CITY OF REDLANDS
CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
A G E N D A S
OCTOBER 4, 2022
PAUL BARICH
Mayor
EDDIE TEJEDA
Mayor Pro Tempore
DENISE DAVIS
Council Member
JENNA
GUZMAN-LOWERY
Council Member
MICK GALLAGHER
Council Member
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JEANNE DONALDSON
City Clerk
ROBERT DAWES
City Treasurer
CHARLES M. DUGGAN JR.
City Manager
YVETTE M. ABICH GARCIA
City Attorney
5:00 p.m. Open Public Meeting, Public Comment (Closed Session) 6:00 p.m. Open Session (Public Meeting)
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City Council Chambers
Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, Redlands, California
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A G E N D A
The following information comprises the agenda for the regular meetings of the City Council of the City of Redlands and the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency of the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands at the times noted below in the City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, Redlands, California, on:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2022
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5:00 P.M.
A. Call City Council Meeting to Order
B. Public Comment
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B. Public Comment
(Any person wishing to provide public comment on a closed session matter may do so at this time.)
C. Recess City Council Meeting to a Closed Session
1. Conference with labor negotiator - Government Code §54957.6 (Assistant City Manager McConnell)
Agency Negotiators: Mayor Barich and Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
2. Conference with labor negotiator - Government Code §54957.6 (Assistant City Manager McConnell)
Agency Negotiator: Laura Kalty, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore; Janice McConnell; Tommi Ng, Danielle Garcia
Employee
Organizations:
Redlands Association of Department Directors
Redlands Association of Management Employees
Redlands Association of Mid-Management Employees
Redlands Association of Safety Management Employees
Redlands Association of Fire Management Employees
Redlands Police Officers Association
Redlands Professional Firefighters Association
Redlands Civilian Safety Employees
Teamsters Local 1932 Redlands Chapter
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6:00 P.M.
D. Reconvene City Council Meeting
E. Invocation by Council Member Guzman-Lowery - Pledge of Allegiance (In keeping with long-standing traditions of legislative invocations, this City Council meeting may include a brief invocation. Such invocations are not intended to proselytize or advance any one, or to disparage any other, faith or belief. Neither the City nor the City Council endorses any particular religious belief or form of invocation.) F. Closed Session Report
(No reportable action taken in closed session unless otherwise announced by the City Attorney at this time.)
G. Presentations
1. Redlands Pet Adoption (Redlands Animal Control)
H. Public Comment - City Council
(At this time, the City Council will provide an opportunity for the public to address them on any subject, within the jurisdiction of the City Council, which is not already scheduled on this agenda. However, any matter that requires action will be referred to staff for a report and possible action at a subsequent meeting. Comments will be limited to three {3} minutes.) I. Consent Calendar
(The following routine items have been recommended for approval and will be acted upon simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is requested by a Councilmember or a member of the audience.)
1. Approve regular meeting minutes of September 20, 2022, and special meeting minutes of September 21,2022 (City Clerk Donaldson)
2. Approve recommendation for reappointment to the Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission (Mayor Barich)
3. Authorize issuance of a proclamation proclaiming September 15, 2022 through October 15,2022 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Redlands (Council Member Davis and Council Member Guzman-Lowery)
4. Adopt Resolution No. 8393 authorizing remote teleconference meetings by the City Council and all Boards, Commissions, and Committees of the City in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 (2021) for a period of 30 days (Council Member Davis)
5. Authorize the annual payment to San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department (Cal-ID/Identix) in the amount of $83,961.72 for Redlands Police Department's Fingerprint Identification Services (Management Services/Finance Director Garcia)
6. Adopt Resolution 8388 to extend the City of Redlands' “Mills Act” program for an additional five years to November 30, 2027 (Development Services Director Desatnik)
7. Accept the grant award from the FY 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program, and approve an additional appropriation of $36,670 to the Police Department (Police Chief Catren) Recycled Paper
8. Approve the Cooperative Agreement Time Extension with SBCTA for the Interstate 10/Alabama Street Improvement Project by two (2) years to December 31, 2024 (Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris)
9. Adopt Resolution No. 8385 amending the City's Water Efficiency Rebate Program, an additional appropriation in the amount of $50,000 from the Water Fund; and determine that adoption of this resolution is exempt from environmental review in accordance with Section 15061(B)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris)
10. Approve the License Agreement with Juan Morales doing business as The Dog House for a hot dog food truck located at the City's Corporate Yard, 1270 W. Park Avenue, and determination that approval of the agreement is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (Assistant City Manager Boatman)
11. Approve the request to close New York Street and West Stuart Avenue for the Redlands Elks Veterans Car Show event hosted by the Redlands Elks Lodge on October 15, 2022 (Assistant City Manager Boatman)
12. Approve the request to hold The Redlands Turkey Trot event hosted by Phoenix Hope International on November 24, 2022, within Sylvan Park and the surrounding area; authorize street closures related to the event; approve a request for in-kind support in the amount of $6,036 related to the event and determine that the approval of the request is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15311(c) of the state’s guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (Assistant City Manager Boatman)
13. Approve the request for in-kind support for $5,554 related to the Downtown Redlands Artwalk event hosted by the Kid's Cures Foundation to be held on October 23, 2022; approve a request to close State and 5th Streets; authorize the request for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in Ed Hales Park; and determine that the approval of the request is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15311(c) of the state’s guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (Assistant City Manager Boatman) J. Communications
1. Introduction to the creation of an Inclusionary Housing program, consideration of a sole source agreement with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., for the completion of a financial evaluation and creation of an Inclusionary Housing program, and approval of additional appropriation in the amount of $50,400 (Development Services Director Desatnik) K. Public Hearings
1. APPEAL BY LOZEAU DRURY, LLP (APPELLANT) OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF 131 APARTMENTS AND 3 COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS CALLED "CITY CENTER" ON A VACANT 3-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 212 and BROOKSIDE AVENUE REDLANDS
(Mayor to declare meeting open as a public hearing)
1. PUBLIC HEARING to consider an Appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval for the following project entitlements for the City Center mixed use project. a. Initial Study and Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment adopted for the proposed City Center project.
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b. Conditional Use Permit No. 1138 – Approval to construct a mixed-use development consisting of 131 apartments and three commercial buildings called the “City Center” on a vacant 3-acre site. The project site is located at 212 and 216 Brookside Avenue (APNs: 0171-211-11-0000 through 0171-211-21-0000, 0171-211-25-0000, and 0171-101-01-0000 through 0171-101-05-0000) in the C-3, General Commercial District. c. Tentative Parcel Map No. 20475 – Approval to consolidate 17 parcels totaling 3.01 acres (net) and create two parcels for development purposes. Parcel One (1.68 acres) is the proposed location for the residential portion of the project located on the west side of the site. Parcel Two (1.33 acres) is the proposed location of the commercial/retail portion of the project located on the easterly side of the site. The subject property is located at 212 and 216 Brookside Avenue (APNs:
0171-211-11-0000 through 0171-211-21-0000, 0171-211-25-0000, and 0171-101-01-0000 through 0171-101-05-0000) in the C-3, General Commercial District. (Development Services Director Desatnik)
2. Consideration of the proposed "The Grand" residential project by applicant Vantage One Real Estate Investments, LLC, located at the northeast corner of West Redlands Boulevard and Eureka Street.
(Mayor to declare meeting open as a public hearing)
PUBLIC HEARING to consider the following applications for the properties located at 200-206 West Redlands Boulevard (APNs: 0169-281-30-0000 and 0169-281-31-0000) in the Town Center - Historic (TC-H) District of the Downtown Specific Plan, and associated California Environmental Quality Act determination:
1. City Council Resolution No. 8389– Consideration of an Initial Study and Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment document prepared for the proposed project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
2. City Council Resolution No. 8391-(Amendment No. 23 to Specific Plan No. 45) –A proposal to amend the development standards regulating building height in the Town Center (TC), Town Center – Historic (TC-H), and Service Commercial (SC) Districts of the Downtown Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 45). The proposed amendment would allow the maximum building height to be four stories, while maintaining the overall maximum height limit of 55 feet.
3. City Council Resolution No. 8390-(Commission Review and Approval No. 911 and Tentative Parcel Map No. 20175) – A request for site plan approval and architectural design review for a proposal to construct a 145-unit multi-family apartment building four stories in height, including subterranean and surface level structured parking, courtyards, and common open space amenities, and a proposal to merge fourteen existing parcels into one 1.49-acre parcel for development purposes.
(Development Services Director Desatnik)
3. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Resolution No. 8392 to adopt the Amended 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element (General Plan Amendment No. 144) (Development Services Director Desatnik) (Mayor to declare meeting open as a public hearing)
L. New Business
1. Approval of the Employment Agreement between the City of Redlands and Charles M. Duggan, Jr. (Mayor Barich/Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda)
2. Consideration of a Side Letter of Agreement between the City and the Redlands Professional Firefighters Association (Assistant City Manager McConnell) Recycled Paper
3. Consideration of Ordinance 2944 amending Title 13 (Public Services) Chapter 13.12 relating to water, sewer and solid waste charges and payments and determine that the Ordinance is not subject to environmental review pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (Management Services/Finance Director Garcia)
4. Consideration of the public works construction contract with Armstrong Cal Builders, Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed $1,033,800 for the Joslyn Senior Center Renovation Project No.
FCS10252021ER, approve an additional appropriation of $180,535.38 related thereto, and make a determination that the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (Assistant City Manager Boatman)
5. Consideration of an Operations and Maintenance Agreement with the San Bernardino California Transportation Authority for the City’s maintenance and security obligations at the Downtown Station for the Redlands Passenger Rail Project and determine that approval of the agreement is not subject to environmental review pursuant to Section 15162 of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (Assistant City Manager Boatman)
6. Consideration of Ordinance No. 2945, adding Chapter 13.67 to the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the establishment of regulations governing organic waste disposal and determination that approval of the ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15308 of the State’s guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (Assistant City Manager Boatman)
7. Consideration to implement the Downtown Market plan as recommended by the City Council subcommittee and determine that the event is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15311(c) (Assistant City Manager Boatman)
8. Consideration of an agreement with Patrol Solutions, LLC., for the provision of platform and parking lot security for the Redlands Passenger Rail Downtown and University Stations in an amount not-to-exceed $410,000 for the initial term of one year, with the option to extend by one additional one-year term for a total amount not-to-exceed $820,000; and additional appropriations of $160,000 in both revenue and expenses for FY 2022-23, and FY 2023-2024 (Assistant City Manager Boatman)
M. Individual Council Member Announcements and/or Reports on Activities (No collective discussion or action.)
N. Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on October 18, 2022.
O. Successor Agency of the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands
1. Call regular meeting of the Successor Agency Board of Directors to order.
2. Public Comment
(At this time, the Agency Board will provide an opportunity for the public to address them on any subject, within the jurisdiction of the Successor Agency of the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands, which is not already scheduled on this agenda. However, any matter that requires action will be referred to staff for a report and possible action at a subsequent meeting. Comments will be limited to three {3} minutes.)
3. Approve the regular meeting minutes of September 6, 2022 (Secretary Donaldson) Recycled Paper
4. Adjourn Successor Agency Board of Directors' meeting The next regular meeting of the Agency will be held on November 1, 2022.
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City Council/Successor Agency Meeting I. 1.
DATE: 10/04/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: Approve regular meeting minutes of September 20, 2022, and special meeting minutes of September 21,2022 (City Clerk Donaldson)
MOTION:
I move to approve the regular meeting minutes of September 20, 2022, and special meeting minutes of September 21,2022.
Attachments
Regular Meeting Minutes of Sept. 20, 2022
Special Meeting Minutes of Sept. 21, 2022
MINUTES
Regular meetings of the City Council and the Redlands Financing Authority of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, on September 20, 2022 at 5:00 P.M.
Present: Paul Barich, Mayor
Eddie Tejeda, Mayor Pro Tempore
Denise Davis, Council Member
Jenna Guzman-Lowery, Council Member
Mick Gallagher, Council Member
Staff: Charles M. Duggan, Jr., City Manager; Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney; Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk; Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager; Chris Boatman, Assistant City Manager; Carl Baker, Public Information Officer; Chris Catren, Police Chief; Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director; Brian Desatnik, Development Services Director; John Harris, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director; Rich Sessler, Fire Chief
Mayor Barich called the meeting to order and explained that comments could be presented in-person, via Zoom, via cell phone or landline. He offered the public an opportunity to provide comment on any item on the agenda for the closed session.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None forthcoming
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Abich Garcia announced Closed Session Item C-1 will not be considered tonight.
Conference with labor negotiator - Government Code §54957.6 (Assistant City Manager McConnell)
Agency Negotiator: Laura Kalty, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore; Janice McConnell; Tommi Ng, Danielle Garcia
Employee
Organizations:
Redlands Association of Department Directors
Redlands Association of Management Employees
Redlands Association of Mid-Management Employees
Redlands Association of Safety Management Employees
Redlands Association of Fire Management Employees
Redlands Police Officers Association
Redlands Professional Firefighters Association
Redlands Civilian Safety Employees
Teamsters Local 1932 Redlands Chapter
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Conference with labor negotiator - Government Code §54957.6 (Assistant City Manager McConnell)
Agency Negotiators: Mayor Barich and Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting reconvened at 6:08 P.M. with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Abich Garcia announced Closed Session Item C-1 was not considered tonight and there was no reportable action taken on Closed Session Item C-2.
PRESENTATIONS
Redlands Pet Adoption
Animal Control Officers Joseph Martinez and Kaitlyn Giroux introduced “Betty”, a two-year old female German Shepard who is available for adoption, along with thirty-seven other dogs, thirty-nine cats, one pig and one turtle at the Redlands Animal Shelter. Mr. Martinez informed the Council that seven dogs and eight cats have been adopted since the last regular City Council meeting.
Proclamation Adult Literacy Day
Mayor Barich presented a Proclamation declaring September 25, 2022 as Adult Literacy Day in the City of Redlands to Bill Hatfield, A.K. Smiley Public Library Board Of Trustees President, and Diane Shimota, Adult Literacy Coordinator. Adult Literacy Tutor Darcel Cannady and Adult Literacy Learner Briseiry Roque provided a brief presentation describing how their lives have been enriched through their participation in the program.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Council Thanks - Fernando Ramirez expressed his appreciation of the City's efforts to undertake improvement projects on Colton Avenue and the surrounding north side area, including tree trimming and sidewalk improvements.
Adult Literacy Program - Andy Hoder spoke of the great work being done through the Adult Literacy Program and the great rewards reaped. He urged the Council to keep the program properly funded.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes
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On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the minutes of the September 6, 2022 regular meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation Adult Literacy Day
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the issuance of a Proclamation declaring September 25, 2022 as Adult Literacy Day in the City of Redlands.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8387 Remote Teleconference Meetings
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8387 authorizing remote teleconference meetings by the City Council and all Boards, Commissions, and Committees of the City in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 (2021) for a period of 30 days.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8372 Conflict of Interest Code
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8372 amending the Conflict of Interest Code for the City, including adding new positions that must be designated and deleting positions that no longer make or participate in governmental decisions.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Intergovernmental Purchase of Network Hardware
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the Intergovernmental Purchase of Network Hardware from Presidio in the amount of $102,390; and approved an additional appropriation of the same from the General Fund's Unassigned Fund Balance.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
At-Grade Crossing Maintenance Agreement
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the revised At-Grade Crossing Maintenance Agreement with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Orange Blossom Trail Phase 3 Contract Amendment
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the First Amendment to the Public Works Contract with Deark E&C, Inc. for the Orange Blossom Trail Phase 3 Project to extend the time for completion by one-hundred and ten (110) calendar days.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
New PO with SKC-West, Inc.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, to cancel the existing purchase order with Safe Environment Engineering for Wastewater Draeger Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) Detector Tubes, and issue a new purchase order with SKC-West, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $30,000.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
HSIP Cycle 8 Emergency Vehicle Preemption System Project Amendment On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the First Amendment to the Public Works Contract with Baker Electric & Renewables LLC for the HSIP Cycle 8 Emergency Vehicle Preemption System Project to extend the time for completion by one hundred and fifteen (115) calendar days.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Use of Firing Range Facilities
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the agreement between the City of Redlands and the County of San Bernardino for use of their weapons firing range facilities for an amount not to exceed $20,000.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Alcohol Policing Partnership Grant Funds
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the agreement between the City and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) concerning the distribution of an Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) grant in the amount of $24,790; approved the additional appropriation of $24,790 in grant funds to the Police Department; and authorized the Chief of Police to sign and execute any agreements concerning the grant.
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Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Leica Geosystems Laser Scanner and Software
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the sole source purchase of a Leica Geosystems Laser Scanner and Software for the amount of $36,664.46. Obtaining this technology and capability will greatly enhance the department’s ability to document crime scenes, an extremely important component in successful prosecutions and civil proceedings.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Revel Big Bear Marathon Event
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the request for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on East San Bernardino Avenue at Dearborn Street during the Revel Big Bear Marathon is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State’s guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; authorized the closure of East San Bernardino Avenue on the event dates; and approved the request for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on East San Bernardino Avenue at Dearborn Street during the Revel Big Bear Marathon to be held on November 12, 2022.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COMMUNICATIONS
Video Series Making Redlands a Better Place
Public Information Officer Baker presented a new video from the video series “Working for You: Making Redlands a Better Place.” This month's video highlighted David Rabindranath, Homeless Solutions Coordinator. Filming and production work was provided by Cheryl Williams, Multimedia Production Coordinator.
League of California Cities Annual Conference Report
Council Member Davis announced it was her honor to attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo held September 7-9, 2021 in Long Beach. Meeting with colleagues from across the nation and the state was an invaluable experience, and she recommended the City consider also sending staff in the future. She enjoyed the Keynote Address delivered by Jill Ellis, Head Coach of the U.S Women's Soccer Team and participated in the following sessions, Climate Action Plans in Practice, Ending Poverty in California Cities, Defending Institutions: Promoting Civic Debate and Rejecting Personal Attacks, Creating More Equitable and Resilient Communities, Post Pandemic Mentorship for Women, and How Bias-Free Technologies Can Play a Role in Reimagining Policing.
NEW BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
CDBG Reprogramming
Development Services Director Desatnik presented the request to reprogram $343,776 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the Sylvan Park Restroom Project to the Joslyn Senior Center Rehabilitation Project. He clarified the Sylvan Park Restroom Project was still considered an active project but it would be funded through a different method.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman-Lowery, the City Council unanimously authorized, by roll call vote, the reprogramming of $343,776 from the Sylvan Park Restroom Project to the Joslyn Senior Center Rehabilitation Project; and authorized staff to make any minor adjustments to reprogram any remaining funds from other CDBG activities to the Joslyn Senior Center Rehabilitation Project.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Council Member Guzman-Lowery was pleased to attend the Building Resilient Communities event held at the Orton Center.
Council Member Davis participated in the Festival of Wellness event held at the University of Redlands, spoke to the RHS Compact Club and is looking forward to the upcoming Youth Council meetings, beginning in mid October, with over 30 students this year.
Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda met with ANCA representatives to discuss ways in which to promote and inform District 2 residents of the organization's mission.
Mayor Barich visited the Dog Park and requested an update of the rehabilitation work planned for the site. Assistant City Manager Boatman explained the process to renovate both dog parks would be about two months.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 6:40 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on October 4, 2022.
REDLANDS FINANCING AUTHORITY
Chairman Barich called the meeting to order and offered anyone present the opportunity to address the Board on any subject, not already on the agenda, within the jurisdiction of the Redlands Financing Authority.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None forthcoming
Minutes
On motion of Vice Chair Tejeda, seconded by Board Member Davis, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 17, 2022, were unanimously approved by roll call vote.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Redlands Financing Authority adjourned at 6:41 P.M.
The next regular meeting of the Agency will be held on January 17, 2023.
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MINUTES
Special meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, on September 21, 2022 at 5:00 P.M.
Present: Paul Barich, Mayor
Eddie Tejeda, Mayor Pro Tempore
Denise Davis, Council Member
Jenna Guzman-Lowery, Council Member
Mick Gallagher, Council Member
Staff: Charles M. Duggan, Jr., City Manager; Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney; Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk; Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager; Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director
Mayor Barich called the special meeting to order. The meeting was held via teleconferencing with Council Member Guzman-Lowery attending via phone at 5:04 P.M. and then attending in-person at 5:30 P.M. The Mayor explained that comments could be presented in-person, via Zoom, via cell phone or landline. He offered the public an opportunity to address them on any subject within the jurisdiction of the City Council which was not already scheduled on the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None forthcoming
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with labor negotiator - Government Code §54957.6 (Assistant City Manager McConnell)
Agency Negotiators: Mayor Barich and Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
Conference with labor negotiator - Government Code §54957.6 (Assistant City Manager McConnell)
Agency Negotiator: Laura Kalty, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore; Janice McConnell; Tommi Ng, Danielle Garcia
Employee
Organizations:
Redlands Association of Department Directors
Redlands Association of Management Employees
Redlands Association of Mid-Management Employees
Redlands Association of Safety Management Employees
Redlands Association of Fire Management Employees
Redlands Police Officers Association
Redlands Professional Firefighters Association
Redlands Civilian Safety Employees
Teamsters Local 1932 Redlands Chapter
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RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting reconvened at 6:56 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Abich Garcia announced that no reportable action was taken during the closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action required, the meeting adjourned at 6:57 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on October 4, 2022.
Special CC_September 21, 2022
City Council/Successor Agency Meeting I. 2.
DATE: 10/04/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: Approve recommendation for reappointment to the Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission (Mayor Barich)
MOTION:
I move to reappoint Steve Stockton and Chandrasekar Venkatraman to each serve second terms on the Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission ending November 16, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION:
Pursuant to the Redlands Municipal Code, appointments to this board are made by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. Therefore, it is recommended by Mayor Barich that Steve Stockton and Chandrasekar Venkatraman be reappointed to each serve a second four-year term on the Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission ending November 16, 2026.
DISCUSSION:
The first terms of Steve Stockton and Chandrasekar Venkatraman on the Municipal Utilities/Public Works commission will expire November 16, 2022.
A public notice requesting interested residents to submit an application to the Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission was issued in August. The public notice was aired on Redlands TV and posted on the community bulletin board at the A. K. Smiley Public Library. The local newspapers also received distribution of the public notice. One new application was received and five applications from a previous posting were included for consideration. After reviewing all applications, Steve Stockton and Chandrasekar Venkatraman, who are both interested and eligible to serve second terms, were each recommended for reappointment to four-year terms ending on November 16, 2026.
The Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission consists of seven members as follows:
Thomas F. Breitkreuz
David Garcia
Robert Meals
Adekunle Ojo
Steve Stockton
Zachary D. Travis
Chandrasekar Venkatraman
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council may choose not to support the recommendation and direct staff to seek further applications for consideration.
SUBMITTED BY:
Jennifer Macias, Management Analyst
REVIEWED BY:
Charles M. Duggan Jr., City Manager
Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager
Attachments
Public Notice
Applications
City Council/Successor Agency Meeting I. 3.
DATE: 10/04/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: Authorize issuance of a proclamation proclaiming September 15, 2022 through October 15,2022 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Redlands (Council Member Davis and Council Member Guzman-Lowery)
MOTION:
I move to authorize issuance of a proclamation proclaiming Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Redlands.
SUBMITTED BY:
Jennifer Macias, Management Analyst
REVIEWED BY:
Charles M. Duggan, Jr., City Manager
Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager
Attachments
Hispanic Heritage Month - 2022
City Council/Successor Agency Meeting I. 4.
DATE: 10/04/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution No. 8393 authorizing remote teleconference meetings by the City Council and all Boards, Commissions, and Committees of the City in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 (2021) for a period of 30 days (Council Member Davis)
MOTION:
I move to adopt Resolution No. 8393.
DISCUSSION:
On September 20, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8387 authorizing remote teleconference meetings by the City Council and all Boards, Commissions, and Committees of the City in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 (2021) for a period of 30 days ending October 19, 2022. AB 361, signed into law on September 16, 2021, amends Government Code Section 54953 to provide the authority and specific requirements for public agencies to hold virtual meetings during a proclaimed state of emergency and remain in compliance with the Brown Act.
In accordance with Government Code Section 54953 (e)(3), the City Council must review the need and make findings for continuing the teleconferencing as authorized by AB 361 at least once every thirty days until the Governor terminates the state of emergency. With the adoption of Resolution No. 8389, the City Council is reaffirming its findings and compliance with AB 361 for an additional 30 days ending November 2, 2022.
SUBMITTED BY:
Council Member Denise Davis
Attachments
Reso. 8393 Teleconference Meeting
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RESOLUTION NO.8393
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
AUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS BY THE CITY
COUNCIL AND ALL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES OF THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (2021) FOR A PERIOD
OF THIRTY DAYS
WHEREAS, COVID-19 (also known as the “Coronavirus Disease”) is a respiratory disease that hasspread acrossthe globe, with thousands of confirmed casesin California, including within the City of Redlands (“City”); and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency based on the threat caused by COVID-19, and the President of the United States issued a proclamation declaring a national emergency concerning COVID-19 beginning March 1, 2020; and
WHEREAS, in response to COVID-19, the Governor of the State of California issued a proclamation of a state of emergency on March 4, 2020; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City adopted a proclamation of a local emergency related to the COVID-19 virus on March 17, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to preserving and fostering public access, transparency, observation, and participation in meetings of the City Council and City boards, commissions, and committees(hereafter collectively referred to as “legislative bodies;”) and WHEREAS, all meetings of the City Council and legislative bodies are open and public as required by the Ralph M. Brown Act (“Brown Act”) (Government Code section 54950 et seq.), so that any member of the public may attend, observe, and participate in a meaningful way; and
WHEREAS, Government Code section 54953(b)(3) of the Brown Act allows a local legislative body to hold public meetings by teleconference and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public seeking to attend and to address the local legislative body, as long as the following requirements are met:
1. Each teleconference location from which a member is participating is noticed on the agenda;
2. Each teleconference location is accessible to the public;
3. Members of the publicmust be able to addressthe body at each teleconference location;
4. At least one member of the legislative body must be physically present at the location specified in the meeting agenda; and
5. During teleconference meetings, at least a quorum of the members of the local body must participate from locations within the local body’s territorial jurisdiction; and
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WHEREAS, the Brown Act, as amended by AB 361 (2021), at Government Code section 54953(e), allows for remote observation and participation in meetings by members of a legislative body and members of the public without compliance with the requirements of Government Code section 54953(b)(3), subject to certain conditions; and WHEREAS, the initial required condition of Government Code section 54953(b)(3) is a declaration of a state of emergency by the Governor pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act at Government Code section 8625, proclaiming the existence of conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the state and within the boundaries of the City, caused by conditions as described in Government Code section 8558; and WHEREAS, the Governor’s proclamation of a state of emergency includes area within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City; and
WHEREAS, Government Code section 54953(e)(3)(A-B), added by AB 361, provides an alternative to having public meetings in accordance with Government Code Section 54953(b)(3) when the City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the COVID-19 state of emergency and that the following circumstances exist:
1. The state of emergency as a result of COVID-19 continuesto directly impact the ability of the members of City Council and the members of the City’s boards, commissions, and committees to meet safely in person; and
2. The State of California and the County of San Bernardino continue to recommend measures to promote social distancing; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 54953(e) further requires that state or local officials have imposed, or recommended, measures to promote social distancing, or the legislative body finds that meeting in person would present an imminent risk to the health or safety of attendees; and
WHEREAS, such conditions now exist in the City in that (i) state and local officials do recommend social distancing measures, and (ii) emergency conditions evidenced by COVID-19 and its variants create ongoing COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths, such that meeting in person would present imminent risk to health or safety of attendees; and WHEREAS, the City Council affirms that it will allow for observation and participation by City Council members as well as board, commission, and committee members and the public, via Zoom, or other appropriate technology, in an effort to protect the constitutional and statutory rights of all attendees; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 54953 (e)(3) further requires that the City Council review the need and make findings for continuing the teleconferencing as authorized by AB 361 at least once every thirty days until the Governor terminates the state of emergency; L:\ca\Reso\8393 Teleconference Meeting 10.4.22.docx
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. The City Council finds that the state of emergency conditions related to COVID-19 as set forth in the Governor’s and City’s proclamations of emergency are on-going.
Section 3. The City Council further finds that State and county officials recommend social distancing conditions causing imminent risk to attendees as described above exist.
Section 4. The City Council hereby recognizes and affirms the existence and conditions of a state of emergency as proclaimed by the Governor, and the City, and affirms, authorizes, and proclaims the existence of a local emergency throughout the City.
Section 5. The City Council finds that the state of emergency as a result of COVID-19 continues to directly impact the ability of members of the City Council and the members of the City’s b oards, c ommissions, and committees to meet safely in person and such fact creates an imminent health risk to such members.
Section 6. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Council, and all of the boards, commissions, and committees of the City, to conduct their meetings without compliance with Government Code section 54953(b)(3), and to instead comply with the remote meeting requirements as authorized by Government Code section 54953(e).
Section 7. The City Manager and City Clerk are authorized and directed to take all actions reasonably necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Resolution, including, conducting open and public meetings remotely in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e), and other applicable provisions of the Brown Act, for all City Council meetings, and all boards, commissions, and committee meetings of the City.
Section 8. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and shall be effective until either (i) November 2, 2022, or (ii) such time as the City Council adopts a Subsequent Resolution in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e)(3) to extend the time during which the City Council and all City legislative bodies may continue to meet remotely, without compliance with Government Code section 54953(b)(3), but otherwise as permitted by Government Code section 54953(e).
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 4
th day of October 2022.
________________________
ATTEST: Paul T. Barich, Mayor
____________________________
Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk
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I, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council at a special meeting thereof held on the 4 th day of
October 2022.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk
City Council/Successor Agency Meeting I. 5.
DATE: 10/04/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: Authorize the annual payment to San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department (Cal-ID/Identix) in the amount of $83,961.72 for Redlands Police Department's Fingerprint Identification Services (Management Services/Finance Director Garcia)
MOTION(S):
If the City Council determines that staff’s recommendation is appropriate, the following motion is provided:
I move that the City Council authorize the annual payment to San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department (Cal-ID/Identix) in the amount of $83,961.72 for Redlands Police Department's Fingerprint Identification Services.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the annual payment to San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department (Cal-ID/Identix) in the amount of $83,961.72 for Redlands Police Department's Fingerprint Identification Services.
DISCUSSION:
Cal-ID/Identix is a sole source vendor that provides fingerprint identification services for law enforcement agencies in San Bernardino County. Cal-ID/Identix is responsible for monitoring and processing all fingerprints submitted by law enforcement agencies in San Bernardino County. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is the authorized administrator of these services. Once the local fingerprinting process is complete, the records are electronically sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ then enters them into a national database. This is the only system in place for monitoring, processing, and maintaining fingerprints.
The invoice amount is based on a flat rate of $1.18 per capita at a population The invoice amount is based on a flat rate of $1.18 per capita at a population estimate of 71,154, for a total of $83,961.72. There is no increase in the per capita rate from the previous fiscal year and only a slight increase in the estimated population compared to the previous year.
ALTERNATIVES:
Not applicable.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Not applicable.
SUBMITTED BY:
Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director
RECOMMENDED BY:
Charles M. Duggan Jr., City Manager
REVIEWED BY:
Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager
Christopher R. Catren, Chief of Police
Dana Abramovitz-Daniel, Procurment Manager
PREPARED BY:
Valerie Abrego, Administrative Assistant II
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: FY2023
Revenue Generating: N
Appropriation Required Y/N: N
Amount: $83,961.72
Budgeted Y/N: Y
Discussion:
There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding for this expense is included in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 IT budget. Any subsequent increase in fees will be planned for during future budget preparations in the IT fund.
Attachments
FY 2022-23 Cal ID Renewal Invoice
City Council/Successor Agency Meeting I. 6.
DATE: 10/04/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution 8388 to extend the City of Redlands' “Mills Act” program for an additional five years to November 30,
2027 (Development Services Director Desatnik)
MOTION(S):
If the City Council determines that staff’s recommendation is appropriate, the following motion is provided:
I move that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8388 to extend the City’s Mills Act program for an additional five years.
RECOMMENDATION:
On August 4, 2022, the Historic & Scenic Preservation Commission adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council extend the Mills Act Program for an additional five years to November 30, 2027.
DISCUSSION:
A) Background
City of Redlands Mills Act Program: On November 20, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 7225 establishing a Mills Act pilot program for five years (Resolution No. 7225). The City Council extended the program for an additional five years in October 2017 (Resolution No. 7796) and made further minor revisions to the program in April 2019 (Resolution No. 7947). The current program is set to expire on November 7, 2022. The City of Redlands is a Certified Local Government ("CLG") in cooperation with the State Office of Historic Preservation, and the local Mills Act program is an important element in the city's historic preservation program.
The Mills Act: The Mills Act was enacted by the State in 1972 and is intended to The Mills Act: The Mills Act was enacted by the State in 1972 and is intended to encourage preservation of historically significant properties by allowing a property owner to receive property tax relief in exchange for rehabilitating, preserving, and maintaining a historic property (rather than demolishing or significantly modifying the property). The Mills Act allows local governments to enter into binding contracts with owners of qualified historic properties. The City has determined that qualified historic property eligible for the program includes those locally designated as a historic resource or landmark, or are a contributing structure to a locally designated historic district, or have been designated as a County Landmark, State Landmark, State Point of Historical Interest, National Historic Landmark, or are listed on the California and/or National Register. The agreement provides a reduction of property taxes in exchange for the continued preservation of the property.
Mills Act contracts generally result in a reduction of property taxes of 20 to 60 percent for each assessed property for the standard ten year contract. The impact of the Mills Act on a property’s assessment can vary, depending on the date the property was purchased. For example, properties purchased before the passage of Proposition 13 in 1978 are unlikely to receive a reduction, as they are already determined to be at baseline threshold values under the State’s taxation and revenue code. More recently purchased properties would receive the greatest reductions.
One hundred percent (100%) of the money saved on taxes must be used in maintaining and restoring the property. The agreement runs for ten years and can renew annually each year thus extending the agreement term unless a notice of cancelation is filed by the owner. The property value and property taxes are recalculated by the County Tax Assessor. The loss of tax revenue is shared between applicable agencies that receive the taxes.
B) Eligibility and Program Guidelines
The Mills Act pilot program limits the annual number of contracts to seven (7) per calendar year. This will include a maximum of five (5) contracts for residential properties and a maximum of two (2) non-residential properties. The City Council amended the eligibility guidelines in 2017 and 2019, so there is no limit on the maximum assessed valuation of the property to apply for a Mills Act contract.
To be eligible for the program property owners must demonstrate the following:
A single family residence;
Located entirely within the City of Redlands;
Privately owned;
Not exempt from taxation; and,
Listed in any National, State, or city official register of historical or architecturally significant sites, places, or landmarks Applications may be filed throughout the calendar year. Approved contracts require that an annual report be filed by July 31 each year that summarizes the progress made on the contract’s Ten-year Work Plan and specifying any amendments requested to the contract.
Presently, the Development Services Department Director or designee reviews all applications and proposed contracts. If a contract is approved by the City Council, then the contract is recorded on the property by the San Bernardino County Recorder and a copy provided to the County Assessor’s Office. In addition, a written notice is provided to the State Office of Historic Preservation.
The County Assessor will then determine the new assessed value for the subject property according to a capitalization of income method for a ten-year term, whereby the property’s income is divided by a predetermined capitalization rate.
If a property is sold, the contract is transferred to subsequent owners for the contract duration, and all contract provisions remain. If a property owner (or subsequent owner) defaults on the conditions of a contract, the City can cancel the contract, and the owner could be subject to a cancelation fee equal to 12.5% of the full value of the property and payable to the state controller.
C) Current Mills Act Contracts
Since the program’s adoption, the City has entered into seven (7) Mills Act contracts with property owners of residential properties, including one in 2022.
The Planning Division has also recently received two inquiries about the Mills Act application process. A lack of community awareness of the benefits of the program may be contributing to the under-utilization of the program. Additionally, the program has varying levels of tax benefits (based on the date of purchase of the property) and may not provide a substantial benefit to incentivize interested property owners.
D) Program Status
Since establishing the Mills Act program in 2012 and subsequent extension in 2017, its popularity has been limited. However, it remains a valuable tool in the City’s historic preservation program and represents Redlands’ commitment to preserving and maintaining its historic and cultural resources.
In evaluating the program, staff has identified a need to increase awareness of the Mills Act program to boost the program’s popularity and utilization, by promoting the benefits it can provide for historic preservation. The Planning Division has created an entire webpage devoted to promoting and explaining the program (https://www.cityofredlands.org/post/mills-act-program). Additional items or tasks can be implemented to further promote the program, such as:
Create online PDF pamphlets for the website.
Hold informational community outreach meetings, when requested, to educate and promote the public on the benefits of the Mills Act program.
Raise awareness through local historic preservation events.
Provide recognition to successful historic preservation efforts which resulted from implementation of the Mills Act.
Promote eligibility for the Mills Act as a benefit of Historic Designation.
ALTERNATIVES:
If the City Council does not extend the Mills Act program before November 7, 2022, then the city's local program will expire and no new Mills Act contracts may be approved within the City of Redlands.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
The proposal is consistent with Quality of Life, Strategic Objective No. 3, "Historic Preservation and Small Town Feel."
SUBMITTED BY:
Brian Desatnik, Development Services Director
RECOMMENDED BY:
Charles M. Duggan Jr., City Manager
REVIEWED BY:
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager
Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director
PREPARED BY:
Brian Foote, City Planner/Planning Manager
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 22-23
Revenue Generating: No
Appropriation Required Y/N: No
Discussion:
The current filing fee is $480.00 for a Mills Act Contract Application and The current filing fee is $480.00 for a Mills Act Contract Application and reimburses staff time for processing the application. The local Mills Act program will result in an impact to the General Fund in the form of a loss to property tax revenues (i.e., property taxes not generated by the participating properties).
Typical savings to participating properties is several thousand dollars annually (however, 100% of the property tax reduction must be reinvested in the subject property within Redlands through the owner's maintenance and preservation work). Also, several hours of staff time is necessary to review the required annual reports for each contract as well as reviewing progress on the ten-year preservation plans for each property. Additional new Mills Act contracts in the future will impact future City revenues, and the cumulative loss may increase as more contracts are approved.
Attachments
Attachment A - Resolution 8388
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RESOLUTION NO. 8388
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS EXTENDING A PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT THE “MILLS ACT” HISTORIC
PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands (“City Council”) is dedicated to providing economic and other incentives to assist owners of historic properties with the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and/or reconstruction of such properties; and WHEREAS, as set forth in the Land Use and Historic and Scenic Preservation elements of the Redlands General Plan, the City Council has recognized the importance of conserving and safeguarding the City’s cultural, architectural, and historical resources that contribute to the special and unique character of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Design and Preservation Element of the City’s General Plan establishes goals and policies for the City which:
• Identify, maintain, protect, and enhance Redlands’ cultural, historic, social, economic, architectural, agricultural, archaeological, and scenic heritage. • Provide incentives wherever possible to protect, preserve, and maintain the City’s heritage. • Encourage retention of the character of existing historic structures and urban design elements that define the built environment of the City’s older neighborhoods. • Encourage retention of historic structures in their original use or reconversion to their original use where feasible, or adaptive re-use where original use is no longer feasible. • Provide incentives to encourage preservation of large historic structures and conversion to multi-family housing if preservation of original use is an economic hardship. • Establish guidelines and incentives for appropriate adaptive reuse of historic structures. • Ensure that permanent changes to the exterior or setting of a designated historic resource are in keeping with the intent of the General Plan by requiring a Certificate of Appropriateness for such changes.
• Encourage appropriate adaptive reuse of historic resources in order to prevent disuse, disrepair, and demolition, taking care to protect surrounding neighborhoods from disruptive intrusions.
• Encourage the use of tax credits, donated easements, and other fiscal incentives for preservation; and
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WHEREAS, the “Mills Act” (Government Code section 50280 et seq.) authorizes cities to enter into contracts with the owners of qualified historical properties which are defined as properties that are not tax exempt and which are either (1) listed in the National Registration of Historic Places or located in a registered historic district, as defined in Section 1.191-2(b) of Title 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or (2) listed in any state, county or city local register of historical or architectural significant sites, places or landmarks; and WHEREAS, at its regularly scheduled meeting of November 1, 2012, the City’s Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission reviewed the City’s proposed Mills Act program and recommended that the City Council approve the program as described in this Resolution; and WHEREAS, at its regularly scheduled meeting of November 20, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 7225 approving and initiating the Mills Act program for a period of five years; and
WHEREAS, at its regularly scheduled meeting of October 5, 2017, the City’s Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission reviewed a proposal to extend the Mills Act program and recommended that the City Council extend the program; and WHEREAS, at its regularly scheduled meeting of November 7, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 7796 amending and extending the Mills Act program for a period of five years until November 7, 2022; and
WHEREAS, at its regularly scheduled meeting of April 16, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 7947 amending and extending the Mills Act program until November 7, 2022, and rescinding Resolution No. 7796; and
WHEREAS, at its regularly scheduled meeting of August 4, 2022, the City’s Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission reviewed a proposal to again extend the Mills Act program and recommended that the City Council extend the program for an additional five years; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that extension of the Mills Act program will implement the policies of the Redlands General Plan by providing a significant economic incentive for owners of historic residences and various other properties to participate in the rehabilitation, restoration, preservation, and maintenance of their historic properties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby affirms and extends the City’s program implementing the Mills Act from the effective date of this Resolution through November 30, 2027.
To limit the fiscal impact of the Mills Act program on the City, no more than seven (7) Mills Act contracts will be entered into per calendar year; with a maximum five (5) contracts for residential properties, and a maximum of two (2) contracts for non-residential properties.
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the Mills Act program property tax savings to finance the preservation, maintenance, and improvements of the qualified historic property as specified in the Mills Act contract.
Section 3. The procedures and qualifying criteria for approval of historical property contracts for historical properties are as follows:
A. Application Filing: Any person owning a qualified historic residential, property may file an application for an historical property contract with the Development Services Department.
The application shall be made on the form provided by the department and submitted with the application fee, and such documentation, information, and photographs as may be required by the department evidencing qualities and characteristics of the property for which the historical property contract is requested, and a description of, and timeframe for, proposed improvements to the property.
B. Criteria for Mills Act Contract: A Mills Act contact will be approved only if all the following criteria are satisfied:
(i). The property meets the eligibility requirements for a Mills Act contract pursuant to California Government Code Section 50280.1 in that the property is a qualified historic property is a property listed on any federal, state, county, or city register, including the National Register of Historic Places, California Register of Historical Resources, California Historical Landmarks, State Points of Historical Interest, and locally designated landmarks.
(ii). Significant features that define the historical character of the property, and its buildings have not been destroyed or can be restored based on documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence; and
(iii). The owner of the property proposes to make significant improvements to the property that will not impact the architectural, historical, or aesthetic integrity of the property; and
(iv). The property is wholly located within the City of Redlands, is privately owned, and is not exempt from property taxation.
C. Review of Work Plan: The Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission shall review the ten (10) year work plan submitted with the Mills Act application and make a recommendation of such plan and the application to the City Council.
D. Preparation of Historical Property Contract: Upon receipt of a complete application for a property meeting the above criteria, the City Manager, or his or her designee, shall assist the property owner in preparing a draft historical property contract and agreement conditions, and an example of tax savings. The City Attorney shall review the proposed contract to ensure it conforms to federal, state, and local law.
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and approve the contract and 10-year work plan.
F. Contract Recordation: Upon approval and execution of a Mills Act contract, the City Clerk shall submit a copy of the contract for recordation to the San Bernardino County Recorder and the County Assessor’s Offices. Written notice of approval of the contract shall also be provided to the State Office of Historic Preservation.
G. Periodic Review of Contract: The City Manager, or his or her designee, will conduct an annual review of all Mills Acts contracts and inspect the properties subject to the contracts to determine the property owners’ compliance with such contracts. The owner of the property shall provide the City with an annual written report, with photo documentation, describing the improvements completed during the preceding year, and a copy of all receipts for improvements to verify total costs expended during the preceding year.
F. Cancellation of Contract: No Mills Act contract shall be cancelled without compliance with Government Code Section 50280 et seq., including proper notice and noticing of a public hearing.
Section 4. The City Council has determined that adoption and extension of the City’s Mills Act Historic Property Tax Incentive Program will have no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and therefore, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061, is not subject to CEQA.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. Resolution No. 7947 of the City Council of the City of Redlands is hereby rescinded.
Section 6. The Mayor shall sign this Resolution and the City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption thereof.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 4th day of October, 2022. ______________________________
Paul T. Barich, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk
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I, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council at a special meeting thereof held on the 4th day of October, 2022.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
______________________________
Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk
City Council/Successor Agency Meeting I. 7.
DATE: 10/04/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: Accept the grant award from the FY 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program, and approve an additional appropriation of $36,670 to the Police Department (Police Chief Catren)
MOTION(S):
If the City Council determines that staff’s recommendation is appropriate, the following motion is provided:
I move to accept the grant award from the FY 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program, and approve an additional appropriation of $36,670 to the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Council accept the grant award from the FY 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program, and approve an appropriation of $36,670 to the Police Department.
DISCUSSION:
In March 2021, the Police Department applied for grant funds from the FY 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) in the amount of $36,670. The requested funds will be used to add security measures to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in order to better secure the building that currently serves as the police department and dispatch center. The project is needed to protect the critical infrastructure and assets from a potential security breach. The project will include the installation of secure fencing and screening to ensure the public can not enter or see into the area, as well as the building of a proper kennel area for the department's bomb/arson K-9.
ALTERNATIVES:
Do not accept the grant award, or approve additional appropriation in the amount of $36,670.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Not applicable
SUBMITTED BY:
Christopher R. Catren, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED BY:
Charles M. Duggan Jr., City Manager
REVIEWED BY:
Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager
Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director
PREPARED BY:
Rachel Tolber, Commander
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: FY22-23
Revenue Generating: No
Appropriation Required Y/N: Y
Amount: $36,670
Budgeted Y/N: N
Discussion:
There will be no fiscal impact to the General Fund.
Attachments
Authorization to Spend Letter
Subrecipient Application Workbook
Additional Appropriation HSG
FISCAL YEAR 2021
Homeland Security Grant Program
CFDA 97.067
Subrecipient Application Workbook
Funding Provided by
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
(Cal OES)
Through Funding Distributed by
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Homeland Security Grant Program Agency
FY21 HSGP Subrecipient Application Workbook
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................5 GRANT PURPOSE.......................................................................................................................................5 USE OF FUNDS...........................................................................................................................................5 ELIGIBLE JURISDICTIONS ...........................................................................................................................5 GRANT CHANGES AND NEW REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................................5 GRANT PROJECT CRITERIA ....................................................................................................6 GRANT SOLUTION AREA: ..........................................................................................................................6 GRANT MISSION AREAS: ...........................................................................................................................6 CALIFORNIA HOMELAND SECURITY STRATEGY GOALS:............................................................................6 INVESTMENT JUSTIFICATIONS...............................................................................................6 GRANT APPLICATION...............................................................................................................7 SUBRECIPIENT GRANT PACKAGES.............................................................................................................7 SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT .................................................................................................................7 COVER LETTER.......................................................................................................................................7 CERTIFICATION LETTER .........................................................................................................................7 SUBRECIPIENT GRANTS MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT.........................................................................7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)........................................................................................7 UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER NUMBER (UEI)..........................................................................................8 GRANT PERFORMANCE PERIOD................................................................................................................8 PROPOSED PROJECTS NOT APPROVED.....................................................................................................8 GRANT REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................................................8 LAW ENFORCEMENT.................................................................................................................................8 PROJECT MILESTONE DEADLINES .............................................................................................................8 STATUS REPORTS ......................................................................................................................................8 MODIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................................8 PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES.....................................................................................................................9 WRITTEN QOTES/BIDS ..........................................................................................................................9 NONCOMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT......................................................................................................9 COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS .......................................................................................................................9 INFORMAL QUOTE INVENTATION FOR BID (IFB) AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP).....................10 FORMAL ADVERTISING AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) ..........................................................10 SUPPLANTING .........................................................................................................................................11 EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................................................11 NOTE: USE TAXES ................................................................................................................................11 AUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT LIST (AEL) .....................................................................................................11 COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT .............................................................................................................11 FY21 HSGP Subrecipient Application Workbook
PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLIES ..................................................................................................................12 EHP’s .......................................................................................................................................................12 PLANNING/ORGANIZATION PROJECTS ...................................................................................................12 PLANNING DELIVERABLES OR FINAL PRODUCTS ....................................................................................12 CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT ..................................................................................................................13 SAM SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT .....................................................................................................13 VEHICLE PURCHASES...............................................................................................................................13 PERFORMANCE BOND.............................................................................................................................14 UNALLOWABLE COSTS ............................................................................................................................14 ADDITIONAL FORMS ...............................................................................................................................14 REIMBURSEMENT CLAIMS ....................................................................................................14 PROOF OF PAYMENTS.............................................................................................................................15 GRANT MONITORING..............................................................................................................................15 JURISDICTIONAL GRANT MONITORING..................................................................................................15 INVENTORY CONTROL.............................................................................................................................15 GRANT PROJECT CLOSEOUT ...............................................................................................15 RECORDS RETENTION .............................................................................................................................15 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO HSGP PROGRAM CONTACTS: ........................................16 APPLICATION WORKBOOK CERTIFICATION........................................................................18 FY21 HSGP Subrecipient Application Workbook
INTRODUCTION
The State Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) is designed to secure and provide the nation with the capabilities required across the whole community to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism. The Homeland Security Grant Program is one tool among a comprehensive set of federal measures administered by Cal OES to help strengthen the state against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services is a subgrantee of the HSGP and oversees the administration of grant funds for San Bernardino’s Operational Area. All grant requirements are located in Federal Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), FEMA’s Preparedness Grant Manual (located on FEMA’s website) and the California State Supplemental to the NOFO (located on the Cal OES website under Grant Management). Applicants should thoroughly read these manuals prior to submitting their applications.
