Agenda — Desert Hot Springs City Council, December 12, 2024 (part 1 of 16)

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AGENDA

ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
and the City Council Serving as the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency Board
Thursday, December 12, 2024
4:30 PM – Presentations
5:00 PM – Installation of Officers
6:00 PM - Regular Session
Council Chambers/City Hall
11-999 Palm Drive
Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240

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PRESENTATIONS - 4:30 P.M.

Certificates of Recognition Presented to the 2024 Future Leaders Program Graduates
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS - 5:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. Certification of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Results
Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk
Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution of the City Council reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held in said City on November 5, 2024, declaring the result thereof and other such matters as provided by law.

Staff Report - SR-24-252 - Pdf
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Recognition and Farewell Comments from Outgoing Councilmembers:

Russell Betts & Roger Nuñez

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
Oath of Office Administered by City Clerk, Jerryl Soriano:

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 Daniel Pitts, Councilmember, District 2
 Dirk Voss, Councilmember, District 4
 Scott Matas, Mayor
REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEM

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
At this time the City Council may amend the order of the agenda, approve the Consent Calendar, remove items from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action, and add Urgency Items.

Urgency Items ("Added Starters"): The Brown Act, which governs public meetings, permits the City Council to take action on any item that does not appear on the agenda only if 2/3 of the City Council (if all are present) or all members of the City Council (if fewer than all members are present) determine there is a need to take immediate action on the item, and the need to take immediate action came to the City Council's attention after the agenda was posted.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, pursuant to the Brown Act, any person may comment on matters of general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, NOT listed on the agenda. Under the Brown Act, the City Council should not take action on or discuss matters raised during Public Comment portion of the agenda that are not listed on the agenda.

Comments are limited to the first ten (10) speakers at three (3) minutes per speaker. Speakers may not yield their time to others without consent of the Mayor. All comments are to be directed to the City Council and shall be devoid of any personal attacks. Members of the public are expected to maintain a professional, courteous decorum during public comments.

Please complete and submit a "speaker card" to the City Clerk. You will be asked to STATE YOUR NAME AND CITY OF RESIDENCE FOR THE RECORD.

CITY MANAGER REPORT

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2. An Application for the Pierson Commercial Specific Plan to Develop a Convenience Store With a Fueling Station, Drive-Thru Carwash, and a Quick Service Restaurant
Travis Clark, Community Development Director
Recommendation:
1) Staff Report
2) Entertain questions of Staff from the City Council;
3) Open the Public Hearing;
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4) Take testimony from Applicant;
5) Take public testimony for those in favor;
6) Take public testimony from those opposed;
7) Take public testimony from those in a neutral position; 8) Opportunity for Applicant rebuttal;
9) Close the Public Hearing
10) City Council discussion; and
11) Adopt “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Desert Hot Springs, California, A) Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV 23-3 and Monitoring Plan; B) Approve Pierson Commercial Specific Plan No. SP 22-4; C) Approve Development Permit No. 22-8; and 12) Introduce for first reading and read by title only: "An Ordinance Adding Chapter 17.260 “Pierson Commercial Specific Plan” to Title 17 “Zoning” of the Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code to Establish Zoning Standards for the Pierson Commercial Specific Plan Area.

Staff Report - SR-24-250 - Pdf
ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR:

3. Public Safety Commission Recommendation to the City Council Regarding Aggressive Panhandling
Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk
Recommendation: Take whatever action the City Council deems appropriate.

Staff Report - SR-24-254 - Pdf
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4. Rivco Regional Parks - 4th District
Frank Luckino, City Manager
Recommendation:

Staff is looking for a formal recommendation by the City Council to submit for input to the County of Riverside Parks and Recreation.

Staff Report - SR-24-259 - Pdf
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CONSENT CALENDAR:

Matters on the "Consent Calendar" are considered routine and may be acted upon by one motion under "Approval of the Agenda." Individual items may also be removed by the City Council for separate discussion under "Approval of the Agenda." The title is deemed to be read and further reading waived on any ordinance listed on the Consent Calendar for second reading and adoption.

5. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes: November 19, 2024 Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as presented; or as corrected.

Staff Report - SR-24-263 - Pdf
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6. Resolution of Intention for the Formation of CFD No. 2025-1 (Skyborne Village)
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Geoffrey Buchheim, Administrative Services Director
Recommendation:
1) Adopt, Resolution Declaring the Intention to Establish City of Desert Hot Springs CFD 2025-1; and
2) Adopt Resolution Declaring the Intention to Incur Bond Indebtedness within 2025-1.

Staff Report - SR-24-255 - Pdf

7. Post-Release Accountability and Compliance Team MOU
Jim Henson, Police Chief
Recommendation:

Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Desert Hot Springs and the County of Riverside for the Police Department to provide an officer to the Post-release Accountability and Compliance Team for the term of agreement through June 30, 2028; with substantive edits to be negotiated and approved by the City Manager and upon approval as to form by the City Attorney.

Staff Report - SR-24-247 - Pdf
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8. Year-End Budget Adjustments for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Geoffrey Buchheim, Administrative Services Director
Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution of the City Council approving the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 Consolidated General Fund Operating, Capital Improvement Plan, and other funds' year end budget adjustments.

Staff Report - SR-24-249 - Pdf
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9. (Successor Agency) Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 25-26) for the Period of July 1, 2025 Through June 30, 2026.

Geoffrey Buchheim, Administrative Services Director
Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution of the Successor Agency approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 25-26) and Administrative Budget for the Successor Agency for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Staff Report - SR-24-248 - Pdf
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10. (Successor Agency) Last and Final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (Last and Final ROPS) July 1, 2026 Through June 30, 2040 Geoffrey Buchheim, Administrative Services Director
Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution of the Successor Agency approving the Last and Final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (Last and Final ROPS) and Administrative Budget for the Successor Agency for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2040.

Staff Report - SR-24-253 - Pdf
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11. Award Construction Agreement for the Hacienda Avenue Street Improvement Project 3003
Daniel Porras, Assistant City Manager
Recommendation:
1) Award the construction agreement for Hacienda Avenue Street Improvement Project, City Project No. 3003, to the lowest responsive qualified bidder All American Asphalt; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to draft and execute the construction agreement for Hacienda Avenue Street Improvement Project, City Project No. 3003, with All American Asphalt, in an amount not to exceed $6,631,992.00, with a 10% contingency of $663,199.20 bringing the total amount to $7,295,191.20. And approve a total project budget in an amount of $7,469,191.20 for additional project expenses for construction management.

Staff Report - SR-24-256 - Pdf
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12. Award Construction Agreement for the John H. Furbee Aquatic Center Improvements, City Project No. 2013
Daniel Porras, Assistant City Manager
Recommendation:
1) Award the construction agreement for the John H. Furbee Aquatic Center Improvements, City Project No. 2013., to the lowest responsive qualified bidder USA Construction; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to draft and execute the construction agreement for John H. Furbee Aquatic Center Improvements, City Project No. 2013, with USA Construction, in an amount not to exceed $1,064,680.00, with a 10% contingency of $106,468.00 bringing the total amount to $1165,148.00. And approve a total project budget in an amount of $1,265,148.00 for additional project expenses for the costs of construction management.

Staff Report - SR-24-258 - Pdf
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13. Award Construction Agreement for the Police Department Annex Building Project 8003
Daniel Porras, Assistant City Manager
Recommendation:
1) Award the construction agreement for the Police Department Annex Building Project 8003, to the lowest responsive qualified bidder Perera Construction and Design Inc.; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to draft and execute the construction agreement for Police Department Annex Building Project 8003, with Perera Construction and Design Inc, in an amount not to exceed $6,049,000.00, with a 10% contingency of $604,900.00 bringing the total amount to $6,653,900.00. And approve a total project budget in an amount of $7,263,900 for additional project expenses for the costs of construction management, and furniture, finishing's, and, equipment.
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Staff Report - SR-24-257 - Pdf

14. Professional Services Agreement with Social Work Action Group (SWAG) to Operate a 90-Day Crisis Stabilization Facility for Desert Hot Springs' Unhoused Population at The HUB located at 66753 Hacienda Ave., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.

Doria Wilms, Deputy City Manager
Recommendation:

Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Social Work Action Group (SWAG) in an amount not to exceed One Million Seventy Two Thousand Six Hundred and Sixty Eight Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,072,668.00) annually to Operate a 90-Day Crisis Stabilization Facility for Desert Hot Springs' Unhoused Population at The HUB located at 66753 Hacienda Ave., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 from December 12, 2024 - June 30, 2026 subject to a duly approved city budget.

Staff Report - SR-24-260 - Pdf
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15. Nuisance Abatement Adjustment
Christina Newsom, Compliance Director
Recommendation:

Staff is recommending staff reduce the special assessment to $9,065 and waive the Administrative and penalties/interest totaling $28,606.03.

Staff Report - SR-24-262 - Pdf
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16. Contract to Provide Plan Review, Permitting, and Inspection Services by the Interwest Group to the City of Desert Hot Springs on an As-Needed Basis.

Travis Clark, Community Development Director
Recommendation:

Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Interwest Group not to exceed $250,000 for a period of 5 years.

Staff Report - SR-24-229 - Pdf
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17. Selection of Consultants to Provide Planning and Environmental Services to the City of Desert Hot Springs
Travis Clark, Community Development Director
Recommendation:

Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with MSA Consulting, Placeworks, and Terra Nova Planning and Research.

Staff Report - SR-24-223 - Pdf
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18. Contracts Management Report as of November 15, 2024

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Geoffrey Buchheim, Administrative Services Director
Recommendation:

Receive and file.

Staff Report - SR-24-251 - Pdf
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19. Payment Register and City Council Expenditures for the Period of November 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024
Geoffrey Buchheim, Administrative Services Director
Recommendation:

Receive and file.

Staff Report - SR-24-261 - Pdf
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Opportunity is given to those members of the public who have NOT addressed the City Council on an item which is NOT on the agenda. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME AND CITY OF RESIDENCE FOR THE RECORD.

ADJOURN

UPCOMING MEETING DATES
*Please refer to the City website calendar at www.cityofdhs.org for meeting locations and the most up to date information.

December 17 City Council Regular Meeting DARK
January 7 City Council Regular Meeting DARK
January 9 Public Safety Commission 6:00 p.m.

January 14 Planning Commission 6:00 p.m.

January 21 City Council Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
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NOTICES
In accordance with California Government Code Section 54957.5, any writing or document that is a public record, relates to an open session agenda item, and is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a regular meeting will be made available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall during normal business hours at 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.

If, however, the document or writing is not distributed until the regular meeting to which it relates, then the document or writing will be made available to the public at the location of the meeting, as listed on this agenda at 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.

Americans with Disabilities Act
In an effort to comply with the requirements of Title 2 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Desert Hot Springs requires that any person in need of any type of special equipment, assistance, or accommodation(s) in order to communicate at a City public meeting, must inform the City Clerk a minimum of 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements.

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SR-24-252
City of Desert Hot Springs
City Council

AGENDA ITEM REPORT
To: City Council
Date: December 12, 2024
Department: City Clerk
Prepared by: Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk
Subject: Certification of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Results RECOMMENDATION:

BACKGROUND:

Pursuant to California Elections Code § 10262, the Riverside County Registrar of Voters (“ROV”) has completed the canvass of returns of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024 and has provided the Certification to the Results and Canvass of Election Returns (Exhibit 2).

Mayor and Councilmembers
Pursuant to California Elections Code § 10263, upon completion of the canvass and prior to installing new officers, the City Council shall adopt a resolution reciting the fact of the election and declare elected the persons for whom the highest number of votes were cast for each office. Therefore, the proposed resolution (Exhibit 1) declares that the following officers were duly elected:
• Mayor At-Large Scott Matas
• Councilmember District 2 Daniel Pitts
• Councilmember District 4 Dirk Voss
Measure "P"
Additionally, as a result of the election, the proposed resolution (Exhibit 1) deems that Measure "P," an ordinance imposing a 1₵ transaction and use (sales) tax (Exhibit 3), is adopted and ratified.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no cost associated with adopting this resolution. The estimated cost of the election ($50,000) was included in the FY 2024-25 Budget. The actual cost of the election is unknown until receipt of the invoice from Riverside County.

Additionally, candidates who chose to submit a candidate’s statement paid a deposit ($800 for mayor, $500 for councilmember) upon filing of their nomination papers. The invoice, once received, will indicate a breakdown of the actual cost to each Candidate. Depending on the actual cost, Candidates will either be reimbursed or charged the difference.

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SR-24-252
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Certifying the November 5, 2024 Election Results 2) Statement of Vote
3) Ordinance - Sales Tax Ballot Measure
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-_____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESERT

HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE

GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON
NOVEMBER 5, 2024, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND

OTHER SUCH MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
WHEREAS, the City of Desert Hot Springs (“City”) is a charter city organized pursuant to Article XI of the California Constitution; and WHEREAS, a regular General Municipal Election was held and conducted in the City of Desert Hot Springs, California, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024; and WHEREAS, the election of candidates to the following seats: City Council (two seats representing Districts 2 and 4) and the Office of Mayor, were placed on the November 5, 2024, Official Ballot; and
WHEREAS, one measure, Measure “P” was submitted to the qualified voters of the City of Desert Hot Springs; and
WHEREAS, notice of said election was duly and regularly given in time, form, and manner as provided by law; voting precincts were properly established; election officers were appointed and, in all respects, said election was held and conducted and made and declared in time, form and manner as required by the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California for the holding of elections in cities; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-031 adopted on July 2, 2024, the Registrar of Voters of Riverside County canvassed the returns of said election and has certified the results to the City Clerk and the City Clerk completed the canvas and has certified the results to this City Council, said results are received, attached and made a part hereto as “Exhibit A”.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT

SPRINGS, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. NUMBER OF BALLOTS CAST
That the total number of ballots cast in the City of Desert Hot Springs was 8,582.

Section 2. CANDIDATES
That the names of persons voted for in said election for Office of the Mayor of said City are as follows:
1) Russell Betts
2) Steve “RJ” Giboney
3) Stephanie Martin (write-in)
4) Scott Matas
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That the names of persons voted for in said election for Member of the City Council of said City are as follows:

District 2:
1) Daniel Pitts
2) Roger Nuñez
District 4:
1) Gary Carroll
2) Charles Lantz
3) Thomas Moen
4) Dirk Voss
Section 3: MEASURE “P”
That an ordinance imposing a 1₵ transaction and use (sales) tax was submitted to the qualified voters of the City of Desert Hot Springs.

Section 4: BALLOT QUESTION
That the following question for Measure “P” was placed on the ballot:

Desert Hot Springs Fiscal Stability / Local Control Measure Shall the measure to maintain Desert Hot Springs’ fiscal stability/general services, including maintaining 911
emergency/police response; antigang/drug programs;
crime prevention/ investigation; disaster preparation;
pothole repair; preventing road/bridge closures;
homelessness prevention; attracting local businesses
by keeping public areas clean, safe, well-lit; by
establishing a 1₵ sales tax, providing approximately
$2,400,000 annually until ended by voters, with public
spending disclosure/all funds spent in Desert Hot
Springs, be adopted?
Yes No
Section 5. NUMBER OF VOTES
That the number of votes for each of the candidates listed above and the number of votes for and against the ballot measure referenced above, are listed in “Exhibit A” attached hereto.

Section 6. DECLARATION AND DETERMINATION
That the City Council does hereby declare and determine that as a result of the election:

A) Scott Matas is elected as Mayor of the City of Desert Hot Springs for a full term of four (4) years;
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B) Daniel Pitts is elected as City Councilmember of the City of Desert Hot Springs representing District 2 for a full term of four (4) years; C) Dirk Voss is elected as City Councilmember of the City of Desert Hot Springs representing District 4 for a full term of four (4) years; and D) That a majority of voters voting on Measure “P,” an ordinance imposing a 1₵ transaction and use (sales) tax, did vote in favor of it, and that Measure “P” was carried, and shall be deemed adopted and ratified.

Section 7. STATEMENT OF RESULTS
That the City Clerk shall enter on the records of the City Council of said City, a statement of the result of said election, incorporated herein by this reference, showing:
1) The whole number of votes cast in the City;
2) The names of the persons voted for;
3) For what office each person was voted for;
4) The number of votes given at each precinct to each person; and 5) The number of votes given in the City to each person.

Section 8. CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION
That the City Clerk shall immediately make and deliver to each of the persons elected a Certificate of Election signed and authenticated by the City Clerk.

Section 9. OATH/AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE.

That the City Clerk shall administer to each person elected the Oath/Affirmation of Office prescribed in the Constitution of the State of California, have each of them subscribe to it and file the Oaths/Affirmations in the office of the City Clerk and all persons selected shall be included in the respective office to which they have been elected.

Section 10. CERTIFICATION
That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Desert Hot Springs at a special meeting held on the 12th day of December 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

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____________________________
ATTEST: Scott Matas, Mayor
______________________________
Jerryl Soriano, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Tuan-Anh Vu, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT “A”

STATEMENT OF VOTE
General Municipal Election
November 5, 2024
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1 Desert Hot Springs Mayor
1 1 1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)Scott Matas
Steve "RJ"
Giboney
Russell Betts
Stephanie
Martin
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
CALIFORNIA Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
25th Congressional District
(Por. Imp and SB)
Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
19th Senatorial District (Por.

SB)
Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
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SB)
Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
St Bd of Equalization 4 (Por.

SB, SD, Org and Imp)
Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
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1 Desert Hot Springs Mayor
1 1 1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)Scott Matas
Steve "RJ"
Giboney
Russell Betts
Stephanie
Martin
Riverside County Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2 401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
Unincorporated - County
Board of Education Districts
sub-district
Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
Unincorporated - Community
College Districts
Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
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1 Desert Hot Springs Mayor
1 1 1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)Scott Matas
Steve "RJ"
Giboney
Russell Betts
Stephanie
Martin
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
Desert Community College
District TA 2
Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
402000 Total 0 0
Mt. San Jacinto Community
College Dist, Trustee Area 1
Total 0 0
402000 Total 0 0
Banning Unified School
District
Total 0 0
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
Palm Springs Unified School
District
Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
Unincorporated - Unified
School Districts sub-district
Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
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1 1 1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)Scott Matas
Steve "RJ"
Giboney
Russell Betts
Stephanie
Martin
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
Unincorporated - Union High
School Districts sub-district
Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
Unincorporated - Elementary
School Districts
Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
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1 1 1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)Scott Matas
Steve "RJ"
Giboney
Russell Betts
Stephanie
Martin
Unincorporated - Elementary
School Districts sub-district
Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
4th Supervisorial District Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2 401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
City of Desert Hot Springs Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2 401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
City of Desert Hot Springs
Council District #1
Total 3272 1825 55.78 % 822 170 681 1
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
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1 Desert Hot Springs Mayor
1 1 1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)Scott Matas
Steve "RJ"
Giboney
Russell Betts
Stephanie
Martin
City of Desert Hot Springs
Council District #2
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1241 264 1105
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
City of Desert Hot Springs
Council District #3
Total 3282 1861 56.70 % 892 164 672 1
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
City of Desert Hot Springs
Council District #4
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 935 203 771
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
Unincorporated -
Unincorporated
Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
Desert Healthcare District Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2 Printed: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 12:38 PM Data Refreshed: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 12:33 PM Page 5522 of 10925 Riverside
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1 Desert Hot Springs Mayor
1 1 1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)Scott Matas
Steve "RJ"
Giboney
Russell Betts
Stephanie
Martin
402000 Total 0 0
San Gorgonio Memorial
Healthcare District
Total 0 0
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
Unincorporated - Health Care
Districts sub-district
Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
Unincorporated - Recreation &
Parks Districts
Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
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1 Desert Hot Springs Mayor
1 1 1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)Scott Matas
Steve "RJ"
Giboney
Russell Betts
Stephanie
Martin
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
Unincorporated - Recreation &
Parks Districts sub-district
Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
Unincorporated - Irrigation
Districts
Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
Unincorporated - Sanitary
Districts sub-district
Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
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1 Desert Hot Springs Mayor
1 1 1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)Scott Matas
Steve "RJ"
Giboney
Russell Betts
Stephanie
Martin
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
Unincorporated - Water
Agencies sub-district
Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
Unincorporated - County
Water Districts
Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
Mission Springs Water
District, Div. 3
Total 3207 1888 58.87 % 855 176 697
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
Unincorporated - County
Water Districts sub-district
Total 11061 6694 60.52 % 3035 625 2532 2
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1 Desert Hot Springs Mayor
1 1 1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)Scott Matas
Steve "RJ"
Giboney
Russell Betts
Stephanie
Martin
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
Unincorporated - Municipal
Water Districts sub-district
Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
401005 Total 2599 1398 53.79 % 641 136 511 1
401012 Total 638 404 63.32 % 169 32 162
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 12 2 8
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 75 392
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 174 43 150
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 690 146 563
403001 Total 2744 1532 55.83 % 724 141 558 1
403004 Total 538 329 61.15 % 168 23 114
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 56 20 43
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 631 133 540
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 241 46 185
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 7 4 3
Unincorporated - California
Water Districts
Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
Contest Total 14268 8582 60.15 % 3890 801 3229 2
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1 Desert Hot Springs City Council,
District 2
1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)
Daniel Pitts
Roger V.

