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AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City Council Meeting

CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Item No. 11.11
March 27, 2024
Sixth Cycle (2021-2029) Annual Housing Element Progress Report for the 2023 Reporting Period
Prepared By:

David Murray, City Planner
Recommended Action(s)
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Receive and file the 2023 Annual Housing Element Progress Report (APR); and

2. Direct staff to submit the 2023 Annual Housing Element Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office of Planning & Research (OPR)
Summary
On April 20, 2022, the City Council adopted Eastvale’s Sixth Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element. On June 21, 2022, the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) cer3fied the adopted housing element, finding it in full compliance with State Housing Element Law. The Housing Element is one of the required chapters of the City’s General Plan. The General Plan is a California mandated comprehensive, long-range planning document that outlines the long-range vision for the City. The document is designed to provide policy guidance for land use decisions for the City.

Although the General Plan is mandated by the State, the Housing Element is the only General Plan Element that requires review and cer3fica3on by HCD. As part of this review, HCD/OPR requires jurisdic3ons to file a Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR). The 2023 APR represent the second annual report for the Sixth Housing Element Cycle. State law also requires the City Council to consider the progress report during a public mee3ng so that members of the public may provide oral testimony or written comments.
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Background
On March 4, 2021, the Southern California Associa3on of Governments (SCAG) formally adopted a final alloca3on plan to meet an3cipated housing needs of the six-county SCAG region covering the period from October 2021 through October 2029 (Sixth Cycle RHNA). The SCAG region has a 6th Cycle RHNA alloca3on of 1,341,827 units, of which 167,351 units were allocated to the various jurisdic3on in Riverside County. Eastvale’s share of the SCAG RHNA alloca3on is 3,028 units. On April 20, 2022, The City Council adopted Resolu3on 22-21 which amended the Eastvale General Plan for the 2021-2029 Sixth Cycle Housing Element update. As previously men3oned, HCD requires jurisdictions to file a Housing Element APR by April 1 of each year.

Analysis
The first Housing Element APR of the Sixth Cycle, which is prepared on forms provided by HCD (Attachment 1), iden3fies Eastvale’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) alloca3on and the City’s self-reported produc3on actuals (referred to as the “Quan3fied Objec3ve”). The annual report describes the progress made towards these goals quan3fied by the number of building permits issued for new residen3al units during the repor3ng year, or units that were not included in previous reports, and the total number of housing units entitled.

The City’s RHNA alloca3on represents the number of housing units that the Southern California Associa3on of Governments (SCAG) es3mates would be necessary to accommodate the City’s project popula3on growth for the 2021-2029 planning period. The current RHNA figures are indicated in Table 1 below.

Table 1 - 2021-2029 RHNA by Income Category
Income Category Income Range (family of four) 2021-2029 RHNA (units) Extremely Low-income $0 to $30,000 572
Very Low-income $30,000 to $46,600 573
Low-income $46,600 to $74,550 672
Moderate-income $74,555 to $94,500 635
Above Moderate-income Above $113,400 576
Total RHNA Allocation 3,028
Riverside County’s Median Income (MFI) for a family of four is $87,400. (Source: HCD State Income Limits 2022)
For the 2023 repor3ng year (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023), the City issued fiHeen (15) building permits for new housing units, all for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). In addi3on to housing produc3on targets established through RHNA, the Housing Element includes a Housing Policy Program that iden3fies a variety of policies and objec3ves geared to ensure the City meets its present and future housing needs. These policies and ac3ons are included in the aKached HCD forms.

The City’s outstanding RHNA for the Sixth Cycle is 2,998 units, which includes 572 units for extremely low-income residents, 573 units for very low-income residents, 672 units for low-income residents, 635 units for moderate income residents, and 546 for above moderate-income residents. Table 2 below provides the RHNA income categories, respec3ve RHNA alloca3on, permits issued, and 12363 Limonite Avenue | Suite 910 | Eastvale, CA 91752
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outstanding RHNA alloca3on. It is an3cipated that there will be a significant increase in reportable units in the 2024 and 2025 repor3ng periods as the Leal property begins development of the ini3al phases.

Table 2 - 2021-2029 Building Permits Issued
Income Category RHNA Allocation
Permits Issued
(2022)
Permits Issued
(2023)
Remaining RHNA
Allocation
Extremely Lowincome
572 0 0 573
Very Low-income 573 0 0 572
Low-income 672 0 0 672
Moderate-income 635 0 0 635
Above Moderateincome
576 9 15 546
Total: 3,028 9 15 2,998
Environmental
This is a repor3ng ac3on and would not be considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Strategic Plan Action - Priority Level: N/A | Target #: N/A | Goal #: N/A Not applicable.

Fiscal Impact
Funding for the prepara3on of the Housing Element Annual Status Update is associated with the General Plan Update and is included in the Community Development Department Budget for FY2023/2024.

Prior City Council/Commission Action
On April 20, 2022, the City Council adopted Eastvale’s Sixth Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element.

Attachment(s)
Attachment 1 - APR Reporting Forms
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Jurisdiction Eastvale
Reporting Year 2023
Housing Element Planning Period 6th Cycle
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
15 15
Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted Completed
Single-family Attached 176 0 0
Single-family Detached 135 0 0
2 to 4 units per structure 0 0 0
5+ units per structure 168 0 0
Accessory Dwelling Unit 31 15 7
Mobile/Manufactured Home 0 0 0
Total 510 15 7
Infill Housing Developments and Infill Units Permitted # of Projects Units 00 15 15
29 72
71 0
0 0
Income Rental Ownership Total
Very Low 00 0
Low 00 0
Moderate 00 0
Above Moderate 00 0
Total 0 0 0
Streamlining Provisions Used - Permitted Units # of Projects Units SB 9 (2021) - Duplex in SF Zone 00
SB 9 (2021) - Residential Lot Split 00
AB 2011 (2022) 00
SB 6 (2022) 00
SB 35 (2017) 00
Ministerial and Discretionary Applications Applications Units Ministerial 28 31
Discretionary 141
Density Bonus Applications and Units Permitted
Number of Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 0 Number of Units in Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 0 Number of Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 0
Number of Units in Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 0 Housing Element Programs Implemented and Sites Rezoned Count 39 0
Total Housing Applications Submitted:

Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received:

Total Housing Units Approved:

Total Housing Units Disapproved:

Total Units
Housing Applications Summary
Use of SB 35 Streamlining Provisions - Applications
Note: Units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals Number of SB 35 Streamlining Applications
Above Moderate
Indicated as Infill
Not Indicated as Infill
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Programs Implemented
Sites Rezoned to Accommodate the RHNA
(Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Units Constructed - SB 35 Streamlining Permits
Number of SB 35 Streamlining Applications Approved
Very Low
Low
Moderate
367
Jurisdiction Eastvale ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 Date
Application
Submitted
Total
Approved
Units by
Project
Total
Disapproved
Units by
Project
Streamlining Application Status Project Type Notes
2 34 6 7 8 9 11 12 13
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to 4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=RenterO=Owner
Date
Application
Submitted
(see
instructions)
Very LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome Total PROPOSED Units by Project
Total

APPROVED
Units by
project
Total

DISAPPROVED
Units by Project
Please select
streamlining
provision/s the
application was
submitted
pursuant to.

Did the housing
development
application seek
incentives or
concessions
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915?
Were incentives
or concessions
reqested
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915
approved?
Please indicate
the status of the
application.

Is the project
considered a
ministerial
project or
discretionary
project?
Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 0 72 72 71 0 164030012 164030043 Limonite Ave and
Scholar Way
Leal Ranch Res. PA-1 PLN22-20089 5+ O 12/21/2022 168 168 168 NONE No N/A Approved Discretionary Deemed complete: 9.20.23
164030012 164030043 Limonite Ave and
Scholar Way
Leal Ranch Res. PA-6 PLN22-20090 SFA O 12/22/2022 100 100 100 NONE No N/A Approved Discretionary Deemed complete: 9.20.23
164030012 164030043 Limonite Ave and
Scholar Way
Leal Ranch Res. PA-7A PLN22-20091 SFD O 12/23/2022 94 94 94 NONE No N/A Approved Discretionary Deemed complete: 9.20.23
164030012 164030043 Limonite Ave and
Scholar Way
Leal Ranch Res. PA-8 PLN22-20092 SFA O 12/24/2022 76 76 76 NONE No N/A Approved Discretionary Deemed complete: 9.20.23
130630006 14382 Corbin
Drive Adeyemi ADU PLN23-20009 ADU R 2/10/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 144470002 14576 Emerald
Canyon Wang ADU PLN23-20010 ADU R 3/6/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 152570014 13781 Amberview
Place Mwaura ADU PLN23-20011 ADU R 3/7/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 164433001 5892 Larry Dean
Street Medina ADU PLN23-20013 ADU R 3/14/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 144351020 13894 Buckhart
Street Gandhi ADU PLN23-20015 ADU R 3/16/2023 1 1 0 NONE No N/A Withdrawn Ministerial 164640008 13367 Campolina
Drive Chen ADU PLN23-20016 ADU R 3/7/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 152500005 13348 Wooden
Gate Way Deng ADU PLN23-20026 ADU R 5/11/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 164561010 5665 Ashwell
Court Medina ADU PLN23-20027 ADU R 5/11/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 160253025 5576 Shady Drive Vasquez ADU PLN23-20029 ADU R 5/22/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 144451018 14346 Settlers
Ridge Court Sharma ADU PLN23-20030 ADU R 5/30/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 144222007 7449 Elm Grove Shan ADU PLN23-20031 ADU R 5/30/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 164416005 6375 Hereford
Lane Pan ADU PLN23-20032 ADU R 6/12/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 144351020 6170 Valencia
Street Shen ADU and JADU PLN23-20033 ADU R 6/14/2023 2 2 2 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 144351020 13894 Buckhart
Street Gandhi ADU PLN23-20035 ADU R 6/19/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 152040003 13175 Orange
Street
Magnolia Ranch
(Woodside) PLN23-20043 SFD O 7/26/2023 41 41 41 NONE No N/A Approved Discretionary 152534021 6507 Moonriver
Street Soukou ADU PLN23-20040 ADU R 7/11/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 130070018 8306 Grapewin
Road Yang ADU PLN23-20042 ADU R 7/18/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 164511043 12988 Riverboat
Drive Batta ADU PLN23-20046 ADU R 8/10/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 164354016 13375 Kaly Court Rubaclava ADU PLN23-20048 ADU R 8/14/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 144240052 7287 Corona
Valley Avenue Nguyen ADU and JADU PLN23-20049 ADU R 8/14/2023 2 2 2 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 164532007 12990 Excalibur
Drive Chavez ADU PLN23-20050 ADU R 8/14/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 144470015 14597 Painted
Canyon Dr. Chao ADU PLN23-20051 ADU R 9/13/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 144883007 6874 Stillbrook
Way Tattao ADU PLN23-20053 ADU R 9/18/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 164120004 6940 Winterberry
Way Li ADU PLN23-20056 ADU R 9/28/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 152421041 12707 Burbank
Road Hu ADU PLN23-20059 ADU R 9/28/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 0 144761012 7084 Oakhurst
Street Chen ADU PLN23-20061 ADU R 9/28/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 152400020 7266 Terp Court Chuang ADU PLN23-20067 ADU R 11/14/2023 2 2 2 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 130680006 8548 Kendra Lane Konrad ADU PLN23-20068 ADU R 11/27/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 144332015 13830 Ellis Park
Trail Yim ADU PLN23-20069 ADU R 11/30/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial Table A
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
1 5
Project Identifier Unit Types Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes Density Bonus Law Applications 10 Housing Development Applications Submitted
368
Jurisdiction Eastvale ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Table A2
Streamlining Infill
Housing without Financial
Assistance or Deed
Restrictions
Term of Affordability
or Deed Restriction Notes
2 3 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Entitlement
Date Approved # of Units issued
Entitlements
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Building Permits
Date Issued
# of Units Issued
Building Permits
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Certificates of
Occupancy or other
forms of readiness
(see instructions) Date
Issued
# of Units
issued
Certificates of
Occupancy or
other forms of
readiness
How many of
the units were
Extremely Low
Income?
Please select the
streamlining
provision the
project was

APPROVED
pursuant to. (may
select multiple)
Infill Units?
Y/N+
Assistance Programs
for Each Development
(may select multiple -
see instructions)
Deed Restriction
Type
(may select multiple
- see instructions)
For units affordable without
financial assistance or deed
restrictions, explain how the
locality determined the units
were affordable
(see instructions)
Term of Affordability or
Deed Restriction (years)
(if affordable in perpetuity
enter 1000)+
Number of
Demolished/Destroyed
Units
Demolished or
Destroyed Units
Demolished/De
stroyed Units
Owner or
Renter
Total Density Bonus Applied to
the Project (Percentage
Increase in Total Allowable
Units or Total Maximum
Allowable Residential Gross
Floor Area)
Number of Other
Incentives,
Concessions, Waivers,
or Other Modifications
Given to the Project
(Excluding Parking
Waivers or Parking
Reductions)
List the incentives,
concessions,
waivers, and
modifications
(Excluding Parking
Waivers or Parking
Modifications)
Did the project receive a
reduction or waiver of
parking standards? (Y/N)
Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 0 510 510 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 0 0 164030043 Limonite Ave and
Scholar Way
Leal Ranch Res. PA1PLN22-20089 5+ O 168 10/18/2023 168 0 0 NONE N 164030043 Limonite Ave and
Scholar Way
Leal Ranch Res. PA6PLN22-20090 SFA O 100 10/18/2023 100 0 0 NONE N 164030043 Limonite Ave and
Scholar Way
Leal Ranch Res. PA7APLN22-20091 SFD O 94 10/18/2023 94 0 0 NONE N 164030043 Limonite Ave and
Scholar Way
Leal Ranch Res. PA8PLN22-20092 SFA O 76 10/18/2023 76 0 0 NONE N 130630006 14382 Corbin Drive Adeyemi ADU PLN23-20009 ADU R 1 2/21/2023 1 1 11/30/2023 1 0 NONE N 144470002 14576 Emerald
Canyon Wang ADU PLN23-20010 ADU R 1 3/14/2023 1 1 6/27/2023 1 1 8/1/2023 1 NONE N 152570014 13781 Amberview
Place Mwaura ADU PLN23-20011 ADU R 1 3/9/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 164433001 5892 Larry Dean
Street Medina ADU PLN23-20013 ADU R 1 3/20/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 144351020 13894 Buckhart
Street Gandhi ADU PLN23-20015 ADU R 1 3/21/2023 1 1 11/14/2023 1 0 NONE N 164640008 13367 Campolina
Drive Chen ADU PLN23-20016 ADU R 1 3/9/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 152500005 13348 Wooden
Gate Way Deng ADU PLN23-20026 ADU R 1 5/31/2023 1 1 8/21/2023 1 1 10/2/2023 1 NONE N 164561010 5665 Ashwell Court Medina ADU PLN23-20027 ADU R 1 5/16/2023 1 1 9/27/2023 1 0 NONE N 160253025 5576 Shady Drive Vasquez ADU PLN23-20029 ADU R 1 5/24/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 144451018 14346 Settlers
Ridge Court Sharma ADU PLN23-20030 ADU R 1 5/31/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 144222007 7449 Elm Grove Shan ADU PLN23-20031 ADU R 1 6/13/2023 1 1 12/27/2023 1 0 NONE N 164416005 6375 Hereford Lane Pan ADU PLN23-20032 ADU R 1 6/15/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 144351020 6170 Valencia
Street Shen ADU and JADU PLN23-20033 ADU R 2 7/18/2023 2 0 0 NONE N 144351020 13894 Buckhart
Street Gandhi ADU PLN23-20035 ADU R 1 6/28/2023 1 1 11/14/2023 1 0 NONE N 152040003 13175 Orange
Street
Magnolia Ranch
(Woodside) PLN23-20043 SFD O 41 10/18/2023 41 0 0 NONE N 152534021 6507 Moonriver
Street Soukou ADU PLN23-20040 ADU R 1 7/19/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 130070018 8306 Grapewin
Road Yang ADU PLN23-20042 ADU R 1 7/27/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 164511043 12988 Riverboat
Drive Batta ADU PLN23-20046 ADU R 1 8/21/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 164354016 13375 Kaly Court Rubaclava ADU PLN23-20048 ADU R 1 8/17/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 144240052 7287 Corona Valley
Avenue
Nguyen ADU and
JADU PLN23-20049 ADU R 2 8/31/2023 2 0 0 NONE N
164532007 12990 Excalibur
Drive Chavez ADU PLN23-20050 ADU R 1 9/11/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 144470015 14597 Painted
Canyon Dr. Chao ADU PLN23-20051 ADU R 1 9/25/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 144883007 6874 Stillbrook
Way Tattao ADU PLN23-20053 ADU R 1 9/27/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 164120004 6940 Winterberry
Way Li ADU PLN23-20056 ADU R 1 10/11/2023 1 0 0 NONE N
152421041 12707 Burbank
Road Hu ADU PLN23-20059 ADU R 1 10/17/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 0 0 0
144761012 7084 Oakhurst
Street Chen ADU PLN23-20061 ADU R 1 10/30/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 152400020 7266 Terp Court Chuang ADU PLN23-20067 ADU R 2 11/27/2023 2 0 0 NONE N 130680006 8548 Kendra Lane Konrad ADU PLN23-20068 ADU R 1 12/5/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 144332015 13830 Ellis Park
Trail Yim ADU PLN23-20069 ADU R 1 12/14/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 144480009 6883 Gypsum
Creek Loya Residence PMT20-11550 ADU R0 0 1 9/7/2023 1 NONE N 130541014 7856 Whippet St. Sanchez Res. ADU PMT22-10773 ADU R 0 1 1/10/2023 1 1 3/8/2023 1 NONE N 152281020 13363 Clear
Canyon Ct. Chang Res. ADU PMT22-11250 ADU R0 0 1 4/10/2023 1 NONE N 164080004 6489 Lavender St. Gonzalez Res. ADU PMT22-11378 ADU R 0 1 9/19/2023 1 0 NONE N 144702005 14429 Fairchild Dr. Jaramillo Res. ADU PMT22-11384 ADU R 0 1 2/14/2023 1 0 NONE N
130620009 8418 Lourenco Ln. JR. ADU Conversion PMT22-11439 ADU R 0 1 11/15/2023 1 0 NONE N 130631015 14478 Evert Dr. Udo Res. ADU PMT22-11456 ADU R 0 1 5/17/2023 1 1 6/1/2023 1 NONE N 164283011 12733 Longhorne
Dr. Hyunh Res. ADU PMT22-11760 ADU R0 1 4/11/2023 1 0 NONE N 130590004 13684 Dellbrook St. Convert Studio to
JADU PMT23-10085 ADU R0 1 6/12/2023 1 1 8/29/2023 1 NONE N 144270045 13802 Hollywood
Ave. Ruiz Res. ADU PMT23-10333 ADU R0 1 11/30/2023 1 0 NONE N Density Bonus
1 Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy 4 7 10
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or Deed Restrictions Project Identifier Demolished/Destroyed Units Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units 369
Jurisdiction Eastvale ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 1 Projection Period 34
RHNA Allocation by
Income Level
Projection Period -
06/30/2021-
10/14/2021
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total Units to Date (all years) Total Remaining RHNA by Income Level Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Above Moderate 576 6 - 9 15 - - - - - - 30 546
3,028
6 - 9 15 - - - - - - 30 2,998
5 67
Extremely low-Income
Need 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Total Units to
Date
Total Units
Remaining
573 - - - - - - - - - - 573
672
Total RHNA
Total Units
Income Level
Very LowLowExtremely Low-Income Units*
Progress toward extremely low-income housing need, as determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). 635
-
This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current year data. Past year information comes from previous APRs. -
Moderate
1,145
672 635
Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here -
2 Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
1,145
370
Jurisdiction Eastvale ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 Date of Rezone Rezone Type
2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Date of Rezone Very Low- Income Low-Income Moderate-Income Above Moderate- Income Rezone Type Parcel Size (Acres) General Plan Designation Zoning Minimum Density Allowed Maximum Density Allowed Realistic Capacity Vacant/Nonvacant Description of Existing Uses Note: "+" indicates an optional fieldCells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
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Project Identifier RHNA Shortfall by Household Income Category Sites Description 1 Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need and No Net-Loss Law Table C
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Jurisdiction Eastvale
Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
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Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Strategy HE-1A: Amend the Land
Use Designation on Vernola
Amend the land use designation from Commercial
Retail to Highest Residential Density allowing for 20-
40 units per acres, with applicable R-3 zoning on 10
acres of Site 22 (Vernola) listed in Table H-23B.

Vernola shall accommodate at least 320 units of the
City’s lower income RHNA. Vernola will be
redesignated and rezoned consistent with
Government Code Section 65583, subdivision (c)(1)
and 65583.2 subdivisions (h) and (i). which includes
the following components.
• Permit owner-occupied and rental multifamily uses
by right and will not require a conditional use permit
or other discretionary review or approval for
developments in which 20 percent or more of the
units are affordable to lower income households
• Permit the development of at least 16 units per site
and a minimum of 20 dwelling units per acre
• Ensure at least 50 percent of the shortfall of lowand very low-income regional housing need can be accommodated on sites designated for exclusively
residential uses
• Ensure sites will be available for development
during the planning period where water and sewer
can be provided
• Ensure sites encouraging proximity to employment,
schools, and other resources
Land use designation
amendments, change of zones and
create zoning and development
standards by October 15, 2022.

Monitor affordability and location of
rezoned sites. As part of additional
rezoning for purposes of
maintaining adequate sites (e.g.,
no net loss law), the City will
continue to identify and rezone
sites at appropriate densities
throughout the City to promote
more inclusive communities.

Consistent with SB 197, the city will complete this program within 3 years and 120 days from the applicable housing element adoption deadline, as Eastvale adopted the Sixth revision of the Housing Element within one year of the applicable deadline.

Strategy HE-1B: Residential
Overlay at The Eastvale Gateway
Establish a Residential Opportunity (RO) Overlay
Zone that will allow at least 30 units per acre on the
Eastvale Gateway commercial property to create
opportunities for infill residential development on
underutilized commercial surface parking areas. The
RO will be applied to a minimum of 5.5 acres that will
result in a minimum of 176 units to accommodate the
lower income RHNA, as shown in Table HE-23B.

The overlay will comply with the requirements of
Government Code Section 65583, subdivision (c)(1)
and 65583.2 subdivisions (h) and (i) as listed
•Permit owner-occupied and rental multifamily uses
by right and will not require a conditional use permit
or other discretionary review or approval for
developments in which 20 percent or more of the
units are affordable to lower income households
•Permit the development of at least 16 units per site
and a minimum of 20 dwelling units per acre
•Ensure at least 50 percent of the shortfall of lowand very low-income regional housing need can be accommodated on sites designated for exclusively
residential uses
•Ensure sites will be available for development
during the planning period where water and sewer
can be provided
•Ensure sites encouraging proximity to employment,
schools, and other resources
The City will also provide additional incentives in
addition to density bonus, including but not limited to, the City’s No Net Loss Ordinance unit bank, fee
waivers or deferrals, flexibility in development
standards and reduced parking, to promote
development of affordable housing.

Adopt the RO Overlay Zone by
October 15, 2022. Monitor
affordability and location of
rezoned sites. As part of additional
rezoning for purposes of
maintaining adequate sites (e.g.,
no net loss law), the City will
continue to identify and rezone
sites at appropriate densities
throughout the City to promote
more inclusive communities.

Strategy HE-1C: Amend the Leal
Master Plan.

Amend the Leal Master Plan, approximately 153
acres, to increase the number of multifamily units
from the current approved number of 660 units to
1,390 units, an increase of 730 units (Table 23A).

The amendment will allow for the development of a
variety of housing types at verifying densities ranging from 14-40 units per acre for a maximum capacity of
2,500 units. The amendment to the Leal Master Plan
that increases the lower income capacity of the
current plan by 730 units and will comply with
Government Code Section 65583, subdivision (c)(1)
and 65583.2 subdivisions (h) and (i) as listed below.
•Permit owner-occupied and rental multifamily uses
by right and will not require a conditional use permit
or other discretionary review or approval for
developments in which 20 percent or more of the
units are affordable to lower income households
•Permit the development of at least 16 units per site
and a minimum of 20 dwelling units per acre
•Ensure a) at least 50 percent of the shortfall of lowand very low-income regional housing need can be accommodated on sites designated for exclusively
residential uses, or b) if accommodating more than
50 percent of the low- and very low-income regional
housing need on sites designated for mixed-uses, all
sites designated for mixed-uses must allow 100
percent residential use and require residential use to
occupy at least 50 percent of the floor area in a
mixed-use project
•Ensure sites will be available for development
during the planning period where water and sewer
can be provided
Amend the Leal Policy Area by
October 15, 2022. Monitor
affordability and location of
rezoned sites. As part of additional
rezoning for purposes of
maintaining adequate sites (e.g.,
no net loss law), the City will
continue to identify and rezone
sites at appropriate densities
throughout the City to promote
more inclusive communities.

On May 25, 2022, the City Council amended the Leal Master Plan to increase the number of multifamily units in compliance with this program.

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.

Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583 372
Strategy HE-1D: Large Sites
To facilitate the development of affordable housing
and provide for development phases of 50 to 150
units, the City will routinely coordinate with property owners and give high priority to processing
subdivision maps that include housing units for all
income levels. The City will adopt regulations for
development of high-density residential on large sites
(such as the Leal property) that will reduce minimum
building placement standards to enhance design
flexibility and create a more pedestrian-oriented
environment. Additionally, to ensure the program is
successful, the City will reach out to developers
annually, and as projects are processed, of
affordable housing and incorporate necessary
strategies such as ministerial lot splits or other
incentives.

Ongoing, as projects are
processed through the Community
Development Department;
regulations/incentives will be
adopted within one year of
adoption of the Housing Element.

Annually meet with developers and
incorporate and revise strategies
at least every two years.

On May 25, 2022, the City Council amended the Leal Master Plan to increase the number of multifamily units in compliance with this program. The amendment reduces minimum building placement standards to enhance design flexibility and create a more pedestrian-oriented environment. In December 2022, the city received applications at the Leal site to develop 438 units, which have been approved as of October 18, 2023.

Strategy HE-1E: Multifamily
Development
To assist in the development of affordable for sale
and rental housing, the City will continue to offer
density bonuses; and will implement additional
measures including but not limited to, expedited
permit processing; reduced parking standards and
lot sizes. The City will prioritize projects that are
located in areas with currently low percentages of
renter-occupied households in order to facilitate
housing mobility and integration of ownership and
rental units.

In December 2022, the city
received applications at the Leal
site to develop 438 units, which
have been a+C16pproved as of
October 18, 2023.

Section 120.05.090 of the Zoning Code includes regulations and procedures for obtaining density bonuses. Additionally, the city has hired a consultant to update the residential sections of the Zoning Code to comply with this program. Staff anticipates that the changes will be adopted in 2025.

Strategy HE-1F: Encouraging
Housing in Mixed-Use Projects
The City shall incentivize development of residential
units in mixed-use projects. The program shall create
incentives for residential and mixed-use infill
development, including but not limited to:
•Priority project processing
•Deferral of development impact or permit fees
•Flexibility in development standards such as
parking, setbacks, and landscaping requirements
•Density and intensity bonuses
•Support for infrastructure upgrades
Reach out to developers to obtain
feedback by January 2023,
develop incentives by October
2023, review annually and amend
as needed.

The city hired a consultant to update the residential sections of the Zoning Code to comply with this program. Staff anticipates that the changes will be adopted in 2025.

Strategy HE-1G: Accessory
Dwelling Units (ADUs)
The City will encourage the construction of ADUs
throughout the City through the following actions,
which are aimed at providing an increased supply of
affordable units and therefore help reduce
displacement risk for low-income households:
•Amend the municipal code to be consistent with the
latest state legislation related to ADUs, ensuring that ADUs are permitted in all zones that permit singlefamily or multifamily uses, and permit the construction of a JADU on each lot in addition to an
ADU, in accordance with California Government
Code Section 65852.2.
•Provide guidance and educational materials for
building ADUs on the City's website, including
permitting procedures and construction resources.

Additionally, the City will present homeowner
associations with information about the community
and neighborhood benefits of ADUs, and inform
them that covenants, conditions, and restrictions
(CC&Rs) prohibiting ADUs are contrary to state law.
•Distribute materials on the benefits of a ADUs in
areas of high opportunity and limited rental
opportunities to increase mobility for low-income
households.
•Develop and implement a monitoring program that
will track ADU approvals and affordability. The City
will use this monitoring program to track progress in
ADU development and adjust or expand the focus of
its education and outreach efforts through the 2021-
2029 planning period. The City will evaluate ADU
production and affordability two years into the
planning period (2023), and if it is determined these
units are not meeting the lower-income housing
need, the City shall identify additional capacity to
continue to provide for capacity to meet the RHNA.

Amend the municipal code by June
2022 if necessary; make ADU
materials available by June 2022;
evaluate effectiveness of ADU
approvals and affordability by
2023; and identify additional site
capacity, if needed, by 2024.

The city hired a consultant to update the residential sections of the Zoning Code to comply with this program. Staff anticipates that the changes will be adopted in 2025. Following adoption of the amendments, staff will prepare handouts and other informational resources consistent with the regulations. Staff is working to complete the target deadlines of this programs.

Strategy HE-1H:

Homeownership Opportunities
Work with the County of Riverside and local nonprofit
agencies in an effort to provide homeownership
opportunities in the city.

Work with the County of Riverside
to apply for HOME funds as
notices of funding availability
(NOFAs) are released annually and
reach out to local non-profits
annually and as funding is
available.

Staff continues to work with the County of Riverside on this program.

Strategy HE-1I: Parking
Standards
The City will evaluate current parking standards and
revise to ensure they do not pose a constraint to the
development of housing.

Evaluate and modify by January
2023, annually review thereafter.

The city hired a consultant to update the residential sections of the Zoning Code to comply with this program. Staff anticipates that the changes will be in 2025.

Strategy HE-2A: Annual Review
of the Housing Element
The City will review the Housing Element on an
annual basis to determine the effectiveness of the
programs in the element in achieving the City’s
housing goals and objectives. The City will provide
annual reports to the City Council regarding the
effectiveness of the Housing Element. The City will
take actions necessary to correct any
inconsistencies. A copy of this report will be sent to
the California Department of Housing and
Community Development.

Annually, starting in April 2022.

Staff submitted the first annual report in April 2023, reporting on the 2022 calednar year. Staff anticipates to submit an annual progress report (APR) prior to April 1 of each year during the Sixth Cycle in compliance with this program.

Strategy HE-2B: Development
Review and Processing
Procedures
The City will continually seek to improve
development review and procedures to minimize the
time required for review and project approval. This
reduction in time will reduce the cost to developers
and may increase the housing production in the City.

The City will also annually review and reduce fees as
necessary to ensure they do not constrain
development.

Annually review and revise,
starting in June 2022.

The city hired a consultant to update the residential sections of the Zoning Code to comply with this program. Staff anticipates that the changes will be adopted in 2025. In addition, on January 24, 2023, the City Council adopted a resolution to implement new city development fees consistent with a user fee study. Many of the new fees transitioned from deposit based fees to flat fees which will provide more certainty and consistency for applicants.

Strategy HE-2C: Building Code
As new uniform codes are adopted every three years
by the California Building Standards Commission,
the City will review and revise its building codes for
current compliance and adopt the necessary
revisions to further local development objectives.

Annually review and update the
City’s building codes and as new
codes are adopted by the State of
California.

On January 11, 2023, the city adopted the 2022 California Building Code. Staff is evaluating changes in compliance with this program.
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Strategy HE-2D: Streamlined
Approval (SB 35)
The City will also establish a written policy or
procedure, and other guidance as appropriate, to
specify the Senate Bill (SB) 35 streamlining approval
process and standards for eligible projects under
Government Code Section 65913.4. The application
will be available on the City’s website for developers
interested in pursuing the streamlined process.

Develop an SB 35 streamlined
approval process by October 2022
and implement as applications are
received.

The city hired a consultant to update the residential sections of the Zoning Code to comply with this program. Staff anticipates that the changes will be adopted in 2025.

Strategy HE-2E: Density Bonus
To comply with California Government Code Section
65915, as revised, amend the municipal code to be
consistent with State density bonus law.

Amend the municipal code by
December 2022.

The city hired a consultant to update the residential sections of the Zoning Code to comply with this program. Staff anticipates that the changes will be adopted in 2025.

Strategy HE-2F: Use of
Previous Cycle Sites
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65583.2(c),
any non-vacant sites identified in the prior fifth Cycle or vacant sites identified two or more consecutive
planning periods, shall be provided by-right
development when at least 20 percent of the units in
the proposed development are affordable to lowerincome households.

Upon adoption of the Housing
Element.

This program was adopted with the 2021-2029 Housing Element certification in July 2022 and readily available to applicants who wish to take advantage of this program.

Strategy HE-2G: Objective
Design Standard
Adopt citywide objective design standards that target
infill areas including the Leal, Eastvale Gateway, and
Vernola properties.

Adopt objective design standards
with adoption of the
comprehensive Zoning Code
update in October 2022, implement
after adoption.

The city hired a consultant to help adopt citywide objective design standards in compliance with this program. Staff anticipates that the changes will be adopted in 2025.

Strategy HE-2H: Land
Management and Permit
Expediting
Implement an updated comprehensive land
management database to assist in the tracking and
expediting of permit application.

Update by October 15, 2022,
monitor annually.

The city is in the process of implementing a comprehensive land management database to assist in the tracking and expediting of permit application, which is anticipated to be completed in 2024.

Strategy HE-2I: No Net Loss
Ordinance
Implement the City’s recently adopted “No Net Loss”
Ordinance to allow for transfers of residential density between sites in the City. The ordinance creates a
"unit bank" that will receive residential units that are lost as a result of a change to the land use
designation or zoning of a property, or a change in
residential development standards, that decrease the
intensity of housing development that could be built
on a site. Future residential development projects
may then submit an application for a density bonus
from the units available in the unit bank. Promote the
ordinance by posting it on the City’s website and in
City buildings as well as provide materials to housing
developers.

Develop a “No Net Loss” Program
by October 15, 2022, annually
market to developers.

The city monitors and tracks any loss or transfer of units consistent with the “No Net Loss" Ordinance and Chapter 120.08 of the Eastvale Municipal Code.

Strategy HE-3A:Support
Affordable Housing Development
Work with housing developers to expand
opportunities for affordable lower-income housing for
special needs groups by creating partnerships,
providing incentives, and pursuing funding
opportunities:

Support affordable housing development for specialneeds groups throughout the city. The target populations of this include seniors; persons with
disabilities, including developmental disabilities;
female-headed households; and homeless persons
to reduce the displacement risk for these residents
from their existing homes.

Promote the use of the density bonus ordinance, no
net loss ordinance, application process streamlining,
and fee deferrals to encourage affordable housing,
with an emphasis on encouraging affordable housing
in high-resource areas and areas with limited rental
opportunities currently.

Facilitate the approval process for land divisions, lot line adjustments, and/or specific plans or master
plans resulting in parcel sizes that enable affordable
housing development and process fee deferrals
related to the subdivision for projects affordable to
lower-income households.

Give priority to permit processing for projects
providing affordable housing for special-needs
groups.

Work with public or private sponsors to identify
candidate sites for new construction of housing for
special needs and take all actions necessary to
expedite processing.

Encourage residential development near parks, open
space, transit routes, civic uses, social services, and other health resources.

Partner with nonprofit and for-profit affordable
housing developers to support their financing
applications for State and federal grant programs,
tax-exempt bonds, and other programs that become
available.

Pursue funding for low- and moderate-income
Ongoing, as projects are
processed by the City. Annually
apply for funding and annually
engage with Inland Regional
Center.

The city hired a consultant to update the residential sections of the Zoning Code to comply with portions of this program. Staff anticipates that the changes will be adopted in 2025. Further, staff continuously works with outside agencies to support this program and pursue funding.

Strategy HE-3B: Residential
Care Housing
Consistent with State legislation, amend provisions
in the Municipal Code to permit residential care
facilities for seven or more persons only subject to
those restrictions that apply to residential uses in the same zone. The City will encourage developers to
site residential care facilities near high resource
areas to improve access to services for this
population and in a range of neighborhoods in the
city to reduce displacement risk for these residents
from their current community by increasing the
supply of suitable housing options in the city.

Amend the Municipal Code by
June 2023.

The city hired a consultant to update the residential sections of the Zoning Code to comply with this program. Staff anticipates that the changes will be adopted in 2025.

Strategy HE-3C: Employee
Housing
Consist with State legislation, amend the municipal
code to treat employee/farmworker housing that
serves six or fewer persons as a single-family
structure and permit it in the same manner as other
single-family structures of the same type in the same
zone and across all zones that allow single-family
residential uses. The amendment will also treat
employee/farmworker housing consisting of no more
than 12 units or 36 beds as an agricultural use and
permit it in the same manner as other agricultural
uses in the same zone, in compliance with the
California Employee Housing Act (Health and Safety
Code Sections 17021.5 and 17021.6).

Amend the municipal code by
October 2022.

The city hired a consultant to update the residential sections of the Zoning Code to comply with this program. Staff anticipates that the changes will be adopted in 2025.

Strategy HE-3D: Low-Barrier
Navigation Centers
Consistent with new State legislation, review the
municipal code and revise as necessary to allow lowbarrier navigation centers for the homeless by right in mixed-use zones and nonresidential zones
permitting multifamily uses, per Government Code
Section 65662.

Amend the municipal code by
October 2022
The city recently hired a consultant to update the residential sections of the Zoning Code to comply with this program. Staff anticipates that the changes will be adopted in 2025. 374
Strategy HE-3E: Extremely LowIncome Households
Encourage the development of housing for extremely
low-income households through a variety of activities
to reduce displacement, such as outreach to housing
developers on an annual basis; providing financial
assistance (when feasible), in-kind technical
assistance, or land write-downs; providing expedited
processing; identifying grant and funding
opportunities; supporting applications for funding on
an ongoing basis; reviewing and prioritizing local
funding at least twice in the planning period; and/or
offering additional incentives beyond the density
bonus.

Ongoing, as projects are
processed by the city, and annually
reach out to local developers.

The city makes this program readily available to applicants of extremely low-income households who wish to take advantage of it.

Strategy HE-3F: Reasonable
Accommodations
Continue to implement state requirements (Sections
4450 to 4460 of the California Government Code and
Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) to
include accessibility in housing and public facilities
for persons with disabilities:
•Encourage housing developers to include mobilityimpaired accessibility in their project designs to increase housing mobility opportunities for seniors
and persons with disabilities.
•Review regulations and procedures for City-funded
or -operated housing programs to ensure that they
do not exclude participation by persons with
disabilities.
•Include accessibility considerations in the
preparation of the City’s capital improvement plan
and the allocation of funding for capital
improvements in support of housing and residential
neighborhoods for persons with disabilities and
persons with developmental disabilities.
•Continue to provide exceptions in zoning and land
use for housing for persons with disabilities and
persons with development disabilities. This
procedure is a ministerial process, with minimal or
no processing fee, subject to approval by the
Community Development Director.

The City will also review and revise findings for
approving reasonable accommodation requests,
specifically, potential impact on surrounding uses;
physical attributes of the property and structures;
and other reasonable accommodations that may
provide an equivalent level of benefit, to ensure they
do not pose any barriers to housing for persons with
disabilities.

Ongoing, as applications are
processed by the City; review and
revise regulation approval findings
as needed, and specifically remove
requiring any type of fee, by
December 2022.

The city hired a consultant to update the residential sections of the Zoning Code to comply with this program. Staff anticipates that the changes will be adopted in 2025.

Strategy HE-3G: Support
Housing for Residents with
Developmental Disabilities
Coordinate housing activities and outreach with the
Inland Regional Center and encourage housing
providers to designate a portion of new affordable
housing developments for persons with disabilities,
especially persons with developmental disabilities, to
increase housing mobility opportunities and pursue
funding sources designated for persons with special
needs and disabilities. Implement an outreach
program in coordination with the Inland Regional
Center that informs families in the City about housing
and services available for persons with
developmental disabilities, such as developing
informational brochures and directing people to
service information on the City’s website.

Meet annually with the Inland
Regional Center to discuss
opportunities for persons with
developmental disabilities and
develop an outreach plan by June
2023. Develop a brochure and/or
post information on the City’s
website by October 2023.

Staff anticipates that compliance with this program will be completed prior to the 2024 APR.

Strategy HE-3H: Regional
Homeless Issues
Cooperate with neighboring cities, the County, the
Western Riverside Council of Governments, and
other agencies in the development of programs
aimed at providing homeless shelters and related
services. During this coordination, the City will
determine what efforts to take, such as providing
education on the financial assistance and programs
available.

Meet with neighboring cities, the
County, and WRCOG annually to
discuss homeless issues and
identify actions to address
homelessness. Kick off meetings
by June 2023, develop a plan by
December 2023, implement the
plan by June 2024.

Staff meets quarterly with neighboring cities and monthly with WRCOG to discuss a variety of topics including, but not limited to coordianted homeless outreach efforts. Staff anticipates to meet the targeted deadlines for this program.

Strategy HE-3I: Transitional
and Supportive Housing
Consistent with State law, amend the municipal code
to ensure that transitional and supportive housing
types permitted as a residential use and are only
subject to those restrictions that apply to other
residential dwellings of the same type in the same
zone per Government Code Section 65583(a)(5);
and allow for the approval of 100 percent affordable
developments consistent with Government Code
Section 65583(c)(3). The City will coordinate with
service providers annually to identify opportunities for the city to support funding applications that will
enable the development of additional accessible
housing that is affordable to lower-income
households and reduce the risk of displacement.

Amend the municipal code by
October 2022. Coordinate annually
with service providers.

The city hired a consultant to update the residential sections of the Zoning Code to comply with this program. Staff anticipates that the changes will be adopted in 2025.

Strategy HE-3J: Development
Standards for Emergency
Shelters
Ensure development standards for emergency
shelters are consistent with State law per California
Government Code Section 65583(a)(4)(A)(ii).

Amend the municipal code by
October 2022.

The city hired a consultant to update the residential sections of the Zoning Code to comply with this program. Staff anticipates that the changes will be adopted in 2025.

Strategy HE-4A: Housing
Rehabilitation Program
Apply for rehabilitation funds to provide housing
rehabilitation and weatherization services to very-lowand low-income households and facilitate placebased revitalization in areas of targeted rehabilitation need and reduce displacement risk due to housing
condition. To improve effectiveness of this program,
the City will advertise rehabilitation and
weatherization programs on the City’s website and
provide brochures at City Hall.

Starting in 2021, annually apply for
funding as Notices of Funding
Availability are released; meet with
the County annually to assess
availability of agency funds.

Staff anticipates that compliance with this program will be completed prior to the 2024 APR.

Strategy HE-4B: Code
Enforcement
The City’s Community Enhancement and Safety staff
is responsible for ensuring compliance with building
and property maintenance codes. Community
Enhancement and Safety handles complaints on a
reactive basis and deals with a variety of issues,
including property maintenance, abandoned
vehicles, housing conditions, and Health and Safety
concerns. The City will continue to use Community
Enhancement & Safety, as well as Building and
Safety staff to ensure compliance with building and
property maintenance codes.

Develop a program to reduce
displacement risk as a result of
code enforcement within one year
of Housing Element adoption;
conduct code enforcement on an
ongoing basis.

Staff has requested that a portion of the City's CDBG funding be applied to the County’s HEP program for FY 24/25. If approved, the City's Community Enhancement and Safety team will help refer residents that may be eligible to the County.
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Strategy HE-4C: Preservation
of At-Risk Housing Units
As of May 2021, the City does not have any publicly
assisted affordable projects, but if it does in the
future, the City shall maintain and update the
affordable housing database as a mechanism to
monitor and identify units at risk of losing their
affordability subsidies or requirements. For
complexes at risk of converting to market rate, the
City shall:
•Contact property owners of units at risk of
converting to market-rate housing within one year of
affordability expiration to discuss the City’s desire to preserve complexes as affordable housing.
•Coordinate with owners of expiring subsidies to
ensure the required notices to tenants are sent out at
3 years, 12 months, and 6 months.
•Reach out to agencies interested in purchasing
and/or managing at-risk units.
•Work with tenants to provide education regarding
tenant rights and conversion procedures pursuant to
California law.

Annually monitor units at risk of
converting; coordinate noticing as
required per California law.

Staff will continue to monitor this program and report annually in the APR on updates.

Strategy HE-4D: Replacement
Housing
To facilitate place-based revitalization for households at risk of displacement due to new development, the
City will require replacement housing units subject to
the requirements of Government Code, section
65915, subdivision (c)(3) on sites identified in the
site inventory when any new development
(residential, mixed-use or non-residential) occurs on
a site that has been occupied by or restricted for the
use of lower-income households at any time during
the previous five years. This requirement applies to,
non-vacant sites and vacant sites with previous
residential uses that have been vacated or
demolished.

The replacement requirement will
be implemented immediately and
applied as applications on
identified sites are received and
processed.

Staff will continue to monitor this program and report annually in the APR on updates.

Strategy HE-5A:Affirmatively
Further Fair Housing (AFFH)
By December 2022, assign a point person to refer
individuals, developers, landlords, and any other
interested persons to the Fair Housing Council of
Riverside County.

Meet annually with fair housing service providers and
enforcement organizations to track issues and
identify patterns in Eastvale.

Meet with developers within one year of Housing
Element adoption to identify mechanisms to
encourage construction of housing units with three or
more bedrooms.

Ensure that public outreach is accessible to all
people by December 2022 by offering translation
services at all public meetings and workshops.

Annually host outreach events throughout the
community at local gathering places to recruit
underrepresented groups to participate.

Meet with the Fair Housing Council of Riverside
County by January 2023 to develop a strategy for biannual training for landlords and property owners on fair housing issues.

Meet with disability service providers to identify
whether there is unmet demand anywhere in the city
by June 2022.

Meet with school districts by June 2022 to assess
whether existing and projected need can be
accommodated with existing facilities.

Meet annually with the Riverside Transit Agency and
Omnitrans to assess unmet transit needs in the city
and expand routes and frequency.

By December 2022, develop a targeted program to
connect lower-income residents with affordable
homeownership and rental opportunities in the city.

Conduct a survey of residents by December 2023 to
identify the cause of overcrowding.

Encourage landscaping or other buffers between
residential and industrial uses to promote healthy
neighborhoods and increase tree coverage to
mitigate air pollution.

Meet with CCAEJ by March 2023 to identify ways to
Refer to each strategy in the AFFH
program for specific time frames.

Due to staffing shortages, the city anticipates kicking off this program prior to the 2024 APR. Staff is evaluating potential options to dedicate staff to this important program but further updates have been provided below:

The City (as of January 2023-Current) is in constant communication with Corona Norco Unified School District (CNUSD) regarding existing and projected needs. As new developments arise City has had contact with the district to confirm they have sufficient spacing.

The City (as of January 2023-Current) maintains constant communication and has regular meetings with RTA and meets with Caltrans representative quarterly.

The City is an active member in the Western Riverside Council of Governments Solid Waste Committee where meetings are held approximately four times a year to discuss waste reduction strategies, implementation of organic waste recycling services, and public outreach on litter reduction. The City also works with a franchise waste hauler to monitor various waste streams and determine the best methods for increasing diversion.

Strategy HE-5B: Mortgage
Credit Certificate Program
Refer eligible residents to the Riverside County
Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program for lowto moderate-income homeowner assistance.

Promote the availability of this program by posting it
on the City’s website and in City buildings as well as
by providing materials with information on this and
other programs to provide to affordable housing
providers to distribute to lower-income households
that they work with.

Develop informational materials to
distribute and post on the City’s
website by October 2022.

Staff anticipates that compliance with this program will be completed prior to the 2024 APR.

Strategy HE-5C: First-Time
Homebuyer Program
Work with the County of Riverside to consider the
implementation of a first-time homebuyer program to
provide down payment assistance and closing cost
assistance to low-income first-time homebuyers. In
order to reduce displacement risk of prospective firsttime homebuyers being priced out of the community, the City will promote the availability of this program in areas with concentrations of renters, particularly lowincome renters.

Consider implementing a first-time
homebuyer program by December
2024, annually apply for funding
thereafter.

Staff anticipates to meet the targeted deadline for this program. The City of Eastvale is a Cooperating City in the County of Riverside’s Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program. Due to this, the HOME program is available to Eastvale residents who can apply directly with the County. Staff anticipates to evaluate with the County to discuss the options of either running the program internally or applying CDBG funds to the preexisting County program.
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Strategy HE-6A: Promote
Energy Conservation
Promote energy efficiency in existing housing and
new development:
•Annually reviewing local building codes to ensure
consistency with State-mandated green buildings
standards.
•Partnering with Southern California Edison (SCE)
and the Southern California Gas Company
(SoCalGas) to promote energy-saving programs,
such as the residential Multifamily Energy Efficiency
Rebate program and the heating and cooling rebate
program, available to SCE and SoCalGas residential
customers.
•Encourage developers to be innovative in designing
energy-efficient homes and improving the energy
efficiency of new construction.
•Promote the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
Program (LIHEAP) to assist low-income residents
with one-time energy bill payments and home
weatherization services for improved energy
efficiency and health and safety.
•Promote California’s Low-Income Weatherization
Program, which provides low-income households
with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and energy
efficiency upgrades at no cost to residents.

Make information available on the
City’s website and in public places,
such as City Hall, by July 2022.

Staff anticipates that compliance with this program will be completed prior to the 2024 APR.

Strategy HE-7A: Community
Design
Ensure quality design of the City’s neighborhoods by
continued use and reference of the Eastvale Design
Guidelines during the review of proposed housing
developments. The City will also review and update
the guidelines to address current development
trends, at least twice during the planning period. The
Eastvale Design Guidelines provide policy guidance
to ensure quality design of the City’s built
environment. This document addresses communitywide design features such as gateways, landscaping, streets, and public signage, as well as
special policies for specific areas within the City.

Many of these policies are also reflected in the City’s Zoning Code (Title 18 of the Municipal Code).

Review and update of Eastvale
Design Guidelines at least twice
during the planning period.

The city anticipates hiring a consultant to help adopt citywide objective design standards in compliance with this program. Staff anticipates that the changes will be adopted in 2025.

Strategy HE-7B: Parks and
Open Space
Ensure a balance between the provision of additional
housing and additional recreational amenities that
support the growing population of the City. Parks and
open space are important factors that contribute to
Eastvale residents’ quality of life. As the housing
stock and population grows in the City, and vacant
land becomes scarcer, the City will need to continue
to explore creative opportunities to provide quality
parks, open space, and recreational amenities for
Eastvale residents. Additionally, should the City
become an entitlement jurisdiction by 2024-2025, a
portion of the City’s CDBG allocation would be
available for eligible activities including funding for parks and open space activities.

Ongoing and as developments are
proposed, work with Jurupa
Community Services District
(JCSD) to ensure sufficient open
space is considered with each
project. As CDBG funding is
available.

Staff will continue to monitor this program and report annually in the APR on updates.

Strategy HE-7C: Provision of
Infrastructure to Serve Housing
Work collaboratively to ensure future housing
demand is coordinated with future capital planning
for the City’s potable water, electrical, storm drain
and sewer infrastructure systems.

Ongoing, as applications are
processed by the City and with
implementation of capital
improvement projects.

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Jurisdiction Eastvale ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 Description of Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
34 APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+ Very Low Income Low Income Moderate Income Above Moderate Income Description of Commercial Development Bonus Commercial Development Bonus Date Approved Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Units Constructed as Part of Agreement
Commercial Development Bonus Approved pursuant to GC Section 65915.7 Table E
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Project Identifier
1 2
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
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Jurisdiction Eastvale ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
The description should adequately document how each
unit complies with subsection (c) of Government Code
Section 65583.1+.

For detailed reporting requirements, see the chcklist
here:

Extremely LowIncome+ Very Low-Income+
Low-Income+TOTAL UNITS+
Extremely LowIncome+Very LowIncome+
Low-Income+TOTAL UNITS+
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/communitydevelopment/docs/adequate-sites-checklist.pdf Rehabilitation Activity
Preservation of Units At-Risk
Acquisition of Units
Mobilehome Park Preservation
Total Units by Income
Table F
Please note this table is optional: The jurisdiction can use this table to report units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non-affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved, including mobilehome park preservation, consistent with the standards set forth in Government Code section 65583.1, subdivision (c). Please note, motel, hotel, hostel rooms or other structures that are converted from non-residential to residential units pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c)(1)(D) are considered net-new housing units and must be reported in Table A2 and not reported in Table F.

