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and the coast live oak woodland. Furthermore, the alternate PCL-1 alignment is less constrained for wildlife movement when compared with the existing alignment, is more conducive to northsouth wildlife movement, and contains a greater amount of habitat to support the Planning Species, as discussed previously.
Therefore, no impact would occur with the proposed Project and no mitigation is required.
5.4.6 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
Volume I, Section 6.5 (Criteria Refinement Process [CRP]) of the MSHCP states that individual public and private projects within the Plan Area are expected to be designed and implemented in accordance with the Criteria for each Area Plan presented in Volume I, Section 3.2 of the MSHCP document. In cases where refinements to the Criteria are desirable to facilitate Reserve Assembly, resulting in adjustments to the Criteria, the CRP described in Volume I, Section 6.5 shall apply.
Such Criteria Refinements may involve changes to Cores and Linkages as long as it is demonstrated that the Refinements would clearly benefit Covered Species and would be consistent with MSHCP policies and species conservation goals. Furthermore, the CRP cannot be used for Criteria changes that would result in reductions in the Criteria Area.
As discussed previously, PCL- 1 is intended to connect Existing Core A (Prado Basin/Santa Ana River) with Existing Core B (Cleveland National Forest) to the south and is intended to provide live-in/dispersal habitat for four Planning Species (mountain lion, bobcat, coastal California gnatcatcher, and Cooper’s hawk). The northern portion of the existing PCL-1 alignment is severely constrained and the topography of the existing PCL-1 alignment is not ideal to facilitate north to south wildlife movement. The northern portion of the alignment is topographically oriented north to south along ridgelines and canyons, while the southern portion of the alignment bisects steep east-west ridgelines and canyons causing wildlife to move west and east perpendicular to the intended alignment for PCL-1.Lastly, the habitat types located within the existing alignment, though mostly native, are dominated by chaparral, which is not suitable for two of the MSHCP Planning Species (coastal California gnatcatcher and Cooper’s hawk).
The alternate PCL-1 location is heavily used by wildlife, with documented and extensive movement of large to medium-size mammals from the National Forest Boundary to the SR-91 undercrossing. Lands within the alternate alignment are topographically oriented north to south from the National Forest boundary to the freeway, including multiple access roads, ridgelines, and canyon routes. Furthermore, the habitat types within the alternate PCL-1 alignment have a greater suitability for the Planning Species, including habitats dominated by coastal sage scrub vegetation, as well as a greater riparian component.
The Alternative Alignment of PCL-1 would result in net gain of 382.98 acres of Conserved Land compared with the existing PCL-1 alignment, with 465.73 acres of lands offsetting the 82.75 acres of lands to be removed from the northern portion of the existing alignment.
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In conclusion, the proposed Project would result in a superior MSHCP Conservation Area configuration compared with the existing PCL-1 alignment. The re-alignment would result in an increase in conservation lands for the MSHCP Reserve, including an increase in native habitat types benefitting Covered Species. The alternate PCL-1 alignment will indirectly benefit the existing Core Areas (A and B) by providing a less-constrained connection between the Core Areas.
Overall, the proposed Refinement would support the goals of the MSHCP as it applies to linking the Cleveland National Forest to the Prado Basin, Santa Ana River, and the Chino Hills.
5.4.7 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES
No Mitigation Measures are required.
5.4.8 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
No significant environmental impacts occur with the proposed Project.
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5.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES
5.5.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The proposed PCL-1 alignment, covering approximately 711.28 acres, is within the City’s SOI within Riverside County. The alignment runs north to south from the Cleveland National Forest to SR-91. Elevations of the proposed Project range from approximately 525 feet AMSL at SR91(west of Fresno Road) in the north to approximately 2,100 AMSL in the south. The northern portion of the Project is topographically oriented north to south along ridgelines and canyons, while the southern portion crosses a series of steep east-west canyons and ridgelines.
The proposed PCL-1 alignment is comprised of undeveloped lands with dirt access roads, and heavily vegetated with coastal sage scrub, chaparral, non-native grasslands, coast live oak woodland, and riparian forest, including access roads and canyon routes. In addition, the Project alignment is largely surrounded by undeveloped lands with residential uses to the east, and Star Ranch to west.
The proposed Project would not include new development and no ground breaking activities will occur and therefore a cultural resource survey of the site is not required.
5.5.2 EXISTING REGULATIONS, PLANS, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES Refer to the federal, State, regional, and local regulations previously referenced within Section
4.5.4 Cultural Resources prepared for the Modified Project.
5.5.3 PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES (PDF)
The proposed Project does not include PDFs.
5.5.4 THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Based on the relevant CEQA Guidelines as currently implemented by the City, significant cultural resources impacts would occur if the proposed Project or any Project-related component would:
Threshold CUL-1 Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to § 15064.5?
Threshold CUL-2 Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5?
Threshold CUL-3 Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of dedicated cemeteries?
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5.5.5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROPOSED PROJECT Impact CUL-1: Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to § 15064.5?
Impact CUL-2: Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5?
Impact CUL-3: Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of dedicated cemeteries?
No Impact.
As previously stated, the proposed Project would relocate the PCL-1 alignment to improve connectivity between designated wildlife habitats within the MSHCP. No development is proposed by the Project and consequently, no construction or groundbreaking activities would occur. Thus, the proposed Project would not cause an adverse change in the significance of a historical or archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5. As a result, no impacts would occur, and no mitigation measures are required.
Since no development is proposed as part of the relocation of the PCL-1 alignment, the potential for encountering human remains during grading, excavation, or construction activities is nonexistent. As a result, no impacts would occur, and no mitigation measures are required.
5.5.6 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
No Impact.
Historic Resources: The proposed PCL-1 alignment would not result in groundbreaking activities nor new development. Therefore, Project implementation would have no potential to contribute towards a significant cumulative impact to historical sites and/or resources.
Archaeological Resources: The proposed PCL-1 alignment would not result in groundbreaking activities nor new development. Therefore, Project implementation would have no potential to contribute towards a significant cumulative impact to archaeological sites and/or resources.
Disturbance of Human Remains: The proposed PCL-1 alignment would not result in groundbreaking activities nor new development and therefore no potential to uncover or disturb human remains would occur. Therefore, Project implementation would have no potential to contribute towards a significant cumulative impact to human remains.
5.5.7 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES
No Mitigation Measures are required.
5.5.8 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
No significant environmental impacts occur with the proposed Project.
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5.6 ENERGY
5.6.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Due to the location and topography of the proposed PCL-1 alignment, development has been limited to beyond the boundary limits including Star Ranch to the west, SR-91 to the north, and residential to the east, and the vacant GRRSP area to the northeast. Other than the previously noted dirt access routes, no development has occurred or is planned within the proposed PCL-1 alignment. As a result, the proposed Project alignment does not consume energy.
5.6.2 EXISTING REGULATIONS, PLANS, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES Refer to the federal, State, regional, and local regulations previously referenced within Section
4.6.4 Energy prepared for the Modified Project.
5.6.3 PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES (PDF)
The proposed Project does not include PDFs.
5.6.4 THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Based on the relevant CEQA Guidelines as currently implemented by the City of Corona, significant visual quality impacts would occur if the proposed Project or any Project-related component would:
Threshold EN-1 Result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation?
Threshold EN-2 Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency?
5.6.5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROPOSED PROJECT Impact EN-1: Result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation?
No Impact.
The proposed Project would relocate the PCL-1 alignment to improve connectivity between designated wildlife habitats within the MSHCP and no new development is proposed. Therefore, the Project would not result in a potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources. No impacts would occur relative to the proposed Project and no mitigation is required.
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Impact EN-2: Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency?
No Impact. The proposed Project would relocate the PCL-1 alignment to improve connectivity between designated wildlife habitats within the MSHCP and no new development is proposed.
Therefore, the Project would not conflict with or obstruct a State or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency. The proposed Project only involves the relocation of the PCL-1 alignment and does not authorize any new development and no impacts would occur. No mitigation is required.
5.6.6 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
As previously stated, the proposed Project would not result in construction or operational energy consumption as no new development or construction activities are proposed. Therefore, energy consumption would not occur in a cumulatively wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary manner and no mitigation is required.
5.6.7 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES
No Mitigation Measures are required.
5.6.8 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
No significant environmental impacts occur with the proposed Project.
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5.7 GEOLOGY AND SOILS
5.7.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Geology and Soils
The approximately 711.28-acre proposed Project alignment is located in the northern flank of the Santa Ana Mountains in western Riverside County. According to Figure 5.7, Geologic Map, of the City’s General Plan EIR, the proposed alignment area is primarily comprised of younger sediments (Holocene to Late Pleistocene), older sediments (Pleistocene) landslide deposits (Holocene to Pleistocene), younger sedimentary rocks (Cenozoic), older sedimentary rocks (Mesozoic), igneous and metamorphic rocks (Mesozoic).
Faults and Seismicity
The Project area is not located within an Alquist‐Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone, however is located near the Whittier, Glen Ivy, and Chino sections of the Elsinore Fault Zone.
Liquefaction
Liquefaction takes place when loosely packed, water‐logged sediments at or near the ground surface lose their strength in response to strong ground shaking. Liquefaction occurring beneath buildings and other structures can cause major damage during earthquakes. According to the DOC Earthquake Zones of Required Investigation map, the northern portion of the Project adjacent to SR-91 is located in areas susceptible to liquefaction.
Subsidence
There are two types of subsidence: land subsidence and hydro compaction subsidence. Hydro compaction subsidence occurs when a large land area settles due to over‐saturation. Land subsidence occurs when an extensive amount of ground water, oil, or natural gas is withdrawn from below the ground surface. The General Plan EIR has determined the area most susceptible to land subsidence as being within the northwestern portion of the City, outside the Project alignment.
Dam and Levee Failure
According to the Dam Breach Inundation Map Web Publisher, the area located beyond the Project alignment northeast of SR-91 has a high susceptibility to inundation from failure of the Prado Dam.
Paleontological Resources
Paleontological resources (fossils) are the remains and/or traces of prehistoric life. Fossils are typically preserved in layered sedimentary rocks and the distribution of fossils is a result of the sedimentary history of the geologic units within which they occur. Fossils occur in a noncontinuous and often unpredictable distribution within some sedimentary units, and the potential for fossils to occur within sedimentary units depends on several factors. Although it is not possible
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to determine whether a fossil will occur in any specific location, it is possible to evaluate the potential for geologic units to contain scientifically significant paleontological resources, and therefore evaluate the potential for impacts to those resources and provide mitigation for paleontological resources if they do occur during construction.
The Project alignment is underlain by Quaternary (middle to early Pleistocene) very old alluvial fan sediments and three Tertiary sedimentary formations. These geologic units are considered to contain low-to-high sensitivity for paleontological resources increasing by depth and high sensitivity.
5.7.2 EXISTING REGULATIONS, PLANS, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES Refer to the federal, State, regional, and local regulations previously referenced within Section
4.7.4 Geology and Soils prepared for the Modified Project.
5.7.3 PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES (PDF)
The proposed Project does not include PDFs.
5.7.4 THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Based on the relevant CEQA Guidelines as currently implemented by the City of Corona, significant visual quality impacts would occur if the proposed Project or any Project-related component would:
Threshold GEO-1 Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault?
Threshold GEO-2 Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving strong seismic ground shaking? Threshold GEO-3 Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction?
Threshold GEO-4 Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving landslides? Threshold GEO-5 Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? Threshold GEO-6 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 an on-site or offsite landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse?
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Threshold GEO-7 Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property?
Threshold GEO-8 Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems in areas where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater?
Threshold GEO-9 Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geological feature?
5.7.5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROPOSED PROJECT Impact GEO-1: a) Would the project directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
i) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Impact GEO-2: ii) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving strong seismic ground shaking?
Impact GEO-3: iii) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction?
Impact GEO-4: iv) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving landslides? Impact GEO-5: Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? Impact GEO-6: 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 an on-site or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse?
Impact GEO-7: Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property?
No Impact.
There are mapped Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones within the City limits associated with the Chino Fault and Glen Ivy segment of the Elsinore Fault. As previously stated, the proposed Project alignment is located within the Elsinore Fault Zone, although not within a Alquist-Priolo
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Earthquake Fault Zone. No new development or construction activities would result from the proposed Project. Consequently, the Project area would remain vacant and undeveloped, therefore no impact would occur.
Other geologic hazards include earthquake liquefaction and landslides. The western portion of the Project alignment adjacent to SR-91 is located within an area with moderate liquefaction susceptibility. Due to the Project’s location and topography, the hillsides or steep slopes may result in landslides from heavy rain, erosion, removal of vegetation, seismic activity, or combinations of these and other factors. As previously stated, the Project area would remain vacant and undeveloped, therefore no impact would occur and no mitigation is required.
Impact GEO-8: Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems in areas where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater?
No Impact. Septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems are not proposed as part of the Project. No impacts related to septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems would occur from implementation of the proposed Project.
Impact GEO-9: Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geological feature?
No Impact. Although the Project site located within an area of which may have high Paleontological sensitivity, the Project proposes the relocation of PCL-1 alignment and does not involve earth moving and/or construction of new development. As a result, no impacts would occur., and no mitigation is required.
5.7.6 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
Geology and Soils. The Project proposes the relocation of the PCL-1 alignment and does not involve construction of new development. No impacts associated with geologic resources would occur.