Nuñez
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
CALIFORNIA Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
25th Congressional District
(Por. Imp and SB)
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
19th Senatorial District (Por.

SB)
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
47th Assembly District (Por.

SB)
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
St Bd of Equalization 4 (Por.

SB, SD, Org and Imp)
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
Riverside County Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402000 Total 0 0
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1 Desert Hot Springs City Council,
District 2
1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)
Daniel Pitts
Roger V.

Nuñez
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
Unincorporated - County
Board of Education Districts
sub-district
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
Unincorporated - Community
College Districts
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
Desert Community College
District TA 2
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402000 Total 0 0
Mt. San Jacinto Community
College Dist, Trustee Area 1
Total 0 0
402000 Total 0 0
Banning Unified School
District
Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
Palm Springs Unified School
District
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
Unincorporated - Unified
School Districts sub-district
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
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1 Desert Hot Springs City Council,
District 2
1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)
Daniel Pitts
Roger V.

Nuñez
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
Unincorporated - Union High
School Districts sub-district
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
Unincorporated - Elementary
School Districts
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
Unincorporated - Elementary
School Districts sub-district
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
4th Supervisorial District Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241 402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
City of Desert Hot Springs Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241 402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
City of Desert Hot Springs
Council District #2
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402000 Total 0 0
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1 Desert Hot Springs City Council,
District 2
1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)
Daniel Pitts
Roger V.

Nuñez
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
Unincorporated -
Unincorporated
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
Desert Healthcare District Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241 402000 Total 0 0
San Gorgonio Memorial
Healthcare District
Total 0 0
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
Unincorporated - Health Care
Districts sub-district
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
Unincorporated - Recreation &
Parks Districts
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
Unincorporated - Recreation &
Parks Districts sub-district
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
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1 Desert Hot Springs City Council,
District 2
1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)
Daniel Pitts
Roger V.

Nuñez
Unincorporated - Irrigation
Districts
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
Unincorporated - Sanitary
Districts sub-district
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
Unincorporated - Water
Agencies sub-district
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
Unincorporated - County
Water Districts
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
Unincorporated - County
Water Districts sub-district
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
Unincorporated - Municipal
Water Districts sub-district
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 900 72.93 % 377 422
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 156 188
402020 Total 2316 1519 65.59 % 715 631
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1 Desert Hot Springs City Council,
District 2
1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)
Daniel Pitts
Roger V.

Nuñez
Unincorporated - California
Water Districts
Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
Contest Total 4171 2808 67.32 % 1248 1241
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1 Desert Hot Springs City Council, District 4
1 1 1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)
Charles
Lantz
Thomas P.

Moen
Gary Carroll
Dirk Voss
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
CALIFORNIA Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
25th Congressional District
(Por. Imp and SB)
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
19th Senatorial District (Por.

SB)
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
47th Assembly District (Por.

SB, SD, Org and Imp)
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
Riverside County Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872 404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
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1 Desert Hot Springs City Council, District 4
1 1 1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)
Charles
Lantz
Thomas P.

Moen
Gary Carroll
Dirk Voss
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
Unincorporated - County
Board of Education Districts
sub-district
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
Unincorporated - Community
College Districts
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
Desert Community College
District TA 2
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
Palm Springs Unified School
District
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
Unincorporated - Unified
School Districts sub-district
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
Unincorporated - Union High
School Districts sub-district
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
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1 Desert Hot Springs City Council, District 4
1 1 1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)
Charles
Lantz
Thomas P.

Moen
Gary Carroll
Dirk Voss
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
Unincorporated - Elementary
School Districts
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
Unincorporated - Elementary
School Districts sub-district
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
4th Supervisorial District Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872 404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
City of Desert Hot Springs Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872 404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
City of Desert Hot Springs
Council District #4
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
Unincorporated -
Unincorporated
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
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1 Desert Hot Springs City Council, District 4
1 1 1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)
Charles
Lantz
Thomas P.

Moen
Gary Carroll
Dirk Voss
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
Desert Healthcare District Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872 404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
Unincorporated - Health Care
Districts sub-district
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
Unincorporated - Recreation &
Parks Districts
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
Unincorporated - Recreation &
Parks Districts sub-district
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
Unincorporated - Irrigation
Districts
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
Unincorporated - Sanitary
Districts sub-district
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
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1 Desert Hot Springs City Council, District 4
1 1 1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)
Charles
Lantz
Thomas P.

Moen
Gary Carroll
Dirk Voss
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
Unincorporated - Water
Agencies sub-district
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
Unincorporated - County
Water Districts
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
Mission Springs Water
District, Div. 3
Total 2669 1559 58.41 % 265 192 217 677
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
Unincorporated - County
Water Districts sub-district
Total 874 529 60.53 % 80 51 143 195
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
Unincorporated - Municipal
Water Districts sub-district
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
404001 Total 270 142 52.59 % 24 19 18 52
404007 Total 2399 1417 59.07 % 241 173 199 625
404008 Total 840 512 60.95 % 78 50 140 188
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 2 1 3 7
Unincorporated - California
Water Districts
Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
Contest Total 3543 2088 58.93 % 345 243 360 872
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1 Measure P - Desert Hot Springs
Fiscal Stability/Local Control
1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)
YES
NO
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
CALIFORNIA Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
25th Congressional District
(Por. Imp and SB)
Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
19th Senatorial District (Por.

SB)
Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
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SB)
Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
St Bd of Equalization 4 (Por.

SB, SD, Org and Imp)
Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
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1 Measure P - Desert Hot Springs
Fiscal Stability/Local Control
1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)
YES
NO
Riverside County Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
Unincorporated - County
Board of Education Districts
sub-district
Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
Unincorporated - Community
College Districts
Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
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1 Measure P - Desert Hot Springs
Fiscal Stability/Local Control
1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)
YES
NO
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
Desert Community College
District TA 2
Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
402000 Total 0 0
Mt. San Jacinto Community
College Dist, Trustee Area 1
Total 0 0
402000 Total 0 0
Banning Unified School
District
Total 0 0
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
Palm Springs Unified School
District
Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
Unincorporated - Unified
School Districts sub-district
Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
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Fiscal Stability/Local Control
1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)
YES
NO
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
Unincorporated - Union High
School Districts sub-district
Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
Unincorporated - Elementary
School Districts
Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
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Fiscal Stability/Local Control
1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)
YES
NO
Unincorporated - Elementary
School Districts sub-district
Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
4th Supervisorial District Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726 401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
City of Desert Hot Springs Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726 401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
City of Desert Hot Springs
Council District #1
Total 3272 1818 55.56 % 1347 345
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
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1 Measure P - Desert Hot Springs
Fiscal Stability/Local Control
1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)
YES
NO
City of Desert Hot Springs
Council District #2
Total 4171 2797 67.06 % 2003 622
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
City of Desert Hot Springs
Council District #3
Total 3282 1845 56.22 % 1401 341
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
City of Desert Hot Springs
Council District #4
Total 3543 2067 58.34 % 1521 418
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
Unincorporated -
Unincorporated
Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
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1 Measure P - Desert Hot Springs
Fiscal Stability/Local Control
1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)
YES
NO
402000 Total 0 0
San Gorgonio Memorial
Healthcare District
Total 0 0
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
Unincorporated - Health Care
Districts sub-district
Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
Unincorporated - Recreation &
Parks Districts
Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
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1 Measure P - Desert Hot Springs
Fiscal Stability/Local Control
1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)
YES
NO
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
Unincorporated - Recreation &
Parks Districts sub-district
Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
Unincorporated - Irrigation
Districts
Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
Unincorporated - Sanitary
Districts sub-district
Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
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Fiscal Stability/Local Control
1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)
YES
NO
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
Unincorporated - Water
Agencies sub-district
Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
Unincorporated - County
Water Districts
Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
Mission Springs Water
District, Div. 3
Total 3207 1874 58.43 % 1363 396
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
Unincorporated - County
Water Districts sub-district
Total 11061 6653 60.15 % 4909 1330
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Fiscal Stability/Local Control
1 1
Registered
Voters
Voters Cast
Turnout (%)
YES
NO
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
Unincorporated - Municipal
Water Districts sub-district
Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
401005 Total 2599 1390 53.48 % 1035 264
401012 Total 638 405 63.48 % 294 77
401016 Total 35 23 65.71 % 18 4
402000 Total 0 0
402012 Total 1234 893 72.37 % 623 223
402018 Total 621 389 62.64 % 272 91
402020 Total 2316 1515 65.41 % 1108 308
403001 Total 2744 1518 55.32 % 1158 276
403004 Total 538 327 60.78 % 243 65
404001 Total 270 137 50.74 % 100 29
404007 Total 2399 1410 58.77 % 1020 302
404008 Total 840 503 59.88 % 389 84
404011 Total 34 17 50.00 % 12 3
Unincorporated - California
Water Districts
Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
Contest Total 14268 8527 59.76 % 6272 1726
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ORDINANCE NO. _____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS,

CALIFORNIA IMPOSING A TRANSACTIONS AND USE (SALES) TAX

THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:

Section 1. ADDITION OF CHAPTER 3.18 TO TITLE 3 OF THE

DESERT HOT SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
Chapter 3.18 is hereby added to Title 3 of the Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code to read as follows:

3.18.010. Title
This ordinance shall be known as the Desert Hot Springs Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance. The City of Desert Hot Springs hereinafter shall be called "City." This ordinance shall be applicable in the incorporated territory of the City.

3.18.020. Operative date
Operative Date means the first day of the first calendar quarter commencing more than 110 days after the adoption of this ordinance, the date of such adoption being as set forth below.

3.18.030. Purpose
This ordinance is adopted to achieve the following, among other purposes, and directs that the provisions hereof be interpreted in order to accomplish those purposes:
(a) To impose a retail transactions and use tax in accordance with the provisions of Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code and Section 7285.9 of Part 1.7 of Division 2 which authorizes the City to adopt this tax ordinance which shall be operative if a majority of the electors voting on the measure vote to approve the imposition of the tax at an election called for that purpose. (b) To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that incorporates provisions identical to those of the Sales and Use Tax Law of the State of California insofar as those provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements and limitations contained in Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (c) To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that imposes a tax and provides a measure therefore that can be administered and collected by the State Board of Equalization in a manner that adapts itself as fully as practicable to, and requires the least possible deviation from, the existing statutory and administrative procedures followed by the State Board of Equalization in administering and collecting the California State Sales and Use Taxes.

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(d) To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that can be administered in a manner that will be, to the greatest degree possible, consistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, minimize the cost of collecting the transactions and use taxes, and at the same time, minimize the burden of record keeping upon persons subject to taxation under the provisions of this ordinance. (e) To provide transactions and use tax revenue to the City to be used to fund general government fund purposes.

3.18.040 Contract with State.

Prior to the operative date, the City shall contract with the State Board of Equalization to perform all functions incident to the administration and operation of this transactions, sales and use tax ordinance; provided, that if the City shall not have contracted with the State Board of Equalization prior to the operative date, it shall nevertheless so contract and in such a case the operative date shall be the first day of the first calendar quarter following the execution of such contract.

3.18.050 Transactions tax rate
For the privilege of selling tangible personal property at retail, a tax is hereby imposed upon all retailers in the incorporated territory of the City at the rate of 1% of the gross receipts of any retailers for the sale of all tangible personal property sold at retail in said territory on and after the operative date of this Chapter.

3.18.060 Place of sale
For the purposes of this Chapter, all retail sales are consummated at the place of business of the retailer unless the tangible personal property sold is delivered by the retailer or his or her agent to an out-of-state destination or to a common carrier for delivery to an out-of-state destination. The gross receipts from such sales shall include delivery charges, when such charges are subject to the state sales and use tax, regardless of the place to which delivery is made. In the event a retailer has no permanent place of business in the State or has more than one place of business, the place or places at which the retail sales are consummated shall be determined under rules and regulations to be prescribed and adopted by the State Board of Equalization.

3.18.070 Use tax rate.

An excise tax is hereby imposed on the storage, use, or other consumption in the City of tangible personal property purchased from any retailer on and after the operative date of this Chapter for storage, use, or other consumption in said territory at the rate of 1% of the sales price of the property. The sales price shall include delivery charges when such charges are subject to State sales or use tax regardless of the place to which delivery is made.

3.18.080 Adoption of provisions of State Law
Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter and except insofar as they are inconsistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code, all Item Number: .

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of the provisions of Part 1 (commencing with § 6001) of Division 2 of the Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code are hereby adopted and made a part of this subchapter as though fully set forth herein.

3.18.090 Limitation on Adoption of State Law
In adopting the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code:

A. Wherever the State of California is named or referred to as the taxing agency, the name of this City shall be substituted. The substitution, however, shall not be made when:

1. The word "State" is used as a part of the title of the State Controller, State Treasurer, State Board of Control, State Board of Equalization, State Treasury, or the Constitution of the State of California.

2. The result of that substitution would require action to be taken by or against this City or any agency, officer, or employee thereof rather than by or against the State Board of Equalization, in performing the functions incident to the administration or operation of this Chapter.

3. In those sections, including, but not necessarily limited to, sections referring to the exterior boundaries of the State of California, where the result of the substitution would be to:
(a). Provide an exemption from this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of tangible personal property which would not otherwise be exempt from this tax while such sales, storage, use or other consumption remain subject to tax by the State under the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code; or
(b). Impose this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of tangible personal property which would not be subject to tax by the State under the said provision of that Code.

4. In Sections 6701, 6702 (except in the last sentence thereof), 6711, 6715, 6737, 6797 or 6828 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

B. The word "City" shall be substituted for the word “State” in the phrase “retailer engaged in business in this State” in Section 6203 and in the definition of that phrase in Section 6203.

3.18.100 Permit not required
If a seller's permit has been issued to a retailer under Section 6067 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, an additional seller's permit shall not be required by this Chapter.

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3.18.110 Exemptions and exclusions
A. There shall be excluded from the measure of the transactions and sales tax and the use tax the amount of any sales tax or use tax imposed by the State of California or by any City, City and county, or county pursuant to the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law or the amount of any State-administered transactions or use tax.

B. There are exempted from the computation of the amount of transactions tax the gross receipts from:

1. Sales of tangible personal property, other than fuel or petroleum products, to operators of aircraft to be used or consumed principally outside the county in which the sale is made and directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property under the authority of the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government.

2. Sales of property to be used outside the City which is shipped to a point outside the City, pursuant to the contract of sale, by delivery to such point by the retailer or his or her agent, or by delivery by the retailer to a carrier for shipment to a consignee at such point. For the purposes of this paragraph, delivery to a point outside the City shall be satisfied:
(a) With respect to vehicles (other than commercial vehicles) subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, and undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code by registration to an out-of-City address and by a declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, stating that such address is, in fact, his or her principal place of residence; and (b) With respect to commercial vehicles, by registration to a place of business out-of-City and declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, that the vehicle will be operated from that address.

3. The sale of tangible personal property if the seller is obligated to furnish the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of the ordinance codified in this Chapter.

4. A lease of tangible personal property which is a continuing sale of such property, for any period of time for which the lessor is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by the lease prior to the operative date of the ordinance codified in this Chapter.

5. For the purposes of subsections (B)(3) and (B)(4) of this section, the sale or lease of tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised.

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C. There are exempted from the use tax imposed by this Chapter, the storage, use or other consumption in this City of tangible personal property:

1. The gross receipts from the sale of which have been subject to a transactions tax under any State administered transactions and use tax ordinance.

2. Other than fuel or petroleum products purchased by operators of aircraft and used or consumed by such operators directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property for hire or compensation under a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government. This exemption is in addition to the exemptions provided in Sections 6366 and 6366.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California.

3. If the purchaser is obligated to purchase the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this Chapter.

4. If the possession of, or the exercise of any right or power over, the tangible personal property arises under a lease which is a continuing purchase of such property for any period of time for which the lessee is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by a lease prior to the operative date of this Chapter.

5. For the purposes of subsections (C)(3) and (C)(4) of this Section, storage, use, or other consumption, or possession of, or exercise of any right or power over, tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised.

6. Except as provided in subsection (C)(7) of this Section, a retailer engaged in business in the City shall not be required to collect use tax from the purchaser of tangible personal property, unless the retailer ships or delivers the property into the City or participates within the City in making the sale of the property, including, but not limited to, soliciting or receiving the order, either directly or indirectly, at a place of business of the retailer in the City or through any representative, agent, canvasser, solicitor, subsidiary, or person in the City under the authority of the retailer.

7. “A retailer engaged in business in the City” shall also include any retailer of any of the following: vehicles subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, or undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code. That retailer shall be required to collect use tax from any purchaser who registers or licenses the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft at an address in the City.

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D. Any person subject to use tax under this Chapter may credit against that tax any transactions tax or reimbursement for transactions tax paid to a district imposing, or retailer liable for a transactions tax pursuant to Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code with respect to the sale to the person of the property the storage, use or other consumption of which is subject to the use tax.

E. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as imposing a tax upon any person or service when the imposition of such tax upon such person or service would be in violation of a federal or state statute, the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of the State of California.

3.18.120 Amendments
All amendments subsequent to the effective date of this Chapter to Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code relating to sales and use taxes and which are not inconsistent with Part 1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and all amendments to Part 1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, shall automatically become a part of this Chapter, provided however, that no such amendment shall operate so as to affect the rate of tax imposed by this Chapter.

3.18.130 Enjoining collection forbidden
No injunction or writ of mandate or other legal or equitable process shall issue in any suit, action or proceeding in any court against the state or the city, or against any officer of the State or the City, to prevent or enjoin the collection under this Chapter, or Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, of any tax or any amount of tax required to be collected.

3.18.140 Independent annual audit
The proceeds resulting from this transactions, sales, and use tax shall be deposited into the City's general fund and become subject to the same independent annual audit requirements as other general fund revenue. The independent auditor's report, which shall include an accounting of the revenues received and expenditures made from the transactions and use tax, will be presented annually to the City Council and made available for public review.

Section 2. SEVERABILITY
If any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this ordinance as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.

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Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall become effective only upon adoption by a majority of the people voting on the measure to adopt this Ordinance at the general municipal election on November 5, 2024. This Ordinance shall be considered as adopted upon the date that the vote on this Ordinance is declared by the City Council for the City of Desert Hot Springs, and shall go into effect 10 days after that date.

Section 4. CERTIFICATION
That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published according to law.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Desert Hot Springs at a regular meeting held on the ___ day of ______, 2024 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
_______________________________
Scott Matas, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
Tuan-Anh Vu, City Attorney

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SR-24-250
City of Desert Hot Springs
City Council

AGENDA ITEM REPORT
To: City Council
Date: December 12, 2024
Department: Community Development
Prepared by: Patricia Villagomez, Principal Planner
Subject: An Application for the Pierson Commercial Specific Plan to Develop a Convenience Store With a Fueling Station, Drive-Thru Carwash, and a Quick Service Restaurant
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Staff Report
2) Entertain questions of Staff from the City Council;
3) Open the Public Hearing;
4) Take testimony from Applicant;
5) Take public testimony for those in favor;
6) Take public testimony from those opposed;
7) Take public testimony from those in a neutral position; 8) Opportunity for Applicant rebuttal;
9) Close the Public Hearing
10) City Council discussion; and
11) Adopt “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Desert Hot Springs, California, A) Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV 23-3 and Monitoring Plan; B) Approve Pierson Commercial Specific Plan No. SP 22-4; C) Approve Development Permit No. 22-8; and 12) Introduce for first reading and read by title only: "An Ordinance Adding Chapter 17.260 “Pierson Commercial Specific Plan” to Title 17 “Zoning” of the Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code to Establish Zoning Standards for the Pierson Commercial Specific Plan Area.