Activity Type
Units that Do Not Count Towards RHNA+
Listed for Informational Purposes Only
Units that Count Towards RHNA +
Note - Because the statutory requirements severely limit what can be counted, please contact HCD at [email protected] and we will unlock the form which enable you to populate these fields.

Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c) Annual Progress Report January 2020 379
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Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Reporting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulasPlanning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 Notes
23 6
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit Category
(2 to 4,5+)
Tenure
R=Renter
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate- Income
Deed Restricted
ModerateIncome Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total Moderate Income Units
Converted from Above
Moderate
Date Converted Notes
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 00 0
Table F2
Above Moderate Income Units Converted to Moderate Income Pursuant to Government Code section 65400.2 For up to 25 percent of a jurisdiction’s moderate-income regional housing need allocation, the planning agency may include the number of units in an existing multifamily building that were converted to deed-restricted rental housing for moderate-income households by the imposition of affordability covenants and restrictions for the unit. Before adding information to this table, please ensure housing developments meet the requirements described in Government Code 65400.2(b). 5 Project Identifier Unit Types
1 4
Affordability by Household Incomes After Conversion Units credited toward Moderate Income RHNA 380
23 4
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+ Realistic Capacity Identified in the Housing Element Entity to whom the site transferred Intended Use for Site 1 Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Table G
Locally Owned Lands Included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of Project Identifier
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Jurisdiction Eastvale Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2023
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31)
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Designation Size Notes
1 2 34 5 6 7
APN Street Address/Intersection Existing Use Number of Units Surplus Designation Parcel Size (in acres) Notes NOTE: This table must contain an invenory of ALL surplus/excess lands the reporting jurisdiction owns Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Parcel Identifier

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Table H
Locally Owned Surplus Sites
For Riverside County jurisdictions, please format the APN's as follows:999-999-999 382
Jurisdiction Eastvale ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 Project Type Date
Units (Beds/Student
Capacity) Granted
Density Bonus
Notes
23 5 6
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+ Unit Category (SH - Student Housing) Date Very Low- Income Deed Restricted Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Low- Income Deed Restricted Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted Above Moderate- Income Total Additional Beds Created Due to Density Bonus Notes Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Table J
Student housing development for lower income students for which was granted a density bonus pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 65915 Project Identifier Units (Beds/Student Capacity) Approved 1 4
NOTE: STUDENT HOUSING WITH DENSITY BONUS ONLY. This
table only needs to be completed if there were student housing projects WITH a density bonus approved pursuant to
Government Code65915(b)(1)(F)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
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Jurisdiction Eastvale ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 No Does the Jurisdiction have a local tenant preference policy? If the jurisdiction has a local tenant preference policy, provide a link to the jurisdiction's webpage on their internet website containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials.

Notes
Table K
Tenent Preference Policy
Local governments are required to inform HCD about any local tenant preference ordinance the local government maintains when the jurisdiction submits their annual progress report on housing approvals and production, per Government Code 7061 (SB 649, 2022, Cortese). Effective January 1, 2023, local governments adopting a tenant preference are required to create a webpage on their internet website containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials, no more than 90 days after the ordinance becomes ti l
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Jurisdiction Eastvale
Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Total Award Amount Total award amount is auto‐populated based on amounts entered in rows 15‐26.

Task $ Amount Awarded $ Cumulative Reimbursement Requested Other Funding Notes

1.1 Leal Property Development 75000 0
Local
General
Fund In‐progress of returning Leap Funding.

1.2 Leal Property Development 50000 0
Local
General
Fund In‐progress of returning Leap Funding.

1.3 Leal Property Development 25000 0
Local
General
Fund In‐progress of returning Leap Funding.

2.1 Gateway Cntr Development 10000 0
Local
General
Fund In‐progress of returning Leap Funding.

2.2 Gateway Cntr Development 75000 0
Local
General
Fund In‐progress of returning Leap Funding.

2.3 Gateway Cntr Development 35000 0
Local
General
Fund In‐progress of returning Leap Funding.

3.1 Land Development Code 30000 0
Local
General
Fund In‐progress of returning Leap Funding.

Summary of entitlements, building permits, and certificates of occupancy (auto‐populated from Table A2) Current Year
Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 0Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 0Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 0 510510
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 0Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 0Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 0 1515
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 0Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 0Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 0 77 Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Completed Entitlement Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Total Units
Certificate of Occupancy Issued by Affordability Summary Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Other (Please Specify in Notes)Other (Please Specify in Notes)Other (Please Specify in Notes)Other (Please Specify in Notes)

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Other (Please Specify in Notes)
Please update the status of the proposed uses listed in the entity’s application for funding and the corresponding impact on housing within the region or jurisdiction, as applicable, categorized based on the eligible uses specified in Section 50515.02 or 50515.03, as applicable.
$ 300,000.00
Task Status
Other (Please Specify in Notes)Other (Please Specify in Notes) 385

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City Council Meeting

CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Item No. 11.12
March 27, 2024
Riverside County Transporta*on Commission - 2024 Traffic Relief Plan Recommendation Letter
Prepared By:

Stephanie Vasquez, Assistant to the City Manager
Recommended Action(s)
Staff recommends that the City Council approve a le
er to RCTC for their Traffic Relief Plan
providing comments to include Southbound I-15 Bellegrave Avenue off-ramp only; and, improvements to the Cantu-Galleano Ranch Road, Goodman Road, and widening the I15 South onramp to 2 lanes.

Summary
The Riverside County Transporta.on Commission (RCTC) developed the Traffic Relief Plan (TRP or Plan) – a transporta.on improvement and funding strategy for Riverside County residents. The Plan was developed over a years-long public and community engagement effort amongst Riverside County residents, its community leaders, and local stakeholder groups to iden.fy transporta.on improvements and to look at future transporta.on and mobility needs to help the County’s growing population and economy.

RCTC is upda.ng the 2024 Dra7 TRP to reflect current and future needs of Riverside County residents. These changes include upda.ng the Plan with investments in public transporta.on, roadway safety, highway improvements, ac.ve transporta.on, commuter assistance, response to natural disasters, and environmental mitigation.

Eastvale will provide a le
er reques.ng that RCTC include projects that will see local and regional benefits across 3 ci.es (Jurupa Valley, Eastvale, and Ontario) and 2 coun.es (Riverside County and San Bernardino County) such as Southbound I-15 Bellegrave Avenue off-ramp only; and, improve the 12363 Limonite Avenue | Suite 910 | Eastvale, CA 91752
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Cantu-Galleano Ranch Road, Goodman Road, and widening the I15 South on-ramp as part of the TRP. Both improvements will reduce commercial vehicle conges.on near the Cantu Galleano Ranch Road interchange.

Background
In May 2020, the Riverside County Transporta.on Commission (RCTC) adopted the Traffic Relief Plan (Plan), a transporta.on infrastructure planning and funding strategy for Riverside County residents. The Plan was developed over a years-long public and community engagement effort amongst Riverside County residents, its leaders, and local stakeholder groups to iden.fy solu.ons to fund a backlog of transporta.on improvements and to conceptualize the future transporta.on and mobility needs to support the County’s growing popula.on and economy. As RCTC finalized its evalua.on on how to fund the Plan, including a poten.al ballot measure before Riverside County voters in the 2020 general elec.on, however the COVID-19 public health emergency challenged public outreach and educa.on ac.vi.es and created economic uncertainty. As a result, RCTC decided not to move forward with a funding strategy in 2020 but did approve the Plan.

In February 2023, RCTC reengaged the discussion on an updated Traffic Relief Plan (TRP) and how to fund the updated TRP. Discussions included the need for transporta.on funding to keep up with popula.on growth, adjustment to new State transporta.on policies, and the ease of traffic and conges.on burden felt by many Riverside County Residents. As a result, RCTC directed its staff to review and update the TRP with new projects and to reflect any cost, funding, and policy changes since its original adoption.

A Dra7 Update to the Traffic Relief Plan was approved during the RCTC Mee.ng of October 11, 2023. The dra7 updates maintain Commission’s vision, values, and long-term transporta.on priori.es adopted in 2020 while maintaining Riverside County residents’ requirements for accountability, transparency, equity, and balance.

Environmental
There are no environmental impacts with providing a le
er to RCTC. The Traffic Relief Plan is not a
“project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and, therefore, is exempt from CEQA review.

Strategic Plan Action - Priority Level: N/A | Target #: N/A | Goal #: N/A Not applicable.

Fiscal Impact
There are no fiscal impacts with providing a letter to RCTC.

Prior City Council/Commission Action
February 28, 2024 - City Council Meeting, RCTC provided presentation.

March 14, 2024 - Legislative Ad-Hoc met to provide recommendation.

Attachment(s)
Attachment 1 - RCTC TRP Comment Letter
Attachment 2 - Draft Traffic Relief Plan.pdf
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March 27, 2024
Anne Mayer, Executive Director
Riverside County Transportation Commission
PO Box 12008
Riverside, CA 92502-2208
RE: Riverside County Transportation Commission – Traffic Relief Plan Comments Dear Ms. Mayer:

The City of Eastvale appreciates the opportunity to review and provide comments on Riverside County Transportation Commission’s Draft Traffic Relef Plan. We would like to offer the following comments and recommendations for consideration.

The City urges RCTC to consider including the following projects in their plan:
 Southbound I-15 Bellegrave off ramp only
 Improve the Cantu-Galleano Ranch Road, Goodman, and widening the I15 South on ramp to two lanes
Thank you for to RCTC for your work and providing the opportunity to comment on the TRP. The City of Eastvale looks forward to continuing to collaborate with RCTC and improve transportation in our region.

Sincerely,
Christian Dinco
Mayor
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A local strategy to improve trafc
ow, safety, and
economic opportunity in Riverside County

TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN
2024 DRAFT UPDATE
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2024 Draft Traffic Relief Plan
Table of Contents
Overview of the Traffic Relief Plan...................................................................................................2 Accountability to Taxpayers.............................................................................................................3 Equity Among Regions and Residents ............................................................................................4 Traffic Relief Plan: Your Guide to Projects and Services ..................................................................5 Palo Verde Valley (Blythe)................................................................................................................6 Coachella Valley ..............................................................................................................................7 Western Riverside County .............................................................................................................12

TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN
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Your Voice. Your Plan.

The Traffic Relief Plan is a local strategy to reduce
traffic bottlenecks, improve safety, and help
create a stronger, more sustainable economy for
our communities.

Residents across Riverside County have
expressed thoughts about how to improve
transportation in Riverside County. From
freeways that move faster, to safer roads
with fewer potholes, to more available public
transportation, and protecting our infrastructure
from natural hazards like floods and earthquakes,
you told us that these improvements will make a
difference to your life.

We’ve listened.

Highlights of the Traffic Relief Plan include:
• Improving freeway traffic flow on I-10, I-15,
I-215, State Route 60, and State Route 91.
• Improving traffic flow and safety on major
roads including but not limited to Temescal
Canyon Road, Cajalco Road, Ramona
Expressway, Gilman Springs Road, Grand
Avenue, Bob Hope Drive, Fred Waring Drive,
Highway 111, and Indian Canyon Drive.
• Improving the condition of existing roads
by providing funds for basic pothole repairs,
paving dirt roads, and synchronizing signals
throughout Riverside County.
• Adding sidewalks and safety
improvements for pedestrians,
equestrians, and bicyclists.
• Increasing frequency of and access to bus
and rail public transportation by adding
new tracks, new stations, more trains, more
bus service, bus shelters, safety and security
measures, and technology to make public
transit safer and more reliable.
• Bringing daily rail service to the Coachella
Valley and San Gorgonio Pass from Los
Angeles, Orange County, and Riverside.
• Connecting Riverside County by
accelerating completion of a new east-west
corridor between Perris and San Jacinto
called the Mid County Parkway, building the
long-awaited realignment of State Route 79
from the Temecula Valley through Hemet and
San Jacinto, widening and improving safety
on Cajalco Road, roadway improvements
between Lake Elsinore and Perris to shorten
commutes on I-15 and I-215, and a bypass
to I-10 east of Banning toward the Coachella
Valley.
• Providing more independence and
opportunity for residents who rely on public
transportation services, such as seniors,
veterans, individuals with disabilities,
students, residents of rural communities,
and those who choose to use public
transportation.
• Using new technologies that can improve
the efficiency and safety of the current
roadway and public transit systems, paving
the way for the future.

Voter Approval: This Traffic Relief Plan was
drafted to serve as an expenditure plan for a
possible voter-approved sales tax measure. Until
a sales tax measure to fund the Plan is placed
before the voters and approved, the Plan is
aspirational, and the financial and other mandatory
requirements of the Plan are not operative.

Questions?
Questions? If you have questions about the Traffic
Relief Plan, please contact the Riverside County
Transportation Commission at [email protected] or
951-787-7141.
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OVERVIEW OF THE TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN
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Independent Audits Required
Upon voter approval of a revenue source for the
Plan, no less than annually, RCTC will obtain an
independent financial audit. The audit will be
published on the internet.

Efficiency and Local Control
Local Voice. Local Control.

Riverside County voters will enact the Plan, which
will then be implemented through their locally
elected representatives and local public works
professionals. By law, the Plan is implemented
by RCTC, which is governed by local city council
members or mayors of every city and all five
members of the County Board of Supervisors.

No Money Diverted to Sacramento or
Washington D.C.

State and federal governments cannot legally
divert, take, or direct funds raised through this
local Plan and its governing ordinance.

Fiscal Accountability and Efficiency.

Administrative salaries and benefits to administer
the Plan are limited to no more than 1% of net
revenues generated under the Plan’s governing
ordinance. Implementation of this Plan will not
require the creation of any new government
entity. To achieve efficiency and local control,
RCTC may delegate appropriate responsibilities
for administering components of the Plan to
existing local governments at its discretion.

Transparency and Openness
Implementation of the Plan will occur in
compliance with all transparency, disclosure, and
open meetings laws.

Mandatory Plan Review and Updates
Through a public process, RCTC must formally
review this Plan at least every 10 years after
it takes effect to ensure the Plan reflects the
current and anticipated future needs of Riverside
County’s residents. If RCTC wishes to amend
the Plan after its review or at any other point in
time, RCTC must follow current state law and this
Plan’s voter-approved governing ordinance to
do so.

Flexibility to Expedite Projects
RCTC may issue bonds or other debt against
future revenue to achieve any objectives
of the Plan and to expedite completion of
projects. RCTC will issue bonds or other debt in
accordance with applicable laws. The issuances
of bonds or other debt will undergo a feasibility
analysis to ensure the lowest borrowing
costs are incurred while repayment terms are
advantageous.

To expedite priority projects and services, reduce
costs to taxpayers, or avoid loss of other funding,
RCTC may make maximum use of funds by
temporarily loaning funds between transportation
purposes set forth in the Plan. In borrowing and
making loans, the proportionate shares for areas
and purposes over the duration of the Plan may
not be changed without an amendment of the
Plan as required by law.

Maintenance of Effort
Funds received by cities and the County shall
supplement existing local revenues and required
developer improvements used for transportation
purposes. As a condition of receiving funds,
cities and the County shall maintain their existing
commitment of local funds for transportation
purposes. Environmental mitigation funds
provided for land conservation shall supplement
and shall not supplant existing mitigation fees
paid by developers.
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ACCOUNTABILITY TO TAXPAYERS
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Equity Among Regions and Residents
Many residents of Riverside County live in areas
that lack infrastructure and public transportation
services. A growing number of residents face
increasing traffic congestion. Therefore, the
Traffic Relief Plan commits to providing equity for
Riverside County residents in the following ways:

Geography
The Traffic Relief Plan recognizes the three
distinct subregions of Riverside County and
ensures that revenues raised by the Plan in each
subregion remain there and cannot be moved to
other parts of the county:
• Palo Verde Valley (Blythe area)
• Coachella Valley
• Western Riverside County (Riverside and
Corona areas, Moreno Valley and Perris
areas, Hemet-San Jacinto Valley, San
Gorgonio Pass, and Temecula-Murrieta-Lake
Elsinore areas)
Small, Rural, Disadvantaged Communities
Prioritization of investments shall take into
account the needs of residents in small, rural, and
disadvantaged communities in Riverside County.

Mitigation Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
The Traffic Relief Plan mitigates VMT with
VMT-reducing projects and services funded by
multiple aspects of this Plan.

Decisions Based On Needs
Priority for investments in areas requiring
significant infrastructure repairs and upgrades
and public transportation will be determined
based on objective needs.

New Funding for All Communities in
Riverside County
All communities will have access to new
funding to keep local streets and roads in good
condition.

Increased Transportation Options for
Residents
The Traffic Relief Plan places significant focus
on seniors, students, veterans, individuals
with disabilities, and residents of rural and
underserved communities who use public
transportation regularly.

Balanced Transportation System
The Traffic Relief Plan recognizes all types of
transportation needs for Riverside County.

Proactively addressing the transportation issues
in Riverside County requires a flexible and a
comprehensive approach.

Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act The Traffic Relief Plan is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and, therefore, is exempt from CEQA review. This is because the Plan is designed to provide a funding mechanism for potential future projects and programs related to the Commission’s provision of transportation services. However, the Commission is not approving the construction of any projects that may result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment; future voter approval is required prior to establishing any funding mechanism as set forth in Public Utilities Code Section 240301; and all appropriate state and federal environmental review will be required and completed prior to any future approval of specific projects. 4 2024 Draft Traffic Relief Plan

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Investment Types
The Plan includes eight investment types. In the Coachella Valley, all investment types are funded through the valleywide Transportation Project Prioritization Study (TPPS). In Western Riverside County, a specific percentage of funding is reserved for each investment type, with several sub-types. In the Palo Verde Valley (Blythe), funds can be used on any investment type below.

Safe Streets and Roads – Pothole repair and road maintenance; sidewalks and pedestrian safety infrastructure; protected bicycle lanes; roadway improvements in high-accident areas; bus shelters; bridge repairs; improvements to railroad crossings, including bridges to separate roads from railroad tracks; traffic calming measures; bypass roads; median barriers; protecting roads, sidewalks, and bicycle facilities from flooding and other natural hazards; traffic signals, including technology to synchronize and interconnect signals; improvements to provide accessibility for persons with disabilities.

Highways – Improving traffic flow on State Routes 60, 91, 111 and Interstates 10, 15, and 215 by constructing new lanes, improving highway interchanges (on- and off-ramps and bridges) and public transportation facilities, and utilizing innovative technologies.

Public Transportation – Increasing frequency and safety of trains and buses; building new tracks, parking, and stations; extending rail service from Perris to Hemet and San Jacinto; extending rail service to the Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass (Banning/Beaumont/Calimesa/Cabazon area); sustaining operation of rail service throughout the county; expanding bus service options including rapid/express buses; on-demand transit options known as “micro-transit;” modernizing and adding zero-emission buses; providing targeted transit services and keeping bus fares low for seniors, veterans, students, and individuals with disabilities; upgrading bus stops and amenities; and improving connections between home, school, and employment centers.

Regional Connections – Constructing multi-modal transportation corridors that connect parts of Riverside County, relieving congestion on existing highways and local roads, improving safety such as realigning State Route 79, creating a bypass to I-10 east of Banning toward Coachella Valley, improving Cajalco Road, completing Mid County Parkway (Ramona Expressway), and providing a new Elsinore-Ethanac Expressway.

Commuter Assistance – Expanding Freeway Service Patrol roadside assistance, maintaining and expanding carpool/vanpool service and Park & Ride lots, and partnering with employers to create incentives for alternative commute methods.

Active Transportation – Improving safety and expanding access to pedestrian and bicycle facilities such as sidewalks and bicycle lanes, in addition to improving and expanding recreational trails and access to open spaces and natural areas.

Flood and Blowsand Control – Reinforcing roadways and infrastructure against natural hazards in the Coachella Valley.

Environmental Mitigation – To construct the traffic relief improvements in this Plan, mitigation will be required, while other community mitigation will be provided to preserve and improve quality of living, particularly in disadvantaged communities. Additionally, public infrastructure is increasingly under threat from natural disasters. Further, population growth and development puts pressure on natural areas that make Riverside County a desirable place to live. To achieve balanced growth of the region, ensure transportation projects can move forward, withstand natural hazards, and provide for a high quality of living for current and future generations of Riverside County residents, the Traffic Relief Plan makes meaningful commitments to environmental stewardship.

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The Palo Verde Valley component of the Traffic
Relief Plan calls for improvements to all aspects
of local transportation. All revenues generated
in the Palo Verde Valley will remain in the Palo
Verde Valley, with all revenue returned directly
to the City of Blythe and County of Riverside.

The Blythe City Council will have authority to set
priorities and expend funds within the city limits
and the County Board of Supervisors will have
authority to expend funds in unincorporated
areas of the Palo Verde Valley.

Investments made by the City of Blythe and
County must be for transportation purposes for
the benefit of Palo Verde Valley residents and
must be approved in an open and transparent
manner pursuant to open meetings laws. All
revenues generated through the Traffic Relief
Plan in the Palo Verde Valley shall remain in the
Palo Verde Valley and cannot be diverted to
other areas of Riverside County.

To address transportation needs in rural areas,
such as the Palo Verde Valley, and to strengthen
the agricultural economy and tourism, new
investments will focus on:
• Safety and maintenance of local streets and
roads
• Ensuring public infrastructure complies with
the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Closing sidewalk gaps and enhancing bike
lanes for improved pedestrian access to and
from schools
• Improving the condition of interchanges
at Interstate 10, including landscaping and
gateway enhancements
• Establishing a new vanpool program for
residents commuting to major employment
areas, such as Ironwood and Chuckawalla
Valley prisons, Coachella Valley, and Arizona
• Providing reduced- or free-fare public transit
to increase access to education, healthcare,
employment, and services
• Replacing and expanding the bus fleet
to improve air quality with low- and zeroemission vehicles • Upgrading transit operating and
maintenance facilities to maintain transit
vehicles and infrastructure in good condition
• Increasing frequency and expanding public
transit options for education, healthcare,
employment, and services in underserved
neighborhoods
Transportation investments through the Plan will
also serve as a driver for economic development
in the community. Improving the transportation
network will leverage other public and private
investments and encourage new businesses to
invest.

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The Coachella Valley component of the Traffic Relief Plan calls for improvements to all aspects of local and regional transportation systems in the Coachella Valley. The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) will administer the Plan in the Coachella Valley. CVAG is a public agency governed by an Executive Committee consisting of the mayor or an elected official representing every city council in the Coachella Valley and the City of Blythe, all five County Supervisors, and the Tribal Chairs from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians, Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, and Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians.

Funds Generated in the Coachella Valley Stay in the Coachella Valley All revenues generated under the Plan in the Coachella Valley will remain in the Coachella Valley for expenditure. Funding will provide investments for projects in communities that fully participate in, and are compliant with, the Coachella Valley’s Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) and the procedures approved by the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission for the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP). While this section uses the same library of icons seen throughout the Plan, most Coachella Valley projects, improvements, and programs may fall within multiple subject areas as they have multiple benefits.

Establishing and Updating
Regional Priorities
Since 1989, CVAG has been entrusted to
manage the regional transportation network.

CVAG establishes its priorities according to the
Transportation Project Prioritization Study (TPPS),
which is a merit-based method of prioritizing all
regional projects in the Coachella Valley. Project
priorities are based on criteria adopted by the
CVAG Executive Committee, as recommended by
civil engineers and public works professionals, and
publicly reviewed by elected officials representing
every CVAG member jurisdiction. The TPPS is
updated every few years as the Coachella Valley’s
population grows and becomes more diverse in
order to address different mobility needs, new
technologies, state and federal policy as well as
worldwide climate and economic trends.

Funding for TPPS projects follow CVAG’s costsplitting policy that requires a local match to unlock regional funding. Local funding
is an element of the Maintenance of Effort
requirements employed by RCTC and CVAG.

CVAG will continue to work with RCTC to ensure
new regional funding resources do not supplant
current funding and commitments; rather the
funding pie grows larger for all. In addition to
overall mobility related goals described under this
Plan, the TPPS process shall include the following
objectives:
• Achieve balance and equity
• Achieve climate resiliency
• Provide economic opportunities
• Address statewide and regional housing needs
by supporting transit-oriented development
and affordable housing
• Address safety by continually reducing serious
accidents and fatalities on the roadways
• Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
• Promote public health and safety, including
improving air quality
The TPPS includes upgraded, safer, and more
accessible regional roadways and bridges.

These regional multi-modal facilities connect the
Coachella Valley and ensure the transportation
network helps support a stronger, more
sustainable economy for the community. Some of
the arterials and other roads that will continue to
be improved are depicted on the map and listed
at the end of this section.

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The TPPS has included projects to substantially improve connections to federal and state freeways and highways, particularly Interstate 10, Highway 111 and State Route 86. Upgrades to existing interchanges as well as new interchanges are planned and are awaiting funding to be constructed.

This Plan will also allow for improvements such as managed lanes or toll lanes on I-10. Such facilities will make it easier and safer to travel along Interstate 10. Additionally, the plan will include grade separations for State Route 86, including a new bridge at Avenue 50, and improving other areas where high numbers of accidents and fatalities occur. The TPPS process is flexible enough to incorporate improvements to connecting regions, including Highway 62 and Highway 74.

Additionally, the Plan includes funding to substantially improve the overall condition of these roads as CVAG works in partnership with Caltrans.

Regional Connections
To catch up with and prepare for continued population growth, the TPPS identifies regional corridors in every community of the Coachella Valley. It also will expand to address new needs, such as an I-10 bypass and extending Avenue 50 between I-10 and State Route 86 to reduce traffic gridlock on existing highways, improve safety, open economic opportunities to disadvantaged communities, and reduce the miles traveled by drivers who must drive inefficient routes to get from one end of the region to another.

Active Transportation
This Plan and the TPPS include active transportation projects that make it easier and more accessible for people to walk or bike safely. In the Coachella Valley, eligible improvements often accommodate electric vehicles such as golf carts and low-speed electric vehicles, which are part of a multifaceted approach to meet varying degrees of mobility and independence among seniors, individuals with disabilities and underserved communities. Such projects may be stand-alone projects, such as CV Link extensions to North Shore and Desert Hot Springs, and others may expand on the existing active transportation network, such as the Palm Desert Link and bike improvements to the La Quinta village. It also may include incorporating active transportation into the design of complete streets and creating multi-modal connections, such as improvements along Dillon Road. Linking such projects to public transportation and facilitating first mile, last mile connectivity shall be a priority.

Public Transportation
Public transportation investments, such as CV Rail, is an utmost priority in this Plan. Many of the improvements needed to create consistent service between the Coachella Valley and Los Angeles have already been identified and are awaiting funding to be constructed. With Plan funding, the TPPS will be updated to include CV Rail and a fair share “local commitment” from the Coachella Valley for rail investments and operational costs of CV Rail and train stations. Those investments will be paired with investments from the Western Riverside component of this plan to match federal and state funding. It also will facilitate the movement of goods along the rail lines, which is critical to economic opportunities. Under the TPPS update process, additional benefits to public transportation can be considered, such as transit priority lanes for buses, zero-emission buses and transit facilities, and bus shelters that are sustainable and enhance the passenger experience. The Plan will also support public transportation options for veterans, individuals with disabilities, seniors, students, and disadvantaged communities, including improving access and keeping these transit options affordable. 2024 Draft Traffic Relief Plan 9
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The Coachella Valley portion of the Plan will also fund operations and maintenance (O&M) of regional transportation corridors as identified in the TPPS. The CVAG regional O&M program will support operations, repairs, and replacement of traffic management systems, pavement surfaces (e.g., pothole repair), and traffic control devices. Identical to other projects in the TPPS, the O&M plan would follow a formula and approach to ensure the regional investment enhances, not replaces, investments being made by local cities and Riverside County. This plan includes funding to improve the aesthetic appeal of major corridors and gateways in the Coachella Valley, particularly Interstate 10 and Highway 86. The Coachella Valley corridors and gateways should better reflect the desert’s unique characteristics and appeal to visitors and residents alike. Additionally, the O&M program will enhance existing efforts to promote uniform standards, keep transportation infrastructure in good condition, and extend the life cycle of Coachella Valley’s transportation infrastructure. Regional corridors and gateways span cities and unincorporated communities and include, but are not limited to:
• Interstate 10
• Highway 111
• Ramon Road
• Cook Street
• Fred Waring Drive
• Gene Autry Trail/Palm Drive
• Indio Boulevard
• Highway 86
• Washington Street
• Monterey Avenue
• Bob Hope Drive
• Dinah Shore Drive
• Date Palm Drive
• Little Morongo Road
• Avenue 50
CVAG regularly reviews and amends the TPPS to incorporate new and innovative strategies that help reduce traffic congestion and increase economic productivity. The TPPS embraces regional mobility concepts and technologies such as signal synchronization and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies, which better connect the Coachella Valley’s workforce to the workplace and reduce seasonal and traffic bottlenecks related to major events. Such concepts are also employed during emergencies to ensure access to hospitals and the best mobility possible for first responders and emergency vehicles. ITS technologies will allow for bus priority or transit signal priority to improve service and reduce delay for mass transit vehicles at intersections on regional corridors. Technologies that eliminate or reduce vehicle miles travelled, vehicle trips, and lay the groundwork for high-speed broadband access, will also be a priority.

Flood & Blowsand Control
Building bridges and other resilient infrastructure is a very high priority in the Coachella Valley. Critical roads, such as Indian Canyon, Gene Autry Trail, and Dillon Road are regularly closed due to blowsand and rainstorms. With increasing frequency, there are prolonged closures and roads are destroyed during major rain events in the communities of Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, and Cathedral City. Such flood impacts can occur anywhere in the Coachella Valley but are often associated with areas that have not had similar flood control and road investments in the past, such as the eastern Coachella Valley. Projects to address the persistent flooding along Box Canyon Drive and other areas will be included in this Plan and future TPPS updates.

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Freeway Service Patrol will be expanded to I-10 in the Coachella Valley to quickly clear incidents from the freeway. Investments will be made in partnering with employers in the Coachella Valley to encourage alternative forms of commuting as a means to reduce congestion and improve air quality and safety.

Environmental Mitigation
Population growth and development puts pressure on open spaces and natural areas, such as the sand dunes and mountains, that make the Coachella Valley a desirable place to live.

Consistent with the approach in Western Riverside County, a minimum of 12.5% of annual revenues shall be allocated, at the discretion of CVAG, to preserve the Coachella Valley’s natural areas, including fulfillment of the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP). CVAG shall allocate sufficient revenues set-aside for the above purposes to the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission (CVCC) for habitat acquisition and/or endowment purposes until the CVMSHCP reserve assembly and endowment obligations are met to fill any funding gaps for the long-term administration, land management, and monitoring of the CVMSHCP. Funding related to this Plan shall not relieve any Permittees under the MSHCPs of their pre-existing obligations to the fulfillment of the CVMSHCP. Funding for these programs has an inherent benefit to the environment but also helps expedite permitting and completion of transportation projects.

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Every city and the unincorporated
communities of western Riverside
County is guaranteed to receive
its fair share of funds for safety improvements
to local streets and roads and pedestrian and
bicycle facilities. Additionally, major roadways
that connect the region will receive funds to
implement safety improvements that will reduce
accidents, injuries, and fatalities, as well as
provide emergency relief to regional corridors
with few or no alternative routes.

Half of the funds for Safe Streets and Roads will
be distributed by formula (based on population)
to each city and the County of Riverside for
unincorporated communities. Half of the funds
will be distributed by RCTC to major regional
safety projects.

Improvements funded from this program include:
• Pothole repair and road maintenance
• Sidewalks and pedestrian safety infrastructure
• Protected bicycle lanes
• Roadway improvements in high-accident
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• Bus shelters
• Bridge repairs
• Improvements to railroad crossings, including
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• Traffic calming measures
• Bypass roads
• Median barriers
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Safe Streets and Roads, 8%
Public Transportation, 25%
Active Transportation, 3%
Environmental Mitigation, 25%
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Highways, 25%
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• Protecting roads, sidewalks, and bicycle
facilities from flooding and other natural
hazards
• Traffic signals, including technology to
synchronize and interconnect signals
• Improvements to provide accessibility for
persons with disabilities
Specific regional corridors that could receive
funding for safety improvements include:
• Cajalco Road
• Gilman Springs Road
• Grand Avenue
• Ramona Expressway / Mid County Parkway
• I-10 Bypass between Banning and Cabazon
Highways
Improving the flow of traffic
saves time, reduces stress, and
improves safety, air quality,
and economic productivity.

Population is growing in Riverside County.

Without action, traffic congestion will also
continue to grow. The highways in Riverside
County were built decades ago, in some cases
severing communities and impacting local traffic
circulation. Additionally, Riverside County has
an incomplete highway network that does not
adequately serve our residents or economy. The
Traffic Relief Plan will improve traffic flow by
building new infrastructure and using technology
to improve efficiency of how the transportation
system operates. Investments will include:

I-15 Corridor/Corona, Temescal Valley,
Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Murrieta,
Temecula
• Add Express Lanes in each direction on I-15
between Cajalco Road in Corona and State
Route 74
• Add at least one lane in each direction on
I-15 between State Route 74 to the San
Diego County Line
• Construct auxiliary lanes on I-15 in Corona
• Construct the final phase of the French Valley
Parkway interchange at I-15 in Temecula,
which includes:
o Widening ramps at Winchester Road
o Constructing on and off ramps to I-15
from French Valley Parkway and a bridge
over I-15
o Constructing the French Valley Parkway
from Jefferson Avenue to Ynez Road
o Adding of collector/distributor lanes for
southbound I-15 from I-215 to Winchester
Road
• Reconstruct interchanges at:
o Nichols Road in Lake Elsinore
o Central Avenue (State Route 74) in Lake
Elsinore
o Wildomar Trail (formerly Baxter Road) in
Wildomar
o Bundy Canyon Road in Wildomar
• Construct a new interchange on I-15 at:
o Campbell Ranch Road and Temescal
Canyon Road in Temescal Valley
o Franklin Street in Lake Elsinore
I-215 Corridor/Riverside, Moreno Valley,
Perris
• Add at least one lane in each direction
between State Route 60 and Van Buren
Boulevard
• Construct new interchanges (on and off
ramps) on I-215 at:
o Keller Road in Murrieta
o Garbani Road in Menifee
• Reconstruct interchange at Harley Knox
Boulevard in Moreno Valley
91 Corridor/Corona, Riverside
• Add at least one new lane on State Route 91
between:
o State Route 241 and State Route 71 in the
eastbound direction
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o I-15 in Corona and Pierce Street in
Riverside in both directions
• Reconstruct interchanges on State Route 91
at:
o Adams Street in Riverside
o Tyler Street in Riverside
• Construct a rapid transit connection from the
91 Express Lanes to the North Main Corona
Transit Center/Metrolink station
60 Corridor/Jurupa Valley, Moreno Valley
• Add at least one lane in each direction on
State Route 60 in Moreno Valley
• Reconstruct interchanges on State Route 60
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o Etiwanda Avenue in Jurupa Valley
o Rubidoux Boulevard in Jurupa Valley
o Redlands Boulevard in Moreno Valley
I-10 Corridor/Calimesa, Beaumont,
Banning, Cabazon
• Reconstruct interchanges on I-10 at:
o State Route 79 (Beaumont Avenue) in
Beaumont
o Highland Springs Avenue in Beaumont
and Banning
o Pennsylvania Avenue in Beaumont
o Morongo Parkway and Main Street in
Cabazon
o County Line Road in Calimesa
o Cherry Valley Boulevard in Calimesa
• Add express lanes on I-10 between State
Route 60 in Beaumont and Highway 111 in
Palm Springs
Countywide Interconnected Highways
Using technologies that have been proven
effective around the world, as well as emerging
innovative technologies, investments will be
made to interconnect highways, street and
ramp signals, and automobiles to create more
efficiency in the entire transportation network.

With roadways and vehicles that can talk to each
other, traffic flow can be increased and safety
improved by reducing the potential for human
error on the road.

Regional Connections
To catch up with and prepare for
continued population growth,
new regional corridors are
necessary to reduce traffic gridlock on existing
highways, improve safety, open economic
opportunities to disadvantaged communities,
and reduce the miles traveled by drivers who
must drive inefficient routes to get from one
end of the region to another. Five new regional
corridors are in various stages of preparation and
need additional funding to become a reality for
Riverside County residents. These transportation
facilities will include features that accommodate
public transit and bicyclists, and will be consistent
with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation
Plan for the protection of the environment.

Investments will be prioritized based on
readiness to be constructed and available
funding:
• Cajalco Road
• Mid County Parkway
• State Route 79 Realignment
• Elsinore-Ethanac Expressway
• I-10 Bypass
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Public Transportation
Bringing reliable public
transportation to more areas of
Riverside County is a priority of
the Traffic Relief Plan. Increased investment in
bus, rail, and new modes of public transportation
will offer Riverside County residents choices for
how they travel, and ensure public transportation
is available for those who need it most.

Passenger Rail
Riverside County is home to several railroad
rights-of-way that connect our growing
communities. These rail lines serve as a public
transportation backbone for our region. Funds
for the Traffic Relief Plan will:
• Increase train service frequency on existing
commuter rail (Metrolink) lines such as the
91/Perris Valley Line and Inland-Empire
Orange County Line, with trains eventually
as frequent as every 30 minutes during peak
periods
• Expand rail service into new areas of
Riverside County such as the Beaumont/
Banning/Cabazon/Calimesa area, the
Coachella Valley, and Hemet and San Jacinto
• Construct new railroad tracks and supporting
infrastructure within existing rail rights-ofway to allow more trains to operate and to increase efficiency and on-time performance
of trains
• Construct new rail stations, such as at the
Ramona Expressway, in Winchester, and in
Beaumont/Banning/Calimesa/Cabazon area
• Maintain and enhance security and safety at
rail stations
• Maintain and enhance management of
publicly owned railroad rights-of-way to
ensure proper maintenance and safety
• Enhance existing rail stations (there are
currently nine stations in Corona, Riverside,
Jurupa Valley, Perris, and near Moreno
Valley), including:
o Construct improvements to provide better
accessibility for persons with disabilities
o Construct new parking capacity at stations
in Corona, Riverside, and Perris
o Construct train boarding platforms,
pedestrian bridges, and crossings
• Maintain and operate existing and future rail
stations
• Invest in zero-emission trains
• Maintain and enhance all aspects of
operating rail service in Riverside County
Bus
The Public Transportation section of the Traffic
Relief Plan will invest in bus transit to reduce
traffic congestion, increase sustainability,
and provide more options to residents who
rely on public transit to access medical care,
employment, education, and other services.

Funding will go toward:
• Sustaining and expanding where feasible
local fixed-route bus services
• Sustaining and expanding rapid/commuter
bus services along major corridors in
Riverside County to destinations such as
San Diego, Orange, and San Bernardino
Counties, downtown Riverside, Temecula,
Moreno Valley, Coachella Valley, Hemet/San
Jacinto, and Beaumont/Banning/Calimesa,
Corona, and Perris. These routes can
connect to commercial airports in the region,
major educational, business, and retail/
entertainment destinations
• Improving safety and security on bus transit
• Zero-emission buses and related capital,
maintenance, and operation costs
• Maintenance and operation of transit
centers/hubs and bus stops/shelters
• Roadway technologies that improve bus
travel times
• Micro-transit (on-demand) public transit
technologies
Public
Transportation
Active
Transportation
Environmental
Mitigation
Flood &
Blowsand
Control
Commuter New Technology
Assistance
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Additionally, funding will be set aside for
specialized transportation providers that
serve seniors, veterans, students, individuals
with disabilities, and rural and underserved
communities. The Citizens and Specialized
Transit Advisory Committee, with representatives
from these populations, will assist RCTC in
administering and providing oversight to the
program. Funding will go toward:
• Ensuring infrastructure compliance with
expansion of destinations and hours of
operation for paratransit services such as
Dial-A-Ride
• Keeping transit fares low for seniors,
veterans, students, and individuals with
disabilities
• Improved access to and from schools,
colleges and universities, and employment
centers for low-income families and rural
communities
• Free or reduced bus fares for those who
require access to medical appointments, job
interviews, or other needed services
• Bringing infrastructure into compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Continued operation of vital community
transportation resources such as the
2-1-1 network, which provides individualized
assessments with transportation and social
service specialists
Environmental
Mitigation
To construct the traffic
relief improvements in
this Plan, mitigation will be required, while
other community mitigation will be provided
to preserve and improve quality of living,
particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Additionally, public infrastructure is increasingly
under threat from natural disasters. Further,
population growth and development puts
pressure on natural areas that make Riverside
County a desirable place to live. To achieve
balanced growth of the region, ensure
transportation projects can move forward,
withstand natural hazards, and provide for a
high quality of living for current and future
generations of Riverside County residents,
the Traffic Relief Plan makes meaningful
commitments to environmental stewardship.

Revenues shall be allocated, at the discretion of
RCTC, for one or more of the following purposes:
• To benefit the environment and to expedite
permitting and completion of transportation
projects
• To promote public health and safety by
improving air quality or safeguarding local
transportation infrastructure from natural
hazards, including, but not limited to, floods,
fires, earthquakes, or blowsand
• To preserve Riverside County’s natural
areas, including fulfillment of the Western
Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan (MSHCP) obligations
• To mitigate Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
• To support transit-oriented development and
housing
• To establish and maintain recreational use of
public open spaces by non-motorized means
RCTC shall allocate at least half of the revenues
set-aside for the above purposes to the Western
Riverside County Regional Conservation
Authority for habitat acquisition and/or
endowment purposes until the MSHCP reserve
assembly and endowment obligations are met
to ensure the long-term administration, land
management, and monitoring of the habitat.

Funding allocated from this Plan shall not relieve
any Permittees under the MSHCPs of their
pre-existing obligations to the fulfillment of the
MSHCP.

Environmental
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Blowsand
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Commuter Assistance
To help commuters with a safer
trip, and to provide alternatives
to driving alone, the Traffic
Relief Plan invests in the following Commuter
Assistance programs:

Freeway Service Patrol
When accidents occur on highways or when
vehicles break down, traffic can build quickly,
creating delays and additional safety hazards
to motorists. Freeway Service Patrol provides
roving tow trucks to quickly assist motorists
so that traffic can flow again. This public
service is operated with strict performance
and accountability measures by the California
Highway Patrol, Caltrans, and RCTC ensuring
that Freeway Service Patrols reduce congestion,
increase safety, and decrease air pollution.

The Plan will sustain and increase Freeway
Service Patrol levels on Interstates 15 and 215
and State Routes 60 and 91, including weekend
service. The Plan will also enable new service to
begin on Interstate 10 and possibly other routes
as determined by benefit-cost analysis.

Park & Ride Lots
Creating more convenient locations for
commuters to meet and travel together reduces
the burdens of solo commuting and decreases
the number of cars on the road during peak
hours.

Employer Partnerships to
Reduce Commutes
The Traffic Relief Plan recognizes that improving
commutes is not just about the commuter, but
also about employers stepping up to help. The
Plan calls for enhancing current Commuter
Assistance Programs with employers in
Riverside County to provide better options and
incentives to encourage ridesharing, vanpooling,
telecommuting, and public transit use.

Public
Transportation
Active
Transportation
Environmental
Mitigation
Flood &
Blowsand
Control
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Active Transportation
Transportation options that do
not require a motorized vehicle
are an important element of
healthy, connected communities in Riverside
County. Therefore, the Traffic Relief Plan invests
in pedestrian and bicycle facilities, trails and
access to open space, and planning. Funding
from this category can go toward:
• Sidewalks and bicycle lanes
• Infrastructure that provides safer routes to
school for children to walk or bike to school
and decreases injuries and fatalities
• Recreational trails so that Riverside County
residents can enjoy better access to our
world-renowned natural open spaces
o Amenities that support these facilities
such as trailheads, parking lots, restrooms,
and signs are eligible for these funds;
however, maintenance and operations
shall be the responsibility of the local
government agency, not RCTC
o Major regional trails identified in the
master plan for the Riverside County Parks
& Open Space District are eligible for
funding, which include but are not limited
to:
• Butterfield Overland Trail/Southern
Emigrant Trail
• Santa Ana River Trail
• Juan Bautista de Anza Historical Trail
• Salt Creek Trail
n
Active
Transportation
Environmental
Mitigation
Flood &
Blowsand
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TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN
Riverside County Transportation Commission
(951) 787-7141 www.rctc.org
4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor
P.O. Box 12008 Riverside, CA
92502-2208 410

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City Council Meeting

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Agenda Item No. 12.1
March 27, 2024
PLN22-20015 - Eastvale 2040 General Plan Comprehensive Update Prepared By:

Gustavo N. Gonzalez, Community Development Director
Recommended Action(s)
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt a resoluon approving the Eastvale 2040 General Plan comprehensive update (General Plan Amendment PLN22-20015) in accordance with California Government Code Secon 65358;

2. Certify the related Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2022080090); and

3. Adopt the Findings and Statement of Overriding Consideraon in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15166.

Summary
This is a city-iniated request to review and approve the comprehensive update to the City's General Plan known as "Eastvale 2040." Eastvale 2040 updates all the state-required general plan elements, including Land Use, Circulaon, Housing, Conservaon, Open Space, Noise, and Safety.

Eastvale 2040 also addresses urban design, environmental jusce, economic development, public health, and sustainability. Eastvale 2040 builds upon and complements the 2021-2029 Housing Element as adopted by City Council and cerfied by the State Department of Housing and Community Development in 2022.

Background
California State law requires each city and county to adopt a comprehensive, long-term General Plan. The General Plan is the official policy statement of the City for use by the City Council to guide 12363 Limonite Avenue | Suite 910 | Eastvale, CA 91752
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private and public development in the City, as well as the City's own operaons and decisions. State law requires that the City's ordinances regulang land use be consistent with the General Plan. The Zoning Code, individual project proposals, and other related plans and City ordinances must be consistent with the goals and policies in this General Plan.

The General Plan is a community vision and policy-level document that forecasts the built environment and community needs into the future as a basis for determining long-term objecves and policies and shorter-term decision making, budgeng and priorizaon of implementaon programs. The General Plan is considered "long-term" since it looks approximately 20 years or further into the future. Eastvale's first General Plan was adopted by the City Council on June 13, 2012. Since its adopon, the City has changed and evolved. Now that the City has passed its 13th year of service, and it is more financially stable with a populaon of nearly 75,000 residents, the me has come to reexamine and update the community's long-term vision and values to ensure that they are in alignment with our residents, businesses, Strategic Plan, new State laws and rapidly changing economic needs in the region.

The City kicked off the Eastvale 2040 General Plan update in February 2020 through with the goal of incorporating the following core values into each element:

Crafting a Community Vision and Guiding Policies;
Creating a "Blueprint" that integrates Land Use, Circulation, Open Space and Housing; Establishing Environmental/Quality of Life health and safety thresholds for Noise, Safety, Conservation and Air Quality; and
Implementaon, Financing and Work Plan for Economic Development, Investment Opportunies, Capital Improvement, New Development, Hazardous, Strategic and Specific Plans in conjunction with the Development Code.

To be successful, the General Plan must capture the community's values. As such, staff conducted public outreach acvies beginning in February 2020. Below is a summary of public parcipaon opportunities:

Project website that serves as the informaon portal to the Eastvale 2040 project Several informational videos explaining the General Plan update process; Engage Eastvale, the City's online engagement plaKorm which hosted a number of surveys and forms for community members to provide feedback;
Explore Eastvale, which invited community members to assess segments of the City's streets using an online survey tool;
Community Visioning Workshop, a public workshop designed to reintroduce community members to the Eastvale 2040 General Plan and allow them to provide input on certain focus topics of the General Plan;
Advisory Circles, four stakeholder meengs held to deliberate on the focus topics of land use, circulation, the Chandler area, as well as open space and conservation; Pop-ups, at local events and youth acvies to provide community members with an impromptu opportunity to provide input on the future of Eastvale; Several workshops with the Planning Commission and City Council; Stakeholder Interviews with 18 "Community Champions;"
"Clear Vision Speaker Series" comprised of recorded presentaons and discussions with six respected experts covering planning topics such as mobility, community design, diversity and 12363 Limonite Avenue | Suite 910 | Eastvale, CA 91752
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inclusion, housing, economic development, and creative placemaking; and General Plan and EIR "drop-in" open house sessions where community members could share input on draft plans and map concepts of the key elements in the City's General Plan and EIR.

Through these different engagement methods, parcipants provided posive feedback on elements of Eastvale that work well, ranging from its diversity to its smaller size and sense of community, to the approachability of leadership and amenies such as the river walk and other recreaonal opportunies. Parcipants also raised various concerns, including lack of dense housing opons, limitaons on economic growth, and connecvity and accessibility issues. Many expressed a desire for the City to bring in more sit-down fine dining, mixed-use development, and environmentally sustainable features.

Several themes emerged within responses to the different engagement methods. These themes include:

Quality of Life: Posive feelings about the small, ghter-knit sense of community in Eastvale.

Generally safe place for raising families with good schools, a diverse populaon, and accessible leadership. Concerns that an increase in populaon would lead to more crime and issues of homelessness.

Neighborhood Amenies: Wide-ranging ideas of features the community would like to see introduced or expanded in the City, including more sit-down and/or fine dining establishments, family-friendly acvies, recognizable chains such as Trader Joe's, outdoor malls with a more modern design, and nightlife venues. Young and acve populaon doesn't have enough to retain them in Eastvale either for entertainment purposes or for the longterm.

Trails/Parks/Natural Features: Desire to see the compleon of the trail system plan and more hiking trails. Planng more trees and covering bare spaces with greenery, fountains and other natural features were popular ideas. Posive feedback on the river walk and exisng parks but a desire to see more done to maintain and enhance these areas, with an emphasis on greenfriendly design and landscaping.

Acvity Centers: Strong desire for more places to go and more things to do. While some envision this as more "downtown" and "nightlife" features, others are asking to build upon exisng features such as the river walk and parks, ulizing them to host fesvals and events to draw the community together and aNract out-of-towners. Others pointed out that the Eastvale community is largely acve, youthful and health-focused, and think this should be reflected with beNer support for physical and recreaonal acvies such as sports complexes, pools, arenas, and other family-friendly venues.

Housing: Desire for more diversity, affordable, and mixed-use opons. Concerns expressed that while shortage is not necessarily an issue, the focus should shiP from only tradional single-family homes to denser, more sustainable development that would go hand-in-hand with commercial development to aNract more renters and home buyers to the City. Some also expressed a desire to see larger home lots with big yards and noted that if there is addional housing built, there should be more schools to support an increase in children. A concern around building too many apartments or large-scale, dense housing was also noted. 12363 Limonite Avenue | Suite 910 | Eastvale, CA 91752
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Economy: Respondents offered varying ideas on this subject, poinng out that more aNenon should be paid to bringing in large businesses or stakeholders such as hospitals, higher learning centers, and tech hubs. They suggested this would help retain young families, young professionals and incenvize adult children of long-me residents to return to Eastvale to meet future economic needs.

Mobility/Infrastructure: Community members have mixed senments on this subject. Some believe Eastvale is already fairly pedestrian and bike-friendly, while others feel strongly that connecvity within and access outside the City needs improvement, parcularly as some view Eastvale as a "commuter city." They would like to see future development planned with pedestrian and bike-friendly opons in mind. Concerns about the speed of drivers on City streets and the need for safer intersections and a desire for wider sidewalks.

Diverse Community: Residents feel a strong sense of pride about Eastvale's diverse population.

Many suggested ways the City can highlight and celebrate this, including cultural centers, markets, special events and celebraons related to various heritages, as well as hosng visual and performing arts in general. Religious leaders in the community also seek reassurance that the City will keep their communies in mind when planning, allowing space for spirituality, as well as senior centers.

Based on the feedback received through the various modes of outreach, Staff and the project consultants developed the following vision for the Eastvale 2040 General Plan:
"Eastvale is an innova
ve and family-friendly city with an abundance of diverse entertainment, recrea
on, arts, mobility, housing, educa
on, and business opportuni
es that, combined with its
small-town character, makes it a coveted hub in the region. The close-knit community honors its roots as it fosters sustainable economic growth for future generations." From this vision a set of guiding objecves were established for the development of the General Plan. The City's objectives for the Eastvale 2040 General Plan are to:

Direct future growth in designated focus areas in a manner which preserves exisng neighborhoods, enhances quality of life, and maintains a balance of land uses which benefits residents and businesses;
Preserve Eastvale's suburban character and promote development that embraces the City's diversity, history, and sense of community;
Enhance and acvate public/quasi-public land uses, including resources unique to the City of Eastvale such as the Santa Ana Riverfront;
Create a sustainable mul-modal transportaon network that includes walkable, bicycle friendly environments;
Increase residential development potential to meet regional housing needs; Promote a variety of housing choices to achieve the City's 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment housing goals; and
Implement new California State law General Plan requirements.