Paleontological Resources: The proposed Project does not involve earth moving and/or construction of new development that would otherwise impact such resources. No impact to palaeontologic resources would occur.
5.7.7 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES
No Mitigation Measures are required.
5.7.8 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
No significant environmental impacts occur with the proposed Project.
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5.8 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
5.8.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are any gas that absorbs infrared radiation in the atmosphere. This absorption traps heat within the atmosphere, altering the Earth’s surface temperature. Increased surface temperatures caused by increased absorption of the sun’s infrared radiation from GHGs is commonly referred to as the greenhouse gas effect. A majority of the scientific community believes GHG emissions resulting from human activities have caused increased levels of most naturally occurring GHGs measured in the atmosphere over the past several decades. Regardless of the cause, the majority of the scientific community believes the continued increase of these GHG levels will result in an increase in the temperature of the Earth’s lower atmosphere. This increase in atmospheric temperature from increased GHGs is a phenomenon commonly referred to as global warming. Warming of the Earth’s lower atmosphere induces a suite of additional changes, including changes in global precipitation patterns; ocean circulation, temperature, and acidity; global mean sea level; species distribution and diversity; and the timing of biological processes.
These large-scale changes are collectively referred to as global climate change. The GHGs listed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), fluoroform (HFC-23), tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a), difluoroethane (HFC-152a), and sulfur hexaflouride (SF6) (IPCC 2022).
The Global Warming Potential (GWP) was developed to simplify quantification, reporting, analysis, and comparison of the global warming impacts of different GHGs. IPCC defines the GWP of various GHG emissions on a normalized scale that recasts all GHG emissions in terms of CO2 equivalents (CO2e). The GWP of CO2 is, by definition, 1. GHG emissions are quantified and presented in terms of metric tons (MT) of CO2e emitted per year.
5.8.2 EXISTING REGULATIONS, PLANS, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES Refer to the federal, State, regional, and local regulations previously referenced within Section
4.8.4 Greenhouse Gas Emissions prepared for the Modified Project.
5.8.3 PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES (PDF)
The proposed Project does not include PDFs.
5.8.4 THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Based on the relevant CEQA Guidelines as currently implemented by the City of Corona, significant greenhouse gas emissions impacts would occur if the proposed Project or any Projectrelated component would:
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Threshold GHG-1 Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment?
Threshold GHG-2 Conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?
5.8.5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROPOSED PROJECT Impact GHG-1: Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment?
Impact GHG-2: Conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?
No Impact.
The Project proposes the relocation of PCL-1 alignment and does not involve construction of new development. The proposed Project alignment area would remain vacant and undeveloped.
Therefore, the Project will not indirectly or directly generate GHGs that may have a significant impact on the environment or conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of GHGs. As such, no impacts would occur, and no mitigation is required.
5.8.6 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
As discussed in this section, the proposed Project would not result in new development resulting in construction or operational GHG emissions. Therefore, the Project would not contribute to cumulative GHG emissions in California.
5.8.7 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES
No Mitigation Measures are required.
5.8.8 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
No significant environmental impacts occur with the proposed Project.
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5.9 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
5.9.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
As previously stated, the proposed PCL-1 alignment covers approximately 711.28 acres in the City’s SOI within Riverside County. The alignment runs north to south from the Cleveland National Forest to SR-91. Elevations of the proposed Project range from approximately 525 feet AMSL at SR-91(west of Fresno Road) in the north to approximately 2,100 AMSL in the south.
The northern portion of the Project is topographically oriented north to south along ridgelines and canyons, while the southern portion crosses a series of steep east-west canyons and ridgelines. The proposed Project alignment is comprised of undeveloped lands with dirt access roads, and heavily vegetated with coastal sage scrub, chaparral, non-native grasslands, coast live oak woodland, and riparian forest, including access roads and canyon routes.
Hazardous Locations
The Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites (Cortese) List is a planning document used by the State, local agencies, and developers to comply with CEQA requirements in providing information about the location of hazardous materials release sites. Government Code Section 65962.5 requires the California Environmental Protection Agency to develop at least annually an updated Cortese List. According to the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) EnviroStor database, there are no facilities and/or sites within the Project alignment identified as meeting the Cortese List requirements.
Airports
The Corona Municipal Airport is located approximately 3.75 miles northeast of Project alignment.
Emergency Response Plan
The City of Corona has prepared an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) to address the City’s planned response to natural disasters, technological incidents, and national security emergencies.
The EOP’s operational concepts focus on potential large-scale disasters that can generate unique situations requiring unusual emergency responses. The EOP’s emergency management goals are:
1. Provide effective life safety measures and reduce property losses.
2. Provide for the rapid resumption of impacted businesses and community services.
3. Provide accurate documentation and records required for cost recovery efforts.
It should be noted, the EOP does not address normal day-to-day emergencies or the wellestablished and routine procedures used in coping with such emergencies.
Sensitive Receptors
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Sensitive receptors are people or other organisms that may have a significantly increased sensitivity or exposure to contaminants by virtue of their age and health (e.g., schools, day care centers, hospitals, nursing homes), status (e.g., sensitive or endangered species), proximity to the contamination, dwelling construction (e.g., basement), or the facilities they use (e.g., water supply well). The location of sensitive receptors must be identified in order to evaluate the potential impact of the contamination on public health and the environment. The Project alignment is surrounded by mostly undeveloped lands, SR-91 to the north, residential uses to the east, and Star Ranch to west.
5.9.2 EXISTING REGULATIONS, PLANS, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES Refer to the federal, State, regional, and local regulations previously referenced within Section
4.9.4 Hazards and Hazardous Materials prepared for the Modified Project.
5.9.3 PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES (PDF)
The proposed Project does not include PDFs.
5.9.4 THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Based on the relevant CEQA Guidelines as currently implemented by the City of Corona, significant hazard and hazardous material impacts would occur if the proposed Project or any Project-related component would:
Threshold HAZ-1 Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? Threshold HAZ-2 Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment?
Threshold HAZ-3 Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school?
Threshold HAZ-4 Be located on a site that is included on a list of hazardous materials sites that is compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? Threshold HAZ-5 For a project within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area?
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Threshold HAZ-6 Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
Threshold HAZ-7 Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires?
5.9.5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROPOSED PROJECT Impact HAZ-1: Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? Impact HAZ-2: Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment?
Impact HAZ-3: Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school?
No Impact. The proposed Project consists of the relocation of the PCL-1 alignment. No physical improvements or additional construction activities would occur which could include the use or storage of hazardous substances. As a result, no impact would occur, and no mitigation is required.
Impact HAZ-4: Be located on a site that is included on a list of hazardous materials sites that is compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?
No Impact. As previously stated, the Project area does not contain facilities and/or sites that are identified as meeting the Cortese List requirements. In addition, there is no construction or groundbreaking activities as a result of the Project. Therefore, there would be no impact, and no mitigation is required.
Impact HAZ-5: For a project within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area?
No Impact. The Corona Municipal Airport is located approximately 3.75 miles northeast of Project alignment. Consequently, the Project site is not within two miles of an airport. In addition, the Project alignment is not located within any land use compatibility zone for the nearest airport, nor is it within an airport safety zone. Although the Project proposes no construction or operational activities, the Project would not result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the Project areas, and no impacts would occur. No mitigation measures are required.
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Impact HAZ-6: Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
No Impact. The Project will not construct any physical barriers or disturb any roadways. The Project would not interfere with implementation of an emergency response plan or evacuation plan, and there would be no impact. No mitigation measures are required.
Impact HAZ-7: Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires? No Impact. Although the Project alignment is within a Very High Hazard Fire Severity Zone (CALFIRE), there would be no new construction as a result of the proposed Project that would otherwise expose people or structures to significant risk involving wildland fires. As a result, no impacts would occur, and no mitigation is required.
5.9.6 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
Implementation of the proposed Project would not result in construction of any new development.
As a result, no cumulative impacts associated with hazardous materials, emergency response, wildland fires, and airport safety hazards would result.
5.9.7 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES
No Mitigation Measures are required.
5.9.8 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
No significant environmental impacts occur with the proposed Project.
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5.10 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
5.10.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Regional Drainage
The City resides within the regional Santa Ana River Watershed, monitored by the Santa Ana RWQCB. Ultimately, all channels converge with the Santa Ana River within the Santa Ana Subwatershed where downstream ends of the channel travel through Orange County prior to emptying into the Pacific Ocean.
Local Surface Waters
Within the Santa Ana Sub-watershed the City lies within the Middle Santa Ana River Subwatershed and the Temescal Wash Sub-watershed. The Middle Santa Ana River Sub-watershed is located in the northwest corner of Riverside County and covers a total tributary area of 170 square miles that generally drains westwards towards the Santa Ana River. Tributaries to this subwatershed include: Temescal Creek, Sycamore Creek, Day Creek, and San Sevaine Creek. The Temescal Sub-watershed covers 250 square miles and is defined as the tributary area draining into the Temescal Wash, also known as Temescal Creek, that connects Lake Elsinore with the Santa Ana River.
Existing Drainage
The proposed Project’s alignment, approximately 711.28 acres, is vacant undeveloped land situated in the Santa Ana Mountains to the northwest of the City of Corona adjacent to SR-91. The Project alignment can be characterized by steep topography, generally increasing in elevation from the south to the north. Small ravines are present which convey the natural drainage across the Project site.
5.10.2 EXISTING REGULATIONS, PLANS, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES Refer to the federal, State, regional, and local regulations previously referenced within Section
4.10.4 Hydrology and Water Quality prepared for the Modified Project.
5.10.3 PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES (PDF)
The proposed Project does not include PDFs.
5.10.4 THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Based on the relevant CEQA Guidelines as currently implemented by the City of Corona, significant hydrology and water quality impacts would occur if the proposed Project or any Project-related component would:
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Threshold HYD-1 Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or groundwater quality? Threshold HYD-2 Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin?
Threshold HYD-3 Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site?
Threshold HYD-4 Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or offsite?
Threshold HYD-5 Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
Threshold HYD-6 Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would impede or redirect flood flows?
Threshold HYD-7 In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation?
Threshold HYD-8 Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan?
5.10.5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROPOSED PROJECT Impact HYD-1: Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or groundwater quality? No Impact. The proposed Project alignment lies within Temescal Wash Sub-watershed, which drains to the Santa Ana River and eventually drains to the Pacific Ocean in Orange County. The watershed is under the authority of the Santa Ana RWQCB. The proposed Project does not consist of any new development and therefore will not require earth moving, construction, or operational
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activities and therefore will not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or groundwater quality. Therefore, no impact would occur, and no mitigation measures are required.
Impact HYD-2: Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin? No Impact. The relocation of PCL-1 alignment does not include new development, and thus, will not have a direct impact on substantially decreasing groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge. As a result, no impacts would occur, and no mitigation is required.
Impact HYD-3: Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? Impact HYD-4: Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or offsite?
Impact HYD-5: Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
Impact HYD-6: Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would impede or redirect flood flows?
No Impact. The relocation of PCL-1 alignment would not substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of a site or area because the proposed Project does not include new development. The proposed Project would not result in the addition of impervious surfaces in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site, substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or offsite, or create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff. No impacts would occur.
Impact HYD-7: In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation?
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No Impact. According to FEMA’s National Flood Layer Viewer, the Project alignment is classified as Flood Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. The Project alignment is located approximately 26 miles northeast of the Pacific Ocean. Therefore, the Project alignment is not located within a tsunami zone. Similarly, a seiche is the sloshing of a closed body of water from earthquake shaking. Seiches are of concern relative to water storage facilities because inundation from a seiche can occur if the wave overflows a containment wall, such as the wall of a reservoir, water storage tank, dam, or other artificial body of water. The nearest body of water is the Prado Reservoir, approximately 1.2 miles to the north. According to the City’s General Plan, the Project site is not within a dam inundation zone, nor in the vicinity of any impounded bodies of water; therefore, the Project is not at risk of a seiche. As a result, no impacts would occur, and no mitigation is required.
Impact HYD-8: Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan?
No Impact. The proposed relocation of PCL-1 alignment would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable ground water management plan because the proposed Project does not include new development. As a result, no impacts would occur, and no mitigation measures are required.
5.10.6 CUMULTIVE IMPACTS
As discussed previously, the proposed Project would not require construction or operational activities. Consequently, compliance with obligatory construction and development related hydrology and water quality related procedures is not required. The proposed Project alignment would not result in an increase of impervious surfaces within the watershed, nor increase surface runoff or significant pollutant loadings and impacts would not be cumulatively considerable
5.10.7 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES
No Mitigation Measures are required.
5.10.8 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
No significant environmental impacts occur with the proposed Project.
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5.11 LAND USE AND PLANNING
5.11.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The existing zoning the proposed Project alignment overlays is Residential Rural (R-R) (Riverside County) and the land use designation Rural Mountainous (SOI). Although residential development would be allowed within the Project alignment, the Project does not propose any new development.
5.11.2 EXISTING REGULATIONS, PLANS, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES Refer to the federal, State, regional, and local regulations previously referenced within Section
4.11.4 Land Use and Planning prepared for the Modified Project.
5.11.3 PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES (PDF)
The proposed Project does not include PDFs.
5.11.4 THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Based on the relevant CEQA Guidelines as currently implemented by the City of Corona, significant land use and planning impacts would occur if the proposed Project or any Projectrelated component would:
Threshold LU-1 Physically divide an established community? Threshold LU-2 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?