GRANT PURPOSE
The purpose of the Fiscal Year 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program (FY21 HSGP) is to support comprehensive Homeland Security Grant Programs at the local level and to encourage the improvement of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities for all terror-related hazards. Cal OES has accepted, approved, and awarded this grant and will continue providing support to the San Bernardino County Operational Area’s efforts to implement the objectives and strategies of the Homeland Security Grant Program. HSGP subrecipients are encouraged to consider projects that fall into National Priority Investment Justification areas to meet the County and State’s requirements for the National Priority 30% criteria. Information regarding National Priority Investment Justifications can be found in the FEMA Preparedness Grants Manual, the NOFO and the California State Supplemental to the NOFO. National Priority Investment Justifications are:
• Enhance Intelligence and Information Sharing and Cooperation with Federal Agencies, including DHS 5%
• Enhance the Protection of Soft Targets/Crowded Spaces, (including election security) 5%
• Enhance Cybersecurity (including election security) 7.5% • Address Emergent Threats 5%
• Combating Domestic Violent Extremism 7.5%
USE OF FUNDS
Funds provided under the HSGP must be used to support local Homeland Security Grant Program activities that contribute to the San Bernardino County Operational Area’s capability to prevent, prepare for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism.
ELIGIBLE JURISDICTIONS
The County and any City/Town or District in the Operational Area (OA) may apply upon the approval of the Approval Authority members.
GRANT CHANGES AND NEW REQUIREMENTS
The following key changes have been made to the FY21 HSGP:
• Nationwide Cybersecurity Review (NCSR): All HSGP Grant recipients are required to complete an annual cybersecurity self-assessment as described in IB 439 and submit certification that they completed it to the County OES Grants Unit. • Investment Justifications: Investment Justifications have changed to align with the National Priority investments.
• Modifications on National Priority Projects: The FY21 HSGP requires that a minimum of 30% of awarded funds must be allocated towards National Priority Investment Justifications for the County. Projects that have been identified as National Priority projects cannot be modified without FEMA approval. Therefore, scope of work modifications that change the investment justification category for National Priority projects are not permitted.
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GRANT PROJECT CRITERIA
All projects are required to align with at least one of the six solution areas, five mission areas and the 32 core capabilities of the grant, as follows:
GRANT SOLUTION AREA:
1. Equipment
2. Training
3. Planning
4. Exercise
5. Organization
6. Management & Administration (OES only)
GRANT MISSION AREAS:
1. Prevention
2. Protection
3. Mitigation
4. Response
5. Recovery
CALIFORNIA HOMELAND SECURITY STRATEGY GOALS:
1. Enhance Information Collection, Analysis, and Sharing, in Support of Public Safety Operations Across California
2. Protect Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources from All Threats and Hazards
3. Strengthen Security and Preparedness Across Cybersecurity
4. Strengthen Communications Capabilities Through Planning, Governance, Technology, and Equipment
5. Enhance Community Preparedness
6. Enhance Multi-Jurisdictional/Inter-Jurisdictional All-Hazards Incident Catastrophic Planning, Response, and Recovery Capabilities
7. Improve Medical and Health Capabilities
8. Enhance Incident Recovery Capabilities
9. Strengthen Food and Agriculture Preparedness
10. Prevent Violent Extremism Through Multi-Jurisdictional/Inter-Jurisdictional Collaboration and Coordination
11. Enhance Homeland Security Exercise, Evaluation, and Training Programs Applicants will be required to align each project to the solution area, mission area and strategy goals.
INVESTMENT JUSTIFICATIONS
1. Enhance Information and Intelligence Sharing and Cooperation with Federal Agencies, Including DHS (National Priority)
2. Enhance the Protection of Soft Targets/Crowded Places (National Priority)
3. Enhance Cybersecurity (including election security) (National Priority)
4. Address Emergent Threats (National Priority)
5. Combating Domestic Violent Extremism Through Enhanced Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Training and Community Resilience
6. Strengthen Communications Capabilities Through Planning, Governance, Technology, and Equipment
7. Enhance Medical and Public Health Preparedness
8. Strengthen Information Sharing and Collaboration
9. Enhance Community Capabilities through Multi-Jurisdictional/Inter-Jurisdictional AllHazards Incident Planning, Response & Recovery Coordination including Partnerships with Volunteers and Community Based Organizations and Programs FY21 HSGP Subrecipient Application Workbook
10. Protect Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (includes Food and Agriculture)
GRANT APPLICATION
Once the application is received by San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services and approved by Cal OES, jurisdictions will be notified that their project is approved in an “Authorization to Spend letter.” Please note: approved project and allocation amounts may differ from the proposed allocations and projects that have already been submitted. Please read the remainder of this document to ensure that you can comply with grant requirements prior to accepting the award.
SUBRECIPIENT GRANT PACKAGES
Subrecipient packages consist of the following: signed Subrecipient Agreement/Assurances, Cover Letter, Certification Letter, signed Application Workbook Certification, proof of SAM.gov registration, Subrecipient Grant Management Assessment Form, and Single Audit Report, if applicable. Subrecipient packages will be provided to jurisdictions that have approved projects prior to receiving the Authorization to Spend letter. Jurisdictions are NOT permitted to spend funds until the Authorization to Spend letter has been issued. If the project requires an EHP, Noncompetitive Justification, Performance Bond, or other type of approval indicated on the approved project worksheet, a request must be submitted to the Grants Unit. Once approval is obtained, projects can commence.
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
The subrecipient agreement/assurances must be signed in BLUE INK. Subrecipient packages must be submitted to:
San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services
C/O: ICEMA
Attn: Tina Sutera
1425 South “D” Street
San Bernardino, CA 92408
A copy of the package can also be emailed to: [email protected].
COVER LETTER
The cover letters must be on the jurisdiction’s letterhead. Please certify that the documentation is clear and correct. Include your contact information on the “Certification Box” of the cover letter.
CERTIFICATION LETTER
Complete the certification letter with the following information:
Box 1: Name of the entity receiving the grant award. Indicate law or fire jurisdiction.
Boxes 2-5: Use this table to include all federal grant funds the jurisdiction has/will receive for the fiscal year, including EMPG, SAFER, etc. Include a separate sheet if needed. (Consult with your budget or fiscal personnel for more information.) Box 6: Entity Primary Location
Box 7: Include a UEI number. (DUNS number is no longer valid)
SUBRECIPIENT GRANTS MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT
The Subrecipient Grant Management Assessment form must be signed in BLUE INK and submitted with your subrecipient package.
SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)
Subrecipients must have a valid UEI number and be currently registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) per the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency FY21 HSGP Subrecipient Application Workbook
Act (FFATA). Proof of registration can be fulfilled by providing a screen shot of the email confirmation or website registration confirmation.
UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER NUMBER (UEI)
In order to apply and receive federal financial assistance your agency must have a valid UEI number. To obtain a UEI number agencies must register at no cost directly to this web site: www.sam.gov. DUNS numbers are no longer accepted.
GRANT PERFORMANCE PERIOD
The FY21 HSGP has a 30-month performance period for subrecipients (September 1, 2021 to March 31, 2024).
PROPOSED PROJECTS NOT APPROVED
All proposed projects not approved by the Approval Authority members at the time of the initial application will be kept on file for consideration for future funding should any savings/unspent funds become available during the grant performance timeline. If and when the Approval Authority members select your project to be funded, you will be notified and instructions will be provided as to what requirements must be met.
GRANT REQUIREMENTS
LAW ENFORCEMENT
As in past years the grant requires that at least 25% of the HSGP funds be dedicated to law enforcement terrorism prevention activities.
PROJECT MILESTONE DEADLINES
In order to meet the State’s timeline and to ensure continuity of HSGP grant funding for the County, San Bernardino County OES requires subrecipients to complete the three milestones below for the project(s) during the life of the grant cycle. Failure to meet these milestones may result in denial of future fund requests until the project is back on track. Please also see the grant deadlines document.
Milestone Percentage Required Completion Date
First Milestone 30% December 31, 2022
Second Milestone 60% July 31, 2023
Third Milestone 100% March 31, 2024
STATUS REPORTS
Status reports must be sent by each jurisdiction to the Grants Administration Unit prior to the deadlines listed below. Information obtained will be reported by the Grants Unit to the Cal OES and FEMA.
Reporting Period Report Due Date
7/1/2022-12/31/2022 1/05/2023
1/1/2023-6/30/2023 7/05/2023
7/1/2023-12/31/2023 1/05/2024
MODIFICATIONS
It is mandatory for all subrecipients to obtain preapproval from the Grants Administration Unit for any project modifications. The County (as the State’s subgrantee of the HSGP grant) is required to obtain preapproval from Cal OES for all project modifications, activity, and/or scope of work changes as described in the Cal OES State Supplement to the Federal NOFO. HSGP funds may only be expended for the intended purpose(s) for which they were requested and FY21 HSGP Subrecipient Application Workbook
approved. Therefore, grant funds cannot be expended for projects that are modified without prior approval. Additionally, modification requests require a written justification, which explains in detail why the project is being changed.
Please contact the Grants Administration Unit for the required modification form and narrative.
Modified projects completed prior to Cal OES approval will be denied.
PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES
All jurisdictions must follow the procurement policy that encompasses all federal, state, and local procurement policies and procedures for the purchase of goods and services in accordance with applicable federal rules under the 2 C.F.R. Part 200.317-200.326. Jurisdictions must ensure that all procurement transactions are conducted in a manner providing full and open competition.
San Bernardino County Procurement Policy requires the following:
1. All procurement over $1,000 requires a competitive process.
2. A Noncompetitive Procurement Justification for all sole source purchases over $1,000 with documented attempts for solicitation (Bid Summary Form) must be submitted to the Grants Unit and pre-approved prior to purchase.
Subrecipients who do not follow San Bernardino County’s procurement policy must submit their jurisdiction’s procurement policy to the Grant’s Unit to ensure that all grant purchasing requirements are followed.
WRITTEN QOTES/BIDS
San Bernardino County policy is that Subrecipients must document a minimum of three written price quotations/bids for purchases over $1,000. The award is made to the responsible firm whose proposal is most advantageous for the program with price and other factors to consider. Subrecipients should adhere to their own procurement policies if their policies are more restrictive than the County’s policy.
NONCOMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT
Procurement by noncompetitive proposals (sole source) may be used only when the award of the contract is not feasible under small purchase procedures, sealed bids, or competitive proposals, and one of the following circumstances applies:
1. The item is available only from one source;
2. After solicitation of at least three resources, competition is determined to be inadequate.
In concurrence with 2 CFR part 200.317 - 200.326, Cal OES requires the Operational Areas and its subrecipients encompass all federal, state, and local procurement policies for noncompetitive procurement. Failure to obtain preapproval for noncompetitive procurement may result in the denial of the grant expenditure.
In addition, if the city/town/county’s policy requires that noncompetitive procurement be approved by the City Council or Governing Board prior to procurement, then that procedure must be followed. The supporting documents must be provided with reimbursement claims.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Subrecipients will need to provide a cost benefit analysis with the Request for Noncompetitive Procurement Authorization Form. The analysis will provide to Cal OES the justification/feasibility based on the comparison of the total expected costs of each bid/quote against the total expected benefits, to examine whether the benefits outweigh FY21 HSGP Subrecipient Application Workbook
the costs. A Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) must be submitted with the noncompetitive procurement requests.
INFORMAL QUOTE INVENTATION FOR BID (IFB) AND REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL (RFP)
Informal Quotes are for purchases of low value goods, supplies, equipment, and services. San Bernardino County’s threshold for informal quotes is $4,999, which may be solicited by less formal means such as email, fax, informal correspondence, or internet as well as electronic procurement systems. Should the subrecipient’s local policy be more restrictive, then the subrecipient must follow their own policy for informal quotes.
An IFB is used to solicit prices for goods, supplies, and equipment where the exact need is known based on definitive specifications. The IFB provides a clear and accurate description of the material or products to be procured. The description must not contain unreasonable features that restrict the competition. Jurisdictions must ensure that all procurement transactions are conducted in a manner providing full and open competition. Some situations considered to be restrictive of competition include, but are not limited to:
• Placing unreasonable requirements on firms in order for them to qualify to do business;
• Requiring unnecessary experience and excessive bonding; • Noncompetitive pricing practices between firms or affiliated companies; • Organizational conflicts of interest;
• Specifying only “brand name” instead of allowing “an equal” product to be offered and describing the performance of other relevant requirements of the procurement; and
• Any arbitrary action in the procurement process.
Jurisdictions may not use statutorily or administratively imposed local geographical preference in the evaluation of bids or proposals. (See 2 C.F.R. 200.37-200.326).
A jurisdiction that uses a consulting firm to write the specifications for a contract bid/proposal cannot award the contract to the same consulting firm due to a conflict of interest.
FORMAL ADVERTISING AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
Procurement by Sealed Bids/Invitation for Bids require the subrecipient to formally advertise in a widely circulated publication; bids are solicited from an adequate number of qualified sources; and a firm-fixed price contract (lump sum or unit price) is awarded to the responsible bidder whose bid conforms with all material items and conditions of the bid and is the lowest price. See (2 C.F.R. 200.37-200.326 (d) (3) for additional guidance). Subrecipients must document a minimum of three responsible bids and proof of advertisement and solicitation efforts must be forwarded to the Grants Administration Unit with your reimbursement claim.
An RFP is used for the purchase of services where evaluation criteria may include qualification and experience, technical and functional specifications, cost, financial stability, and references. The RFP is sent to all registered vendors for the applicable product. The award is made to the vendor whose proposal is most advantageous.
Note: All training consultant/contractor purchases must be solicited through a competitive procurement process.
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In compliance with the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Act 31 U.S.C. § 1352 (as amended), contractors who bid on federal awards of $100,000 or more must sign and submit Certification Regarding Lobbying. Disclosure of such certification must be included in formal bid advertising and RFP language as well as the signed contract. Certification must be forwarded to the awarding agency and kept on file.
Failure to adhere to the above procurement processes may result in a delay in processing your request and possible denial of your reimbursement.
SUPPLANTING
Federal funds may not supplant, replace, or offset local funds. HSGP funds cannot be used to supplement the amount of funds that, in the absence of federal funds, would be made available for purposes consistent with the Homeland Security Grant Program. Per grant guidance, subrecipients may be required to supply documentation certifying that a reduction in non-federal resources occurred for reasons other than the receipt or expected receipt of federal funds.
EQUIPMENT
Funds for equipment must be used to enhance the capabilities of state and local emergency response agencies and all equipment must be identified by an Authorized Equipment List (AEL) number. The HSGP grant has 21 authorized equipment categories under the AEL and, as in previous years, the AEL is presented as follows:
1. Personal Protective Equipment
2. Explosive Device Mitigation and Remediation Equipment
3. CBRNE Operational and Search and Rescue Equipment
4. Information Technology
5. Cyber Security Enhancement Equipment
6. Interoperable Communications Equipment
7. Detection
8. Decontamination
9. Medical
10. Power
11. CBRNE Reference Materials
12. CBRNE Incident Response Vehicles
13. Terrorism Incident Prevention Equipment
14. Physical Security Enhancement Equipment
15. Inspection and Screening Systems
16. Animals and Plants
17. CBRNE Prevention and Response Watercraft
18. CBRNE Aviation Equipment
19. CBRNE Logistical Support Equipment
20. Intervention Equipment
21. Other Authorized Equipment
NOTE: USE TAXES
The Grants Administration Unit will not reimburse for use taxes without a proper proof of payment.
AUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT LIST (AEL)
To obtain the appropriate AEL authorized number, please check on the following web site:
https://www.fema.gov/authorized-equipment-list.
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
Subrecipients using FY21 HSGP funds to support emergency communications activities must comply with the FY2021 SAFECOM Guidance for Emergency Communication Grants, including provisions on technical standards that ensure and enhance interoperable communications.
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PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLIES
Special rules apply to pharmaceutical purchases and medical counter measures. Prior to procuring pharmaceuticals, subrecipients must have in place an inventory management plan to avoid large periodic variations in supplies due to coinciding purchase and expiration dates. This will also include antibiotics and antidotes for nerve agents, cyanide, and other toxins. Purchase of pharmaceuticals must include a budget for the disposal of expired drugs within each fiscal year period of performance for HSGP. The plan must be submitted to the Grants Unit and preapproved by FEMA prior to incurring any cost. The cost of disposal cannot be carried over to another DHS/FEMA grant or grant period.
EHP’s
Any equipment that requires installation is subject to the Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) requirements. Outdoor training/exercise activities are also subject to the EHP requirements. Subrecipients must complete and submit the required EHP Screening Form to the Grants Administration Unit for approval of Cal OES and FEMA. It is mandatory that all EHP forms be approved by FEMA and Cal OES prior to incurring any project costs. Refer to the Federal Notice of Funding Opportunity, State Guidance and FEMA Preparedness Grants Manual for information regarding the EHP Screening Form and other required documents.
PLANNING/ORGANIZATION PROJECTS
In accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 200.430, Planning/Organization personnel must track actual hours worked on planning and organization projects. Required supporting documentation consists of the following:
1. Functional timesheets or signed payroll activity reports showing how many hours of the week were dedicated to the planning project;
2. Proof of Payment (Copy of paycheck is preferred or payroll registers with definition of codes with private information blocked out);
3. TLR’s (Time, Labor Reports-showing Total Actual Hours worked for the pay period).
4. Benefit cost analysis of actual benefit costs for the reporting period, if applicable.
Weighted or estimated benefit costs are not allowable and will not be reimbursed.
5. Proof of hourly rate that is being calculated as project costs.
The grant will reimburse for salary and benefits for ACTUAL hours worked on planning or organization projects. Benefits should be calculated with actual benefits for the reporting period.
Benefits must be calculated for each reporting (pay) period as benefit costs may fluctuate.
For more information regarding allowable benefit costs, Refer to 2 C.F.R § 200.431 Compensation-fringe benefits.
PLANNING DELIVERABLES OR FINAL PRODUCTS
Planning deliverables may include, but are not limited to:
1. Procedure Manuals
2. Policy Procedures
3. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
4. Reports
5. Templates
6. Plans
7. Guideline Manuals
8. Directive Manuals
9. Operating Manuals
10. Official Procedures
11. Newsletters
12. Training Manuals (Participants and Instructor)
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Planning reports must be considerable and substantial in their contents and must be associated to the planning deliverables listed on the proposed projects. The amount of grant funds received for the planning project must justify the outcome of the delivery report.
CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT
Contractors and Consultant services are allowable under the HSGP. Contract and procurement awards must be made to the responsible contractor or vendor whose bid or offer is most advantageous to the project. The methods of contracting are as follows:
a) Formal Advertising
b) Invitation for Bid (IFB)
c) Request for Proposal (RFP)
Consideration should be given to such matters as contractor integrity, record of past performance, financial and technical resources, and/or accessibility to the necessary resources.
A bidder is considered responsible when it has been established that the contractor meets the necessary requirements for the project and is otherwise qualified and eligible.
NOTE: Subrecipients must verify PRIOR to entering into the contract that the independent contractor or consultant services has not been suspended or debarred from participation in receiving federal awards. A dated screen printout must be obtained from the web site www.sam.gov as proof for reimbursement requests.
All contract agreements must be prepared in accordance with existing State contract provisions and policies and clearly define the responsibilities of all parties, as per 2 C.F.
R. 200.317 - 200.326 and Appendix II to Part 200, Contract Provisions for NonFederal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards. In compliance with the Byrd AntiLobbying Act 31 U.S.C. § 1352 (as amended), contracts of $100,000 or more require the contractor to submit a Certification Regarding Lobbying. Disclosure of such certification must be included in formal bid advertising and RFP language, as well as the signed contract agreement. Certification must be forwarded to the awarding agency and kept on file.
SAM SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT
Subrecipients are required to obtain verification that the contractor or vendor selected is not debarred or suspended at the time of the award. The subrecipient must search the www.sam.gov website to verify that the vendor and/or contractor is not debarred or suspended from programs or activities involving federal financial and non-financial assistance. Vendor registration in SAM.gov is not required. However, vendor must not be debarred, suspended, or excluded from receiving federal funds, which will be verified in the search. Subrecipients receiving federal funds must certify that they will adhere to Federal Executive order 12549, Debarment and Suspension. Subrecipients will not make any awards or enter into any contract with parties that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded or ineligible for participation in federal programs and activities.
The SAM.gov screenshot must be printed prior to hiring the vendor/contractor and must be submitted to Grants Administration Unit with the request for reimbursement. Failure to provide this information may result in a delay in processing your request and possible denial of your claim.
VEHICLE PURCHASES
As a result of numerous inquiries regarding the use of vehicles purchased with Homeland Security funds, the following guidance is being provided regarding authorized use of these vehicles:
1) A performance bond must be obtained for all vehicle, watercraft, and aircraft purchases.
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2) For the purposes of the HSGP the vehicle identification is: A means of transportation to be used for CBRNE response equipment and personnel to the incident site. A list of authorized HSGP vehicles can be found through FEMA’s Authorized Equipment List. 3) Vehicle licensing, registration and general maintenance fees are the responsibility of the subrecipient and are NOT allowable with grant funds.
4) All vehicles purchased with HSGP funds must be tagged and be part of the subrecipient inventory control.
When subrecipients submit a proposal to purchase a vehicle, your agency must submit a justification and identify which of the subcategories under CBRNE Response Vehicle the purchase relates to. Also, your agency must be able to demonstrate how the purchase of the CBRNE Response Vehicle complies with the HSGP strategy. Vehicles must be assigned to the Duty Officer or first responder who will respond to a given incident when required to provide response to any emergency event.
PERFORMANCE BOND
Subrecipients are required to obtain a performance bond for any equipment item over $250,000, or any vehicle, aviation, or watercraft (regardless of the cost) financed with Homeland Security Grant dollars. A copy of the performance bond must be submitted to the Grants Administration Unit with your reimbursement claim. Failure to obtain the required performance bond will result in the disallowance of your HSGP project. Subrecipients may request a performance bond waiver which will be reviewed by Cal OES on a case-by-case basis.
UNALLOWABLE COSTS
Equipment purchased with HSGP funds cannot be charged to other federal grants to overcome fund deficiencies. Subrecipients will ensure that federal funds do not replace (supplant) funds that have been budgeted for the same purpose through non-federal sources. Refer to Federal NOFO and State Supplemental for unallowable costs.
ADDITIONAL FORMS
All other forms must be preapproved by Cal OES prior to incurring any costs. • EHP Form
• Request for Noncompetitive Procurement Form (Sole Source Vendor) • Aviation Request Form
• Watercraft Request Form
• Controlled Equipment Request Form
REIMBURSEMENT CLAIMS
Reimbursement shall be based upon authorized and allowable expenditures consistent with the approved project. All expenditures must be supported with the following source documentation:
• Signed Reimbursement form
• Copy of invoices. Must be legible
• Three written quotes or Noncompetitive Procurement Authorization Form • Screenshot of the SAM.gov vendor search results
• Proof of payment. Copy of front and back of the cancelled checks or credit card statement with proof of payment to the credit card company • Copy of City Council Minutes (if applicable)
• At least one clear picture of each grant purchased equipment (serial number or other ID displayed).
Note: For each solution area reimbursement claim, please see Grants-Reimbursement Request – Check List.
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PROOF OF PAYMENTS
ALL Subrecipients are required to submit copies of the front and the back of cancelled checks, as proof of payment for HSGP grant related expenditures. Subrecipients that paid their vendors through an electronic fund transfer (EFT) must submit copy of the EFT transfer as proof of payment. The EFT transfer must include the name of the vendor/recipient of the transfer, the amount transferred, date of transfer and name of the jurisdiction doing the transfer. Credit card purchases must be accompanied with the receipt, the credit card statement and proof of payment to the credit card company for the corresponding statement.
GRANT MONITORING
JURISDICTIONAL GRANT MONITORING
As per new regulations under 2 CFR part 200.330 - 200.332, the Grants Administration Unit will be enforcing monitoring of subrecipient’s project activity. Grant activities (both desk review and on-site) are reviewed during monitoring visits. These reviews may include, but are not limited to:
Eligibility of Expenditures
Project Activities
Reimbursement Requests
Modification Request
Grant Status/Performance Reports
Equipment
Equipment Inventory Control Reports
A review of the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) of the subrecipient’s Single Audit Report (if there is a finding on the report).
The Grants Administration Unit will schedule site visits with subrecipients.
INVENTORY CONTROL
Subrecipients must comply with all requirements set forth in 2 C.F.R. Part 200.313 for the active tracking and monitoring of property/equipment purchased with HSGP funds. Subrecipients must account for and reconcile inventory with the SB County OES Grants Administration Unit’s property records prior to deployment and at each scheduled inventory inspection. Subrecipients will develop and maintain a control tracking system to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of grant funded equipment. When equipment purchased with grant funds is no longer needed or will be retired, subrecipients will request disposition instructions from SB County OES Grants Administration Unit. If items are damaged, lost, stolen, or retired, subrecipients will provide an explanation on the Equipment Disposition Request/Report form of how the damage happened and the subrecipient’s plan in preventing damage from occurring in the future.
GRANT PROJECT CLOSEOUT
All projects must be completed by the end of the performance milestone. Supporting documentation must be kept and equipment must be tracked by the subrecipients until notified otherwise by the Grants Administrative Unit.
RECORDS RETENTION
Subrecipients are required to maintain accurate, complete, orderly, and separate records for each grant year. All supporting documentation pertaining to the administrative, programmatic, and financial management of the grant award must be retained by the subrecipient for at least three years following Cal OES’s closeout of the Federal/State grant period including the resolution of any monitoring/audit findings. The Grants Administration Unit will notify all jurisdictions when to dispose of the supporting documentation for prior grant years, after Cal OES has provided authorization to dispose. If any jurisdiction is under audit review and there FY21 HSGP Subrecipient Application Workbook
are any negative audit findings under the Homeland Security Program Grant funding, they must notify SB County OES – Grants Unit as soon as possible.
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO HSGP PROGRAM CONTACTS:
Daniel Munoz, Deputy Executive Officer
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (909) 388-5805
Vacant, Emergency Services Manager
E-mail:
Phone: (909) 356-3998
Michael Ramirez, Acting Asst. Emergency Services Manager E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (909) 356-3998
Tina Sutera, Staff Analyst II
Grants Administration Unit
Email: [email protected]
(909) 388-5832
FY21 HSGP Subrecipient Application Workbook
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA
FY2021 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION WORKBOOK CERTIFICATION
I, _____________________________________________________________ as the Authorized Agent for ____________________________________________________________________JURISDICTION, certify that our jurisdiction has read and acknowledges the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) guidelines specified in the document hereof.
Project Manager Signature Date
Authorized Agent Signature Date
Print Name
Print Name
City Council/Successor Agency Meeting I. 8.
DATE: 10/04/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: Approve the Cooperative Agreement Time Extension with SBCTA for the Interstate 10/Alabama Street Improvement Project by two (2) years to December 31, 2024 (Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris)
MOTION(S):
If City Council determines the staff recommendation is appropriate, the following motion is provided:
I move City Council approve the Cooperative Agreement Time Extension with SBCTA for the Interstate 10/Alabama Street Improvement Project by two (2) years to December 31, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council approve the Cooperative Agreement Time Extension with SBCTA for the Interstate 10/Alabama Street Improvement Project by two (2) years to December 31, 2024.
DISCUSSION:
The Interstate 10 (I-10)/Alabama Street Improvement Project (Project) is the sixth (6) highest priority project in the Measure I 2010-2040 Freeway Interchange Program. Alabama Street is a primary, north-south arterial in the City of Redlands (City) serving shopping centers, local businesses, logistics centers and residential communities. This location has been experiencing high levels of traffic congestion, resulting in substantial delays. The Project will widen the existing eastbound and westbound off-ramps and add right-turn lanes to the eastbound and westbound on-ramps. In May 2016, City Council approved Cooperative Agreement No. 17-1001603 with San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), to define Project roles, responsibilities, funding and to specify SBCTA as the lead agency for Project administration. On funding and to specify SBCTA as the lead agency for Project administration. On June 16, 2020, City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Agreement with the SBCTA to redefine their respective funding responsibilities based on the revised Project construction cost estimate and to update the Project schedule.
Project construction is on-going and is expected to be completed in early 2023.
The existing Agreement will expire on December 31, 2022 and Amendment No. 2 extends the expiration date by two (2) years to December 31, 2024 to provide sufficient time for construction completion, as-built preparation and close-out activities.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council may deny the staff recommendation and provide alternate direction.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
John R. Harris, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director RECOMMENDED BY:
Charles M. Duggan Jr., City Manager
REVIEWED BY:
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager
PREPARED BY:
Goutam K. Dobey, City Engineer
Fiscal Impact
Discussion:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Attachments
Amendment No. 2 to SBCTA Cooperative Agreement
B. SBCTA Coop Agreement (Reference only)
C. SBCTA Coop Agreement - 1st Amend (Reference only)
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L:\ca\Agreements\Amendment No. 2 to SBCTA Cooperative Agreement - I-10 Alabama Interchange FY22-0029.doc-jm AMENDMENT NO. 2
TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 17-1001603
BETWEEN
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
AND
CITY OF REDLANDS
FOR
PLANNING, PROJECT REPORT AND ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT,
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E), RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW),
AND CONSTRUCTION PHASES FOR THE ALABAMA STREET AND
INTERSTATE 10 IN THE CITY OF REDLANDS
THIS AMENDMENT No. 2 to the Cooperative Agreement No. 17-1001603 (AGREEMENT) is made and entered into by and between the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (hereinafter referred to as AUTHORITY) and the City of Redlands (hereinafter referred to as CITY). AUTHORITY and CITY may be referred to herein as a “PARTY” and collectively “PARTIES”.
RECITALS
A. AUTHORITY and CITY entered into the AGREEMENT on November 9, 2016, to delineate their respective roles, responsibilities, and funding commitments relative to the Project Management, Planning, Environmental, PS&E, ROW and Construction activities of the Interstate 10 (I-10) Alabama Street Improvement Project in the City of Redlands (PROJECT); and
B. AUTHORITY and CITY entered into the Amendment No. 1 on August 17, 2020 to redefine their respective funding responsibilities based on the revised PROJECT costs and to provide a new, updated, estimated schedule for completion of the PROJECT.
C. PARTIES now desire to amend the AGREEMENT to extend the AGREEMENT termination date currently set to expire on December 31, 2022, by two (2) years to December 31, 2024, and to update the Project schedule.
IT IS THEREFORE MUTUALLY AGREED TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT
AS FOLLOWS:
1. Section I. B of the AGREEMENT is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
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“This Agreement shall terminate upon completion of the AUTHORITY’s management of the planning, environmental, design, right of way (to include both ROW acquisition and utility relocation work) and construction, or December 31, 2024, whichever is earlier in time, except that the indemnification provisions shall remain in effect until terminated or modified, in writing, by mutual agreement.
Should any claims arising out of this Agreement be asserted against one of the Parties, the Parties agree to extend the fixed termination date of this Agreement, until such time as the claims are settled, dismissed or paid.”
2. The Project Schedule in Attachment A to the AGREEMENT is amended and replaced in its entirety with the Project Schedule in Attachment A to this AMENDMENT No. 2, incorporated by this reference.
3. Except as amended by this AMENDMENT No. 2, all other provisions of the AGREEMENT, including all previous amendments, shall remain in full force and effect and are incorporated herein by this reference
4. The Recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by this reference.
5. This AMENDMENT No. 2 is effective upon execution by AUTHORITY. --------------------------SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE---------------------------- 3 17-1001603-2
SIGNATURE PAGE TO
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 17-1001603
BETWEEN
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
and CITY OF REDLANDS
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
CITY OF REDLANDS
By:___________________________ By:__________________________ Raymond W. Wolfe Paul T. Barich
Executive Director Mayor, City of Redlands
Date:__________________________ Date:__________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
PROCEDURE:
By:____________________________ By:____________________________ Juanda L. Daniel Yvette M. Abich Garcia
Assistant General Counsel City Attorney
ATTEST:
By: ____________________________
Jeanne Donaldson
City Clerk
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Attachment A
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project funding is based on a design layout that adds two lanes each on the westbound and eastbound off-ramps, adds a northbound right-turn lane to eastbound onramp, and adds a southbound right-turn lane to the westbound on-ramp.
PROJECT FUNDING TABLE
Public Share: 49.5%
Nexus Development Impact Fee Share (DIF or “Local Share”): 50.5% Caltrans Financial Contribution (FCO): Lump Sum $1,250,000 Project Cost* Public Share** DIF Caltrans FCO***
Planning,
Environmental,
Design, and Rightof-way
$1,920,600 $950,697 $969,903 $0
Construction
Management
$1,500,000 $742,500 $757,500 $0
Construction Capital $10,900,000 $4,776,750 $4,873,250 $1,250,000 Landscape
Maintenance (EEP)
$500,000 $247,500 $252,500 $0
Project Management $330,000 $0 $330,000 $0
$15,150,600 $6,717,447 $7,183,153 $1,250,000
*Project Cost is based on 2019’s Authority’s Estimate At Completion and 65% Engineer’s Estimate **Public Share will be funded with Measure I Valley Freeway Interchange fund ***Caltrans FCO will be available in fiscal year 2020/2021 upon execution of a separate cooperative agreement between Authority and Caltrans
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Milestones Estimated Completion Date (Actual)
Environmental Approval (February 2019)
PS&E Approval (June 2021)
Construction Contract Award (September 2021)
Complete for Beneficial Use January 2023
Project Close-Out June 2024
AMENDMENT NO 1
TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 17- 1001603
BETWEEN
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
AND
CITY OF REDLANDS
FOR
PLANNING, PROJECT REPORT AND ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT,
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE ( PS& E), RIGHT- OF- WAY( ROW),
AND CONSTRUCTION PHASES FOR THE ALABAMA STREET AND
INTERSTATE 10 IN THE CITY OF REDLANDS
THIS AMENDMENT No 1 ( AMENDMENT) to the Cooperative Agreement No 17- 1001603 ( AGREEMENT) is made and entered into by and between the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority ( hereinafter referred to as AUTHORITY) and the City of Redlands ( hereinafter referred to as CITY) AUTHORITY and CITY may be referred to herein as a" PARTY" and collectively" PARTIES"
RECITALS
A. AUTHORITY and CITY entered into the AGREEMENT on November 9, 2016, to delineate their respective roles, responsibilities, and funding commitments relative to the Project Management, Planning, Environmental, PS& E, ROW and Construction activities of the Alabama Street and Interstate 10 interchange in the City of Redlands ( PROJECT), and
B Pursuant to the AGREEMENT, AUTHORITY is the lead agency for the PROJECT and is responsible for the diligent undertaking and completion of the Planning, Environmental, PS& E, ROW, and Construction phases of the PROJECT, and
C The AGREEMENT presently provides that the cost of the PROJECT is estimated at $ 10, 968, 000 which includes $ 330, 000 for AUTHORITY to provide project management services for the Planning, Environmental, PS& E, ROW, and Construction phases of the PROJECT, and
D The PROJECT is now estimated to cost a total of $ 15, 150, 600 which includes 330, 000 for the AUTHORITY to provide project management services for the Planning, Environmental, PS& E, ROW, and Construction Phases of the PROJECT, and
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L:\ ca\ djm\ Agreementc\ Amendment No. 1 to SBCTA Cooperative Agreement- 1- 10 Alabama lnterchange. doc. jn E. On November 13, 2019, the California Department of Transportation ( Caltrans) committed to make a financial contribution ( FCO) of $ 1, 250, 000 towards the construction of the eastbound off-ramp widening portion of the PROJECT, and F The remaining PROJECT cost, aside from AUTHORITY project management costs and the abovementioned Caltrans FCO, now is estimated at $ 13, 570, 600, which shall be funded with 50. 5% Development Share funds and 49 5% Public Share funds, as defined by AUTHORITY' s Nexus Study and the Measure I 2010- 2040 Strategic Plan, and
G The PARTIES desire to amend the AGREEMENT, and its Attachment A, to redefine their respective funding responsibilities based on the revised PROJECT costs and to provide a new, updated, estimated schedule for completion of the
PROJECT
IT IS THEREFORE MUTUALLY AGREED TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT
AS FOLLOWS:
1 Section III. C of the AGREEMENT is amended in its entirety to read as follows.
To contribute towards the Planning, Environmental, PS& E, ROW, Construction and Project Closeout phases of the PROJECT cost an amount not to exceed 6,717,447, as shown in Attachment A. The actual cost of specific phase may ultimately vary from the estimates provided in Attachment A, however, under no circumstances is the total combined AUTHORITY contribution to exceed 6, 717, 447 without an amendment to this Agreement.
2. Section III.J of the AGREEMENT, is amended in its entirety to read as follows To provide CITY an opportunity to review and comment on the Planning, Environmental, PS& E, ROW, and Construction documents. For construction change orders, the construction change order documents submitted to AUTHORITY by contractors performing construction work on the PROJECT will be forwarded to CITY for review and comment.
3 Section IV A of the AGREEMENT is amended in its entirety to read as follows To reimburse AUTHORITY for the actual costs incurred estimated at $ 6, 853, 153 towards the Planning, Environmental, PS& E, ROW, Construction and Project Closeout phases of the PROJECT cost and $ 330, 000 for AUTHORITY project management for a total amount not to exceed$ 7, 183, 153, as shown in Attachment A. The actual cost of a specific phase may ultimately vary from the estimates provided in Attachment A, however, under no circumstances is the total combined CITY contribution to exceed $ 7, 183, 153 or AUTHORITY project management costs to exceed$ 330, 000 without an amendment to this Agreement. 2 17- 1001603- 1
4 Section IV of the AGREEMENT is amended by the addition of Subsection G which shall read as follows
To provide permits, inspections, reviews, and oversight at no cost to AUTHORITY or to consultants and contractors contracted by AUTHORITY to work on the PROJECT
5 Section V.R ofthe AGREEMENT is amended in its entirety to read as follows Any notice or other communication required, or which may be given, pursuant to this Agreement, shall be in writing. Any such notice shall be deemed delivered( i) on the date of delivery in person, ( ii) five ( 5) days after deposit in first class registered mail, with return receipt requested, ( iii) on the actual delivery date if deposited with an overnight couner; or ( iv) on the date sent by facsimile, if confirmed with a copy sent contemporaneously by first class, certified, registered or express mail, in each case properly posted and fully prepaid to the appropriate address set forth below, or such other address as a Party may provide notice in accordance with this section.
If to AUTHORITY Paula Beauchamp
Director ofProject Delivery
1170 West Third Street, Second Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92410- 1715
Telephone- ( 909) 884- 8276
If to CITY City Clerk
City of Redlands
35 Cajon Street
P O Box 3005 ( mailing)
Redlands, CA 92373
jdonaldson@cityofredlands. org
909) 798- 7531
6 Attachment A to the AGREEMENT is amended and replaced in its entirety with Attachment A to this AMENDMENT, which is attached to and made a part of this AMENDMENT
7 PARTIES understand that the PROJECT cost provided in this AMENDMENT is an estimate and there is a potential for cost increases or decreases. If a cost increase becomes apparent, PARTIES agree to work in good faith to amend the
AGREEMENT
8 All other terms and conditions ofthe AGREEMENT shall remain in full force and effect.
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9 This AMENDMENT is deemed to be included and made part of the
AGREEMENT
10 This AMENDMENT is effective upon execution by AUTHORITY
SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE---------------------------- 4 17- 1001603- 1
SIGNATURE PAGE TO
AAWNDACEM NO. I TO COOPERATIVE. AGREEN[ ENT NO. 174001603
BRT EEY
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
and CITY OF REDLANDS
SAN BERNNARDIN COUNTY CITY OF REDIIANDS
TRANSPORTAT O AUTHORITY
Y _
an J41 wAvarro Paul W FosWr
President, Board. of Duvctors Mayors City of Redlands
Date a,. ! Z,O? Date- A20
APPROVED AS TO FORM APPROVED AS TO FORM
y- 94IJ 8/ 12/ 2020 $' -
I da L. Daniel Dame J AcHugh
Assistant General Counsel City Attorney
CONCURRENCE ATTEST
By By
3eff ail I e Donaldson
P ent Manager C.ty Clerk
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Attachment A
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project funding is based on a design layout that adds two lanes each on the westbound and eastbound off-ramps, adds a northbound right-turn lane to eastbound onramp, and adds a southbound right-turn lane to the westbound on-ramp 1 PROJECT FUNDING TABLE
Public Share: 49. 5%
Nexus Development Impact Fee Share( DIF or" Local Share") 50.5% Caltrans Financial Contribution( FCO) Lump Sum$ 1, 250, 000 Project Cost* Public Share** DIF Caltrans FCO***
Planning, 1, 920, 600 950, 697 969, 903 0
Environmental,
Design, and Rightof-way
Construction 1, 500, 000 742, 500 757, 500 0
Management
Construction Capital 10, 900, 000 4, 776, 750 $ 4, 873, 250 1, 250, 000 Landscape 500, 000 247, 500 252, 500 0
Maintenance ( EEP)
Project Management 330, 000 0 33000 1
0 15, 150, 600 6,717,447 $ 7, 183, 153 1
1, 250, 000
Project Cost is based on 2019' s Authority' s Estimate At Completion and 65% Engineer' s Estimate Public Share will be funded with Measure I Valley Freeway Interchange fund Caltrans FCO will be available in fiscal year 2020/ 2021 upon execution of a separate cooperative agreement between Authority and Caltrans
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Milestones Estimated Completion Date( Actual)
Environmental Approval February 2019)
PS& E Approval December 2020
Construction Contract Award April 2021
Complete for Beneficial Use March 2022
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City Council/Successor Agency Meeting I. 9.
DATE: 10/04/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution No. 8385 amending the City's Water Efficiency Rebate Program, an additional appropriation in the amount of $50,000 from the Water Fund; and determine that adoption of this resolution is exempt from environmental review in accordance with Section 15061(B)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris)
MOTION(S):
If City Council determines that the staff recommendation is appropriate, the following motions are provided:
I move that City Council determine adoption of Resolution No. 8385 is exempt from environmental review in accordance with Section 15061(B)(3) of the State guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; and
1. I move that City Council approve an additional appropriation in the amount of $50,000 from the Water Fund; and
2. 3. I move that City Council adopt Resolution No. 8385.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council determine adoption of Resolution No. 8385 is exempt from environmental review in accordance with Section 15061(B)(3) of the State guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; approve an additional appropriation in the amount of $50,000 from the Water Fund, and approve Resolution No. 8385 amending the City's Water Efficiency Rebate Program.
DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to Governor Newsom's March 28, 2022 Executive Order, the California Water Resources Control Board (“Water Board”) recently adopted an emergency water conservation regulation that bans the use of potable water irrigation of non-functional turf at commercial, industrial, and institutional properties. In order to remain compliant with this emergency water conservation regulation and to encourage additional water conservation within the Redlands water service area, staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution No. 8385, which rescinds Resolution No. 7655 and expands the water conservation rebate program.
Resolution No. 8385 increases the cap for both the Drought Tolerant Landscape Conversion and the Synthetic Turf/Irrigation-less Groundcover Conversion rebates. The current Drought Tolerant Landscape Conversion rebate is $0.61 per square foot with a cap of $500. Staff recommends increasing this rebate to $1 per square foot with a cap of $1,000. The current Synthetic Turf/Irrigation-less Groundcover Conversion rebate is $1 per square foot with a cap of $300. Staff recommends increasing the cap to $1,000. Staff also recommends increasing the High Efficiency Washing Machine rebate from $100 to $200. Staff believes these revisions will increase participation in the rebate program and reduce outdoor water use. Staff has also received input from residents stating that other local agencies have higher rebates for turf removal and washing machines.
Similar rebates are offered by other local municipalities and water agencies.
The City of Redlands is located within the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District's ("Valley District") service area. Valley District is a State Water Project Contractor and purchases imported water directly from the State Water Project ("SWP"). As a water retail agency within the Valley District service area, the City of Redlands annually receives Valley District reimbursement for water conservation efforts. Valley District has budgeted $30,000 for this reimbursement in Fiscal Year 22/23. This reimbursement will partially offset the additional appropriation necessary to expand the water conservation rebate program.
Finally, adoption of the Resolution is exempt from environmental review in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act Section 15061(B)(3) since it is reasonably certain that this action will have no significant negative environmental effect.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council may deny the staff recommendation. However, staff highly recommends approval of this resolution in order to remain compliant with regulatory agency water conservation requirements and to encourage residents to participate in the rebate program to conserve water.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
John R. Harris, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director RECOMMENDED BY:
Charles M. Duggan Jr., City Manager
REVIEWED BY:
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager
Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director
Goutam K. Dobey, City Engineer
PREPARED BY:
Jasmine Orozco Clark, Water Conservation Specialist
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: FY 22/23
Appropriation Required Y/N: Yes
Amount: $50,000
Budgeted Y/N: No
Account No.: 501900
Discussion:
An additional Water Fund appropriation of $50,000 is necessary to fund the additional water conservation program rebates recommended by staff. The undesignated Water Fund balance is projected to be $18.4M on October 31, 2022.
Attachments
Resolution No. 8385
B. Resolution No. 7655 (reference only)
Additional Appropriation Form
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RESOLUTION NO. 8385
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
IMPLEMENTING A WATER EFFICIENCY REBATE PROGRAM AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 7655
WHEREAS, pursuant to the State’s Water Conservation Act of 2009, the City of Redlands is required to reduce per capita water use 20 percent by the year 2020; WHEREAS, on February 21, 2012, the City Council of the City of Redlands (“City Council”) approved Resolution No. 7125 establishing a water efficiency rebate program in an effort to encourage water conservation;
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2014, the California State Water Resources Control Board (“Water Board”), in an effort to increase water conservation during the current drought, required mandatory watering restrictions, which have since been modified by the Water Board, but continue to be observed locally;
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2015, the City of Redlands adopted Resolution No. 7523 amending a water efficiency rebate program and rescinded Resolution No. 7125; WHEREAS, on June 21, 2016, the City of Redlands adopted the 2015 Regional Urban Water Management Plan which identifies programs and demand management measures to reduce per capita water use;
WHEREAS, on July 5, 2016, the City of Redlands adopted Resolution No. 7655 amending a water efficiency rebate program and rescinded Resolution No. 7523; WHEREAS, pursuant to the March 28, 2022, Executive Order the California Water Resources Control Board (“Water Board”) adopted an emergency water conservation regulation.
The new regulation bans the use of potable water for irrigation at commercial, industrial, and institutional properties;
WHEREAS, the City desires to encourage water conservation efforts, particularly during times of drought, by revising the water efficiency rebate program (“Program”) incentives; and WHEREAS, after a careful review of the Program, this City Council specifically finds that:
A. The Program will continue to assist the City in complying with the mandates in the Water Conservation Act of 2009 and encourage water conservation efforts during periods of drought; and
B. The City’s Program may be modified from time to time to improve effectiveness and to meet the changing needs of the City and its customers. 2 L:\ca\Reso\8385 Water Efficiency Rebate Program.docx
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS as follows:
Section 1. Resolution No. 7655 is hereby rescinded; and Section 2. The Water Efficiency Rebate Program attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is hereby established and approved by the City Council.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 4th day of October 2022. ________________________
Paul T. Barich, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk
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I, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 4th day of October 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk
10/4/2022
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EXHIBIT “A”
Water Efficiency Rebate Program
Program Details
Qualifications and Rules:
1. Participants must be a City of Redlands (City) water customer, and the project site must be located within the City’s water service area.
2. Rebate eligibility requires pre-inspection prior to beginning of work and post-inspection after work is completed to ensure implementation and use of rebated products. Inspections are provided free of charge to customers.
3. Customer must provide the City with itemized dated purchase receipt(s) for any product included in this program.
4. All applications must be complete and signed for rebate eligibility.
5. Complete applications must include a completed Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form W-9. If a customer receives more than $600 in rebate credit within a calendar year, the IRS requires a Form 1099 be issued. This line item is subject to change pending IRS requirements.
6. Rebates will not exceed the purchase amount of the product.
7. Rebates will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis until funds for the fiscal year are exhausted.
8. Additional eligibility requirements listed within the incentive item description must be met to receive rebates for these items.
9. After validation of purchase and installation of eligible product, customer will receive a rebate in the form of a credit to their utility bill. Providing customer remains an active customer, the credit will roll over onto the next bill until exhausted.
10. If an account is closed and a balance credit remains, a cash credit will not be given. However, a balance credit can roll over to a new account providing the new account is opened at the closing of the first account and the account holder is the same.
11. Work must take place within 90 days after pre-inspection clearance. If post-inspection or request for extension is not completed within 90 days, money allocated for the customer’s project will be redirected back into available funds and another rebate. Upon request, one 30-day extension will be given.
Disclaimer:
The City reserves the right to deny applications if any conditions or qualifications are not met. Preinspections, post-inspections; and submission or possession of a rebate application does not guarantee a rebate/bill credit. The City reserves the right to change the terms of this program at its discretion at any time. Program participants waive and release the City from any and all claims and causes of action arising from the installation or use of rebated item. Any claim based upon defect or failure of performance of rebated item should be pursued with the manufacturer/distributor. The City is not responsible for receipts or paperwork lost in the U.S. mail. The City does not guarantee any participation in this program will result in a lower water utility bill. Customer is responsible for complying with local ordinances, restrictions, rules and regulations prior to beginning work. At any time this program can be subject to change or termination without prior notice. If awarded a rebate, rebate is expected to show as a credit on the customer’s next billing cycle following the date of rebate awarded.
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INCENTIVE ITEM DESCRIPTIONS
High Efficiency Sprinklers:
High efficiency sprinklers are designed to reduce water waste and can be either rotary or spray heads.
Instead of a fixed stream of water, rotary heads deliver multiple streams, reducing water waste. Rotary heads also deliver a wider stream and distribute less precipitation, decreasing overspray and runoff. Newer spray heads are designed to distribute water more efficiently and with more precision while using less water.
Increase in water droplet size in newer spray heads reduces overspray while increasing droplets applied to vegetation. For rebate eligibility, high efficiency sprinklers must:
• Be new; and
• Have documentation (spec sheet, pamphlet, sticker, etc.) signifying water efficiency.
Additionally, there is no minimum sprinkler requirement to be eligible for rebate, however all sprinklers on an individual valve circuit must be replaced at the same time with the same model sprinkler for effective conservation and matched precipitation.
Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers:
Water-based irrigation controllers (WBICs) improve irrigation efficiency by reducing or eliminating irrigation run times based on weather, thus reducing unnecessary irrigation throughout the City’s service area. WBICs have a weather based component that tracks current weather conditions by use of a weather sensor and will turn off or modify irrigation if precipitation is present or irrigation is not needed. To be eligible for rebate, WBICs must be:
• New;
• Capable of odd/even day irrigation scheduling;
• Replace an operable automated irrigation controller;
• Include a weather sensor OR the purchase and installation of a weather sensor that is compatible with the existing irrigation timer, thus making it a weather-based irrigation controller.
Synthetic Turf/Irrigation-less Groundcover Conversion:
Synthetic turf/irrigation-less groundcover conversions eliminate substantial amounts of water used for turf irrigation. Watering costs and turf maintenance may also be reduced. To be eligible for rebate:
• Conversion must be approved by applicable homeowners associations prior to work beginning; • A weed blocking material must cover the area beneath groundcover; • Irrigation must be capped or removed; and
• For conversions in areas zoned residential, the use of decorative rock, gravel or hardscape in landscape within the front yard shall be consistent with Redlands Municipal Code Section
18.168.120 and all other applicable codes.
Additionally, synthetic turf/irrigation-less groundcover must:
• Be water and air permeable*;
• Be installed by the homeowner or licensed contractor; • Replace living, irrigated turf; and
• Require zero water use.
*Solid concrete is not eligible for rebate. If bricks/pavers are used, they must be spaced at least ¼” apart to ensure water percolation.
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High Efficiency Washing Machines:
High efficiency washing machines (HEWs) yield savings in both water and electricity. HEW’s maximum water factor is 6 (gallons per cycle per cubic foot) and use 40% less water than conventional washing machines. Reduction in water usage also reduces energy usage. For rebate eligibility, all HEWs must:
• Be new;
• Be a current Energy Star qualified clothes washing machine, as found at www.energystar.gov; • Have a water factor of 6 or less per load; and
• Replace a unit that uses a higher water factor than 6 per load.
High Efficiency Toilets:
High efficiency toilets (HETs) are toilets that have a low volume flush of 1.28 gallons per flush (GPF) or less. For rebate eligibility, all HETs must be:
• New;
• WaterSense certified and currently listed on www.epa.gov/watersense; • Replacing models using 3.5 GPF or greater; and
• 1.28 GPF or less.
Drought Tolerant Plant Conversions:
Drought tolerant plant conversions are eligible for rebate if replacing living, irrigated turf. Further eligibility requirements for this rebate are:
• Customer must provide list of plants that they will be using at time of pre-inspection; • All plant material must be low water use and listed on www.ie.watersavingplants.com • Areas not covered by plant material must be covered with weed block material; • Base of all plants must be covered with 2” of mulch (minimum) to ensure retention of moisture; • All sprinklers must be capped and replaced with drip or micro sprinkler irrigation; For conversions in areas zoned residential, the use of decorative rock, gravel or hardscape in landscape within the front yard shall be consistent with Redlands Municipal Code Section
18.168.120 and all other applicable codes.
Small Grove Irrigation System Retrofit:
For rebate eligibility, at pre-inspection groves must:
• Currently irrigate using spray heads, rotary heads, rotors, soaker hoses, or flood irrigation; • Irrigate twenty or more fruit trees;
• Contain healthy trees.
To receive post-inspection approval:
• Grass and mulches must be cleared from the base of the tree (should not encroach within the canopy line of a tree);
• Installation of weather based irrigation controller (WBIC); • Capping or removal of previous irrigation system;
• Copy of receipts; and
• Completed water audit with City staff.
Other:
Additional conversions or products that can prove to reduce water consumption will also be available for rebate. This allows Redlands customers, particularly in the industrial and commercial uses to explore ways to improve water efficiency in their businesses. By offering incentives for additional water savings, given their ability to prove and validate water reduction, customers will be encouraged to practice water conservation in various methods resulting in additional water savings. 10/4/2022
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Rebate Amounts:
Incentive items and their rebate amounts are as follows:
Incentive Item Rebate Amount
High Efficiency Sprinklers $4/sprinkler
Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers $150 each
Synthetic Turf/ Irrigation-less Groundcover Conversion $1/square foot, maximum rebate: $1,000 High Efficiency Washing Machines $200 each
High Efficiency Toilets $100 each
Drought Tolerant Plant Conversions $1/square foot, maximum rebate: $1,000 Small Grove Irrigation System Retrofit Up to $1,000
Other $1/ 150 gallons saved per year
Note: Total rebate amounts combined shall not exceed $1,000 per customer/per fiscal year.
RESOLUTION NO. 7655
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
IMPLEMENTING A WATER EFFICIENCY REBATE PROGRAM AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 7523
WHEREAS, pursuant to the State' s Water Conservation Act of 2009, the City of Redlands is required to reduce per capita water use 20 percent by the year 2020; and WHEREAS, on February 21, 2012, the City Council of the City of Redlands (" City Council") approved Resolution No. 7125 establishing a water efficiency rebate program in an effort to encourage water conservation; and
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2014, the California State Water Resources Control Board Water Board"), in an effort to increase water conservation during the current drought, required mandatory watering restrictions, which have since been modified by the Water Board, but continue to be observed locally; and
WHEREAS, on June 21, 2016, the City of Redlands adopted the 2015 Regional Urban Water Management Plan which identifies programs and demand management measures to reduce per capita water use; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to maintain water conservation efforts during times ofdrought and modify the water efficiency rebate program(" Program") incentives; and WHEREAS, after a careful review ofthe Program, this City Council specifically finds that:
A. The Program will continue to assist the City in complying with the mandates in the Water Conservation Act of 2009 and assist in continued water conservation efforts needed as a result of drought; and
B. The City' s Program maybe modified from time to time to Improve its effectiveness and to meet the changing needs ofthe City and its customers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS as follows:
Section 1. Resolution No. 7523 is hereby rescinded;
Section 2. The Water Efficiency Rebate Program attached hereto as Exhibit " A" is hereby established and approved by the City Council.
1: 1cc1crk\ Rcso1utions\ Res 7600- 769917655 Water Efficiency Rebate PrograEn. docx ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 5`' play ofJuly, 2016.
Poster, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sam In",(, C'l y Clerk
2 I:', ccle, i-k' d. esc7lui. ions\ Rc,, 7600- 7699\ 7455 Water I4ficiency Rebate 11rogram. doex I, Sam Irwin, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 51h day of July, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Harrison, Gilbreath, Barich, James; Mayor Foster NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Sam Irwin, City Clerk"'
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EXHIBIT" A"
Water Efficiency Rebate Program
Program Details
Qualifications and Rules:
1. Participants must be a City of Redlands ( City) water customer, and the project site must be located within the City' s service area.
2. Rebate eligibility requires pre- inspection prior to beginning of work and post- inspection after work commences to ensure implementation and use of rebated products. Inspections are provided free of charge to customers.
3. Customer must provide the City with itemized dated purchase receipt( s) for any product included in this program.
4. All applications must be complete and signed for rebate eligibility.
5. Complete applications must include a completed Internal Revenue Service ( IRS) Form W- 9. If a customer receives more than$ 600 in rebate credit within a calendar year, the IRS requires a Form 1099 be issued. This line item is subject to change pending IRS requirements.
6. Rebates will not exceed the purchase amount of the product.
7. Rebates will be processed on a first-come, first- served basis until funds for the fiscal year are exhausted. Eligibility lists for future incentives/ rebates will not be maintained.
S. Additional eligibility requirements listed within the incentive item description must be met to receive rebate for items.
9. After validation of purchase and installation of eligible product, customer will receive a rebate in the form of a credit to their utility bill. Providing customer remains an active customer, the credit will roll over onto the next bill until exhausted.
10. If an account is closed and a balance credit remains, a cash credit will not be given. However, a balance credit can roll over to a new account providing the new account is opened at the closing of the first account and the account holder is the same.
11. Work must take place within 90 days after pre-inspection clearance. If post- inspection or request for extension is not completed within 90 days, money allocated for the customer' s project will be redirected back into available funds and another rebate. Upon request, one 30- day extension will be given.
Disclaimer:
The City reserves the right to deny applications if any conditions or qualifications are not met. Preinspections, post- inspections; and submission or possession of a rebate application does not guarantee a rebate/ bill credit. The City reserves the right to change the terms of this program at its discretion at any time. By participating in this program, you waive and release the City from any and all claims and causes of action arising out of the installation or use of rebated item. Any claim based upon defect or failure of performance of rebated item should be pursued with the manufacturer/ distributor. The City is not responsible for receipts or paperwork lost in the U.S. mail. The City does not guarantee any participation in this program will result in a lower water utility bill. Customer is responsible for complying with local ordinances, restrictions, rules and regulations prior to beginning work. At any time this program can be subject to change or termination without prior notice. If awarded a rebate, rebate is expected to show as a credit on the customer' s next billing cycle following the date of rebate awarded. 4 1:\" 1erk\ Resolutions\ Res 7600- 769917655 Water Efficiency Rebate Program. docx
INCENTIVE ITEM DESCRIPTIONS
High Efficiency Sprinklers:
High efficiency sprinklers are designed to reduce water waste and can be either rotary or spray heads.
Instead of a fixed stream of water, rotary heads deliver multiple streams, reducing water waste. Rotary heads also deliver a wider stream and distribute less precipitation, decreasing overspray and runoff. Newer spray heads are designed to distribute water more efficiently and with more precision while using less water.
Increase in water droplet size in newer spray heads reduces overspray while increasing droplets applied to vegetation. For rebate eligibility, high efficiency sprinklers must:
Be new; and
Have documentation( spec sheet, pamphlet, sticker, etc.) signifying water efficiency.
Additionally, there is no minimum sprinkler requirement to be eligible for rebate, however all sprinklers on an individual valve circuit must be replaced at the same time with the same model sprinkler for effective conservation and matched precipitation.
Weather- Based Irritation Controllers:
Water- based irrigation controllers ( WBICs) improve irrigation efficiency by reducing or eliminating irrigation run times based on weather, thus reducing unnecessary irrigation throughout the City' s service area. WBICs have a weather based component that tracks current weather conditions by use of a weather sensor and will turn off or modify irrigation if precipitation is present or irrigation is not needed. To be eligible for rebate, WBICs must be:
New;
Capable of odd/ even day irrigation scheduling;
Replace an operable automated irrigation controller;
Include a weather sensor OR the purchase and installation of a weather sensor that is compatible with the existing irrigation timer, thus making it a weather-based irrigation controller.
SLqithetic Turf/Irrigation- less Groundcover Conversion:
Synthetic turf/irrigation- less groundcover conversions eliminate substantial amounts of water used for turf irrigation. Watering costs and turf maintenance may also be reduced. To be eligible for rebate:
Conversion must be approved by applicable homeowners associations prior to work beginning; A weed blocking material must cover the area beneath groundcover; Irrigation must be capped or removed; and
For conversions in areas zoned residential, the use of decorative rock, gravel or hardscape in landscape within the front yard shall be consistent with Redlands Municipal Code Section
18. 168. 120 and all other applicable codes.
Additionally, synthetic turf/irrigation-less groundcover must:
Be water and air permeable*;
Be installed by the homeowner or licensed contractor;
Replace living, irrigated turf, and
Require zero water use.
Solid concrete is not eligible for rebate. If bricks/ pavers are used, they must be spaced at least t/" apart to ensure water percolation.
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High efficiency washing machines ( HEWS) yield savings in both water and electricity. HEW' s maximum water factor is 6 ( gallons per cycle per cubic foot) and use 40% less water than conventional washing machines. Reduction in water usage also reduces energy usage. For rebate eligibility, all HEWs must:
Be new;
Bea current Energy Star qualified clothes washing machine, as found at wwN . energystar. ov; Have a water factor of 6 or less per load; and
Replace a unit that uses a higher water factor than 6 per load.
High Efficiency Toilets:
High efficiency toilets ( HETs) are toilets that have a low volume flush of 1. 28 gallons per flush ( GPF) or less. For rebate eligibility, all HETs must be:
New;
WaterSense certified and currently listed on www.ep_govfi ratersensr; Replacing models using 3. 5 GPF or greater; and
1. 28 GPF or less.
Drought Tolerant Plant Conversions:
Drought tolerant plant conversions are eligible for rebate if replacing living, irrigated turf. Further eligibility requirements for this rebate are:
Customer must provide list of plants that they will be using at time of pre- inspection; All plant material must be low water use and listed on www. watersavin2, 2ardenfriendiv. coni; Areas not covered by plant material must be covered with weed block material; Base of all plants must be covered with 2" of mulch( minimum) to ensure retention of moisture; All sprinklers must be capped and replaced with drip or micro sprinkler irrigation; For conversions in areas zoned residential, the use of decorative rock, gravel or hardscape in landscape within the front yard shall be consistent with Redlands Municipal Code Section
18. 168. 120 and all other applicable codes.
Small Grove Irrigation System Retrofit:
For rebate eligibility, at pre-inspection groves must:
Currently irrigate using spray heads, rotary heads, rotors, soaker hoses, or flood irrigation; Irrigate twenty or more fruit trees;
Contain healthy trees.
To receive post- inspection approval:
Grass and mulches must be cleared from the base ofthe tree( should not encroach within the canopy line of a tree);
Installation of weather based irrigation controller( WBIQ Capping or removal of previous irrigation system;
Copy of receipts; and
Completed water audit with City staff.
Other:
Additional conversions or products that can prove to reduce water consumption will also be available for rebate. This allows Redlands customers, particularly in the industrial and commercial uses to explore ways to improve water efficiency in their businesses. By offering incentives for additional water savings, given their ability to prove and validate water reduction, customers will be encouraged to practice water conservation in various methods resulting in additional water savings. 6 1cc] erk\ Reso1utions\ Res 7600- 769917655 Water Efficiency Rebate Program. docx Rebate Amounts:
Incentive items and their rebate amounts are as follows:
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High Efficiency Sprinklers 4/ sprinkler
Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers 150 each
Synthetic Turf/ Irrigation- less Groundcover
1/ square foot, maximum rebate: $ 300
Conversion
High Efficiency Washing Machines 100 each
High Efficiency Toilets 100 each
Drought Tolerant Plant Conversions 61/ square foot
Small Grove Irrigation System Retrofit* Up to$ 1, 000
Other l/ 150 gallons saved per year
TOTAL REBATE AMOUNTS COMBINED SHALL NOT EXCEED $ 500 PER CUSTOMER/ PER FISCAL YEAR.*
Small Grove Irrigation System Retrofit rebates are exempt from $500 cap and has limited funding. Item will be discontinued when funds are exhausted.
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City Council/Successor Agency Meeting I. 10.
DATE: 10/04/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: Approve the License Agreement with Juan Morales doing business as The Dog House for a hot dog food truck located at the City's Corporate Yard, 1270 W. Park Avenue, and determination that approval of the agreement is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (Assistant City Manager Boatman)
MOTION(S):
If the City Council determines that staff’s recommendation is appropriate, the following motions are provided:
I move to determine that approval of the License Agreement with Juan Morales, doing business as "The Dog House", is exempt
from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; and
1. I move to approve the License Agreement with Juan Morales, doing business as "The Dog House", for a food truck at the City's Corporate Yard, 1270 W. Park Avenue.
2. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the License Agreement with Juan Morales, doing business as "The Dog House", to operate a hot dog food truck for an outdoor dining area located at the City's Corporate Yard, 1270 W.
Park Avenue, and determine that approval of the project is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Redlands Corporate Yard provides alternative fuel to customers seven days a week. It is also a significant revenue source for the City, generating approximately $1.1 Million in sales annually. As part of the City's ongoing efforts to retain existing and attract new fuel sales customers, multiple projects have been undertaken to enhance the area's curb appeal, create a pedestrian-friendly environment, and provide additional revenue-generating opportunities.
Juan Morales, the owner of The Dog House, has operated his hot dog food truck on a portion of the City's Corporate Yard at 1270 W. Park Avenue under a License Agreement since September 2020. The proposal is to renew the License Agreement for an additional one (1) year term to permit the continued use of 324 square feet of the Yard to operate a hot dog food truck for an outdoor dining area . Per the License Agreement, Mr. Morales will maintain this area and ensure compliance with the License Agreement and all applicable laws. The License Agreement requires a monthly rent of $400, which is based on appraisals conducted for similar outdoor areas in the City, that were also licensed for outdoor dining purposes.
Staff recommends that the License Agreement is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines pursuant to Section 15301. This section pertains to existing facilities and applies when there is no resulting expansion of use. The project is consistent with this exemption as it is within a developed portion of the corporate yard and will primarily service existing customers of the fuel island.
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council may decline the approval of the License Agreement or provide alternative direction to staff.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Not Applicable.
SUBMITTED BY:
Chris Boatman, Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDED BY:
Charles M. Duggan Jr., City Manager
REVIEWED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager
Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director
PREPARED BY:
Monica Duran, Senior Administrative Assistant
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: FY 2022-23
Revenue Generating: Yes
Amount: $4,800.00
Account No.: 101303
Discussion:
The License Agreement with Juan Morales will provide monthly revenue in the amount of $400.00 per month or $4,800.00 annually, which will be deposited into the General Fund.
Attachments
A. License Agreement with Juan Morales
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LICENSE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDLANDS
AND JUAN MORALES DOING BUSINESS AS “THE DOG HOUSE”
This License Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered this 4th day of October 2022 (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation and general law city (“City”), and Juan Morales, an individual dba “The Dog House” (“Licensee”). City and Licensee are sometimes individually referred to herein as a “Party” and, together, as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Licensee is the owner and operator of a hot dog food truck commonly known as “The Dog House”, located at the City of Redlands’ Corporate Yard, 1270 W. Park Avenue, (“Corporate Yard”) and is licensed and permitted to operate in the City of Redlands; and WHEREAS, City is the owner in fee simple of the Corporate Yard particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein; and WHEREAS, Licensee desires to establish an outdoor dining venue within the Corporate Yard; and
WHEREAS, City and Licensee desire to cooperate to further the above-stated purpose in a way compatible with the public interest;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, City and Licensee agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
Section 1. Premises. City hereby grants to Licensee a revocable, non-exclusive license to operate a hot dog food truck and provide outdoor dining services in connection with the operation of the hot dog food truck at the Corporate Yard (the “License”). The outdoor dining area subject to this Agreement consists of approximately three hundred twenty-four (324) square feet (the “Premises”) and is more particularly described in Exhibit “A.
Section 2. Acknowledgment of License and Disclaimer of Tenancy.
A. Licensee acknowledges and agrees that City is the owner of Premises and that nothing in this License grants to Licensee any rights, title or interest in the Premises, except for the revocable, non-exclusive right to use the Premises as provided in this License. Licensee is not a tenant or lessee of City and holds no rights of tenancy or leasehold in relation to the Premises.
B. In consideration of City’s grant of this License, Licensee specifically and expressly waives, releases, and relinquishes any and all rights to assert any claim of right, privilege or interest in the Premises other than the rights expressly granted by this License. 2 L:\ca\Agreements\Dog_House_License_Agreement.FY22-0027.docx-jm C. The consideration paid by Licensee pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement is consistent with the value of the rights comprising the License privilege; the consideration is not consistent with the higher market value for a greater right, privilege, or interest (such as a lease) in the Premises.
D. Licensee further acknowledges and agrees that without the representations and agreements set forth herein, City would not enter into this Agreement.
Section 3. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on September 20, 2022, and end on September 30, 2023, unless earlier terminated as provided for herein. Either Party may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice of such termination to the other Party at least thirty (30) days prior to the noticed termination date. Upon termination or expiration of this License, and upon request of Licensor, Licensee shall remove, as requested by Licensor, any improvements, fixtures, equipment and other personal property placed upon the Premises by Licensee. The cost and expense of such removal, together with the repair of any damage, occasioned thereby, will be borne solely by the Licensee. If Licensee remains in possession of the Premises after expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement without City’s written consent, Licensee’s continued occupancy of the Premises shall be equivalent to a tenancy at sufferance and Licensee shall pay an increased License fee during the holdover period in the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per month.
Section 4. License Fee. Licensee shall pay to City a monthly fee in the sum of four hundred ($400.00) dollars for use and occupancy of the Premises. All subsequent monthly fee payments shall be made on or before the second day of each month for which the fee is then due.
All payments are to be made payable to the City of Redlands, Finance Department/Revenue Division, P.O. Box 3005, Redlands, California, 92373. A late fee of fifty dollars ($50) shall be added and due for any fee payment made after the tenth day of the month.
Section 5. Security Deposit. The security deposit shall be retained by City in compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and shall be refunded to Licensee within thirty (30) days after the Premises have been vacated by Licensee, less any amounts reasonably necessary to pay City for, (i) cleaning costs, (ii) cost for repair or damages to the Premises exclusive of ordinary wear and tear, and (iii) any other amount legally allowable under the provisions of this Agreement. A written accounting of said costs and damages shall be presented to Licensee within ten (10) days of the Premises being vacated. If the security deposit is insufficient to pay City for such costs and damages, Licensee shall immediately pay any additional costs for damages demanded by City.
Section 6. Use of Premises.
A. Licensee shall use the Premises solely for the purpose of outdoor dining associated with Licensee’s operation of its hot dog food truck and no other uses.
B. The hours of operation for the Premises shall be limited to 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
3 L:\ca\Agreements\Dog_House_License_Agreement.FY22-0027.docx-jm C. Licensee’s use of the Premises shall not jeopardize or endanger the health, welfare, peace, or safety of persons visiting, residing, working, or conducting business in the surrounding area.
D. During the term of this License, Licensee shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, and all applicable rules and regulations established by City.
E. Licensee shall require all customers to vacate the Premises upon closure of its outdoor dining area at 4:00 p.m.
F. Licensee shall not serve alcohol on the Premises.
G. Licensee’s operation of the Premises shall not result in nuisance activities within the Premises or in close proximity of the Premises, including but not limited to disturbance of the peace, illegal drug activity, public drunkenness, drinking in public, harassment of passersby, gambling, prostitution, sale of stolen goods, public urination, theft, assaults, batteries, acts of vandalism, littering, loitering, graffiti, illegal parking, excessive loud noises especially in the late night or early morning hours, traffic violations, curfew violations, lewd conduct, or police detentions and arrests.
H. Licensee shall ensure that the Premises’ upkeep and operating characteristics are compatible with, and will not adversely affect, the livability or appropriate development of abutting properties and the surrounding neighborhood.
I. Licensee hereby grants City immediate access to the Premises in the event of an emergency, which is defined as any incident that threaten loss of life or property, interruptions of public utilities, disaster, war, acts of terrorism, strikes or similar emergencies.
Section 7. As-Is Condition. Licensee accepts the Premises in its “as-is” condition as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, without any warranty, express or implied.
Section 8. Maintenance of Premises. Licensee shall be responsible for maintaining the Premises in a clean and orderly state. Any damage to the Premises incurred due to Licensee’s use of the Premises shall be the sole responsibility of Licensee. City shall have the right to enter the Premises, at reasonable times, for inspection and maintenance purposes. Should an inspection by City disclose the need for maintenance or repairs, City shall provide Licensee with written notice of the items requiring repair or maintenance. If action is not taken on such items by Licensee within five (5) days from the provision of such notice, City may enter the Premises and take whatever action is necessary to perform such maintenance or repairs at Licensee’s expense.
Section 9. Indemnity. Licensee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City, and its elected officials, officers, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, causes of action, damages and liability resulting from Licensee’s negligent acts or omissions, and willful misconduct of Licensee, and its contractors, agents, employees, guests and invitees arising from Licensee’s occupation and use of the Premises or the improvements and equipment thereon during the term of this Agreement. This section shall survive any termination of this Agreement. 4 L:\ca\Agreements\Dog_House_License_Agreement.FY22-0027.docx-jm Section 10. Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance; Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Licensee shall maintain at its own cost for the term of this Agreement, public liability and property damage insurance in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000) in the aggregate, issued by an insurance company acceptable to City. Licensee shall provide City with a certificate of insurance and endorsements showing City as an additional insured on the policy prior to Licensee’s use and occupancy of the Premises. Such insurance shall be primary with respect to City and non-contributory to any insurance or selfinsurance maintained by City. The policy shall require that, before amending or canceling the policy, the issuing insurance company shall give City at least thirty (30) days prior written notice.
City and Licensee acknowledge and agree that the insurance required of Licensee is subject to annual review by City and subject to increases in the amount and scope of coverage, as reasonably determined by City.
Licensee shall procure and maintain Worker’s Compensation Insurance in such amount as will fully comply with the laws of the State of California, and which shall indemnify, insure and provide legal defense for both Licensee and City against any loss, claim or damage arising from injuries or occupational diseases happening to any worker employed by Licensee in, at or about the Premises.
Section 11. Assignment Prohibited. Licensee shall not encumber, assign, sublease or otherwise transfer this Agreement, or any right or interest therein, without the prior written consent of City. Any such encumbrance, assignment, sublease or transfer without such prior consent and approval of City shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and may, at the sole discretion of City, result in the immediate termination of this Agreement.
Section 12. Attorneys’ Fees. In the event any action is commenced to enforce or interpret the terms or conditions of this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall, in addition to any costs and other relief, be entitled to the recovery of its reasonable attorneys’ fees, including fees for use of in-house counsel by a Party.
Section 13. Notices. Any notice or other communication required, or which may be given, pursuant to this Agreement, shall be in writing. Any such notice shall be deemed delivered (i) on the date of delivery in person; (ii) five (5) days after deposit in first class registered mail, with return receipt requested; (iii) on the actual delivery date if deposited with an overnight courier; or (iv) on the date sent by facsimile or electronic mail transmission (including PDF), if confirmed with a copy sent contemporaneously by first class, certified, registered or express mail; in each case properly posted and fully prepaid to the appropriate address set forth below, or such other address as a Party may provide notice in accordance with this section:
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City Clerk Juan Morales dba
The Dog House
City of Redlands 817 South Lyon Avenue
35 Cajon Street Hemet, CA 92543
P.O. Box 3005 (mailing) [email protected]
Redlands, CA 92373 951-807-1297
[email protected]
909-798-7531
Section 14. Entire Agreement/Amendment. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. Any prior verbal or written representations or agreements respecting the Premises not expressly set forth herein are null and void. Any and all amendments to this Agreement shall be in writing and executed by the Parties.
Section 15. Termination. City shall have the right to terminate this License, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to Licensee. City shall have no liability for any claims or damages resulting to Licensee as a result of any exercise by City of its right to terminate this License. This License may be terminated at the discretion of City should Licensee fail to fulfill its requirements as specified herein.
Section 16. Waiver. No waiver by either Party of any provision of this Agreement, or waiver of any breach of this Agreement, shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other provision of this Agreement, or of any subsequent breach by either Party of the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
Section 17. Hazardous Materials. Licensee agrees that it will not allow or permit the use, storage, disposal or release on or about the Premises other improvements thereon of any Hazardous Materials by its officers, agents, contractors, employees, guest or invitees. As used herein, “Hazardous Materials” means any flammable explosives, radioactive materials, asbestos, PCB’s, hazardous waste, toxic substances or any other “hazardous substances”, “hazardous materials” or “toxic substances” as defined in any present or future federal, state or local law applicable to Premises or the improvements thereon, and the rules and regulations adopted or promulgated under or pursuant to the foregoing laws.
Section 18. Breach and Default by Licensee.
A. All covenants and agreements contained in this License are declared to be conditions of this License, and to the term for which the Premises are licensed to Licensee.
B. Should Licensee fail to perform or comply with any covenant, condition or agreement contained in this License (a “Default”), which by its nature is reasonably and practically subject to cure, and the Default is not cured within fifteen (15) days after written notice of the Default is served on Licensee by City, then Licensee shall be in breach of this License. 6 L:\ca\Agreements\Dog_House_License_Agreement.FY22-0027.docx-jm C. If the default is one which the Parties determine requires more than fifteen (15) days to cure, Licensee commence action to cure within such fifteen (15) days and prosecute such cure diligently until completion within a reasonable time. Licensee’s failure to complete such cure within a reasonable time shall also constitute a default by Licensee.
D. The Parties acknowledge and agree that Licensee’s failure to perform or comply with any covenant, condition or agreement in this License may be of such a one-time nature that such a Default is not subject to cure (e.g. Licensee’s failure on a given day to abide by the hours of operation permitted by this License) (a “One-Time Default”). In such an event, City shall provide written notice to Licensee within five (5) business days of City’s knowledge and determination of the occurrence of a One-Time Default. City’s provision to Licensee of three such One-Time Default notices during the term of this License for Licensee’s failure to perform or comply with the same (or similar) covenant, condition or agreement contained in this License shall constitute a breach by Licensee of this License.
Section 19. Amendment; Waiver. No term or provision of this License may be amended, altered, modified or waived orally or by course of conduct, but only by an instrument in writing signed by a duly authorized officer or representative of each Party. No waiver by either Party of any provision of this License, or waiver of any breach of this License, shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other provision of this License, or of any subsequent breach by either Party of the same or any other provision of this License.
Section 20. Governing Law; Venue. This License is to be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to the principles of conflicts of laws. Any action by a party to this Agreement to enforce or interpret the terms hereof shall be maintained in the courts in San Bernardino County.
Section 21. Attorneys’ Fees. If either Party to this License brings an action to enforce the terms hereof or declare rights hereunder, the prevailing party in such action, on trial or appeal, shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees to be paid by the non-prevailing party as fixed by the court.
Section. 22. Counterparts. This License Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which is an original but all of which together constitute but one and the same instrument.
Section 23. Severability. If any particular provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, this Agreement shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and shall be construed in all respects as if such invalid or unenforceable provision was omitted.
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7 L:\ca\Agreements\Dog_House_License_Agreement.FY22-0027.docx-jm Executed on the 4th day of October 2022, at Redlands, California
CITY OF REDLANDS THE DOG HOUSE
By: ________________________________ By: __________________________ Paul T. Barich, Mayor Juan Morales, Owner
ATTEST:
________________________________
Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk
8 L:\ca\Agreements\Dog_House_License_Agreement.FY22-0027.docx-jm City Council/Successor Agency Meeting I. 11.
DATE: 10/04/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: Approve the request to close New York Street and West Stuart Avenue for the Redlands Elks Veterans Car Show event hosted by the Redlands Elks Lodge on October 15, 2022 (Assistant City Manager Boatman)
MOTION(S):
If the City Council determines that the request is appropriate, the following motion is provided:
I move to authorize the temporary street closure of New York Street and West Stuart Avenue for the Redlands Elks Veterans Car Show on October 15, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council approve the temporary street closure of New York Street and West Stuart Avenueon October 15, 2022, for the Redlands Elks Veterans Car Show.
DISCUSSION:
The Facilities and Community Services Department manages the administration and issuance of permits for special events held in public areas of the City. Upon issuing a special event permit, the event may take place contingent on the event organizer paying the required fees. The City recognizes the value of partnering with non-profit agencies and organizations to provide services beneficial to the community.
The non-profit organization, Redlands Elks Lodge, will be hosting a car show at Elks Lodge No. 583, located at 663 New York Street. The event will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on October 15, 2022. The non-profit organization are requesting to use a portion of New York Street and West Stuart Avenue for additional vehicles and parking for their car show event. The event is open to the additional vehicles and parking for their car show event. The event is open to the public and intended to support the Elks Charities.
City staff has received confirmation from the two businesses, located at 650 and 700 New York St. respectively, and the two residents, located at 619 and 620 New York St. respectively, stating they do not have an objection to the temporary street closure.
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council may elect to deny the temporary closure of New York Street and West Stuart Avenue.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Priority A- Quality of Life, Strategic Objective 1. Beautification, Arts, and Culture.
Enhance community events to better reflect Redlands' diversity and demographics.
SUBMITTED BY:
Chris Boatman, Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDED BY:
Charles M. Duggan Jr., City Manager
REVIEWED BY:
Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager
Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director
Christopher R. Catren, Police Chief
PREPARED BY:
Larry Alms, Administrative Assistant II
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: FY 2022-23
Discussion:
If the event is approved, the applicant will pay any applicable fees associated with the event.
City Council/Successor Agency Meeting I. 12.
DATE: 10/04/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: Approve the request to hold The Redlands Turkey Trot event hosted by Phoenix Hope International on November 24, 2022, within Sylvan Park and the surrounding area; authorize street closures related to the event; approve a request for in-kind support in the amount of $6,036 related to the event and determine that the approval of the request is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15311(c) of the state’s guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (Assistant City Manager Boatman)
MOTION(S):
If the City Council determines that the requests are appropriate, the following motions are provided:
I move that the City Council determine that approval of the event is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15311(c) of the State’s guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act;
1. I move to authorize the closure of E. High Ave., Division St., E. Park Ave., N. University St., Sylvan Blvd., N. Grove St., E. Brockton Ave., and Chapel St. and;
2. I move to authorize the expenditure of city resources and in-kind support in the amount of $6,036 related to this event.
3. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council determine that approval of the event is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15311(c) of the state’s guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Staff further recommends that the City Council direct staff accordingly concerning the request for in-kind support and approve the temporary street closures related to the event.
DISCUSSION:
The Facilities and Community Services Department manages the administration and issuance of permits for special events held in public areas of the City. Upon the issuance of a special event permit, the event may take place contingent on the event organizer paying the required fees. The City recognizes the value of partnering with non-profit agencies and organizations to provide services beneficial to the community. In an effort to provide support for programs that provide a community benefit, the City Council will, from time to time, consider the authorization of in-kind support including the use of city resources and facilities in support of a special event.
Phoenix Hope International has reserved Sylvan Park and is requesting the temporary closure of E. High Ave., Division St., E. Park Ave., N. University St., Sylvan Blvd., N. Grove St., E. Brockton Ave., and Chapel St., from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 24, 2022, for the annual Turkey Trot event.
Additionally, Phoenix Hope International is requesting in-kind support in the amount of $6,036 for departmental resources including Police personnel, and Facilities & Community Services personnel and equipment, and the reservations for Sylvan Park. Phoenix Hope International is a non-profit organization operating out of the City of Mesa, Arizona.
According to the submitted application, the event proceeds will be used to further mission goals, which include building schools, health clinics and other needed services in Guatemala. In addition, half of the event proceeds are donated to Redlands-based charities. In the past, the organization has donated to the Redlands Educational Partnership (REP), YouthHope, and to elementary, middle, and high schools in the City of Redlands.
Furthermore, the event is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act’s guidelines pursuant to Section 15311(c). Section 15311(c), accessory structures Class 11 facilities, consists of construction, or replacement of minor structure accessory to existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities, including placement of seasonal or temporary use items such as mobile food units, portable restrooms or similar items in generally the same locations from time to time in publicly owned parks or other facilites designed for public use.
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council may elect to deny the request and direct staff accordingly.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Priority A - Quality of Life, Strategic Objective 1. Beautification, Arts and Culture.
SUBMITTED BY:
Chris Boatman, Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDED BY:
Charles M. Duggan Jr., City Manager
REVIEWED BY:
Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager
Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director
Christopher R. Catren, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY:
Larry Alms, Administrative Assistant II
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: FY 2022-23
Amount: $6,036
Discussion:
In anticipation of the City Council's consideration of this request, staff has compiled the following table outlining costs related to fees established by resolution of the City Council and departmental charges pertaining to personnel and equipment resources necessary for the support of the event. The departmental charges are costs outside of normal city operations that would not be incurred by the City if the special event was not taking place.
Departmental Charges
(Personnel & Equipment)
2022 Amount Type 2021 Amount
Police Personnel1 $4,715.00 Hard Cost $3,370.00
FCS Personnel1 $1,200.00 Hard Cost N/A
Personnel & Equipment
Subtotal
$5,915.00 $3,370.00
Fees Established by City
Council Resolution
Sylvan Park Reservation Permit $121.00 Soft Cost $121.00 Fees Subtotal $121.00 $121.00
Total Departmental Charges
and Fees
$5,915.00
(hard)
$121.00(soft)
$6,036.00
(Total)
$3,491.00
1Personnel costs are calculated conservatively assuming the highest staff cost scenario. Actual costs may vary on the day of the event based on the actual staff present. Actual costs will be confirmed following the event and will be included in a reconciliation report presented to the City Council.
The following table summarizes the total estimated costs associated with the use of City resources and in-kind support approved for events scheduled during Fiscal Year 2022-23 to date:
TABLE 2: FY 2022-23 Fee Waivers to date
Hard Costs Soft Costs Deposits
Refunded
In-kind support
Amount
Net
Amount
$125,739.00 $4,777.00 $3,700.00 $134,216.00 $130,516.00 Attachments
A. In-Kind Support Request
B. Verification of Nonprofit
In-Kind Support Request
Group/Organization Name:
Event Name:
Event Date(s):
Primary Contact Name & Title:
Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
E-Mail Address:
Is your Group/Organization
a Registered Non-Profit:
Beginning Time: End Time:
No
Yes Non-Profit Federal Tax ID Number:
Describe Your Request:
Location(s):
Rain Out Date:
Traffic (Personnel, equipment, cones, barricades, no-parking Police (Public Safety Personnel)
Fire (Paramedics, Inspectors)
Parks (Cleanup Personnel, Ball Field Lights)
Facility
Refuse/Recycling (Event Receptacles, Roll-Off Service) acquired by Event Organizers through Redlands Customer Service Other
Select and Describe All City Provided Services That May Apply to Your Request :
Does your Group/Organization
Presently Have Liability Insurance?
Has your Group/Organization received fee
waivers from the City in the past?
Yes
No
Department may require smaller events to comply with
City recycling practices as a condition of waiving fees.
Updated 6/2021
City of Redlands
To Be Completed by the City of Redlands
Received By:
I certify that all statements on this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: Title:
Please Print Your Name: Date:
Proposed Event Previous Event
Actuals
Attendance: Redlands
Residents
Food & Beverage Sales
Merchandise Sales
Ticket/Entrance Fees
Total Revenue
Other
Attendance: NonResidents
Vendors
As a part of our commitment to fiscal responsibility, the City of Redlands gathers data associated with the economic and social benefits associated with in-kind support. Please provide estimates, as applicable, for your event.
Positive outcomes for your
organization from this
Describe what economic
benefit and impact this
event will bring to the City:
In April 2002, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6038, which encourages groups or organizations requesting in-kind support from the City to use local businesses when procuring goods and services associated with the event. Receipts will need to be submitted through a follow up form. Failure to submit post event documentation (within 15 days) may affect future requests.
Date Received:
Notes:
City Manager Approval: City Council Approval:
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City Council/Successor Agency Meeting I. 13.
DATE: 10/04/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: Approve the request for in-kind support for $5,554 related to the Downtown Redlands Artwalk event hosted by the Kid's Cures Foundation to be held on October 23, 2022; approve a request to close State and 5th Streets; authorize the request for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in Ed Hales Park; and determine that the approval of the request is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15311(c) of the state’s guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (Assistant City Manager Boatman)
MOTION(S):
If the City Council determines that staff's recommendation is appropriate, the following motions are provided:
I move that the City Council determine that approval of the event is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15311(c) of the State’s guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act;
1. I move to authorize and approve a request for in-kind support in the amount of $5,544 related to this event;
2. I move to authorize the temporary closure of East State Street from Orange Street to 7th Street and 5th Street from Redlands Boulevard to State Street on October 23, 2022; and
3. I move to approve the request for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in Ed Hales Park.
4. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council determine that approval of the event is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15311(c) of the state’s guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approve the temporary street closure of East State and 5th Streets on October 23, 2022, for the Artwalk event.
Additionally, staff recommends that the City Council direct staff accordingly concerning the request for in-kind support and further recommends that the City Council provide staff direction regarding the request for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
DISCUSSION:
The Facilities and Community Services Department manages the administration and issuance of permits for special events held in public areas of the City. Upon the issuance of a special event permit, the event may take place contingent on the event organizer paying the required fees. The City recognizes the value of partnering with non-profit agencies and organizations to provide services beneficial to the community. In an effort to provide support for programs that provide a community benefit, the City Council will, from time to time, consider the authorization of in-kind support including the use of city resources and facilities in support of a special event.
The Kid's Cures Foundation has reserved Ed Hales Park for Sunday, October 23, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the Downtown Redlands Artwalk event. They are also requesting approval to temporarily close East State Street from Orange Street to 7th Street and 5th Street from Redlands Boulevard to State Street for the event. Additionally, they are requesting in-kind support in the amount of $5,544 for departmental resources including Police Personnel, and the reservation of Ed Hales Park. The Kid's Cures foundation is a non-profit organization operating out of the City of Beaumont, CA.
The Citrograph Foundation will be responsible for operating the proposed pouring station and for obtaining the Daily License to Serve Alcohol from the Office of Alcohol Beverage Control. The Citrograph Foundation is requesting permission to serve beer and wine at the event that will end no later than 5:00 p.m. The City Council's approval is necessary to authorize the consumption of alcohol for this event due to its location. Staff's approval authority is limited to only enclosed public areas in public parks as defined by Resolution No. 7559; therefore, the granting of this request is outside city staff's purview.
The event is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act’s guidelines pursuant to Section 15311(c). Section 15311(c), accessory structures Class 11 consists of construction, or replacement of minor structure accessory to existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities, including placement of seasonal or temporary use items such as mobile food units, portable restrooms or similar items in generally the same locations from time to time in publicly owned parks or other facilites designed for public use.
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council may deny the request.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Priority A - Quality of Life, Strategic Objective 1. Beautification, Arts and Culture.
SUBMITTED BY:
Chris Boatman, Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDED BY:
Charles M. Duggan Jr., City Manager
REVIEWED BY:
Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager
Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director
Christopher R. Catren, Police Chief
PREPARED BY:
Larry Alms, Administrative Assistant II
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: FY 2022-23
Discussion:
In anticipation of the City Council's consideration of this request, staff has compiled the following table outlining costs related to fees established by resolution of the City Council and departmental charges pertaining to personnel and equipment resources necessary for the support of the event. The departmental charges are costs outside of normal city operations that would not be incurred by the City if the special event was not taking place.
Departmental Charges
(Personnel & Equipment)
2022 Amount Type
Police Personnel1 $5,450.00 Hard Cost
Personnel & Equipment Subtotal $5,450.00
Fees Established by City Council
Resolution
Ed Hales Park Reservation Permit $94.00 Soft Cost
Fees Subtotal $94.00
Total Departmental Charges and Fees $5,450.00
(hard)
$94.00(soft)
$5,544.00
(Total)
1Personnel costs are calculated conservatively assuming the highest staff cost scenario. Actual costs may vary on the day of the event based on the actual staff present. Actual costs will be confirmed following the event and will be included in a reconciliation report presented to the City Council.
The following table summarizes the total estimated costs associated with the use of City resources and in-kind support approved for events scheduled during Fiscal Year 2022-23 to date:
TABLE 2: FY 2022-23 Fee Waivers to date
Hard Costs Soft Costs Deposits
Refunded
In-kind support
Amount
Net
Amount
$131,654.00 $4,898.00 $4,000.00 $140,522.00 $136,522.00 Attachments
A. In-Kind Support Request
B. Authorization to Serve Alcohol
C. Verification of Nonprofit
In-Kind Support Request
Group/Organization Name:
Event Name:
Event Date(s):
Primary Contact Name & Title:
Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
E-Mail Address:
Is your Group/Organization
a Registered Non-Profit:
Beginning Time: End Time:
No
Yes Non-Profit Federal Tax ID Number:
Describe Your Request:
Location(s):
Rain Out Date:
Traffic (Personnel, equipment, cones, barricades, no-parking Police (Public Safety Personnel)
Fire (Paramedics, Inspectors)
Parks (Cleanup Personnel, Ball Field Lights)
Facility
Refuse/Recycling (Event Receptacles, Roll-Off Service) acquired by Event Organizers through Redlands Customer Service Other
Select and Describe All City Provided Services That May Apply to Your Request :
Does your Group/Organization
Presently Have Liability Insurance?
Has your Group/Organization received fee
waivers from the City in the past?
Yes
No
Department may require smaller events to comply with
City recycling practices as a condition of waiving fees.
Updated 6/2021
City of Redlands
To Be Completed by the City of Redlands
Received By:
I certify that all statements on this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: Title:
Please Print Your Name: Date:
Proposed Event Previous Event
Actuals
Attendance: Redlands
Residents
Food & Beverage Sales
Merchandise Sales
Ticket/Entrance Fees
Total Revenue
Other
Attendance: NonResidents
Vendors
As a part of our commitment to fiscal responsibility, the City of Redlands gathers data associated with the economic and social benefits associated with in-kind support. Please provide estimates, as applicable, for your event.
Positive outcomes for your
organization from this
Describe what economic
benefit and impact this
event will bring to the City:
In April 2002, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6038, which encourages groups or organizations requesting in-kind support from the City to use local businesses when procuring goods and services associated with the event. Receipts will need to be submitted through a follow up form. Failure to submit post event documentation (within 15 days) may affect future requests.
Date Received:
Notes:
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City Council/Successor Agency Meeting J. 1.
DATE: 10/04/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: Introduction to the creation of an Inclusionary Housing program, consideration of a sole source agreement with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., for the completion of a financial evaluation and creation of an Inclusionary Housing program, and approval of additional appropriation in the amount of $50,400 (Development Services Director Desatnik)
MOTION(S):
If the City Council determines that staff’s recommendation is appropriate, the following motions are provided:
I move that City Council authorize staff to develop an inclusionary housing program to encourage the development of affordable housing; and
1. I move that City Council approve the sole source agreement with Keyser Marston Associates Inc., for an amount not-to-exceed $50,400; and
2. I move to approve an additional appropriation of $50,400 from the General Fund unassigned fund balance to the Development Services FY 2022-23 Planning Budget.
3. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council instruct staff to proceed with the drafting of an Inclusionary Housing ordinance, approve the sole source agreement with Keyser Marston Associates, inc., and approve an additional appropriation of $50,400 from the General Fund unassigned fund balance to the Development Services FY 2022-23 Planning Budget.
DISCUSSION:
The City's Housing Element includes a program calling for the City to evaluate and consider adopting an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Through the Housing Element, the City is required to plan for the provision of its share of the Regional Housing Needs (RHNA) as determined by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). For the current 2021-2029 Housing Element period, the City's RHNA allocation numbers consist of the following household income levels:
Very-low income: 967 units
Low income: 615 units
Moderate income: 652 units
Above-moderate income: 1,282 units
Total RHNA allocation: 3,516 units
While there are programs to encourage developers to include affordable units in their developments, such as the Density Bonus Program, most developers opt not to do so. Inclusionary Housing programs have existed in California for over 20 years and, at present, approximately 170 cities in California have adopted Inclusionary Housing Ordinances that require a certain percentage of affordable units (or an in-lieu fee to be deposited into an affordable housing fund).
Many cities have viewed Inclusionary Housing programs as offering multiple benefits to the community, including:
Housing for low to moderate income working households, such as those headed by teachers, police officers, retail clerks, firefighters, senior citizens, young families, and others who would otherwise be priced out of the current real estate market;
Diverse, mixed-income communities;
Affordable housing spread throughout the community;
A market-based solution to leverage affordable housing, especially during a period of declining public resources;
Reduced sprawl and traffic congestion by allowing people to live closer to where they work and, for public sector employees, in the communities in which they serve; and
Predictability for developers who must all follow the same inclusionary housing policy and procedures.
Despite a number of court challenges, these ordinances have been upheld as a valid exercise of a city's zoning powers. Most recently, in 2015, the California Supreme Court ruled that Inclusionary Housing programs, while being a valid use of a jurisdiction's zoning powers, must be structured such that they are not "confiscatory" and that they do not deprive a property owner of a fair and reasonable return on investment. The court did not provide criteria under which jurisdictions can evaluate these limitations. As a result, each jurisdiction is left to create an evaluation methodology that balances the interests of property owners, developers and the jurisdiction’s need for affordable housing. Thus, the first step in the process of developing an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance will be to obtain a consultant to prepare a financial feasibility study.
Keyser Marston Associates (KMA) is a full-service real estate, affordable housing, and economic consulting firm that specializes in advisory and evaluation services. KMA was incorporated in 1973 and has one of the largest public sector advisory practices on the West Coast. KMA has prepared Inclusionary Housing programs for 17 California cities and is considered a leading expert in this area. KMA was selected as the sole source vendor due to their intimate working knowledge in this area for the completion of a financial evaluation and creation of an Inclusionary Housing program. Time is of the essence and the process of completing a formal request for proposal would significantly delay the process of creating an Inclusionary Housing program by several months.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council may elect not to approve these actions and provide alternative direction to staff.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Supports Strategic Plan Priority A, Quality of Life,Strategic Objective 2 - Economic Vitality, Implement policies and programs to expand the City's affordable housing.
SUBMITTED BY:
Brian Desatnik, Development Services Director
RECOMMENDED BY:
Charles M. Duggan Jr., City Manager
REVIEWED BY:
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager
Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director
Dana Abramovitz-Daniel, Procurement Manager
PREPARED BY:
Tricia Munoz, Management Analyst/Development Services
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2022-23
Revenue Generating: No
Appropriation Required Y/N: Yes
Amount: $50,400
Budgeted Y/N: No
Account No.: 101164-6106
Discussion:
Approval of this item will result in an additional appropriation in the amount of $50,400 to be added to the Development Services Planning Department (101164) FY 2022-23 budget for professional services (6106) from the General Fund unassigned fund balance.
Attachments
Agreement Keyser Marston
Additional Appropriation Form
Sole Source_Keyser Marston_09.06.2022
Keyser Marston Quote
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AGREEMENT TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This agreement for the provision of development of an Inclusionary Housing program (“Agreement”) is made and entered in this 4th day of October 2022 (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation (“City”) and Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., a California corporation (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to herein as a “Party” and, together, as the “Parties.” In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, City and Consultant agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1 – ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT
1.1 City hereby engages Consultant to provide financial evaluation services for City (the “Services”).
1.2 The Services shall be performed by Consultant in a professional manner, and Consultant represents that it has the skill and the professional expertise necessary to provide the Services to City at a level of competency presently maintained by other practicing professional consultants in the industry providing like and similar types of Services.
ARTICLE 2 – SERVICES OF CONSULTANT
2.1 The Services that Consultant shall perform are more particularly described in Exhibit “A,” titled “Scope of Services,” which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
2.2 Consultant shall comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations in the performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, any applicable State prevailing wage laws.