The Eastvale 2040 General Plan takes the State-mandated general plan requirements and divides 12363 Limonite Avenue | Suite 910 | Eastvale, CA 91752
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them into the following major sections:

Partnerships and Collaboraon. Recognion that Eastvale must partner with community and business groups, faith-based organizaons, and local and regional agencies to achieve its vision. This secon starts the environmental jusce discussion, an important theme of the Eastvale 2040 General Plan that carries through each section.

Built Environment. As the City is largely developed, this secon introduces the land use and housing element requirements of state law and introduces focus areas that are expected to be the area of growth for the next 20 years and means of protecon of established neighborhoods. The built environment also addresses the mobility element, recognizing the role of the automobile in Eastvale, while developing other mobility options.

Nature and Conservaon. While most of the City is suburban in design, opportunies exist to connect to the Santa Ana River and extend the connecons throughout the City. This secon includes the required open space, conservaon, safety, and noise elements. Eastvale has a fantasc opportunity for trails, interpreve centers, rewilding parts of the Santa Ana River, and developing a "grand" park. Connecng the City to the river is an excing goal of the Eastvale 2040 General Plan.

Implementation. Realizing the vision of the Eastvale 2040 General Plan will require acons ranging from changes to Municipal Code, to partnering with other agencies. The implementaon secon is not an exhausve "to-do" list for implemenng the Eastvale 2040 General Plan, but rather a means of prioritizing efforts needed to realize the vision.

Within these major secons are smaller topic-based chapters called "elements" that have a specific purpose and focus, as described below. Together, they present a consistent policy plaKorm, as required by law. No single element or subject supersedes any other, and all are internally consistent.

The Eastvale 2040 General Plan includes the following elements:

Housing Element
Land Use Element
Noise Element
Open Space and Conservation Element
Partnerships and Collaboration Element
Safety Element
Mobility Element
The Land Use Element, and in parcular, the Land Use Map, describe both the type of development the community expects over me and where that development should occur. Different uses of the land such as housing, offices, or stores are assigned standards such as housing units per acre, or a rao of floor square footage to parcel size, so that the approximate size and extent of future development can be predicted. While not all of the standards are absolute, the descripons in this element can be used to determine the number of new people and jobs expected in the next planning horizon. These estimates are then used to determine what services are needed.

Much of Eastvale is fully developed and is not expected to change significantly over the planning horizon. Established residenal neighborhoods will remain as they exist today. However, there are 12363 Limonite Avenue | Suite 910 | Eastvale, CA 91752
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three main areas of the city that are yet to develop: Downtown Eastvale, Chandler Area, and Riverfront. These "areas of changes", as detailed below, each offer an opportunity to bring unique and creative land uses that will usher Eastvale into the next phase of its history.

Downtown West Policy Area
The Downtown West Policy Area (also known as "Downtown Eastvale" or the Leal property) is part of a 153.1-acre area along Limonite that is envisioned as the center piece of Eastvale's future downtown. The property, located at the northwest intersecon of Limonite and Hamner Avenues, is intended to provide for a range of housing, retail, restaurants, hospitality, entertainment, and civic uses in a walkable urban environment. The property may also be suitable for a satellite college or university campus, or medical related uses. A range of housing types between 20.1 and 40 dwelling units per acre is allowed, with a minimum requirement of 2,500 units to meet the Regional Housing Needs Assessment commitment made in the adopted Housing Element. Non-residenal uses can range from 0.25 to 1.5 FAR.

At the heart of Downtown West is a 16.5-acre area at the corner of Limonite and Hamner Avenues.

In May 2022, the City Council approved a Development Agreement between The New Home Company and the City to designate the 16.5-acre area for development of a city hall building, outdoor amphitheater and civic park area, police staon, library, hotel, office uses, and a variety of restaurants and retail uses totaling 495,000 square feet. Detailed planning and development of the entire Downtown West Policy Area is guided by the adopted Leal Master Plan.

Chandler Policy Area
The Chandler Policy Area, named for the roadway that forms its southern boundary, is one of two areas of Eastvale that provided housing for dairy workers unl the late 1990s when many of the dairies began relocang outside of Eastvale. The Chandler Policy Area contains a mix of land uses that reflect the community's agricultural heritage, including homes on large lots, agriculture-related businesses, horse corrals, barns, and farm animals. The western boundary of this area is formed by land owned by the Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD) and is not available for development; however, open space and some urban agricultural use could be allowed. The OCFCD is the lead agency appointed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to manage the improvements at Prado Dam and its effect on communities upstream from the dam.

The Chandler Policy Area encourages a broader mix of low intensity uses, that are compable with the rural character of the area. The businesses could have housing or offices above them in the same building, or in a separate building nearby. Toward the west where the flooding restricts development potenal, agricultural businesses that could farm the land are encouraged. The area is envisioned to allow maker spaces for incubator businesses, arsans, and craP restaurants and breweries. The open space nearby could also be used for fesvals and gatherings celebrang the diversity of the community. An important aspect of development in the Chandler Area will be to respect and support the connuaon of the exisng agricultural and residenal uses. A specific plan will be required to guide how new residenal and non-residenal development can occur sensively and in a way that creates a unique place in the City.

Development within the Chandler Policy Area will be limited to residenal densies of 5 to 8 units per acre and a 2-acre minimum project size unl a specific plan is prepared through a community visioning effort. However, the EIR has analyzed new residenal densies up to 20 dwelling units per acre, up to a maximum total of 400 units for the enre Chandler Policy Area to facilitate the 12363 Limonite Avenue | Suite 910 | Eastvale, CA 91752
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ancipated future specific plan densies. Non-residenal uses can range up to 0.35 FAR, also with a 2-acre minimum size project.

Citrus Policy Area
The Citrus Policy Area serves as one anchor to the improved Santa Ana River trail and adjacent recreaon amenies. A goal of the Eastvale 2040 General Plan is to enhance the river with more trails, recreaonal opportunity, and rewilding. While some of the Citrus Policy Area will accommodate senior housing, most of this area is in the floodplain and unlikely to have more than recreaonal uses. Working with Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD), the plan is to expand recreaonal acvies, river access, and improve the quality of the riparian area along the Santa Ana River. As a focal point for the river, the Citrus Policy Area will serve as a trail hub, informaonal site, and be truly integrated into the Santa Ana River Trail. This Policy Area also includes approximately 20 acres of land owned by the City and should support and be integrated with the recreaon and community-serving uses in this area. The Citrus Policy Area on the east will balance the 'grand park' proposed in the west along Hellman Avenue. The Santa Ana River will connect the two, as will existing and new trails and pathways through the City.

Riverfront Policy Area
The Riverfront Policy Area provides for the conservaon of natural resource areas including watersheds, habitat areas and corridors, and areas within flood zones. It also aims to acvate the enre interface of the Santa River with various recreaonal uses to take full advantage of this unique natural asset. This category has been applied to the Santa Ana River watershed, associated habitat areas, and parcels prone to flooding and owned by the flood control district. The flood control district has several acres of land along Hellman Avenue that is intended to flood during major storm events which prohibits most buildings. Having a large open space near the city provides an amazing opportunity to develop a 'grand park' for Eastvale. Potenal uses within the Riverfront Policy Area include parks, athlec fields, trails, and other types of recreaon uses subject to the approval of the Flood Control District. When linked by trails and paths, the "grand park" could provide a regional amenity and serve as a gateway to the Santa Ana River corridor.

Environmental
A DraP Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2022080090) was prepared for the project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (ANachment 3). The DraP EIR was released for public and agency review on October 31, 2023 for a 45-day review ending on December 15, 2023.

Seven comment leNers were received during the DraP EIR public review period and an addional two comment leNers were received aPer the close of the public comment period. These leNers and the prepared responses to relevant environmental issues are included within the Final EIR (A3achment 4). The responses to each comment received on the DraP EIR represent a good-faith, reasoned effort to address the environmental issues idenfied by the comments. Under the State CEQA Guidelines, the City is not required to respond to all comments on the Draft EIR, but only those comments that raise environmental issues.

While much of the EIR demonstrates that there would be no impacts or no impacts with migaon, there are potenal impacts related to air quality, land use and planning, and transportaon that cannot be migated to a level below significance, and have been determined to be significant and 12363 Limonite Avenue | Suite 910 | Eastvale, CA 91752
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unavoidable. A Statement of Overriding Consideraons is included in the Final EIR, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Secon 15093. These unavoidable impacts, as described in detail in the DraP EIR include the following EIR sections:

Air Quality
EIR Impact 3.1-1: The project conflicts with the 2022 Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) prepared by South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) because the Eastvale 2040 increases the number of buildout units from the 2012 General Plan that was used in preparing the AQMP.

EIR Impact 3.1-2: Buildout of the Eastvale 2040 General Plan would significantly increase regional pollutants over current condions, although ozone precursor pollutant (i.e., NOX) would decrease due to improvements in vehicular technology for mobile source emissions.

Given the volume of air pollutants aNributable to buildout of the proposed Planning Area, impacts would be significant and unavoidable.

EIR Impact 3.1-3: Individual development projects consistent with General Plan may occur close to exisng sensive receptors, therefore construcon acvies associated with the Eastvale 2040 General Plan would potenally expose sensive receptors to substanal pollutant concentrations.

EIR Impact 3.1-5: Implementaon of the Eastvale 2040 General Plan would include growth projecons not currently included in the 2022 AQMP. Therefore, the project is inconsistent with the 2022 AQMP and cumulative impacts would be significant and unavoidable.

EIR Impact 3.1-6: It is assumed that some future development implemented under Eastvale 2040 may individually exceed the SCAQMD thresholds. Based on the programmac-level construcon analysis provided in the EIR, construcon-related emissions associated with future development projects in the Planning Area and surrounding cies may be "cumulavely considerable."
EIR Impact 3.1-7: Growth ancipated by the project would not be consistent with SCAG's growth forecast, and therefore is not consistent with the 2022 AQMP.

Land Use and Planning
EIR Impact 3.7-2: Growth ancipated by the project would not be consistent with SCAG's growth forecast, and therefore is not consistent with the 2022 AQMP.

Transportation
EIR Impact 3.11-1: The Eastvale 2040 General Plan would accommodate more residenal units than the exisng 2012 General Plan and the SCAQMD has not incorporated these projecons into the 2022 AQMP.

EIR Impact 3.11-2: While Eastvale 2040 would be implemented in compliance with relevant local and regional plans, as well as idenfied General Plan goals and policies aimed at reducing dependence on vehicles and enhancing access to jobs, goods, and services, impacts related to VMT would not be reduced to below the Riverside County Average VMT per Service Populaon. As there are no addional quanfiable VMT-reducing measures that the project 12363 Limonite Avenue | Suite 910 | Eastvale, CA 91752
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can feasibly implement, transportaon impacts relave to VMT would remain significant and unavoidable.

EIR Impact 3.11-5: Although the Eastvale 2040 General Plan includes numerous goals and policies related to integrang transportaon and land use planning to provide mobility opons, high quality acve and passive public open spaces, a regional trail system, and recreaon facilies based on community needs, VMT reducons at buildout condions would be substanally lower than the 15 percent minimum threshold. As such, the contribuon to VMT generation in the region would be cumulatively considerable.

Strategic Plan Action - Priority Level: 2 | Target #: B | Goal #: C Create "Destination Eastvale" with high quality and unique businesses.

Fiscal Impact
On February 12, 2020, the City Council awarded a contract to Michael Baker Internaonal in the amount of $1,295,000 plus a 10% conngency for a total not to exceed the amount of $1,424,500 to assist with the management and preparaon of the Eastvale 2040 General Plan update. It is anticipated that adoption of the Eastvale 2040 General Plan will be completed within budget.

Addionally, the Eastvale 2040 General Plan comprehensive update is a policy document and the adopon of the document will not result in a direct fiscal impact. Fiscal impacts associated with any future development will be evaluated as a part of the entlement process prior to consideraon by the Planning Commission and/or the City Council.

Prior City Council/Commission Action
On June 13, 2012, the City Council adopted the existing General Plan.

On June 15, 2022, the Planning Commission provided staff with input on the preferred land use plan.

On June 22, 2022, the City Council provided staff with input on the preferred land use plan.

On February 21, 2024, the Planning Commission adopted a resoluon recommending that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment PLN22-20015 adopng the Eastvale 2040 General Plan comprehensive update in accordance with California Government Code Secon 65358 and the accompanying Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2022080090) in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15166.

Attachment(s)
Attachment 1 - Eastvale 2040 Volume I.pdf
Attachment 2 - Eastvale 2040 Volume II
Attachment 3 - Draft EIR with Appendices
Attachment 4 - Final EIR
Attachment 5 - Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations Attachment 6 - Draft CC Resolution
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Acknowledgements

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Through outreach at various events, many more people
helped craft Eastvale2040 that can be listed here. The City acknowledges the following for their valuable assistance.

CITY COUNCIL
Christian Dinco, Mayor
Michael McMinn, Mayor Pro Tem
Clint Lorimore, Councilmember
Todd Rigby, Councilmember
Jocelyn Yow, Councilmember

PLANNING COMMISSION
Kevin Mensen, Chair
Michael Rochelle, Vice-Chair
Andrea Hove, Commissioner
Josh Lee, Commissioner
April Rodriguez-Plott, Commissioner
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
Mark Orme, City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, Assistant to the City Manager

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Gustavo Gonzalez, Community Development Director
David Murray, City Planner
Jamie Cerda, Senior Planner
Allen Lim, Associate Planner
Steven Fowler, Planning Technician
Alex Fung, Economic Development Manager
Samantha Greven, Management Analyst
Caleb Zaldana, Management Aide

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Jimmy Chung, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Yurhi Choi, Principal Engineer
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE/COMMUNICATIONS

DEPARTMENT
Marc Donohue, City Clerk/Communications Director
Mollie Korsten, Communications Officer

COMMUNITY SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Johnny Terfehr, Community Safety Director
Eva Terekhova, Emergency Management Analyst (Former)

FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Amanda Wells, Finance Director/City Treasurer
Luis De La Hoya, Finance Manager
EASTVALE 2040 ADVISORY CIRCLES
Anthony Moreno
Demarius Carmichael
Ed Moreno
Gagan Batta
Giovanni Gourgue
Howard Feng
Iman Leong
Jessica Finkbiner
John Chikezie
Jonathan Shardlow
Julie Rust
Kelly Howell
Kristina Kendig
Madelyn Torres
Mary Guerrero
Nathan Mustafa
Rania Hamdy
Rocio Lopez
Rosemary Tuthill
Socorro Vargas
Steve Tuthill
Sunny Saini
Woody Hwang
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME TO EASTVALE 2040!.................................................................... 2 PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATION.......................................................... 8 Introduction....................................................................................................................8 Eastvale Essence..........................................................................................................8 Requirements ................................................................................................................8 Big Ideas............................................................................................................................ 9 Key Points......................................................................................................................... 9 Goals and Policies.......................................................................................................11 LAND USE................................................................................................................15 Introduction..................................................................................................................15 Eastvale Essence........................................................................................................15 Requirements ..............................................................................................................16 Big Ideas..........................................................................................................................17 Land Use Plan..............................................................................................................17 Place Types ...................................................................................................................20 Goals and Policies..................................................................................................... 35 HOUSING ................................................................................................................39 Introduction.................................................................................................................39 Eastvale Essence.......................................................................................................39 Requirements .............................................................................................................39 Big Ideas........................................................................................................................ 40 Key Points..................................................................................................................... 40 Goals and Policies......................................................................................................41 MOBILITY & CIRCULATION ............................................................................43 Introduction.................................................................................................................43 Eastvale Essence ......................................................................................................43 Requirements.............................................................................................................43 Big Ideas ........................................................................................................................43 Key Points .....................................................................................................................44 Goals And Policies.....................................................................................................62 NOISE & VIBRATION ......................................................................................... 67 Introduction................................................................................................................. 67 Eastvale Essence ...................................................................................................... 67 Requirements.............................................................................................................68 Big Ideas ........................................................................................................................68 Key Points ..................................................................................................................... 69 Acceptable Noise Levels........................................................................................71 Outdoor Activities ....................................................................................................74 Noise Contours ..........................................................................................................74 Transportation Noise ..............................................................................................75 Construction Noise ..................................................................................................77 Goals and Policies .................................................................................................... 79 OPEN SPACE & CONSERVATION............................................................... 84 Introduction.................................................................................................................84 Eastvale Essence ......................................................................................................84 Requirements.............................................................................................................84 Big Ideas ........................................................................................................................84 Key Points 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Goals and Policies.....................................................................................................93 SAFETY.................................................................................................................... 97 Introduction.................................................................................................................97 Eastvale Essence.......................................................................................................97 Requirements .............................................................................................................97 Key Points......................................................................................................................97 Goals, Policies, and Actions ..............................................................................136 IMPLEMENTATION...........................................................................................145 In This Volume..........................................................................................................145

APPENDICES
Appendix A Vulnerability Assessment Results
Appendix B Glossary

FIGURES
Figure LU-1 Land Use Diagram........................................................................18 Figure LU-2 Residential Prototype................................................................20 Figure LU-3 Floor Area Ratio Graphic.......................................................... 23 Figure LU-4 Downtown West Policy ARea Conceptual Plan.......28 Figure LU-5 Downtown East Policy ARea Conceptual Plan.........30 Figure LU-6 Chandler Policy Area Conceptual Plan.......................... 32 Figure LU-7 Citrus Policy Area Conceptual Plan..................................34 Figure MC-1 Bus Service Routes...................................................................... 50 Figure MC-2 Roadway Classification Diagram ....................................... 53 Figure MC-3 Commuter Corridor..................................................................... 56 Figure MC-4 Commuter Corridor Potential .............................................. 57 Figure MC-5 Connector Corridor Potential ............................................... 57 Figure MC-6A Active Corridor Potential – 4 lane....................................... 58 Figure MC-6B Active Corridor Potential – 2 Lane...................................... 58 Figure MC-7 Active Corridors.............................................................................. 59 Figure MC-8 Transit Corridor Potential ....................................................... 60 Figure MC-9 Transit Corridors and Mobility Hubs..................................61 Figure N-1 Sound Levels and Human Response.............................. 68 Figure N-2 Noise Measurement Locations ............................................73 Figure N-3 General Plan Noise Contours ............................................... 74 Figure OSC-1 Existing Par .......................................................................................87 Figure OSC-2 Conceptual Design of the Grand Park........................... 88 Figure OSC-3 Conceptual Arterial Green Corridor ................................. 90 Figure OSC-4 Part of a Robust Open Space Ecosystem .....................92 Figure S-1 Evacuation Routes and Residential Parcels with Evacuation Constraints.......................................................106 Figure S-2 Regional Fault Lines...................................................................110 Figure S-3 Liquefaction Hazard Zones ...................................................112 Figure S-4 Landslide Susceptibility...........................................................113 Figure S-5 Flood Hazard Zones ...................................................................117 Figure S-6 Wildfire Hazard Severity Zones..........................................124 Figure S-7 Wildland-Urban Interface Zones ......................................125 427
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TABLES
Table LU-1 Density & Intensity by Land Use Designation ............19 Table MC-1 Proposed Pedestrian Improvements in the City of Eastvale ...........................................................................................46 Table MC-2 Roadway Classifications............................................................ 51 Table MC-3 Description of Roadway Classifications ......................... 52 Table MC-4 Description of Roadway Typologies................................. 55 Table N-1 Definitions of Acoustical Terms ..........................................69 Table N-2 Noise Measurements ................................................................. 70 Table N-3 Acceptable Exterior Noise Levels........................................ 71 Table N-4 Existing (2022) Roadway Noise Levels ............................ 75 Table N-5 Human Response to Different Levels of Ground
Noise and Vibration................................................................78 Table S-1 Chances of Significant Earthquakes on Major
Riverside County Faults .....................................................108 Table S-2 Historic Fires in Riverside County.....................................126 428
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WELCOME TO
EASTVALE 2040!
This mural adorns the wall of the Council Chambers illustrating the City’s past and providing a foundation for the future. The mural covers nearly everything important to the community and reminds us that the Eastvale of today was only possible because of the vision and hard work of the past. Members of the Gabrielino tribe who still live in the region, agriculture in the Chandler area, and the housing that provided opportunity for so many, are all represented in this work of art. It is fitting that this image was created by a local artist and resident Rosemary Tuthill who was also active in drafting the General Plan that is Eastvale 2040. This mural both reminds us of the past and challenges us to live up to the vision that created the City.

The vision for Eastvale 2040 is:
“Eastvale is an innovative and family-friendly city with an abundance of diverse entertainment, recreation, arts, mobility, housing, education, and business opportunities that, combined with its small-town character, makes it a coveted hub in the region. The close-knit community honors its roots as it fosters sustainable economic growth for future generations.”
Eastvale 2040 represents the first General Plan for one of California’s newest cities. With only a population of 54,337 when incorporated on October 1, 2010, the population is now 71,375.

While new construction in the early years of the City was from projects approved prior to incorporation, the intent of incorporation was to self-govern the City and ensure that new development aligned with the community vision.

Much of the City is already developed with vibrant neighborhoods, parks, and shopping. One goal of this General Plan is to connect the existing neighborhoods by providing a physical linkage to all that the City has to offer such as schools, parks, and open space.

Eastvale 2040 takes stock of the incredible open space
opportunities that exist today along Hellman Avenue to the Santa Ana River, and the potential to link the entire City to the soon-tobe Downtown Eastvale and a future “grand park” that will allow dual use of land owned by the Riverside County Flood Control District. Although Eastvale 2040 respects the past, it is focused on the future.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
To draft Eastvale 2040, a public engagement program solicited input from community members on their vision for the future.

Over the past two years, several outreach methods were used, including:
 Community Champion Stakeholder Interviews, which
gathered feedback from a diverse set of City of Eastvale community champions;
 Eastvale2040 Clear Vision Speaker Series, a series of presentations by experts in the fields of urban planning, community design, community diversity, and economic
strategy;
 Explore Eastvale, which invited community members to
assess segments of the City’s streets using an online survey tool;
 Engage Eastvale, the City’s online engagement platform which hosted a number of surveys and forms for
community members to provide feedback;
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 Community Visioning Workshop, a public workshop
designed to reintroduce community members to Eastvale
2040 and allow them to provide input on certain focus
topics of the General Plan;
 Advisory Circles, four stakeholder meetings held to
deliberate on the focus topics of land use, circulation, the Chandler area, as well as open space and conservation;
 Pop-ups, at local events to provide community members with an impromptu opportunity to provide input on the
future of Eastvale; and
 General Plan Open House, a “drop-in” open house where community members could share input on draft plans and
map concepts of the key elements in the City’s General
Plan.
 Workshops, with the Planning Commission and City
Council to give the public an opportunity to provide direct input to decision-makers.

Participants provided positive feedback on elements of Eastvale that work well, ranging from its diversity to its smaller size and sense of community, to the approachability of leadership and amenities such as the river walk and other recreational opportunities.
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COMMON COMMUNITY THEMES
Common themes emerged during engagement including:

Quality of Life
Residents expressed positive feelings about the small, tighter-knit sense of community in Eastvale. Many felt it was a generally safe place for raising families with good schools, a diverse population, and accessible leadership. There were some concerns raised that an increase in population would lead to more crime and issues of homelessness.

Neighborhood Amenities
Community members had many wide-ranging ideas of features they would like to see introduced or expanded in the City, including more sit-down and/or fine dining establishments, family-friendly activities, recognizable chains such as Trader Joe’s, outdoor malls with a more modern design, and nightlife venues.

They described a young and active population that doesn’t have enough to retain them in Eastvale either for entertainment purposes or for the long-term.

Trails/Parks/Natural Features
Some voiced a desire to see the completion of the trail system plan, while others requested more dirt hiking trails. Planting more trees and covering bare spaces with greenery, fountains and other natural features were popular ideas. Residents clearly enjoy the river walk and existing parks but would like to see more done to maintain and enhance these areas, with an emphasis on greenfriendly design and landscaping.

Activity Centers
The most common requests came from community members
calling for more places to go and more things to do. While some envision this as more “downtown” and “nightlife” features as mentioned in the previous category, others are asking to build upon existing features such as the river walk and parks, utilizing them to host festivals and events to draw the community together and attract out-of-towners. Others pointed out that the Eastvale community is largely active, youthful and health-focused, and think this should be reflected with better support for physical and recreational activities. Ideas include sports complexes, pools, arenas, and other family-friendly venues.
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Housing
The comments that addressed housing centered around a desire for more diversity, entry-level, and mixed-use options. Concerns were expressed that while shortage is not necessarily an issue, the focus should shift from only traditional single-family homes to denser, more sustainable development that would go together with commercial development to attract more renters and home buyers to the City. Some also expressed a desire to see larger home lots with big yards and noted that if there is additional housing built, there should be more schools to support an increase in children. A concern around building too many apartments or large-scale, dense housing was also noted.

Economy
Respondents offered varying ideas on this subject, pointing out that more attention should be paid to bringing in large businesses or stakeholders such as hospitals, higher learning centers, and tech hubs. They suggested this would help retain young families, young professionals and incentivize adult children of long-time residents to return to Eastvale to meet future economic needs.

Mobility/Infrastructure
Community members have mixed sentiments on this subject.

Some believe Eastvale is already fairly pedestrian and bikefriendly, while others feel strongly that connectivity within and access outside the City needs improvement, particularly as some view Eastvale as a “commuter city”. They would like to see future development planned with pedestrian and bike-friendly options in mind. Many also expressed concern over the speed of drivers on City streets and the need for safer intersections and a desire for wider sidewalks.

Diverse Community
Residents feel a sense of pride about Eastvale’s diverse population.

Many suggested ways the City can highlight and celebrate this, including cultural centers, markets, special events and celebrations related to various heritages, as well as hosting visual and performing arts in general. Religious leaders in the community also seek reassurance that the City will keep their communities in mind when planning, allowing space for
spirituality, as well as senior centers.
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EASTVALE 2040
Eastvale 2040 takes the state mandated General Plan
requirements and divides them into the following major sections:

1. Partnerships and Collaboration. Recognition that Eastvale must partner with community and business groups, faithbased organizations, and local and regional agencies to achieve its vision.

2. Built Environment. As the City is largely developed, this section introduces the focus areas that are expected to be the area of growth for the next 20 years, and protection of established neighborhoods. The built environment also
addresses mobility, recognizing the role of the automobile in Eastvale while developing other mobility options.

3. Nature and Conservation. With most of the city suburban in design, opportunities exist to connect to the Santa Ana River and extend the connections throughout the City. The
opportunity for trails, interpretive centers, rewilding the river, and developing a ”grand park” are exciting goals of Eastvale 2040.

4. Implementation. Realizing the vision of Eastvale 2040 will require actions ranging from changes to the Municipal Code, to partnering with other agencies. The implementation
section is not an exhaustive “to-do” list for implementing Eastvale 2040, but rather a means of prioritizing efforts needed to realize the vision.

Chapters
Each section is divided into chapters that focus on a topic area important to the City. Each chapter follows the same format:

1. Introduction. A brief explanation of what the chapter will address.

2. Eastvale Essence. A brief summary of the intent of the chapter and how it relates to the rest of Eastvale 2040.

3. Requirements. A summary of the legal requirement for each topic area will be provided.

4. Big Ideas. The big ideas that inform the chapter will be explained, along with any connectivity to other chapters or topics.

5. Key Points. Some topics are easily described in one or two paragraphs, while other topic areas require a bit more
discussion. The intent of the key point discussions will be to support the goals in this chapter.

6. Goals and Policies. The goals and policies provide support for development codes and standards, as well as providing
guidance to decision makers.
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In the summer of 2022, a
partnership between the City
and students from the UCLA
School of Landscape
Architecture resulted in a
communitywide vision for
activating and rewilding the
Santa Ana River Corridor. This
map is from their presentation.
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PARTNERSHIPS &

COLLABORATION

INTRODUCTION
Because Eastvale is bordered by the cities of Norco, Jurupa Valley, Chino, and Ontario there is no ability to expand by annexing land.

The ultimate success of Eastvale will rely on the City’s partnership and collaboration with others. Examples include the partnership with Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) for regional transportation planning, Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for use of land that will someday become the “Grand Park,” and the Santa Ana River Conservancy that will help the Eastvale activate the riverfront. This chapter includes policies that continue longstanding collaboration and open the door for new partnerships.

EASTVALE ESSENCE
Collaboration is the essence of any successful city. With an nearly inexhaustible demand for services, and limited resources, collaboration is essential to every city. This chapter highlights the importance of working with others to realize the vision of Eastvale 2040.

REQUIREMENTS
There are no state requirements for a partnerships and
collaboration section of a general plan but there are plenty of reasons to continue to work with our local and regional partners to address issues such as transportation, homelessness, and job creation. Environmental Justice must also be considered; however, there is flexibility in how it is addressed in a general plan.

For Eastvale 2040, the approach is to include Environmental Justice considerations in every chapter with a summary of how it is considered in Section 4, Implementation. Similarly, while Economic Development is an essential goal of every general plan, the topic is introduced here and policies encouraging investment in Eastvale are carried throughout Eastvale 2040.
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BIG IDEAS
 Providing a quality of life requires that the City partner with faith-based organizations, civic groups, and others with the best interest of Eastvale’s residents in mind.

Together we make Eastvale better.
 We succeed when our businesses succeed. Partnering
with our business community is critical to the financial well-being of Eastvale. Supporting our businesses by
shopping locally and encouraging new businesses to
locate in Eastvale by streamlining the permitting process generates local sales taxes that are used to provide
services to our residents.
 Environmental Justice and community health requires a holistic approach that includes physical offices and clinics, but also trails, trees, and programs to encourage exercise, and to reduce pollutants.
 Our success is tied to the success of other cities in the region. Open and constant communication between
neighboring cities is essential to addressing regional issues such as traffic circulation and homelessness. The more
successful the surrounding cities the less pressure there will be to ‘urbanize’ Eastvale.
 We must continue our partnership with local, regional, and state agencies to achieve our vision. Eastvale needs transit, roadway improvements, and services that are only
available at the regional or statewide level.
 Collaborative and reciprocal partnerships with
stakeholders of park spaces, conservation areas, and flood control lands are critical to the Eastvale 2040 vision to activate the riverfront.

KEY POINTS

SCHOOLS
Education is important, and while the Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD) is an independent public agency, coordination with CNUSD is essential when considering new development, overcrowding, or mobility around schools. It is also important that the district and the city communicate roles and responsibilities to the public as it can be unclear which agency has jurisdiction over what types of decisions.

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activate the Santa Ana River and connect the riverfront to the rest of the City. Elements of this partnership are incorporated into Eastvale 2040. The City welcomes other partnerships to help realize the vision of the community.

PUBLIC AGENCIES
The Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) provides water distribution, wastewater collection, graffiti abatement, and treatment, parks, and recreation services to the residents of Eastvale. As all new growth depends on JCSD for basic utilities it is important that the city and the district communicate regularly.

Other agencies such as the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC), the Western Riverside Council of
Governments (WRCOG), Riverside County Flood Control, California Department of Transportation, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Santa Ana River Conservancy will all play important roles in the future of the city. The city is committed to working with all public agencies to further the vision of Eastvale 2040.

CIVIC MINDED ORGANIZATIONS
Two of the city’s churches graciously provided venues to conduct public outreach for Eastvale 2040. Input from faith-based organizations and civic groups helped inform the general plan update process and extend public outreach well into the community. Groups such as the Eastvale Kiwanis Club and landscape architecture graduate students from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) provided valuable ideas and concepts for Eastvale 2040. Partnerships like this are important to realizing the vision of the community. Having a network of community champions ensures transparency in decision-making and provides an effective means of identifying and addressing a need.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
As with other aspects of community improvement, business development requires close coordination with property and business owners, and a keen understanding of the business world.

The City helps business decisions by streamlining the permitting process, providing information on vacant land and the availability of services, and connecting businesses with local resources such as the Eastvale Chamber of Commerce. Every department of the city is geared toward providing information to potential investors.

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
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arise, and that projects within the city do not exacerbate existing issues in neighboring communities.

COMMUNITY HEALTH
Eastvale lacks a full-service hospital and residents must leave the city to receive critical care. The city will need to work with health care providers to ensure that the healthcare needs of the residents are met, and that all development furthers the goal of providing a healthy community.

CalEnviroScreen, a resource provided by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) shows that diesel emissions from Interstate 15 and State Route 60 affect residents that live along these corridors. Growth along these highly travelled corridors will need to take diesel emissions into account for project design.

GOALS AND POLICIES
GOAL PC-1: Protect and promote health and well-being for all residents.

PC-1.1: Foster the overall health and well-being of City residents, particularly the most vulnerable
populations.

PC-1.2: Collaborate with local health care providers and educators to provide input on development design
and solutions for public health issues.

PC-1.3: Ensure that health care and mental health facilities are available in and near Eastvale that are transitaccessible and pedestrian-friendly.

PC-1.4: Support community organizations and companies
that provide on-demand medical transportation for
seniors and others incapable of driving or using
transit.

GOAL PC-2: Maintain partnerships with local, regional, and state agencies.

PC-2.1: Support partnerships among entities and
institutions that promote art and cultural programs,
foster community identity, and enhance
neighborhood pride.

PC-2.2: Continue to pursue and leverage State and Federal funding options for economic development
activities and infrastructure improvements that
promote economic growth opportunities.
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PC-2.3: Maintain an ongoing relationship with public and private trade schools, learning centers, universities,
colleges, and school districts to create programs
that result in a well-trained local workforce.

PC-2.4: Work with the Corona-Norco Unified School District to address issues such as parking, access, open
space, and safe routes to school.

PG-2.5: Work with the Orange County Flood Control
District to allocate land along Hellman Avenue,
south of Chandler Street, to develop Eastvale’s
future “Grand Park”.

PC-2.6: Coordinate with the County Flood Control District to secure leases on adjacent flood control land for a
park space, agricultural production, passive and
active outdoor recreation, special events, and other
uses that can meet flood control regulations.

PC-2.7: Coordinate with the Orange County Flood Control District on the development of a pedestrian bridge
over the Cucamonga Creek Channel to connect
residents to the Rondo Elementary School.

PC-2.8: Coordinate stakeholder jurisdictions and agencies to provide trail connectivity to the future “Grand
Park” and Santa Ana River Trail.

PC-2.9: Continue to coordinate with the Jurupa
Community Services District for water, wastewater,
parks and recreation, street frontage maintenance,
and graffiti abatement services.

GOAL PC-3: Promote economic growth within the City to
provide employment opportunities and goods and services to local residents.

PC-3.1: Consider the use of economic incentives and/or
other direct benefits to businesses to encourage
commercial and industrial enterprises in the City.

PC-3.2: Continue to pursue and leverage State and Federal funding options for economic development
activities and infrastructure improvements that
promote economic growth opportunities.

PC-3.3: Ensure that plans for economic incentives or direct benefits are linked to measurable performance
metrics resulting in a positive outcome for the City
consistent with the business retention, expansion,
and attraction program.

PC-3.4: Actively market and promote available locations for expansion of existing, or establishment of new,
business in the City.

PC-3.5: Work with local employers and educators to
encourage training and hiring of a local workforce.

PG-3.6: Review and update the Zoning Code on an annual
basis to ensure that it is responsive to current
business trends and practices.

GOAL PC-4: Improve the Riverfront Policy Area to provide for conservation of natural resources, flood control, and a range of recreational uses oriented to the Santa Ana River.

PC-4.1: Coordinate with the agencies that regulate and
plan the Santa Ana River and the flood control
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lands to develop a plan for public use and habitat
conservation.

PC-4.2: Coordinate with adjacent jurisdictions as needed regarding recreation along and within the river.

PC-4.3: Support nongovernmental organizations and
private entities who purchase, own, maintain, and
expand areas for conservation and preservation.

PC-4.4: Develop a citywide public realm plan that improves access, connectivity, and activation of the river’s
interface with the community fabric.

GOAL PC-5: Maintain a good working relationship with the Corona-Norco Unified School District to ensure a quality education system and quality school facilities for Eastvale students.

PC-5.1: Regularly coordinate with the School District to find solutions to traffic issues and safe routes to schools.

PC-5.2: Regularly coordinate with the School District to address overcrowding and expansion plans.

GOAL PC-6: Work with the Jurupa Community Services District and the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District to transition responsibility for public parks in Eastvale to the City.

PC-6.1: The City will continue to identify opportunities for new park, recreation, and community service
facilities while working closely in partnership with
the Jurupa Community Services District and the
Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District to
develop, maintain, and program existing parks,
recreation, and trail facilities.
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Environment
• Land Use
• Housing
• Mobility & Circulation
• Noise
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LAND USE

INTRODUCTION
The physical use of land or “land use” is at the heart of Eastvale 2040. Land uses dictate what is on a piece of property (structures, parking areas, etc.) and how it is operated (residences, businesses, etc.) It is what the community sees and feels in the physical environment and how it associates with Eastvale. The purpose of the Land Use Element is to provide a long-range guide for the physical development of the city, reflecting the community’s vision for a high quality of life through the built environment. This chapter identifies the range of allowed land use in the city and designates where they are to be located. Land is finite and a valuable resource – its use dictates the city’s economic and fiscal future, which in turn results in the city amenities and services that are provided to residents.

EASTVALE ESSENCE
The Land Use Element, and in particular the land use map, describes both the type of development the community expects over time, and where that development should occur. Different uses of the land such as housing, offices, or stores are assigned standards such as housing units per acre, or a ratio of floor square footage to parcel size, so that the approximate size and extent of future development can be predicted. While not all the standards are absolute, the descriptions in this element can be used to 448
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determine the number of new people and jobs expected in the next planning horizon. These estimates are then used to determine what services are needed.

Much of Eastvale is fully developed and not expected to change significantly over the planning horizon. Established residential neighborhoods will remain as they exist today. However, there are three main areas of the city that remain to develop: Downtown Eastvale, Chandler Area, and Riverfront. These areas each offer an opportunity to bring unique and creative land uses that will usher Eastvale into the next phase of its history.

REQUIREMENTS
State law requires that the Land Use Element designates the proposed general distribution, location, and extent of uses for housing, business, industry, open space, natural resources, and recreation, and public facilities. The vehicle to achieve this is the land use map. The Land Use Element must also include a
statement of the standards of population density and building intensity for all areas covered by the plan.
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BIG IDEAS
 Respect Eastvale. Many Eastvale residents left more urban cities in Orange and Los Angeles counties to suburbs like Eastvale. While residents may work in the more urban areas, they want to live in Eastvale where homes are larger, and the streets are shaded by trees and not buildings. Eastvale 2040 assumes modest growth while preserving the essence of what attracted new residents to the area in the first place.  Focus Growth into Policy Areas. New development is focused in areas that are either vacant, or in a suitable location with existing land uses that can support more intensive
development. Broad land use and design guidance is provided in this element; however, these areas will require more detailed land use planning in the future. Five policy areas are established in Easvale2040: Downtown East, Downtown West, Chandler, Riverfront, and Citrus. The mixing of uses within the policy areas is also encouraged to create unique destinations within Eastvale.
 Proximity and Connectivity. By putting complementary land uses next to each other, the ability to walk or bike between them improves and the land uses work together to create a sense of place and gathering for the community. It makes sense to put homes near schools, people near shopping and jobs, and industry near the freeway. While it may be a while before having a car is optional, use of the car after work and to play can be lessened if the land uses are connected with sidewalks and trails, and if they are near each other to allow not using a car to be enjoyable.

LAND USE PLAN
The Land Use Plan consists of two primary components: land use map and place type designations. The land use map displays the location of the various land uses or place types throughout the city, while the place type designations define the form, character, mix of uses, and intensity levels tied to each area in Eastvale. There is a total of 14 place type designations, each with its own mix of potential uses and development density and/or intensity standards.

See Figure LU-1 for the Land Use Plan Map, followed by a description of each place type designation.
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FIGURE LU-1 LAND USE DIAGRAM
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TABLE LU-1 DENSITY & INTENSITY BY LAND USE DESIGNATION
Each land use designation is assigned a density,
shown in units per acre, or a floor area ratio, which
is the ratio of building size to property size. From a
practical standpoint in most cases the entire
building site will be developed with landscaping,
sidewalks, trails, and parking. The density and
intensity information is important for planning
water, wastewater, and power demands.

The persons per acre figure is required by law and
should be considered an estimate as there are
several ways where state law allows more units per
acre than shown in Table LU-1, which would
increase the population per acre estimate. Except
in instances of health and safety concerns the City
does not regulate or restrict the number of people
per acre.
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PLACE TYPES

NEIGHBORHOODS
The residential place types represent the neighborhoods of Eastvale. Residential uses comprise most of the city. Each residential place type designation includes a range of allowable densities, calculated as the number of dwelling units allowed per net acres (units/acre). The maximum density represents a potential maximum number of residential units that could be achieved based on the provisions of both the General Plan and Zoning Code. Each residential place type also includes a minimum density.

Different densities translate to different housing forms, from traditional single-family homes to stacked flats in a multi-story configuration. It is important to note that densities do not determine whether a home is owned or for-rent, nor does it refer to income levels. Densities simply relate to different housing forms and configurations. It is also important to note that housing (and resulting population) is what drives the demand for retail and services, jobs, schools, parkland, public safety and infrastructure.

Single-family homes are defined as either detached or attached.

An attached single-family home must be separated from another by a wall that extends from the floor to the roof, such as townhomes. Homes that are stacked on each other are referred to as multifamily residential. Both forms can be for-sale or for-rent.

Housing types continue to evolve over time to meet changing demographics and market demands. The residential place types are broad enough to allow the market to determine the form of new homes that are built in Eastvale.

FIGURE LU-2 RESIDENTIAL PROTOTYPE
SF-VL and SF-L
SF-M
MF-LM
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Single Family - Very Low (SF-VL)
Intent. The Intent of this designation is to respect the existing residential homes on larger lots. In addition to single-family homes, this designation also allows for the keeping of animals and limited agriculture. Preferred uses and development standards include:
 Keeping of animals and limited agriculture
 Parks, trails, and other compatible public uses
 Buildings typically limited to two stories in height
Single Family - Low (SF-L)
Intent. This designation encompasses the more traditional detached single-family homes, but also allows for other forms of single-family up to eight (8) units per acre, including cluster homes, patio homes and other single-family detached and attached configurations. Townhomes are also allowed in this category up to 8 units per acre. This designation encompasses most of the City. Preferred uses and development standards include:
 Detached and attached single-family housing
 Parks, trails, schools, and other compatible public uses  Buildings typically limited to two stories in height
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Single Family - Moderate (SF-M)
Intent. This designation provides for single-family detached and attached housing, including small-lot single- family homes, duplexes, triplexes, cluster homes, patio homes, townhomes, and other detached and attached configurations. It also provides for multifamily housing including courtyard housing, and stacked flats. Preferred uses and development standards include:
 Parks, trails, schools, and other compatible public uses  Buildings typically limited to three stories
Multi-Family - Low Moderate (MF-LM)
Intent. The intent of this designation is to allow for a range of multi-family housing types (either for-sale or for-rent) including motor-courts, green-courts, stacked flats, and other
configurations up to 40 units per acre. It is suitable as a buffer use between less intense neighborhoods and commercial areas. This housing designation is only allowed within two of the Policy Areas – the Downtown West and Downtown East Policy Areas. Site design and building design should contribute to walkable streets by incorporating pedestrian-oriented building frontages.

Preferred uses and development standards include:
 Usable common and private open space
 Internal and external pedestrian connectivity to provide convenient access to the street and adjacent uses
 Buildings typically limited to six stories
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EMPLOYMENT
The land use place types that constitute the employment uses include commercial retail centers, industrial areas, and office uses.

Development intensity for non-residential areas is defined by Floor Area Ratio (FAR), which is the ratio of total gross floor area of all buildings on a lot compared to the total area of that lot. Higher FARs generally indicate larger buildings and/or more stories. The driver in determining FAR is the amount of parking that is required and how that parking is satisfied on a site (either surface parking, in a structure, or underground). Figure LU-3 illustrates how FAR can vary greatly within a site.

Each of the employment place types are defined below.

FIGURE LU-3 FLOOR AREA RATIO GRAPHIC
The ratio of parcel size to building square feet is called the floor area ratio. The intent is to allow design flexibility while limiting the overall size of the building. Building heights are typically limited in the development code but may also be limited for safety and aesthetic reasons.
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Commercial Retail (CR)
Intent. The Commercial Retail place type provides highly visible and accessible retail, services and dining opportunities along arterial corridors that serve the needs of residents locally and in surrounding communities. These centers also support nearby businesses and employees. Typical uses also include public uses (e.g., City Hall), cultural and entertainment uses, professional offices and hospitality services.

Development standards include:
 Development intensity or FAR of 0.25 - .50
 Maximum height of 50 feet, with certain exemptions per the Zoning Code
 Design for internal walkability between uses and for easy pedestrian access from surrounding residential
neighborhoods
Industrial Flex (IF)
Intent. The Industrial Flex place type provides for light or limited industrial and manufacturing activities where operations are typically enclosed in a structure and limited exterior storage or operations are fully screened from public view. Exceptions would include commercial nursery or agricultural operations. This designation is also suitable for employee- intensive uses, such as corporate offices, research and development, and technology centers with supporting retail uses. It also provides a suitable location for start-up businesses, recreational businesses, and “maker” spaces for breweries, arts & crafts, clothing, food, and similar small-scale industries. Adaptive re-use of older industrial buildings to accommodate the broader mix of uses allowed is encouraged.

Development standards include:
 Development intensity or FAR from 0.25 - .60
 Maximum height of 40 feet, with certain exemptions per the Zoning Code
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Business – Professional (B-P)
Intent. The Business-Professional place type provides for employee-intensive uses, including research and development, technology centers, medical facilities, corporate and professional office uses, “clean” industry, and supporting retail uses. This place type also provides a suitable location for innovative start-up businesses and creative design offices in the arts, engineering, media, among others. Maker spaces for breweries, arts & crafts, clothing, food, and similar small-scale industries is also allowed.

Development standards include:
 Development intensity or FAR from 0.25 - 0.60
 Maximum height of 50 feet, with certain exemptions per the Zoning Code

OPEN SPACE
The land use place types that constitute the Open Space category apply to land and water areas that are generally undeveloped or developed with very low-intensity uses. Depending on their function, the open space place types may be used for passive or active recreation, conservation, or flood control.

Water (W)
Intent. The Water designation applies to natural, man-made, and altered water courses, including the Santa Ana River, stream channels, and flood control facilities. The purpose is to designate the location of a water course and ensure that special policies associated with surrounding open space or habitat protection are considered. There is no development allowed within the Water designation, other than flood control facilities as deemed necessary by the governing agency.
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Open Space – Recreation (OS-R)
Intent. The Open Space – Recreation place type is intended to provide for and preserve publicly-owned land for passive and active recreational uses including parks, trails, and athletic fields.

In addition to the neighborhood parks in Eastvale, it has also been applied to the electric utility easement on the north end of the City where trails and landscaping are allowed with the approval of the utility company. This designation may also be applied to private outdoor recreation facilities. Land within the Open Space – Recreation designation can be subject to occasional flooding.

Riverfront Policy Area (RF-PA)
Intent. The Riverfront Policy Area provides for the conservation of natural resource areas including watersheds, habitat areas and corridors, and areas within flood zones. It also aims to activate the entire interface of the Santa River with various recreational uses to take full advantage of this unique natural asset. This category has been applied to the Santa Ana River watershed, associated habitat areas, and parcels prone to flooding and owned by the flood control district. Potential uses within the Riverfront Policy Area include parks, athletic fields, trails, and other types of recreation uses subject to the approval of the Flood Control District. In addition, agriculture may be an appropriate use, if allowed, on flood control land along Hellman.
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UNIQUE
The land use place types within the Unique category encompass four policy areas where there are opportunities for new development to take place over time. Two of the policy areas are currently vacant (Downtown West and Citrus), while the other two have the potential to transition with infill development (Downtown East and Chandler Area). Each policy area requires additional study – either through a future Specific Plan or similar planning/regulatory tool.

Below is the General Plan guidance for the policy areas. The guidance includes the mix of land uses envisioned, maximum density and intensity standards, and design direction.

Downtown West Policy Area
The Downtown West Policy Focus Area is part of a 153-acre area along Limonite that is envisioned as the center piece of Eastvale’s future downtown. The property, located at the northwest intersection of Limonite and Hamner Avenues, is intended to provide for a range of housing, retail, restaurants, hospitality, entertainment, and civic uses in a walkable urban environment.

The property may also be suitable for a satellite college or university campus, or medical related uses. A range of housing types between 20.1 and 40 dwelling units per acre is allowed, with a minimum requirement of 2,500 units. Non-residential uses can range from .25 to 1.5 FAR.

At the heart of Downtown West is a 16.5-acre area at the corner of Limonite and Hamner Avenue. In May 2022, the City Council approved a Development Agreement between the New Home
Company and the city to designate the 16.5-acre area under an option agreement for development of a city hall building, outdoor amphitheater and civic park area, police station, public library and innovation center, hotel, office uses, and a variety of restaurants and retail uses totally 495,000 square feet. Detailed planning and development of the entire Downtown West Policy area is guided by the adopted Leal Master Plan.

Figure LU-4 illustrates a concept for the development of this area, along with images that reflect the types of uses and activities anticipated.
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FIGURE LU-4 DOWNTOWN WEST POLICY AREA CONCEPTUAL PLAN
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Downtown East Policy Area
Across Hamner Avenue east of the Downtown West Policy Area, is the existing Eastvale Gateway shopping center. This community commercial center has an abundance of parking that could accommodate new residential development. The intent is to allow for a transition to an integrated, walkable, mixed-use environment for commercial retail and services, entertainment, and residential uses, along with a variety of public open space amenities.

Looking south across Limonite Avenue, is a vacant parcel of land that is at the main entrance to the City from I-15. This important site is proximate to shopping, entertainment, and services, as well as transit. The area is intended to become a mix of low-moderate housing up to 40 dwelling units per acre on the south half of the parcel, with commercial and office uses on the northern half of the site up to 1.5 FAR.

While a specific plan may be considered for the Downtown East Policy area, the City’s zoning code and Eastvale 2040, already provide for the ability of these sites to develop with mixed-use.

Because of these sites being located near I-15, it is likely that design considerations will be needed to protect against noise and diesel emissions associated with the Interstate.

Figure LU-5 illustrates a concept for how both areas could be developed overtime. It is anticipated that the Gateway shopping center would see new incremental development as the tenant mix in the shopping center changes and the demand for housing in a more urbanized environment increases. For the vacant parcel south of Limonite, there is an opportunity to create a signature art or open space element near the freeway interchange that announces the City from the freeway.
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FIGURE LU-5 DOWNTOWN EAST POLICY AREA CONCEPTUAL PLAN
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Chandler Policy Area
The Chandler Policy Area, named for the roadway that forms its southern boundary, is one of two areas of Eastvale that provided housing for dairy workers until the late 1990s. The Chandler Policy Area contains a mix of land uses that reflect the community’s agricultural heritage, including homes on large lots, agriculturerelated businesses, horse corrals, barns, and farm animals. The western boundary of this area is formed by land owned by the Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD) and is not available for development, however open space and some urban
agricultural use could be allowed. OCFCD is the lead agency appointed by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to manage the improvements at Prado Dam and its effect on communities upstream from the dam.

The Chandler Policy Area encourages a broader mix of low intensity uses, that are compatible with the rural character of the area. The businesses could have housing or offices above them in the same building, or in a separate building nearby. Toward the west where the flooding restricts development potential, agricultural businesses that could farm the land are encouraged.

The area is envisioned to allow makerspaces for incubator businesses, artisans, and craft restaurants and breweries. The open space nearby could also be used for festivals and gatherings celebrating the diversity of the community. An important aspect of development in the Chandler Area will be to respect and support the continuation of the existing agricultural and residential uses. A specific plan will be required to guide how new residential and non-residential development can occur sensitively and in a way that creates a unique place in the City. New residential development will be limited to between 5.0 and 8.0 units to the acre until a specific plan is adopted for the policy area.

Figure LU-6 provides an illustrative concept for how Chandler could evolve over time. The design concepts and ideas should become the basis for the future specific plan.
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FIGURE LU-6 CHANDLER POLICY AREA CONCEPTUAL PLAN
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Citrus Policy Area
The Citrus Policy Area serves as one anchor to the improved Santa Ana River trail and adjacent recreation amenities. A goal of Eastvale 2040 is to enhance the river with more trails, recreational opportunity, and rewilding. While some of the Citrus Policy Area ill accommodate senior housing, most of this area is in the floodplain and unlikely to have more than recreational uses.

