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41 With implementation of CUL-1, the project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5. Impacts are less than significant with mitigation in relation to this issue.
c) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of dedicated cemeteries? Less than Significant Impact. The project site is not located within or near a formal cemetery and is not known to be located on a burial ground. In the event that human remains are discovered, the County Coroner shall be contacted. If the remains are determined to be of Native American origin, the Most Likely Descendant, as identified by the NAHC, shall be contacted in order to determine proper treatment and disposition of the remains. All requirements of Health & Safety Code §7050.5 and PRC §5097.98 shall be followed. Impacts are less than significant in relation to this issue.

VI. Energy

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or
operation?
   
b) Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for
renewable energy or energy efficiency?
   
Source: HELIX 2021a

a) Result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation? Less Than Significant Impact. Energy used during construction would primarily consist of fuels in the form of diesel and gasoline for the operation of construction equipment and construction worker vehicles. While construction activities would consume petroleum-based fuels, consumption of such resources would be temporary and would cease upon the completion of construction. There are no unusual project characteristics or construction processes that would require the use of equipment that would be more energy intensive than is used for comparable activities, or equipment that would not conform to current emissions standards (and related fuel efficiencies). Equipment employed in construction of the project would therefore not result in wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of fuel.

Energy used during project operations would primarily consist of fuel in the form of gasoline for maintenance vehicles traveling to and from the project site. Based on these considerations, the project would not result in a substantial increase in demand of local or regional energy supplies, and would not result in wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy. Impacts would be less than significant.

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42 b) Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency? No Impact. Often local energy conservation plans and goals are devised based upon the anticipated land uses within a planning area as outlined in planning documents including a City’s General Plan or Zoning Ordinance. The project is consistent with the OS-R land use designation and zoning. Additionally, the project would retain portions of the site in its natural state and any additional landscaping would be drought tolerant. As is typical of other public water play areas, water usage at the splash pad would be activated by the users and only be active during the time of use. All lighting would be energy efficient as required by CCR. Energy would largely be confined to the nighttime hours from security lighting. Regular maintenance may require energy; however, this would not be a daily occurrence. The project would be built and operated in accordance with existing, applicable regulations, which include, but are not limited to, the California Green Building Standards Code and CARB regulations. Additionally, as discussed in the project’s Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Technical Report, the project would not conflict with statewide plans and regulations requiring an increasing fraction of electricity to be generated from renewable sources (HELIX 2021a). Construction equipment and operation equipment would be maintained to allow for continuous energy-efficient operations. No impact would occur in relation to this issue.

VII. Geology and Soils

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death
involving:

i. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated
on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault
Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area
or based on other substantial evidence of a known
fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special
Publication 42.
   
ii. Strong seismic ground shaking?    
iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including
liquefaction?    
iv. Landslides?    
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?     c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project,
and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
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43 Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial
direct or indirect risks to life or property?
   
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of
wastewater?
   
f) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature?    
Sources: MTGL, Inc. 2021; City 2015; 2013a; 2013b; PaleoWest 2021 MTGL prepared a Geotechnical Investigation in September 2021 for the restroom proposed in the southern phase, the results of which are referenced as appropriate herein (MTGL 2021). The Geotechnical Investigation also contains recommendations that are designed to meet the criteria set forth in the CBC, which is adopted into the MMC as Chapter 8.04. Accordingly, these recommendations are required by the CBC and are incorporated as project design features that would be included as conditions of approval. The Geotechnical Investigation is attached to this IS/MND as Appendix D. Please refer to Appendix D for the recommendations. Additionally, PaleoWest prepared a Paleontological Resources Assessment for the project that is attached to this IS/MND as Appendix E (PaleoWest 2021) a) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
i. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42?
No Impact. Seismically induced surface or ground rupture occurs when movement on a fault deep within the earth breaks through to the surface as a result of seismic activity. Fault rupture almost always follows preexisting faults, which are zones of weakness. Under the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act, which was passed in 1972, the California State Geologist identifies areas in the State that are at risk from surface fault rupture. The Alquist-Priolo Act’s main purpose is to prevent the construction of buildings used for human occupancy on the surface trace of active faults and requires the State Geologist to establish and map regulatory zones, known as Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones, around the surface traces of active faults.

According to the Geotechnical Investigation, the project site is not located in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone. Additionally, no active faults are known to underlie or project toward the site (MTGL, Inc. 2021). Therefore, project implementation would not expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects involving rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map. No impacts would occur.

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44 ii. Strong seismic ground shaking?
Less than Significant Impact. The project site is in a seismically active region and is likely to be subjected to moderate to severe seismic ground shaking in response to a major earthquake. As noted in response VII ai), there are no known active faults that cross the project site; however, there are several active faults that run throughout Riverside County and the closest active fault, the Elsinore fault is approximately five miles southwest of the project site. The Geotechnical Investigation notes that it is likely that the site would experience strong ground shaking as a result of movement along an active fault in the vicinity of the site (MTGL 2021). The project does not involve habitable structures. The Geotechnical Investigation includes recommendations that are designed to meet the CBC standards and have been incorporated into the project as design features. Project components not evaluated in the Geotechnical Investigation would also be required to comply with the seismic design parameters outlined in the CBC. Mandatory compliance with applicable seismic-safety development requirements would minimize seismic ground shaking effects in the event of a major earthquake. Therefore, the project would not directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving strong seismic ground shaking. Impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue.
iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? Less than Significant Impact. Liquefaction is a soil phenomenon in which water-saturated soils lose strength when subject to the forces of intense and prolonged ground shaking. Liquefaction generally occurs in areas where four criteria are met: (1) the site is subject to seismic activity; (2) on-site soil consists of cohesionless soil or silt and clay with low plasticity; (3) groundwater is encountered within 50 feet of the surface; and (4) soil relative densities are less than 70 percent.

Exhibit S-3, Liquefaction and Landslides, of the General Plan does not identify the site as being within an area subject to liquefaction. However, according to the Geotechnical Investigation, historically groundwater has been encountered at eight feet below ground surface (bgs), thus MTGL conducted field studies to further investigate. MTGL test boring encountered groundwater at ten feet bgs, yet the soil types identified at the site have a low potential to liquefy. Thus, MTGL concluded the site has a low liquefaction potential. Thus, the project would not directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving ground failure or liquefaction, Impacts are less than significant in relation to this issue. iv. Landslides?
No Impact. The project site has little topographic variation with an elevation ranging from 1,475 to 1,489 feet amsl. Exhibit -3, Liquefaction and Landslides, of the General Plan does not identify the site as being within an area subject to landslides. Additionally, according to the Geotechnical Investigation, the project site is not located in a hillside area of the County where earthquake-induced landslides would cause permanent ground displacements (MTGL, Inc. 2021). No reported occurrences of landslides or mudflows are currently known to have recently affected the site. Thus, the project would not directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving landslides, No impacts would occur in relation to this issue.

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45 b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? Less than Significant Impact. Soil exposed by construction activities could be subject to erosion if exposed to heavy rain, winds, or other storm events. The project would require a NPDES Construction General Permit and be required to submit a Notice of Intent to the RWQCB for the preparation a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Generally, a SWPPP demonstrates how water quality during, and post construction would be maintained in accordance with mandated objectives. Often this is achieved by employing Best Management Practices (BMPs) (see Section X, Hydrology and Water Quality). Many BMPs serve a dual purpose or protecting water quality and reducing soil erosion and loss of topsoil. Prior to the issuance of an encroachment permit, the City requires that an applicant demonstrates proof of coverage under the NPDES Construction General Permit and a complete SWPPP.

Grading activities within the site would also be required to comply with the City’s Grading Ordinance, which requires the preparation of an Erosion Control Plan (MMC Section 8.26.060) as well as the Storm Water/Urban Runoff standards (MMC 15.01.015), which would further ensure soil erosion and topsoil loss is minimized.

Operationally, the southern phase, with the exception of the asphalt pump track and manufactured dirt trails, the site would be maintained in a natural state. Routine maintenance would include minor dust control and reshaping of track contours. While there is no site plan for the northern phase, the conceptual land uses would be a combination of pervious and impervious and portions of the site are proposed to be retained in the natural state. As stated in the City’s Park Development Guidelines, all park projects shall be designed to meet requirements of the MMC and the Stormwater Standards including permits issued through the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (SARWQCB) for the area wide NPDES, and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit (MS4 Permit). Bioretention basins and swales, permeable paving, and other natural means of filtration of stormwater runoff are preferred (City 2015). Thus, while there is no specific design for the northern phase, it is required to be designed to adhere to the various regulations governing water quality that also serve to reduce erosion and loss of topsoil.

Therefore, with the required regulatory compliance the project would not result in substantial soils erosion or loss of topsoil. Impacts would be less than significant. c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse?
Less than Significant Impact. As identified in response VII a) the site is not in an area subject to landslides or liquefaction.

Lateral spreading refers to landslides that commonly form on gentle slopes and that have rapid fluid-like flow movement, like water. The project site has minimal topographic variation and ranges from an elevation ranging from 1475 to 1489 feet amsl. As shown in Exhibit S-2, Slope Distribution, of the General Plan the project site and surrounding area have slopes ranging from 0 to 19 percent (City 2013a). As stated in the Geotechnical Investigation, due to the low gradient at the site, the potential for lateral spreading is considered low (MTGL 2021).

Ground subsidence is the gradual settling or sinking of the ground surface with little or no horizontal movement. Most ground subsidence is induced by humans. In the areas of California where ground Item Title: 10.12
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46 subsidence has been reported (such as the San Joaquin Valley, Coachella Valley, and Wilmington), this phenomenon is most commonly associated with the extraction of fluids (water and/or petroleum) from subsurface sediments. Subsidence can also occur when dry collapsible soils become saturated. Less commonly, ground subsidence can occur as a response to natural forces such as earthquake movements.

Settlement typically occurs in loose granular, cohesionless soils, and can occur in either wet or dry conditions. Unconsolidated young alluvial deposits are especially susceptible to this hazard. According to Exhibit S-4, Geologic Map, of the General Plan, the project site is underlain by old alluvial fan deposits and therefore, settlement potential is low.

The project does not contain any habitable structures. Any buildings constructed onsite would be designed in accordance with the CBC and the recommendations of the Geotechnical Investigation.

Collectively, the implementation of the recommendations of the Geotechnical Investigation and adherence to the CBC would reduce any impacts in relation to any unstable geologic units or other geologic conditions. Therefore, the project and surrounding area would not become unstable as a result of on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse. Impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue.
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), Less than Significant Impact. According to Exhibit S-4, Geologic Map, of the General Plan, the project site is underlain by old alluvial fan deposits. According to the General Plan EIR, soils on weathered old alluvial fan deposits are commonly clay-rich and are probably moderately expansive. Expansive soils are generally considered a concern for foundation design. The Geotechnical Investigation prepared for the restroom facility on the southern phase contains recommendations, that are incorporated as project design features and would be adopted as conditions of approval to reduce impacts related to expansive soils (see recommendations 4.08, 4.16, and 4.19). Any future structures on the northern phase, such as restrooms would be required to adhere to the CBC, which as noted has been adopted into the MMC as Chapter 8.04. Therefore, while the project may be located on expansive soils, project design features required as conditions of approval reduce potential impacts to less than significant in relation to this issue.
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? No Impact. Septic tanks and alternative wastewater disposal systems are not proposed as part of the project. No impact would occur in relation to this issue. f) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated. PaleoWest, LLC (PaleoWest) conducted a paleontological resource assessment for the project. The goal of the assessment is to identify the geologic units that may be impacted by development of the project, determine the paleontological sensitivity of geologic units within the project area, assess potential for impacts to paleontological resources from development of the project, and recommend mitigation measures to avoid or mitigate impacts to scientifically significant paleontological resources, as necessary.

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47 This paleontological resource assessment included a fossil locality records search conducted by the Western Science Center (WSC) in Hemet, California. The records search was supplemented by a review of existing geologic maps and primary literature regarding fossiliferous geologic units within the proposed project vicinity and region.

According to published geologic maps, the project area is underlain by middle to early Pleistocene age very old alluvial channel deposits. Pleistocene age alluvial, fluvial and lacustrine deposits have proven to yield scientifically significant paleontological resources throughout southern California from the coastal areas to the inland valleys. Middle to late Pleistocene alluvial sediments in the vicinity of the project area are potentially highly fossiliferous, and many nearby localities within these deposits have preserved a diverse fossil assemblage of Ice Age fauna.

The WSC has no records of fossil localities from within the project site; however, they note that Pleistocene age deposits underlying the project site have a well-documented record of yielding abundant fossil resources in southern California. Consequently, any project related grading, trenching, or excavations in areas previously undisturbed would have the potential to disturb paleontological resources, resulting in significant impacts in relation to this issue. Thus, the project would implement mitigation measure GEO-1 below to reduce impacts.

Mitigation Measure
GEO-1 Prior to the commencement of ground-disturbing activities, a professional paleontologist shall be retained to prepare and implement a Paleontological Resources Monitoring and Mitigation Plan (PRMMP) for the project. Prior to the start of ground-disturbing activities, field personnel shall receive a worker’s environmental awareness training on paleontological resources, developed by the project paleontologist. The project paleontologist shall complete paleontological monitoring as described in the PRMMP. In the event that a paleontological resource is discovered, the monitor shall temporarily divert the construction equipment around the find until it is assessed for scientific significance and, if appropriate, collected. If the resource is determined to be of scientific significance, the project paleontologist shall salvage the fossil or prepare for curation as appropriate. Upon completion of ground disturbing activity (and curation of fossils if necessary) the project paleontologist shall prepare a final mitigation and monitoring report outlining the results of the mitigation and monitoring program.

With implementation of GEO-1, the project would not directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature. Impacts are less than significant with mitigation in relation to this issue.

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48 VIII. Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the
environment?
   
b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of
greenhouse gases?
   
Sources: HELIX 2021a, Urban Crossroads 2021b

The discussion below is based on the Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Technical Report prepared by HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. (HELIX 2021a), attached to this IS/MND as Appendix A. a) Generate GHG emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment?
Less than Significant Impact. GHGs are emitted by natural processes and human activities primarily associated with: (1) the burning of fossil fuels during motorized transport, electricity generation, natural gas consumption, industrial activity, manufacturing, and other activities; (2) deforestation; (3) agricultural activity; and (4) solid waste decomposition. Emissions of GHGs in excess of natural ambient concentrations are thought to be responsible for the enhancement of the greenhouse effect and contributing to what is termed “global warming,” the trend of warming of the Earth’s climate from anthropogenic activities. Global climate change impacts are by nature cumulative; direct impacts cannot be evaluated because the impacts themselves are global rather than localized impacts.

The GHGs defined under California’s AB 32 include carbon dioxide (CO 2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide
(N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). As individual GHGs have varying heat-trapping properties and atmospheric lifetimes, GHG emissions are converted to carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) units for comparison. The CO2e is a consistent methodology for comparing GHG emissions because it normalizes various GHG emissions to a consistent measure.

The SCAQMD has established that projects that do not generate more than 3,000 metric tons (MT) CO2e per year would have GHG emissions that would not be considered significant. The City of Menifee does not currently have an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions. Applicable plans adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions include the CARB’s Scoping Plan and SCAG’s Connect SoCal 2020–2045. GHG emissions will be reduced to meet the State rules, but the City has not gone further to require other emission reductions. Therefore, a threshold of 3,000 MT CO2e per year is used in this analysis for the determination of significance.

The project would result in emissions of GHGs during both construction and operation. GHG emissions resulting from project construction and operation are analyzed below.

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49 Construction Emissions
Construction sources of GHG emissions include heavy construction equipment, worker vehicle miles traveled, and water use. The project’s construction GHG emissions were estimated using CalEEMod Version 2020.4.0 and are shown in Table 7, Construction Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Emissions of GHGs related to the construction of the project would be temporary, and the total estimated GHG emissions associated with construction of the project would be 1,212.5 MT CO2e. To be conservative in accounting for all project sources of GHG emissions, the construction period GHG emissions were amortized (i.e., averaged) over 30 years to be added to operational emissions. Averaged over 30 years, the proposed construction activities would contribute approximately 40.5 MT CO2e emissions per year.

Table 7

CONSTRUCTION GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Emissions Year Emissions
(MT CO2e)
Total After Amortizing
Construction Emissions2
(MT CO2e)
2022 (Southern Phase) 191.1 6.4
2025 (Northern Phase) 761.2 25.4
2026 (Northern Phase) 260.2 8.7
TOTAL1 1,212.5 40.5
Source: HELIX 2021a
1 Totals may not sum due to rounding.
2 Construction emissions are amortized over 30 years in accordance with SCAQMD guidance.

MT = metric tons; CO2e = carbon dioxide equivalent

Operational Emissions
Operational sources of emissions include area, energy, transportation, water use, and solid waste. The project’s operational GHG emissions were estimated using CalEEMod Version 2020.4.0 and are shown in Table 8, Operational Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

Table 8

OPERATIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Year Annual Emissions
(MT CO2e)
Southern Phase
Area <0.1
Energy 0
Mobile 306.6
Waste 0.2
Water 11.3
Southern Phase Total 318.1
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50 Year Annual Emissions
(MT CO2e)
Northern Phase
Area <0.1
Energy 0
Mobile 596.6
Waste 0.4
Water 24.3
Northern Phase Total 621.4
TOTAL1 939.5
Source: HELIX 2021a
1 Totals may not sum due to rounding.

MT = metric tons; CO2e = carbon dioxide equivalent

Table 9, Total Amortized Construction and Operational Greenhouse Gas Emissions, shows construction and operational GHG emissions.

Table 9

TOTAL AMORTIZED CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Year
Amortized
Construction
Emissions2
(MT CO2e)
Operational
Emissions
(MT CO2e)
Total Amortized
Construction Emissions
+ Operational
Emissions
Phase 1 South Area (Amortized Construction
+ Operations) 6.4 318.1 324.5
Phase 2 North Area (Amortized Construction
+ Operations) 34.1 621.4 655.5
TOTAL1 40.5 939.5 980.0
Threshold NA 3000 3000
Exceed Threshold? NA No No
Source: HELIX 2021a
1 Totals may not sum due to rounding.
2 Construction emissions are amortized over 30 years in accordance with SCAQMD guidance.

MT = metric tons; CO2e = carbon dioxide equivalent

As shown in Table 9, the project would result in annual GHG emissions of 980 MT CO2e, which is less than the SCAQMD’s 3,000 MT CO2e per year interim threshold. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue.
b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?
Less than Significant Impact. There are numerous State plans, policies, and regulations adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions. The principal overall State plan and policy is AB 32 and Senate Bill (SB) 32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. The quantitative goal of AB 32 is to reduce GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. SB 32 would require further reductions of 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. Statewide plans and regulations such as GHG emissions standards for vehicles (AB 1493), the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), and regulations requiring an increasing proportion of electricity to be generated from renewable sources are being implemented at the statewide level; as such, Item Title: 10.12
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51 compliance at the project level is not addressed. Therefore, the proposed project does not conflict with those plans and regulations.

Transportation-related emissions consistently contribute the most GHG emissions in California.

According to the Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) analysis prepared for the project, the project would result in a less than significant impact related to VMT (Urban Crossroads 2021b). The project would be consistent with the General Plan and zoning designations for the site. The project would also be constructed in accordance with the energy-efficiency standards, water reduction goals, and other standards contained in the 2019 Title 24 Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards and Part 11 (CALGreen) Building Standards. Because the project would be consistent with the local general plan, residential growth in the City as a result of the project, and the related changes in regional VMT, would be accounted for in the SCAG’s RTP/SCS.

Additionally, there are numerous State plans, policies, and regulations adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions. The principal overall State plan and policy is AB 32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. The quantitative goal of AB 32 is to reduce GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. SB 32 requires further reductions of 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. Because the project’s operational year is post-2020, the project aims to reach the quantitative goals set by SB 32.

Statewide plans and regulations such as GHG emissions standards for vehicles (AB 1493), the LCFS, and regulations requiring an increasing fraction of electricity to be generated from renewable sources are being implemented at the statewide level; as such, compliance at the project level is not addressed.

Therefore, the proposed project would not conflict with those plans and regulations. Impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue.

IX. Hazards and Hazardous Materials

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials?
   
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving the release of hazardous
materials into the environment?
   
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within
one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school?
   
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment?
   
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52 Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two
miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area?
   
f) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
   
g) Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires?
   