ARTICLE 3 – RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY
3.1 City designates Brian Desatnik, Development Services Director, as City’s representative with respect to performance of the Services, and such person shall have the authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define City’s policies and decisions with respect to performance of the Services.
ARTICLE 4 – PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES
4.1 Consultant shall perform and complete the Services in a prompt and diligent manner in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit “B,” titled “Project Schedule,” which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
4.2 Consultant shall complete the Services by December 31, 2022, unless the Services are terminated earlier as provided for herein.
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4.3 If Consultant’s Services include deliverable electronic visual presentation materials, such materials shall be delivered in a form, and made available to City, consistent with City Council-adopted policy for the same. It shall be the obligation of Consultant to obtain a copy of such policy from City staff.
ARTICLE 5 – PAYMENTS TO CONSULTANT
5.1 Total compensation for Consultant’s performance of the Services shall not exceed the amount of fifty thousand four hundred dollars ($50,400). City shall pay Consultant on a time and materials basis up to the not to exceed amount in accordance with Exhibit “C,” titled (“Fee Schedule Title”) which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
5.2 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the Services performed during the preceding month. Consultant’s invoices shall include a brief description of the Services performed, the dates the Services were performed, the number of hoursspent and by whom, and a description of reimbursable expenses related to the Services. City shall pay Consultant no later than thirty (30) days after receipt and approval by City of Consultant’s invoice.
5.3 Any notice or other communication required, or which may be given, pursuant to this Agreement, shall be in writing. Any such notice shall be deemed delivered (i) on the date of delivery in person; (ii) five (5) days after deposit in first class registered mail, with return receipt requested; (iii) on the actual delivery date if deposited with an overnight courier; or (iv) on the date sent by facsimile or electronic mail transmission (including PDF), if confirmed with a copy sent contemporaneously by first class, certified, registered or express mail; in each case properly posted and fully prepaid to the appropriate address set forth below, or such other address as a Party may provide notice in accordance with this section:
CITY: CONSULTANT:
City Clerk Kathe Head, President
City of Redlands Keyser Marston Associates, Inc.
35 Cajon Street 777 South Figueroa Street
P.O. Box 3005 (mailing) Suite 2555
Redlands, CA 92373 Los Angeles, CA 90017
[email protected] [email protected]
Phone: (909) 798-7531 Phone: (213) 622-8095 x 401
ARTICLE 6 – INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
6.1 The following insurance coverage required by this Agreement shall be maintained by Consultant for the duration of its performance of the Services. Consultant shall not perform any Services unless and until the required insurance listed below is obtained by Consultant.
Consultant shall provide City with certificates of insurance and endorsements evidencing such insurance prior to commencement of the Services. Insurance policies shall include a 3 L:\ca\Agreements\Keyser Marston Associates Agreement.PS-1.1.FY22-0031.docx-jm provision prohibiting cancellation or modification of the policy except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to City.
A. Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability insurance in the amount that meets statutory requirements with an insurance carrier acceptable to City, or certification to City that Consultant is self-insured or exempt from the workers’ compensation laws of the State of California. Consultant shall execute and provide City with Exhibit “D,” titled “Workers’ Compensation Insurance Certification,” which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, prior to performance of the Services.
B. Comprehensive General Liability insurance with carriers acceptable to City in the minimum amount of One Million Dollars($1,000,000) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate, for public liability, property damage and personal injury is required. City shall be named as an additional insured and such insurance shall be primary and non-contributing to any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City.
C. Consultant shall secure and maintain professional liability insurance throughout the term of this Agreement in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per claim made.
D. Business Auto Liability coverage, with minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence, combined single limit bodily injury liability and property damage liability. This coverage shall include all Consultant owned vehicles used in connection with Consultant’s provision of the Services, hired and non-owned vehicles, and employee non-ownership vehicles. City shall be named as an additional insured and such insurance shall be primary and non-contributing to any insurance or selfinsurance maintained by City.
E. Consultant is expressly prohibited from assigning or subcontracting any of the Services without the prior written consent of City. In the event of mutual agreement by the Parties to assign or subcontract a portion of the Services, Consultant shall add such assignee or subcontractor as an additional insured to the insurance policies required hereby and provide City with the insurance endorsements prior to any Services being performed by the assignee or subcontractor.
6.2 Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City and its elected and appointed officials, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, losses or liability, including attorneys’ fees, arising from injury or death to persons or damage to property occasioned by any negligent act or omission by, or the willful misconduct of, Consultant, or its officers, employees and agents in performing the Services.
ARTICLE 7 – CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
7.1 Consultant covenants and represents that it does not have any investment or interest in any real property that may be the subject of this Agreement or any other source of income, interest in real property or investment that would be affected in any manner or degree by 4 L:\ca\Agreements\Keyser Marston Associates Agreement.PS-1.1.FY22-0031.docx-jm the performance of Consultant’s Services. Consultant further covenants and represents that in the performance of its duties hereunder, no person having any such interest shall perform any Services under this Agreement.
7.2 Consultant agrees it is not a designated employee within the meaning of the Political Reform Act because Consultant:
A. Does not make a governmental decision whether to:
(i) approve a rate, rule or regulation, or adopt or enforce a City law; (ii) issue, deny, suspend or revoke any City permit, license, application, certification, approval, order or similar authorization or entitlement; (iii) authorize City to enter into, modify or renew a contract; (iv) grant City approval to a contract that requires City approval and to which City is a party, or to the specifications for such a contract; (v) grant City approval to a plan, design, report, study or similar item; (vi) adopt, or grant City approval of, policies, standards or guidelines for City or for any subdivision thereof.
B. Does not serve in a staff capacity with City and in that capacity, participate in making a governmental decision or otherwise perform the same or substantially the same duties for City that would otherwise be performed by an individual holding a position specified in City’s Conflict of Interest Code under Government Code section 87302.
7.3 In the event City determines that Consultant must disclose its financial interests, Consultant shall complete and file a Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, with the City Clerk’s office pursuant to the written instructions provided by the City Clerk.
ARTICLE 8 – GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
8.1 In the event any action is commenced to enforce or interpret any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement the prevailing Party shall, in addition to any costs and other relief, be entitled to the recovery of its reasonable attorneys’ fees, including fees for the use of inhouse counsel by a Party.
8.2 Consultant shall not assign any of the Services, except with the prior written approval of City and in strict compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Any assignment or attempted assignment without such prior written consent may, in the sole discretion of City, result in City’s immediate termination of this Agreement.
8.3 Consultant is for all purposes under this Agreement an independent contractor and shall perform the Services as an independent contractor. Neither City nor any its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or Consultant’s employees, except as herein set forth. Consultant shall supply all necessary tools and instrumentalities required to 5 L:\ca\Agreements\Keyser Marston Associates Agreement.PS-1.1.FY22-0031.docx-jm perform the Services. Assigned personnel employed by Consultant are for its account only, and in no event shall Consultant or personnel retained by it be deemed to have been employed by City or engaged by City for the account of, or on behalf of City. Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent, nor shall Consultant have any authority, express or implied, to bind City to any obligation.
8.4 This Agreement may be terminated by City, in its sole discretion, by providing not less than five (5) days prior written notice to Consultant of City’s intent to terminate. If this Agreement is terminated by City, an adjustment to Consultant’s compensation shall be made, but (1) no amount shall be allowed for anticipated profit or unperformed Services, and (2) any payment due Consultant at the time of termination may be adjusted to the extent of any additional costs to City occasioned by any default by Consultant. Upon receipt of a termination notice, Consultant shall immediately discontinue its provision of the Services and, within five (5) days of the date of the termination notice, deliver or otherwise make available to City, copies (in both hard copy and electronic form, where applicable) of project related data, design calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, summaries and such other information and materials as may have been accumulated by Consultant in performing the Services. Consultant shall be compensated on a pro-rata basis for Services completed up to the date of termination.
8.5 Consultant shall maintain books, ledgers, invoices, accounts and other records and documents evidencing costs and expenses related to the Services for a period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. Such books shall be available at reasonable times for examination by City at the office of Consultant.
8.6 This Agreement, including the Exhibits incorporated herein by reference, represents the entire agreement and understanding between the Parties as to the matters contained herein, and any prior negotiations, written proposals or verbal agreements relating to such matters are superseded by this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided for herein, any amendment to this Agreement shall be in writing, approved by City and signed by City and Consultant.
8.7 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflicts of laws provisions. The Parties agree that all actions or proceedings arising in connection with this Agreement shall be tried and litigated only in the state courts located in San Bernardino County, California, and the federal courts located in Riverside County, California.
8.8 If one or more of the sentences, clauses, paragraphs orsections contained in this Agreement is declared invalid, void or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the same shall be deemed severable from the remainder of this Agreement and shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining sentences, clauses, paragraphs or sections contained herein, unless to do so would deprive a Party of a material benefit of its bargain under this Agreement.
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CITY OF REDLANDS KEYSER MARSTON ASSOCIATES, INC.
By: By:
Paul T. Barich, Mayor Kathe Head, President
ATTEST:
Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. Inclusionary Housing: Financial Evaluation
1. In 2015, the California Supreme Court ruled in the California Building Industry Association v.
City of San Jose, 61 Cal 4th 435 (San Jose) that Inclusionary Housing ordinances should be viewed as use restrictions that are a valid exercise of a jurisdiction’s zoning powers. The San Jose ruling only applies to ownership residential development. The parameters of the San Jose case did not include Inclusionary Housing restrictions on rental development.
2. In September 2017 the California Legislature adopted AB 1505.1 This legislation, which is known as the “Palmer Fix”, allows jurisdictions to adopt ordinances that impose income and affordability requirements on rental residential projects.2 AB 1505 also requires jurisdictions to identify alternative methods for fulfilling the affordable housing obligations. These options include, but are not limited to:
a. In-lieu fee payment;
b. Off-site construction of affordable housing units;
c. Dedication of land for affordable housing development; and d. The acquisition and rehabilitation of existing units.
3. California Government Code Section 65915 et seq. (Section 65915) imposes density bonus requirements on projects that fulfill defined income and affordability restrictions.
FOUNDATIONAL ASSUMPTIONS: FINANCIAL EVALUATION
Prototype Developments
The purpose of the KMA analysis will be to evaluate the financial feasibility of imposing Inclusionary Housing requirements on the housing types anticipated to be developed in Redlands.
As pertinent, KMA proposes to evaluate the following residential product types:
1. Single Family Homes;
2. Townhomes and Condominiums; and
3. Apartment projects.
1 AB 1505 amended Section 65850 of the California Government Code and added Section 65850.01. 2 In 2009, the California Court of Appeal ruled in Palmer/Sixth Street Properties L.P. v. City of Los Angeles, 175 Cal. App. 4th 1396 that the imposition of Inclusionary Housing requirements on rental housing developmentviolates the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. AB 1505 supersedes this decision. 8 L:\ca\Agreements\Keyser Marston Associates Agreement.PS-1.1.FY22-0031.docx-jm For analysis purposes, KMA will create prototype developments for the identified housing types.
These prototypes will be developed in consultation with the City staff, and they will be representative of project types being developed in Redlands. KMA will also evaluate the potential for the Section 65915 density bonus to be used to mitigate the financial impact created by the imposition of Inclusionary Housing requirements on the prototype developments.
Information Needs
The foundation of the Financial Evaluation will be a market analysis, the use of KMA’s proprietary pro forma models, and affordability gap analyses. To undertake this analysis it would be useful for KMA to be provided with the following information:
1. The most recent draft of the City’s Sixth Cycle Housing Element.
2. Any housing strategy information that has recently been prepared by the City.
3. A representative sample of for sale and rental residential projects that have been proposed and/or developed within the past 10 years. The information should include:
a. Detailed scope of development;
b. Development plans if available;
c. The site’s zoning designation and development standards; and d. The parking requirements being imposed.
4. An identification of sites in Redlands that are available for the development of residential uses.
The information provided should include the zoning designation and development standards imposed on the parcels.
5. The City’s current Section 65915 density bonus ordinance.
6. The parking requirements imposed on multifamily and single family residential development.
7. Estimates of the public permits and fees costs for residential development broken down into per unit costs associated with typical planning fees, impact fees imposed by the City; school fees, and fees imposed by jurisdictions other than the City.
Recommended Inclusionary Housing Program Characteristics The Financial Evaluation will be used to assist KMA in recommending the following Inclusionary Housing program characteristics:
1. Identification of project types that may be exempt from the Inclusionary Housing requirements.
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3. The percentage of affordable units that will be required to be provided.
4. The income and affordability restrictions that will be imposed.
5. The comparability standards that will be imposed on Inclusionary Units.
6. The treatment of Inclusionary Housing requirements that result in a fractional unit affordable housing requirement.
7. Alternatives to developing the Inclusionary Units on site within the proposed market rate project including:
a. A fee that would be paid in lieu of producing affordable units; b. Off-site development of affordable housing units;
c. Dedication of land for subsequent development of affordable housing units; and d. Acquisition and rehabilitation of existing units.
8. Quantification of the in-lieu fee payment amounts that can be supported given the affordability gaps associated with the prototype residential types being evaluated.
9. Recommended procedures for modifying the requirements over time as market conditions change.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INCLUSIONARY POLICIES
The KMA Los Angeles office has assisted in creating over 30 Inclusionary Housing programs in California. We have also assisted in establishing the implementing policies and procedures in many of those jurisdictions. The salient characteristics of these programs will be included in the comparative analysis of existing Inclusionary policies. In addition, KMA will undertake a survey of the programs adopted throughout California.
The purpose of the comparative analysis is to identify the characteristics embodied commonly by Inclusionary Housing programs. The results will be used by KMA to identify the best practices being employed by Inclusionary Housing programs. This information will provide context for the Inclusionary Housing program parameters to be recommended to the City.
DELIVERABLE PRODUCTS: FINANCIAL EVALUATION
As part of the Financial Evaluation, KMA proposes to deliver the following work products to the City:
1. KMA will prepare a draft Financial Evaluation report that will be supported by tables, data and other materials relevant to the analysis.
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2. KMA will prepare a Power Point presentation that summarizes the assumptions, analysis, and findings of the Financial Evaluation.
3. Following receipt of comments from the City staff, the Planning Commission and the City Council KMA will finalize the Financial Evaluation report.
B. Inclusionary Policy Recommendations
KMA proposes to prepare a separate policy recommendations memorandum that will be based on the results of the Financial Evaluation, and the following:
1. Ongoing discussions with City staff;
2. Planning Commission and City Council input;
3. Community input; and
4. The best practices identified in the survey of existing Inclusionary Housing programs.
The policy recommendations memorandum will be organized as follows:
1. The findings of the Financial Evaluation will be summarized.
2. The components of the recommended policies will be identified. The following policy recommendations for ownership and rental housing development will be included:
a. The financially feasible income targeting standards; b. The percentage of housing units that should be set aside as Inclusionary Housing units;
c. Affordable housing production requirements; and
d. The alternative fulfillment options that will be available to projects that are subject to the Inclusionary Housing program requirements.
3. The role that the Section 65915 density bonus should play in establishing income and affordability requirements for the City’s Inclusionary Housing program.
4. The implementation and administrative tools that should be created by the City after an Inclusionary Housing program is adopted.
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PROJECT SCHEDULE
KMA proposes to complete the proposed draft Financial Evaluation report within eight weeks of receiving authorization from the City to proceed and the information requested in this proposal.
KMA proposes to complete the Policy Recommendations memorandum within three weeks following receipt of input from the Planning Commission and City Council. 12 L:\ca\Agreements\Keyser Marston Associates Agreement.PS-1.1.FY22-0031.docx-jm EXHIBIT "C"
Fee Schedule Title
The following table presents estimated fees for each task included in this proposal.
The fee for the individual tasks may vary from these estimates, but the total budget will not be altered unless the work scope is expanded beyond the parameters identified in this proposal. The proposed budget includes 15 hours of in-person/virtual meeting time with City staff, community stakeholders, Planning Commission and City Council.
It is important to note that if the scope of services changes materially, and/or the in-person/virtual meeting time requested by the City exceeds 15 hours, the budget will need to be adjusted accordingly. If once the project has started, KMA believes that the budget could be exceeded, we will contact the City immediately for further direction.
The KMA hourly billing rate schedule that will be applied to this engagement is presented in the following table:
13 L:\ca\Agreements\Keyser Marston Associates Agreement.PS-1.1.FY22-0031.docx-jm * Rates for individuals in these categories will be increased by 50% for time spent in court testimony. 14 L:\ca\Agreements\Keyser Marston Associates Agreement.PS-1.1.FY22-0031.docx-jm EXHIBIT "D"
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATION
Every employer, except the State, shall secure the payment of compensation in one or more of the following ways:
(a) By being insured against liability to pay compensation by one or more insurers duly authorized to write compensation insurance in this State. (b) By securing from the Director of Industrial Relations, a certificate of consent to self-insure, either as an individual employer, or as one employer in a group of employers, which may be given upon furnishing proof satisfactory to the Director of Industrial Relations of ability to self-insure and to pay any compensation that may become due to his or her employees.
CHECK ONE
I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work and activities required or permitted under this Agreement. (Labor Code §1861).
I affirm that at all times, in performing the work and activities required or permitted under this Agreement, I shall not employ any person in any manner such that I become subject to the workers’ compensation laws of California. However, at any time, if I employ any person such that I become subject to the workers’ compensation laws of California, immediately I shall provide the City with a certificate of consent to self-insure, or a certification of workers’ compensation insurance.
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information and representations made in this certificate are true and correct.
KEYSER MARSTON ASSOCIATES, INC.
By: Date:
Kathe Head, President
777 SOUTH FIGUEROA STREET, SUITE 2555 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90017 PHONE 213.622.8095 2208017.KMA:KHH
WWW.KEYSERMARSTON.COM 99900.900
ADVISORS IN:
Real Estate
Affordable Housing
Economic Development
BERKELEY
A. Jerry Keyser
Debbie M. Kern
David Doezema
LOS ANGELES
Kathleen H. Head
James A. Rabe
Gregory D. Soo-Hoo
Kevin E. Engstrom
Julie L. Romey
Tim R. Bretz
SAN DIEGO
Paul C. Marra
September 20, 2022
Brian Desatnik
Director of Development Services
City of Redlands
35 Cajon Street, Suite 20
Redlands, California 92373
Dear Mr. Desatnik:
Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. (KMA) is pleased to submit the following proposal to assist the City of Redlands (City) in creating an Inclusionary Housing program. The KMA proposal includes the following information:
1. A summary of KMA’s relevant experience;
2. An description of the proposed scope of services; and
3. An identification of the timing and budget for the proposed scope of services.
I. FIRM DESCRIPTION
KMA is a full-service real estate, affordable housing, and economic consulting firm that specializes in advisory and evaluation services. KMA was incorporated in 1973, and we have one of the largest public sector advisory practices on the West Coast. If selected, the Principal-in-Charge of this engagement will be:
Kathleen Head, President and Managing Principal
777 South Figueroa Street, Suite 2555
Los Angeles, California 90017
Telephone: 213.622.8095 Email: [email protected]
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The following table provides a list of Inclusionary Housing assignments that have been completed by the Los Angeles KMA office.
City of Alhambra City of Newport Beach
City of Beverly Hills City of Oceanside
City of Burbank City of Pasadena
City of Campbell City of Pomona
City of Redlands Hills City of Redondo Beach
City of Claremont City of San Buenaventura
City of Dana Point (Not Adopted) City of San Dimas
City of Davis City of San Jose
City Downey City of Santa Ana
City of Duarte City of Santa Clarita
City of Glendale City of Santa Cruz
City of Huntington Beach City of Santa Paula
City of Long Beach City of Thousand Oaks
City of Los Angeles (Not Adopted) City of Tustin
County of Los Angeles City of West Hollywood
City of Monrovia City of Whittier
County of Monterey
II. PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. Inclusionary Housing: Financial Evaluation
1. In 2015, the California Supreme Court ruled in the California Building Industry Association v. City of San Jose, 61 Cal 4th 435 (San Jose) that Inclusionary Housing ordinances should be viewed as use restrictions that are a valid exercise of a jurisdiction’s zoning powers. The San Jose ruling only applies to ownership residential development. The parameters of the San Jose case did not include Inclusionary Housing restrictions on rental development.
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2. In September 2017 the California Legislature adopted AB 1505.1 This legislation, which is known as the “Palmer Fix”, allows jurisdictions to adopt ordinances that impose income and affordability requirements on rental residential projects.2 AB 1505 also requires jurisdictions to identify alternative methods for fulfilling the affordable housing obligations. These options include, but are not limited to:
a. In-lieu fee payment;
b. Off-site construction of affordable housing units;
c. Dedication of land for affordable housing development; and d. The acquisition and rehabilitation of existing units.
3. California Government Code Section 65915 et seq. (Section 65915) imposes density bonus requirements on projects that fulfill defined income and affordability restrictions.
FOUNDATIONAL ASSUMPTIONS: FINANCIAL EVALUATION
Prototype Developments
The purpose of the KMA analysis will be to evaluate the financial feasibility of imposing Inclusionary Housing requirements on the housing types anticipated to be developed in Redlands. As pertinent, KMA proposes to evaluate the following residential product types:
1. Single Family Homes;
2. Townhomes and Condominiums; and
3. Apartment projects.
1 AB 1505 amended Section 65850 of the California Government Code and added Section 65850.01. 2 In 2009, the California Court of Appeal ruled in Palmer/Sixth Street Properties L.P. v. City of Los Angeles, 175 Cal. App. 4th 1396 that the imposition of Inclusionary Housing requirements on rental housing development violates the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. AB 1505 supersedes this decision.
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For analysis purposes, KMA will create prototype developments for the identified housing types. These prototypes will be developed in consultation with the City staff, and they will be representative of project types being developed in Redlands. KMA will also evaluate the potential for the Section 65915 density bonus to be used to mitigate the financial impact created by the imposition of Inclusionary Housing requirements on the prototype developments.
Information Needs
The foundation of the Financial Evaluation will be a market analysis, the use of KMA’s proprietary pro forma models, and affordability gap analyses. To undertake this analysis it would be useful for KMA to be provided with the following information:
1. The most recent draft of the City’s Sixth Cycle Housing Element.
2. Any housing strategy information that has recently been prepared by the City.
3. A representative sample of for sale and rental residential projects that have been proposed and/or developed within the past 10 years. The information should include:
a. Detailed scope of development;
b. Development plans if available;
c. The site’s zoning designation and development standards; and d. The parking requirements being imposed.
4. An identification of sites in Redlands that are available for the development of residential uses. The information provided should include the zoning designation and development standards imposed on the parcels.
5. The City’s current Section 65915 density bonus ordinance.
6. The parking requirements imposed on multifamily and single family residential development.
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7. Estimates of the public permits and fees costs for residential development broken down into per unit costs associated with typical planning fees, impact fees imposed by the City; school fees, and fees imposed by jurisdictions other than the City.
Recommended Inclusionary Housing Program Characteristics The Financial Evaluation will be used to assist KMA in recommending the following Inclusionary Housing program characteristics:
1. Identification of project types that may be exempt from the Inclusionary Housing requirements.
2. The threshold project size that will trigger the Inclusionary requirements.
3. The percentage of affordable units that will be required to be provided.
4. The income and affordability restrictions that will be imposed.
5. The comparability standards that will be imposed on Inclusionary Units.
6. The treatment of Inclusionary Housing requirements that result in a fractional unit affordable housing requirement.
7. Alternatives to developing the Inclusionary Units on site within the proposed market rate project including:
a. A fee that would be paid in lieu of producing affordable units; b. Off-site development of affordable housing units;
c. Dedication of land for subsequent development of affordable housing units; and
d. Acquisition and rehabilitation of existing units.
8. Quantification of the in-lieu fee payment amounts that can be supported given the affordability gaps associated with the prototype residential types being evaluated.
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9. Recommended procedures for modifying the requirements over time as market conditions change.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INCLUSIONARY POLICIES
The KMA Los Angeles office has assisted in creating over 30 Inclusionary Housing programs in California. We have also assisted in establishing the implementing policies and procedures in many of those jurisdictions. The salient characteristics of these programs will be included in the comparative analysis of existing Inclusionary policies.
In addition, KMA will undertake a survey of the programs adopted throughout California.
The purpose of the comparative analysis is to identify the characteristics embodied commonly by Inclusionary Housing programs. The results will be used by KMA to identify the best practices being employed by Inclusionary Housing programs. This information will provide context for the Inclusionary Housing program parameters to be recommended to the City.
DELIVERABLE PRODUCTS: FINANCIAL EVALUATION
As part of the Financial Evaluation, KMA proposes to deliver the following work products to the City:
1. KMA will prepare a draft Financial Evaluation report that will be supported by tables, data and other materials relevant to the analysis.
2. KMA will prepare a Power Point presentation that summarizes the assumptions, analysis, and findings of the Financial Evaluation.
3. Following receipt of comments from the City staff, the Planning Commission and the City Council KMA will finalize the Financial Evaluation report.
B. Inclusionary Policy Recommendations
KMA proposes to prepare a separate policy recommendations memorandum that will be based on the results of the Financial Evaluation, and the following:
1. Ongoing discussions with City staff;
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2. Planning Commission and City Council input;
3. Community input; and
4. The best practices identified in the survey of existing Inclusionary Housing programs.
The policy recommendations memorandum will be organized as follows:
1. The findings of the Financial Evaluation will be summarized.
2. The components of the recommended policies will be identified. The following policy recommendations for ownership and rental housing development will be included:
a. The financially feasible income targeting standards; b. The percentage of housing units that should be set aside as Inclusionary Housing units;
c. Affordable housing production requirements; and
d. The alternative fulfillment options that will be available to projects that are subject to the Inclusionary Housing program requirements.
3. The role that the Section 65915 density bonus should play in establishing income and affordability requirements for the City’s Inclusionary Housing program.
4. The implementation and administrative tools that should be created by the City after an Inclusionary Housing program is adopted.
III. PROPOSED TIMING/BUDGET
KMA proposes to complete the proposed draft Financial Evaluation report within eight weeks of receiving authorization from the City to proceed and the information requested in this proposal. KMA proposes to complete the Policy Recommendations memorandum within three weeks following receipt of input from the Planning Commission and City Council.
The following table presents estimated fees for each task included in this proposal.
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Task Budget
Inclusionary Housing: Financial Evaluation Report $36,500 Policy Recommendations Memorandum 9,500
Meetings/Presentations 4,400
Total $50,400
The fee for the individual tasks may vary from these estimates, but the total budget will not be altered unless the work scope is expanded beyond the parameters identified in this proposal. The proposed budget includes 15 hours of in-person/virtual meeting time with City staff, community stakeholders, Planning Commission and City Council.
It is important to note that if the scope of services changes materially, and/or the inperson/virtual meeting time requested by the City exceeds 15 hours, the budget will need to be adjusted accordingly. If once the project has started, KMA believes that the budget could be exceeded, we will contact the City immediately for further direction.
The KMA hourly billing rate schedule that will be applied to this engagement is presented in the following table:
KMA Billing Rate Schedule
Chairman, President, Managing Principals * $305.00
Senior Principals * $295.00
Managers * $245.00
Associates $185.00
Senior Analysts $170.00
Analysts $145.00
Administrative Staff $90.00
* Rates for individuals in these categories will be increased by 50% for time spent in court testimony.
Brian Desatnik, Director of Development Services September 20, 2022 City of Redlands Page 9
2208017.KMA:KHH
99900.900
KMA appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal. Please do not hesitate to contact me if this proposal can be modified to better meet your needs.
Sincerely,
Keyser Marston Associates, Inc.
Kathleen Head
City Council/Successor Agency Meeting K. 1.
DATE: 10/04/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: APPEAL BY LOZEAU DRURY, LLP (APPELLANT) OF
PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF 131 APARTMENTS AND 3
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS CALLED "CITY CENTER" ON A
VACANT 3-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 212 and BROOKSIDE
AVENUE REDLANDS
(Mayor to declare meeting open as a public hearing)
1. PUBLIC HEARING to consider an Appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval for the following project entitlements for the City Center mixed use project.
a. Initial Study and Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment adopted for the proposed City Center project. b. Conditional Use Permit No. 1138 – Approval to construct a mixed-use development consisting of 131 apartments and three commercial buildings called the “City Center” on a vacant 3-acre site. The project site is located at 212 and 216 Brookside Avenue (APNs: 0171-211-11-0000 through 0171-211-21-0000,
0171-211-25-0000, and 0171-101-01-0000 through
0171-101-05-0000) in the C-3, General Commercial District. c. Tentative Parcel Map No. 20475 – Approval to consolidate 17 parcels totaling 3.01 acres (net) and create two parcels for development purposes. Parcel One (1.68 acres) is the proposed location for the residential portion of the project located on the west side of the site. Parcel Two (1.33 acres) is the proposed location of the commercial/retail portion of the project located on the easterly side of the site. The subject property is located at 212 and 216 Brookside Avenue (APNs: 0171-211-11-0000 through 0171-211-21-0000, 0171-211-25-0000, and 0171-101-01-0000 through 0171-101-05-0000) in the C-3, General Commercial District. (Development Services Director Desatnik)
PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Mayor declares the meeting open as a public hearing.
2. Mayor calls upon Department Director for report.
3. Mayor calls for questions/comments from members of the City Council.
Mayor calls for comments/questions/testimony from members of the public (3 minutes per speaker).
4. 5. Mayor calls upon City Clerk to note any written comments received.
6. Mayor closes the public hearing.
7. City Council considers the motion and votes.
MOTION(S):
If the City Council deems it appropriate, staff recommends the following motion.
I move to deny the Appeal and uphold the Planning Commission’s approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 1138 and Tentative Parcel Map No. 20475, and adoption and certification of the Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment, for the City Center mixed-use project.
RECOMMENDATION:
On August 30, 2022, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to adopt Resolutions certifying and adopting the Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment document prepared for the project, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 1138, and approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 20475 for the City Center mixed-use project. Resolution Nos. 1585 and 1586 are included as Attachment A and Attachment B to this staff report.
Staff recommends that the City Council deny the Appeal and uphold the Planning Commission’s decision to approve the entitlements for the City Center mixed-use project based upon the evidence in the record and the analysis in this report.
DISCUSSION:
A) Project Description
The project proposes to develop a mixed-use project (residential uses combined with retail/commercial uses) on a vacant site located at the northwest corner of Brookside Avenue and N. Eureka Street (see Attachment C, Location Map & Aerial Photo). The proposal is a transit-oriented development located less than one-quarter mile from the downtown Santa Fe Depot train station. The mixed-use proposal has four new buildings consisting of one apartment building and three commercial buildings for restaurant uses as summarized below. The residential portion of the project contains one building with a total of 131 apartments.
Three commercial buildings (proposed restaurants at this time) are located immediately adjacent to the intersection corner at Brookside Avenue and Eureka Street: Pad 1 will be 3,505 square feet; Pad 2 will be 3,450 square feet; and Pad 3 will be 3,578 square feet.
Covered parking for the residential portion of the project is proposed within a parking garage underneath the apartment building, as well as a surface lot with carports located in the northwesterly portion of the site. Uncovered guest spaces and restaurant parking is provided within the uncovered portion of the surface parking lot. A total of 213 parking spaces are provided and include 173 residential spaces and 40 non-residential parking spaces.
The Planning Commission staff report is included as Attachment D. Project plans are provided including Site Plan (Attachment E), Floor Plans (Attachment F), Architectural Elevations (Attachments G-1 and G-2), Color Renderings (Attachments H-1, H-2 and H-3), Landscape Plan (Attachment I), and Tentative Parcel Map (Attachment J).
B) Appeal
Following approval of the project by the Planning Commission on August 30, 2022, Lozeau Drury LLP, representing Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER), submitted their appeal on September 9, 2022 (Attachment K). The appellant filed the appeal within ten days of the decision date as required by RMC Section 18.192.070. As indicated on the appeal application, the appellant’s Grounds for Appeal state:
“For the reasons discussed in the attached letter, the Planning Commission should not have approved the Project. The City should have prepared a revised SCEA or, alternatively, prepared an Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) for the Project, and should have circulated the revised SCEA or Draft EIR for public review prior to consideration of project approvals. See Attachment.”
The applicant then includes a letter dated August 29, 2022. This letter was originally received immediately prior to the Planning Commission hearing for the project and states:
“After reviewing the SCEA, we conclude the SCEA fails as an informational document and fails to impose all feasible mitigation measures to reduce the Project’s impacts. Therefore, we request that the Development Services Department prepare a revised SCEA or, in the alternative, prepare an Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) for the project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), Public Resources Code section 21000, et seq.”
Further, the letter cites the appellant’s right to supplement the comments provided in the letter, including but not limited to at public hearings concerning the project.
Following the appellant’s letter of August 29, 2022, and prior to Planning Commission’s decision to approve the project (on August 30, 2022), staff worked with the City’s environmental consultant to provide a response to that letter. The city's response is included in the Response to Comments for the project, was shared with the Planning Commission before the public hearing, and is summarized in the section below.
C) Staff Response
The appellant does not provide any information or evidence in either their letter of August 29, 2022, or on the Appeal form regarding the existence of any potentially significant impacts. Therefore, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project. The existing Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) document complies with CEQA, the proposed mitigation measures are sufficient to reduce all impacts to less than significant levels, and no changes or further analyses are required.
The appellant’s Grounds for Appeal and attached letter assert that the SCEA does not include all feasible mitigation measures to reduce the Project’s impacts. However, the appellant does not provide any additional information regarding this assertion. As discussed throughout the SCEA document, mitigation measures are appropriate and required only for impacts related to certain topic areas: biological resources, cultural resources, paleontological resources, noise, and tribal cultural resources. For those impact areas, the project will implement all feasible mitigation measures required to reduce impacts to a less than significant level. For all other environmental topics discussed in the SCEA, the impacts remain less than significant (i.e., no mitigation measure required), and there is no nexus requiring mitigation measures pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.4, subdivision (a)(4)(A)-(B).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Initial Study & Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment: The Initial Study (Attachment L-1) prepared for the project is based on Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines, and includes all the standard topics of analysis including:
aesthetics; air quality; cultural resources; energy; geology and soils; greenhouse gas emissions; hazards and hazardous materials; hydrology and water quality; land use and planning; noise; population and housing; public services; transportation; tribal cultural resources; and utilities and service systems. The document was prepared using the appropriate criteria and thresholds for a Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) in compliance with CEQA, which is similar in appearance to a Mitigated Negative Declaration used for many types of development projects.
Public Review & Comment Period: The required 30-day public review and comment period began on July 13, 2022 and ended on August 12, 2022. The Notice of Intent was published in a local newspaper as well as posted to OPR’s State Clearinghouse website for CEQA documents (SCH No. 2022070186). The Initial Study and related documents are also posted on the City’s webpage for environmental documents at
https://www.cityofredlands.org/post/environmental-documents.
Mitigation Measures: The Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program (Attachment L-2) includes a total of five (5) mitigation measures pertaining to Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology & Soils, Noise, and Tribal Cultural Resources. All mitigation measures pertain to the construction phases of the project and will ensure that the environmental effects of the project will remain less than significant. No mitigation measures are necessary for any operational aspects of the project or will need future monitoring. After mitigation, no potentially significant impacts were identified as a result of the project, and the mitigation measures will be incorporated into the project as mandatory Conditions of Approval.
Public Comments: The City received a total of five (5) public comment letters during the 30-day public review/comment period. The letters were received from the parties listed below:
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians;
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation;
OmniTrans;
Philip Terhorst, an adjacent property owner; and
T. Allen Jolliff, a Redlands resident.
All comments have been reviewed by the City’s environmental consultant, and the consultant has prepared a Response to Comments document that includes all comments and detailed responses (see Attachment L-3). There is no information or substantial evidence before the City indicating any potentially significant environmental effects may occur as a result of the proposed project.
The proposed mitigation measures are adequate to address all environmental impacts of the project, and the Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) is the appropriate environmental document and determination for the project.
Errata: A minor revision has been made to the SCEA document that was circulated for public review/comment. The Errata (Attachment L-4) provides a minor text addition to clearly identify the appropriate figure number that was referenced by a noise mitigation measure (MM N-1). This revision does not alter any impact analysis or conclusions as discussed in the SCEA.
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council may uphold the Appeal and stay the Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 1138 and Tentative Parcel Map No. 20475 to allow staff to prepare additional environmental review documents such as a revised SCEA or EIR to be reviewed at a public hearing before the City Council at a later date.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
The proposed mixed use project would align with goals for Quality of Life, Strategic Objective 2:
Implement policies and programs to expand the City’s affordable housing opportunities.
Encourage redevelopment efforts in the transit corridor (e.g. University Village and mall site).
SUBMITTED BY:
Brian Desatnik, Development Services Director
RECOMMENDED BY:
Charles M. Duggan Jr., City Manager
REVIEWED BY:
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager
PREPARED BY:
Sean Reilly, Principal Planner
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 22-23
Appropriation Required Y/N: No
Discussion:
The appellant has paid $2,254 in filing fees to process the application for appeal.
Attachments
Attachment A: PC Resolution 1585 (Environmental Determination) Attachment B: PC Resolution No. 1586 (Project Approval) Attachment C: Location Map and Aerial Photograph
Attachment D: Planning Commission Staff Report
Attachment E: Project Site Plan
Attachment F: Floor Plans
Attachment G-1: Apartment Building Elevations
Attachment G-2: Restaurant Elevations
Attachment H-1: Renderings and Perspective Views
Attachment H-2: Renderings and Perspective Views
Attachment H-3: Renderings and Perspective Views
Attachment I: Landscape Plans
Attachment J: Tentative Parcel Map No. 20475
Attachment K: Appeal Application and Attachments
Attachment L-1: City Center SCEA
Attachment L-2: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Attachment L-3: Responses to Comments on the SCEA
Attachment L-4: SCEA Errata
Attachment M: Resolution No. 8396
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City of Redlands
REQUEST FOR PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Special Planning Commission Agenda Item NO. 5. B.
Meeting Date: 08/30/2022
APPLICANT:
VANTAGE ONE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS, LLC
(PROJECT PLANNER: SEAN REILLY, PRINCIPAL PLANNER)
1. Consideration of an Initial Study and Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment determination for the proposed project in accordance California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 1138 – A request to construct a mixed-use development consisting of 131 apartments and three commercial buildings called the “City Center” on a vacant 3-acre site. The project site is located at 212 and 216 Brookside Avenue (APNs: 0171-211-11-0000 through 0171-211-21-0000, 0171-211-25-0000, and 0171-101-01-0000 through 0171-101-05-0000) in the C-3, General Commercial District.
3. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Tentative Parcel Map No. 20475 – A request to consolidate 17 parcels totaling 3.01 acres (net) and create two parcels for development purposes. Parcel One (1.68 acres) is the proposed location for the residential portion of the project located on the west side of the site. Parcel Two (1.33 acres) is the proposed location of the commercial/retail portion of the project located on the easterly side of the site. The subject property is located at 212 and 216 Brookside Avenue (APNs: 0171-211-11-0000 through 0171-211-21-0000, 0171-211-25-0000, and 0171-101-01-0000 through 0171-101-05-0000) in the C-3, General Commercial District.
SYNOPSIS
1. General Plan
Designation: Commercial
2. Existing Zoning: C-3, General Commercial
3. Surrounding Zoning:
North: C-3 District
East: C-3 District
South: Administrative and Professional Office (A-P) District West: C-3 District, A-P District, and Multiple-Family Residential (R-2) District
4. Existing Land Use: The site is currently vacant and unimproved.
5. Surrounding Land
Use:
North: Sunset Funeral Home, Mu Restaurant, Redlands Chamber of Commerce
East: Redlands Mall (future site of State Street Village project) South: Post Office, Cortner Chapel Funeral Home, and Pure Gold Office Building
West: San Bernardino County office building; single-family and multiple-family residences
6. Area/Topography:
The vacant site is approximately 3.80 gross acres (3.01 net), is disturbed from the previous demolition of the structures on-site, and slopes downward slightly (3.5%) toward the northwest.
7. Environmental
Assessment:
An Initial Study was prepared, and a Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment is the recommended determination in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
8. Socio-Economic
Cost / Benefit Study:
The project is exempt from Measure U and no Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study is required.
9. Planning
Commission Submittal
Dates:
(A) Date Submitted:
(B) Date Accepted As Complete:
(C) Planning Commission Meeting:
October 7, 2019
July 27, 2022
August 30, 2022
PROPOSAL
The project proposes to develop a mixed use project (residential uses combined with retail/commercial uses) on a vacant site located at the northwest corner of Brookside Avenue and N. Eureka Street (see Attachment A, Location Map & Aerial Photo). The proposal is a transit-oriented development located less than one-quarter mile from the downtown Santa Fe Depot train station. The mixed-use proposal has four new buildings consisting of one apartment building and three commercial buildings for restaurant uses as summarized below.
The residential portion of the project contains one building with a total of 131 apartments.
Twelve different floor plans are proposed and include the following apartment types:
Table 1: Apartment Types and Sizes
Unit Type Average Size
(Square Feet) Number of Units
Studio 559 68
Studio with Den 587 2
1 Bed 1 Bath 745 27
1 Bed 1 Bath 1 Den 815 25
2 Bed 2 Bath 1020 6
2 Bed 2 Bath 1 Den 1249 3
TOTAL: 131
Three commercial buildings (proposed restaurants at this time) are located immediately adjacent to the intersection corner at Brookside Avenue and Eureka Street: Pad 1 will be 3,505 square feet; Pad 2 will be 3,450 square feet; and Pad 3 will be 3,578 square feet.
Covered parking for the residential portion of the project is proposed within a parking garage underneath the apartment building, as well as a surface lot with carports located in the northwesterly portion of the site. Uncovered guest spaces and restaurant parking is provided within the uncovered portion of the surface parking lot. A total of 213 parking spaces are provided and include 173 residential spaces and 40 non-residential parking spaces.
Project plans are provided including Site Plan (Attachment B), Floor Plans (Attachment C), Architectural Elevations (Attachments D-1 and D-2), Color Renderings (Attachments E-1, E-2 and E-3), Landscape Plan (Attachment F), and Tentative Parcel Map (Attachment G).
BACKGROUND
Project Site History: The City Center project site is approximately 3 acres in size and is located in the northwest corner of Eureka Street and Brookside Avenue (see Attachment A – Location Map & Aerial Photo). The project site was previously developed with the City’s safety hall and police station, City Council chamber, a San Bernardino County Courthouse, and two single-family residences. In 2017, the properties were purchased from the City by Vantage One Real Estate Investments (the current property owner and applicant). In 2018, the developer received approval to change the General Plan land use designation to “Commercial” as well as change the zoning to “General Commercial (C-3)” for the entire project site and demolished all structures on-site in preparation for future redevelopment. The site has remained vacant since that time.
In October 2019, the property owner submitted a development application for the “City Center” project in its current form, in addition, the property owner requested a determination that the proposed project would be exempt from Measure “U” in 2021.
Measure U: The language of Measure “U” provides exemptions for six “Special Categories of Development,” including an exemption for future development directly related to train stations. On October 19, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8269 determining the proposed project was "directly related" to the downtown train stations and therefore exempt from Measure “U.”
Housing Crisis Act of 2019: The Housing Crisis Act of 2019, also referred to as Senate Bill 330 (SB 330), became effective on January 1, 2020. This new State law imposes several new limitations on cities and counties with regard to proposed housing development projects, including the provisions listed below.
The City may conduct no more than five (5) hearings on the project (including any Commission or Board meetings, workshops, subcommittee meetings, etc.).
The City may still use its Architectural Design Guidelines that were previously adopted in 2009, provided the City does not: a) deny the project, or b) reduce the number of dwelling units based on nonconformance with subjective design criteria.
Requires any potential disapproval of a project that complies with objective General Plan and zoning standards (or approve it on the condition that it be developed at a lower density) to base its decision upon written findings supported by substantial evidence in the record, that the project will have a "specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety unless the project is disapproved or approved upon the condition that the project be developed at a lower density." The burden of proof for such findings falls on the local agency.
Prohibits the City from changing the zoning or development standards that would: change the allowable land use to a less intensive use or reducing the intensity of use below that which was in effect on January 1, 2018; impose or enforce a moratorium on housing development within all or a portion of the jurisdiction of the city; and, impose or enforce new design standards established on or after January 1, 2020, that are not objective design standards, as defined.
“Housing development project” is defined as a use consisting of: residential units only; mixed-use developments consisting of residential and nonresidential uses with at least two-thirds of the square footage designated for residential use; and supportive or transitional housing.
The proposed project is a mixed-use development consisting of residential and nonresidential uses with at least two-thirds of the square-footage designated for residential use. The applicant for this project has filed the SB 330 Preliminary Housing Application pursuant to the Housing Crisis Act of 2019.
ANALYSIS
A) General Plan
Land Use Designation: The approximately 3-acre project site (consisting of seventeen parcels) is currently designated as “Commercial” on the General Plan Land Use Map (Attachment H-1) and is consistent with the existing C-3, General Commercial zoning.
General Plan Policies: A primary strategy of the 2035 General Plan (adopted in December 2017) is to encourage more transit-oriented development in close proximity to the three train stations in the core areas of Redlands, rather than continuing the pattern of subdivisions and sprawling development around the periphery of the city. This strategy is referred to as the “Transit Village Concept” in Chapter 4, Livable Community. The Transit Village Concept emphasizes mixing of land uses (such as residential with retail, restaurant, office, and similar commercial uses) and higher density/intensity of uses around the train stations for the intended purposes of supporting transit use, enhancing walkability and pedestrian orientation around the station areas, and discouraging use of automobiles within the pedestrian-friendly station areas and downtown.
The concept for the proposed project, that of a mixed-use project, is consistent with many Policies and Actions contained in the 2035 General Plan (adopted in December 2017) which envisions compact and infill development around the three train stations in Redlands. See Attachment H-2 for a list of applicable General Plan policies and an assessment of the project’s consistency with each Principle and Action. Several key policies are listed below, all of which will be consistent with implementation of the proposed project. 2-P.25: Encourage a variety of uses and activities, such as a mix of commercial, office, restaurant, specialty retail, and residential uses, and civic, cultural, and entertainment activities to attract visitors and residents from across the community by creating a lively, interesting social environment.
2-A.97: Seek an increased presence of both residents and activity in Downtown with new development – particularly residential as part of mixed-use development – as well as commercial, entertainment, and cultural uses that serve both residents and visitors. 2-A.98: Promote a variety of housing types to attract a spectrum of households to live Downtown.
3-A.10: Encourage mixed-use projects within the Transit Villages that will attract a wide array of uses including retail, restaurant, entertainment, office, residential, and cultural offerings. 3-A.36: Support revitalization of underutilized commercial space throughout Downtown, including the Redlands Mall, which could create new opportunities for businesses and residents, and provide a critical link to rail.
3-A.39: Encourage and support the development of additional housing Downtown to increase the vitality and diversity of Downtown retail and services. 4-P.3: Focus new development in infill areas in order to preserve open space, agriculture, and citrus groves, particularly around the edges of the city. 4-P.9: Locate medium- and high-density development near regional access routes, transit stations, employment centers, shopping areas, and public services. 4-P.13: Encourage mixed-use development (two or more uses within the same building or in close proximity on the same site) in Downtown, the Transit Villages, and along Redlands Boulevard to promote vibrancy.
4-A.12: Support new residential development in Downtown, the Transit Villages, and other focused infill sites accessible to transit and in central parts of the community. 4-P.42: Provide for new jobs, housing, and entertainment opportunities in compact, walkable environments.
5-A.75: Consider techniques to reduce the amount of area in the Transit Villages occupied by parking, especially for developments located within easy walking distance of the Passenger Rail stations. Techniques may include reduced parking requirements, unbundled parking, and others as appropriate.
7-A.73: Improve the sense of safety within Downtown, including the Redlands Mall area.
B) Zoning
The project site is within the General Commercial (C-3) land use district. Properties to the east, north and northwest are also within the C-3 District (see Attachment I-1). The purpose of the C-3 District is to provide a central location, accessible from all areas of the city and surrounding areas, for the purchase of primary shopper’s goods. RMC Section 18.92.080 (B) states that within the C-3 District, residential uses are permitted subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit and may be combined with nonresidential uses as a mixed-use development or be developed as a multifamily-attached residential project, in an existing building or an entirely new building subject to the development standards of the C-3 District. The proposed project is a horizontal mixed-use development (i.e., different uses in different buildings) with both commercial and residential uses planned for the site.
C) Conditional Use Permit No. 1138
The residential and commercial uses will be in different buildings. The proposed commercial uses consist of three restaurants clustered at the corner intersection closest to Eureka Street and Brookside Avenue. The three buildings include a total of 10,550 square feet of restaurant space. Each restaurant would include outdoor seating areas, and pedestrian paths enter from the front along Brookside Avenue and Eureka Street. The residential use is within a single four-story building located on the west side of the site (this building does not include any commercial uses) and contains 131 apartment units with parking located underneath the building.
The project proposes high-density multifamily residential use combined with restaurant uses on a single site located within the Transit Village Overlay Zone as described in the 2035 General Plan. This is an area that will transition to more intense downtown commercial and residential uses, as envisioned by several General Plan policies related to the future transit villages. The project is surrounded by a variety of uses with predominantly commercial and retail businesses to the east along Brookside Avenue/Citrus Avenue, and a mix of office uses (i.e., single-family structures converted to medical and professional offices) as well as single-family residential uses to the west along Brookside Avenue. Directly across Eureka Street to the east, a development application for the Redlands Mall site has been approved to redevelop the site with a mixed-use project (State Street Village). To the south of the project site, across Brookside Avenue, various uses include administrative and professional offices, the downtown post office, and further to the south are single-family neighborhoods and the A.K. Smiley Public Library. To the immediate north of the project, there is a mix of restaurant and office uses in one- and two-story commercial buildings. To the west, along Kendall Street, are rear yards of three single-family residences (one- and two-stories high) although the higher grade elevation along Kendall Street makes the houses appear slightly taller.
Mix of Land Uses: Though the listed uses in the C-3 District are primarily commercial in nature, including mixed-use projects (residential combined with commercial), the development standards for the district allow flexibility to design a variety of mixed-use projects. In the Municipal Code, the development standards for the C-3 zoning district do not specify or require a specific mix of land uses. Instead, floor area ratio (“FAR”) governs the density and intensity of the project.
