning Municipal Code (CMC) Section 17.10 - R-1 Single-Family Residence District.

Additional Project Details
Access: The subdivision layout allows for vehicle access to take place with a new street (Road A) to be constructed from Toomes Avenue (primary access). The new road will extend from Toomes Avenue to the east and connect to the north to the existing Lincoln Avenue which is currently truncated north of the project site. The residential lots will front both sides of Road A, while the road itself will terminate into a cul-de-sac at the eastern end of the project site. Full roadway improvements are anticipated within the project boundaries, to include curb, gutter and sidewalk.

Toomes Avenue will receive half frontage improvements, with new roadway. approximately 2( feet in width and new curb, gutter and sidewalk along the western frontage of the site. Refer to the following roadway cross-section:

Road A:

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TOOMES AVENUE TYPICAL SECTION.

Lundscaping: Landscaping will be provided throughout the front yards of entire project with the intent to minimize upkeep and water usage. as well as street side yards. Based on the lot coverage limitation of the R-1 district. the anticipated landscaping would require up to 68.9 acre-feet of water per year.

The proposed project has been designed to be consistent with the State of California's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) and Section 15.08.055 of the CMC. Landscape irrigation would include automatic irrigation controller with soil moisture sensors/rain sensors:
run-off prevention. low head drainage. and over spray; utilization of low volume/water efficient drip and rotary heads. Implementation of MWELO requirements can achieve up to a 40% reduction and outdoor water use. As a result. the proposed project would result in an outdoor water demand of up to 27.6 acre-feet per year. This is considered a worst-case estimate assuming all yards are landscaped with irrigation.

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W'aler: Buildout of single-family homes within the subdivision will have water-saving devices and low flow shower heads, high-efficiency toilets and high-efficiency water heaters. The State of California has recently set new indoor water capacity standards for allotment of gallons per day for each residence. Until January 1. 2025 the standard indoor residential water usage shall be 55 gallons per capita daily. Beginning on January 1. 2025 through January 1. 2030 the standard indoor residential water use shall be 47 gallons per capita daily, and beginning on January 1. 2030 the standard for indoor residential water use shall be 42 gallons per capita daily.

Implementation of the proposed project would result in the development of 28 single-family residential units on the 7-acre site. Based on a 2.83 average household size for Corning. the addition of 28 single-family residential units would potentially increase the City's population by approximately 79 persons. Based on the State's new indoor water efficiency standards. the proposed project would result in an indoor water demand of 3,713 gallons per day (gpd) or 4.2 acre-feet annually between 2025 and 2030 and 3.318 gpd or 3.71 acre-feet annually beyond 2023.

The cumulative water demand (indoor and outdoor) would be 31.8 acre-feet initially and reduced to 31.3 acre-feet after 2030.

Wastewater: The City's Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is situated between the City and Sacramento River off Gardiner Ferry Road. approximately 3.5 miles east of the City. The facility is permitted to discharge up to 1.75 million gallons per day (mgd) and has capacity of 1.4 mgd.

The WWTP currently treats between 600 to 800 thousand gallons per day. Based on the indoor water demand of 3.713 (2025 to 2030) and 3.318 gpd after 2030. the proposed project would generate a worst-case wastewater demand of between 3.713 gpd and 3,318 gpd. approximately 1.51 acres of roads sidewalks. and driveways. Building rooftops are required to have downspouts collect roof water and drain towards both front and rear yard, prior allow capture of as much water prior to entering the storm drain systems. Efforts to maintain the existing drainage conditions via grading and use of storm drain inlets will be used to discharge runoff from the development to the existing storm drain in Toomes Avenue. Stormwater runoff from all structures. impervious, and pervious areas will be collected from the project site and retained/treated by Best Management Practices (BMPs) in accordance with the City's construction standards.

Lighting: Lighting will be placed on the front of each single-family residence and will be dark sky compliant with the lighting directed downward. In addition. street lighting will be provided in accordance with CMC Section 16.21.050.H - Street Lights.

Off-Sile Improvements: No off-site improvements are required other than half frontage improvements along Toomes Avenue.

Grading and Construction: The proposed project is relatively flat and will require the import of approximately 3.500 yards of soils to balance the site. Construction of the 28-lot subdivision would occur in one phase over the course of 12 to 18 months.

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• Produce a 28-lot subdivision that is in compliance the City's General Plan Single-Family Residential (R) land use designation and existing R-1-8000 zone district. • Create an infill project located in close proximity to existing infrastructure that mirrors surrounding residential developments.
• Through quality design. create an aesthetically pleasing project that utilizes a variety of materials. colors. accent finishes and roof lines/pitches to create interest. • Build an economically viable project that provides quality homeownership opportunities by developing a healthy development that is safe and attractive and meets housing needs for the people who live and work in Corning.
• Construct modern energy efficient residential structures.

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SECTION 2.0 - PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF CEQA SECTION 15183 California Public Resources Code Section 21083.3 and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15183 provide an exemption from additional environmental review for projects that are consistent with the development density established by existing zoning, community lan or general plan policies for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was certified. excep s might be necessary to examine whether there are project-specific significant effects which are peculiar to the project or its site. CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 specifies that examination of environmental effects shall be limited to those effects that:

1. Are peculiar to the project or the parcel on which the project would be located.

2. Were not analyzed as significant effects in a prior EIR on the zoning action. general plan, or community plan, with which the project is consistent.

3. Are potentially significant off-site impacts and cumulative impacts which were not discussed in the prior EIR prepared for the general plan. community plan or zoning action.

4. Are previously identified significant effects which. as a result of substantial new information which was not known at the time the EIR was certified. are determined to have a more severe adverse impact than discussed in the prior EIR.

CEQA Guidelines Section 15183(c) further specifies that if an impact is not peculiar to the parcel or 1o the proposed project. has been addressed as a significant effect in the prior EIR, or can be substantially mitigated by the imposition of uniformly applied development policies or standards. then an additional EIR need not be prepared for that project solely on the basis of that impact.

City of Corning General Plan Update and Environmental Impact Report The City of Corning General Plan Update (GPU) established a blueprint for future land development within its limits that meets community desires and balances the environmental protections goals with the needs for housing. infrastructure and economic vitality. The GPU applies to all portions of the City and directs growth and plans for infrastructure needs, development and protection of resources.

The GPU included adoption of new General Plan elements. which set the goals and policies and implementation that guide future development.

The GPU EIR was certified in conjunction with adoption of the GPU on September 8. 2015 (Resolution 09-08-2015-01). The GPU EIR comprehensively evaluated environmental impacts that would result from GPU implementation, including information related to existing site conditions. analyses of the types and magnitude of project-level and cumulative environmental impacts, policies and feasible mitigation measures that could reduce or avoid environmental impacts.

Best Management Practices
The applicant would be required to comply with the following mitigation measures and conditions of approval as outlined the GPI! FIR to reduce potential impacts and be in compliance with the GPU EIR:

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Air Quality - Mitigation Measures
• All construction contracts shall include construction dust mitigation measures that contain minimum criteria and related to the use of diesel equipment. all construction contracts will comply with California Air Toxic Control Measures related to off-road, on-road. stationary, portable and other applicable category of such equipment. Such measures shall apply to all phases of construction.
• Contractors shall be responsible for ensuring that adequate dust control measures as set out in the Tehama County Air Pollution Control District (TCAPCD) Fugitive Dust Permit are implemented in a timely and effective manner during all phases of construction. • All material excavated, stockpiled. or graded shall be watered a minimum of twice per day during dry conditions to prevent fugitive dust from leaving the property boundaries and causing a public nuisance or a violation of an ambient air quality standard. Watering will occur preferably in the mid-morning and after work is completed each day. • All construction areas (including unpaved driveways and roads) with vehicle traffic shall be watered periodically or have dust palliatives applied for stabilization of dust emissions. • All on-site vehicles shall be limited to a speed of 15 miles per hour on unpaved roads. • All land clearing, grading. earth moving or excavation activities shall be suspended when winds exceed 25 miles per hour.
• All inactive portions of the site disturbed by construction activities shall be seeded and watered (or other equivalent erosion control products installed) until a suitable grass cover is established
• The contractor shall be responsible for applying non-toxic soil stabilizers (according to manufacturer's specifications) to all inactive construction areas. • All trucks hauling dirt, sand. soil or other loose material shall be covered or shall maintain at least two feet of freeboard (i.e.. minimum vertical distance between top of the load and the trailer) in accordance with the requirements of Califomia Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 23114. • All material transported off-site shall be either sufficiently watered or securely covered to prevent a public nuisance.
• During initial grading. earth moving, or site preparation, contractors shall be required to construct a paved (or dust palliative treated) apron, at least 100 feet in length, onto the construction area from the adjacent paved road(s). It appears that the existing gravel based road serving the existing well may meet this requirement. • Paved streets adjacent to the construction sites shall be swept or washed at the end of each day to remove excessive accumulations of silt and/or mud which may have accumulated as a result of construction activities.

• Adjacent paved streets shall be swept at the end of each day if substantial volumes of soil materials have been carried onto adjacent public paved roads from the construction area. • Wheel washers shall be installed where project vehicles and/or equipment access paved streets from unpaved roads.

Contractors shall provide documentation to the TCAPCD demonstrating that the heavy-duty (greater than 50 horsepower) off-road vehicles to be used in the construction of the project. including owned. leased and subcontractor vehicles, will meet CARB standards for NO, and particulate matter.
• Contractors shall be responsible for ensuring that all construction equipment is properly tuned and maintained.
• Equipment operators shall be instructed to minimize equipment idling time to five (5) minutes. • Utilize existing power sources (e.g.. power poles) or clean fuel generators rather than temporary power generators whenever possible.

Biological Resources - Standard Condition of Approval
• Project activities including vegetation and ground disturbance shall be initiated outside of the bird nesting season (February I - August 31).
• If project activities cannot be initiated outside of the bird nesting season. then the following will occur:
• A qualified biologist will conduct a pre-construction survey within the project site and within 500 feet of the site for songbirds and ½ mile for raptors, where accessible, within seven (7) days prior to the initiation of project activities.

If an active [i.e., containing eggs) or young] nest is observed within the project site or in an area adjacent to the site where impacts could occur. a species-specific protection buffer will be established. The species protection buffer will be defined by a qualified biologist based on the species. nest type, and tolerance to disturbance.

Project activities shall be prohibited within the buffer zones until the young have fledged or the nest fails, and a qualified biologist has determined the nest to longer be active. Nests shall be monitored by a qualified biologist once per week and a report submitted to the Contractor.

Cultural Resources - Standard Condition of Approval
fragments or other potential cultural resources are encountered. the applicant or their supervising contractor shall cease all work within the area of the find and notify the City Professional Qualification Standards for prehistoric and historic archeology and who is

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familiar with the archaeological record of Tehama County. shall be retained by the applicant to evaluate the significance of the find. The City shall notify all local tribes on the consultation list maintained by the State of California Native American Heritage Commission, to provide local tribes the opportunity to monitor evaluation of the site. Site work shall not resume until the archaeologist conducts sufficient research, testing and analysis of the archaeological evidence to decide that the resource is either not cultural in origin or not potentially significant. If a potentially significant resource is encountered, the archaeologist shall prepare a mitigation plan for review and approval by the City of Corning. including recommendations for total data recovery, Tribal monitoring, disposition protocol. or avoidance. if applicable. All measures determined by the City to be appropriate shall be implemented pursuant to the terms of the archaeologist's report. The preceding requirement shall be incorporated into construction contracts and documents to ensure contractor knowledge and responsibility for the proper implementation. • If human bone or bones of unknown origin is found during construction, all work within 50 feet of the find shall stop until a qualified archaeologist can make an assessment of the discovery and recommend/implement mitigation measures as necessary. The archaeologist may recommend contacting the County Coroner. If the remains are determined to be Native American. the Coroner shall notify the Native American Heritage Commission who shall notify the person it believes to be the most likely descendant. The most likely descendant shall work with the City to develop a program for reinternment of the human remains and any associated artifacts. No additional work shall take place within the immediate vicinity of the find until the identified appropriate actions have been completed.

Water Quality - Standard Condition of Approval
The contractor shall apply for and maintain coverage under the General Construction Storm Water Permit. The contractor shall prepare and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), including an erosion control plan that includes erosion control measures and construction waste containment measures. The SWPPP shall include site design measures to minimize offsite stormwater runoff that might otherwise affect surrounding habitats. The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) will review and monitor the effectiveness of the SWPPP through mandatory reporting by the City and the contractor as required.

The SWPPP shall be prepared with the following objectives: (a) identify all pollutant sources, including sources of sediment. that may affect the quality of stormwater discharges from the construction of the project: (b) identify Best Management Practices (BMPs) that effectively reduce or eliminate pollutants in stormwater discharges and authorized non-stormwater discharges from the site during construction to the Best Available Technology/Best Control Technology standard:
(c) provide calculations and design details as well as BMP controls for site run-on that are complete and correct; (d) identify project discharge points and receiving waters; and (e) provide stabilization BMPs to reduce or eliminate pollutants following construction.

The contractor shall implement the SWPPP. including all BMPs, and perform inspections of all BMPs during construction. Potential SWPPP BMPs could include. but would not be limited to the following:

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• Preserve existing vegetation where possible;
• Surface roughening of final grades to prevent erosion. decrease run-off. increase infiltration. and aid in vegetation establishment:
• Placing fiber rolls around onsite drain inlets to prevent sediment and construction-related debris from entering inlets:
• Placing fiber rolls along down-gradient disturbed areas of the site to reduce runoff flow velocities and prevent sediment from leaving the site;
• Placing silt fences down-gradient of disturbed areas to slow down runoff and retain sediment:
• Stabilizing the construction entrance to reduce the tracking of mud and dirt onto public roads by construction vehicles:
• Staging excavated and stored construction materials and soil stockpiles in stable areas and covering materials to prevent erosion: and
• Stabilizing temporary construction entrances to limit transport/introduction of invasive species and control fugitive dust emissions.

Uniformly Applied Development Regulations and Standards The applicant would be required to comply with the existing rules and regulations that govern development within the State of California. Listed below are a variety of development related requirements the proposed project will be required to adhere too.

California Building Code (CBC) is a set of regulations and requirements that set the standards for building and construction in California. The CBC covers such topics as occupancy classification. structural design, building materials, fire-resistance requirements. specific standards based upon projects locations and designs and materials proposed.

Culifornia Construction General Permit (CGP) - regulates stormwater runoff and pollutant discharge from construction sites to protect water quality and water ways.

California Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings (Tille 24) - CCR Title 24, Part 6 requires the design of building shells and building components to conserve energy. The standards are updated periodically to allow for consideration and possible incorporation of new energy efficiency technologies and methods.

California Fire Code - The California Fire Code (CFC) is Part 9 of the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations. Title 24). The CFC. includes provisions and standards for emergency planning and preparedness. fire service features. fire protection systems, hazardous materials. fire flow requirements. and fire hydrant locations and distribution.

C'alifornia Fish and Game Code (CFGC) - The CFGC ($3503.5) states that it is unlawful to take. possess, or destroy any birds in the order Falconiformes (hawks. eagles, and falcons) or Strigiformes (all owls except barn owls) or to take, possess. or destroy the nest or eggs of any such bird except as otherwise provided by this code or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto." Take includes the disturbance of an active nest resulting in the abandonment or loss of young. The CFGC ($3503) also states that "it is unlawful to take, possess. or needlessly destroy the nest or eggs of any bird. except as otherwise provided by this code or any regulation made pursuant thereto."

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California Health and Safety Code (Section 7050.5) and Public Resource Code (PRC) (Section 5097.98) - outlines requirements for handling inadvertent discoveries of human remains, including those determined to be Native American with or without associated graves found on private property or non-Federal public lands with penalties under PRC (5097.99) for illegal possession or obtaining Native American remains or associated grave goods.

Corning Municipal Code (CMC) - the City regulates development and construction activities within its boundaries. These regulations pertain to such items as noise, dust and construction hours (CMC

8.08.030 - Public Nuisances). Regulations also ensure development meet specific adopted construction standards and inspections requirements (CMC 16.24 - Public Improvements) as well as payment of related impact fees and permits (CMC 15.04.090 - Fees Generally, CMC 13.16.050 - Drainage Fees - Generally. CMC 13.040 - Sewer Use Rules and Regulations etc.).

Low Impact Derelopment (LID) - Sustainable Storm Water Management .. regulates the design and management of stormwater to maintain the site's pre-development runoff rates and volumes.

Migratory Bird Treaty Act - The MBTA (16 USC §703) prohibits the killing of migratory birds or the destruction of their occupied nests and eggs except in accordance with regulations prescribed by the USFWS. The bird species covered by the MBTA includes nearly all of those that breed in North America. excluding introduced (i.e. exotic) species (50 CFR $10.13). Activities that involve the removal of vegetation including trees. shrubs. grasses, and forbs or ground disturbance have the potential to affect bird species protected by the MBTA. Thus, vegetation removal and ground disturbance in areas with breeding birds should be conducted outside of the breeding season (approximately February 1 through August 31 in the Central Valley). If vegetation removal or ground disturbance activities are conducted during the breeding season. then a qualified biologist must determine if there are any nests of bird species protected under the MBTA present in the construction area prior to commencement of construction. If active nests are located or presumed present. then appropriate avoidance measures (eg. spatial or temporal buffers) must be implemented.

Model Water Efficient Lundscape Ordinunce (MWELO) - the applicant is required to incorporate the MWELO standards into the project description. which sets forth in water usage for future front yards to ensure water efficient landscapes are installed and thereby increase water efficiency and minimize water usage within the project.

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) .. is a site-specific document that identifies any potential sources of stormwater pollution from construction activities that results in I acre or more of land disturbances.
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SECTION 3.0 - SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
A comprehensive environmental evaluation has been completed for the proposed project as documented in the attached Section 15183 Exemption Checklist. This evaluation concludes that the proposed project qualifies for an exemption from additional environmental review because it is consistent with the development density and use characteristics established by the City of Corning General Plan. as analyzed by the City of Corning General Plan Update Final Program EIR (SCH No. 2015052037) and all required findings can be made.

1. The proposed project is consissent with the development density established hy existing zoning. community plan or general plan policies for which an EIR was certified.

The proposed project would subdivide the 7-acre site into 28 single-family residential lots. The lots range in size with the smallest being 8.077 square feet and the largest at 10.964 square feet. with an average lots size of 8.245. Being that the site is designated Single-Family Residential (R) on the General Plan diagram and is zoned R-1-8000, which requires lots to maintain a minimum of 8.000 square feet. the proposed project is considered consistent with the development density established by the General Plan and the certified GPU EIR.

2. There are no project specific eftects which are peculiar to the proposed project or its site, which the GPU EIR failed to analyse as significant effects:

The subject property is no different than other properties in the surrounding area. and there are no project specific effects which are peculiar to the project or its site. The proposed project is located in an area developed with similarly sized, single-family residential lots. The property does not have any peculiar environmental features in that it is flat. does not contain any significant biological resources such as trees. riparian habitat or water related resources.

Therefore. implementation of the proposed project would not result in any peculiar effects.

In addition, as explained further in the Section 15183 Exemption Checklist below, all project impacts were adequately analyzed by the GPU EIR. The mitigation measures and conditions of approval found within the GP EIR are applicable to the proposed project. Further. Best Management Practices (BMP) as well as the existing regulatory requirements and standards are applicable to the proposed project. There are no potentially significant off-site and/or cumulative impacts which the GPU: EIR failed to evaluate.

The proposed project is consistent with the density and use characteristics of the development considered by the GPU EIR and would represent a small part of the growth that was forecast for build-out of the General Plan. The GPU EIR considered the incremental impacts associated with development of the site. and as explained further in the Section 15183 Exemption Checklist below. there are no potentially significant off-site or cumulative impacts that have been identified which were not previously evaluated.

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3. There is no substantial new information which results in more sesere impacts than anticipated by the GPU EIR.

As explained in the Section 15183 Exemption Checklist below, no new information has been dentified which would result in a determination of a more severe impact than what had bee inticipated by the GPU EIR
The proposed project will undertuke feusible mitigulion measures specified in the GPU EIR.

As explained in the Section 15183 Exemption Checklist below, the proposed project will undertake feasible mitigation measures specified in the GPU EIR. These GPU EIR mitigation measures will be undertaken through project design. compliance with regulations and ordinances, or through the project's conditions of approval.

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SECTION 4.0 - INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
The following section summarizes several governing local and regional land use plans pertinent to the review of the proposed project:

City of Corning General Plan Update
The General Plan is the long-range planning guide for growth and development for the City of Corning. Updated and adopted in September 2015, the General Plan Update helps to ensure that day-to-day decisions conform to the long-range program designed to protect and further the public interest as related to the City's growth and development and mitigate environmental impacts. The General Plan also serves as a guide to the private sector of the economy in relating its development initiatives to the public plans. objectives, and policies of the City. The City's General Plan Update was utilized throughout this Section 15183 Exemption Checklist as the fundamental planning document governing development on the proposed project site.

City of Corning General Plan Update EIR
The purpose of the General Plan lipdate EIR was to assess all potential environmental impacts that could occur as a result of the buildout of the City's General Plan. The analysis included evaluation of the following issues: Land Use. Housing and Population; Transportation and Circulation: Public Facilities and Services (Water. Wastewater and Storm Drainage): Other Public Facilities and Services (Law Enforcement. Fire Protection Services. Schools, Parks and Recreation. Solid Waste. Electricity and other Public Utilities): Natural Environment: and Health and Safety. The General Plan Update EIR concluded that air quality impacts (cumulative) were significant with buildout of General Plan land uses.

City of Corning Municipal Code
The City of Corning Municipal Code (CMC) is a tool to assist the City in attaining goals identified in the City's General Plan through establishment of various zoning districts within the City. The purpose of the CMC is to promote and protect the public health, safety. peace. morals. comfort. convenience, and general welfare: to implement the City of Corning's General Plan, and to facilitate and guide growth in accordance with the General Plan: and to protect the social and economic stability of residential, commercial. industrial. resource production. and recreational uses within the City.

Tehama County Hazard Mitigation Plan - Volume 2: Planning Partner Annexes The Tehama County Huzard Mitigation Plan (Volume 2: Planning Partner Annexes) (2012) identifies local hazards and the likelihood of occurrence and potential magnitude of damage and includes resources and information to assist in planning for hazards. The plan provides a list of actions that may assist the City in reducing risk and preventing loss from future hazard events.

The actions address hazards, as well as specific activities for. Wildland Fire. Flood. Hazardous Material. Severe Winter Weather. Earthquakes. Utility Disruption, Aviation Disaster, Chemical.

Biological. Radiological. Nuclear. Explosives (CBRNE). Dam Overflow or Failure. and Volcanic issues.

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Tehama County Regional Transportation Plan
The Tehama County Transportation Commission (TCTC) is the State-designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for Tehama County. TCTC reviews transportation needs and identifies improvements for transportation. transit operations and infrastructure. TCTC administers local, State. and federal funds for the implementation and maintenance of transportation infrastructure throughout the region. One of the major planning responsibilities of the TCTC is the development of the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The County's current RTP (2020) serves as the planning blueprint to guide transportation investments in Tehama County involving local, state and federal funding over the next twenty (20) years.

Northern Sacramento Valley Planning Area 2021 Triennial Air Quality Management Plan The California Clean Air Act (CCAA) requires air districts which have been designated as a nonattainment area for California Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS) for ozone, carbon monoxide. sulfur dioxide. or nitrogen dioxide to prepare and submit a plan for attaining and maintaining the standards. The CCAA also requires that districts review their progress made toward attaining the CAAQS every three years. The Air Pollution Control Districts and Air Quality Management Districts (Districts) for the counties located in the northern portion of the Sacramento Valley together establish the Northern Sacramento Valley Planning Area (NSVPA).

The NSVPA County of Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Shasta, Sutter. Tehama, and Yuba counties have agreed to jointly prepare an Air Quality Attainment Plan. Glenn and Colusa Counties are in Attainment but continue to participate in the regional effort. The 2021 triennial update of the NSVPA Air Quality Altainment Plun assesses the progress made in implementing the previous triennial update and proposes modifications to the strategies necessary to attain the CAAQS by the earliest practicable date. The plan includes an assessment of progress towards achieving the control measure commitments in the previous Triennial Plan, a summary of the last three years of ozone data, a comparison of the expected versus actual emission reductions for each measure committed to in the previous Triennial Plan. updated control measure commitments, and updated growth rates of population, industry, and vehicle related emissions.

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SECTION 5.0 - EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
The following Section 15183 Exemption Checklist provides an analysis of potential environmental impacts resulting from implementation of the proposed project. Following the format of CEQA Guidelines Appendix G, environmental effects are evaluated to determine if the proposed project would result in a potentially significant impact triggering additional review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.
• Items checked "Significant Project Impact" indicates that the proposed project could result in a significant effect which either requires mitigation to be reduced to a less than significant level or which has a significant, unmitigated impact.
• Items checked "Impact not identified by GPU EIR" indicates the proposed project would result in a project specific significant impact (peculiar off-site or cumulative that was not identified in the GPU EIR).

Items checked "Substantial New Information" indicates that there is new information which leads to a determination that the proposed project impact is more severe than what had been anticipated by the GPU EIR.
• Items check *Consistent with GPU EIR" indicates that the proposed project meets findings as listed in the Summary of Findings (1 through 5) as noted in this document, as included in CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.

A project does not qualify for a Section15183 exemption if it is determined that it would result in: 1) a peculiar impact that was not identified as a significant impact under the GPU EIR: 2) a more severe impact due to new information; or 3) a potentially significant off-site impact or cumulative impact not discussed in the GPU EIR.

A summary of the analysis of each potential environmental effect is provided below the checklist for each subject area.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
Aesthetics Agriculture & Forestry x Air Quality
Resources
x Biological Resources Cultural Resources Energy
Geolog! & Soils Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hazards & Hazardous Materials
Hydrology & Water Quality Land Use & Planning Mineral Resources Noise Population & Housing Public Services
Recreation Transportation Tribal Cultural Resources
Utilities & Service Systems Wildfire Mandatory Findings of Significance

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DETERMINATION
I find that the proposed project would result in a project specific significant impact (peculiar off-site or cumulative) that was not identified in the General Plan Environmental Impact Report.

I find that the proposed project could result in a significant effect which either requires mitigation to be reduce to a less than significant level of which has a significant, unmitigated impact.

I find that the proposed project includes new information which leads to a determination that a project impact is more severe than what had been anticipated by the General Plan Environmental Impact Report.

I find that al! potentially significant effects have been analyzed adequately in the General Plan Environmental Impact Report and the application of uniformly applied development regulations and/or standards. and that no further environmental review is required.

Christma Meeals September 26. 2024
Signature Date
Christina Meeds
Recreation Coordinator/Planner II
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Impact Not Substantial Consistent with
Significant

1. AESTHETICS Would the project. Identified by New
Project Impact GPU EIR
GPL EIR Information
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including. but not limited to. trees, rock outcroppings. and historic
buildings within a state scenic highway?
c) Affect lands preserved under a scenic casement or
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contract.
d) In non-urbanized arcas. 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 arca. would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other
regulations goveming scenic quality?
Create a new source of substantial light or glare: which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the
area?

DISCUSSION
The GPU EIR determined that overall development resulting from implementation and buildout of the General Plan would significantly change the existing visual character of the City. The GPU concludes that impacts could potentially be minimized to a level of insignificance if applicable General Plan policies and implementation measures from the GPU EIR are incorporated into future projects. Applicable policies and implementation measures have been incorporated into the Best Munagement Practices section of this document.

The GPU EIR anticipated development within the site as residential in character. which would be consistent with the surrounding area which includes residential structures to the north. south. east and west. The project site is relatively flat and substantially surrounded and can is visible from the public right-of-way along Toomes Avenue to the west and Lincoln Avenue from the north.

Although the site is visible from surrounding roadways and properties, the site is designated for residential use under the City's General Plan and zoning and would be consistent with surrounding residential development. Implementation of the proposed project would require adherence to the Corning Municipal Code (CMC) Section 16.21.050.H - Street Lights, which regulates the street lighting placement of intervals of not more than three hundred feet and CMC Section 17.10.040 R-I development standards, Table X - Residential Development Standards which regulates height of structure to no more than 35 feet.

The proposed project site is currently unimproved and void of any resources. including trees. rock outcroppings. and historic buildings. There are no State designated or eligible scenic highways within the vicinity of the site. In addition. per the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) State Scenic Highway Program (2020). there are no designated or "eligible" State scenic highways within or in close proximity to the City. The nearest highway (Interstate 5) is located approximately 0.38 miles to the west.

The GPU EIR does not mention scenic preservers or easements and there are no known scenic preserves or easements in the vicinity or associated with the proposed project site. therefore there will be no impact on this resource.

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The GPU EIR notes that the City does not have any standards for evaluating light and glare impacts. In this instance the applicant has committed to providing a project that is dark sky compatible, with downward directed lighting for all exterior light sources such as front porch or the face of a garage. This type of lighting is typical for urban developments in that lighting would be utilized to provide attractive. safe. and secure nighttime environments for the project. Street lighting would be installed in accordance with CMC Section 16.21.050.H - Street Lights.

The GPU EIR did note that buildout of the City would result in aesthetic and visual changes that have the potential to significantly impact the environment. However. with implementation of polices and implementation measures outlined within the GPU potential impacts would be mitigated to a level of insignificance. Therefore. the impact relating to lighting results in no new significant effect on that environment that wasn't previously discussed in the GPU EIR.

Conclusion
Based on the reasons outlined above and in conjunction with the analysis completed in the GPU EIR. project impacts associated with Aesthetics have been evaluated as part of the GPU EIR. No new information has been identified with respect to Aesthetics which would result in a determination of a more severe impact than had been previously anticipated by the GPU EIR. As a result. no additional analysis or evaluation is warranted for this subject matter.

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Significant Impact Not Substantial New

2. AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY RESOURCES Consistent with
Project Identified by
Would the project: Impact GPU EIR Information GPL EIR
Convert Prime Farmland. Unique Farmland. or
Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland). as
shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland
Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California
Resources Agency. to non-agricultural use"
b) Conflet with existing zoning for agricultural usc. or a Williamson Act contract?
c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220(g). timberland (as defined by PRC section 4526).
or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined
by Govemment Code section 51104(g)?
Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
Involve other changes in the existing environment
which. due to their location or nature. could result in conversion of Farmland. to non-agricultural use or
conversion of forestland to non-forest use?

DISCUSSION
The GPU EIR notes that buildout of the General Plan would result in the loss of vacant areas located along the periphery of the Planning Area, primarily in the northern and eastern portions of the City. The GPU EIR further notes that continued urbanization and intensification of land uses resulting from development in the region would result in a loss of agricultural land and open space.

Opportunities for mitigation would generally be limited to dedication of additional lands in the region as open space or as permanent agricultural preserves. Opportunities for permanent dedication of open space and agricultural lands are likely to be limited. The GPU notes that buildout of the City would contribute to loss of agricultural land in a limited way.

The GPU EIR notes that there are no lands or properties within city limits that are under a Williamson Act contract. Therefore, the impacts related to Williamson Act were previously been discussed and analyzed in the GPU EIR and implementation of the proposed project would not result in any new impact.

The proposed project is neither designated nor zoned as forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220(g), timberland (as defined by PRC section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production [as defined by Government Code section 51104(g)] or timberland, but rather designated and zoned for residential use.

The proposed project would not result in result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use at the site. The proposed project site is void of forest resources and is not designated as a forest resource zone or land by the City. As further discussed above. the site is designated as Single-Family Residential (R) in the General Plan and would be developed in accordance with the existing R-1-8000 zoning district which was discussed and analyzed in the GPU EIR.

Conclusion
Based on the reasons outlined above and in conjunction with the analysis completed in the GPU EIR, project impacts associated with Agriculture and Forestry Resources have been evaluated as part of the GPU EIR. No new information has been identified with respect to Agriculture ana Forestry Resources which would result in a determination of a more severe impact than had beer previously anticipated by the GPU EIR. As a result. no additional analysis or evaluation is

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Significant Identified by

3. AIR QUALITY Would the project Project Impact Information GPU EIR

GPU EIR
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the C
applicable air quality plan?
b) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase
of any criteria pollutant tor which the project region L is non-attament under an applicable federal or
state ambient air quality standard?
c) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
d) result in other emissions (such as those leading t
dors) adversely affecting a substantial number of
people?

DISCUSSION
The proposed project is located in the Northern Sacramento Valley Air Basin (NSVAB) which is one of the air "sub-basins" within the Sacramento Valley Air Basin. The other sub-basin is the Greater Sacramento Air region. The NSVAB encompasses Shasta, Tehama, Glenn, Butte. Colusa.

Sutter. and Yuba counties. Tehama County is located in a nonattainment area for the more stringent State ambient air quality standards for ozone and PMio. The air districts of the NSVAB have jointly prepared and adopted the Northern Sacramento Valley Planning Area 2009 Triennial Air Quality Attainment Plan. The California Clean Air Act (CCAA) requires that an Attainment Plan be developed by all non-attainment Districts for ozone (O;). carbon monoxide (CO). sulfur oxides (SO.), nitrogen oxides (NO.), and suspended particulate matter (PMio) that are either receptors or contributors of transported air pollutants.

The GPU EIR determined that policies and implementation measures and existing State and federal standards and regulations ensure that existing and future land uses will not conflict with or obstruct implementation of applicable air quality plans. As a result. there are no new impacts and no mitigation is required beyond implementation of City policies. implementation measures, and best management practices.

Buildout of the proposed project will need to conform to existing regulations and requirements. such as those required by the Tehama County Air Pollution Control District (TCAPCD) utilizes strategies identified in their December 2009 Planning & Permitting Air Quality Handbook Guidelines for Assessing Air Quality Impucts (updated 2015) to reduce emissions associated with new and modified indirect sources of pollution in an effort to accurately determine and mitigate project-related impacts to the extent feasible. Accordingly. the proposed project's potential impacts on air quality are considered to be consistent with those considered in the GPU EIR.

Conclusion
Based on the reasons outlined above and in conjunction with the analysis completed in the GPU EIR, project impacts associated with Air Ouality have been evaluated as part of the GPU EIR. No new information has been identified with respect to Air Ouality which would result in a determination of a more severe impact than had been previously anticipated by the GPU EIR. As a result. no additional analysis or evaluation is warranted for this subject matter.

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4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project: Significant Impact Not Substantial New Consistent with
Project Impact identified by Information

GPU EIR GPL EIR
a) Have a substantial adverse effect. either directis or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations or by the
California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and | Wildlife Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans. policies. and regulations or by the L
California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildhife Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federall! protected wetlands (including, but not limited to. marsh vemal pool. coastal. etc.) through direct removal. filling hydrological interruption. or other means
d) Interfere substantially with the mosement 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 nursen
sites"
c) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habital
Conseration Plan, Natural Community Conservation
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Plan. or other approved local. regional. or state habitat conservation plan?

DISCUSSION
The GPU EIR concluded that most impacts to Biological Resources resulting from implementation of the General Plan would occur in three general vegetation or habitat types found in the Planning Area: Valley grasslands, riparian corridors. and agricultural lands. Valley grasslands exist predominantly in the northeastern section of the City and contain primarily introduced grasses.

These lands are used mainly for grazing. Specific plant species commonly found in these areas include wild oats. fescues, bromes. filaree. clover. needlegrass, medusa-head, bluegrass, California poppy, and gum plant. These areas also provide valuable habitat for wildlife.

The majority of the naturally occurring riparian areas in the City have been altered by human activity. Burch Creek, a perennial creek, is located to the south of the City. Jewett Creek. an intermittent creek, is also located south of the City. north of Burch Creek. The proposed project is not within close proximity of these features and is also void of riparian habitat or other significant biological resources.

The GPU EIR notes that most of any original natural vegetation within the City has been disturbed or eliminated by development of the City. The proposed project is void of any biological resources. in that it has been previously disturbed through mowing for weed abatement purposes. and light grading activities. There are no trees or other known biological resources within the boundaries of the site.

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Because the subject site is over an acre in size. the proposed project would be subject to the Construction General Permit Order 2009-0009-D WQ. which requires preparation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and implementation of standard Best Management Practices (BMPs). Such BMPs may include installation of straw bales. fiber rolls. and/or silt fencing structures, limiting ground disturbance to the minimum necessary, and stabilizing disturbed soil areas as soon as feasible after construction is completed. which would aid in assuring the minimization of erosion and avoiding runoff. In addition. drainage improvements proposed under the project would include curb. guiter. and sidewalk. as well as storm drain inlets and drainage storage. catch bases and filtration systems, which would further minimize potential impacts.

Biological Resources Assessment
• Biological Resources Assessment (BRA) was prepared for the proposed project by Gallawa nterprises (Vallaway) in September 2024 (see Attachment A). The BRA was prepared to compl with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) California Environmental Act (CEQA) referral letter (No. CEQA-2024-0205. _Teh_CoC). The following summarizes the findings of the BRA (Gallaway. 2024):

Hubitat Types. Barren habitat encompasses most of the project site due to the history of vegetation and soil disturbance throughout the site. Annual grassland habitat is present within portions of the site. The vegetation within the annual grassland habitat includes non-natives such as tumbleweed. prickly lettuce and jimson weed. This habitat type provides foraging ground for wildlife species and breeding habitat for a variety of terrestrial reptiles, and ground nesting birds and mammals.

Criticul Habitar. There is no designated critical habitat within or adjacent to the project site.

Sensitive Natural Communities: No sensitive natural communities occur within the project site.

Aquetic Resources. There are no aquatic resources within the project site.

Special-Status Species. There were no endangered, threatened. or rare plants observed within the project site during the habital assessment conducted on September 9. 2024. There is no potential for any special-status plant species to occur within the project site. In addition. a wildlife habitat assessment was conducted within the project site on September 9, 2024. Suitable habitat for migratory birds and raptors protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the California Fish and Game Code (CFG) is present within the project site. As a result. in accordance with existing regulations. to avoid impacts to avian species protected under the MBTA and CFC, standard best management practices are recommended to minimize impacts to migratory birds and raptors. As a result, there are no new impacts and no mitigation is required beyond implementation of City policies, implementation measures. and existing regulatory best management practices.

Conservation Pluns: Implenentation and buildout under the GPU/ EIR does not conflict with any adopted Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), Natural Community Conservation Plan (NCCP), or other approved local. regional, or State habitat conservation plan since none exist within the City or surrounding area. Further. buildout under the GPl will not impact any local polices or ordinances as the GPU' EIR notes that the City does not have such policies adopted.

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Conclusion
Based on the reasons outlined above and in conjunction with the analysis completed in the GPU IR. project impacts associated with Biological Resources have been evaluated as part of the GPI IR. No new information has been identified with respect to Biological Resources which woul result in a determination of a more severe impact than had been previously anticipated by the GPU EIR. As a result. no additional analysis or evaluation is warranted for this subject matter.

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Significant Impact Not Substantial New Consistent with

5. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: Identified by GPU EIR Project Impact Information

GPU EIR
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of'a historical resource pursuant to §15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archacological resource pursuant to $15064.5?
Disturb any human remains. including those interred
outside of formal cemeteries?
DISCUSSION:

The GPU EIR determined that impacts to Cultural Resources resulting from implementation of the General Plan are highly unlikely in that cultural resources are more than likely not present. The GPU EIR states that standard implementation polices and measures applied to all future construction activities would address any potential impacts should evidence of prehistoric or cultural resources be uncovered during construction grading. Applicable implementation policies and measures are noted above in Best Management Practices. Therefore, implementation of the proposed project would not result in a significant impact to cultural resources that wasn't previously discussed and analyzed in the GPU EIR.

Conclusion
Based on the reasons outlined above and in conjunction with the analysis completed in the GPU EIR, project impacts associated with Cultural Resources have been evaluated as part of the GPU EIR. No new information has been identified with respect to Cultural Resources which would result in a determination of a more severe impact than had been previously anticipated by the GPU EIR. As a result, no additional analysis or evaluation is warranted for this subject matter.

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Significant Impact Not Substantial Consistent with

6. ENERGY Would the project. Identified by New
Project Impact GPU EIR Information GPU EIR
a) Result in a potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful. inefficient. or unnecessary consumption of cnergy. or wasteful use of energy resources. during
project construction or opcration?
b) Contlict with or obstruct a state or local plan for
renewable energy or energy efficiency" •

DISCUSSION
The GPU EIR addresses energy consumption and notes that implementation of the GPU would have direct and indirect impacts related to energy. particularly with respect to cumulative impacts on climate change. The GPU EIR goes on to note that existing regulations. standards and advancement in construction material and products would result in minimized energy consumption. Future projects will be required to install solar panels which would minimize overall energy demand. Additional Title 24 - California Code of Regulations (California Energy Code) and Part 6 (California Energy Code) and Part 11 California Green Building Standards Code (commonly known as "CalGreen") would require higher level of insulation. advanced water heaters and utilization of energy efficient equipment and appliance. In addition, during the construction phase of the project. construction equipment would be required to comply with the California Air Resources Control Board (CARB) emissions requirements for construction equipment, which includes measures to reduce fuel-consumption, such as imposing limits on idling and requiring of replacement of older engines.

The GPU EIR further discusses several General Plan policies and implementation measures. which this project follows. Specifically. these policies and implementation measures encourage future projects and land uses patterns that increase densities near existing employment and shopping (Implementation Measure AQ-d, AQ-e and CC-c): promote connectivity for pedestrians and vehicles. with installation of public improvements (Implementation Measure AQ-c and CC-d): and adopting renewable development standards and increase energy efficiency in new developments (General Plan Policy E-1. E-2 and E-3). In this case. the project will close a gap of missing pedestrian improvements along Toomes Avenue. The design of the subdivision allows for increased connectivity, with a new primary connection extending from Toomes Avenue into the subdivision and then connecting to Lincoln Avenue to the north. All improvements will contain a

4.5-foot-wide sidewalk.

The site is located within the northwest quadrant of the City surrounded by urban uses, including Woodson Elementary School to the north (0.19 miles) and West Street Elementary School to the south (0.35 miles). The 3-acre Northside Park consisting of a play structure. pickleball, basketball courts, play field and swimming pools are just to the east (0.20 miles). Two existing bus stops with shelters are located to the east of the project (0.33 and 0.43 miles, respectively) of which. one is next to a major grocery store and shopping center.

Conclusion
Implementation of the proposed project would not result in wasteful. inefficient or unnecessary consumption of energy resources that were not already addressed in the GPU EIR. Accordingly.

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impacts of the proposed project related to Energy are consistent with those evaluated in the GPU EIR. No new information has been identified with respect to Energy which would result in a letermination of a more severe impact than had been previously anticipated by the GPU! EIR. A result, no additional analysis or evaluation is warranted for this subiect matter

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Significant Impact Not Substantial

7. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project Identified By New Consistent with Project Impact GPU EIR
GPU EIR Information
a) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects. including the risk of loss. injury or death
involving
Rupture of a known earthquake fault. as
delicated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the
State Geologist for the area or based on other
substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer
to Division of Mines and Geology Special
Publication 42.
11; Strong scismic ground shaking"
111, Seismic-related ground failure. including •
lique faction?
iv) Landslides?
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable. or that would become unstable as a result of the project
and potentially result in on-or off-site landsiide. lateral spreading. subsidence. liquefaction or collapse?
Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-I-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994). creating
substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property" c) Have sols incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or altemative wastewater disposal su stems where sewers are not available for the disposal of
wastewater?
Directly or indirectly destroy a unique palcontological resource or site or unique geologic feature"

DISCUSSION
The GPU EIR determined that impacts to Geology and Soils resulting from implementation of the General Plan are less than significant when projects adhere to the California Building Code (CBC) and relevant General Plan policies and implementation measures. These measures discuss ensure that if expansive soils are discovered that they are minimized with additional engineering designs (General Plan Implementation Measure SG-d). The GPU EIR further notes that given the location of the City, the area is relatively free of seismic hazards given there is no evidence of a potential active fault in the area. Additionally. as the City is located far inland from the California coast on relatively flat ground. the proposed project is not subject to the threat of tsunamis or landslides.

In addition, the proposed project is required to adhere to existing regulations and standards including General Construction Activity Stormwater Permit (Construction General Permit Order 2009-0009-DWQ, also known as the CGP). The CP requires operators of such construction sites

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to implement stormwater controls and develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) identifying specific Best Management Practices (BMPs) to minimize the amount of sediment and other pollutants associated with construction sites from being discharged in stormwater runoff These BMPs may include erosion control measures such as limiting construction during the rainy season, limiting ground disturbance to the minimum necessary. and stabilizing disturbed soil areas as soon as feasible after construction is completed, and sediment control measures such as stran bales. fiber rolls, and/or silt fencing structures to reduce the potential for sedimentation of stormwater. Adherence to BMPs are incompliance with the GPU EIR in that implementation measures require new projects to control runoff while minimizing erosion and protect water quality (General Plan Policy W-1, W-4 and W-5).

Low Impact Development (LID). adopted in 2005 by the State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB). contains provisions and requirements that ensure development of the proposed project will reduce impervious surface. increase infiltration. improve water quality by reducing runoff from developed sites. and reduce costly infrastructure. LID practices include bioretention facilities or rain gardens. grass swales and channels. vegetated rooftops. rain barrels. cisterns, vegetated filter strips. and permeable pavements. Through the implementation of BMPs described above and through compliance with LID and development provisions contained in the Corning Municipal Code (CMC) implementation of the proposed project would not result in impacts to geology or As noted above in Section 5 Cultural Resources. the GPU EIR states that standard implementation polices, and measures applied to all future construction activities would address any potential impacts should evidence of prehistoric or cultural resources be uncovered during construction grading. Applicable implementation policies and measures are noted above in Best Manugement Practices. These measures would also apply to the inadvertent discovery of unknown paleontological resources.

Conclusion
As a result of the analysis completed as part of the GPU EIR. including existing State and local regulations. implementation of the proposed project would not result in a significant impact to Geology und Soils resources. Accordingly. impacts of the proposed project are consistent with those evaluated in the GPU! EIR. No new information has been identified with respect to Geology and Soils which would result in a determination of a more severe impact than had been previously anticipated by the GPU EIR. As a result. no additional analysis or evaluation is warranted for this subject matter.

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Significant Impact not Substantial Consisten

8. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. Would the project: Project Identified by New with GPI Impact GPU EIR Information EIR
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment?
b) Conflict with an applicable plan. policy, or regulation dopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of
greenhouse gases?

DISCUSSION
The GPU EIR determined that impacts to Greenhouse Gas Emissions resulting from the implementation and buildout under the General Plan would not be considered significant with implementation of existing new policies of the GPU.

The GPU EIR evaluated a buildout of 313 dwelling units for the 2014 - 2034 General Plan period The modeling determined that area source emissions would be 1,400 tons over the 20-year time period. or 70 tons/year and operational (vehicle) carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions would be 4.120 tons. or 206 tons/year. Therefore, over the 20-year period, there would be a total of 5,520 tons or 276 tons/year of CO2 emissions. Potential impacts. on a yearly basis, over the next 20 years would not exceed the 900 metric tons per year screening criteria.

Since adoption of the General Plan, approximately total of 170 residential dwelling units has been constructed. This total represents approximately 55 percent of the total dwelling units as anticipated in the GPU EIR. Being that the GPU EIR was prepared in 2014 and adopted in 2015 and that it is currently 2024 as the time of the preparation of this document. it is reasonable to conclude that since it's approximately 10 years into the 20-year projections. that housing units create to date are currently on track as anticipated in the GPU EIR. This construction total residential dwelling units constructed illustrates that the GPU EIR analysis is valid in that the assumptions set a higher threshold.

The site consists of a total of 7 acres and under the existing zoning of R-1-8000 has the ability to accommodate up to 38 residential lots resulting in a density of 5.45 units per acre. As proposed. the project would create 28 single-family residential units at a density of 4 units per acre which is below the density anticipated in the GPU EIR. Further. the proposed project site is identified in the City's 2019 - 2024 Housing Element vacant land inventory as a site that can accommodate a single-family development up to 35 units and notes a realistic unit capacity of 16. The proposal. at 28 units is below the anticipated maximum but exceeds the realistic unit capacity while still meeting the City's development standards and regulations (Housing Element. Appendix C - Vacant Land Inventory).

The GPU EIR further discusses several General Plan policies and implementation measures, that are consistent with the design of the proposed project and the projects physical location within walking distance to commercial areas along Solano Street. Specifically. these policies and implementation measures discuss encouraging projects and land uses patterns that increase densities near existing employment and shopping and on underutilized properties (General Plan Implementation Measure AQ-d. AQ-e and CC-c); promote connectivity for pedestrians and vehicles. with installation of public improvements (General Plan Implementation Measure AQ-c

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and CC-d); and e adopting renewable development standards and increase energy efficiency in new developments (General Plan Policy E-l. E-2 and E-3).

In addition to the GPU EIR. existing regulations at the State level. such as California Title 24 - Energy Standards, include energy efficiency requirements for new development. The standards are updated periodically to allow for the consideration and inclusion of new energy efficiency technologies and methods (e.g., high- efficiency lighting, high-efficiency HVAC systems, thermal insulation. double-glazed windows, water conserving plumbing fixtures). Part 11 of the Title 24 Energy Standards is referred to as the CAL Green Code. The purpose of the CAL Green Code is to "improve public health. safety and general welfare by enhancing the design and construction of buildings through the use of building concepts having a positive environmental impact and encouraging sustainable construction practices." Most newly constructed buildings in California are subject to the requirements of the CALGreen Code. The CALGreen Code encourages sustainable construction standards that involve planning/design: energy, water, and resource efficiency. and environmental quality. The green building standards code is mandatory statewide and applicable to residential and non-residential developments. Although both the California Title 24 Energy Standards and CALGreen Code are not originally intended to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, increased energy efficiency and reduced consumption of electricity. natural gas. and other fuels result in fewer GHG emissions from development.

Since adoption of the GPU EIR, the California Air Resources Board (CARB), as part of AB 32. updated and adopted a 2022 Scoping Plan. Appendix D of the 2022 Scoping Plan lists potential actions that support the State's climate goals. However, the 2022 Scoping Plan notes that the applicability and performance of the actions may vary across the regions. The document is organized into two categories (A) examples of plan-level GHG reduction actions that could be implemented by local governments and (B) examples of on-site project design features, mitigation measures, that could be required of individual projects under CEQA. if feasible, when the local jurisdiction is the lead agency.

The proposed project, as reflected in the above Project Description, includes several of the 2022 Scoping Plun standard conditions and mitigation measures for construction and operation. For example. the applicant will adhere to enforcing idling time restrictions on construction vehicles and requiring construction vehicles to operate highest tier engines commercially available.

The proposed project also includes feasible operational mitigation measures listed in Appendix D of the 2022 Scoping Plan as design features. Some of the recommended operational measures include creating on-site safety and circulation improvements for pedestrians (Toomes Avenue and Lincoln Avenue). installation of solar panels. energy conserving appliances and. Implementation of the proposed project would serve to further achieve goals of the 2022 Scoping Plan by providing an infill development that is that can be adequately served by existing infrastructure.

Conclusion
No significant impacts to Greenhouse Gas Emissions are anticipated as a result of the proposed project. Accordingly. project impacts related to greenhouse gas emissions are consistent with those evaluated in the GPU EIR. No new information has been identified with respect to Greenhouse Guse Emissions which would result in a determination of a more severe impact than had been

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previously anticipated by the GPU EIR. As a result. no additional analysis or evaluation is warranted for this subject matter.

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9. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would Impact No Substanial Consistent Significant with GPL
Project Impact Identified b
the project: GPU EIR Information EIR
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport. usc. or
disposal of havardous materials?
b) Create a significant havard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foresceable upset and
ccident conditions involving the relcase of hazardous
matcrials into the environment?
c) timit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or
aculei nazardous materials. substances, or waste
within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed •
school?
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites complied pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result.
would it croate a significant hazard to the public or the environment?
For a project located within an airport land use plan or. where such a plan has not been adopted. within two
miles of a public airport or public usc airport. would
the project result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area?
1) Impair implementation of. or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
Expose people or structures, either directly or
indirectly. to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires?

DISCUSSION
The GPU EIR determined that impacts to Hazards and Hazardous Materials resulting from the implementation and buildout under the General Plan would be considered less than significant and would not require mitigation. At the time the General Plan was adopted, the City did not have an adopted Emergency Disaster Plan. However, the City of Corning Fire Department is a member of the Shasta Cascade Hazardous Materials Response Team (SCHMRT). a multi-agency response team that has operational jurisdictions in Lassen. Modoc, Shasta. Siskiyou. Tehama and Trinity counties. SCHMRT was created to provide technical services at the scene of hazardous materials incidents, while maximizing available resources and capabilities for all agencies.

The City is also a participating agency in the Tehuma County Multi-Jurisdiction Hacard Mitigation Plan 2018 Update (currently being updated). This document provides an explanation of prevalent hazards within Tehama County and how hazards may affect population and property differently across the various jurisdictions. including the City of Corning. The plan also contains information on natural hazard threats within County which identifies risks to vulnerable assets (people and property). Most importantly the mitigation strategy presented in this plan responds to the particular vulnerabilities and provides prescriptions or actions to achieve the greatest reduction of vulnerability. which results in saved lives. reduced injuries. reduced property damage, and protection for the environment in the event of a natural hazard. The Tehama County Multi- Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan provides information for the following natural hazard threats: dam failure. drought, earthquake. flooding. slope failure. severe weather and wildfire.

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As previously discussed above in Section 3 .. Air Quality and Section 7 - Geology and Soils. the existing regulatory framework and environment. requires projects to adhere to strict regulations when operating or utilizing equipment that utilizing such things as gasoline, diesel fuel. oils and lubricants. The Tehama County Air Pollution Control District (TCAPCD) requires permits to assure hazardous materials are not released into the environment, leaks. drips and spills from hydraulic flid, oil or fuel from construction equipment.

Construction of new residential structures will also be subject to current California Building Code (CBC) requirements. which include fire suppression within homes and building standards to withstand ground shaking to name just a few. Further, upon review of specific improvement plans. the City of Corning Fire Department and Police Department will provide input and comments on the desired improvements. including the location of fire hydrants. distance from structures, and lighting which all aid in minimizing risk association with the project over the long-term.

Once construction related activities end it is anticipated that households would have legal quantities of commercial cleaning supplies. in addition to fuels. lubricants, solvents, pesticides and fertilizers which would be used for routine maintenance and upkeep of the homeowner's property.

Typically, the type and quantities of materials to be used by homeowners are not expected to pose a significant risk to the public and/or environment.

A records search was conducted using the State Water Resources Control Board's (SWRCB) GeoTracker database (2024) and California Department of Toxic Substances Control's (DTSC) EnviroStor database (2024), in which no listed hazardous materials sites were identified on-site or within 1.000 feet of the project site. Since the proposed project is not included on a list of hazardous materials sites complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. no impact would occur.

The proposed project is not located in an airport overlay zone or near the Corning Municipal Airport, which is located approximately 1.1 miles to the northeast. The project is also located in designated a Local Responsibility Area (LRA) by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and is not considered to be within a Fire Hazard Severity Zone.

Conclusion
Based on the reasons outlined above and in conjunction with the analysis completed in the GPU EIR. impacts associated with Hazards or Huardous Materials have been evaluated as part of the GPU EIR. No new information has been identified with respect to Huzards and Hazardous Muterials which would result in a determination of a more severe impact than had been previously anticipated by the GPU EIR. As a result, no additional analysis or evaluation is warranted for this

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Impact Not Consistent

10. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY Would Significant Substantial New Identified by Information with GPI
the project Project Impact GPL EIR EIR
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements or otherwise substantialls
degrade surface or ground water quality?
b) Substantially decreass groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with groundwater recharge L
such that the project may impede sustainable
groundwater management of the basin?
c) Substantially alter the existing dramage pattern of
he site or area. including through the alteration of
the course of a stream or river or through the
addition of imper tous surfaces, in a manner which
would
1) Result in substantial crosion or siltation
on-or off-site?
11) Substantially increase the rate or amount
of surface runoff in a manner which
would result in flooding on-or off-site?
111) Create or contribute runoff water which
would exceed the capacity of existing or
planned stormwater drainage sistems or
provide substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff?
iv) Impede or redirect flood flows?
d) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones risk
release of pollutants due to project inundation"
Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water
qualıty control plan or sustainable groundwater
management plan"

DISCUSSION
The GPU EIR determined that potential impacts to Hydrology and Water Quality resulting from implementation of the General Plan are less than significant. The General Plan integrated multiple goals, policies, and implementation measures into the General Plan which address management efforts that aim to protect natural vegetation, riparian habitat. and water quantity and quality; minimizing the potential for the release of pollutants and violation of water quality standards. or the altering of drainage patterns or the course of a stream or river. of which none of these natural vegetations or riparian habitats are located on or within the immediate vicinity of the project site.

Section 7 - Geology and Soils discusses that the proposed project is required to adhere to existing regulations and standards including General Construction Activity Stormwater Permit (Construction General Permit Order 2009-0009-DWQ. also known as the CGP). The CP requires operators of such construction sites to implement stormwater controls and develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) identifying specific Best Management Practices (BMPs).

Additionally. the proposed project would be subject to the State Water Resource Control Board's (SWRCB) Low Impact Development requirements adopted in January 2005. Low Impact Development (LID) is a practice that benefits water supply and contributes to water quality protection. Unlike traditional storm water management. which collects and conveys storm water

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runoff through storm drains, pipes, or other conveyances to a centralized storm water facility. LID takes a ditterent approach by using site design and storm water management to maintain the site's pre-development runoff rates and volumes. The goal of LID is to mimic a site's predevelopment hydrology by using design techniques that infiltrate, filter, store, evaporate. and detain runoff close to the source of rainfall. LID has been a proven approach in other parts of the country and is seen in California as an alternative to conventional storm water management.

Based upon the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Panel Nos. 06103C146H, effective September 29, 2011. the proposed project is not located within any flood zone.

The GPU EIR notes that the City is located inland. outside of the coastal zone. and therefore not within a tsunami inundation zone. The nearest bodies of water. Black Butte Lake and Shasta Lake are located too far to have any impact upon the City in terms of seiche zones.

Conclusion
Based on the reasons outlined above and in conjunction with the analysis completed in the GPU EIR. project impacts associated with Hydrology and Water Quality have been evaluated as part of the GPU EIR. No new information has been identified with respect to Hydrology and Water Quality which would result in a determination of a more severe impact than had been previously anticipated by the GPU EIR. As a result, no additional analysis or evaluation is warranted for this subject matter.

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11. LAND USE AND PLANNING Would the project Significant with GPL Identified by New
Project Impact
GPL EIR Information EIR
a) Physically divide an established community?
b) Cause a significant environmental impact due to a
conflict with any land use plan. policy, or regulation
adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect?

DISCUSSION
The GPU EIR determined that the potential for Land Use and Planning impacts resulting from implementation of the General Plan were less than significant. The GPU did not propose any changes to the City's land use map or the existing boundaries of the land use designations but did incorporate changes to legislation. regulatory codes. and local standards as well as some minor revisions to General Plan language and some policy improvements. Given the site is 7 acres and zoning of R-1-8000. the site has the potential to accommodate up to 38 residential lots which results in a density of 5.+5 units per acre. In this case. the proposal would allow for 28 single- family residential uses at a density of 4 units per acre which is below the density assumed in the GPU EIR. The proposed project is being processed under the same land use regulations and designations that were in place at the time of adoption of the GPU EIR.

The proposed project is within the established city limits with existing urban improvements available on all sides. The proposed project is designated as Single-Family Residential (R) on the General Plan diagram and is located within the R-1-8000 zone district. The R-1-8000 zone district requires future land division proposed within it to have minimum lot sizes of 8.000 square feet and a minimum frontage of 60 feet for interior lots and 70 feet for corner lots. The request to subdivide the site. would result in a total of 28 single-family residential lots on the 7-acre property. resulting in a density of + units per acre.

The anticipation of residential development at this site has been noted in previous General Plans. as is also noted that the 2014-2019 Housing Element Update (Table V-2, Continued from 2009- 2014 Inventory List) and the recent 2019-2024 Housing Element Update (Appendix C Vacant Inventory List) note that the subject site is anticipated to be developed with single-family residential lots.

Physical build of the future individual single-family residential lots would be required to meet the development standards and regulations found in the Corning Municipal Code (CMC). Such standards include setbacks. height limits and parking minimums to name a few standards. Building plans would be submitted and reviewed against the most current Title 24 of the California Building Code (CBC).

The proposed project will not physically divide an established community and/or conflict with any habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan. Additionally, the proposed project would not conflict with any adopted land use plan. policy. or regulation of any agency with jurisdiction over the project.

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Conclusion
Based on the reasons outlined above and in conjunction with the analysis completed in the GPU the GPU EIR. As a result. no additional analysis or evaluation is warranted for this subject matter.

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Significant New

12. MINERAL RESOURCES Would the project Identified by GPL EIR Project Impact GPU EIR Information
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would he of value to the region and the
residents of the state?
Result in the loss of availability of'a locally important mineral resource recovery site delicated on a local
general plan. specific plan or other land use plan?

DISCUSSION
The GPU EIR determined that potential impacts to Mineral Resources resulting from the implementation and buildout of the General Plan would be less than significant. As the proposed project is not located in an area of known rock. aggregate. sand. or other mineral resource deposits of local. regional. or State residents. there are no known mineral resources of significance on that would be made unavailable with implementation of the proposed project. The only known potential for a mineral deposit within the City is in the vicinity of Jewett Creek, approximately

0.68 miles south of the project site. Furthermore, the proposed project is not utilized for Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) activities. nor are any such sites located within the immediate vicinity of the site (CGS. 2016 and 2022). Additionally. there are no known naturally occurring asbestos formations in the area.

Conclusion
Based on the reasons outlined above and in conjunction with the analysis completed in the GPU EIR. project impacts associated with Mineral Resources have been evaluated as part of the GPU EIR. No new information has been identified with respect to Mineral Resources which would result in a determination of a more severe impact than had been previously anticipated by the GPU EIR. As a result. no additional analysis or evaluation is warranted for this subject matter.

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13. NOISE Would the project result in Identified by New with GPt Project Impact GPU EIR
Information EIR
a) Generation of a substantial temporary or permanent
increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?
Generation of excessive groundbome vibration or
groundborne noise levels?
c) or a project located within the vicinity of private airstri r an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has no been adopted. within two miles of a public airport or
public use airport, would the project expose people C
residing or working in the project arca to excessive noise levels?

DISCUSSION
The GPU EIR determined that most potential noise impacts resulting from implementation and buildout of the General Plan are less than significant. The GPU EIR did identify potential temporary (construction) and permanent ambient noise levels as less than significant when adhering to General Plan policies and implementation measures (Noise policies N-a and N-b and implementation measures N-(1) through N-(7)). The proposed project reflects a single-family residential infill development approximately 0.39 miles east of Interstate 5.

The GPU EIR notes that construction activities will temporarily create noise impacts. particularly with impacts on existing or future noise sensitive receptors. The types of construction equipment used during construction typically generate noise levels of 70-90 dB at a distance of 50 feet with maximum levels of 85 - 88 dB at 100-feet while the equipment is operating. Construction equipment operations can vary from intermittent to fairly continuous. with multiple pieces of equipment operating concurrently. Construction of the proposed project shall occur only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.. Monday through Friday. and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends and federally observed holidays.

Conclusion
Based on the reasons outlined above and in conjunction with the analysis completed in the GPU EIR, project impacts associated with Noise have been evaluated as part of the GPU EIR. No new information has been identified with respect to Noise which would result in a determination of a more severe impact than had been previously anticipated by the GPU EIR. As a result. no additional analysis or evaluation is warranted for this subject matter.

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Significant Project Substantial New

14. POPULATION AND HOUSING Would the project Identified by with GPU Impact Information

GPL EIR EIR
3) Induct substantial unplanned population growth in
an area, either directly (c.g.. by proposing new
homes and/or businesses) or indirectly (c.g.. through
extension of roads or other infrastructure?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing people or
housing. necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?

DISCUSSION
The City of Corning's current population is 8.076 (DOF. 2024). Between January 2023 and January 2024, the City's population slightly grew from 8.053 to 8.076 (DOF. 2024). This reflects a less than one percent increase in population. The City has an estimated 2.973 housing units. with a vacancy rate of 4.4% and an average of 2.83 persons per household (DOF. 2024).

Implementation of the proposed project would result in the development of 28 single-family residential units on the 7-acre site. Based on a 2.83 average household size for Corning, the addition of 28 single-family residential units would potentially increase the City's population by approximately 79 persons. The potential increase of 79 residents would represent a less than 1 percent increase in the City's current population. As a result. implementation of the proposed project would not induce unplanned population growth not anticipated by the General Plan.

The GPU EIR determined that the potential for Population and Housing impacts resulting from implementation and buildout of the General Plan were less than significant.

The General Plan designates a sufficient amount of residentially designated land to accommodate the future housing needs of projected population growth over the next 20 years and beyond. This includes a sufficient amount of multi-family designated lands to accommodate construction of housing necessary for the 587 Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) identified households of which 223 are Very Low and Low income households. However, based on the historical population and housing data from the last 20 years from 1995 through 2014, projected growth rates between the 2014 through 2034 planning period will not generate a sufficient amount of housing constructed to meet the identified RHNA household needs.

The General Plan notes that based on the 0.52 percent growth rate in housing over the last 20 years ultimate residential buildout of the City will not be realized over the next 20, or even 40 or 60 years. Over the next 20 years only 313 residential units are projected to be constructed. As discussed above in Section 8 - Greenhouse Gas Emissions, an approximate total of 170 dwelling units have been constructed over the last 10 years. This represents approximately 55 percent of the total build out as anticipated in the 2014-2034 General Plan. The City is approximately halfway through the anticipated horizon of the GPU EIR and as illustrated through construction permits issued, the GPU EIR has correctly projected build out of residential units.

The Housing Element was updated after adoption of the GPU EIR, in 2019 to address the 6" cycle of RHNA (Adopted December 2020). The project site was included in the vacant site inventory and will aid in helping the City in meeting their RHNA. No population growth will be induced.

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Implementation of the General Plan, which includes the proposed project. is not expected to induce substantial growth that would require significant new infrastructure, displace substantial numbers of existing housing, or necessitate the construction of replacement housing.

Conclusion
Based on the reasons outlined above and in conjunction with the analysis completed in the GPU EIR, project impacts associated with Population and Housing have been evaluated as part of the GPU EIR. No new information has been identified with respect to Population and Housing which would result in a determination of a more severe impact than had been previously anticipated by the GPU EIR. As a result, no additional analysis or evaluation is warranted for this subject matter.

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15. PUBLIC SERVICES Would the project result in
substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physicall altered govemmental Significant Impact Not Substantial Consistent
facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental Project Identified by New with GPL facilities. the construction of which could cause
Impact GPU EIR Information EIR
significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other
pertormance objectives for any of the public services
a) Fire protection?
b) Police protection?
c) Schools?
d) Parks?
c) Other public facilities?

DISCUSSION
The GPU EIR determined that the potential impacts on Public Services resulting from the implementation and buildout of the General Plan were less than significant. As discussed above in Section 14 - Population and Housing. the anticipated population increase due to the proposed project is expected to be minimal (less than one percent) and would not substantially burden existing fire protection and law enforcement services. The City has adopted a fee schedule that requires the payment of various fees. including public services and parks. Fire protection and law enforcement services are monitored by the City Council on a regular basis. If additional services are needed, the City Council will allocate resources to address the need as funding is identified.

There is nothing unique about the proposed project that would require significantly greater fire protection or law enforcement services or result in a need for new facilities.

The proposed project is located approximately 1,000 feet south of Woodson Elementary School which is within the Corning Union Elementary School District (CUESD). The CUESD collects developer fees on new residential and commercial construction within the Corning City limits. Developer fees are also collected on additions and/or reconstruction to an existing single- family dwelling and commercial building that is 500 square feet or more. The fees collected are used by the CUESD for construction and reconstruction of school facilities and may be used to pay bonds. notes, loans. leases or other installment agreement for temporary and permanent facilities. The current school fees are assessed at $3.61 per new residential construction and is collect as the time of building permit issuance.

Conclusion
Based on the reasons outlined above and in conjunction with the analysis completed in the GPU EIR. project impacts associated with Public Services have been evaluated as part of the GPU EIR.

No new information has been identified with respect to Public Services which would result in a determination of a more severe impact than had been previously anticipated by the GPU EIR. As a result. no additional analysis or evaluation is warranted for this subject matter.

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16. RECREATION Would the project Significant Subsentiat Project Impact Information
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or bu accelerated?
b) Include recreational facilittes or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment?

DISCUSSION
The GPU EIR determined that the potential for impacts to recreational facilities or development would result in a significant park and recreation impact. However. as discussed in greater detail in Section 14 - Population and Housing, the population for the City has not increased as originally anticipated in the General Plan. Future developments require us to pay park and recreation fees towards the cost of providing and maintaining the facilities. These fees are based both upon a new dwelling unit and the number of bedrooms in each dwelling unit.

Conclusion
Based on the reasons outlined above and in conjunction with the analysis completed in the GPU EIR, project impacts associated with Recreation have been evaluated as part of the GPU EIR. No new information has been identified with respect to Recreation which would result in a determination of a more severe impact than had been previously anticipated by the GPU EIR. As a result. no additional analysis or evaluation is warranted for this subject matter.

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Significant with GPL

17. TRANSPORTATION Would the project Identified by New
Project Impact GPU EIR Information EIR
a) Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or polic
addressing the circulation sostem. including transit
roadway. bicycle and pedestrian facilities?
b) Conflict or he inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines
section 15064.3. subdivision (b)?
c) Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (c.g.. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (c g.. farm cquipment)?
Result in inadequate emergency access?

DISCUSSION
The GPU EIR evaluated transportation impacts using the level of service (LOS) criteria and determined that the potential impacts on transportation resulting from the implementation and buildout of the General Plan were less than significant. Since that time, the regulatory setting has changed. and SB 743 established a new criterion for determining the significance of transportation impacts and replaced LOS with vehicle miles traveled (VMT). VMT is the measurement of total number of miles driven within a specific area and time frame.

According to the SB 743, VMT measures how much actual automobile travel (i.e., additional miles driven) a project would create on California roads. If the project adds excessive car travel onto the roads, the project may cause a significant transportation impact. VMT analysis is intended to promote the State's goals of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and traffic-related air pollution. promoting the development of a multimodal transportation system. and providing clean. efficient access to destinations (OPR. 2020). As of the date of GPU EIR. the City has not adopted VMT thresholds of significance
However. the GPU EIR did highlighted the 2006 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) a document created by the Tehama County Transportation Commission (TCTC). The TCTC is a State- designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for Tehama County. The TCTC reviews transportation needs and identified improvements for transportation, transit operations and infrastructure and is governed by a six-member commission. comprised of one elected official from the incorporated cities of Corning. Red Bluff and Tehama and three elected officials from Tehama County. Since the adoption of the GPU EIR. the TCTC has updated the RTP in 2020.

Based upon guidelines established in the 2017 RTP. Tehama County is not required to run a network travel demand model to estimate VMT. Tehama County (and its cities) falls in the RTP Modeling Improvement Program Category 1. with attainment Air Quality (AQ). slow growth in population and jobs. little or no congestion and no significant capacity-enhancing projects or limited transit expansion plans or areas of non-attainment due to transport. As discussed above in Section 14 - Population and Housing. the City has grown in line with the anticipated levels as noted in the GPU EIR.

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The 2020 RTP. which states the VT's within the City between 2010 - 2016 were reduced by 5.4 percent (Table 2.16 Vehicle Miles Traveled). Pursuant to the Office of Planning and Research's Technical Advisory, projects located in an area of a region that already exhibits low VMT, increase density. increase connectivity and located with mix of land uses in the surrounding areas all aid in the reduction of VMT.

In this case, the proposed project is located within the northwest quadrant of the City, on vacant land that the General Plan anticipated to be built into single-family residential units. The area has a mix of land uses nearby, including commercial. schools. and community parks. The proposed project involves connectivity in that existing stubbed roads will connect through the project site.

Transit service is available within Tehama County and is provided by Tehama County Transit Agency Board (TCTAB) and operate the Tehama Rrual Area eXpress (TRAX) in the County and City of Corning. The system provides bus service provides daily services in all incorporated cities as limited regional services throughout the week and weekends. Two existing bus stops with shelters are located to the east of the project (0.33 and 0.43 miles) of which, one is next to a major grocery store. The County also operates a "dial a ride" service for seniors and persons with disabilities. This reservation-based service allows users to gain additional mobility by providing them with "door to door" access from their location to their destination.

The project's potential impacts on Transportation are considered to be consistent with those evaluated in the GPU EIR.

Conclusion
Based on the reasons outlined above and in conjunction with the analysis completed in the GPU EIR. project impacts associated with Transportation have been evaluated as part of the GPU EIR.

No new information has been identified with respect to Transportation which would result in a determination of a more severe impact than had been previously anticipated by the GPU EIR. As a result, no additional analysis or evaluation is warranted for this subject matter.

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18. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES Would the Significant Project Consistent with Identified by New GPU EIR
project Impact
GPL EIR Information
a) Would the project cause a substantial adverse
change in the significance of a tribal cultural
resource. defined in Public Resources Code
§21074 as cither a site. feature place, cultural
landscape that is geographically defined in terms
of the size and scope of the landscape. sacred
place. or object with cultural value to a California
Native American tribe, and that is
I isted or eligible for listing in the California
Register of Historical Resources, or in a
local register of historical resources as
defined in Public Resources Code
$5020 1(k)"
ii) A resource determined by the lead agency
in its discretion and supported by substantial
evidence. to be significant pursuant lo
criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public
Resources Code $5024.1? In applying the
criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public
Resources Code §5024.1. the lead agency
shall consider the signuficance of the
resource to a California Native American
tribe

DISCUSSION
The GPU EIR determined that the potential impacts to Trible Cultural Resources resulting from the implementation and buildout of the General Plan to be less than significant subject to conditions of approval. As noted above under Best Manugement Practices (BMP). the GPU EIR concluded that the City will impose conditions of approval on all construction projects to address potential impacts should any evidence of prehistoric or cultural resources be uncovered during contraction grading. These BMPs address any resources that are discovered and provide measures to be implemented.

The GPU EIR concluded that the likelihood of discovering unknown resource is limited as future development of remaining undeveloped parcels are generally located in areas that are either disturbed and/or surrounded by existing development. As such. potential impacts to tribal cultural resources are considered to be consistent with those evaluated in the GPU EIR.

Conclusion
Based on the reasons outlined above and in conjunction with the analysis completed in the GPU EIR. project impacts associated with Tribal Cultural Resources have been evaluated as part of the GPU EIR. No new information has been identified with respect to Tribal Cultural Resources which would result in a determination of a more severe impact than had been previously anticipated by the GPU EIR. As a result, no additional analysis or evaluation is warranted for this subject matter.

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19. UTHLITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS Would the
Project Identified by New with GPL
project:

Impact GPU EIR Information EIR
a) Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water. wastewater treatment or stormwater
drainage, electric power, natural gas. or
telecommunications facilities, the construction or
relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects?
b) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foresecable future development during L
normal, dry, and multiple dry years?
Result in a determination by the wastewater Ireatment
provider. which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the projects projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments?
d) Generate solid waste in excess of State or local standards or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure. or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals?
c) Comply with federal State, and local management and
reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste?

DISCUSSION
The GPU EIR determined that the potential impacts to Utilities and Service Systems resulting from the implementation and buildout of the General Plan to be less than significant. The GPU EIR notes that several General Plan policies and implementation measures have been adopted as part of the GPU process such as Energy polices and implementation measures (E-a through E-e and implementation measures E-(1) through E-(5)). Climate Change polices (CC-c. CC-d, CC-f. CC- g and CC-h.), and Air Quality policies and implementation measures) AQ-d. AQ-e, AQ-g. AQ-h and AQ-k and implementation measure AQ-(1)). The proposed project is required to meet or exceed General Plan polices and implementation measures. Additionally. the proposed project will be subject to requirements found in the California Building Code (CBC), Title 24, which requires the installation of solar panels on new single-family homes. The CBC also requires energy efficiency in the design and construction of homes. which also includes efficient indoor and outdoor water usage.

Water Demand
The Corning subbasin is a portion of a larger Sacramento Valley Groundwater Basin covering approximately 207.342 acres. The subbasin spans Glenn and Tehama Counties and is bounded on the west by the Coast Ranges. on the north by Thomas Creek, on the east by the Sacramento River and on the south by Stoney Creek. The subbasin is managed at the local level by the Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA), in this case the Tehama County Flood Control & Water Conservation District. The GSA are charged with working towards a roadmap for reaching long- term water sustainability. The 2022 annual report for the Corning Subbasin GA concluded that groundwater conditions are sustainable. The GPU noted that the City extracts water from the

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Corning Subbasin and that extraction amounts to approximately 0.093 percent of the total approximate 2.753.000 acre-feet found within the basin.

As discussed above in Additional Project Detail, buildout of single-family homes within the subdivision will have water-saving devices and low flow shower heads, high-efficiency toilets and high-efticiency water heaters. Recently. the State of California has set new indoor water capacity standards for allotment of gallons per day for each residence. Until January I. 2025 the standard indoor residential water usage shall be 55 gallons per capita daily. Beginning on January 1. 2025 through January 1. 2030 the standard indoor residential water use shall be 47 gallons per capita daily. and beginning on January 1, 2030 the standard for indoor residential water use shall be 42 gallons per capita daily. Based on the State's new indoor water efficiency standards. the proposed project would result in an indoor water demand of 3.713 gallons per day (gpd) or 4.2 acre-feet annually between 2025 and 2030 and 3.318 gpd or 3.71 acre-feet annually beyond 2023.

The proposed project has also been designed to be consistent with the State of California's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO). Landscape irrigation would include automatic irrigation controller with soil moisture sensors/rain sensors; run-off prevention. low head drainage. and over spray: utilization of low volume/water efficient drip and rotary heads. The proposed project would also comply with the California Health and Safety Code. California Plumbing Code, California Energy Commission's proposed Appliance Efficiency Regulations. and with City rules. regulations. and policies, which include adopted shortage measures. Compliance would result in building features that would address indoor and outdoor water efficiency measures. and would ensure that the project complies with federal. State, and local laws and regulations related to water conservation. Implementation of the above mentioned requirements can achieve up to a 40% reduction and outdoor water use. As a result, the proposed project would result in an outdoor water demand of up to 27.6 acre-feet per year. This is considered a worst-case estimate assuming all yards are landscaped with irrigation.

The cumulative project water demand (indoor and outdoor) would be 31.8 acre-feet initially and reduced to 31.3 acre-feet after 2030. Therefore, implementation of the proposed project would result in less than one percent increase in the amount of water extracted from the Corning Subbasin.

Wastewater Demand
The project will be required to connect to both City water and sanitary services. Regarding sanitary services, the GPU states that the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) capacity of 1.4 million gallons per day (mgd) and current treatment averages range between 600 to 800 thousand gallons a day. Based on the indoor water demand of 3,713 (2025 to 2030) and 3.318 gpd after 2030. the proposed project would generate a worst-case wastewater demand of between 3.713 gpd and 3.318 gpd which is well within the WWTP's available treatment capacity.

Stormwater
Storm drainage will be required to meet Low Impact Development (LID) standards prior to entering the storm drain systems. LID is a sustainable practice that benefits water supply an contributes to water quality protection. Unlike traditional storm water management, which collect and conveys storm water runoff through storm drains. pipes. or other convey ances to a centralized storm water facility. LID takes a different approach by using site design and storm water

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o mimic a site's predevelopment hydrology by using design techniques that infiltrate. filter, store evaporate, and detain runoff close to the source of rainfall.

Solid Waste
The proposed project would comply with federal. State, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste. The City regulates and operates programs that promote the proper disposal of toxic and hazardous materials from households and businesses within the City. AB 939 requires the City to attain specific waste diversion goals and the California Solid Waste Reuse and Recycling Access Act of 1991, as amended, requires expanded or new development projects to incorporate storage areas for recycling bins into the proposed project Conclusion
Based on the reasons outlined above and in conjunction with the analysis completed in the GPU EIR, project impacts associated with Utility and Service Systems have been evaluated as part of the GPI! EIR. No new information has been identified with respect to Utility and Service Systems which would result in a determination of a more severe impact than had been previously anticipated by the GPU EIR. As a result, no additional analysis or evaluation is warranted for this subject matter.

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20. WILDFIRE If located in or near state responsibility areas or Significant Impact Not Substantial Consistent with lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones. Project Identified By New GPU FIR would the project: Impact GPI EIR Information
a) Impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
b) Due to slope. prevailing winds, and other factors.
xacerbate wildfire risks. and thereby expose projec
secupants to. pollutant concentrations from a wildfire of the uncontrolled spread ofa wildfire?
c) Require the installation or maintenance of'associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources. power lines or other utilitics) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporar or ongoing impacts to the environment?
d) Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a
result of runoff. post-fire slope instability, or drainage challenges?

DISCUSSION
The GPU EIR determined that the potential impacts to W'ildfire resulting from the implementation and buildout of the General Plan would be less than significant. The GPU EIR noted that the City is primarily surrounded by agricultural uses. with some stands of oak woodlands. The fuels necessary to feed a large wildland fire are not existent within or adjacent to the City. Wildland fires have not affected the City in recent years and the City has established a weed abatement ordinance to reduce the accumulation of weeds and other flammable materials within the City.

The unincorporated lands surrounding the City are rated "Moderate" for Wild Land Fire Severity.

The topography of the City is gentle with limited areas exposed to slopes. The project site itself is flat and as previously noted, not located in a FEMA flood zone and won't expose individuals or structures to flooding.

Development of the site will adhere to development standards, engineering practices and building requirements that will ensure that future construction of the area will adhere to stringent standards that ensure development is sound and safe for the typical environment that the City is located within. For example. the California Building Code requires each single-family home to be constructed with fire suppression sprinklers within each structure. While the Corning Municipal Code, Section 16.24.030 - Fire hydrants, requires new hydrants at a maximum spacing of 500 feet with a six-inch water service.

Conclusion
Based on the reasons outlined above and in conjunction with the analysis completed in the GPU EIR. project impacts associated with Wildfire have been evaluated as part of the GPU EIR. No new information has been identified with respect to Wildfire which would result in a determination of a more severe impact than had been previously anticipated by the GPU EIR. As a result. no additional analysis or evaluation is warranted for this subject matter.

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Significant Impact Not Substantial Consistent

21. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE Identified by New with GPU Project Impact
GPL EIR Information EIR
a) Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment. substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community. substantially reduce the number or restrict
the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or
eliminate important exampies of the major periods of
Califomia history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively
considerable" means that the incremental effects of a
project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects. the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)
c) Does the project have environmental effects, which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings.
cither directiv or indirectly?

DISCUSSION
The General Plan is a planning document that establishes a land use scenario and goals, policies. and objectives for development and growth throughout the City through the year 2034. The proposed project would be consistent with the General Plan as this document anticipated buildout of the site in accordance with the Single-Family Residential (R) General Plan land use designation and R-1-8000 zone district.

As discussed in this Section 15183 Exemption Checklist, the proposed project site is currently vacant and void of any natural resources such as trees. rock out cropping's. wetlands. streams or riparian habitats. The site has been routinely graded and weed abatement activities have occurred on the site. The site is surrounded by single-family residential development on all sides with infrastructure immediately available and in close proximity to the site. Review of the proposed project has not indicated any features which might significantly impact the environmental quality of the site and/or the surrounding areas, neither directly. indirectly nor cumulatively.

Conformance with State regulatory requirements, General Plan policies and implementation measures, General Plan EIR mitigation measures, standard conditions of approval, as well as stated Best Management Practices noted throughout this document. project implementation would be in substantial compliance with the City's adopted General Plan and associated certified General Plan EIR.

Accordingly, all potential impacts of the proposed project are consistent with those evaluated in the General Plan EIR

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Biological Resources Assessment

gallaway

ENTERPRISES
117 Meyers Street • Suite 120 • Chico CA • 530-332-9909 September 20, 2024
Mike Visinoni
M&D Developments
260 Lockheed Avenue
Chico, CA 95673
RE: Biological Resource Assessment Letter Report for the Falcon Subdivision (APN 071-020-018) Project, Corning, California
Mr. Visinoni,
Per your request, Gallaway Enterprises conducted a biological resource assessment (BRA) within the 7.0- acre Falcon Subdivision (APN 071-020-018) Project (Project) biological survey area (BSA) located in the City of Corning, Tehama County, CA (Figure 1). This BRA was prepared to comply with California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Formal Letter (No.

CEQA-2024-0205_Teh_CoC). This BRA provides a site-specific habitat assessment which lists all endangered, threatened, sensitive and rare species, and their habitats, that have the potential to occur within the BSA of the Project. Gallaway Enterprises' Biologist Nick Perazzo conducted a habitat assessment for the Project site on September 9, 2024.

PROJECT LOCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The BSA is located to the east of Toomes Avenue between North Street and Colusa Street in Corning, Tehama County, California. The BSA falls within Section 15, Township 24N, Range 3W; and is located at latitude 39.932098, longitude -122.190843. The BSA is comprised of 330' by 950' undeveloped lot surrounded by single-family residential development.

The BSA is relatively flat with seasonal weeds and grasses which are routinely mowed to reduce fire risk.

The BSA is located approximately 282 feet in elevation. Soils within the BSA are Tehama silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slope, with a restrictive layer of more than 80 inches in depth (WSS 2024). The average annual precipitation for the area is 20.5 inches and the average temperature is 63° F (WRCC 2024).

METHODS
References Consulted
Gallaway Enterprises obtained lists of special-status species that occur in the vicinity of the BSA. The CNDDB Geographic Information System (GIS) database was also consulted and showed special status species within a five-mile radius of the BSA (Figure 2). Other primary sources of information regarding the occurrence of federally listed threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, and their habitats within the BSA used in the preparation of this BRA are:
1 Biological Resource Letter Report
Falcon Subdivision Project (GE# 24 104)
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NORTH Data Sources ESRI OpenStreetMap GE #24-088 Map Date 09/04/2024 Agelaius tricolor
Anthicus antochensis
Athene cunicularia
Paronychia ahartii
Spring Downingia pusilla
Branchinectá lynchi
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Buteo swainsoni
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Athene cunicularia Linderiella occidentalls
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Buteo swainsonia
Buteo swainson
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- Erethizon dorsatum - Euphorbia ocellata ssp rattann
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Figure 2
NORTH Data Sources ESRI COFW CNDDB USGS GE #24-104 Map Date 09/04/2024 • The USFWS IPaC Official Species List for the BSA, September 10, 2024, Project Code 2024-0142408 (Appendix A; Species Lists);
• The NMFS Official Species List for the USGS 7.5' "Corning" quadrangle, September 18, 2024 (Appendix A; Species Lists);
• Results of a species record search of the CDFW CNDDB, RareFind 5, for the USGS 7.5' "Corning" and eight surrounding quadrangles, September 10, 2024 (Appendix A; Species Lists); Review of the CNPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California for the USGS

7.5' "Corning" and eight surrounding quadrangles, September 10, 2024 (Appendix A; Species Lists);
• Review of the USFWS and NMFS Critical Habitat webmaps, accessed September 18, 2024; • Results from the habitat assessment conducted by Gallaway Enterprises on September 9, 2024 (Appendix B; Observed Species Lists).

Special-Status Species
For the purposes of this BRA special-status species are those that fall into one of the following categories:

Listed as threatened or endangered, or are proposed or candidates for listing under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA; 14 California Code of Regulations 670.5) or the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA; 50 Code of Federal Regulations 17.12); • Listed as a Species of Special Concern (SSC) by CDFW or protected under the California Fish and Game Code (CFC; i.e., Fully Protected Species);
• Ranked by the CNPS as 1A, 1B, or 2;
• Protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA); • Protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act; or • Species that are otherwise protected under policies or ordinances at the local or regional level as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA; §15380).

Critical Habitat
The ESA requires that critical habitat be designated for all federally listed species. Critical habitat is designated for areas that provide essential habitat elements that enable a species' survival, and which are occupied by the species during the species listing under the ESA. Areas outside of the species' range of occupancy during the time of its listing can also be determined as critical habitat if the agency decides that the area is essential to the conservation of the species.

The USFWS Critical Habitat for Threatened & Endangered Species web map was accessed on September 18, 2024, to determine if critical habitat occurred within the BSA. Appropriate Federal Registers were also used to confirm the presence or absence of critical habitat.

The NOAA Fisheries Critical Habitat Protected Resources App for the West Coast region was accessed on September 18, 2024, to determine if critical habitat for anadromous species listed under the ESA occurred within the BSA.

Biological and Botanical Surveys
A habitat assessment was conducted by Gallaway Enterprises' Biologist Nick Perazzo to assess the presence of suitable habitat for special status species within the BSA.

Biological Resource Letter Report
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Habitat Assessment
A habitat assessment of the BSA was conducted on September 9, 2024. The purpose of the habitat assessment was to determine if suitable habitat occurs within the BSA for special-status species. The habitat assessment was conducted by walking the entire BSA and recording specific habitat types and elements. If habitat was observed for special-status species it was then evaluated for quality based on vegetation composition and structure, physical features (e.g., soils, elevation), microclimate, surrounding area, presence of predatory species and available resources (e.g., prey items, nesting substrates), and land use patterns.

RESULTS
Habitat Types
The habitat types and vegetation communities that are present within the BSA have been classified, as detailed below, to follow the current classification scheme identified in A Guide to Wildlife Habitats of California (Mayer and Laudenslayer 1988).

Barren
Barren habitat is typified by non-vegetated soil, rock, paved roads, and gravel and provide low-quality habitat for wildlife. Barren habitat encompasses the most of the BSA due to the history of vegetation and soil disturbance throughout the site.

Annual Grassland
Annual grassland habitat is present within portions of the BSA. The vegetation within the annual grassland habitat includes non-natives such as tumbleweed, prickly lettuce and jimson weed. This habitat type provides foraging ground for wildlife species and breeding habitat for a variety of terrestrial reptiles, and ground nesting birds and mammals.

Critical Habitat
There is no designated critical habitat within or adjacent to the BSA.

Sensitive Natural Communities
No SNCs occur within the BSA.

Aquatic Resources
There are no aquatic resources within the BSA.

Special-Status Species
Based on the habitat assessment and the results of the USFWS, Sacramento Office, IPAC Species List Generator, CNDDB, and CNPS list of rare and endangered plants database search, the following special- status species have the potential to occur within the vicinity of the BSA and/or have suitable habitat and/or recorded observations within or within close proximity of the BSA. Not all special-status species listed under federal and state species lists are discussed due to unsuitable habitat within the BSA or lack of observations in the area.

A list of species and their potential to occur is presented in Table 1.

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Endangered, Threatened and Rare Plants
There were no endangered, threatened, or rare plants observed within the BSA during the habitat assessment conducted on September 9, 2024. There is no potential for any special-status plant species to occur within the BSA. A list of all plant species observed within the BSA can be found in Appendix B.

Endangered, Threatened and Special Status Wildlife
A wildlife habitat assessment was conducted within the BSA on September 9, 2024. Suitable habitat for migratory birds and raptors protected under the MBTA and the CFC is present within the BSA. A list of wildlife species observed within the BSA can be found in Appendix B.

Table 1. Special-status Species and Sensitive Natural Communities and Their Potential to Occur in the BSA of the Falcon Subdivision Project, Corning, CA.

Common Name Status
Associated Habitats Potential for Occurrence
(Scientific Name) Fed/State/CNPS

SENSITIVE NATURAL COMMUNITIES
None. There is no designated
Central Valley central valley drainage fall run
Drainage Fall Run /SNC/_ Streams.
chinook stream habitat within
Chinook Stream
the BSA.

Central Valley None. There is no designated
Drainage central valley drainage
/SNC/ Streams.

Hardhead/Squawfish hardhead/squawfish stream
Stream habitat within the BSA.

Central Valley None. There is no designated
Drainage Valley Floor /SNC/_ Rivers. centrai valley drainage valley River floor river habitat within the BSA.

None. There is no designated
Coastal and Valley coastal and valley freshwater
/SNC/_ Freshwater marsh.

Freshwater Marsh
marsh habitat within the BSA.

Great Valley None. There is no designated
Cottonwood Riparian /SNC/_ Riparian forest. great valley cottonwood riparian Forest forest habitat within the BSA.

None. There is no designated
Great Valley Mixed
/SNC/_ Riparian forest. great valley mixed riparian forest Riparian Forest
habitat within the BSA.

Great Valley Valley None. There is no designated
/SNC/_ Riparian forest. great valley valley oak ripariar Oak Riparian Forest forest habitat within the BSA
lone. There is no designate
Great Valley Willow reat valley willow scrub habita
Scrub /SNC/_ Riparian scrub.
within the BSA.

Northern Hardpan None. There is no designate
/SNC/_ Vernal pools. northern hardpan vernal poo
Vernal Pool habitat within the BSA.

Valley Needlegrass None. There is no designated
/SNC/_ Grasslands. valley needlegrass grassland
Grassland habitat within the BSA.

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Common Name Status
Associated Habitats Potential for Occurrence
(Scientific Name) Fed/State/CNPS
PLANTS
Adobe lily None. No suitable habitat is
JJ18.2 Adobe soils. (BP: Feb-Apr) present within the BSA. (Fritillaria pluriflora)
Vernal pools or vernally mesic
Ahart's paronychia area that are nearly barren in None. No suitable habitat is (Paronychia ahartii) JJ1B.1
present within the BSA.
clay soils. (BP: Feb-Jun)
Baker's navarretia
Vernal pools and swales;
(Navarretia None. No suitable habitat is
JJ18.1 adobe or alkaline soils. (BP:
leucocephala ssp. present within the BSA.

Apr- Jul}
bakeri)
Boggs lake hedge-
Lake margins and vernal None. No suitable habitat is
hyssop JSE/18.2
(Gratiola heterosepala) pools. (BP: Apr-Aug) present within the BSA.

Wetlands and vernal pools
Dwarf downingia None. No suitable habitat is
JJ2B.2 within valley & foothill
(Downingia pusilla) present within the BSA.
grasslands. (BP Mar-May)
Greene's tuctoria Vernal pools in open None. No suitable habitat is FE/CR/18.1
(Tuctoria greenei) grasslands. (BP: May-Jul/Sep) present within the BSA.

Wetlands and vernal pools
Hairy orcutt grass FE/SE/1B.1 within valley grassland (BP: None. No suitable habitat is (Orcuttia pilosa) present within the BSA.

May-Sep)
Vernal pools and wetlands
Hoover's spurge None. No suitable habitat is
FT/ /1B.2 with volcanic or clay
(Euphorbia hooveri) present within the BSA.
substrate. (BP: Jul-Sep/Oct)
Legenere None. No suitable habitat is
J./18.1 Vernal pools. (BP: Apr-Jun)
(Legenere limosa) present within the BSA
Red Bluff dwarf rush
Vernal pools and vernally None. No suitable habitat is
(Juncus leiospermus JJ18.1
mesic sites. (BP: Mar-Jun) present within the BSA.
var. leiospermus)
In standing or slow-moving
Sanford's arrowhead freshwater ponds, marshes, None. No suitable habitat is JJ18.2
(Sagittaria sanfordii) and ditches. (BP: May-Oct present within the BSA. [Nov])
Silky cryptantha JJ18.2 Cobble bars within None. No suitable habitat is (Cryptantha crinita) streambeds. (BP: Apr-May) present within the BSA.

In gravelly substrate
Slender orcutt grass associated with vernal pool None. No suitable habitat is FT/SE/1B.1
(Orcuttia tenuis) and wetland habitat. [BP: present within the BSA.

May-Sep (Oct)]
Chaparral, stream banks of
riparian scrub, valley foothill
grassland with sandy or rocky
Stony creek spurge soils. (BP: May-Oct) None. No suitable habitat is (Euphorbia ocellata J/18.2 present within the BSA.
ssp. rattanii)
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Common Name Status
Associated Habitats Potential for Occurrence
(Scientific Name) Fed/State/CNPS

INVERTEBRATES
Conservancy fairy Inhabit astatic pools located in
swales formed by old, braided
shrimp None. There are no aquatic
FE/J- alluvium; filled by resources within the BSA.
(Branchinecta
winter/spring rains, last until
conservatio)
June.

Native grasslands and
Crotch's bumble bee shrublands featuring None. No suitable habitat or /CE/_ Antirrhinum, Phacelia, Clarkia, preferred floristic resources are (Bombus crotchii)
Dendromecon, Eschscholzia, present within the BSA.
and Eriogonum
Egg and larval stage
dependent upon milkweed.

Monarch butterfly None. No milkweed was
(Danaus plexippus) FC/J_ Adults migrate seasonally, observed within the BSA. amassing in dense tree
canopies; e.g., eucalyptus.

Valley elderberry
longhorn beetle Blue elderberry shrubs; None. No elderberry shrubs were FT/J- usually associated with observed within the BSA.
(Desmocerus
californicus dimorphus) riparian areas.

Vernal pool fairy Vernal pools and seasonally None. There are no vernal pools shrimp FT/J-
(Branchinecta lynchi) ponded areas. within the BSA.

Vernal pool tadpole None. There are no vernal pools
shrimp FE/J- Deep vernal pools.
within the BSA.
(Lepidurus packardi)

AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES
Foothill yellow-legged
Streams with consistent flow, None. No suitable habitat is frog
/SSC/_ slow side waters with cobble
North Coast DPS present within the BSA.
and boulders for oviposition.
(Rana boylii pop. 1)
Inhabits ponds, marshes,
Northwestern pond rivers, streams, and irrigation
ditches with aquatic None. No suitable habitat is
turtle (P)FT/SSC/_ present within the BSA.
(Actinemys marmorata) vegetation. Requires suitable
basking sites and upland
habitat for egg laying.

Occurs primarily in grassland
habitats but can be found in
valley-foothill hardwood
Western spadefoot None. No suitable habitat is
(P)FT/SSC/_ woodlands. Open,
(Spea hammondii) present within the BSA.
intermittent pools are
essential for breeding
(January through May).

FISH: The potential for occurrence of Central Valley DPS steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus pop. 11), Central Valley spring-run ESU Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha pop. 11), Sacramento River winter- run ESU Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha pop. 7), and green sturgeon - southern DPS (Acipenser medirostris pop. 1) is None because the BSA contains no riverine habitat.

BIRDS
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Common Name Status
Associated Habitats Potential for Occurrence
(Scientific Name) Fed/State/CNPS
Requires vertical banks/cliffs
None. There is no suitable
Bank swallow with fine-textured/sandy soils
JST/_ habitat within or adjacent to the
(Riparia riparia) near streams, rivers, lakes,
BSA.
ocean to dig nesting hole.

Grasslands or openings with Low. The BSA provides marginal friable soils, mammal habitat elements for ground
Burrowing owl
JSSC/_ burrows, or man-made nesting birds. There is one (1) (Athene cunicularia)
structures (e.g., culverts, CNDDB occurrences within 5
debris piles). miles of the BSA
Willows and dense valley
foothill riparian habitat. None. Least Bell's vireo has been Obligate riparian species extirpated from northern
Least Bell's vireo during the breeding season, California since the early 1980s, (Vireo bellii pusillus) FE/SE/_ prefers early successional and the BSA is located outside of habitat. Inhabits structurally the known current range of this diverse woodlands along species (USFWS 1998).
watercourses.

Valleys and low foothills.

Breeds in grasslands with
scattered tress, juniper-sage,
flats, riparian areas, None. There is no suitable
savannahs, and agricultural or nesting habitat within the BSA.

Swainson's hawk ranch lands with groves or Additionaily, there were no (Buteo swainsoni) /ST/_ lines of trees. Requires
active Swainson's hawk nests
adjacent suitable foraging within 10 miles of the BSA in areas such as grasslands, or the past 5 years
alfalfa or grain fields
supporting rodent
populations.

Colony nester within
freshwater marshes, swamps,
and wetlands. Requires open
Tricolored blackbird None. There is no suitable
water, protected nesting
(Agelaius tricolor) JST, SSC/_ substrates and foraging habitat within or adjacent to the habitat within open fields. BSA.

Mostly found in Central
Valley.

Yellow-billed cuckoo Riparian forest nester, along
Western U.S. DPS the broad, lower flood- None. There is no suitable (Coccyzus americanus FT/SE/_ bottoms of larger river habitat within or adjacent to the BSA.
occidentalis) systems.
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(Scientific Name) Associated Habitats Potential for Occurrence Fed/State/CNPS
Complex riparian habitat near
water. Also nests in montane
shrubbery in open conifer
forests in Cascades and Sierra None. There is no suitable Yellow warbler Nevada. Frequently found habitat within or adjacent to the (Setophaga petechia) /SSC/_ nesting and foraging in willow shrubs and thickets and BSA.
riparian vegetation in close
proximity to water along
streams and in wet meadows.

Nests within 10 feet from
ground in complex riparian
forests with a dense
understory of willows, wild None. There is no suitable
Yellow-breasted chat habitat within or adjacent to the
JSSC/_ grape, blackberry, etc. Dense
(Icteria virens) BSA.
riparian thickets of willows,
vines, and brush associated
with streams and other
wetland habitats.

MAMMALS
Habitat generalist including
American badger valley and foothill grasslands None. No suitable habitat within (Taxidea taxus) JSSC/_ with friable soil and an the BSA. abundance of rodent prey.

Most common in open, dry
habitats with rocky areas for
roosting. Day roosts in caves,
crevices, mines, and
Pallid bat occasionally in hollow trees, None. No suitable habitat within /SSC/_ buildings and bridges that are the BSA.
(Antrozous pallidus)
protected from high
temperatures and with access
to open foraging habitats.

Night roosts in open sites.

Townsend's big-eared Coniferous forests and
bat woodlands, deciduous
None. No suitable habitat within
/SSC/_ riparian woodland, semi- the BSA.
(Corynorhinus
desert and montane
townsendii)
shrublands.

Western mastiff bat Roosts in crevices in cliff None. No suitable habitat within (Eumops perotis /SSC/_ faces, high buildings, trees
the BSA.
californicus) and tunnels.

Solitary, family groups roost
together, nursery colonies
Western red bat found with many females and None. No suitable habitat within (Lasiurus blossevilli) JSSC/_ young, usually does not roost the BSA.
with other species. Roosts
primarily in trees, often in
edge habitats adjacent to
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Common Name Status
Associated Habitats Potential for Occurrence
(Scientific Name) Fed State/CNPS
streams, fields, or urban
areas. Preferred roost sites
are protected from above,
open below, and located
above dark groundcover, 2-40
ft high. Roost in leaf litter in
the winter.

CODE DESIGNATIONS
FE or FT = Federally listed as Endangered or Threatened CNPS California Rare Plant Rank (CRPR):

FC = Federal Candidate Species CRPR 18 = Rare or Endangered in California or SE or ST= State Listed as Endangered or Threatened elsewhere SC = State Candidate Species CRPR 2 = Rare or Endangered in California, more SSC = State Species of Special Concern common elsewhere FP = State Fully Protected Species CRPR 3 = More information is needed SNC = CDFW Sensitive Natural Community CRPR 4 = Plants with limited distribution

0.1 = Seriously Threatened

0.2 = Fairly Threatened

0.3 = Not very Threatened
Potential for Occurrence: for plants it is considered the potential to occur during the survey period; for birds and bats it is considered the potential to breed, forage, roost, or over-winter in the BSA during migration. Any bird or bat species could fly over the BA, but this is not considered a potential occurrence. The categories for the potential for occurrence include:

None: The species or natural community is known not to occur, and has no potential to occur in the BSA based on sufficient surveys, the lack suitable habitat, and/or the BSA is well outside of the known distribution of the species.

Low: Potential habitat in the BSA is sub-marginal and/or the species is known to occur in the vicinity of the BSA.

Moderate: Suitable habitat is present in the BSA and/or the species is known to occur in the vicinity of the BSA.

Pre construction surveys may be required
High: Habitat in the BSA is highly suitable for the species and there are reliable records close to the BSA, but the species was not observed. Pre-construction surveys required, with the exception of indicators for foraging habitat.

Known: Species was detected in the BSA or a recent reliable record exists for the BSA.

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
The following describes federal, state, and local environmental laws and policies that may be relevant if the BSA were to be developed or modified.

Federal
Migratory Bird Treaty Act
The MBTA (16 USC 9703) prohibits the killing of migratory birds or the destruction of their occupied nests and eggs except in accordance with regulations prescribed by the USFWS. The bird species covered by the MBTA includes nearly all of those that breed in North America, excluding introduced (i.e. exotic) species (50 CFR §10.13). Activities that involve the removal of vegetation including trees, shrubs, grasses, and forbs or ground disturbance have the potential to affect bird species protected by the MBTA. Thus, vegetation removal and ground disturbance in areas with breeding birds should be conducted outside of 11 Biological Resource Letter Report
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the breeding season (approximately February 1 through August 31 in the Central Valley). If vegetation removal or ground disturbance activities are conducted during the breeding season, then a qualified biologist must determine if there are any nests of bird species protected under the MBTA present in the construction area prior to commencement of construction. If active nests are located or presumed present, then appropriate avoidance measures (e.g. spatial or temporal buffers) must be implemented.

Federal Endangered Species Act
The United States Congress passed the ESA in 1973 to protect species that are endangered or threatened with extinction. The ESA is intended to operate in conjunction with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to help protect the ecosystems upon which endangered and threatened species depend.

Under the ESA, species may be listed as either "endangered" or "threatened." Endangered means a species is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Threatened means a species is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. All species of plants and animals, except non-native species and pest insects, are eligible for listing as endangered or threatened. The USFWS also maintains a list of "candidate" species.

Candidate species are species for which there is enough information to warrant proposing them for listing, but that have not yet been proposed. "Proposed" species are those that have been proposed for listing but have not yet been listed.

The ESA makes it unlawful to "take" a listed animal without a permit. Take is defined as "to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect or attempt to engage in any such conduct." Through regulations, the term "harm" is defined as "an act which actually kills or injures wildlife. Such an act may include significant habitat modification or degradation where it actually kills or injures wildlife by significantly impairing essential behavioral patterns, including breeding, feeding, or sheltering." Waters of the United States, Clean Water Act, Section 404 The USACE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulate the discharge of dredged or fill Wetlands have been defined for regulatory purposes as follows: "those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions (33 CFR §328.3, 40 CFR 230.3). Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar areas. "Other waters" of the United States are seasonal or perennial water bodies, including lakes, stream channels, drainages, ponds, and other surface water features, that exhibit an ordinary high-water mark but lack positive indicators for one or more of the three wetland parameters (i.e., hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil, and wetland hydrology) (33 CFR 328.4).

The USACE may issue either individual permits on a case-by-case basis or general permits on a program level. General permits are pre-authorized and are issued to cover similar activities that are expected to cause only minimal adverse environmental effects. Nationwide permits are general permits issued to cover particular fill activities. All nationwide permits have general conditions that must be met for the permits to apply to a particular project, as well as specific conditions that apply to each nationwide permit.

Clean Water Act, Section 401
The Clean Water Act (§401) requires water quality certification and authorization for placement of dredged or fill material in wetlands and Other Waters of the United States. In accordance with the Clean Water Act (§401), criteria for allowable discharges into surface waters have been developed by the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality. The resulting requirements are used as criteria in granting National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits or waivers, which are 12 Biological Resource Letter Report
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obtained through the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) per the Clean Water Act (§402).

Any activity or facility that will discharge waste (such as soils from construction) into surface waters, or from which waste may be discharged, must obtain an NDES permit or waiver from the RWQCB. The RWQCB evaluates an NPDES permit application to determine whether the proposed discharge is consistent with the adopted water quality objectives of the basin plan.

State of California
California Endangered Species Act
The CESA is similar to the ESA but pertains to state listed endangered and threatened species. The CESA requires state agencies to consult with the CDFW when preparing documents to comply with the CEQA.

The purpose is to ensure that the actions of the lead agency do not jeopardize the continued existence of a listed species or result in the destruction, or adverse modification of habitat essential to the continued existence of those species. In addition to formal listing under the federal and state endangered species acts, "species of special concern" receive consideration by CDFW. Species of special concern are those whose numbers, reproductive success, or habitat may be threatened.

California Fish and Game Code (§3503.5)
The CFGC (§3503.5) states that it is "unlawful to take, possess, or destroy any birds in the order Falconiformes (hawks, eagles, and falcons) or Strigiformes (all owls except barn owls) or to take, possess, or destroy the nest or eggs of any such bird except as otherwise provided by this code or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto." Take includes the disturbance of an active nest resulting in the abandonment or loss of young. The CFGC (§3503) also states that "it is unlawful to take, possess, or needlessly destroy the nest or eggs of any bird, except as otherwise provided by this code or any regulation made pursuant thereto."
Rare and Endangered Plants
The CNPS maintains a list of plant species native to California with low population numbers, limited distribution, or otherwise threatened with extinction. This information is published in the Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California. Potential impacts to populations of CNPS California Rare Plant Rank (CRPR) plants receive consideration under CEQA review. The CNPS CRPR categorizes plants as follows:
• Rank 1A: Plants presumed extinct in California;
Rank 1B: Plants rare, threatened, or endangered in California or elsewhere; Rank 2A: Plants presumed extirpated or extinct in California, but not elsewhere; Rank 2B: Plants rare, threatened, or endangered in California, but more numerous elsewhere; Rank 3: Plants about which we need more information; and • Rank 4: Plants of limited distribution.

The California Native Plant Protection Act (CFC §1900-1913) prohibits the taking, possessing, or sale within the state of any plants with a state designation of rare, threatened, or endangered as defined by CDFW. An exception to this prohibition allows landowners, under specific circumstances, to take listed plant species, provided that the owners first notify CDFW and give the agency at least 10 days to retrieve (and presumably replant) the plants and/or seeds before they are destroyed. Fish and game Code §1913 exempts from the 'take' prohibition "the removal of endangered or rare native plants from a canal, lateral channel, building site, or road, or other right of way." 13 Biological Resource Letter Report
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Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement, CFGC (51602)
The CDFW is a trustee agency that has jurisdiction under the CFC (§1600 et seq.). The CFGC (91602), requires that a state or local government agency, public utility, or private entity must notify CDFW if a proposed project will "substantially divert or obstruct the natural flow or substantially change the bed, channel, or bank of any river, stream, or lake designated by the department, or use any material from the streambeds... except when the department has been notified pursuant to Section 1601." If an existing fish or wildlife resource may be substantially adversely affected by the activity, CDFW may propose reasonable measures that will allow protection of those resources. If these measures are agreeable to the parties involved, they may enter into an agreement with CDFW identifying the approved activities and associated mitigation measures.

California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 915380
Although threatened and endangered species are protected by specific federal and state statutes, CEQA Guidelines §15380(d) provides that a species not listed on the federal or state list of protected species may be considered rare or endangered if the species can be shown to meet certain specified criteria.

These criteria have been modeled based on the definition in the ESA and the section of the CFGC dealing with rare, threatened, and endangered plants and animals. The CEQA Guidelines (§15380) allows a public agency to undertake a review to determine if a significant effect on species that have not yet been listed by either the USFWS or CDFW (e.g. candidate species, species of concern) would occur. Thus, CEQA provides an agency with the ability to protect a species from a project's potential impacts until the respective government agencies have an opportunity to designate the species as protected, if warranted.

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AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION MEASURES
The following are avoidance and minimization measures recommended to avoid and minimize impacts to special-status species that have been identified as having potential to occur within the BSA.

Migratory Birds and Raptors
In accordance with existing regulations, to avoid impacts to avian species protected under the MBTA and the CFC, the following are recommended avoidance and minimization measures for migratory birds and raptors:
• Project activities including vegetation and ground disturbance shall be initiated outside of the bird nesting season (February 1 - August 31).
• If Project activities cannot be initiated outside of the bird nesting season, then the following will occur:
• A qualified biologist will conduct a pre-construction survey within the BSA and within 500 feet of the BSA for songbirds and ½ mile for raptors, where accessible, within seven (7) days prior to the initiation of Project activities.

If an active [i.e., containing egg(s) or young] nest is observed within the BSA or in an area adjacent to the BSA where impacts could occur, a species-specific protection buffer will be established. The species protection buffer will be defined by a qualified biologist based on the species, nest type, and tolerance to disturbance. Project activities shall be prohibited within the buffer zones until the young have fledged or the nest fails, and a qualified biologist has determined the nest to longer be active.

Nests shall be monitored by a qualified biologist once per week and a report submitted to the Contractor.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Kevin Sevier at 530-332-9909 or [email protected].

Sincerely,
Nick Perazzo
Biologist
Gallaway Enterprises
530-332-9909
[email protected]
Attachments:

Appendix A: Species Lists
Appendix B: Observed Species List
Appendix C: Site Photos
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Appendix A: Species Lists
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Selected Elements by Scientific Name CALFORNA
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
California Natural Diversity Database
Query Criteria: Quad<span style='color:Red'> IS </span> (Corning (3912282)<span style= color: Red'> OR </span>Vina (3912281)<span style= color: Red'> OR </span>Los Molinos (4012211)<span style= color:Red'> OR </span>Foster Island (3912271)<span style= color:Red'> OR </span>Kirkwood (3912272)<span style= color:Red'> OR </span>Black Butte Dam (3912273)<span style = color:Red'> OR </span>Henleyville (3912283)<span style= color:Red> OR </span>Gerber (4012212)<span style= color:Red'> OR </span>West of Gerber (4012213))
Rare Plant
Rank/CDFW
Species Element Code Federal Status State Status Global Rank State Rank SSC or FP Acipenser medirostris pop. 1 AFCAA01031 Threatened None G2T1 S1 SSC green sturgeon - southern DPS
Actinemys marmorata ARAAD02031 Proposed None G2 SHR SSC Threatened
northwester pond turtle
Agelaius tricolor ABPBXB0020 None Threatened G1G2 S2 SSC tricolored blackbird
Agrostis hendersonii PMPOA040K0 None None G2Q S2 32
Henderson's bent grass
Anthicus antiochensis IICOL49020 None None S3
Antioch Dunes anthicid beetle
Anthicus sacramento IICOL49010 None None G4 S4
Sacramento anthicid beetle
Antrozous pallidus AMACC10010 None None G4 S3 SSC
pallid bat
Ardea alba ABNGA04040 None None G5 S4
great egret
Ardea herodias ABNGA04010 None None S4
great blue heron
Athene cunicularia ABNSB10010 None None G4 s2 sSC
burrowing owl
Bombus crotchi IIHYM24480 None Candidate G2 s2
Crotch's bumble bee Endangered
Bombus pensylvanicus IIHYM24260 None None G3G4 s2
American bumble bee
Branchinecta conservatio ICBRA03010 Endangered None G2 S2 Conservancy fairy shrimp
Branchinecta lynchi ICBRA03030 Threatened None G3 S3
vernal pool fairy shrimp
Buteo swainsoni ABNKC19070 None Threatened G5 S4
Swainson's hawk
Central Valley Drainage Fall Run Chinook Stream CARA2442CA None None GNR Central Valley Drainage Fall Run Chinook Stream
Central Valley Drainage Hardhead/Squawfish Stream CARA2443CA None None GNR Central Valley Drainage Hardhead/Squawfish Stream
Central Valley Drainage Valley Floor River CARA2441CA None None SNR Central Valley Drainage Valley Floor River
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Rare Plant
Rank/CDFW
Species Element Code Federal Status State Status Global Rank State Rank SSC or FF Coastal and Valley Freshwater Marsh CTT52410CA None None G3 S2.1 Coastal and Valley Freshwater Marsh
Coccyzus americanus occidentalis ABNRB02022 Threatened Endangered G5T2T3 western yellow-billed cuckoo
Corynorhinus townsendii AMACC08010 None None G4 SSC
Townsend's big-eared bat
Desmocerus californicus dimorphus IICOL48011 Threatened None G3T3 S3 valley elderberry longhorn beetle
Downingia pusilla PDCAM060CO None None GU s2 2B.2
dwarf downingia
Elanus leucurus ABNKC06010 None None G5 S3S4 FP
white-tailed kite
Erethizon dorsatum AMAFJ01010 None None G5 S3
North American porcupine
Eumops perotis californicus AMACD02011 None None G4G5T4 S3S4 SSC western mastiff bat
Euphorbia hooveri PDEUPOD150 Threatened None G1 S1 1B.2 Hoover's spurge
Euphorbia ocellata ssp. rattanii PDEUPOD1P1 None None G4T2? S2? 1B.2 Stony Creek spurge
Fritillaria pluriflora PMLILOVOFO None None G2G3 S2S3 1B.2 adobe-lily
Gratiola heterosepala PDSCROR060 None Endangered G2 s2 1B.2 Boggs Lake hedge-hyssop
Great Valley Cottonwood Riparian Forest CTT61410CA None None G2 S2.1 Great Valley Cottonwood Riparian Forest
Great Valley Mixed Riparian Forest CTT61420CA None None G2 S22 Great Valley Mixed Riparian Forest
Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest CTT61430CA None None G1 S1.1 Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest
Great Valley Willow Scrub CTT63410CA None None G3 S3.2
Great Valley Willow Scrub
Icteria virens ABPBX24010 None None G5 S4 SSC
yellow-breasted chat
Juncus leiospermus var. leiospermus PMJUNO11L2 None None G2T2 s2 1B.1 Red Bluff dwarf rush
Lanx patelloides IMGASL7030 None None G2? s2
kneecap lanx
Lasionycteris noctivagans AMACC02010 None None G3G4 S3S4 silver-haired bat
Lasiurus cinereus AMACC05032 None None G3G4 S4
hoary bat
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Rare Plant
Rank/CDFW
Species Element Code Federal Status State Status Global Rank State Rank SSC or FP Lasiurus frantzii AMACC05080 None None S3 SSC
western red bat
Legenere limosa POCAMOCO10 None None G2 s2 1B.1
legenere
Lepidurus packardi ICBRA 10010 Endangered None G3
vernal pool tadpole shrimp
Linderiella occidentalis ICBRA06010 None None G2G3 S2S3 California linderieila
Myotis evotis AMACC01070 None None G5 S3
long-eared myotis
Myotis yumanensis AMACC01020 None None G5 54
Yuma myotis
Navarretia leucocephala ssp. bakeri PDPLMOCOE1 None None G4T2 18.1 Baker's navarretia
Northern Hardpan Vernal Poo! CTT44110CA None None G3 S3.1 Norther Hardpan Vernal Pool
Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus pop. 11 AFCHA0209K Threatened None G5T2Q S2 SSC steelhead - Central Valley DPS
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha pop. 7 AFCHA0205B Endangered Endangered G5T1Q S2 chinook salmon - Sacramento River winter-run ESU
Orcuttia pilosa PMPOA4G040 Endangered Endangered G1 S1 1B.1 hairy Orcutt grass
Orcuttia tenuis PMPOA4G050 Threatened Endangered G2
1B.1
slender Orcutt grass
Pandion haliaetus ABNKC01010 None None G5 S4 WL
osprey
Paronychia ahartii PDCAROLOVO None None G3 S3 1B 1
Ahart's paronychia
Rana boylii pop. 1 AAABHO1051 None None G3T4 S4 SSC
foothill yellow-legged frog - north coast DPS
Riparia riparia ABPAU08010 None Threatened G5
bank swallow
Setophaga petechia ABPBX03010 None None G5 SSC
yellow warbler
Spea hammondii AAABF02020 Proposed None G2G3 S3S4 SSC
western spadefoot Threatened
Taxidea taxus AMAJF04010 None None G5 $3 SSC
American badger
Tuctoria greenei PMPOA6N010 Endangered Rare G1 S1 1B.1
Greene's tuctoria
Valley Needlegrass Grassland CTT42110CA None None G3 S3.1 Valley Needlegrass Grassland
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Rare Plant
Rank/CDFW
Species Element Code Federal Status State Status Global Rank State Rank SSC or FP Vireo bellii pusillus ABPBW01114 Endangered Endangered G5T2 S3 least Bell's vireo
Record Count: 61
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NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY
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Agrostis hendersonii Henderson's bent Poaceae annual herb Apr-Jun grass
Astragalus pauperculus depauperate milk- Fabaceae annual herb Mar-Jun vetch
Cryptantha crinita silky cryptantha Boraginacee annual herb Apr-May Downingia pusilla dwarf downingia Campanulaceae annual herb Mar-May Erythranthe glaucescens shield-bracted Phrymaceae annual herb Feb-Aug(s monkeyflower
Euphorbia hooveri Hoover's spurge Euphorbiacee annual herb (May-Jun) Sep(Oct)
Euphorbia ocellata ssp. Stony Creek spurge Euphorbiaceae annual herb May-Oct rattanii
Fritillaria pluriflora adobe-lily Liliaceae perennial bulbiferous herb Feb-Apr Gratiola heterosepala Boggs Lake hedge Plantaginaceae annual herb Apr-Aug hyssop
Hemizonia congesta ssp. Mendocino tarplant Asteracea annual herb Jul-Nov calyculata
Hesperevax caulescens hogwallow starfish Asteracea annual herb Mar-Jun Sagittaria sanfordi Sanford's arrowhead Alismatacea perennial rhizomatous May-Oct (l herb (emergent)
Tuctoria greenei Greene's tuctoria Poaceae annual herb May-Jul(S Showing 1 to 23 of 23 entries
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California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2024. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5). Website [accessed 11 September 2024].

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2800 Cottage Way, Room W-2605
Sacramento, CA 95825-1846
Phone: (916) 414-6600 Fax: (916) 414-6713
In Reply Refer To: 09/11/2024 03:17:43 UTC
Project Code: 2024-0142408
Project Name: Falcon Subdivision Corning
Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project location or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:

The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as well as proposed and final designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The species list fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be completed by visiting the IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested through the IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list.

The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or designated critical habitat.

A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2) Project code: 2024-0142408 09/11/2024 03:17:43 UTC
(c)). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a biological evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may affect listed or proposed species and/or designated or proposed critical habitat. Recommended contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 402.12.

If a Federal agency determines, based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation, that listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402. In addition, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed within the consultation. More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of permit or license applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook" at:
https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/endangered-species-consultation- handbook.pdf
Migratory Birds: In addition to responsibilities to protect threatened and endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), there are additional responsibilities under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (GEPA) to protect native birds from project-related impacts. Any activity, intentional or unintentional, resulting in take of migratory birds, including eagles, is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)). For more information regarding these Acts, see https://www.fws.gov/program/migratory-bird-permit/what- we-do.

The MBTA has no provision for allowing take of migratory birds that may be unintentionally killed or injured by otherwise lawful activities. It is the responsibility of the project proponent to comply with these Acts by identifying potential impacts to migratory birds and eagles within applicable NEPA documents (when there is a federal nexus) or a Bird/Eagle Conservation Plan (when there is no federal nexus). Proponents should implement conservation measures to avoid or minimize the production of project-related stressors or minimize the exposure of birds and their resources to the project-related stressors. For more information on avian stressors and recommended conservation measures, see https://www.fws.gov/library/collections/threats-birds.

In addition to MBTA and BGEPA, Executive Order 13186: Responsibilities of Federal Agencies to Protect Migratory Birds, obligates all Federal agencies that engage in or authorize activities that might affect migratory birds, to minimize those effects and encourage conservation measures that will improve bird populations. Executive Order 13186 provides for the protection of both migratory birds and migratory bird habitat. For information regarding the implementation of Executive Order 13186, please visit https://www.fws.gov/partner/council-conservation- migratory-birds.

We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Code in the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit to our office.
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Attachments):
• Official Species List

OFFICIAL SPECIES LIST
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed action".

This species list is provided by:

Sacramento Fish And Wildlife Office
Federal Building
2800 Cottage Way, Room W-2605
Sacramento, CA 95825-1846
(916) 414-6600
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PROJECT SUMMARY
Project Code: 2024-0142408
Project Name: Falcon Subdivision Corning
Project Type: Residential Construction
Project Description: Subdivision deveopment
Project Location:

The approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:// www.google.com/maps/@39.93209245.-122.190952650774,14z
Hougtzon Ave
Colusa 51
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Counties: Tehama County, California
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ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SPECIES
There is a total of 8 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.

Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species list because a project could affect downstream species.

IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA Fisheries- , as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the Department of Commerce.

See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office if you have questions.

1. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce.
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BIRDS

NAME STATUS
Yellow-billed Cuckoo Coccyzus americanus Threatened
Population: Western U.S. DPS
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3911

REPTILES

NAME STATUS
Northwestern Pond Turtle Actinemys marmorata Proposed
No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Threatened Species profile: hutps://ecos.fws.gov/esp/species/1111

AMPHIBIANS

NAME STATUS
Western Spadefoot Spea hammondii Proposed
No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Threatened Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5425

INSECTS

NAME STATUS
Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus Candidate
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9743
Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle Desmocerus californicus dimorphus Threatened There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/esp/species/7850

CRUSTACEANS

NAME STATUS
Conservancy Fairy Shrimp Branchinecta conservatio Endangered There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitar.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8246
Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp Branchinecta lynchi Threatened There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/498
Vernal Pool Tadpole Shrimp Lepidurus packardi Endangered There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

Species profile: hups://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2246
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CRITICAL HABITATS

THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S JURISDICTION.

YOU ARE STILL REQUIRED TO DETERMINE IF YOUR PROJECTS) MAY HAVE EFFECTS ON ALL ABOVE LISTED SPECIES.

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IPAC USER CONTACT INFORMATION
Agency: Private Entity
Name: Nick Perazzo
Address: 117 Meyers Street
Address Line 2: Suite 120
City: Chico
State: CA
Zip: 95928
Email [email protected]
Phone: 5303329909
To: [email protected]
Subject: Falcon Subdivision
Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 11:47:01 AM
Quad Name Corning
Quad Number 39122-H2
ESA Anadromous Fish
SONCC Coho ESU (T) -
CCC Coho ESU (E) -
CC Chinook Salmon ESU (T) -
CVSR Chinook Salmon ESU (T) - X
SRWR Chinook Salmon ESU (E) - X
NC Steelhead DPS (T) -
CCC Steelhead DPS (T) -
SCCC Steelhead DPS (T) -
SC Steelhead DPS (E) -
CCV Steelhead DPS (T) - x
Eulachon (T) -
SDPS Green Sturgeon (T) -
ESA Anadromous Fish Critical Habitat
SONCC Coho Critical Habitat -
CCC Coho Critical Habitat -
CC Chinook Salmon Critical Habitat -
CVSR Chinook Salmon Critical Habitat - X
SRWR Chinook Salmon Critical Habitat -
NC Steelhead Critical Habitat -
CCC Steelhead Critical Habitat -
SCCC Steelhead Critical Habitat -
SC Steelhead Critical Habitat -
CCV Steelhead Critical Habitat - X
Eulachon Critical Habitat -
sDPS Green Sturgeon Critical Habitat -
ESA Marine Invertebrates
Range Black Abalone (E) -
Range White Abalone (E) -
ESA Marine Invertebrates Critical Habitat
Black Abalone Critical Habitat -
ESA Sea Turtles
East Pacific Green Sea Turtle (T) -
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (T/E) -
Leatherback Sea Turtle (E) -
North Pacific Loggerhead Sea Turtle (E) -
ESA Whales
Blue Whale (E) -
Fin Whale (E) -
Humpback Whale (E) -
Southern Resident Killer Whale (E) -
North Pacific Right Whale (E) -
Sei Whale (E) -
Sperm Whale (E) -
ESA Pinnipeds
Guadalupe Fur Seal (T) -
Steller Sea Lion Critical Habitat -
Essential Fish Habitat
Coho EFH -
Chinook Salmon EFH -
Groundfish EFH -
Coastal Pelagics EFH -
Highly Migratory Species EFH -
MMPA Species (See list at left)
ESA and MMPA Cetaceans/Pinnipeds
See list at left and consult the NMFS Long Beach office 562-980-4000
MMPA Cetaceans -
MMPA Pinnipeds -
Appendix B: Observed Species
Biological Resource Letter Report
Falcon Subdivision Project (GE# 24 104)
Observed Plant List at the Falcon Subdivision Project on September 9, 2024 Scientific Name Common Name
Amaranthus albus Tumbleweed
Chenopodium album Lambs quarters
Convulvulus arvensis Field bindweed
Croton setiger Turkey mullein
Datura stramonium Jimson weed
Ficus carica Common fig
Lactuca serriola Prickly lettuce
Rumex crispus Curly dock
Observed Wildlife List at the Falcon Subdivision Project on September 9, 2024 Scientific Name Common Name
Cathartes aura Turkey vulture
Streptopelia decaocto Eurasian collared dove
Elgaria multicarinata multicarinata California alligator lizard Appendix C: Site Photos Taken on September 9, 2024
Project site, facing west. Project site, facing north
Project site, facing east. Project site, facing west.

Tree stumps providing cover for ground nesting Low laying vegetation providing some cover for species. ground nesting species.

C Biological Resource Letter Report
Falcon Subdivision Project (GE# 24 104)
ITEM NO.: J-3
AWARD PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW

ARTICULATING BOOM LIFT TO CRESCO

EQUIPMENT RENTALS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$134,369.21.

October 22, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER M~ ELIJAH STANLEY, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR e SUMMARY:

On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, the City received eight (8) Formal Bids for the One (1) New Articulating Boom Lift. The summary is below for Council review:

Company Proposal Amount
Cresco Equipment Rentals $134,369.21
Guy Rents DBA Rental Guys $140,004.15
Monmouth Solutions Inc. $143,950.00
Aerial Lift Service Co. $144,816.00
All Around Access LLC $150,782.24
Toyota Material Handling Solutions $163,020.36
Taza Supplies Inc. $214,786.00
All Around MFG, LLO $289,605.06
Staff is requesting Council award the purchase of One (1) New Articulating Boom Lift to Cresco Equipment Rentals in the amount of $134,369.21 as Cresco Equipment Rentals has been determined the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The lead time for the boom lift is fourteen (14) weeks.

The price includes shipping and delivery.

FINANCIAL:

During the budgeting process for fiscal year 2024/2025, staff budgeted $142,440.00 for the purchase of One (1) New Articulating Boom Lift. The budgeted amount is sufficient for the purchase and delivery of the boom lift. The following funds were allocated in the approved FY24/25 budget:

One (1) New Articulating Boom Lift
001-9509-3000 $71,220.00
114-9509-3000 $71,220.00
Total: $142,440.00
RECOMMENDATION:

THAT MAYOR AND COUNCIL:

OF $134,369.21.

ITEM NO: J-4

CONSIDERATION OF RENAMING

YOST PARK
October 22, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY COUNCIL
RUBI ORDAZ, CITY CLERK Q°
SUMMARY:

It was recommended by City Council Members for staff to bring an item to City Council to consider the renaming of Yost Park. Following the Fifteenth Annual Tucker Mesker Classic Memorial Softball Tournament (2024) City Staff and City Council received a letter from a member of the public suggesting consideration of a name change. City Council Members sponsored the idea leading to this item coming to Council for consideration.

BACKGROUND:

Information regarding the naming of Yost Park and the property is limited due to information dating back before 1950.

The property deed that is retained by the City indicates that the property was transferred to the City of Corning in 1940 and the land was purchased by the City and transferred from Warren N. Woodson also known as W.N. Woodson, and Florence E.

Woodson, husband and wife.

The following information provided in the staff report comes from an internet search and various internet sources. Roger Yost was a mortician in Corning and resided in Corning for about five years before his passing in 1950 due to a vehicle accident. His wife Marjorie, passed away in 2009. According to newspaper obituaries, both were laid to rest One webpage recognizing the Yost Park Memorial Grove, with a photo of Marjorie by i. Vose dige Docal kid al red to tray other nates the and a read, been no other information that would support this.

RECOMMENDATION:

MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPROVE RENAMING OF YOST PARK.

OR
MAYOR AND COUNCIL DENY THE RENAMING OF YOST PARK.

ITEM NO.: J-5

INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION

AND PROVIDE DIRECTION

RELATED TO CANNABIS RETAIL

WITHIN THE CITY
October 22, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGERO

CITY ATTORNEY, COLLIN BOGENER
BACKGROUND:

In recent months, at two City Council Meetings, staff and legal counsel has presented information regarding Senate Bill (SB) 1186 which precludes cities from imposing regulations that have the etect of prohibiting medical cannabis delivery within the City. At the most recent public meeting discussion, staff received a consensus from the City Council to bring back information regarding a store front ordinance for the City of Corning.

That said, the City can adopt and enforce reasonable regulations on storefront and non- storefront retail delivery of cannabis related to:
• Municipal Code Requirements
• Security or Public Health and Safety Requirements
• Licensing Requirements
• Imposing or Collection State or Local laxes
• Regulations consistent with Department of Cannabis Control RECOMMENDATION:

DISCUSSION AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CANNABIS RETAIL WITIN THE CITY.

ITEM NO.: J-6

AUTHORIZE THE BUDGET

ALLOCATION TO FUND THE

DETECTIVE POSITION AND
FILL THE POSITION.

October 22, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CRAIG BASSETT, CHIEF OF POLICE

BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER (N
SUMMARY:

In previous fiscal years there has been discussion about the Corning Police Department hiring a Detective. The Detective position has been recognized on the position allocation list but has not been funded in the Fiscal Year Budget. The Detective position has been vacant since September 2011. During the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget it was recognized by staff and City Council that this detective position was unfunded and that should the Police Department become staffed allowing the hiring of a Detective that an agenda item would come before the City Council to appropriate funds to hire the Detective Position.

The Police Department is now fully staffed and has the interest of hiring a Detective.

During the time that Corning Police Department has been without a Detective, the City has had to rely on the Tehama County Sheriff's Department and The Tehama County District Attorney to investigate major crimes.

Of the number of crimes against persons this year the Corning Police Department has only closed 28% of those cases. Currently Patrol Officers investigate and work cases. The number of open cases and new cases warrants the request for the Detective Position.

FINANCIAL:

The annual budget increase for the Detective Position is $159,197.67 per year. At this time the funding source for this position would be General Funds and/or other discretionary fund sources.

RECOMMENDATION:
• MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE BUDGET ALLOCATION TO FUND THE

DETECTIVE POSITION AND FURTHER AUTORIZE THE CORNING POLICE DEPARTMENT TO FILL THE POSITION.

ITEM NO: J-7

APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN

THE NET GENERAL FUND IN THE
AMOUNT OF $54,462
October 22, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER &

ROY SEILER, CONTRACT CITY CA
SUMMARY:

The City is requesting the approval of a budget adjustment that has a net general fund impact in the amount of $54,462. A recent review of accounts and expenditures revealed that street expenses, salary, and benefits are outpacing the Gas Tax Revenue Budget. Staff and CPA recommend moving the salary expenses to General Fund expenses in the amount of $54,462.

It should be noted that upon approval of the budget adjustment, the $54,462 that would be recognized as a General Fund expense will be recognized as part of the City's required General Fund Maintenance of Effort (MOE) for roads which is a required City MOE.

RECOMMENDATION:

MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPROVE THE:
• APPROVE THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT AND AUTHRIZING THE CPA TO MAKE THE NECESSARY BUDGET CHANGES.