Sources: HELIX 2021c, EnviroStor 2021, GeoTracker 2021, Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission [RCALUC] 2011, City 2021b.

a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials?
Less than Significant Impact. Materials and waste are generally considered hazardous if they are poisonous (toxicity); can be ignited by open flame (ignitability); corrode other materials (corrosivity); or react violently, explode, or generate vapors when mixed with water (reactivity). The term “hazardous material” is defined in the State Health and Safety Code (Chapter 6.95, Section 25501[o]) as any material that, because of quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics, poses a significant present or potential hazard to human health and safety or to the environment. Hazardous waste is defined as any hazardous material that is abandoned, discarded, or recycled, as defined in the State Health and Safety Code (Chapter 6.95, Section 25125). The transportation, use, and disposal of hazardous materials, as well as the potential releases of hazardous materials to the environment, are closely regulated through many state and federal laws.

Construction activities associated with the proposed project would require transportation and use of limited quantities of fuel, oil, sealants, and other hazardous materials related to construction. The use of hazardous materials and substances during construction would be subject to federal, state, and local health and safety requirements for handling, storage, and disposal. As a result, hazardous material impacts related to construction activities would be less than significant. Typically, day-to-day activities within the project site would not involve the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials.

Potentially, regular maintenance could use solvents or other agents. No special permits would be required for such limited transport, use and/or disposal of these common products. Therefore, the project would not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials. Impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue.
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53 Less than Significant Impact. Potential release of hazardous materials and/or wastes during project construction is discussed above in item IX a). As noted therein, potential impacts associated with construction-related hazardous materials would be less than significant based on compliance with regulatory requirements and standard construction measures.

Archival research indicates that the site has remained vacant with no structures or ground disturbing activities occurring onsite (HELIX 2021c) from at least 1860 to present. Therefore, there is no indication of past land uses that would create a hazardous materials or waste threat through upset or accidental disturbance. The potential to encounter contaminated soils and/or groundwater during construction activities is further discussed in item IX d).

Long-term operation of the proposed project would not involve the use or transport of hazardous materials. Infrequent operation of maintenance vehicles may involve the use of cleaning agents or other chemicals typically used for maintenance, but the types of such agents transported in maintenance vehicles would not be considered acutely hazardous substances. Thus, project construction and operation would not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment. Impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue. c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? No Impact. Paloma Valley High School is located less than a quarter mile northeast of the project site. As discussed above in Items IX a) and IX b), the project is a community park, which does not involve the routine use of hazardous materials that could adversely affect humans at nearby schools. Therefore, the proposed project would not emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one quarter mile of an existing or proposed school. No impact would occur.
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?
No Impact. Government Code 65962.5 stipulates that the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), the Department of Health Services (DHS), the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), and any local enforcement agency, as designated by Section 18051, Title 14 of the CCR, identify and update annually a list of sites that have been reported to have certain types of contamination. To determine if the project site is listed on any such site, the DTSC EnviroStor and the SWRCB GeoTracker online databases were consulted.

The EnviroStor and the GeoTracker databases did not identify any listings for the project site or properties within 1,000 feet (EnviroStor 2021; GeoTracker 2021). In addition, a request was submitted to the Riverside County DEH for records pertaining to the site; DEH had no records for the project site.

Therefore, the project is not located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. No impact would occur in relation to this issue.

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54 e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area? No Impact. There are three airports in the vicinity of Menifee that have the potential to influence development: March Air Force Base (MAFB); French Valley Airport; and Perris Valley Airport. MAFB is located approximately 18 miles north of the project site; parts of Menifee are within the compatibility review zones for MAFB. However, the project is outside of any review zone. The French Valley Airport is approximately 6.8 miles southeast of the project site and the Perris Valley Airport is approximately

6.6 miles northwest of the project site. The Riverside County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP) is the guiding ALUCP both airports. According to Map FV-1 , Compatibility Plan French Valley Airport, the project site is not within the airport influence area for the (Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission [RCALUC] 2011). According to Map PV-1, Compatibility Plan Perris Valley Airport of the ALUCP, the project site is within Zone E of the Perris Valley Airport (RCALUC 2011). Regulations of land uses in airport compatibility zones for Perris Valley Airport are implemented by the RCALUC.

Development plans for projects in the part of Airport Compatibility Zone E for Perris Valley Airport are reviewed by the RCALUC before being considered for approval by the City if development would include structures greater than 150 feet in height. However, the project is a community park. The tallest features would be the light standards, which would extend to a height of no greater than 26 feet.

Additionally, Map PV-5, Ultimate Noise Impacts, of the ALUCP identifies that the project site lies outside of the boundaries of noise impacts foe Perris Valley Airport. (RCALUC 2011). Therefore, the project would not result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area.

No Impact would occur in relation to this issue.
f) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
Less than Significant Impact. The project could impact emergency access during both construction and operation. During construction of the project, heavy construction vehicles could interfere with emergency response to the site or emergency evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency (e.g., vehicles traveling behind the slow-moving truck). However, such trips would be brief and infrequent. Additionally, although traffic may temporarily need to be directed around the construction, the project construction would not require road closures. Public roadways would remain open for standard traffic and emergency response vehicles for the duration of construction. The City’s Engineering Department reviews project plans and identifies the procedures to reduce construction- related impacts and maintain traffic flow on City streets and the project conditions of approval would require that emergency access be maintained during construction. Post construction, access to the project area would be from Craig Avenue for the southern phase and from the existing drive that extends into the site from Evans Road for the northern phase.

In relation to an emergency response plan, the City has prepared the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).

The EOP integrates relevant information from the City and County and addresses the planned response to situations associated with natural disasters and/or human caused incidents. The plan focuses on coordinating mutual aid and provides an overview of the operational concepts relating to various emergencies, identifies components of the emergency response, and describes the overall responsibilities of the County and the participating local jurisdictions. The EOP is programmatic and administered at a regional and City level, there are no components of the proposed project that would disrupt the effective implementation of the EOP.

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55 In addition, the EOP directs that emergency evacuation responsibilities are delegated to local law enforcement agencies that coordinate with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD). The Menifee Police Department (MPD) has the authority to activate the Emergency Alert System, providing warning information, evacuation procedures, traffic control, and public security and order. The RCSD would submit mutual aid requests and oversee multi-jurisdictional efforts. The City does not have any established evacuation routes, as they are determined by the type and location of emergency. On a project level, the project would adhere to the required codes of the MMC, including those that have been adopted to enact the CBC and the California Fire Code to maintain adequate emergency access and response. The project would not impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. Impacts would be less than significant. g) Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires?
Less than Significant Impact. A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire in an area of combustible vegetation that occurs in the countryside or a wilderness area; according to the City’s Local Hazards Mitigation Plan (LHMP), due to the natural topography, terrain, volatile fuel types and climate conditions, the City is located in one of the most active wildfire areas in the State (City 2021b). The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) classifies lands in accordance with whether a very high fire hazard is present so that public officials are able to identify measures that will retard the rate of fire spread and reduce the intensity of uncontrolled fire through vegetation management and building standards. The designation of being within a very high or high fire severity hazard zone is based upon a combination of fuels, terrain, weather, and other relevant factors. The project site is located in an area that is designated as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) (City 2021b).

Currently both the northern and southern phase support a combination of non-native herbaceous species and grasses that during project-related site visits were dense and chest-high (HELIX 2021b; HELIX 2021c). The project would convert the undeveloped project site to park land uses. While both phases would maintain natural vegetation, as part of the City’s park system, regular maintenance and brush control would occur to reduce wildfire risks. Access would be provided via Craig Avenue and Evans Road to the southern and northern phases respectively. These project related activities are considered beneficial in relation to reducing wildfire risks.

As required, the project would adhere to the regulations set forth in the California Fire Code, which has been adopted by the City as MMC Section 08.20.010. The California Fire Code sets forth specific stipulations for development within a VHFHSZ, for which the project is subject. Through project improvements and the required regulatory compliance, the project would not expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires. Impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue.

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56 X. Hydrology and Water Quality

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality?
   
b) Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the
project may impede sustainable groundwater
management of the basin?
   
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would:

i. Result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or
off-site?    
ii. Substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on-
or off- site?
   
iii. Create or contribute runoff water which would
exceed the capacity of existing or planned
stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial
additional resources of polluted runoff?
   
iv. Impede or redirect flood flows?    
d) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation?    
e) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water
quality control plan or sustainable groundwater
management plan?
   
Sources: CValdo Corporation 2021a, 2021b, 2021c, 2021d, FEMA 2017.

The following is based on the Evans Community Park Preliminary Drainage Study, Evans Park Pump Track Site Preliminary Drainage Study, Project Specific Water Quality Management Plan, Evans Community Park, and Project Specific Water Quality Management Plan, Evans Park Pump Track Site prepared by CValdo (CValdo 2201a; 2201b; 2021c; 2021d). The reports are included attached to this IS/MND as Appendix F.
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality?
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57 remain in its present natural state (approximately 90 percent of the southern phase, and to the maximum extent practicable for the northern phase). However, the project would involve some clearing and grading during construction, and once operational would add some impervious surfaces. There is the potential for water pollutants to be generated in the short-term during construction activities, with construction related pollutants potentially including loose soils, liquid and solid construction materials and wastes, and accidental spills of concrete, fuels, and other materials. Several measures to protect water quality and limit discharges are directed and implemented, through both the preparation of various plans and adherence to established programs. As discussed below, the project will be required to demonstrate compliance with such plans and programs.

The NPDES program regulates point source and non-point source pollutant discharges to surface waters.

Municipalities are required to obtain permits for the water pollution generated by stormwater in their jurisdictions. As discussed in Section VII, these permits are known as MS4 permits. The 2010 Santa Ana MS4 Permit, which is applicable to the project, requires that low-impact development (LID) retention BMPs are implemented where feasible. The project would adhere to such BMPs. Additionally, the project would adhere to the NPDES Construction General Permit during construction, which includes BMPs that serve to protect groundwater quality. A SWPPP would also be prepared in compliance with the Construction General Permit, which would identify erosion control and sediment control BMPs that would be implemented to minimize the occurrence of soil erosion or loss of topsoil (CValdo Corporation 2021c, 2021d).

Once operational, the proposed project would not significantly alter drainage at the site. According to the Drainage Studies prepared for the project, the major flow paths are assumed to remain the same with project implementation. The Drainage Study prepared for the southern phase determined that the 100-year peak flow rate would increase by approximately 3 cubic feet per second (cfs), which would not cause adverse impacts (CValdo Corporation 2021b). The Drainage Study prepared for the northern phase included a program-level analysis, which determined that the northern phase should be designed to convey the 100-year peak flow rate to avoid adverse impacts (CValdo Corporation 2021a). The northern phase would incorporate such recommendations through project design features and/or conditions of approval.

The proposed project would comply with the requirements identified above to protect water quality during construction and operation. Therefore, the project would not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality .

Impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue. b) Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin? Less than Significant Impact. The project site is located in the Santa Ana Watershed and San Jacinto River Sub-Watershed. The proposed project would not substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge. The proposed project includes the construction of a park, and much of the site would remain in its present natural state (approximately 90 percent of the southern phase, and to the maximum extent practicable for the northern phase). A portion of these features would require irrigation; however, this be achieved through the use of reclaimed water, thereby not depleting groundwater resources. Additionally, the project does not involve the installation of groundwater wells or other infrastructure that would deplete groundwater supplies and it would not impede recharge. Thus, the project would not substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere Item Title: 10.12
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58 substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin. Impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue. c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would:
i. Result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? Less than Significant Impact. As stated above in item X a), a SWPPP would be prepared in compliance with the Construction General Permit, which would identify erosion control and sediment control BMPs that would be implemented to minimize the occurrence of soil erosion or siltation. Additionally, as discussed in the Drainage Studies prepared for the project, the major flow paths are assumed to remain the same with project implementation. In the southern phase, flows enter the site at the southeast corner and travel northwest within the site before exiting the site along the northern boundary. The major flow paths would not change in the southern phase with project implementation. In the northern phase, flows enter the site along the western and southwestern boundaries, and travel northeast within the project site before exiting along the northern and eastern boundaries. Since there is no drainage pattern indicated on the current preliminary site plan, it is assumed that the general flow paths would remain unchanged in the northern phase with project implementation. Further, the Drainage Studies prepared for the project determined that project implementation would not significantly increase peak flow rates. For the southern phase, the 10-year peak flow rate would remain 5.2 cubic feet per second (cfs) and the 100-year peak flow rate would remain 8.1 cfs along the southeast boundary with and without the project. The 10-year peak flow rate would increase from 13.3 to 15.4 cfs and the 100-year peak flow rate would increase from 21.2 to 24.2 cfs along the northwest boundary with the project, resulting in a maximum increase of 3 cfs for the southern phase of the project. For the northern phase, the increase of 10-year peak flow rates and 100-year peak flow rates would be minimal at the site, with the largest increase occurring at the northeast boundary where the 100-year peak flow rate would increase from 57.2 to 58.7 cfs. Along the eastern boundary, on-site runoff would result in lower 10-year peak flow rates (7.1 to 6.9 cfs) and 100-year peak flow rates (11.2 to 11.1 cfs) with project implementation. Additionally, runoff enters the site of the northern phase via a reinforced concrete box culvert within Craig Avenue and flows northeast through the site within the Evans Road Channel. With project implementation, the 100-year peak flows entering through the reinforced concrete box culvert would remain at 2,093.6 cfs, and upon exiting at the eastern boundary would decrease from 2,104.8 cfs to 2,104.7 cfs. The proposed project would not significantly alter drainage at the site, and would not result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site. Impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue.
ii. Substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site?
Less than Significant Impact. The project site would transition from undeveloped land to park uses that would support a combination of impervious surfaces and natural conditions, which would alter the rate and amount of runoff. As stated above in item X a), a SWPPP would be implemented for the proposed project that would establish BMPs that would minimize impacts to existing drainage patterns of the area in a manner which would substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff, which would result in flooding on- or off-site. Additionally, the proposed project would not significantly alter drainage at the site. Further, the Drainage Studies prepared for the project determined that project implementation Item Title: 10.12
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59 would not significantly increase peak flow rates. As discussed above in item X c i), project implementation would result in a maximum increase of 3 cfs for the southern phase of the project and

1.5 cfs for the northern phase. Along the eastern boundary of the northern phase, on-site 10-year and 100-year peak flows would be lessened with project implementation. Flows exiting the site that would include discharge form the Evans Road Channel would slightly decrease with project implementation.

Impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue. iii. Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional resources of polluted runoff? Less than Significant Impact. As stated above in item X a), a SWPPP would be implemented for the proposed project that would establish BMPs that would minimize impacts to existing drainage patterns of the area in a manner which would substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff, which would result in flooding on- or off-site. Additionally, the proposed project would not significantly alter drainage at the site. Further, the Drainage Studies prepared for the project determined that project implementation would not significantly increase peak flow rates. Impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue.
iv. Impede or redirect flood flows?
Less than Significant Impact. According to the flood map prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the project region, the project site is located in an area of minimal flood hazard (FEMA 2017). Additionally, as stated above in item X a), the Drainage Studies prepared for the project determined that project implementation would not significantly increase peak flow rates or significantly alter drainage at the site. The project would not impede or redirect flood flows. Impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue. d) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation? Less than Significant Impact. According to the flood map prepared by FEMA for the project region, the project site is located in an area of minimal flood hazard (FEMA 2017). Therefore, the project would not experience significant impacts related to floods. Tsunamis are usually caused by displacement of the ocean flood causing large waves and are typically generated by seismic activity. The proposed project is located approximately 35 miles from the Pacific Ocean; therefore, a tsunami hazard is not present for the project site. A seiche is a standing wave in an enclosed or partly enclosed body of water. Seiches are normally caused by earthquake activity, and can affect harbors, bays, lakes, rivers, and canals. The nearest bodies of water include the private lakes approximately 2.1 miles to the northeast, Canyon Lake approximately 2.2 miles to the northwest, Lake Elsinore approximately 7.2 miles to the west, and Diamond Valley Lake approximately 7.9 miles to the east. Therefore, the project is located too far to be impacted by a seiche event. Impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue. e) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan?
No Impact. As stated above in item X a), a SWPPP would be implemented for the proposed project.

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60 would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan. There would be no impact.

XI. Land Use and Planning

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community?    
b) Cause significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental
effect?
   
Sources: City 2013, HELIX 2021b

a) Physically divide an established community?
No Impact. The physical division of an established community typically refers to the construction of a linear feature, such as an interstate highway or railroad tracks, or removal of a means of access, such as a local road or bridge that would impact mobility within an existing community or between a community and outlying area. Conversely, this project, a public park, would serve to connect the community. The undeveloped project site would provide a logical connection between the existing residential land uses to the south, west, and northwest and the high school to the north and east in an area of the City that is developing. No impact would occur in relation to this issue. b) Cause significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated. The project site is zoned and designated as OS-R and would be developed in accordance with those land uses. Additionally, the project site is identified as a desired location for a community park in the City’s Parks Master Plan. As discussed in item IV f), with mitigation measures BIO-2 through BIO-9, the project would not conflict with, MSHCP, the City’s Tree Preservation Ordinance, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plans. Thus, with the implementation of BIO-2 through BIO-9, land-use related impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue.

Mitigation
Please see mitigation measures BIO-1 through BIO-9 of this IS/MND. No additional mitigation measures are required.

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61 XII. Mineral Resources

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the
residents of the state?
   
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local
general plan, specific plan or other land use plan?
   
Sources: DOC 2021; City 2013b

a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state?
Less than Significant Impact. The DOC classifies the availability of mineral resources in a region into four mineral resource zone (MRZ) categories: MRZ 1 for no mineral resources, MRZ 2 for significant resources areas with the quality and quantity known, MRZ 3 for significant resource areas with the quality and quantity unknown, and MRZ 4 for areas with no information (DOC 2021). The project site is designated as MRZ 3; however, no mineral extraction has been documented to occur on site and no known significant mineral resources have been designated in the City (City 2013b). The project site has a land use designation and zoning of OS-R and is not planned for mineral extraction use. Further, given the location of the site in relation to residential development to the south and west and Paloma Valley High School to the northwest, it is highly unlikely that surface mining or mineral recovery operations could occur on site. Therefore, implementation of the proposed project would not result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state. Impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue. b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan? No Impact. As stated above in item XII a), the project area is not used for mineral extraction and is not delineated as a locally important mineral resource recovery site in the General Plan or any other land use plan. As such, no impacts would occur in relation to this issue.

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62 XIII. Noise

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project result in:
a) Generation of a substantial temporary or permanent
increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?
   
b) Generation of excessive groundborne vibration or
groundborne noise levels?    
c) For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people
residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?
   
Sources: HELIX 2021d, U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) 2008, USDOT 2021, Urban Crossroads 2021a, Caltrans 2020.

HELIX prepared a Noise and Vibration Technical Report for the proposed project, which is the foundation for the information presented below (HELIX 2021d). The report is attached to this IS/MND as Appendix G.

Noise is generally defined as unwanted sound. Sound, traveling in the form of waves from a source, exerts a sound pressure level (referred to as sound level) that is measured in decibels (dB), which is the standard unit of sound amplitude measurement. The dB scale is a logarithmic scale that describes the physical intensity of the pressure vibrations that make up any sound, with 0 dB corresponding roughly to the threshold of human hearing and 120 to 140 dB corresponding to the threshold of pain. Pressure waves traveling through air exert a force registered by the human ear as sound.

Sound pressure fluctuations can be measured in units of hertz (Hz), which correspond to the frequency of a particular sound. Typically, sound does not consist of a single frequency, but rather a broad band of frequencies varying in levels of magnitude. When all the audible frequencies of a sound are measured, a sound spectrum is plotted consisting of a range of frequency spanning 20 to 20,000 Hz. The sound pressure level, therefore, constitutes the additive force exerted by a sound corresponding to the sound frequency/sound power level spectrum. The typical human ear is not equally sensitive to all frequencies of the audible sound spectrum.

As a consequence, when assessing potential noise impacts, sound is measured using an electronic filter that deemphasizes the frequencies below 1,000 Hz and above 5,000 Hz in a manner corresponding to the human ear’s decreased sensitivity to extremely low and extremely high frequencies. This method of frequency weighting is referred to as A-weighting and is expressed in units of A-weighted decibels (dBA).

A-weighting follows an international standard methodology of frequency deemphasis and is typically applied to community noise measurements.