Site Access: The existing street frontages will provide adequate vehicular access, and no new streets are included within the project site. The project includes four driveways:
One on Eureka Street (leading to the surface parking adjacent to the restaurant area and the exterior of the apartment building);
Two on Brookside Avenue, one providing emergency access behind the apartment building and the other leading to the surface parking lot (adjacent to the restaurant area and the main entry to the apartment building); and
One at the rear of the site to W. Citrus Avenue/First Street (providing access to the bottom level of the parking structure beneath the apartment building).
Street Connectivity: The project is located in a downtown area that is fully developed with improved roadways, all of which include sidewalks. The project’s location on the corner of two well-traveled streets adjacent to an existing Omnitrans route would provide easy transit access throughout the City. Also, existing sidewalks and marked crosswalks connect conveniently to the Downtown Station train platforms less than 1,200 feet to the north (via Eureka Street). The project site is surrounded by sidewalks and pedestrian access to and from the project could be provided in several directions.
Floor-Area Ratio: The C-3 district allows a maximum Floor-Area Ratio of 4.0 for commercial and mixed-use projects. Floor-Area Ratio (or “FAR”) is one way to measure the intensity of a land use using the total floor area of buildings divided by the lot size. The proposed project will have a FAR of 1.8 and is less than the 4.0 maximum FAR permitted for the C-3 zoning district.
Building Heights: The C-3, General Commercial district does not have a stated height limit. The residential apartment building will be four-stories high, averaging approximately 48’ tall with the roof peak elements projecting higher to approximately 55’ high as measured from the adjacent grade. The three proposed restaurant buildings will be single-story with an approximate maximum roof peak height of 30’.
Building Setbacks: Proposed new buildings on the 3-acre site would be placed at or near the front sidewalks. This would be consistent with the design intent of other Planning documents such as the Downtown Specific Plan as well as the draft Transit Villages Specific Plan. Building frontages placed close to the sidewalks will create an active, engaging, and safe pedestrian environment. The C-3 zone has no setback requirements (i.e., 0 feet) for the front, sides, and rear sides of lots.
Development Standards: The proposed project will be consistent with the applicable development standards for the C-3 district (see Attachment I-2 Table of Development Standards). Applicable development standards pertain to on-site resident parking, residential guest parking, commercial parking (including shared parking permitted in the C-3 district in accordance with RMC 18.164.325), loading zones, and landscaping.
Architectural Design: The proposed designs of the buildings comply with the City’s Architectural Design Guidelines for new development projects. See Attachment J for a table of the design guidelines and how the proposed project will meet the suggested guidelines.
The project is designed with Mediterranean/Spanish Colonial style and includes a variety of architectural elements and articulated massing. Elements of the building include low-pitch tile roofs, patios and balconies that feature decorative wrought iron, and arched windows. The primary exterior finish for all buildings is cream colored, imperfect semi-smooth stucco. Tan accents on the lower levels of the apartment building and trim pieces break up the visual mass of the building and provide visual interest. The roofline of the building is varied and includes Spanish barrel tiles for the majority of the building. In other areas of the building, parapet walls with molded eaves will screen rooftop outdoor open space and mechanical equipment. Exterior wall planes have a substantial amount of vertical and horizontal articulation, including shaped buttresses as well as inset window and door openings to create pockets of shade/shadow for visual interest. Balconies and openings on the apartment building provide further architectural relief and result in active spaces for visual interest.
The architectural features provided on the apartment building are carried throughout the project into the three commercial (restaurant) structures. The color pallet and materials used, such as the Spanish barrel tiles and semi-smooth imperfect stucco are used throughout. The restaurants also provide outdoor seating areas covered by wooden trellises supported by stone finished Tuscan columns similar to the outdoor open space areas on the roof of the apartment building.
The outdoor patios are placed adjacent to the street frontages (Brookside Ave. and Eureka St.) to create active spaces and visual interest as seen from the public rights-of-way, are enclosed as semi-private spaces, and are oriented away from the residential building so as to minimize any noise or visual intrusions to the residential units. Low walls and landscaping around the exterior of the patios create a buffer between the public sidewalk.
Resident Parking: A total of 134 resident spaces are required and 140 will be provided. The required resident parking is based on unit size, as follows: one (1.0) space per unit up to 999 square-feet, and 1.5 spaces per unit between 1,000 to 1,499 square-feet. In addition, 33 guest spaces are required and a total of 33 spaces will be provided (based on 0.25 space per dwelling unit).
The project provides parking underneath the building and within carport structures in the surface parking area. There are 103 parking spaces located under the apartment building and 37 carports for a total of 140 spaces, exceeding the covered parking requirement by 6 additional spaces.
The project site would be subdivided into two parcels, and portions of the required residential parking would be located on the adjacent commercial parcel. With the exception of four spaces, all of the residential guest parking is located within the commercial portion of the project (Parcel 2). Similarly, of the 37 residential carports located within the surface parking area, 21 of them would be located within Parcel 2. Section 18.164.250 of the Redlands Municipal Code allows the Planning Commission to approve parking facilities to be located on a parcel that is separate from the use that they are intended to serve, provided that the following criteria can be met:
A. All or part of the substitute location is within 200 feet of the principal use for which the parking is being provided.
B.The substitute lot is in the same possession as the use it is intended to serve. Such possession may be by deed or long-term lease, the terms of which meet the approval of the City.
The substitute location for the residential parking is located within 200 feet and is directly adjacent to the property lines of the residential use, within the same development project, and in the same parking lot. The first requirement can be met. Condition of Approval No. 34 has been added to the project requiring either a recorded parking agreement, deed, or long-term lease to be reviewed and approved prior to the issuance of a building permit. With the implementation of this Condition of Approval, the second requirement can be met.
Commercial Parking: A minimum of 36 spaces are required (10,550 sq. ft. / 300 sq. ft. = 35.2) and a total of 40 commercial spaces will be provided. The commercial parking requirement for mixed use buildings is based on gross commercial floor area, as follows: 1 space per 300 square-feet for suites on the ground floor; and 1 space per 350 square-feet for upper floor commercial space.
The City Council recently amended the parking requirements for mixed-use projects (within one-half mile of the train station) to use a blended rate of 1 space per 300 square-feet of commercial space on the ground floor. In addition, as explained below, up to 33 residential guest spaces would also be available for shared use with the commercial tenants.
Shared Parking: In addition to the required commercial parking, RMC Section 18.92.080(B) allows up to 100% of the residential guest spaces to be jointly used by commercial customers in a mixed-use development. The commercial portion of the project provides more than the minimum required number of commercial spaces for the development (36 spaces required, and 40 provided). As noted previously, a total of 33 residential guest spaces are provided. If up to 33 residential guest spaces were shared with commercial customers from time to time, then a total of 73 spaces (40+33=73) would be available if needed. Therefore, the proposed project will be consistent with the purpose of RMC Section 18.92.080(B).
Open Space: There are no defined open space requirements in the C-3 District. The residential Open Space: There are no defined open space requirements in the C-3 District. The residential building includes common open space within interior amenity spaces and private open space within balconies or terraces. The majority of the apartments include private outdoor space. Of the 131 apartments proposed, 125 will provide a balcony or terrace space ranging in size from 35 square feet up to 473 square feet. A total of 12,532 square feet of private open space is provided within the project.
The combined amount of common outdoor living space is approximately 23,476 square-feet (or 179 square-feet per unit based on 131 dwelling units). This common open space is included within the spaces shown in Table 2 below. Attachment F, Landscape Plans and Attachments E-1 though E-3) Perspective Views provide conceptual design details and sample exhibits for the common open space areas.
Table 2: Residential Common Open Space
Location Square footage
Roof Deck 9,770
Pool Plaza 7,380
Spa Plaza 5,356
Upper Lounge 527
Total Open Space 23,476
Landscape Plan: The Preliminary Landscape Plan (Attachment F) includes proposed plant and tree palettes and is conceptual at this time. The project’s consistency with the development standards for landscaping is included within Attachment I-2.
The proposed landscaping plan substantially complies with the requirements for parking lot landscaping. The landscaping plan indicates that 12.5% (or 5,256 square-feet) of landscaping is provided within the parking lot, which exceeds the minimum requirement of 7% landscaping in the parking lot. The landscaping plan also indicates that 10% (or 18,678 square feet) of the entire site is landscaped. Within the parking area, 50% of the trees are required to be evergreen. The project exceeds this requirement by providing 78% evergreen trees.
The proposed landscaping will consist of a combination of trees, shrub areas, and accent plants.
The landscape plan consists of a total of 83 trees and a variety of shrubs that will be planted throughout the site. The proposed trees include Olive, London Plane, Golden rain, Maidenhair, Purple Trumpet Fern Pine, and two species of Palm trees. The proposed landscaping will be drought-tolerant and will be required to adhere to the City’s Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance and the Redlands Municipal Code landscaping requirements.
The proposed landscaping plan substantially complies with the requirements for parking lot landscaping; however, the proposed mix of tree sizes does not comply. A condition of approval will require a detailed tree planting plan prior to permit issuance, to ensure appropriate sizes of the required trees.
G) Tentative Parcel Map
The proposed Tentative Parcel Map No. 20475 (Attachment G) would consolidate all seventeen properties, then subdivide to create two new lots for development purposes: Lot No. 1 for the apartment building, and Lot No. 2 for the commercial buildings. Both proposed lots will comply with the C-3 development standards.
I) Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study
Measure U includes the requirement to prepare a Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study. This requirement generally applies to projects with new construction of over 5,000 square feet of floor area. On October 19, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8269 determining that the proposed project (as mixed use and transit-oriented development) was exempt from Measure “U.” Based upon this determination, the project is not required to prepare a Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study.
Nevertheless, staff has prepared a Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study for informational purposes. According to the Cost/Benefit Model used by the City, upon full development of the project, it can be expected to provide the City approximately $163,940 in annual revenue with annual costs of $93,666 resulting in a positive balance of $70,274 net new revenues annually (i.e., a positive cost/benefit ratio of +1.73) over the period for years 2023 through 2032. For every $1.00 the City will spend in providing public services and infrastructure for the project, the City can anticipate the future revenue to be generated to be approximately $1.73 (i.e., net new revenue of $0.73 on average). The City’s new one-cent sales tax on certain retail goods that was implemented in 2021 (and not included in the cost/benefit model) will provide additional revenue.
Table 3: Summary of Revenue/Cost Ratios
Category Cost / Benefit Ratio
Annual Residential Revenue/Cost Ratio 1.31
Annual Non-Residential Revenue/Cost Ratio 6.49
Total Annual Revenue/Cost Ratio 1.73
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Initial Study & Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment: The Initial Study (Attachment K-1) prepared for the project is based on Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines, and includes all the standard topics of analysis including: aesthetics; air quality; cultural resources; energy; geology and soils; greenhouse gas emissions; hazards and hazardous materials; hydrology and water quality; land use and planning; noise; population and housing; public services; transportation; tribal cultural resources; and utilities and service systems. The document was prepared using the appropriate criteria and thresholds for a Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) in compliance with CEQA, which is similar in appearance to a Mitigated Negative Declaration used for many types of development projects.
Public Review & Comment Period: The required 30-day public review and comment period began on July 13, 2022 and ended on August 12, 2022. The Notice of Intent was published in a local newspaper as well as posted to OPR’s State Clearinghouse website for CEQA documents (SCH No. 2022070186). The Initial Study and related documents are also posted on the City’s webpage for environmental documents at
https://www.cityofredlands.org/post/environmental-documents.
Mitigation Measures: The Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program (Attachment K-2) includes a total of five (5) mitigation measures pertaining to Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology & Soils, Noise, and Tribal Cultural Resources. All mitigation measures and project design features pertain to the construction phases of the project, and will ensure that the design features pertain to the construction phases of the project, and will ensure that the environmental effects of the project will remain less than significant. No mitigation measures are necessary for any operational aspects of the project or will need future monitoring. After mitigation, no potentially significant impacts were identified as a result of the project, and the mitigation measures will be incorporated into the project as mandatory Conditions of Approval.
Public Comments: The City received a total of five (5) public comment letters during the 30-day public review/comment period. The letters were received from the parties listed below:
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians;
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation;
OmniTrans;
Philip Terhorst, an adjacent property owner; and
T. Allen Jolliff, a Redlands resident.
All comments have been reviewed by the City’s environmental consultant, and the consultant has prepared a Response to Comments document that includes all comments and detailed responses (see Attachment K-3). There is no information or substantial evidence before the City indicating any potentially significant environmental effects may occur as a result of the proposed project. The proposed mitigation measures are adequate to address all environmental impacts of the project, and the Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) is the appropriate environmental document and determination for the project.
Errata: A minor revision has been made to the SCEA document that was circulated for public review/comment. The Errata (Attachment K-4) provides a minor text addition to clearly identify the appropriate figure number that was referenced by a noise mitigation measure (MM N-1). This revision does not alter any impact analysis or conclusions as discussed in the SCEA.
FINDINGS
The relevant Findings for all requested entitlements are included in the resolutions attached to this staff report.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the analysis above, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the environmental document (Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment) for the project, approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1138, and approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 20475.
MOTIONS
If the Planning Commission deems it appropriate, staff recommends the following motions. “I move to adopt Resolution No. 1585 and adopt the Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment document prepared for the proposed project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act”; and
“I move to adopt Resolution No. 1586 and approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1138 and Tentative Parcel Map No. 20475 for the City Center mixed use project.” Attachments
Attachment A: Location Map and Aerial Photograph
Attachment B: Site Plan
Attachment C: Residential Floor Plans
Attachment D-1 Apartment Elevations
Attachment D-2: Restaurant Elevations
Attachment E-1: Renderings Perspective Views
Attachment E-2: Renderings Perspective Views
Attachment E-3: Renderings Perspective Views
Attachment F: Landscape Plans
Attachment G: Tentative Parcel Map No. 20475
Attachment H-1: General Plan Land Use Map
Attachment H-2: General Plan Policies
Attachment I-1: Zoning Map
Attachment I-2: Table of Development Standards
Attachment J: Consistency with Design Guidelines
Attachment K-1: Initial Study & Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment Attachment K-2: Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program Attachment K-3: Comments and Responses to Comments
Attachment K-4: Errata
Attachment L: Resolution No. 1585
Attachment M-1: Resolution No. 1586
Attachment M-2: Engineering Conditions of Approval
REDLANDS CITY CENTER
REDLANDS, CA
REDLANDS CITY CENTER
PROJECT SUMMARY
CONSULTANTS
Developer Vantage One Real Estate Investments V, LLC
Planning Consultant Patrick Meyer
Architect IDEArc Architecture & Planning
Civil Engineer Hicks & Hartwick
Landscape Architect Sitescapes
SITE INFO
Location NW Corner of Eureka & Brookside - Former City of Redlands Safety hall and San Bernardino County Courthouse
Area 3.03 Acres (131,986.8 sf)
Current Zoning Within C-3 District
Existing Use Vacant – Former City of Redlands Safety hall and San Bernardino County Courthouse, Police station City Hall Annex - Recently demolished Proposed Use Multi-Family Residential & Restaurants
Density 45.6 DU/AC for Apartement site
FAR/Coverage Residential Site Area - 73,780.8 sf
Residential FAR - 4.0 allowable under C-3 Zone
Residential FAR - 1.8 (134,616 sf) Proposed
Commercial Site Area - 58,806.0 sf
Commercial FAR - 0.2 (10,550 sf) Proposed
Total site Area - 131,986.8 sf
Total Site FAR - 195,418.1 sf / 131,986.8 sf = 1.8
Height limit No height limit
Flood Zone 300 sq ft at North at corner of parcel landscape parking lot
PROPOSED USE
Building Type 4 Story Apartment Bldg + 3 Restaurants (10,550 SF total) Occupancy Group /
Construction Type
Group R-2/Type V-A for wood framed residential structure Group S-2/Type 1-A for concrete parking structure
Group A-2/Type V-A for restaurants structures
NFPA 13 Sprinkers throughout
Number of Units 131
40 Studio
2 Studio / den
55 1 bed / 1 bath
25 1 bed / 1 den / 1 bath
6 2 bed / 2 bath
3 2 bed / 1 den / 2 bath
Parking provided 213 (171 Residential, 42 Restaurant / sharing 4 stalls) Parking ratio Residential: 1.30:1 Ratio by Unit or 1.21:1 Ratio by Bedroom Restaurant: 1 stall/300 GSF + 10 Staff
Common Open Space 23,476 sf (32% of Apartment site area) 9,770 sf Roof Deck
7,380 sf Pool Plaza
5,356 sf Spa Plaza
527 st Upper Lounge
Private Open Space 12,532 sf (131 units, 125 with balconies/terraces, minimum area of 35 sf & maximum of 473 sf)
SHEET INDEX
ARCHITECTURAL:
01 COVER
02 SITE PLAN / PARKING LEVEL 1
03 FLOOR PLAN LEVEL 1
04 FLOOR PLAN LEVEL 2
05 FLOOR PLAN LEVEL 3
06 FLOOR PLAN LEVEL 4
07 ROOF PLAN
08 UNIT PLANS
09 UNIT PLANS
10 ROOF & CONTECT PLAN
11 ELEVATIONS
12 ELEVATIONS
13 ELEVATIONS
14 SECTION ‘A’
15 SECTION ‘B’
16 SECTION ‘C’
17 SECTION ‘D’
18 SECTION ‘E’
19 AERIAL VIEW 1
20 AERIAL VIEW 2
21 AERIAL VIEW 3
22 AERIAL VIEW 4
23 AERIAL VIEW 5
24 SITE PERSPECTIVE 1
25 SITE PERSPECTIVE 2
26 SITE PERSPECTIVE 3
27 SITE PERSPECTIVE 4
28 INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE 1
29 INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE 2
30 INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE 3
31 INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE 4
32 RESTAURANT PERSPECTIVE 1
33 RESTAURANT PERSPECTIVE 2
34 RESTAURANT PERSPECTIVE 3
35 RESTAURANT PERSPECTIVE 4
36 RESTAURANT ELEVATIONS
37 RESTAURANT ELEVATIONS
38 RESTAURANT ELEVATIONS
39 SIGHT LINE SECTIONS
LANDSCAPE:
L1 1st & 2nd FLOOR LANDSCAPE PLAN
L2 2nd FLOOR LANDSCAPE PLAN
L3 ROOF DECK LANDSCAPE PLAN
L4 FENCE & WALL PLAN
L5 HYDRO ZONE EXHIBIT
L6 PARKING & PLANTING AREA EXHIBIT
CIVIL:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
01 08/08/22
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PACKAGE
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT DESIGN DRAWINGS - 131 UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT IDE rc
RCHITECTURE + PL NNING
2 RESTAURANT PAD 1
3,505 SQFT
4 4
10 10
7 10
VAN
7 11
11 62' x 15'
PATIO
3,450 SQFT
RESTAURANT PAD 2
PATIO
60' x 15'
PATIO
60' x 12'
3,578 SQFT
RESTAURANT PAD 3
KITCHEN
RESTROOMS
RESTROOMS
KITCHEN
RESTROOMS
KITCHEN
ENTRY
ENTRY
ENTRY
16'-5"
62'-0"
32'-0"
14'-6"
61'-0"
35'-6"
50'-0"
45'-6"
10'-0"
18'-6"
10'-0"
25'-0"
10'-0"
15'-0"
15'-0"
35'-0"
20' ACCESS LANE
20' ACCESS LANE
PLAZA
35'-3"
PATIO
24' x 40'
5'-0" 66'-0"
25'-11"
46'-0"
15'-11"
15'-0"
15'-0"
62'-6"
50'-0"
15'-0"
VAN
UP
DN
UP
6'-7" 8'-1"X
MACHINE RM
8'-9" 8'-10"X
MACHINE ROOM
13'-8" 18'-9" X
TRASH ROOM
10'-4" 10'-7" X
LOBBY
7'-10" 10'-6" X
ELEV LOBBY
11 UP
14'-9" 15'-0"X
BIKE STORAGE
22'-1" 25'-4"X
MPOE/METERS
9'-10" 17'-1"X
PUMP ROOM/STORAGE
6 5
6 7
9 14 13 12
11 5'-1" 3'-4"X
STORAGE 9'-4" 3'-4"X
STORAGE
22'-2" 26'-5"X
(SLOPED RAMP ABOVE) MAINTENANCE
BIKE STORAGE &
7'-4" 8'-10" X
MAIL ROOM
3'-3" 3'-9"X
JANITOR
8'-4" 4'-5" X
STORAGE
12'-5" 4'-0" X
VERANDA
VAN
001
002
003
004
005
006
013
014
015
017
072
071
070
069
101
102
109
057
058
059
061
062
019
020
021
022
023
024
025
026
027
028
082
081
080
079
078
077
076
075
074
018
073
086
087
088
089
090
091
092
093
094
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046
047
048
049
050
051
055
041 040 039 038 037 036 035 034 033 032
VENTILATION
OPENINGS
CONCRETE
RETAINING WALL
STRUCTURAL
COLUMN TYP
9'X19' PARKING
SPACE TYP
VEHICLE
ENTRANCE
UP
RAMP UP
ACCESSIBLE
VEHICLE
GATE
UP
RAMP UP
ACCESSIBLE
103 STALLS
THIS LEVEL
8'X15' COMPACT
PARKING SPACE TYP
9'X19' PARKING
SPACE TYP
COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT
EXIT CORRIDOR
PARCEL LOCKERS
ELEV
VENT SHAFT
TRASH
RECYCLE
AREA OF REFUGE
ELEV
4'-6" WALKWAY
COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
031
007
008
009
012
011
010
060
029 030
3 3
016
2 COMPACT
6'-4" 6'-9"X
STORAGE
EXIT CORRIDOR
1 EXIT CORRIDOR
6' WALKWAY
6'-6" WALKWAY
056
BALCONY ABV. BALCONY ABV. BALCONY ABV. BALCONY ABV.
BALCONY ABV.
BALCONY ABV.
BALCONY ABV.
BALCONY ABV.
BALCONY ABV.
BALCONY ABV.
BALCONY ABV.
BALCONY ABV.
BALCONY ABV.
BALCONY ABV.
BALCONY ABV. BALCONY ABV.
BALCONY ABV.
STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE 043
044
045
052
053
054
064
065
063
068
067
066
085
084
083
095
096
097
098
099
100
CONCRETE
RETAINING WALL
ADJACENT
PARKING LOT
ADJACENT
YARD
002
001 005
003
004
006
007
008
009
010
012
013
014
015
016
017
018
019
020
022
097
096
095
094
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092
091
090
089
13 082
081
055
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052
051
050
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048
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039
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033
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
26'-0"
26'-0"
26'-0" 26'-0" 26'-5"19'-0" 15'-0" 19'-0" 19'-0" 19'-0"
19'-0"
15'-0"
19'-0"
19'-0"
19'-0"
9'-0"
9'-0"
9'-0"
9'-0"
26'-6"
6'-6"
6'-0"
27'-2 1/2"
8'-0"
COMPACT
023
024
025
026
027
028
029
030
031
056
084
085
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
110
COMPACT
109
108
107
106
105
104
103
102
101
100
047
057
058
011
6 062
061
060
021
032
059
063
4 7
3 066
067
068
075
074
073
072
071
070
078
080
086
12'-0"
12'-0"
50'-0"
R19'-0"
R31'-0"
R19'-0"
R31'-0"
079
8'-0"
9'-0"
9'-0"
19'-0"
19'-0"
064
TYPICAL SPACE
9'X19'
LOADING
12'X20'
BACK OF
HOUSE DELIVERY
BACK OF
HOUSE DELIVERY
BACK OF
HOUSE DELIVERY
PUBLIC SIDEWALK PUBLIC SIDEWALK
PUBLIC SIDEWALK
PUBLIC SIDEWALK
DECORATIVE PAVING
DECORATIVE PAVING
DECORATIVE
PAVING
DECORATIVE PAVING
PLANTER PLANTER
BROOKSIDE AVENUE
NORTH EUREKA STREET
WEST CITRUS AVENUE
SIDEWALK
SIDEWALK
SIDEWALK
UP
UP
FENCE
FLOOD ZONE
AREA
TRASH ENCLOSURE
TRASH ACCESS
RAMP
GARAGE ACCESS
RAMP
PLANTER
LOADING
12'X24'
3' STUCCO
WALL
3' STUCCO
WALL
3' STUCCO
WALL
CARPORT
CARPORT
6' PLANTER
6' TALL SPLIT FACE CMU
RETAINING WALL TYP
PLANTER
ENTRY
COURT
PLANTER
WALKWAY
6' PLANTER
FIRE ACCESS ROAD
ONE-WAY TRAFFIC
FIRE ACCESS ROAD
ONE-WAY TRAFFIC
GATE
CARPORT
TYP COMACT
SPACE 8'X15'
6'-0"
6'-0"
8'-0"
4'-2"
4'-0"
6'-0"
14'-0"
20'-2"
19'-9"
20'-0"
15'-11"
26'-0"
15'-0"
8'-0"
9'-0"
18'-0"
15'-0"
8'-0"
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26'-0"
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10'-2"
8'-0"
15'-0"
9'-0"
6'-6"
19'-0"
9'-0"
18'-0"
9'-0"
18'-0"
9'-0"
6'-0"
CARPORT
CARPORT
6' MAX. HEIGHT RETAINING WALL
WITH GUARDRAIL ON TOP
5'-0"
5'-0"
26'-7"
ROW
DEDICATION
23'-11"
26'-0"
20'-3"
26'-0"
26'-0"
26'-0"
26'-0"
5'-0"
5'-0"
5'-0"
19'-0"
20'-8"
4'-3"
19'-0"
26'-0"
18'-0"
5'-1"
5'-8"
9'-0"
26'-0"
4'-6"
12'-0"
28'-5"
27'-3"
REDUCED
9'X18'
9'-0"
REDUCED
9'X18'
REDUCED
9'X18'
REDUCED
9'X18'
TYPICAL SPACE
9'X19'
TYP COMACT
SPACE 8'X15'
TYP COMACT
SPACE 8'X15'
TYPICAL SPACE
9'X19'
TYPICAL SPACE
9'X19'
TYPICAL SPACE
9'X19'
TYPICAL SPACE
9'X19'
2 TYPICAL SPACE
9'X19'
110 STALLS
065
069
077
088
099
USPS
ONLY
076
9'-0"
083
087
098
6'-8"
6'-8"
7'-1"
7'-1"
5'-11"
7'-0"
7'-9"
5'-0"
6' TALL SPLIT FACE CMU
RETAINING WALL TYP
PROPOSED 3' MAX
RETAINING WALL
EXISTING 6' MAX. RETAINING
WALL TO REMAIN
PROPOSED
GUARDRAIL
PASSENGER
LOADING
ZONE
LOADING
ZONE
LOADING
ZONE
5'-0"
MIN
ALL OVERHEAD UTILITIES
TO BE UNDERGROUND
N
UNIT 1 (JR 1 BED) 517 SQFT - 23'X23'
UNIT 2 (1 BED/1BA) 585 SQFT - 26'X23'
UNIT 2X (1 BED/1BA) 655 SQFT - 29'X23'
STAIRS/ELEVATORS
COMMUNITY ROOM
MECHANICAL/STORAGE
CORRIDOR
UNIT 4 (1 BED/1BA) 835 SQFT - 41.66'X23'
UNIT 5 (1 BED/1BA/DEN) 862 SQFT - 38'X23'
UNIT 6 (2 BED/2BA) 939 SQFT - 44'X23'
UNIT 6X+ (2 BED/2BA) 1053 SQFT - 44'X29'
RESTAURANT SPACE
COMMERCIAL SQFT:
10,550 SQFT OF RESTAURANT SPACE
UNIT 6X++ (2 BED/2BA/DEN) 1252 SQFT - 45'X36.33'
UNIT 2XD1 (1 BED/1BA/DEN) 774 SQFT - 40'X23'
UNIT 3 (1 BED/1BA) 744 SQFT - 23.33'X33'
RESIDENTIAL UNIT COUNT:
UNIT 1 (JR 1 BED): 40 UNITS (31%)
UNIT 1D (JR 1BED/DEN): 2 UNITS (2%)
UNIT 2 (1 BED/1BA): 28 UNITS (21%)
UNIT 2X (1 BED/1BA/DEN): 16 UNITS (12%)
UNIT 2XD1 (1 BED/1BA): 15 UNITS (11%)
UNIT 3 (1 BED/1BA): 6 UNITS (5%)
UNIT 4 (1 BED/1BA): 5 UNITS (4%)
UNIT 5 (1 BED/1BA/DEN): 10 UNITS (8%)
UNIT 6 (2 BED/2BA): 3 UNITS (2%)
UNIT 6X (2 BED/2BA): 2 UNITS (2%)
UNIT 6X+ (2 BED/2BA): 1 UNITS (1%)
UNIT 6X++ (2 BED/2BA/DEN): 3 UNITS (2%)
TOTAL: 131 UNITS
PROVIDED PARKING AREA: 45,119.6 S.F.
PROVIDED LANDSCAPE AREA: 7,579.0 S.F.
MIN. LANDSCAPE AREA: 3,158.4 S.F.
(15% OF PARKING AREA)
ADDITION FOR COMPACT: 810.0 S.F.
(30 S.F. PER STALL)
REQUIRED LANDSCAPE AREA: 3,968.4 S.F.
UNIT 1D (JR 1 BED/1BA/DEN) 657 SQFT - 35.66'X23'
BOUNDARY OF RETAIL
PARCEL
LEGEND:
Parking Required
UNIT SQFT LAYOUT # PROVIDED Req. Total
1 531 JR 1 BED 40 1 40
1D 587 JR 1 BED + DEN 2 1 2
2 587 JR 1 BED 28 1 28
2X 656 1BD/1BA 16 1 16
3 744 1BD/1BA 6 1 6
2XD 768 1 BED/1BA+DEN 15 1 15
4 835 1BD/1BA 5 1 5
5 862 1 BED/1BA+DEN 10 1 10
6 939 2BED/2 BA 3 1.5 5
6X 1085 2BED/2 BA 2 1.5 3
6X+ 1035 2BED/2 BA 1 1.5 2
6X++ 1249 2BED/2 BA+DEN 3 1.5 5
TOTAL: 131 137
Guest Parking 0.25 per unit 131 0.25 33
TOTAL RESIDENTIAL PARKING: 170
Commercial Use 1:300 SQ.FT. 10,550.0 SQ.FT. 36
Commercial Use STAFF NA
TOTAL PARKING REQUIRED ON SITE 206
SHARED PARKING REDUCTION 4
ADJUSTED TOTAL REQUIRED PARKING 202
UNIT 6X (2 BED/2BA) 1133 SQFT - 49.83'X23'
PL1 PARKING
STANDARD 80 SPACES
COMPACT 19 SPACES
ACCESSIBLE SPACES 4 SPACES
TOTAL: 103 SPACES
TOTAL PARKING: 99 SPACES
TOTAL ACCESSIBLE SPACES: 4 SPACES
TOTAL COVERED PARKING: 103 SPACES
SITE PARKING
GUEST (UNCOVERD) 32 SPACES
CARPORT (COVERED) 37 SPACES
RESTAURANT 36 SPACES
ACCESSIBLE 5 SPACES
TOTAL SITE PARKING: 110 SPACES
TOTAL PROVIDED PARKING: 213 SPACES
COMPACT STALLS Total Provided Standard Required (25) Remaining Compact Allowed Compact Provided
Parking Level 1 103 25 78 20 19
Site 110 25 85 21 27
Total Parking 213 25 188 47 46
PROPERTY LINE
RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION
0 16 32 64
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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT DESIGN DRAWINGS - 131 UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT 08/05/22 02 30 68
30 80
5068 BP
30 68
30 68
30 68
GREAT ROOM
14'-9" 11'-6"X
KITCHEN
9'-4" 9'-9"X
10'-4" 11'-1"X
BEDROOM
BATHROOM
LAU
3'-1" 3'-2"X
18'-8" 4'-4"X
BALCONY
25'-11"
23'-0" 5'-0"
2'-11 1/2"
23'-0" 5'-0"
10'-11" 5'-0" 10'-0"
6'-5 1/2" 2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 4'-5 1/2" 20'-0" 2'-11 1/2"
28'-0"
25'-11"
30 68
3080
5068 BP
30 68
30 68
9'-2" 11'-1"X
BEDROOM
BATHROOM
KITCHEN
7'-10" 9'-9"X
GREAT ROOM
13'-2" 11'-6"X
LAU
3'-1" 3'-2"X
22'-11"
23'-0" 5'-0"
1'-5 1/2"
23'-0" 5'-0"
9'-5" 5'-0" 8'-6"
2'-0"
18'-8" 4'-4"X
BALCONY
2'-11 1/2" 2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-11 1/2" 19'-4" 2'-1 1/2"
28'-0"
22'-11"
30 68
30 80
6068 BP
30 68
30 68
30 68
20 68
KITCHEN
10'-10" 9'-9"X
GREAT ROOM
16'-3" 11'-6"X
11'-10" 11'-1"X
BEDROOM
BATHROOM
LAU
3'-1" 3'-2"X
28'-11"
23'-0"
4'-5 1/2"
23'-0"
12'-5" 5'-0" 11'-6"
18'-8" 4'-4"X
BALCONY
5'-0"5'-0"
5'-11 1/2" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 5'-11 1/2" 28'-0"
28'-11"
20'-0" 4'-5 1/2"
30 68
30 68
30 68
30 68
26 68
9'-8" 12'-0"X
BEDROOM
BATHROOM
KITCHEN
8'-0" 11'-5"X
GREAT ROOM
12'-2" 13'-6"X
LAU
3'-0" 3'-8"X
DINING
10'-0" 10'-4"X
WIC
10'-7 1/2"
33'-0"
6'-10 1/4"
19'-3" 3'-4"X
BALCONY
4'-0"
12'-9"
23'-4 1/2"
3'-2 1/2" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 3'-2" 37'-0"
23'-4 1/2"
9'-8" 6'-10 1/4"
30 68
30 68
30 80
30 68
30 68
6068 BP
20 68
11'-10" 11'-1"X
BEDROOM
BATHROOM
GREAT ROOM
16'-3" 11'-5"X
LAU
3'-1" 3'-2"X
10'-7" 10'-1"X
DEN
KITCHEN
10'-10" 9'-9"X
40'-0"
23'-0"
4'-5 1/2"
28'-0"
12'-5 1/2" 5'-0" 11'-6" 11'-0 1/2"
4'-8" 10'-8 1/2" 7'-7 1/2"
18'-8" 4'-4"X
BALCONY
5'-0"5'-0"
5'-11 1/2" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 5'-11 1/2" 39'-11 1/2"
5'-1 1/2" 19'-4" 11'-1"
3080
30 68
30 68
30 68
30 68
6068 BP
20 68
GREAT ROOM
16'-3" 11'-5"X
11'-10" 11'-1"X
BEDROOM
BATHROOM
LAU
3'-1" 3'-2"X
12'-3" 10'-1"X
DEN
KITCHEN
10'-10" 9'-9"X
41'-7 1/2"
23'-0"
4'-5 1/2"
28'-0"
12'-5" 5'-0" 11'-6" 12'-8 1/2"
12'-0" 11'-0"
18'-8" 4'-4"X
BALCONY
5'-0"5'-0"
5'-11 1/2" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 18'-8" 41'-7 1/2"
20'-0" 17'-2"
UNIT 1 (JR 1 BED) UNIT 2 (1 BED/1BA) UNIT 2X (1 BED/1BA) UNIT 2XD1 (1 BED/1BA/DEN)
UNIT 3 (1 BED/1BA)
UNIT 2XD2 (1 BED/1BA/DEN)
0 2 4 8
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30 80
30 68
26 68
30 68
30 80
20 68
12'-5" 13'-4"X
BEDROOM
WIC
LAU
3'-8" 3'-1"X
KITCHEN
10'-10" 9'-9"X
BATHROOM
GREAT ROOM
13'-3" 11'-5"X
DINING
9'-8" 13'-5"X
12'-8 1/2" 12'-5" 5'-0" 11'-6"
23'-0"
16'-11"
28'-0"
8'-10 1/2" 14'-1 1/2"
41'-7 1/2"
18'-8" 2'-10"X
BALCONY
1'-6"
5'-0"
2'-4" 2'-0" 2'-0" 7'-7" 4'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 4'-6" 1'-8 1/2" 3'-6"
28'-0"
41'-7 1/2"
20'-0" 4'-8 1/2"
30 68
3080
30 68
30 68
6068 BP
20 68
3080
KITCHEN
10'-10" 8'-9"X
GREAT ROOM
15'-2" 11'-5"X
11'-10" 11'-1"X
BEDROOM
BATHROOM
LAU
3'-1" 3'-2"X
DINING
10'-0" 11'-5"X
8'-8" 10'-4"X
DEN
37'-11"
23'-0"
5'-5 1/2"
12'-5" 5'-0" 20'-6"
23'-0"
23'-8" 4'-4"X
BALCONY
5'-0"5'-0"
28'-0"
6'-2 1/2" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 8'-2 1/2" 37'-11"
25'-0" 7'-5 1/2"
30 68
30 80
5068 BP
30 68
30 68
30 68
30 68
30 68
30 80
GREAT ROOM
10'-9" 11'-6"X
KITCHEN
9'-7" 9'-9"X
BEDROOM 2
10'-4" 11'-1"X
BATH 2
LAU
3'-1" 3'-2"X
M BATH
M BEDROOM
11'-11" 13'-4"X
WIC
23'-0"
43'-11 1/2"
10'-11" 5'-0" 28'-0 1/2"
18'-0"
43'-11 1/2"
31'-8 1/2"
23'-0"
12'-3"
DINING
9'-7" 11'-5"X
5'-0"
4'-5 1/2" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 3'-9" 3'-9 1/2" 2'-0" 2'-0" 4'-5 11/16" 6'-0" 1'-6" 1'-6" 1'-6" 1'-6" 5'-0" 1'-0" 2'-5 1/2" 2'-0" 6 1/2" 11'-7" 7'-10"X
BALCONY
20 68
30 80
6068 BP
30 68
30 68
30 6830 68
TRIPASS SGD 9080
8068 BP
28 68
44'-0"
11'-11 1/2" 5'-0" 9'-5 1/2" 17'-7"
16'-2" 13'-9"
29'-11"
44'-11 1/2"
36'-11 1/2" 8'-0"
5'-11" 23'-0"
28'-11"
GREAT ROOM
17'-11" 11'-6"X
BEDROOM 2
11'-4" 11'-1"X
BATH 2
DINING
9'-6" 11'-6"X
KITCHEN
9'-4" 9'-9"X
M BATH M BEDROOM
10'-10" 14'-1"X
6'-0" 11'-9"X
BALCONY
LAU
2'-10" 3'-2"X
5'-9 1/4" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-8" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-8" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-8" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-8" 2'-0" 2'-0" 6 1/4" 5'-0" 1'-6" 1'-6" 4'-1 1/2" 1'-6" 1'-6" 1'-0 1/2" 2'-9" 8'-0" 3'-0" 1'-6" 3'-6" 3'-0"
3068
3080
6068 BP
30 68
30 68
30 68
30 80
30 80
210 68
30 68
20 6816 68
GREAT ROOM
15'-5" 12'-11"X
BEDROOM 2
12'-4" 11'-1"X
BATH 2
LAU
3'-1" 3'-2"X
DINING
16'-0" 13'-0"X
27'-2" 5'-6"X
BALCONY
9'-3" 8'-4"X
DEN
M BEDROOM
12'-8" 13'-0"X
WIC KITCHEN
10'-10" 8'-3"X
49'-11 1/2"
12'-11" 5'-0" 2'-4 1/2" 19'-2" 5'-6"
13'-3 1/2" 23'-0"
8'-3 1/2" 29'-0"
49'-11 1/2"
15'-11 1/2" 29'-0"
6'-0"
5'-0"
5'-0"
42'-3 1/2"42'-3 1/2"
5'-6" 32'-8"X
BALCONY
M BATH
5'-0"
2'-6" 3'-6" 2'-0" 2'-4" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-6" 4'-0" 2'-6" 3'-6" 5'-0" 3'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0" 2'-0" 3'-6" 3'-10" 2'-8"
5'-2 1/2" 2'-0" 2'-0" 6'-9"
5'-0"
30 68
30 80
5068 BP
30 68
30 68
30 68
30 68
30 68
30 68
GREAT ROOM
11'-3" 10'-7"X
KITCHEN
9'-4" 9'-9"X
BEDROOM 2
11'-4" 10'-1"X
BATH 2
LAU
3'-4" 3'-2"X
M BATH
M BEDROOM
12'-9" 15'-1"X
WIC
35'-0" 4'-4"X
BALCONY
23'-0"
49'-9 1/2"
11'-11" 5'-0" 32'-10 1/2"
23'-0"
DINING
13'-2" 10'-6"X
49'-9 1/2"
7'-6 1/2" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-1 11/16" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-1 11/16" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-0 11/16" 2'-1" 2'-1" 2'-0 11/16" 2'-0" 2'-0" 2'-1 11/16" 2'-0" 2'-0" 7'-6 1/2" UNIT 4 (1 BED/1BA) UNIT 5 (1 BED/1BA/DEN) UNIT 6 (2 BED/2BA) UNIT 6X (2 BED/2BA) UNIT 6X+ (2 BED/2BA) UNIT 6X++ (2 BED/2BA) 0 2 4 8
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STUCCO FINISH
’X’ VENT DETAIL
±30’-0”
DECORATIVE
POT SHELF
SPANISH BARREL TILE
RAKE AND SCALLOPED
RAKE DETAIL
PATIO SHADE
STRUCTURE
(FROM GRADE)
MOULDED EAVES
±41’-2” (FROM F.F.)
±54’-11 "
±45’-7”
(FROM GRADE)
(FROM GRADE) ±48’-10” (FROM GRADE)
PARATET BEYOND
WROUGHT IRON
RAILING
ROUND “STONE” FINISH
FOAM TUSCAN COLUMNS
SHAPED BUTTRESS DETAIL
DECORATIVE FINIAL
±55’ (FROM GRADE)
FINISH FLOOR FINISH FLOOR FINISH FLOOR
DECORATIVE ‘X’ VENT DETAIL PARATET BEYOND PATIO SHADE STRUCTURE ROOF TOP LOUNGE FINIAL
SPANISH BARREL
TILE ROOF
WROUGHT IRON
RAILING
ROUND “STONE” FINISH
FOAM TUSCAN COLUMNS
IMPERFECT SMOOTH
STUCCO FINISH
WROUGHT IRON
RAILING
MOULDED
EAVES
SHAPED BUTTRESS
DETAIL
±55’ (FROM GRADE)
±35’-3” (FROM F.F.)
±53’ (FROM GRADE)
±55’
±48’-10”
(FROM GRADE)
(FROM GRADE)
±41’-2” (FROM F.F.)
±54’-8” (FROM GRADE)
FINISH FLOOR FINISH FLOOR
0 8 16 32
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
FRONT ELEVATION
(FACING BROOKSIDE AVENUE)
RIGHT ELEVATION 1
(FACING PARKING LOT/NORTH EUREKA STREET BEYOND)
ELEVATIONS
ELEVATION KEY
ELEVATION KEY
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‘X’ VENT DETAIL SPANISH BARREL TILE
RAKE AND SCALLOPED
RAKE DETAIL
WROUGHT IRON
RAILING
ARCH DETAIL WITH DECORATIVE FINIAL
TRIM SURROUND
DECORATIVE STUCCO
TRIM
ROOFTOP
SHADE STRUCTURE
ROUND “STONE” FINISH
FOAM TUSCAN COLUMNS
SHAPED BUTTRESS
DETAIL
IMPERFECT SMOOTH
STUCCO FINISH
LINE OF GRADE BEYOND
SPANISH BARREL
TILE ROOF
±55’ (FROM GRADE)
±54’-8” (FROM GRADE) ±55’ (FROM GRADE)
±41’-2” (FROM F.F.)
MOULDED EAVES
FINISH FLOOR
FINISH FLOOR
DECORATIVE
FINIAL
ROOFTOP LOUNGE
MOULDED EAVES ROOFTOP SHADE STRUCTURE STUCCO BALCONY WITH
WROUGHT IRON RAILING
SPANISH BARREL
TILE ROOF
±0’-0”(F.F.)
LINE OF GRADE BEYOND
ROUND “STONE” FINISH
FOAM TUSCAN COLUMNS
’X’ VENT DETAIL
DECORATIVE METAL
GRILL
IMPERFECT SMOOTH
STUCCO FINISH
±35’-4” (FROM F.F.)
±49’-2” (FROM F.F.)
±55’ (FROM GRADE)
±48’-10” (FROM GRADE)
±30’-0” (FROM GRADE)
FINISH FLOOR
0 8 16 32
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
RIGHT ELEVATION 2
(FACING PARKING LOT/NORTH EUREKA STREET BEYOND)
REAR ELEVATION
(FACING WEST CITRUS AVENUE)
ELEVATIONS
ELEVATION KEY
ELEVATION KEY
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TRIM
‘X’ VENT DETAIL
ROOFTOP SHADE STRUCTURE
SPANISH
BARREL TILE
ROOF
MOULDED EAVES
GABLE VENT DETAIL
SPANISH BARREL TILE
RAKE AND SCALLOPED
RAKE DETAIL
WROUGHT IRON
RAILING
DECORATIVE
FINIAL
IMPERFECT SMOOTH
STUCCO FINISH
±54’-10” (FROM GRADE)
STUCCO PARAPET
“STUCCO” FINISH FOAM
SILL/CAP DETAILS
DECORATIVE METAL
GRILL
STUCCO BALCONY WITH
WROUGHT IRON RAILING
±35’-4” (FROM F.F.)
±54’-11 "
±45’-7”
(FROM GRADE)
(FROM GRADE)
±55’ (FROM GRADE)
FINISH FLOOR
FINISH FLOOR
SPANISH BARREL TILE
RAKE AND SCALLOPED
RAKE DETAIL
‘X’ VENT DETAIL
DECORATIVE FINIAL
STUCCO PARAPET
ROOFTOP LOUNGE
±53’-7”
±52’-4” (FROM GRADE)
(FROM GRADE)
‘X’ VENT DETAIL
SPANISH
BARREL TILE
ROOF
MOULDED EAVES
IMPERFECT SMOOTH
STUCCO FINISH
WROUGHT IRON
RAILING
“STUCCO” FINISH FOAM
SILL/CAP DETAILS
DECORATIVE METAL
GRILL
STUCCO BALCONY WITH
WROUGHT IRON RAILING
STUCCO PARAPET
±54’-11 "
±45’-7”
(FROM GRADE)
(FROM GRADE)
±54’-10” (FROM GRADE)
FINISH FLOOR
0 8 16 32
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ELEVATION KEY
ELEVATION KEY
LEFT ELEVATION 1
(FACING ACCESS LANE - KENDALL STREET ADJACENT)
LEFT ELEVATION 2
(FACING ACCESS LANE - KENDALL STREET ADJACENT)
ELEVATIONS
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SPANISH BARREL
TILE ROOF
PATIO TRELLIS
ROUND “STONE” FINISH
FOAM TUSCAN COLUMNS
MOULDED
EAVES
±24’-10 (FROM F.F.)
±26’-6” (FROM F.F.)
±26’-6" (FROM F.F.) ±26’-6" (FROM F.F.)
±24’-10” (FROM F.F.) ±24’-10" (FROM F.F.)
CLAY CHIMNEY CAP
IMPERFECT SMOOTH
STUCCO FINISH
ENTRY DOOR
±26’-6” (FROM F.F.)
±24’-10” (FROM F.F.)
CLAY CHIMNEY CAP
CLAY CHIMNEY CAP
PARATET
SPANISH BARREL
TILE ROOF
MOULDED
EAVES
IMPERFECT SMOOTH
STUCCO FINISH
SPANISH BARREL
TILE ROOF
PATIO TRELLIS
ROUND “STONE” FINISH
FOAM TUSCAN COLUMNS
PATIO TRELLIS
ROUND “STONE” FINISH
FOAM TUSCAN COLUMNS
PATIO TRELLIS
ROUND “STONE” FINISH
FOAM TUSCAN COLUMNS
MOULDED
EAVES
IMPERFECT SMOOTH
STUCCO FINISH
SPANISH BARREL
TILE ROOF
PARATET
SPANISH BARREL
TILE ROOF
MOULDED
EAVES
IMPERFECT SMOOTH
STUCCO FINISH
0 4 8 16
SCALE: 1/8” = 1’-0”
FRONT ELEVATION
(FACING COURTYARD/BROOKSIDE AVE BEYOND)
RIGHT ELEVATION
(FACING RESTAURANT 2/NORTH EUREKA STREET BEYOND)
LEFT ELEVATION
(FACING NORTH EUREKA STREE)
REAR ELEVATION
(FACING BROOKSIDE AVE)
RESTAURANT 1 ELEVATIONS
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PARATET
DECORATIVE
FINIAL
SPANISH BARREL
TILE ROOF
PATIO TRELLIS
ROUND “STONE” FINISH
FOAM TUSCAN COLUMNS
IMPERFECT SMOOTH
STUCCO FINISH
MOULDED
EAVES
±30’ (FROM F.F.)
±23’-10” (FROM F.F.)
±30’ (FROM F.F.)
±30’ (FROM F.F.) ±30’ (FROM F.F.)
±23’-10” (FROM F.F.) ±23’-10" (FROM F.F.)