BACKGROUND:

The Pierson Commercial Specific Plan project consists of approximately 3.99 acres of land located at the northwest corner of Pierson Boulevard and Indian Canyon Drive within the Mixed-Use Neighborhood Zoning District.

The development will include a convenience store, fuel station, car wash, and a quick service restaurant. The Specific Plan contains the components required by State Law, as well as architectural design concepts, guidelines, and development standards.

On November 12th, 2024, the Planning Commission made a recommendation to the City Council for approval.

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DISCUSSION:

On May 10th, 2023, the applicant Beyond Food Mart, Inc. submitted a Specific Plan (SP 22-4), Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV 23-3), and Development Permit (DP 22-8). The Pierson Commercial Specific Plan proposes to construct and operate a 9-island fueling station, a 7,460 sq. ft. convenience store with a drive-thru for pre-packaged food pick-up, a 1,790 sq. ft. drive thru carwash, and a 2,000 sq. ft. quick service restaurant. The application also includes a request for a Type 20 Alcohol Beverage Control License, which is issued to retail stores and authorizes the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises where sold. Minors are allowed on the premises.

SETTING
Surrounding properties north of Pierson Blvd, and east of Indian Canyon Drive adjacent to the project site are within the City Boundary. Lands south of Pierson Blvd and west of Indian Canyon Drive adjacent to the project site are under Riverside County jurisdiction but are within the Desert Hot Springs sphere of Influence. The Zoning, General Plan Land-Use designations, and current land uses for surrounding properties are as follows:

Table 1: Surrounding Land Uses

Zoning & General Plan
Designations Current Land-Use
North Mixed-Use Neighborhood
(MU-N) Vacant Parcel
West Mixed-Use Neighborhood
(MU-N) Vacant Parcel
South Unincorporated Riverside County Abandoned Building East Mixed-Use Neighborhood
(MU-N) Vacant Parcel

PROJECT LAND USE PLAN
A breakdown of the proposed project can be found in Table 2 which includes a summary of uses and square footages within the project site.

Table 2:

Land Use Currently Proposed
Convenience Store 7,460 square feet
Fueling Station 5,971 sq. ft. of Canopy
Car Wash 1,790 square feet
Quick Service Restaurant 2,000 square feet
The project will be developed through a phased approach. The first phase will consist of the Beyond Food Mart drive-thru convenience store and carwash, as well as the fuel station. Phase 2 (northern portion of site) is for a future quick service restaurant (QSR).

Permitted Uses Table: Table 3 provides a comparison of the land uses permitted in the Specific Plan with the General Plan/Zoning Ordinance allowable land uses. A complete list of all allowable uses can be found within Exhibit 2.
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“A” – Use is accessory to an established primary use
“AUP” – Use requires a Administrative Conditional Use Permit. “CUP” – Use requires a Conditional Use Permit
“TUP” – Use requires a Temporary Use Permit
“-“- Use Not Allowed
* Subject to Section 17.92 Development Permit
Table 3:

Allowable Uses MU-N Specific Plan
Alcohol Beverage Sales- Off
Site Consumption CUP P*
Convenience Store AUP P*
Fueling Station - P*
Car Wash - P*
Retail Sales General P P
Restaurant w/ Drive-through
Facilities CUP AUP
Restaurant – Full or Limited
Service, No Alcohol P AUP
Restaurant – Full or Limited
Service, Serving Alcohol AUP CUP
Farmers Market TUP TUP
Commercial Recreation –
Indoors CUP CUP
Entertainment – Indoors CUP CUP

SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The Pierson Commercial Specific Plan establishes the building and development standards for the approximately 3.99-acre site. The intent is to encourage a mix of retail and similar amenities that will be valued by local and through traffic, and by residents of adjacent mixed-use and residential developments in the future.

The current development standards assigned to Mixed-Use Neighborhood zones still apply to the SP area, with some modifications. Table 4 shows the comparison between the City’s existing MU-N standards and the proposed Specific Plan standards.

Table 4:

Development Standard Current MU-N Proposed Specific Plan Maximum Floor Area Ratio
(FAR) 1.00 1.00
Minimum Lot Width 50 feet 100 feet
Minimum Separation Between
Buildings 10 feet 10 feet
Minimum Front Yard Setback 10 feet 15 feet
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Development Standard Current MU-N Proposed Specific Plan Maximum Side Yard Setback
Interior
Exterior
5 feet
10 feet
10 feet
10 feet
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
Standard Lot
Adjacent to Alley
15 feet
10 feet
15 feet
10 feet
Maximum Number of Stories 3 Stories 3 Stories
Maximum Building/Structure
Height 45 feet 45 feet

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
Per Section 2.1 Allowable Uses of the Specific Plan (Exhibit 2), a Development Permit application is required for the development of a Convenience Store with alcohol sales, and a 16-pump fueling station which also includes hydrogen pumps. The applicant proposes developing a 7,460 square foot convenience store with a fueling station, and a drive-thru carwash on approximately 3.99-acre parcel (APN: 664-080-017).

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
The Specific Plan provides guidelines to help guide the design of the Pierson Commercial Specific Plan to ensure that the resulting project is high-quality, and that existing and proposed uses are visually and functionally cohesive. Architecture within the Pierson Commercial Specific Plan will prioritize functionality while being sensitive to future mixed-use projects.

The Specific Plan envisions a contemporary commercial development with retro-inspired design. The project proposes a contemporary palette of mixed materials and colors. Building facades creatively combine materials such as metal cladding, wood battens or panels, and painted stucco to complement the massing and architectural style used. The design guidelines will establish and ensure that all development within the Specific Plan is complementary to the proposed project and the surrounding community.

CIRCULATION
The project site is bounded by Indian Canyon Drive to the east, and Pierson Boulevard to the south.

The project will provide two access points off of Indian Canyon Drive and one access point on Pierson Boulevard. Primary project ingress and egress will occur at the mid-point entrance off of Indian Canyon Drive.

Internal circulation will be provided by private driveways, connecting all proposed buildings to the Project entry and exit points. Sidewalks will be provided for internal pedestrian circulation and will connect with the sidewalks planned for Pierson Boulevard and Indian Canyon Drive. The applicant will be constructing their fair share of Indian Canyon and Pierson Boulevard.

PARKING STANDARDS
Parking within the Pierson Commercial Specific Plan will be subject to the City of Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code 17.48 for Off-Street Parking & Loading Standards. Below is a breakdown of the parking provided by the development.

Table 5:

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Proposed Use Parking Ratio Parking Required Parking Provided Convenience Store 1 space per 250 sq. ft. 29 30
Fueling Station 1 space per pump plus
1 per service bay 18 18
Drive-thru Car Wash Stacking for 6 vehicles 6 7 stacking & 7 vacuum stalls
Quick Service
Restaurant
1 space per 100 sq. ft.
plus stacking for 6
vehicles
20 46 stalls & 7 for
stacking

LANDSCAPE
The Pierson Commercial Specific Plan envisions landscaping that is sensitive to its desert setting, using water-efficient vegetation to soften and complement the appearance of the development.

Landscaping will be designed to visually enhance the development, and must adhere to the requirements of the DHSMC 17.56 and Mission Springs Water District standards.

The proposed conceptual landscape plan indicates water efficient plants and landscaping. The landscaping plan envisions the use of flowering trees, shrubs, and plant species to introduce pops of color to the site. Suggested species include Desert Museum Palo Verde, Compact Texas Sage, Firecracker Penstemon, and Bougainvillea. The colorful species will be planted alongside low water use greenery such as Chilean Mesquite, Emerald Blanket, and Desert Spoon. The landscaping plan suggests the use of low brush, such as Prostrate Coyote Brush and Irene Trailing Rosemary, as well as cobble stone and decomposed granite, as groundcover. The landscape plan will be permanently maintained and will be watered by an automatic irrigation system.

PHASING PLAN
The project will be developed in two phases. The southern portion of the site, consisting of a Beyond Food Mart drive-thru convenience store and a car wash, as well as a Union 76 fuel station, will be developed first. The northern portion of the site will provide space for a drive-thru quick service restaurant (QSR). Any changes to phase two will be subject to the requirements of the Specific Plan, Allowable Land Uses. The design guidelines included in the Specific Plan will permit flexibility for future tenants.

FENCING PLAN
The project site will be bounded by a 6-foot perimeter CMU wall on the northern and western property lines, screening on the back of the commercial buildings from view for future neighboring developments. Materials such as CMU and painted stucco is an allowable and encouraged material type. The Pierson Commercial Specific Plan will be developed as a unified project. Walls dividing the site is prohibited, with the exception of trash enclosures, service areas, loading docks, or other similar uses. Any other proposed materials shall conform to the DHSMC 17.40.110.

LIGHTING
An exterior photometric plan will be reviewed, and it shall indicate wall packs and freestanding poles that would provide lighting throughout the site, with an average two foot-candles provided at the entrance. In accordance with the City’s lighting standards, outdoor ambient lighting will be minimized in order to preserve dark skies and prevent nuisances for future properties in the vicinity.

SIGNAGE
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The materials used for signage will be consistent with the overall materials and design themes used throughout the project, while allowing flexibility to display tenant branding. Signage should be located and positioned in a manner that supports identification and wayfinding while ensuring that visual clutter is avoided.

All signage proposed within the project is required to comply with the DHSMC Chapter 17.44. As an exception, the Specific Plan will permit the maximum height for business identification signs to extend above the eave line, but only when integrated into the design of the building. Staff will evaluate signage for conformance with the zoning code as a separate application, and a condition has been added that all future signage will require a separate review and approval.

NOTICING REQUIREMENT
The project was noticed to neighboring owners within a 300-foot radius of the project site on November 21st, 2024, and was advertised in the Desert Star Weekly on November 22nd, 2024, per state noticing requirements.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The applicant has paid all application fees related to the Specific Plan and Development Permit for entitlements. Additionally, the proposed development will be subject to all Building Permit fees and property taxes.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

A Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH # 2023070608) was prepared in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et. seq.) and the CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et seq.) The Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines Section 15070, Subsection (a), to determine whether there are potentially significant impacts associated with development of the proposed project.

OPTIONAL:

SPECIFIC PLAN APPROVAL FINDINGS
Under Section 17.128.070 of the Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code, a Specific Plan may only be adopted only if all of the following findings are made:

1. The proposed plan is consistent with the General Plan; The proposed Specific Plan has been evaluated against the General Plan of the City of Desert Hot Springs to identify any potential inconsistencies. The proposed Specific Plan will provide for adequate public and private improvements to avoid any conflicts with the General Plan Land Use, Circulation, Housing and other Elements of the Community Development Chapter; as well as with the Environmental Resources, Environmental Hazards, and Public Facilities and Facilities Chapters. Staff has identified no inconsistencies between the proposed Specific Plan and the General Plan. Staff recommends this finding.

2. The proposed plan would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City;
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emergency services, as well as drainage, air quality and other environmental factors. The proposed Specific Plan implements General Plan economic goals through the establishment of polices and regulations supporting a commercial development. Staff has concluded that the proposal would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the City. Staff recommends this finding.

3. The subject property is physically suitable for the requested land use designation(s) and the anticipated land use development(s);
The proposed Specific Plan would amend the General Pan Land Use Map for the 3.99-acre site to a Specific Plan to support the development of a mixed-use/commercial complex. Public streets fronting all property boundaries of the site provide adequate access, and no physical constraints to the proposed development have been identified. The Specific Plan provides for a use that is compatible with future commercial zones surrounding. Staff has determined the subject parcel is physically suitable for the requested land use designation and anticipated development. The proposed Specific Plan will bring retail and car service amenities to an area designated for mixed-use development.

Staff recommends this finding.

4. The proposed plan shall ensure development of desirable character which will be compatible with existing and proposed development in the surrounding neighborhood; The proposed Specific Plan includes development regulations (zoning standards), design guidelines and review procedures to assure that future development of the site is of a desirable character, both functionally and esthetically. These regulations, guidelines and procedures will also assure that all uses allowed on the site are compatible with the surrounding development. Staff recommends this finding.

5. The proposed plan will contribute to a balance of land uses so that local residents may work and shop in the community in which they live.

The proposed Specific Plan will ensure that the proposed development is appropriate for the character and conditions of the site and the desert setting. The development will include the addition of sidewalks as well as there fair share of off-site street improvements. The proposed Specific Plan will contribute to a balance of land uses, within which local residents may commute to work. Staff recommends this finding.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FINDINGS
Under Section 17.92.060 of the Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code, the Development Permit may only be approved only if all of the following findings are made:

1. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan; The proposed Specific Plan has been evaluated against the General Plan of the City of Desert Hot Springs to identify any potential inconsistencies. The proposed Specific Plan will provide for adequate public and private improvements to avoid any conflicts with the General Plan Land Use, Circulation, Housing and other Elements of the Community Development Chapter; as well as with the Environmental Resources, Environmental Hazards, and Public Facilities and Facilities Chapters. Staff Item Number: 1.

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has identified no inconsistencies between the proposed Specific Plan and the General Plan. Staff recommends this finding.

2. The proposed use is permitted within the subject land use district and complies with all of the applicable provisions of this zoning Ordinance, including prescribed development standards and design guidelines;
The proposed Pierson Commercial Specific Plan which is specifically labeled as an allowable “Use” with an approval of a Development Permit within the table of permitted uses. The proposed development of the project site is consistent with the development standards and design guidelines, in reference to density, setbacks, height, open space, and architecture. Staff recommends this finding.

3. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the land use being proposed;
The proposed Specific Plan is for the development of a mixed-use commercial development on a vacant 3.99-acre site which will introduce commercial development to a section of Pierson Boulevard that is predominantly occupied by vacant properties. The proposed convenience store, car wash, fuel station, and quick service restaurant are to be situated in an area that currently has limited residential development and no commercial development, and thus will not be creating an over-concentration of uses therefore this is suitable for the type and intensity of the land use for a new RV storage facility.

Staff recommends this finding.

4. The proposed development would be compatible with existing and future developments within the land use district and general area; The Pierson Commercial Specific Plan is compatible with future developments within the land use district and general area. The project will support development and growth that balance residential, commercial, industrial, and open space uses in a manner that meet the needs of the community without overburdening community resources and infrastructure. The site has been designed to be compatible with future developments within the surrounding vicinity. Staff recommends this finding.

5.There are adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and public utilities and services to ensure that the proposed use is not detrimental to public health and safety; The current project has been conditioned to ensure that adequate public access and roadway capacity to serve the proposed project site. The public utilities and services will ensure that the proposed use is not detrimental to public health and safety. Staff recommends this finding.

6. There is adequate public access and roadway capacity to serve the subject proposal; The proposed project will be providing adequate access to roadway frontages that include Pierson Blvd. and Indian Canyon Drive. The off-site improvements include dedication of 15 feet of Pierson Blvd, new striping and sidewalks. This will ensure there is adequate public access and roadway capacity to serve commercial development. Staff recommends this finding.

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7. There are no significant harmful effects upon environmental quality and natural resources;
The proposed development of the Pierson Commercial Specific Plan has been assessed for environmental impacts. Mitigation measures are proposed for adoption included in the Mitigated Negative Declaration. The proposed project will be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the MND and has been conditioned by Fire, Engineering and Planning Department’s to comply with current standards. The Building Department will review the plans upon submittal of the plan check to ensure the projects compliance with the California Building Code. Staff recommends this finding.

8. Any negative impacts of the proposed use can and shall be mitigated; and The proposed Pierson Commercial Specific Plan has been assessed for environmental impacts and mitigation measures have been imposed and will be required to adhere to the mitigation measures within the Mitigated Negative Declaration. Therefore, any negative impacts of the proposed use can and will be mitigated. Staff recommends this finding.

9. The proposed location, size, design, and operational characteristics of the planned use are not detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City;
The proposed project is for the development of an mixed-use commercial development. The proposed development of the project is consistent with the proposed Specific Plan, the permitted uses and development standards and will not be a determent to the public interest, public health safety convenience or the welfare of the City. Staff recommends this finding.

ATTACHMENTS:
1) Draft Conditions of Approval
2)Resolution
3)Ordinance
4)Pierson Commercial Specific Plan
5)Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration
6)Appendix B CalEEMod Outputs
7)Appendix C Risk Tool V1.105
8)Appendix D BRA-JD-CVMSHCP
9)Appendix E CONFIDENTIAL Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment Title Page Only 10)Appendix F Geotechnical Engineering
11)Appendix G Phase I ESA
12)Appendix H Preliminary WQMP Report Updated
13)Appendix I Water & Sewer Will Serve Letter
14)Appendix J Preliminary Hydrology Report Updated
15)Appendix K Noise
16)Appendix L TIA
17)Appendix M VMT
18)Comment Letter 1
19)Comment Letter 2
20)Comment Letter 3
21) Architectural Plans
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22)Preliminary Civil Plans
23)Preliminary Landscape Plans
24)Response to Comment Letter 2
25)Responses to Comment Letter 3
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1 DRAFT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
MEETING DATE: November 14th, 2024
TITLE: Pierson Commercial Specific Plan
CASE NO: Specific Plan No. SP 22-4, DP No. 22-8, & ENV No. 23-3 PREPARED BY: Patricia M. Villagomez, Principal Planner
Project Specific Conditions

1. The applicant/developer shall obtain all necessary Building and Engineering permits prior to any ground disturbance.

2. The Pierson Commercial Specific Plan project site shall be in conformance with the approved/certified Environment Documentation including but not limited to the Mitigated Negative Declaration.

3. The applicant shall submit a Sign Permit application for all signs to be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department to include the following:
a) All sign shall be channel letters
b) No sign shall have exposed raceways or conduits
c) All signage shall comply with the Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code d) All signs that are removed shall be painted and patched immediately Administrative Conditions

4. The approval of DP 22-8 is subject to the two (2) year expiration provisions of the City’s Zoning Ordinance, as provided in Section 17.092.070 and will expire on November 12, 2026.
‘’Commencement of construction shall have occurred within 2 years of Development Permit approval, or the permit shall become null and void. In addition, if after commencement of construction, work is discontinued for a period of 2 years, then the Development Permit shall become null and void. Further, if after issuance of grading permit, work is discontinued for a period of 6 months, then the Development Permit shall become null and void, unless extended.

Projects may be built in phases if so pre-approved by the review authority. If a project is built in pre-approved phases, each subsequent phase shall have 2 years from the previous phase’s date or first Certificate of Occupancy to the next phase’s Item Number: 1.

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2 date of construction commencement to have occurred, or the Development Permit shall become null and void. If no building permit is required for the Development Permit, the Development Permit shall expire if it is not exercised within 2 years of the approval.”

5. The applicant may request an extension of time for DP 22-8 per the City's Zoning Ordinance Section 17.92.100. Upon an application being filed and associated fees paid prior to expiration and for good cause, grant a time extension not to exceed 12 months. Upon granting the extension, the review authority shall ensure that the Development Permit complies with all current Zoning Ordinance provisions. The maximum number of extensions shall be limited to 3, for a total maximum term of 5 years.

6. Applicant/developer shall indemnify, protect, hold harmless and defend, with counsel selected by the City, the City and any agency or instrumentality thereof, and/or any of its officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, actions, or proceedings, including those involving environmental issues, against the City to attack, set aside, void, annul, and/or seek monetary damages resulting from an approval of the City, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, advisory agency, appeal board or legislative body including actions approved by the voters of the City, concerning the entitlement application. City shall promptly notify both the Applicant/developer and landowner of any claim, action, or proceeding to which this condition is applicable and shall further cooperate fully in the defense of the action. The City reserves its right to take any and all action the City deems to be in the best interest of the City and its citizens in regard to such defense.

7. All development on the Project Site shall be in compliance with all applicable provisions of the City’s Municipal Code as well as all applicable provisions of the adopted Building and Fire Codes. All new construction shall obtain a building permit and comply with the requirements of the Planning, Building, and Fire Departments.

8. No Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) shall be granted until all Conditions of Approval have been completed and approved by the Planning, Engineering, Building, and Fire Departments unless otherwise identified herein.

9. The development of the project on the Project Site shall be in substantial compliance with the exhibits contained in the project file for SP 22-4, DP 22-8 & ENV 23-3 and incorporated herein by this reference.