Working with the Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD), the plan is to expand recreational activities, river access, and improve the quality of the riparian area along the Santa Ana River. As a focal point for the river, the Citrus Policy Area will serve as a trail hub, informational site, and be truly integrated into the Santa Ana River Trail. This Policy Area also includes approximately 20 acres of land owned by the City that will be integrated with the recreation and community-serving uses in this area. Visitor-serving uses, including a hotel, could be accommodated in this area. The Citrus Policy Area on the east will balance the ‘Grand Park’ proposed in the west along Hellman Avenue. The Santa Ana River will connect the two, as will existing and new trails and pathways through the city.

Figure LU-7 provides an illustrative for the potential uses within this policy area, along with images for the kinds of activities that are possible as access to the Santa Ana River is provided .
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FIGURE LU-7 CITRUS POLICY AREA CONCEPTUAL PLAN
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GOALS AND POLICIES
GOAL LU-1: A balance of growth that maintains and enhances the City’s fiscal viability, economic diversity, and environmental integrity and meets the needs of Eastvale residents.

LU-1.1: Designate and support the development of a broad range of land uses, intensities, and densities.

LU-1.2: Encourage a variety of ownership and quality rental housing choices that respond to changes in
demographics and homebuyer preferences.

LU-1.3: Provide sufficient commercial and industrial
development opportunities to increase local
employment levels and reduce vehicle trips.

LU-1.4: Include at least one mobility hub in each of the policy areas.

LU-1.5: Require new construction to participate in the
acquisition and installation of public art in
accordance with the City Public Arts Program.

LU-1.6: Site new public land uses based on all forms of access available to residents. Satellite offices may
be necessary to ensure complete and equitable
access.

LU-1.7: Require that new development have adequate
public services such as school capacity, parkland,
water, wastewater, and storm drainage.

GOAL LU-2: Respect the design character of the existing neighborhoods.

LU-2.1: To soften change in development style, require
setbacks, step backs, or other design elements at
the transition between existing and proposed land
uses if there is a significant increase in density
between the existing and proposed land use.

LU-2.2: Require that new public facilities protect sensitive uses, such as schools and residences, from the
impacts of noise, light spillover, fumes, odors,
vehicular traffic, parking, and operational hazards.

LU-2.3: Support the development of pedestrian trails and pathways that connect existing and proposed
neighborhoods.

LU-2.4: Develop and maintain objective design standards for all land use types citywide, or unique to one or
more of the policy areas.

LU-2.5: Require the use of Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED) techniques such as
providing clear lines of sight, appropriate lighting,
and wayfinding signs to ensure that new
development is visible from public areas and easy
to navigate.

LU-2.6: Require new development abutting streets and
other public spaces to face the public areas with
attractive building facades, and entries to
encourage walking, biking, and public transit as
primary—not “alternative”—mobility modes.

LU-2.7: Require the planting of trees that shade the
sidewalks, buffer pedestrians from traffic, define the
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public spaces of streets, and moderate high
temperatures and wind speeds throughout the city.

LU-2.8: Require that new developments make all possible street, trail, and open space connections to existing
adjoining residential or commercial development
and provide for future connections into any
adjoining vacant parcels.

GOAL LU-3: An improved Chandler Policy Area that provides a better environment for residents and businesses through a comprehensive planning process.

LU-3.1: Develop a specific plan for the Chandler Policy Area that encourages a mix of land uses that results in
creating a unique sense of place while respecting
the rural character of the area.

LU-3.2: Ensure that existing uses such as agriculture and animal keeping, are allowed to continue within the
Chandler Policy Area.

LU-3.3: Require design elements to buffer residential units to the extent possible from the impacts of abutting
agricultural, roadway, commercial, and industrial
uses.

LU-3.4: Coordinate with OCFCD to secure leases on
adjacent flood control land for agricultural
production, passive outdoor recreation, special
events, and other uses that can meet flood control
regulations.

LU-3.5: Coordinate with OCFCD on the development of a
pedestrian bridge over the Cucamonga Creek
Channel to connect residents to the Rondo
Elementary School.

LU-3.6: Through a specific plan, encourage a variety of residential housing types including small-lot single
family, walk-up townhomes, courtyard housing,
live-work housing, accessory dwelling units on
existing large lots, and other housing products.

LU-3.7: Encourage the creation of an internal “Main Street” off Chandler Street where retail, services,
restaurants, plazas, and other uses front onto the
street and create a mixed-use, walkable
environment.

LU-3.8: Encourage the development of unique artisanbased businesses, including breweries, farm-totable restaurants, arts and crafts, and other types of makerspaces.

LU-3.9: Through a specific plan, plan for internal pedestrian connectivity throughout the policy area, including
paseos, alleyways, and trails along the channels,
Require the inclusion of plazas at key locations as a
signature design element for the Chandler Policy
area.

LU-3.10: Allow non-residential parking to be met through shared lots that are distributed in the commercial
areas, and maximum shared parking between land
uses.

LU-3.11: Allow interim development within the Chandler
Focus Area before adoption of a specific plan only if
the development is consistent with the vision for
the policy area.

LU-3.12: Parcels north of Walters Street and west of
Cucamonga Creek, within Zone D of the Chino
Airport Compatibility Plan, must have lot sizes no
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greater than 0.2 acres in size consistent with policy

2.3 of the Chino Airport Compatibility Plan.

GOAL LU-4: The Downtown West and Downtown East Policy
Areas are the ‘downtown’ of Eastvale containing a mix of civic, office, recreational, retail, and residential land uses.

LU-4.1: The City will encourage a mix of uses to develop in the Downtown West and East Policy Areas in
accordance with an approved master plan or
updated zoning regulations.

LU-4.2: Implement the master plan for the city-controlled land within the Downtown West Policy Area that
includes civic uses, a variety of outdoor spaces,
office, residential, and retail uses within a walkable
outdoor environment.

LU-4.3: Ensure that residential development is designed to front onto adjacent internal roadways within the
Downtown West Policy Area to create accessible
and walkable streets and slow-down traffic.

LU-4.4: Coordinate with the property owner of the Eastvale Gateway Shopping Center on a plan for introducing
residential development in underutilized parking
areas or locations where retail uses have been
vacated. Ensure that new residential development
includes sufficient private, common, and/or publicly
accessible open space. Publicly accessible open
space should be in proximity to outdoor dining
associated with nearby restaurants and cafes.

LU-4.5: The Downtown East Policy Area south of Limonite Avenue should be comprehensively planned prior
to any incremental development. This vacant 20-
acre area should include a mix of residential and
non-residential uses. Residential should generally
be located on the south side of the property and be
designed to transition in height from the adjacent
single-family homes. The non-residential uses
should be site planned to create a “gateway
element” at the 1-15 interchange.

LU-4.6: Require that new residential development within the Downtown Policy Areas include pedestrian
pathways to Limonite and Hamner Avenues as well
as to transit stops.

LU-4.7: Require that right-of-way for at least one transit stop and lane be provided on Hamner Avenue
north of Limonite Avenue for a future Bus Rapid
Transit or light rail.

GOAL LU-5: The Citrus Policy Area will be the eastern trailhead for the Santa Ana River Trail.

LU-5.1: Develop recreational uses that support the existing sports park and serve as a trailhead for the Santa
Ana River Trail.

LU-5.2: Allow for senior housing complementary to the
park uses in the policy area.

LU-5.3: Require that new development provide pedestrian connectivity to the Santa Ana River Trail.

LU-5.4: Prevent incompatible development in areas that
are environmentally sensitive or subject to severe
natural hazards.

LU-5.5: Provide for the re-wilding of the Santa Ana River.

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addition to public festivals and annual events,
consider the addition of hospitality uses that would
bring revenues to the City. Coordinate with the
flood control district on the development of the
open space into a unique park, such as an
Adventure Park for children.
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HOUSING

INTRODUCTION
The Housing Element presents the City of Eastvale’s goals, quantified objectives, and policies relative to the development, improvement, and maintenance of housing within the City, during the period of 2021 to 2029, known as the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for the sixth cycle.

This element’s goals, objectives, policies, and programs aim to ensure that the housing inventory of Eastvale is available, adequate, and affordable. The format for a housing element is mandated by the state and quite lengthy. The entirety of the 2021- 2029 Housing Element can be found in Volume 2 of this General Plan. Only a summary of the element is included here.

EASTVALE ESSENCE
Housing is essential to a city. While the state mandates the number of units that the city must provide for, the location and design of the units is up to the community to determine. The location for higher density housing in this element was established as a component of the public outreach process conducted for Eastvale 2040. This outreach led to housing in the focus areas of Eastvale’s future downtown allowing the rest of the community to remain largely as originally developed.

REQUIREMENTS
The Housing Element is a State mandated chapter of the Eastvale General Plan that sets forth an eight-year plan (“housing cycle”) to address the City’s identified housing needs. The Housing Element describes, identifies, and analyzes the City’s RHNA; and addresses the maintenance and expansion of the housing supply to
accommodate the households that currently live and/or are expected to live in Eastvale in the housing cycle. Through research and analysis, the Housing Element identifies available candidate housing sites and establishes a Housing Policy Program to accommodate the RHNA, as determined by the Southern
California Association of Governments (SCAG) and approved by the California State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The Housing Element provides the following:
 Summary of the city’s community outreach efforts to
engage the public in the development of the Housing
Element,
 Policies to address the city’s housing needs and comply with State law,
 Review of the city’s implementation of the 2014-2021
Housing Element,
 Overview of city’s housing and population,
 Analysis of opportunities and barriers that affect housing, and
 Identification of sites to accommodate the RHNA.

The 2021-2029 Housing Element represents the City’s effort in fulfilling the state’s Housing Element requirements. The California State Legislature has identified the attainment of a decent home and suitable living environment for every Californian as a major housing goal. The Legislature mandates that all cities and counties prepare a Housing Element as part of the
comprehensive General Plan, while recognizing the significant role of local planning in pursuit of this goal. Unlike other elements 472
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of the General Plan, the Housing Element must be approved by the state, and is updated every eight years.

BIG IDEAS
For this Housing Element (2021-2029), the City of Eastvale has been allocated a RHNA of 3,028 units, divided into the following income categories in relation to Area Median Income (AMI):
 Very Low Income – 1,145 units
 Low Income – 672 units
 Moderate Income – 635 units
 Above Moderate Income – 576 units
The Housing Element must demonstrate adequate sites to
accommodate at least 3,028 units. The City is also required to have zoning in place with densities of at least 30 dwelling units per acre to accommodate units for very low- and low-income households.

As demonstrated in the complete Housing Element included in Volume 2 to this General Plan, the City has identified adequate sites, primarily in the downtown policy area, to accommodate the need for all these income groups.

KEY POINTS

HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
Housing is generally considered affordable if a household spends no more than 30 percent of its gross household income on housing costs (rent or mortgage, utilities, taxes, and insurance).

Households experiencing housing cost burden may face other housing programs such as overcrowding or residing in substandard housing. Households experiencing severe cost burden (spending more than 50 percent of household income on housing costs) could be at risk of becoming homeless in the event of loss of employment or income. Affordable housing, especially housing that is affordable to very low- and low-income households, is not typically produced by the market. The City must, through land use policies and development regulations, as well as incentives, facilitate and encourage the development of affordable housing and help mitigate the costs of development.

HOUSING PLAN
The Eastvale Housing Element is the result of a focused and comprehensive effort involving the City and the residents of Eastvale. The City’s outreach program included numerous opportunities for public input. The City created a project website to serve as the information portal to this project and an online simulation tool was developed to give the public an opportunity to create a balanced housing plan. In addition, staff interviewed “community champions” to receive input on housing and held 15 community engagement events, including workshops with the Planning Commission and City Council.

With over 90% of the City built out, Eastvale has about 250 acres left of vacant and developable land. In the coming years, the City must make important land use decisions. While vacant land is scarce in Eastvale, most of the land is comprised of large parcels that offer opportunities for housing and other land uses that complement the existing community. In particular, the 160-acre Leal property has the potential to serve as the heartbeat of the City. Envisioned as Eastvale’s downtown, development of this property will include 2,500 housing units along with a new civic center and significant amounts of commercial, office, and supported with public transit, open space, and other community gathering spaces. As we chart the course for Eastvale’s future, the City is committed to responding effectively to these challenges and opportunities.
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GOALS AND POLICIES
GOAL HE-1: Adequate Housing. Assist in the development of adequate housing to meet the city’s fair share of the region’s housing needs for all income segments of the population.

HE-1.1: Ensure there is a sufficient supply of land zoned to meet the housing needs identified in the Regional
Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).

HE-1.2: Maintain land use policies that allow residential growth consistent with the availability of adequate
infrastructure and public services.

HE-1.3: Facilitate the development of all levels of affordable housing by providing, when feasible, appropriate
State and Federal financial and regulatory
incentives.

HE-1.4: To the extent resources are available, assist in the provision of homeownership assistance for lowerand moderate-income households.

GOAL HE-2: Housing Production Streamlining. Streamline
government processes to increase the production of housing.

HE-2.1: Consistently monitor and review the effectiveness of the Housing Element programs and other City
activities in addressing housing needs.

HE-2.2: Periodically review the City’s regulations,
ordinances, and development fees/exactions to
ensure they do not unduly constrain the
production, maintenance, and improvement of
housing.

HE-2.3: Provide streamlined processing of residential
projects to minimize time and costs in order to
encourage housing production.

HE-2.4: Ensure that all City regulations related to housing are up-to-date and consistent with State housing
legislation.

GOAL HE-3: Special Needs Groups. Address the housing needs of special population groups.

HE-3.1: Encourage housing developers to produce
affordable units by providing development
standard incentives for projects that include new
affordable units available to special needs groups.

HE-3.2: Ensure the availability of suitable sites for the development of affordable housing to meet the
needs of all household income levels, including
special needs populations.

HE 3.3: Promote the development of special needs
housing, such as housing for seniors; housing for
persons with physical, developmental, or mental
disabilities; and housing for extremely low-income
persons.

HE-3.4: Support family housing that addresses resident
needs for childcare, youth services, recreation
opportunities, and access to transit.

HE-3.5: Participate regionally in addressing homelessness issues.
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GOAL HE-4: Housing Conservation and Preservation. Conserve and improve the condition of City’s existing housing stock.

HE-4.1: As the City’s housing stock ages, pursue all available Federal and State funds to establish a housing
rehabilitation program.

HE-4.2: Focus rehabilitation assistance and community
preservation efforts in the Swan Lake and Chandler
areas, which have a concentration of older and/or
substandard residential structures.

HE-4.3: Preserve the affordability of Federal- and Statesubsidized units at risk of conversion to market rate or other affordable housing resources.

GOAL HE-5: Equal Housing Opportunities. Promote equal
housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or gender.

HE-5.1: Continue to support fair housing laws and
organizations that provide fair housing information
and enforcement.

HE-5.2: Support programs that offer low- and moderateincome households the opportunity for homeownership.

HE-5.3: Expand the availability of affordable and/or special needs housing through acquisition or conversion.

GOAL HE-6: Energy Conservation. Conserve energy in the
development of new housing and the rehabilitation of existing housing.

HE-6.1: Encourage the use of energy conservation features in residential construction, rehabilitation, and
remodeling.

GOAL HE-7: Housing Quality and Design. Provide high
quality, well-designed living environments for Eastvale residents.

HE-7.1: Ensure housing quality and good design in all new housing development.

HE-7.2: Ensure adequate open space is available to current and future residents of all income levels.

HE-7.3: Proactively address future demand on
infrastructure facilities to support existing and
future housing needs
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MOBILITY & CIRCULATION

INTRODUCTION
The Mobility Element provides transportation options supporting the vision of a sustainable, healthy community. This chapter identifies a range of transportation options including walking, bicycling, micro-mobility, driving and riding transit. Eastvale2040 creates a network of integrated roads, trails, sidewalks, and bicycle facilities is essential to reducing emissions and improving air quality, creating safe and healthy streets, and connecting the community to activity centers and resources.

EASTVALE ESSENCE
The Mobility Element describes both the classifications of roadways as well as the typology of the roadway. Classifications are used to define the number of lanes needed to serve auto and transit vehicles along a corridor. Typologies are used to define the intended or desirable use of the corridor including the types of pedestrian and bicycle facilities to be provided, suggested speeds and traffic control as well as streetscape and landscape features. the type of development the community expects over time, and where the development should occur.

Trends in transportation also continue to evolve in both technology and mobility options. Micromobility options – any small, low-speed, human- or electric-powered transportation device, including bicycles, scooters, electric-assist bicycles, electric scooters (e-scooters), and other small, lightweight, wheeled conveyances – have changed the array of transportation options.

The use of electric-assist bicycles has become a more viable transportation choice for many users and increased the range of travel when compared to a traditional, human-powered bicycle.

Technology has expanded information sharing particularly focused on access to transit, transportation options, fare payment and other and trip planning.

Much of Eastvale’s transportation is fully developed. The focus of the Mobility Element is to integrate infrastructure that meets the needs of traditional transportation choices – driving, transit, walking, bicycling.

REQUIREMENTS
The Mobility Element must plan for a “balanced, multimodal transportation network that meets the needs of all users of streets, roads, and highways for safe and convenient travel in a manner that is suitable to the rural, suburban, or urban context of the General Plan. It must also “correlate directly with the Land Use Element, but also has direct relationships with other elements”.

The provisions of the Mobility Element affect a community’s physical, social, and economic environment, as well as its health.

The passage of SB 1000 in 2016 requires local governments to address environmental justice considerations related to circulation--such as access to transportation systems, air quality related to transportation, delivery routes and transit options for nutritional food access, and promotion of physical activity.

BIG IDEAS
 Embrace Technology. Traffic signals, mobility options, and traveler information rely on technology to provide a high quality of service to the community. Reliable internet
combined with integrated traffic management and
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busiest arterials while also providing information to
residents and visitors about transportation options that will help streamline the route selection and mode selection
process. Technology has presented new travel modes such as e-assist bicycles, electric scooters, neighborhood electric vehicles, and ride share / ride hailing services. Vehicles can now receive more information than ever before, providing drivers real time information about their travel conditions.

In the future autonomous and advanced connected
vehicles may become part of the fabric of the
transportation options. The City should maintain a forwardthinking approach to embracing and preparing for these new travel options and continue to build the
transportation infrastructure that can accommodate
change.
 Balance Transportation Options. Much of the City’s
roadway infrastructure is built out and provide for wide roads and high travel speeds. Roadway design standards
used when the roads were constructed have evolved. New
roads provide space for not only vehicular traffic, but also pedestrians, bicycles, transit and other modes. The
opportunity in Eastvale 2040 is to focus on integrating facilities within the existing infrastructure that will accommodate a wider range of users, without reducing
the capacity or flow of vehicular traffic. This can be
accomplished by restriping roadways to add buffered
bicycle lanes, improving sidewalks to include shade or
places to sit, and constructing protected, multiuse trails within available right of way.

KEY POINTS

SIDEWALKS
Pedestrian facilities in Eastvale include sidewalks, curb ramps, crosswalks, trails, and one pedestrian bridge. While most sidewalks are located parallel to the travel way and immediately adjacent to the curb, meandering sidewalks with landscaped parkway have been constructed along arterial roadways providing a buffer between people walking and moving vehicles. Gaps in the sidewalk network typically occur along stretches of roadways in older areas of the City such as the Chandler Policy Area, or where development is planned but has not yet occurred.
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A private company called Walk Score
evaluates the walkability of cities
throughout the united states. Eastvale has a
walk score of 24 out of 100, characterizing it
as a car-dependent City.

The walkability ranks are as follows:  0-24 (Car Dependent) - Almost all errands require a car
 25-49 (Car Dependent) – Most
errands require a car
 50-69 (Somewhat Walkable) – Some
errands can be accomplished on foot
 70-89 (Very Walkable) – Most errands
can be accomplished on foot
 90-100 (Walker’s Paradise) – Daily
errands do not require a car
Although not considered walkable by
this metric, Eastvale’s sidewalk network
is generally complete with minimal gaps
and sidewalks are generally in good
condition. The pedestrian network most
commonly connects residents from
neighborhoods to parks, schools, retail
land uses, and transit stops, where
present. Table MC-1 summarizes the
City’s future plans to expand upon the
pedestrian network.
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TABLE MC-1 PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EASTVALE Facility Type Project Name Project Description
Multi-use Path(s) Improvement of Bike
Network
Connectivity/ATP Trails
Design and construct approx. 5 miles of trails running along Scholar Way and Harrison Avenue, providing dedicated non-motorized space and connectivity from the north City to the Santa Ana River Trail.

Trail Limonite Gap Closure A trail to the south of Limonite Ave and west of the Cucamonga Creek will be constructed in combination with a pedestrian bridge over the creek.

Multi-use Path Santa Ana River Trail A multi-use path along the Santa Ana River connecting Riverside County with the Pacific Ocean. This project would add 3-miles of trail to the southern end of the City.

ADA
Enhancements
ADA Transition Plan Preparation and implementation of an ADA Self Evaluation Plan. Future year funding will support removal of ADA barriers. Annual program to provide improvements focusing on ADA accessibility, including curb ramps and sidewalks.
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The UCLA School of Landscape Architecture
envisions a connected City where residents
can choose to drive, walk, or bike between
shopping and homes, recreation, school,
and entertainment. The road network will
remain intact providing mobility options
and improving connectivity. Walking or
cycling along busy streets can be
unpleasant, which can discourage walking.

As shown in the adjacent graphic the
existing road right of way can be improved
to make walking along the streets more
pleasant.

TRAILS
Trails are pathways that are typically
separated from the roadway and can
provide a shortcut for cyclists or walkers,
and access to nature such as the Santa Ana
River corridor, and are generally more
pleasant to use because of shade, and lack
of busy traffic. There are three miles of trail
today, with another nine miles planned near
Riverwalk Park.
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BICYCLE FACILITIES
The Bicycle network in the
City will be extended as part
of Eastvale2040, taking
advantage of the existing
landscape areas along major
roadways, and be integrated
into development of the
policy areas. The rising use of
electric bikes coupled with
the flat terrain and generally
nice weather in the City
could combine to provide
affordable and fun mobility
options to the automobile.

Currently, the City of Eastvale
has 10 miles of bike lanes and
approximately 3 miles of
multi-use paths.

Eastvale2040 supports
expansion of the bike
network as illustrated in
Table 2.

Types of Bike Facilities Conceptual Section
Bike Paths (Class I), or multi-use paths are paved
facilities that are completely separated from streets.

Bike paths are often located along waterways or
railroad right of way with a limited number of
crossings. This type of facility is often shared with
pedestrians.

Bike Lanes (Class II) are on-street facilities that are delineated by painted stripes and stencils. Bike lanes
may include buffer striping to provide greater
delineation between bicyclists and parked or moving
vehicles.

Bike Routes (Class III) are streets designated for
bicycle travel and shared with motor vehicles. While
the only required treatment is signage, streets are
designated as bike routes because they have slower
speed limits and may have more direct access than
other roadways, making them suitable for sharing
with motor vehicles. Bike routes often have shared
lane bicycle markings (sharrows).

Separated Bikeways (Class IV), also known as Cycle
Tracks, provide space that is exclusively for bicyclists and separated from motor vehicles, parking, and
sidewalks. Parked cars, curbs, bollards, or planter
boxes provide physical separation between bicyclists
and moving cars
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Facility Type Project Name Project Description
Bike Lane (Class II) Limonite Gap Closure The total length of the project is approx. 3,2000 LF. Project will include a 4-lane roadway with pedestrian and bicycle facilities.

Multi-use Path (Class I) Improvement of Bike
Network Connectivity/ATP
Trails
Design and construct approx. 5 miles of trails running along Scholar Way and Harrison Avenue, providing dedicated non-motorized space and connectivity from the north City to the Santa Ana River Trail.

Multi-use Path (Class I) Santa Ana River Trail A multi-use path along the Santa Ana River connecting Riverside County with the Pacific Ocean. This project would add 3 miles of trail to the southern end of the City.

Unknown Cajalco – San Bernardino
County Line Route
A north-south regional facility connecting Eastvale, Riverside, and Jurupa Valley. It would start at the northernmost corner of the city and continue southeast beyond city limits.

Bike Lanes (Class II) I-15 Corridor via Temescal
Canyon Road
Starting at the south end of the City along River Rd, this project, if constructed, will help alleviate mobility barriers and better connect communities along Interstate 15.
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
Bus Service
Fixed route bus service within Eastvale is provided by Riverside Transit Agency (RTA). Route 3 and 29 are the only two routes provided by RTA as shown in Figure MC-1, which runs north/south, connects Eastvale with the Cities of Corona and Norco, located south of Eastvale.
 Route 3 runs along Hamner Avenue, 68th Street, Limonite Avenue, and terminates at the Amazon warehouse facility located in the north part of the City. Service is provided on weekdays and weekends with 1 ½ to 2-hour headways.
 Route 29, an east/west bus route, connects Eastvale with the Riverside Metrolink station, located east of the City.

Route 29 primarily runs along Hamner Avenue and
Limonite Avenue. Service is provided on weekdays and
weekends with 1-hour headways.

Transit stops in Eastvale are commonly equipped with at least one bench and a trash can. The larger bus stops along Limonite Avenue provide multiple benches, trash cans, and bus shelters as shown in the images.

FIGURE MC-1 BUS SERVICE ROUTES
Limonite Avenue near
Hammer Avenue
68th Street and
Scholar Way
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Local Aviation Facilities
Two airports serve Eastvale: Chino Airport and Ontario Airport. The City will continue to work with the regional airport commissions to ensure that development that occurs within the City is consistent with published regulations including Land Use Compatibility Plans. See Figure LU-1 in the Land Use Chapter for the extent of the Airport Influence area on land uses in the City.

ROADWAYS
Roadway Classifications & Level of Service
Roadway classifications define the number of lanes, roadway width, carrying capacity and provide general guidance for the design of the roadway. Roadway capacity is described as level of service (LOS) and ranked A though F representing the volume of traffic compared to the maximum theoretical carrying capacity of the roadway. Generally, the road ranking is used to balance the expense of building and maintaining more lanes and roads against the delay in traffic experienced by the motorist.

In general, LOS A through C represents higher speeds and less motorist delay, while D through F usually results in lower speeds and increased delay. Usually, the ranking is calculated for a peak hour of daily travel during the morning and afternoon. Policy MC9 strives to maintain LOS C for commuter roadways but acknowledges that constraints on roadway expansion may result in different LOS.

Eastvale’s roadways generally consist of local roads, secondary and major collectors, arterials and urban arterials as shown in Figure MC-2 and described in Tables MC-2 and MC-3.

TABLE MC-2 ROADWAY CLASSIFICATIONS
Current
Roadway
Classifications
ROW
Width
(ft)
Travel
Lanes Median
Maximum
Two-Way Daily
Traffic Volume
Urban
Arterial
128 –
152 4-6
Raised median
with dedicated
left-turn lanes.
4 lanes: 35,900
6 lanes: 53,900
Arterial 128 –
152 4
Raised median
with dedicated
left-turn lanes.
35,900
Major
Collector
100 –
118 4
Striped median
with dedicated
left-turn lanes.
18,000
Secondary
Collector
74 –
100 2-4
Striped median
with dedicated
left-turn lanes
13,000
Local Min 56 2 No Striped or
Raised Median
2,500
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TABLE MC-3 DESCRIPTION OF ROADWAY CLASSIFICATIONS
Urban Arterials have 4 to 6 travel lanes, a raised center median, dedicated turn lanes, and parking lanes on both sides. These roadways are typically used to provide access to employment and retail centers, although they may traverse residential areas. Hamner Avenue, Limonite Avenue, Schleisman Road, Archibald Avenue, and Cantu Galleano Ranch Road are currently classified as Urban Arterials within the City’s limits.

Arterials have 4 travel lanes, a raised center median, dedicated turn lanes, and parking lanes on both sides. Similar to Urban Arterials, Arterials provide access to employment and retail centers, but also provide connections to residential areas. Chandler Street from Hellman Avenue to Archibald Street is currently classified as an arterial.

Major Collectors have 4 travel lanes, center striped median, and dedicated turn lanes. Major Collector roadways are designed to move traffic from local streets to arterial roadways. Sumner Avenue, 68th Street, and Bellegrave Avenue are examples of Major Collectors.

Secondary Collectors have 2 to 4 travel lanes, center striped median and dedicated turn lanes. Parking is generally allowed on Secondary Collectors and they are designed to move traffic from Local Streets to Major Collectors and Arterial streets. Harrison Avenue, Scholar Way, Hellman Avenue, Riverside Drive, 65th Street, Citrus Street, River Road, and Chandler Street from Archibald Street to Harrison Avenue are classified as Secondary Collectors.

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FIGURE MC-2 ROADWAY CLASSIFICATION DIAGRAM
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VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED
Level of Service estimates the efficiency of a roadway but at the expense of all other modes of travel. Roadways are also expensive to construct and maintain and there are limits to how wide a road can be and still allow the development needed to pay for it. In 2013, the state eliminated LOS as a significance criterion for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and in 2018 replaced LOS with the concept of reducing vehicle miles traveled (VMT).

The concept behind reducing VMT is that if compatible land uses are close to each other and connected with sidewalks and trails, people would have options to the car for moving about the City.

The fewer cars the less air quality and greenhouse gas emissions generated which is a goal of the shift to VMT. In June 2020, the City Council adopted VMT thresholds and general guidance on how to evaluate VMT impacts for development projects and transportation projects within the City. The VMT levels change over time and will be revisited periodically to ensure they remain current.

TYPOLOGIES
Roadway classifications describe the number of lanes and daily capacity of a roadway but lack the detail as to how the roadway integrates with the local urban fabric or surrounding land use context. Typologies close that gap by describing the users of the roadway, the types of accommodations for those users and the overall character of the corridor. Table MC-4 shows the four roadway typologies defined in Eastvale2040, and describes mobility hubs: Commuter, Connector, Active, and Transit Corridor.

Commuter Corridors
Commuter Corridors are roadways that are intended to carry higher traffic volumes and generally experience higher travel speeds due to less friction from on-street parking and driveways along the corridor. Commuter Corridors prioritize the flow of vehicular traffic and provide basic facilities for pedestrians and bicycles. Commuter Corridors are essential in moving traffic and people to the regional transportation network. Figure MC-3 identifies the roadways with the Commuter Corridor typology.

Connector Corridors
Connector Corridors serve as links in the roadway network and aim to connect vehicular traffic from local, residential streets to Commuter Corridors. They prioritize vehicular flow but are narrower than the Commuter Corridor and provide opportunities for enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Connector Corridors play a vital role in the community as they connect all modes from residential neighborhoods and retail centers with schools, parks, and other land uses.

Connector Corridors may contain roadway elements that calm traffic and enhance safety for bicyclists and pedestrians such as upgraded crosswalks, dedicated bike facilities with buffers, street trees, and traffic calming features. The center median along Connector Corridors could be either striped or raised with landscaping.
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TABLE MC-4 DESCRIPTION OF ROADWAY TYPOLOGIES
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FIGURE MC-3 COMMUTER CORRIDOR
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Commuter Corridors
Commuter Corridors are roadways that are
intended to carry higher traffic volumes and
generally experience higher travel speeds
due to less friction from on-street parking
and driveways along the corridor. Commuter
Corridors prioritize the flow of vehicular
traffic and provide basic facilities for
pedestrians and bicycles. Commuter
Corridors are essential in moving traffic and
people to the regional transportation
network. Figure MC-4 identifies the
roadways with the Commuter Corridor
typology.

Connector Corridors
Connector Corridors serve as links in the
roadway network to connect vehicular traffic
from local, residential streets to Commuter
Corridors. They prioritize vehicular flow but are
narrower than the Commuter Corridor and
provide opportunities for enhanced bicycle and
pedestrian facilities. Connector Corridors may
contain roadway elements that calm traffic and
enhance safety for bicyclists and pedestrians
such as upgraded crosswalks, dedicated bike
facilities with buffers, street trees, and traffic
calming features, as shown in Figure MC-5.

FIGURE MC-4 COMMUTER CORRIDOR POTENTIAL
FIGURE MC-5 CONNECTOR CORRIDOR POTENTIAL
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Active Corridors
Active corridors are roadways that connect
residents with key community destinations such
as parks, open space, schools, local retail, and
civic centers. Along active corridors, walking and
biking should be comfortable, providing a
physical separation between the roadway and
bicycle facility and/or sidewalks and trails. Active
corridors provide enhanced bike and pedestrianfriendly features, such as protected bike lanes, bike parking, conflict zone bike lane striping,
wayfinding, street furniture, shade, enhanced
crosswalks, and/or wider sidewalks.

Roadways identified as Active Corridors as shown
in Figures MC-6A, MC-6B, and MC-7. Physical
improvements will be needed along most of
these roadways to reach the desired walkability
and bicycle comfort. Improvements can range
from simple restriping to full reconfiguration of
the roadway.

FIGURE MC-6A ACTIVE CORRIDOR POTENTIAL – 4 LANE
FIGURE MC-6B ACTIVE CORRIDOR POTENTIAL – 2 LANE
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FIGURE MC-7 ACTIVE CORRIDORS
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Transit Corridor
Transit Corridors are streets where
transit currently exists and/or roadways
that connect to regional transit facilities
such as Metro and Metrolink stations
and airports. Transit Corridors will
provide residents with quality local and
regional transit networks. The updated
roadways may contain bus rapid transit,
dedicated transit lanes, transit stop
shelters, reduced transit headways,
connection to Active Corridors, and
accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians
as shown in Figure MC-8.

Roadways that have been identified as Transit Corridors are shown in Figure MC-9. While transit does not exist in much of the City yet, the design and configuration of the arterial roadways allows for future expansion of transit as it becomes available.

Mobility Hub
Mobility Hubs are where different modes of transportation such as walking, bicycling, transit and shared mobility options come together in one place to help people transition from one mode to another. They may include enhanced waiting areas, complimentary WiFi, real-time travel information, pedestrian lighting, shade trees, bike parking, service facilities for shared cars, scooters, and electric vehicles. A Mobility Hub includes not just the transit station can include services and destinations within a 5-minute walk, bike, or drive to/from high-frequency transit.

FIGURE MC-8 TRANSIT CORRIDOR POTENTIAL
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FIGURE MC-9 TRANSIT CORRIDORS AND MOBILITY HUBS
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FREIGHT RAIL
Only a small portion of the northern area of the city has a rail line; however, the area is largely industrial, and additional spur-lines could be constructed if the need arises. In addition to providing rail service, railroad right-of-way is often used for other utilities such as oil and gas pipelines and fiber optic and power lines.

MAJOR UTILITY CORRIDORS
Roadway corridors also provide pathways for utilities such as water and power that are essential to development. Roadway locations and typologies ensure adequate right-of-way or easements for existing and planned utilities. Often the utility easements are owned by service providers and require close coordination to ensure that competing construction demands do not unnecessarily block or limit use of the roadway. The City also coordinates with service providers to ensure that cutting into the asphalt is minimized to prolong the quality of the road surface.

Policies showing City coordination with utility providers are included in the Partnerships and Collaboration Chapter of Eastvale2040.

FUTURE PLANNING EFFORTS
The reach of non-auto travel has been greatly extended with the accessibility to e-assist bicycles, e-scooters, NEV’s, and other micro-mobility options. Future services to support a range of travel options will be integrated into the land use and transportation planning of development. Including mobility hubs and supportive infrastructure such as charging stations. The City will continue to partner with SCAG and WRCOG in developing Smart City infrastructure, goals and policies that will improve access to and efficiency of the overall regional transportation system.

GOALS AND POLICIES
GOAL MC-1: A balance of growth that maintains and enhances the City’s fiscal viability, economic diversity, and environmental integrity and meets the needs of Eastvale’s residents.

MC-1.1: Align right-of-way dedications with existing
dedications along adjacent parcels and maintain
widths consistent with the ultimate design
standard of the road, including required turning
lanes and utilities.
 ACTION C-3.1: Ensure dedications are made
during the land division and/or development
process for all transportation right-of-way,
including easements or areas needed outside
the travel way. This includes areas needed for
slope stability or drainage and drainage
structures.

MC-1.2: The cumulative and indirect transportation impacts associated with developments shall be measured
based on vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Impacts of
development may be mitigated through
implementation of transportation demand
management strategies, construction of
multimodal infrastructure or payment of impact
mitigation fees, if fee program is available.

MC-1.3: Transportation studies prepared for development entitlements (tracks, plot plans, public use permits,
conditional use permits, etc.) shall identify project
related transportation impacts and determine the
“significance” of such impacts in compliance with
Senate Bill 743 and CEQA which utilizes vehicle
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miles traveled (VMT) as the metric for determining
significance.

GOAL C-2 Provide a multimodal, integrated transportation system with sufficient flexibility in design and operation to respond to changes in mobility needs, concentrations of population and employment activities, and technology over time.

MC-2.1: Following the principles of complete streets,
maximize comfort, visibility, and access for
pedestrians, and encourage the removal of barriers
(walls, easements, and fences) for safe and
convenient movement of pedestrians. Ensure that
the entire travel way is included in the design from
building façade to building façade.
• ACTION C-17.1: Review all existing roadways for
compliance with roadway typologies and the
key features that align with the specific
typology.
• ACTION C-17.2: Create a plan for
implementation of Complete Streets
throughout the City. The plan should include
specific steps for implementing the policy in
ways that will make a measurable impact on
what gets constructed and where.

MC-2.2: Pedestrian facilities shall be designed based on the roadway typology and provide features that
enhance the traveling experience including shade
structures or landscaping and places to rest along
key routes. When considering new facilities or
developments, access shall be provided from
developments to existing and future transit routes,
park and ride lots, terminal facilities, etc.

MC-2.3: All development located along planned trails shall provide access to the trails system. All
developments shall allow for trails to pass their
boundaries and shall provide connections to
existing and proposed trails in Eastvale and
adjacent jurisdictions.
 ACTION C-18.1: Determine if trails, paths, and
pedestrian access can be extended into existing
neighborhoods to provide for connectivity to
transit and pedestrian corridors.
 ACTION C-18.2: Develop a multipurpose
recreational trail network with support facilities
which provide a linkage with regional facilities.

MC-2.4: Collaborate with schools to ensure that
schoolchildren have safe and adequate
transportation routes available, such as pedestrian
or bike paths, or local bus service. Identify potential off-site drop off / pick up locations to ease traffic
congestion near schools. Couple this location with
enhanced walking and bicycling features to
improve student access to schools.

MC-2.5: Require, where feasible, the construction of
overpasses or under-crossings where trails intersect
urban arterials or freeways.

MC-2.6: Seek to develop a comprehensive bike and trail
plan that would connect existing neighborhoods,
schools, and commercial and employment centers.
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MC-2.7: Evaluate all roadways for compliance with
identified roadway typologies to determine where
roadways can be reconfigured or modified within
the existing right-of-way to provide for pedestrian
facilities, trails, bike lanes, and additional
landscaping in medians and parkways. Lane widths
shall be no less than 11 feet to maintain adequate
traffic flow along roadways.

GOAL C-3: Design for and encourage integration of facilities that provide access for a wide range of users and mode types such as transit, pedestrians, bicyclists, and autos.

MC-3.1: Roadways within the City shall be designed or redesigned to provide the multimodal features that align with the roadway typology.

MC-3.2: Limit access points, parking, turn lanes, and
intersections of streets and highways based upon
the road’s classification and function. Access points
must be located a sufficient distance away from
major intersections to allow for safe, efficient
operation.

MC-3.3: Encourage the installation and use of specialty lanes (i.e. transit only lane or smart lanes) on
regional roadways.

MC-3.4: Private developers are responsible for the
construction of new streets and providing access to
highways for developing commercial, industrial,
and residential areas.

MC-3.5: Examine the use of public access utility easements for trail linkages to the regional trails system and/or other open space areas.

MC-3.6: Work with property owners to address concerns
about privacy, liability, security, and maintenance
associated with abutting trails and paths.

GOAL C-4: Incorporate sustainable design features into roadway design features such as stormwater capture (retain, percolate and discharge stormwater), smart signal technology
(synchronized, smart signals, street maintenance), and
improved traveler information systems and technology.

MC-4.1: Construct and improve traffic signals at appropriate intersections. Traffic signals should be spaced and
operated as part of coordinated systems to
optimize traffic operation.

MC-4.2: Continue to support the integration of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) consistent with the
principles and recommendations referenced in the
Inland Empire ITS Strategic Plan as the
transportation system is implemented.

MC-4.3: Provide all roadways located within identified flood areas with adequate flood control measures.

MC-4.4: Regularly monitor and evaluate new vehicle
technologies to support future mobility options
including autonomous and connected vehicles, eassist vehicles and scooters, micro-mobility, autonomous shuttles, neighborhood electric
vehicles (NEV) and other options.

MC-4.5: Encourage the use of e-assist and NEV by
supporting the use of EV’s by providing mobility
hubs and electric charging stations throughout the
City. In addition, design roadways and facilities to
accommodate a range of e-assist or NEV’s.
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GOAL C-5: Coordinate with local, regional, state, and federal agencies to establish, implement, and maintain effective transportation and infrastructure systems.

MC-5.1: Support the Riverside County Transportation
Commission (RCTC) on the development of the
Short- and Long-Range Transit Plans.

MC-5.2: Coordinate with Caltrans to ensure efficient traffic flows between interchanges and local roadways
including signal timing and operations.

MC-5.3: Coordinate with Caltrans, the Riverside County
Transportation Commission, transit agencies, and
other responsible agencies to identify the need for
additional park-and-ride facilities along major
commuter travel corridors and at major activity
centers.

MC-5.4: The City will explore the feasibility of transportation fee programs to maintain acceptable operations
and fund future improvements.

MC-5.5: Support continued operation of the regional freight rail system, which offers safe, convenient, and
economical transport of commodities.
• ACTION C-30.1: Evaluate the circulation system
and determine if a truck route and parking
ordinance is appropriate.

MC-5.6: Support programs developed by transit
agencies/operators to provide paratransit service,
micromobility, ride-hailing or other services.

MC-5.7: Incorporate the potential for public transit service in the design of developments that are identified as
major trip attractions (i.e., retail and employment
centers). Integrate mobility hubs at key locations
throughout the City to provide first/last mile
connections to public transit service.

MC-5.8: Design the physical layout of Transit Corridors to provide enhanced transit features, including
turnouts and shelters. Encourage transit related
uses, high density residential housing, and
commercial uses along the Transit Corridors to
maximize potential for transit trips.

MC-5.9: Work with regional partners to expand access to public transit throughout the Inland Empire and
keep rights of way along arterial roadways for
future expansion of public transit such as bus rapid
transit lanes or light rail.
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Mobility is important at all levels from goods movement to ensuring that employees can get to their jobs. Eastvale2040 recognizes that planning for changes in mobility is essential for residents.
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NOISE & VIBRATION

INTRODUCTION
The Noise Element helps with planning the location of planned noise- sensitive land uses and considers noise exposure when placing facilities that generate significant volumes of noise. For purposes of this Noise Element, "noise-sensitive areas and uses" include residential areas, parks, schools, places of worship, hospitals, and long-term care facilities. It is also important that noise generating uses from industry and commerce be protected from incursion by noise sensitive uses.

Specific topics addressed in the Noise Element include:
 Noise Environment and Measurements
 Transportation Noise Sources
 Fixed Noise Sources
 Vibration

EASTVALE ESSENCE
The simplest definition of noise is "unwanted sound." This definition is necessarily subjective as people react differently to sound, and even react differently to the same sound. However it is perceived, noise is a quality-of-life issue for residents as noise at the wrong time can have adverse effects on people, by interfering with sleep and communication, causing physiological and psychological stress, and, in extreme circumstances, resulting in health impacts. Too much noise decreases the enjoyment of the home and can interrupt recreational activities. Examples of various sound levels in different environments are illustrated on Figure N-1, Sound Levels and Human Response.

Noise can also indicate a vibrant community or activity, such as a park or playground. Commercial activity can also generate pleasant noise, such as outdoor dining, concert venues, and markets. The noise element helps identify areas where outside noise is both acceptable and expected, and where it is not. 500
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FIGURE N-1 SOUND LEVELS AND HUMAN RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS The General Plan must include a Noise Element that identifies and appraises noise in the community. The Noise Element is required to recognize noise levels for sources such as highways, major roads, rail, aviation, commercial activity, and industry and protect sensitive receptors from such sources.

BIG IDEAS
 Contain noise above certain levels, and during certain times of the day, within property boundaries. While this may not always be possible, the primary effort will be to protect sensitive receptors.
 Recognize that there may be places and times when noise is acceptable. Acceptable noise might be for construction, manufacturing, concert venues, and outdoor events. Both design and regulation must work together to protect the noisy use while minimizing noise impacts on sensitive
receptors.
 Provide design options for noise reduction along roadways that still provide opportunities for pedestrian and bicycle connections.
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KEY POINTS
Ambient noise, which is the total noise in an environment, is usually measured with an A-weighted decibel scale (dBA). All sound levels referred to in this element are A-weighted, which deemphasizes the very-low and very-high frequencies of sound in a manner like the human ear. A-weighting is a better measurement of human annoyance and health effects.

However, the decibel scale alone does not adequately
characterize how humans perceive noise. The dominant
frequencies of a sound have a substantial effect on the human response to that sound. Several rating scales have been developed to analyze the adverse effect of community noise on people. Because environmental noise fluctuates over time, these scales consider that the effect of noise on people is largely dependent on the total acoustical energy content of the noise, as well as the time of day when the noise occurs. The equivalent noise level (Leq) is a measure of ambient noise, while the day/night average noise level (Ldn) and community noise equivalent level (CNEL) are measures of community noise. Each is applicable to this analysis and defined in Table N-1, Definitions of Acoustical Terms.

TABLE N-1 DEFINITIONS OF ACOUSTICAL TERMS
Term Definitions
Decibel, dB A unit describing the amplitude of sound, equal to 20 times the logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio of the pressure of the sound measured to the reference pressure. The reference pressure for air is 20.

Sound
Pressure Level
Sound pressure is the sound force per unit area, usually expressed in micropascals (or 20 micronewtons per square meter), where 1 pascal is the pressure resulting from a force of 1 newton exerted over an area of 1 square meter.

The sound pressure level is expressed in decibels as 20 times the logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio between the pressures exerted by the sound to a reference sound pressure (e.g., 20 micropascals). Sound pressure level is the quantity that is directly measured by a sound level meter.

Frequency, Hz The number of complete pressure fluctuations per second above and below atmospheric pressure. Normal human hearing is between 20 Hz and 20,000 Hz.

Infrasonic sound are below 20 Hz and ultrasonic sounds are above 20,000 Hz.

A-Weighted
Sound Level,
dBA
The sound pressure level in decibels as measured on a sound level meter using the A-weighting filter network. The A-weighting filter de-emphasizes the very low and very high frequency components of the sound in a manner similar to the frequency response of the human ear and correlates well with subjective reactions to noise.

Equivalent
Noise Level, Leq
The average acoustic energy content of noise for a stated period of time. Thus, the Leq of a time-varying noise and that of a steady noise are the same if they deliver the same acoustic energy to the ear during exposure. For evaluating community impacts, this rating scale does not vary, regardless of whether the noise occurs during the day or the night. For example, Leq(1) is the equivalent noise level over a one-hour period and Leq(8) corresponds to an eight-hour period.

Lmax, Lmin The maximum and minimum A-weighted noise level during the measurement period.

L01, L10, L50, L90 The A-weighted noise levels that are exceeded 1%, 10%, 50%, and 90% of the time during the measurement period.

Day/Night
Noise Level, Ldn
or DNL
A 24-hour average Leq with a 10 dBA “weighting” added to noise during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. to account for noise sensitivity in the nighttime. The logarithmic effect of these additions is that a 60 dBA 24-hour Leq would result in a measurement of 66.4 dBA Ldn.

Community
Noise
Equivalent
Level, CNEL
A 24-hour average Leq with a 5 dBA “weighting” during the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and a 10 dBA “weighting” added to noise during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. to account for noise sensitivity in the evening and nighttime, respectively. The logarithmic effect of these additions is that a 60 dBA 24-hour Leq would result in a measurement of 66.7 dBA CNEL.

Ambient Noise
Level
The composite of noise from all sources near and far. The normal or existing level of environmental noise at a given location.

Intrusive That noise which intrudes over and above the existing ambient noise at a given location. The relative intrusiveness of a sound depends on its amplitude, duration, frequency, and time of occurrence and tonal or informational content as well as the prevailing ambient noise level.

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The A-weighted decibel sound level scale gives greater weight to the frequencies of sound to which the human ear is most sensitive. Because sound levels can vary markedly over a short period of time, a method for describing either the average character of the sound or the statistical behavior of the variations must be utilized. Most commonly, environmental sounds are described in terms of an average level that has the same acoustical energy as the summation of all the time-varying events.

The scientific instrument used to measure noise is the sound level meter. Sound level meters can accurately measure environmental noise levels to within about plus or minus 1 dBA. Various computer models are used to predict environmental noise levels from sources, such as roadways and airports. The accuracy of the predicted models depends on the distance between the receptor and the noise source. Close to the noise source, the models are accurate to within about plus or minus 1 to 2 dBA.

Ambient noise monitoring was conducted within the Plan Area by Michael Baker International in November 2022 to determine a baseline noise level at different environments (Table N-2, Noise Measurements and Figure N-2, Noise Measurement Locations).

The 14 noise measurement sites were representative of different types of existing noise exposure settings throughout Eastvale.

Short-term measurements were taken from 9:00 a.m. to 1:25 p.m. for a duration of 10 minutes at each site.

TABLE N-2 NOISE MEASUREMENTS
Site
No. Date
Start
Time Duration Location
Leq
(dBA)
NM-1 11/16/2022 9:00
a.m. 10 min. Southeast Corner of Sharp St. and Riverside Dr. 68.9 NM-2 11/16/2022 9:23
a.m. 10 min. Northeast Corner of Jamestown Ave. and 58th St. 63.2 NM-3 11/17/2022 9:41
a.m. 10 min. Northwest Corner of Sendero Ave. and Limonite Ave. 70.4 NM-4 11/17/2022 10:00
a.m. 10 min. Northwest Corner of Sendero Ave. and Limonite Ave. 69.7 NM-5 11/17/2022 10:19
a.m. 10 min. Northeast Corner of Hamner Ave. & Walgreens driveway 64.3 NM-6 11/17/2022 10:42
a.m. 10 min. Sidewalk in front of 6702 Ground Ivy Ct. residence 47.9 NM-7 11/17/2022 11:01
a.m. 10 min. Northwest corner of Archibald Ave. and Schleisman Rd. 72.6 NM-8 11/17/2022 11:24
a.m. 10 min. Northwest corner of Sumner Ave. and Schleisman Rd. 65.6 NM-9 11/17/2022 11:45
a.m. 10 min. Northwest corner of Sumner Ave. and Schleisman Rd. 66.6 NM-10 11/17/2022 12:06
p.m.
10 min. Southeast corner of Harrison
Ave. and Citrus Street 65.4
NM-11 11/17/2022 12:25
p.m.
10 min. Sidewalk in front of 13108 Bertz
Way 63.9
NM-12 11/17/2022 12:46
p.m.
10 min. Southeast Corner of Selby Ave.
and Redwood Valley Rd. 57.8
NM-13 11/17/2022 1:05
p.m.
10 min. Sidewalk in front of 8297 Fall
Creek Dr. residence 52.0
NM-14 11/17/2022 1:25
p.m.
10 min. Northwest corner of Archibald
Ave. and River Rd. 67.1
Notes: Leq = equivalent sound level; dBA = a-weighted decibel.

Source: Michael Baker International, November 2022.

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wind speeds (3 to 18 miles per hour). Measured noise levels during the daytime measurements ranged from 47.9 to 72.6 dBA Leq.

Noise monitoring equipment used for the ambient noise survey consisted of a Brüel & Kjær Hand-held Analyzer Type 2250 equipped with a Type 4189 pre-polarized microphone. The monitoring equipment complies with applicable requirements of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for sound level meters.