DECORATIVE
FINIAL
DECORATIVE
FINIAL
DECORATIVE
FINIAL
ENTRY DOOR
PATIO TRELLIS
ROUND “STONE” FINISH
FOAM TUSCAN COLUMNS
PATIO TRELLIS
ROUND “STONE” FINISH
FOAM TUSCAN COLUMNS
IMPERFECT SMOOTH
STUCCO FINISH
IMPERFECT SMOOTH
STUCCO FINISH
‘X’ VENT DETAIL PARATET
SPANISH BARREL
TILE ROOF
MOULDED
EAVES
ENTRY DOOR
SPANISH BARREL
TILE ROOF
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90° HYDROZONE LEGEND: HYDROZONE 1 - SUNNY - MODERATE WATER USE HYDROZONE 2 - SUNNY - MODERATE WATER USE HYDROZONE 3 - SHADE - MODERATE WATER USE HYDROZONE 4 - SUNNY - LOW WATER USE HYDROZONE 5 - SHADE - LOW WATER USE The irrigation of the site landscape area will utilize the latest in smart irrigation methods and means. All new landscape areas will include high efficiency methods with low precipitation rates in order to maximize water retention and dispersion to the plant root zones All planters will use drip irrigation. A smart irrigation controller capable of rain shutoff will also be incorporated into the design. Shredded wood mulch will be used in order to reduce water loss due to evaporation An irrigation schedule will be provided in order to program the controller. Two irrigation schedules will be provided, one for the plant establishment period and one for on-going landscape maintenance once the plants are established. All new irrigation systems will comply with the current City of Redlands Ordinance & Standards, AB 1881 (MWELO) and for low water usage requirements. Refer to "Irrigation System Design Statement" on this sheet. IRRIGATION CONCEPT STATEMENT A permanent automatic, weather/ET-based irrigation system shall be designed and installed to irrigate all planting areas. The design of the system will emphasize water conservation and provide efficient and uniform distribution of irrigation water. Dripline or other low-volume, low-pressure micro-irrigation system as approved by the city of Redlands, shall be installed in planter areas to provide water directly to the root zones of plants. The root watering system bubblers with PC screens for trees shall be separated from other irrigation systems. The irrigation system may utilize efficient rotator nozzles in large planting areas, subject to the approval of the City. The automatic irrigation system shall be designed in accordance with the City of Redlands Ordinance & Standards. For sites utilizing potable water for landscape irrigation, a reduced pressure backflow preventer shall be installed after the water meter to protect the potable water supply in accordance with the State of California, City of Redlands standards and requirements. IRRIGATION DESIGN STATEMENT GROUND LEVEL HYDROZONE 6 - SUNNY - LOW WATER USE HYDROZONE 7 - SHADE - MODERATE WATER USE HYDROZONE 8 - SUNNY - MODERATE WATER USE HYDROZONE 9 - SHADE - MODERATE WATER USE HYDROZONE 10 - SHADE - MODERATE WATER USE HYDROZONE 11 - SHADE - MODERATE WATER USE ROOF FLOOR LEVEL SECOND FLOOR LEVEL HYDROZONE 12 - SUNNY - MODERATE WATER USE HYDROZONE 13 - NON-IRRIGATED AREA HYDROZONE 14 - WATER FEATURE WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE WORKSHEET JOB# 21-017 DATE: 08-3-22 REDLANDS CITY CENTER HYDRO ZONE EXHIBIT L6 22'-3" 8' 18'-2" 6' 5'-7"
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Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment
Lead Agency:
City of Redlands
35 Cajon Street
Redlands, CA 92373
Project Applicant:
VantageOne Real Estate Investments, LLC
4 Corporate Plaza, Suite 210
Newport Beach, CA 92660
CEQA Consultant:
2355 Main Street, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92614
July 2022
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1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................1
1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY......................................................................................................................1
1.2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON SENATE BILL 375 AND THE SCEA ...............................................................1
1.3 TRANSIT PRIORITY PROJECT CRITERIA .................................................................................................................1
1.4 SCEA PROCESS AND STREAMLINING PROVISIONS ............................................................................................2
1.5 REQUIRED FINDINGS ...........................................................................................................................................2
1.6 ORGANIZATION OF THE SCEA...........................................................................................................................3 2 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING.................................................................................................................4
2.1 PROJECT LOCATION ...........................................................................................................................................4
2.2 EXISTING PROJECT SITE ......................................................................................................................................4
2.3 EXISTING LAND USES AND ZONING DESIGNATION OF THE PROJECT SITE.........................................................4
2.4 SURROUNDING GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING DESIGNATIONS .........................................................................4 3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................................................19
3.1 PROPOSED PROJECT........................................................................................................................................ 19 Project Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 19 Project Features........................................................................................................................................ 19 General Plan and Zoning ....................................................................................................................... 19 Construction and Phasing....................................................................................................................... 21 Discretionary Approvals, Permits, and Studies ................................................................................... 21 4 SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CRITERIA .......................................35
4.1 SENATE BILL 375............................................................................................................................................. 35
4.2 TRANSIT PRIORITY PROJECT CRITERIA .............................................................................................................. 35 5 INCORPORATION OF 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PROGRAM EIR MITIGATION MEASURES ......................43
5.1 INCORPORATION OF FEASIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, AND CRITERIA FROM PRIOR APPLICABLE EIRS ............................................................................................................................................................. 43 6 SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS/ INITIAL STUDY CHECKLIST..............109
6.1 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED......................................................................109
6.2 DETERMINATION .......................................................................................................................................110
6.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST QUESTIONS .........................................................................................112 7 DOCUMENT PREPARERS AND CONTRIBUTORS..............................................................................209 8 REFERENCES ....................................................................................................................................210 Tables
TABLE 3-1: RESIDENTIAL UNIT BREAKDOWN ........................................................................................................... 19 TABLE 4-1. CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS WITH THE 2020-2045 RTP/SCS POLICIES .......................................... 36 TABLE 4-2. PROPOSED LAND USE............................................................................................................................... 39 TABLE 5-1. PROJECT CONSISTENCY WITH 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR MITIGATION MEASURES ............... 44 TABLE AQ-1: SCAQMD REGIONAL DAILY EMISSIONS THRESHOLDS...............................................................118 TABLE AQ-2: PROJECT CONSTRUCTION EMISSIONS AND REGIONAL THRESHOLDS..................................119 TABLE AQ-3: PROJECT OPERATIONAL EMISSIONS AND REGIONAL THRESHOLDS......................................119 TABLE AQ-4: LOCALIZED SIGNIFICANCE SUMMARY OF CONSTRUCTION ....................................................121 TABLE E-1: CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FUEL CONSUMPTION ESTIMATES .................................................130 TABLE E-2: CONSTRUCTION WORKER FUEL CONSUMPTION ESTIMATES (LDA) ...........................................131 TABLE E-3: CONSTRUCTION WORKER FUEL CONSUMPTION ESTIMATES (LDT1)..........................................131 TABLE E-4: CONSTRUCTION WORKER FUEL CONSUMPTION ESTIMATES (LDT2)..........................................132 TABLE E-5: CONSTRUCTION VENDOR FUEL CONSUMPTION ESTIMATES (MHDT & HHDT) ........................132 TABLE E-6: TOTAL PROJECT-GENERATED TRAFFIC ANNUAL FUEL CONSUMPTION......................................133 TABLE E-7: PROJECT ANNUAL OPERATIONAL ENERGY DEMAND SUMMARY................................................134 TABLE GHG-1: TOTAL PROJECT GHG EMISSIONS...............................................................................................143 TABLE GHG-2: 2017 SCOPING PLAN CONSISTENCY SUMMARY....................................................................144 SCEA
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Appendix A. Air Quality Impact Analysis
Appendix B. Cultural Resources Assessment
Appendix C. Energy Analysis
Appendix D. Geotechnical Engineering Analysis
Appendix E. Greenhouse Gas Analysis
Appendix F1. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment-212 Brookside Appendix F2. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment-216 Brookside Appendix G. Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Appendix H. Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan
Appendix I. Noise Impact Analysis
Appendix J. Trip Generation & VMT Screening Memo
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1 1 INTRODUCTION
This Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) has been prepared pursuant to Section 21155.2 of the California Public Resources Code (PRC).
1.1 Project Description Summary
The subject of this SCEA is a proposed mixed-use development known as the City Center Project (Project; proposed Project). The Project site is comprised of multiple parcels bordered by commercial buildings, singlefamily residences, W Citrus Avenue, Brookside Avenue, and Eureka Street. The Project site is currently vacant but has been previously graded.
The Project proposes the development of one four-story apartment building with 131 multi-family dwelling units and three restaurant pads on the 3.03-acre site.
1.2 Background Information on Senate Bill 375 and the SCEA The State of California adopted Senate Bill 375 (SB 375), also known as “The Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008,” which outlines growth strategies that better integrate regional land use and transportation planning, and that help meet the State’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction mandates.
SB 375 requires the State’s 18 metropolitan planning organizations to incorporate a “sustainable communities strategy” (SCS) into the regional transportation plans to achieve their respective region’s GHG emission reduction targets set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Correspondingly, SB 375 provides various California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) streamlining provisions for projects that are consistent with an adopted applicable SCS and meet certain objective criteria. One such CEQA streamlining tools is the SCEA.
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is the metropolitan planning organization for the County of San Bernardino (along with the Counties of Los Angeles, Imperial, Riverside, Orange, and Ventura). On September 3, 2020, SCAG’s Regional Council adopted the 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (2020-2045 RTP/SCS). For the SCAG region, CARB has set GHG emission reduction targets at 19 percent per capita reduction by 2035 relative to 2005 levels.
The 2020-2045 RTP/SCS outlines strategies to meet or exceed the targets set by CARB. By Executive Order G-20-239, approved on October 30, 2020, CARB officially determined that the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS would achieve CARB’s 2035 emission reduction targets.
SB 375 allows the City of Redlands, acting as Lead Agency, to prepare a SCEA as the environmental CEQA clearance for “transit priority projects” (as described below) that are consistent with SCAG’s 2020-2045 RTP/SCS.
1.3 Transit Priority Project Criteria
SB 375 provides CEQA streamlining benefits to qualifying transit priority projects (TPPs). For purposes of projects in the SCAG region, a qualifying TPP is a project that meets the following four criteria (see PRC 21155 (a) and (b)):
• Is consistent with the general use designation, density, building intensity, and applicable policies specified for the project area in the SCAG 2020-2045 RTP/SCS; • Contains at least 50 percent residential use, based on total building square footage and, if the project contains between 26 and 50 percent nonresidential uses, a floor area ratio of not less than
0.75;
• Provides a minimum net density of at least 20 dwelling units per acre; and • Is within one-half mile of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor included in a regional transportation plan.
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2 1.4 SCEA Process and Streamlining Provisions
Qualifying TPPs that have incorporated all feasible and applicable mitigation measures, performance standards, or criteria set forth in the prior applicable EIR (SCAG’s 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Program EIR), and that are determined to not result in significant and unavoidable environmental impacts, may be approved with a SCEA. The specific substantive and procedural requirements for the approval of a SCEA include the following:
1. An initial study shall be prepared for a SCEA to identify all significant impacts or potentially significant impacts of the TPP, except for the following:
a. Growth-inducing impacts, and
b. Project-specific or cumulative impacts from cars and light trucks on global warming or the regional transportation network.
Note: all relevant and feasible 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Program EIR mitigation measures shall be incorporated into the Project prior to conducting the initial study analysis.
2. The initial study shall identify any cumulative impacts that have been adequately addressed and mitigated in a prior applicable certified EIR. Where the lead agency determines the impact has been adequately addressed and mitigated, the impact shall not be cumulatively considerable.
3. The SCEA shall contain mitigation measures that either avoid or mitigate to a level of insignificance all potentially significant or significant effects of the project required to be identified in the initial study.
4. A draft of the SCEA shall be circulated for a public comment period of no less than 30 days, and the lead agency shall consider all comments received prior to acting on the SCEA.
5. The SCEA may be approved by the lead agency after the lead agency’s legislative body conducts a public hearing, reviews comments received, and finds the following:
a. All potentially significant or significant effects required to be identified in the initial study have been identified and analyzed, and
b. With respect to each significant effect on the environment required to be identified in the initial study, either of the following apply:
i. Changes or alterations have been required in or incorporated into the project that avoid or mitigate the significant effects to a level of insignificance. ii. Those changes or alterations that are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and have been, or can and should be, adopted by that other agency.
6. The lead agency’s decision to review and approve a TPP with a SCEA shall be reviewed under the substantial evidence standard.
1.5 Required Findings
The City of Redlands finds, based on the information contained in Section 2 (Environmental Setting), Section 3 (Project Description), Section 4 (Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment Criteria), Section 5 (Incorporation of 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Program EIR Mitigation Measures), and Section 6 (Sustainable Communities Environmental Analysis/Checklist) of this document, that preparation of a SCEA in accordance with PRC Section 21155.2(b) is appropriate for the Project for the following reasons:
• The Project is consistent with the general use designations, density, building intensity, and applicable policies specified for the area of the Project site in the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS prepared by SCAG, which is the metropolitan planning organization for the City. • The State Air Resources Board, pursuant to subparagraph (H) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 65080 of the Government Code, has accepted SCAG’s determination that the sustainable communities strategy adopted by SCAG in the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS would, if implemented, achieve the GHG emission reduction targets.
• The Project qualifies as a transit priority project pursuant PRC Section 21155 in that the Project contains more than 50 percent residential use; provides a minimum net density greater than 20 units SCEA
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• The Project is a residential or mixed-use project as defined by PRC Section 21159.28(d); • The Project incorporates all feasible and applicable mitigation measures, performance standards, or criteria set forth in the prior environmental reports and adopted findings made pursuant to PRC Section 21081, including the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Program EIR; • All potentially significant or significant effects required to be identified and analyzed pursuant to CEQA in an initial study have been identified and analyzed in an initial study; and • As outlined in detail in Section 6, Sustainable Communities Environmental Analysis/Checklist, changes or alterations have been required in or incorporated into the Project that avoid or mitigate the significant effects to a level of less than significant.
1.6 Organization of the SCEA
Based on the information presented above, the SCEA for the Project is organized as follows:
• Section 1. Introduction: This section provides introductory information about the Project and background information regarding SB 375, lists the TPP criteria, and describes the required content of the SCEA.
• Section 2. Environmental Setting: This section provides information on the current uses and designations for the Project site and surrounding areas. • Section 3. Project Description: This section provides a detailed description of the Project, including Project characteristics and required discretionary approvals. • Section 4. Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment Criteria: This section includes a discussion of the Project’s consistency with the TPP criteria listed above and demonstrates that the Project satisfies all necessary criteria for approval of a SCEA as set forth in PRC Sections 21155.2 and 21159.28(a).
• Section 5. Incorporation of 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Program EIR Mitigation Measures: This section identifies all of the mitigation measures contained in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for SCAG’s 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Program EIR and a discussion of the applicability of the mitigation measures to the Project.
• Section 6. Sustainable Communities Environmental Impact Analysis/ Initial Study Checklist: This section contains the completed Initial Study Checklist and assesses the significance level under each environmental impact threshold. Each environmental issue identified in the Initial Study Checklist contains an assessment and discussion of Project-specific and cumulative impacts associated with each subject area. Where the evaluation identifies potentially significant effects, as identified in the Checklist, mitigation measures are provided to reduce such impacts to less than significant levels.
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4 2 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
2.1 Project Location
The City of Redlands encompasses approximately 36 square miles of land within San Bernardino County and is bound by Loma Linda to the west; the unincorporated community of Mentone to the east; Highland to the north; and Riverside County and Moreno Valley to the south.
The Project site is located at the northwest corner of Eureka Street and Brookside Avenue in Downtown Redlands. As shown on Figure 2-1, Regional Location, regional access to the Project site is provided by I-10 to Orange Street. Local access to the site is provided by Eureka Street and Brookside Avenue, as shown on Figure 2-2, Local Vicinity.
2.2 Existing Project Site
The Project site encompasses approximately 3.03-acres and 17 parcels of land. The 17 Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) of the Project site are listed in Table 2-1 below.
Table 2-1: Assessor’s Parcel Numbers
0171-101-01 0171-211-12 0171-211-18
0171-101-02 0171-211-13 0171-211-19
0171-101-03 0171-211-14 0171-211-20
0171-101-04 0171-211-15 0171-211-21
0171-101-05 0171-211-16 0171-211-25
0171-211-11 0171-211-17
Project site is currently vacant and undeveloped. The Project site was previously used as the City Hall Annex, which was recently demolished and has since been graded. The Project site’s existing conditions are shown in Figure 2-3, Project Aerial, and Figures 2-4, Existing Site Photos.
2.3 Existing Land Uses and Zoning Designation of the Project Site As shown on Figure 2-5, Existing General Plan Designation, the Project site has General Plan land use designation of Commercial, which allows commercial development. The entire Project site is within the Transit Village Overlay.
As shown on Figure 2-6, Existing Zoning, the entire Project site is zoned as General Commercial (C-3). As indicated in the City’s Municipal Code, the General Commercial zoning district is intended to provide a central commercial location, accessible from all areas of the city and surrounding areas. Additionally, the C3 zoning designation allows for residential uses combined with nonresidential uses in an existing building or entirely new building. The C-3 zone allows for development at up to a 4.0 FAR maximum and has no specified building height limit.
2.4 Surrounding General Plan and Zoning Designations
The Project site is located within a developed, mixed-use area within the City of Redlands as described below:
North: Immediately north of the Project site are commercial uses, designated as Commercial and zoned General Commercial (C-3). Areas directly to the north of the Project site are within the Transit Village Overlay.
South: Directly south of the southern portion of the Project site are multiple office buildings, residences, and the Redlands U.S. Post Office. Areas to the south of the Project site are designated as Commercial and Public/Institutional by the Redlands General Plan and zoned Administrative (A-P) followed by Transitional (T).
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5 East: Directly to the east of the Project site is Eureka Street followed by the Redlands Mall. Areas to the east of the Project site are designated as Commercial and Public/Institutional by the Redlands General Plan, and zoned General Commercial (C-3) and Administrative (A-P).
West: Directly to the west of the Project site are commercial buildings and residences followed by Kendall Street. Areas to the west of the Project site are designated as Medium Density Residential and Commercial by the Redlands General Plan, and zoned Administrative (A-P) and Multi-Family Residential (R-2).
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19 3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Proposed Project
Project Overview
The Project proposes to construct a new mixed-use development consisting of multi-family residential units and restaurant uses. The Project would also develop a ground floor and subterranean parking garage located beneath the proposed residential building. The Project includes 131 multifamily dwelling units and 23,476 square feet (SF) of amenity space consisting of a 9,770 SF roof deck, a 7,380 SF pool plaza, a 5,356 SF spa plaza, and a 527 SF upper lounge. The Project also proposes 10,550 SF of restaurant space on the corner of Eureka Street and Brookside Avenue, as shown on Figure 3-1, Conceptual Site Plan.
Project Features
Architectural Design
The proposed apartment building would be 4-stories with a maximum height of 55 feet from grade. The proposed restaurant buildings would be 30 feet in height. As shown in Figure 3-6, Project elevations would include a variety of architectural elements, including articulated massing and finish material palates, and are designed to be compatible with the Downtown historic architectural styles within the city including Spanish Mission and 19th Century, and Mediterranean Style Contemporary.
Residential Units
The Project would construct approximately 131 multi-family residential units in one 4-story building for a density of 45.6 dwelling units per acre. The residential units would include studio, studio/den, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and two-bedroom/den floor plans that range from approximately 517 SF to 1,252 SF.
Residential unit breakdown for each building is provided in Table 3-1.
Table 3-1: Residential Unit Breakdown
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Unit 1 (JR 1 Bed) 517 40
Unit 1D (JR 1 Bed/Den) 657 2
Unit 2 (1 Bed, 1 Bath) 585 28
Unit 2X (1 Bed, 1 Bath, Den) 655 16
Unit 2XD1 (1 Bed, 1 Bath) 774 15
Unit 3 (1 Bed, 1 Bath) 744 6
Unit 4 (1 Bed, 1 Bath) 835 5
Unit 5 (1 Bed, 1 Bath, Den) 862 10
Unit 6 (2 Bed, 2 Bath) 939 3
Unit 6X (2 Bed, 2 Bath) 1,133 2
Unit 6X+ (2 Bed, 2 Bath) 1,053 1
Unit 6X++ (2 Bed, 2 Bath, Den) 1,252 3
Total --- 131
The residential building would also include approximately 23,476 SF of amenity space, including a pool, lounge, rooftop bar, fitness room, shared kitchen, and game room. Additionally, the apartment building would include private interior courtyard areas, with an outdoor pool and spa, and a rooftop lounge, as shown on Figure 2-2, Conceptual Site Plan, Unit Floor 1.
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The Project would develop approximately 10,550 SF of street-facing, ground floor restaurant space on the corner of Brookside Avenue and Eureka Street. The proposed restaurant space would be split into three separate pads. Restaurant Pad 1 is approximately 3,505 SF, Restaurant Pad 2 is approximately 3,450 SF, and Restaurant Pad 3 is approximately 3,578 SF. Restaurant parking would be provided through a surface lot adjacent to the proposed restaurants.
Circulation and Parking
The Project would be accessed via four proposed driveways: two along Brookside Avenue, one along Eureka Street, and one along West Citrus Avenue, as shown on Figures 3-1 through 3-5. The Project would also include 20-foot to 26-foot-wide access lanes throughout the site.
The Project proposes a single-level parking structure beneath the apartment building with approximately 100 covered parking spaces to serve future residents. Access to this parking structure would be provided the internal access lane to the north of the proposed residential building. In addition to the proposed parking structure, the Project also proposes a surface lot for with 112 spaces for restaurant employees, restaurant patrons, and guests.
Recreation and Open Space
The Project would provide approximately 23,476 SF of common recreational space. The common recreational space would include a 9,770 SF roof deck, 7,380 SF pool plaza, 5,356 SF spa plaza, and 527 SF upper lounge. Additionally, the Project would include approximately 12,532 SF of private open space.
All 131 units would include balconies or terraces that range in size from 35 SF to 473 SF.
Landscaping
The Project would install new drought tolerant ornamental landscaping throughout the Project site, as shown on Figure 2-3, Landscape Plan, which would include trees, such as: king palms, orange trees, and birds of paradise. In addition, a variety of ornamental shrubs and groundcovers would be installed for a total of 17,303 SF of landscape area.
Fencing and Walls
The Project would include the installation of a 6-foot-high concrete wall on the western property lines and the installation of a guard rail on top of the existing retaining wall along a portion of the western property line. Additionally, the Project would include the installation of a 6-foot-high concrete wall on the northern property line.
Lighting
Lighting proposed as part of the Project would be typical of residential and commercial uses and would consist of primarily of wall mounted lighting, security lighting, as well as pole mounted lights along roadway and sidewalks. Additional accent lighting, such as string lighting, would be provided in outdoor community recreation areas. All of the Project’s outdoor lighting would be directed downward or shielded to minimize offsite spill, as required by General Plan Action 2-A.35.
Easements
The Project would include a 25-foot public access easement through the center of the site. Additionally, a 15-foot public utility easement is proposed in the northwest portion of the site.
Infrastructure Improvements
Street Improvements
The proposed Project would dedicate 5 feet of right-of-way to Citrus Avenue and 4 feet of right-of-way to Eureka Street.
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Water
The Project would install new onsite potable water infrastructure that would connect to existing 12-inch domestic water lines in Brookside Avenue and Eureka Street. The Project would install an 8-inch dry nonpotable water line in Brookside Avenue. The non-potable line would be connected in the future to provide irrigation. Additionally, the Project would install fire water lines onsite that would connect to the existing and proposed 12-inch domestic water lines in Brookside Avenue and Eureka Street.
Sewer
The Project would install two new 14-inch onsite sewer lines that would connect to the existing 14-inch sewer line in First Street and a new 14-inch sewer line in Eureka Street that would connect to the existing 8-inch sewer line in North Eureka Street. The Project also proposes to realign existing public and private sewer lines within the site.
Drainage
The Project would install new storm drain lines throughout the site and realign existing storm drain lines. Two corrugated metal pipe (CMP) underground storage systems are proposed: one in the northeastern portion of the Project site and the other in the northwestern portion of the Project site.
General Plan and Zoning
As shown on Figure 2-5, Existing General Plan Designation, the Project site has a designation of Commercial.
The entire Project site is within the Transit Village Overlay. The Project would be consistent with the Commercial General Plan Designation.
As shown on Figure 2-6, Existing Zoning, the entire Project site is zoned as General Commercial (C-3). The C-3 zone allows for development at up to a 4.0 FAR maximum and has no specified building height limit.
The Project would be consistent with the General Commercial zoning.
Construction and Phasing
Construction activities would include the following: (1) site preparation; (2) grading and excavation; (3) construction of drainage, utilities, and subgrade infrastructure; (4) building construction; and (5) paving and application of architectural coatings. The proposed excavation and grading of the Project site would result in export of 16,500 cubic yards of soil. Construction activities would be limited to the hours between 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Saturday, excluding federal holidays, which would be consistent with the City’s noise regulations (Municipal Code Chapter 8.06).
Discretionary Approvals, Permits, and Studies
The following discretionary approval, permits, and studies are anticipated to be necessary for implementation of the proposed Project:
• Parcel Map to combine the site’s existing 17 parcels to allow the creation of two parcels upon which the to construct the commercial and residential portions of the Project. • Conditional Use Permit to allow residential combined with nonresidential uses in the C-3 zoning district.
• Street Vacation to vacate a portion of excess right-of-way adjacent to the north side of the project at W. Citrus Avenue and First Street.
• Minor Exception Permit to allow deviations in Municipal Code requirements for proposed walls and fences to allow heights taller than six feet.
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35 4 SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
CRITERIA
4.1 Senate Bill 375
The State of California adopted SB 375, the Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008 to outline growth strategies and better integrate regional land use and transportation planning, which will help the State meet its GHG reduction mandates. SB 375 requires that the State’s 18 metropolitan planning organizations incorporate a “sustainable communities strategy” with their respective regional transportation plans to achieve their respective region’s GHG emissions reduction targets set by CARB. SCAG is the metropolitan planning organization that has jurisdiction over the Project site.
For the SCAG region, pursuant to SB 375, CARB set GHG emissions reduction targets that were updated in 2018 to a 19 percent reduction by 2035 in per capita passenger vehicle GHG emissions.
On September 3, 2020, SCAG adopted the 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (2020-2045 RTP/SCS): Connect SoCal. The 2020-2045 RTP/SCS outlines strategies that meet or exceed these targets set by CARB. On October 30, 2020, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65080(b)(2)(J)(ii) and via Executive Order G-20-239, CARB accepted SCAG’s determination that its 2020-2045 RTP/SCS would, if implemented, achieve CARB’s GHG reduction targets. In addition to the GHG reduction targets set by CARB, the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS includes strategies for accommodating projected population, housing, and employment growth in the region. As a Land Use Tool, the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS identifies Priority Growth Areas (PGAs) throughout the SCAG region where 2020-2045 RTP/SCS strategies can be fully realized. These PGAs include Job Centers, transit priority areas (TPAs), High Quality Transit Areas (HQTAs), Neighborhood Mobility Areas (NMAs), Livable Corridors, and Spheres of Influence.
These PGAs account for only 4 percent of region’s total land area, but implementation of SCAG’s growth strategies will help these areas accommodate an estimated 64 percent of forecasted household growth and 74 percent of forecasted employment growth between 2016 and 2045.
4.2 Transit Priority Project Criteria
SB 375 provides CEQA streamlining benefits to transit priority projects (TPPs). A TPP is a project that meets the following four criteria (PRC Section 21155(a) and (b)):
1. Is consistent with the use designation, density, building intensity, and applicable policies specified for the project area in SCAG’s 2020-2045 RTP/SCS;
2. Contains at least 50 percent residential use, based on total building square footage and, if the project contains between 26 and 50 percent nonresidential uses, a floor area ratio of no less than 0.75;
3. Provides a minimum net density of at least 20 units per acre; and
4. Is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor included in the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS.
Consistency with Criterion 1: Project uses designation, density, building intensity, and applicable policies specified for the Project Area in SCAG’s 2020-2045 RTP/SCS.
Use Designation, Density, and Building Intensity
As discussed above, for the SCAG region, CARB has set GHG emission reduction targets to 19 percent below 2005 per capita emission levels by 2035. The 2020-2045 RTP/SCS outlines strategies that meet or exceed these targets set by CARB and balances Southern California’s regional future mobility and housing needs with economic, environmental, and public health goals. On October 3, 2020, CARB accepted SCAG’s quantification of GHG emission reductions from the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS and its determination that the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS would, if implemented, achieve the 2035 GHG emission reduction targets established by CARB.
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36 For the reasons stated below, the Project is consistent with the land use designation, density, and building intensity of the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS.
Land Use Designation
The proposed Project would be consistent with the land use patterns promoted by the Connect SoCal Forecasted Regional Development Pattern. The Project site, which is within one-half mile from a planning major transit stop, is in an area that is considered by SCAG as a Priority Growth Area. The Project site is in an area that is considered a Priority Growth Area as it is in a 2045 HQTA, Neighborhood Mobility Area, and inside job centers. Furthermore, the Project would not be located in any absolutely constrained areas such as on agricultural land, open space, or on tribal lands.
The Project proposes to construct a new mixed-use development consisting of multi-family residential units and restaurant uses. The Project would also develop a ground floor parking garage located beneath the proposed residential building. The Project includes 131 multifamily dwelling units and 23,476 SF of amenity space consisting of a 9,770 SF roof deck, a 7,380 SF Pool Plaza, a 5,356 SF Spa Plaza, and a 527 SF Upper Lounge. The Project also proposes 10,550 SF of restaurant space on the corner of Eureka Street and Brookside Avenue.
Density/Building Intensity
The Project site is located within an urbanized area within the City of Redlands, in the Downtown Redlands area. The Project is an infill, mixed-use Project that proposes a residential density of approximately 45.6 dwelling units per acre. The 2020-2045 RTP/SCS identifies the HQTAs as appropriate for including highdensity development, supporting pedestrian and bike infrastructure, reducing parking requirements, and retaining affordable housing near transit.
The Project site is located within a HQTA, as defined by SCAG, and a Transit Priority Area (TPA), as defined by SB 743, which supports transit opportunities and promotes a walkable environment. The Project site is well served by public transit, including the San Bernardino County Transit Authority’s Arrow Line Downtown Station; and the Project’s location along a mixed-use corridor and proposed onsite commercial and residential uses would encourage the use of transit, walking, and bicycling. Consistent with land within a HQTA, the Project would provide mixed-use development, including housing, on an infill, vacant site.
The proposed Project promotes pedestrian activity and bicycling activity by providing landscaping along the public right-of-way, outdoor open space, and walking paths. The proposed Project is similar to other developments within a HQTA in other jurisdictions.
Applicable Policies
The Project is consistent with applicable goals and policies presented within SCAG’s 2020-2045 RTP/SCS, as shown by the consistency analysis presented in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1. Consistency Analysis with the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Policies Goals and Policies Consistency Assessment
Connect SoCal Goals
Goal 1: Encourage regional economic prosperity
and global competitiveness.
Not Applicable. This Goal is directed at SCAG
and the City of Redlands and does not apply to
the proposed Project. This strategy calls on
encouraging regional economic prosperity and
global competitiveness. The proposed Project
would not interfere with such policymaking.
Goal 2: Improve mobility, accessibility,
reliability, and travel safety for people and
goods.
Consistent. The Project site is located in an
urbanized are within the City of Redlands. The
Project proposes to construct a new mixed-use
development consisting of multi-family residential
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37 units and restaurant uses. The Project would also
develop a ground floor parking garage located
beneath the proposed residential building. The
Project includes 131 multifamily dwelling units
and 23,476 square feet (SF) of amenity space
consisting of a 9,770 SF roof deck, a 7,380 SF
pool plaza, a 5,356 SF spa plaza, and a 527 SF
upper lounge. The Project also proposes 10,550
SF of restaurant space on the corner of Eureka
Street and Brookside Avenue in a HQTA and TPA.
The Project site is located less than one-quarter
mile from the Arrow Line Rail Station in Downtown
Redlands, which is currently under construction.
The proposed Project would provide residents,
employees, and visitors with convenient access to
public transit and opportunities for biking and
walking. The location of the Project encourages a
variety of transportation options and access and
is therefore consistent with this Goal.
Goal 3: Enhance the preservation, security, and
resilience of the regional transportation system.
Consistent. The Project would improve public
safety infrastructure near the Project site by
providing new lighting within the Project site and
around the perimeter, including new building
identification lighting, commercial accent lighting,
wayfinding, balcony lighting, and security
lighting. Pedestrian areas would include
pathways and entryways into the Project would
be well lit for security. Pedestrian access to the
site would be distinct from vehicle driveways and
the Project would not mix pedestrian and
automobile traffic to ensure pedestrian safety.
The Project would be subject to Site Plan review
to ensure vehicle and pedestrian safety
throughout the Project.
Goal 4: Increase person and goods movement
and travel choices within the transportation
system.
Not Applicable. This strategy calls on SCAG to
increase person and goods movement and travel
choices across the transportation system. The
proposed Project would not interfere with this
goal.
Goal 5: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
improve air quality.
Consistent. The Project would result in criteria air
pollutant and GHG emissions during construction
and operation. However, emissions would not
exceed the SCAQMD significance thresholds and
would be consistent with the City’s Climate Action
Plan.
Goal 6: Support healthy and equitable
communities.
Consistent. The Project would be consistent with
this Goal by facilitating the use of alternative
modes of transportation, which would aid in
reducing car trips and positively impact air
quality. The Project includes bicycle parking
spaces and bicycle storage rooms for the
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38 residential and commercial uses within the Project.
The project would encourage pedestrian travel
by incorporating new residential and commercial
uses onsite within a mixed-use development as
well as locating the Project in an urban area
surrounding by a diverse mix of land uses.
Additionally, the Project would provide a mix of
housing units in order to encourage equitable
access to transit.
Goal 7: Adapt to a changing climate and support
an integrated regional development pattern and
transportation network.
Not Applicable. This goal is directed towards
SCAG and does not apply to individual
development projects. The proposed Project
would be located in proximity to public transit
opportunities.
Goal 8: Leverage new transportation
technologies and data-driven solutions that result
in more efficient travel.
Not Applicable. This Goal is directed towards
SCAG and does not apply to the proposed
Project. This strategy calls on SCAG to use new
transportation technologies and data-driven
solutions to increase efficiency. The proposed
Project would not interfere with this goal.
Goal 9: Encourage development of diverse
housing types in areas that are supported by
multiple transportation options.
Consistent. The proposed project would construct
approximately 131 apartment units and condos
which would include studios, one-bedrooms, and
two-bedrooms. The proposed Project would be
within one-quarter mile of the Downtown
Redlands Arrow Line Station and within feet of
multiple bus line stops.
Goal 10: Promote conservation of natural and
agricultural lands and restoration of habitats.
Consistent. The proposed Project site is currently
vacant but was previously developed with
public/institutional uses. As such, the Project site is fully disturbed. Therefore, the Project would not
encroach on agricultural lands or protected
habitats. As such, the Project would not interfere
with this goal.
Connect SoCal Strategies
Strategy 1: Focus growth near destinations and
mobility options.
Consistent. The proposed Project site is located
in a HQTA, a TPA, neighborhood mobility area,
and near job centers, as defined by SCAG. The
site is located less than 0.5-mile from the Arrow
Line Station in Downtown Redlands, which is slated
for completion by 2022. Additionally, there are
multiple bus lines with stops adjacent to the
proposed Project.
Strategy 2: Promote diverse housing choices. Consistent. The proposed Project would develop 131 apartment units which would include studios,
one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms in order to
provide a diverse amount of housing choices.
Strategy 3: Leverage technology innovations. Not Applicable. This strategy is directed to SCAG and jurisdictions and does not apply to the
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39 proposed Project. This strategy aims to promote
low emission technologies, improve access to
services through technology, and identify ways to
incorporate micro power grids into communities.
The proposed Project would not interfere with this
strategy.
Strategy 4: Support implementation of
sustainability policies.
Consistent. The proposed Project would
incorporate Green Building Measures, including
water efficient landscaping, efficient lighting,
low-flush toilets, and energy efficient appliances.
Strategy 5: Promote a Green Region. Consistent. The proposed Project would include open space areas and walkways. Additionally,
the development would emphasize sustainability
features that promote more resource efficient
development. The Project site is also located
within 0.5-mile from the Arrow Line Station at
Downtown Redlands.
Consistency with Criterion 2: Based on total building square footage, the Project contains at least 50 percent residential use, and if the Project contains between 26 and 50 percent nonresidential uses, a floor area of not less than 0.75.
Criterion 2A: Project contains at least 50 percent residential use Based on the total building square footage, the Project contains at least 50 percent residential use. Table 4-2 shows the proposed land uses, dwelling units, total square feet, and percentage of use for the site. The Project would include 134,616 SF of residential use (including residential amenities) and 10,550 SF of restaurant space.
Table 4-2. Proposed Land Use
Land Use Units/Square Feet Percentage of Use
Residential & Residential
Amenity
131 units, 134,616 SF 92.7%
Commercial/Restaurant 10,550 SF 7.3%
Total Floor Area 145,166 SF 100%
As shown on Table 4-2, overall, the Project includes a total floor area of approximately 134,616 square feet with approximately 92.7 percent dedicated to residential uses. Residential uses would include approximately 110,648 SF of unit floor area and up to 131 dwelling units, including studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms.
New commercial space with restaurant uses would be approximately 7.3 percent of uses, as 10,550 SF of commercial uses would be developed.
Criterion 2B: Project would have a density of at least 20 units per acre.
The Project includes a minimum net density of at least 20 units per acre. The Project site consists of 17 parcels that combine for a total of approximately 3.03-acres. Therefore, the Project would provide up to 131 residential units for a density of approximately 45.6 du/acre. Accordingly, the Project would exceed the required net density of at least 20 dwelling units per acre. Therefore, the Project would be consistent with Criterion 2B.
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40 Criterion 2C: The Project is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor included in the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS.
The Project site is located within one-half mile of either a major transit stop that contains an existing rail station, a ferry terminal served by transit, or the intersection of two or more major bus routes with a frequency of service interval of 15 minutes or less during peak commute periods; or a high-quality transit corridor that has fixed route bus service with service intervals no longer than 15 minutes during peak commute hours, as shown on Figure 4-1, Transit Priority Areas.
A major transit stop is defined as a “site containing an existing rail transit station, a ferry terminal served by either a bus or rail transit service, or the intersection of two or more major bus routes with frequency of service interval of 15 minutes or less during the morning and afternoon peak commute periods” and is included in the applicable regional transportation plan (PRC Sections 21064.3 and 21155(b)). A highquality transit corridor is a “corridor with fixed route bus service with service intervals no longer than 15 minutes during peak commute hours” (PRC Section 21155(b)).
The Project site is 0.26-mile south of the Arrow Line Station in Downtown Redlands. The Arrow Line provides a connection to the University of Redlands, ESRI campus, and San Bernardino. While the Arrow Line is still under construction, station would be complete prior to buildout of the proposed Project. As such, the Project is located within 0.5-mile of a major transit stop and would be consistent with Criterion 2C.
Figure 4-1
Transit Priority Areas
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Transit Priority Areas
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43 5 INCORPORATION OF 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PROGRAM EIR
MITIGATION MEASURES
5.1 Incorporation of Feasible Mitigation Measures, Performance Standards, and Criteria from Prior Applicable EIRs
Public Resources Code (PRC) Sections 21155.2 and 21159.28(a) require that a TPP incorporate all feasible mitigation measures, performance standards, or criteria from prior applicable EIRs, which for the Project would include the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Program Environmental Impact Report for Southern California Association of Governments, which was certified May 7, 2020 (RTP/SCS PEIR). It is the intent of SCAG that lead agencies and others use the information contained within the PEIR in order to “tier” subsequent environmental documentation of projects in the region.
The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the RTP/SCS PEIR (SCAG MMRP) does not include project level mitigation measures that are required to be incorporated into the Project. However, the SCAG MMRP does provide a list of mitigation measures that SCAG determined a lead agency can and should consider, as applicable and feasible, where the lead agency has concluded that a project has the potential to result in significant effects. The City of Redlands has complied with PRC Section 21155.2 and 21159.28.
The RTP/SCS PEIR serves as an informational document to inform decision-makers and the public of the potential environmental consequences of approving the proposed RTP/SCS. The RTP/SCS PEIR includes mitigation measures designed to help avoid or minimize significant environmental impacts. The RTP/SCS PEIR serves as a first-tier document for later CEQA review of individual projects included in the program.
The City has reviewed all mitigation measures contained in the RTP/SCS PEIR (and determined their applicability) to the Project. For each such mitigation measure, the City considered whether to use the RTP/SCS PEIR mitigation measure or an equally effective City mitigation measure or federal, State, regional, or City regulation. The City’s applicability determination is found in Table 5-1, Project Consistency with 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Mitigation Measures. As indicated in Table 5-1, the City has incorporated an equally or more effective Project-specific mitigation measure or federal, State, regional, or City regulation, or has for other reasons determined that incorporation of the SCAG 2020 RTP/SCS MMRP mitigations measures is not required.
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44 Table 5-1. Project Consistency with 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Mitigation Measures Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project Aesthetics
Impact AES-1: Potential for the
Project to have a substantial
adverse effect on a scenic vista.
Impact AES-2: Potential to
substantially damage scenic
resources, including but not limited
to, trees, rock outcroppings, and
historic buildings within a state
scenic highway.
PMM AES-1: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to address potential aesthetic impacts to scenic vistas, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Use a palette of colors, textures, building materials that are graffiti-resistant, and/or plant materials that complement the surrounding landscape and development.
b) Use contour grading to better match surrounding terrain. Contour edges of major cut-and-fill to provide a more natural looking finished profile. c) Design new corridor landscaping to respect existing natural and man-made features and to complement the dominant landscaping of the surrounding areas. d) Replace and renew landscaping along corridors with road widenings, interchange projects, and related improvements.
e) Retain or replace trees bordering highways, so that clear-cutting is not evident. f) Provide new corridor landscaping that respects and provides appropriate transition to existing natural and man-made features and is complementary to the dominant landscaping or native habitats of surrounding areas. g) Reduce the visibility of construction staging areas by fencing and screening these areas with low contrast materials consistent with the surrounding environment, and by revegetating graded slopes and exposed earth surfaces at the earliest opportunity;
h) Use see-through safety barrier designs (e.g., railings rather than walls) No mitigation is required. PRC Section 21099, enacted by Senate Bill 743, provides that “aesthetic and parking impacts of a residential, mixed-use residential, or employment center project on an infill site or within a transit priority area shall not be considered significant impacts on the environment.”
As such, the Project’s aesthetic impacts shall not be considered significant impacts on the environment pursuant to PRC Section 21099.
Further provisions of SB 743 provide that this legislation “does not affect, change, or modify the authority of a lead agency to consider aesthetic impacts pursuant to local design review ordinances or other discretionary powers provided by other laws or policies” (PRC Section 21099(d)(2)(A)), and that “aesthetic impacts do not include impacts on historical or cultural resources” (Section 21099(d)(2)(B)).
Impact AES-3: Potential to
substantially degrade the existing
visual character or quality of public
views (public views are those that
are experienced from publicly
accessible vantage points). In an
urbanized area, would the Project
conflict with applicable zoning and
PMM AES-2: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to address potential aesthetic impacts that substantially degrade visual character, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Minimize contrasts in scale and massing between the projects and surrounding natural forms and development, minimize their intrusion into important viewsheds, No mitigation is required. PRC Section 21099, enacted by Senate Bill 743, provides that “aesthetic and parking impacts of a residential, mixed-use residential, or employment center project on an infill site or within a transit priority area shall not be considered significant impacts on the environment.”
As such, the Project’s aesthetic impacts shall not be considered significant impacts on the environment pursuant to PRC Section 21099.
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45 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project other regulations governing scenic
quality.
and use contour grading to better match surrounding terrain in accordance with county and city hillside ordinances, where applicable.
b) Design landscaping along highway corridors to add significant natural elements and visual interest to soften the hard-edged, linear transportation corridors. c) Require development of design guidelines for projects that make elements of proposed buildings/facilities visually compatible, or minimize visibility of changes in visual quality or character through use of hardscape and softscape solutions.
Specific measures to be addressed include setback buffers, landscaping, color, texture, signage, and lighting criteria.
d) Design projects consistent with design guidelines of applicable general plans. e) Require that sites are kept in a blight/nuisance-free condition. Remove blight or nuisances that compromise visual character or visual quality of project areas including graffiti abatement, trash removal, landscape management, maintenance of signage and billboards in good condition, and replace compromised native vegetation and landscape.
f) Where sound walls are proposed, require sound wall construction and design methods that account for visual impacts as follows:
• use transparent panels to preserve views where sound walls would block views from residences;
• use landscaped earth berm or a combination wall and berm to minimize the apparent sound wall height;
• construct sound walls of materials whose color and texture complements the surrounding landscape and development;
g) Design sound walls to increase visual interest, reduce apparent height, and be visually compatible with the surrounding area; and landscape the sound walls with plants that screen the sound wall, preferably with either native vegetation or landscaping that complements the dominant landscaping of surrounding areas.
Further provisions of SB 743 provide that this legislation “does not affect, change, or modify the authority of a lead agency to consider aesthetic impacts pursuant to local design review ordinances or other discretionary powers provided by other laws or policies” (PRC Section 21099(d)(2)(A)), and that “aesthetic impacts do not include impacts on historical or cultural resources” (Section 21099(d)(2)(B)).
Impact AES-4: Create a new
source of substantial light or glare
which would adversely effect day
or nighttime views in the area.
PMM AES-3: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to address potential aesthetic impacts that substantially degrade visual character, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Use lighting fixtures that are adequately shielded to a point below the light bulb and reflector and that prevent unnecessary glare onto adjacent properties.
No mitigation is required. PRC Section 21099, enacted by Senate Bill 743, provides that “aesthetic and parking impacts of a residential, mixed-use residential, or employment center project on an infill site or within a transit priority area shall not be considered significant impacts on the environment.”
As such, the Project’s aesthetic impacts shall not be considered significant impacts on the environment pursuant to PRC Section 21099.
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46 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project b) Restrict the operation of outdoor lighting for construction and operation activities to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
c) Use high-pressure sodium and/or cut-off fixtures instead of typical mercuryvapor fixtures for outdoor lighting. d) Use unidirectional lighting to avoid light trespass onto adjacent properties. e) Design exterior lighting to confine illumination to the project site, and/or to areas which do not include light-sensitive uses.
f) Provide structural and/or vegetative screening from light-sensitive uses. g) Shield and direct all new street and pedestrian lighting away from lightsensitive off-site uses. h) Use non-reflective glass or glass treated with a non-reflective coating for all exterior windows and glass used on building surfaces.
i) Architectural lighting shall be directed onto the building surfaces and have low reflectivity to minimize glare and limit light onto adjacent properties.
The proposed Project would be subject to City of Redlands General Plan Action 2-A.35 that requires shielding of light to minimize lighting of adjacent off-site areas and generation of glare.
Agricultural Resources
Impact AG-1: Potential for the
Project to convert Prime Farmland,
Unique Farmland, or Farmland of
Statewide Importance (Farmland),
as shown on the maps prepared
pursuant to the Farmland Mapping
and Monitoring Program of the
California Resources Agency, to
nonagricultural use.
PMM AG-1: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to address potential adverse effects on agricultural resources, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Require project sponsors to mitigate for loss of farmland by providing permanent protection of in-kind farmland in the form of easements, fees, or elimination of development rights/potential.
b) Project relocation or corridor realignment to avoid Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Local or Statewide Importance. c) Maintain and expand agricultural land protections such as urban growth boundaries.
d) Provide for mitigation fees to support a mitigation bank that invests in farmer education, agricultural infrastructure, water supply, marketing, etc. that enhance the commercial viability of retained agricultural lands. e) Minimize severance and fragmentation of agricultural land by constructing underpasses and overpasses at reasonable intervals to provide property access.
No mitigation is required. The Project site is currently fully disturbed, and was previously developed with public
institutional uses, and is located in an urbanized setting. There is no farmland or agricultural activity on the Project site or in the vicinity of the Project.
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47 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project f) Use berms, buffer zones, setbacks, and fencing to reduce conflicts between new development and farming uses and protect the functions of farmland.
Impact AG-2: Potential for the
Project to conflict with existing
zoning for agricultural use, or a
Williamson Act Contract.
PMM AG-2: Project level mitigation measures can and should be considered by Lead Agencies as applicable and feasible. Measures to reduce substantial adverse effects on Williamson Act contracts to the maximum extent practicable, as determined appropriate by each Lead Agency, may include the following, or other comparable measures:
a) Project relocation or corridor realignment to avoid lands in Williamson Act contracts.
b) Establish conservation easements consistent with the recommendations of the Department of Conservation, or 20-year Farmland Security Zone contracts (Government Code Section 51296 et seq.), 10-year Williamson Act contracts (Government Code Section 51200 et seq.), or use of other conservation tools available from the California Department of Conservation Division of Land Resource Protection.
No mitigation is required. The Project site is not currently zoned for agricultural production, the site was previously developed with public/institutional uses and is currently vacant, there is no farmland onsite, and there are no Williamson Act Contracts in effect for the Project site.
Impact AG-3: Potential for the
Project to conflict with existing
zoning for, or cause rezoning of,
forest land (as defined in Public
Resources Code section 12220(g)),
timberland (as defined by Public
Resources Code section 4526), or
timberland zoned Timberland
Production (as defined by
Government Code section
51104(g)).
Impact AG-4: Potential for the
Project to result in the loss of forest
land or conversion of forest land to
non-forest use.
PMM AG-3: Project level mitigation measures can and should be considered by Lead Agencies as applicable and feasible. Measures to reduce substantial adverse effects, through the conversion of Farmland to maximum extent practicable, as determined appropriate by each Lead Agency, may include the following, or other comparable measures:
a) Minimize construction related impacts to agricultural and forestry resources by locating materials and stationary equipment in such a way as to prevent conflict with agriculture and forestry resources
No mitigation is required. The Project site is currently vacant but was previously fully developed with urban uses, not forest use. Therefore, no forest land will be lost or converted to nonforest uses.
Impact AG-5: Potential for the
Project to involve other changes in
the existing environment which, due
to their location or nature, could
result in conversion of Farmland, to
See PMM AG-2 and PMM GHG-2.
PMM AG-4: Project level mitigation measures can and should be considered by Lead Agencies as applicable and feasible. Measures to reduce substantial adverse effects, through the conversion of Farmland, to the maximum extent No mitigation is required. The Project site is vacant but was previously fully developed with urban uses and is not used for any agricultural uses or forest land. Additionally, the Project site is in an urbanized area and there are no agricultural or forest uses within the Project vicinity. Therefore, no agricultural SCEA
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of forest land to non-forest use.
practicable, as determined appropriate by each Lead Agency, may include the following, or other comparable measures:
a) Design proposed projects to minimize, to the greatest extent feasible, the loss of the highest valued agricultural land.
b) Redesign project features to minimize fragmenting or isolating Farmland.