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63 An individual’s noise exposure is a measure of noise over a period of time. While a noise level is a measure of noise at a given instant in time, community noise varies continuously over a period of time with respect to the contributing sound sources of the community noise environment. Community noise is primarily the product of many distant noise sources, which constitute a relatively stable background noise exposure, with the individual contributors unidentifiable. The background noise level changes throughout a typical day, but does so gradually, corresponding with the addition and subtraction of distant noise sources such as traffic. What makes community noise variable throughout a day, besides the slowly changing background noise, is the addition of short-duration, single-event noise sources (e.g., aircraft flyovers, motor vehicles, sirens), which re readily identifiable to the individual.

These successive additions of sound to the community noise environment change the community noise level from instant to instant, requiring the measurement of noise exposure over a period of time to legitimately characterize a community noise environment and evaluate cumulative noise impacts. This time-varying characteristic of environmental noise is described using statistical noise descriptors. The most frequently used noise descriptors are summarized below:

L
EQ: The LEQ, or equivalent sound level, is used to describe noise over a specified period of time in terms of a single numerical value; the LEQ of a time-varying signal and that of a steady signal are the same if they deliver the same acoustic energy over a given time. The LEQ may also be referred to as the average sound level.

LMAX: The maximum, instantaneous noise level experienced during a given period of time.

LMIN: The minimum, instantaneous noise level experienced during a given period of time.

LDN: Also termed the DNL, the LDN is the average A-weighted noise level during a 24-hour day, obtained after an addition of 10 dBA to measured noise levels between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. to account nighttime noise sensitivity.

CNEL: CNEL, or Community Noise Equivalent Level, is the average A-weighted noise level during a 24-hour day that is obtained after an addition of 5 dBA to measured noise levels between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and after an addition of 10 dBA to noise levels between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. to account for noise sensitivity in the evening and nighttime, respectively.

An important way of predicting a human reaction to a new noise environment is the way it compares to the existing environment to which one has adapted (i.e., comparison to the ambient noise environment). In general, the more a new noise level exceeds the previously existing ambient noise level, the less acceptable the new noise level will be judged by those hearing it. Outside of the laboratory, a 3 dBA change in noise levels is considered to be a barely perceivable difference. A change in noise levels of 5 dBA is considered to be readily perceivable, and a change of 10 dBA is subjectively heard as doubling of the perceived loudness.

These relationships occur in part because of the logarithmic nature of sound and the decibel system.

The human ear perceives sound in a non-linear fashion; hence the decibel scale was developed. Because the decibel scale is based on logarithms, two noise sources do not combine in a simple additive fashion, but rather logarithmically. For example, if two identical noise sources produce noise levels of 50 dBA, the combined sound level would be 53 dBA, not 100 dBA.

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64 Noise levels from a particular source generally decline as distance to the receptor increases. Other factors, such as the weather and reflecting or barriers, also help intensify or reduce the noise level at any given location. A commonly used rule of thumb for roadway noise is that for every doubling of distance from the source, the noise level is reduced by about 3 dBA at acoustically “hard” locations (i.e., the area between the noise source and the receptor is nearly complete asphalt, concrete, hard- packed soil, or other solid materials) and 4.5 dBA at acoustically “soft” locations (i.e., the area between the source and receptor is normal earth or has vegetation, including grass). Noise from stationary or point sources is reduced by about 6 to 7.5 dBA for every doubling of distance at acoustically hard and soft locations, respectively. Noise levels may also be reduced by intervening structures–generally, a single row of buildings between the receptor and the noise source reduces the noise level by about 5 dBA, while a solid wall or berm reduces noise levels by 5 to 10 dBA. a) Generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?
Less than Significant Impact. The proposed project would generate noise levels during project construction and operations as discussed below, based on the analysis completed in the Noise and Vibration Technical Report prepared for the project (HELIX 2021d).

Construction
Construction of the southern phase would require the use of equipment, such as excavators, front-end loaders, backhoes, scrapers, dozers, rollers, and pavers. Blasting or the use of pile drivers is not anticipated to be required. The loudest construction equipment anticipated to be use would be a scraper which generates typical noise levels of 79.6 dBA LEQ at a distance of 50 feet (USDOT 2008). The nearest noise-sensitive land use (NSLU) to the southern phase are the single-family residences, approximately 300 feet west of where the scraper would be used for construction of the southern phase. At this distance, the resulting noise would be 64.0 dBA LEQ. At the nearest NSLU to anticipated northern phase facility construction areas (single-family residences approximately 130 feet west), the resulting noise would be 71.3 dBA LEQ. These modeled noise estimates do not consider intervening terrain or structures. The residential neighborhoods along the west side of Evans Road are separated from the roadway by an approximately 8-foot-high sound wall. According to the Federal Highway Administration’s Noise Barrier Design Handbook, a properly designed noise barrier should attain a 10 dBA reduction in traffic noise for the first row of houses behind the barrier (USDOT 2021).

In accordance with the MMC 8.01.010, construction projects located within 0.25 mile (1,320 feet) of an inhabited dwelling are permitted to complete construction activities Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., except on nationally recognized holidays. Furthermore, in accordance with the City General Plan Policy N-1.7, the daytime exterior noise standard for residential uses is 65 dBA L EQ (City
2013a). Accounting for a reduction in noise from the existing sound walls, the highest anticipated project construction noise would be 61.3 dBA LEQ and would not exceed the City’s General Plan residential exterior noise standard at the nearest NSLUs. Thus, the project would not result in a temporary increase in ambient noise levels above established standards. Impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue.

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65 Operational On-site Noise
Operational on-site noise from normal use of the project (vehicles entering and existing parking lots, people engaged in conversation, music from personal devices, children and pets playing, bicycles on the pump track and trails, operation of landscape equipment) would be similar to typical daytime noise from existing suburban residential neighborhoods and the high school in the project vicinity. These noise sources would occur during the park operating hours and are not anticipated to result in a substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels.

Organized special events, such as those anticipated approximately four to five times a year for the southern phase, may use a portable PA speaker system. This analysis anticipates that special events would only occur within the pump track portion of the site. The PA system would most likely be set up in the northeastern portion of the pump track near the start and finish lines (see Figure 3). Therefore, the noise generated by the PA system was conservatively calculated at a distance of 400 feet, whereas the nearest NSLU to the west are the residential lots across Evans Road to the west located 380 feet from the closest portion of the pump track and the nearest NSLU to the south are the residences 480 feet from the closest portion of the pump track. A typical portable PA system can produce noise levels as high as 85 dBA LEQ at a distance of 5 feet. Accounting for a standard 6 dBA reduction in noise level for every doubling of distance, the resulting noise at the closest NSLUs (400 feet to the west) would be approximately 47 dBA, not accounting for intervening terrain or structure such as the existing 8-foot- high sound wall, and would not exceed the City’s General Plan residential daytime exterior noise standard of 65 dBA L
EQ at the nearest NSLUs. In addition, organized events which include amplified sound would require a permit or approval from the City.

Section 13.01.250 of the MMC defines the standard closure hours for City-owned parks as from 30 minutes after sunset of one day to 30 minutes before sunrise of the following day, and all lighted sports fields shall be closed from 10:00 p.m. of one day and 30 minutes before sunrise of the next day.

In addition, Section 13.01.150 for the MMC prohibits loud and unreasonable noise, including, playing music, using amplification equipment or playing a musical instrument, which disturbs, injures or endangers the health or peace of others after the designated park hours of operation, with exceptions for permitted events.

Operational Traffic Noise
A 3 dBA increase in ambient noise level represents a doubling of noise energy and the detectable increase threshold for noise in typical outdoor environments. Therefore, a 3 dBA increase in traffic noise levels would require an approximate doubling of traffic volumes. According to the Traffic Study prepared for the project, the existing traffic volumes along Craig Avenue fronting the project site (east of Evans Road) is 3,900 average daily trips (ADT), and 2,000 ADT on Evans Road north of Craig Avenue (Urban Crossroads 2021a). According to the project trip distribution analysis, full buildout of the project would add 350 ADT to Craig Avenue and 550 ADT to Evans Road. Therefore, the project would not double traffic volumes on area roads and the increase in ambient traffic noise as a result of full project buildout would be less than 3 dBA.

Therefore, considering the types of noise typical of a community park, the MMC regulations of park operating hours, special event permitting requirements, and the existing sound wall between the project site and houses west of Evans Road, and the projected traffic levels, long-term operation would not result in a permanent increase in ambient noise levels above established standards. Impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue.

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66 b) Generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? Less than Significant Impact. The primary potential for generation of groundborne vibration would occur during project construction, specifically the use of a vibratory roller for compaction of aggregate and asphalt for the project driveways and parking lots. According to Caltrans’ Transportation and Construction Vibration Guidance Manual, the threshold of “strongly perceptible” vibration annoyance potential for human receptors is 0.1 inch per second peak particle velocity (PPV), and the threshold for potential damage to relatively old residential structures is 0.5 inch per second PPV for continuous/ frequent intermittent construction sources (Caltrans 2020). Construction may require the use of a vibratory roller for the paving work for the entrance driveways, which may extend partially into Evans Road and may occur as close as 75 feet from the nearest single-family residences located to the west of the project site. According to the Noise and Vibration Technical Report prepared for the project, the use of a vibratory roller would generate approximately 0.063 inch per second PPV at a distance of 75 feet, which is substantially lower than the structural damage impact to older structures threshold of 0.5 inch per second PPV and the “strongly perceptible” threshold for humans of 0.1 inch per second.

Additionally, off-site exposure to such ground-borne vibration would be temporary as it would be limited to the short-term construction period. Temporary vibration impacts associated with project southern phase or northern phase construction would be less than significant. Once operational, the types of activities associated with a community park development would not generate excessive ground-borne vibration. The project would not result in the generation of excessive groundbourne vibration or groundbourne noise levels. Impacts are less than significant in relation to this issue. c) For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? No Impact. The proposed project is not located within an airport land use plan or within two miles of a public airport or public use airport. The closest private airstrip to the project site is the Skylark airstrip, approximately 6.3 miles to the west. The closest public airports to the project siter are the Perris Valley Airport, approximately 6.6 miles north, and the French Valley Airport, approximately 6.8 miles to the southeast. Therefore, the project is not locating in the vicinity of a public airport or private airstrip and would not expose persons living or working in the project vicinity to excessive noise from airports.

Airstrip-related noise impacts would not occur.

XIV. Population and Housing

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new
homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
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67 Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing people or
housing, necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
   

a) Induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
No Impact. The project does not include housing or other development that would directly or indirectly affect the number of residents in the area and would not contribute to the creation of additional housing in the City. The project includes minimal roadway/infrastructure improvements that are part of previously identified and planned roadway improvements and/or intended to solely serve the site and would not be of a magnitude to support additional population growth in the area. As discussed in this IS/MND, the City is deficient in park land (in relation to their stated Parks Master Plan goals) and the proposed park is intended to serve the existing population. The proposed project concept would provide approximately 20 acres of a variety of recreational activities for the existing neighborhoods. Therefore, since the project is intended to serve the existing population and has no other features that would directly or indirectly induce growth, no impacts would occur in relation to this issue. b) Displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
No Impact. The proposed project includes the development of a park on undeveloped land that is not designated or zoned for housing. The proposed project would not remove housing and would not displace substantial numbers of people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere. No impact would occur in relation to this issue.

XV. Public Services

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services:

a) Fire protection?    
b) Police protection?    
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68 Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
c) Schools?    
d) Parks?    
e) Other public facilities?    
Source: City 2013a

a) Fire protection?
Less than Significant Impact. The proposed project does not include the construction and operation of any new fire protection facilities, nor would it create a demand for additional facilities. The project would not directly or indirectly introduce any new residents or employees to the project site or the City that would increase the demand for services. The Riverside County Fire Department currently provides fire protection services within the City. Station No. 68 located at 26020 Wickerd Road is approximately one mile southwest of the project site and would likely be the station to serve the project and no new facilities, equipment, or staff would be required to continue to provide fire protection to the area. There may be occurrences or events where paramedics or other fire protection personnel would be needed to provide services at the site; however, this could be handled with the existing resources. Impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue.
b) Police protection?
Less than Significant Impact. The project does not include the construction and operation of any new police protection facilities, nor would it create a demand for additional facilities. The project would introduce security lighting to an area that currently is unlit and provide a safe gathering place for the community. The City of Menifee Police Department provides law enforcement services in the project area; the nearest station to the site is at 29714 Haun Road, approximately three miles northeast of the project site. The project would not increase population, cause increased traffic congestion on streets in the project area, or otherwise interfere with the ability of police services to maintain acceptable service ratios, meet target response times, or other performance objectives for police protection. The park does not pose any unique design or location criteria that would introduce a substantial new demand for services. As such, the project would not require new or altered police facilities and would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts related to police protection. Impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue.
c) Schools?
No Impact. The proposed project involves the construction and operation of a new community park and would not introduce inhabitants to the project area that would require additional schools. No impacts would occur in relation to this issue.

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69 d) Parks?
Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated. The project is the construction and operation of an approximately 22-acre community park that would be constructed in two phases and once complete the park would support a pump track and bike track, multi-use ball field, splash pad, walking trails, and picnic tables. Implementation of the project would introduce a park in an area of the City that has identified in the City’s Parks Master Plan to serve the existing population and planned growth in the area. The project would improve the City’s ratio of the number of acres of parkland per population, assisting the City in achieving its General Plan goal of providing an additional 381 acres of parkland within the City to meet its desired ratio of 5 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents (City 2013a). The environmental impacts of the project are discussed within items I-XX of this IS/MND, and with mitigation proposed within this document, potential environmental impacts would be reduced to a less than significant level.

Mitigation
Please see mitigation measures BIO-1 through BIO-9, CUL-1, and GEO-1 of this IS/MND. No additional mitigation measures are required.
e) Other public facilities?
No Impact. Other public facilities may include libraries, senior centers, community centers, and pools, all of which are intended to serve the general public. The project involves the construction of a park to primarily serve the existing and forecasted population within the City and would not directly or indirectly introduce any new residents that would require additional public facilities. Therefore, no impacts would occur in relation to this issue.

XVI. Recreation

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?
   
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the
environment?
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Source: City 2013a

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70 a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? No Impact. The proposed project consists of construction of a park intended to serve an area that is currently park deficient as determined by the standard in the General Plan (City 2013a). The project would not introduce residents or create the need for new facilities. Conversely, the project would add approximately 20 acres of recreational space to the existing neighborhood and would likely alleviate some of the demand that these residents may be placing on other recreational facilities in the surrounding area. The proposed project would not result in physical deterioration of an existing open space or any recreation facilities. Therefore, no impacts would occur in relation to this issue. b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated. The project is the construction of a park, which as identified in this IS/MND could lead to potentially significant impacts if left unmitigated. However, mitigation as set forth in this document would serve to reduce any potential impacts to less than significant.

Mitigation
Please see mitigation measures BIO-1 through BIO-9, CUL-1, and GEO-1 of this IS/MND. No additional mitigation measures are required.

XVII. Transportation

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Conflict with a program plan, ordinance or policy
addressing the circulation system, including transit,
roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities?
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b) Would the project conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b)?    
c) Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
   
d) Result in inadequate emergency access?    
Sources: Urban Crossroads 2021a, Urban Crossroads 2021b, City 2020

Urban Crossroads prepared a Traffic Study and a VMT Screening Evaluation for the project, the results of which are referenced as appropriate herein (Urban Crossroads 2021a; 2021b). The Traffic Study also contains recommendations that have been incorporated into the project as project design features as Item Title: 10.12
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71 discussed in the project description. The Traffic Study and VMT Screening Evaluation is attached to this IS/MND as Appendix H.
a) Conflict with a program plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities?
Less than Significant Impact. An analysis of the project’s potential impacts to the circulation system is provided below.

Roadways
The policies of the City’s General Plan Circulation Element identify that LOS D is the acceptable operating condition for intersections, expect at constrained intersections at close proximity to Interstate 215 where LOS E may be permitted (Policy C-1.2). LOS is the term used to denote the different operating conditions that occur under various traffic volume loads. LOS designations range from A to F, with LOS A representing the best operating conditions and LOS F representing the worst operating conditions. The policies of the City’s General Plan Circulation Element also require roadways to comply with applicable safety standards, be compatible with surrounding uses, and be maintained in accordance with best practices (Policy C-1.1).

The proposed project involves the construction of a park that would include a pump track and bicycle trails park in the southern phase and a multi-use ball field, splash pad, picnic areas, and walking trail in the northern phase. Estimated trip generation for each phase of the project is shown in Table 10, Project Trip Generation Summary.

Table 10

PROJECT TRIP GENERATION SUMMARY
Land Use Quantity
(acres)
AM Peak
Hour Total
PM Peak
Hour Total Daily
Southern Phase: Pump Track 6.00 12 24 300
Northern Phase: Sports Park 12.88 26 52 644
Total - 38 76 944
Source: Urban Crossroads 2021a

As shown in Table 10, the project is anticipated to generate approximately 944 daily trips, including 38 AM peak hour trips and 76 PM peak hour trips. As noted in the project description, the project includes the following project design features as they relate to circulation:
• During the southern phase, the project would construct Evans Road at its ultimate half-section width as a Secondary (104-foot right-of-way) from Craig Avenue to the southern boundary of the southern phase consistent with the City’s standards. • During the southern phase, the project would construct Craig Avenue at its ultimate half- section-width as a Collector (74-foot right-of-way) from Evans Road to the eastern project boundary of the southern phase consistent with the City’s standards. • During the southern phase, the project would construct access to the site via Craig Avenue.

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72 • During the northern phase, the project would construct Evans Road at its ultimate width as a Secondary (104-foot right-of-way) from Corson Avenue to Craig Avenue consistent with the City’s standards.
• During the northern phase, the project would construct two driveways along Evans Road for site access.

The Traffic Study analyzed the potential impacts associated with project implementation under existing conditions (2021) and opening year cumulative conditions (2025) (Urban Crossroads 2021a). The Traffic Study found that with implementation of the project design features, the project would not cause significant adverse impacts to intersections or roadways. The Traffic Study also found that installation of traffic lights would not be required and no off-site improvements are recommended, although the project Applicant would be required to pay requisite fees and/or fair share fees consistent with the City’s requirements. Therefore, the project would not result in significant impacts related to roadways.

Impacts would be less than significant.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
The policies of the City’s General Plan Circulation Element identify that on- and off-street pathways must comply with applicable safety standards, be compatible with surrounding uses, and be maintained in accordance with best practices (Policy C-2.1). The policies of the City’s General Plan Circulation Element also encourages off-street multi-purpose trails as paths of citywide travel (Policy C-2.2), and promotes opportunities to expand pedestrian and bicycle networks (Policy C-2.4).

There are proposed Class III bicycle facilities along Craig Avenue and a proposed Class II bicycle facility along Evans Road. Additionally, there is a sidewalk along the west side of Evans Road and along portions of Craig Avenue. The proposed project would not interfere with the existing or proposed bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the area. The project includes a bicycle trails park in the southern phase and pedestrian trails in the northern phase, which would not conflict with the policies in the City’s General Plan. Rather, the construction of new, safe pathways would support Policies C-2.1, C-2.2, and C-2.4 of the City’s General Plan Circulation Element. Therefore, the project’s impact on bicycle and pedestrian facilities would be less than significant.

Transit
The policies of the City’s General Plan Circulation Element identify that community-wide facilities shall be sited in transit-ready areas that can be made accessible by public transit. The project area is not currently served by transit services, although there is potential for future on-road transit service along Craig Avenue. Transit service is reviewed and updated by the Riverside Transit Agency periodically to address ridership, budget, and community demand needs. According to the project’s Traffic Study, changes in land use can affect these periodic adjustments which may lead to either enhanced or reduced service where appropriate. Implementation of the project does not involve the construction of housing that would introduce new residents to the area that would require transit services. The project is intended to serve the surrounding communities, and would not interfere with transit services.

Additionally, the project site is located in an area with the potential for future transit services to be incorporated. Therefore, impacts would not occur.

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73 b) Would the project conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b)? Less than Significant Impact. A VMT Screening Evaluation was prepared for the project (Urban Crossroads 2021b). The assessment utilized methodologies from the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research Technical Advisory developed to assist with implementation of SB 743, which resulted in a shift in the measure of effectiveness for determining transportation impacts from LOS and vehicular delay to VMT. Accordingly, the City Council adopted analytical procedures, screening tools, and impact thresholds for VMT, which are documented in the City of Menifee Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines for Vehicle Miles Traveled (City 2020). The City’s Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines for Vehicle Miles Traveled includes three types of screenings that lead agencies can apply to effectively screen projects from project-level assessment. If a project meets the criteria of at least one of the screening criteria types, the project is assumed to result in less than significant VMT impacts. The three screening categories are broadly classified as Transit Priority Area (TPA) screening, Low VMT Area screening, and Project Type screening. According to the VMT Screening Evaluation prepared for the project, the project does not meet the criteria of the TPA screening or Low VMT Area screening. However, the proposed project meets the requirements of the Project Type screening because the project was determined to be local serving in nature and would have a net effect of reducing Citywide VMT. Therefore, by meeting the requirements of the Project Type screening, the project is assumed to result in less than significant VMT impacts per the City’s Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines for Vehicle Miles Traveled. As such, impacts related to VMT would be considered less than significant. c) Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? Less than Significant Impact. There would be no hazardous design features or incompatible uses introduced as a result of the project. The project involves the construction of a park that would include a bicycle trails park in the southern phase a multi-use ball field, splash pad, picnic areas, and trails in the northern phase. The project would have three access points: one to the southern phase via Craig Avenue and two to the northern phase via Evans Road. Per the recommendations of the Traffic Study, the project would also include improvements to Craig Avenue and Evans Road, which would minimize traffic hazards in the area surrounding the project site. As discussed in the project description and in item XVII, these recommendations are included as project design features. Additionally, the project would incorporate on-site traffic signing and striping in accordance with the Traffic Study. As such, the proposed project would not substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature or incompatible uses. Impacts would be less than significant. d) Result in inadequate emergency access?
Less than Significant Impact. Refer to the discussion in item IX f). The project could impact emergency access during both construction and operation. During construction of the project, heavy construction vehicles could interfere with emergency response to the site or emergency evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency (e.g., vehicles traveling behind the slow-moving truck). However, such trips would be brief and infrequent. Additionally, although traffic may temporarily need to be directed around the construction, the project construction would not require road closures. The project would also improve access to the site by constructed a driveway via Craig Avenue during the southern phase and two driveways via Evans Road during the northern phase. Therefore, the project would not result in inadequate emergency access. Impacts would be less than significant.

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74 XVIII. Tribal Cultural Resources

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code Section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is:

i. Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of
historical resources as defined in Public Resources
Code Section 5020.1(k), or
   
ii. A resource determined by the lead agency, in its
discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to
be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in
subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section
5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in
subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section
5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the
significance of the resource to a California Native
American tribe.
   
Sources: HELIX 2021c

a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code Section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is:
i. Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code Section 5020.1(k)? ii. A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe?
Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated. As detailed in item V a) based on the lack of recorded resources onsite, no identifiable historical use or development of the site, and the results of the pedestrian survey, the project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance if a historical resource.

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75 However, as discussed in item V b), based on the findings of the record search, the types of soils, and the Native American Contact Program there is an indication that there is a potential for the presence of archaeological resources. A field survey was also performed, and no resources were observed; yet due to dense chest-high vegetation ground visibility was obscured.

In particular, the records search conducted by the EIC indicated that while there are no prehistoric resources within or adjacent to the project site there were 33 prehistoric resources recorded within the one-mile search radius. Additionally, the project site is located within alluvial soils, where there is a potential for buried cultural resources. Further, as part of the Native American Contact Program, the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians (Pechanga) identified the project vicinity as culturally sensitive, although the NAHC stated that the search of the SLF returned negative results.

Due to the potential for subsurface cultural resources and the cultural sensitivity identified by Pechanga, it is recommended that an archaeological and Native American monitoring program be implemented for any grading or other ground-disturbing activities, including but not limited to brushing/grubbing, excavation, and trenching for utilities. The City’s General Plan Implementation Action OSC-32 states development should include mandatory mitigation measures, in coordination with the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians and/or Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians, for any project within previously undisturbed soils in an area determined to be in a culturally or archeologically sensitive area, based on consultation with the project archeologist and the Tribe (City 2013a). Thus, the project would implement mitigation measure CUL-1 as identified in Section V to reduce impacts.

In accordance with the requirements of AB 52, the City sent notification to Native American Tribes traditionally and culturally affiliated with the project area on December 22, 2021. Consultation with interested tribes has been initiated and is ongoing.

Mitigation Measure
Please see mitigation measure CUL-1 in Section V.

With implementation of CUL-1, the project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code Section 21074. Impacts are less than significant with mitigation in relation to this issue.

XIX. Utilities and Service Systems

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm
water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or
telecommunications facilities, the construction or
relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects?
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76 Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
b) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development
during normal, dry and multiple dry years?
   
c) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected
demand in addition to the provider’s existing
commitments?
   
d) Generate solid waste in excess of State or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals?
   
e) Comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste?     Sources: CValdo Corporation 2021b, 2021a, WSC 2021, City 2013b, City 2019, CalRecycle 2021

a) Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects? Less than Significant Impact. The project involves the construction of a park, which as noted previously is not anticipated to result in the addition of any new residents to the area. The project would require minimal amounts of water and wastewater treatment to support the proposed pump track, bike trails, and restroom in the southern phase and the multi-use ball field, splash pad, and bathroom facilities in the northern phase.

The dirt and gravel tracks in the southern phase may require water for dust control in association with periodic track reshaping and maintenance. With the exception of the identified park features (asphalt pump track, dirt trails, restroom facility, and parking lot), the remainder of the project site would be retained in a natural state. Restroom fixtures would be Title 24 compliant, which would require that all faucets and toilets be low flow. Lighting would be provided via a combination of solar and LED powered light standards.

While the northern phase is conceptual, the City has identified the intent to include a multi-use ball field, splash pad, picnic tables, trail, and a restroom facility. Like other City parks, the splash pad would use reclaimed water and the water play features would not be constantly flowing. Splash pad users would activate water use on demand. Similar to the splash pad, the multi-use field would use reclaimed water for irrigation. Ornamental landscaping would be provided throughout the northern phase, however the existing wetland habitat in the southeastern portion would be retained in its natural state.

As discussed in item X a) above, the proposed project would not significantly alter drainage at the site.

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77 determined that the 100-year peak flow rate would increase by approximately 3 cfs, which would not cause adverse impacts (CValdo Corporation 2021b). The Drainage Study prepared for the northern phase included a program-level analysis, which determined that the northern phase should be designed to convey the 100-year peak flow rate to avoid adverse impacts (CValdo Corporation 2021a).

The project would require local connections to connect to the surrounding water and wastewater infrastructure that serves the greater project area. Thus, with the project-related design features coupled with the required compliance with regulations for energy efficiency, the project would not substantially increase the demand for water or wastewater treatment services and would not require the need for new or expanded water or wastewater treatment facilities. Adequate services and utilities infrastructure are available to serve the project. Implementation of the project would not require the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities. Impacts associated with these utilities would be less than significant.
b) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years?
Less than Significant Impact. The Urban Water Management Planning Act (Act), adopted in 1983, requires water suppliers in California to conduct long-term water resources planning and specifically, Section 10620 (a) of the Act, identifies that urban water suppliers shall prepare and adopt an urban water management plan (UWMP) and that these plans are to be updated every five years.

Accordingly, Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD), the water purveyor for the City has prepared the 2020 UWMP, an update to the 2015 UWMP, which has been submitted to the California Department of Water Resources for review in July 2021. The UWMP outlines that EMWD has four sources of water supply: imported water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD), local groundwater, desalinated groundwater, and recycled water. Further, through a combination of these resources EMWD indicates that the agency has the ability to meet current and projected water demands through 2045 during normal, historic single-dry and historic multiple-dry year periods. While planned local supplies will complement imported MWD supplies and improve reliability for EMWD and the region, MWD has shown the ability to continue to meet demands through 2045, even during an extended drought (WSC 2021).

The proposed Project would result in a slight increase in water demand to accommodate the bathroom facility needs for park visitors. Water demands for landscaping purposes would be minimal as a portion of the project site would remain in its current natural state and any ornamental landscaping would be drought tolerant. Reclaimed water would be used to irrigate the multi-use ball field and for the splash pad. Additionally, any irrigation for landscaping would be from reclaimed water that would not place a demand on potable water. Thus, the primary uses of potable water would be the restroom facilities and any water fountains that may be installed at the site These facilities, as required by CALGreen, would include low flow faucets and toilets. Moreover, according to the General Plan EIR, there is sufficient supply to meet demand of General Plan buildout and impacts were determined to be less than significant. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and impacts related to water supply are consistent with those contemplated and analyzed in the General Plan EIR.

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78 sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years. The project would have less than significant impacts in relation to this issue.
c) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments?
Less than Significant Impact. The project would generate wastewater (sewage) from visitors to the park using the restroom facilities. Onsite wastewater infrastructure would require local connections to the surrounding infrastructure. According to the General Plan EIR, buildout of the planned land uses would result in an increase of 5.6 million gallons per day (mgd) of wastewater, which could be adequately handled by the two regional water reclamation facilities (RWRFs), Perris Valley and Temecula (City 2013b). The project is consistent with the designated General Plan land use (OS-R) and therefore has been accounted; impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue. d) Generate solid waste in excess of State or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals? Less than Significant Impact. California Department of Resources and Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) monitors the progress of local jurisdictions in meeting the various solid waste reduction recycling goals, which are expressed in per capita disposal rates for residents and employees. The most current information for the City (2019) is that the City is disposing fewer pounds per day (ppd) of waste than the target rates; thereby exceeding their goal. Specifically, the City of has a goal of disposing of no more than 4.6 ppd/resident and 29.8 ppd/employee; as of 2019, on the whole residents were disposing of 3.6 ppd and employees 22.7 ppd (CalRecycle 2021).

The project would generate waste during construction; however due to the nature of the project, it is not subject to the City’s construction waste diversion regulations. Regardless, the project would be required to comply with applicable State and local regulations, including Section 40050 et seq. of the California Public Resources Code, to reduce the volume of solid waste entering landfills.

During the operation of the park, waste typical of a parkland use would be generated, including food packaging, paper, pet waste, etc. Trash and separate recycling receptacles would be placed throughout the park and collected in accordance with the provisions set forth in MMC, Chapter 6.30, Collection of Solid Waste and Recycling. The amount of waste produced by park users would differ depending on the level of use and day of the week. For example, larger amounts of waste would likely be generated during weekends or if sporting events are held at the pump track or multi-use ball field. Given that the project would be required to adhere to solid waste regulations and the only solid waste generated from the park would be from visitors and the project would not include any residential uses or include permanent employees on the site, it is not anticipated that the project would impede goals that the City has established for residents and employees. The project would have a less than significant impact in relation to this issue.
e) Comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste?
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79 and regulations include the California Integrated Solid Waste Management Act, the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, and the City’s solid waste disposal policies and practices.

The Integrated Solid Waste Management Act requires that jurisdictions maintain a 50 percent or better diversion rate for solid waste, including construction and demolition waste. Therefore, the Project would have a less than significant impact in relation to this issue.

XX. Wildfire

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project:

a) Substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?    
b) Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors,
exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project
occupants to, pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
   
c) Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency
water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment?
   
d) Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a
result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes?
   
Sources: City 2013b, CValdo Corporation 2021a, 2021b

a) Substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? Less than Significant Impact. Please see item IX f). Impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue.
b) Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to, pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
Less than Significant Impact. The project site is level and void of slopes. However, as discussed in item IX g), the project site does support some characteristics, such as dense and unmaintained vegetation that are favorable to the spread of wildfires and is located in a VHFHSZ. However, while the project would retain the natural vegetation, as a City park vegetation would be maintained for brush fire control, which would reduce the risk of the spread of wildfire and thereby any associated pollutants. The surrounding area, which is developed with a combination of residential and institutional land uses does Item Title: 10.12
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80 not support the common characteristics identified as a wildfire risk, such as difficult terrain, inadequate access, and unmaintained vegetation. Therefore, the proposed project would not exacerbate wildfire risks due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, and any impacts related to exposing project occupants to pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire. Impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue. c) Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment? No Impact. The project does not include the installation of infrastructure that would exacerbate fire risks. The Project would be required to comply with the California Fire Code (MMC Section 08.20.010), which stipulates the standards for access, fire hydrants, water pressure, fire lanes, etc. The project would remove fire hazards such as overgrown brush and vegetation. No impact would occur in relation to this issue.
d) Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes? Less than Significant Impact. The project area is relatively flat, with an elevation ranging from 1,477 to 1,489 feet amsl. Additionally, as identified in item VII a iv), the project site and surrounding area are not identified as being within an area subject to landslides (City 2013b). As stated in Section X, the on-site drainage patterns would not be significantly changed from current conditions. In the southern phase, flows enter the site at the southeast corner and travel northwest within the site before exiting the site along the northern boundary. The major flow paths would not change in the southern phase with project implementation. In the northern phase, flows enter the site along the western and southwestern boundaries, and travel northeast within the project site before exiting along the northern and eastern boundaries. Since there is no drainage pattern indicated on the current preliminary site plan, it is assumed that the general flow paths would remain unchanged in the northern phase with project implementation. In addition, project implementation would result in a maximum increase of 3 cfs for the southern phase of the project and 1.5 cfs for the northern phase. Along the eastern boundary of the northern phase, on-site 10-year and 100-year peak flows would be lessened with project implementation (CValdo Corporation 2021a, 2021b). Flows exiting the site that would include discharge form the Evans Road Channel would slightly decrease with project implementation. Further, the project would not introduce any habitable structures. Therefore, project would not expose people or structures to significant risks related to runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes. Impacts would be less than significant in relation to this issue.

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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community,
substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of California
history or prehistory?
   
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively
considerable” means that the incremental effects of a
project are significant when viewed in connection with
the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of past, present and probable future projects)?
   
c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
   
Sources: City 2021b, HELIX 2021a; 2021b; 2021 c, PaleoWest 2021

a) Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated. Potentially significant impacts to the environment resulting from the proposed project have been identified for the areas of biological resources, cultural resources (including tribal cultural resources), and geology (paleontological resources). The project would have the potential to result in significant impacts to sensitive or protected plant and animal species, riparian or sensitive communities, wetlands, migratory species, a tree ordinance, and adopted plans designed to protect biological resources. However, by implementing mitigation measures BIO-1 through BIO-9, impacts would be reduced to below a level of significance.

The project is not expected to impact resources related to major periods of California history or prehistory. Based on the cultural sensitivity of the project region and undeveloped nature of the site, however, the project would have the potential to impact unknown subsurface cultural, paleontological and tribal cultural resources. With implementation of mitigation measures CUL-1 and GEO-1, however, impacts to unknown subsurface cultural, paleontological and tribal cultural resources would be reduced to below a level of significance.

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82 b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable” means that the incremental effects of a project are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of past, present and probable future projects)? Less than Significant Impact. Cumulative impacts are defined as two or more individual project effects that, when considered together or in concert with other projects, combine to result in a significant impact (CEQA Guidelines Section 15355). As shown in Table 11, Cumulative Projects List, there are multiple past, present, and reasonably foreseeable projects occurring in Menifee. The projects are characterized as residential or industrial in nature and occur in various parts of the city.

Table 11

CUMULATIVE PROJECTS LIST
Project Location/Distance from
Project Site Project Description
Northern Gateway
Commerce Center’s I & II
Two sites north of McLaughlin
Road, near Geary Street (site
1) and Evans Road (site 2)/

4.5 miles north of proposed
project
Construction of two concrete tilt-up buildings
and associated facilities and improvements.

The buildings would each include office and
warehouse space.

City of Menifee Housing
Element Update
City of Menifee, citywide Updates to the City of Menifee Housing Element.

Menifee Crossroads Project Intersection of Newport Road and Bradley Road/1.2 mile
north of proposed project
Development of approximately 103,274 square
feet of retail and office space, in addition to on-
site improvements. Proposed retail uses
include a market, restaurants, and shops.

Boulders Project Intersection of Normandy
Road and Berea Road/1.4 mile
northwest of proposed project
Development of a mixed-use commercial and
multiple family residential use consisting of a
three-story office building with an area of
21,310 square feet, an 8,250-square foot
daycare building with an outdoor play area,
and a 234-unit apartment complex consisting
of nine three-story apartment buildings and
one 3,455-square foot clubhouse.

Source: City 2021a

The closest project is the Menifee Crossroads Project, occurring approximately 1.2 mile of the proposed project. The Menifee Crossroads Project involves the construction of approximately 103,274 square feet of various retail uses and office space, in addition to on-site improvements, located on an approximately nine-acre site. The Menifee Crossroads Project would not be located adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project.

There is potential for the construction schedules of the listed projects to overlap with the proposed project. However, the remaining projects are over one mile away from the proposed project and are therefore at such a distance that cumulative impacts would be minimal. Additionally, the proposed project is almost exclusively limited to construction-related effects that would occur at the site.

Potential impacts to biological resources, cultural resources, tribal cultural resources, and paleontological resources that may be present on the project site would be lowered to a less than significant level through mitigation. Potential impacts associated with simultaneous construction of the Item Title: 10.12
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83 projects would be short-term and limited by minimal construction workers traveling to the site. The minimal noise impacts generated during construction would be less than cumulative considerable due to the distance between the proposed project and the other projects. The projects would address potential impacts related to biological and cultural impacts at their respective sites so that potential impacts would not be cumulatively considerable. Therefore, the project would not result in impacts that are individually limited but cumulatively considerable.
c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated. The proposed project would adhere to regulatory codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, and guidelines applicable to each of the environmental issue areas analyzed herein. As described above, potentially significant impacts resulting from the proposed project with the potential to cause adverse effects on human beings have been identified for the areas of land use, public services (parks), and recreation. The proposed project includes the construction of a park which may result in adverse physical effects on the environment. However, such impacts are evaluated in the entirety of this IS/MND. Therefore, impacts would be reduced to a less than significant level through implementation of the mitigation measures included in this IS/MND (namely mitigation measure BIO-1 through BIO-9, CUL-1, and GEO-1). Additionally, the project has the potential to result in land use impacts by conflicting with an MSHCP, the City’s Tree Preservation Ordinance, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plans. However, such impacts would be reduced to a less than significant level with mitigation measures BIO-2 through BIO-9. Impacts would be less than significant with mitigation incorporated.

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Evans Park Design and Construction Project Phase 1
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CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the Santa Rosa Academy
MEETING DATE: April 6, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Stephanie Roseen, Acting City Clerk
REVIEWED BY: Stephanie Roseen, Acting City Clerk
APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Conduct a public hearing under the requirements of the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and

2. Adopt a Resolution approving the issuance of the bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) for the benefit of Santa Rosa Academy, Incorporated, to provide for the financing of the Project, such adoption is solely for the purposes of satisfying the requirements of TEFRA, the Code and the California Government Code Section 6500.

DISCUSSION
This report was prepared by and the public notice was published by the Menifee City Clerk on behalf of the Santa Rosa Academy to satisfy the public hearing requirement.

Background
Santa Rosa Academy, Incorporated (the “Borrower”) has requested that the CMFA serve as the municipal issuer of the bonds in an aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed $60,000,000 of tax- exempt revenue bonds. The proceeds of the Bonds would be used to finance, refinance, or reimburse the Borrower for the cost of the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation and equipping of certain public charter school facilities located at 27587 La Piedra Road.

In order for all or a portion of the bonds to qualify as tax-exempt bonds, the City of Menifee must conduct a public hearing (the “TEFRA Hearing”) providing for the members of the community an opportunity to speak in favor of or against the use of tax-exempt bonds for the financing of the Project. Prior to such TEFRA Hearing, reasonable notice must be provided to the members of the community. Following the close of the TEFRA Hearing, an “applicable elected representative” of the governmental unit hosting the Project must provide its approval of the issuance of the Bonds for the financing of the Project.

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City of Menifee Staff Report
Financing for the Santa Rosa Academy
April 6, 2022

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8 California Municipal Finance Authority
The CMFA was created on January 1, 2004 pursuant to a joint exercise of powers agreement to promote economic, cultural and community development, through the financing of economic development and charitable activities throughout California. To date, over 330 municipalities, including the City of Menifee, have become members of CMFA. The agreement is attached for reference.

The CMFA was formed to assist local governments, non-profit organizations, and businesses with the issuance of taxable and tax-exempt bonds aimed at improving the standard of living in California. The CMFA’s representatives and its Board of Directors have considerable experience in bond financings.

The Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement provides that the CMFA is a public entity, separate and apart from each member executing such agreement. The debts, liabilities, and obligations of the CMFA do not constitute debts, liabilities or obligations of the members executing such agreement.

There are no costs associated with membership in the CMFA and the City would in no way become exposed to any financial liability by reason of its membership in the CMFA. In addition, participation by the City in the CMFA would not impact the City’s appropriations limits and would not constitute any type of indebtedness by the City. Outside of holding the TEFRA hearing and adopting the required resolution, no other participation or activity of the City or the City Council with respect to the issuance of the bonds would be required.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Bonds to be issued by the CMFA for the Project would be the sole responsibility of the Borrower, and the City would have no financial, legal, moral obligation, liability or responsibility for the Project or the repayment of the Bonds for the financing of the Project. All financing documents with respect to the issuance of the Bonds would contain clear disclaimers that the Bonds are not obligations of the City or the State of California but are to be paid for solely from funds provided by the Borrower.

The Board of Directors of the California Foundation for Stronger Communities, a California non- profit public benefit corporation (the “Foundation”), acts as the Board of Directors for the CMFA.

Through its conduit issuance activities, the CMFA shares a portion of the issuance fees it receives with its member communities and donates a portion of these issuance fees to the Foundation for the support of local charities.

With respect to the City of Menifee, it is expected that a portion, approximately 25%, of the issuance fee attributable to the City would be granted by the CMFA to the general fund of the City. Such grant may be used for any lawful purpose of the City.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Notice of Public Hearing

2. Resolution

3. 2004 Agreement – California Municipal Finance Authority Item Title: 11.1
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 6, 2022, a public hearing, as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, will be held with respect to the proposed issuance by the California Municipal Finance Authority of its revenue bonds in one or more series from time to time pursuant to a plan of finance in an amount not to exceed $60,000,000 (the “Bonds”) for the benefit of Santa Rosa Academy, LLC (the “Borrower”) and Santa Rosa Academy, Incorporated (the “Lessee”). The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to: (1) finance, refinance or reimburse the Borrower for the cost of the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation and equipping of certain public charter school facilities located at 27587 La Piedra Road in the City of Menifee, California (the “Facilities”); (2) pay capitalized interest on the Bonds; (3) fund one or more reserve funds with respect to the Bonds; and (4) pay certain expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds. The Facilities are owned by the Borrower, a California limited liability company, and leased to and operated by the Lessee, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation and an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

The Bonds and the obligation to pay principal of and interest thereon and any redemption premium with respect thereto do not constitute indebtedness or an obligation of the Authority, the State of California or any political subdivision thereof, within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation, or a charge against the general credit or taxing powers of any of them. The Bonds shall be a limited obligation of the Authority, payable solely from certain revenues duly pledged therefor and generally representing amounts paid by the Borrower.

The hearing will commence at 6:00 PM or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, and will be held in the Council Chambers, of the City, 29844 Haun Road, Menifee California. Interested persons wishing to express their views on the issuance of the Bonds or on the nature and location of the facilities proposed to be financed and refinanced may attend the public hearing or, prior to the time of the hearing, submit written comments.

Additional information concerning the above matter may be obtained from, and written comments should be addressed to, City Clerk of the City of Menifee, 29844 Haun Road, Menifee California 92586
Dated: March 30, 2022
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RESOLUTION NO. 22-____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENIFEE

APPROVES THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE AUTHORITY

FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING OR REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION,

CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND EQUIPPING OF

CERTAIN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF

SANTA ROSA ACADEMY, LLC AND SANTA ROSA ACADEMY,

INCORPORATED
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code of the State of California (the “Act”), certain public agencies (the “Members”) have entered into a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the California Municipal Finance Authority, dated as of January 1, 2004 (the “Agreement”) in order to form the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “Authority”), for the purpose of promoting economic, cultural and community development, and in order to exercise any powers common to the Members, including the issuance of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; and
WHEREAS, the City of Menifee (the “City”) is a Member of the Authority; and WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized to issue and sell revenue bonds for the purpose, among others, of financing or refinancing the construction of capital projects; and WHEREAS, Santa Rosa Academy, Incorporated (the “Corporation”) has requested that the Authority issue and sell revenue bonds in the maximum principal amount of $60,000,000 (the “Bonds”) for the purpose of making a loan to Santa Rosa Academy, LLC (or an affiliate thereof) (the “Borrower”), to enable the Borrower to (1) finance, refinance or reimburse the Borrower for the cost of the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation and equipping of certain public charter school facilities located at 27587 La Piedra Road in the City of Menifee, California (the “Facilities”); (2) pay capitalized interest on the Bonds; (3) fund one or more reserve funds with respect to the Bonds and (4) pay certain expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, in order for the interest on the Bonds to be tax-exempt, Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), requires that an “applicable elected representative” of the governmental unit, the geographic jurisdiction of which contains the site of facilities to be financed with the proceeds of the Bonds, hold a public hearing on the issuance of the Bonds and approve the issuance of the Bonds following such hearing; and WHEREAS, the Authority has determined that the City Council is an “applicable elected representative” for purposes of holding such hearing; and WHEREAS, the Authority has requested that the City Council approve the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority in order to satisfy the public approval requirement of Section 147(f) of the Code and, the requirements of Section 4 of the Agreement; and WHEREAS, notice of such public hearing has been duly given as required by the Code, and this City Council has heretofore held such public hearing at which all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard on all matters relative to the financing or refinancing of the Project and the Authority’s issuance of the Bonds therefor; and Item Title: 11.1
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WHEREAS, it is in the public interest and for the public benefit that the City Council approve the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority for the aforesaid purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The foregoing resolutions are true and correct.

Section 2. The City Council hereby approves the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority. It is the purpose and intent of the City Council that this resolution constitutes approval of the plan of finance and of the issuance of the Bonds (a) by the “applicable elected representative” of the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which the Project is located in accordance with Section 147(f) of the Code and; (b) by the City Council in accordance with Section 4 of the Agreement.

Section 3. The issuance of the Bonds shall be subject to the approval of the Authority of all financing documents relating thereto to which the Authority is a party. The City shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever with respect to the Bonds.

Section 4. The adoption of this Resolution shall not obligate the City or any department thereof to (i) provide any financing to acquire or construct the Project or any refinancing of the Project; (ii) approve any application or request for or take any other action in connection with any planning approval, permit or other action necessary for the acquisition, rehabilitation or operation of the Project; (iii) make any contribution or advance any funds whatsoever to the Authority; or (iv) take any further action with respect to the Authority or its membership therein.

Section 5. The executing officers(s), the Clerk and all other proper officers and officials of the City are hereby authorized and directed to execute such other agreements, documents and certificates, and to perform such other acts and deeds, as may be necessary or convenient to effect the purposes of this Resolution and the transactions herein authorized.

Section 6. The Clerk shall forward a certified copy of this Resolution and an originally executed Agreement to the Authority in care of its counsel:

Ronald E. Lee, Esq.

Jones Hall, A Professional Law Corporation
650 California Street, 18th Floor
San Francisco, California 94108
Section 7. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.

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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Menifee at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 6th day of April 2022. _____________________________
Bill Zimmerman, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________ ____________________________ Stephanie Roseen, Acting City Clerk Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney Item Title: 11.1
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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR JPA AGREEMENT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CITY OF MENIFEE has caused this Agreement to be executed and attested by its Mayor as of the 6th day of April 2022.

Member:

CITY OF MENIFEE
By
Name: Bill Zimmerman
Title: Mayor
ATTEST:
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Stephanie Roseen, Acting City Clerk
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JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERSAGREEMENT

RELATINGTOTHECALIFORNIAMUNICIPALFINANCEAUTHORITY
THIS AGREEMENT, dated as of January 1,
2004, amongthepartiesexecutingthis
Agreement (allsuchparties, exceptthosewhichhavewithdrawnasprovidedherein, arereferred toasthe "Members" andthosepartiesinitiallyexecutingthisAgreementarereferredtoastheInitial Members"):

WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, pursuanttoTitle1, Division7, Chapter5oftheCaliforniaGovernment Code (ineffectasofthedatehereofandasthesamemayfromtimetotimebeamendedorsupplemented, the " Joint Exercise of Powers Act"), two or morepublicagenciesmayby
agreementjointlyexerciseanypowercommontothecontractingparties; and WHEREAS, eachoftheMembersisa "publicagency" asthattermisdefinedinSection6500of theJointExerciseof PowersAct; and WHEREAS, eachoftheMembersisempoweredbylawtopromoteeconomic, cultural andcommunitydevelopment, including, withoutlimitation, thepromotionofopportunitiesfor thecreationorretentionofemployment, thestimulationofeconomicactivity, theincreaseofthe taxbase, andthepromotionofopportunitiesforeducation, culturalimprovementandpublichealth, safetyandgeneralwelfare; and WHEREAS, eachoftheMembersmayaccomplishthepurposesandobjectivesdescribedin the preceding preamble by various means, including through making grants, loans or providingotherfinancialassistancetogovernmentalandnonprofitorganizations; and WHEREAS, eachMemberisalsoempoweredbylawtoacquireanddisposeofrealpropertyfor apublicpurpose; and WHEREAS, theJointExerciseofPowersActauthorizestheMemberstocreateajointexerciseofpowersentitywiththeauthoritytoexerciseanypowerscommontotheMembers, asspecifiedinthisAgreementandtoexercisetheadditionalpowersgrantedtoit intheJointExerciseofPowersActandanyotherapplicableprovisionsofthelawsoftheStateofCalifornia;and WHEREAS, apublicentityestablishedpursuanttotheJointExerciseofPowersActis empoweredtoissueorexecutebonds, notes, commercialpaperoranyotherevidencesof indebtedness, includingleasesorinstallmentsaleagreementsorcertificatesofparticipationtherein ( herein " Bonds"), andto otherwiseundertakefinancingprogramsundertheJoint
ExerciseofPowersActorotherapplicableprovisionsofthelawsoftheStateofCaliforniatoaccomplish its public purposes; and Item Title: 11.1
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WHEREAS, theMembershavedeterminedtospecificallyauthorizeapublicentityauthorizedpursuanttotheJointExerciseofPowersActtoissueBondspursuanttotheJointExerciseofPowersActorotherapplicableprovisionsofthelawsoftheStateofCalifornia; and WHEREAS, itisthedesireoftheMemberstouseapublicentityestablishedpursuanttotheJointExerciseof'PowersActtoundertakethefinancingand/orrefinancingofprojectsofanynature, including, butnotlimitedto, capitalorworkingcapitalprojects, insurance, liabilityorretirementprogramsorfacilitatingMembersuseofexistingornewfinancialinstrumentsandmechanisms; and WHEREAS, itisfurthertheintentionoftheMembersthattheprojectsundertakenwillresultinsignificantpublicbenefitstotheinhabitantsofthejurisdictionsoftheMembers; and WHEREAS, by this Agreement, eachMember desiresto createand establishthe CaliforniaMunicipalFinanceAuthority" forthepurposessetforthhereinandtoexercisethepowers provided herein; NOW, THEREFORE, theMembers, forandinconsiderationofthemutualpromisesandagreementshereincontained, do agreeasfollows:

Section 1. Pu_ rt)ose, tr
ThisAgreementismadepursuanttotheprovisionsoftheJointExerciseofPowersAct.

ThepurposeofthisAgreementistoestablishapublicentityforthejointexerciseofpowerscommontotheMembersandfortheexerciseofadditionalpowersgiventoajointpowersentityundertheJointPowersActoranyotherapplicablelaw, including, butnotlimitedto, the issuanceofBondsforanypurposeoractivitypermittedundertheJointExerciseofPowersAct oranyotherapplicablelaw. Suchpurposewillbeaccomplishedandsaidpowerexercisedinthemanner hereinafter set forth.

Section 2. Term.

ThisAgreementshallbecomeeffectiveinaccordancewithSection17asofthedate hereofandshallcontinueinfullforceandeffectuntilsuchtimeasitisterminatedinwritingbyalltheMembers; provided, however, thatthisAgreementshallnottenninateorbeterminated untilallBondsissuedorcausedtobeissuedbytheAuthority (definedbelow) shallnolongerbe outstandingunderthetermsoftheindenture, trustagreementorotherinstrumentpursuanttowhichsuchBondsareissued, orunlessasuccessortotheAuthorityassumesalloftheAuthority'sdebts, liabilitiesandobligastions.

Section 3. Authoritv.

A. CREATIONAND POWERSOFAUTHORITY.

PursuanttotheJointExerciseofPowersAct, thereisherebycreatedapublicentity to be known as the " California Municipal Finance Authority" ( the " Authority"),and said Authority shall be a public entity separate and apart from the Members. Its Item Title: 11.1
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debts, liabilitiesandobligationsdonotconstitutedebts, liabilitiesorobligationsofanyMembers.

B. BOARD.

The Authority shall be administered by the Board of Directors ( the " Board," or the " Directors" and each a " Director") of the California Foundationfor Stronger Communities, a nonprofitpublicbenefitcorporationorganizedunderthelawsoftheState of California ( the me,:` Foundation"), with eachsuchDirectorservingin his or herindividual capacity as a Director of the Board. TheBoardshallbetheadministering agencyofthisAgreementand, assuch, shallbevestedwiththepowerssetforthherein, andshalladministerthisAgreementinaccordancewiththepurposesandfunctions provided herein.

ThenumberofDirectors, theappointmentofDirectors, alternatesand successors, theirrespectivetermsof office, andallotherprovisionsrelatingtothe qualificationandofficeoftheDirectorsshallbeasprovidedintheArticlesandBylaws oftheFoundation, orbyresolutionoftheBoardadoptedinaccordancewiththeBylawsof the Foundation.

AllreferencesinthisAgreementtoanyDirectorshallbedeemedtorefertoand includetheapplicablealternateDirector, ifany, whensoactinginplaceofaregularlyappointed Director.

Directorsmayreceivereasonablecompensationforservingassuch, andshallbe entitledtoreimbursementforanyexpensesactuallyincurredinconnectionwithservingasaDirector, if theBoardshalldeterminethatsuchexpensesshallbereimbursedand thereareunencumberedfundsavailableforsuchpurpose.

TheFoundationmayberemovedasadministeringagenthereunderandreplaced atanytimebyamendmentof thisAgreementapprovedasprovidedin Section16; providedthatasuccessoradministeringagentofthisAgreementhasbeenappointedand accepteditsdutiesandresponsibilitiesunderthisAgreement.

C. OFFICERS; DUTIES; OFFICIALBONDS.

TheofficersoftheAuthorityshallbetheChair, Vice-Chair, SecretaryandTreasurer ( defined below).

TheBoard, in itscapacityasadministeringagentof this
Agreement, shallelectaChair, aVice-Chair, andaSecretaryoftheAuthorityfromamongDirectorstoserveuntilsuchofficerisre-electedorasuccessortosuchofficeis electedbytheBoard. TheBoardshallappointoneormoreofitsofficersoremployeesto serve as treasurer, auditor, and controller of the Authority ( the " Treasurer") pursuant to Section6505.6oftheJointExerciseofPowersActtoserveuntilsuchofficerisre-elected or asuccessorto suchofficeis electedbytheBoard.

Subjecttotheapplicableprovisionsofanyresolution, indenture, trustagreement orotherinstrumentorproceedingauthorizingorsecuringBonds (eachsuchresolution, indenture, trustagreement, instrumentandproceedingbeinghereinreferredtoasanIndenture") providing for a trustee or other fiscal agent, and except as may otherwise be Item Title: 11.1
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specifiedbyresolutionoftheBoard, theTreasurerisdesignatedasthedepositaryoftheAuthoritytohavecustodyofallmoneyoftheAuthority, fromwhateversourcederivedandshallhavethepowers, dutiesandresponsibilitiesspecifiedinSections6505, 6505.5and6509.5oftheJointExerciseofPowersAct.

TheTreasureroftheAuthorityisdesignatedasthepublicofficerorpersonwhohaschargeof, handles, orhasaccesstoanypropertyoftheAuthority, andsuchofficer shallfileanofficialbondwiththeSecretaryoftheAuthorityintheamountspecifiedbyresolution of the Board bmt in no event less than $ 1,000.

TheBoardshallhavethepowertoappointsuchotherofficersandemployeesasitmaydeemnecessaryandtoretainindependentcounsel, consultantsandaccountants.

TheBoardshallhavethepower, byresolution, totheextentpermittedbytheJointExerciseofPowerActoranyotherapplicablelaw, todelegateanyofitsfunctionstoone ormoreoftheDirectorsorofficers, employeesoragentsoftheAuthorityandtocause anyofsaidDirectors, officers, employeesoragentstotakeanyactionsandexecuteanydocumentsorinstrumentsforandinthenameandonbehalfoftheBoardortheAuthority.

D. MEETINGS OF TIE BOARD.
1) Ralph M. Brown Act.

All meetingsoftheBoard, including, withoutlimitation, regular, adjournedregular, special, andadjournedspecialmeetingsshallbecalled, noticed, heldandconductedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheRalph M. Brown Act ( commencing with Section 54950 of the Government Code of the State of California), or any successor legislation hereinafterenacted (the"BrownAct").
2) Regular Meetings.

The Board shall provide for its regular meetings; provided,however, it shall hold at least one regular meeting each year. The date, hourandplaceoftheholdingoftheregularmeetingsshallbefixedbyresolution of the Board. TotheextentpermittedbytheBrownAct, such meetingsmay beheld by telephoneconference.
3) Special Meetings.

SpecialmeetingsoftheBoardmaybecalledinaccordancewith
theprovisionsofSection54956oftheGovernmentCodeoftheStateof California. TotheextentpermittedbytheBrownAct, suchmeetingsmaybe held by telephone conference.

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4) Minutes.

TheSecretaryof theAuthorityshallcauseto bekeptminutesof theregular, adjournedregular, special, andadjournedspecialmeetingsof theBoardandshall, assoonaspossibleaftereachmeeting, causeacopyof theminutesto beforwardedto eachDirector. 5) Quorum.

A majorityof theBoardshallconstitutea quorumfor the
transactionofbusiness. NoactionmaybetakenbytheBoardexceptupon theaffirmativevoteofamajorityoftheDirectorsconstitutingaquorum, exceptthatlessthanaquorummayadjournameetingtoanothertimeand place.

E. RULES AND REGULATIONS.

TheAuthoritymayadopt, fromtimetotime, byresolutionoftheBoardsuchrules andregulationsfortheconductofitsmeetingsandaffairsasmayberequired.

Section 4. Powers.
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TheAuthorityshallhavethepower, initsownname, toexercisethecommonpowersoftheMembersandtoexercisealladditionalpowersgiventoajointpowersentityunderanyofthelawsoftheStateofCalifornia, including, butnotlimitedto,theJointExerciseofPowersAct, for any purpose authorized under this Agreement. Suchpowersshallincludethecommonpowers specifiedinthisAgreementandmaybeexercisedinthemannerandaccordingtothemethodprovided in this Agreement.

TheAuthorityisherebyauthorizedtodoallactsnecessaryforthe exerciseofsuchpower, including, butnotlimitedto, anyofallofthefollowing: tomakeandenter into contracts; to employ agents and employees; to acquire, construct, provide for maintenanceandoperationof, ormaintainandoperate, anybuildings, worksorimprovements; toacquire, holdordisposeofpropertywhereverlocated; toincurdebts, liabilitiesorobligations; toreceivegifts, contributionsanddonationsofproperty, funds, services, andotherformsof assistancefromperson, firms, corporationsandanygovernmentalentity; tosueandbesuedinits ownname; tomakegrants, loansorprovideotherfinancialassistancetogovernmentaland nonprofitorganizations (e.g., theMembersortheFoundation)toaccomplishanyofitspurposes;andgenerallytodoanyandallthingsnecessaryorconvenienttoaccomplishitspurposes.

Withoutlimitingthegeneralityoftheforegoing, theAuthoritymayissueorcausetobe issuedBonds, andpledgeanypropertyorrevenuesassecuritytotheextentpermittedundertheJointExerciseofPowersAct, oranyotherapplicableprovisionoflaw; provided, however, the AuthorityshallnotissueBondswithrespecttoanyprojectlocatedinthejurisdictionofoneormore Members unless the governing body of any such Member, or its duly authorized representative, shallapprove, conditionallyorunconditionally,theproject, includingtheissuanceof Bonds therefor.

Suchapprovalmaybeevidencedbyresolution, certificate, order, reportor suchothermeansofwrittenapprovalofsuchprojectasmaybeselectedbytheMember (oritsauthorized representative) whose approval is required. No such approval shall be required in Item Title: 11.1
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connectionwithBondsthatrefundBondspreviouslyissuedbytheAuthorityandapprovedbythe governing board of a Member.

ThemannerinwhichtheAuthorityshallexerciseitspowersandperformitsdutiesisand shallbesubjecttotherestrictionsuponthemannerinwhichaCaliforniagenerallawcitycouldexercisesuchpowersandperformsuchduties. ThemannerinwhichtheAuthorityshallexerciseitspowersandperformitsdutiesshallnotbesubjecttoanyrestrictionsapplicabletothemannerinwhichanyotherpublicagencycouldexercisesuchpowersorperformsuchduties, whethersuchagencyisapartytothisAgPeementornot.

Section 5. Fiscal Year.

ForthepurposesofthisAgreement, theterm "FiscalYear" shallmeanthefiscalyearasestablishedfromtimetotimebyresolutionoftheBoard, being, atthedateofthisAgreement,theperiodfromJuly1toandincludingthefollowingJune30, exceptforthefirstFiscalYearwhichshallbetheperiodfromthedateofthisAgreementtoJune30, 2004.

Section 6. Disposition of Assets.

AttheendofthetermhereoforupontheearlierterminationofthisAgreementasset forthinSection2, afterpaymentofallexpensesandliabilitiesoftheAuthority, allpropertyoftheAuthoritybothrealandpersonalshallautomaticallyvestintheMembersinthemannerandamountdeterminedbytheBoardinitssolediscretionandshallthereafterremainthesole propertyoftheMembers; provided, however, thatanysurplusmoneyonhandshallbereturnedinproportiontothecontributionsmadebytheMembers.

Section 7. Bonds.

FromtimetotimetheAuthorityshallissueBonds, inoneormoreseries, forthepurposeofexercisingitspowersandraisingthefundsnecessarytocarryoutitspurposesunderthisAgreement.

Theservicesofbondcounsel, financingconsultantsandotherconsultantsandadvisorsworking on the projects and/ or their financing shall be used by the Authority. The expenses of theBoardshallbepaidfromtheproceedsoftheBondsoranyotherunencumberedfundsoftheAuthorityavailableforsuchpurpose.

Section 8.

BondsOnlyLimitedandSpecialObligationsofAuthority.

TheBonds, togetherwiththeinterestandpremium, ifany, thereon, shallnotbedeemedtoconstituteadebtofanyMemberorpledgeofthefaithandcreditoftheMembersorthe Authority. TheBondsshallbeonlyspecialobligationsoftheAuthority, andtheAuthorityshallundernocircumstancesbeobligatedtopaytheBondsexceptfromrevenuesandotherfunds pledgedtherefor. NeithertheMembersnortheAuthorityshallbeobligatedtopaytheprincipalof, premium, ifany, orinterestontheBonds, orothercostsincidentalthereto, exceptfromthe revenuesandfundspledgedtherefor, andneitherthefaithandcreditnorthetaxingpoweroftheMembers nor the faith and credit of the Authority shall be pledged to the payment of the Item Title: 11.1
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principalof, premium, ifany, orinterestontheBondsnorshalltheMembersortheAuthorityinanymannerbeobligatedtomakeanyappropriationforsuchpayment.

NocovenantoragreementcontainedinanyBondorrelateddocumentshallbedeemedto beacovenantoragreementofanyDirector, oranyofficer, employeeoragentoftheAuthorityinhisorherindividualcapacityandneithertheBoardoftheAuthoritynoranyDirectororofficer thereofexecutingtheBondsshallbeliablepersonallyonanyBondorbesubjecttoanypersonalliabilityoraccountabilitybyreasonoftheissuanceofanyBonds.

Section 9. Accounts and RCDortS.

All funds of the Authority shall be strictly accounted for. The Authority shall establish andmaintainsuchfundsandaccountsasmayberequiredbygoodaccountingpracticeandbyanyprovisionofanyIndenture (totheextentsuchdutiesarenotassignedtoatrusteeofBonds).

ThebooksandrecordsoftheAuthorityshallbeopentoinspectionatallreasonabletimesbyeach Member.

TheTreasureroftheAuthorityshallcauseanindependentaudittobemadeofthebooks ofaccountsandfinancialrecordsoftheAuthoritybyacertifiedpublicaccountantorpublicaccountantincompliancewiththeprovisionsofSection6505oftheJointExerciseofPowersAct.

IneachcasetheminimumrequirementsoftheauditshallbethoseprescribedbytheStateControllerforspecialdistrictsunderSection26909ofthe. GovernmentCodeoftheStateofCalifornia and shall conform to generally accepted auditing standards. When such an audit of accountsandrecordsismadebyacertifiedpublicaccountantorpublicaccountant, areport thereofshallbefiledasapublicrecordwitheachMemberandalsowiththecountyauditorofeachcountyinwhichaMemberislocated; provided, however, thattotheextentpermittedbylaw, theAuthoritymay, insteadoffilingsuchreportwitheachMemberandsuchcountyauditor,electtopostsuchreportasapublicrecordelectronicallyonawebsitedesignatedbytheAuthority. Suchreportifmadeshallbefiledwithin12monthsoftheendoftheFiscalYearorYears under examination.

TheTreasurerisherebydirectedtoreportinwritingonthefirstdayofJuly, October,January, andAprilofeachyeartotheBoardandtheMemberswhichreportshalldescribetheamountofmoneyheldbytheTreasurerfortheAuthority, theamountofreceiptssincethelast suchreport, andtheamountpaidoutsincethelastsuchreport (whichmayexcludeamountsheldbyatrusteeorotherfiduciaryinconnectionwithanyBondstotheextentthatsuchtrusteeorotherfiduciaryprovidedregularreportscoveringsuchamounts.) Anycostsoftheaudit, includingcontractswith, oremploymentof, certifiedpublicaccountantsorpublicaccountantsinmakinganauditpursuanttothisSection, shallbebornebytheAuthorityandshallbeachargeagainstanyunencumberedfundsoftheAuthorityavailablefor thatpurpose.

InanyFiscalYeartheBoardmay, byresolutionadoptedbyunanimousvote, replacetheannual special audit with an audit covering a two- year period.

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Section 10. Funds.

SubjecttotheapplicableprovisionsofanyIndenture, whichmayprovideforatrusteeor otherfiduciarytoreceive, havecustodyofanddisburseAuthorityfunds, theTreasurerofthe Authorityshallreceive, havethecustodyofanddisburseAuthorityfundspursuanttothe accountingproceduresdevelopedunderSections3.0 and9, andshallmakethedisbursements requiredbythisAgreementorotherwisenecessarytocarryoutanyoftheprovisionsofpurposesof this Agreement.

Section 11. Notices.

NoticesandothercommunicationshereundertotheMembersshallbesufficientif deliveredtotheclerkofthegoverningbodyofeachMember; provided, however, thattothe extentpermittedbylaw, theAuthoritymay, providenoticesandothercommunicationsand postingselectronically(including, withoutlimitation, throughemailorbypostingtoawebsite).

Section 12. Additional Members/Withdrawal of Members.

QualifyingpublicagenciesmaybeaddedaspartiestothisAgreementandbecomeMembers upon: ( 1) thefilingby suchpublicagencywiththeAuthorityof anexecuted counterpartofthisAgreement, togetherwithacopyoftheresolutionofthegoverningbodyofsuchpublicagencyapprovingtgisAgreementandtheexecutionanddeliveryhereof; and (2)adoptionofaresolutionoftheBoardapprovingtheadditionofsuchpublicagencyasaMember.Uponsatisfactionofsuchconditions, theBoardshallfilesuchexecutedcounterpartofthis Agreementasanamendmenthereto, effectiveuponsuchfiling.

A MembermaywithdrawfromthisAgreementuponwrittennoticetotheBoard; provided, however, thatnosuchwithdrawalshallresultinthedissolutionoftheAuthoritysolongasanyBondsremainoutstanding. AnysuchwithdrawalshallbeeffectiveonlyuponreceiptofthenoticeofwithdrawalbytheBoardwhichshallacknowledgereceiptofsuchnoticeof withdrawalinwritingandshallfilesuchnoticeasanamendmenttothisAgreementeffectiveuponsuchfiling.

Section 13. Indemnification.

Tothefullextentpermittedbylaw, theBoardmayauthorizeindemnificationbytheAuthorityofanypersonwhoisorwasaDirectororanofficer, employeeofotheragentofthe Authority, andwhowasorisapartyoristhreatenedtobemadeapartytoaproceedingbyreasonofthefactthatsuchpersonisorwassuchaDirectororanofficer, employeeorother agentoftheAuthority, againstexpenses, includingattorneysfees,judgments, fines, settlements andotheramountsactuallyandreasonablyincurredinconnectionwithsuchproceeding, ifsuchpersonactedingoodfaithinamannersuchpersonreasonablybelievedtobeinthebestinterests oftheAuthorityand, inthecaseofacriminalproceeding, hadnoreasonablecausetobelievethe conductofsuchpersonwasunlawfuland, inthecaseofanactionbyorintherightofthe Authority, actedwithsuchcare, includingreasonableinquiry, asanordinarilyprudentpersonina like position would use under similar circumstances.

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Section 14. Contributions and Advances.

Contributionsoradvancesofpublicfundsandoftheuseofpersonnel, equipmentor propertymaybemadetotheAuthoritybytheMembersforanyofthepurposesofthisAgreement. Paymentofpublicfundsmaybemadetodefraythecostofanysuchcontributionor advance. Anysuchadvancemaybemadesubjecttorepayment, andinsuchcaseshallberepaid, inthemanneragreeduponbytheAuthorityandtheMembermakingsuchadvanceatthetimeofsuch advance.

It ismutuallyunderstoodandagreedtothatnoMemberhasanyobligationto makeadvancesor contributions-to theAuthorityto provideforthecostsandexpensesofadministration of the Authority, even though any Member may do so. The Members understand andagreethataportionofthefundsoftheAuthoritythatotherwisemaybeallocatedordistributedtotheMembersmayinsteadbeusedtomakegrants, loansorprovideotherfinancialassistance to governmental units and nonprofit organizations ( e. g., the Foundation) to accomplishanyofthegovernmentalunit'sornonprofitorganization'spurposes.

Section 15. - Immunities,.

Alloftheprivilegesandimmunitiesfromliabilities, exemptionsfromlaws, ordinancesandrules, andotherbenefitswhichapplytotheactivityofofficers, agentsoremployeesof Memberswhenperformingtheirrespectivefunctionswithintheterritoriallimitsoftheir respectivepublicagencies, shallapplytothesamedegreeandextenttotheDirectors, officers, employees, agentsorotherrepresentativesoftheAuthoritywhileengagedintheperformanceofanyoftheirfunctionsordutiesundertheprovisionsofthisAgreement.

Section 16. Amendments.

ExceptasprovidedinSection12above, thisAgreementshallnotbeamended, modified, oraltered, unlessthenegativeconsentofeachoftheMembersisobtained. Toobtainthe negativeconsentofeachoftheMembers, thefollowingnegativeconsentprocedureshallbefollowed: ( a)theAuthorityshallprovideeachMemberwithanoticeatleastsixty (60) days priortothedatesuchproposedamendmentistobecomeeffectiveexplainingthenatureofsuchproposed amendment and this negative consent procedure; ( b)theAuthorityshallprovideeach Memberwhodidnotrespondaremindernoticewithanoticeatleastthirty (30) dayspriortothedatesuchproposedamendmentistobecomeeffective; and (c) if noMemberobjectstothe proposedamendmentinwritingwithinsixty (60) daysaftertheinitialnotice, theproposedamendmentshallbecomeeffectivewith respectto all Members.

Section 17. Effectiveness.

ThisAgreementshallbecomeeffectiveandbeinfullforceandeffectandalegal, validandbindingobligationofeachoftheMembersonthedatethattheBoardshallhavereceivedfromtwooftheInitialMembersanexecutedcounterpartofthisAgreement, togetherwitha certifiedcopyofaresolutionofthegoverningbodyofeachsuchInitialMemberapprovingthisAgreement and the execution and delivery hereof.

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Section 18. Partial Invaliditv.

If anyoneormoreoftheterms, provisions, promises, covenantsorconditionsofthis Agreementshalltoanyextentbeadjudgedinvalid, unenforceable, voidorvoidableforanyreasonwhatsoeverbyacourtofcompetentjurisdiction, eachandalloftheremainingterms, provisions, promises; covenantsandconditionsofthisAgreementshallnotbeaffectedthereby,andshallbevalidandenforceabletothefullestextentpermittedbylaw.

Section 19. Successors:

ThisAgreementshallbebindinguponandshallinuretothebenefitofthesuccessorsofthe parties hereto.

Excepttotheextentexpresslyprovidedherein, noMembermayassignanyrightorobligationhereunderwithouttheconsentoftheotherMembers.

Section 20. Miscellaneous.

ThisAgreementmaybeexecutedinseveralcounterparts, eachofwhichshallbean originalandallofwhichshallconstitutebutoneandthesameinstrument.

Thesectionheadingshereinareforconvenienceonlyandarenottobeconstruedas modifying or governingthe languagein the sectionreferredto. r
WhereverinthisAgreementanyconsentorapprovalisrequired, thesameshallnotbe unreasonably withheld.

ThisAgreementshallbegovernedunderthelawsoftheStateofCalifornia.

ThisAgreementisthecompleteandexclusivestatementoftheagreementamongtheMembers, which supercedes and merges all prior proposals, understandings, and other agreements, whetheroral, written, orimpliedinconduct, betweenandamongtheMembers relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.

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SIGNATUREPAGEFORJPA AGREEMENT
INWITNESSWHEREOF, theCITYOFMENIFEEhascausedthisAgreementto beexecutedandattestedbyitsMayor, ordesigneeasofthe1stdayofMay, 2012.

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CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Five-year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan
MEETING DATE: April 6, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Edna Lebrón, Sr. Management Analyst
REVIEWED BY: Cheryl Kitzerow, Community Development Director APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Review and provide feedback on the Draft Five-year Consolidated Plan for the use of the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds by the City’s Community Development Department.

DISCUSSION
As a requirement by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City develops a Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) every five years to guide the use of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The Five-year ConPlan is the guiding document for allocating these resources which support projects and programs that benefit low-and moderate- income people by increasing housing and economic opportunities, strengthening low-income neighborhoods, and addressing public service and infrastructure needs. As part of the process for the next five-year term (2022-2027), staff has been working with a consultant, Michael Baker International (MBI), in preparing and disseminating public notices, information flyers and surveys, collecting and analyzing survey responses, conducting community public meetings and stakeholder interviews, and collecting the results which have identified high priority needs.

At the Council Meeting on February 2, 2022, City staff and consultants presented the preliminary findings to the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (AI) and Outreach/Survey results. The AI is currently open for public review, and Michael Baker staff will update the document once the City has received all public comments after the review period of 30-days.

HUD requires a minimum of two public hearings to review the Five-year ConPlan before submission to HUD by May 15, 2022. The first hearing on April 6, 2022 will be to solicit the City Council’s input to refine the draft Five-year ConPlan and to provide guidance to staff on which Item Title: 11.2
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2 eligible activities would best serve the needs of the community through a range of projects and programs for the next five years. The ConPlan will be available for a 30-day public review after the first public hearing and prior to the second public hearing. The second public hearing, scheduled for May 4, 2022, will be to review the final ConPlan document and receive City Council’s approval.

Consolidated Planning Process
The ConPlan serves as the City’s comprehensive five-year strategy that identifies community needs, prioritizes those needs, and details how they would be addressed. Part of the ConPlan is the first-year Annual Action Plan, which outlines what programs and projects the City would address for the first year of the ConPlan cycle. An Annual Action Plan (AAP) is prepared every year afterwards, to identify programs and projects to be funded or continued from the previous year under the guidance of the overall ConPlan five-year strategy. Part of the ConPlan also incorporates the City’s Citizen Participation Plan (CPP), which governs how the City would conduct outreach to the community and encourage their participation in the ConPlan, yearly Action Plan, any amendments and yearly Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) process for this next five-year term. Additionally, included in the ConPlan is the preparation of an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choices (AI), which assists in identifying any barriers to affordable housing, as well as examines policies and fair housing practices surrounding housing choices.

Draft Consolidated Plan
The 2022-2027 ConPlan is the City of Menifee’s plan for the investment of an annual allocation of CDBG funds from the HUD during the five-year period covered by the ConPlan beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2027. These grant programs are consistent with HUD’s national strategy to provide decent housing opportunities, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities—particularly for low- and moderate-income people.

In consideration of finite grant resources, the ConPlan outlines the areas and population segments with the greatest level of need for a particular program or activity and intends to invest grant resources in high leverage opportunities where data suggests that the City will be able to maximize the impact of every dollar. The ConPlan identifies the City’s priority needs, including the rationale for establishing allocation priorities and specific measurable goals to be addressed during the five-year period through activities to be implemented using CDBG funds. The draft priority needs identified for the Consolidated Plan are:
Homelessness Prevention Services
Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements
Economic Development
Broadband Needs
Services for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents
Affordable Housing Preservation
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2 Today, staff is presenting to the City Council the draft ConPlan and is requesting input and direction on the proposed projects and programs based on preliminary identified high priorities and eligible use activities. The proposed projects and programs are:
Public Service Activities
Capital Activities
Program Administration
Draft Annual Action Plan 2022-2023 Program Summary
The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 created the CDBG Program. The primary objective of the CDBG program is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- and moderate-income. The CDBG regulations require that each activity meet one of the following national objectives:
Benefit low- and moderate-income persons; and
Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight; or Meet other community development needs having a particular urgency.

Each year, the City certifies with the submission of its Annual Action Plan that it has given maximum feasible priority to activities, which meet the first and second objectives above.

Additionally, the City certifies that no less than 70 percent of the CDBG funds received, over a three-year certification period, will be designed to benefit low- and moderate-income persons.

The City’s first year Annual Action Plan fiscal year 2022-23 priority needs are:
Homelessness Prevention Services
Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements
Economic Development
Broadband Needs
Services for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents
Affordable Housing Preservation
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The prior year resources fiscal year 2021-22 would fund an Affordable Housing Preservation program in the amount of $88,022 and $224,737 for the Peacock Public Facilities and Infrastructure project. These funds are being carried over from fiscal year 2021-22.

FY2022-2023 Entitlement Grant (Estimated) $520,000 Prior Year Resources (FY2021-22) $313,000 Estimated Total Available for Allocation $833,000 Item Title: 11.2
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2 STRAGEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Responsive and Transparent Community Government

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund from participating in the CDBG program. All expenditures related to CDBG adopted and approved project will come from HUD 2022/2023 CDBG allocation which will be included in May 4, 2022 staff report.

ATTACHMENTS

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Contents

1. Executive Summary ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 6 A. ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ................................ ........................ 6

2. The Process ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ 15 A. PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b) ................................ ......................... 15 B. PR-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(I) and 91.315(I) .............. 16 C. PR-15 Citizen Participation – 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c) ................................ ... 34

3. Needs Assessment ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 39 A. NA-05 Overview ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 39 B. NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c) ................................ ................... 41 C. NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) ........................... 50 D. NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) ............... 63 E. NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens – 91.205 (b)(2) ..................... 67 F. NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion – 91.205(b)(2) ................................ ........ 68 G. NA-35 Public Housing – 91.205(b) ................................ ................................ ........................... 70 H. NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment – 91.205(c) ................................ ................................ ... 74 I. NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d) ................................ ............ 85 J. NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs – 91.215 (f) ................................ .......... 88

4. Housing Market Analysis ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 89 A. MA-05 Overview ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 89 B. MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 91.210(a)&(b)(2) ................................ ............................... 90 C. MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a) ................................ ................. 94 D. MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a) ................................ ........ 97 E. MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing – 91.210(b) ................................ ................................ ... 103 F. MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210(c) ................................ ............................ 105 G. MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d) ................................ ..................... 115 H. MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e) ................................ ................................ 117 I. MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f) ................................ ....... 119 J. MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion ................................ ................................ ...... 127 K. MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and Moderate-Income Households -

91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2 ) ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 128 L. MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3) ................................ ........................... 128

5. Strategic Plan ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 129 A. SP-05 Overview ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 129 Item Title: 11.2
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B. SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1) ................................ ................................ .......... 132 C. SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2) ................................ ................................ ....................... 139 D. SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b) ................................ ................................ 144 E. SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) ................................ ................. 145 F. SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4) ................................ ................................ ................... 153 G. SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c) ................................ .......... 158 H. SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h) ................................ ................................ .. 159 I. SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d) ................................ ................................ ........... 160 J. SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i) ................................ ................................ ........ 162 K. SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j) ................................ ................................ ................ 163 L. SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230 ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 165

6. Expected Resources ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 167 A. AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) ................................ ................................ ......... 167 B. AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives ................................ ................................ ...................... 170

7. Projects ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 172 A. AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)................................ ................................ ................................ .... 172 B. AP-38 Project Summary ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 173 C. AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) ................................ ................................ ............ 180

8. Affordable Housing ................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 181 A. AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) ................................ ................................ .................. 181 B. AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) ................................ ................................ ......................... 183 C. AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)................................ ........... 184 D. AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) ................................ ................................ ... 187 E. AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) ................................ ................................ ........................... 188

9. Program Specific Requirements ................................ ................................ ................................ 191 A. AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4) ................................ ..................... 191

10. Appendix - Alternate/Local Data Sources ................................ ................................ .............. 193

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Tables
Table 1 Strategic Plan Summary ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 9 Table 2 Responsible Agency ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 15 Table 3 Organizations Consulted ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 31 Table 4 Other Local/ Regional/ Federal Planning Efforts ................................ ................................ .... 32 Table 5 Citizen Participation Outreac ................................ ................................ ................................ . 38 Table 6 Housing Needs Assessment Demographics ................................ ................................ .......... 41 Table 7 Number of Households ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 43 Table 8 Households with at Least One Problem ................................ ................................ ................. 45 Table 9 Households with One or More Severe Housing Problems ................................ ..................... 46 Table 10 Cost Burdened Households >30% ................................ ................................ ....................... 46 Table 11 Cost Burdened Households >50% ................................ ................................ ....................... 47 Table 12 Crowding ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 47 Table 13 0%-30% Area Median Income ................................ ................................ ............................. 51 Table 14 30%-50% Area Median Income ................................ ................................ ........................... 52 Table 15 50% - 80% Area Median Income ................................ ................................ ......................... 53 Table 16 80% - 100% Area Median Income ................................ ................................ ....................... 53 Table 17 0% - 30% Area Median Income ................................ ................................ ........................... 64 Table 18 30% - 30% Area Median Income ................................ ................................ ......................... 65 Table 19 50% - 80% Area Median Income ................................ ................................ ......................... 65 Table 20 80% - 100% Area Median Income ................................ ................................ ....................... 66 Table 21 Housing Cost Burden ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 67 Table 22 Public Housing by Program Type ................................ ................................ ........................ 70 Table 23 Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type................................ ............ 71 Table 24 Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type ................................ ........................... 72 Table 25 Ethnicity of Resident ................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 72 Table 26 Homeless Needs Assessment ................................ ................................ ............................. 75 Table 27 Riverside County 2020 Point-In-Time Homeless Counts ................................ ..................... 76 Table 28 Racial Characteristics of the Homeless Population in Riverside County .............................. 77 Table 29 Housing Inventory Count Report ................................ ................................ .......................... 84 Table 30 All Residential Properties by Number of Units ................................ ................................ ..... 91 Table 31 Unit Size by Tenure ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 91 Table 32 Cost of Housing ................................ ................................ ................................ ................... 94 Table 33 Rent Paid ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 95 Table 34 Housing Affordability ................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 95 Table 35 Housing Affordability ................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 96 Table 36 Conditions of Units ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 99 Table 37 Conditions of Units ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 99 Table 38 Risk of Lead-Based Paint ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 100 Table 39 Vacant Units ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 100 Table 40 Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard ................................ ................................ ...................... 101 Table 41 Total Number of Public and Assisted Housing Units ................................ .......................... 103 Table 42 Public Housing Condition ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 104 Table 43 Public Housing Condition ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 106 Table 44 Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households ................................ ................ 112 Item Title: 11.2
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Table 45 Business Activity ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 121 Table 46 Labor Force ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 122 Table 47 Occupations by Sectors ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 122 Table 48 Travel Time ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 123 Table 49 Educational Attainment ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 123 Table 50 Educational Attainment by Age ................................ ................................ .......................... 124 Table 51 Educational Attainment – Median earnings in the Past 12 Months ................................ ..... 124 Table 52 Geographic Priorities ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 133 Table 53 Priority Needs ................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 143 Table 54 – Influence of Market Conditions ................................ ................................ ....................... 144 Table 55 - Anticipated Resources................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 145 Table 56 - Institutional Delivery Structure ................................ ................................ ......................... 149 Table 57 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary ................................ ................................ ........ 151 Table 58 – Goals Summary ................................ ................................ ... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Table 59 – Goals Description ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 156 Table 60 - Expected Resources – Priority Table ................................ ................................ ............... 168 Table 61 – Goals Summary ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 170 Table 62 Goals Description ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 171 Table 63 – Project Information ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 172 Table 64 Project Summary Information ................................ ................................ ............................ 179 Table 65 - Geographic Distribution ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 180 Table 66 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement ................................ ... 182 Table 67 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type ................................ ................ 182

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1. Executive Summary
A. ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

1. Introduction
The 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan is the City of Menifee’s Strategic Plan for the investment of an annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) during the five-year period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2027. These grant programs are consistent with HUD’s national strategy to provide decent housing opportunities, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities—particularly for low- and moderate-income people.

In consideration of finite grant resources, the Strategic Plan within this Consolidated Plan outlines the areas and population segments with the greatest level of need for a particular program or activity and intends to invest grant resources in high leverage opportunities where data suggests that the city will be able to maximize the impact of every dollar. The Strategic Plan identifies the City’s priority needs, including the rationale for establishing allocation priorities and specific measurable goals to be addressed during the five-year period covered by the Consolidated Plan through activities to be implemented as part of the five Annual Action Plans using CDBG funds.

This Consolidated Plan also contains a Needs Assessment and Market Analysis that provide insight into the different levels of need in the community and the market in which grant-funded programs will be implemented. The Needs Assessment incorporates national data from the 2013- 2017 American Community Survey (ACS) 5 -Year Estimates and the 2013 -2017 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, in addition to local data.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 created the CDBG Program. The primary objective of the CDBG program is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- and moderate-income. The CDBG regulations require that each activity meet one of the following national objectives:
• Benefit low- and moderate-income persons;
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• Meet other community development needs having a particular urgency.

Each year, the city certifies with the submission of its Annual Action Plan that it has given maximum feasible priority to activities, which meet the first and second objectives above.

Additionally, the City certifies that no less than 70 percent of the CDBG funds received, over a three-year certification period, will be designed to benefit low- and moderate-income persons.

For the 2022-2023 program year, the City will roughly receive $468,000 in CDBG funds. The following CDBG program activities to be implemented from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

2022-2023 CDBG Public Service Activities
Assistance League of Temecula Valley $10,000
Boys and Girls Club $10,000
Habitat for Humanity Brush with Kindness $10,000
Hospice of the Valley $10,000
Menifee Valley Community Cupboard
Michelle’s Place
SAFE Family Justice Centers
$19,000
$10,000
$10,000
2022-2023 CDBG Capital Activities
Romoland (CIP) Street Improvements $175,000
Minor Home Repair Program
Activity Delivery Cost
$100,000
$20,000
2022-2023 Program Administration Activities
CDBG Program Administration $71,785
Fair Housing Council of Riverside County $22,215

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2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview
The priority needs and goals identified in the Plan needs assessment were identified based on analysis of information including the results of the City’s 2022 -2027 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey. Additionally, the housing and community development data elements required by HUD in the online Consolidated Plan system (the eCon Planning Suite) from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates and the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) covering the same time period were used. Other sources of information used to identify needs and establish priorities were obtained through consultation with local nonprofit agencies involved in the development of affordable housing and the delivery of public services to children, families, elderly persons, and persons with special needs throughout the community.

HUD’s Community Planning and Development (CPD) Outcome Performance Measurement Framework classifies objectives in three categories: decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunity. Based on the Needs Assessment and Market Analysis, the Strategic Plan identifies six high priority needs to be addressed through the implementation of activities aligned with six Strategic Plan goals.

In consideration of community input and available data, the six priority needs listed below are established as part of this Plan:
• Homelessness Prevention Services
• Improve Neighborhoods, Public Facilities, and Infrastructure • Economic Development
• Broadband Needs
• Provide public services for low-income residents
• Affordable Housing Preservation

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Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator

1 Homelessness
Prevention Services
2022 2023 Homeless Citywide Prevent and
eliminate
homelessness
CDBG:
$19,000
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit:
1,400 Persons Assisted

2 Improve
Neighborhoods,
Public Facilities and
Infrastructure
Improvements
2022 2023 Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG Target
Areas
Neighborhood and
Infrastructure
Improvement
CDBG:
$175,000
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 1,240 Persons
Assisted
3 Economic
Development
2022 2023 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Micro Enterprise
Program
Job Creation
CDBG:

TBD
TBD
4 Broadband 2022 2023 Broadband Needs Citywide Broadband CDBG:

TBD
TBD

5 Services for low- and
moderate- income
residents

2022

2023

Public Services
Citywide Provide public
services for low-
income residents
CDBG:
$60,000
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 656 Persons
Assisted

6 Affordable Housing
Preservation
2022 2023 Affordable
Housing
Citywide Preserve the
supply of affordable
housing
CDBG:
$100,000
CDBG: $20,000
(Activity Delivery
Costs)
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated:
10 Household Housing Units

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Consistent with HUD’s national goals for the CDBG programs to provide decent housing opportunities, maintain a suitable living environment and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents, the priority needs listed above will be addressed over the next five years through the implementation of CDBG funded activities aligned with the following six measurable goals included in the Strategic Plan of this Plan.

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3. Evaluation of past performance
A total of Two Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-One (2,931) Low-and Moderate-Income persons were served through various projects/activities during the 2020/2021 Program Year period (this includes prior year program/projects completed in the 2020/2021 timeframe). Including:
• Senior Services: A total of Four Hundred and Thirty (750) LMI seniors o Five (5) households for the Minor Home Rehabilitation Grant Program specifically targeting seniors 62+ and/or disabled persons o Twenty-five (25) senior and/or disabled homeowners assisted by Habitat for Humanity
o Three Hundred Fifty-One (350) seniors provided with nutritional meals by Family Services Association (FSA)
o Three Hundred Twenty (320) seniors provided with nutritional meals by Community Services due to COVID-19
o Fifty (50) seniors 62+ were provided with comprehensive hospice services
• Youth Services: One Hundred Twenty-five (125) LMI youth o Eighty-five (85) youths received school clothing from the Assistance League of Temecula Valley
o Forty (40) youths received before and after school programs from the Boys & Girls Club of Menifee Valley
• Emergency Food Distribution Services: One Thousand Three Hundred Twenty- Six (1,326) LMI persons were assisted with food baskets • Domestic Violence Services: One Hundred and Twenty-One (121) LMI persons were assisted within the City of Menifee
• Fair Housing Services and/or Tenant Services were provided to Six Hundred and-Nine (609) persons within the City of Menifee
Comprehensively, the City has been able to meet most of the quantitative goals in the last five- year cycle including:
• Senior Assistance (62+ years or older) in the forms of:
o 44 senior homes assisted via the city’s Senior Minor Repair program o 139 seniors assisted via Habitat for Humanity
o 831 meals provided
o 101 seniors provided comprehensive hospice service
• 6,162 low -to-moderate income persons provided with emergency food distribution
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• 2,620 low-to-moderate income persons provided fair housing and/or tenant services
• 7,750 persons benefitting from two community infrastructure projects o Sidewalk improvements (ADA ramps)
o Street improvements (resurfacing)
• 48 people experiencing homeless were provided homeless outreach and services
• 984 youths from low-to-moderate income communities were provided services such as school clothing or after-school programs.
• The city’s Minor Home Rehabilitation Grant Program was able to assist 7 low- to-moderate income households.

4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process Subsequent to the enactment of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009, HUD revised the Consolidated Plan regulations at 24 CFR Part 91 to emphasize the importance of citizen participation and consultation in the development of the Consolidated Plan. HUD strengthened the consultation process with requirements for consultation with the CoC, Public Housing Authorities (PHA), business leaders, civic leaders, and public or private agencies that address housing, health, social service, victim services, employment, or education needs of low-income individuals and families, homeless individuals and families, youth and/or other persons with special needs. Together with the analytic capabilities of the eCon Plan Suite, HUD’s online Consolidated Plan template, these requirements created the conditions necessary to implement a collaborative, data -driven and place -based planning process that includes a robust level of citizen participation and consultation.

The City adopted a new Citizen Participation Plan on January 4, 2017, along with some minor amendments on May 3, 2017, that reflects regulatory changes and process improvements. The CPP was again amended on June 17, 2020 for COVID -19 restrictions. In accordance with the City’s adopted Citizen Participation Plan, the City facilitated citizen participation through surveys, workshops, community meetings and public hearings. Efforts were made to encourage participation by low - and moderate- income persons, in areas where HUD funds are proposed to be used, and by residents of predominantly low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. The City also made efforts to encourage the participation of minorities and non- English-speaking persons, as well as persons with disabilities. The consultation process included representatives of the Riverside County Continuum of Care, Housing Authority of the County of Riverside, and other specified groups who completed surveys, provided local data, and assisted the City to ensure practical coordination of strategies to maximize impact and to avoid duplication of effort.

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5. Summary of public comments
Public and private agencies directly or indirectly involved with fair housing issues as well as interested residents were invited to attend and participate in the Community Meetings. Advertisements for these meetings appeared in the local newspaper, social media, Menifee Matters, a quarterly magazine that goes out to all residents in Menifee, and the City's front web page, plus email blast that went out to over 375+ organizations.

Additional marketing was through direct solicitation and interviews with community groups and organizations. The purpose of the community meetings was to provide a background on the scope of the study and solicit input on the most pressing issues affecting housing opportunities in Menifee.

The City also created an online survey in both English and Spanish that received 538 responses from September 2021 to November 2021. The purpose of this survey was to gather information on what citizens in the City of Menifee perceive are the most pressing needs of their community. To encourage broad and meaningful community participation, an online community outreach survey was designe d with questions to elicit feedback about needs for housing, community facility needs, special needs services, homeless, economic development, and other supportive community programs. The survey also sought to gain input on the community’s experience with housing discrimination, awareness of tenant housing rights, home lending, housing affordability, and information related to home maintenance and condition.

Additionally, the city reached out to over 40 organizations within the City of Menifee and surrounding jurisdictions for 1:1 interview regarding fair housing, expanding economic opportunities, and infrastructure needs. The City also held a Community Outreach Meeting on October 14, 2021.

The organizations interviewed are:
• Housing providers
• Health services
• Social services
• Organizations representing protected classes
• Fair housing
• Broadband internet providers
• Emergency management organizations
• City Departments and City Officials
Following the citizen participation process, a draft copy of the AI was made available for public review and comment for a period of 30 days at City Hall and on the City website at www.cityofmenifee.us/421/CDBG‐Program.

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outlets, such as the City’s website and social media, were used to publicize the surveys.

Efforts to reach populations underrepresented in the planning process included discussions regarding the survey with various housing, social service, faith based, and other organizations that provide services to the disabled, special needs, low income, and homeless population communit y. Many of the organizations that assisted in the effort to distribute the surveys posted them on their websites and sent notification to their partners and clientele.

A public meeting before the Menifee Citizens Advisory Committee (MCAC) to receive comments on the housing and community development needs in the community was held on March 8, 2022.

A public hearing was conducted before the City Council on April 6, 2022, that focused on the housing, community and economic development needs in the community. (No comments were received. - TBD)
A second public hearing was held on May 4, 2022. (No comments were received. – TBD)

6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All comments and views received by the City in the development of the Consolidated Plan are being accepted and taken into consideration in the development of the Consolidated Plan.

7. Summary
Examination of 2013-2017 American Community Survey (ACS) 5 -Year Estimates and the 2013-2017 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, in addition to local data, as well as consultation with citizens and organizations revealed six high priority needs to be addressed through the investment of an anticipated $2.34 million of CDBG funds over the five-year period of the Consolidated Plan. The investment of CDBG funds in eligible activities shall be guided principally by the six goals of the Strategic Plan. Activities submitted for consideration in response to any solicitation or Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) process must conform with one of the six Strategic Plan strategies and the associated action-oriented, measurable goals in order to receive consideration for CDBG funds.

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2. The Process
A. PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b)

1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source The following are the agencies/entities responsible for prepar ing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator MENIFEE Community Development
Table 2 Responsible Agency
Narrative
The Community Development Department of the City of Menifee is the lead department responsible for the administration of the CDBG program. The Community Development Department contracted the services of Michael Baker International to assist the City in the preparation of the 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan.

In the development of this Consolidated Plan, the city implemented a comprehensive citizen participation and consultation process and conducted a needs assessment and market analysis to identify levels of relative need regarding affordable housing, homelessness, special needs, and community development. This information was gathered through consultation with public officials and local agencies, public outreach and community meetings, review of demographic and economic data, and housing market analysis.

In the implementation of the 2022 -2027 Consolidated Plan and each of the five Annual Action Plans, the Community Development Department shall be responsible for all grant planning, management, and monitoring duties necessary to comply with HUD regulations and City policy.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Edna I. Lebrón
Senior Administrative Analyst City of Menifee
29714 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
(951) 723-3713
[email protected]
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B. PR-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(I) and

91.315(I)

1. Introduction
The City of Menifee consulted with representatives from multiple agencies, groups, and organizations involved in the development of affordable housing, creation of job opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents, and the provision of services to children, seniors, persons with special needs, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, and homeless persons. To facilitate this consultation, the city solicited feedback through the following methods:
• Online Survey
• Individual organization consultations/interviews
• Community meetings
• Public hearings
• Receipt of written comments
To gather the greatest depth of information, the City consulted with a wide variety of agencies, groups and organizations concerning the housing, community and economic development needs of the community. The primary agencies, groups or organizations consulted can be found on the following pages. A comprehensive list of organizations is provided in Table 3 . The input received from these consultation partners helped establish the objectives and goals described in the Strategic Plan. Specific comments received from these organizations are included in Table 3.

Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(I)).

The city recognizes the importance of coordination and alignment among various service providers to maximize the effectiveness of the CDBG program. As a result, during the development of this Consolidated Plan, the city consulted closely with organizations that provide assisted housing, health services and other community - focused programs. Outreach efforts included surveys, including specific questions associated with coordination, invitations to community meetings and workshops and in- person interviews.

The city further recognizes the importance of continued coordination and alignment during the upcoming five-year planning period with these organizations and agencies.

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implementation of the NOFA process for CDBG funds and through technical assistance provided to subrecipients of CDBG funds each year. The city monitors its affordable housing every year to ensure compliance with State and Federal requirements. It supports the County’s Section 8 program and participates in the County’s Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) program.

Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless in dividuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness
The Riverside County Continuum of Care (CoC) guides the development of homeless strategies and the implementation of programs to end homelessness throughout the region. The CoC is comprised of a network of public, private, faith-based, for-profit, and nonprofit service providers who utilize several federal, state and local resources in providing services for homeless persons. The County and its cities, including the City of Menifee, also provide resources for services that assist the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. The nonprofit and faith-based community plays a key role in the current CoC system. Hundreds of agencies throughout the County provide programs ranging from feeding the homeless on the street to creating permanent supportive housing opportunities. These services are available to homeless families with children as well as single men and women. The nonprofit and faith-based community also serves special needs populations, such as victims of domestic violence, veterans, persons with disabilities and unaccompanied youth.

The city provided a detailed survey to the CoC to identify the CoC’s perceived needs in the County and its objectives to address the needs of different homeless populations, specifically chronically homeless families and individuals, families with children, veterans, unaccompanied youth, and persons at risk of homelessness. Following the delivery and response to this questionnaire, the City followed up with the CoC to clarify existing needs and objectives and understand opportunities for collaboration and coordination during the five-year planning process.

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Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS
In the development of the 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, the City of Menifee consulted forty-three housing, social services and other entities involved in housing, community and economic development in Menifee and throughout the region to obtain valuable information on priority needs in the City and how CDBG funds and other resources should be invested to provide decent affordable housing, a suitable living environment and economic opportunities primarily for its low- and moderate-income residents. The CoC was consulted directly by telephone and email to discuss performance standards, outcome and policies and procedures for HMIS. The City was referred to the Ten - Year Plan to End Homelessness, the 2020 Point -in-Time homeless count and other publicly available reports. The City does not receive any ESG funds.

Table 3 includes a representative listing of the entities consulted as part of the consultation process.

2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations, and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
Organizations Consulted
1 Agency/Group/Organization Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.

Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Other-Public Services
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey and interview. Information was used in
identifying fair housing needs within the City
and developing the market analysis and
strategies.
2 Agency/Group/Organization YES place
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Agency/Group/Organization Type Economic Development
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Economic Development
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
housing needs and economic development
needs within the City and development market
analysis and strategies.
3 Agency/Group/Organization California Apartment Association Inland Empire
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing/Rental Property
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? House Needs Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
housing needs and economic development
needs within the City and development market
analysis and strategies.
4 Agency/Group/Organization Building Industry Association Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Developer
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Housing Needs Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
housing needs within the City and
development market analysis and strategies.
5 Agency/Group/Organization Quail Valley Environmental Coalition Agency/Group/Organization Type Environmental
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Other - Environmental
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How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
environmental impact within the City and
development market analysis and strategies.
6 Agency/Group/Organization Riverside County Continuum of Care Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs – Families with children
Homelessness Needs – Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied
Youth
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey and interview. Information was used in
identifying needs of the homeless and
developing strategies to address those needs.
7 Agency/Group/Organization Assistance League of Temecula Valley Agency/Group/Organization Type Youth Services
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Services – Youth Services
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
needs of at-risk you in the City and developing
strategies to address those needs.
8 Agency/Group/Organization Housing Authority of the County of Riverside Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Public Housing Needs
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How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
housing needs within the City and developing
the market analysis and strategies.
9 Agency/Group/Organization Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Housing Needs Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey and interview. Information was used in
understanding the housing needs of City
residents.
10 Agency/Group/Organization Hospice of the Valleys
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Terminally ill What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Services-Persons with Disabilities
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey and interview. Information was used
in understanding services for seniors and
those with disabilities needs for the City of
Menifee and developing the market analysis
and strategies.
11 Agency/Group/Organization Family Service Association Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Youth
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Other – Public Services
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
needs of children living in the target areas
within the City and developing the market
analysis and strategies
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12 Agency/Group/Organization Rotary Club of Menifee Valley Agency/Group/Organization Type Business and Civic Leaders What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Economic Development
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
economic development needs within the City
and developing the market analysis and
strategies.
13 Agency/Group/Organization Riverside County Veterans Services Agency/Group/Organization Type Veteran Services
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Services – Veterans
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
homeless and housing needs within the city
and developing the market analysis and
strategies.
14 Agency/Group/Organization Senior Advisory Committee
Agency/Group/Organization Type Government – local
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Services – senior
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey and Community Outreach Meeting.

Information was used in identifying senior
services and senior housing needs within the
city and developing the market analysis and
strategies.
15 Agency/Group/Organization Foothill AIDS
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing and services for those with AIDS What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Housing Needs Assessment
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Services – AIDS
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
homeless and housing needs within the city
and developing the market analysis and
strategies.
16 Agency/Group/Organization Lake Menifee Women’s Club
Agency/Group/Organization Type Business and Civic Leaders What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Other - Education
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
educational needs of persons living in the
target areas within the city and developing the
market analysis and strategies
17 Agency/Group/Organization County of Riverside Economic Development Agency
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other – Local government committee What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Economic Development
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey and interview. Information was used
in understanding economic needs for the City
of Menifee and developing the market
analysis and strategies.
18 Agency/Group/Organization Southern California Association of Governments
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other-Intergovernmental cooperation What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Housing needs (regional)
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
housing needs regionally and in the city and
developing the market analysis and strategies
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19 Agency/Group/Organization STAT Horse Sanctuary
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other - Public Services
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Other – Recreation
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey and interview. Information was used in
identifying recreational needs of children living
in the target areas within the City and
developing the market analysis and strategies
20 Agency/Group/Organization Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce Agency/Group/Organization Type Other – Economic Development What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Other – Economic Development
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
economic development needs within the City
and developing the market analysis and
strategies
21 Agency/Group/Organization EQQU8 Horsemanship and Therapeutic Riding
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other - Public Services
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
recreational needs of persons with disabilities
living in the target areas within the City and
developing the market analysis and strategies
22 Agency/Group/Organization Eastern Municipal Water District Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional Government
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Infrastructure Needs
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How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
infrastructure and public facility needs within
the City and developing the market analysis
and strategies
23 Agency/Group/Organization Riverside County Coalition for Alternatives to Domestic Violence
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Homelessness Needs-Families with Children How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
needs of victims of domestic violence and
developing strategies to address those needs.
24 Agency/Group/Organization Social Work Action Group
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Homelessness Needs
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
homeless needs and services for the City of
Menifee and developing strategies to address
those needs.
25 Agency/Group/Organization SAFE Alternatives for Everyone Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Homelessness Needs-Families with Children How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
needs of victims of domestic violence and
developing strategies to address those needs.
26 Agency/Group/Organization
Western Riverside Council of Governments
and Southern California Association of
Governments
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Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional organization
Planning organization
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Market Analysis
Other-regional planning
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey and interview. Information was used in
identifying needs in the region and developing
strategies to address those needs.
27 Agency/Group/Organization Community Cupboard of Menifee Valley Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs –Families with children
Homelessness Needs – Veterans
Homelessness Needs – Unaccompanied
Homelessness Needs-Unaccompanied Youth
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey and interview. Information was used in
identifying homeless needs of persons living
the City and developing the market analysis
and strategies to address those needs.
28 Agency/Group/Organization Inland Empire Small Business Development Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – job creation and training What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Other – economic development, job training How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
economic development and job training and
needs for the City of Menifee. Then for the
development of the market analysis and
strategies to address those needs.
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Agency/Group/Organization Type Government – Local
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Services – local community needs
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
community services needed for the City of
Menifee and the development of the
marketing analysis and strategies to address
those needs.
30 Agency/Group/Organization Community Access Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Persons with Disabilities What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Other - Public Service
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
recreational needs of persons with disabilities
living in the target areas within the City and
developing the market analysis and strategies
31 Agency/Group/Organization City of Menifee IT Department Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government-Local
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Broadband needs
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey and interview. Information was used in
identifying broadband needs for the at risk
communities in the City of Menifee.
32 Agency/Group/Organization Boys and Girls Club of Menifee Valley Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Other-Recreational Needs
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How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey and interview. Information was used in
identifying recreational needs of children living
in the target areas within the City and
developing the market analysis and
strategies.
33 Agency/Group/Organization Menifee Police Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type Government – local law enforcement What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Services – safety and community needs
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
safety and community needs of persons living
in the target areas within the City and
developing the market analysis and
strategies.
34 Agency/Group/Organization Riverside Housing Development Corporation Agency/Group/Organization Type Affordable Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Affordable Housing
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
affordable housing needs.
35 Agency/Group/Organization U.S. Vets Initiative
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Veteran housing, counseling, services
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Services - Veterans
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
affordable housing and veteran needs for the
City of Menifee and developing the marketing
analysis and strategies.

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36 Agency/Group/Organization VA Loma Linda Healthcare System Agency/Group/Organization Type Hospital – Veterans
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Services – Veterans
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
veteran healthcare and needs regionally and
developing the marketing analysis and
strategies.
37 Agency/Group/Organization Veterans of Foreign War
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Health
Publicly Funded Institution/System of Care
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Homelessness Needs-Veterans
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey and Interview. Information was used in
identifying needs of veterans within the City
and developing the market analysis and
strategies.
38 Agency/Group/Organization County of Riverside University Health System Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – behavioral health/health What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Other – Mental Health Services
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
behavioral health and services regionally and
developing the market analysis and
strategies.
39 Agency/Group/Organization Inland Regional Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Regional organization
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What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
homeless and housing needs within the city
and developing the market analysis and
strategies
40 Agency/Group/Organization State Council on Developmental Disabilities Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Other Government-State
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
needs of the special needs population and
developing the programs and strategies
41 Agency/Group/Organization Riverside County Economic Development Agency
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government-County
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation? Other-Intergovernmental cooperation
How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey. Information was used in identifying
needs of the business community within the
City and developing the market analysis and
strategies.
42 Agency/Group/Organization City of Menifee City Council Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government-Local
Item Title: 11.2
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Item Page Number: 34
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What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Economic Development, housing needs,
infrastructure needs.

How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey and interview. Information was used in
identifying economic development, housing,
and infrastructure needs within the City.
43 Agency/Group/Organization City of Menifee City Manager’s Office Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government-Local
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Economic Development, housing needs,
infrastructure needs.

How was the Agency/Group/
Organization consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Survey and interview. Information was used
in identifying economic development, housing,
and infrastructure needs within the City.

Table 3 Organizations Consulted
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City maintains a list of agencies, organizations and other organizations that have expressed an interest in City’s CDBG program and invited representatives from each entity to participate at multiple points in the planning process. All agencies were strongly encouraged to attend meetings and participate in surveys.

Any agency or organization that was not consulted and would like to be included in the City’s list of organizations is encouraged to contact:

Edna I. Lebrón
Senior Administrative Analyst City of Menifee
29714 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
(951) 723-3713
[email protected]

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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Other Local/ Regional/ Federal Planning Efforts
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with
the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care Riverside County Continuum
of Care
Strategic Plan goals are
consistent with Ten Year
Strategy to End
Homelessness
2021-2029 Housing Element City of Menifee Strategic Plan goals are consistent with Housing
Element policies and goals
Table 4 Other Local/ Regional/ Federal Planning Efforts Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l))
In the development of the 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, the City afforded the following public entities with the opportunity to provide input on the Consolidated Plan and welcomes their input concerning the future implementation of project to address the Strategic Plan goals identified in section SP-45 of the Consolidated Plan:
• Assistance League of Temecula Valley
• Boys and Girls Club of Menifee Valley
• Building Industry Association
• California Apartment Association Inland Empire
• City of Menifee City Council
• City of Menifee City Manager
• City of Menifee Community Services
• City of Menifee IT Department
• Community Access Center
• Community Cupboard of Menifee Valley
• County of Riverside Economic Development Agency
• County of Riverside University Health System
• Eastern Municipal Water District
• EQQU8 Horsemanship and Therapeutic Riding
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• Fair Housing Council of +C2:C179Riverside County, Inc. • Family Service Association
• Foothill AIDS
• Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley
• Hospice of the Valleys
• Housing Authority of the County of Riverside
• Inland Empire Small Business Development Center
• Inland Regional Center
• Lake Menifee Women’s Club
• Menifee Police Department
• Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce
• Quail Valley Environmental Coalition
• Riverside County Coalition for Alternatives to Domestic Violence • Riverside County Continuum of Care
• Riverside County Economic Development Agency
• Riverside County Veterans Services
• Riverside Housing Development Corporation
• Rotary Club of Menifee Valley
• SAFE Alternatives for Everyone
• Senior Advisory Committee
• Social Work Action Group
• Southern California Association of Governments
• STAT Horse Sanctuary
• State Council on Developmental Disabilities
• U.S. Vets Initiative
• VA Loma Linda Healthcare System
• Veterans of Foreign War
• Western Riverside Council of Governments and Southern California Association of Governments
• YESplace

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C. PR-15 Citizen Participation – 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c)

1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting On January 4, 2017, the City adopted a Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) to describe how the City intends to involve its citizens in the development of the Consolidated Plan. On May 3, 2017, the Citizen Participation Plan was amended for appropriate and adequate citizen participation. On June 17, 2020, the CPP was revised for COVID-19.

The City established and followed the citizen participation process for the development of this five-year Consolidated Plan that included broad participation from the community. To assist in the identification of priority needs in the City, the Community Needs Assessment and Fair Housing Survey was prepared in English and Spanish and distributed to residents of the City to solicit input in the prioritization of needs related to community services, community facilities, infrastructure, neighborhood services, special needs services, businesses and jobs, and housing. The surveys were available online. The City received a total of 538 responses to the survey.

A community meeting was conducted on October 14, 2021 . A community workshop was conducted on January 27, 2022, with prospective nonprofits intending to submit grant applications for CDBG funds and to obtain input on community needs. The Menifee Citizens Advisory Committee conducted a community meeting on March 8, 2022, to discuss the Consolidated Plan process.

Two public hearings were held at different stages in the development of the Consolidated Plan. The first public hearing was held on April 6, 2022 . The second hearing was conducted May 4, 2022, to receive comments on the draft 2022 -2027 Consolidated Plan and the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan. The Plans were adopted as presented (TBD).

At each step in the process, the City was careful to ensure that low - and moderate- income residents, members of minority groups, agencies involved in the provision of services to these populations, and others who are directly impacted by the programs and activities supported by the Consolidated Plan programs had the opportunity to be actively involved. To promote greater public accessibility to program documents, the Citizen Participation Plan, Consolidated Plan, Action Plans, CAPERs and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice are posted on the city’s website.

Item Title: 11.2
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of Outreach Summary of response / attendance Summary of comments received
Summary of
comments not
accepted and
reasons
URL
(If applicable)
1 2022-2027
Consolidated
Plan Needs
Assessment
Survey
Minorities

Non- English
Speaking - Specify
other language:

Spanish

Non- targeted/br oad
community
The 2022-2027
Consolidated Plan Needs
Assessment Survey was
disseminated on paper and in
electronic form in English and in
Spanish to advise the City on the
highest priority housing, community
and economic development needs in
Menifee.
538 Menifee residents
responded to the survey.

The survey was available
from September 2021 to
November 2021.

All
comments
were
accepted
and
incorporated
into the
survey
results.

Not
applicable.
2 Newspaper Ad Non- English
Speaking - Specify
other language:

Spanish
Advertisement of Community
Workshop to take place on January
26, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the Menifee
City Hall and virtually. (Notices
published in local paper every week
for five weeks.)
No comments were
received.

No
comments
were
received.

Not
applicable.

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3 Public Meeting Minorities

Persons with
disabilities

Non- targeted/broad
community

Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
14 organizations and residents
attended the publicly noticed
Community Meeting held on October
14, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Motte’s
Historical Car Museum.

Comprehensive
workshop/ meeting on the
City’s CDBG program,
2022-2027 Consolidated
Plan and 2022/2023
Annual Action Plan. The
public was encouraged to
attend and provided direct
community input.

Additional technical
support/guidance was
provided for any
organization/ department
seeking CDBG funding for
eligible activities/ projects.

All
comments
were
received.

Not
applicable.
4 Internet
Outreach
Non-
targeted/broadband
community
Electronic newsletter article inviting
residents to the community meeting
and to have them fill the online
survey, as well as notifying residents
that their feedback is an essential
component of the Consolidated Plan
process.

No comments were
received.

No
comments
were
received.

Not
applicable.

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5 Public Hearing Non- targeted/ broad
community
Public Hearing at regular Menifee
City Council Meeting was conducted
on April 6, 2022, to obtain community
input in public hearing setting in
preparation for the development of
the 2022-2027
Consolidated Plan/
2022/2023 Annual Action Plan.

No comments were
received. TBD
N/A Not
applicable.
6 Newspaper Ad Non- targeted/ broad
community
Notice of the 30-day public review
and comment period for the draft
2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, 2022-
2023 Annual Action Plan and the
Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing Choice. The public notice
invited interested residents to review
the draft documents and to provide
written comments to the City of
Menifee Finance Department, City of
Menifee City Clerk's Office, or online
at the CDBG website.

Residents were invited to a public
hearing to provide oral comments
before the Menifee City Council on
April 6, 2022
at 6:00 p.m.

No written comments
were received. TBD
None TBD
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7 Public Hearing Non- targeted/ broad
community
Public hearing for the draft 2022-
2027 Consolidated Plan, 2022-2023
Annual Action Plan and the Analysis
of Impediments to Fair Housing
Choice before the Menifee City
Council on May 4, 2022
at 6:00 p.m.

No written comments
were received. TBD
None Not
applicable.

Table 5 Citizen Participation Outreach
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3. Needs Assessment
A. NA-05 Overview
Needs Assessment Overview
Prior to its incorporation in 2008, the City of Menifee was comprised of three distinct, isolated communities: Quail Valley, Romoland and Sun City. While these communities chose to become one city, they remain geographically and demographically distinct. Their needs vary greatly as do the programs to address those needs. Romoland is located about 3½ miles north of Sun City and dates back to the early 1900s. It has a community water and sewer system. Special regional districts, not the city, provide community water and sewer service and flood control. Therefore, the city has no jurisdiction in improving or maintaining these systems and addressing their needs.

Since 1990, the areas surrounding the Sun City has experienced tremendous growth with middle- class, master-planned subdivisions. Much of the data prior to incorporation is not available.

The Needs Assessment section of the Consolidated Plan examines housing, homelessness, non- homeless special needs, and non -housing community development needs. The housing needs assessment section evaluates household income, tenure (renter or owner), housing cost as a function of household income, disproportionate need among racial and ethnic groups and public housing needs. The homeless needs assessment examines the sheltered and unsheltered homeless population in Menifee and Riverside County to prepare the City’s strategy to address homelessness during the next five years. The non -homeless special needs assessment section evaluates the needs of people who are not homeless, but due to various reasons are in need of services, including, but not limited to, the elderly, frail elderly, severe mentally ill, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS, victims of human trafficking, veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and victims of domestic violence. The non-housing community development needs assessment section discusses the need for public facilities, public infrastructure improvements and public services to benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

The City has identified these top priority needs as follows:
• Homelessness Prevention Services
• Improve neighborhoods, public facilities, and infrastructure • Economic Development
• Broadband Needs
• Provide public services for low- and moderate-income residents • Affordable Housing Preservation
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The City conducted a community needs survey and community outreach on October 14, 2021 .

The community was provided a survey and to prioritize the needs of the City for the next five (5) years, 2022 -2027. When asked to prioritize those needs, survey respondents noted that prevention and elimination of homelessness was the highest priority followed by infrastructure improvements, economic development, broadband needs, public services, and affordable housing preservation.

The City of Menifee will continue to support the efforts of the Riverside County Continuum of Care (CoC) and its member organizations that address homelessness. the City supports local nonprofit agencies who provide emergency rental assistance and housing counseling to low - and moderate-income residents to prevent homelessness.

The second highest priority noted are infrastructure improvements in the City. The City of Menifee is rapidly growing, with its population increasing by seventeen percent (17%) from 77,519 to 90,349 from 2010 to 2019, and the number of households increasing by three percent (3%) from 29,080 to 29,808, the residents have expressed a high priority need of infrastructure.

Based on an online survey provided to the community for input, the residents expressed less housing and more infrastructure. The residents would like to see more street improvements, sidewalk improvements and an increase in code enforcement.

The third highest priority in the City is economic development. The community would like to see more jobs being created in the City, work with major employers to develop incentives for new housing near their job sites, and i mprove education and provide sk ills training for education, healthcare, manufacturing, and construction jobs. With the creation of d evelopment of a Micro Enterprise Program that will provide small business development training, start -up loans and support to income qualified clients who would like to start their own small business would meet the needs of the City for the next five (5) years.

It was identified that Romoland lacks effective broadband connectivity. The City is exploring a Smart City initiative that will increase connectivity to all the districts.

There is a great need of public services, especially for the senior and youth community. Funding of public serv ices would be ideal to help barriers to accessing affordable housing and the homeless population.

There is a continued need for Senior Housing. Based on the survey results and community outreach, it was determined there is a demand of preservation of the quality of existing affordable housing stock occupied by low - and moderate-income households. Through the implementation of a Minor Home Rehabilitation Grant Program, addressing substandard or emergency housing conditions will allow low - and moderate-income families to maintain housing stability while also guaranteeing that all economic segments of the community live in decent housing.

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Methodology
To assess community needs, the City examined data, held community meetings and workshops, conducted a CDBG Community Needs Assessment and Fair Housing Survey and consulted with local organizations. The Needs Assessment primarily relies on the following sources of data:
• American Community Survey (ACS) (2013-2017 5-year estimates) • Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) (2013-2017 5-year estimates) • 2020 Point-In-Time (PIT) Homeless Count for Riverside County including Menifee

CDBG Community Needs Assessment and Fair Housing Survey The City of Menifee conducted a CDBG Community Needs Assessment and Fair Housing Survey of its residents and program organizations asking them to rate the needs in Menifee regarding housing, fair housing services, community services, services for special needs populations, neighborhood services, community facilities, infrastructure and business and jobs services.

B. NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c) Summary of Housing Needs
From 2010-2019, the City’s population increased by 17 percent from 77,519 to 90,349 and the number of households increased by 3 percent from 28,225 to 29,080. The median household income also increased by 33 percent from $52,739 to $70,224.

Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
Demographics Base Year: 2010 Most Recent Year: 2019 % Change Population 77,519 90,349 17%
Households 28,225 29,080 3%
Median Income 52,739 70,224 33%
Source: 2010 Census (Base Year), 2019 ACS
Table 6 Housing Needs Assessment Demographics

Item Title: 11.2
Five-year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan
Item Page Number: 45
Menifee Mayor and City Council April 6, 2022