5.11.5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROPOSED PROJECT Impact LU-1: Physically divide an established community? No Impact. The proposed Project alignment is comprised of undeveloped lands with dirt access roads, and heavily vegetated with access roads and canyon routes. The existing zoning for the proposed Project alignment overlays Residential Rural (R-R) (Riverside County) and Rural Mountainous (SOI) land uses; however, the Project does not propose any new development. The Project proposes to improve wildlife linkage with a superior corridor by connecting wildlife habitats while conserving additional lands. The proposed relocation of PCL-1 alignment would not physically divide an established community. As a result, there would be no impact, and no mitigation measures are required.
Impact LU-2: 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?
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No Impact. The Project proposes the relocation of the PCL-1 alignment. The existing zoning for the proposed Project alignment overlays Residential Rural (R-R) (Riverside County) and Rural Mountainous (SOI) land uses. Although residential development would be allowed within the Project alignment, the Project does not propose any new development. Therefore, future development will conform with the City’s 2020-2040 General Plan and any policies or regulations that the City has adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect. As a result, no impact would occur, and no mitigation measures are required.
5.11.6 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
As discussed under Impact LU-1, the proposed Project would not physically divide an established community. Similarly, the proposed Project was found to have no impact with applicable General Plan land use plans, policies, and regulations adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect. Lastly, as detailed in Section 5.4 of this section, the proposed Project was found to be consistent with the MSHCP. All three of these topics are inherently cumulative in nature, and therefore the proposed Project would not result in cumulative impacts.
5.11.7 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES
No Mitigation Measures are required.
5.11.8 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
No significant environmental impacts occur with the proposed Project.
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5.12 MINERAL RESOURCES
5.12.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The PCL-1 alignment geology includes sedimentary rock overlayed with alluvium deposits. The deposits include older alluvium related to ancient channels of the Santa Ana River and younger alluvium from the Santa Ana River and tributary drainages from the Santa Ana Mountains.
Construction related mineral deposits consisting of clays, sand, gravel and rock are found in the Santa Ana Mountains, plus trace amounts of silver, lead, zinc, coal, and gypsum.
According to the City’s 2020-2040 General Plan, the Project alignment is within the following classifications:
• MRZ-1: A Mineral Resource Zone where adequate information indicates that no significant mineral deposits are present or likely to be present.
• MRZ-3: A Mineral Resource Zone where the significance of mineral deposits cannot be determined from the available data.
5.12.2 EXISTING REGULATIONS, PLANS, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES Refer to the federal, State, regional, and local regulations previously referenced within Section
4.12.4 Mineral Resources prepared for the Modified Project.
5.12.3 PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES (PDF)
The proposed Project does not include PDFs.
5.12.4 THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Based on the relevant CEQA Guidelines as currently implemented by the City of Corona, significant mineral resource impacts would occur if the proposed Project or any Project-related component would:
Threshold MNR-1 Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state?
Threshold MNR-2 Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan?
5.12.5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROPOSED PROJECT Impact MNR-1: Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state?
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Impact MNR-2: Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan?
No Impact. The Project alignment is located within an area classified as the MRZ-1 and MRZ-3.
MRZ-1 and MRZ-3 classifications do not include mineral resources of statewide, regional, or local significance. The proposed Project does not include any new development, nor require construction or groundbreaking activities. Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in the loss of availability of know mineral resources that would be of value to the region, the state, or the local community. As a result, no impact would occur, and no mitigation is required.
5.12.6 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
As discussed above, the proposed Project would not result in the loss of or availability of a locally or regionally significant mineral resource. Therefore, the proposed Project’s effect on mineral resources would have no cumulatively impact.
5.12.7 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES
No Mitigation Measures are required.
5.12.8 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
No significant environmental impacts occur with the proposed Project.
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5.13 NOISE
5.13.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Due to the location and topography of the proposed alignment, development has been limited to beyond the boundary limits including Star Ranch to the west, SR-91 to the north, and residential to the east, and the vacant GRRSP to the northeast. Other than the previously noted dirt access routes, no development has occurred or is planned within the proposed alignment. Ambient noise is dominated by traffic noise from SR-91 within the Project alignment. As stated in this section, the Project would not result in new development and the existing environment would remain intact.
5.13.2 EXISTING REGULATIONS, PLANS, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES Refer to the federal, State, regional, and local regulations previously referenced within Section
4.13.4 Noise prepared for the Modified Project.
5.13.3 PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES (PDF)
The proposed Project does not include PDFs.
5.13.4 THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Based on the relevant CEQA Guidelines as currently implemented by the City of Corona, significant noise impacts would occur if the proposed Project or any Project-related component would:
Threshold N-1 Generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?
Threshold N-2 Generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels?
Threshold N-3 For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?
METHODOLOGY
5.13.5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROPOSED PROJECT Impact N-1: Generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess standards
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established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?
Impact N-2: Generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels?
No Impact. The Project proposes the relocation of the PCL-1 alignment. The Project does not include any new development, and therefore, does not involve any grading or construction of new buildings and/or facilities. The proposed Project will not generate a temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the Project in excess of standards established in the general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies, or produce excessive ground borne noise levels. As a result, no impacts would occur, and no mitigation is required.
Impact N-3: For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?
No Impact. As previously discussed, the Corona Municipal Airport is located approximately 3.75 miles northeast of Project alignment. The Project does not include any new development.
Therefore, the proposed relocation of the PCL-1 alignment would not result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the Project alignment. No impacts would occur, and no mitigation measures are required.
5.13.6 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
Implementation of the proposed Project would not result in short-term construction or long-term operational noise generating activities as no new development is proposed. As a result, the proposed Project’s potential to contribute to any noise or vibration- related impacts would not be cumulatively considerable.
5.13.7 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES
No Mitigation Measures are required.
5.13.8 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
No significant environmental impacts occur with the proposed Project.
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5.14 POPULATION AND HOUSING
5.14.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The proposed Project’s alignment, approximately 711.28 acres, is in the City’s SOI within Riverside County. According to the estimates released in May 2024 by the State DOF, the City’s 2024 population is estimated to be 156,615 and the City’s 2024 housing is estimated to be 50,915 units.
As discussed, the existing environment within the proposed alignment is vacant undeveloped land of which is heavily vegetated with dirt access and canyon routes. The existing land use and zoning within the proposed alignment would allow for residential development. No development is proposed as part of the Project.
5.14.2 EXISTING REGULATIONS, PLANS, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES Refer to the federal, State, regional, and local regulations previously referenced within Section
4.14.4 Population and Housing prepared for the Modified Project.
5.14.3 PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES (PDF)
The proposed Project does not include PDFs.
5.14.4 THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Based on the relevant CEQA Guidelines as currently implemented by the City of Corona, significant visual quality impacts would occur if the proposed Project or any Project-related component would:
Threshold POP-1 Induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (e.g., by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (e.g., through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
Threshold POP-2 Displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
5.14.5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROPOSED PROJECT Impact POP-1: Induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (e.g., by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (e.g., through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? No Impact. The proposed Project would not involve the construction of any homes, business, or other uses that would result in population growth. As a result, no impact would occur, and no mitigation measures are required.
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Impact POP-2: Displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? No Impact. As discussed above, the Project alignment is comprised of vacant undeveloped land and the existing environment will remain intact. Although residential uses are allowed within the Project alignment, the Project does not propose any development. As a result, no impact would occur, and no mitigation measures are required.
5.14.6 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
As discussed above, the proposed Project would not result in growth inducement or displacement of people or housing because no development is proposed and no residences would be removed.
As a result, impacts related to cumulative growth would be less than significant and not cumulatively considerable.
5.14.7 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES
No Mitigation Measures are required.
5.14.8 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
No significant environmental impacts occur with the proposed Project.
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5.15 PUBLIC SERVICES
5.15.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The Project site located within the western portion of the City bounded by undeveloped land on the south and west, partially developed land to the east, SR-91 to the north, and the Star Ranch to the west. The Cleveland National Forest I located further to the south. The Project area is within a Local Responsibility Area (LRA) designated as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Area (FHSZ).
Fire Protection
The City is served by the Corona Fire Department (CFD) of which operates seven fire stations in addition to the CFD Headquarters. The CFD staff consists of 244 firefighters and 107 sworn fire personnel. The Project site is within the response area of CFD, Fire Station 5 located at 1200 West Canyon Crest Drive, Fire Station 5 is located 1 mile east of the Project alignment along Green River Road.
Police Protection
Corona Police Department (CPD) will provide service for the Project alignment with 144 sworn officers and 63 support staff. The Project alignment is closest to substation Zone 4, which is the entire west end of the City, located approximately 5 miles from the proposed Project alignment.
The substation offices are used by patrol officers for returning calls to residents and business owners and also as a report-writing station. The CPD suggests that any matter needing police attention is brought forward through the main station, located at the corner of West 6th Street and Buena Vista Avenue. The main station is located approximately 9 miles from the proposed Project site.
Schools
The Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD) serves most adults and youth in Corona, which includes K-12 education, alternative education, and adult education. There are 34 schools that serve more than 33,000 students in the community. Corona has 14 private schools— Montessori schools, alternative education, and religious.
The proposed PCL-1 alignment is located within the CNUSD, and the nearest existing school Prado View Elementary School is located approximately 1.5 miles to the east of the site.
Recreation
Please see Section 5.16 Recreation, for a thorough discussion of the proposed Project’s impacts associated with parks.
Other Public Facilities
The Corona Public Library (CPL) is located at 605 South Main Street, and is a 62,000-square-foot facility. The CPL serves the City and circulates over 500,000 items each year. The CPL’s services
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have expanded to include U.S. Passport Services, notary, online tutoring, test proctoring, small business consulting, and Fair Housing assistance. The CPL hosted more than 629 programs, tours and class visits with 23,522 attendees and contains the W.D. Addison Heritage Room which covers all periods of time, and includes photographs, rare books, newspapers, citrus labels, manuscripts, oral histories, artefacts, and other items available for the public to view.
5.15.2 EXISTING REGULATIONS, PLANS, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES Refer to the federal, State, regional, and local regulations previously referenced within Section
4.15.4 Public Services prepared for the Modified Project.
5.15.3 PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES (PDF)
The proposed Project does not include PDFs.
5.15.4 THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Based on the relevant CEQA Guidelines as currently implemented by the City of Corona, significant public service impacts would the Project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services:
Threshold PS-1 Fire protection?
Threshold PS-2 Police protection?
Threshold PS-3 Schools?
Threshold PS-4 Parks?
Threshold PS-5 Other public facilities?
5.15.5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROPOSED PROJECT Would the Project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services:
Impact PS-1: Fire protection?
Impact PS-2: Police protection?
Impact PS-3: Schools?
impact PS-4: Parks?
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Impact PS-5: Other public facilities?
No Impact. As stated in this section, the proposed relocation of the PCL-1 alignment would not result in new development and the existing vacant undeveloped environment would remain as such.
The proposed PCL-1 alignment would not result in any development. The public services provided by the City would not be impacted with implementation of the relocation of PCL-1. Thus, public services would continue provide such services under the same conditions resulting in no demand increase on public services. Consequently, the Project would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts to the environment associated with the construction of new or physically altered governmental facilities, and no mitigation measures are required.
5.15.6 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
As discussed above, the proposed Project would not result in environmental impacts from increased demand on public services because no development is proposed. Cumulative impacts related to construction of new or renovated public facilities would be less than significant and not cumulatively considerable.
5.15.7 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES
No Mitigation Measures are required.
5.15.8 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
No significant environmental impacts occur with the proposed Project.
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5.16 RECREATION
5.16.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The City offers a variety of recreational opportunities for residents and the surrounding communities. These include natural open space areas, trails, parklands, and recreational facilities and programs. In addition, there are natural open space areas like mountains, hillsides, canyons, and preserves nearby. The City also has built and natural trails for hiking, biking, and walking.
There are 35 public parks throughout Corona and a variety of recreational facilities including community centers, a senior center, and a library. The Library and Recreation Services Department provides programs and services for all ages.
5.16.2 EXISTING REGULATIONS, PLANS, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES Refer to the federal, State, regional, and local regulations previously referenced within Section
4.16.4 Recreation prepared for the Modified Project.
5.16.3 PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES (PDF)
The proposed Project does not include PDFs.
5.16.4 THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Based on the relevant CEQA Guidelines as currently implemented by the City of Corona, significant recreation impacts would occur if the proposed Project or any Project-related component would:
Threshold REC-1 Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? Threshold REC-2 Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction of or expansion of recreational facilities that might have an adverse physical effect on the environment?
5.16.5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROPOSED PROJECT Impact REC-1: Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? Impact REC-2: Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction of or expansion of recreational facilities that might have an adverse physical effect on the environment?
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No Impact. The proposed Project consists of the relocation of the PCL-1 alignment. The Project does not propose any new development; therefore, Project implementation would not increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities. The Project does not propose any recreational facilities and does not require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities. As such, no impacts would occur, and no mitigation measures are required.
5.16.6 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
As discussed under impact REC-1 and REC -2, the proposed Project does not propose new development nor the construction of a new or renovation of an existing park or recreational facility that would result in and impact to the environment. Therefore, the proposed Project would result in no cumulative impacts associated with recreation.
5.16.7 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES
No Mitigation Measures are required.
5.16.8 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
No significant environmental impacts occur with the proposed Project.
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5.17 TRANSPORTATION
5.17.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The Project vicinity is comprised of both undeveloped and urban areas, with city roads, interstate and highway systems traversing the region. The City's roads within the Project vicinity are grouped by how important they are for moving traffic (through streets) or getting to nearby places (local streets). Roads also differ in size, speed limits, and features like sidewalks. Public transportation like buses and trains provide transportation throughout the City and surrounding communities.
As stated, the proposed Project does not include new development. The proposed PCL-1 alignment is currently vacant and undeveloped and would remain as such. To analyze traffic for new development projects, the key information is project trip generation and vehicle miles traveled.
Because the proposed project would result in no trips, traffic analysis for the proposed Project is not required.
5.17.2 EXISTING REGULATIONS, PLANS, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES Refer to the federal, State, regional, and local regulations previously referenced within Section
4.17.4 Transportation prepared for the Modified Project.
5.17.3 PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES (PDF)
The proposed Project does not include PDFs.
5.17.4 THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Based on the relevant CEQA Guidelines as currently implemented by the City of Corona, significant transportation impacts would occur if the proposed Project or any Project-related component would:
Threshold TRA-1 Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities?
Threshold TRA-2 Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b)?
Threshold TRA-3 Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
Threshold TRA-4 Result in inadequate emergency access?
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5.17.5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROPOSED PROJECT Impact TRA-1: Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities?
Impact TRA-2: Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b)?
Impact TRA-3: Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
Impact TRA-4: Result in inadequate emergency access?
No Impact. No new construction would occur as part of the Project, thus construction or operational traffic related impacts would not occur. Therefore, the Project will not have an impact with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities.
Additionally, the Project would not design or construct any new roadways, and there would be no sharp curves or dangerous intersections along local roadways used for the Project that would increase traffic safety hazards. With implementation of the proposed PCL-1 alignment, there would be no temporary road closures that could result in inadequate emergency access, nor would the Project induce large volumes of traffic which could pose a roadway restriction. As a result, transportation related impacts would not occur, and no mitigation measures are required.
5.17.6 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
As discussed previously, transportation impacts would not occur with implementation of the Project as construction and operational activities would not occur. Therefore, no cumulative transportation impacts would occur.
5.17.7 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES
No Mitigation Measures are required.
5.17.8 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
No significant environmental impacts occur with the proposed Project.
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5.18 TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
5.18.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
As previously stated in this section, the proposed Project encompasses approximately 711.28 acres, within the City’s SOI. The alignment travels north from the Cleveland National Forest to the SR91 with elevations ranging from approximately 525 feet AMSL at SR-91(west of Fresno Road) in the north to 2,100 AMSL in the south. The proposed Project alignment is comprised of undeveloped lands with dirt access roads, and heavily vegetated with ridgelines, canyons, and access roads. The Project alignment is largely surrounded by undeveloped lands with residential uses to the east, and Star Ranch to west.
In accordance with AB 52 and SB 18 requirements, and as stated in Section 4.18, Tribal Cultural Resources, the City sent invitation letters to representatives of the Native American contacts provided by the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), formally inviting tribes to consult with the City on the Modified Project. The intent of the consultations is to provide an opportunity for interested Native American contacts to work together with the City during the Project planning process to identify and protect tribal cultural resources. Response letters were received from the Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation.
As previously analyzed, the proposed Project would not include new development, therefore no ground breaking activities would occur.
5.18.2 EXISTING REGULATIONS, PLANS, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES Refer to the federal, State, regional, and local regulations previously referenced within Section
4.18.4 Tribal Cultural Resources prepared for the Modified Project.
5.18.3 PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES (PDF)
The proposed Project does not include PDFs.
5.18.4 THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Based on the relevant CEQA Guidelines as currently implemented by the City of Corona, significant tribal cultural resource impacts would occur if the proposed Project or any Projectrelated component if the Project would cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is either:
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Threshold TRC-1 Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1 (k); or
Threshold TRC-2 A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resource Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe.
5.18.5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROPOSED PROJECT Result in a significant impact if the Project would cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is either:
Impact TRC-1: Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1 (k); or
Impact TRC-2: A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resource Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe.
No Impact. As previously stated, the proposed Project would relocate the PCL-1 alignment to improve connectivity between designated wildlife habitats defined by the MSHCP. No development is proposed by the Project and no construction or groundbreaking activities would occur. Since no development ore construction is proposed as part of the relocation of the PCL-1 alignment, the potential for encountering tribal cultural resources would not occur. The proposed Project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource resulting in no impact and no mitigation measures are required.
5.18.6 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
As described above, the proposed Project would not result in the disturbance of known or unknow tribal cultural resources, as ground disturbance activities would occur. Therefore, the proposed Project would not contribute to a cumulative loss of tribal cultural resources.
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5.18.7 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES
No Mitigation Measures are required.
5.18.8 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
No significant environmental impacts occur with the proposed Project.
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5.19 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
5.19.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Water Service
Water service to the Project vicinity will be provided by the City of Corona Utilities Department.
Sewer System
Sewer and sanitation services to the Project vicinity will be provided by the City of Corona Utilities Department\.
Solid Waste Services
The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources (RCDWR) is responsible for the efficient and effective landfill disposal of non-hazardous waste within the County, and operates six active landfills in addition to holding a contract agreement to dispose of waste at the private El Sobrante Landfill (Riverside County, 2015). The City of Corona contracts with Waste Management Inc. (WMI) for trash and recycling services.
Other Service
The Project vicinity is also located in the service territories of the Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) (natural gas) and Southern California Edison (electricity).
As stated in this section, no new development or construction activities would result from implementation of the proposed Project. The Project area would remain vacant and undeveloped.
For a in a more in-depth discussion of existing water service, sewer system, solid waste services, and other services within the existing alignment area, refer to Section 5.19.3.
5.19.2 EXISTING REGULATIONS, PLANS, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES Refer to the federal, State, regional, and local regulations previously referenced within Section
4.19.4 Utilities and Service Systems prepared for the Modified Project.
5.19.3 PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES (PDF)
The proposed Project does not include PDFs.
5.19.4 THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Based on the relevant CEQA Guidelines as currently implemented by the City of Corona, significant utilities and service systems impacts would occur if the proposed Project or any Projectrelated component would:
Threshold USS-1 Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas,
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or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects?
Threshold USS-2 Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years? Threshold USS-3 Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing comments? Threshold USS-4 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?
Threshold USS-5 Comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste?
METHODOLOGY
The evaluation of utilities identifies if utility demand from the proposed Project would be accommodated via existing utility infrastructure that would also be available to the proposed Project. The evaluation identifies if expansions would be required to serve the proposed Project, and if those expansions have the potential to result in an environmental impact. As stated, no development would result with implementation of the proposed Project and the undeveloped nature of the alignment would remain.
5.19.5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROPOSED PROJECT Impact USS-1: Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects? No Impact. The proposed Project consists of the relocation of PCL-1 alignment, and does not propose any new development; thus, the Project will not utilize any utilities or require connection to utilities. Therefore, the Project will not result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment, or storm water, drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities. As a result, no impact would occur, and no mitigation measures are required.
Impact USS-2: Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years?
No Impact. The proposed relocation of PCL-1 alignment does not include any new development.
The DWP currently serves the Project vicinity. Due to the lack of development proposed by the
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Project, no water supplies are needed to support the Project nor the existing undeveloped conditions. As a result, no impact would occur, and no mitigation measures are required.
Impact USS-3: Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing comments?
No Impact. The proposed relocation of PCL-1 alignment does not include any new development.
The relocation of the alignment would not result in activity which will demand wastewater treatment services that exceed the adequate capacity of providers. As a result, no impact would occur, and no mitigation measures are required.
IMPACT USS-4: 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?
No Impact. The proposed relocation of PCL-1 alignment does not include any new development.
Thus, the Project would not generate solid waste in excess of or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure. As a result, no impact would occur, and no mitigation measures are required.
IMPACT USS-5: Comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste?
No Impact. The proposed relocation of PCL-1 alignment does not include any new development.
As a result, no impact would occur, and no mitigation measures are required.
5.19.6 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
Water
As described previously, the proposed relocation of PCL-1 alignment does not include any new development. As discussed above, the Project would not result in an increase in water demand.
Thus, potential cumulative impacts would not occur.
Wastewater
As described previously, implementation of the proposed Project would not result in an increase flow impacting the sewer system and wastewater treatment plant capacity as no development is proposed. Cumulative impacts would not occur.
Stormwater
As described above, the proposed Project would not result in new development and would not include installation of a storm drain system. Thus, no increase in offsite stormwater flows would occur.
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As stated, the proposed Project would not result in construction or operational activities that would result in the generation of solid waste. Thus, impacts associated with solid waste would not occur and would not be cumulatively considerable.
Dry Utilities
As stated, no development would result from implementation of the proposed relocation of PCL1 alignment. Therefore, cumulatively considerable impacts associated with the provision of utility facilities to serve the proposed Project would not occur.
5.19.7 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES
No Mitigation Measures are required.
5.19.8 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
No significant environmental impacts occur with the proposed Project.
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5.20 WILDFIRE
5.20.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The proposed PCL-1 alignment encompasses 711.28 acres in the western portion of the City’s SOI. The alignment runs south to north from the Cleveland National Forest to SR-91. The Relocation of PCL-1 is located on property known as B Canyon and is approximately 711.28 acres, and consists of the parcels that would be added to the MSHCP as Additional Reserve Lands.
Elevations of the proposed Project range from approximately 525 feet AMSL at SR-91(west of Fresno Road) in the north to approximately 2,100 AMSL in the south. The northern portion of the Project is topographically oriented north to south along ridgelines and canyons, while the southern portion crosses a series of steep east-west canyons and ridgelines.
The proposed Project alignment is comprised of undeveloped lands with dirt access roads, and heavily vegetated with coastal sage scrub, chaparral, non-native grasslands, coast live oak woodland, and riparian forest, including access roads and canyon routes. Wildland fuels in the form of native vegetation in the foothills cover the PCL-1 alignment.
The proposed PCL-1 alignment is located outside of the Corona Fire Department’s response area.
According to CAL FIRE and the City’s Safety Element, the Project area is within a State Responsibility Area (SRA) for wildfire and is designated as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Area (FHSZ).
5.20.2 EXISTING REGULATIONS, PLANS, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES Refer to the federal, State, regional, and local regulations previously referenced within Section
4.20.4 Wildfire prepared for the Modified Project.
5.20.3 PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES (PDF)
The proposed Project does not include PDFs.
5.20.4 THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Based on the relevant CEQA Guidelines as currently implemented by the City of Corona, significant wildfire impacts would occur if the proposed Project or any Project-related component would:
Threshold FIRE-1 Substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
Threshold FIRE-2 Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
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Threshold FIRE-3 Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary ongoing impacts to the environment?
Threshold FIRE-4 Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes?
5.20.5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROPOSED PROJECT Impact FIRE-1: Substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
No Impact. As previously stated, the Project alignment and the vicinity is located in a Very High FHSZ. The Project proposes no construction or development and would therefore not interfere with any public evacuation plans and would have no impact on police or fire services. The proposed Project would relocate a wildlife corridor and does not include any new development.
No new construction that would require closure of nearby roadways that might otherwise block or affect evacuation routes would occur. Therefore, the Project would not impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan and no impact would occur. No mitigation measures are required.
Impact FIRE-2: Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
No Impact. The proposed Project would relocate a wildlife corridor and does not include any development. Although the vacant undeveloped 711.28-acre Project alignment is withing a Very High FHSZ, the proposed Project would relocate a wildlife corridor and does not include any new development. The Project will not exacerbate wildfire risks, and will not expose project occupants or visitors to pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire.
Thus, no impact would occur, and no mitigation measures are required.
Impact FIRE-3: Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary ongoing impacts to the environment?
No Impact. The proposed Project would relocate a wildlife corridor and does not include any development. The proposed relocation of the wildlife alignment does not require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or
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ongoing impacts to the environment. Thus, no impact would occur, and no mitigation measures are required.
IMPACT FIRE-4: Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes?
No Impact. The proposed Project would relocate wildlife corridor and does not include any development. The Project would not expose people or structures to any more risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post‐fire slope instability, or drainage changes, than is currently present within the Project area. Thus, no impact would occur, and no mitigation measures are required.
5.20.6 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
The proposed Project would not result in new development and would not result in impacts directly or indirectly to an emergency response or evacuation plan and mitigation is not required. The nearest Fire Station is approximately a mile from the Project vicinity and would continue to adequately provide emergency services to the area. As discussed in Section 5.14, Public Services, the Project would not result in impacts on fire protection services. Thus, impacts would not occur and would not be cumulatively considerable.
5.20.7 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES
No Mitigation Measures are required.
5.20.8 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
No significant environmental impacts occur with the proposed Project.
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6.0 ALTERNATIVES
6.1 INTRODUCTION
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) include a discussion of reasonable project alternatives that would “feasibly attain most of the basic objectives of the project but would avoid or substantially lessen any significant effects of the project and evaluate the comparative merits of the alternatives” (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6[a]). As required by CEQA, this section identifies and evaluates potential alternatives to the Modified Project.
The proposed PCL-1 alignment analyzed in Section 5.0 would result in a superior wildlife corridor in comparison to the existing alignment. The PCL-1 alignment would: 1) result in a superior MSHCP Conservation Area configuration compared with the existing PCL-1 alignment; 2) result in an increase in conservation lands for the MSHCP Reserve, including an increase in native habitat types benefitting Covered Species; would indirectly benefit the existing Core Areas (A and B) by providing a less-constrained connection between the Core Areas; and support the goals of the MSHCP as it applies to linking the Cleveland National Forest to the Prado Basin, Santa Ana River, and the Chino Hills. In addition, the proposed PCL-1 alignment would not generate any environmental impacts and no mitigation measures are necessary.
In conclusion, the proposed PCL-1 alignment is an environmentally superior alternative and the need to conduct an Alternative analysis would be pointless and therefore not necessary. For these reasons, the following Alternatives analysis focuses on alternatives to the Modified Project described in Section 3.0 of this SEIR.
Section 15126.6 of the State CEQA Guidelines explains the foundation and legal requirements for the alternative’s analysis in an EIR. Key provisions are:
• The discussion of alternatives shall focus on alternatives to the Project or its location which are capable of avoiding or substantially lessening any significant effects of the Project, even if these alternatives would impede to some degree the attainment of the Project objectives or would be more costly.” (Section 15126.6[b]) • “The specific alternative of ‘no project’ shall also be evaluated along with its impact.” (Section 15126.6[e][1])
• “The no project analysis shall discuss the existing conditions at the time the notice of preparation is published, or if no notice of preparation is published, at the time environmental analysis is commenced, as well as what would be reasonably expected to occur in the foreseeable future if the project were not approved, based on current plans and consistent with available infrastructure and community services. If the environmentally superior alternative is the ‘no project’ alternative, the EIR shall also
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identify an environmentally superior alternative among the other alternatives.” (Section 15126.6[e][2])
• “The range of alternatives required in an EIR is governed by a ‘rule of reason’ that requires the EIR to set forth only those alternatives necessary to permit a reasoned choice. The alternatives shall be limited to ones that would avoid or substantially lessen any of the significant effects of the project.” (Section 15126.6[f]) • “Among the factors that may be taken into account when addressing the feasibility of alternatives are site suitability, economic viability, availability of infrastructure, general plan consistency, other plans or regulatory limitations, jurisdictional boundaries…, and whether the proponent can reasonably acquire, control or otherwise have access to the alternative site (or the site is already owned by the proponent)” (Section 15126.6[f][1]).
• “Only locations that would avoid or substantially lessen any of the significant effects of the project need be considered for inclusion in the EIR.” (Section 15126.6[f][2][A]) • “An EIR need not consider an alternative whose effect cannot be reasonably ascertained and whose implementation is remote and speculative.” (Section 15126.6[f][3]).
For each development alternative, this analysis:
• Describes the alternative.
• Analyzes the impact of the alternative as compared to the Project. • Identifies the impacts of the Project that would be avoided or lessened by the alternative.
• Assesses whether the alternative would meet most of the basic Project objectives. • Evaluates the comparative merits of the alternative and the Project.
According to Section 15126.6(d) of the State CEQA Guidelines, “if an alternative would cause…significant effects in addition to those that would be caused by the project as proposed, the significant effects of the alternative shall be discussed, but in less detail than the significant effects of the project as proposed.”
6.2 PROJECT OBJECTIVES
As described in Section 3.0, Project Description, the following objectives have been established for the Project and would aid decision makers in their review of the Project, the Project alternatives and associated environmental impacts. • To provide for the orderly and efficient development of the Green River Ranch property.
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• To implement the goals, objectives, and policies of the City of Corona General Plan. • To develop land uses which reflect sound economic, market, and financial consideration.
• To develop uses which will generate additional revenue for the City of Corona, and establish a strong tax base for the City.
• To provide convenient commercial and industrial services for the community, in addition to similar services for freeway oriented and generated visitors. • To promote organized and well-planned development within the Specific Plan area. • To provide guidance and direction for the future development of this property. • To create an aesthetically pleasing western gateway into the City of Corona.
6.3 2001 EIR ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS
In the 2001 EIR, the following alternatives to the Approved Project were fully described and a qualitative analysis was provided for each environmental issue area evaluated in the 2001 EIR. The following development scenarios were identified as potential alternatives to implementation of the Approved Project. The following provides a summary of each alternative including determination of the Environmentally Superior Alternative as analyzed in the 2001 EIR.
6.3.1 2001 EIR Alternative 1: No Build Alternative
Under the No Build Alternative, the Approved Project site would remain in its existing condition. Under this Alternative, the 2001 EIR concluded that although the Project-related roadway improvements that would benefit existing and non-Project travel on Green River Road and access to and from Green River Road at the SR-91 ramps would no longer occur, impacts associated with the Approved Project would be avoided, especially the Approved Project’s significant and unavoidable impacts on air quality after mitigation.
Conclusion
The No Build Alternative would prohibit additional development, existing on-site uses would remain, and no further modification of topography or disturbance of existing biological, cultural, paleontological, or visual resources would be required. This Alternative would dramatically reduce the number of daily vehicle trips in the vicinity of the Project site, resulting in a corresponding reduction in construction and operational emissions, and noise. In addition, this Alternative was determined that it would neither alter existing geologic and hydrologic conditions nor require the implementation of mitigation to reduce potential impacts associated with these issues. Moreover, the 2001 EIR concluded the No Build Alternative would not
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achieve the stated objectives of the Green River Ranch Specific Plan. Thus, this Alternative was rejected in the 2001 EIR.
6.3.2 2001 EIR Alternative 2: No Project Alternative
Under the No Project Alternative, the Approved Project as proposed would not occur, nor the improvements to the SR-91 ramps at Green River Road or Green River Road along the Project frontage. Consequently, this was determined to eliminate the areawide benefit that these roadway improvements would provide for existing and non-project travel on Green River Road and access to and from Green River Road at the SR-91 ramps. This alternative would result in development under the existing underlying County zoning at the time in place resulting in the potential for scattered residential development over the bulk of the Approved Project property.
Conclusion
Under this Alternative, the 2001 EIR determined impacts related to land use, traffic, air quality, and noise would be reduced, while impacts related with public service/utilities and visual resources would increase. In addition, impacts related to biological, cultural and paleontological resources, geology and soils, and hydrology would be similar to those identified with the Approved Project.
This Alternative would not achieve the stated objectives of the Green River Ranch Specific Plan and would not provide the same level of infrastructure, such as roadway improvements to Green River Road. Thus, this Alternative was rejected in the 2001 EIR.
6.3.3 2001 EIR Alternative 3 - Commercial-Industrial Alternative Under this Alternative, development of residential uses in PA 6 would not be implemented and development of approximately 520,900 square feet of mixed (commercial and industrial) uses and 150 hotel rooms would continue under this Alternative in the same manner as the Approved Project.
Conclusion
The scale and intensity of commercial-industrial development under this Alternative would be similar to that detailed for the Approve Project. The elimination of 32 residential units would incrementally reduce traffic, air quality, noise, and geologic impacts, and significantly reduce impacts related to the provision of public services and utilities. Furthermore, impacts related to all other issues would be similar to those identified with the Approved Project.
Under the Commercial-Industrial Alternative, the Project site would be developed with the same intensity of commercial and industrial uses in PAs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 while PA 6 would remain undeveloped, and this Alternative would achieve the stated objectives of the Green River Ranch Specific Plan. This Alternative was considered as an Environmentally Superior Alternative in the 2001 EIR.
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6.3.4 2001 EIR Alternative 4 - Residential
Under this Alternative, the 167.8-acre Project site would be developed with residential uses.
This Alternative would develop PA 6 as stated in the Specific Plan with 32 single-family residential units on lots minimally sized at 3.0 acres each, while the northern 69.6 acres of the Project site would be developed with single-family residential units at a density of 2 dwelling units per acre, resulting in 139 dwellings. Thus, implementation of this Alternative would result in the development of 171 single-family dwelling units on the 167.8-acre project site.
Conclusion
The 2001 EIR determined impacts related to traffic and air quality would be reduced, while impacts related to noise, public service/utilities and visual resources would increase; however, impacts related to other issues would be similar to those identified with the Approved Project.
In addition, under the Residential Alternative, the Project site would be developed with singlefamily dwelling units, therefore this Alternative was determined to not achieve the stated objectives of the Green River Ranch Specific Plan. Thus, this Alternative was rejected in the 2001 EIR.
6.3.5 2001 EIR Environmentally Superior Alternative
The No Build Alternative was the Environmentally Superior Alternative since no development would occur on the Project site; however it would not achieve the approved GRRSP objectives.
Thus, this Alternative would not result in traffic, air quality, or noise impacts, nor would this Alternative disturb the current on-site biological, cultural, paleontological condition of the site, or alter existing on-site topography and drainage.
In accordance with CEQA (Section 15126(d)(4), if a “No Build” Alternative is selected as the Environmentally Superior Alternative, another must be selected from the remaining alternatives. The 2001 EIR identified the Commercial-Industrial Alternative as the Environmentally Superior Alternative. Although the Commercial-Industrial Alternative would only incrementally reduce average daily trips and the amount of mobile source emissions, air pollution emissions, and associated impacts to transportation facilities and air quality, this Alternative would not generate noise or public service/utility impacts. In addition, this Alternative would also achieve the basic objectives of the Approved Project. Based on the preceding analysis as summarized in the 2001 EIR, the 2001 EIR identified the CommercialIndustrial Alternative as the Environmentally Superior Alternative. However, the City found that although the Commercial-Industrial Alternative was considered environmentally superior to the proposed Project, it was determined to be infeasible because it failed to meet all Project objectives.
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6.4 ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED IN THIS SEIR
As stated above, the analysis of alternatives from the 2001 EIR is part of the “range of reasonable alternatives” to be considered per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6(a). In addition to the alternatives evaluated under the 2001 EIR, the following alternatives are evaluated in this Draft SEIR:
• Alternative 1: No Project/No Build Alternative: Under this Alternative, the undeveloped site would remain vacant and unoccupied.
• Alternative 2: Mixed Use Alternative: Under this Alternative, PA 1 through 5 and PA 7 would be developed for mixed (commercial and industrial) use purposes only per the existing GRRSP design guidelines. This Alternative would require a specific plan amendment.
• Alternative 3: Residential Alternative: Under this Alternative, development of the Project site would be residential uses only per the existing GRRSP. PA 6 would be developed as stated in the Specific Plan with 32 single-family residential units on lots minimally sized at 3.0 acres each. The northern portion of the Project site would be developed with single-family residential units at a density of 2 dwelling units per acre, resulting in 139 dwellings. Thus, implementation of this Alternative would result in the development of 171 single-family dwelling units on the Project site.
Further details on these alternatives, and an evaluation of environmental effects relative to the Modified Project, are provided below. The analysis of these alternatives adds to the overall range of alternatives considered for the Modified Project as well as satisfying the State CEQA Guidelines requirements that the “no project” alternative be considered (CCR Section 15126.6[e]). The Modified Project itself is an Alternative approach to implementing the Approved Project and the analysis of environmental effects provided in Section 4.0 of which provides a detailed comparison of impacts under this “Modified” vs. the Approved Project in 2001. Therefore, the analysis of the Modified Project provided in Section 4 of this SEIR can be considered part of the overall evaluation of alternatives for the Approved Project.
6.4.1 Alternative 1 – No Project/No Build Alternative
Description
Under the No Build Alternative, the Project site would remain in its existing condition.
Potential impacts associated with the Modified Project would be avoided.
Under this Alternative, however, the Modified Project offer to widen Green River Road to a full six lane section along the Project frontage would not be provided. These Project- related roadway improvements would benefit existing and non-Project travel on Green River Road and access to and from Green River Road at the SR-91 ramps.
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Environmental Considerations
Continuation of the site as vacant and unoccupied would result in all environmental impacts being less than the Modified Project. There would be no changes to any of the existing conditions and there would be no impact to each of the 20 CEQA Checklist evaluation topics.
The No Project/No Build Alternative by definition would not meet the objectives of the Modified Project that were discussed earlier in this chapter.
Conclusion
The No Project/No Build Alternative would result in no development on the Project site. The existing vacant on-site setting would remain. No further modification of topography or disturbance of existing biological, cultural, paleontological, or visual resources would be required. This Alternative would dramatically reduce the number of daily vehicle trips in the vicinity of the Project site, resulting in a corresponding reduction in construction and operational emissions, and noise. This Alternative would neither alter existing geologic and hydrologic conditions nor require the implementation of mitigation to reduce potential impacts associated with these issues. The No Project/No Build Alternative by definition would not meet the objectives of the Modified Project that were discussed earlier in this chapter. Therefore, this Alternative is rejected.
6.4.2 Alternative 2 – Mixed Use Alternative
Description
Under the Mixed Use Alternative, PA 1 through 5 and PA 7 would be developed for mixed (commercial and industrial) use purposes only per the existing GRRSP design guidelines.
Similar to the Modified Project, this Alternative would develop all but the 98.2 acres of residential uses per the existing GRRSP. Because PA 1 (16.7 acres), PA 2 (10 acres), and PA 7 (4.8 acres) are zoned for commercial-industrial uses, a Specific Plan Amendment would be required to change the existing land uses within PA 3 Commercial-General (2.9 acres), PA 4 Commercial-General (2.1 acres), and PA 5 Hotel/Mixed Use Office (5.8 acres) to Mixed Use.
This Alternative would allow development of 42.3 acres according to the relevant policies stated in the GRRSP. Therefore, the industrial use acreage is reduced by approximately 7.22 acres when compared to the Modified Project’s 49.31 acres of BPI.
Environmental Considerations
As previously mentioned, this Alternative would create a less intensive industrial design when compared to the Modified Project, thereby would likely reduce impacts related to air quality, energy, greenhouse gas emission, noise, and transportation. While most of the environmental issues associated with this Alternative would be similar to those of the Modified Project, this Alternative does likely increase impacts to the following areas:
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• Aesthetics: This Alternative would maintain residential development within 98.2-acre PA 6, thereby eliminating the proposed 83.34 acres of Open Space. Although PA 6 would be designed and built according to the GRRSP guidelines, this Alternative would significantly change the hillsides that is part of the western gateway into the City of Corona. The impacts to aesthetics would be increased.
• Biological Resources: As previously stated, this Alternative would maintain residential development within PA 6. As such, the potential residential development throughout the 98.2 acres would result in an increased potential to impact observed and unknown biological resources during construction. In addition, this Alternative would permanently eliminate the proposed 83.34 acres of Open Space designated for the MSHCP of which would support the local biological habitat. The impacts to biological resources would be increased.
• Cultural Resources / Paleontological Resources / Tribal Cultural Resources: As previously stated, this Alternative would maintain residential development within PA
6. As such, the potential residential development throughout the 98.2 acres would result in an increased potential to uncover unknown resources during construction activities.
Due to the increased acreage in development, impacts to unknown sensitive resources would be increased.
• Wildfire: As previously stated, this Alternative would maintain residential development within PA 6. As such, the potential residential development throughout the 98.2 acres would result in an increased potential to expose people or structures to the risk of wildfire. Because this Alternative eliminates the proposed PA 5 Estate Residential in a more confined 20.39 acres, development of this Alternative would extend further up the hillside and into the National Forest where there is an increase in risk wildfire. Although this Alternative would be designed built with the appropriate fire design elements and approved by the Corona Fire Department, impacts to Wildfire would increase.
Conclusion
The GRRSP establishes objectives that will guide development of the Project site. These objectives include providing for the efficient and orderly development of the Project site; developing land uses which reflect sound economic, market, and financial considerations; developing uses that will generate revenue for the City of Corona; and providing convenient commercial and industrial services for the local and regional consumers. Under the Mixed Use Alternative, the Project site would be developed with less intensity of commercial and industrial uses in PAs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 while PA 6 would remain undeveloped for residential uses. This Alternative would achieve the stated objectives of the existing GRRSP, however it would not meet all the basic goals of the proposed GRRSP (i.e., Modified Project).
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6.4.3 Alternative 3 – Residential Alternative
Description
Under this Alternative, the 160-acre Project site would be developed with residential uses and maintain the proposed Open Space. PA 5 would be developed as stated in the proposed GRRSPA with 32 single-family residential units, similar to the approved GRRSP. The northern
55.02 acres within the proposed PA 1 through 4 of the Project site would be developed with single-family residential units at a density of 2 dwelling units per acre, resulting in 110 dwellings. The 83.34 acres of PA 6 would maintain the proposed designated Open Space. Thus, implementation of this Alternative would result in the development of 142 single-family dwelling units within 76.85 acres and designate 83.34 acres Open Space within the 160-acre Project site.
Environmental Considerations
As previously stated, this Alternative would designate a majority of the site to open space and develop all the proposed industrial uses of the Modified Project with residential. Therefore, this Alternative would likely reduce impacts with the following environmental issues:
• Air Quality / Greenhouse Gases / Transportation: It is estimated the Modified Project will generate 4,370 two-way average daily trips, 429 A.M. peak hour trips, and 386 P.M. peak hour trips. Based on generation factors included in Trip Generation, 6th Edition, this Alternative would generate 1,339 average daily trips, 99 A.M. peak trips, and 134 P.M. peak trips. This represents a reduction of 65, 71, and 61 percent (respectively) in the number of ADT, A.M. peak trips, and P.M. peak trips. Such a decrease in traffic volumes would be anticipated to substantially reduce traffic related impacts from those identified with the Modified Project.
As a result of the reduced traffic related impacts, it is likely that the fewer number of vehicle trips would generate less air quality and greenhouse gas impacts. Therefore, impacts to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation are reduced. • Noise: Because this Alternative envisions development of the Project site with residential uses only, noise impacts resulting from parking areas, loading docks, manufacturing processes, drive-through, and other sources are not anticipated.
Although short-term noise impacts are anticipated during construction of residential units, but the duration, intensity, and extent of this noise is not anticipated to be significant. It should be noted, the residential uses on the north side of the site adjacent to SR-91 would be designed with features to mitigate the freeway noise to less than significant levels. Impacts related to noise would be reduced.
Although this Alternative would reduce such environmental issues when compared to those of the Modified Project, this Alternative does likely increase impacts to the following areas:
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• Population / Public Services / Utilities and Service Systems: This Alternative will result in the development of 142 single-family residential units. Based on an average of 3.42 persons per dwelling unit (Department of Finance), development of the Project site under this Alternative would result in a population increase of approximately 486 persons. This population increase would increase demand on sewer, water supplies, solid waste facilities, and school facilities. Impacts related to public services and utilities and service system requirements for this Alternative would increase.
Conclusion
Under this Alternative, impacts related to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, noise, and transportation would be reduced, while impacts related to public services, utilities and service systems would increase. Impacts related to other issues would be similar to those identified with the Modified project.
The GRRSP establishes objectives that will guide development of the Project site. These objectives include providing for the efficient and orderly development of the Project site; developing land uses which reflect sound economic, market, and financial considerations; developing uses that will generate revenue for the City of Corona; and providing convenient commercial and industrial services for the local and regional consumers. Under this Alternative, the Project site would be developed with single-family dwelling units and designated open space. This Alternative would not achieve the basic stated objectives of the Green River Ranch Specific Plan and is, therefore, rejected.
6.5 SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF ALTERNATIVES
Table 6.5-1 is a generalized comparative assessment of potential environmental impacts of the Alternatives as compared to the Modified Project.
Table 6.5-1 - Comparison of the Project Alternatives
Environmental
Issues
No Project/No Build
Alternative
Mixed Use
Alternative
Residential
Alternative
Aesthetics Reduced Increased Equal
Agricultural & Forest
Resources Similar Similar Similar
Air Quality Reduced Reduced Reduced
Biological Resources Reduced Increased Similar
Cultural Resources Reduced Increased Similar
Energy Reduced Reduced Reduced
Geology / Soils Reduced Similar Similar
Greenhouse Gas
Emissions Reduced Reduced Reduced
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G R E E N R I V E R R A N C H S P A & B U S I N E S S P A R K
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Hazards & Hazardous
Materials Reduced Similar Similar
Hydrology / Water
Quality Reduced Similar Similar
Land Use and
Planning Reduced Similar Similar
Minerals Reduced Similar Similar
Noise Reduced Reduced Reduced
Population and
Housing Reduced Similar Increased
Public Services Reduced Similar Increased
Recreation Reduced Similar Increased
Transportation Reduced Reduced Reduced
Tribal Cultural
Resources
Reduced Increased Similar
Utilities / Service
Systems Reduced Reduced Increased
Wildfire Reduced Increased Similar
For comparison, Table 6.5-2 provides a generalized comparative assessment of potential environmental impacts of the Approved Project vs. the Modified Project.
Table 6.5-2 - Comparison of the Approved Project vs. Modified Project Environmental Issues
Approved Project
Significance
Modified Project
Comparison
Aesthetics Less than Significant with
Mitigation Similar
Agricultural & Forest Resources Less than Significant Similar Air Quality Significant and Unavoidable
after Mitigation Similar
Biological Resources Significant and Unavoidable
after Mitigation Reduced
Cultural Resources Less than Significant Similar
Energy Reduced Similar
Geology / Soils Less than Significant with
Mitigation Similar
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Not Addressed New Impact
Hazards & Hazardous Materials Less than Significant Similar Hydrology / Water Quality Less than Significant with
Mitigation Similar
Land Use and Planning Less than Significant Similar
Minerals Reduced Similar
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Noise Significant and Unavoidable
after Mitigation Reduced
Population and Housing Less than Significant Similar
Public Services Less than Significant Similar
Recreation Less than Significant Similar
Transportation Significant and Unavoidable
after Mitigation Similar
Tribal Cultural Resources Less than Significant New Impact Utilities / Service Systems Less than Significant Similar Wildfire Less than Significant with
Mitigation Similar
6.6 ENVIRONMENTALLY SUPERIOR ALTERNATIVE
The No Build / No Project Alternative is the Environmentally Superior Alternative since no development would occur on the Project site. Unlike the Modified Project or the Project Alternatives 2 thru 3, the No Build / No Project Alternative would not result in traffic, air quality, or noise impacts, nor would this Alternative disturb the current on-site biological, cultural, paleontological condition of the site, or alter existing on-site topography and drainage.
As required by CEQA (Section 15126(d)(4), if a “No Build” Alternative is selected as the environmentally superior alternative, the EIR shall also identify an Environmentally Superior Alternative among the other Alternatives.
While both the No Build / No Project and Residential Alternative reduce traffic and air quality impacts, the reduction in daily vehicle trips (and, therefore, the generation of mobile-source emissions), each generated impacts to population and housing, public services, and utilities and service systems in excess of that identified with the Modified Project. In addition, the Residential Alternative would permit the construction and occupation of residential uses adjacent to Green River Road and SR-91, which would result in the exposure of sensitive uses (residential dwellings) to traffic noise generated on these roadways. However, such impacts would be reduced with implementation of appropriate Project Design Features and/or mitigation. Furthermore, neither of the two Alternatives fully implement the Project Objects as stated in the GRRSP or the Modified Project as previously stated. Therefore, these two alternatives are rejected as environmentally superior to the proposed project.
The Mixed Use Alternative only incrementally reduces average daily trips and thereby reducing air quality and greenhouse gas emission impacts. In addition, due to the Alternatives less dense industrial design, generate noise impacts to nearby sensitive receptors would be reduced. The GRRSP establishes objectives that will guide development of the Project site.
This Alternative would achieve the stated objectives of the GRRSP and the Project Objectives.
Based on the preceding analysis, Alternative 2, Mixed Use Alternative has been selected as the
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This Alternative would achieve the stated objectives of the GRRSP and the Project Objectives.
Based on the preceding analysis, Alternative 2, Mixed Use Alternative has been selected as the Environmentally Superior Alternative. However, under current state zoning laws, the City cannot approve projects that would result in fewer residences than under existing conditions and therefore this Alternative is rejected from consideration.
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7.0 OTHER CEQA-REQUIRED ANALYSIS
This section of the Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (Draft SEIR) provides a discussion of additional CEQA impact considerations, including Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes, Growth- Inducing Impacts, and any Mandatory Findings of Significance.
7.1 CEQA REQUIREMENTS
Section 15126.2 (b) of the CEQA Guidelines requires that an EIR discuss any significant impacts associated with the Modified Project. In Section 4.0, Environmental Impact Analysis, of this Draft SEIR, describes the potential environmental impacts of the Modified Project and recommends mitigation measures to reduce impacts to a less than significant level, where feasible. Section 1.0, Executive Summary, which summarizes the impacts, mitigation measures, and levels of significance before and after mitigation.
7.2 SIGNIFICANT AND IRREVERSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES
The CEQA Guidelines §15126.2(d), requires a discussion of any significant irreversible environmental changes that would be caused by a proposed project. Generally, the section states that a project would result in significant irreversible environmental changes if the following occurs:
• The project would involve a large commitment of nonrenewable resources in a way that would make their nonuse or removal unlikely;
• The primary and secondary impacts would generally commit future generations to similar uses;
• The project would involve uses in which irreversible damage could result from any potential environmental accidents associated with the project; and • The proposed consumption of resources is not justified (e.g., the project involved the wasteful use of energy).
The Modified Project would NOT involve a large commitment of nonrenewable resources in a way that would make their nonuse or removal unlikely.
The Modified Project would not involve the utilization of nonrenewable resources in a manner that would make their nonuse or removal unlikely. Nonrenewable resources associated with the development of the Modified Project site would include fossil fuels. Fossil fuels would serve as energy sources during both construction and operations of the Modified Project. Fossil fuels would act as transportation energy sources for construction vehicles and heavy equipment during the construction period and by vehicles and equipment used during project operations.
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Though the Modified Project would endeavor to utilize fossil fuels efficiently, their use would be vital for construction and operations activities, making their nonuse unlikely. However, the Modified Project would not require the continued use of fossil fuels at the end of its operational life. By nature of being a nonrenewable resource, fossil fuels, once consumed, cannot be replaced. Those fuels, once spent, may be transformed into another form of matter such as exhaust or smoke. Standard vehicles and equipment used by the Modified Project in both construction and operational phases would likely utilize fossil fuels. Some construction and operational equipment such as forklifts may be electrified and therefore not rely on fossil fuels.
Energy-efficient equipment would be utilized according to their availability and in order to comply with energy regulations and policies for the Modified Project as a whole as it pertains to residential, office, hospitality, and commercial uses.
The Modified Project proposes the potential development of a fueling station; however such operations are highly regulated and would not likely store significant amounts of fossil fuels.
Fossil fuels on-site would be stored in a manner that would make their removal unlikely. No infrastructure is proposed to store fossil fuels in large amounts or without the ability of removal. The Modified Project would also require the commitment of land on which the Modified Project would be developed for a mixed-use of residential, office, hospitality, and commercial uses. Similarly, land is a finite resource in that once developed and in active use it removes the ability for that land to be used for other purposes. However, development of the Modified Project site would not eliminate the possibility of redevelopment in the future. a) The primary and secondary impacts would generally commit future generations to similar uses.
Impacts associated with the Modified Project are largely less than significant with mitigation applied. The majority of identified impacts, not adequately covered by the previous EIR, were anticipated to create a less than significant impact or no impact, with the exception of air quality and greenhouse gas emissions.
Once development of the proposed Modified Project occurs, it would not be feasible to return the developed land to its existing (pre-project) condition. In addition, the redevelopment is proposed with the intent to last a long time. However, because the project site is already developed with urban uses, redevelopment under the Modified Project would not represent a substantial change in land use.
The Modified Project’s development is anticipated to produce significant and unavoidable impacts based on analyses conducted in Section 4.3, Air Quality and Section 4.17, Transportation. These impacts would also affect the surrounding environment.
The use of materials considered hazardous waste would be minimal; mostly used for cleaning, landscaping, and operational maintenance. Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations would ensure that the usage and storage of any hazardous materials and waste
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would be completed in the safest and most efficient manner. Similarly, the Modified Project would comply with any federal, state, and local air quality and water quality regulations to further ensure the least amount of environmental impact. The mixed-use nature of the Modified Project is unlikely to lead to impacts that would commit future generations and developments to similar uses. Therefore, the Modified Project would not influence future development in that land area as the existing land use designations would be unchanged. b) The project would NOT involve uses in which irreversible damage could result from any potential environmental accidents associated with the project.
The Modified Project is intended to develop warehouse, commercial, hospitality, office and residential facilities and is not anticipated to release hazardous material into the environment.
Construction and operation of the Modified Project would utilize chemical substances common with typical construction, landscaping, and cleaning activities and do not generally pose a significant hazard to the public or environment. However, in the event that hazardous materials are either used or stored on the project site, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) requirements would both reduce the significance of any impacts and ensure the Modified Project’s compliance with any Federal, State, and local policy regarding hazardous materials and accidents. c) The proposed consumption of resources is justified (e.g., the project does NOT involve the wasteful use of energy).
The Modified Project would comply with any applicable federal, state, and local regulations and laws regarding the use of resources during both construction and operations. As established in Section 4.8, Utilities and Service Systems, development of the Modified Project would not significantly impact water, electricity, solid waste, and telecommunications resources. It was found that the Easter Municipal Water District (EMWD), the water supplier for the City and project site, is able to meet the Modified Project’s expanded demand. Further, development of the Modified Project would include the use of energy-efficient design and materials in accordance with the most recent Federal, State, and local regulations. Therefore, resources used for the Modified Project, including energy, would be done in an efficient, justifiable manner.
7.3 GROWTH INDUCING IMPACTS
State CEQA Guidelines §15126.2(e) requires that EIRs include a discussion of ways in which a project could induce growth. The State CEQA Guidelines identify a project as “growthinducing” if it fosters economic or population growth or if it encourages the construction of additional housing either directly or indirectly in the surrounding environment. New employees from commercial or industrial development and new population from residential development represent direct forms of growth. These direct forms of growth have a secondary effect of expanding the size of local markets and inducing additional economic activity in the
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area. The proposed Modified Project would therefore have a growth inducing impact if it would:
• Directly or indirectly foster economic or population growth, or the construction of additional housing;
• Remove obstacles to population growth;
• Require the construction of new or expanded facilities that could cause significant environmental
• effects; or
• Encourage and facilitate other activities that could significantly affect the environment, either individually or cumulatively.
A project’s potential to induce growth does not automatically result in growth. Growth can only happen through capital investment in new economic opportunities by the private or public sectors. Under CEQA, the potential for growth inducement is not considered necessarily detrimental nor necessarily beneficial, and neither is it automatically considered to be of little significance to the environment. This issue is presented to provide additional information on ways in which the Modified Project could contribute to significant changes in the environment, beyond the direct consequences of implementing the Modified Project examined in the preceding sections of this Draft SEIR.
Direct Growth-Inducing Impacts in the Surrounding Environment Growth inducement can be defined as the relationship between a project and growth within the surrounding area. This relationship is often difficult to establish with any degree of precision and cannot be measured on a numerical scale because there are many social, economic, and political factors associated with the rate and location of development. Accordingly, the CEQA Guidelines instruct that an EIR should focus on the way’s growth might be induced. This relationship is sometimes looked at as either one of facilitating planned growth or inducing unplanned growth. Both types of growth, however, should be evaluated. Potential growthinducing effects are examined through analysis of the following questions:
1. Would the project directly or indirectly foster economic or population growth, or the construction of additional housing?
NO. The Modified Project, when implemented, would directly induce population growth in the City through the development of 32 new dwelling units and commercial uses. The Modified Project would result in a similar level of development intensity as the Approved Project.
Although the Modified Project would directly and indirectly induce economic and population growth, this growth is consistent with the City’s local plans including the existing GRRSP as well as regional planning documents and is therefore not considered a significant impact.
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2. Would the project remove obstacles to population growth? NO. The Modified Project is located at the edge of the City’s limits, and adjacent to US National Forest land and unincorporated areas of Riverside County with limited development potential.
Development of the Modified Project would not complete infrastructure gaps that impede development. For these reasons, the Modified Project would not remove an impediment to growth.
3. Would the project require the construction of new or expanded facilities that could cause significant environmental effects?
NO. As discussed in Draft SEIR Section 4.19, Utilities and Service Systems, the construction of utilities to the Modified Project site would result in a less than significant impact on the environment. The Modified Project is not anticipated to require new or expanded off-site facilities that would result in significant environmental impacts.
4. Would the project encourage and facilitate other activities that could significantly affect the environment, either individually or cumulatively? NO. Refer to Sections 4.1 through Section 4.20 of this Draft SEIR, which discusses reasonably foreseeable potential impacts of the Modified Project during construction and operation.
7.4 MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
CEQA requires preparation of an EIR when certain specified impacts may result from construction or implementation of a project. An SEIR has been prepared for the Modified Project, which addresses the Mandatory Findings of Significance within Sections 4.1 through Section 4.20 including degradation of the environment, impacts to habitats or species, shortterm vs. long-term goals, cumulatively considerable impacts, and substantial adverse effects on human beings.
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California Building Standards Commission. 2022 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), Part 11, Title 24 (2023). Available at:
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California Department of Conservation (DOC). California Important Farmland Finder (2022). Available at: https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/ciff/. Accessed May 2023.
California Department of Finance. E-5 Population and Housing Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State, January 2021-2023, with 2020 Benchmark (2023). Available at: https://dof.ca.gov/forecasting/demographics/estimates/e-5- population-andhousing-estimates-for-cities-counties-and-the-state-2020-2024/. Accessed June 2023.
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). Corona – Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in LRA (n.d.). Available at: https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018- 8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/osfm-website/what-wedo/community-wildfire-preparedness-and-mitigation/fire-hazard-severity-zones/firehazard-severity-zones-map/upload1/corona.pdf?rev=1ec85f7d5f46442bb5b065da1b37539a&hash=8FDDA637553D7B 5119CDBE6014623E24. Accessed May 2022.
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). Disposal Rate Calculator – Corona 2022. (2022). Available at:
https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/LGCentral/AnnualReporting/DisposalRateCalculator.
Accessed May 2023.
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). SWIS Facility/Site Activity Details. El Sobrante Landfill (2023). Available at:
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https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/SolidWaste/SiteActivity/Details/2280?siteID=2402.
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California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). SWIS Facility/Site Activity Details. Olinda Alpha Landfill (2023). Available at:
https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/SolidWaste/SiteActivity/Details/2757?siteID=2093.
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California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Scenic Highway, State Scenic Highway Map (2019). Available at: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/lap-landscapearchitecture-and-community-livability/lap-liv-i-scenic-highways. Accessed May 2023.
California Energy Commission. Building Energy Efficiency Standards (n.d.). Available at:
https://www.energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/programs/building-energyefficiencystandards. Accessed July 2023.
California Energy Commission. Appliance Efficiency Regulations-Title 20 (2023). Available at: https://www.energy.ca.gov/rules-and-regulations/appliance-efficiencyregulationstitle-20 Accessed July 2023.
California Energy Commission. Energy Commission Adopts Updated Building Standards to Improve Efficiency, Reduce Emissions From Homes and Businesses (2021). Available at: https://www.energy.ca.gov/news/2021-08/energycommission-adopts-updatedbuilding-standards-improve-efficiency-reduce. Accessed July 2023.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Criteria Air Pollutants (2023). Available at:
https://www.epa.gov/criteria-air-pollutants. Accessed July 2023.
California Geologic Survey (CGS). California Earthquake Hazards Zone Application, Earthquake Zones of Required Investigation (2021). Available at:
https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/EQZApp/app/. Accessed June 2023.
California State Water Resources Control Board. Geotracker (2019). Available at:
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City of Corona. City of City of Corona 2020 – 2040 General Plan (2020). Available at:
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City of Corona. City of Corona 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (2021). Available at:
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City of Corona. 2023. Corona, California, Municipal Code (2023). Available at:
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Corona Fire Department (CFD). Corona Fire Department 2021 Annual Report (2021).
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Corona Police Department (CPD). Corona Police Department 2022 Annual Report (2022).
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Riverside Transit Agency (RTA). Maps and Schedules (2024). Available at:
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South Coast Air Quality Management District. Significance Thresholds and Analysis (2022).
Available at: http://www.aqmd.gov/home/rules-compliance/ceqa/air-quality-analysishandbook. Accessed August 2023.
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Connect SoCal, A Plan for Navigating a Brighter Future (2024). Available at:
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Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/ Sustainable Communities Strategy (2020). Available at:
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United States Forest Service (USFS). Wildlife Hazard Potential, Version 2020 Classified (2020). Available at:
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1 City of Corona
Planning & Housing Commission Minutes
Monday, November 25, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
400 S. Vicentia Avenue
Corona, CA 92882
Commission Present: Matt Woody, Marie Vernon, Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, Karen Alexander
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chair Vernon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Woody called the meeting to order.
3. MEETING MINUTES
3.1 MINUTES - November 13, 2024
These minutes were approved.
Moved by: Karen Alexander
Seconded by: Marie Vernon
Aye (5): Matt Woody, Marie Vernon, Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, and Karen Alexander
Motion APPROVED (5 to 0)
4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 GPA2020-0002
Sandra Vanian, Planning Manager, reviewed the staff report and exhibits for GPA2020-0002, SPA2020-0006, TTM 37963 and PP2020-0004 together as they are related to the same project.
FINAL
2 Jeremy Mape, representing PSIP WR Green River LLC (applicant), gave a presentation regarding the project.
The Commissioners, city staff and the applicant discussed various aspects of the project including the project's Subsequent Environmental Impact Report, wildlife corridor, architecture, landscape plan, Fresno Road access, public improvements, traffic control plans, specific plan amendment, and the new Open Space land use designation proposed on the southern portion of the project site.
Public speakers spoke in favor and in opposition of the project.
Moved by: Craig Siqueland
Seconded by: Sarah Longwell
That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2650 granting GPA2020-0002 as part of Cycle I of General Plan Amendments for 2025, and recommend approval of GPA2020-0002 to the City Council based on the findings contained in the staff report and certify the Subsequent Environmental Impact Report to the Green River Ranch Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2022080640).
Aye (4): Marie Vernon, Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, and Karen Alexander Abstain (1): Matt Woody
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
6.2 SPA2020-0006
Moved by: Karen Alexander
Seconded by: Sarah Longwell
That the Planning and Housing Commission recommend APPROVAL of SPA2020-0006 to the City Council, based on the findings contained in the staff report, with the added condition that the permitted land uses table shall be changed to require a conditional use permit for restaurants with drive-through services in the GC designation.
Aye (5): Matt Woody, Marie Vernon, Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, and Karen Alexander
Motion APPROVED (5 to 0)
6.3 TTM 37963
Moved by: Craig Siqueland
Seconded by: Matt Woody
That the Planning and Housing Commission recommend APPROVAL of TTM 37963, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.
Aye (5): Matt Woody, Marie Vernon, Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, and Karen Alexander
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3 Motion APPROVED (5 to 0)
6.4 PP2020-0004
Moved by: Karen Alexander
Seconded by: Craig Siqueland
That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2651 GRANTING PP2020-0004 based on the findings contained in the staff report and the following added conditions: Staff shall evaluate the requirement of the California Housing Crisis Act of 2019 (SB 330) to determine if the ER designation located on Lot 7 of TTM 37963 can be removed from the project because of the property’s location within a High Fire Severity Zone and replaced with an Open Space designation. If the project’s ER designation is exempt from the state’s no net loss in residential capacity requirement under the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, the ER land use designation shall be changed to the OS designation on the project’s specific plan amendment and General Plan amendment before final consideration by the City Council; architectural enhancements, such as different building materials and architectural projections, shall be spaced no greater than every 50 linear feet of the building facades facing Green River Road and Dominguez Ranch Road; the applicant shall provide 36” box-sized trees along the front of the project’s property lines adjacent to Green River Road and Dominguez Ranch Road; prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall consult with the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District regarding the vector surveillance and control recommendations mentioned in their letter dated November 4, 2024.
Aye (5): Matt Woody, Marie Vernon, Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, and Karen Alexander
Motion APPROVED (5 to 0)
7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.
9. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Commissioner Alexander thanked everyone for attending the meeting and for all the written correspondence regarding the Green River project.
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Future agenda items are scheduled for the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of December 9, 2024.
11. ADJOURNMENT
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4 Chair Woody adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. to the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of Monday, December 9, 2024, commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
DATE: 02/05/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: City Manager’s Department
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:
MAYOR STEINER’S REQUEST FOR COUNCIL’S CONSIDERATION TO ADJUST THE
REGULAR MEETING START TIME
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Mayor Jim Steiner has proposed adjusting the start time of the City Council’s regular meetings to 6:00 p.m. to promote greater community engagement and accessibility. This proposal aims to make it easier for residents to participate in Council meetings by limiting the use of afternoon study sessions and shifting more agenda items to evening sessions.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
a. That the City Council introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of consideration of Ordinance No. 3411, the first reading of an ordinance amending Section
2.08.010 of the Corona Municipal Code to allow the City Council to set its regular meeting start times by resolution.
b. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-011, approving the City Council Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2025.
BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
On January 9, 2025, Mayor Steiner submitted a Future Agenda Request to adjust the start time of regular City Council meetings from 6:30 p.m. from 6:00 p.m. In addition to changing the meeting time, the proposal includes readjusting the use of study sessions
to accommodate relevant agenda items in evening meetings. These changes align with the City's ongoing efforts to enhance transparency, public engagement, and community participation. The goal is to improve accessibility for residents who may face scheduling conflicts when attending study sessions and open meetings in the afternoon.
Mayor Steiner briefly discussed the item at the January 15, 2025, City Council Meeting, and the rest of the City Council provided consent to put the topic on a future City Council Meeting agenda for further discussion.
ANALYSIS:
Corona Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2.08.010 currently states the start time for regular City Council meetings. Therefore, adjusting the start time requires an amendment to this section.
Staff analyzed this proposal and determined that adopting the start time of regular City Council meetings and closed sessions via resolution would be a better practice and provide additional flexibility to the City Council. Thus, this is reflected in the proposed Ordinance.
Should the City Council choose to change the start time of its meetings to 6:00 p.m., staff recommends adopting the attached ordinance and conducting the first reading. If the first reading is conducted, a second reading will occur during the Council Meeting on February 19, 2025. The CMC change would then go into effect 30 calendar days later. As a result, the first City Council Meeting with a regular start time of 6:00 p.m. would be April 2, 2025.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with this action.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
This action is exempt under Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which states that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may substantially affect the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This action seeks council approval to change the start time of regular council meetings and thus has no potential for having a significant effect on the environment.
PREPARED BY: TALA QASQAS, MANAGEMENT FELLOW AND,
AMINAH MEARS, DPA, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
REVIEWED BY: BRETT CHANNING, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Exhibit 1 - Future Agenda Item Request
2. Exhibit 2 – Ordinance 3411 (REDLINE)
3. Exhibit 3 – Ordinance 3411 (CLEAN)
4. Exhibit 4 - Resolution 2025-011 (CLEAN)
Future Agenda Item Request Form
Future agenda items should be limited to new issues that emerge during the year that are urgent and cannot wait until the next priority-setting session of the Council before requiring action.
Name: Jim Steiner
Date: January 9, 2024
Title Name/Topic: Council Meeting Start Time
Background
1. What is the purpose for the request i.e. what you are trying to achieve or do? The City holds study sessions in the afternoon to provide the City Council with extra time to discuss and deliberate on important issues. While beneficial, the timing may make it more difficult for some residents to attend due these to scheduling conflicts. I’d like to have more agenda items that would typically be discussed at a study session, moved to evening Council meetings. To still provide the time to consider these items, I’d like to propose starting the regular Council meetings at 6:00pm.
2. What is the scope of the work you wish to see done?
Adjust the start time for City Council meetings to 6:00 p.m., and limit the use of study sessions where possible.
3. Does this request align with the City’s Strategic Plan? How? Yes. This continues our efforts to engage with our residents, promote transparency, and make it easier for residents to attend one meeting to engage with us on all topics of interest.
4. What is the desired timeline to have the issue considered by Council? As soon as practical would be great; it should take very little staff time to effectuate the change.
5. Is the issue urgent requiring action before the next priority setting session of Council (Spring Workshop)?
Ideally, it would happen as soon as the administrative changes needed can be completed.
Staff Section (To be completed by staff)
Approximate Staff Time Required: ____ Hours
Approximate Cost: $ ____
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ORDINANCE NO. 3411
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.08.010 OF THE
CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW THE CITY
COUNCIL TO SET ITS REGULAR MEETING START
TIMES BY RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Ralph M. Brown Act (“The Brown Act”), specifically Government Code Section 54954 (Rules for Conduct of Business: Time and Place For Holding Regular Meetings), provides that the City Council shall provide the time and place for holding its regular meetings; and
WHEREAS, The Brown Act allows the City Council to take such action by ordinance, resolution, bylaw, or other authorized action; and WHEREAS, Corona Municipal Code (“CMC”) Section 2.08.010 (Meetings - Regular - Time, Place) of Chapter 2.08 (City Council) has historically provided the date and time for City Council regular meetings; and
WHEREAS, the City Council would now like to establish the start times of its regular meetings each calendar year by Resolution, which will provide more flexibility for the conduct of its business.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORONA
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 2.08.010 (Meetings - Regular - Time, place). Section
2.08.010 of Chapter 2.08 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“2.08.010 Meetings - Regular - Time, place.
Regular meetings of the Council shall be held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Corona City Hall, located at 400 South Vicentia Avenue. The confidential, closed session portion of regular meetings shall begin no sooner than 4:30 p.m., and the public, open session portion shall begin no sooner than 6:30 p.m.The regular meeting start times shall be designated each calendar year by a resolution duly adopted by the City Council before the start of the calendar year. If the City Council wishes to change the start time for any particular regular meeting to an earlier time, it shall do so by a resolution duly adopted at least fourteen (14) calendar days in advance of such meeting. The closed session portion shall be held
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in the City Council Board Room located on the third floor of City Hall, or at such other location as indicated on the published agenda.
The open session portion shall be held at the Council Chambers located on the first floor of City Hall. In the event any regular meeting falls on a holiday, the meeting shall be held on the next succeeding business day at the same times and locations.” SECTION 2. Effective Date. The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk shall attest thereto and shall within fifteen (15) days of its adoption cause it, or a summary of it, to be published in a general circulation newspaper published and circulated in the City of Corona. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ____ day of ___________2025. ___________________________________
Mayor of the City of Corona, California
ATTEST:
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City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
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CERTIFICATION
I, Sylvia Edwards, Clerk of the City of Corona, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was regularly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Corona, California, duly held the ____ day of __________ 2025, and thereafter at a regular meeting held on the ____ day of _________ 2025, it was duly passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Corona, California, this ____ day of ____________ 2025.
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City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
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ORDINANCE NO. 3411
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.08.010 OF THE
CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW THE CITY
COUNCIL TO SET ITS REGULAR MEETING START
TIMES BY RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Ralph M. Brown Act (“The Brown Act”), specifically Government Code Section 54954 (Rules for Conduct of Business: Time and Place For Holding Regular Meetings), provides that the City Council shall provide the time and place for holding its regular meetings; and
WHEREAS, The Brown Act allows the City Council to take such action by ordinance, resolution, bylaw, or other authorized action; and WHEREAS, Corona Municipal Code (“CMC”) Section 2.08.010 (Meetings - Regular - Time, Place) of Chapter 2.08 (City Council) has historically provided the date and time for City Council regular meetings; and
WHEREAS, the City Council would now like to establish the start times of its regular meetings each calendar year by Resolution, which will provide more flexibility for the conduct of its business.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORONA
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 2.08.010 (Meetings - Regular - Time, place). Section
2.08.010 of Chapter 2.08 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“2.08.010 Meetings - Regular - Time, place.
Regular meetings of the Council shall be held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Corona City Hall, located at 400 South Vicentia Avenue. The regular meeting start times shall be designated each calendar year by a resolution duly adopted by the City Council before the start of the calendar year. If the City Council wishes to change the start time for any particular regular meeting to an earlier time, it shall do so by a resolution duly adopted at least fourteen (14) calendar days in advance of such meeting. The closed session portion shall be held in the City Council Board Room located on the third floor of City Hall, or at such other location as indicated on the published agenda. The open session portion shall CLEAN
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be held at the Council Chambers located on the first floor of City Hall.”
SECTION 2. Effective Date. The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk shall attest thereto and shall within fifteen (15) days of its adoption cause it, or a summary of it, to be published in a general circulation newspaper published and circulated in the City of Corona. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ____ day of ___________2025. ___________________________________
Mayor of the City of Corona, California
ATTEST:
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City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
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CERTIFICATION
I, Sylvia Edwards, Clerk of the City of Corona, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was regularly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Corona, California, duly held the ____ day of __________ 2025, and thereafter at a regular meeting held on the ____ day of _________ 2025, it was duly passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Corona, California, this ____ day of ____________ 2025.
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City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-011
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING SCHEDULE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025
WHEREAS, The Ralph M. Brown Act (“The Brown Act”), specifically Government Code Section 54954 (Rules for Conduct of Business: Time and Place For Holding Regular Meetings), provides that the City Council shall provide the time and place for holding its regular meetings; and
WHEREAS, The Brown Act allows the City Council to take such action by ordinance, resolution, bylaw, or other authorized action; and WHEREAS, Corona Municipal Code (“CMC”) Section 2.08.010 (Meetings - Regular - Time, Place) of Chapter 2.08 (City Council) now provides that the regular meeting start times shall be designated each calendar year by a resolution duly adopted by the City Council before the start of the calendar year; and
WHEREAS, CMC Section 2.08.010 also provides that if the City Council wishes to change the start time for any particular regular meeting to an earlier time, it shall do so by a resolution duly adopted at least fourteen (14) calendar days in advance of such meeting; and WHEREAS, by this Resolution the City Council would like to establish its regular meeting start times for the remainder of calendar year 2025; and WHEREAS, by this Resolution the City Council would also like to announce the proposed dates of any special meetings that - at this time - it is aware that it may hold.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the dates and/or times of any special meeting(s) announced by this Resolution are subject to change, since the City Council retains its authority to call any special meeting in compliance with The Brown Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Corona, California as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby adopts the 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule (Regular & Special Meetings) attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of February 2025.
Mayor of the City of Corona, California
ATTEST:
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City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
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3 CERTIFICATION
I, Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk of the City of Corona, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Corona, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of February 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Corona, California, this 5th day of February 2025.
City Clerk of the City of Corona
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EXHIBIT “A”
2025
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
REGULAR MEETINGS
(FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAYS)
DATE EARLIEST START TIMES
CLOSED SESSION OPEN SESSION
January 1, 2025 Cancelled Cancelled
January 15, 2025 4:00 PM 6:30 PM
February 5, 2025 4:00 PM 6:30 PM
February 19, 2025 4:00 PM 6:30 PM
March 5, 2025 4:00 PM 6:30 PM
March 19, 2025 4:00 PM 6:30 PM
April 2, 2025 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
April 16, 2025 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
May 7, 2025 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
May 21, 2025 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
June 4, 2025 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
June 18, 2025 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
July 2, 2025 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
July 16, 2025 Cancelled Cancelled
August 6, 2025 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
August 20, 2025 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
September 3, 2025 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
September 17, 2025 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
October 1, 2025 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
October 15, 2025 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
November 5, 2025 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
November 19, 2025 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
December 3, 2025 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
December 17, 2025 Cancelled Cancelled
NOTE: THE POSTED AGENDA MAY INCLUDE A LATER START TIME.
APPROVED 02-05-25 (RESO 2025-011)
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
SPECIAL MEETINGS
(AS CALLED PURSUANT TO THE BROWN ACT)
TYPE DATE START TIME
Spring Financial Workshop April 10, 2025 TBD
All Others TBD TBD
NOTE: DATES & TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. MEETINGS ARE CALLED & AGENDAS POSTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT.
APPROVED 02-05-25 (RESO 2025-011)
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Future Agenda Item Request Form
Future agenda items should be limited to new issues that emerge during the course of the year that are urgent and cannot wait until the next priority setting session of Council before requiring action.
Name: Jim Steiner
Date: 01-27-2025
Title Name/Topic: Panhandling
Background
1. What is the purpose for the request i.e. what you are trying to achieve or do? The purpose is to discourage panhandling on freeway offramps and throughout Corona.
2. What is the scope of the work you wish to see done?
The installation of “SAY NO TO PANHANDLING Real Change Not Spare Change- Soliciting is Unlawful” signage with our CPD non-emergency line 951-736-2330. The City of Riverside has installed similar signs and there are plenty of examples of verbiage that other cities use. The signage would be placed at freeway off-ramps and at “hot spot” locations throughout the city.
3. Does this request align with the City’s Strategic Plan? How? This request aligns with Stategic Goal #4 Safe Community. Citizens can be intimidated to frequent certain businesses if there are panhandlers nearby, especially aggressive ones. This is a quality of life issue and a safety issue for our residents and businesses.
It is also dangerous to the panhandler who may be soliciting at busy freeway offramps and parking lots.
4. What is the desired timeline to have the issue considered by Council? It can wait until the Spring Workshop but I’d prefer to address it before then.
5. Is the issue urgent requiring action before the next priority setting session of Council (Spring Workshop)? No
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Staff Section (To be completed by staff)
Approximate Staff Time Required: ____ Hours
Approximate Cost: $ ____