Where a project involves acquiring land or easements, ensure that the remaining non-project area is of a size sufficient to allow economically viable farming operations. The project proponents shall be responsible for acquiring easements, making lot line adjustments, and merging affected land parcels into units suitable for continued commercial agricultural management.
c) Reconnect utilities or infrastructure that serve agricultural uses if these are disturbed by project construction. If a project temporarily or permanently cuts off roadway access or removes utility lines, irrigation features, or other infrastructure, the project proponents shall be responsible for restoring access as necessary to ensure that economically viable farming operations are not interrupted.
PMM AG-5: Project level mitigation measures can and should be considered by Lead Agencies as applicable and feasible. Measures to reduce substantial adverse effects, through the conversion of Farmland, to the maximum extent practicable, as determined appropriate by each Lead Agency, may include the following, or other comparable measures:
a) Manage project operations to minimize the introduction of invasive species or weeds that may affect agricultural production on adjacent agricultural land.
Where a project has the potential to introduce sensitive species or habitats or have other spill-over effects on nearby agricultural lands, the project proponents shall be responsible for acquiring easements on nearby agricultural land and/or financially compensating for indirect effects on nearby agricultural land.
Easements (e.g., flowage easements) shall be required for temporary or intermittent interruption in farming activities (e.g., because of seasonal flooding or groundwater seepage). Acquisition or compensation would be required for permanent or significant loss of economically viable operations. or forest land will be converted with implementation of the Project.
Air Quality
Impact AQ-1: Conflict with or
obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan.
No mitigation is required. No mitigation is required.
Impact AQ-2: Potential to violate
any air quality standard or
PMM-AQ-1: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can The Project’s impacts with respect to air quality standards are less than significant. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section SCEA
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49 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project contribute substantially to an
existing or projected air quality
violation.
Impact AQ-3: Result in a
cumulatively considerable net
increase of any criteria pollutant
for which the project region is nonattainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air
quality standard.
Impact AQ-4: Expose sensitive
receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations.
and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to violating air quality standards. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Minimize land disturbance.
b) Suspend grading and earth moving when wind gusts exceed 25 miles per hour unless the soil is wet enough to prevent dust plumes.
c) Cover trucks when hauling dirt.
d) Stabilize the surface of dirt piles if not removed immediately. e) Limit vehicular paths on unpaved surfaces and stabilize any temporary roads. f) Minimize unnecessary vehicular and machinery activities. g) Sweep paved streets at least once per day where there is evidence of dirt that has been carried on to the roadway.
h) Revegetate disturbed land, including vehicular paths created during construction to avoid future off-road vehicular activities.
i) On Caltrans projects, Caltrans Standard Specifications 10-Dust Control, 17- Watering, and 18- Dust Palliative shall be incorporated into project specifications. j) Require contractors to assemble a comprehensive inventory list (i.e., make, model, engine year, horsepower, emission rates) of all heavy-duty off-road (portable and mobile) equipment (50 horsepower and greater) that could be used an aggregate of 40 or more hours for the construction project. Prepare a plan for approval by the applicable air district demonstrating achievement of the applicable percent reduction for a CARB-approved fleet. Daily logging of the operating hours of the equipment should also be required.
k) Ensure that all construction equipment is properly tuned and maintained. l) Minimize idling time to 5 minutes or beyond regulatory requirements —saves fuel and reduces emissions.
m) Provide an operational water truck on-site at all times. Use watering trucks to minimize dust; watering should be sufficient to confine dust plumes to the project work areas. Sweep paved streets at least once per day where there is evidence of dirt that has been carried on to the roadway.
n) Utilize existing power sources (e.g., power poles) or clean fuel generators rather than temporary power generators.
15126.4, subd. (a)(4)(A)–(B), there must be a nexus between PMM AQ-1 and environmental impacts from the proposed
Project. However, the Project would nevertheless substantially conform to this mitigation measure as set forth in the 2020- 2045 RTP/SCS, as it consists of existing regulatory compliance measures set by CARB and the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD).
• CARB Anti-Idling Air Toxics Control Measure: This
measure, codified in Title 13 California Code of
Regulations (CCR) Section 2485, applies to dieselfueled commercial vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings greater than 10,000 pounds that are licensed
to operate on highways, regardless of where they
are registered. This measure does not allow dieselfueled commercial vehicles to idle for more than 5 minutes at any given time, with certain exception for
vehicles where idling is a necessary performance
activity such as for concrete trucks.
• SCAQMD Rule 401 – Visible Emissions: This rule states that a person shall not discharge into the atmosphere
from any single source of emission whatsoever any
air contaminant for a period or periods aggregating
more than three minutes in any one hour which is as
dark or darker in shade as that designated No. 1 on
the Ringelmann Chart or of such opacity as to obscure
an observer's view.
• SCAQMD Rule 402 – Nuisance: This rule states that
a person shall not discharge from any source
whatsoever such quantities of air contaminants or
other material which cause injury, detriment, nuisance, or annoyance to any considerable number of persons
or to the public, or which endanger the comfort,
repose, health or safety of any such persons or the
public, or which cause, or have a natural tendency to
cause, injury or damage to business or property.
• SCAQMD Rule 403 – Fugitive Dust: This rule requires
projects to prevent, reduce or mitigate fugitive dust
emissions from a site. Rule 403 restricts visible
fugitive dust to the project property line, restricts the net PM10 emissions to less than 50 micrograms per
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50 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project o) Develop a traffic plan to minimize traffic flow interference from construction activities. The plan may include advance public notice of routing, use of public transportation, and satellite parking areas with a shuttle service. Schedule operations affecting traffic for off-peak hours. Minimize obstruction of throughtraffic lanes. Provide a flag person to guide traffic properly and ensure safety at construction sites.
p) As appropriate require that portable engines and portable engine-driven equipment units used at the project work site, with the exception of on-road and off-road motor vehicles, obtain CARB Portable Equipment Registration with the state or a local district permit. Arrange appropriate consultations with the CARB or the District to determine registration and permitting requirements prior to equipment operation at the site.
q) Require projects to use Tier 4 Final equipment or better for all engines above 50 horsepower (hp). In the event that construction equipment cannot meet to Tier 4 Final engine certification, the Project representative or contractor must demonstrate through future study with written findings supported by substantial evidence that is approved by SCAG before using other technologies/strategies. Alternative applicable strategies may include, but would not be limited to, construction equipment with Tier 4 Interim or reduction in the number and/or horsepower rating of construction equipment and/or limiting the number of construction equipment operating at the same time. All equipment must be tuned and maintained in compliance with the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule and specifications. All maintenance records for each equipment and their contractor(s) should make available for inspection and remain on-site for a period of at least two years from completion of construction, unless the individual project can demonstrate that Tier 4 engines would not be required to mitigate emissions below significance thresholds. Project sponsors should also consider including ZE/ZNE technologies where appropriate and feasible.
r. Projects located within the South Coast Air Basin should consider applying for South Coast AQMD “SOON” funds which provides funds to applicable fleets for the purchase of commercially available .low-emission heavy-duty engines to achieve near-term reduction of NOx emissions from in-use off-road diesel vehicles. s. Projects located within AB 617 communities should review the applicable Community Emissions Reduction Plan (CERP) for additional mitigation that can be applied to individual projects.
t. Where applicable, projects should provide information about air quality related programs to schools, including the Environmental Justice Community Partnerships cubic meter (μg/m3) and restricts the tracking out of
bulk materials onto public roads. Additionally,
projects must utilize one or more of the best available control measures (identified in the tables within the
rule). Dust control measures may include adding
freeboard to haul vehicles, covering loose material
on haul vehicles, watering, using chemical stabilizers
and/or ceasing all activities.
• SCAQMD Rule 1113 – Architectural Coatings: This
rule requires manufacturers, distributors, and end
users of architectural and industrial maintenance
coatings to reduce VOC emissions from the use of
these coatings, primarily by placing limits on the VOC
content of various coating categories.
• SCAQMD Rule 1186 – PM10 Emissions from Paved
and Unpaved Roads, and Livestock Operations: This
rule applies to owners and operators of paved and
unpaved roads and livestock operations. The rule is
intended to reduce PM10 emissions by requiring the
cleanup of material deposited onto paved roads, use
of certified street sweeping equipment, and
treatment of high-use unpaved roads (see also
SCAQMD Rule 403).
• The Project will comply with South Coast Air Quality
Management District Rule 1166 – Volatile Organic
Compound Emissions from Decontamination of Soil,
which sets requirements to control the emission of
VOC from excavating, grading, handling and
treating VOC-contaminated soil as a result of
leakage from storage or transfer operations,
accidental spillage, or other deposition.
• The Project will install odor-reducing equipment in
accordance with South Coast Air Quality
Management District Rule 1138.
• In accordance with Section 93115 in Title 17 of the
California Code of Regulations, operation of any
stationary, diesel-fueled, compression-ignition
engines will meet specified fuel and fuel additive
requirements and emission standards.
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u. Projects should work with local cities and counties to install adequate signage that prohibits truck idling in certain locations (e.g., near schools and sensitive receptors).
v. As applicable for airport projects, the following measures should be considered:
− Considering operational improvements to reduce taxi time and auxiliary power unit usage, where feasible. Additionally, consider single engine taxing, if feasible as allowed per Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
− Set goals to achieve a reduction in emissions from aircraft operations over the lifetime of the proposed project.
− Require the use of ground service equipment (GSE) that can operate on battery-power. If electric equipment cannot be obtained, require the use of alternative fuel, the cleanest gasoline equipment, or Tier 4, at a minimum.
w. As applicable for port projects, the following measures should be considered:
− Develop specific timelines for transitioning to zero emission cargo handling equipment (CHE).
− Develop interim performance standards with a minimum amount of CHE replacement each year to ensure adequate progress.
− Use short side electric power for ships, which may include tugboats and other ocean-going vessels or develop incentives to gradually ramp up the usage of shore power.
− Install the appropriate infrastructure to provide shore power to operate the ships. Electrical hookups should be appropriately sized. − Maximize participation in the Port of Los Angeles’ Vessel Speed Reduction Program or the Port of Long Beach’s Green Flag Initiation Program in order to reduce the speed of vessel transiting within 40 nautical miles of Point Fermin.
− Encourage the participation in the Green Ship Incentives. − Offer incentives to encourage the use of on-dock rail. • Nitrogen oxide emissions shall be minimized through
the use of emission control measures (e.g., use of best available control technology for new combustion
sources such as boilers and water heaters) as
required by South Coast Air Quality Management
District Regulation XIII, New Source Review.
With implementation of CARB and SCAQMD rules, the Project would minimize construction emissions and would therefore be substantially in conformance with SCAG PMM AIR-1.
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52 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project x. As applicable for rail projects, the following measures should be considered: − Provide the highest incentives for electric locomotives and then locomotives that meet Tier 5 emission standards with a floor on the incentives for locomotives that meet Tier 4 emission standards.
y. Projects that will introduce sensitive receptors within 500 feet of freeways and other sources should consider installing high efficiency of enhanced filtration units, such as Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 13 or better. Installation of enhanced filtration units can be verified during occupancy inspection prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit.
z. Develop an ongoing monitoring, inspection, and maintenance program for the MERV filters.
− Disclose potential health impacts to prospective sensitive receptors from living in close proximity to freeways or other sources of air pollution and the reduced effectiveness of air filtration systems when windows are open or residents are outside.
− Identify the responsible implementing and enforcement agency to ensure that enhanced filtration units are installed on-site before a permit of occupancy is issued.
− Disclose the potential increase in energy costs for running the HVAC system to prospective residents.
− Provide information to residents on where MERV filters can be purchased.
− Provide recommended schedule (e.g., every year or every six months) for replacing the enhanced filtration units.
− Identify the responsible entity such as future residents themselves, Homeowner’s Association, or property managers for ensuring enhanced filtration units are replaced on time.
− Identify, provide, and disclose ongoing cost-sharing strategies, if any, for replacing the enhanced filtration units.
− Set criteria for assessing progress in installing and replacing the enhanced filtration units; and
− Develop a process for evaluating the effectiveness of the enhanced filtration units.
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53 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project aa. Consult the SCAG Environmental Justice Toolbox for potential measures to address impacts to low-income and/or minority communities. bb. The following criteria related to diesel emissions shall be implemented on by individual project sponsors as appropriate and feasible:
− Diesel nonroad vehicles on site for more than 10 total days shall have either (1) engines that meet EPA on road emissions standards or (2) emission control technology verified by EPA or CARB to reduce PM emissions by a minimum of 85%. Diesel generators on site for more than 10 total days shall be equipped with emission control technology verified by EPA or CARB to reduce PM emissions by a minimum of 85%. − Nonroad diesel engines on site shall be Tier 2 or higher. − Diesel nonroad construction equipment on site for more than 10 total days shall have either (1) engines meeting EPA Tier 4 nonroad emissions standards or (2) emission control technology verified by EPA or CARB for use with nonroad engines to reduce PM emissions by a minimum of 85% for engines for 50 hp and greater and by a minimum of 20% for engines less than 50 hp.
− Emission control technology shall be operated, maintained, and serviced as recommended by the emission control technology manufacturer.
− Diesel vehicles, construction equipment, and generators on site shall be fueled with ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD) or a biodiesel blend approved by the original engine manufacturer with sulfur content of 15 ppm or less.
− The construction contractor shall maintain a list of all diesel vehicles, construction equipment, and generators to be used on site. The list shall include the following:
i. Contractor and subcontractor name and address, plus contact person responsible for the vehicles or equipment.
ii. Equipment type, equipment manufacturer, equipment serial number, engine manufacturer, engine model year, engine certification (Tier rating), horsepower, engine serial number, and expected fuel usage and hours of operation.
iii. For the emission control technology installed: technology type, serial number, make, model, manufacturer, EPA/CARB verification SCEA
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− The contractor shall establish generator sites and truck-staging zones for vehicles waiting to load or unload material on site. Such zones shall be located where diesel emissions have the least impact on abutters, the general public, and especially sensitive receptors such as hospitals, schools, daycare facilities, elderly housing, and convalescent facilities. − The contractor shall maintain a monthly report that, for each on road diesel vehicle, nonroad construction equipment, or generator onsite, includes:
i. Hour-meter readings on arrival on-site, the first and last day of every month, and on off-site date.
ii. Any problems with the equipment or emission controls. iii. Certified copies of fuel deliveries for the time period that identify:
1. Source of supply
2. Quantity of fuel
3. Quantity of fuel, including sulfur content (percent by weight) cc. Project should exceed Title-24 Building Envelope Energy Efficiency Standards (California Building Standards Code). The following measures can be used to increase energy efficiency:
− Install programmable thermostat timers
− Obtain Third-party HVAC commissioning and verification of energy savings (to be grouped with exceedance of Title 24).
− Install energy efficient appliances (Typical reductions for energyefficient appliances can be found in the Energy Star and Other Climate Protection Partnerships Annual Reports.)
− Install higher efficacy public street and area lighting − Limit outdoor lighting requirements
− Replace traffic lights with LED traffic lights
− Establish onsite renewable or carbon neutral energy systems – generic, solar power and wind power
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55 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project − Utilize a combined heat and power system
− Establish methane recovery in Landfills and Wastewater Treatment Plants. − Locate project near bike path/bike lane
− Provide pedestrian network improvements, such as interconnected street network, narrower roadways and shorter block lengths, sidewalks, accessibility to transit and transit shelters, traffic calming measures, parks and public spaces, minimize pedestrian barriers.
− Provide traffic calming measures, such as:
i. Marked crosswalks
ii. Count-down signal timers
iii. Curb extensions
iv. Speed tables
v. Raised crosswalks
vi. Raised intersections
vii. Median islands
viii. Tight corner radii
ix. Roundabouts or mini-circles
x. On-street parking
xi. Chicanes/chokers
− Create urban non-motorized zones
− Provide bike parking in non-residential and multi-unit residential projects
− Dedicate land for bike trails
− Limit parking supply through:
i. Elimination (or reduction) of minimum parking requirements ii. Creation of maximum parking requirements
iii. Provision of shared parking
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56 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project − Require residential area parking permit.
− Provide ride-sharing programs
i. Designate a certain percentage of parking spacing for ride sharing vehicles
ii. Designating adequate passenger loading and unloading and waiting areas for ride-sharing vehicles
iii. Providing a web site or messaging board for coordinating rides iv. Permanent transportation management association membership and finding requirement.
Impact AQ-5: Result in other
emissions (such as those leading to
odors) adversely affecting a
substantial number of people.
No mitigation is required. No mitigation is required.
Biological Resources
Impact BIO-1: Have a substantial
adverse effect, either directly or
through habitat modification, on
any species identified as a
candidate, sensitive, or special
status species in local or regional
plans, policies, or regulations, or
by the California Department of
Fish and Game or US Fish and
Wildlife Service.
PMM BIO-1: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to threatened and endangered species. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Require project design to avoid occupied habitat, potentially suitable habitat, and designated critical habitat, wherever practicable and feasible. b) Where avoidance is determined to be infeasible, provide conservation measures to fulfill the requirements of the applicable authorization for incidental take pursuant to Section 7 or 10(a) of the federal ESA, Section 2081 of the California ESA to support issuance of an incidental take permit, and/or as identified in local or regional plans. Conservation strategies to protect the survival and recovery of federally and state-listed endangered and local special status species may include:
i. Impact minimization strategies
ii. Contribution of in-lieu fees for in-kind conservation and mitigation efforts
iii. Use of in-kind mitigation bank credits
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.4, subd.
(a)(4)(A)–(B), there must be a nexus between PMM BIO-1 and environmental impacts from the proposed Project. No
mitigation is required as Project impacts would be less than significant. The site does not contain any candidate, sensitive, or special status species or any native habitat. However, the Project would be substantially in conformance with this mitigation measure for the following reasons:
The Project site is an infill site located in an urban area that is fully disturbed and was previously fully developed. The Project site does not contain any critical habitat or support any species identified or designated as a candidate, sensitive, or special-status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
This mitigation measure is not incorporated because the City has determined that the existing regulatory compliance
measures listed below would apply to the Project and ensure potential impacts are less than significant.
Applicable regulations:
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57 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project iv. Funding of research and recovery efforts
v. Habitat restoration
vi. Establishment of conservation easements
vii. Permanent dedication of in-kind habitat
c) Design projects to avoid desert native plants protected under the California Desert Native Plants Act, salvage and relocate desert native plants, and/or pay in lieu fees to support off-site long-term conservation strategies. d) Temporary access roads and staging areas will not be located within areas containing sensitive plants, wildlife species or non-native habitat wherever feasible, so as to avoid or minimize impacts to these species e) Develop and implement a Worker Environmental Awareness Program (environmental education) to inform project workers of their responsibilities to avoid and minimize impacts on sensitive biological resources. f) Retain a qualified botanist to document the presence or absence of special status plants before project implementation.
g) Appoint a qualified biologist to monitor construction activities that may occur in or adjacent to occupied sensitive species’ habitat to facilitate avoidance of resources not permitted for impact.
h) Appoint a qualified biologist to monitor implementation of mitigation measures. i) Schedule construction activities to avoid sensitive times for biological resources (e.g. steelhead spawning periods during the winter and spring, nesting bird season) and to avoid the rainy season when erosion and sediment transport is increased. j) Develop an invasive species control plan associated with project construction k) If construction occurs during breeding seasons in or adjacent to suitable habitat, include appropriate sound attenuation measures required for sensitive avian species and other best management practices appropriate for potential local sensitive wildlife
l) Conduct pre-construction surveys to delineate occupied sensitive species’ habitat to facilitate avoidance.
m) Where projects are determined to be within suitable habitat and may impact listed or sensitive species that have specific field survey protocols or guidelines outlined by the USFWS, CDFW, or other local agency, conduct preconstruction • Federal Endangered Species Act
• Migratory Bird Treaty Act
• California Endangered Species Act
• California Native Plant Protection Act
• California Desert Native Plants Act
• Lists from the CDFW:
o Species of Special Concern
o Fully Protected Animals Lists
o Special Vascular Plants, Bryophytes and
Lichens List
o California Sensitive Natural Communities
o Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants
by the California Native Plant Society
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n. Project design should address the protection of habitat on both sides of a freeway to improve effectiveness of the crossings.
o. Project sponsors shall consider the impacts of nitrogen deposition on sensitive species.
Impact BIO-2: Have a substantial
adverse effect on any riparian
habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or
regional plans, policies, regulations
or by the California Department of
Fish and Game or US Fish and
Wildlife Service.
PMM BIO-2: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to riparian habitats and other sensitive natural communities. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Consult with the USFWS and NMFS where such state-designated sensitive or riparian habitats provide potential or occupied habitat for federally listed rare, threatened, and endangered species afforded protection pursuant to the federal ESA.
b) Consult with the USFS where such state-designated sensitive or riparian habitats provide potential or occupied habitat for federally listed rare, threatened, and endangered species afforded protection pursuant to the federal ESA and any additional species afforded protection by an adopted Forest Land Management Plan or Resource Management Plan for the four national forests in the six-county area: Angeles, Cleveland, Los Padres, and San Bernardino. c) Consult with the CDFW where such state-designated sensitive or riparian habitats provide potential or occupied habitat for state-listed rare, threatened, and endangered species afforded protection pursuant to the California ESA, or Fully Protected Species afforded protection pursuant to the State Fish and Game Code.
d) Consult with the CDFW pursuant to the provisions of Section 1600 of the State Fish and Game Code as they relate to Lakes and Streambeds. e) Consult with the USFWS, USFS, CDFW, and counties and cities in the SCAG region, where state-designated sensitive or riparian habitats are occupied by birds afforded protection pursuant to the MBTA during the breeding season. f) Consult with the CDFW for state-designated sensitive or riparian habitats where furbearing mammals, afforded protection pursuant to the provisions of the State Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.4, subd.
(a)(4)(A)–(B), there must be a nexus between PMM BIO-2 and environmental impacts from the proposed Project. No
mitigation measures are required. The Project is located in a developed, urban area. The Project site was formerly
developed with public/institutional uses and is currently fully disturbed and vacant. This mitigation measure is not
incorporated because the Project site does not contain any wetlands, riparian habitats, sensitive natural community or critical habitat, or support any species identified or
designated as candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by CDFW or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. No impacts related to this issue would occur.
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59 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project Fish and Game Code for fur-beaming mammals, are actively using the areas in conjunction with breeding activities.
g) Require project design to avoid sensitive natural communities and riparian habitats, wherever practicable and feasible. Where practicable and feasible, require upland buffers that sufficiently minimize impacts to riparian corridors. h) Where avoidance is determined to be infeasible, develop sufficient conservation measures through coordination with local agencies and the regulatory agency (i.e., USFWS or CDFW) to protect sensitive natural communities and riparian habitats and develop appropriate compensatory mitigation, where required. i) Appoint a qualified wetland biologist to monitor construction activities that may occur in or adjacent to sensitive communities.
j) Appoint a qualified wetland biologist to monitor implementation of mitigation measures.
k) Schedule construction activities to avoid sensitive times for biological resources and to avoid the rainy season when erosion and sediment transport is increased. l) When construction activities require stream crossings, schedule work during dry conditions and use rubber-wheeled vehicles, when feasible. Have a qualified wetland scientist determine if potential project impacts require a Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration to CDFW during the planning phase of projects. m) Consult with local agencies, jurisdictions, and landowners where such statedesignated sensitive or riparian habitats are afforded protection pursuant an adopted regional conservation plan.
n) Install fencing and/or mark sensitive habitat to be avoided during construction activities.
o) Salvage and stockpile topsoil (the surface material from 6 to 12 inches deep) and perennial native plants, when recommended by the qualified wetland biologist, for use in restoring native vegetation to areas of temporary disturbance within the project area. Salvage of soils containing invasive species, seeds and/or rhizomes will be avoided as identified by the qualified wetland biologist. p) Revegetate with appropriate native vegetation following the completion of construction activities. as identified by the qualified wetland biologist. q) Complete habitat enhancement (e.g., through removal of non-native invasive wetland species and replacement with more ecologically valuable native species).
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60 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project r) Use Best Management Practices (BMPs) at construction sites to minimize erosion and sediment transport from the area. BMPs include encouraging growth of native vegetation in disturbed areas, using straw bales or other silt-catching devices, and using settling basins to minimize soil transport.
Impact BIO-3: Have a substantial
adverse effect on State or
Federally Protected Wetlands
(including but not limited to, marsh,
vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through
direct removal, filling, hydrological
interruption or other means.
PMM BIO-3: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to wetlands. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency.
a) Require project design to avoid federally protected aquatic resources consistent with the provisions of Sections 404 and 401 of the CWA, wherever practicable and feasible.
b) Where the lead agency has identified that a project, or other regionally significant project, has the potential to impact other wetlands or waters, such as those considered Waters Of the State of California under the State Wetland Definition and Procedures for Dischargers of Dredged or Fill Material to Waters of the State, not protected under Section 404 or 401 of the CWA, seek comparable coverage for these wetlands and waters in consultation with the SWRCB, applicable RWQCB, and CDFW.
c) Where avoidance is determined to be infeasible, develop sufficient conservation measures to fulfill the requirements of the applicable authorization for impacts to federal and state protected aquatic resource to support issuance of a permit under Section 404 of the CWA as administered by the USACE. The use of an authorized Nationwide Permit or issuance of an individual permit requires the project applicant to demonstrate compliance with the USACE’s Final Compensatory Mitigation Rule. The USACE reviews projects to ensure environmental impacts to aquatic resources are avoided or minimized as much as possible. Consistent with the administration’s performance standard of “no net loss of wetlands” a USACE permit may require a project proponent to restore, establish, enhance or preserve other aquatic resources in order to replace those affected by the proposed project. This compensatory mitigation process seeks to replace the loss of existing aquatic resource functions and area. Project proponents required to complete mitigation are encouraged to use a watershed approach and watershed planning information. The new rule establishes performance standards, sets timeframes for decision making, and to the extent possible, establishes equivalent requirements and standards for the three sources of compensatory mitigation:
• Permittee-responsible mitigation
• Contribution of in-kind in-lieu fees
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.4, subd.
(a)(4)(A)–(B), there must be a nexus between PMM BIO-3 and environmental impacts from the proposed Project. No
mitigation measures are required. The Project site is vacant but fully disturbed and is not located on federally or state protected wetlands or water features.
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• Where avoidance is determined to be infeasible and
d) Where avoidance is determined to be infeasible and proposed projects’ impacts exceed an existing Nationwide Permit (NWP) and/or California SWRCBcertified NWP, the lead agency should provide USACE and SWRCB (where applicable) an alternative analysis consistent with the Least Environmentally Damaging Practicable Alternatives in this order of priorities:
• Avoidance
• Impact Minimization
• On-site alternatives
• Off-site alternatives
e) Require review of construction drawings by a certified wetland delineator as part of each project-specific environmental analysis to determine whether aquatic resources will be affected and, if necessary, perform formal wetland delineation.
Impact BIO-4: Interfere
substantially with the movement of
any native resident or migratory
fish or wildlife species or with
established native resident or
migratory wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of native wildlife
nursery sites.
See PMM BIO-1 through PMM BIO-3.
PMM BIO-4: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to wildlife movement. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Consult with the USFS where impacts to migratory wildlife corridors may occur in an area afforded protection by an adopted Forest Land Management Plan or Resource Management Plan for the four national forests in the six-County area:
Angeles, Cleveland, Los Padres, and San Bernardino.
b) Consult with counties, cities, and other local organizations when impacts may occur to open space areas that have been designated as important for wildlife movement related to local ordinances or conservation plans. c) Prohibit construction activities within 500 feet of occupied breeding areas for wildlife afforded protection pursuant to Title 14 § 460 of the California Code of Regulations protecting furbearing mammals, during the breeding season. d) Conduct a survey to identify active raptor and other migratory nongame bird nests by a qualified biologist at least two weeks before the start of construction at project sites from February 1 through August 31.
Sections PMM BIO-4 d through f are applicable to the
proposed Project and would be incorporated through Project specific MM BIO-1.
The Project site is vacant, but fully disturbed and is in an urbanized area in the City of Redlands. No wildlife corridors or native wildlife nursery sites are present on the Project site or in the surrounding area. Further, due to the urbanized nature of the Project area, the potential for native resident or migratory wildlife species movement through the site is extremely limited.
Nonetheless, offsite areas along Brookside Avenue contain multiple ornamental trees that could support raptor and/or songbird nests. Migratory nongame native bird species are protected under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) of 1918 (50 CFR Section 10.13). California Fish and Wildlife Code Sections 3503, 3503.5, and 3513 prohibit take of all birds and their active nests (as listed under the Federal MBTA).
The removal of vegetation with nesting birds during the breeding season is considered a potentially significant impact.
The Applicant will be required to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations to ensure that no significant impacts to nesting birds would occur due to the removal of the SCEA
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62 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project e) Prohibit construction activities with 250 feet of occupied nest of birds afforded protection pursuant to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, during the breeding season. f) Ensure that suitable nesting sites for migratory nongame native bird species protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and/or trees with unoccupied raptor nests should only be removed prior to February 1, or following the nesting season.
g) When feasible and practicable, proposed projects will be designed to minimize impacts to wildlife movement and habitat connectivity and preserve existing and functional wildlife corridors.
h) Conduct site-specific analyses of opportunities to preserve or improve habitat linkages with areas on- and off-site.
i) Long linear projects with the possibility of impacting wildlife movement should analyze habitat linkages/wildlife movement corridors on a broad scale to avoid critical narrow choke points that could reduce function of recognized movement corridor.
j) Require review of construction drawings and habitat connectivity mapping by a qualified biologist to determine the risk of habitat fragmentation. k) Pursue mitigation banking to preserve habitat linkages and corridors (opportunities to purchase, maintain, and/or restore offsite habitat). l) When practicable and feasible design projects to promote wildlife corridor redundancy by including multiple connections between habitat patches. m) Evaluate the potential for installation of overpasses, underpasses, and culverts to create wildlife crossings in cases where a roadway or other transportation project may interrupt the flow of species through their habitat. Provide wildlife crossings in accordance with proven standards, such as FHWA’s Critter Crossings or Ventura County Mitigation Guidelines and in consultation with wildlife corridor authorities.
n) Install wildlife fencing where appropriate to minimize the probability of wildlife injury due to direct interaction between wildlife and roads or construction. o) Where avoidance is determined to be infeasible, design sufficient conservation measures through coordination with local agencies and the regulatory agency (i.e., USFWS or CDFW) and in accordance with the respective counties and cities general plans to establish plans to mitigate for the loss of fish and wildlife movement corridors and/or wildlife nursery sites. The consideration of conservation existing trees located on the Project site. As included in Projectspecific MM BIO-1, construction plans and Project specifications shall state that if construction or other Project activities are scheduled to occur during the bird breeding season (February through August for raptors and March
through August for most migratory bird species), a pre‐ construction nesting bird survey shall be conducted by a qualified biologist to ensure that active bird nests, will not be disturbed or destroyed. The survey shall be completed no more than three days prior to initial ground disturbance. The nesting bird survey shall include the Project are and adjacent areas where proposed Project activities have the potential to affect active nests, either directly or indirectly due to construction activity or noise. If an active nest is identified, a qualified biologist shall establish an appropriate disturbance limit buffer around the nest using flagging or staking.
Construction activities shall not occur within any disturbance limit buffer zones until the nest is deemed inactive by the qualified biologist.
Therefore, with adherence to existing regulations and
incorporation of Project-specific MM BIO-1, impacts would be less than significant.
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63 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project measures may include the following measures, in addition to the measures outlined in MM-BIO-1(b), where applicable:
• Wildlife movement buffer zones
• Corridor realignment
• Appropriately spaced breaks in center barriers
• Stream rerouting
• Culverts
• Creation of artificial movement corridors such as freeway under- or overpasses
• Other comparable measures
p) Where the lead agency has identified that a RTP/SCS project, or other regionally significant project, has the potential to impact other open space or nursery site areas, seek comparable coverage for these areas in consultation with the USFWS, CDFW, NMFS, or other local jurisdictions.
q. Incorporate applicable and appropriate guidance (e.g. FHWA-HEP-16-059), as well as best management practices, to benefit pollinators with a focus on native plants.
r. Implement berms and sound/sight barriers at all wildlife crossings to encourage wildlife to utilize crossings. Sound and lighting should also be minimized in developed areas, particularly those that are adjacent to or go through natural habitats.
s. Reduce lighting impacts on sensitive species through implementation of mitigation measures such as, but not limited to:
− Use high pressure sodium and/or cut-off fixtures instead of typical mercury vapor fixtures for outdoor lighting.
− Design exterior lighting to confine illumination to the project site − Provide structural and/or vegetative screening from light-sensitive uses. − Use non-reflective glass or glass treated with a non-reflective coating for all exterior windows and glass used on building surfaces.
− Architectural lighting shall be directed onto the building surfaces and have low reflectivity to minimize glare and limit light onto adjacent properties. t. Reduce noise impacts to sensitive species through implementation of mitigation measures such as, but not limited to:
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64 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project − Install temporary noise barriers during construction. − Include permanent noise barriers and sound-attenuating features as part of the project design. Barriers could be in the form of outdoor barriers, sound walls, buildings, or earth berms to attenuate noise at adjacent sensitive uses. − Ensure that construction equipment are properly maintained per manufacturers’ specifications and fitted with the best available noise suppression devices (e.g., improved mufflers, equipment redesign, use of intake silencers, ducts, engine enclosures, and acoustically attenuating shields or shrouds silencers, wraps). All intake and exhaust ports on power equipment shall be muffled or shielded. − Use hydraulically or electrically powered tools (e.g., jack hammers, pavement breakers, and rock drills) for project construction to avoid noise associated with compressed air exhaust from pneumatically powered tools. However, where use of pneumatic tools is unavoidable, an exhaust muffler on the compressed air exhaust should be used; this muffler can lower noise levels from the exhaust by up to about 10 dBA. External jackets on the tools themselves should be used, if such jackets are commercially available, and this could achieve a further reduction of 5 dBA. Quieter procedures should be used, such as drills rather than impact equipment, whenever such procedures are available and consistent with construction procedures.
− Using rubberized asphalt or “quiet pavement” to reduce road noise for new roadway segments, roadways in which widening or other modifications require repavement, or normal reconstruction of roadways where repavement is planned − Use equipment and trucks with the best available noise control techniques (e.g., improved mufflers, equipment redesign, use of intake silencers, ducts, engine enclosures, and acoustically attenuating shields or shrouds, wherever feasible) for project construction.
− Use techniques such as grade separation, buffer zones, landscaped berms, dense plantings, sound walls, reduced-noise paving materials, and traffic calming measures.
u. Require large buffers between sensitive uses and freeways. v. Create corridor redundancy to help retain functional connectivity and resilience.
Impact BIO-5: Conflict with any
local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources,
See PMM BIO-1 through PMM BIO-4.
PMM BIO-5: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce conflicts with local policies and Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.4, subd.
(a)(4)(A)–(B), there must be a nexus between PMM BIO-1
through PMM BIO-5 and environmental impacts from the
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65 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project such as a tree preservation policy
or ordinance.
ordinances protecting biological resources. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency. a) Consult with the appropriate local agency responsible for the administration of the policy or ordinance protecting biological resources. b) Prioritize retention of trees on-site consistent with local regulations. Provide adequate protection during the construction period for any trees that are to remain standing, as recommended by an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborist.
c) If specific project area trees are designated as “Protected Trees,” “Landmark Trees,” or “Heritage Trees,” obtain approval for encroachment or removals through the appropriate entity, and develop appropriate mitigation measures at that time, to ensure that the trees are replaced. Mitigation trees shall be locally collected native species, as directed by a qualified biologist. d) Appoint an ISA certified arborist to monitor construction activities that may occur in areas with trees are designated as “Protected Trees,” “Landmark Trees,” or “Heritage Trees,” to facilitate avoidance of resources not permitted for impact.
Before the start of any clearing, excavation, construction or other work on the site, securely fence off every protected tree deemed to be potentially endangered by said site work. Keep such fences in place for duration of all such work. Clearly mark all trees to be removed.
e) Establish a scheme for the removal and disposal of logs, brush, earth and other debris that will avoid injury to any protected tree. Where proposed development or other site work could encroach upon the protected perimeter of any protected tree, incorporate special measures to allow the roots to breathe and obtain water and nutrients. Minimize any excavation, cutting, filing, or compaction of the existing ground surface within the protected perimeter. Require that no change in existing ground level occur from the base of any protected tree at any time. Require that no burning or use of equipment with an open flame occur near or within the protected perimeter of any protected tree.
f) Require that no storage or dumping of oil, gas, chemicals, or other substances that may be harmful to trees occur from the base of any protected trees, or any other location on the site from which such substances might enter the protected perimeter. Require that no heavy construction equipment or construction materials be operated or stored within a distance from the base of any protected trees.
Require that wires, ropes, or other devices not be attached to any protected tree, except as needed for support of the tree. Require that no sign, other than a tag showing the botanical classification, be attached to any protected tree. impacts would be less than significant with the implementation of regulatory compliance measures. Nevertheless, the Project would be in substantial conformance with these mitigation measures for the reasons stated below.
Chapter 12.52 of the City of Redlands’s Municipal Code
regulates trees and tree protection along streets and in public places. As part of the Project, existing trees around the perimeter of the Project site would be removed and replaced with a variety of trees and ornamental landscaping. Any trees removed from the Project site, would be subject to applicable regulatory compliance measures. Any tree removals within the public right-of-way would require permit approval from the City’s Public Works Director. With adherence to Municipal Code Chapter 12.52, impacts would be less than significant.
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66 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project g) Thoroughly spray the leaves of protected trees with water periodically during construction to prevent buildup of dust and other pollution that would inhibit leaf transpiration, as directed by the certified arborist.
h) If any damage to a protected tree should occur during or as a result of work on the site, the appropriate local agency will be immediately notified of such damage. If, such tree cannot be preserved in a healthy state, as determined by the certified arborist, require replacement of any tree removed with another tree or trees on the same site deemed adequate by the local agency to compensate for the loss of the tree that is removed. Remove all debris created as a result of any tree removal work from the property within two weeks of debris creation, and such debris shall be properly disposed of in accordance with all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. Design projects to avoid conflicts with local policies and ordinances protecting biological resources
i) Where avoidance is determined to be infeasible, sufficient conservation measures to fulfill the requirements of the applicable policy or ordinance shall be developed, such as to support issuance of a tree removal permit. The consideration of conservation measures may include:
• Avoidance strategies
• Contribution of in-lieu fees
• Planting of replacement trees
• Re-landscaping areas with native vegetation post-construction • Other comparable measures developed in consultation with local agency and certified arborist.
Impact BIO-6: Conflict with the
provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural
Community Conservation Plan, or
other approved local, regional, or
state habitat conservation plan.
See PMM BIO-1 through PMM BIO-5.
PMM BIO-6: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects on HCPs and NCCPs. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Consult with the appropriate federal, state, and/or local agency responsible for the administration of HCPs or NCCPs.
b) Wherever practicable and feasible, the project shall be designed to avoid lands preserved under the conditions of an HCP or NCCP. c) Where avoidance is determined to be infeasible, sufficient conservation measures to fulfill the requirements of the HCP and/or NCCP, which would include but not be limited to applicable authorization for incidental take pursuant to Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.4, subd.
(a)(4)(A)–(B), there must be a nexus between PMM BIO-1
through PMM BIO-6 and environmental impacts from the
proposed Project. No mitigation measures are required. The Project site is not located in or subject to provisions of any adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community
Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan.
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67 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project Section 7 or 10(a) of the federal Endangered Species Act or Section 2081 of the California ESA, shall be developed to support issuance of an incidental take permit or any other permissions required for development within the HCP/NCCP boundaries. The consideration of additional conservation measures would include the measures outlined in SMM-BIO-2, where applicable.
Cultural Resources
Impact CULT-1: Cause a
substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource
pursuant to § 15064.5.
PMM CULT-1: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to historical resources. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5, conduct a record search during the project planning phase at the appropriate Information Center to determine whether the project area has been previously surveyed and whether historical resources were identified.
b) During the project planning phase, retain a qualified architectural historian, defined as an individual who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s (SOI) Professional Qualification Standards (PQS) in Architectural History, to conduct historic architectural surveys if a built environment resource greater than 45 years in age may be affected by the project or if recommended by the Information Center.
c) Comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) including, but not limited to, projects for which federal funding or approval is required for the individual project. This law requires federal agencies to evaluate the impact of their actions on resources included in or eligible for listing in the National Register. Federal agencies must coordinate with the State Historic Preservation Officer in evaluating impacts and developing mitigation. These mitigation measures may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Employ design measures to avoid historical resources and undertake adaptive reuse where appropriate and feasible. If resources are to be preserved, as feasible, carry out the maintenance, repair, stabilization, rehabilitation, restoration, preservation, conservation or reconstruction in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings. If resources would be impacted, impacts should be minimized to the extent feasible.
PMM CULT-1 measures j through l are applicable to the
proposed Project and are included as Mitigation Measure CUL-1. The records search conducted for the Project site indicated that there are no known cultural resources within the Project site (AA 2018). There are no known historical resources located onsite. The Phase I ESAs prepared for the Project site include aerial photographs that detail that the site was used for commercial uses and public/institutional uses since 1925.
The Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation conducted for the Project site describes that onsite testing identified artificial fill soils of seven feet in depth across the site.
Project construction would include overexcavation to a depth of at least 11 feet below ground surface (bgs) as part of development of the proposed building foundations. Project grading has the potential to encroach into native soils that have not been previously disturbed and could contain
archaeological resources. As such, Mitigation Measure CUL-1 requires retention of an archaeologist that would observe ground disturbing activities and recover archaeological resources as necessary. In addition, the archaeologist would be present at the pre-grading conference to establish
procedures for archeological resource surveillance. Mitigation CUL-1would also halt work within 50 feet of a find until it can be evaluated by the qualified on-call archaeologist.
Construction activities could continue in other areas. If the discovery proves to be significant, additional work, such as data recovery excavation, may be warranted and shall be discussed in consultation with the appropriate regulatory agency(ies). With implementation of Mitigation Measure CUL1, impacts related to archaeological resources would be less than significant.
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68 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project • Where feasible, noise buffers/walls and/or visual buffers/landscaping should be constructed to preserve the contextual setting of significant built resources.
d) If a project requires the relocation, rehabilitation, or alteration of an eligible historical resource, the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties should be used to the maximum extent possible to ensure the historical significance of the resource is not impaired. The application of the standards should be overseen by an architectural historian or historic architect meeting the SOI PQS. Prior to any construction activities that may affect the historical resource, a report, meeting industry standards, should identify and specify the treatment of character-defining features and construction activities and be provided to the Lead Agency for review and approval. e) If a project would result in the demolition or significant alteration of a historical resource eligible for or listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR), or local register, recordation should take the form of Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), Historic American Engineering Record (HAER), or Historic American Landscape Survey (HALS) documentation, and should be performed by an architectural historian or historian who meets the SOI PQS. Recordation should meet the SOI Standards and Guidelines for Architectural and Engineering, which defines the products acceptable for inclusion in the HABS/HAER/HALS collection at the Library of Congress. The specific scope and details of documentation should be developed at the project level in coordination with the Lead Agency. f) During the project planning phase, obtain a qualified archaeologist, defined as one who meets the SOI PQS for archaeology, to conduct a record search at the appropriate Information Center of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) to determine whether the project area has been previously surveyed and whether resources were identified.
g) Contact the NAHC to request a Sacred Lands File search and a list of relevant Native American contacts who may have additional information. h) During the project planning phase, obtain a qualified archaeologist or architectural historian (depending on applicability) to conduct archaeological and/or historic architectural surveys as recommended by the qualified professional, the Lead Agency, or the Information Center. In the event the records indicate that no previous survey has been conducted, the qualified professional or Information Center will make a recommendation on whether a survey is warranted based on the sensitivity of the project area for archaeological resources.
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69 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project i) If potentially significant archaeological resources are identified through survey, and impacts to these resources cannot be avoided, a Phase II Testing and Evaluation investigation should be performed by a qualified archaeologist prior to any construction-related ground-disturbing activities to determine significance.
If resources determined significant or unique through Phase II testing, and avoidance is not possible, appropriate resource-specific mitigation measures should be established by the lead agency and undertaken by qualified personnel.
These might include a Phase III data recovery program implemented by a qualified archaeologist and performed in accordance with the OHP’s Archaeological Resource Management Reports (ARMR): Recommended Contents and Format and Guidelines for Archaeological Research Designs. Additional options can include 1) interpretative signage, or 2) educational outreach that helps inform the public of the past activities that occurred in this area. Archaeological materials collected from a significant resource should be curated with a recognized scientific or educational repository
j) If a record search or archaeological assessment indicates that the project is located in an area sensitive for archaeological resources, as determined by the Lead Agency in consultation with a qualified archaeologist, retain an archaeological monitor to observe ground disturbing operations, including but not limited to grading, excavation, trenching, or removal of existing features of the subject property. The archaeological monitor should be supervised by an archaeologist meeting the SOI PQS
k) Conduct construction activities and excavation to avoid cultural resources (if identified). If avoidance is not feasible, further work may be needed to determine the importance of a resource. Retain a qualified archaeologist, and/or as appropriate, a qualified architectural historian who should make recommendations regarding the work necessary to assess significance. If the cultural resource is determined to be significant under state or federal guidelines, impacts to the cultural resource will need to be mitigated.
l) Stop construction activities and excavation in the area where cultural resources are found until a qualified archaeologist can determine whether these resources are significant. If the archaeologist determines that the discovery is significant, it should be curated with a recognized scientific or educational repository.
Impact CULT-2: Cause a
substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological
resource pursuant to § 15064.5.
See PMM CULT-1.
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70 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project Impact CULT-3: Disturb human
remains, including those interred
outside of dedicated cemeteries.
PMM CULT-2: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to human remains. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) In the event of discovery or recognition of any human remains during construction or excavation activities associated with the project, in any location other than a dedicated cemetery, cease further excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains until the coroner of the county in which the remains are discovered has been informed and has determined that no investigation of the cause of death is required. b) If any discovered remains are of Native American origin:
• Contact the County Coroner to contact the NAHC to designate a Native American Most Likely Descendant (MLD). The MLD should make a recommendation to the landowner or the person responsible for the excavation work, for means of treating or disposing of, with appropriate dignity, the human remains and any associated grave goods. This may include obtaining a qualified archaeologist or team of archaeologists to properly excavate the human remains
• If the NAHC is unable to identify a MLD, or the MLD fails to make a recommendation within 48 hours after being notified by the commission, or the landowner or his representative rejects the recommendation of the MLD and the mediation by the NAHC fails to provide measures acceptable to the landowner, obtain a culturally affiliated Native American monitor, and an archaeologist, if recommended by the Native American monitor, and rebury the Native American human remains and any associated grave goods, with appropriate dignity, on the property and in a location that is not subject to further subsurface disturbance.
The Project substantially complies with this mitigation measure.
If human remains are encountered during construction, State Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5, included as PPP CUL1, states that no further disturbance shall occur until the County coroner has made the necessary findings as to origin and disposition, pursuant to PRC Section 5097.98. If the county coroner concludes that the remains are of Native American descent, the Native American Heritage Commission must be notified within 24 hours, and NAHC guidelines would be
adhered to in the treatment and handling of the remains. With regulatory compliance, included as PPP CUL-1, any potential significant impacts of the Project related to this threshold would be less than significant.
Energy
Impact ENR-1: Result in potentially
significant environmental impact
due to wasteful, inefficient, or
unnecessary consumption of energy
resources, during project
construction or operation.
No mitigation is required. No mitigation is required.
Impact ENR-2: Conflict with or
obstruct a state or local plan for
No mitigation is required. No mitigation is required.
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71 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project renewable energy or energy
efficiency.
Geology and Soils
Impact GEO-1: 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) seismicrelated ground failure, including liquefaction; (iv) landslides.
No mitigation is required. No mitigation is required.
Impact GEO-2: Result in substantial
soil erosion or the loss of topsoil
PMM-GEO-1: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to historical resources. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Consistent with the CBC and local regulatory agencies with oversight of development associated with the Plan, ensure that site-specific geotechnical investigations conducted by a qualified geotechnical expert are conducted to ascertain soil types prior to preparation of project designs. These investigations can and should identify areas of potential failure and recommend remedial geotechnical measures to eliminate any problems.
b) Consistent with the requirements of the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) for projects over one acre in size, obtain coverage under the General Construction Activity Storm Water Permit (General Construction Permit) issued by the SWRCB and prepare a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and submit the plan for review and approval by the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). At a minimum, the SWPPP should include a description of construction materials, practices, and equipment storage and maintenance; a list Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.4, subd.
(a)(4)(A)–(B), there must be a nexus between PMM GEO-1 and environmental impacts from the proposed Project. The Project would result in less than significant impacts as a result of compliance with regulatory requirements, but nonetheless substantially conforms with this mitigation measure. The Project would require approval of a SWPPP to minimize soils erosion from stormwater during construction. Additionally, the Project would require a Water Quality Management Plan in order to reduce soil erosion from stormwater during Project operation.
With implementation of the SWPPP and Water Quality
Management Plan, impacts related to soil erosion or loss of topsoil would be less than significant.
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72 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project of pollutants likely to contact stormwater; site-specific erosion and sedimentation control practices; a list of provisions to eliminate or reduce discharge of materials to stormwater; best management practices (BMPs); and an inspection and monitoring program.
c) Consistent with the requirements of the SWRCB and local regulatory agencies with oversight of development associated with the Plan, ensure that project designs provide adequate slope drainage and appropriate landscaping to minimize the occurrence of slope instability and erosion. Design features should include measures to reduce erosion caused by storm water. Road cuts should be designed to maximize the potential for revegetation.
d) Consistent with the CBC and local regulatory agencies with oversight of development associated with the Plan, ensure that, prior to preparing project designs, new and abandoned wells are identified within construction areas to ensure the stability of nearby soils.
Impact GEO-3: 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.
No mitigation is required. No mitigation is required.
Impact GEO-4: Be located on
expansive soil, as defined in Table
18-1-B of the Uniform Building
Code (1994), creating substantial
risks to life or property.
No mitigation is required. No mitigation is required.
Impact GEO-5: 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 mitigation is required. No mitigation is required.