ACCEPTABLE NOISE LEVELS
Guidelines for noise compatible land use are based upon the California Office of Planning and Research’s (OPR) Noise Element Guidelines. The noise compatibility guidelines provide an objective means of determining whether the existing or predicted noise is generally acceptable. Table N-3, Acceptable Exterior Noise Levels, provides the City with a tool to gauge the compatibility of land uses relative to existing and future noise levels. As shown, the range of noise exposure levels overlap between the normally acceptable, conditionally acceptable, normally unacceptable, and clearly unacceptable categories. OPR’s Noise Element Guidelines note that noise planning policy needs to be rather flexible and dynamic to reflect not only technological advances in noise control, but also economic constraints governing application of noise-control technology and anticipated regional growth and demands of the community. In project-specific analyses, each community must decide the level of noise exposure its residents are willing to tolerate within a limited range of values below the known levels of health impairment. Therefore, the City may use its discretion to determine which noise levels are considered acceptable or unacceptable, based on land use, project location, and other project factors.

TABLE N-3 ACCEPTABLE EXTERIOR NOISE LEVELS
Land Use
Community Noise Exposure (Ldn or CNEL, dBA)1
Normally
Acceptable
Conditionally
Acceptable
Normally
Unacceptable
Clearly
Unacceptable
Residential –
Low Density,
Single-Family,
Duplex, Mobile
Homes
50–60 55–70 70–75 75–85
Residential –
Multiple Family 50–65 60–70 70–75 70–85
Transient
Lodging –
Motel, Hotels
50–65 60–70 70–80 80–85
Schools,
Libraries,
Churches,
Hospitals,
Nursing Homes
50–70 60–70 70–80 80–85
Auditoriums,
Concert Halls,
Amphitheaters
NA 50–70 NA 65–85
Sports Arenas,
Outdoor
Spectator
Sports
NA 50–75 NA 70–85
Playgrounds,
Neighborhood
Parks
50–70 NA 67.5–75 72.5–85
Golf Courses,
Riding Stables,
Water
Recreation,
Cemeteries
50–70 NA 70–80 80–85
Office Buildings,
Business
Commercial
and Professional
50–70 67.5–77.5 75–85 NA
Industrial,
Manufacturing,
Utilities,
Agriculture
50–75 70–80 75–85 NA
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TABLE N-3 ACCEPTABLE EXTERIOR NOISE LEVELS
Land Use
Community Noise Exposure (Ldn or CNEL, dBA)1
Normally
Acceptable
Conditionally
Acceptable
Normally
Unacceptable
Clearly
Unacceptable
Notes: NA = not applicable; Ldn = average day/night sound level; CNEL = community noise equivalent level

1. Normally Acceptable – Specified land use is satisfactory, based upon the assumption that any buildings involved are of normal conventional construction, without any special noise insulation requirements.

2. Conditionally Acceptable – New construction or development should be undertaken only after a detailed analysis of the noise reduction requirements is made, and needed noise insulation features included in the design.

Conventional construction, but with closed windows and fresh air supply systems or air conditioning will normally suffice.

3. Normally Unacceptable – New construction or development should be discouraged. If new construction or development does proceed, a detailed analysis of the noise reduction requirements must be made, and needed noise insulation features included in the design.

4. Clearly Unacceptable – New construction or development should generally not be undertaken.

Source: Office of Planning and Research, 2017 General Plan Guidelines, Appendix D, Noise Element Guidelines, 2017.
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FIGURE N-2 NOISE MEASUREMENT LOCATIONS
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Festivals and performances can occur in nearly any open space subject to permits that regulate conduct, including noise. In the Downtown West Policy Area, and the Citrus Policy Area, and other commercial or open spaces, however, outdoor dining or
performances could include music or other entertainment that could generate noise on a more regular basis. With mixed use or adjacent development there is potential for noise associated with commercial uses to affect residential uses. The celebration of community can sometimes come with elevated noise levels. As such, this element supports appropriate outdoor activity in the focus areas.

NOISE CONTOURS
Using noise measurements, traffic data, and other sources such as the airport master plans, Figure 1, General Plan Noise Contours, provides noise contours that represent different noise levels at physical distance from the noise source. Buildings, topography, and the type of noise can affect the amount of noise heard by a person. For this reason, the contours should be used as a general guideline in determining whether additional analysis for noise exposure is warranted rather than a specific noise measurement at a given location.

FIGURE N-3 GENERAL PLAN NOISE CONTOURS
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Noise contours are shown for transportation-related noise sources and stated in terms CNEL or Ldn. Noise contours for nontransportation-related noise must be stated in terms of the Leq.

The noise contours are prepared based on noise-monitoring and generally accepted noise-modeling techniques for the various sources required by the code.

Noise contours are used as a guide for establishing a pattern of land uses in the Land Use Element that minimizes the exposure of community residents to excessive noise.

TRANSPORTATION NOISE
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Highway Traffic Noise Prediction Model was used to develop CNEL contours for all highways and major roadways in the Planning Area. The FHWA Model is the analytical method presently favored for traffic noise prediction by most state and local agencies, including the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The FHWA Model predicts hourly Leq values for free-flowing traffic conditions, and it is generally considered to be accurate within 1.5 dB. To establish the baseline noise conditions, traffic data representing annual average traffic volumes for existing conditions on major roadways was obtained from the regional traffic model to allow calculations for existing and projected traffic volumes. As shown in Table N-4, Existing (2022) Roadway Noise Levels within the City range from approximately 57.5 to 69.8 dBA CNEL when measured 100 feet from the roadway centerline. The noise level range is typical for an urban environment.

TABLE N-4 EXISTING (2022) ROADWAY NOISE LEVELS
Roadway
Segment ADT
dBA @
100 feet
from
Roadway
centerline
Distance from Roadway Centerline
(Feet)1, 2
70 CNEL
Noise
Contour
65 CNEL
Noise
Contour
60 CNEL
Noise
Contour
55 CNEL
Noise
Contour
Limonite Avenue
between
Archibald
Avenue and I-15
Freeway
49,500 69.8 97 208 448 966
65th Street
between Coyote
Trail Lane and
Hammer Avenue
10,900 60.6 - 51 110 238
68th Street
between
Hammer Avenue
and I-15 Freeway
26,700 65.8 52 113 244 525
Schleisman
Road between
Hellman Avenue
and Hammer
Avenue
40,000 67.7 70 151 325 701
Citrus Street
between
Harrison Avenue
and Hammer
Avenue
13,200 62.7 - 70 151 325
Chandler Street
between
Hellman Avenue
and Harrison
Avenue
7,000 60.1 - - 101 218
River Road
between
Hellman Avenue
and Archibald
Avenue
16,966 63.8 - 84 180 388
River Road
between
40,255 69.7 96 206 444 957
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TABLE N-4 EXISTING (2022) ROADWAY NOISE LEVELS
Roadway
Segment ADT
dBA @
100 feet
from
Roadway
centerline
Distance from Roadway Centerline
(Feet)1, 2
70 CNEL
Noise
Contour
65 CNEL
Noise
Contour
60 CNEL
Noise
Contour
55 CNEL
Noise
Contour
Archibald
Avenue and
Southern City
Limits
Milliken Avenue
between
Philadelphia
Street and SR-60
EB Ramps
21,300 66.2 - 121 261 562
Hammer Avenue
between SR-60
EB Ramps and
Southern City
Limits
32,600 67.8 71 153 330 710
Scholar Way
between
Bellegrave
Avenue and
Schleisman
Road
7,300 57.5 - - 68 147
Scholar Way
between
Schleisman
Road and Citrus
Street
7,300 57.7 - - 70 150
Summer Avenue
between
Bellegrave
Avenue and
Citrus Street
11,100 62.0 - 63 136 292
Harrison Avenue
between
Limonite Avenue
and Chandler
Street
9,700 61.4 - 58 124 267
TABLE N-4 EXISTING (2022) ROADWAY NOISE LEVELS
Roadway
Segment ADT
dBA @
100 feet
from
Roadway
centerline
Distance from Roadway Centerline
(Feet)1, 2
70 CNEL
Noise
Contour
65 CNEL
Noise
Contour
60 CNEL
Noise
Contour
55 CNEL
Noise
Contour
Archibald
Avenue between
Limonite Avenue
and River Road
30,700 67.8 72 154 333 717
Hellman Avenue
between
Northern
Terminus and
River Road
21,917 66.0 54 116 250 539
Bellegrave
Avenue between
Summer Avenue
and I-15 Freeway
7,300 61.1 - 55 119 255
Cantu Galleano
Ranch Road
between
Milliken Avenue
and I-15 Freeway
12,200 64.7 - 95 204 440
Riverside Drive
between
Hammer Avenue
and I-15 Freeway
6,500 59.5 - 43 93 200
Notes: ADT = average daily trips; dBA = A-weighted decibels; CNEL = community noise equivalent level.

1. Roadway noise levels and contours were calculated using the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) highway traffic noise prediction model (FHWA RD-77- 108) with California Vehicle Noise (CALVENO) Emission Levels.

2. "-" = contour is located within the roadway right-of-way.

Source: Michael Baker International, June 2023.
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RAIL
Railroad activity in the Planning Area is limited primarily to the Union Pacific (UP) east west track that runs along Mission Boulevard in the northernmost portion of the City. There are no stations within the City and no noise sensitive uses near the rail line. While rail horns can occasionally be heard in the City, there are no rail crossings within the planning area.

AIRPORTS
The Chino Airport (CNO) area of influence affects land uses in the northwest area of the City around Limonite and Archibald Avenues as shown in Chino Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.

However, the noise influence of the airport does not affect properties in Eastvale. The Chino airport is a non-commercial facility providing services to general aviation, student pilots, and corporate users.

The Ontario International Airport (ONT) is approximately 1.5 miles northwest of the city limits, in the City of Ontario (San Bernardino County). ONT provides both domestic and international
commercial flights and serves as a hub for deliveries by UPS and FedEx. While proximate to the City of Eastvale, noise from the Ontario International Airport does not affect the City.

CONSTRUCTION NOISE
The construction process can be noisy and affect people who live and work nearby. Construction is part of any city and while it can be considered temporary, it can also last for several years.

Regardless of duration, construction noise impacts are real and must be considered along with the project. Simple things like setting reasonable construction times, ensuring that mufflers and noise suppression features of equipment are working, can help limit the noise intrusion into the surrounding area.

VIBRATION
Sources of vibration include natural phenomena (e.g.,
earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, landslides) and those introduced by human activity (e.g., explosions, machinery, traffic, trains, construction equipment). Vibration sources may be continuous, (e.g., operating factory machinery) or transient in nature (e.g., construction). Vibration levels can be depicted in terms of amplitude and frequency, relative to displacement, velocity, or acceleration.

Typical outdoor sources of perceptible ground vibration are construction equipment, steel-wheeled trains, and traffic on rough roads. If a roadway is smooth, the ground vibration is rarely perceptible. The range of vibration is from approximately 50 VdB, which is the typical background vibration-velocity level, to 100 VdB, which is the general threshold where minor damage can occur in fragile buildings. Construction activities can generate enough ground vibrations to pose a risk to nearby structures.

Constant or transient vibrations can weaken structures, crack facades, and disturb occupants.

Indoor sources of vibration can come from heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, and manufacturing processes. Even the fan on a personal computer can cause a small vibration. Most of the interior sources can be screened, or isolated to avoid affecting people who live and work near the source.

Usually vibration is an annoyance, but with fragile buildings, addressing vibration impacts is important. Vibration amplitudes are commonly expressed in peak particle velocity (PPV) or rootmean-square (RMS) vibration velocity. PPV and RMS vibration 510
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velocity are normally described in inches per second (in/sec) or in millimeters per second. PPV is defined as the maximum
instantaneous positive or negative peak of a vibration signal. PPV is typically used in the monitoring of transient and impact vibration and has been found to correlate well to the stresses experienced by buildings.

Although PPV is appropriate for evaluating the potential for building damage, it is not always suitable for evaluating human response. It takes some time for the human body to respond to vibration signals. In a sense, the human body responds to average vibration amplitude. As with airborne sound, the RMS velocity is often expressed in decibel notation as vibration decibels (VdB).

The typical background vibration-velocity level in residential areas is approximately 50 VdB. Ground vibration is normally perceptible to humans at approximately 65 VdB. For most people, a vibrationvelocity level of 75 VdB is the approximate dividing line between barely perceptible and distinctly perceptible levels.

One of the impacts of construction is vibration that can be felt by people. Vibration can be a short-term sensation like when a heavy truck passes, however if several trucks were to pass by, or machinery nearby creates a constant vibration, the vibration can have negative effects on people. What starts as a minor irritation in people from vibration, over time turn into feelings of unease, disruption of sleep, and result in a constant annoyance that reduces the enjoyment of their home. Vibration can also disrupt delicate procedures such as surgery and manufacturing.

Vibrations generated by construction activity can be transient, random, or continuous. Transient construction vibrations are generated by blasting, impact pile driving, and wrecking balls.

Continuous vibrations result from vibratory pile drivers, large pumps, and compressors. Random vibration can result from jackhammers, pavement breakers, and heavy construction
equipment. Table N-5 describes the general human response to different ground vibration-velocity levels.

TABLE N-5 HUMAN RESPONSE TO DIFFERENT

LEVELS OF GROUND NOISE AND VIBRATION
Vibration-Velocity
Level Human Reactions
65 VdB Approximate threshold of perception.
75 VdB Approximate dividing line between barely
perceptible and distinctly perceptible.

Many people find that transportationrelated vibration at this level is unacceptable.
85 VdB Vibration acceptable only if there are an
infrequent number of events per day.

Notes: VdB = vibration decibels referenced to 1 micro inch per second and based on the root-mean-square (RMS) velocity amplitude.

Source: Federal Transit Administration, Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual, Table 5-5 Human Response to Different Levels of Ground-Borne Vibration and Noise, September 2018.
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GOALS AND POLICIES
GOAL N-1: Prevent or mitigate the adverse impacts of excessive noise exposure on Eastvale residents, employees, visitors, and other sensitive receptors.

N-1.1: Encourage the use of site planning and building
materials/design as primary methods of noiseattenuation.

N-1.2: Discourage use of noise barriers and walls
constructed exclusively for noise-attenuation
purposes, where possible. In instances where noise
barriers cannot be avoided, the use of site planning
and building material/design features in
conjunction with barriers to mitigate visual impacts
and reduce the size of barriers.

N-1.3: Require new development to reduce vibration to 75 VdB or below at the property line.

GOAL N-2: Protect residents from exposure to excessive
transportation related noise.

N-2.1: Update existing and projected noise contours
periodically for all transportation noise sources.

N-2.2: Prevent development of new projects which
contain noise-sensitive land uses in areas exposed
to existing or projected levels of noise from
transportation sources which exceed the levels
specified in Table N-3, unless the project design
includes effective mitigation measures to reduce
exterior noise and noise levels in interior spaces to
the specified levels.

N-2.3: Mitigate noise created by new transportation noise sources consistent with the levels specified in Table
5-4.

N-2.4: Consider the significance of noise-level increases associated with roadway improvement projects
needed to accommodate buildout of the General
Plan. Since it may be impractical to reduce
increased traffic noise to levels in Table N-3 the
following criteria may be used as a test of
significance for roadway improvement projects:
 Where existing traffic noise levels are less than
60 dB Ldn in the outdoor-activity areas of noisesensitive land uses, roadway improvement projects which increase noise levels to 60 dB Ldn
will not be considered significant.
 Where existing traffic noise levels range
between 60 and 65 dB Ldn in the outdooractivity areas of noise-sensitive uses, a +3 dB Ldn increase in noise levels due to a roadwayimprovement project will be considered significant.
 Where existing traffic noise levels are greater
than 65 dB Ldn in the outdoor- activity areas of
noise-sensitive uses, a +1.5 dB Ldn increase in
noise levels due to a roadway- improvement
project will be considered significant.

N-2.5: Require acoustical analysis for noise-sensitive land uses proposed in areas exposed to existing or
projected exterior noise levels exceeding the levels
specified in Table N-3 to determine appropriate
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noise mitigation. Single-family dwellings on existing
lots are excluded from this review.

N-2.6: Minimize motor vehicle noise impacts from streets and highways through proper route location and
sensitive roadway design by employing the
following strategies:
 Consider the impacts of truck routes, the effects
of a variety of truck traffic, and future motor
vehicle volumes on noise levels adjacent to
master planned roadways when improvements
to the circulation system are planned.
 Mitigate traffic volumes and vehicle speed
through residential neighborhoods.
 Work closely with Caltrans in the early stages of
highway improvements and design
modifications to ensure that proper
consideration is given to potential noise impacts
on the City.

N-2.7: Require that commercial and residential mixed-use structures minimize the transfer or transmission of
noise and vibration from the commercial land use
to the residential land use through appropriate
building technologies.

GOAL N-3: Protect the economic base by preventing
incompatible land uses from encroaching upon existing or planned noise producing uses. Prevent the introduction of new fixed noise sources in noise sensitive areas.

N-3.1: Prohibit the development of noise-sensitive uses where the noise level due to non-transportation
sources will exceed the noise-level standards of
Table N-3 as measured immediately at the property
line of the new development unless effective noisemitigation measures have been incorporated into the development design to achieve the noise
standards.

N-3.2: Mitigate noise created by new proposed nontransportation sources consistent with the noiselevel standards of Table N-3 as measured immediately at the property line of lands
designated for noise-sensitive land uses.

N-3.3: Require acoustical analysis of new development
proposals and the expansion of existing
development if likely to produce noise levels
exceeding the performance standards of Table N-3
at the property line of existing or planned noisesensitive uses.

N-3.4: Require the buffering and shielding of parking
areas for commercial and industrial land uses with
walls, fences, berms, and/or landscape, unless an
acoustical study demonstrates that operation of the
parking area(s) will comply with the City’s noise
standards.

N-3.5: Require that parking structures serving commercial or industrial land uses be designed to minimize the
potential noise impacts both on site and on
adjacent properties. Design measures may include
the use of materials that mitigate sound
transmission and the configuration of interior
spaces to minimize sound amplification and
transmission.
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N-3.6: Require the installation of noise-buffering or
reduction mechanisms, for major fixed noise
sources that would exceed the ambient noise by 5
dB or more prior to the issuance of any
discretionary permit.

N-3.7: Require new residential development, and new
noise-sensitive projects, to be responsible for noise
mitigations to lessen the impacts from adjacent
and nearby industrial uses and urban activities
when the following conditions exist:
 If, at the time of request for new residential or
noise-sensitive land use development, the
industrial uses complied with all the noise
mitigations based on anticipated noise sources
and noise levels.
 If, at the time of request for new residential or
noise-sensitive land use development, adjacent
vacant land is designated for commercial or
industrial development.
 The noise level measured at the residential or
noise-sensitive use property line exceeds the
residential noise standards due to the
cumulative effect of nearby existing industrial
and new industrial noise sources and increased
noise levels of urban activities (i.e., traffic, trains, aircraft, etc.).
 The industrial use emitting the noise conforms
with the land use classification of the General
Plan, zoning district, and all conditions of City
permits.
 The industrial use has not added additional
noise-producing equipment or substantially
changed its hours of operation from what has
been approved by the City.
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OPEN SPACE &

CONSERVATION

INTRODUCTION
The amount and quality of open space defines the character of a community. The City enjoys many parks, and roughly four miles of frontage along the Santa Ana River. The continued stewardship of these resources is important to maintaining the quality of life in Eastvale as the City grows. This chapter of Eastvale 2040 sets goals and direction for both open space and conservation of natural resources. Conservation also includes stewardship air and water, and the other essential elements to life. This chapter includes high level policies that address these issues and ensure that land use decisions are made with the environment of Eastvale in mind.

EASTVALE ESSENCE
Water is essential to life, and going back far into the history of the region the Santa Ana River has helped support locals. There is interest in making the river an attraction and design elements throughout Eastvale2040 will introduce new residents to this amazing resource. When combined with the “grand park” that makes use of land set aside for potential flooding, and a trail network that links every resident to open space, the riverfront is destined to be a hub of activity. Open space is more than just parks and conservation areas, it is important to support both today’s residents and their great grandchildren.

There are two exciting initiatives in this chapter. The first is the potential to create a grand park on OCFD land, and the second is completing the portion of the Santa Ana River Trail and activating the riverfront. Conservation is more than protecting land from development, it also includes the stewardship of natural resources.

The Santa Ana River Corridor is an example of a natural resource that can become the crowning feature of the City park system. The river corridor brings together opportunities for restoration, education, and recreation in a single amenity. Locally significant, the river corridor is also part of a trail system making Eastvale part of a nearly 100-mile trail system stretching through seventeen cities from the San Bernardino Mountains to the Pacific Ocean.

Linked by trails extending to the northern edge of the City and beyond, the river will influence the character of open space in the City.

REQUIREMENTS
Conservation and open space are two general plan elements that are often combined into a single document for ease of
consideration. The conservation discussion is required to address natural resources.

BIG IDEAS
 Along Hellman Avenue at the west edge of the City are large areas of land owned by the Orange County Flood
Control District (OCFCD). Largely unable to be developed with structures, this land could be used for agriculture and open space to support the Chandler Policy Area, and as
active and passive recreation.
 The floodplains areas owned by the OCFCD along Hellman Avenue, south of Chandler Street, should be developed with Eastvale’s future “Grand Park.”
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and gather. The trail system should celebrate the river with design, and have signage guiding residents to employment, shopping, and schools public art and design that allows for each neighborhood to be unique.
 The Santa Ana River Trail has amazing possibilities for education and restoration, with partial rewilding so the river provides a corridor for people and wildlife alike.
 We are the newest of residents of this land and the original inhabitants of the Gabrieliño-Tongva Tribe prospered along the River and in this region for thousands of years. The river corridor should include an interpretive center ensuring that new generations learn from their elders.
 Currently parks are managed by the Jurupa Valley
Community Services District. As the City wants to expand the amount of parkland and provide a variety of different open space types unique to Eastvale, it makes sense for the City to eventually manage the park system.

KEY POINTS

ENVIRONMENT
While much of the land within the City has been developed, there remain areas of nature and a reminder of the region’s agricultural heritage. Key among these is the Santa Ana River where both disturbed and natural riparian habitat can be turned into recreation and preservation areas.

The Chandler Policy Area is near the future “grand park” and can be developed with a fork-to-table emphasis that supports the existing and future agricultural base of the area.

PARK OWNERSHIP
At present, all parks in the City are owned and managed by the Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD). The District was formed before the City incorporated and serves a larger area than the city. Over time it is anticipated that the park demand for the City will exceed the level provided by JCSD,
As shown in Figure OSC-1, existing parks in the City were created as part of private development and are largely independent of each other. This forces people to drive between parks for events. The vision for Eastvale 2040 is that all parks would be linked with trails, sidewalks, and signage showing direction and distance to each other, and ultimately to both the Grand Park and the Santa Ana River Corridor. Signage along the way could direct pedestrians to key destinations such as other parks, shopping, employment, and of course the river corridor.
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GRAND PARK
The OCFCD has several acres of land along Hellman Avenue that is intended to flood during major storm events which prohibits most buildings. Having a large open space near the city provides an amazing opportunity for agriculture, and parks with amenities that might not be possible if the site were fully developable. Figure OSC-2 shows an example of uses that could coexist on land that can flood occasionally would be baseball and soccer fields, cricket pitches, bocce ball, and community gardens. When linked by trails and paths, the “grand park” could provide a regional amenity and serve as a gateway to the Santa Ana River corridor.

As shown in the graphic at the front of this chapter, the UCLA school of landscape architecture partnered with the City to produce Embracing Eastvale’s Riverfront: A Community-Wide Vision. Key elements of the vision are carried throughout Eastvale2040 with the entire document included in Volume 2. The key points of the vision are to bring aesthetic elements of the riverfront throughout trails and roadways in the community with landscaping and signage.

The Santa Ana River is a valuable resource for the community with parts of the corridor suitable for intense public access and recreation, as well as areas where nature will be encouraged to thrive.
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FIGURE OSC-1 EXISTING PAR
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FIGURE OSC-2 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF THE GRAND PARK
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PUBLIC ART
Neighborhood parks will benefit from public art and design that reflects the surrounding community, ideally giving each park unique features that strengthen ties to the neighborhood. The public art theme would extend to all public spaces including roadway medians, plazas, and street corners. Art in public spaces can memorialize historic events, accentuate the location, or provide a bit of colorful whimsy with no deeper meaning that to illicit a smile from visitor and resident alike. Public art can also give voice to groups in the community and deepen their sense of belonging.

TRAILS
With an agreeably flat topography and wonderful weather, there are many who would prefer to walk, skate, cycle, or bike rather than drive. The intent of the trail network is to provide opportunities for both recreation and commuting within the city.

Coupled with a way finding program that provides both physical and electronic mapping of designations and locations, trails improve the quality of life in the city. Trails and pathways also provide an opportunity to extend design elements of the Santa Ana riverfront through the rest of the City as shown conceptually in Figure OSC-3 and in the adjacent graphic.
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FIGURE OSC-3 CONCEPTUAL ARTERIAL GREEN CORRIDOR
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PUBLIC LANDS
Joint use of public land provides efficiency in taxpayer investment and further strengthens the cooperation between government agencies. An example is the OCFCD has land along Hellman that is part of the flood plain. Rather than being fenced and plowed occasionally for weed control, the City will partner with the District to allow agricultural uses to support the fork to table concepts in the Chandler Policy Area and expand recreational opportunities allowing recreational amenities that can endure the occasional inundation by flood waters. Linked by trails providing mobility options, this Grand Park also provides a separation from and amenity for the City of Chino to the west and a destination for Ontario residents to the north. Together with the Citrus Policy Area, the Grand Park will enhance the River Trail.

WATER/WASTEWATER/STORM
Water is a precious resource that is worthy of conservation and adaptive reuse. Eastvale2040 raises the awareness of the importance of water by embracing the Santa Ana River and through the careful use of water in development and landscaping as shown in the bio-retention area diagram that can be applied to new open space and trail development. The city relies on its partnership with the Jurupa Valley Community Services District to ensure adequate water and wastewater and collaborates with the District on issues such as the use of reclaimed water.

ENERGY
Even as most appliances become more energy efficient, new demands on energy increase. As a single solution to meeting energy demand is unlikely, Eastvale 2040 recognizes that many different energy generation methods may be used. The most prevalent in the city are the solar panels that already adorn many rooftops. New commercial and industrial buildings will also be designed to support solar panels. Even the simple act of planting shade trees can lower energy demand.

From the UCLA study, Figure OSC-4 illustrates how elements of the riverfront can be drawn into the city, providing both visual interest and access to this resource. The concept can use existing right of way and development standards to realize the vision.
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FIGURE OSC-4 PART OF A ROBUST OPEN SPACE ECOSYSTEM
This graphic depicts how a conceptual and
connected park and trail system could link the
future Grand Park with the Santa Ana River
Corridor. The conceptual design, provided by
the UCLA School of Landscape Architecture is
an excellent example of a successful
partnership.
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GOALS AND POLICIES

PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE
GOAL CO-1: Create a Grand Park on Hellman Avenue making use of land identified for flood control and extending to the Santa Ana River.

CO-1.1: Require trails and pedestrian connectivity for
development adjacent to the Grand Park or adjacent
to trails leading to the Grand Park.

CO-1.2: Include branding promoting the Grand Park, and
Santa Ana River Trail, in signage for trails and entry
statements.

GOAL CO-2: Develop and maintain a comprehensive system of parks, recreation, and natural open space lands that meet the active and passive recreation and open space needs of all residents and visitors.

CO-2.1: Ensure that parks provide for the needs of all people regardless of their socioeconomic status, ethnicity,
physical capabilities, or age.

CO-2.2: Work with adjacent neighborhoods to include
design elements in the park such as signage,
landscaping, playground equipment or other
improvements that reflect the surrounding
neighborhood.

CO-2.3: Require new development to provide and fund both active and passive parks and recreational sites to
serve the project.

CO-2.4: New residential developments may be required to, at a minimum, provide parks consistent with a
standard of 5 acres of land for parks per 1,000
residents. Land dedication and/or payment of in-lieu
fees shall be required consistent with state law.

CO-2.5: The City will adopt standards designating which types of lands shall be considered “parks”.

CO-2.6: Work with the Riverside County Parks Department for the City to take ownership of Riverview Park and
support the annual Koroneburg Renaissance
Festival that takes place at this park.

CO-2.7: Building on the Embracing Eastvale’s Riverfront: A Community-Wide Vision, develop a comprehensive
park and trail program linking the Santa Ana River to
the City.

GOAL CO-3: Develop a citywide trails system that provides safe, convenient, and attractive off-street opportunities for residents to reach schools, commute, recreate, and exercise.

CO-3.1: The trails system in Eastvale should provide for connectivity, so that all trails are linked to the extent possible for greater use as recreational and travel
routes. The following features should be included in
the trails system:
 Trails should link residential areas with
schools, parks, commercial and office areas,
and other destinations.
 Trails along major roadways should avoid
meanders or other design features which
make bicycle use less convenient.
 Trails should be located off-street to the
extent possible.
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 Easements such as access roads should be
placed in joint use as trails.
 Plant shade trees along trails and pathways.

CO-3.2: Trails which parallel natural drainages, irrigation channels should be primarily located beyond the
riparian corridor and wetlands to minimize wildlife
impacts.

GOAL CO-4: Maintain and improve the Santa Ana River corridor as an important resource for open space, recreation, wildlife, and scenic beauty.

CO-4.1: The City will promote rewilding efforts of portions of the Santa Ana River consistent with the plan for the
River.

CO-4.2: The City will encourage development along the
Santa Ana River to take advantage of river views and
to provide access to the river consistent with safety
and the need to protect sensitive resources.

Examples include:
 Orienting development to face the river and take
advantage of views.
 Placing single-loaded roadways adjacent to the
river to open up and river views and access
(where consistent with ownership and
restrictions on public access).

GOAL CO-5: Preserve the ecosystem and regional biological diversity and encourage sustainable practices in the open space design and management.

CO-5.1: Develop management programs, including identify, conserve, and restore sensitive vegetation and
wildlife resources.

CO-5.2: Protect the community’s water quality, wildlife diversity, and cultural and aesthetic characters.

CO-5.3: Encourage the use of Best Management Practices in the watershed lands to prevent erosion and flooding.

GOAL CO-6: Identify, preserve, and enhance the art and cultural heritage of the diverse communities that live in Eastvale.

CO-6.1: Develop management strategies to preserve the
memory of important historic periods.

CO-6.2: Support public art as an essential component of open space design and strengthen neighborhood
and community identity and pride.

CO-6.3: Ensure that each public area has an opportunity for some form of public art reflecting the surrounding
neighborhoods or the community.

CO-6.4: Preserve cultural resources within the City by
requiring a Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment
for new development proposals which occur on
native (e.g., ungraded, undeveloped) soils.

CO-6.5: Require a historic resources evaluation of buildings over 50 years of age.
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GOAL CO-7: Support new and expand existing clean and
accessible energy infrastructure.

CO-7.1: Support low- to no-cost retrofits to improve energy efficiency of existing buildings through grant and
loan programs.

CO-7.2: Work with public utilities to identify and promote retrofit opportunities with short payback periods,
such as variable-speed pool pumps, building air
sealing, and attic insulation.

CO-7.3: Include passive solar design requirements in
objective design standards.

CO-7.4: Support local workforce development and
certification for green trades.

CO-7.5: Promote use of energy storage technologies that are appropriate for the character of the proposed
location.

GOAL CO-8: Air quality that promotes health and wellness of residents through reductions in locally‐generated emissions.

CO-8.1: Promote compact and efficient development to
minimize vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas
emissions.

CO-8.2: Indoor air quality. Promote the improvement of
indoor air quality through the California Building
and Energy Codes and through the participation in
public health programs and services.

CO-8.3: Consider recommendations from the California Air Resources Board on the siting of new sensitive land
uses and exposure to specific source categories.

CO-8.4: Require dust control plans, revegetation, and soil compaction to prevent fugitive dust emissions for
both active construction sites, and vacant sites
approved for development. Strive to meet the 2040
and 2050 greenhouse gas emission reduction
targets in accordance with state law.

CO-8.5: Developing Our Economy. Actively promote and
encourage opportunities for local economic
development, education, housing, locally hiring,
internships and employment from cradle to career
so as to increase resident retention, improve and
grow a strong local economy, achieve a positive
jobs-housing match; retain critical educational
resources and human capital, reduce regional
commuting, gas consumption and greenhouse gas
emissions and ensure equitable opportunities for all
residents of the City and region to thrive.

GOAL CO-9: Clean and safe water for human consumption and the natural environment.

CO-9.1: Support the development, update, and
implementation of ground and surface water quality
management plans emphasizing the protection of
water quality from point and non‐point source
pollution.

CO-9.2: Require new development and significant
construction to protect the quality of water and
drainage systems through site design, source
controls, stormwater treatment, runoff reduction
measures, best management practices, low impact
development strategies, and technological
advances.
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GOAL NR‐5: Biological Resources
An interconnected landscape of open spaces and habitat areas that promotes biodiversity and healthy ecosystems, both for their intrinsic value and for the value placed on them by residents and visitors.

NR‐5.1: Continue participation in the Western Riverside County Multi Species Habitat Conservation Plan
(MSHCP), and other existing or proposed habitat
conservation and natural resource management
plans for private and public lands to increase
certainty for both the conservation of species,
habitats, wildlife corridors, and other important
biological resources and functions; and for land
development and infrastructure permitting.

NR‐5.2: Prioritize conservation actions that demonstrate multiple resource preservation benefits, such as
biology, climate change adaptation and resiliency,
hydrology, cultural, scenic, and community
character.

NR‐5.3: Support the proactive assemblage of lands to
protect biological resources and facilitate
development through private or public mitigation
banking.

NR‐5.4: Require the use of non‐invasive plant species with new development and encourage the management
of existing invasive plant species that degrade
ecological function.
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SAFETY

INTRODUCTION
The Safety Element is a state-mandated General Plan element that must identify potential natural and human-created hazards that could affect the City of Eastvale’s (City’s) residents, businesses, and services. The purpose of the Safety Element is to establish a framework that anticipates these hazards and prepares the community to minimize exposure to these risks.

EASTVALE ESSENCE
The Safety Element conveys the City’s goals, policies, and actions to minimize hazardous situations and protect and improve public health in and around Eastvale. It identifies the natural and human-caused hazards that affect existing and future
development, describes present and expected future conditions, and sets policies and standards for improved public safety. This includes efforts to minimize physical harm to the buildings and infrastructure in and around Eastvale to reduce damage to local economic systems, community services, and ecosystems.

REQUIREMENTS
The Safety Element addresses the topic of public health and safety following state requirements, as presented in Section 65302(g) of the California Government Code. State law requires that the Safety Element contains background information and policies to address multiple natural hazards, analyze the vulnerabilities from climate change and contain policies to improve climate change resilience, and assess residential areas with evacuation constraints. The public safety issues in Eastvale include emergency preparedness and response, flood and
inundation hazards, seismic and geologic hazards, fire hazards, hazardous waste and materials, as well as climate-related hazards, such as drought, extreme heat, and severe weather. The Safety Element identifies goals and policies for each of these hazards.

KEY POINTS
Eastvale’s hazards of primary concern include seismic and geologic hazards, flood and inundation hazards, and fire hazards.

Earthquakes are likely to continue to occur on an occasional basis and are likely to be small in most instances. Most are expected to cause no substantive damage and may not even be felt by most people. Major earthquakes are rare, but a possibility in the region.

Large earthquakes from faults such as the San Andreas Fault may cause significant damage to homes, businesses, and communities in the county.

Flooding is a significant problem in Riverside County. Flooding has occurred both within the 100- and 500-year floodplains and in other localized areas. As land uses and climate conditions shift and as improvements are made to flood-control channels, the size of these flood zones is likely to change. The potential for a dam failure event in Eastvale does not exist as the city is not in an area that would be affected by inundation due to the failure of an upstream dam.

Risk and vulnerability to Eastvale from wildfire is of significant concern, especially in the Santa Ana riverbeds. Wildfire for Eastvale is a concern given its WUI designations, as well as the area’s unique ecology – particularly the topography, climate, and vegetation, which provides the setting for recurrent catastrophic wildfires. As development continues, especially in these interface areas, the risk and vulnerability to wildfires will likely increase. 532
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Wildfire will continue to be a high-risk hazard for personal safety and property damage in Eastvale and smoke impacts from local and regional wildfires are likely to continue to be problematic.

Some degree of risk is inevitable because the potential for many disasters cannot be eliminated completely, and the ability to predict such disasters is limited. However, the Safety Element aims to reduce this risk through the following functions:
 Developing a framework by which safety considerations are introduced into the land use planning process.
 Establishing a policy framework for periodic updates of the hazard mitigation plan.
 Facilitating the identification and mitigation of hazards for new development and strengthening existing codes,
project review, and permitting processes.
 Presenting policies directed at identifying and reducing hazards in existing developed areas.
 Strengthening preparedness planning and post-disaster reconstruction policies for earthquake, flood, dam
inundation, wildland fire, and other relevant hazards.
 Identifying how natural and climate-related hazards are likely to increase in frequency and intensity in the future and provides policies to increase community resilience
through preparedness and adaptation.

RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER DOCUMENTS
The Eastvale Safety Element does not exist in a vacuum but is instead one of several plans that address community public safety and related topics. These other plans include other General Plan elements, the 2023 Eastvale Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), the 2018 City of Eastvale Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), and various local regulations. The Safety Element should be consistent with these other elements and plans to minimize conflicts between documents and ensure that the City has a unified strategy to address public safety issues. The Safety Element incorporates information, technical analyses, and policies from these other documents where appropriate to help support this consistency.

General Plan Elements
The City Council adopted the Eastvale General Plan in 2013. It addresses all the state-required elements, including Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation, Open Space, Noise, and Safety, as well as additional topics such as Design, Economic
Development, Healthy Community, and Sustainability.

The Safety Element provides policy direction and identifies safety improvements that complement the intent and policies of other General Plan elements. Crucial relationships exist between the Safety Element and the other General Plan elements. How land uses are determined in areas prone to natural hazards, what regulations limit development in these areas, and how hazards are mitigated for existing development, are all among issues that tie the elements together. For instance, the Land Use Element diagrams and policies must consider the potential for various hazards identified in the Safety Element and must be consistent with the policies to address those hazards. The Open Space Element in the is also closely tied to the Safety Element.

Floodplains, for example, are not only hazard areas, but often serve as sensitive habitat for threatened or endangered species or provide recreation or passive open space opportunities for residents and visitors. As such, flood and inundation policies balance the need to protect public health and safety with the need to protect habitat and open space. Safety Element policies, 533
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especially those concerning evacuation routes and critical facilities, must also be consistent with those of the Circulation Element. This Safety Element is consistent with the other elements of the Eastvale General Plan.

Eastvale Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
The City of Eastvale prepared the 2023 LHMP in accordance with the federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) hazard mitigation assistance guidance. Eastvale’s LHMP is a plan that assesses hazard vulnerabilities from natural and human-caused hazards, including risk to people and facilities, and identifies mitigation actions to reduce or eliminate hazard risks in Eastvale. The mitigation actions in the LHMP include both short-term and longterm strategies, and involve planning, policy changes, programs, projects, and other activities. These mitigation actions are identified based on assessments of hazards, vulnerabilities, and risks and the participation of a wide range of stakeholders and the public in the planning process. Local governments are required to develop a hazard mitigation plan as a condition for receiving certain types of non-emergency disaster assistance. To comply with the federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000,1
the LHMP City
Council adopted the LHMP on October 25, 2023. The current 2023 LHMP, approved by FEMA on August 31, 2023, is incorporated into this Element by reference, as permitted by California Government Code Section 65302.6 and available online at
https://www.eastvaleca.gov/government/communitydevelopment/emergency-management/city-emergency-plans. 1 The federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires that states review LHMPs as part of their state hazard mitigation planning process. The intent is three‐fold:
a) To gather hazard, vulnerability, and mitigation information from the local level for use in state‐level planning
The LHMP and Safety Element address similar issues, but the Safety Element provides a higher-level framework and set of policies that pertain to the safety of the city, while the LHMP focuses on more specific mitigation, often short-term, actions to enable jurisdictions to better protect lives, property, and natural systems. The LHMP, as its name implies, focuses on mitigationrelated actions, while the Safety Element also includes policies related to emergency response, recovery, and preparation activities. Hazard mitigation plans form the foundation for a community’s long-term strategy to reduce disaster losses and break the cycle of disaster damage, reconstruction, and repeated damage.

City of Eastvale Emergency Operations Plan
The EOP describes planned response to extraordinary emergency situations associated with natural disasters, technological (human-caused) emergencies, and war emergency operations in, or affecting, the City of Eastvale. The EOP establishes an Emergency Management Organization that will respond given any significant emergency or disaster affecting the City of Eastvale; policies, responsibilities, and procedures required to protect the health and safety of the community, public and private property, and the environment from the effects of natural and human-caused (technological) emergencies and disasters; the operational concepts and procedures associated with field response to emergencies, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activities, and the recovery process; and the organizational framework for implementation of the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and National Incident Management b) To ensure that state and local hazard mitigation planning is coordinated to the greatest extent practical
c) To ensure that local jurisdictions are made aware of the hazards and vulnerabilities within their jurisdiction and to develop strategies to reduce those vulnerabilities
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System (NIMS) within the City of Eastvale. The EOP is the principal guide for the City of Eastvale and responding special districts who respond to and mitigate emergencies and disasters within the City of Eastvale geographic boundaries. It is intended to facilitate multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional emergency operations and coordination, particularly between local government and the operational area (county boundary) and addresses state and federal response upon request.

CLIMATE CHANGE VULNERABILITY

ASSESSMENT
Changes to the global climate
system are expected to affect future
occurrences of natural hazards in
and around Eastvale. Many hazards
are projected to become more
frequent and intense in coming
years and decades, and in some
cases, these trends have already
begun. Key climate change
considerations that affect Eastvale
include increasing temperatures,
changes in precipitation, and severe
weather. Overall, precipitation levels
are expected to increase slightly;
however, there are likely to be more
years of extreme precipitation events and droughts that last longer and are more severe. According to California’s Fourth 2 Bedsworth, Louise, Dan Cayan, Guido Franco, Leah Fisher, Sonya Ziaja. (California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, California Energy Commission, California Public Utilities Climate Change Assessment,2 Eastvale can expect to experience various changes to climate-related hazard events.
 Both droughts and floods are expected to become more
frequent as rainfall is expected to occur in fewer, more intense storms due to climate change. Although Eastvale is likely to experience only a slight increase in overall annual precipitation levels from climate change, rainfall is expected to fall in fewer, extreme precipitation events. As a result, floods are expected to occur more often in Eastvale, and climate change may expand the parts of the city that are considered prone to flooding, including areas near the Santa Ana riverbeds.
 Climate change is expected to also increase the frequency and severity of droughts that cause soil to dry out and condense. During droughts, water levels in aquifers may also decline as groundwater is dependent on recharge
from infiltration of precipitation. Groundwater is the sole source of water supply for Eastvale. The water level that supplies wells in the city would also decrease. Well
pumping would affect the total water supply as water
pumped would likely exceed the rate aquifers are
recharged by precipitation or other underground flow.

When precipitation does return, dry ground means that
more water runs off the surface rather than being
absorbed into the ground, which can lead to floods.

Drought conditions will likely strain local water supplies, causing the water shortage contingency plan and
demand-reduction actions to go into effect more
frequently.

Commission). 2018. Statewide Summary Report. California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment. Publication number: SUMCCCA4-2018-013 What is vulnerability?
Vulnerability is the degree to
which natural, built, and
human systems are
susceptible to harm from
exposure to stresses
associated with
environmental and social
change and from the
absence of a capacity to
adapt.

Source: California Governor’s Office
of Emergency Services. 20202.

California Adaptation Planning
Guide.
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 Severe weather events, such as lightning, hail, heavy rainfall, and high winds, may become more frequent and
intense due to climate change. Climate change is
expected to cause an increase in intense rainfall, which is usually associated with strong storm systems. Heavy
rainfall may also contribute to an increased risk of
landslides along the riverbanks of the Santa Ana River.

Most severe weather events in Eastvale consists of
atmospheric rivers or high winds. Although connection
between climate change and severe weather is not as well established as other hazards, severe winds such as Santa Ana winds, which typically occur from October to March, may coincide more frequently with wildfire conditions. This can cause fires to grow and spread more rapidly as well as public safety power shutoff (PSPS) events to occur to
prevent wildfires from sparking.
 Warmer temperatures are projected to cause an increase in extreme heat events. The number of extreme heat days, defined in Eastvale as a day when the high temperature is at least 103.8°F, is expected to rise from a historical annual average of 4 to 23 days per year by the middle of the
century (2035 to 2064), and to an average of 41 days per year by the end of the century (2070 to 2099). In addition to the increases in extreme heat events, Eastvale is
expected to see an increase in the average warmer nights.

The number of warm nights, defined in Eastvale as a night when the minimum temperatures stay above 68.4°F, is
expected to rise from a historical annual average of 5 to 39 nights per year by the middle of the century (2035 to 2064), and to an average of 79 nights per year by the end of the century (2070 to 2099). Extreme heat and warm nights
pose a significant human health risk, especially to senior citizens, outdoor workers, and persons who do not have
access to adequate cooling, including people experiencing homelessness. Some buildings and infrastructure systems may be damaged by very high temperatures, constraining
their ability to meet community needs.
 Hotter, drier weather because of climate change, is
expected to lead to an increase in wildfires in the
surrounding area and across Riverside County. Drier
conditions earlier in the year could result in a large portion of the region experiencing moderate to extreme drought
conditions prior to summer. Consequently, these
continued dry conditions with above-normal temperatures will leave fuel moisture levels lower than normal,
increasing the potential for wildfire activity and an
extended wildfire season. Increased winds may result in more erratic fire behavior, making fires harder to control and increasing the likelihood that wildfires will travel into Eastvale. Furthermore, an extended wildfire season
increases the likelihood that Santa Ana winds coincide
with wildfires, which can allow wildfires to spread more rapidly. Across the region, more frequent and intense
wildfires may also create poor air quality for Eastvale.  Climate change can increase the rates of infection for various diseases because many of the animals that carry diseases are more active during warmer weather. There
are a number of diseases that are linked to climate change and can be harmful to the health of Eastvale community
members, such as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, Lyme
disease, and West Nile fever. Many of these diseases are carried by mice and rats, ticks, mosquitos, and other pests.

Warmer temperatures earlier in the spring and later in the winter can cause these animals to be active for longer
periods, increasing the time that these diseases can be transmitted.
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Vulnerability Assessment Results
Under California law, the Safety Element is required to include a vulnerability assessment that looks at how people, buildings, infrastructure, and other key community assets may be affected by climate change. The City conducted a Climate Change
Vulnerability Assessment in the Winter of 2022 to analyze Eastvale’s susceptibility to climate-related hazards. Eastvale’s vulnerability assessment, prepared in accordance with the most recent available guidance in the California Adaptation Planning Guide, assesses how eight climate-related hazards (drought, extreme heat and warm nights, human health hazards, inland flooding, landslides, severe weather, and wildfire and smoke) may affect 53 different population groups and community assets. Each population or asset received a score of V1 (minimal vulnerability) to V5 (severe vulnerability) for each climate-related hazard. The Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment indicates that Eastvale’s populations and assets are most vulnerable to wildfire and smoke, human health hazards, and severe weather. Overall, populations in Eastvale tend to be most vulnerable to extreme heat and warm nights, wildfire and smoke, and human health hazards, which directly affect health outcomes. The most vulnerable
communities include households in poverty, low-resourced people of color, and seniors living alone, all of which are highly or severely vulnerable to nearly all climate change hazards.

Additional highly vulnerable populations include immigrant communities, persons experiencing homelessness, and persons with chronic illnesses and/or disabilities.

Climate change could affect the transportation network and associated economic activity within Eastvale by creating strain on transportation infrastructure, resulting in impacts to travel behavior, goods movement, and supply chain business continuity.

Areas along the Santa Ana riverbeds, Hamner Avenue, and I-15 in the southern part of the community are vulnerable to flooding impacts. Transportation infrastructure such as roadways, bridges, and railways are potentially at increased risk due to flooding and severe weather events. When parts of the transportation infrastructure network fail due to hazard events, typical travel routes for both passenger travel and goods movement may be disrupted, including I-15 and other primary local roadways.

Localized disruption of these local transportation roadways due to hazards such as flooding or severe weather could significantly impact the transportation of goods and services provided in the city, the economic vitality of the community, ability to evacuate during an emergency, and the livelihood of many businesses particularly if the impacted areas include key nodes of Eastvale’s transportation network. Similarly, residents that rely on I-15 as a means of transportation for work could be greatly impacted by disruptions to this infrastructure. Although the areas affected by hazards may be small, this could still create significant disruptions to freeway traffic.

Citywide, energy delivery is vulnerable to multiple hazards, including severe weather, such as high winds that can trigger PSPS events, extreme heat that reduces the capacity and strains the system, and wildfires that damage the system, ultimately disrupting energy service. Extreme heat can also lead to power outages by causing mechanical failure of grid equipment, heat damage to power lines, and by creating a high demand for electricity to power air conditioners, all of which place stress on the network and lead to rolling blackouts. Electrical transmission infrastructure is subject to harm from landslides and shoreline flooding, which can undermine the foundations of transmission towers and flooding substations, straining the electricity delivery system.

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medical supplies, limit cooking, cause loss of cooling (particularly dangerous during extreme heat events), lighting, and limited or no access to the Internet or other information systems. Many businesses are forced to close during a power outage, causing economic hardships and depriving community members of
important services, such as grocery stores, gas stations, and banks/ATMs. Power outages may also be harmful to people who depend on electrically powered medical devices.

Climate change is also expected in the parts of the city that are considered prone to flooding. As a result, residential properties adjacent to the 100-year floodplain (i.e., properties adjacent to the Santa Ana riverbeds) will likely experience an increase in the frequency and magnitude of flood events in future years.

Increases in damaging flood events in the city are expected to cause greater property damage, public health and safety concerns, displacement, and loss of life. Increased flooding in the city may also impact the operation of roads as well as electrical substations and transmission lines. Increases in damaging flood events in the city are expected to cause greater property damage, public health and safety concerns, displacement, and loss of life.

The Safety Element includes goals, policies, and implementation actions to increase community resilience and help lower vulnerability scores, particularly for the populations and assets that received a score of V4 or V5 in the Vulnerability Assessment.

A full list of the Vulnerability Assessment results can be found in Appendix A.

PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUES
This Safety Chapter contains goals, policies, and actions which seek to make Eastvale a place that is safe for residents, businesses, and visitors. This chapter, therefore, seeks to take a reasonable approach, making those improvements necessary to reduce or eliminate hazards, while recognizing that some hazards will remain despite the best efforts of the City and other agencies.

Like many places in California, Eastvale is subject to a variety of potential safety hazards. Some hazards are created by the natural environment; others are man-made and result from human
activities. This chapter outlines the existing and likely future hazardous conditions and other public safety issues in Eastvale and policy responses to these issues. The public safety issues in Eastvale include:
 Emergency preparedness and response
 Flood and inundation hazards
 Seismic and geologic hazards
 Fire hazards
 Hazardous waste and materials
 Additional climate-related hazards (drought, extreme heat, and severe weather)
This section provides details pertaining to probable locations each hazard or issue is likely to occur (per availability of data), past notable events in and around Eastvale, agencies responsible for providing protection from these public safety issues, and other background information required by the State of California Government Code Section 65302(g)(4).

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Emergency Preparation and Response
Local Emergency Response
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Riverside County Fire Department, and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) conduct emergency response activities in Eastvale.

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Police protection in Eastvale is provided by the Eastvale Police Department, whose personnel and equipment are provided by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department under contract to the City of Eastvale. The headquarters for the Eastvale Police Department is located at the Sheriff’s Jurupa Valley station located at 7477 Mission Boulevard in Jurupa Valley. Additional information on police services is available at
http://www.riversidesheriff.org, the official website of the Riverside County Sheriff.

Riverside County Fire Department/CAL FIRE
Fire protection in Eastvale is provided by the Riverside County Fire Department, which operates in coordination
with CAL FIRE. The Riverside County Fire Department
provides full service, municipal, wildland fire protection, prehospital emergency medical response, technical rescue services, and responds to hazardous material discharges.

Additional information on fire protection services is available at www.rvcfire.org, the official website of the Riverside County Fire Department.

Community Warning Systems
The City of Eastvale uses Alert RivCo, a phone alert system to alert residents and businesses in Riverside County who are affected, threatened, or might be endangered by an emergency event or a disaster, such as wildfires, floods, hazardous materials, severe weather, and certain law enforcement incidents. Alert RivCo is part of a group of alert and warning tools used in the county.

Other systems include the Emergency Alert Systems (EAS) and the Emergency Digital Information System (EDIS).

Other systems include the Emergency Alert Systems (EAS) and the Emergency Digital Information System (EDIS). The EAS is a national public warning system commonly used by state and local authorities to deliver important emergency information, such as weather and AMBER alerts, to affected communities. EAS
participants – radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers, and wireline video providers. FEMA, the Federal Communications Commission, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) National Weather Service (NWS) work collaboratively to maintain the EAS and Wireless Emergency Alerts, which are the two main components of the national public warning system and enable authorities at all levels of government to send urgent emergency information to the public. The EDIS is a wireless emergency and disaster information service operated by the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and is an enhancement to the EAS. These systems are available in multiple languages.

Emergency Evacuation
With advanced warning, evacuation can be effective in reducing injury and loss of life during a catastrophic event. Figure S-1 shows residential parcels with evacuation constraints, as required by Senate Bill 99, and evacuation routes throughout the city.

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at least a half mile from a major roadway and may have access to only one emergency evacuation route. The lack of multiple emergency access points limits roadway access for these properties, which may create difficulties if there is a need to evacuate. It also shows the evacuation routes throughout the city.

Primary emergency access and evacuation routes include I-15, Hamner Avenue, Bellegrave Avenue, Limonite Avenue,
Schleisman Road, Chandler Street, Hellman Avenue, Archibald Street, Sumner Avenue, and other primary local roadways.

Although limited to a small area, I-15, Hamner Avenue, and Archibald Street face a potential disruption form a flooding event and all evacuation routes in Eastvale face a potential disruption from an earthquake event, which may block roadways, damage the roadway surface, or collapse bridges and overpasses. In the event of widespread disruption to local evacuation routes, remaining evacuation routes may become congested, slowing down evacuation of the community or specific neighborhoods.

This issue may be compounded since evacuation routes for Eastvale will also likely serve as evacuation routes for surrounding communities, and so potential disruptions may have regional effects.

Disaster Preparedness
In recent years, the County of Riverside has expanded its emergency preparedness planning. The County of Riverside is required under state law to prepare and maintain a Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) Multi-hazard Functional Plan. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services has extensive guidelines outlining the requirements of the Riverside County SEMS.

In November 2021, SCE conducted one large-scale event, shutting off power to approximately 78,514 customers, including those in Riverside County. In January 2021, SCE conducted one large-scale event in response to a Santa Ana wind event, shutting off power to approximately 114,000 customers, including those in Riverside County. In December 2020, SCE conducted two large-scale events shutting off power to approximately 95,000 customers, including those in Riverside County. The largest PSPS event during this time occurred on December 4 and ended on December 14, 2020.

During this event, 197,729 customers in seven counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Kern, Los Angeles, Tuolumne, and Ventura) were identified as under consideration for PSPS. During this event, SCE de-energized circuits not originally in scope when unexpected high wind conditions were observed in the areas of concern. Ultimately, SCE proactively de-energized 73,137 customers in areas of Inyo, Kern, Mono, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura Counties.
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FIGURE S-1 EVACUATION ROUTES AND RESIDENTIAL PARCELS WITH EVACUATION

CONSTRAINTS
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In October 2019, SCE conducted four large-scale events, shutting off power to approximately 160,000 customers, including those in Riverside County. The largest PSPS event during this time occurred on October 27 and ended on October 31, 2019. During this event, 498,660 customers in 12 counties (Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Madera, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Tulare, Tuolumne, and Ventura) served by 352 distribution circuits and seven transmission lines were identified as under
consideration for PSPS. Ultimately, proactive de-energization was required for 126 circuits (including three transmission lines) affecting 126,364 customers, including some in Riverside County, over two weather systems. PSPS events can impact emergency management activities. A loss of power can make it more difficult for homes or businesses to receive emergency notifications if needed. PSPS events can also create vulnerabilities for community members that lack backup power supplies and
depend on electricity for heating or cooling homes and buildings, lighting, and internet. PSPS events may also be harmful to people who depend on electrically powered medical devices. Additionally, community members may be faced with economic hardships and be deprived of important services, such as grocery stores, gas stations, and banks/ATMs. Traffic lights and other traffic control systems may not work, which can complicate any evacuation needs and may hinder emergency response. Although critical public health and safety facilities often have backup generators, the loss of power may also disable other key infrastructure systems.

Seismic and Geologic Hazards
Seismic and geologic hazards are risks caused by the movement of different parts of the Earth’s crust, or surface. Seismic hazards include earthquakes and hazardous events caused by them.

Geologic hazards are other hazards involving land movements that are not linked to seismic activity and are capable of inflicting harm to people or property.

Seismic Hazards
Seismic activity occurs along boundaries in the Earth’s crust, called faults. Pressure along the faults build over time and is ultimately released, resulting in ground shaking that we refer to as an earthquake. Earthquakes can also trigger other hazards, including surface rupture (cracks in the ground surface), liquefaction (causing loose soil to lose its strength), landslides, and subsidence (sinking of the ground surface). Earthquakes and other seismic hazards often damage or destroy property and public infrastructure, including utility lines, and falling objects or structures pose a risk of injury or death.

Earthquakes
While Eastvale is at risk from many natural and man-made hazards, the event with the greatest potential for loss of life or property and economic damage is an earthquake. This is true for most of Southern California, since damaging earthquakes are frequent, affect widespread areas, trigger many secondary effects, and can overwhelm the ability of local jurisdictions to respond. In Eastvale, earthquake-triggered geologic effects include ground shaking, landslides, liquefaction, and subsidence. Earthquakes can also cause human-made hazards such as fires and toxic chemical releases.

Earthquake risk is very high in western Riverside County (which includes Eastvale), due to the presence of two of California’s most active faults: the San Andreas and San Jacinto. The San Andreas and San Jacinto Faults are capable of producing significant earthquakes, with a magnitude of 6.7 or greater. Table S-1 shows the chances of a major earthquake on these two faults within 542
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Riverside County by 2045, according to the Third California Earthquake Rupture Forecast.

TABLE S-1 CHANCES OF SIGNIFICANT EARTHQUAKES

ON MAJOR RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAULTS
Fault
Mean Chance by 2045
Magnitude

6.7 or
greater
Magnitude

7.0 or
greater
Magnitude

7.5 or
greater
Magnitude

8.0 or
greater
San Andreas 24.21% 21.29% 11.62% 3.15%
San Jacinto 6.71% 6.43% 5.29% 2.75%
Source: Third California Earthquake Rupture Forecast
Chances shown are the maximum mean probability for segments of these faults within Riverside County.

Other faults, both in and outside Riverside County, may also be capable of generating significant earthquakes with damaging effects in the county. Figure S-2 shows the location of regional faults.

In the event of an earthquake, the location of the epicenter, as well as the time of day and season of the year, would have a profound effect on the number of deaths and casualties, as well as property damage. There are several small-scale earthquakes that happen weekly and are barely felt or not felt at all by people, but larger-scale or catastrophe shaking is less likely.

Most of the loss of life and injuries from earthquakes are due to damage and collapse of buildings and structures. Building codes have generally been made more stringent following damaging earthquakes. Because most of Eastvale was built after 1990, problems which exist in other parts of Riverside County related to older buildings are either non- existent or very limited in the city.

In addition to ground shaking, earthquakes can also lead to other, secondary effects as described below.

Fault Rupture
Damage due to earthquake fault rupture typically results in a relatively small percentage of the total damage in an earthquake, but proximity to a rupturing fault can cause profound damage.

Although this is an issue elsewhere in Riverside County, there are no known faults in Eastvale; fault rupture is therefore not considered an issue.
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FIGURE S-2 REGIONAL FAULT LINES
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Liquefaction
In addition to the direct physical damage that can result from the motion of the earthquake, damage can result from liquefaction.

Liquefaction occurs where water-logged soils near the ground surface lose compaction during strong ground motion, causing the soils to lose strength and behave as liquid. This can cause building foundations to shift and can result in significant structural damage. Soils susceptible to liquefaction are typically found in areas of low-lying, current, or former floodplains.

Liquefaction is most often triggered by seismic shaking, but it can also be caused by improper grading, landslides, or other factors.

Areas with groundwater levels that are less than 10 feet to the surface can cause the highest liquefaction susceptibility, with lower groundwater levels causing lower liquefaction risks. Sitespecific geotechnical studies are the only practical and reliable way of determining the specific liquefaction potential of a site; however, a determination of general risk potential can be provided based on soil type and depth of groundwater. The City of Eastvale has been identified as having a moderate to high susceptibility to liquefaction, a very destructive secondary effect of strong seismic shaking.

Areas identified as susceptible to liquefaction are identified in Figure S-3.

Geologic Hazards
Geologic hazards, such as landslides and erosion, depend on the geologic composition of the area. Landslides and rock falls may occur in sloped areas, especially areas with steep slopes, and usually in areas of loose and fragmented soil. Landslides, rockfalls, and debris flows occur continuously on all slopes; some processes act very slowly, while others occur very suddenly, often with disastrous results. There are predictable relationships between local geology and landslides, rockfalls, and debris flows. Slope stability is dependent on many factors and interrelationships, including rock type, pore water pressure, slope steepness, and natural or human-made undercutting
Landslides are often triggered by other natural hazards such as earthquakes, heavy rain, floods, or wildfires, so landslide frequency is often related to the frequency of these other hazards. In Riverside County, landslides typically occur during and after severe storms, so the potential for landslides largely coincides with the potential for sequential severe storms that saturate steep, vulnerable soils. Figure S-4 shows the landslide risk in and around Eastvale. These areas are concentrated primarily along the Santa Ana riverbank and would avoid city infrastructure and buildings.

Subsidence and Expansive & Collapsible Soils
Subsidence refers to the sudden sinking or gradual downward settling and compaction of soil and other surface material with little or no horizontal motion. It may be caused by a variety of human and natural activities, including earthquakes and the longterm extraction of underlying groundwater, oil, or gas. All of Eastvale is susceptible to subsidence. Figure S-4 shows areas in Eastvale which are subject to subsidence.
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FIGURE S-3 LIQUEFACTION HAZARD ZONES
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FIGURE S-4 LANDSLIDE SUSCEPTIBILITY
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Land subsidence and related issues have been well-documented in Riverside County. Most of the early documented cases of subsidence affected only agricultural land or open space. As urban areas have expanded, so too have the impacts of subsidence on structures for human occupancy. Ground subsidence and
associated fissuring in Riverside County have resulted from both falling and rising groundwater tables. In addition, many fissures have occurred along active faults that bound the San Jacinto Valley and the Elsinore Trough. Subsidence typically occurs throughout a susceptible valley. In addition, differential displacement and fissures occur at or near the valley margin, and along faults. In Riverside County, the worst damage to structures as a result of regional subsidence may be expected at the valley margins. Alluvial valley regions are especially susceptible.

Expansive soils have a significant amount of clay particles which can give up water (shrink) or take on water (swell). The change in volume exerts stress on buildings and other loads placed on these soils. The occurrence of these soils is often associated with geologic units having marginal stability. Expansive soils can be widely dispersed and can be found in hillside areas as well as in low-lying alluvial basins.

Expansion testing and mitigation are required by current grading and building codes. Special engineering designs are used effectively to alleviate problems caused by expansive soils.

Homeowner involvement is required to maintain these standards.

Homeowners are important because moisture control and
modified drainage can minimize the effects of expansive soils.

Homeowners should be educated about the importance of
maintaining a constant level of moisture below their home’s foundation.

Hydroconsolidation, or soil collapse, typically occurs in recently deposited, Holocene (less than 10,000 years old) soils that were deposited in an arid or semi-arid environment. These soils collapse when they are saturated by water; rapid, substantial settlement results. An increase in surface water infiltration, such as from irrigation, or a rise in the ground- water table, combined with the weight of a building or structure, can initiate settlement and cause foundations and walls to crack.

In Riverside County, collapsible soils occur predominantly at the base of the mountains, where Holocene-age alluvial fan and wash sediments have been deposited during rapid
runoff events. In addition, some windblown sands may be vulnerable to collapse. Typically, differential settlement of structures occurs when lawns or plantings are heavily
irrigated in close proximity to the structure’s foundation.

Forensic indications of collapsible soils include tilting or sagging floors, cracking or separation of structures, and windows and doors that cannot open due to shifts in the building.

Wind erosion is a serious environmental problem attracting global attention. Soil movement is initiated as a result of wind forces exerted against the surface of the ground. Dust particles in the air create major health problems. Atmospheric dust causes
respiratory discomfort, may carry pathogens that cause eye infections and skin disorders, and reduces highway and air traffic visibility. Dust storms can cause additional problems; buildings, fences, roads, crops, trees, and shrubs can all be damaged by abrasive blowing soil.
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Potential Changes to Geologic and Seismic Risk in Future Years Likelihood of Future Occurrence
Seismic Risk
Earthquakes are likely to continue to occur on an occasional basis and are likely to be small in most instances. Most are expected to cause no substantive damage and may not even be felt by most people. Major earthquakes are rare, but a possibility in the region.

No major earthquakes have been recorded with epicenters within the county since the 1910 Elsinore earthquake, although the county has felt ground shaking from earthquakes with epicenters located elsewhere. Large earthquakes from faults such as the San Andreas Fault may cause significant damage to homes,
businesses, and communities in the county. Based on historical data and the location of Riverside County relative to active and potentially active faults, the Uniform California Earthquake Rupture Forecast projects that southern California has a 93 percent chance of a significantly damaging earthquake
(magnitude 6.7 or higher) by 2044.

If serious shaking does occur, newer construction is in general more earthquake resistant than older construction because of improved building codes. While liquefaction often causes severe damage to structures, structural collapse is uncommon.

Furthermore, the risk to public safety is relatively low as structures can be protected from liquefaction by special foundations.

Geologic Risk
Geologic risks, such as small landslides, are common occurrences in Eastvale. With significant rainfall, additional slope failures are likely in the community’s landslide hazard areas which is primarily along the Santa Ana River and minor landslides will likely continue to impact the area when heavy precipitation occurs, as they have in the past.

Climate Change and Geologic and Seismic Hazards
While climate change is unlikely to increase earthquake frequency or strength, the threats from seismic and geologic hazards are expected to continue. Climate change may result in precipitation extremes (i.e., wetter rainfall periods and drier dry periods). While total average annual rainfall may not change significantly, rainfall may be concentrated in more intense precipitation events. Heavy rainfall could cause an increase in the number of landslides or make landslides larger than normal.

Increased wildfire frequency can destabilize hillsides due to loss of vegetation and change in soil composition, which can contribute to greater runoff and erosion. The combination of a generally drier climate in the future, which will increase the chance of drought and wildfires, and the occasional extreme downpour, is likely to cause more mudslides and landslides. Impacts from these conditions would compound landslide potential for the most susceptible locations.

Flood and Inundation Hazards
Flooding is the rising and overflowing of a body of water onto normally dry land. Floods are among the costliest natural disasters in terms of human hardship and economic loss nationwide, significantly threatening the health and life of community members and causing substantial damage to structures,
landscapes, and utilities. Flooding can be extremely dangerous, and even six inches of moving water can knock a person over given a strong current. Floodwaters can transport large objects downstream, which can damage or remove stationary structures, such as dam spillways. Ground saturation can result in instability, collapse, or other damage. Objects can be buried or destroyed through sediment deposition. Floodwaters can also break utility lines and interrupt services. Standing water can cause damage to roads, foundations, and electrical circuits. Other problems 550
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connected with flooding and stormwater runoff include erosion, degradation of water quality, losses of environmental resources, and certain health hazards.

Floods are usually caused by large amounts of precipitation, either from a period of very intense precipitation or a long period of steady precipitation. Historically, Riverside County has been at risk of flooding primarily during the spring months when stream systems in the county swell with heavy rainfall. Riverside County has experienced severe flooding many times throughout its history, resulting in the loss of lives and millions of dollars in property damage. Floods are caused by rivers and creeks overrunning their banks, and most property damage has occurred where development has been allowed without regard for flood hazard.

In Eastvale, flood hazards are limited to the area along the Santa Ana River. These areas are planned (Refer to the Land Use Chapter of this General Plan) for uses consistent with periodic flooding (e.g., open space and parks). In the developed areas of Eastvale, flood control facilities are in place that protect homes and businesses from flooding.

Areas at an elevated risk of flooding are generally divided into 100- and 500-year flood zones. A 100-year flood zone has a 1-percent chance of experiencing a major flood in any given year and a 500- year flood zone has a 0.2-percent chance of flooding in any given year. Figure S-5 shows the 100- and 500-year flood zones in and around Eastvale. FEMA’s flood hazard zones are established based on historical data and may not fully predict the future areas that are most at risk of flooding or the frequency of future flood events.

The 100- and 500-year floodplains in Eastvale include the Santa Ana riverbeds as well as some residential properties adjacent to this area, Crossroads Riverview Park, Prado Basin Park, Eastvale Community Park, Swan Lake, and a portion of I-15. During large storm events, Harada Park and James C. Huber Park are designed to be used as detention basins and may be closed to the public. 551
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FIGURE S-5 FLOOD HAZARD ZONES
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Agencies responsible for flood control in Eastvale include Riverside County’s Flood Control and Water Conservation District (RCFWCD), the Unites States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Eastvale Public Works Department, Federal Insurance Administration (FIA), and the Department of Water Resources (DWR).
 RCFWCD is the regional flood management authority for the western part of Riverside County. RCFWCD provides
the following: identification of flood hazards and problems; regulation of floodplains and development; regulation of drainage and development; county watercourse and
drainage planning; education for flood prevention and
safety; construction of flood control structures and
facilities; flood warning and early detection; maintenance and operation of completed structures.
 The USACE identifies the need for and constructs major flood-control facilities. It also develops flood and dam inundation maps and reports.
 The Eastvale Public Works Department is responsible for flood management throughout the city.
 FEMA manages the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP), providing insurance to the public in communities that participate in the program. FEMA is the main federal government agency contact during natural disasters and
publishes the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), which
identify the extent of flood potential in flood-prone
communities based on a 100-year flood (or base flood)
event.
 The FIA is the primary agency that delineates potential flood hazard areas and floodways through the FIRMs and
the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map. Flood insurance is required of all homeowners who have federally subsidized loans.
 DWR is responsible for managing and protecting
California’s water. DWR works with other agencies to
benefit the state’s people, and to protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments. DWR also
works to prevent and respond to floods, droughts, and
catastrophic events that would threaten public safety,
water resources and management systems, the
environment, and property.

Floodplains can change over time. The floodplain and
watercourse of a stream can be affected by anthropogenic (human) influences, such as the development of land into residential or commercial structures and the resulting reduction of pervious land (resulting in increased stream flow), the construction of bridges or culverts, or the creation of levees or other impoundment structures that control the flow in the watercourse.

Dam Failure
One additional type of flooding that can occur is the catastrophic flood caused by the failure of a dam. A dam failure is an uncontrolled release of water from a reservoir through a dam because of structural failures or deficiencies in the dam, usually associated with intense rainfall or prolonged flooding. Dam failures can range from minor to catastrophic and can potentially harm human life and property downstream from the failure. In addition, ecosystems and habitats are destroyed because of waters flooding them. Although dam failures are very rare, these events are not unprecedented. There are four major causes of dam failures:
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 Overtopping: These failures occur when a reservoir fills too high with water, especially in times of heavy rainfall, leaving water to rush over the top of the dam. Other
causes of this type of failure include settling of the crest of the dam or spillway blockage.
 Foundation defects: These failures occur as a result of settling in the foundation of the dam, instability of slopes surrounding the dam, uplift pressures, and seepage
around the foundation. All these failures result in structural instability and potential dam failure.
 Piping and seepage failures: These failures occur as a result of internal erosion caused by seepage and erosion along hydraulic structures such as the spillways. Erosion may also be caused by animal burrows and cracks in the
dam structure.
 Conduit and valve failure: These failures occur as a result of problems with valves and conduits.

Many dam failures are also the secondary result of other natural disasters, such as earthquakes, landslides, extreme storms, or heavy snow-melt. Other causes include equipment malfunction, structural damage, and sabotage. Eastvale is not in an area that would be affected by inundation due to the failure of an upstream dam. However, some areas in Eastvale are subject to an increased likelihood of flooding since the spillway at Prado Dam was raised from an elevation of 543 feet to 563 feet. In recent years the Orange County Flood Control District purchased land or
easements for these affected areas, which in Eastvale are mostly located along the Santa Ana River.

Potential Changes to Flood Risk in Future Years
Likelihood of Future Occurrence
Flooding is a significant problem in Riverside County. Historically, Riverside County has been at risk of flooding primarily during the winter and spring months when river systems in the county swell with heavy rainfall runoff. Normally, storm floodwaters are kept within defined limits by a variety of storm drainage and floodcontrol measures. Occasionally, extended heavy rains result in floodwaters that exceed normal high-water boundaries and cause damage. Flooding has occurred both within the 100- and 500-year floodplains and in other localized areas. As land uses and climate conditions shift and as improvements are made to flood-control channels, the size of these flood zones is likely to change. The potential for a dam failure event in Eastvale does not exist as the city is not in an area that would be affected by inundation due to the failure of an upstream dam.

Climate Change and Flooding
Floods are among the most damaging natural hazards in
Riverside County, and climate change is expected to make flood events worse. Although climate change may not change average precipitation levels significantly, scientists expect that it will cause more years with extreme precipitation events. This means that more years are likely to see particularly intense storm systems that drop enough precipitation over a short enough period to cause flooding. Although Southern California is likely to experience a decrease in overall precipitation levels from climate change, the region is also expected to see an increase in the number of extreme precipitation events. A meteorological phenomenon known as the “atmospheric river,” a narrow stream of extremely moist air, is frequently responsible for the more intense storms that strike California. Atmospheric rivers generally 554
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deliver high levels of precipitation, up to 50 percent of the state’s total precipitation in any given year.

Because of this, floods are expected to occur more often in Eastvale and climate change may expand the parts of the city that are considered prone to flood. Flood events are expected to become more frequent, and the areas currently subject to flooding are expected to expand. There are some indirect effects of climate change that may also increase flooding in the city.

Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and severity of droughts, which cause soil to dry out and become hard.

When precipitation does return, more water runs off the surface than is absorbed into the ground, which can lead to floods.

While the risk and associated short- and long-term impacts of climate change are uncertain, experts in this field tend to agree that among the most significant impacts include those resulting from increased heat and precipitation events that cause increased frequency and magnitude of flooding. Increases in damaging flood events will cause greater property damage, public health and safety concerns, displacement, and loss of life. Displacement of residents can include both temporary and long-term
displacement, increase in insurance rates, or restriction of insurance coverage in vulnerable areas.

Fire Hazards
Fire hazards include both wildfires and urban fires. The combination of complex terrain, Mediterranean climate, and productive natural plant communities, along with ample natural ignition sources, has created conditions for extensive wildfires in and around Eastvale. Wildfire is a hazard of high concern for the City of Eastvale. Historically, the fire season extended from early summer through late fall of each year during the hotter, dryer months, although it is increasingly a hazard that can occur yearround. Fire conditions arise from a combination of high temperatures, low-moisture content in the air and plant matter, an accumulation of vegetation, and high winds.

Three types of fires are of concern to Eastvale: (1) wildfires, (2) wildland-urban interface fires, and (3) structural fires.

Wildfires
Wildfires can occur on mountains, hillsides, and grasslands. In Riverside County, native vegetation, such as chaparral, sage, and grassland provide fuel that allows fire to spread easily across large tracts of land. In Eastvale, native vegetation, such as chaparral, sage, and grassland provide fuel that allows fire to spread easily across large tracts of land. These plant species are capable of regeneration after a fire, making periodic wildfires a natural part of the ecology of these areas.

Fire potential for Riverside County is typically greatest in the months of August, September, and October, when dry vegetation coexists with hot, dry Santa Ana winds. However, in Riverside County, fires with conflagration potential can increasingly occur at any time of the year. The portion of Eastvale near the Santa Ana River has been identified as having a moderate susceptibility to wildfire, due to the presence of wild vegetation along the river.

The Santa Ana riverbeds provide an untapped fuel base for the City’s yearly round of wildfires largely due to vegetation. Because of dry vegetation conditions and Santa Ana winds, the fire danger for Riverside County is considered high. Additionally, the terrain of the Chino Hills has a substantial fire risk due to its undeveloped, rugged topography with highly flammable vegetation.

Wildfire Smoke
Increasing local and regional fire frequency can create recurring air quality degradation events leading to
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respiratory health effects. Wildfire smoke consists of a mix of gases and fine particulate matter from burning vegetation and materials. The pollutant of most concern from wildfire smoke is fine particulate matter (PM2.5). PM2.5 from wildfire smoke is damaging to human health due to its ability to deeply penetrate lung tissue and affect the heart and
circulatory system. Although wildfire smoke presents a
health risk to everyone, sensitive groups may experience more severe acute and chronic symptoms from exposure to wildfire smoke, such as children, older adults, people with chronic respiratory or cardiovascular disease, or people experiencing low socioeconomic status.

Wildland-Urban Interface Fires
The wildland-urban interface (WUI) is an area where buildings and infrastructure (e.g., cell towers, schools, water supply facilities) mix with areas of flammable wildland vegetation. The WUI is composed of both interface and intermix communities. The distinction between these is based on the characteristics and distribution of houses and wildland vegetation across the landscape. Intermix WUI refers to areas where housing and wildland vegetation intermingle, while interface WUI refers to areas where housing is in the vicinity of a large area of dense wildland vegetation. The Wildfire Influence Zone refers to an area made up of wildfire susceptible vegetation up to 1.5 miles from the WUI. The WUI threat zone is an additional strip of vegetation modified to reduce flame heights and radiant heat. Hundreds of homes now border major forests and brush areas in California.

According to a publication in the International Journal of Wildfire, the interface WUI in California contained 50 percent of buildings 3 Kramer, Heather Anu; Mockrin, Miranda H.; Alexandre, Patricia M.; Radeloff, Volker C. 2019. High wildfire damage in interface communities in California.

International Journal of Wildland Fire. 28(9): 641-. https://doi.org/10.1071/WF18108. destroyed by wildfire, whereas intermix WUI contained only 32 percent. The proportion of buildings destroyed by fires among classes was similar, though highest in interface WUI areas (15.6 percent). The results demonstrated that the interface WUI is where most buildings were destroyed in California, despite less wildland fuel.3
Human-caused fires are the leading cause of
wildland fires, and with thousands of people living near and visiting wildland areas, the probability of human-caused fires is growing.

In the WUI, efforts to prevent ignitions and limit wildfire loss hinge on hardening structures and creating defensible space through a multi-faceted approach, which includes engineering,
enforcement, education, emergency response, and economic incentive. Different strategies in the defense and threat zones of the WUI help to limit the spread of fire and reduce the risk to people and property.

Structural Fires
Eastvale is also at risk from structural fires. These fires occur in built-up environments, destroying buildings and other humanmade structures. Structural fires are often due to faulty wiring or mechanical equipment and combustible construction materials.

The absence of fire alarms and fire sprinkler systems are often conditions that exacerbate the damages associated with a structural fire. Structural fires are largely from human accidents, although deliberate fires (arson) may be a cause of some events.

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construction. They require the provision of adequate water supply for firefighting, fire-retardant construction, and minimum street widths, among other things.

Fire Hazard Zones
CAL FIRE establishes Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZs), designating each as moderate, high, or very high severity.

Incorporated areas where local agencies are responsible for fire protection service, such as Eastvale, are called Local Responsibility Areas (LRAs). Unincorporated areas where state agencies have responsibility for providing fire protection are called State Responsibility Areas (SRAs).

Land in the southwestern portion of the city, which encompasses the Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority Treatment Plant, Kamp Van Loon, and the Santa Ana River, is an SRA, and designated as a moderate FHSZ. Residential uses occur in proximity to these areas, posing potential fire safety problems.

The Santa Ana riverbeds provide an untapped fuel base for regular wildfires largely due to its dry vegetation and therefore poses a high wildfire risk. The WUI, where high-value structures such as homes meet highly flammable native vegetation, are more vulnerable and, as a result of serious wildland fires throughout the state in recent years, are more stringently subject to fireprevention regulations on development.

Residential development in the WUI, the introduction and proliferation of exotic species, accumulated fuel because of the exclusion of naturally occurring fire, and climate change-driven compression of the historic rainy season exacerbates the fire problem. Taken together, these factors result in more people, property, critical infrastructure, and natural resources in harm’s way on a more frequent basis. While large-scale wildfires do not occur every year, wildfire incidents driven by extreme weather conditions have repeatedly been difficult to contain.

A combination of factors, including weather, topography, and vegetation put Eastvale, including the WUI, at a high risk. Figure S-6 shows the wildfire hazard severity zones in and around Eastvale and Figure S-7 identifies the WUI.

Fire Protection
Fire protection in Eastvale is provided by the Riverside County Fire Department, which operates in coordination with CAL FIRE.

The City of Eastvale is signatory to the California Mutual Aid Fire Protection System. This agreement was established to aid with major emergency incidents anywhere in the state. The City maintains mutual-aid agreements with several agencies. When major incidents occur, the City must deploy all its resources and depend on mutual-aid agreements with neighboring jurisdictions.

This includes all other fire departments in Riverside County.

Mutual-aid agreements help ensure adequate response times in the outlying areas. The City also has a contract with the State Office of Emergency Services.

The Riverside County Fire Department operates two stations in Eastvale:
 Fire Station 27 at 7067 Hamner Avenue
 Fire Station 31 at 14491 Chandler Street
Past Occurrences
Historical fires within Eastvale city limits include the 2015 Highway Fire, 1989 River Fire, 1985 River Fire, and the 1980 Fire. The 2015 Highway Fire burned 1,049 acres and encroached the
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Ana River, Prado Basin Park, and Eastvale Community Park. The 1980 Fire burned 257 acres in the southwestern portion of the city which is currently residential land uses.

From 2008 to 2021, there were 45 wildfires in Riverside County, some of which overlapped with neighboring counties, each burning over 300 acres in the region. This includes the 2015 Highway Fire which burned over 1,000 acres, including some land in within Eastvale city limits. Some burned considerably more acreage, most notably the 2008 Freeway Complex Fire and the 2013 Mountain Fire which burned 30,305 acres and 27,531 acres, respectively. These events are listed in Table S-2.
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FIGURE S-6 WILDFIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
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FIGURE S-7 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE ZONES
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TABLE S-2 HISTORIC FIRES IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Larger Fires 300 Acres and Greater
Fire Name
Date
Acres Burned Vegetation Type Cause
Structures
Start End Destroyed Damaged
Davis Fire 5/18/21 5/18/21 300 Grass/Brush Arson 0 0
Lincoln Fire 03/15/19 03/20/19 560 Grass Arson 0 0
Jerry Fire 06/21/19 06/21/19 500 Grass Vehicle 0 0
Tenaja Fire 09/04/19 09/14/19 1,926 Grass/Brush Under Investigation 0 3 Horseshoe Fire 09/14/19 09/17/19 503 Grass/Brush Undetermined 0 0 Hill Fire 10/10/19 11/03/19 628 Grass/Brush Under Investigation 0 0 Sandalwood Fire 10/10/19 10/15/19 1,011 Grass/Timber Undetermined 73 16 Cranston Fire 07/25/18 08/09/18 13,139 Brush/Grass/Timber Human 12 5 Patterson Fire 05/17/18 05/18/18 1,261 Grass/Brush Equipment Use 0 0 Wildomar Fire 10/26/17 11/01/17 866 Grass/Brush Vehicle 0 0 Palmer Fire 09/02/17 09/09/17 3,800 Grass/Brush Playing with Fire 0 0 Mias Fire 08/14/17 08/18/17 600 Grass/Brush Electrical Power 0 0 Blaine Fire 08/13/17 08/16/17 1,500 Grass/Brush Undetermined 0 46 Manzanita Fire 06/26/17 06/30/17 6,309 Grass/Brush Vehicle 0 0 Opera Fire 04/30/17 05/02/17 1,350 Grass/Brush Vehicle 0 0 Bogart Fire 08/30/16 09/05/16 1,470 Grass/Brush Undetermined 0 0 Anza Fire 08/10/15 08/15/15 500 Brush Human 0 0
Highway Fire 04/18/15 04/24/15 1,049 Timber/Grass Equipment 0 0 Pierce Fire 3/15/14 3/16/14 350 Grass/Brush Arson 0 0
Silver Fire 8/7/13 8/15/13 20,292 Brush Undetermined 48 8 Mountain Fire 7/15/13 7/31/13 27,531 Timber/Brush Electrical Power 23 1 Hathaway Fire 6/9/13 10/15/13 3,870 Brush Under Investigation 0 0 Gorgonio Fire 5/4/13 5/4/13 650 Grass/Brush Undetermined 0 0 561
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TABLE S-2 HISTORIC FIRES IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Larger Fires 300 Acres and Greater
Fire Name
Date
Acres Burned Vegetation Type Cause
Structures
Start End Destroyed Damaged
Falls Fire 8/5/13 8/9/13 1,383 Grass/Brush Under Investigation 0 0 Summit Fire 5/1/13 5/4/13 2,956 Grass/Brush Undetermined 2 0 Jurupa Fire 2/28/13 3/2/13 300 Timber Undetermined 0 2
Range Fire 9/29/12 10/1/12 351 Grass/Brush Miscellaneous 3 0 Vista Fire 8/20/12 8/21/12 500 Grass Equipment 0 0
Rushmore Fire 8/4/12 8/4/12 1,000 Grass Undetermined 0 0 Buck Fire 8/14/12 8/18/12 2,681 Grass/Brush Lightning 4 0 Volcano Fire 8/1/12 8/5/12 356 Grass/Brush Equipment 1 0 View Fire 6/17/12 6/18/12 375 Brush Electrical 0 0
Highland Fire 6/16/12 6/18/12 2,171 Grass/Brush Under Investigation 0 0 Windy Point Fire 9/25/11 10/3/11 541 Grass Miscellaneous 0 0 Keller Fire 8/29/11 8/31/11 450 Grass/Brush Equipment 0 0 Gilman Fire 8/06/11 8/07/11 945 Grass Undetermined 0 0
Skinner Fire 7/15/10 7/18/10 503 Grass Lightning 0 0
Cactus Fire 7/15/10 7/18/10 720 Grass Lightning 0 0
McKinley Fire 5/20/10 5/22/10 1,000 Grass Equipment 0 0 Pedley Fire 5/12/10 5/13/10 850 Grass Equipment 0 0
Vail Fire 9/19/09 09/20/09 398 Brush Equipment 0 9
Cottonwood Fire 08/27/09 08/31/09 2,409 Grass/Brush Miscellaneous 0 0 Oliver Fire 05/27/09 05/27/09 500 Grass Other 0 0
Freeway Complex Fire 11/15/08 11/22/08 30,305 Grass Structure 0 245 Apache Fire 4/29/08 5/4/08 769 Timber/Grass/Brush Smoking 0 0 Source: Cal Fire Historical Wildfire Activity Statistics 2008 - 2021 562
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2013 Mountain Fire: The Mountain Fire burned 27,531 acres in Mountain Center. The fire burned for 16 days along steep slopes of timber and chaparral primarily in the San Jacinto Mountains of the San Bernardino National Forest. The fire threatened the town of Idyllwild, other small towns, and reached within two miles of Palm Springs. Nearly 6,000 residents of the Idyllwild and Fern Valley areas were ordered to evacuate; however, those
communities were not damaged by the fire. While 23 structures were destroyed, and one structure was damaged, no fatalities occurred.
2008 Freeway Complex Fire: The Freeway Complex Fire started along the Riverside Freeway in the riverbed of the Santa Ana River, located in Corona. The fire spread west and north into the hillsides of Yorba Linda and south into Anaheim Hills, where multiple businesses and residences were destroyed. It also burned homes in Olinda Ranch along Carbon Canyon Road in Brea, burned through much of Chino Hills, then spread north into Diamond Bar. Approximately 40,000 residents were evacuated during the fire. Areas under mandatory evacuation during the fire included Anaheim, Carbon Canyon, Chino Hills, Corona, Diamond Bar and Yorba Linda. The fire burned approximately 30,305 acres and resulted in 245 damaged and destroyed structures; no fatalities occurred.

Potential Changes to Fire Risk in Future Years
Likelihood of Future Occurrence
Risk and vulnerability to Eastvale from wildfire is of significant concern, especially in the Santa Ana riverbeds. High fuel loads, along with geographical and topographical features, create the potential for both natural and human-caused fires that can result in loss of life and property. These factors, combined with natural weather conditions common to the area, including periods of drought, high temperatures, low relative humidity, and periodic winds, can result in frequent and sometimes catastrophic fires.

During the historic August to October fire season, the dry vegetation and hot and dry Santa Ana winds, combined with continued growth in the wildland-urban interface areas, results in an increase in the number of ignitions. Fires occurring during these times typically burn hot and fast and are difficult to control unless initial suppression occurs immediately. Wildfire for Eastvale is a concern given its WUI designations, as well as the area’s unique ecology – particularly the topography, climate, and vegetation, which provides the setting for recurrent catastrophic wildfires. As development continues, especially in these interface areas, the risk and vulnerability to wildfires will likely increase.

Wildfire will continue to be a high-risk hazard for personal safety and property damage in Eastvale and smoke impacts from local and regional wildfires are likely to continue to be problematic. The likelihood of structural fires occurring in the city is low since these fires are usually associated with human accidents or mechanical issues in buildings that rarely happen.

Climate Change and Wildfire
Changing climate conditions are expected to increase the wildfire risk in and around Eastvale. Warmer temperatures brought on by climate change can exacerbate drought conditions. Droughts can kill or dry out plants, creating more fuel for wildfires. Warmer temperatures are also expected to increase the number of pest outbreaks, such as the western pine beetle, creating more dead trees and increasing the fuel load. Hot, dry spells may also increase disease and insect infestations resulting in higher fuel loads. Increased winds may result in more erratic fire behavior, making fires harder to contain. Warmer temperatures are also expected to occur during more of the year, extending the wildfire season, which is likely to begin earlier in the year and extend later than it has historically. Wildfires occurring later or earlier in the year are more likely to occur during Santa Ana Winds, which can 563
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cause wildfires to move more quickly and increase the likelihood of burning in the WUI areas. According to the California Fourth Climate Change Assessment, overall burned area may increase by as much as 60 percent during Santa Ana Wind events (typically October to March), and 75 percent during periods without Santa Ana winds (typically April to September).

Hazardous Materials and Waste
Hazardous materials are materials that pose a significant risk to public safety or human or environmental health. These include toxic chemicals, flammable or corrosive materials, petroleum products, and unstable or dangerously reactive materials. They can be released through human error, malfunctioning or broken equipment, or as an indirect consequence of other emergencies (e.g., if a flood damages a hazardous material storage tank).

Hazardous materials can also be released accidentally during transportation, as a consequence of vehicle accidents.

A release or spill of bulk hazardous materials could result in fire, explosion, toxic cloud, or direct contamination of water, people, and property. The effects may involve a local site or many square miles. Health problems may be immediate, such as corrosive effects on skin and lungs, or gradual, such as the development of cancer from a carcinogen. Damage to property could range from immediate destruction by explosion to permanent contamination by a persistent hazardous material.

Most hazardous materials in the region are being transported on truck routes along major roadways that pass through Eastvale, such as I-15 along the eastern border of the city. The most vulnerable areas along this route are the on-/off-ramps and interchanges. Since 1970, there have been no reported roadway hazardous materials incidents in Eastvale.

Hazardous materials and waste within Eastvale are managed by the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA), a local
administrative agency within the Riverside County Division of Environmental Health. The CUPA consolidates, coordinates, and makes consistent the regulatory activities of several hazardous materials and hazardous waste programs, including Hazardous Materials Management, California Accidental Release Prevention, Hazardous Waste Management, Underground Storage Tanks,
Aboveground Storage Tanks, and Emergency Response.

Several state agencies monitor hazardous materials/waste facilities. Potential and known contamination sites are monitored and documented by the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). A review of the leaking underground storage tank (LUST) list produced by the RWQCB and the DTSC EnviroStor database indicates two hazardous waste sites which include Rondo Elementary School and the proposed Yorba Elementary School.

If a hazardous material spill poses an imminent public health threat, the City will support local regulating agencies in notifying the public. Caltrans regulates the transport of hazardous materials/wastes and explosives through the city. Transporters of hazardous wastes are required to be certified by the United States Department of Transportation and manifests are required to track the hazardous waste during transport. The danger of hazardous materials/waste spills during transport does exist and will potentially increase as transportation of these materials increase on I-15. The Eastvale Police Department, Riverside County Fire Department, Riverside County Emergency Management
Department, and Riverside County Department of Environmental Health are responsible for hazardous materials accidents at all locations within the city.
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Critical Facilities and Lifelines
Critical facilities are parts of infrastructure that must remain operational after a disaster or facilities that pose unacceptable risks to public safety if severely damaged. In Riverside County, critical facilities include schools, hospitals, fire and police stations, emergency operation centers, communication centers, dams, and industrial sites that use or store explosives, toxic materials, or petroleum products. It is essential that critical facilities have no structural weaknesses and remain operable in the event of an areawide emergency.

Potential Changes to Hazardous Materials in Future Years Likelihood of Future Occurrence
Given that there have been no major hazardous materials incidents in transport through the city in the past 52 years, it is unlikely that hazardous materials releases will occur in Eastvale on a frequent basis, although there remains some level of risk.

Moreover, according to Caltrans, most incidents are related to releases of fluids from the transporting vehicles themselves and not the cargo. The likelihood of a significant hazardous materials release within the city, from either transportation or stationary sources is considered low, but possible. Future risk from exposure to contaminated soils and water remains a concern due to current industrial uses and past groundwater and soil contamination in the city and surrounding area.

Climate Change and Hazardous Materials
Climate change is unlikely to substantially affect hazardous materials transportation incidents, or conditions relating to the exposure of pollution and contamination in the community.

However, increases in the frequency and intensity of hazards, such as floods, landslides, and severe storms, may create a greater risk of hazardous materials releases during these events.

Additional Climate-Related hazards
Drought
A drought is an extended period when precipitation levels are well below normal. Drought is a normal part of the climate cycle.

Drought may cause losses to agriculture; affect domestic water supply, energy production, public health, and wildlife; or contribute to wildfire. Like most of California and the western United States, Eastvale chronically experiences drought cycles.

Drought impacts the city’s water supply, which may in severe instances, ultimately makes less water available for people, businesses, and natural systems.

Less snow falling in mountainous areas causes water levels in lakes and reservoirs to drop, which can affect recreation activities.

Local ecosystems that are not well adapted to drought conditions can be more easily harmed by it. Droughts can also indirectly lead to more wildfires, and the stress caused by water shortages can weaken plants, making them more susceptible to pests and diseases.

The U.S. Drought Monitor recognizes a five-point scale for drought events: D0 (abnormally dry), D1 (moderate drought), D2 (severe drought), D3 (extreme drought), and D4 (exceptional drought).

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the most intensive drought conditions in recent years occurred during most of 2007, when all of Riverside County was classified as being in “extreme” drought. As of December 2022, Riverside County, including Eastvale, was classified as being in “moderate” drought. For 74 percent of the time since 2000, at least half of Riverside County has been under some level of drought conditions. Similarly, 48 percent of the time since 2000, all of Riverside County has faced drought conditions. These figures do not include times when 565
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sources of Riverside County’s imported water may have also been under drought events.

In response to the drought conditions that impact Riverside County, the City of Eastvale has measures in place that encourages the installation of water-conserving systems such as dry wells and gray water systems, where feasible, especially in new developments. The installation of cisterns or infiltrators shall also be encouraged to capture rainwater from roofs for irrigation in the dry season and flood control during heavy storms. The City also encourages the decrease of storm water runoff by reducing pavement in development areas, and by design practices such as permeable parking bays and porous parking lots with bermed storage areas for rainwater detention.

During severe drought conditions, water shortages are common and water restrictions may be imposed to meet essential community needs. Jurupa Community Services District’s (District) 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan contains actions to implement and enforce regulations and restrictions for managing a water shortage when it declares a water shortage emergency under the authority of the Water Code.

The City’s water supply comes entirely from local groundwater via the District. The District’s current water supply comes almost entirely from the Chino Groundwater Basin, which is 230 square miles and lies under the greater Chino Valley including the District service area. A very small amount of non-potable irrigation water is pumped from District wells in an adjacent groundwater basin called the Riverside South Basin. The Chino Basin is one of the largest groundwater basins in Southern California and has an estimated 12 million acre-feet of water in storage. The Chino Basin has always been a reliable supply of water to the District and unresponsive to short and long-term drought periods. In a water shortage situation, the District can access its groundwater held in storage in the Chino Basin and/or pump up to and exceeding, if necessary, the District’s allocated share of the safe yield. The District can also access emergency supplies via connections with neighboring water suppliers.

Potential Changes to Drought in Future Years
Likelihood of Future Occurrence
Drought is different than many of the other natural hazards in that it is not a distinct event and usually has a slow onset. Drought can severely impact a region both physically and economically, affecting different sectors in different ways and with varying intensities. Adequate water is the most critical issue for commercial and domestic use. As the population in the city continues to grow, so will the demand for water. However, water supply is currently considered adequate to meet projected water needs through the year 2045. The 2020 Urban Water
Management Plan demonstrates that the District has adequate capacity to accommodate its water demand through 2045
through a diversified and implementation of demand
management measures, increased use of recycled water, and enhanced groundwater management.

Based on historical information, the occurrence of drought in California, including Riverside County, is cyclical, driven by weather patterns. Drought has occurred in the past and will occur in the future. Periods of actual drought with adverse impacts can vary in duration, and the period between droughts is often extended. Although an area may be under an extended dry period, determining when it becomes a drought is based on comparing observed precipitation with what is normal
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individuals recognize drought depends on the ways in which it affects them. The impacts from drought include reduction in water supply and an increase in dry fuels.

Climate Change and Drought
Although droughts are a regular feature of California’s climate, scientists expect that climate change will lead to more frequent and intense droughts statewide. Overall, precipitation levels are expected to stay similar, and may even increase in some places.

However, the state’s current data say that there will be more years with extreme levels of precipitation, both high and low, as a result of climate change. This is expected to cause more frequent and intense droughts compared to historical norms that cause soil to dry out and become hard. When precipitation does return, more water runs off the surface than is absorbed into the ground, which can lead to floods. Higher air temperatures are expected to increase evaporation, causing more water loss from lakes and reservoirs, exacerbating drought conditions.

Extreme Heat
California’s Cal-Adapt database of climate change effects defines extreme heat as temperatures that are hotter than 98 percent of the historical high temperatures for the area, as measured between April and October of 1961 to 1990. Days that reach this level are called extreme heat days. In Eastvale, the extreme heat threshold is 103.8°F. An event with five extreme heat days in a row is called a heat wave. Extreme heat can also occur in the form of warm nights when temperatures do not cool down overnight and provide community members with relief from the warm days. This can also cause higher electricity use during the nighttime hours as community residents need more energy to cool homes. In Eastvale, a warm night occurs when the temperature stays above

68.4°F.

Health impacts are the primary concern with this hazard, though economic impacts are also an issue. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognizes extreme heat as a substantial public health concern. Historically, NOAA data indicates that about 175 Americans succumb to the demands of summer heat, although this number has increased in recent years. From 2004 to 2018, studies by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services indicate that there is an average of 702 deaths annually that are directly or indirectly linked to extreme heat. Following a record-breaking heat wave in 2006, over 16,000 emergency room visits, more than 1,100
hospitalizations, and at least 140 deaths were reported. As heat events are projected to become more frequent and last longer, preparing for the public health challenges they pose is critical.

Extreme heat events are dangerous because people exposed to extreme heat can suffer heat-related illnesses, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and (most severely) heat stroke. Elderly persons, small children, chronic invalids, those on certain medications or drugs, and persons with weight and alcohol problems are particularly susceptible to heat reactions. The elderly and individuals below the poverty level are the most vulnerable to extreme heat. Nursing homes and elder-care facilities are especially vulnerable to extreme heat events if power outages occur, and air conditioning is not available. In addition, individuals below the poverty level may be at increased risk to extreme heat if use of air conditioning is not affordable. Areas with lower extreme heat thresholds are not necessarily at lower risk, as persons and community assets used to cooler temperatures may be less prepared for extreme heat events.

Trees and other vegetation in the natural and urban environment help to lower surface and air temperatures by providing shade and through evapotranspiration. Evapotranspiration, alone or in combination with shading, can help reduce peak summer
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temperatures by 2°F to 9°F.4,
5 Very high temperatures can harm
plants and animals that are not well adapted to them, including natural ecosystems. Extreme heat can increase the temperature of water in lakes, streams, creeks, and other water bodies, especially during drought events when water levels are lower. In some cases, water temperatures may exceed comfortable levels for several plants and animals, causing ecological harm. Outdoor workers in construction or landscaping are also much more exposed to the elements than most people, so they are more susceptible to extreme heat conditions and the potential illnesses associated with very high temperatures. Indirectly, extreme heat puts more stress on power lines, causing them to run less efficiently. The heat also causes more demand for electricity (usually to run air conditioning units), and in combination with the stress on the power lines, may lead to brownouts and blackouts.

Wildfire risk increases as vegetation dries out. Damage to roadways, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure may also occur.

A small number of all homes in Eastvale are older homes and were constructed over 42 years ago. Given that 587 homes, or 3.4 percent of all housing, were constructed prior to 1980, some homes are unlikely to have air conditioning and may lack effective insulation. Therefore, people living in these homes, especially vulnerable populations, are at higher risk for heat-related illnesses from extreme heat events. To help provide relief from the heat during extreme heat days and heat waves, Riverside County opens cooling centers at locations throughout the county. Some nearby locations include the Eddie Dee Smith Senior Center and Jurupa Community Center in Jurupa Valley and the Rose M. 4 Huang, J., H. Akbari, and H. Taha. 1990. The Wind-Shielding and Shading Effects of Trees on Residential Heating and Cooling Requirements. ASHRAE Winter Meeting, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. Atlanta, Georgia.

Eldridge Senior Center in Norco. These air-conditioned
community spaces provide essential cool spaces for vulnerable populations, especially those susceptible to heat-related illnesses.

Potential Changes to Extreme Heat in Future Years
Likelihood of Future Occurrence
Extreme heat tends to occur on an annual basis and is likely to continue occurring annually. As Eastvale is located in western Riverside County and at relatively low elevation, extremely high temperatures will continue to be a more common occurrence than cold temperatures.

Climate Change and Extreme Heat
The warmer temperatures brought on by climate change are likely to cause an increase in extreme heat events. Depending on the location and emissions levels, the state Cal-Adapt database indicates the number of extreme heat days is expected to rise from a historical annual average of 4 to 23 by the middle of the century (2035 to 2064), and an average of 41 by the end of the century (2070 to 2099), with some years occasionally experiencing much more extreme heat days. The number of warm nights in Eastvale is projected to increase from an average of 5 historically to an average of 39 warm nights per year by mid-century, and an average of 79 warm nights per year by the end of the century.

Overall, Eastvale is expected to see an increase in the average daily high temperatures. Depending on the future severity of climate change, the state Cal-Adapt database indicates the annual average maximum temperature is expected to increase from a historical annual average of 79.0°F to an average of up to 5 Kurn, D., S. Bretz, B. Huang, and H. Akbari. 1994. The Potential for Reducing Urban Air Temperatures and Energy Consumption through Vegetative Cooling.

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84.9°F by the middle of the century (2035 to 2064), and an average of up to 87.9°F by the end of the century (2070 to 2099). Although the temperature increases may appear modest, the projected high temperatures are substantially greater than historical norms.

These increases also make it more likely that an above-average high temperature will cross the extreme heat threshold. As temperatures increase, Eastvale is expected to face increased risk of death from dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heart attack, stroke, and respiratory distress caused by extreme heat.

Severe Weather
Severe weather is generally any destructive weather event, but usually occurs in Eastvale as localized storms that bring heavy rain, hail, thunderstorms, and strong winds. Severe weather is usually caused by intense storm systems, although types of strong winds can occur without a storm. The types of dangers posed by severe weather vary widely and may include injuries or deaths, damage to buildings and structures, fallen trees, roads and railways blocked by debris, and fires sparked by lightning. Severe weather often produces high winds and lightning that can damage structures and cause power outages. Lightning from these storms can ignite wildfires and structure fires that can cause damage to buildings and endanger people. Objects such as vehicles, unprotected structures (e.g., bus stops, car ports), fences, telephone poles, or trees can also be struck directly by lightning, which may result in an explosion or fire. Lightning happens occasionally and there have been six injuries and one death reported from lightning events since 1950. Hail events are rare and there have only been two reported injuries from hail in Riverside County since 1950. In Riverside County, most severe weather is linked to high winds. High winds, often accompanying severe storms, can cause significant property and crop damage, threaten public safety, and have adverse economic impacts from business closures and power loss.

Santa Ana winds have caused large amounts of damage and increased the fire damage level dramatically. Santa Ana winds are generally defined as warm, dry winds that blow from the east or northeast (offshore). These winds occur below the passes and canyons of the coastal ranges of Southern California. Santa Ana winds often blow with exceptional speed in the Santa Ana Canyon. The complex topography of Southern California,
combined with various atmospheric conditions, creates numerous scenarios that may cause widespread or isolated Santa Ana events. Commonly, Santa Ana winds develop when a region of high pressure builds over the Great Basin (the high plateau east of the Sierra Nevada and west of the Rocky Mountains, including most of Nevada and Utah). Santa Ana winds commonly occur between October and April with December having the highest frequency of events. Summer events are rare. Wind speeds are typically north to east at 40 miles per hour (mph) through and below passes and canyons with gusts to 58 mph. Stronger Santa Ana winds can have gusts greater than 69 mph over widespread areas and, in rare instances, gusts greater than 115 mph in specific areas. Frequently, the strongest winds in the basin occur during the night and morning hours due to the absence of a sea breeze.

All wind events pose several different types of threats. By themselves, the winds pose a threat to the health of people and structures in the county. Dust and plant pollen blown by the wind can create breathing problems. The winds can blow roofs off buildings and cause tree limbs to fall on structures. High winds also increase the threat of wildfires. Winds may dry out brush and forest areas, increasing the fuel load in fire-prone areas. Winds may spark wildfires by knocking down power lines or causing them to arc. If wildfires do start, high winds can push flames quickly into new areas, contributing to rapid spread of wildfires and making them harder to control. This can affect the air quality in Eastvale and may disrupt regional infrastructure networks. 569
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Atmospheric rivers are a relatively common weather pattern that brings southwest winds and heavy rain to California. They can be hundreds to thousands of miles long, and though they are narrow in the context of weather systems, narrow can mean up to 300 miles across. When the atmospheric rivers make landfall, they often release this water vapor in the form of rain or snow, often causing heavy rains that can lead to flooding and mudslide events. On average, California experiences approximately five to six atmospheric rivers per year. However, in some years, California may only experience one to two atmospheric rivers. Up to 50 percent of California’s annual precipitation can come from atmospheric rivers.

A thunderstorm is a rain event that includes thunder and lightning. A thunderstorm is classified as “severe” when it contains one or more of the following: hail with a diameter of three-quarter inch or greater, winds gusting in excess of 57.5 miles per hour (mph), or tornado.

Potential Changes to Severe Weather in Future Years
Likelihood of Future Occurrence
According to historical hazard data, severe weather is an annual occurrence in Riverside County. Damage and disaster declarations related to severe weather have occurred and will continue to occur in the future. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are the most frequent type of severe weather occurrences in the county. Wind and lightning often accompany these storms and have caused damage in the past. However, actual damage associated with the primary effects of severe weather have been limited. It is the secondary hazards caused by severe weather, such as floods and fire, which have had the greatest impact on the county. In general, any severe storm that affects Riverside County has local effects in Eastvale as well. Thunderstorms, high winds, and lightning can each have localized impacts on infrastructure, properties, and public safety. Transportation, including freight shipping, faces increased congestion when severe storms occur.

Climate Change and Severe Weather
Climate change is expected to cause an increase in intense rainfall and strong storm systems. This means that Eastvale could see more intense weather resulting from these storms in the coming years and decades, although such an increase may not affect all forms of severe weather. While average annual rainfall may increase only slightly, climate change is expected to cause an increase in the number of years with intense levels of
precipitation. Heavy rainfall can increase the frequency and severity of other hazards, including flooding.
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GOALS, POLICIES, AND ACTIONS

EMERGENCY PREPARATION AND RESPONSE
GOAL S-1: A community that effectively minimizes threats to public health, safety, and welfare resulting from natural and human-caused hazards.

S-1.1: Damage must be minimized for critical facilities, and susceptibility to structural collapse must be
minimized, if not eliminated.

Action S-1.1.1: Ensure that special development
standards, designs, and construction practices
reduce risk to tolerable levels for projects involving
critical facilities, large-scale residential
development, and major commercial or industrial
development through development review process
and the subdivision review process.

Action S-1.1.2: Require that planned lifeline utilities, as a condition of project approval, be designed,
located, structurally upgraded, fit with safety
shutoff valves, be designed for easy maintenance,
and have redundant backup lines where unstable
slopes, earth cracks, or areas of liquefaction cannot
be avoided.

Action S-1.1.3: Coordinate with the Public Utilities
Commission (PUC) and/or utilize the Capital
Improvement Program to strengthen, relocate, or
take other appropriate measures to safeguard highvoltage lines, water, sewer, natural gas and petroleum pipelines, and major electrical and
telephone conduits that:
 Extend through areas of high liquefaction
potential;
 Are located on collapsible or expansive soils;
 Traverse earth cracks or landslides; or
 Require extra design considerations for lifelines
across subsidence areas.

S-1.2: The City will participate in regional disaster recovery planning and implementation.

S-1.3: The City shall work with the Riverside County Fire Department to ensure the safety and protection of
Eastvale and its community members.

Action S-1.3.1: The City will work with the
County Fire Department through the review of
proposed development projects to ensure that
fire safety issues are considered.

S-1.4: The City shall ensure the safety and protection of Eastvale and its community members by providing
appropriate first response to emergencies and
ensuring that sufficient resources are available to
provide adequate protection as the community
grows.

Action S-1.4.1: The City will maintain and enhance
community safety through coordinated regional
emergency, law-enforcement, and protective
services systems.

Action S-1.4.2: The City will work with the Police
Department through the review of proposed
development projects to ensure that public safety
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issues are considered prior to construction and
occupancy.

S-1.5: The City will seek to maintain and enhance
communications between community residents
and the police through regular meetings and a
visible community policing program.

S-1.6: The City encourages the design of neighborhoods
and buildings in a manner that discourages crime
and promotes security and safety for people and
property.

Please see the Design Chapter of this General Plan for
additional policies related to the design of
neighborhoods and buildings.

S-1.7: The City encourages the use of Crime Prevention
Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles
in the design of private development projects and
public facilities. These basic principles include:

Natural Surveillance
A design concept directed primarily at keeping
intruders easily observable. Promoted by features
that maximize visibility of people, parking areas,
and building entrances: doors and windows that
look out on to streets and parking areas;
pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and streets; front
porches; and adequate nighttime lighting.

Territorial Reinforcement
Physical design can create or extend the area in
which users develop a sense of territorial control.

Potential offenders, perceiving this control, are
discouraged. This experience is promoted by
features that define property lines and distinguish
private spaces from public spaces by using
landscape plantings, pavement designs, gateway
treatments, and “CPTED” fences.

Natural Access Control
A design concept directed primarily at decreasing
crime opportunity by denying access to crime
targets and creating a perception of risk in the
mind of the offender. This is gained by designing
streets, sidewalks, building entrances, and
neighborhood gateways to clearly indicate public
routes and discouraging general access to private
areas through structural and design elements.

Target Hardening
Target hardening is accomplished by features that
prohibit entry or access (such as window locks,
deadbolts for doors, and interior door hinges).

Offenders will seek easier targets, reducing crime in
areas where these features are used.

S-1.8: Implement the Eastvale Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan, which was adopted by the City Council and
certified by FEMA and is incorporated into this
Safety Element.

Action S-1.8.1: Update the Eastvale Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan as necessary to remain valid, to
comply with State and federal laws, and to reflect
changing climate conditions.

S-1.9: Coordinate with the Riverside Transit Agency and community service and faith-based organizations
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to assist with evacuation efforts and ensure that
evacuation services are made available to people
with limited English proficiency and access to
transportation, communication, and other lifeline
resources and services.

S-1.10: Promote community emergency preparedness by
distributing flyers for Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) trainings provided by the
Riverside County Fire Department.

SEISMIC AND GEOLOGIC HAZARDS
GOAL S-2: A community that seeks to minimize risks to public health, safety, and welfare resulting from geologic and seismic hazards.

S-2.1: The City shall seek to ensure that new structures are protected from damage caused by
earthquakes, geologic conditions, soil conditions,
and other potential hazards.

Action S-2.1.1: Mitigate hazard impacts through
adoption and strict enforcement of current building
codes, which will be amended as necessary when
local deficiencies are identified.

Action S-2.1.2: Enforce state laws aimed at
identification, inventory, and retrofit of existing
vulnerable structures.

Action S-2.1.3: Require structural and nonstructural
assessment and, when necessary, mitigation, of
other types of potentially hazardous buildings that
are undergoing substantial repair or improvements
resulting in more than half of the assessed property
value. Potential implementation measures could
include:
a) Use of variances, tax rebates, fee waivers, credits, or public recognition as incentives.
b) Inventory and structural assessment of
potentially hazardous buildings based on
screening methods developed by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency.
c) Development of a mandatory retrofit program
for hazardous, high occupancy, essential,
dependent, or high-risk facilities.
d) Development of a mandatory program requiring
public posting of seismically vulnerable
buildings.

S-2.2: All new development shall be designed and
constructed to conform with the Building Code and
other applicable codes and other safety standards
related to seismic and geologic hazards.

Action S-2.2.1: Require geological and geotechnical
investigations in areas with potential for seismically
induced.

S-2.3: For projects in areas of known or suspected seismic or other geologic hazards, such as Alquist-Priolo
Fault Zones and liquefiable soils, require submittal
of a geotechnical report and ensure appropriate
mitigation measures are incorporated into the
project design.

S-2.4: Prohibit construction of buildings intended for
human occupancy in areas where seismic and
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other geologic hazards (e.g., liquefaction, and fault
lines) cannot be adequately mitigated.

S-2.5: Encourage research into new foundation design
systems that better resist the climatic,
geotechnical, and geological conditions present in
Eastvale and Riverside County.

S-2.6: Require automatic natural gas shutoff earthquake sensors in high-occupancy industrial and
commercial facilities, as well as new homes, and
encourage them for all existing residences.

S-2.7: Encourage retrofits to existing buildings and critical infrastructure, including key roadways, that
improve resiliency to geologic and seismic hazards.

S-2.8: Provide educational materials to homeowners
about geologic and seismic risks in the community
and techniques to mitigate liquefaction risk on
their property.

FLOOD AND INUNDATION HAZARDS
GOAL S-3: A community that seeks to avoid and minimize risk and damage from flood hazards in the city.

S-3.1: Development in floodplains or floodways shall not obstruct flows or adversely affect upstream or
downstream properties with increased floodwater
volumes, velocities, erosion backwater effects, or
concentrations of flows.

Action S-3.1.1: Require all proposed projects to
address and mitigate any adverse impacts the
project may have on the carrying capacity of local
and regional storm drain systems.

S-3.2: Critical facilities shall not be permitted in
floodplains unless the project design ensures that
there are two routes for emergency egress and
regress, and minimizes the potential for debris or
flooding to block emergency routes, through the
construction of dikes, bridges, or large-diameter
storm drains under roads used for primary access.

S-3.3: All residential, commercial, and industrial structures shall be flood-proofed from the 200-year storm
flow, and the finished floor elevation shall be
constructed at such a height as to meet this
requirement.

S-3.4: Critical facilities should be constructed at an
elevation to the satisfaction of the Building Official, based on federal, state, or other reliable hydrologic
studies.

S-3.5: Development using, storing, or otherwise involved with substantial quantities of on- site hazardous
materials shall not be permitted, unless all
standards for evaluation, anchoring, and floodproofing have been satisfied, and hazardous materials are stored in watertight containers, not
capable of floating, to the extent required by state
and federal laws and regulations.

Action S-3.5.1: Enforce provisions of the Building
Code as it relates to flooding and hazardous
materials. Specific flood-proofing measures may
require use of paints, membranes, or mortar to
reduce water seepage through walls; installation of
watertight doors, bulkheads, and shutters;
installation of floodwater pumps in structures; and
proper modification and protection of all electrical
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equipment, circuits, and appliances so that the risk
of electrocution or fire is eliminated. However, fully
enclosed areas that are below finished floors shall
require openings to equalize the forces on both
sides of the walls.

S-3.6: Any substantial modification to a watercourse shall be done in the least environmentally damaging
manner possible in order to maintain adequate
wildlife corridors and linkages and maximize
groundwater recharge.

S-3.7: Update stormwater infrastructure design
requirements and retrofit storm drainage systems
as needed, subject to funding availability, to
maintain consistency with federal, state, and local
regulatory requirements and to convey runoff for
more intense storms resulting from climate
change.

S-3.8: Cooperate with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation and other jurisdictions to
pursue funding to finance improvements to storm
drainage and flood control facilities.

S-3.9: Ensure that new development and infrastructure
projects do not create or exacerbate flood risks
elsewhere in Eastvale or in neighboring
communities.

S-3.9: Ensure that new development projects and retrofits to existing large-scale projects incorporate design
strategies and features to reduce the area of
impervious surfaces and flood risks with natural
drainage, as well as groundwater replenishment.

S-3.10: Identify areas of poor drainage and install new or upgrade existing drainage systems to
accommodate drainage needs. Use natural
infrastructure to the extent possible.

FIRE HAZARDS
GOAL S-4: A community that seeks to avoid and minimize the risk of loss of life, injury, and property loss from wildfires and urban fires.

S-4.1: All proposed development shall meet minimum
standards for fire safety as defined in the City’s
Building or Fire codes, based on building type,
design, occupancy, and use.

S-4.2: Development in Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall
include secondary public access, unless determined
otherwise by the Fire Chief.

S-4.3: Coordinate with the Jurupa Community Services
District to perform maintenance including fuel
management techniques by eliminating dead
vegetation and planting fire-resistant vegetation to
prevent or remove the fuel that causes the spread
of wildfires.

S-4.4: Coordinate with the Jurupa Community Services
District to maintain an adequate, long-term water
supply for fire suppression needs for the
community.

S-4.5: Support measures that help firefighting crews and emergency response teams respond to fire hazards
or work under low-visibility conditions, such as
high-visibility signage for streets and building
addresses that meet or exceed the standards in the
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California Fire Safe Regulations (Sections 1273 and
1274 of the California Code of Regulations – Title 24,
Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Articles 2 and 3).

S-4.6: Require proposed development to provide
adequate access for fire and emergency vehicles
and equipment that meets or exceeds the
standards in the California Fire Safe Regulations
(Sections 1273 and 1274 of the California Code of
Regulations – Title 24, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Articles 2 and 3).

S-4.7: Require development to be located, designed, and constructed to provide adequate defensibility and
minimize the risk of structural loss and life safety
resulting from wildfires.

S-4.8: Ensure that water supply infrastructure adequately supports existing and future development and
provides adequate water flow to combat structural
and wildland fires.

S-4.9: Maintain inter-jurisdictional cooperation and
coordination, including automatic aid agreements
with fire protection/suppression agencies in
Riverside County.

S-4.10: Work with local agencies and community-based
organizations to provide resources to help residents
respond to poor air quality events (e.g.,
transportation to resilience centers and N95 masks).

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE
GOAL S-5: A community with effective, citywide management and disposal of hazardous materials and hazardous materials wastes.

S-5.1: The City will work with responsible agencies to
identify and prevent potentially hazardous waste
releases.

S-5.2: The City will regulate the storage of hazardous
materials consistent with state and federal law. The
City shall not permit above- or below-ground tanks
without considering the potential hazards that
would result from the release of stored liquids
caused by rupture, collapse, or leaks, and may
request applicants to have an emergency response
plan.

S-5.3: The City will work with responsible agencies to
ensure that all industrial facilities are constructed
and operated in accordance with the most current
safety and environmental protection standards.

Action S-5.3.1: The City shall require commercial
businesses, utilities, and industrial facilities that
handle hazardous materials to:
 Install automatic fire and hazardous materials
detection, reporting, and shut-off devices; and
 Install an alternative communication system in
the event power is out or telephone service is
saturated following an earthquake.
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Action S-5.3.2: The City will encourage private
businesses, consortiums, and neighborhoods to be
self-sufficient in an emergency by:
 Maintaining a fire control plan, including an onsite firefighting capability and volunteer fire response teams to respond to and extinguish
small fires.
 Identifying medical personnel or residents who
are capable and certified in first aid and CPR.
 Providing information on emergency practices
and evacuation procedures to all residents,
businesses, and participants.

S-5.4: The City will coordinate with all appropriate local, county, state, and federal agencies in hazardous
materials route planning, notifications, and incident
response to ensure appropriate first response to
hazardous material incidents.

S-5.5: Coordinate with the Riverside County Emergency
Management Department, Riverside County
Department of Environmental Health, and Riverside
County Fire Department and support efforts to
reduce the level of risk from toxic and hazardous
materials in Eastvale by regulating the
transportation and storage of these materials in the
community, and through an educational program
on the proper disposal methods for hazardous,
toxic, and polluting materials.

S-5.6: Ensure that the use and disposal of hazardous
materials in the city complies with local, state, and
federal safety standards.

S-5.7: Maintain the organizational framework for
implementation of the California Standardized
Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the
National Incident Management System (NIMS).

ADDITIONAL CLIMATE-RELATED HAZARDS
GOAL S-6: A resilient community able to adapt to climaterelated hazards.

S-6.1: Collaborate with local governments and special
districts in western Riverside County as well as with
Inland Southern California Climate Collaborative to
develop and implement regional climate change
adaptation and resilience initiatives.

Action S-6.1.1: Join the Inland Southern California
Climate Collaborative to effectively address and
build resilience to climate-related hazards that pose
a threat to the community.

S-6.2: Support implementation of the Resilient IE project to foster increased community resilience to
climate-related hazards in Eastvale and across the
wider region.

S-6.3: Use the reported data and findings of applicable local, regional, or state documents or plans
pertaining to climate-related hazards that could
impact the City of Eastvale, including the California
Climate Change Assessment, the California
Adaptation Planning Guide, and the Safeguarding
California Plan.

Action S-6.3.1: The City shall integrate the results
and adaptive policies of the Climate Vulnerability
Assessment into other City planning documents
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where feasible, including this General Plan Safety
Element, the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, Zoning
Ordinance, building code, and other applicable
codes.

S-6.4: Prepare for a reduced, long-term water supply
resulting from more frequent and severe drought
events, including working with regional water
providers to implement extensive water
conservation measures and ensure sustainable
water supplies.

S-6.5: Renovate existing City-owned assets and design
future facilities to incorporate renewable energy
generation systems, battery storage systems, and
energy-efficient design and features, as feasible.

S-6.6: Work with healthcare providers to support free or reduced-cost vaccinations for vector-borne diseases
that are widely available for Eastvale residents.

S-6.7: Coordinate with local governments and Riverside
Transit Agency to increase shading and heatmitigating materials on pedestrian walkways and transit stops.

S-6.8: Encourage new developments and existing
property owners to incorporate sustainable, energyefficient, and environmentally regenerative features into their facilities, landscapes, and structures to
reduce energy demands and improve on-site
resilience. Support financing efforts to increase
community access to these features.

Action S-6.8.1: Where feasible, the City shall
encourage the use of existing natural features and
ecosystem processes, or the restoration of, when
considering alternatives and adaptation projects
through the conservation, preservation, or
sustainable management of open space. This
includes, but is not limited to, the conservation,
preservation, or sustainable management of any
form of aquatic or terrestrial vegetated open space,
such as parks, rain gardens, and urban tree
canopies.

S-6.9: Ensure that lower-income households have access
to low-cost programs (e.g., subsidies for National
Flood Insurance Program participation, airconditioning, low-cost healthcare) to protect their homes and wellbeing from climate-related hazards.

S-6.10: Promote and expand the use of drought‐tolerant
green infrastructure, including street trees and
landscaped areas, as part of cooling strategies in
public and private spaces.

S-6.11: Use natural resources and infrastructure to absorb the impacts of climate-related hazards and
associated natural hazards, as feasible.

S-6.12: Ensure that workers in outdoor industries have the training and resources to be adequately protected
from environmental hazards, including extreme
heat, poor air quality, and diseases.

S-6.13: Encourage the use of high-reflectivity pavement in new or significantly retrofitted large-scale paving
projects, such as parking lots.

S-6.14: Decrease water usage on public and private parcels through the existing Water Conservation Program
implemented by Eastvale’s partner agency, Jurupa
Community Services District. Encourage
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contractors for residential and commercial
developments to offer options promoting
partnering agencies’ programs.

AIRPORT SAFETY
GOAL S-7: Minimize the exposure of the public to airport safety hazards through land use controls and policies for property in the vicinity of the Chino Airport.

S-7.1: Develop plans for short- and long-term post-
disaster recovery which complement plans of
adjacent jurisdictions, Riverside County, and San
Bernardino County.

S-7.2: The City shall consider the compatibility criteria in the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for Chino
Airport in the review of potential land uses or
projects within the area affected by the airport.

Projects shall be approved only where consistency
with the compatibility criteria in the Airport Land
Use Compatibility Plan can be demonstrated.

Action S-7.2: Review projects to ensure consistency
with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
compatibility criteria at the earliest possible stage
of the planning and entitlement process.

S-7.3: The City shall ensure that new development near
the Chino Airport is designed to protect public
safety from airport operations consistent with
recommendations and requirements of the Airport
Land Use Commission, the Federal Aviation
Administration, and other responsible agencies. It
shall be the City’s intent to comply with all state
laws related to airport land use planning.
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IMPLEMENTATION

IN THIS VOLUME
This implementation strategy is a series of actions designed to reach the goals and implement the policies of Eastvale 2040.

Rather than a “to-do” list the implementation chapter provides guidance on how to prioritize limited resources. Most of the measures reflect things that the City already does such as coordinating with local and regional partners to reach a goal. The other measures are items that will take follow up Council action to ensure adequate budget is available.

EASTVALE ESSANCE
City resources are limited in terms of money and staff time. The intent of this work plan is to provide a general idea of which things should be done first. For many of the implementation actions, community input is essential, and it is likely that several drafts will be required before an item can be adopted. The list may also be used for budgeting purposes and reviewed as part of the annual report on the progress of the General Plan. This list supports the General Plan but is expected to be amended regularly.

WORK PLAN
The work plan is organized into the follow topics:
 Funding & Collaboration
 Improvements
 Process & Information
 Rules & Coordination
Each work plan topic includes an implementation matrix that contains individual measures, included in the Action Item column, ordered per the volumes in the General Plan. Each measure includes a responsible department as well as an estimated priority for timing. The availability of budget, the extent of public outreach, and changing priorities may affect the timing of adoption. The priorities, shown in the Timing column, are:

Ongoing. Represents a constant attention to the issue.

Short-Term. measure that should be adopted within 1 – 3 years from adoption of the General Plan.

Mid-Term. A measure that might not be adopted for 5 – 10 years from adoption of the General Plan.

Late-Term. A measure that might not be adopted for over 10 years from adoption of the General Plan.

The column Work Group Lead represents the department most likely to take a leadership role in the measure. The leadership may shift to a new department depending on circumstances needed for the issue, and resources available at the time.
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FUNDING & COLLABORATION
These measures are actions for the City to update fees or seek grants to implement policies in the General Plan, as well as to continue longstanding collaboration.

Action Item Work Group Lead Timing
Ensure that the General Plan supports and implements City’s Strategic Plan. Community Development
On-Going
Continue to pursue and leverage State and Federal funding options for economic development activities and infrastructure improvements that promote economic growth opportunities.

Community
Development
Short-Term
Work with the Corona-Norco Unified School District to address issues such as parking, access, open space, and safe routes to school.

Community
Development/
Public Works
On-Going
Coordinate with the Orange County Flood Control District on the development of a pedestrian bridge over the Cucamonga Creek Channel to connect residents to the Rondo Elementary School.

Public Works Long-Term
Coordinate with the agencies that regulate and plan the Santa Ana River and the flood control lands to develop a plan for public use and habitat conservation.

Community
Development/
Public Works
Short-Term
Work with the Orange County Flood Control District to allocate land along Hellman Avenue, south of Chandler Street, to develop Eastvale’s future “Grand Park”.

Community
Development/
Public Works/
Finance
Long-Term
Regularly coordinate with the School District to address overcrowding and expansion plans. Community Development/
Public Works/
Finance
On-Going
Collaborate with local health care providers and educators to provide input on development design and solutions for public health issues.

Community
Development/
Public Works
On-Going
Coordinate with the County Flood Control District to secure leases on adjacent flood control land for a park space, agricultural production, passive and active outdoor recreation, special events, and other uses that can meet flood control regulations.

Community
Development/
Public Works
Long-Term
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Action Item Work Group Lead Timing
Actively market and promote available locations for expansion of existing, or establishment of new, business in the City.

Community
Development
On-Going
Work with the County Fire Department through the review of proposed development projects to ensure that fire safety issues are considered.

Community
Development
On-Going
Collaborate with Corona-Norco Unified School District to ensure that school children have safe and adequate transportation routes available, such as pedestrian or bike paths, or local bus service. Identify potential off-site drop off / pick up locations to ease traffic congestion near schools. Couple this location with enhanced walking and bicycling features to improve student access to schools.

Community
Development/
Public Works
Short-Term
Work with regional partners to expand access to public transit throughout the Inland Empire and keep rights of way along arterial roadways for future expansion of public transit such as bus rapid transit lanes or light rail.

Community
Development/
Public Works
Short-Term
Work with the Riverside County Parks Department for the City to take ownership of Riverview Park and support the annual Koroneburg Renaissance Festival that takes place at this park.

Community
Development/
Public Works
Short-Term
Continue to collaborate with the Jurupa Community Services District on providing services to the City.

Community
Development/
Public Works
On-Going
Work with the County Fire Department through the review of proposed development projects to ensure that fire safety issues are considered.

Community
Development/
Public Works
On-Going
Work with the Police Department through the review of proposed development projects to ensure that public safety issues are considered prior to construction and occupancy.

Community
Development/
Public Safety
On-Going
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IMPROVEMENTS
These measures are specific improvements necessary for achieving the vision of this General Plan, and they reflect the community’s vision for a high quality of life through the built environment.

Action Item Work Group Lead Timing
Adopt an Art in Public Places Ordinance to require new construction to participate in the acquisition and installation of public art in accordance with the City Public Arts Program.

Community
Development
Short-Term
Encourage the use of existing natural features and ecosystem processes, or the restoration of, when considering alternatives and adaptation projects through the conservation, preservation, or sustainable management of open space. This includes, but is not limited to, the conservation, preservation, or sustainable management of any form of aquatic or terrestrial vegetated open space, such as parks, rain gardens, and urban tree canopies.

Community
Development/
Public Works
Long-Term
Adopt objective design standards to require setbacks, step backs, or other design elements at the transition between existing and proposed land uses.

Community
Development
Short-Term
Develop and maintain objective design standards for all land use types citywide, or unique to one or more of the policy areas.

Community
Development
Short-Term
Develop a specific plan for the Chandler Policy Area that encourages a mix of land uses that results in creating a unique sense of place while respecting the rural character of the area.

Community
Development
Short-Term
Coordinate with the property owner of the Eastvale Gateway Shopping Center on a plan for introducing residential development in underutilized parking areas or locations where retail uses have been vacated. Ensure that new residential development includes sufficient private, common, and/or publicly accessible open space. Publicly accessible open space should be in proximity to outdoor dining associated with nearby restaurants and cafes.

Community
Development
Mid-Term
Prepare and adopt a Parks Master Plan to develop recreational uses that support the existing sports park and serve as a trailhead for the Santa Ana River Trail.

Community
Services/
Community
Development
Mid-Term
Review all existing roadways for compliance with roadway typologies and the key features that align with the specific typology.

Public Works Mid-Term
Join the Inland Southern California Climate Collaborative to effectively address and build resilience to climate-related hazards that pose a threat to the community.

Community
Development
Short-Term
Develop a parks and open space plan that builds on the Embracing Eastvale’s Riverfront: A Community-Wide Vision, develop a comprehensive park and trail program linking the Santa Ana River to the City.

Community
Development/
Community
Services/ Public
Works
Short-Term
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PROCESS & INFORMATION
These measures are actions for the City to undertake to improve, amend, or expand its procedures or inform future actions.

Action Item Work Group Lead Timing
Ensure dedications are made during the land division and/or development process for all transportation right-of-way, including easements or areas needed outside the travel way. This includes areas needed for slope stability or drainage and drainage structures.

Public Works On-Going
Modify the development code to ensure that existing legal uses such as agriculture and animal keeping, are allowed to continue within the Chandler Policy Area.

Community
Development/
Community Safety
Short-Term
Consider creation of a plan for implementation of Complete Streets throughout the City. The plan should include specific steps for implementing the policy in ways that will make a measurable impact on what gets constructed and where.

Public Works/
Community
Development
Mid-Term
Ensure that the parks master plan includes a multipurpose recreational trail network with support facilities which provide a linkage with regional facilities.

Community
Development/
Community
Services/ Public
Works
Mid-Term
Modify development standards to encourage the use of e-assist and NEV by supporting the use of EV’s by providing mobility hubs and electric charging stations throughout the City. In addition, design roadways and facilities to accommodate a range of e-assist or NEV’s.

Community
Development/
Public Works
Mid-Term
Support the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) on the development of the Short- and Long-Range Transit Plans.

Community
Development/
Public Works
On-Going
Enforce state laws aimed at identification, inventory, and retrofit of existing vulnerable structures.

Community Safety On-Going
Enforce provisions of the Building Code as it relates to flooding and hazardous materials.

Specific flood-proofing measures may require use of paints, membranes, or mortar to reduce water seepage through walls; installation of watertight doors, bulkheads, and shutters; installation of floodwater pumps in structures; and proper modification and protection of all electrical equipment, circuits, and appliances so that the risk of electrocution or fire is eliminated.

Community Safety On-Going
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Action Item Work Group Lead Timing
Encourage private businesses, consortiums, and neighborhoods to be self-sufficient in an emergency by:
- Maintaining a fire control plan, including an on-site firefighting capability and volunteer fire response teams to respond to and extinguish small fires. - Identifying medical personnel or residents who are capable and certified in first aid and CPR. - Providing information on emergency practices and evacuation procedures to all residents, businesses, and participants
Community
Safety/ Riverside
County Fire
On-Going
Review projects to ensure consistency with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan compatibility criteria at the earliest possible stage of the planning and entitlement process.

Community
Development
On-Going
Integrate the results and adaptive policies of the Climate Vulnerability Assessment into other City planning documents where feasible, including this General Plan Safety Element, the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, Zoning Ordinance, building code, and other applicable codes.

Community
Development/Com
munity Safety
Short-Term

RULES & COORDINATION
These are measures that would amend or update the City’s ordinances, codes, design guidelines, and other rules and requirements.

Action Item Work Group Lead Timing
Require geological and geotechnical investigations in areas with potential for seismically induced.

Community
Development
On-Going
Update design standards to include at least one mobility hub in each of the policy areas. Community Development/
Public Works
Long-Term
Update the developments standards to provide the multimodal features that align with the roadway typology.

Community
Development/
Public Works
Short-Term
Update the development code to meet the requirements of the parks master plan. Community Development
Short-Term
Update the parking requirements to allow non-residential parking to be met through shared lots that are distributed in the commercial areas, and maximum shared parking between land uses.

Community
Development
Short-Term
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Action Item Work Group Lead Timing
Update design standards to require the planting of trees that shade the sidewalks, buffer pedestrians from traffic, define the public spaces of streets, and moderate high temperatures and wind speeds throughout the city.

Community
Development/
Public Works
Short-Term
Modify development standards to ensure that trails, paths, and pedestrian access can be extended into existing neighborhoods to provide for connectivity to transit and pedestrian corridors.

Community
Development/
Public Works
Short-Term
Require commercial businesses, utilities, and industrial facilities that handle hazardous materials to:
- Install automatic fire and hazardous materials detection, reporting, and shut-off devices; and - Install an alternative communication system in the event power is out or telephone service is saturated following an earthquake.

Community
Safety/ Riverside
County Fire
Mid-Term
Update the Development Code to designate and support the development of a broad range of land uses, intensities, and densities.

Community
Development
Short-Term
Coordinate with Caltrans, the Riverside County Transportation Commission, transit agencies, and other responsible agencies to identify the need for additional park-and-ride facilities along major commuter travel corridors and at major activity centers.

Community
Development/
Public Works
Long-Term
Require dust control plans, revegetation, and soil compaction to prevent fugitive dust emissions for both active construction sites, and vacant sites approved for development. Strive to meet the 2040 and 2050 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets in accordance with state law.

Community
Development
On-Going
Modify procurement requirements to actively promote and encourage opportunities for local economic development, education, housing, locally hiring, internships and employment from cradle to career so as to increase resident retention, improve and grow a strong local economy, achieve a positive jobs-housing match; retain critical educational resources and human capital, reduce regional commuting, gas consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and ensure equitable opportunities for all residents of the City and region to thrive.

Community
Development
On-Going
Require new development and significant construction to protect the quality of water and drainage systems through site design, source controls, stormwater treatment, runoff reduction measures, best management practices, low impact development strategies, and technological advances.

Public Works On-Going
Continue participation in the Western Riverside County Multi Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP), and other existing or proposed habitat conservation and natural resource management plans for private and public lands to increase certainty for both the conservation of species, habitats, wildlife corridors, and other important biological resources and functions; and for land development and infrastructure permitting.

Community
Development
On-Going
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Action Item Work Group Lead Timing
Require that planned lifeline utilities, as a condition of project approval, be designed, located, structurally upgraded, fit with safety shutoff valves, be designed for easy maintenance, and have redundant backup lines where unstable slopes, earth cracks, or areas of liquefaction cannot be avoided.

Public Works On-Going
Coordinate with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and/or utilize the Capital Improvement Program to strengthen, relocate, or take other appropriate measures to safeguard high-voltage lines, water, sewer, natural gas and petroleum pipelines, and major electrical and telephone conduits that:
- Extend through areas of high liquefaction potential;
- Are located on collapsible or expansive soils;
- Traverse earth cracks or landslides; or
- Require extra design considerations for lifelines across subsidence areas.

Public Works On-Going
Maintain and enhance community safety through coordinated regional emergency, lawenforcement, and protective services systems.Community Safety
On-Going
Update the Eastvale Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as necessary to remain valid, to comply with State and federal laws, and to reflect changing climate conditions.

Community
Safety
Short-Term
Mitigate hazard impacts through adoption and strict enforcement of current building codes, which will be amended as necessary when local deficiencies are identified.

Community
Safety
Short-Term
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APPENDIX A: VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT RESULTS
The Vulnerability Assessment evaluates the impact and adaptive capacity of 53 populations and assets for each of the relevant 7 hazards.

Vulnerability scores of V1 to V5 were assigned to reflect how susceptible the population or asset is to the harm posed by the hazard. The following list describes what each score means:
 V1: Minimal Vulnerability
 V2: Low Vulnerability
 V3: Moderate Vulnerability
 V4: High Vulnerability
 V5: Severe Vulnerability
The City assessed 275 different pairings for vulnerability, 88 of which scored as highly or severely vulnerable. The following matrix provides the scores for each population and assets to each relevant hazard. Gray cells with a dash (-) indicate that a specific hazard is not applicable to a specific population or asset, and therefore was not scored.

Populations and Assets Drought
Extreme
Heat &
Warm
Nights
Human
Health
Hazards Flooding Landslides
Severe
Weather Wildfire
Children under 10 V2 V5 V3 V3 V2 V3 V4
Cost-burdened households V3 V3 V3 V3 V2 V2 V3
Households in poverty V4 V5 V5 V4 V3 V5 V5
Immigrant communities V3 V5 V4 V4 V3 V4 V4
Linguistically isolated persons V2 V3 V3 V4 V2 V3 V3
Low-income households V3 V4 V3 V3 V2 V3 V3
Low-resourced people of color V4 V5 V5 V4 V3 V4 V4
Outdoor workers V3 V5 V5 V3 V2 V4 V5
Overcrowded households V1 V3 V4 V2 V2 V1 V2
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Populations and Assets Drought
Extreme
Heat &
Warm
Nights
Human
Health
Hazards Flooding Landslides
Severe
Weather Wildfire
Persons experiencing homelessness V3 V5 V5 V4 - V5 V5
Persons living in mobile homes V2 V4 V3 V3 - V5 V3
Persons living on single-access roads - V1 V2 V1 V3 V4 V4 Persons with chronic illness and/or
disabilities V3 V4 V5 V3 V3 V4 V5
Persons without a high school degree V1 V2 V2 V2 V2 V2 V2 Persons without access to lifelines V2 V3 V4 V5 V3 V4 V4 Renters V1 V4 V2 V3 V2 V3 V2
Seniors (65+) V1 V4 V4 V4 V3 V3 V4
Seniors living alone V2 V5 V5 V5 V4 V4 V5
Unemployed persons V2 V3 V3 V3 V3 V3 V3
Bicycling and pedestrian trails V2 V2 - V2 V2 V2 V2
Bridges - V3 - V4 V4 V5 V2
Communication facilities - V3 - - - V4 -
Electrical transmission infrastructure - V5 - V2 - V5 V3 Electric vehicle charging stations - V3 - - - V2 -
Hazardous materials sites - V2 - - - V4 -
Major roads and highways - V3 - V3 V4 V3 V3
Natural gas pipelines - - - V4 V4 - -
Parks and open space V3 V3 - V2 V3 V3 V2
Railway - V4 - - - V4 -
Transit facilities - V2 - - - V3 -
Water and wastewater infrastructure V2 V1 - - V3 V2 -
Community centers and libraries - V1 - - - V2 -
Commercial businesses - V2 - - - V3 -
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Populations and Assets Drought
Extreme
Heat &
Warm
Nights
Human
Health
Hazards Flooding Landslides
Severe
Weather Wildfire
Government buildings - V1 - - - V2 -
Homes and residential structures - V3 - V4 V3 V4 V4
Medical and care facilities - V1 - - - V3 -
Public safety buildings - V1 - - - V1 -
Schools - V3 - - - V3 -
Education services V2 V3 V3 - - V2 V3
Major employers V2 V3 V3 - - V2 V3
Outdoor recreation V2 V4 V2 V3 V3 V3 V4
Retail Centers V1 V2 V3 - - V3 V2
Chaparral V3 V3 - - V3 V3 V4
Coastal Sage Scrub V3 V3 - V2 V3 V2 V4
Grassland V3 V3 - V2 V2 V2 V3
Riparian Scrub, Woodland, and Forest V4 V3 - V1 V3 V3 V5 Communications services - V2 - V1 V2 V4 V2
Emergency medical response - V3 V4 V3 V3 V3 V3
Energy delivery V2 V5 - V3 V4 V5 V5
Government administration &
community services - V1 V2 V2 V1 V2 V2
Public safety response - V2 V2 V3 V3 V3 V3
Public transit access - V4 V3 V3 V4 V3 V4
Water and wastewater treatment,
delivery, and collection V4 V3 - V5 V4 V3 V5
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APPENDIX B:

GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND

ABBREVIATIONS

PURPOSE
The following is a glossary of terms and abbreviations to help users read and understand Eastvale 2040 and the meaning and intent of its goals and policies. Please note that this glossary is not intended to be comprehensive or define terms, acronyms, or abbreviations that are generally well understood or easily looked up using other resources. Additionally, some terms listed in this glossary are not used in the text of Policy Plan. The focus is on terms that have multiple potential meanings (either in or out of Eastvale 2040 text), and to define the intended meaning of such terms to ensure the correct interpretation and implementation of the Eastvale 2040.

A–C
Accommodate: To make room for or provisions for something that is specifically intended to occur.

Action: A specific, measurable step that needs to be taken to meet stated objectives. An action is not mere compliance with the law or a commonly adopted or accepted practice or protocol. An action is short in duration and is meant to be updated and replaced once action has been taken. In the context of the Implementation Plan, the activity is typically to be undertaken by the City or another public entity.

Adaptive Reuse: The conversion of existing, obsolescent or historic buildings from their original or most recent use to a new use.

Advocate: To openly support and promote an action, objective, or goal; also, to speak on behalf of an individual or group.

Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP): The ALUCP
provides for the orderly growth of the areas within an airports noise contour, runway protection zones, approach zones, and Part 77 zones and describes appropriate land uses, maximum
population density, maximum site coverage, height restrictions, and required notification/disclosure areas.

Airport Master Plan (AMP): An AMP provides for the
maintenance, development, and operation of the airport itself and includes operational forecasts, fleet mixes and the ultimate runway configuration and airport plan.

Allow: To be open to something occurring but without any particular effort to make it happen.

Always: The action will apply to future decisions without exception.

Analyze: To methodically examine the desirability or feasibility of something, with a view toward letting the evidence determine the appropriate level of commitment.

Aspire: To direct one’s ambitions toward achieving something.

Augment: To add to something that is already in place to make it more desirable, functional, or beneficial.

Avoid: To not enable something that will lead to an undesirable outcome.
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Best Management Practices (BMPs): Methods or techniques found to be the most effective and practical means in achieving an objective (such as preventing or minimizing pollution) while making the optimum use of resources.

Buffer / buffer zone: An area of land, structure, feature, or design treatment separating two uses that acts to soften or mitigate the effects of one use on the other.

Building Density and Intensity: Building density and intensity includes both residential density, expressed as units per acre, and non-residential intensity, expressed as floor area ratio, which is the amount of building square feet in relation to the size of the lot.

Buildout: Build-out is an urban planners estimate of the amount and location of potential development for an area. Buildout for The Ontario Plan can be found in Exhibit LU-03.

Built Environment: Human-made buildings and structures, as opposed to natural features.

Carbon Footprint: A carbon footprint is a measure of the impact human activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced.

Carbon Sequestration: The removal and storage of carbon from the atmosphere in carbon sinks (such as oceans, forests, or soils) through physical or biological processes, such as photosynthesis.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): A grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that provides federal grants directly to larger urban cities and counties for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income individuals, eliminate blight, or address a serious and immediate threat to public health and welfare. States distribute CDBG funds to smaller cities and towns. Grant amounts are determined by a formula based upon need.

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): A state law requiring state and local agencies to assess the environmental impacts of public or private projects they undertake or permit.

Agencies must mitigate adverse impacts of the project to the extent feasible. If a proposed activity has the potential for significant adverse environmental impacts, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) must be prepared and certified as legally adequate by the public agency before taking action on the proposed project.

Class I Trail: Known as a Shared-use Path, is a completely separated facility for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians with crossflow by motor vehicles minimized.

Class II Trail: Known as a Bike lane and a Buffered Bike lane, is a portion of the roadway that is designated by striping, signaling, and/or pavement markings for the exclusive use of bicyclists established along streets and corridors where there is significant demand and distinct needs. Bike lanes can be paired with a designated buffer space composed of painted striped and pavement markings adjacent bike lane, known as a Buffered Bike Lane.

Class III Trail: Known as a Bike Boulevard, is a special type of bike route where a street is designed to accommodate bicyclists with a wide variety of skill levels.

Class IV: Known as a Separated Bikeway and Raised Separated Bikeway, also known as a cycle track or protected bike lane, is a one- or two-way bike way for the exclusive use of bicycles that includes a physical, vertical barrier between bicyclists and motor vehicle traffic within the roadway. They can be designed to be 597
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either at the same grade as the adjacent sidewalk or set as an intermediate level mountable curb between the roadway and sidewalk, known as a Raised Separated Bikeway.
“Clean” Industry: “Clean” industries include industrial type uses whose operations produce lower quantities of hazardous
substances and air emissions than traditional industrial uses.

Operations of such facilities should have minor adverse effects on neighboring land uses and are therefore more compatible in proximity to sensitive uses, like residential development, schools, and childcare facilities than traditional industry. Examples of “clean” industry include incubator space for small start-up and creative businesses, clean/green technology, biomedical device manufacturing, digital arts, furniture, and apparel design, etc.

Collaborate: To intentionally, willingly work together toward a common objective or goal.

Compatible: In relation to use, the ability for two or more uses to coexist without conflict, with minimal conflict that can be mitigated, or in a beneficial manner. When used in relation to a structure, indicates that the structure is built so that its appearance is similar to that of the principal unit to which the structure is accessory or to the general character of the neighborhood or community with regards to color, materials, construction, lighting, signs, or the emission of sounds, noises and vibrations. See also incompatible.

Complete streets network: A system of on- and off-street facilities (e.g., sidewalks, bike lanes, and trails), that enable all users of all ages and abilities to navigate within or through a community area, with an emphasis on mobility focus areas. The system can consist of one or more facility type based on the intended users and access requirements. Individual facilities may overlap or not, serve all or just some users, and be contiguous or disconnected. Complete streets facilities and improvements are subject to physical constraints presented by the local context and financial feasibility limitations.

Comply with: To follow specified existing ordinances, regulations, or procedures.

Complement / complementary: Combining or coexisting (e.g., two buildings or land uses) in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other.

Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS): A plan prepared by state or local agencies as a prerequisite for receiving assistance under certain U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs.

Concurrent: Services, facilities, activities, or other things that are provided or are occurring at the same time as something else.

Consider: To remain open to and evaluate a range of possible actions or outcomes as part of a decision.

Consistent: To be or act in harmony or aligned with something; see also inconsistent.

Consolidate: To bring together aspects, features, or components of a system or locale that can serve better in a consolidated form, compared to existing or provided separately.

Construct: To build something: buildings, roads, channels, etc.

Context. Local or regional environmental, social, and economic conditions.

Continue: To maintain and/or resume an action.
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Cooperate: To work in a positive effort with another entity toward a mutually beneficial end. Such work may take the form of direct action, passive support, or even inaction.

Coordinate: To work in a positive effort with another entity in the process of conducting individual actions or initiatives that relate to each other and that can benefit from concurrent or cooperative activity.

Council of Governments (COG): A single or multi-county entity created by a joint power agreement. COGs are responsible for determining the share of the regional need for housing for each of the counties and cities within the COG’s region. In most cases, the COG also serves as the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) responsible for preparing regional transportation plans and expenditure programs.

Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL): A 24-hour energy equivalent level derived from a variety of single-noise events, with weighting factors of 5 and 10 dBA applied to the evening (7 p.m. to 10 p.m.) and nighttime (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) periods to allow for greater sensitivity to noise during these hours.

Connect SoCal: The Connect SoCal plan (also known as the 2020- 2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy or RTP/SCS) represents the vision for Southern California’s future, including policies, strategies, and projects for advancing the region’s mobility, economy, and sustainability through 2045. The plan details how the region will address its transportation and land use challenges and opportunities in order to achieve its regional emissions standards and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets.

The components of Connect SoCal are required by federal and state legislation and is an important planning document for the region, allowing project sponsors to qualify for federal funding.

SCAG is required to update this long-range planning document every four years.

Complete Community: A diversity of housing choices and
educational opportunities; jobs for a variety of skills and education; recreation and culture; a full-range of shopping, entertainment and services; and the opportunity to improve individual quality of life.

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED):

Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) is the proper design and effective use of the built environment which may lead to a reduction in the fear and incidence of crime, and an improvement of the quality of life.” – National Crime Prevention Institute.

Critical Facilities: Facilities housing or serving many people, and are necessary in the event of an earthquake or flood, such as hospitals, fire, police, and emergency service facilities, utility lifeline facilities, such as water, electricity, and gas supply. Critical Facilities within Ontario are mapped in the Safety Element.

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Dedicate: To offer or set aside for a specific program, action, or use; when in the context of land dedication, the land is generally set aside for public ownership, use, and/or operation or maintenance.

Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD): A state agency that administers state housing programs. HCD also administers the federal HOME and CDBG programs on behalf of jurisdictions that are not directly assisted by HUD.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): A
federal, cabinet level department responsible for overseeing, implementing, and administering U.S. government housing and urban development programs.

Design: To conceive in advance the size, shape, qualities, appearance, open space, and other attributes of a proposed development, building and related improvements, generally rendered in graphic forms that communicate the anticipated outcome.

Determine: To calculate in advance the nature or outcome of an anticipated action, situation, or proposal.

Discourage: To openly deter (or attempt to deter) an individual, group, or organization from doing something.

Discretionary: An action taken by a governmental agency that calls for the exercise of judgment in deciding whether to approve and/or how to carry out a project.

Emergency Communication & Dispatch Center: The Dispatch center provides daily dispatch services for the Fire & Police Departments and contract fire agencies. The dispatch Center is also a designated facility as part of California’s Fire Rescue Mutual Aid System.

Encourage: To promote, support, or champion a concept or action; such support may be in terms of political support and coordination, staff resources, and/or financial resources.

Endangered Species: A native California bird, mammal, fish, amphibian, reptile, or plant (species, subspecies, or variety) is endangered when it is in serious danger of becoming extinct throughout all, or a significant portion of its range due to one or more causes, including loss of habitat, change of habitat, overexploitation, predation, competition or disease (Section 2062, Fish and Game Code).

Enhance: To improve existing conditions in quality, value, or characteristic.

Equitable: A condition or treatment that is fair and impartial.

Establish: To bring something into being that does not currently exist.

Explore: To search for or examine the nature of a possibility before a commitment is made. See also analyze.

Expand: To increase in detail, extent, number, volume, or scope.

Environmental Justice Areas: Disadvantaged communities that face the highest risk of exposure to pollution and are also burdened by socioeconomic and health issue. Determined using the latest version of CalEnviroScreen, a screening tool developed by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) used to help identify communities
disproportionately burdened by multiple sources of pollution and with population characteristics that make them more sensitive to pollution.

Environmental Infrastructure: The basic facilities, services, and installations needed for the functioning of key systems such as the sewerage network, drainage systems as well as improvements made to water courses and habitats.

Feasible: Capable of being done, executed, or managed
successfully taking into consideration social, physical, environmental, and/or economic factors.
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Facilitate: To make an action or process easier or to help bring about.

Fair share: An allocation of resources, costs, or fees considered equitable and proportional to the needs, impacts, or activity of an existing or proposed project.

Feasible, technically: Capable of being implemented because the industrial, mechanical, or application technology exists.

Feature: A noticeable or important characteristic, attribute, or aspect of something.

Finding(s): The result(s) of an investigation and the basis upon which decisions are made. Findings are used by government agents and bodies to justify action taken or a decision made by the entity.

Fire Conflagration: An uncontrolled burning that threatens human life, health, property, or ecology that may produce a firestorm, in which the central column of rising heated air induces strong inward winds, which supply oxygen to the fire.

Flash Flood: A flash flood is a rapid flooding of geomorphic lowlying areas – washes, rivers, and streams. It is caused by heavy rain associated with a thunderstorm, hurricane, or tropical storm. Flash floods can also occur after the collapse of an ice dam, or a human structure.

Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM): For each community, the official map on which the Federal Insurance Administration has delineated areas of special flood hazard and the risk premium zones applicable to that community.

Floodplain: The area, adjacent to a watercourse or other body of water, subject to recurring floods. Floodplains may change over time as a result of natural processes, the characteristics of a watershed, or the construction of bridges or channels. Floodplain can also serve as a reference to areas subject to flooding and mapped under FEMA’s NFIP.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR): The gross floor area permitted on a site divided by the total net area of the site, expressed in decimals to one or two places.

Food insecurity: The state of being without reliable access to sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.

Fund: To make money available for a prescribed purpose; may be a one-time, periodic, or ongoing commitment.

Global Warming: An increase in the earth’s atmospheric and oceanic temperatures widely predicted to occur due to an increase in the greenhouse effect resulting especially from pollution.

Goal: A statement of desired future conditions regarding a particular topic; a goal paints a picture of how something will be in the future. A goal in and of itself is not sufficient to understand its intent, extent, or context. A goal itself is kept simple, with policies, objectives, and implementation actions providing further definition.

Greenhouse Gases (GHG): A Greenhouse gas is one that
contributes to the warming of the Earth’s atmosphere by reflecting radiation from the Earth’s surface. (e.g., carbon dioxide, ozone, or water vapor).

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values and functions and provide associated benefits to human populations.

Harden: The use of site design and materials to make a building or site able to withstand the onset or severity of damage from an event such as a fire, earthquake, flood, or other similar event Hazard Mitigation Plan: The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is a comprehensive resource document that serves many purposes, including enhancing public awareness and understanding, creating a decision tool for management, promoting compliance with State and Federal program requirements, enhancing local policies for hazard mitigation capability, and providing interjurisdictional coordination. The Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires all local governments to create such a disaster plan in order to qualify for funding in the future. The City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan is incorporated by reference into the Policy Plan.

Hazardous Material: Any substance that, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics, poses a significant present or potential hazard to human health and safety or to the environment if released into the workplace or the environment. The term includes, but is not limited to, hazardous substances and hazardous wastes.

HOME (HOME Investment Partnership Program): A federal
housing program that provides formula grants to states and localities. Communities use the grants (often in partnership with local nonprofit groups) to fund a wide range of activities. These include building, buying, or rehabilitating affordable housing for renters and homeowners, and providing direct rental.

Impact: Generally, the result of an action or inaction; when the term is used in the context of an environmental analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the term “impact” refers to how a proposed project may directly or indirectly effect specific environmental, infrastructure, and public service factors; a negative impact damages those environmental factors or
increases burdens on selected facilities and services).

Impervious Surface: A surface through which water cannot penetrate, such as a roof, road, sidewalk, or paved parking lot. The amount of impervious surface increases with development and establishes the need for drainage facilities to carry the increased runoff.

Identify: To determine characteristics or facts without any predetermination regarding future commitments; gather
information only.

Include: To make a part of a consideration or issue under public scrutiny.

Incompatible: To be so opposed in character as to be incapable of existing together without causing conflicts or harm upon one or all parts; conflicting; see also compatible.

Incorporate: The same as include.

Inconsistent: Varying to the point of conflict or contradiction; see also consistent.

Innovative: Methods or approaches that are new and original, often (but not always) more advanced.

Install: To put in place at a specified time or place or in a particular sequence.

Integrate: To blend new and existing projects or activities together in a compatible fashion.
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Investigate: To examine the accuracy of information provided in support of a proposed project, process, or program.

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Jobs-Housing Balance: The jobs/housing ratio divides the number of jobs in an area by the number of households. A ratio greater than 1.0 indicates a net in-commute (job-rich community); less than 1.0 indicates a net out-commute (housing-rich community).
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Land Use Designation Boundary: Where a boundary line is indicated as following a street or alley, the boundary line shall be construed as following the centerline of the right-of way. Where a street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the area within vacated street or alley on each side of the centerline shall be classified in the same land use designation as the adjoining property.

Level of Service (Traffic): A scale that measures the amount of traffic that a roadway or intersection can accommodate, based on such factors as maneuverability, driver dissatisfaction, and delay.

Limit: To confine a project or activity within prescribed specifications or performance criteria.

Link: To connect a project, area, function, or activity to another feature or features that would be mutually beneficial and reinforce desired functions.

Locate: To place an improvement, function, or use in a particular locale, on property with certain characteristics, or in proximity to specified features to bring about benefits and/or efficiency.

Maintain: To keep a system, facility, area, or activity in continuously sound condition, as defined by approved standards.

May: To offer the possibility but not the probability or promise of a certain commitment of resources or support; associated with action or activity that is often desirable and allowed, but implementation of such action or activity is often conditional.

Minimize: To reduce something to the smallest amount or degree feasible.

Mixed Use: Development projects that provide more than one land use or purpose within a shared building (vertical mixed use) or development area (horizontal mixed use). Mixed-use projects may include any combination of housing, office, retail, medical, recreational, commercial, or industrial components.

Monitor: To track the performance of a particular physical condition, activity accomplishment or aspect of change, with a view toward using the results to inform City determination of its appropriate commitments.

Multipurpose Trail: An off-street trail that accommodates pedestrian and bicycle travel. These trails typically double as Class I bikeways.

National Flood Insurance Program: A federal program that authorizes the sale of federally subsidized flood insurance in communities where such flood insurance is not available privately.

The areas of high risk are mapped by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and are known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).

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or, a place where plants and animals are dependent upon one another—and their particular surroundings—for survival.

Never: Something (e.g., action or land use) will not take place or occur under any circumstance.

Noise-Sensitive Uses: Land uses where quiet environments are necessary for enjoyment and public health and safety. Residences, schools, motels and hotels, libraries, religious institutions, hospitals, and nursing homes are examples. Such uses are also considered vibration-sensitive uses.

Notify: To advise a specified party or parties regarding an event or change for which there is an obligation to inform or need to know.

Parkland: Land used for public recreational and open space purposes. Such spaces and facilities can be public or private.

Particulate Matter: Also known as particle pollution or PM, is a complex mixture of extremely small particles and liquid droplets.

Particle pollution is made up of a number of components, including acids (such as nitrates and sulfates), organic chemicals, metals, and soil or dust particles.

Partner: To join with another entity in conducting an activity or building a facility that would be mutually beneficial and add value more efficiently than if pursued independently; does not necessarily require financial commitments. See also cooperate.

Periodically: The action will take place or apply to future decisions at specified intervals or times.

Places: Functional and appealing places where people want to live, work, and visit.

Place Types: Distributed throughout Eastvale and are generally centered around areas designed as mixed use. They include a range of scales that are intended to fulfill different roles within city. Such areas are envisioned as walkable and transit-friendly environments with a safe, comfortable, and inviting public realm that encourages people to spend time, whether living, working, or visiting.

Policy: A statement that guides decision-making and specifies public commitment. A policy defines and directs how the City intends to achieve goals.

Potable Water: Water of sufficient quality to serve as drinking water, whether it is used for drinking or not.

Preserve: To maintain something in its original or existing state (verb). An area dedicated to the protection and conservation of biological resources and/or landscapes (noun).

Prevent: To keep a particular use, condition, activity, or circumstance from occurring; it does not imply complete (100 percent) avoidance or elimination.

Prioritize: To intentionally direct discretionary investments or actions to one area ahead of other areas. The act of prioritizing is an ad-hoc process that considers a variety of relevant factors.

State and federal law and agency requirements, court orders, and City/county-declared emergencies take precedent over the prioritization direction in the Policy Plan.

Principle: An assumption, fundamental rule, or doctrine that guides Policy Plan policies, proposals, standards, and
implementation measures.

Prohibit: To absolutely disallow something from happening or being built.
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Promote: To actively stimulate the likelihood and desirability of something happening; does not require investing public
resources in its direct development.

Protect: To shield from damage to people or property.

Provide: To make something available, typically to a community, organization, or business; it does not imply that the thing is being made available at no cost.

Public (noun): Residents, businesses, visitors, and travelers.

Public realm: Framework for an urban, mixed use, or transitoriented area that is vibrant, active, and intense urban environment.

Pursue: To strive to obtain or to seek to accomplish something, often through direct actions, partnerships, or indirect assistance.

See also support.
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R-Z
Rare Species: A native California plant (species, subspecies, or variety) is rare when, although not presently threatened with extinction, it is in such small numbers throughout its range that it may become endangered if its present environment worsens (Section1901, Fish and Game Code). Since 1985, this designation applies to plants only.

Recycled Water: Former wastewater (sewage) that has been treated to remove solids and certain impurities, and then allowed to recharge the aquifer or used for non-potable purposes rather than being discharged to surface water.

Reflect: To embody or represent (something) in a faithful or appropriate way.

Renewable Energy: Energy that is virtually inexhaustible in duration but limited in the amount of energy that is available per unit of time. Renewable energy includes biomass, hydropower, geothermal, solar, wind, ocean thermal, wave action, and tidal action.

Report: To provide public information on a subject or condition.

Require: To absolutely impose an obligation or standard.

Resilience / Resiliency: The capacity of any entity to prepare for disruptions, to recover from shocks and stresses, and to adapt and grow from a disruptive experience. Adaptation actions contribute to increasing resilience.

Respect: To give due regard for something or to hold something in high regard.

SCAG: Southern California Association of Governments.

Sensitive Land Uses: Uses that by their nature and characteristics can be significantly impacted by the noise, odor, vibration, air quality and inherent hazards associated with other uses near it.

Sensitive uses include, but are not limited: single and multiple family residences, schools, churches, hospitals, day care facilities and nursing homes.

Sensitive Species: Naturally-reproducing fish and wildlife species, subspecies, or populations that are facing one or more threats to their populations and/or habitats.

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Should: Will be carried out or required most of the time, unless a very good reason is identified why an exception is acceptable.

Solar Access: The provision of direct sunlight to an area specified for solar energy collection when the suns azimuth is within 45 degrees of true south.

Solid Waste: Any unwanted or discarded material that is not a liquid or gas. Includes organic wastes, paper products, metals, glass, plastics, cloth, brick, rock, soil, leather, rubber, yard wastes, and wood, but does not include sewage and hazardous materials.

Organic wastes and paper products comprise about 75 percent of typical urban solid waste.

Sometimes: Will apply to future decisions under specified conditions or circumstances.

Specify: To establish distinct requirements.

Strive: To make great efforts or devote serious effort to achieve or obtain something.

Support: To provide assistance or promotion; see encourage.

Sustainability: A process in which the use of resources, the direction of investments, the orientation of technological development, and institutional change are all in harmony and enhance both current and future potential to meet human needs and aspiration; sustainability integrates the political, social, economic, and environmental. A more common and concise
definition of sustainability is a system that “meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”.

Sustainable development: Development that maintains or
enhances equity, economic opportunity, and community wellbeing while protecting and restoring the natural environment upon which people and economies depend. Sustainable
development meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Trucking-intensive Business or Use: In the context of defining a trucking-intensive business, a truck is a vehicle identified by the Federal Highway Administration vehicle as Class 4 or higher, with the exception of dually trucks and recreational vehicles. A trucking-intensive business is a permitted use that includes the frequent use of trucks as part of its primary activities including, logistics facilities, warehousing, fulfillment centers, distribution centers, truck yards, hazardous materials or waste facilities, container storage, and container parking.

Urban Run-off: Surface runoff of rainwater over impervious surfaces. During rainstorms and other precipitation events (including run-off from overwatering landscape areas), these surfaces (built from materials such as asphalt, cement, and concrete), along with rooftops, carry polluted stormwater to storm drains, instead of allowing the water to percolate through soil. This causes lowering of the water table (because groundwater recharge is lessened) and flooding since the amount of water that remains on the surface is greater.

Vibration-Sensitive Uses: Land uses where quiet environments are necessary for enjoyment and public health and safety.

Residences, schools, motels and hotels, libraries, religious institutions, hospitals, and nursing homes are examples. Such uses are also considered noise-sensitive uses.

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delay – commonly measured by Level of Service – in
transportation analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act. The State issued guidelines that direct jurisdictions to use of a broader measure called VMT, with the intent to reduce overall VMT and per capita VMT.

Vulnerability Assessment: An analysis of the vulnerability of various City asset types and people to climate change hazards. A vulnerability assessment is required by state law as part of a jurisdiction’s Safety Element and is used to generate policies and actions that will lead to greater safety, climate adaptation, and resiliency. The City’s Vulnerability Assessment is incorporated by reference into its Safety Element.

Vulnerable Population or Community: Populations or
communities that experience heightened risk and increased sensitivity to natural disasters, emergencies, or severe weather events or conditions; and have less capacity and fewer resources to cope with, adapt to, or recover from such events or conditions.

Waste Diversion: The act of preventing garbage from being disposed of in landfills or incinerators by reducing the amount of materials that you use or buy, reusing products, recycling or composting.

Wastewater: Spent or used water with dissolved or suspended solids, discharged from homes, commercial establishments, farms, and industries.

Williamson Act: Known formally as the California Land
Conservation Act of 1965, it was designed as an incentive to retain prime agricultural land and open-space in agricultural use, thereby slowing its conversion to urban and suburban
development. The program entails a ten-year contract between a jurisdiction and an owner of land whereby the land is taxed on the basis of its agricultural use rather than its market value. The land becomes subject to certain enforceable restrictions, and certain conditions need to be met prior to approval of an agreement.

Contracts may be exited at the option of the landowner or local government by initiating the process of term nonrenewal. Other circumstances and processes may also apply.
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Zoning: The division of a jurisdiction by legislative regulations into areas (aka land use zoning districts), which specify allowable uses for real property and size restrictions for buildings within these areas; a program that implements policies and the land use categories of the Policy Plan.
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Directory

1. Document 1: Eastvale 2021-2029 Housing Element

2. Document 2: SB 1000 Senate Table

3. Document 3: Embracing Eastvale’s Riverfront:

A Community Design

4. Document 4: Eastvale’s Green Vision: Establishing
An Open Space Legacy For The Community

5. Document 5: Eastvale Open House #3

6. Document 6: Eastvale General Plan 2040 Summary
of Community Feedback –Discovery Phase

7. Document 6: Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
This Volume II of Eastvale 2040 contains documentation that was used in preparation of Volume I but was too lengthy or detailed to be included directly. The information here is incorporated by reference, and will be used implementation of Eastvale 2040, and in consideration of projects moving forward.
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Past ............................................................................................................................................................................................1 Growth.....................................................................................................................................................................................1 Eastvale 2040......................................................................................................................................................................1 Housing Plan.......................................................................................................................................................................1 Opportunities..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ROLE OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT 3
State Mandates................................................................................................................................................................. 3 General Plan Consistency..........................................................................................................................................4 Regional Housing Needs Assessment.............................................................................................................. 5 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 5
HOUSING POLICY PROGRAM 7
Goals......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Quantified Objectives ................................................................................................................................................32 APPENDIX – HOUSING BACKGROUND REPORT 33
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 34
Public Engagement Website and Social Media ..................................................................................... 34 Online Simulation Tool (RHNA Challenge)................................................................................................. 34 Community Champion Interviews....................................................................................................................35 Clear Vision Speaker Series ................................................................................................................................... 36 Informational Videos ................................................................................................................................................. 36 Community “Pop-up” Events................................................................................................................................37 Public Meetings .............................................................................................................................................................37 Planning Commission Workshop......................................................................................................................37 City Council Workshop..............................................................................................................................................37 Planning Commission Meeting ......................................................................................................................... 38 Planning Commission Meeting ......................................................................................................................... 38 Open House..................................................................................................................................................................... 38 Community RoundTable/City Council Meetings ................................................................................... 38 Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting............................................................................... 39 Public Meetings Comments Summary ........................................................................................................ 39 Agency Consultations ...............................................................................................................................................40 Public Hearings ..............................................................................................................................................................41 Noticing of the Draft Housing Element.........................................................................................................41 614
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EVALUATION OF THE PREVIOUS HOUSING ELEMENT 42
COMMUNITY PROFILE 50
Data Sources ................................................................................................................................................................... 50 Population Characteristics .................................................................................................................................... 50 Household Characteristics......................................................................................................................................52 Employment Characteristics ............................................................................................................................... 56 Housing Stock Characteristics ............................................................................................................................ 58 Special Needs Groups ............................................................................................................................................... 63 Analysis of At-Risk Housing................................................................................................................................... 69 Fair Housing Assessment .......................................................................................................................................70 HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES 111
Regional Housing Need............................................................................................................................................111 Availability of Land.......................................................................................................................................................111 Specific Plans, Master Plans, Policy Areas..................................................................................................123 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Potential...................................................................................................128 Meeting the RHNA.....................................................................................................................................................129 Financial Resources...................................................................................................................................................129 Opportunities for Energy Conservation ......................................................................................................130 HOUSING CONSTRAINTS 132
Governmental Constraints ...................................................................................................................................132 Review of Local Ordinances.................................................................................................................................150 Building Codes and Enforcement...................................................................................................................152 Development Fees...................................................................................................................................................152 Non-Governmental Constraints........................................................................................................................155 Environmental and Infrastructure Constraints ......................................................................................157 615
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List of Tables
Table HE-1. 2021-2029 eastvale Regional Housing Needs allocation ........................................... 5 Table HE-2. Quantified Objective Summary...............................................................................................32 Table HE-3. Population Growth.......................................................................................................................... 50 Table HE-4. 2018 Age Characteristics ...............................................................................................................51 Table HE-5. 2018 Race and Ethnicity.................................................................................................................51 Table HE-6. Household Characteristics..........................................................................................................52 Table HE-7. Maximum Household Income by Household Size, 2020 ...................................... 54 Table HE-8. Household Income by Tenure, 2018 .................................................................................... 54 Table HE-9. Total Households Overpaying by Income In Eastvale ............................................ 56 Table HE-10. Employment of Eastvale Residents by Industry, 2018 ...........................................57 Table HE-11. Major Employers in Eastvale, 2019 – 2020........................................................................57 Table HE-12. Employment of Eastvale Residents by Industry, 2018........................................... 58 Table HE-13. Housing Tenure ............................................................................................................................... 59 Table HE-14. 2018 Occupancy Status of Housing Stock.....................................................................60 Table HE-15. Age of Housing Stock ................................................................................................................... 61 Table HE-16. Single-Family home Median Listing Prices, February 2021............................... 62 Table HE-17. Median Rental Cost by Housing Type .............................................................................. 62 Table HE-18. Housing Affordability by Income Level ........................................................................... 63 Table HE-19. Developmentally Disabled Residents by Age and Type of Residence ...... 65 Table HE-20. Emergency and Transitional Shelter Resources in Riverside county........68 Table HE-21. Eastvale School Performance Scores, 2019...................................................................86 Table HE-22. Units by Income and Geographic Area .........................................................................105 Table HE-23. Contributing Factors .................................................................................................................109 Table HE-24. Regional Housing Need, 2021–2029...................................................................................111 Table HE-25. Eastvale Project Examples ......................................................................................................113 Table HE-26. Surrounding Affordable Project Examples..................................................................113 Table HE-27. Current Available Sites...............................................................................................................115 Table HE-28. Master Plan Amendment ...................................................................................................... 120 Table HE-29. Proposed Sites for REzone ......................................................................................................121 Table HE-30. Leal Master Plan – Planning Areas ...................................................................................125 Table HE-31. Comparison of the Regional Housing Needs and Proposed Capacity.....129 Table HE-32. Current General Plan Land Use Designations ..........................................................133 Table HE-33. Residential Zoning Districts ..................................................................................................134 Table HE-34. Residential Zoning Criteria....................................................................................................136 Table HE-35. General Plan and Zoning Consistency...........................................................................137 Table HE-36. Parking Requirements..............................................................................................................138 Table HE-37. Housing Types Permitted by Zone...................................................................................139 Table HE-38. Local Development Processing Timelines.................................................................144 Table HE-39. Typical Processing Procedures by Project Type......................................................145 616
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Table HE-40. Proportion of Fee in Overall Development Cost ....................................................153 Table HE-41. Housing Development IMPACT Fees ..............................................................................153 Table HE-42. Housing Development Planning Fees ..........................................................................154 Table HE-43. Construction Costs, 2020 ........................................................................................................156 List of Figures
Figure HE-1 Occupants per Room.....................................................................................................................53 Figure HE-2 Housing Units by Housing Type, 2020 ............................................................................. 59 Figure HE-3 Disabilities Among Eastvale Residents............................................................................64 Figure HE-4 TCAC Opportunity Areas, 2021.................................................................................................71 Figure HE-5 TCAC Education Score..................................................................................................................72 Figure HE-6 TCAC Economic Score..................................................................................................................73 Figure HE-7 Neighborhood Segregation .................................................................................................... 79 Figure HE-8 R/ECAPs ................................................................................................................................................80 Figure HE-9 Residents with Disabilities......................................................................................................... 81 Figure HE-10 Median Household Income ...................................................................................................84 Figure HE-11 Job Proximity Index......................................................................................................................88 Figure HE-12 TCAC Environmental Score..................................................................................................... 91 Figure HE-13 Household Overcrowding.......................................................................................................94 Figure HE-14 Overpayment by Homeowners .......................................................................................... 95 Figure HE-15 Overpayment by Renters ........................................................................................................ 96 Figure HE-16 Units by Percent of Households Occupied by Renters......................................105 Figure HE-17 Units by Environmental Pollution Burden Percentile.......................................106 Figure HE-18 Units by Rate of Overpayment .......................................................................................... 107 Figure HE-19 Units by Rate of Overcrowding .........................................................................................108 Figure HE-20 Citrus Developable Site – Flood Plain............................................................................117 Figure HE-21 Current Site Inventory Map 1.................................................................................................118 Figure HE-22 Current Site Inventory Map 2...............................................................................................118 Figure HE-23 Current Site Inventory Map 3...............................................................................................119 Figure HE-24 Current Site Inventory Map 4..............................................................................................119 Figure HE-25 Proposed Site Inventory Map..............................................................................................122 Figure HE-26 Leal Master Plan – Land Use Plan....................................................................................124 Figure HE-27 Leal Master Plan – Development Phases ...................................................................127 617
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Past
Towards the end of the 20th century, Eastvale existed as an unincorporated area of Riverside County. It was a part of the larger Chino Valley dairy area, which at its height, contained over 400 dairies and more cows than people. In the 1990s, Eastvale succumbed to development pressure from the lack of developable land in the surrounding areas and the influx of people coming from Orange and Los Angeles counties seeking more affordable housing. Prior to cityhood in 2010, Eastvale’s housing prices rose rapidly to meet the growing demand for upscale housing. We were the affordable housing for other counties at one time with housing in the $200,000s and now in 2021 our average home price is $790,000.

Growth
The push for cityhood began in the mid-2000s, with Eastvale becoming an incorporated city on October 1, 2010. The 2008 recession greatly affected Eastvale, resulting in many foreclosures. Throughout the 2010s, Eastvale continued its trend of converting dairy land to housing, commercial, and industrial development, again attracting residents from coastal counties. In less than 20 years, Eastvale has transformed from a concentration of dairies to a diverse, well-educated, and affluent community that continues to attract residents with its top-rated schools and high quality of life. Today, Eastvale counts over 16,000 units, comprised mostly of single-family homes, to house its 70,000 residents living within 13.1 square miles.

Eastvale 2040
In February 2020, Eastvale kicked off its General Plan (Eastvale 2040) and Housing Element updates to set the course for how the City will develop over the next 20 years. On March 22, 2021, the State approved the final Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) plan, allocating 3,028 housing units to Eastvale between 2021 and 2029. As part of this State mandate, the City is tasked to ensure that sufficient land is zoned to accommodate RHNA. Like many cities in California, Eastvale faces a shortage of entry-level and market-rate housing.

Implementation of Eastvale 2040 and the Housing Element will result in a more diverse housing stock to satisfy RHNA.

Housing Plan
The Eastvale Housing Element is the result of a focused and comprehensive effort involving the City and the residents of Eastvale. The City’s outreach program included numerous opportunities for public input. The City created a project website to serve as the information portal to this project and an online simulation tool was developed to give the public an opportunity to create a balanced housing plan. In addition, staff interviewed “community champions” to receive input on housing and held 15 community engagement events, including with the Planning Commission and City Council. 620
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2 Opportunities
With over 90% of the City built out, Eastvale has about 250 acres left of vacant and developable land. In the coming years, the City must make important land use decisions. While vacant land is scarce in Eastvale, the majority is comprised of large parcels that offer opportunities for housing and other land uses that complements and supports the existing community. In particular, the 160-acre Leal property has the potential to serve as the heartbeat of the City. Envisioned as Eastvale’s downtown, development of this property will include over 2,000 housing units along with significant amounts of commercial, office, and civic uses supported with public transit, open space, and other community gathering spaces. As we chart the course for Eastvale’s future, the City is committed to responding effectively to these challenges and opportunities.

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ROLE OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT
The Housing Element is a state mandated chapter of the Eastvale General Plan that sets forth an eight-year plan (housing cycle) to address the City’s identified housing needs. The Housing Element describes, identifies, and analyzes the City’s housing needs; and addresses the maintenance and expansion of the housing supply to accommodate the households that currently live and/or are expected to live in Eastvale in the housing cycle. Through research and analysis, the Housing Element identifies available candidate housing sites and establishes a Housing Policy Program to accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation, as determined by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and approved by the California State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The Housing Element provides the following:
• Summary of the city’s community outreach efforts to engage the public in the development of the Housing Element
• Policies to address the city’s housing needs and comply with State law • Review of the city’s implementation of the 2014-2021 Housing Element • Overview of city’s housing and population
• Analysis of opportunities and barriers that affect housing • Identification of sites to accommodate the RHNA
In June 2013, the Eastvale City Council adopted the Housing Element for the 2014-2021 planning period, referred to as the Fifth Cycle. This Housing Element will guide future decision-making related to housing for the 2021-2029 planning period, referred to as the Sixth Cycle.

State Mandates
State law requires the Housing Element to be consistent and compatible with other General Plan elements. The Housing Element should provide clear policy direction for making decisions pertaining to zoning, subdivision approval, housing allocations, and capital improvements. State law (Government Code Sections 65580 through 65589) mandates the content of the housing element and requires an analysis of:
• Summary of the city’s community outreach efforts to engage the public in the development of the Housing Element
• The availability of housing is of vital statewide importance, and the early attainment of decent housing and a suitable living environment for every Californian, including farmworkers, is a priority of the highest order. • The early attainment of this goal requires cooperative participation of government and the private sector to expand housing opportunities and accommodate the housing needs of Californians in all economic levels. • The provisions of housing affordable to low- and moderate-income households requires the cooperation of all levels of the government. 622
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4 • Local and State governments have a responsibility to use the powers vested in them to facilitate the improvement and development of housing to make adequate provision for housing needs of all economic segments of the community. The Legislature recognizes that in carrying out this responsibility, each local government also has the responsibility to consider economic, environmental, and fiscal factors and community goals set forth in the general plan and to cooperate with other local governments and the state in addressing regional housing needs.

The purpose of these requirements is to develop an understanding of the existing and projected housing needs in the community so that policies and schedules promote the preservation, improvement, and development of diverse housing types at a range of costs in Eastvale.

General Plan Consistency
State law requires that “the General Plan and elements and parts thereof comprise an integrated, internally consistent, and compatible statement of policies” (Government Code Section 65300.5). Internal consistency is required to avoid policy conflict and provide a clear policy guide for the future maintenance, improvement, and development of housing in Eastvale.

The Housing Element, including its Housing Policy Program, relates to, and is consistent with, the other Elements of the General Plan, which the City first adopted in 2012. The General Plan is a dynamic document that the City Council amends on an ongoing basis to comply with State law requirements, reflect land use planning efforts such as individual development proposals and specific plans, and provide consistency with other planning efforts.

The Housing Element supports and reinforces residential development policies contained in the Land Use Element. The Land Use Element establishes the location, type, intensity, and distribution of land uses throughout the City, and defines these land uses build-out potential. By designating residential development, the Land Use Element identifies limits for densities and types of housing units constructed in the City. It also identifies lands designated for a range of other land uses, including employment generating uses, open space, and public uses. The presence and potential for jobs can affect the current and future local demand for housing at the various income levels in the City.

The Mobility Element of the General Plan also relates to the Housing Element.

The Mobility Element establishes a transportation plan to accommodate the movement of people and goods within and through the City. Consequently, the Housing Element must include policies and incentives that consider the types of infrastructure essential for residential housing units, in addition to mitigating the effects of growth in the City.

The City is in the process of a General Plan update (Eastvale 2040), and the Housing Element has been reviewed for consistency with the City’s other General Plan elements. The City will continue to review and revise the Housing Element, as necessary for consistency, when amendments are made to the General Plan.
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Regional Housing Needs Assessment
The Regional Housing Needs Plan (RHNP) is mandated by the State of California (Government Code Section 65584) and requires regions to address housing issues and needs based on future growth projections for the area. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) allocates regional housing needs numbers to regional councils of governments throughout the state. The RHNP for Riverside County is developed by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and allocates to cities and the unincorporated county their “fair share” of the region’s projected housing needs, also known as the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). The RHNP allocates the RHNA based on household income groupings over the eight-year planning period for each specific jurisdiction’s housing element. The RHNP also identifies and quantifies the existing housing needs for each jurisdiction.

SCAG identified the housing need in Eastvale to be 3,028 units over the 2021- 2029 eight-year planning period. In accordance with State law, the City is required to have zoning in place to accommodate Eastvale’s housing need allocation. The City is also required to have zoning in place with densities of at least 30 dwelling units per acre to accommodate units for very low and low income households. Table H-1 below shows Eastvale’s RHNA allocation.

TABLE HE-1. 2021-2029 EASTVALE REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS

ALLOCATION
Income Group Assumed Density Needed RHNA
Very Low*
30 or more dwelling units per acre
1,145 units
Low 672 units
Moderate 8-20 dwelling units per acre 635 units
Above Moderate 1-8 dwelling units per acre 576 units
Total 3,028 units
Source: SCAG 2021, HCD 2020
*Note: It is assumed that 50 percent of the very low- income is allocated to the extremely low-income category

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Section 65583 of the Government Code states that, "The local government shall make diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the Housing Element, and the program shall describe this effort." The City has conducted extensive public outreach activities beginning in February 2020. Below is a summary of the opportunities for public participation:
• A project website to serve as the information portal to the Housing Element update with materials translated in Mandarin.
• Email blasts and a strong social media presence across all platforms to share information on the Housing Element update.
• A lecture session featuring a subject matter expert (Clear Vision Speaker Series) focused exclusively on ‘missing middle’ housing. • An online simulation tool (RHNA Challenge) that allowed the public to create and submit a balanced housing plan.
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6 • Interviews with “community champions” to receive input on housing. • Consultations with service providers and other stakeholders who represent different socioeconomic groups.
• Two (2) videos explaining the Housing Element and RHNA. • Four (4) ‘pop-ups’ at local community events to engage with residents and distribute information on the Housing Element.
• Two (2) Planning Commission.
• Three (3) City Council workshops.
• One (1) large community open house event.
• Three (3) community roundtables special City Council meetings. • One (1) joint special Planning Commission/City Council meeting. • Mandarin and Spanish translators at most engagement events.

It should be noted that Mandarin was the most requested language for translation. Spanish translation requests were minimal. While Hispanics make up 40.5% of the population in Eastvale, this group tends to be comprised of younger, second-generation residents that speak both English and Spanish rather than an immigrant population. By contrast, the Asian population in Eastvale has a larger number of immigrant residents and, thus, a greater need for information to be translated to Mandarin.

The Housing Element Appendix (Housing Background Report) contains a detailed description of the City’s community outreach and engagement efforts.

The City hosted multiple opportunities for public input at local community events as well as several community meetings to engage with residents and distribute information on the Housing Element.
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HOUSING POLICY PROGRAM
This section of the Housing Element describes the Policy Program for the 2021- 2029 Planning Period. The Policy Program identifies the specific policy strategies necessary to address present and future housing needs and consider the input by residents and stakeholders. The emphasis of the 2021-2029 Policy Program is on strategies enabling the City to maintain and increase housing opportunities for all income levels. In developing this Policy Program, the City assessed its housing needs, evaluated the performance of existing programs, considered the availability of existing and projected funding resources and received input from the community through extensive outreach efforts. These policies are required by State law and necessary to achieve compliance from the California State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

Goals
Goal HE-1 Adequate Housing: Assist in the development of adequate housing to meet the city’s fair share of the region’s housing needs for all income segments of the population.

Goal HE-2 Housing Production Streamlining: Streamline government processes to increase the production of housing.

Goal HE-3 Special Needs Groups: Address the housing needs of special population groups.

Goal HE-4 Housing Conservation and Preservation: Conserve and improve the condition of City’s existing housing stock.

Goal HE-5 Equal Housing Opportunities: Promote equal housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or gender.

Goal HE-6 Energy Conservation: Conserve energy in the development of new housing and the rehabilitation of existing housing.

Goal HE-7 Housing Quality and Design: Provide high quality, welldesigned living environments for Eastvale residents.

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8 Goal HE-1 – Adequate Housing
Policy HE-1.1: Ensure there is a sufficient supply of land zoned to meet the housing needs identified in the Regional Housing Needs
Assessment (RHNA).

Policy HE-1.2: Maintain land use policies that allow residential growth consistent with the availability of adequate infrastructure and public services.

Policy HE-1.3: Facilitate the development of all levels of affordable housing by providing, when feasible, appropriate State and Federal financial and regulatory incentives.

Policy HE-1.4: To the extent resources are available, assist in the provision of homeownership assistance for lower- and moderate-income households.

Strategies
Strategy HE-1A: Amend the Land Use Designation on Vernola Amend the land use designation from Commercial Retail to Highest
Residential Density allowing for 20-40 units per acres, with applicable R-3 zoning on 10 acres of Site 22 (Vernola) listed in Table H-23B. Vernola shall accommodate at least 320 units of the City’s lower income RHNA. Vernola will be redesignated and rezoned consistent with Government Code Section
65583, subdivision (c)(1) and 65583.2 subdivisions (h) and (i). which includes the following components.
• Permit owner-occupied and rental multifamily uses by
right and will not require a conditional use permit or
other discretionary review or approval for developments in which 20 percent or more of the units are affordable to lower income households
• Permit the development of at least 16 units per site and a minimum of 20 dwelling units per acre
• Ensure at least 50 percent of the shortfall of low- and very low-income regional housing need can be
accommodated on sites designated for exclusively
residential uses
• Ensure sites will be available for development during the planning period where water and sewer can be provided
• Ensure sites encouraging proximity to employment,
schools, and other resources
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
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Timeframe: Land use designation amendments, change of
zones and create zoning and development standards by
October 15, 2022. Monitor affordability and location of rezoned sites. As part of additional rezoning for purposes of maintaining adequate sites (e.g., no net loss law), the City will continue to identify and rezone sites at appropriate densities throughout the City to promote more inclusive communities.

Funding Source: General Fund and LEAP funding
Quantified Objective: Create opportunity for at least 320 units to provide opportunity for multifamily housing for lower income households which will be within close proximity to services and other resources in high opportunity areas
Strategy HE-1B: Residential Overlay at The Eastvale Gateway. Establish a Residential Opportunity (RO) Overlay Zone that will allow at least 30 units per acre on the Eastvale Gateway commercial property to create opportunities for infill residential development on underutilized commercial surface parking areas. The RO will be applied to a minimum of 5.5 acres that will result in a minimum of 176 units to accommodate the lower income RHNA, as shown in Table HE-23B. The overlay will comply with the requirements of Government Code
Section 65583, subdivision (c)(1) and 65583.2 subdivisions (h) and (i) as listed
• Permit owner-occupied and rental multifamily uses by
right and will not require a conditional use permit or
other discretionary review or approval for developments in which 20 percent or more of the units are affordable to lower income households
• Permit the development of at least 16 units per site and a minimum of 20 dwelling units per acre
• Ensure at least 50 percent of the shortfall of low- and very low-income regional housing need can be
accommodated on sites designated for exclusively
residential uses
• Ensure sites will be available for development during the planning period where water and sewer can be provided
• Ensure sites encouraging proximity to employment,
schools, and other resources
The City will also provide additional incentives in addition to density bonus, including but not limited to, the City’s No Net Loss Ordinance unit bank, fee waivers or deferrals, flexibility in development standards and reduced parking, to promote development of affordable housing.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
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10 Timeframe: Adopt the RO Overlay Zone by October 15, 2022.

Monitor affordability and location of rezoned sites. As part of additional rezoning for purposes of maintaining adequate sites (e.g., no net loss law), the City will continue to identify and rezone sites at appropriate densities throughout the City to promote more inclusive communities.

Funding Source: General Fund
Quantified Objective: Create opportunity for 176 units for lower income households which will be within close
proximity to services and other resources in high opportunity areas
Strategy HE-1C: Amend the Leal Master Plan. Amend the Leal Master Plan, approximately 153 acres, to increase the number of
multifamily units from the current approved number of 660 units to 1,390 units, an increase of 730 units (Table 23A). The amendment will allow for the development of a variety of housing types at verifying densities ranging from 14-40 units per acre for a maximum capacity of 2,500 units. The
amendment to the Leal Master Plan that increases the lower income capacity of the current plan by 730 units and will comply with Government Code Section 65583, subdivision
(c)(1) and 65583.2 subdivisions (h) and (i) as listed below. • Permit owner-occupied and rental multifamily uses by
right and will not require a conditional use permit or
other discretionary review or approval for developments in which 20 percent or more of the units are affordable to lower income households
• Permit the development of at least 16 units per site and a minimum of 20 dwelling units per acre
• Ensure a) at least 50 percent of the shortfall of low- and very low-income regional housing need can be
accommodated on sites designated for exclusively
residential uses, or b) if accommodating more than 50
percent of the low- and very low-income regional
housing need on sites designated for mixed-uses, all sites designated for mixed-uses must allow 100 percent
residential use and require residential use to occupy at least 50 percent of the floor area in a mixed-use project • Ensure sites will be available for development during the planning period where water and sewer can be provided
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Amend the Leal Policy Area by October 15, 2022.

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sites (e.g., no net loss law), the City will continue to identify and rezone sites at appropriate densities throughout the City to promote more inclusive communities.

Funding Source: General Fund
Quantified Objective: Create opportunity for at least 2500 units and increase the current capacity from 660 units to a minimum of 1,390 units to provide opportunity for
multifamily housing for lower income households which will be within close proximity to services and other resources in high opportunity areas
Strategy HE-1D: Large Sites. To facilitate the development of affordable housing and provide for development phases of 50 to 150 units, the City will routinely coordinate with property owners and give high priority to processing subdivision maps that include housing units for all income levels. The City will adopt regulations for development of high-density residential on large sites (such as the Leal property) that will reduce minimum building placement standards to enhance design
flexibility and create a more pedestrian-oriented
environment.

Additionally, to ensure the program is successful, the City will reach out to developers annually, and as projects are
processed, of affordable housing and incorporate necessary strategies such as ministerial lot splits or other incentives.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Ongoing, as projects are processed through the Community Development Department; regulations/
incentives will be adopted within one year of adoption of the Housing Element. Annually meet with developers and
incorporate and revise strategies at least every two years.

Funding Source: General Fund
Quantified Objective: 530 above moderate units, 570
moderate units, 1000 low-income; 300 very low-income; 100 extremely low-income units in areas of high opportunity.

Strategy HE-1E: Multifamily Development. To assist in the development of affordable for sale and rental housing, the City will continue to offer density bonuses; and will implement additional measures including but not limited to, expedited permit processing; reduced parking standards and lot sizes. The City will prioritize projects that are located in areas with currently low percentages of renter-occupied households in order to facilitate housing mobility and integration of ownership and rental units.
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12 Responsible Agency: Community Development and Building and Safety Departments
Timeframe: Implement additional incentives by June 2023.

Ongoing thereafter, as applications are processed through the Community Development and Building and Safety
Departments, reach out to housing developers annually.

Funding Source: General Fund
Quantified Objective: 150 lower-income units, 50 units within close proximity to services and other resources in high opportunity areas
Strategy HE-1F: Encouraging Housing in Mixed-Use Projects. The City shall incentivize development of residential units in mixed-use projects. The program shall create incentives for residential and mixed-use infill development, including but not limited to:
• Priority project processing
• Deferral of development impact or permit fees
• Flexibility in development standards such as parking, setbacks, and landscaping requirements
• Density and intensity bonuses
• Support for infrastructure upgrades
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Reach out to developers to obtain feedback by January 2023, develop incentives by October 2023, review annually and amend as needed.

Funding Source: General Fund
Quantified Objective: 30 very-low- income units and 30 lowincome units to improve access to high resource areas for lower-income households and increase housing mobility
opportunities.

Strategy HE-1G: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The City will encourage the construction of ADUs throughout the City through the following actions, which are aimed at providing an increased supply of affordable units and therefore help reduce
displacement risk for low-income households:
• Amend the municipal code to be consistent with the
latest state legislation related to ADUs, ensuring that ADUs are permitted in all zones that permit single-family or multifamily uses, and permit the construction of a
JADU on each lot in addition to an ADU, in accordance
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with California Government Code Section 65852.2.
• Provide guidance and educational materials for building ADUs on the City's website, including permitting
procedures and construction resources. Additionally, the City will present homeowner associations with
information about the community and neighborhood
benefits of ADUs, and inform them that covenants,
conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) prohibiting ADUs are contrary to state law.
• Distribute materials on the benefits of a ADUs in areas of high opportunity and limited rental opportunities to
increase mobility for low-income households.
• Develop and implement a monitoring program that will
track ADU approvals and affordability. The City will use this monitoring program to track progress in ADU
development and adjust or expand the focus of its
education and outreach efforts through the 2021-2029
planning period. The City will evaluate ADU production
and affordability two years into the planning period
(2023), and if it is determined these units are not meeting the lower-income housing need, the City shall identify
additional capacity to continue to provide for capacity to meet the RHNA.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Amend the municipal code by June 2022 if
necessary; make ADU materials available by June 2022;
evaluate effectiveness of ADU approvals and affordability by 2023; and identify additional site capacity, if needed, by 2024.

Funding Source: General Fund
Quantified Objectives: 47 ADUs to improve housing mobility and improve proximity to services and employment
opportunities for lower- and moderate-income households (20 ADUs are assumed to address the displacement risk.) Strategy HE-1H: Homeownership Opportunities. Work with the County of Riverside and local nonprofit agencies in an effort to provide homeownership opportunities in the city.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Work with the County of Riverside to apply for HOME funds as notices of funding availability (NOFAs) are released annually and reach out to local non-profits annually and as funding is available.

Funding Source: HOME funds, other funding sources
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homeownership opportunities to assist in housing mobility for eligible households.

Strategy HE-1I: Parking Standards. The City will evaluate current parking standards and revise to ensure they do not pose a constraint to the development of housing.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Evaluate and modify by January 2023, annually review thereafter.

Funding Source: General Fund
Goal HE-2 – Housing Production Streamlining
Policy HE-2.1: Consistently monitor and review the effectiveness of the Housing Element programs and other City activities in addressing housing needs.

Policy HE-2.2: Periodically review the City’s regulations, ordinances, and development fees/exactions to ensure they do not unduly constrain the production, maintenance, and improvement of housing.

Policy HE-2.3: Provide streamlined processing of residential projects to minimize time and costs in order to encourage housing
production.

Policy HE-2.4: Ensure that all City regulations related to housing are up-to-date and consistent with State housing legislation.

Strategies
Strategy HE-2A: Annual Review of the Housing Element. The City will review the Housing Element on an annual basis to determine the effectiveness of the programs in the element in achieving the City’s housing goals and objectives. The City will provide annual reports to the City Council regarding the effectiveness of the Housing Element. The City will take actions necessary to correct any inconsistencies. A copy of this report will be sent to the California Department of Housing and
Community Development.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Annually, starting in April 2022.

Funding Source: General Fund
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Strategy HE-2B: Development Review and Processing Procedures. The City will continually seek to improve development review and procedures to minimize the time required for review and project approval. This reduction in time will reduce the cost to developers and may increase the housing production in the City. The City will also annually review and reduce fees as necessary to ensure they do not constrain development.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Annually review and revise, starting in June 2022 Funding Source: General Fund
Strategy HE-2C: Building Code. As new uniform codes are adopted every three years by the California Building Standards Commission, the City will review and revise its building codes for current compliance and adopt the necessary revisions to further local development objectives.

Responsible Agency: Building and Safety Department
Timeframe: Annually review and update the City’s building codes and as new codes are adopted by the State of
California.

Funding Source: General Fund
Strategy HE-2D: Streamlined Approval (SB 35). The City will also establish a written policy or procedure, and other guidance as
appropriate, to specify the Senate Bill (SB) 35 streamlining approval process and standards for eligible projects under Government Code Section 65913.4. The application will be available on the City’s website for developers interested in pursuing the streamlined process.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Develop an SB 35 streamlined approval process by October 2022 and implement as applications are received.

Funding Source: General Fund
Quantified Objectives: 10 very-low-income units and 10 lowincome units Strategy HE-2E: Density Bonus. To comply with California Government Code Section 65915, as revised, amend the municipal code to be consistent with State density bonus law.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Amend the municipal code by December 2022.

Funding Source: General Fund
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development are affordable to lower-income households
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Upon adoption of the Housing Element.

Funding Source: General Fund
Strategy HE-2G: Objective Design Standard. Adopt citywide objective design standards that target infill areas including the Leal, Eastvale Gateway, and Vernola properties.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Adopt objective design standards with adoption of the comprehensive Zoning Code update in October 2022, implement after adoption.

Funding Source: SB 2 Grant
Quantified Objective: 500 units over the planning period; of these, 200 units in high opportunity areas to promote access to resources and mobility for target households.

Strategy HE-2H: Land Management and Permit Expediting. Implement an updated and comprehensive land management database to
assist in the tracking and expediting of permit application.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Time Frame: Update by October 15, 2022, monitor annually Funding Source: SB 2 and LEAP Grants
Quantified Objective: Expedite 400 permits, 200 units in high opportunity areas to promote access to resources and
mobility for target households.

Strategy HE-2I: No Net Loss Ordinance. Implement the City’s recently adopted “No Net Loss” Ordinance to allow for transfers of residential density between sites in the City. The ordinance creates a "unit bank" that will receive residential units that are lost as a result of a change to the land use designation or zoning of a property, or a change in residential development standards, that decrease the intensity of housing
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Promote the ordinance by posting it on the City’s website and in City buildings as well as provide materials to housing developers.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Develop a “No Net Loss” Program by October 15, 2022, annually market to developers
Funding Source: General Fund
Quantified Objective: Ensure the City maintains a sites inventory to accommodate the RHNA throughout the
planning period to allow for housing opportunities and
prevent displacement.

Goal HE-3 – Special Needs Groups
Policy HE-3.1: Encourage housing developers to produce affordable units by providing development standard incentives for projects that include new affordable units available to special needs groups.

Policy HE-3.2: Ensure the availability of suitable sites for the development of affordable housing to meet the needs of all household income levels, including special needs populations.

Policy HE 3.3: Promote the development of special needs housing, such as housing for seniors; housing for persons with physical, developmental, or mental disabilities; and housing for extremely low-income persons.

Policy HE-3.4: Support family housing that addresses resident needs for childcare, youth services, recreation opportunities, and access to transit.

Policy HE-3.5: Participate regionally in addressing homelessness issues.

Strategies
Strategy HE-3A: Support Affordable Housing Development. Work with housing developers to expand opportunities for affordable lower-income housing for special needs groups, including persons with physical and developmental disabilities,
female-headed households, large families, extremely lowincome households, and person experiencing homelessness by creating partnerships, providing incentives, and pursuing funding opportunities:
• Support affordable housing development for specialneeds groups throughout the city, including in areas that are predominantly single-family residential. The target populations of this include seniors; persons with
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18 headed households; and homeless persons to reduce the displacement risk for these residents from their existing homes and communities.
• Promote the use of the density bonus ordinance, no net loss ordinance, application process streamlining, and fee deferrals to encourage affordable housing, with an
emphasis on encouraging affordable housing in highresource areas and areas with limited rental opportunities currently.
• Facilitate the approval process for land divisions, lot line adjustments, and/or specific plans or master plans
resulting in parcel sizes that enable affordable housing development and process fee deferrals related to the
subdivision for projects affordable to lower-income
households.
• Give priority to permit processing for projects providing affordable housing for special-needs groups.
• Work with public or private sponsors to identify
candidate sites for new construction of housing for
special needs and take all actions necessary to expedite processing of such projects.
• Encourage residential development near parks, open
space, transit routes, civic uses, social services, and other health resources.
• Partner with nonprofit and for-profit affordable housing developers to support their financing applications for
State and federal grant programs, tax-exempt bonds,
and other programs that become available.
• Pursue federal, State, and private funding for low- and moderate-income housing by applying for State and
federal monies for direct support of lower-income
housing construction and rehabilitation, specifically for development of housing affordable to extremely lowincome households. • Pursue partnerships with the Inland Regional Center to identify funding opportunities and promote housing for
persons with disabilities.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Ongoing, as projects are processed by the City.

Annually apply for funding and annually engage with Inland Regional Center.

Funding Source: Where feasible, leverage state and federal financing, including Low Income Housing Tax Credits, CHFA multifamily housing assistance programs, HCD Multi-family 637
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Housing Loans, CDBG funds, HOME funds, and other
available financing.

Quantified Objective: 300 lower-income units to reduce
displacement risk for lower-income households and
encourage access to high resource areas.

Strategy HE-3B: Residential Care Housing. Consistent with State legislation, amend provisions in the Municipal Code to permit residential care facilities for seven or more persons only subject to those restrictions that apply to residential uses in the same zone.

The City will encourage developers to site residential care facilities near high resource areas to improve access to services for this population and in a range of neighborhoods in the city to reduce displacement risk for these residents from their current community by increasing the supply of suitable housing options in the city.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Time Frame: Amend the Municipal Code by June 2023.

Funding Source: General Fund
Quantified Objective: 6 residential care facility units within close proximity to services and other resources in high opportunity areas
Strategy HE-3C: Employee Housing. Consist with State legislation, amend the municipal code to treat employee/farmworker housing that serves six or fewer persons as a single-family structure and permit it in the same manner as other single-family structures of the same type in the same zone and across all zones that allow single-family residential uses. The
amendment will also treat employee/farmworker housing
consisting of no more than 12 units or 36 beds as an
agricultural use and permit it in the same manner as other agricultural uses in the same zone, in compliance with the California Employee Housing Act (Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17021.6).

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Time Frame: Amend the municipal code by October 2022
Funding Source: General Fund
Strategy HE-3D: Low-Barrier Navigation Centers. Consistent with new State legislation, review the municipal code and revise as
necessary to allow low-barrier navigation centers for the homeless by right in mixed-use zones and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses, per Government Code
Section 65662.
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Funding Source: General Fund
Strategy HE-3E: Extremely Low-Income Households. Encourage the development of housing for extremely low-income
households through a variety of activities to reduce
displacement, such as outreach to housing developers on an annual basis; providing financial assistance (when feasible), in-kind technical assistance, or land write-downs; providing expedited processing; identifying grant and funding
opportunities; supporting applications for funding on an ongoing basis; reviewing and prioritizing local funding at least twice in the planning period; and/or offering additional incentives beyond the density bonus.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Ongoing, as projects are processed by the city, and annually reach out to local developers
Funding Source: General Fund
Quantified Objectives: 25 housing units for extremely lowincome households to reduce displacement risk Strategy HE-3F: Reasonable Accommodations. Continue to implement state requirements (Sections 4450 to 4460 of the California Government Code and Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations) to include accessibility in housing and public facilities for persons with disabilities:
• Encourage housing developers to include mobilityimpaired accessibility in their project designs to increase housing mobility opportunities for seniors and persons
with disabilities.
• Review regulations and procedures for City-funded or - operated housing programs to ensure that they do not
exclude participation by persons with disabilities.
• Include accessibility considerations in the preparation of the City’s capital improvement plan and the allocation of funding for capital improvements in support of housing
and residential neighborhoods for persons with
disabilities and persons with developmental disabilities. • Continue to provide exceptions in zoning and land use for housing for persons with disabilities and persons with
development disabilities. This procedure is a ministerial process, with minimal or no processing fee, subject to
approval by the Community Development Director.
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The City will also review and revise findings for approving reasonable accommodation requests, specifically, potential impact on surrounding uses; physical attributes of the
property and structures; and other reasonable
accommodations that may provide an equivalent level of
benefit, to ensure they do not pose any barriers to housing for persons with disabilities.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Ongoing, as applications are processed by the City; review and revise regulation approval findings as needed, and specifically remove requiring any type of fee, by December 2022.

Funding Source: General Fund
Quantified Objective: Assist 5 residents with reasonable accommodation requests to reduce displacement risk and
encourage 5 accessible units to improve housing mobility Strategy HE-3G: Support Housing for Residents with Developmental Disabilities. Coordinate housing activities and outreach with the Inland Regional Center and encourage housing providers to designate a portion of new affordable housing
developments for persons with disabilities, especially persons with developmental disabilities, to increase housing mobility opportunities and pursue funding sources designated for persons with special needs and disabilities. Implement an outreach program in coordination with the Inland Regional Center that informs families in the City about housing and services available for persons with developmental disabilities, such as developing informational brochures and directing people to service information on the City’s website.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Meet annually with the Inland Regional Center to discuss opportunities for persons with developmental
disabilities and develop an outreach plan by June 2023.

Develop a brochure and/or post information on the City’s website by October 2023.

Funding Source: General Fund
Quantified Objectives: 10 housing units for persons with disabilities to reduce displacement risk
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22 Strategy HE-3H: Regional Homeless Issues. Cooperate with neighboring cities, the County, the Western Riverside Council of
Governments, and other agencies in the development of
programs aimed at providing homeless shelters and related services. During this coordination, the City will determine what efforts to take, such as providing education on the financial assistance and programs available.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Meet with neighboring cities, the County, and WRCOG annually to discuss homeless issues and identify
actions to address homelessness. Kick off meetings by June 2023, develop a by December 2023, implement the plan by June 2024.

Funding Source: General Fund
Quantified Objective: Assist with program development and funding identification that will assist at least 10 homeless persons.

Strategy HE-3I: Transitional and Supportive Housing. Consistent with State law, amend the municipal code to ensure that transitional and supportive housing types permitted as a residential use and are only subject to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone per Government Code Section 65583(a)(5); and allow for the
approval of 100 percent affordable developments consistent with Government Code Section 65583(c)(3).

Eastvale City CouncilMarch 27, 2024

Eastvale City Council
March 27, 2024