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3 Planning Commission, the applicant/developer shall submit in writing, a statement indicating that he/she has read and agrees to the conditions imposed herein. This approval shall become void, and any privilege, permit, or other authorization granted under these entitlements if compliance with this condition has not been undertaken within the specified time limits.

11. The applicant/developer shall deliver within 5 (five) working days to the Community Development Department a cashier’s check, money order, or other acceptable form of payment made payable to “Riverside County” in the amount of $2,916.75 plus $50.00 for processing fee to enable the City to file a Notice of Determination required pursuant to California Code of Regulations Section 15075. Any additional fees that may be attributed to the required filing of environmental documents shall be paid by the applicant/developer. If applicant/developer has not delivered to the Community Development Department the check as required above, the approval for the project granted shall be void by reason of failure of condition (Fish and Game Code Section 711.4(c)). (Added by Staff)

12. The applicant/developer shall pay all established service, permit, impact, public art, and other applicable fees required by the City. Note: The Transportation Unified Mitigation Fee is collected by the City of Desert Hot Springs on behalf of the Coachella Valley Association of Governments. Questions on the calculation of this fee should be addressed to them at (760) 346-1127. The School District Fees are imposed by the Palm Springs Unified School District and questions should be addressed to them at (760) 416-6159.

Planning Conditions

13. The City, and any agency or instrumentality thereof, and/or any of its officers, employees and agents, including the Community Development Department, shall not under any circumstances whatsoever be responsible for ensuring compliance with Property Owner Association requirements, which requirements are private in nature. The City, and any agency or instrumentality thereof, and/or any of its officers, employees and agents is not responsible for ensuring that the Property Owners Association has approved an application/project before the City approves an application and/or issuance of permits.

14. The applicant/developer shall maintain the Project Site after the start of construction and until the Project is completed, free of weeds, debris, trash or any other offensive, unhealthful and dangerous material. If after five (5) days’ notice by certified mail, the applicant/developer does not comply with the before mentioned criterion, the City may either cancel building or grading permits and/or enter the Item Number: 1.

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4 Project Site with City staff and remove all subject violations, bill the applicant/developer and/or put a lien on the Project Site.

15. All walls and trash enclosures shall have a decorative wall surface and a decorative cap that are consistent with the overall architecture of the project. The use of rolled concrete on any exterior walls or trash enclosures is specifically prohibited. The trash enclosure shall be constructed per City Standards.

Riverside County Flood Control

16. This project involves District proposed Master Drainage Plan Facilities, namely, West Desert Hot Springs Master Drainage Plan MC-G (unadopted). The District will accept ownership of such facilities on written request by the City. The project Applicant shall enter into a cooperative agreement establishing the terms and conditions of inspection, operation, and maintenance with the District and any other maintenance partners. Facilities must be constructed to District standards, and District plan check and inspection will be required for District acceptance. Plan check, inspection, and administrative fees will be required. All regulatory permits (and all documents pertaining thereto, e.g., Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plans, Conservation Plans/Easements) that are to be secured by the Applicant for both facility construction and maintenance shall be submitted to the District for review. The regulatory permits’ terms and conditions shall be approved by the District prior to improvement plan approval, map recordation, or finalization of the regulatory permits. There shall be no unreasonable constraint upon the District’s ability to operate and maintain the flood control facility(ies) to protect public health and safety.

17. An encroachment permit shall be obtained for any construction related activities occurring within District right of way or facilities, namely Mission Creek Channel. If a proposed storm drain connection exceeds the hydraulic performance of the existing drainage facilities, mitigation will be required. For further information, contact the District’s Encroachment Permit Section at 951-955-1266.

Standard Graffiti Conditions

18. The applicant/developer and/or successor(s) in interest shall be responsible for the removal of any graffiti vandalism from the project site (exterior building surfaces and/or exterior walls/fences) within 24-hour after discovering the graffiti vandalism or receipt of notice from the City of the same. The applicant/developer shall contact the City’s Graffiti Hot Line at 888-562-3822 within 24 hours of discovering the graffiti vandalism.

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5 19. The applicant/developer and/or successor(s) shall apply (and maintain) a protective coating or graffiti resistant materials acceptable to the City’s Public Works and/or Community Development Department, to provide for the effective and expeditious removal of graffiti on all exterior building elevations and/or project walls and/or replacement of defaced screening panels.

20. The Applicant/developer and/or successor(s) in interest hereby agrees to allow the City and/or its agents to enter the property for the purpose of removing or painting over graffiti vandalism, if the applicant/developer and/or successor(s) in interest fail to remove the reported graffiti vandalism within the 24 hours of discovering the graffiti or receipt of notice from the City.

21. The applicant/developer and/or successor(s) in interest shall, to the extent feasible, have designed a building structure visible from any public or quasi-public place in such a manner to consider prevention of graffiti, including, but not limited to the following:
a. Use of additional lighting;
b. Use of non-solid fencing;
c. Use of landscaping designed to cover large expansive walls such as ivy or similar clinging vegetation; or
d. Use of architectural design to break up long, continuous wall or solid areas.

Lighting Conditions

22. Applicant/developer shall adhere to the City’s light standard and identify all light fixtures (wall mounted and pole lights) on the site plan.

Building & Safety Conditions

23.Project shall comply with the adopted California Building Standards Code (Title 24, California Code of Regulations) and other adopted City Ordinances which include the following:
a. CA Building Code
b. CA Plumbing Code
c. CA Mechanical Code
d. CA Electrical Code
e. CA Fire Code
f. CA Green Building Standards Code
g. CA Energy Code
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6 24. As applicable, automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in all new construction as per Chapter 9 of the California Building code and per City Ordinance. Design and type of system shall be based upon the requirements of the California Building Code, the California Fire Code and the requirements of the Fire Department.

25. The requirements of the Department of Environmental Health Services and the Air Quality Management District shall be satisfied prior to the issuance of any permit if hazardous materials are stored and/or used.

26. Any temporary building, trailer, commercial coach, etc. installed and/or used in connection with a construction project shall obtain a Temporary Use Permit and comply with the City of Desert Hot Springs requirements.

27. All perimeter/boundary walls shall be designed and constructed so that the outer/exterior face of the wall is as close as possible to the property line. In any case, the outer/exterior face of the wall shall be within two (2) inches of the property line. Distances greater than two (2) inches may be approved prior to construction by the Building Official on a case-by-case basis for extenuating circumstances.

28. All property lines, easement lines, etc. shall be located and/or relocated in such a manner as to not cause any existing structure to become non-conforming with the requirements of the latest adopted edition of the Building Code, or any other applicable law, ordinance, or code.

29. If hazardous substances are used and/or stored, a technical opinion and report, identifying and developing methods of protection from the hazards presented by the hazardous materials may be required. This report shall be prepared by a qualified person, firm, or corporation and submitted to the Building Department.

This report shall also explain the proposed facility's intended methods of operation and list all of the proposed materials, their quantities, classifications, and the effects of any chemical (material) inter-mixing in the event of an accident or spill.

Police Department Conditions

30. The applicant/developer shall comply with all applicable federal, state and City laws and regulations.

31. All traffic, parking and security for events are subject to Police Department Item Number: 1.

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7 approval. Additional Conditions and requirements may apply.

32. The applicant/developer shall incorporate all aspects of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design for visual surveillance, access control and territorial reinforcement.

33. The applicant and operator shall at all times implement the Utilize Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (C.P.T.E.D) throughout the project, as follows:

CPTED Principle #1 – Natural Surveillance
"See and be seen" is the overall goal when it comes to CPTED and natural surveillance. A person is less likely to commit a crime if they think someone will see them do it. Lighting and landscape play an important role in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.

CPTED Principle #2 - Natural Access Control
Natural Access Control is more than a high block wall topped with barbed wire.

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design or CPTED utilizes the use of walkways, fences, lighting, signage and landscape to clearly guide people and vehicles to and from the proper entrances. The goal with this CPTED principle is not necessarily to keep intruders out, but to direct the flow of people while decreasing the opportunity for crime.

CPTED Principle #3 – Territorial Reinforcement
Creating or extending a "sphere of influence" by utilizing physical designs such as pavement treatments, landscaping and signage that enable users of an area to develop a sense of proprietorship over it is the goal of this CPTED principle.

Public areas are clearly distinguished from private ones. Potential trespassers perceive this control and are thereby discouraged.

CPTED Principle #4 – Maintenance
CPTED and the "Broken Window Theory" suggests that one "broken window" or nuisance, if allowed to exist, will lead to others and ultimately to the decline of an entire neighborhood. Neglected and poorly maintained properties are breeding grounds for criminal activity. We will work with you to develop a formal CPTED based maintenance plan to help you preserve your property value and make it a safer place.

34. Prior to issuance of building permits, the site plan shall indicate all perimeter walls and fences to be of a design to prevent or discourage scaling & graffiti.

35. Prior to issuance of building permits, that landscape plan shall include drought tolerant “hostile vegetation” shall be used when possible under windows and around the fence line.

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8 36. Prior to issuance of building permits, the plans shall be approved to indicate the location and type of all gate control and access equipment and/or systems (e.g.

Knox box, keypad, radio control, etc.) Prior to issuance of occupancy permits, the applicant will provide all access equipment, materials, codes, etc. to the City of Desert Hot Springs Police Department.

37. Any private security service that uses security guards with uniforms shall assure to the satisfaction of the City of Desert Hot Springs Police Department that the uniforms are sufficiently different in appearance from any uniform of the Police Department, Riverside County Sheriff or other local police department.

Engineering Conditions
General Requirements

38. The applicant/developer shall annex to Community Facilities District No. 2010-1 for the maintenance of:
a) Landscape/hardscape
b) Streetlights
c) Drainage Basins/Storm Drain Facilities
d) Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy

39. The applicant/developer shall pay five thousand dollars ($5,000) cost for the City’s consultant to annex the Community Facilities District No. 2010-1 and the City fee for processing the request, prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit.

40. The applicant/developer shall pay five thousand dollars ($5,000) cost for the City’s consultant to annex to PTAX2 and the City fee for processing the request, prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit.

41. The applicant/developer shall submit the following items for approval from the Engineering Department:
a) Grading Plans with the street address for each lot and/or building footprints b) Storm Drain/Drainage Plans
c) Street Improvements Plans
d) Street Signage and Stripping Plans
e) Street Lighting Plans
f) Geotechnical report
g) Hydrology Report
h) Water Quality Management Plan
i) Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
j) Composite Utility Plans
k) (Sewer and Water Plans – Submit to Mission Springs Water District)

42. Any required water and sewer facilities must be constructed and paid for by the applicant/developer per the stands of the Mission Springs Water District (MSWD) Item Number: 1.

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9 and will require inspection by MSWD.

43. A soil compaction report shall be prepared and submitted to the City Building Department for approval prior to issuance of any building permit.

44. There shall be no encroachment into public rights of way for construction trailers, equipment, trash bins, portable toilets, or materials; all of which shall be kept onsite. Construction access to the site shall be by an approved driveway, entry, or curb cut; no asphalt ramps or curb jumping is permitted.

45. At no time shall any adjacent streets for the project be allowed to be used for construction staging, storage or other such construction related activities. Access by heavy equipment shall be limited to the minimum number of trips essential to completing the construction. Any damage to the existing public roadways, sidewalks or other infrastructure shall be repaired or replaced by the Applicant’s contractor at his own expense, as directed by the City Engineer.

46. The applicant/developer shall submit an owner-and contractor-signed PM10 Dust Control Implementation Plan in accordance with the standards and codes of the City and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). Plans shall be submitted for review and approval by the Public Works Department prior to the issuance of any grading and/or applicable building permits. Any site that is greater than 10 acres shall concurrently process a PM10 Dust Control Implementation Plan with the SCAQMD. For further information contact the SCAQMD at:

South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
21865 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(800) CUT-SMOG (288-7664)
www.aqmd.gov

47. The applicant/developer shall comply with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements per the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) regulations. The Applicant/Developer shall submit a Project Specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to comply with the California General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with the Construction Activity, prior to the issuance of a grading permit. For projects larger than 1 acre, the Applicant/Developer shall obtain all required permits from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and submit a copy of the Notice of Intent (NOI) and the Waste Discharge Identification Number (WDID#) to the City’s Public Works Department prior to the issuance of the any grading permit.

For further information contact the RWQCB at:

California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), Colorado River Basin Region,
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10 73-720 Fred Waring Drive #100
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-7491
www.waterboards.ca.gov/colorariver

48. The applicant/developer shall comply with section 8.08 Recycling and Diversion of Waste from Construction and Demolition of the Municipal Code and file a Plan with the City’s Building Department prior to the start of any construction.

49. The design of the on-site grading, street improvements and the storm drainage improvements shall be coordinated with all adjacent projects to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

50. All overhead utilities less than 92kv, located within the project boundaries, bordering the project and/or fronting the project shall be undergrounded.

51. If not all the public improvements are completed before the applicant/developer applies for a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant/developer may submit an engineer’s estimate with approved improvement plans and shall file an improvement agreement with security to guarantee completion of public improvements as follows:
a. A faithful performance security in an amount deemed sufficient by the City Engineer to cover up to 100% of the total estimated cost of all required improvements, including bonding requirements for grading as outlined in the Municipal Code.
b. A labor and material security to cover up to 50% of the total estimated cost of all required improvements.
c. If the required project improvements are financed and installed pursuant to special assessment proceedings, upon the furnishing by the contractor of the faithful performance and labor and material security required by the special assessment act being used, the City may reduce the improvement security of the Applicant/Developer by an amount corresponding to the amount of the security furnished by the contractor.
d. Notwithstanding the above, the Applicant/Developer may satisfy the requirement for security of certain improvements by providing proof that same has been posted with another public agency subject to the approval of the City Engineer.

52. Security may be one of the following types subject to the approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney as to form:
a. Bonds - All bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to transact business as a surety, and have an agent for service in California, Item Number: 1.

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11 together with an acceptable policy holder’s rating. The bond(s) shall contain the nearest street address of the institution providing the bond(s). b. Cash Deposits - In lieu of the faithful performance and labor and material bonds, the developer may submit cash deposits or negotiable bonds of a kind approved for securing deposits of public monies under the conditions hereinafter described.
c. Disbursements from cash deposits shall be made in compliance with a separate agreement between the developer and the City. A bookkeeping fee of 1% of the total amount deposited with the City for each cash deposit shall be submitted with each security. Disbursements from a cash deposit in any instance shall not be permitted unless and until authorized in writing by the City Engineer.

53. All improvement agreements shall be approved by the City Attorney and City Council. Security for the agreement shall be approved by the City Attorney and Finance Director.

On-Site Street Improvements

54. The on-site driveways and parking areas shall be improved with asphalt or concrete paving, permeable pavers, curbs, gutters, and appurtenances as shown generally on the approved site plan. The thickness of pavement shall be determined by the applicant’s engineer based upon “R” value tests taken of the soils and appropriate traffic indices to be determined by the applicant’s engineer, all subject to approval by the City Engineer.

55. All on-site paving, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, ramps and other site work shall be constructed to City standards, subject to the improvement plans approved by the City Engineer.

56. The applicant/developer is required to construct all transition and missing links between existing and proposed improvements.

Off-Site Street Improvements

57. The applicant/developer shall construct half-street improvements (from the centerline to the right-of-way) on Pierson Boulevard and North Indian Canyon Drive along the project frontage, including asphalt concrete pavement over base material, curb/gutter, sidewalk, streetlights, catch basins, storm drains, and fully landscaped and irrigated perimeter along the property frontages at the cost of the applicant.
a. Pierson Boulevard shall be constructed as a Primary II with an ultimate Right of Way of 110 feet, 55 feet from centerline. There shall be a taper/transition from the existing edge of pavement to the new edge of Item Number: 1.

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b. Morth Indian Canyon Drive shall be constructed as a Primary II with an ultimate Right of Way of 110 feet, 55 feet from centerline. There shall be a taper/transition from the existing edge of pavement to the new edge of pavement.
c. The striping on the entire intersection will need to be re-striped to properly function in all directions. Striping may extend South of Pierson Boulevard and East of North Indian Canyon Drive in order to properly transition the striping in all directions.

58. The applicant/developer shall dedicate 15 feet along long the project frontage of Pierson Boulevard of APN 664-080-017 for right of way purposes, in order to complete the full roadway width improvements. Street dedications shall be by grant deed.

59. The proposed driveways shall be a radius driveway per City of Desert Hot Springs Standard No. 207.

60. The applicant/developer shall ensure that all existing improvements within the street right-of-way are not damaged during construction. Any improvements within the public right-of-way shall be replaced or repaired if deemed unacceptable due to damage during construction by the City Engineer.

61. Improvements shall include removal and construction of existing street improvements that are severely damaged and/or not in compliance with City Standards.

62. All sidewalks, ramps, and landings shall be compliant with the Americans with Disability Act.

63. Proposed street striping shall be per Caltrans Standards approved by the City Engineer.

64. The minimum grade on all proposed streets shall be 0.50% unless approved in advance, in writing, by the City Engineer.

Drainage

65. The applicant/developer shall submit a project specific Hydrology Report, using Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District’s Hydrology Manual for City review and approval, analyzing the 10-year and 100-year storm events and hydraulic analyses for the proposed drainage systems.

66. The applicant/developer shall provide on-site storm water retention basin(s) or system(s) designed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Each retention basin shall include a sufficient number of underground vertical drywells designed to eliminate standing water in the basin. The retention basin shall be sized to mitigate Item Number: 1.

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13 the post-development storm water flow rate within the limits of the project to predevelopment levels based on a 100-year storm event of 24-hour duration and shall completely drain/percolate any storm event within 72 hours. The retention basin shall be designed with a maximum depth of 5 feet and maximum side slopes of 3:1 and shall not be used for purposes other than for the collection of storm water, nuisance water and well blow-off water. Alternate methods may be provided with the approval of the City Engineer.
a. Any other facilities required in the drainage/hydrology study shall be designed and installed as detailed in Section 15.68, Flood Plain Management, and Section 15.72 Floodplain Construction of the Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code.
b. All retention basins/systems shall be located on site; off-site retention basins/systems are specifically prohibited.
c. Retention Basin Vehicular Access - Vehicular access shall be provided for maintenance of the retention basins to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

The City Engineer shall determine the need and/or design of such access.

The grading of a “road” to the bottom shall comply with health and safety standards and shall meet the requisite design requirements including geometries and capacity of the basin(s). Maintenance of retention basins and drainage system shall be the responsibility of the Applicant/property owner/operator. Retention basins with side slopes equal to or greater than 4:1 and equal to or less than 5 feet in depth will not require an access road to the bottom of the basin.

67. No nuisance water shall escape the site onto public streets.

68. All tributary offsite runoff from adjacent properties that has historically been directed onto the proposed project must be intercepted and discharged in a manner that perpetuates existing flow patterns, with the exception of historical retention that occurred on-site.

69. The applicant/developer shall prepare and submit a Project Specific Final Water Quality Management Plan pursuant to the Whitewater River Region Water Quality Management Plan for Urban Runoff.

70. If the site is located in a Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA) Flood Zone, structures on the property shall be protected from flood hazard. A (FEMA) Elevation Certificate shall be provided to the Building Department prior to issuance of a grading permit and shall be resubmitted “as constructed" prior to final grading signoff.

Fire Department Conditions

71. Provide or show there exists a water system capable of delivering a fire flow of 4,000 gallons per minute for a 4-hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure, which must be available before any combustible material is placed on Item Number: 1.

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14 the construction site. Fire flow is based on Type III-B construction protected with an automatic fire sprinkler system. Due to building construction type and fire sprinkler credits, fire flow requirements may be revised as determined by future building plans. California Fire Code (CFC) 507.3

72. Fire flow availability verification shall be obtained from the local water authority in the proximity of the above noted project. Verification shall be provided to the Riverside County Fire Department Office of the Fire Marshal prior to building permit issuance. CFC 507.3

73. Fire Hydrant(s) location and spacing shall comply with CFC 507.5 and Table C102.1. Fire hydrant(s) shall be located not to exceed their allotted distances apart in any direction as measured by an approved route around the building including their maximum distance from any point on a street or road frontage. Fire hydrants shall provide the required fire flow. Distance requirements for the fire hydrants may change when updated fire flow is calculated. CFC 507.1

74. Prior to Building plan approval and construction; applicant/developer shall furnish required copies of the water system fire hydrant plans to Riverside County Fire Department Office of the Fire Marshal for review. Plans shall be signed by a registered civil engineer, and shall confirm hydrant type, location, spacing and minimum fire flow CFC 507.1. An approved water supply for fire protection during construction shall be made available prior to the arrival of combustible materials on site. CFC 3312

75. All proposed traffic calming elements for this development shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review and approval. Roadway design features (speed bumps, speed humps, speed control dips, cushions etc.), which may interfere with emergency apparatus responses, shall not be installed on fire access roadways, unless they meet design criteria approved by Riverside County Fire Department Office of the Fire Marshal. CFC 503.4.1

76. The applicant or developer shall prepare and submit to the Fire Department for approval, a precise grading plan. Access lanes will not have an up, or downgrade of more than 12%. Access will not be less than twenty-four feet (24’) in width and will have an unobstructed vertical clearance not less than 13’6”. Access lanes shall be designed to withstand the weight of 60,000 pounds over two axles and 75,000 pounds over three axles. Access will have a turning radius capable of accommodating fire apparatus. Access lane shall be constructed with a surface to provide all weather driving capabilities. Streets shall be constructed in accordance with the City of Desert Hot Springs Engineering Street Standards. CFC 503.2

77. Driveway loops, fire apparatus access lanes and entrance curb radius should be designed to adequately allow access of emergency fire vehicles. The applicant or developer shall prepare and submit to the Fire Department for approval; a site plan designating required fire lanes with appropriate lane printing and/or signs.

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15 Required identification standard/guidelines handout shall be obtained from Riverside County Fire Department Office of the Fire Marshal. CFC 503

78. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around the fire apparatus constructed with turnarounds and or hammerheads. Fire apparatus shall be capable of maneuvering through the site with a minimum inside radius of 14’-0” and outside of 38’-0” throughout. CFC 503.2.5

79. Knox Gate Access (Automatic): Electric gate operators shall be provided with Knox key switches. Electric gate operators shall also be connected to a remote signal receiver compatible for use with the preemption devices on the Riverside County Fire Department apparatus. The gate shall automatically open upon receiving a remote signal from the fire apparatus and remain in the fully open position for a minimum of 30 seconds. CFC 506.1

80. All new commercial structures 3,600 square feet or larger shall be protected with a fire sprinkler system. Based on information provided for the building, an approved commercial fire sprinkler system designed by a current licensed C-16 contractor in accordance with NFPA 13 is required. Plans must be submitted with current fee to Riverside County Fire Department Office of the Fire Marshal for review and approval prior to installation. CFC 903.2 as amended by the City of Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code

81. Residential fire sprinklers are required for all Group R occupancies regardless of square footage in accordance with the California Fire Code (CFC). Plans must be submitted with current fee to Riverside County Fire Department Office of the Fire Marshal for review and approval prior to installation. CFC 903.2.8

82. Display street numbers in a prominent location on the address side and rear access if applicable. Building address numbers shall be a minimum of 12” for building(s) up to 25’ in height and 24” in height for building(s) exceeding 25’ in height. In complexes with alpha designations, letter size must match numbers. All addressing must be legible, of a contrasting color, and adequately illuminated to be visible from street at all hours. Address numbers shall be a durable type of material to withstand all weather harming conditions. Reference CFC Section 505.1 as amended by the City of Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code and the County of Riverside Premises Identification Standard.

83. Residential dwellings numbers shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly visible from the street or road fronting the property. All addressing must be legible, of a contrasting color, and adequately illuminated to be visible from street at all hours. Address numbers shall be a durable type of material to withstand all weather harming conditions. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetic letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 6 inches high with a minimum Item Number: 1.

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16 stroke width of 0.5 inch. Riverside County Fire Department Office of the Fire Marshal’s Fire Prevention Standard FPS 07-01

84. Install a portable fire extinguisher, with a minimum rating 2A:10BC, for every 75 feet of travel distance. Fire extinguishers shall be mounted no higher than 5 feet above finished floor, as measured to the top of the extinguisher. Where not readily visible, signs shall be posted above all extinguishers to indicate their locations.

Extinguishers must have current CSFM service tags affixed; or within one year from the date of month and year of manufacture. Fire extinguishers shall be secured in an approved fire extinguisher cabinet. CFC 906.1, CFC 906.3, CFC 906.8

85. During the construction of this project, the site address shall be clearly posted at the job site entrance. This will enable incoming emergency equipment and the inspectors to locate the job site from the assigned street location. Numbers shall be a minimum of 12 inches in height. CFC 505.1

86. Fire Safety during construction shall be in accordance with Chapter 33 of the CFC.

An approved vehicle access, either permanent or temporary, shall be provided during construction. CFC 3310.1

87. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, or when buildings permits are not obtained within twelve (12) months. All final fire department conditions will be addressed when detailed site and building plans are submitted and reviewed. Compliance with California Fire and Building Codes shall be required.

88. Nothing in Riverside County Fire Department Office of the Fire Marshal’s review shall be construed as encompassing structural integrity. Review of this plan does not authorize or approve any omission or deviation from all applicable regulations.

All questions regarding the meaning of these code requirements should be referred to Riverside County Fire Department Office of the Fire Marshal at 760-863-8886.

Mission Springs Water District
Section 3.2 Landscape Areas

89. The plans for all landscaped areas, shall be approved by MSWD in accordance with Mission Springs Water District’s Water efficient Landscaping Guidelines.

Installation of all landscape and irrigation shall be inspected and approved by MSWD prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy (Page 22).

Section 4.3 Utilities

90. Note existing 8’’ and 12’’ water pipelines on Pierson Blvd. and North Indian Canyon, respectively (Page 32).

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17 91. Note existing 15’’ truck sewer main on Pierson Blvd. (Page 32).

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RESOLUTION NO. ___________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESERT
HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TO 1) ADOPT THE MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION ENV 23-3 AND MONITORING PLAN; 2)
APPROVE PIERSON COMMERCIAL SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 22-4; 3)
APPROVE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 22-8 AND 4) APPROVE AN
ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 17.260 “PIERSON COMMERCIAL
SPECIFIC PLAN” TO THE DESERT HOT SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, an applicant (“Applicant”) to the City of Desert Hot Springs, California (“City”), is requesting that the City 1) Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV 23-3, and Monitoring Plan; 2) Approve Pierson Commercial Specific Plan No. SP 22-4; 3) Approve Development Permit No. 22-8 and; 4) Approve An Ordinance Adding Chapter 17.260” Pierson Commercial Specific Plan” to the Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the City, acting as Lead Agency, has reviewed a draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (“MND”); and
WHEREAS, on November 12, 2024, and following a duly noticed public hearing, the City’s Planning Commission reviewed a staff report, environmental documentation, draft findings and public testimony, and based thereon, adopted a recommendation to the City Council to approve the Project; and
WHEREAS, on _____, and following a duly noticed public hearing, the City Council reviewed the Planning Commission’s recommendation, staff report, environmental documentation, draft findings and public testimony, and based thereon, adopts this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, having reviewed and considered all testimony and materials made available to the City, including but not limited to all environmental documents and reports, the staff reports, and all the testimony and evidence in the record of the proceedings with respect to the proposed Project, the Planning Commission adopted this Resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. RECITALS
The above recitals are hereby incorporated herein.

Section 2. ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD
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The City Council has considered all of the evidence submitted into the administrative record, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code and Desert Hot Springs General Plan; (b) All environmental documents, including but not limited to, the MND and its accompanying mitigation measures, the underlying MND and its accompanying mitigation measures, the public comments in responses thereto;
(c) The Planning Commission documents;
(d) The City Council documents;
(e) Staff Report;
(f) Staff presentation at the public hearing conducted at the City Council hearing;
(g) Testimony and/or comments from interested parties including the Applicant and its representatives submitted to the City in both written and oral form at, or prior to, the public hearing conducted at the City Council hearing;
(h) Public comments, both written and oral, received and/or submitted at, or prior to, the public hearing conducted at the City Council hearing, supporting and/or opposing the Project.

Section 3. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS.

Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City Council determines:

Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), an Initial Study has been prepared and has determined that development of the Project would not have a significant impact on the environment, with the implementation of mitigation measures. A draft Mitigated Negative Declaration is proposed and contains certain mitigation measures in conformance with Section 15070, Subsection (a), of the CEQA.

The initial study shows that there is no substantial evidence, in light of the whole record before the agency, that the Project may have a significant effect on the environment, The MND is part of the record. This is the independent judgement of the City Council.

Section 4. FINDINGS FOR PROJECT
The City Council finds that it has considered all of the evidence submitted into the administrative record for the proposed Project and incorporates the findings in the Staff Report and in the environmental documents, and any oral findings.

Section 5. APPROVAL OF DESERT STORAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
(PROJECT)
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The City Council to: 1) adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and the mitigation monitoring plan (attached to the Staff Report and in the agenda); 2) approve Pierson Commercial Specific Plan No. 22-4; 3) approve Development Permit No. 22-8; and 4) adopt the Ordinance adding Chapter 17.260 “Pierson Commercial Specific Plan” to the Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code.

Section 6. CERTIFICATION
The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall enter the same in the book of original Resolutions of the City; and shall make a minute of passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council, in the minutes of the meeting at which Resolution is passed and adopted.

Section 7. SEVERABILITY
That if any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Resolution be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this Resolution as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 8. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
That all the provisions heretofore adopted by the City Council that are in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed.

Section 9. EFFECTIVE DATE
That this Resolution shall take effect pursuant to State law.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Desert Hot Springs at a regular meeting duly held on the ____ of ____, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ATTEST: APPROVED:

Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk Scott Matas, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Tuan-Anh Vu, City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. _____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESERT
HOT SPRINGS ADDING CHAPTER 17.260 “PIERSON COMMERCIAL
SPECIFIC PLAN” TO TITLE 17 “ZONING” OF THE DESERT HOT

SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH ZONING STANDARDS

FOR THE PIERSON COMMERCIAL SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
WHEREAS, the City of Desert Hot Springs (“City”) has a responsibility to plan and regulate the use of property within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has received an application to adopt the Pierson Commercial Specific Plan SP 22-4 (“Specific Plan”) for a 3.99-acre property, as well as supporting applications for Development Permit 22-8, collectively “Project”; and WHEREAS, the Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code (“DHSMC”) provides for the adoption of Specific Plans and related actions, as follows:
• Chapter 17.88 provides for the adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendments; • Chapter 17.100 provides for the adoption of General Plan Amendments; • Chapter 17.128 provides for the approval of Specific Plans; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to 1) add Chapter 17.260 “Pierson Commercial Specific Plan”, to provide a comprehensive set of zoning regulations to facilitate the development of the subject site, while at the same time ensuring that such development does not conflict with the General Plan, is not inconsistent with surrounding uses, and is not detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the adoption of this ordinance has been adequately evaluated by the applicable provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and that the City Council hereby certifies the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared from the Initial Study (see accompanying Resolution for the Project); and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds this ordinance is not detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City and is for the convenience and general welfare of the City; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance is compatible with the general objectives of the General Plan and the Pierson Commercial Specific Plan, in that the subject uses and standards conform goals, policies and standards of the General Plan and Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, the City’s Planning Commission held a public hearing, considered this Ordinance (along with the Project), and made a positive recommendation to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on ______ the City Council concluded the public hearing and considered this Ordinance.

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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. RECITALS.

The Recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by this reference.

Section 2. EVIDENCE
That the City Council has considered all of the evidence submitted into the administrative record, which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(a) The City’s Municipal Code and its General Plan, including updates; (b) The documents that consist of the Project;
(c) All of the environmental documents;
(d) The adopted Pierson Commercial Specific Plan;
(e) Testimony and/or comments from all persons including the Applicant and its representatives submitted to the City in both written and oral form at, or prior to, the public hearing conducted at the Planning Commission and the City Council; (f) Planning Commission’s recommendation; and
(g) Public comments, both written and oral, received and/or submitted at, or prior to the City Council’s consideration of this ordinance.

Section 3. ADDING CHAPTER 17.260 “PIERSON COMMERCIAL SPECIFIC PLAN” TO TITLE 17 “ZONING”
Chapter 17.260 “Pierson Commercial Specific Plan” shall be added to read as follows:

17.260.010. – Pierson Commercial Specific Plan Map
The area of the Pierson Commercial Specific Plan is set forth on the following map, including the establishment of the Planning Area:

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17.260.020. – Pierson Commercial Specific Plan – Permitted Uses Table The following tables for permitted uses shall govern:

Pierson Commercial Specific Plan
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17.260.030. – Pierson Commercial Specific Plan – Development Standards The following development standards shall govern:

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17.260.040 – Review and Approval
A. All uses within the Pierson Commercial Specific Plan Planning Areas shall be subject to review and approval for conformance with this Chapter.

B. Uses which are indicated as “P” (Permitted) shall require, for any related construction or development, review, and approval by the Planning Commission, in accordance with Section 17.92 (Development Permit).

C. Uses which are indicated as “CUP” (Conditional Use Permit) shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission in accordance with Section 17.76 (Conditional Use Permits).

D. Required findings for approval of Development Permit (Section 17.92) or Conditional Use Permit (Section 17.76) shall include consideration of the Design Guidelines of the Pierson Commercial Specific Plan.

Section 4. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), an Initial Study has been prepared and has determined that development of the Project would not have a significant impact on the environment, with the implementation of mitigation measures. A draft Mitigated Negative Declaration is proposed and contains certain mitigation measures in conformance with Section 15070, Subsection (a), of the CEQA.

Section 5. GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY FINDINGS
The City Council finds the Specific Plan is compatible with the general objectives of the General Plan and any applicable specific plan, in that the subject uses would be conditionally permitted in Mixed Use districts, similar to other permitted and conditionally permitted uses, and in that the use will be subject to strict review and conditions.

Section 6. GENERAL FINDINGS
The City Council finds this ordinance is not detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.

Section 7. SEVERABILITY
That the City Council declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this ordinance as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 8. AMENDING OF BAIL SCHEDULE
That the City Attorney’s Office is hereby directed to determine whether this ordinance Item Number: 1.

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necessitates amendment of the City’s Bail Schedule and to cause such necessary amendments to be made and filed with the local branches of the Superior Court of the County of Riverside.

Section 9. EXECUTION AND CERTIFICATION
That the City Clerk is directed to do all things necessary to cause the execution of this ordinance immediately upon its adoption and shall thereafter certify to the passage of this ordinance and cause the same to be published according to law.

Section 10. EFFECTIVE DATE
That this ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its second reading by the City Council.
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The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council held on ______________________, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ATTEST:

Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk
Scott Matas, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Tuan-Anh Vu ,
City Attorney
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PIERSON COMMERCIAL

SPECIFIC PLAN

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Prepared by:

Terra Nova Planning and Research, Inc.
42635 Melanie Place, Suite #101
Palm Desert, CA 92211
October 2024
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PIERSON COMMERCIAL 2

SPECIFIC PLAN
Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................ 4

1.1 PROJECT INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY..................................................................................................................... 4

1.2 LOCATION AND SETTING........................................................................................................................................... 5

1.3 AUTHORITY AND SCOPE.......................................................................................................................................... 11

1.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................................... 11

1.5 GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY.................................................................................................................................. 12

1.6 CEQA COMPLIANCE.............................................................................................................................................. 12

2. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS .......................................................................................................................... 14

2.1 ALLOWABLE USES ................................................................................................................................................. 14

2.2 LAND USE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS...................................................................................................................... 16

2.3 PARKING STANDARDS ............................................................................................................................................ 17

2.4 CIRCULATION AND EMERGENCY ACCESS .................................................................................................................... 17

3. DESIGN GUIDELINES ....................................................................................................................................... 19

3.1 ARCHITECTURE ..................................................................................................................................................... 19

3.1.1 Architectural Themes and Concepts......................................................................................................... 19

3.1.2 Building Heights and Massing.................................................................................................................. 20

3.1.3 Building and Design Materials................................................................................................................. 21

3.2 LANDSCAPING ...................................................................................................................................................... 22

3.3 SIGNAGE ............................................................................................................................................................. 26

3.3.1 Monument Signage.................................................................................................................................. 26

3.3.2 Fuel Station Signage................................................................................................................................. 26

3.4 WALLS AND FENCES .............................................................................................................................................. 27

3.5 LIGHTING ............................................................................................................................................................ 27

3.6 TRASH ENCLOSURES .............................................................................................................................................. 28

4. INFRASTRUCTURE .......................................................................................................................................... 29

4.1 ROADWAYS AND DRIVEWAYS .................................................................................................................................. 29

4.2 DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL............................................................................................................................. 30

4.3 PUBLIC UTILITIES................................................................................................................................................... 32

4.3.1 Sewer........................................................................................................................................................ 32

4.3.2 Water....................................................................................................................................................... 32

4.3.3 Other Utilities........................................................................................................................................... 32

5. ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION.................................................................................................... 33

5.1 APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS ............................................................................................................................... 33

5.2 SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS ................................................................................................................................. 34

5.3 FINANCING .......................................................................................................................................................... 34

6. GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY ........................................................................................................................ 35 Item Number: 1.

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List of Tables
Table 1 – Project Land Uses..........................................................................................................11 Table 2 – Allowable Uses..............................................................................................................14 Table 3 – Development Standards................................................................................................16 Table 4 – Parking Schedule...........................................................................................................17 List of Figures
Figure 1 – Desert Hot Springs City Boundary and SOI.....................................................................5 Figure 2 – Indian Canyon Drive Typical Section ............................................................................29 Figure 3 – Pierson Boulevard Typical Section ...............................................................................30 List of Exhibits
Exhibit 1 – Regional Location Map .................................................................................................6 Exhibit 2 – Vicinity Map ..................................................................................................................7 Exhibit 3 – Project Area Map ..........................................................................................................8 Exhibit 4 – Project Location Map....................................................................................................9 Exhibit 5 – Land Use Designations and Zoning Districts...............................................................10 Exhibit 6 – Conceptual Site Plans..................................................................................................13 Exhibit 7 – Conceptual Landscape Plan ........................................................................................24 Exhibit 8 – Plant Palette ...............................................................................................................25 Exhibit 9 – Preliminary Hydrology Map ........................................................................................31

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1. Introduction
The Pierson Commercial Specific Plan (the SP) provides the vision for commercial development, including a convenience store, fuel station, car wash, and a quick serve restaurant, for a 4-acre property located at the northwest corner of Pierson Boulevard and Indian Canyon Drive in the City of Desert Hot Springs. This Specific Plan contains all the components required by State law, as well as other components such as architectural design concepts, guidelines, and standards required by the City. The objectives of this SP are to:
• Develop a comprehensive land use plan guiding the uses, configuration, and intensity for the subject property.
• Guide the development of a commercial project at a major intersection in Desert Hot Springs, in an area planned for future mixed-use development. • Establish development standards and design guidelines to ensure the Project is cohesive, attractive, and functional.

1.1 Project Introduction and Summary
The Pierson Commercial Project consists of approximately 3.99 acres of vacant land situated on the northwestern corner of Pierson Boulevard and Indian Canyon Drive in Desert Hot Springs.

The Project site is currently zoned Mixed Use – Neighborhood (MU-N), which is intended to provide “local- and neighborhood-supporting mixed-use activity centers” with commercial retail uses typically on the ground floor.

With buildout of the General Plan, the area around the Specific Plan (SP) site will be developed with mixed residential and commercial uses. Currently, the nearest residential developments to the SP site are approximately 1,500 feet southwest, 2,000 feet northwest, and 3,000 feet east.

The subject site is situated at an important intersection on the developing west side of the City, given its location at the crossroads of routes connecting to Palm Springs, the communities in the high desert, and to Interstate-10.

This SP provides development standards and design guidelines that will ensure high quality site planning and architecture that will be valued by current and future area residents and as well as local and through traffic.

The Pierson SP establishes the design and development zoning standards for development in the planning area, both as described in this document and moving forward.

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1.2 Location and Setting
The City of Desert Hot Springs is in the northwest of the Coachella Valley, in Riverside County, California. It is approximately 95 miles east of Los Angeles, 5 miles north of Palm Springs, and 5 miles southwest of Joshua Tree National Park (Exhibit 1: Regional Location Map and Exhibit 2:

Vicinity Map). The Pierson Commercial Specific Plan area is located on the northwestern corner of the intersection at Pierson Boulevard and Indian Canyon Drive. Pierson Boulevard runs eastwest, connecting the City of Desert Hot Springs to State Route 62/Twentynine Palms Highway.

Indian Canyon Drive runs north-south, connecting to Palm Springs, Interstate-10, and State Route 62/Twentynine Palms Highway (Exhibit 3: Area Location Map).

The planning area is on the boundary of the Desert Hot Springs city limits. Lands to the north of Pierson Boulevard and east of Indian Canyon Drive are within the City Boundary. Lands south of Pierson Boulevard and west of Indian Canyon Drive are under the jurisdiction of Riverside County but remain within the Desert Hot Springs Sphere of Influence (Figure 1 – Desert Hot Springs City Boundary and SOI).

The lands surrounding the SP planning area to the north, east, and west are vacant (Exhibit 4:

Project Location Map). To the south of the planning area, on the other side of Pierson Boulevard, is an abandoned gas station. As shown in Exhibit 5, the planning area and adjacent properties to the north, west, and east are designated as Mixed-Use Neighborhood in the General Plan (2020) and Zoning Map (2020). The Rancho Oasis Specific Plan area occurs to the southeast of the SP area.

Figure 1 – Desert Hot Springs City Boundary and SOI
Source: Desert Hot Springs General Plan (2019) – Figure I-2: Planning Areas The topography of the subject property is varied, with approximately 20 feet of elevation differential across the site. The property drains northwest to southeast. The planning area consists of APN 664-080-017, which is currently vacant.

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1.3 Authority and Scope
The authority to adopt and implement the Pierson Commercial SP is granted to the City of Desert Hot Springs by the provisions of California Government Code §65450 et seq. When a specific plan is approved, it becomes the zoning ordinance for the planning area it covers. The SP is intended to ensure high quality development consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies in the Desert Hot Springs General Plan.

Per Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code §17.128.040, the Planning Commission and City Council must hold a public hearing upon receipt of a specific plan application. Notice of the hearings shall be given pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 17.104 (Hearings and Appeals).

1.4 Project Description
The Pierson SP establishes the building and development standards for the 3.99-acre planning area. The Specific Plan proposes a commercial development comprised of a convenience store, fueling station, car wash, and quick serve restaurant. The fueling station proposes both gas and hydrogen pumps. The northwest corner of the site will be landscaped open space.

Based on the current Project design, the square footage for the proposed land uses is shown in Table 1, below (see Section 2.1, Table 2 – Allowable Uses, for more details on permitted land uses). The area and land uses shown in Table 1 may change during the phased design and development process.

Table 1 – Project Land Uses
Pierson Commercial Specific Plan
Land Use Currently Proposed
Convenience Store (with alcohol beverage sales for offsite consumption)7,460 SF Quick Serve Restaurant (with drive-thru) 2,000
Commercial – Fuel Station 5,971 SF (canopy)
Commercial – Car Wash 1,790 SF
The Project will be developed through a phased approach. The southern portion of the site, consisting of a Beyond Foodmart drive-thru convenience store and car wash, as well as a Union 76 fuel station, will be developed first. The northern half of the site will provide space for a drivethru quick serve restaurant (QSR) (Exhibit 6 – Conceptual Site Plan). The conceptual site plan demonstrates the land uses and plan currently envisioned for the site. The Project’s land uses may change over time, and could vary from the current plan. Should plans change and the QSRs not be built, all future land uses will be subject to the requirements of this Specific Plan, including Table 2, Allowable Land Uses. The design guidelines included in the Specific Plan will permit flexibility for future tenants.

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1.5 General Plan Consistency
California Government Code §65450-§65453 permits the adoption and administration of Specific Plans as an implementation tool for elements contained within the local General Plan. The City of Desert Hot Springs General Plan provides guidance for long-term growth and development in the City through comprehensive plans for future development. Consistency with the General Plan is achieved when the various land uses within the Specific Plan are compatible with the goals, policies, and general pattern of land uses contained in the General Plan. Consistency is defined as: “An action, program, or project is consistent with the General Plan if, considering all its aspects, it will further the objects and policies of the General Plan and not obstruct their attainment.” This statement from the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) describes how a Specific Plan should be consistent with the General Plan.

17.128.070 Findings.

A specific plan may be adopted only if all of the following findings are made:

A. The proposed plan is consistent with the General Plan.

Discussion of the Pierson Specific Plan’s consistency with the goals and policies of the City of Desert Hot Spring’s General Plan are provided in Section 6 of this document.

1.6 CEQA Compliance
In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City identified the preparation of this Specific Plan as a “Project” under CEQA and prepared an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. This Mitigated Negative Declaration identified mitigation measures as needed to eliminate or reduce the Project’s potential adverse effects on the environment to a less than significant level. The Initial Study was circulated to all responsible and trustee agencies, and all other interested parties, for a period of 20 days, and was adopted in conjunction with this Specific Plan.

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2. Development Standards
This section of the Pierson Specific Plan serves as the Planning Area’s Zoning Ordinance.

Standards are guidelines which are applied in the SP area are described in detail below. When the City’s existing Zoning Ordinance standards and guidelines apply, a reference is made to the appropriate section of the Ordinance.

2.1 Allowable Uses
The Pierson Specific Plan area is designated as Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MU-N) in the City’s General Plan (2020), and Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MU-N) on the Zoning Map (2020). Per the General Plan, the intent of MU-N areas is to provide:
“Local- and neighborhood-supporting mixed-use activity centers… [with] commercial retail uses [as] the primary uses allowed on the ground floor… Easy walkable access from residential neighborhoods and pedestrian orientation are key considerations in the location and site design of mixed-use developments in this zone.” While MU-N conditionally permits convenience stores (including the sale of alcohol for off-site consumption) and quick-serve restaurants, it does not permit commercial uses such as service stations or cash washes. However, given the location of the Project in an otherwise undeveloped area, these uses will provide useful services to residents and other motor vehicle travelers passing through the prominent Pierson and Indian Canyon intersection. In the future, as the area fills in with General Plan buildout, the proposed uses will provide useful neighborhood daily amenities to local residents. Furthermore, given that drive-through restaurants are conditionally permitted in the MU-N zone, the addition of a drive-through car wash, as proposed, will not meaningfully change the character or use of the land.

Table 2, below, provides a comparison of the land uses permitted in the Specific Plan with the General Plan/Zoning Ordinance allowable land uses. If a use is not listed in the below table, the Community Development Director, upon written request and in conformance with the provisions of Section 17.14 Mixed-Use Districts of the Desert Hot Springs Zoning Ordinance, may review the proposed unlisted use and determine whether it is permitted, requires a conditional use permit, or is not permitted.

Table 2 – Allowable Uses
Pierson Commercial Specific Plan
Use MU-N Specific Plan
(SP-MU-N)
Business, financial, and professional office
ATMs – Drive-up A A
Business Support Services P P
Financial Institutions or Related Services (without drive-through facilities) P P
Office, Business and Professional (excluding Medical and Dental Office) P P
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Table 2 – Allowable Uses
Pierson Commercial Specific Plan
Use MU-N Specific Plan
(SP-MU-N)
Eating and drinking establishments
Food Preparation/Catering (no on-site sales or service) AUP AUP Restaurant – Full or Limited Service, Serving Alcohol CUP CUP Restaurant – Full or Limited Service, No Alcohol Sales P AUP Restaurant with Drive-through Facilities CUP (code section

17.12.100)
AUP
Snack Bar A A
Lodging
Low Barrier Navigation Center P P
Marijuana Uses
Marijuana Hotel Facilities CUP CUP
Medical-related and Care Uses
Day Care Center CUP CUP
Office, Medical and Dental Office AUP AUP
Residential Care Facilities AUP AUP
Public and Assembly Uses
Cultural Institutions P P
Schools, Private CUP CUP
Trade and Vocational Schools CUP CUP
Tutoring and Education Centers P P
Recreation and Entertainment
Arcade (Electronic Game Center) CUP CUP
Art Gallery P P
Commercial Recreation – Indoors CUP CUP
Entertainment, Indoor CUP CUP
Health/Fitness Facilities – Small AUP AUP
Health/Fitness Facilities – Large CUP CUP
Residential
Dwelling, Multifamily P P
Home Occupations A A
Live/Work Unit P P
Supportive Housing P P
Transitional Housing P P
Retail Uses
Alcohol Beverage Sales – For Off-Site Consumption CUP P* Convenience Store AUP P*
Farmer’s Market TUP TUP
Grocery Store P P
Outdoor Temporary and/or Seasonal Sales TUP TUP
Recreational Equipment Rentals – Indoor Only P P
Retail Sales – General P P
Fuel Station N/A P*
Car Wash N/A P*
Service Uses
Animal Boarding/Kennels, Grooming P P
Veterinary Services, Large Animal CUP CUP
Veterinary Services, Small Animal AUP AUP
Instructional Services AUP AUP
Maintenance and Repair Services – Indoor P P
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Table 2 – Allowable Uses
Pierson Commercial Specific Plan
Use MU-N Specific Plan
(SP-MU-N)
Personal Services, General P P
Personal Services, Restricted CUP CUP
Transportation, Communication, and Infrastructure Uses
Car Sharing – Parking AUP AUP
Parking Facility – Temporary TUP TUP
Utility Facility – Unstaffed CUP CUP
Vehicle Charging Stations – Commercial AUP AUP
Wireless Communication Facilities – Minor AUP AUP
Wireless Communication Facilities – Major CUP CUP
Wireless Telecommunication facilities, Satellite Dish Antenna P P Other Uses
Vending Machine A A
“P” Use is permitted by right.
“A” Use is accessory to an established primary use.
“AUP” Use requires an Administrative Conditional Use Permit. “CUP” Use requires a Conditional Use Permit.
“T” Use requires a Temporary Use Permit.
“N/A” Use was not listed in the Zoning Code.
*Subject to Section 17.92, Development Permits

2.2 Land Use Development Standards
The Pierson Commercial Specific Plan establishes the building and development standards for the approximately 3.99-acre Project site. The intent is to encourage a mix of retail and similar amenities that will be valued by local and through traffic, and by residents of adjacent mixed-use and residential developments in the future. As described in Section 2.1, the current zoning limits the SP from the uses proposed by the Project. The current development standards assigned to Mixed-Use Neighborhood zones still apply to the SP area. Table 3, below, shows the comparison between the City’s existing MU-N standards and the proposed SP-MU-N standards.

Table 3 – Development Standards
Pierson Commercial Specific Plan
Measurement/Standard Existing (MU-N) Proposed (SP-MU-N) Density
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) – Nonresidential 1.00 1.00 Lot Dimensions
Minimum Lot Width 100 ft 100 ft
Setbacks and Building Separations
Minimum Separation Between Buildings 10 ft 10 ft
Minimum Front Yard Setback (from Public ROW) 10 ft 15 ft Minimum Side Yard Setback 10 ft 10 ft
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
- Standard Lot
- Adjacent to Alley
15 ft
10 ft
15 ft
10 ft
Building Height and Stories
Maximum Number of Stories 3 3
Maximum Building/Structure Height 45 ft 45 ft
Landscaping
Minimum landscaped area Zoning Code Ch. 17.56 20%
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2.3 Parking Standards
Parking in the Pierson Commercial SP will be subject to the City of Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code §17.48 to §17.52 for off-street parking and loading. Table 4 summarizes the minimum number of parking and stacking spaces per land use in accordance with the City’s requirements for the currently planned land uses within the Specific Plan area. Should land uses change, the revised land uses will be subject to the City’s parking standards, as provided in §17.48.040 of the zoning code.

Table 4 – Parking Schedule
Pierson Commercial Specific Plan
Land Use Spaces Required/Special Standards
Convenience store1 1 space per 250 SF of GFA2
Car wash – automated drive-through Stacking space for 6 vehicles3 Fuel station4 1 space per pump island plus 1 space per
service bay
Quick serve restaurant with drive-through5 1 space per 100 SF of GFA Stacking space for 6 vehicles 1 Per City requirement for retail commercial 2 SF of GFA = square feet of gross floor area
3 The City only supplies requirements for self-service or full-service car washes. The proposed car wash is an automated drive through car wash. The minimum required stacking space provided here is based on the requirement for restaurant drive-throughs. 4 Per City requirement for service stations 5 Per City requirement for restaurants with drive-up or drive-through facilities Pursuant to §17.48.050 of the Municipal code, the SP requires the provision of handicapped parking stalls consistent with the requirements of the City’s Building Code.

Development standards related to parking include the provision of electric vehicle charging spaces, and bicycle parking spaces. Electric vehicle charging spaces shall be provided in the SP in accordance with the California Green Building Standards Title 24, Part 11, §5.106.5.3. The SP planning area shall include a bike rack in a convenient location visible from the inside of the convenience store, per §17.12.080 of the Municipal Code.

The SP requires adherence to the City’s standards for off-street loading, for which the full list of requirements is available in §17.52 of the Municipal Code. Requirements include the provision of one loading space per commercial use with less than 25,000 square feet of gross floor area.

2.4 Circulation and Emergency Access

There are two Project access points off Indian Canyon Drive and one access point off Pierson Boulevard. Primary Project ingress and egress will occur at the entrance at the mid-point of the site on Indian Canyon Drive.

Internal circulation will be provided by private driveways, connecting all proposed buildings to the Project entry and exit points. The internal driveways are 26 feet wide and will function as fire lanes for the Project. Sidewalks will be provided for internal pedestrian circulation and will connect with the sidewalks planned for Pierson Boulevard and Indian Canyon Drive.

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Improvements will be required for both Pierson Boulevard and Indian Canyon Drive.

Improvements, including added width and sidewalks, will be made to the Project’s half of the two roadways to bring the rights-of-way up to the standards of the Desert Hot Springs General Plan.1 Please see Section 4, Infrastructure, for details of required street improvements.

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3. Design Guidelines

3.1 Architecture
This section provides guidelines to help steer the design of the Pierson Commercial SP to ensure that the resulting Project is high-quality and cohesive. These guidelines are not intended to be prescriptive or rigid, but rather are an expression of the vision for the Project. The aim is to foster a common understanding of the envisioned finished product while providing flexibility for Project tenants.

The design should be an attractive and eye-catching take on commercial architecture, while being sensitive to the desert context and to future neighboring mixed-use Projects. Most importantly, the design of the multiple buildings should be complementary, and when finished present a unified and cohesive style throughout the site, regardless of the land use.

3.1.1 Architectural Themes and Concepts
The Specific Plan envisions a contemporary commercial development with retro-inspired design.

Architecture can be inspired by forward-looking design movements of the 20th century, such as art deco, streamline modern, and googie. Aesthetics drawn from these styles, such as dynamic geometry and playful colors, should be integrated with contemporary architecture and building materials.

These architectural themes should be combined with function and context-sensitive site design, to ensure that the Project serves the needs of the City of Desert Hot Springs now and in the future.

The interpretation of these styles must carefully consider the elements that define them and interpret them in a modern way that avoids kitschy or gaudy representation.

Curved edges and accentuated geometry inspired by art deco and streamline modern.

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Playful colors and eye-catching signage inspired mid-century architecture such as googie.

Integrate mixed materials and unexpected shapes for a fresh take on commercial architecture.

3.1.2 Building Heights and Massing
The Specific Plan allows for mixed-use development with building heights, scale, and massing appropriate for integrating a range of uses. While the Project proposes only commercial development, future neighboring mixed-use developments will combine residential and commercial uses. Accordingly, the architecture should ensure that massing and scale will transition smoothly between land uses. Likewise, the scale and massing should be friendly to users both on foot and in vehicles. While the SP location at a major intersection but surrounded primarily by undeveloped lands favors vehicular traffic now, the SP encourages planning for a future where the Project is a retail anchor to a mixed-use area in which pedestrians are comfortable.

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The Pierson Commercial Specific Plan allows for a maximum building height of three stories or 45 feet. Buildings can use canopies and covered patios to provide shade to outdoor spaces.

Modulation, curved lines, mixed materials, and glazing can be used creatively to break up large surfaces and support a pedestrian-friendly scale.

The proposed buildings should be configured in a north-south orientation such that sight lines to the surrounding desert landscape and mountain views can be maintained as much as possible.

3.1.2.1 Fuel station canopy
Architectural elements, such as the fuel station canopy, are an opportunity to present a distinctive presence to the development. The unique flared columns and fluted edges of the canopy proposed for the fuel station bring an aesthetically pleasing finish to the structure, which will figure prominently onto Pierson Boulevard and Indian Canyon Drive. These design elements can be echoed in the architecture of the other buildings on-site, in order to avoid imposing structures and flat expanses.

3.1.3 Building and Design Materials
The Pierson Commercial SP proposes a contemporary palette of mixed materials and colors.

Building facades can creatively combine materials such as metal cladding, wood battens or panels, and painted stucco to complement the massing and architectural style used. Materials such as CMU masonry are suggested for fences and screens on the property. While use of the suggested materials is encouraged to promote a harmonious appearance to the Project, there is also to be flexibility in the choice of materials, colors, and finishes to accommodate the needs and corporate identities of individual tenants.

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Metal cladding
Wood or wood-look battens, painted and natural finishes Painted stucco

3.2 Landscaping
The Specific Plan envisions landscaping that is sensitive to its desert setting, using water-efficient vegetation to soften and complement the appearance of the development. Project landscaping must adhere to the requirements of §17.56 of the Municipal Code.

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The use of desert appropriate vegetation, including trees and flowering accents, should visually enhance the development while providing shade and a cooling function. • Native plants should be used where possible, to integrate the development with its context and ensure that species are drought tolerant.
• Larger vegetation planted along Pierson Boulevard and Indian Canyon Drive can screen the development and reduce noise levels from the roadways. • Trees and shrubs should be used to screen the development, particularly along the side and rear property lines.

As shown in the Conceptual Landscaping Plan and Plant Palette in Exhibits 7 and 8, water efficient plants and landscaping methods must be used. The Landscaping Plan envisions the use of flowering tree, shrub, and plant species to introduce pops of color into the site. Suggested species include Desert Museum Palo Verde, Compact Texas Sage, Firecracker Penstemon, and Bougainvillea. These colorful species can be planted alongside low water use greenery such as Chilean Mesquite, Emerald Blanket, and Desert Spoon. If possible, the use of turf should be avoided. Instead, the Landscaping Plan suggests the use of low brush, such as Prostrate Coyote Brush and Irene Trailing Rosemary, as well as cobble stone and decomposed granite, as groundcover. Per the development standards, at least 20% of the Project should be landscaped.

The landscaped areas must be permanently maintained and will be watered by an automatic irrigation system.

Landscape lighting may be used to showcase the vegetation but must conform to the City’s lighting standards per §17.40.170 of the Municipal Code. The Project’s Conceptual Landscaping Plan and separate lighting plan(s) will need to be submitted for review by the Director of Community Development.

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3.3 Signage
The materials used for signage should be consistent with the overall materials and design themes used throughout the Project, while allowing flexibility to display tenant branding. Signage should be located and positioned in a manner that supports identification and wayfinding while ensuring that visual clutter is avoided. Integrating creativity and corporate branding into signage is permitted as long as it complies with the regulations below. All signage will be subject to approval by the Community Development Director and will be applied for under separate permit(s).

All signage in the Project is required
to comply with the Desert Hot Springs
building code and Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). Signage must
comply with Chapters 17.44 to 17.45
of the City of Desert Hot Springs
Zoning Code. As an exception, the SP
will permit the maximum height for
business identification signs to extend above the eave line, but only when integrated into the building’s design.

3.3.1 Monument Signage
The Specific Plan envisions monument signs on the northeast and southeast corners of the site to promote the Project and/or identify the tenants. The design of these signs should highlight the overall visual identity of the Project, while serving an identification purpose for passing traffic on Pierson Boulevard and Indian Canyon Drive.

The monument signs will be subject to the regulations listed in §17.44.01 of the Municipal Code.

3.3.2 Fuel Station Signage
Per the California Business and Professions Code, the fuel station proposed for the Project is required to have a pricing sign. The purpose of the pricing sign is to clearly indicate the accurate price for all available fuel types offered.

The fuel station signage must comply with the California Business and Professions Code, Division 5, Article 12, Price Sign Advertising, §13530 to 13540. According to §13531(a):

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(1) Every person offering for sale or selling any motor vehicle fuel to the public from any place of business shall display on the premises an advertising medium that complies with the
requirements of this article and that advertises the total prices of the three major grades of motor vehicle fuel offered for sale. (2) The advertising medium shall be clearly visible from the street or highway adjacent to the premises. When the place of business is situated at an intersection, the advertising medium shall be clearly visible from each street of the intersection.

Per §13536 of the California Business and Professions Code, all letters and figures on the fuel station signage must use a heavy and easily legible type face and sufficiently contrasting colors so that the pricing and all other information is clearly visible.

Other design specifications for the fuel station sign should comply with the City’s development standards for signage as described in further detail in Section 3.3.

3.4 Walls and Fences
The Project will be bound by an 6-foot perimeter wall on the northern and western property lines, screening the back of the commercial buildings from view from future neighboring developments.

Materials such as CMU and painted stucco are recommended for walls and enclosures.

The Pierson Commercial SP should be developed as a unified Project. Walls dividing the site should be prohibited, unless being used to screen trash enclosures, service areas, loading docks, and other similar back of house facilities.

Other than the proposed 6-foot perimeter wall, any fences, walls, or hedges proposed for the Project must conform to §17.40.110 of the Municipal Code.

3.5 Lighting
In accordance with the City’s lighting standards, outdoor ambient lighting should be minimized in order to preserve dark skies and the community’s character. Lighting should be used on the Project site to illuminate driveways, pathways, and parking areas for safety and security purposes.

Light fixtures should complement the Project architecture. The Project’s lighting will be submitted under a separate permit and will be required to comply with §17.40.170 of the Municipal Code.

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Per the City’s requirements, lighting must be fully or partially shielded in order to prevent glare and light spread beyond the site boundaries. In accordance with the City’s Mixed-Use development standards, per Chapter 17.14, lighting shall be incorporated along sidewalks and pedestrian walkways.

3.6 Trash Enclosures
Garbage, recycling, and other service areas should be contained and screened from view by an on-site trash enclosure. The Project proposes a trash enclosure screened by a 6-foot-tall wall and a 10.5-foot canopy for the convenience store. Additional building-specific trash enclosures will be required for development on the northern portion of the site. In accordance with the Municipal Code, §17.56, trash enclosures must be integrated and compatible with the Project’s overall architectural design and finishes.

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4. Infrastructure
The Pierson Commercial Specific Plan occurs at the intersection of two arterials connecting Desert Hot Springs with neighboring cities and the Interstate-10. However, much of the area around the Project site remains undeveloped. As a result, there is a mix of existing infrastructure available to serve the Project and infrastructure that will require improvements. A detailed description of all existing and proposed infrastructure for the Project is provided below.

4.1 Roadways and Driveways
There are two Project access points off Indian Canyon Drive and one access point off Pierson Boulevard proposed for the Project. Primary Project ingress and egress will occur at the entrance at the mid-point of the site on Indian Canyon Drive. Improvements will be required for both Pierson Boulevard and Indian Canyon Drive.

As shown in Figures 2 and 3 below, improvements will be made to the Project’s half of the two roadways to bring the rights-of-way (ROW) up the standards proposed in the Desert Hot Springs General Plan (2020).
2 These improvements shall include the addition of one lane for vehicular traffic and 6-foot-wide sidewalks on the Project side of both ROWs.

Figure 2 – Indian Canyon Drive Typical Section
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Figure 3 – Pierson Boulevard Typical Section

4.2 Drainage and Flood Control
A Preliminary Hydrology and Hydraulics Study was prepared for the Project in April 2022.

According to the Study, the Project proposes to retain flow in a 19,340 cubic feet (CF) underground detention basin that will be located on site. Outflow from the basin will drain towards Indian Canyon Drive and eventually to the Mission Creek Channel. The proposed drainage design follows the requirements of the County of Riverside Flood Control Standards to retain all runoff from the 100-year 24-hour storm event.3 3 Preliminary Hydrology and Hydraulics Study for the Desert Hot Springs Commercial Development prepared for Pegasus Architects by Blue Engineering & Consulting, Inc. (April 2022).

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4.3 Public Utilities
The infrastructure that will serve the Project, as described below, should provide a coordinated system of public services to adequately serve the Specific Plan once it is fully built out. Future infrastructure and utility plans shall identify standards relative to land use for the planning area.

4.3.1 Sewer
The development is located within the jurisdiction for Mission Spring sewer service. The Project will connect to the existing sewer line in the Pierson Boulevard right-of-way (ROW). Wastewater will be conveyed to and treated at the Alan L. Horton Wastewater Treatment Plant.

4.3.2 Water
The Project is located within the service area of Mission Springs Water for domestic water. The Project will connect to existing water distribution mains in the Pierson Boulevard and Indian Canyon Drive rights-of-way.

Three fire hydrants are proposed to be added to the subject site. An existing fire hydrant is located on Pierson Boulevard is proposed to be removed.4 Automatic irrigation will be located on the property and will be provided for all landscape areas.

4.3.3 Other Utilities
The site will receive electricity from Southern California Edison via the existing power line on Pierson Boulevard. Southern California Gas Company will provide natural gas to the site. Desert Valley Disposal will provide solid waste services through a franchise agreement with the City of Desert Hot Springs. Frontier Communications will provide telecommunications services. 4 Conceptual Utilities Plan for the Desert Hot Springs Commercial Development, prepared by Blue Engineering and Consulting, Inc. (September 2022)
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5. Administration and Implementation

5.1 Application Review Process
This Specific Plan is designed to provide guidance to developers and builders, City staff, and decision makers in realizing the objectives of the Project. The Pierson Specific Plan acts as the overall concept plan for the Project.

The scope of the Project includes applications for a Development Permit for the fueling station with drive-thru convenience store and the carwash. Project signage and alcohol sales permits will be applied for under separate permits. Per City standards(§17.40.170), an application for Project lighting must be submitted to the Building Department, and a permit must be received prior to installation of any outdoor fixtures.

The proposed quick serve restaurant will be developed as a second phase, based on market conditions. As such, it will be under separate permit(s) as well. Applications for these permits or other land uses not currently included in the site plan but permitted or conditionally permitted according to Table 2 shall submit proposals for review and approval to ensure consistency with the Specific Plan.

According to the Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code §17.128.030, the Plan shall include text and diagrams which adhere to the provisions of Government Code Sections 65451 and 65452:
65451 – Text and diagrams included in plan:
(a) A specific plan shall include a text and a diagram or diagrams which specify all of the following in detail:
(1) The distribution, location, and extent of the uses of land, including open space, within the area covered by the plan.
(2) The proposed distribution, location, and extent and intensity of major components of public and private transportation, sewage, water, drainage, solid waste disposal, energy, and other essential facilities proposed to be located within the area covered by the plan and needed to support the land uses described in the plan.
(3) Standards and criteria by which development will proceed, and standards for the conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources, where applicable.
(4) A program of implementation measures including regulations, programs, public works projects, and financing measures necessary to carry out paragraphs (1), (2), and (3).
(b) The specific plan shall include a statement of the relationship of the specific plan to the general plan.
65452 – Necessary and desirable subjects:

The specific plan may address any other subjects which in the judgment of the planning agency are necessary or desirable for implementation of the general plan.

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5.2 Specific Plan Amendments
Specific Plan Amendments required to clarify standards or guidelines, make interpretations of permitted uses, or otherwise required which do no change development standards in this Specific Plan may be made by the Community Development Director.

Any amendment which changes uses, density, maximum square footage or development standards within the Specific Plan shall require review by the Planning Commission and City Council.

5.3 Financing
Project costs will be financed via private investor funds.

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6. General Plan Consistency

LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT
GOAL LU-1: A BALANCED COMMUNITY WITH A MIX OF LAND USES THAT SUPPORTS THRIVING

BUSINESSES, COMPLETE AND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS, AND A SUSTAINABLE DESERT ENVIRONMENT.

Policy LU-1.1: Balanced Growth.

Support development and growth that balance residential, commercial, industrial, and open space uses in a manner that meet the needs of the community without overburdening community resources and infrastructure.

Policy LU-1.7: Infrastructure.

Ensure that infrastructure is integrated into the community concurrently with new development projects.

Policy LU-1.10: Land Uses with Potential Public Health and Safety Impacts.

Limit— or disperse to the greatest extent possible—the overconcentration or disproportionate burden of businesses that may contribute to adverse public health and safety conditions, such as but not limited to tobacco and alcohol sales uses, unhealthy fast-food outlets and convenience stores, and check cashing and/or payday loans.

Consistency:

The proposed Project will bring retail and car service amenities to an area designated for mixeduse development. The proposed convenience store, car wash, fuel station, and quick serve restaurant are to be situated in an area that currently has limited residential development and no commercial development, and thus will not be creating an over-concentration of these uses.

The proposed development will implement infrastructure improvements to Pierson Boulevard and Indian Canyon Drive.

GOAL LU-3: VIBRANT AND ECONOMICALLLY SUCCESFUL COMMERCIAL CENTERS THAT RESPOND TO CHANGING ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND THAT ARE WELL DISTRIBUTED CITYWIDE.

Policy LU-3.6: Commercial Intensification.

Encourage the intensification of commercial uses on underutilized and vacant commercial properties within Downtown and along the Pierson Boulevard and Palm Drive corridors.

Policy LU-3.11: Efficiency in Providing City Services and Infrastructure.

Accommodate a diversity of uses that create a tax base which allows the City to maintain efficient operations in the delivery of services and maintenance of public infrastructure, including community centers, parks, roads, storm drainage, and other infrastructure.

GOAL LU-7: STRATEGICALLY LOCATED AND DYNAMIC MIXED-USE ENVIRONMENTS THAT OFFER

NEIGHBORHOOD-SERVING AMENITIES, NEW AND EMERGING HOUSING TYPES, AND ENGAGING PUBLIC SPACES.

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Policy LU-7.1: Mixed-Use Commercial Component.

Encourage that new mixed-use development projects include a substantial viable, commercial component. Consider innovative incentives and startup funds to help improve long-term longevity of commercial uses.

Consistency:

The proposed Project will introduce commercial development to a section of Pierson Boulevard that is predominantly occupied by vacant properties. The Project would bring a commercial occupant to an area planned for mixed-use development, tax revenue from which will contribute to the City’s ability to deliver services and maintain infrastructure.

Policy LU-7.5: Connections.

Require pedestrian connections between varying land uses and buildings to encourage safe access.

GOAL LU-12: CITYWIDE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT THAT ENHANCES THE COMMUNITY’S DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER AND PRESERVES THE NATURAL AND SCENIC RESOURCES.

Policy LU-12.2: Appropriate Architectural Design.

Encourage development that integrates desert-appropriate architecture, utilizing appropriate massing, scale, colors, and roofing.

Policy LU-12.3: Site-Sensitive Planning.

Encourage the use of site-sensitive planning in new development, varying setbacks with adequate minimums, and varying designs, elevations and facade articulations.

Policy LU-12.7: Corridor and Entry Design.

Require developments along major corridors and near entries to the City to use distinctive architectural, landscaping, and site design treatments.

Consistency:

The Specific Plan will ensure that the proposed development is appropriate for the character and conditions of the site and vicinity. It will add sidewalks to Project side of Pierson Boulevard and Indian Canyon Drive, connected to an internal sidewalk system. The development standards and design guidelines in the SP comply with the zoning code. The architecture will be high quality and distinctive, serving as an asset to the Pierson Boulevard and Indian Canyon Drive corridors while being sensitive to the desert setting.

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MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT
GOAL MI-2: STREETS THAT ARE DESIGNED AND MANAGED TO ENABLE SAFE ACCESS FOR ALL USERS: PEDESTRIAN, EQUESTRIANS, BICYCLISTS, MOTORISTS, AND TRANSIT RIDERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES.

Policy MI-2.4: Accessibility.

Identify and evaluate the system for potential improvements to accommodate seniors and disabled persons and to comply with ADA requirements.

Policy MI-2.6: Rights-of-Ways.

Use available public rights-of-ways to provide wider sidewalks, bicycle lanes, trail facilities, and transit amenities.

Consistency:

The SP requires compliance with the City’s ADA requirements. It includes sufficient handicap parking spots, including a van-accessible spot, and provides a ramp for access to the internal sidewalk system. Project improvements to half the ROW will include the addition of sidewalks to Pierson boulevard and Indian Canyon Drive.

GOAL MI-11: PROVIDE FOR A SUSTAINABLE PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT A DESIRABLE QUALITY OF LIFE.

Policy MI-11.9: Flood Prevention.

Support flood prevention infrastructure on and around Mission Creek and Morongo Wash areas and other areas of the City prone to flooding.

Policy MI-11.10: Water Quality.

Protect the quality and supply of the City’s water sources.

Consistency:

The Preliminary Hydrology Study, and forthcoming final Hydrology Study, prepared for the Project ensures that adequate drainage is provided on-site to retain the 24-hour, 100-year storm.

The WQMP prepared for the Project will ensure that the Project will not have significant adverse effects on the City’s water quality.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
GOAL ED-1: A ROBUST EMPLOYMENT BASE, INDUSTRIAL DIVERSITY, AND RANGE OF GOODS AND SERVICES TO MAINTAIN ECONOMIC STABILITY.

Policy ED-1.2: Retail development.

Support retail development that meets the community’s needs in appropriate locations, to prevent the leakage of local expenditures to neighboring communities.

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Consistency:

The Project will bring retail development to an underserved area of the City. The retail will continue to serve residents as the area becomes more developed through General Plan buildout.

OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES ELEMENT
GOAL OS-2: AIR QUALITY THAT IS HEALTHY FOR RESIDENTS AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

Policy OS-2.6: Alternative Fuels.

Prioritize alternative fuel vehicles for City use. Incorporate alternative fuel charging stations into public and private development projects.

Consistency:

The proposed fueling station will include hydrogen pumps in addition to the gasoline pumps.

Additionally, per State requirements, the Project includes 8 spots for future electric vehicle charging stations.

GOAL OS-3: A SUSTAINABLE, RELIABLE, AND CLEAN WATER SUPPLY.

Policy OS-3.1: Water Conservation.

Require water conservation measures in new development, equivalent to CalGreen Tier One or similar standards.

Policy OS-3.3: Runoff Pollution.

Encourage use of creative and environmentally sustainable ways of reducing groundwater and urban runoff pollution, including the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board.

Policy OS-3.6: Landscaping.

Require climate appropriate landscaping for new development, and limit turf to be used as accent only.

Policy OS-3.10: Site Drainage.

Require that new development incorporate features into site drainage plans that reduce impermeable surface area, increase surface water infiltration, and minimize surface water runoff during storm events. Such features may include additional landscape areas, parking lots with bio-infiltration systems, permeable paving designs, and stormwater detention basins.

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GOAL OS-4: INCREASED ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION.

Policy OS-4.4: Solar Energy Systems.

Encourage the use of solar energy systems or any other technologies that similarly reduce the use of power from the grid in residential and commercial uses.

GOAL OS-7: PROTECTED VIEWSHEDS, SCENIC CORRIDORS AND NEIGHBORHOOD AESTHETICS.

Policy OS 7.3: Drought-Tolerant Landscaping.

Review landscape plans and require that climate-appropriate landscaping be used throughout the City in public and private landscape plans.

Consistency:

The landscaping for the proposed Project complies with the City’s requirements for the efficient use of water in landscaping and irrigation. Plants selected for the site are drought-tolerant and the landscaping does not propose any turf. The Hydrology Study and WQMP will ensure that the Project has adequate water retention capability as to minimize stormwater runoff.

The Project proposed integration of solar panels on the roof of the fuel station canopy.

SAFETY AND NOISE ELEMENT
GOAL SN-1: HIGH LEVEL OF FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSING WILDFIRES.

Policy SN-1.4: Development Proposal Review.

Require development proposals to be transmitted to the Police Department and the Fire Marshal for review. Any input shall be incorporated into project design or conditions of approval, as appropriate.

Policy SN-1.5: Vehicle Access.

Require that emergency, police, fire, and paramedic vehicle access be provided with all new developments to the satisfaction of the Fire Marshal and Police Chief.

Policy SN-1.19: Fire Safe Regulations.

New development will adhere to the latest Board of Forestry and Fire Protection Fire Safe Regulations.

Policy SN-1.20: Building and Fire Codes.

New development will adhere to all requirements in the California Building Code and California Fire Code.

Consistency:

The proposed Project will be required to comply with the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection Fire Safe Regulations as well as the requirements of the California Building and Fire Codes. The development proposal includes 26’ fire lanes and will be subject to review from the Fire Marshall and Police Chief to ensure that sufficient access and safety measures are provided.

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GOAL SN-3: LOWER RISK OF EXPOSURE OF LIFE, PROPERTY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT TO HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC MATERIALS AND WASTE.

Policy SN-3.2: Use and Storage of Hazardous Materials.

Require the general location and siting of facilities which involve the use and/or storage of hazardous, highly flammable, or explosive materials to be designed in a manner that assures the highest level of safety in strict conformance with fire codes and all other applicable codes and regulations.

Policy SN-3.3: Hazardous Waste Siting.

Discourage the siting of facilities that utilize hazardous materials or generate hazardous wastes within one-quarter mile of any private or public school or use that supports sensitive receptors. Mitigation shall be incorporated into any project that may expose sensitive receptors to hazardous materials or waste to avoid or minimize health impacts.

Policy SN-3.8: Permitting.

Ensure proper permitting of hazardous materials storage, use and disposal with the Riverside County Fire Department and appropriate County, State, and Federal agencies.

Consistency:

The Project proposes a fuel station with gasoline pumps, and, under a separate permit, underground storage tanks. The fuel station and storage tanks will be required to comply with all applicable local and state codes and other regulations pertaining to hazardous materials. The development will also be required to obtain proper permitting for the storage of hazardous materials. The Project is not located within one-quarter mile of any schools or other sensitive receptors that could be impacted.

GOAL SN-7: ASSURE RESILIENCY AGAINST FLOODING HAZARDS, AND PROVIDE THE TOOLS NEEDED TO RESPOND TO FLOOD EVENTS.

Policy SN-7.7: Hydrological Studies.

Require new development proposals to provide hydrological studies prepared by a Statecertified civil engineer for any project that would change existing site runoff. Such studies shall assess the impact of any change in runoff that could result in increased erosion and sedimentation potential or flooding of downstream properties.

Consistency:

As previously stated, the Project prepared a preliminary hydrological study to ensure that the Project will adequately retain stormwater runoff on-site. The final Hydrology Study will ensure that runoff from a 24-hour 100-year storm can be retained on-site and therefore the Project would not contribute to erosion, sedimentation, or flooding of downstream properties.

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GOAL SN-8: A NOISE ENVIRONMENT THAT PROVIDES PEAVE AND QUIET THAT COMPLETMENTS THE CITY’S SPA RESORT CHARACTER.

Policy SN-8.5: Compatible Land Uses.

Designate land uses that are compatible with higher noise levels adjacent to major arterial roads and highways, the Interstate10 corridor, or designated industrial lands.

Consistency:

The Project will be subject to the City’s noise regulations. It is situated at an intersection of two arterial roadways, and thus will not conflict with any existing incompatible land uses.

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Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
Pierson Commercial Specific Plan
Prepared for:

City of Desert Hot Springs
Patricia Villagomez, Principal Planner
11999 Palm Drive
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Prepared by:

Lilburn Corporation
1905 Business Center Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 890-1818
August 2024
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SECTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................1

1.1 EVALUATION FORMAT...............................................................................................3

1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED ........................................4

1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ........................................................................4

1.4 EVALUATION ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS...............................................................5 SECTION 2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................7

2.1 PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT................................................................................7

2.2 PROJECT LOCATION..................................................................................................7

2.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...........................................................................................7 SECTION 3 CHECKLIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ......................................................13

3.1 AESTHETICS.............................................................................................................13

3.2 AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY RESOURCES...........................................................15

3.3 AIR QUALITY.............................................................................................................17

3.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ......................................................................................24

3.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES.........................................................................................28

3.6 ENERGY ....................................................................................................................31

3.7 GEOLOGY AND SOILS..............................................................................................36

3.8 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.............................................................................40

3.9 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS..............................................................44

3.10 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY ......................................................................48

3.11 LAND USE AND PLANNING......................................................................................53

3.12 MINERAL RESOURCES............................................................................................54

3.13 NOISE........................................................................................................................55

3.14 POPULATION AND HOUSING ..................................................................................59

3.15 PUBLIC SERVICES ...................................................................................................60

3.16 RECREATION............................................................................................................62

3.17 TRANSPORTATION...................................................................................................63

3.18 TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES............................................................................68

3.19 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS........................................................................71

3.20 WILDFIRE ..................................................................................................................76

3.21 MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE...........................................................78 REFERENCES....................................................................................................................81 PROJECT-SPECIFIC REFERENCES.................................................................................81 Item Number: 1.

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LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A Specific Plam, March 2023
Appendix B CalEEMod Output Tables
Appendix C Risk Tool
Appendix D Biological Resources Assessment, Jurisdictional Delineation, and CVMSHCP Consistency Analysis, July 2022, Updated June 2024
Appendix E Phase I Cultural Resources Investigation, August 20222 Appendix F Preliminary Geotechnical Engineering Report, July 2022 Appendix G Phase I Environmental Assessment Report, July 2023 Appendix H Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan, April 2022 Appendix I Water & Sewer Will Serve Letter, September 2023 Appendix J Preliminary Hydrology & Hydraulics Study, September 2022 Appendix K Noise Impact Analysis, March 2023, Revised August 2023 Appendix L Traffic Impact Analysis, February 2023
Appendix M VMT Screening Assessment, August 2022
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 Summer Construction Emissions Summary.............................................................19 Table 2 Winter Construction Emissions Summary ................................................................19 Table 3 Summer Operational Emissions Summary ..............................................................20 Table 4 Winter Operational Emissions Summary..................................................................20 Table 5 Localized Significance Thresholds...........................................................................21 Table 6 Linear Regression Risk Estimate.............................................................................23 Table 7 Construction Equipment Fuel Consumption Estimates ............................................32 Table 8 Construction Worker Fuel Consumption Estimates..................................................33 Table 9 Construction Vendor Fuel Consumption Estimates..................................................34 Table 10 Estimated Vehicle Operations Fuel Consumption ....................................................34 Table 11 Greenhouse Gas Construction Emissions ...............................................................41 Table 12 Greenhouse Gas Operational Emissions .................................................................41

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Site Plan ....................................................................................................................9 Figure 2 Regional Location....................................................................................................10 Figure 3 Project Vicinity .........................................................................................................11 Figure 4 Landscape Plan.......................................................................................................12 Item Number: 1.

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1 SECTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION
Independently reviewed, analyzed and exercised judgment in making the determination, by the Development Review Committee on March 18, 2021, pursuant to Section 21082 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

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

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

1. Project Title: Pierson Commercial Specific Plan

2. Lead Agency Name: City of Desert Hot Springs
11999 Palm Drive
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

3. Contact Person: Patricia Villagomez, Principal Planner Phone Number: (760) 329-6411

4. Project Location: Northwest corner of Pierson Boulevard and Indian Canyon Drive

5. Assessor Parcel Number: 664-080-017

6. General Plan Designation: Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MU-N)

7. Zoning: Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MU-N)

8. Description of Project: Beyond Food Mart, Inc. (Applicant) is requesting the approval of Pierson Commercial Specific Plan (Specific Plan) to construct and operate a 9-island fueling station, a 7,460 square-foot convenience store with a drive-thru for pre-packed food pick-up, a 1,790 square-foot drive-thru carwash, and a 2,000 square-foot quick service restaurant. The fueling station proposes both gas and hydrogen pumps. The northwest corner of the site will be covered with decomposed granite and will have perimeter landscaping. . The Project Site consists of one approximately 3.99-acre parcel (Assessor’s Parcel No. 664-080-017) located at the northwest corner of Pierson Boulevard and North Indian Canyon Road in the City of Desert Hot Springs. The Specific Plan establishes the building and development standards for the Project Site.

9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The Project Site is adjacent to a boundary of the Desert Hot Springs city limits. Lands to the north of Pierson Boulevard, and east of Indian Canyon Drive adjacent to the Project Site are within the City Boundary. Lands south of Item Number: 1.

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2 Pierson Boulevard and west of Indian Canyon Drive adjacent to the Project Site are under the jurisdiction of Riverside County and are within the Desert Hot Springs Sphere of Influence. The Project Site is designated Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MU-N) and zoned Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MU-N). General Plan land use and zoning designations of adjacent properties within either the City or the County are shown in the table below.

Location Existing Use
Land Use
Designation Zoning
Site Vacant MU-N MU-N
North Vacant MU-N MU-N
South Auto service shop MU-N (City)
Mixed-Use
Area (MUA)
(County)
Mixed Use (MU)
(County)
East Vacant MU-N MU-N
West Vacant MU-N MU-N

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

South Coast Air Quality Management District

11. Have California Native American tribes traditionally and culturally affiliated with the project area requested consultation pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.3.1? If so, has consultation begun?
On May 30, 2023, AB 52 notification letters were sent to 14 Native American tribal governments or designated tribal representatives via certified mail. Pursuant to PRC 21080.3.1(d), each tribal government or representative was given 30 days upon receipt of the AB 52 notification letter to provide a request for consultation on the Proposed Project.

Responses and consultation requests were received from the following tribes:
• Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
• Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
• Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians
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3 1.1 EVALUATION FORMAT
This Initial Study is prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. This format of the study is presented as follows. The project is evaluated based upon its effect on twenty-one (21) major categories of environmental factors. Each factor is reviewed by responding to a series of questions regarding the impact of the project on each element of the overall factor. The Initial Study Checklist provides a formatted analysis that provides a determination of the effect of the project on the factor and its elements. The effect of the project is categorized into one of the following four categories of possible determinations:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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4 1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:

The environmental factors checked below would potentially be affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a “Potentially Significant Impact,” as indicated by the checklists on the following pages. For each of the potentially affected factors, mitigation measures are recommended that would reduce the impacts to less than significant levels.

Aesthetics Agriculture and Forestry
Resources Air Quality
Biological Resources Cultural Resources Energy
Geology /Soils Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hazards & Hazardous Materials Hydrology /Water
Quality Land Use / Planning Mineral Resources
Noise Population / Housing Public Services
Recreation Transportation Tribal Cultural Resources
Utilities /Service
Systems Wildfire Mandatory Findings of Significance

1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
On the basis of this Initial Study, the City of Desert Hot Springs Environmental Review Committee finds:

I find that the Proposed Project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.

I find that although the Proposed Project would have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.

I find that the Proposed Project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.

I find that the Proposed Project MAY have a “potentially significant impact” or “potentially significant unless mitigated” impact on the environment, but at least one effect: 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.

I find that although the Proposed Project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the Proposed Project, nothing further is required.

Signature Date
Patricia Villagomez Principal Planner
Name Title
August 13th, 2024
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1. A brief explanation is required for all answers except “No Impact” answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites. A “No Impact” answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A “No Impact” answer should be explained where it is based on projectspecific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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7 SECTION 2.0 – PROJECT DESCRIPTION

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

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

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

2.2 PROJECT LOCATION
The City of Desert Hot Springs is in the northwest Coachella Valley, in Riverside County, California. It is approximately 95 miles east of Los Angeles, five miles north of Palm Springs, and five miles southwest of Joshua Tree National Park. The Project Site is located on the northwestern corner of Pierson Boulevard and Indian Canyon Drive. Pierson Boulevard runs east/west, connecting the City of Desert Hot Springs to State Route 62/Twentynine Palms Highway. Indian Canyon Drive runs north/south, connecting the city to Palm Springs, Interstate-10, and State Route 62/Twentynine Palms Highway. The Project Site is adjacent to a boundary of the Desert Hot Springs city limits. Lands to the north of Pierson Boulevard, and east of Indian Canyon Drive adjacent to the Project Site are within the City Boundary. Lands south of Pierson Boulevard, and west of Indian Canyon Drive adjacent to the Project Site are under the jurisdiction of Riverside County and within the Desert Hot Springs Sphere of Influence. The lands surrounding the Project Site to the north, east, and west are vacant. The land to the south of the Project Site, on the other side of Pierson Boulevard, is an auto service shop.

2.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Beyond Food Mart, Inc. (Applicant) is requesting the approval of Pierson Commercial Specific Plan (Specific Plan) to construct and operate a 9-island fueling station, a 7,460 square-foot convenience store with a drive-thru for pre-packed food pick-up, a 1,790 square-foot drive-thru carwash, and a 2,000 square-foot quick service restaurant (see Figure 1 – Site Plan). The Project Item Number: 1.

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8 Site consists of one approximately 3.99-acre parcel (Assessor’s Parcel No. 664-080-017) located on the northwest corner of Pierson Boulevard and North Indian Canyon Road in the City of Desert Hot Springs (see Figures 2 and 3 for Regional Location and Site Vicinity). The Specific Plan establishes the building and development standards for the Project Site.

The Project Site is within the Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MU-N) land use designation and is zoned Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MU-N). While MU-N conditionally permits convenience stores and quick-serve restaurants, it does not permit commercial uses such as fueling stations or car washes. With adoption of the Specific Plan (see Appendix A), fueling stations and car washes would be permitted within the proposed Specific Plan MU-N (SP-MU-N) zoning designation.

Furthermore, restaurant with drive-through facilities and convenience stores would be permitted uses within this zoning.

The Proposed Project would provide 61,941 SF of perimeter and internal landscaping (see Figure 4, Landscape Plan). The northwest corner occupying 29,000 SF of the Project Site would be covered with decomposed granite and landscaping. Access to the site will be provided by a 35 foot-wide driveway along Pierson Boulevard, and a 45-foot and a 35-foot driveway along North Indian Canyon Road. Uses proposed for the southerly portion of the site include a passenger car fueling station to be composed of 9 fueling islands with 18 fueling positions (dispensers). 8 fueling islands would include 16 gas pumps supplied by two underground storage tanks (USTs). One tank would have a capacity of 27,000 gallons and would be a split tank that would store both E85 and unleaded fuel. The second tank would have a capacity of 15,000 gallons and would store unleaded premium and diesel fuel. The 9th fueling island would have two hydrogen pumps. The hydrogen tank is proposed adjacent to the car wash building. The development would include a total of 83 passenger car parking spaces to include four handicap accessible spaces. Eight additional spaces will be provided for electric vehicles (EV). The Proposed Project is anticipated to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and will include approximately 19 full-time employees.

Project construction is anticipated to begin in 2024 and last approximately 14 months. The Proposed Project is anticipated to be operational in 2026.

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13 SECTION 3.0 – CHECKLIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

3.1 AESTHETICS

1. AESTHETICS.

Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic
vista?
(b) Substantially damage scenic resources,
including, but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state
scenic highway?
(c) In non-urbanized areas, substantially degrade
the existing visual character or quality of public
views of the site and its surroundings? If the
project is in an urbanized area, would the project
conflict with applicable zoning and other
regulations governing scenic quality?
(d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare
which would adversely affect day or nighttime
views in the area?
Impact Analysis
a) Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? Less than Significant Impact. The City of Desert Hot Springs General Plan (adopted May 26, 2020) identifies the Sand to Snow National Monument and Joshua Tree National Park to the north of the City as scenic vistas. Overall, the scenic vistas provide a unique resource for the residents of and visitors to Desert Hot Springs. In addition, there are panoramic views of the natural desert landscape identified throughout the General Plan Planning Area, as well as scenic views of the Little San Bernardino Mountains to the north and west and Mt. San Jacinto to the south.1 The Project Site is located in an undeveloped area of the City and surrounded primarily by vacant land. Therefore, implementation of the Proposed Project would impact the uninterrupted views of the identified scenic resources within the local area.

The Project Site would have the Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MU-N) land use designation and zoning of Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MU-N) under the proposed Specific Plan. The maximum height of any building shall not exceed 45 feet within the MU-N zoning district. The tallest proposed structure as shown on Figure 1 is the convenience store, which would be approximately 23 feet tall. The Proposed Project would also provide a 15-foot setback from the front. As stated previously, the Project Site is surrounded primarily by vacant land.

Therefore, scenic vistas would still be viewable in the local vicinity. Therefore, less than significant impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required. 1 City of Desert Hot Springs. Draft EIR for Desert Hot Springs General Plan Update and Zoning Amendment.

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14 b) Would the project substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? No Impact. State Route 62 (SR-62), a state designated scenic highway is located to the west of the City.2 The Project Site is approximately 2.5 miles east of SR-62 and is not visible from SR-62. Therefore, the Proposed Project would not damage scenic resources within a state scenic highway. No impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required.
c) Would the project in non-urbanized areas, substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? (Public views are those that are experienced from publicly accessible vantage point). If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality?
Less than Significant Impact. The Project Site is located in an undeveloped area of an urbanized desert community. It is surrounded by vacant land to the north, east, and west; and an auto service shop to the south. Per Policy LU-1.3 of the General Plan, the Proposed Project would be required to be visually and functionally compatible with the natural desert habitat areas.3 The design of the proposed buildings would complement the desert environment, and when finished present a unified and cohesive style throughout the site (refer to Appendix A – Specific Plan). The Specific Plan envisions a contemporary commercial development with retro-inspired design. Architecture would be inspired by forward-looking design movements of the 20th century, such as art deco, streamline modern, and googie (a type of futurist architecture influenced by car culture, jets, the Atomic Age and the Space Age) 4 . Aesthetics
drawn from these styles, such as dynamic geometry and playful colors, would be integrated with contemporary architecture and building materials. These architectural themes would be combined with function and context-sensitive site design, to ensure that the Proposed Project serves the needs of the City. The Proposed Project would also provide 61,941 SF of landscaping (refer to Figure 4). Therefore, the Proposed Project would change the current aesthetics of the vacant parcel, but this change would not be substantially degrading. Less than significant adverse impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required.
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
Less than Significant Impact. Development of the Proposed Project would occur on property that is currently vacant with no source of light or glare. The Project Site is located in an undeveloped area and is surrounded primarily by vacant land. In accordance with the City’s lighting standards, outdoor ambient lighting shall be minimized in order to preserve dark skies and the community’s character. Lighting would be used on the Project Site to illuminate driveways, pathways, and parking areas for safety and security purposes. The Proposed Project’s photometric plan will be submitted under a separate permit Application and will be 2 City of Desert Hot Springs. Draft EIR for Desert Hot Springs General Plan Update and Zoning Amendment.

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3 City of Desert Hot Springs. City of Desert Hot Springs General Plan. Adopted May 26, 2020. 4 https://en.wikipedia.org
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15 required to comply with §17.40.170 of the Municipal Code. Per the City’s requirements, lighting must be fully or partially shielded in order to prevent glare and light spread beyond the site boundaries. Therefore, the Proposed Project would not generate a significant amount of light and glare when compared to the surrounding area. Less than significant impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required.

3.2 AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY RESOURCES

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

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or
Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland),
as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of
the California Resources Agency, to
nonagricultural use?
(b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract?
€ Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause
rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public
Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland
(as defined by Public Resources Code section
4526), or timberland zoned Timberland
Production (as defined by Government Code
section 51104(g))?
(d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of
forest land to non-forest use?
(e) Involve other changes in the existing
environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to
nonagricultural use or the conversion of forest
land to non-forest use?
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a) Would the project convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to nonagricultural use? No impact. The City does not contain any land identified as Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance.
5 The Project Site is identified as “Other
Land” by the Department of Conservation, Division of Land Resource Protection Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program (2016).
6 No prime farmland, unique farmland, or farmland
of statewide importance occur on the Project Site. The Proposed Project would not convert farmland to a non-agricultural use. Therefore, no impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required.
b) Would the project conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract?
No Impact. The General Plan Planning Area, which includes the Project Site, is classified as Non-Williamson Act Land, including Non-Enrolled Land and Urban and Built-Up Land.7 The Project Site has a current zoning of MU-N and the Proposed Project is an allowable use through adoption of a Specific Plan. Therefore, the Proposed Project would not conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use. No impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required.
c) Would the project conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code section 51104(g))?
No Impact. The Project Site has a current zoning of MU-N and the Proposed Project is an allowable use through adoption of a Specific Plan. Therefore, the Proposed Project would not conflict with existing zoning for forest land. No impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required.
d) Would the project result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
No Impact. The Project Site does not contain forestland, and the Proposed Project would not result in loss or conversion of forestland. No impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required.
5 City of Desert Hot Springs. Draft EIR for Desert Hot Springs General Plan Update and Zoning Amendment.

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6 https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/ciff/. Accessed July 1, 2022. 7 City of Desert Hot Springs. Draft EIR for Desert Hot Springs General Plan Update and Zoning Amendment.

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17 e) Would the project involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to nonagricultural use or the conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
No Impact. The Project Site does not support agricultural or forest land use. Implementation of the Proposed Project would not result in the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use no-site and off-site. Therefore, no impacts are identified or are anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required.

3.3 AIR QUALITY

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

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
(a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan?
(b) Result in a cumulatively considerable net
increase of any criteria pollutant for which the
project region is non-attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air quality
standard?
(c) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations?
(d) Result in other emissions (such as those leading
to odors) adversely affecting a substantial
number of people?
Impact Analysis
a) Would the project conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? Less Than Significant Impact. The City of Desert Hot Springs is located in the Coachella Valley of the Salton Sea Air Basin, which is under the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) jurisdiction. The Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) for the Salton Sea Air Basin establishes a program of rules and regulations administered by the SCAQMD to obtain attainment of the state and federal ambient air quality standards. The most recent AQMP (AQMP 2022) was developed to address the requirements for meeting this standard and was adopted by the SCAQMD on December 2, 2022 . The 2022 AQMP incorporates the latest scientific and technological information and planning assumptions, including transportation control measures developed by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) from the 2020 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy, and updated emission inventory methodologies for various source categories.

Consistency with the AQMP 2022 for general development projects is determined by demonstrating compliance with local land use plans and/or employment projections. A project is non-conforming if it conflicts with or delays implementation of any applicable attainment or maintenance plan. A project is conforming if it complies with all applicable SCAQMD rules and regulations, complies with all proposed control measures that are not yet adopted from the applicable plan(s), and is consistent with the growth forecasts in the applicable plan(s) (or is Item Number: 1.

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18 directly included in the applicable plan). Conformity with growth forecasts can be established by demonstrating that the project is consistent with the land use plan that was used to generate the growth forecast. An example of a non-conforming project would be one that increases the gross number of dwelling units, increases the number of trips, and/or increases the overall vehicle miles traveled in an affected area (relative to the applicable land use plan).

The Project Site is designated Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MU-N) and zoned Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MU-N). While MU-N conditionally permits convenience stores and quick-serve restaurants, it does not permit commercial uses such as fuel stations or car washes. With adoption of the Specific Plan, a fueling station and car washes would be permitted for the Project Site, subject to Section 17.92, Development Permits. The proposed commercial uses are essentially compatible with the General Plan buildout uses included in the AQMP. The Specific Plan is intended to ensure high quality development consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies in the Desert Hot Springs General Plan. In addition, as discussed below, project construction and operational emissions would not exceed SCAQMD thresholds. The Proposed Project would comply with all SCAQMD rules and regulations that are applicable to the project. The Proposed Project would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan. Less than significant adverse impacts are identified or are anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required. b) Would the project result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard?
Less than Significant Impact. In April 2024, Lilburn Corporation screened the Proposed Project’s construction and operational emissions using California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod) version 2020.4.0 prepared by the SCAQMD (see Appendix B for model output).

CalEEMod was utilized to estimate the on-site and off-site construction emissions. The criteria pollutants screened for include reactive organic gases (ROG), nitrous oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and particulates (PM10 and PM2.5). Two of the analyzed pollutants, ROG and NOx, are ozone precursors. Both summer and winter season emission levels were estimated. The proposed convenience market, gas station, and carwash analyzed under CalEEMod’s Convenience Market with Gas Station land use, the fast food restaurant was analyzed under the Fast Food Restaurant with Drive Thru land use, the landscaped area was analyzed under the Other Non-Asphalt Surfaces land use, and the paved areas were analyzed under the Parking Lot land use. The default acreage of 5.4 acres was utilized in the CalEEMod model, which results in an overestimation of emissions for the proposed 3.99 acre Project Site.

Construction Emissions
Construction emissions are considered short-term, temporary emissions and were modeled with the following construction parameters: site preparation, site grading (fine and mass grading), building construction, paving, and architectural coating. Construction was modeled with an estimated start date in 2024 and completion date in 2025. Construction will last approximately 14 months. The resulting emissions generated by construction of the Proposed Project are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, which represent summer and winter construction emissions, respectively.

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