Impact GEO-6: Directly or
indirectly destroy a unique
PMM-GEO-1: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects The Project substantially conforms to PMM-GEO 1 measures 1 through h. Project excavation has the potential to impact paleontologically sensitive older Quaternary sediments. As SCEA
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unique geologic feature.
related to paleontological resources. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Ensure compliance with the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, the Antiquities Act, Section 5097.5 of the Public Resources Code (PRC), adopted county and city general plans, and other federal, state and local regulations, as applicable and feasible, by adhering to and incorporating the performance standards and practices from the 2010 Society for Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP) standard procedures for the assessment and mitigation of adverse impacts to paleontological resources. b) Obtain review by a qualified paleontologist (e.g., who meets the SVP standards for a Principal Investigator or Project Paleontologist or the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) standards for a Principal Investigator), to determine if the project has the potential to require ground disturbance of parent material with potential to contain unique paleontological or resources, or to require the substantial alteration of a unique geologic feature. The assessment should include museum records searches, a review of geologic mapping and the scientific literature, geotechnical studies (if available), and potentially a pedestrian survey, if units with paleontological potential are present at the surface. c) Avoid exposure or displacement of parent material with potential to yield unique paleontological resources.
d) Where avoidance of parent material with the potential to yield unique paleontological resources is not feasible:
1) All on-site construction personnel receive Worker Education and Awareness Program (WEAP) training prior to the commencement of excavation work to understand the regulatory framework that provides for protection of paleontological resources and become familiar with diagnostic characteristics of the materials with the potential to be encountered.
2) A qualified paleontologist prepares a Paleontological Resource Management Plan (PRMP) to guide the salvage, documentation and repository of unique paleontological resources encountered during construction. The PRMP should adhere to and incorporate the performance standards and practices from the 2010 SVP Standard procedures for the assessment and mitigation of adverse impacts to paleontological resources. If unique paleontological resources are encountered during construction, use a qualified paleontologist to oversee the implementation of the PRMP.
such, the Project will incorporate Project-specific Mitigation Measure PAL-1, which requires preparation of a
Paleontological Resource Mitigation Program (PRMP) and
paleontological monitoring for ground disturbing activities occurring past five feet in depth within native soil, as determined by the Project paleontologist. With
implementation of MM PAL-1, impacts related to this threshold would be less than significant.
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74 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project 3) Monitor ground disturbing activities in parent material, with a moderate to high potential to yield unique paleontological resources using a qualified paleontological monitor meeting the standards of the SVP or the BLM to determine if unique paleontological resources are encountered during such activities, consistent with the specified or comparable protocols.
4) Identify where ground disturbance is proposed in a geologic unit having the potential for containing fossils and specify the need for a paleontological monitor to be present during ground disturbance in these areas.
e) Avoid routes and project designs that would permanently alter unique geological features.
f) Salvage and document adversely affected resources sufficient to support ongoing scientific research and education.
g) Significant recovered fossils should be prepared to the point of curation, identified by qualified experts, listed in a database to facilitate analysis, and deposited in a designated paleontological curation facility. h) Following the conclusion of the paleontological monitoring, the qualified paleontologist should prepare a report stating that the paleontological monitoring requirement has been fulfilled and summarize the results of any paleontological finds. The report should be submitted to the lead CEQA and the repository curating the collected artifacts, and should document the methods and results of all work completed under the PRMP, including treatment of paleontological materials, results of specimen processing, analysis, and research, and final curation arrangements.
Greenhouse Gases
Impact GHG-1: Generate
greenhouse gas emissions, either
directly or indirectly, that may
have a significant impact on the
environment.
PMM-GHG-1: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to greenhouse gas emissions. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Integrate green building measures consistent with CALGreen (California Building Code Title 24), local building codes and other applicable laws, into project design including:
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.4, subd.
(a)(4)(A)–(B), there must be a nexus between PMM GHG-1
and environmental impacts from the proposed Project. The Project would result in less than significant impacts as a result of compliance with regulatory requirements, but nonetheless substantially conforms with this mitigation measure.
The Project would incorporate energy efficiency measures of Title 24 of the California Building Code. Additionally, the SCEA
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75 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project i. Use energy efficient materials in building design, construction, rehabilitation, and retrofit.
ii. Install energy-efficient lighting, heating, and cooling systems (cogeneration); water heaters; appliances; equipment; and control systems.
iii. Reduce lighting, heating, and cooling needs by taking advantage of light-colored roofs, trees for shade, and sunlight.
iv. Incorporate passive environmental control systems that account for the characteristics of the natural environment.
v. Use high-efficiency lighting and cooking devices.
vi. Incorporate passive solar design.
vii. Use high-reflectivity building materials and multiple glazing. viii. Prohibit gas-powered landscape maintenance equipment. ix. Install electric vehicle charging stations.
x. Reduce wood burning stoves or fireplaces.
xi. Provide bike lanes accessibility and parking at residential developments.
b) Reduce emissions resulting from projects through implementation of project features, project design, or other measures, such as those described in Appendix F of the State CEQA Guidelines.
c) Include off-site measures to mitigate a project’s emissions. d) Measures that consider incorporation of Best Available Control Technology (BACT) during design, construction and operation of projects to minimize GHG emissions, including but not limited to:
i. Use energy and fuel-efficient vehicles and equipment; ii. Deployment of zero- and/or near zero emission technologies; iii. Use lighting systems that are energy efficient, such as LED technology; iv. Use the minimum feasible amount of GHG-emitting construction materials;
Project would provide mixed-use buildings within 0.5-mile from the Arrow Line and provide sidewalks to promote
walkability and bike storage to promote biking, which would reduce VMT and greenhouse gas emissions.
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76 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project v. Use cement blended with the maximum feasible amount of flash or other materials that reduce GHG emissions from cement production; vi. Incorporate design measures to reduce GHG emissions from solid waste management through encouraging solid waste recycling and reuse; vii. Incorporate design measures to reduce energy consumption and increase use of renewable energy;
viii. Incorporate design measures to reduce water consumption; ix. Use lighter-colored pavement where feasible;
x. Recycle construction debris to maximum extent feasible; xi. Plant shade trees in or near construction projects where feasible; and xii. Solicit bids that include concepts listed above.
e) Measures that encourage transit use, carpooling, bike-share and car-share programs, active transportation, and parking strategies, including, but not limited to the following:
i. Promote transit-active transportation coordinated strategies; ii. Increase bicycle carrying capacity on transit and rail vehicles; iii. Improve or increase access to transit;
iv. Increase access to common goods and services, such as groceries, schools, and day care;
v. Incorporate affordable housing into the project;
vi. Incorporate the neighborhood electric vehicle network; vii. Orient the project toward transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities; viii. Improve pedestrian or bicycle networks, or transit service; ix. Provide traffic calming measures;
x. Provide bicycle parking;
xi. Limit or eliminate park supply through:
i. Elimination (or reduction) of minimum parking requirements ii. Creation of maximum parking requirements
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77 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project iii. Provision of shared parking.
xii. Unbundle parking costs;
xiii. Provide parking cash-out programs;
xiv. Implement or provide access to commute reduction program; f) Incorporate bicycle and pedestrian facilities into project designs, maintaining these facilities, and providing amenities incentivizing their use; and planning for and building local bicycle projects that connect with the regional network; g) Improving transit access to rail and bus routes by incentives for construction of transit facilities within developments, and/or providing dedicated shuttle service to transit stations; and
h) Adopting employer trip reduction measures to reduce employee trips such as vanpool and carpool programs, providing end-of-trip facilities, and telecommuting programs including but not limited to measures that:
i. Provide car-sharing, bike sharing, and ride-sharing programs; ii. Provide transit passes;
iii. Shift single occupancy vehicle trips to carpooling or vanpooling, for example providing ride-matching services;
iv. Provide incentives or subsidies that increase that use of modes other than single occupancy vehicle;
v. Provide on-site amenities at places of work, such as priority parking for carpools and vanpools, secure bike parking, and showers and locker rooms;
vi. Provide employee transportation coordinators at employment sites; vii. Provide a guaranteed ride home service to users of non-auto modes. i) Designate a percentage of parking spaces for ride-sharing vehicles or highoccupancy vehicles, and provide adequate passenger loading and unloading for those vehicles;
j) Land use siting and design measures that reduce GHG emissions, including:
i. Developing on infill and brownfields sites;
ii. Building compact and mixed-use developments near transit; SCEA
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iv. Measures that increase vehicle efficiency, encourage use of zero and low emissions vehicles, or reduce the carbon content of fuels, including constructing or encouraging construction of electric vehicle charging stations or neighborhood electric vehicle networks, or charging for electric bicycles; and
v. Measures to reduce GHG emissions from solid waste management through encouraging solid waste recycling and reuse.
k. Consult the SCAG Environmental Justice Toolbox for potential measures to address impacts to low-income and/or minority communities. The measures provided above are also intended to be applied in low income and minority communities as applicable and feasible.
l. Require at least five percent of all vehicle parking spaces include electric vehicle charging stations, or at a minimum, require the appropriate infrastructure to facilitate sufficient electric charging for passenger vehicles and trucks to plug-in. m. Encourage telecommuting and alternative work schedules, such as:
i. Staggered starting times
ii. Flexible schedules
iii. Compressed work weeks
n. Implement commute trip reduction marketing, such as:
i. New employee orientation of trip reduction and alternative mode options
ii. Event promotions
iii. Publications
o. Implement preferential parking permit program
p. Implement school pool and bus programs
q. Price workplace parking, such as:
i. Explicitly charging for parking for its employees;
ii. Implementing above market rate pricing;
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iv. Not providing employee parking and transportation allowances; and v. Educating employees about available alternatives.
Impact GHG-2: Conflict with an
applicable plan, policy, or
regulation adopted for the
purpose of reducing the emissions
of greenhouse gases
See PMM GHG-1.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Impact HAZ-1: Create a
significant hazard to the public or
the environment through the routine
transport, use, or disposal of
hazardous materials.
PMM HAZ-1: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Where the construction or operation of projects involves the transport of hazardous material, provide a written plan of proposed routes of travel demonstrating use of roadways designated for the transport of such materials. b) Specify Project requirements for interim storage and disposal of hazardous materials during construction and operation. Storage and disposal strategies must be consistent with applicable federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
Specify the appropriate procedures for interim storage and disposal of hazardous materials, anticipated to be required in support of operations and maintenance activities, in conformance with applicable federal, state, and local statutes and regulations, in the business plan for projects as applicable and appropriate. c) Submit a Hazardous Materials Business/Operations Plan for review and approval by the appropriate local agency. Once approved, keep the plan on file with the Lead Agency (or other appropriate government agency) and update, as applicable. The purpose of the Hazardous Materials Business/Operations Plan is to ensure that employees are adequately trained to handle the materials and provides information to the local fire protection agency should emergency response be required. The Hazardous Materials Business/Operations Plan should include the following:
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.4, subd.
(a)(4)(A)–(B), there must be a nexus between PMM HAZ-1 and environmental impacts from the proposed Project. The Project would result in less than significant impacts as a result of compliance with regulatory requirements, but nonetheless substantially conforms with this mitigation measure.
Like the majority of construction projects, construction of the Project would involve the temporary use of hazardous
substances in the form of paint, adhesives, surface coatings, cleaning materials, fuels and oils. However, all materials would be used, stored, and disposed of in accordance with
applicable laws and regulations and manufacturers’
instructions. Also, construction work would be performed in compliance with applicable federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Safety and Health Standards and CalOSHA requirements to ensure the safety of
construction workers.
As discussed in the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, included as Appendix F1, conducted for 212 Brookside
Avenue, two recognized environmental conditions (RECs) were identified. Based on a review of records at the City of Redlands Department of Building and Safety, an underground diesel fuel storage tank (UST) was removed from the site in 1996. The UST was replaced with an aboveground diesel fuel storage tank. No soil sampling report was found for the removal of this UST. Additionally, during site reconnaissance, significant quantities of used bullet shells and bullet fragments were found inside the now-demolished shooting range room.
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• The location of such hazardous materials.
• An emergency response plan including employee training information. • A plan that describes the way these materials are handled, transported and disposed.
d) Follow manufacturer’s recommendations on use, storage, and disposal of chemical products used in construction.
e) Avoid overtopping construction equipment fuel gas tanks. f) Properly contain and remove grease and oils during routine maintenance of construction equipment.
g) Properly dispose of discarded containers of fuels and other chemicals. h) Prior to shipment remove the most volatile elements, including flammable natural gas liquids, as feasible.
i) Identify and implement more stringent tank car safety standards. j) Improve rail transportation route analysis, and modification of routes based on that analysis.
k) Use the best available inspection equipment and protocols and implement positive train control.
l) Reduce train car speeds to 40 miles per hour when passing through urbanized areas of any size.
m) Limit storage of crude oil tank cars in urbanized areas of any size and provide appropriate security in storage yards for all shipments. n) Notify in advance county and city emergency operations offices of all crude oil shipments, including a contact number that can provide real-time information in the event of an oil train derailment or accident.
o) Report quarterly hazardous commodity flow information, including classification and characterization of materials being transported, to all first response agencies (49 Code Fed. Regs. 15.5) along the mainline rail routes used by trains carrying crude oil identified.
The Phase I Environmental Site Assessment concluded that there is a potential for lead from bullets accumulating in soil within the shooting range. As such, a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment was conducted with soils testing. Soils testing results indicated low concentrations of petroleum hydrocarbons in soils in two samples and low concentrations of lead. However, these concentrations were below the Department of Toxic Substances (DTSC) residential and commercial limits. As such, the Phase II Environmental Site Assessment concluded that no additional testing was needed. Therefore, impacts related to the former UST and shooting range would be less than
significant.
Operation of the Project’s residential and commercial uses would involve the use and storage of small quantities of potentially hazardous materials in the form of typical cleaning solvents, painting supplies, pesticides for landscaping, and pool maintenance. The use of these materials would be in small quantities and in accordance with the manufacturers’
instructions for use, storage, and disposal of such products.
Therefore, with compliance with applicable regulations, the Project’s potential impacts would be less than significant.
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81 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project p) Fund training and outfitting emergency response crews that includes the cost of backfilling personnel while in training.
q) Undertake annual emergency responses scenario/field-based training including Emergency Operations Center Training activations with local emergency response agencies.
Impact HAZ-2: Create a
significant hazard to the public or
the environment through
reasonably foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials
into the environment.
See PMM HAZ-1.
PMM HAZ-2: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce hazards related to the reasonably foreseeable upsets and accidents involving the release of hazardous materials, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Removal of the most volatile elements, including flammable natural gas liquids, prior to shipment;
b) More stringent tank car safety standards;
c) Improved rail transportation route analysis, and modification of routes based on that analysis;
d) Utilization of the best available inspection equipment and protocols, and implementation of positive train control;
e) Reduced train car speeds to 40 miles per hour when passing through urbanized areas of any size;
f) Limitations on storage of hazardous materials tank cars in urbanized areas of any size and provide appropriate security in storage yards for all shipments; g) Advance notification to county and city emergency operations offices of all crude oil and hazardous materials shipments, including a contact number that can provide real-time information in the event of an oil train derailment or accident; h) Quarterly hazardous commodity flow information, including classification and characterization of materials being transported, to all first response agencies (49 Code Fed. Regs. 15.5) along the mainline rail routes used by trains carrying hazardous materials.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.4, subd.
(a)(4)(A)–(B), there must be a nexus between PMM HAZ-1 and PMM HAZ-2 and environmental impacts from the proposed
Project. The Project would result in less than significant impacts as a result of compliance with regulatory requirements, but nonetheless substantially conforms with this mitigation measure.
Construction of the Project would involve the temporary use of hazardous substances in the form of paint, adhesives, surface coatings and other finishing materials, and cleaning agents, fuels, and oils typical of construction projects. However, all materials would be used, stored, and disposed of in
accordance with applicable laws and regulations and
manufacturers’ instructions. Also, all construction work would be performed consistent with applicable federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Safety and Health Standards and CalOSHA requirements to ensure the safety and well-being of construction workers.
As discussed in the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment conducted for 212 Brookside Avenue, two recognized
environmental conditions (RECs) were identified. Based on a review of records at the City of Redlands Department of Building and Safety, an underground diesel fuel storage tank (UST) was removed from the site in 1996. The UST was
replaced with an aboveground diesel fuel storage tank. No soil sampling report was found for the removal of this UST.
Additionally, during site reconnaissance, significant quantities of used bullet shells and bullet fragments were found inside the now-demolished shooting range room. The Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment concluded that there is a potential for lead from bullets accumulating in soil within the shooting range. As such, a Phase II Environmental Site
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significant.
The City has determined that, with compliance with applicable regulations, the Project’s potential impacts would be less than significant.
Impact HAZ-3: Emit hazardous
emissions or handle hazardous or
acutely hazardous materials,
substances, or waste within onequarter mile of an existing or proposed school
See PMM HAZ-1 and PMM HAZ-2.
PMM HAZ-3: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to the release of hazardous materials within one-quarter mile of schools, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Where the construction and operation of projects involves the transport of hazardous materials, avoid transport of such materials within one-quarter mile of schools, when school is in session, wherever feasible.
b) Where it is not feasible to avoid transport of hazardous materials, within onequarter mile of schools on local streets, provide notifications of the anticipated schedule of transport of such materials
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.4, subd.
(a)(4)(A)–(B), there must be a nexus between PMM HAZ-1, PMM HAZ-2, and PMM HAZ-3 and environmental impacts
from the proposed Project. The Project would result in less than significant impacts as a result of compliance with regulatory requirements, but nonetheless substantially conforms with this mitigation measure.
Construction of the Project would involve the temporary use of hazardous substances in the form of paint, adhesives, surface coatings and other finishing materials, and cleaning agents, fuels, and oils typically used in construction.
The types of potentially hazardous substances and materials that would be used in association with the operation of the Project would include those typical of residential and
commercial developments, such as small quantities of cleaning solvents, painting supplies, pesticides for landscaping, and pool maintenance. However, all such substances and materials would be used, stored, and disposed of in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and manufacturers’
instructions.
With compliance to applicable laws, regulations, and
manufacturers’ instructions, construction of the Project would not create a significant risk of exposure to hazardous
materials for schools.
Impact HAZ-4: Be located on a
site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled
PMM HAZ-4: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.4, subd.
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Section 65962.5 and, as a result,
would it create a significant
hazard to the public or the
environment.
related to projects that are located on a site which is included on the Cortese List, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) For any listed sites or sites that have the potential for residual hazardous materials as a result of historic land uses, complete a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, including a review and consideration of data from all known databases of contaminated sites, during the process of planning, environmental clearance, and construction for projects.
b) Where warranted due to the known presence of contaminated materials, submit to the appropriate agency responsible for hazardous materials/wastes oversight a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment report if warranted by a Phase I report for the project site. The reports should make recommendations for remedial action, if appropriate, and be signed by a Registered Environmental Assessor, Professional Geologist, or Professional Engineer.
c) Implement the recommendations provided in the Phase II Environmental Site Assessment report, where such a report was determined to be necessary for the construction or operation of the project, for remedial action. d) Submit a copy of all applicable documentation required by local, state, and federal environmental regulatory agencies, including but not limited to: permit applications, Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, human health and ecological risk assessments, remedial action plans, risk management plans, soil management plans, and groundwater management plans.
e) Conduct soil sampling and chemical analyses of samples, consistent with the protocols established by the U.S. EPA to determine the extent of potential contamination beneath all underground storage tanks (USTs), elevator shafts, clarifiers, and subsurface hydraulic lifts when on-site demolition or construction activities would potentially affect a particular development or building. f) Consult with the appropriate local, state, and federal environmental regulatory agencies to ensure sufficient minimization of risk to human health and environmental resources, both during and after construction, posed by soil contamination, groundwater contamination, or other surface hazards including, but not limited to, underground storage tanks, fuel distribution lines, waste pits and sumps. g) Obtain and submit written evidence of approval for any remedial action if required by a local, state, or federal environmental regulatory agency. h) Cease work if soil, groundwater, or other environmental medium with suspected contamination is encountered unexpectedly during construction activities (e.g., would result in less than significant impacts as a result of compliance with regulatory requirements, but nonetheless substantially conforms with this mitigation measure.
According to the DTSC EnviroStor database, the Project site is not located on a federal Superfund site, State response site, voluntary cleanup site, school cleanup site, corrective action site, or tiered permit site (DTSC 2022). Additionally, according to the State Water Resources Control Board’s Geotracker database, the Project site is not located on a Leaking UST Cleanup Site, Cleanup Program Site, Military Cleanup Site, Military Privitized Site, or Military UST site (SWRCB 2022).
Therefore, the proposed Project would result in less than significant impacts related to a known hazardous materials site pursuant to Government Code Section 65965.5 and would not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment.
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i) Soil generated by construction activities should be stockpiled on-site in a secure and safe manner. All contaminated soils determined to be hazardous or nonhazardous waste must be adequately profiled (sampled) prior to acceptable reuse or disposal at an appropriate off-site facility. Complete sampling and handling and transport procedures for reuse or disposal, in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws and policies.
j) Groundwater pumped from the subsurface should be contained on-site in a secure and safe manner, prior to treatment and disposal, to ensure environmental and health issues are resolved pursuant to applicable laws and policies. Utilize engineering controls, which include impermeable barriers to prohibit groundwater and vapor intrusion into the building.
k) As needed and appropriate, prior to issuance of any demolition, grading, or building permit, submit for review and approval by the Lead Agency (or other appropriate government agency) written verification that the appropriate federal, state and/or local oversight authorities, including but not limited to the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), have granted all required clearances and confirmed that the all applicable standards, regulations, and conditions have been met for previous contamination at the site. l) Develop, train, and implement appropriate worker awareness and protective measures to assure that worker and public exposure is minimized to an acceptable level and to prevent any further environmental contamination as a result of construction.
m) If asbestos-containing materials (ACM) are found to be present in building materials to be removed, submit specifications signed by a certified asbestos consultant for the removal, encapsulation, or enclosure of the identified ACM in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not necessarily limited to: California Code of Regulations, Title 8; Business and Professions Code; Division 3; California Health and Safety Code Section 25915- 25919.7; and other local regulations.
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85 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project n) Where projects include the demolitions or modification of buildings constructed prior to 1978, complete an assessment for the potential presence or lack thereof of ACM, lead based paint, and any other building materials or stored materials classified as hazardous waste by state or federal law.
o) Where the remediation of lead-based paint has been determined to be required, provide specifications to the appropriate agency, signed by a certified Lead Supervisor, Project Monitor, or Project Designer for the stabilization and/or removal of the identified lead paint in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not necessarily limited to: California Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (Cal OSHA’s) Construction Lead Standard, Title 8 California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 1532.1 and Department of Health Services (DHS) Regulation 17 CCR Sections 35001–36100, as may be amended.
If other materials classified as hazardous waste by state or federal law are present, the project sponsor should submit written confirmation to the appropriate local agency that all state and federal laws and regulations should be followed when profiling, handling, treating, transporting, and/or disposing of such materials.
Impact HAZ-5: 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
See PMM NOISE-1. No mitigation is required. There are no private or public airstrips within the vicinity of the Project area. The closest airport is the Redlands Municipal Airport, at 1755 Sessums Drive, Redlands, CA, which is approximately 2.6 miles from the Project site. As such, the Project is not within the airport’s land use plan, noise contours, or influence area, and the Project would not result in an airport-related safety hazard for people residing or working in the Project area.
Impact HAZ-6: Impair
implementation of or physically
interfere with an adopted
emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan
PMM HAZ-5: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects which may impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Continue to coordinate locally and regionally based on ongoing review and integration of projected transportation and circulation conditions.
Future driveway and building configurations would comply with applicable fire code requirements for emergency
evacuation including proper emergency exits for visitors, employees, and residents. Project site access and circulation plans would be subject to review and approval by the
Redlands Fire Department (RFD). Furthermore, the Project would comply with City of Redlands General Plan Policy 5- A.15, which requires two means of ingress/egress into new residential communities. In addition, the City of Redlands has completed this Hazard Mitigation Plan in accordance with 44 Code of Federal Regulations (44 CFR Parts 201 and 206). The SCEA
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c) Continue to evaluate lifeline routes for movement of emergency supplies and evacuation.
Project would not interfere with the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Impact HAZ-7: Expose people or
structures, either directly or
indirectly, to a significant risk of
loss, injury or death involving
wildland fires.
See Wildfire, Impact WF-2. No mitigation measures are required. The Project site is located in a fully urbanized area and is not within a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and is not near a wildland fire hazard.
Hydrology and Water Quality
Impact HYD-1: Potential to violate
any water quality standards or
waste discharge requirements or
otherwise substantially degrade
surface or groundwater quality
PMM HYD-1: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects from violation of any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or groundwater quality, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Complete, and have approved, a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) prior to initiation of construction.
b) Implement Best Management Practices to reduce the peak stormwater runoff from the project site to the maximum extent practicable. c) Comply with the Caltrans storm water discharge permit as applicable; and identify and implement Best Management Practices to manage site erosion, wash water runoff, and spill control.
d) Complete, and have approved, a Standard Urban Stormwater Management Plan, prior to occupancy of residential or commercial structures. e) Ensure adequate capacity of the surrounding stormwater system to support stormwater runoff from new or rehabilitated structures or buildings. f) Prior to construction within an area subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, obtain all required permit approvals and certifications for construction within the vicinity of a watercourse:
g) Where feasible, restore or expand riparian areas such that there is no net loss of impervious surface as a result of the project.
The Project’s impacts would be less than significant as a result of the implementation of regulatory compliance measures.
Nevertheless, the Project substantially conforms with this mitigation measure because the Project is subject to regulatory compliance measures such as NPDES and SWPPP regulations that are capable of avoiding or reducing the potential impacts on water quality. The Project would comply with waste
discharge requirements that are within the jurisdiction and authority of the Regional Water Quality Control Board and other regulatory agency requirements including, but not limited to, the NPDES permitting requirements.
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87 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project h) Install structural water quality control features, such as drainage channels, detention basins, oil and grease traps, filter systems, and vegetated buffers to prevent pollution of adjacent water resources by polluted runoff where required by applicable urban storm water runoff discharge permits, on new facilities. i) Provide operational best management practices for street cleaning, litter control, and catch basin cleaning are implemented to prevent water quality degradation in compliance with applicable storm water runoff discharge permits; and ensure treatment controls are in place as early as possible, such as during the acquisition process for rights-of-way, not just later during the facilities design and construction phase.
j) Comply with applicable municipal separate storm sewer system discharge permits as well as Caltrans’ storm water discharge permit including long-term sediment control and drainage of roadway runoff.
k) Incorporate as appropriate treatment and control features such as detention basins, infiltration strips, and porous paving, other features to control surface runoff and facilitate groundwater recharge into the design of new transportation projects early on in the process to ensure that adequate acreage and elevation contours are provided during the right-of-way acquisition process. l) Upgrade stormwater drainage facilities to accommodate any increased runoff volumes. These upgrades may include the construction of detention basins or structures that will delay peak flows and reduce flow velocities, including expansion and restoration of wetlands and riparian buffer areas. System designs shall be completed to eliminate increases in peak flow rates from current levels. m) Encourage Low Impact Development (LID) and incorporation of natural spaces that reduce, treat, infiltrate and manage stormwater runoff flows in all new developments, where practical and feasible.
Impact HYD-2: Potential to
substantially decrease
groundwater supplies or interfere
substantially with groundwater
recharge such that the project may
impede sustainable groundwater
management of the basin.
PMM HYD-2: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects from violation of any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or groundwater quality, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Avoid designs that require continual dewatering where feasible.
For projects requiring continual dewatering facilities, implement monitoring systems and long-term administrative procedures to ensure proper water management that The Project’s impacts would be less than significant, and no mitigation is required. Nevertheless, Project substantially conforms with this mitigation measure because the Project site is located in an urbanized area that does not contain any significant groundwater recharge areas. As discussed in the Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan, included as
Appendix H, the Project would maximize permeable surfaces in order to promote groundwater recharge.
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88 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project prevents degrading of surface water and minimizes adverse impacts on groundwater for the life of the project, Construction designs shall comply with appropriate building codes and standard practices including the Uniform Building Code.
b) Maximize, where practical and feasible, permeable surface area in existing urbanized areas to protect water quality, reduce flooding, allow for groundwater recharge, and preserve wildlife habitat. Minimize new impervious surfaces, including the use of in-lieu fees and off-site mitigation. c) Avoid construction and siting on groundwater recharge areas, to prevent conversion of those areas to impervious surface. d) Reduce hardscape to the extent feasible to facilitate groundwater recharge as appropriate.
Impact HYD-3a: Substantially
alter the existing drainage pattern
of the site or area, including
through the alteration of the course
of a stream or river or through the
addition of impervious surfaces, in
a manner which would result in
substantial erosion or siltation onor off-site.
See PMM HYD-1. The Project’s impacts would be less than significant with the implementation of regulatory compliance measures.
Nevertheless, the Project substantially conforms to this mitigation measure, because the Project is required to comply with regulatory requirements including NPDES and City
requirements, including those requiring the preparation of a Project-specific SWPPP and WQMP. The proposed
stormwater BMPs would include multiple planter boxes for stormwater infiltration and an infiltration chamber under parking areas.
Impact HYD-3b: Substantially
alter the existing drainage pattern
of the site or area, including
through the alteration of the course
of a stream or river or through the
addition of impervious surfaces, in
a manner which would substantially
increase the rate or amount of
flooding on- or off-site.
See PMM HYD-1 and PMM HYD-2. The Project’s impacts would be less than significant as a result of the implementation of regulatory compliance measures.
Nevertheless, the Project substantially conforms to this mitigation measure, because the Project is required to comply with regulatory requirements including NPDES and City
requirements, including those requiring the preparation of a Project-specific SWPPP and WQMP. The proposed
stormwater BMPs would include multiple planter boxes for stormwater infiltration and infiltration chambers under parking areas.
Impact HYD-3c: Substantially alter
the existing drainage pattern of
the site or area, including through
the alteration of the course of a
stream or river or through the
addition of impervious surfaces, in
a manner which would create or
See PMM HYD-1 and PMM HYD-2. The Project’s impacts would be less than significant as a result of the implementation of regulatory compliance measures.
Nevertheless, the Project substantially conforms to this mitigation measure, because the Project is required to comply with regulatory requirements including NPDES and City
requirements, including those requiring the preparation of a Project-specific SWPPP and WQMP. The proposed
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would exceed the capacity of
existing or planned stormwater
drainage systems or provide
substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff.
stormwater BMPs would include multiple planter boxes for stormwater infiltration and infiltration chambers under parking areas.
Impact HYD-4: In flood hazard,
tsunami, or seiche zones, risk
release of pollutants due to project
inundation.
PMM-HYD-4: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures capable of avoiding or reducing the potential impacts of locating structures that would impede or redirect flood flows, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Ensure that all roadbeds for new highway and rail facilities be elevated at least one foot above the 100-year base flood elevation. Since alluvial fan flooding is not often identified on FEMA flood maps, the risk of alluvial fan flooding should be evaluated and projects should be sited to avoid alluvial fan flooding.
Delineation of floodplains and alluvial fan boundaries should attempt to account for future hydrologic changes caused by global climate change.
According to FEMA flood insurance rate maps, a portion the Project site is located within flood Zone AO, which would have an approximate flood depth of 1 foot. However, the Project is required to comply with City Municipal Code Chapter
15.32, which includes regulations for development within flood hazard areas. Regulations include requiring any new
occupiable finished floor to be 2 feet above the 100-year flood elevation. With adherence to Municipal Code Chapter
15.32, the Project would not risk release of pollutants due to inundation in a flood hazard zone. Additionally, the Project site is not located in a seiche or tsunami flood hazard area.
Impact HYD-5: Conflict with or
obstruct implementation of a water
quality control plan or sustainable
groundwater management plan.
See PMM HYD-2. The Project’s impacts would be less than significant as a result of the implementation of regulatory compliance measures.
Nevertheless, the Project substantially conforms to this mitigation measure, because the Project is required to comply with regulatory requirements including NPDES and City
requirements, including those requiring the preparation of a Project-specific SWPPP and WQMP. The proposed
stormwater BMPs would include multiple planter boxes for stormwater infiltration and an infiltration chamber under parking areas.
The Project would not interfere with a groundwater
management plan as it would increase the pervious surfaces onsite and would not reduce groundwater levels.
Land Use
Impact LU-1: Potential for the
Project to physically divide an
established community
PMM LU-1: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects that physically divide a community, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may No mitigation is required. The Project site is currently vacant and undeveloped. The Project vicinity is highly urbanized and generally built out. The local vicinity is characterized by a blend of commercial, residential, and office uses. The Project would provide a new mixed-use development that would
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90 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Facilitate good design for land use projects that build upon and improve existing circulation patterns
b) Encourage implementing agencies to orient transportation projects to minimize impacts on existing communities by:
• Selecting alignments within or adjacent to existing public rights of way. • Design sections above or below-grade to maintain viable vehicular, cycling, and pedestrian connections between portions of communities where existing connections are disrupted by the transportation project. • Wherever feasible incorporate direct crossings, overcrossings, or under crossings at regular intervals for multiple modes of travel (e.g., pedestrians, bicyclists, vehicles).
c) Where it has been determined that it is infeasible to avoid creating a barrier in an established community, consider other measures to reduce impacts, including but not limited to:
• Alignment shifts to minimize the area affected.
• Reduction of the proposed right-of-way take to minimize the overall area of impact.
• Provisions for bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicle access across improved roadways.
include residential uses and restaurant uses. As such, the Project would be an infill project providing uses consistent with the mixed-use character of the surrounding area. Given the type of uses in the Project site vicinity, and the infill character of the Project, it would not physically divide an established
community. The Project would not disrupt or divide an
established community through a change in street or land use patterns within the community.
Impact LU-2: Cause a significant
environmental impact due to a
conflict with any land use plan,
policy, or regulation adopted for
the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental effect
PMM LU-2: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects that physically divide a community, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) When an inconsistency with the adopted general plan policy or land use regulation (adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an impact) is identified modify the transportation or land use project to eliminate the conflict; or, determine if the environmental, social, economic, and engineering benefits of the project warrant an amendment to the general plan or land use regulation.
No mitigation is required as the proposed Project would not conflict with the City of Redlands General Plan, as shown in Table LU-1.
Mineral Resources
Impact MIN-1: Potential to result in
the loss of availability of a known
PMM MIN-1: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can No mitigation is required. The Project site is located within an urbanized area of the City of Redlands. According to
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value to the region and the
residents of the state.
and should consider mitigation measures to reduce the use of mineral resources that could be of value to the region, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Provide for the efficient use of known aggregate and mineral resources or locally important mineral resource recovery sites, by ensuring that the consumptive use of aggregate resources is minimized and that access to recoverable sources of aggregate is not precluded, as a result of construction, operation and maintenance of projects.
b) Where avoidance is infeasible, minimize impacts to the efficient and effective use of recoverable sources of aggregate through measures that have been identified in county and city general plans, or other comparable measures such as:
1) Recycle and reuse building materials resulting from demolition, particularly aggregate resources, to the maximum extent practicable. 2) Identify and use building materials, particularly aggregate materials, resulting from demolition at other construction sites in the SCAG region, or within a reasonable hauling distance of the project site. 3) Design transportation network improvements in a manner (such as buffer zones or the use of screening) that does not preclude adjacent or nearby extraction of known mineral and aggregate resources following completion of the improvement and during long-term operations. 4) Avoid or reduce impacts on known aggregate and mineral resources and mineral resource recovery sites through the evaluation and selection of project sites and design features (e.g., buffers) that minimize impacts on land suitable for aggregate and mineral resource extraction by maintaining portions of MRZ-2 areas in open space or other general plan land use categories and zoning that allow for mining of mineral resources.
Redlands General Plan Figure 6-4, the Project site is
designated as MRZ-3, which contains areas with known or inferred mineral occurrences of undetermined mineral resource significance. The Project site is not zoned for mineral extraction use and has not been historically used for mineral resource extraction.
Impact MIN-2 Potential to 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.
See PMM MIN-1. No mitigation is required. The Project site is located within an urbanized area of the City of Redlands. According to
Redlands General Plan Figure 6-4, the Project site is
designated as MRZ-3, which contains areas with known or inferred mineral occurrences of undetermined mineral resource significance. The Project site is not zoned for mineral extraction use and has not been historically used for mineral resource extraction.
Noise
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92 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project Impact NOISE-1: 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.
PMM NOISE-1: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects that physically divide a community, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Install temporary noise barriers during construction. b) Include permanent noise barriers and sound-attenuating features as part of the project design. Barriers could be in the form of outdoor barriers, sound walls, buildings, or earth berms to attenuate noise at adjacent sensitive uses. c) Schedule construction activities consistent with the allowable hours pursuant to applicable general plan noise element or noise ordinance d) Post procedures and phone numbers at the construction site for notifying the Lead Agency staff, local Police Department, and construction contractor (during regular construction hours and off-hours), along with permitted construction days and hours, complaint procedures, and who to notify in the event of a problem. e) Notify neighbors and occupants within 300 feet of the project construction area at least 30 days in advance of anticipated times when noise levels are expected to exceed limits established in the noise element of the general plan or noise ordinance.
f) Designate an on-site construction complaint and enforcement manager for the project.
g) Ensure that construction equipment is properly maintained per manufacturers’ specifications and fitted with the best available noise suppression devices (e.g., improved mufflers, equipment redesign, use of intake silencers, ducts, engine enclosures, and acoustically attenuating shields or shrouds silencers, wraps). All intake and exhaust ports on power equipment shall be muffled or shielded. h) Use hydraulically or electrically powered tools (e.g., jack hammers, pavement breakers, and rock drills) for project construction to avoid noise associated with compressed air exhaust from pneumatically powered tools. However, where use of pneumatic tools is unavoidable, an exhaust muffler on the compressed air exhaust should be used; this muffler can lower noise levels from the exhaust by up to about 10 dBA. External jackets on the tools themselves should be used, if such jackets are commercially available, and this could achieve a further reduction of 5 dBA. Quieter procedures should be used, such as drills rather than impact The Project’s impacts would be less than significant as a result of the implementation of regulatory compliance measures.
Nevertheless, the Project substantially conforms to this mitigation measure. The Project is required to comply with regulatory control measures in City of Redlands Municipal Code Section 8.06.120, which regulates noise from
construction activities (e.g. construction activities will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays, including Saturdays, with no activities taking place on Sundays or federal holidays; Municipal Code Section 8.06.070, which sets exterior noise limits based on land use; and Municipal Code Section 8.06.080, which sets interior noise limits based on land use. Additionally, procedures and phone numbers would be posted at the construction site for notifying City of Redlands staff, Redlands Police Department, and the construction contractor to notify regarding complaints.
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93 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project equipment, whenever such procedures are available and consistent with construction procedures.
i) Where feasible, design projects so that they are depressed below the grade of the existing noise-sensitive receptor, creating an effective barrier between the roadway and sensitive receptors.
j) Where feasible, improve the acoustical insulation of dwelling units where setbacks and sound barriers do not provide sufficient noise reduction. k) Using rubberized asphalt or “quiet pavement” to reduce road noise for new roadway segments, roadways in which widening or other modifications require repavement, or normal reconstruction of roadways where re-pavement is planned l) Projects that require pile driving or other construction noise above 90 dBA in proximity to sensitive receptors, should reduce potential pier drilling, pile driving and/or other extreme noise generating construction impacts greater than 90 dBA; a set of site-specific noise attenuation measures should be completed under the supervision of a qualified acoustical consultant.
m) Use land use planning measures, such as zoning, restrictions on development, site design, and buffers to ensure that future development is compatible with adjacent transportation facilities and land uses;
n) Monitor the effectiveness of noise reduction measures by taking noise measurements and installing adaptive mitigation measures to achieve the standards for ambient noise levels established by the noise element of the general plan or noise ordinance.
o) Use equipment and trucks with the best available noise control techniques (e.g., improved mufflers, equipment redesign, use of intake silencers, ducts, engine enclosures, and acoustically attenuating shields or shrouds, wherever feasible) for project construction.
p) Stationary noise sources can and should be located as far from adjacent sensitive receptors as possible and they should be muffled and enclosed within temporary sheds, incorporate insulation barriers, or use other measures as determined by the Lead Agency (or other appropriate government agency) to provide equivalent noise reduction.
q) Use of portable barriers in the vicinity of sensitive receptors during construction. r) Implement noise control at the receivers by temporarily improving the noise reduction capability of adjacent buildings (for instance by the use of sound SCEA
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s) Monitor the effectiveness of noise attenuation measures by taking noise measurements.
t) Maximize the distance between noise-sensitive land uses and new roadway lanes, roadways, rail lines, transit centers, park-and-ride lots, and other new noisegenerating facilities. u) Construct sound reducing barriers between noise sources and noise-sensitive land uses.
v) Stationary noise sources can and should be located as far from adjacent sensitive receptors as possible and they should be muffled and enclosed within temporary sheds, incorporate insulation barriers, or use other measures as determined by the Lead Agency (or other appropriate government agency) to provide equivalent noise reduction.
w) Use techniques such as grade separation, buffer zones, landscaped berms, dense plantings, sound walls, reduced-noise paving materials, and traffic calming measures.
x) Locate transit-related passenger stations, central maintenance facilities, decentralized maintenance facilities, and electric substations away from sensitive receptors to the maximum extent feasible.
Impact NOISE-2: Generation of
excessive groundborne vibration
or groundborne noise levels.
See PMM NOISE-1.
PMM-NOISE-2: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to violating air quality standards. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) For projects that require pile driving or other construction techniques that result in excessive vibration, such as blasting, determine the potential vibration impacts to the structural integrity of the adjacent buildings within 50 feet of pile driving locations.
b) For projects that require pile driving or other construction techniques that result in excessive vibration, such as blasting, determine the threshold levels of vibration and cracking that could damage adjacent historic or other structure, and design means and construction methods to not exceed the thresholds.
Sections PMM NOISE-2 sections d through f are applicable to the proposed Project and would be incorporated through
Project specific MM N-1, which would require a setback of 30 feet from the western boundary of the site for the use of heavy construction equipment over 80,000 pounds.
The Project is required to comply with regulatory control measures in City of Redlands Municipal Code Section
8.06.120, which regulates noise from construction activities (e.g., construction activities will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays, including Saturdays, with no activities taking place on Sundays or federal holidays.
Additionally, procedures and phone numbers would be posted at the construction site for notifying City of Redlands staff, Redlands Police Department, and the construction contractor to notify regarding complaints.
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95 Topic 2020-2045 RTP/SCS PEIR Project Level Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project c) For projects where pile driving would be necessary for construction due to geological conditions, utilize quiet pile driving techniques such as predrilling the piles to the maximum feasible depth, where feasible. Predrilling pile holes will reduce the number of blows required to completely seat the pile and will concentrate the pile driving activity closer to the ground where pile driving noise can be shielded more effectively by a noise barrier/curtain. d) Restrict construction activities to permitted hours in accordance with local jurisdiction regulation.
e) Properly maintain construction equipment and outfit construction equipment with the best available noise suppression devices (e.g., mufflers, silences, wraps). f) Prohibit idling of construction equipment for extended periods of time in the vicinity of sensitive receptors.
Impact NOISE-3: For a project
located within the vicinity of a
private airstrip or an airport land
use plan or, where such a plan has
not been adopted, within two miles
of a public airport or public use
airport, would the project expose
people residing or working in the
project area to excessive noise
levels.
See PMM NOISE-1. No mitigation is required. There are no private or public airstrips within the vicinity of the Project area. The closest airport is the Redlands Municipal Airport, at 1755 Sessums Drive, Redlands, CA, which is approximately 2.6 miles from the Project site. The Project site is outside the noise contours for the airport. As such, the Project would not expose people residing or working in the area to excessive noise levels.
Population and Housing
Impact POP-1: Induce substantial
unplanned population growth to
areas of the region either directly
(e.g., by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (e.g., by
extending roads and other
infrastructure)
There are no project-level mitigation measures. No mitigation is required. The Project would provide infill development within a currently developed urban setting. It would not add new infrastructure beyond that required to connect the Project to existing utility lines and adjacent roadways. Therefore, the Project would not open new areas to development or promote new development in an area not otherwise expected to be developed.
The Project’s 131 residential units are expected to result in an increase of 191 residents onsite. Additionally, the Project would result in an increase of 85 employees. The Project’s estimated housing, population, and employment growth would be within SCAG’s 2045 growth projections based on the
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located within a HQTA and TPA.
Impact POP-2: Displace
substantial numbers of existing
people or housing, necessitating
the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere.
PMM-POP-1: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce the displacement of existing housing, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Evaluate alternate route alignments and transportation facilities that minimize the displacement of homes and businesses. Use an iterative design and impact analysis where impacts to homes or businesses are involved to minimize the potential of impacts on housing and displacement of people. b) Prioritize the use existing ROWs, wherever feasible. c) Develop a construction schedule that minimizes potential neighborhood deterioration from protracted waiting periods between right-of-way acquisition and construction.
d) Review capacities of available urban infrastructure and augment capacities as needed to accommodate demand in locations where growth is desirable to the local lead Agency and encouraged by the SCS (primarily TPAs, where applicable). e) When General Plans and other local land use regulations are amended or updated, use the most recent growth projections and RHNA allocation plan.
No mitigation is required. The Project site is currently vacant and undeveloped and does not contain any existing housing.
Therefore, development of the Project would not displace existing people or housing.
Fire Services
Impact PSF-1: Result in substantial
adverse physical impacts
associated with the provision of
new or physically altered fire
protection facilities, need for new
or physically altered fire
protection facilities, the
construction of which could cause
significant environmental impacts in
order to maintain acceptable
service ratios, response times, or
other performance objectives.
See PMM PSP-1. Mitigation is not required because Project impacts would be less than significant with implementation of regulatory requirements. The Project would be subject to compliance with fire protection design standards per the California Building Code, California Fire Code, the City of Redlands Municipal Code, and City of Redlands Fire Department, to ensure
adequate fire protection.
Existing facilities and planned future facilities are capable of providing acceptable response times for fire protection and emergency response services. The Project site is served by Redlands Fire Department Station 261, which is located at 525 E Citrus Avenue, which is approximately 0.6 roadway miles from the Project site. Station 263 is located at 10 W Pennsylvania Avenue approximately 2.0 roadway miles from the Project site. In addition, Station 264 is located at 1270 SCEA
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government facilities.
Police Services
Impact PSP-1: Result in substantial
adverse physical impacts
associated with the provision of
new or physically altered police
facilities, need for new or
physically altered police facilities,
the construction of which could
cause significant environmental
impacts in order to maintain
acceptable service ratios, response
times, or other performance
objectives.
PMM PSP-1: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects of constructing new emergency response facilities, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Coordinate with emergency response agencies to ensure that there are adequate governmental facilities to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for emergency response services and that any required additional construction of buildings is incorporated into the project description.
b) Where current levels of services at the project site are found to be inadequate, provide fair share contributions towards infrastructure improvements, as appropriate and applicable, to mitigate identified CEQA impacts. c) Project sponsors can and should develop traffic control plans for individual projects. Traffic control plans should include information on lane closures and the anticipated flow of traffic during the construction period. The basic objective of each traffic control plan (TCP) is to permit the contractor to work within the public right of way efficiently and effectively while maintaining a safe, uniform flow of traffic. The construction work and the public traveling through the work zone in vehicles, bicycles or as pedestrians must be given equal consideration when developing a traffic control plan.
The Project’s impacts would be less than significant.
Nevertheless, the Project substantially conforms to this mitigation measures because the Project is not expected to result in a substantial increase in demand for police protection services that would require the need for a new or physically altered police facility to maintain service ratios. In addition, existing facilities are capable of providing acceptable response times and payment of development impact fees are equally effective in minimizing impacts to police service. The Project site is currently served by the Redlands Police Department. The main police station is located at 1270 West Park Avenue, with four other divisions located citywide, including one at 30 Cajon Street, adjacent to the Project site.
The project would incorporate crime prevention features into the design of the buildings and public spaces, such as lighting of entryways and public spaces. The Project would feature the following:
• Security cameras
• Perimeter lighting to supplement the street lighting
and to provide increased visibility and security
Schools
Impact PSS-1: Result in substantial
adverse physical impacts
associated with the provision of
new or physically altered
educational facilities, need for new
or physically altered educational
PMM PSS-1: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects of constructing new or physically altered school facilities, as applicable and feasible.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65995 et seq., the need for additional school facilities is addressed through
compliance with school impact fee assessment. SB 50 (Chapter 407 of Statutes of 1998) sets forth a state school facilities construction program that includes restrictions on a local jurisdiction’s ability to condition a project on mitigation of a SCEA
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could cause significant
environmental impacts in order to
maintain acceptable service ratios,
response times, or other
performance objectives.
Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Where construction or expansion of school facilities is required to meet public school service ratios, require school district fees, as applicable. project’s impacts on school facilities in excess of fees set forth in the Government Code. These fees are collected by school districts at the time of issuance of building permits for development projects. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65995 applicants shall pay developer fees to the
appropriate school districts at the time building permits are issued; and payment of the adopted fees provides full and complete mitigation of school impacts.
Library Services
Impact PSL-1: Result in substantial
adverse physical impacts
associated with the provision of
new or physically altered library
facilities, need for new or
physically altered library facilities,
the construction of which could
cause significant environmental
impacts in order to maintain
acceptable service ratios, response
times, or other performance
objectives.
PMM PSL-1: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects of construction of new or altered library facilities, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Where construction or expansion of library facilities is required to meet public library service ratios, require library fees, as appropriate and applicable, to mitigate identified CEQA impacts
The proposed residences would result in a limited incremental increase in the need for additional services, such as public libraries and post offices, etc. Because the Project area is already served by other services and the Project would result in a limited increase in residences, the Project would not result in the need for new or physically altered facilities to provide other services, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts. Furthermore, the Applicant would be required to pay Developer Impact Fees to offset any impacts to public services.
Recreation
Impact REC-1: Potential to
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.
PMM REC-1: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects on the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Prior to the issuance of permits, where projects require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities or the payment of equivalent Quimby fees, consider increasing the accessibility to natural areas and lands for outdoor recreation from the proposed project area, in coordination with local and regional open space planning and/or responsible management agencies. b) Prior to the issuance of permits, where projects require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities or the payment of equivalent Quimby fees, encourage patterns of urban development and land use which reduce costs on infrastructure and make better use of existing facilities, using strategies such as: