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CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
550 E. 6th Street, Beaumont, CA
Tuesday, November 03, 2020
Closed Session: 4:30 PM | Regular Meeting: 5:00 PM
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packets
are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office at 550 E. 6th Street during normal business hours
AGENDA
MEETING PARTICIPATION NOTICE
This meeting will be conducted utilizing teleconference communications and will be recorded for live
streaming as well as open to public attendance subject to social distancing and applicable health
orders. All City of Beaumont public meetings will be available via live streaming and made available
on the City's official YouTube webpage. Please use the following link during the meeting for live
stream access.
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Public comments will be accepted using the following options.
1. Written comments will be accepted via email and will be read aloud during the corresponding
item of the meeting. Public comments shall not exceed three (3) minutes unless otherwise
authorized by City Council. Comments can be submitted anytime prior to the meeting as well
as during the meeting up until the end of the corresponding item. Please submit your
comments to: NicoleW@BeaumontCA.gov
2. Phone-in comments will be accepted by joining a conference line prior to the corresponding
item of the meeting. Public comments shall not exceed three (3) minutes unless otherwise
authorized by City Council. Please use the following phone number to join the call:
(951) 922 - 4845
3. In person comments subject to the adherence of the applicable health orders and social
distancing requirements.
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, if you require special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please contact the City Clerk's office using the above email or call (951) 572 - 3196.
Notification 48 hours prior to a meeting will ensure the best reasonable accommodation
arrangements.
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CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 PM
A Closed Session of the City Council / Beaumont Financing Authority / Beaumont Utility Auth ority / Beaumont Successor
Agency (formerly RDA)/Beaumont Parking Authority / Beaumont Public Improvement Authority may be held in accordance
with state law which may include, but is not limited to, the following types of items: personnel matters, labor ne gotiations,
security matters, providing instructions to real property negotiators and conference with legal counsel regarding pending
litigation. Any public comment on Closed Session items will be taken prior to the Closed Session. Any required
announcements or discussion of Closed Session items or actions following the Closed Session with be made in the City
Council Chambers.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Santos, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Council Member Carroll, Council Member Martinez, Council
Member White
Public Comments Regarding Closed Session
1. Conference with Labor Negotiators - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Designated Representatives City Manager Todd Parton and Administrative Services
Director Kari Mendoza. Employee Organizations: Beaumont Police Officers Association
and SEIU
Adjourn to Regular Session
REGULAR SESSION - 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Santos, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Council Member Carroll, Council Member Martinez, Council
Member White
Report out from Closed Session:
Action on any Closed Session items:
Action of any requests for Excused Absence:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Approval / Adjustments to the Agenda:
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
ANNOUNCEMENTS/ RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
Any one person may address the City Council on any matter not on this agenda. If you wish to speak, please fill out a
“Public Comment Form” provided at the back table and give it to the City Clerk. There is a three (3) minute time limit on
public comments. There will be no sharing or passing of time to another person. State Law prohibits the City Council from
discussing or taking actions brought up by your comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the consent calendar are taken as one action item unless an item is pulled for further discu ssion here or at the
end of action items.
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Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
1. Approval of Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes dated October 20, 2020.
2. Receive and File Notice from the Beaumont Unified School District of the District’s
Intention to Establish Community Facilities District 2020-1 of the Beaumont Unified
School District
Recommended Action:
This item is presented for informational purposes only and City staff recommends
that the City Council receive and file the Beaumont Unified School District notice
of its intent to establish Community Facilities District 2020-1 of the Beaumont
Unified School District.
3. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Offer of Dedication
Related to Solera Assignment of Easement and Record a Certificate of Acceptance of an
Interest in Real Property with the County of Riverside Recorder
Recommended Action:
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution Authorizing the City
Manager to Accept the Offer of Dedication Related to Solera Assignment of
Easement and Record a Certificate of Acceptance of an Interest in Real Property
with the County of Riverside Recorder.”
ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
4. FY 2021 General Fund and Wastewater Fund Budget Adjustments
Recommended Action:
Approve the proposed adjustments for the FY 2021 General Fund and
Wastewater fund budgets.
5. Award of Contract for the Removal and Replacement of Transit Services’ Graphics to
UpDog Media, LLC in the Amount of $90,260
Recommended Action:
Approve the award of contract for the removal and replacement of Transit
Services’ graphics to UpDog Media, LLC in the amount of $90,260 with the
authorization for the City Manager to approve any change orders up to $9,026,
and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
6. Revision to the City of Beaumont and Riverside Transit Agency Interagency Agreement
No. 18-017
Recommended Action:
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Approve the proposed revisions to the City of Beaumont and Riverside Transit
Agency Interagency Agreement No. 18-017.
7. Amendment to the Short-Range Transit Plan FY 2021 - Table 4
Recommended Action:
Approve a revision to the Short-Range Transit Plan Fiscal Year 2021 – Table 4
and accept the allocation of $59,290.
PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 PM
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
8. Hold a Public Hearing and Take Testimony on the City of Beaumont General Plan
Update, Draft Environmental Impact Report, Finding of Facts and Statement of
Overriding Considerations and Zoning Code Amendments
Recommended Action:
Hold a Public Hearing, take testimony and continue the public hearing to the
November 17, 2020, Council Meeting.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
9. Townsend Legislative Update
COUNCIL REPORTS
- Carroll
- Lara
- Martinez
- Santos
- White
CITY TREASURER REPORT
Finance and Audit Committee Report Out and City Council Direction
CITY CLERK REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CITY MANAGER REPORT
10. Department Project Schedule Updates
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Beaumont City Council, Beaumont Financing Authority, the Beaumont
Successor Agency (formerly RDA), the Beaumont Utility Authority, the Beaumont Parking Authority and
the Beaumont Public Improvement Agency is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.
or thereafter as noted on the posted Agenda for Closed Session items in the City Council Board Room
No. 5, followed by the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. or thereafter as noted on the posted Agenda at City
Hall.
Beaumont City Hall – Online www.BeaumontCa.gov
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CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
550 E. 6th Street, Beaumont, CA
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Closed Session: 5:00 PM | Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packets
are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office at 550 E. 6th Street during normal business hours
MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER at 5:03 p.m.
Present: Mayor Santos, Council Member Carroll, Council Member Martinez, Council Member White
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Lara
Public Comments Regarding Closed Session
1. Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (Potential Case Adverse to the State of California
Challenging State COVID-19 Restrictions Impacting Local Businesses)
No reportable action.
2. Conference with Labor Negotiators - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 City
Designated Representatives City Manager Todd Parton and Administrative Services Director
Kari Mendoza. Employee Organizations: Beaumont Police Officers Association and SEIU
No reportable action.
Adjourn to Regular Session
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REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER at 6:20 p.m.
Present: Mayor Santos, Council Member Carroll, Council Member Martinez, Council Member White
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Lara
Report out from Closed Session: see above
Action on any Closed Session items: None
Action of any requests for Excused Absence: Mayor Pro Tem Lara
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval / Adjustments to the Agenda: None
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS/ RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
Any one person may address the City Council on any matter not on this agenda. If you wish to speak, please fill out a
“Public Comment Form” provided at the back table and give it to the City Clerk. There is a three (3) minute time limit on
public comments. There will be no sharing or passing of time to another person. State Law prohibits the City Council from
discussing or taking actions brought up by your comments.
P. Lopez - Written comment regarding concerns of speeding traffic.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the consent calendar are taken as one action item unless an item is pulled for further discussion here or at the
end of action items.
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
1. Ratification of Warrants
Recommended Action:
Ratify Warrants dated:
July 2, 2020
July 9, 2020
July 16, 2020
July 30, 2020
2. Approval of Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes dated:
October 6, 2020
October 8, 2020
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4. Performance Bond Acceptance and Security Agreements for RSI Communities- Heartland,
LLC. Tracts 27971-4, 27971-6, 27971-8, 27971-11, and 27971-12 for Street Improvements
within the Olivewood Specific Plan Residential Development
Recommended Action:
Accept the following bonds and security agreements:
Accept Performance Bond No. PB03010407102
Accept Performance Bond No. PB03010407116
Accept Performance Bond No. PB03010407117
Accept Performance Bond No. PB03010407119
Accept Performance Bond No. PB03010407120
5. Performance Bond Exoneration for Bond No. 1001053518 and Accept One-Year Maintenance
Bond No. PB03010407121
Recommended Action:
Accept Maintenance Bond No. PB03010407121 to replace Performance Bond
No. 1001053518.
6. Final Approval of Parcel Map No. 37366 for SDC Fairway Canyon, LLC Located in the Oak
Valley & SCPGA Golf Course Specific Plan
Recommended Action:
Approval of Parcel Map No. 37366 as it is in substantial conformance with the
approved tentative map.
Motion by Council Member Carroll
Second by Council Member Martinez
To approve Consent Calendar Items 1,2,4,5 and 6.
Ayes: Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
Carroll, Mayor Santos
Approved by a 4-0 vote
3. FY 2021 General Fund and Wastewater Fund Budget to Actual through September 2020
Recommended Action:
Receive and file.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Santos
To receive and file.
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Ayes: Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
Carroll, Mayor Santos
Approved by a 4-0 vote
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
7. Staff Report Regarding the City’s Preparation for Rain after the Wildfires
Motion by Council Member Carroll
Second by Council Member Martinez
To receive and file.
Ayes: Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
Carroll, Mayor Santos
Approved by a 4-0 vote
8. Purchase of One 2020 Dodge Charger Police Vehicle from National Auto Fleet Group in an
Amount not to Exceed $34,210.76 and Installation of Emergency Equipment in an Amount of
$10,126.31
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Carroll
To authorize the purchase of one Dodge Charger police vehicle in the amount of
$34,210.76 from National Auto Fleet Group and authorize the purchase of emergency
equipment and installation in the amount of $10,126.31.
Ayes: Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
Carroll, Mayor Santos
Approved by a 4-0 vote
9. Reject all Bids received on October 2, 2020, Award a Public Works Agreement to Matich
Corporation for Construction Services for 2020 Mid-Year Street Enhancement Project (CIP R-
05) in an Amount Not to Exceed 2,624,697.70; and Authorize the City Manager to Sign
Change Orders up to an Additional $875,302.30 for a Total Not to Exceed Construction Budget
of $ 3,500,000
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Council Member White
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To reject all bids received on October 2, 2020, award a Public Works Agreement to
Matich Corporation for construction services for the 2020 Mid-Year Street Enhancement
Project in an amount not to exceed $2,624,697.70, and authorize the City Manager to
sign change orders up to an additional $875,302.30 for a total not to exceed
construction budget of $3,500,000.
Ayes: Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
Carroll, Mayor Santos
Approved by a 4-0 vote
10. Award of Contract to Lisa Wise Consulting for the Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update in an
Amount not to Exceed $209,995
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Martinez
To award a Professional Services Contract with Lisa Wise Consulting for the Sixth
Cycle Housing Element Update in an amount not to exceed $209,995 and authorize the
Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Beaumont.
Ayes: Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
Carroll, Mayor Santos
Approved by a 4-0 vote
11. Approval of Invoice from Riverside County Fire Department for 4th Quarter Fire Services
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Santos
To approve payment of the FY 2020 4th Quarter Fire Services invoice from Riverside
County Fire Department in the amount of $995,832.29.
Ayes: Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
Carroll, Mayor Santos
Approved by a 4-0 vote
12. Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of September 2020.
John Pinkney was recused for this item.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Carroll
To approve invoices in the amount of $98,766.80.
Ayes: Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
Carroll, Mayor Santos
Approved by a 4-0 vote
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
COUNCIL REPORTS
Carroll - Participate in a Veteran's Committee Meeting, and RTA meeting
Martinez - Will be discussing possible RCA, RCTC merger with Council Member White
Santos - Recognized a recent retiree, Cecil Garcia, and attended a League virtual conference.
White - No report
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Economic Development Committee Report Out and City Council Direction
CITY TREASURER REPORT
Finance and Audit Committee Report Out and City Council Direction
CITY CLERK REPORT
Spoke regarding the upcoming election results process and upcoming vacancies on the City's boards,
committees and commissions.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CITY MANAGER REPORT
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT at 7:35 p.m.
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Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Todd Parton, City Manager
DATE November 3, 2020
SUBJECT: Receive and File Notice from the Beaumont Unified School District of
the District’s Intention to Establish Community Facilities District
2020-1 of the Beaumont Unified School District
Background and Analysis:
Beaumont Unified School District (BUSD) has provided its legally mandated notice to
the City of Beaumont regarding its intention to establish Community Facilities District
2020-1 of the Beaumont Unified School District (CFD). Attached to this staff report is a
copy of the notice and BUSD’s resolution declaring its intention.
This proposed CFD applies to the Olivewood residential project located on the west side
of Potrero Road, between San Timoteo Road and SR-60. It is restricted to educational
facilities and is completely independent of the City of Beaumont. Pursuant to the
attached Rate and Method of Apportionment (RMA) special taxes for FY2020 -21 will
range from $852.09 to $1,226.63 per unit, based on square footage of the single-family
unit constructed. These special taxes may be increased annually by 2%.
BUSD’s CFD will be in addition to the City of Beaumont CFD 2018-1 which was
established by the City Council for public safety purposes only. CFD 2018-1 has an
annual special tax assessment of $485 per parcel for FY2020-21. The City’s special tax
assessment implemented through CFD 2018-1 is subject to an annual escalator of the
greater of 5% or CPI. Beaumont did not establish a facilities CFD and related special
tax assessment for Olivewood.
Notice has been provided pursuant to Government Code Section 53315.6 which
requires that BUSD provide it to the City Council. This is an autonomous act solely
within the authority of the BUSD Board and the City of Beaumont has no right of
consideration/authority regarding the establishment of this CFD.
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Fiscal Impact:
City estimates that preparation of this report cost approximately $215.
Recommended Action:
This item is presented for informational purposes only and City staff recommends
that the City Council receive and file the Beaumont Unified School District notice
of its intent to establish Community Facilities District 2020-1 of the Beaumont
Unified School District.
Attachments:
A. Notice from the Beaumont Unified School District of Its Intent to Establish
Community Facilities District 2020-1 of the Beaumont Unified School District –
October 16, 2020
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Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Elizabeth Gibbs, Community Services Director
DATE November 3, 2020
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the
Offer of Dedication Related to Solera Assignment of Easement and
Record a Certificate of Acceptance of an Interest in Real Property
with the County of Riverside Recorder
AND
Background and Analysis:
On November 22, 2005, Solera Oak Valley Greens Association (Solera) recorded a
Grant of Slope Maintenance Easement with the Riverside County Recorder for the
purpose of granting Solera the legal right of access to the easement area for
maintaining landscaping, irrigation, water supply, maintenance of the exterior surface
and integrity of the perimeter wall that separates the easement area from the balance of
each lot’s rear yard area (Attachment A).
Solera has agreed to assign an interest in the easement, including certain maintenance
obligations under the easement to the City, who in turn desires to assume such
obligations subject to the following terms and conditions (Attachment B):
1. City of Beaumont Terms and Conditions for Acceptance: City of Beaumont
hereby agrees to assume the obligations of Solera subject to the following:
a. Existing plant materials are to be maintained at the sole discretion of the
CITY,
b. New or replacement plant materials will be selected and installed at the
sole discretion of the CITY,
c. Plants, landscape materials, hardscape materials, structures or any other
items installed or placed by any party within the easement other than the
CITY are subject to removal at the sole discretion of the CITY without
compensation to any other party,
d. CITY’s responsibilities are restricted solely to the maintenance of plant
materials, maintenance and operation of the irrigation system, and
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maintenance of the existing slope. CITY assumes no responsibility for the
maintenance of any structures within the easement, and
e. Solera retains its rights and responsibilities regarding maintenance of the
exterior surface and structural integrity of the perimeter wall that separates
the easement area from the balance of each lot’s rear yard area as
defined in the easement.
2. Indemnification: Each party will indemnify the other with respect to the
performance of their ongoing responsibilities.
Attached is a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the offer of dedication
related to Solera assignment of easement (Attachment C).
Fiscal Impact:
Approximately $5,000 will be expended annually in the maintenance of this easement.
Funding to maintain this easement will be absorbed in the current budget. Under
Government Code Sections 6103 and 27383, the City of Beaumont is exempt from
paying recordation fees to record the certificate of acceptance.
Recommended Action:
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution Authorizing the City
Manager to Accept the Offer of Dedication Related to Solera Assignment of
Easement and Record a Certificate of Acceptance of an Interest in Real Property
with the County of Riverside Recorder.”
Attachments:
A. Recorded Grant of Slope Maintenance Easement DOC 2005-0969219 by Pulte
Homes to Solera Oak Valley Greens Association
B. Assignment of Easement by Solera Oak Valley Greens Association to City of
Beaumont
C. Resolution of the City of Beaumont Accepting Assignment of Easement from
Solera Oak Valley Greens Association
D. Map
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
______________________________________________________________________________
(Space Above This Line for Recorder's Office Use Only)
ASSIGNMENT OF EASEMENT
This Assignment of Easement ("Agreement") is entered into effective the ____ day of September,
2020, by and between Solera Oak Valley Greens Association, a California non-profit mutual benefit
corporation ("Solera” or the “Association”) and the City of Beaumont, a general law city ("City").
RECITALS
A. Solera holds an easement relative to certain real property (the “Easement Area”) located in the
City of Beaumont, Riverside County, California, and described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and
made a part hereof by this reference, by way of that certain Grant of Slope Maintenance Easement
(Solera Oak Valley Greens Association) dated October 24, 2005 and recorded with the Riverside
County Recorder on November 22, 2005 as Document Number 2005-0969219 (the "Easement").
As stated within the Easement, the purpose thereof “is to give the Association a legal right of access
to the Easement Area to maintain the landscaping initially installed by the [Developer] in the
Easement Area, to maintain and repair the irrigation system and equipment that supplies water to the
landscaping in the Easement Area, and to maintain the exterior surface and structural integrity of the
Perimeter Wall that separates the Easement Area from the balance of each Lot’s rear yard area.”
“Each Owner of a Lot listed in Exhibit A shall be responsible for maintaining the surface of the
Perimeter Wall that faces into the Owner’s Lot.” By way of the Easement, the Association
covenanted and agreed “to maintain the landscaping and irrigation equipment in the Easement Area
and the Perimeter Wall on each of the Lots listed in Exhibit A.”
B. Solera has agreed to assign an interest in the Easement, including certain maintenance
obligations under the Easement, to the City of Beaumont;
C. The City desires to assume such obligations of Solera under the Easement subject to the Terms
and Conditions contained herein.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and provisions set forth
herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which by both parties hereto is
hereby acknowledged, the parties intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
1. Grant of Easement. Solera hereby assigns to the City of Beaumont certain rights and obligations
under the Easement. Solera shall take all action necessary to provide City with access to the
Easement at all times and shall not take any action that would restrict or prevent CITY from the free
and unfettered access and use of the area of the Easement at any time.
2. City of Beaumont Terms and Conditions for Acceptance: City of Beaumont hereby agrees to
assume the obligations of Solera subject to the following:
a. Existing plant materials are to be maintained at the sole discretion of the CITY,
b. New or replacement plant materials will be selected and installed at the sole discretion of
the CITY,
c. Plants, landscape materials, hardscape materials, structures or any other items installed or
placed by any party within the easement other than the CITY are subject to removal at the
sole discretion of the CITY without compensation to any other party,
d. CITY’s responsibilities are restricted solely to the maintenance of plant materials,
maintenance and operation of the irrigation system, and maintenance of the existing slope.
CITY assumes no responsibility for the maintenance of any structures within the
easement, and
e. Solera retains its rights and responsibilities regarding maintenance of the exterior surface
and structural integrity of the Perimeter Wall that separates the Easement Area from the
balance of each Lot’s rear yard area as defined in the Easement.
3. Solera shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY, its public officials, employees, and
agents from and against all third party claims, demands, causes of action, liabilities, costs, damages,
losses, penalties, fines, judgments or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of
collection that arise out of or result from the use, control, acts or omissions of Solera in the
performance of its ongoing responsibilities for maintenance of the Perimeter Wall. Solera shall
continue to maintain liability insurance applicable to its activities on the Easement in the amount of
one million dollars per occurrence and two million dollars aggregate showing CITY as an additional
insured.
4. CITY shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Solera, its Board of Directors, managers,
members, residents and agents from and against all third party claims, demands, causes of action,
liabilities, costs, damages, losses, penalties, fines, judgments or expenses, including reasonable
attorneys’ fees and costs of collection that arise out of or result from the use, control, acts or
omissions of CITY in the performance of its assigned maintenance responsibilities from the date of
this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first above written.
Solera Oak Valley Greens Association,
a California non-profit mutual benefit corporation
By: ____________________________________
Its: _____________________________________
Date: ___________________________________
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
OF NOTARY PUBLIC
State of California )
) SS.
County of ___________ )
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the
individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the
truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
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On_________________________ before me, ___________________________, Notary Public,
personally appeared______________________________ who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and
that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the
person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature ______________________________ (Seal)
Notary Public
EXHIBIT “A’
ATTACH LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LOTS IN TRACT NUMBERS 32325 PER
“EASEMENT “
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EXHIBIT “A’
ATTACH LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SLOPE AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
EASEMENT PER “EASEMENT”
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EXHIBIT “B’
ATTACH DIAGRAM PER “EASEMENT”
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When Recorded Return
Original To:
City Clerk
City of Beaumont
550 East 6th Street
Beaumont, CA 92223
NO RECORDING FEE REQUIRED PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 6103 AND 27383
CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY BY
THE CITY OF BEAUMONT
(GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 27281)
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This is to certify that the easement in real property conveyed by that certain Assignment of Easement dated
September ___, 2020 is hereby accepted by order of City Council of the City, pursuant to the authority conferred
by City Council Resolution No. 2020-_____ adopted on September ___, 2020, and the City as grantee further
consents to its recordation thereof by its duly authorized officer, the City Manager.
The City of Beaumont, a general law city
___________________ By: ______________________________
Dated Todd Parton, City Manager
ATTEST:
____________________________
Steven Mehlman, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
John Pinkney, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "B"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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RESOLUTION NO. _______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE OFFER OF
DEDICATION RELATED TO SOLERA ASSIGNMENT OF
EASEMENT
Whereas, Solera Oak Valley Greens Association, a California non-profit mutual benefit
corporation, has offered to assign certain easement rights to the City as provided in the Assignment
of Easement dated _____, 2020.
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 27281 provides that instruments conveying an
interest in real property to the City may not be recorded without a Certificate of Acceptance from
the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 27281 also provides that the City Council may, by
a resolution, authorize one or more officers to accept instruments conveying an interest in real
property by executing a Certificate of Acceptance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to delegate to the City Manager the authority to
accept the within described real property interest on behalf of the City.
WHEREAS, A certificate of acceptance for accepting the aforementioned interest will be
recorded with the Riverside County Clerk Recorder’s Office once the resolution is adopted by City
Council; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Beaumont does authorize accepting the
Assignment of Easement form Solera Oak Valley Greens Association, a California non-profit mutual
benefit corporation per the following provisions:
Provision 1. Recordation of the aforementioned certificate of acceptance shall be executed by the
City Manager and recorded with the Riverside County Clerk Recorder’s Office
MOVED, PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___day of November, 2020.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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By: __________
Rey Santos, Mayor, City of Beaumont
ATTEST:
Steven Mehlman
CITY CLERK
By: _____________
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Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Jeff Mohlenkamp, Finance Director
DATE November 3, 2020
SUBJECT: FY 2021 General Fund and Wastewater Fund Budget Adjustments
Background and Analysis:
The FY 2021 budget was adopted by City Council on June 2, 2020. The budget
assumed that revenues would be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the budget
was balanced accordingly. Actual revenues, primarily sales and use tax revenues, have
exceeded budgeted revenues with end of year projections for the Gener al Fund being
$2.2 million better than expected. FY 2021 and the City’s multi-year fiscal year forecast
projections have been amended to account for these additional revenues.
Fund revenues are now projected to exceed the budget estimates as summarized
below:
Sales Tax - $1,700,000,
Property Tax - $300,000,
Other taxes - $100,000 (utility users tax and franchise fees are preforming better
than expected), and
Business license - $100,000.
Total - $2,200,000
Staff also identified operational needs that warrant some adjustments to the FY 2021
budget. For the most part, these adjustments represent restoring some frozen positions
and adding back some of the budget cuts that were implemented during the finalization
of the FY 2021 budget.
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Recommended General Fund Budget Adjustments
Revenues
Increase Sales Tax revenues by $1,700,000,
Increase secured Property Tax revenues by $300,000,
Increase Utility Users Tax by $50,000,
Increase Cable Franchise Fee by $50,000, and
Increase Business License fees by $100,000.
Total revenue adjustments - $2,200,000
Expenses
Unfreeze 1 Police Officer Position - $99,167 (effective December 1, 2020),
Authorize Overhire of 2 Police Officer Positions - $198,333 (effective December 1,
2020),
Unfreeze 1 Streets Maintenance Position - $65,917 (effective December 1, 2020),
Unfreeze 4 Recreational Specialist positions - $22,667 (effective March 1, 2021),
Add Payroll Technician position - $67,083 (effective December 1, 2020), and
Restore Contract Services expense authority for Building and Safety - $111,000.
Total expense adjustments $564,167
The net result of these adjustments will provide for a budget surplus of $1,635,833.
Further details regarding these proposed adjustments is included as Attachment A.
Recommended Wastewater Fund Budget Adjustments
The new Beaumont wastewater treatment plant is now in operation and a new
discharge permit has been issued. New permit requirements include additional
compliance monitoring and reporting which necessitates the addition of a compliance
manager position. As part of its mandates the City will also be required to turn on the
reverse osmosis system which will result in the need to discharge brine through the
recently completed 23 miles of brine line. Two additional collection maintenance worker
positions are needed to monitor the line and ensure compliance and/or response to
overflows or spills. Contingency funds for FY 2021 have been reduced by $196,196 to
offset these increased operational costs.
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Expenses
Add New Compliance Manager position - $79,294 (effective December 1, 2020),
and
Add 2 Collection Maintenance Worker positions - $116,902 (effective December 1,
2020).
These positions are deemed essential to meet the operating needs of the plant and
collection system.
Total Expense Increases - $196,196
Attachment B provides further detail and explanation of the need for these proposed
budget adjustments.
Fiscal Impact:
The impact of these adjustments for the General Fund is an increase in revenues by
$2,200,000 and an increase in expenditures of $564,167 for a net budget surplus of
$1,635,833.
The Wastewater Fund budget will remain balanced.
Recommended Action:
Approve the proposed adjustments for the FY 2021 General Fund and
Wastewater fund budgets.
Attachments:
A. General Fund – schedule of recommended budget expense adjustments
B. Wastewater Fund – schedule of recommended budget adjustments
C. Budget Adjustment Details (revenues and expenditures)
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FY 2021- General Fund Notes
Proposed Budget Expense Adjustments for Council Consideration
Full FY Cost FY 2021 Cost
Personnel Costs
Unfreeze 1 Police Officer Positions 170,000$ 99,167$ Filled by December 1st This unfreezes 1 of the 4 positions that are being held vacant in PD
PD Officer Overfill - 2 positions 340,000$ 198,333$ Filled by December 1st
Allows for overfill of two positions to cover vacancies/ workers comp/
etc. - helps ensure full staffing
Unfreeze 1 Streets Maintenance Position 113,000$ 65,917$ Filled by December 1st
Unfreezes one maintenance position that is needed to keep up with the
growing workload in streets maintenance
Unfreeze Rec Specialist positions (beginning March 2021)68,000$ 22,667$
Provides for the reinstatement of 4 seasonal positions beginning March
2021
New Position
Added Admin Position (payroll)/ Needed
if we move payroll inhouse with the
Tyler payroll module
115,000$ 67,083$ Filled by December 1st
This position is essential as the City improves the Human Resource
system and brings payroll inhouse. This provides for adequate coverage
to ensure timely/ proper tax filings, retirement, etc.
Payroll Total 806,000$ 453,167$
Non Personnel
Restoration of Contractual Services to
Building and Safety -
Plan Check Contract Services 62%,
Inspection Contract Services 38%
185,000$ 111,000$
The Building and Safety department significantly reduced plan check and
inspection contract costs during the FY 2021 budget process.
Development has continued at high levels, necessitating additional
contract services. Most of these costs will be recaptured through billing
for services.
Ransomware/ Disaster recover ongoing
costs 15,000$ -$
An upgrade to our ransomware and disaster recovery is included in
recommended one-time allocations. This represents the ongoing cost to
maintain those functions.
Tyler Payroll/HR and Fixed Assets (40,000)$
A proposal to bring payroll functions in house is included in the proposed
allocation of one-time funds. This represents savings from eliminating
existing external contract that is partially offset by new costs to bring the
function in house.
Non Payroll
Total 160,000$ 111,000$
Total
Restoration
and New 966,000$ 564,167$ Total Proposed Expense Adjustments
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FY 2021 Wastewater Fund Proposed Budget Adjustments
Notes/ Justification
Personnel Costs Full Year Costs FY 2021 Cost
New Compliance Manager Position 135,932$ 79,294$
This position would handle the tracking and reporting
to various authorities to ensure the plant, collection
system and the pretreatment requirements maintain
compliance with requirements - assumes a start date
of December 1, 2020
Two - New Collection
MaintenanceWorker Positions 200,402$ 116,902$
These positions will monitor and maintain the 199
miles of sewer lines and lift stations. This brings the
current staffing from 2 to 4 and more in line with
similarly situated cities and allow for an oncall system
to better meet community needs- assumes start date
of December 1, 2020
Operating Costs
Contract with SKM to provide Plant
Computer System Monitoring 100,000$ -$
With the new upgrades, the plant as well as collection
system is highly automated. As such a specific skill set
is required. This contract will be necessary for the first
year or more of operations to ensure the system is
functioning optimally. NO funds are being requested
for FY 2021 as the current estimate is that budgetary
savings in other areas will be sufficient to cover this
added expense.
Total Costs 436,334$ 196,196$
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Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Elizabeth Gibbs, Community Services Director
DATE November 3, 2020
SUBJECT: Award of Contract for the Removal and Replacement of Transit
Services’ Graphics to UpDog Media, LLC in the Amount of $90,260
Background and Analysis:
In July 2019, the cities of Beaumont and Banning entered into an interagency service
agreement and subsequently reaffirmed it in July 2020. As part of the discussions
during the negotiation of that agreement, staff from both citi es agreed to implement new
branding that is separate and distinct to each agency, ultimately moving away from the
“Pass Transit” branding.
On October 6, 2020, City Council adopted a new Beaumont Transit branding and
conceptual plan for bus wraps to be installed on the buses.
Beaumont Municipal Code Section 3.01.040 states in part, “Maintenance work and
other general services projects with cost estimates of more than $45,000 but less than
or equal to $175,000 shall, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, be awarded by
the City Council pursuant to the non-public project informal bidding procedure contained
in Section 3.01.090.”
In September 2020, five vehicle wrapping companies from around the Inland Empire
were contacted in writing and asked to submit a quote to remove the existing graphics,
as well as to make and install the City Council’s newly adopted graphics on seventeen
buses. Of the five companies contacted, four responded with the following quotes
(Attachment A):
UpDog Media, LLC- $90,260.00,
Precision Sign and Graphics- $104,421.38,
Decals by Design- $176,890.44, and
Transport Graphics- $256,656.25.
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UpDog Media, LLC was the apparent lowest responsible and responsive bidder and a
contract has been drafted, which the City Attorney has approved (Attachment B).
Fiscal Impact:
The project is fully funded by Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
State Transit Assistance (STA) capital improvement project 20 -03.
Recommended Action:
Approve the award of contract for the removal and replacement of Transit
Services’ graphics to UpDog Media, LLC in the amount of $90,260 with the
authorization for the City Manager to approve any change orders up to $9,026 ,
and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
Attachments:
A. Bids received
B. Maintenance Services Agreement
C. Beaumont Transit Branding and Conceptual Plans – Adopted by the Beaumont
City Council
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UpDog Media
2351 W. Lugonia Avenue, Suite D, Redlands, California, 92374
sales@updog.com
(909) 498-4416
www.updog.com
Quote 8266
Fleet Wrap - Full Wraps
SALES REP INFO
UpDog - Brittany Barron
CS
cs@updog.com
909.498.4416
QUOTE DATE
09/10/2020
QUOTE EXPIRY DATE
10/10/2020
TERMS
Net 30
ORDERED BY
City of Beaumont
CONTACT INFO
Celina Cabrera
ccabrera@beaumontca.gov
+1 951-769-8530
#ITEM QTY UOM U.PRICE TOTAL (EXCL. TAX)
Chevy C5500 Bus - Wrap 33 ft.4 Each $4,125.00 $16,500.001
•Customer Provided Layout
•Graphic Design/Layout/Mock ups
•3M Premium Gloss Vinyl w/ UV Lamination
•Latex Ink
•Professional Installation
•Fleet Discount Applied
Chevy C5500 Bus - Wrap Pro Removal 4 Each $1,200.00 $4,800.002
Cleaning & Wrap Preparation Included
Ford E450 Bus - Partial Wrap 26 ft.4 Each $3,245.00 $12,980.003
Partial Wrap - Perf on Partial Door: Commuter v2
•Customer Provided Layout
•3M Premium Gloss Vinyl w/ UV Lamination
•Latex Ink
•Professional Installation
•Fleet Discount Applied
Ford E450 Bus - Wrap Pro Removal 4 Each $1,000.00 $4,000.004
Cleaning & Wrap Preparation Included
El Dorado XHF-40 - Partial Wrap 40 ft.3 Each $4,990.00 $14,970.005
Partial Wrap - Perf on Partial Door: Commuter v2
•Customer Provided Layout
•Partial Wrap - Perf on Partial Door
•3m Premium Gloss Vinyl w/ UV Lamination
•Latex Ink
•Professional Installation
•Fleet Discount Applied
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#ITEM QTY UOM U.PRICE TOTAL (EXCL. TAX)
El Dorado XHF-40 - Wrap Pro Removal 3 Each $1,400.00 $4,200.006
Cleaning & Wrap Preparation Included
EZ Rider II- Full Wrap 32 ft.1 Each $3,985.00 $3,985.007
•Customer Provided Layout
•Graphic Design/Layout/Mock-Ups
•3m Premium Gloss Vinyl w/ UV Lamination
•Latex Ink
•Professional Installation
•Fleet Discount Applied
EZ Rider II - Wrap Pro Removal 1 Each $1,400.00 $1,400.008
Cleaning & Wrap Preparation Included
Ford F550 - Full Wrap 34 ft.5 Each $4,235.00 $21,175.009
•Customer Provided Layout
•Graphic Design/Layout/Mock-Ups
•3m Premium Gloss Vinyl w/ UV Lamination
•Latex Ink
•Professional Installation
•Fleet Discount Applied
Ford F550 - Wrap Pro Removal 5 Each $1,250.00 $6,250.0010
Cleaning & Wrap Preparation Included
Once you have approved your project,payment will be due and payable prior to design and print,unless other arrangements have
been made in advance.Setup:
Shipping:
Finance:
Misc. Charges:
Subtotal:
Sales Tax (7.75%):
Total:
$0
$0
$0
$0
$90,260.00
$0
$90,260.00
Total Disc.$2,260.15(2.5%)Range Disc.$1,621.95 Volume Disc.$638.20
SIGNATURE:DATE:
QUOTE 8266, CITY OF BEAUMONT, 09/10/2020
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Requested By:Celina Cabrera
Email:CCabrera@beaumontca.gov
Work Phone:951-769-8530
Cell Phone:951-769-8530
Salesperson:David Prieto
Email:david@precisionsignandgraphics.com
Work Phone:(951) 332-2700 x 103
Cell Phone:(909) 208-0039
NO.Product Summary QTY UNIT PRICE TAXABLE AMOUNT
1 Chevy 5500 4 $4,975.00 $19,900.00 $19,900.00
1.1 Vehicle Wrap Kit - Front
Part Qty: 1
Width: 96.00"
Height: 60.00"
1.2 Vehicle Wrap Kit - Sides of Bus - 2
Part Qty: 2
Width: 360.00"
Height: 110.00"
1.3 Vehicle Wrap Kit - Rear of Bus
Part Qty: 1
Width: 96.00"
Height: 110.00"
2 Ford 550 5 $5,250.00 $26,250.00 $26,250.00
2.1 Vehicle Wrap Kit - Front of Bus
Part Qty: 1
Width: 96.00"
Height: 60.00"
2.2 Vehicle Wrap Kit - Sides of Bus
Part Qty: 2
Width: 384.00"
Height: 110.00"
2.3 Vehicle Wrap Kit - Rear of Bus
Part Qty: 1
Width: 96.00"
Height: 110.00"
3 Ford E 450 4 $4,150.00 $16,600.00 $16,600.00
Bill To:City of Beaumont
550 E. 6th St.
Beaumont, CA 92223
US
DESCRIPTION: 3M Premium Vinyl and Laminates - Fleet Graphics - Removals and Reinstalls on City Fleet
ESTIMATE
EST-4921
PO Number: Custom Imaging Done with Precision
www.precisionsignandgraphics.com
10247 Bellegrave Avenue
Suite 134
Jurupa Valley, CA 91752
(951) 332-2700
Created Date: 10/4/2020
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3.1 Vehicle Wrap Kit - Front of Bus
Part Qty: 1
Width: 96.00"
Height: 60.00"
3.2 Vehicle Wrap Kit - Sides of Bus
Part Qty: 2
Width: 288.00"
Height: 110.00"
3.3 Vehicle Wrap Kit - Rear of Bus
Part Qty: 1
Width: 96.00"
Height: 110.00"
4 El Dorado - Full Wrap 3 $6,350.00 $19,050.00 $19,050.00
4.1 Vehicle Wrap Kit - Front
Part Qty: 1
Width: 96.00"
Height: 60.00"
4.2 Vehicle Wrap Kit - Sides of Bus - 2
Part Qty: 2
Width: 480.00"
Height: 110.00"
4.3 Vehicle Wrap Kit - Rear of Bus
Part Qty: 1
Width: 96.00"
Height: 110.00"
5 EZ Ryder - Full Wrap 1 $5,250.00 $5,250.00 $5,250.00
5.1 Vehicle Wrap Kit - Front of Bus
Part Qty: 1
Width: 96.00"
Height: 60.00"
5.2 Vehicle Wrap Kit - Sides of Bus - 2
Part Qty: 2
Width: 384.00"
Height: 110.00"
5.3 Vehicle Wrap Kit - Rear of Bus
Part Qty: 1
Width: 96.00"
Height: 110.00"
6 Wrap Removal - 17 vehicles 17 $625.00 $0.00 $10,625.00
6.1 Vehicle Wrap Removal -
- # of Hours: 6
Subtotal:$97,675.00
Taxable Amount:$87,050.00
Taxes:$6,746.38
Grand Total:$104,421.38
All custom orders require a 50% initial deposit, with the balance paid upon
installation or pickup. Orders under $300 will require advanced payment in full.
We accept all major credit cards, cash, and checks.
Please review all artwork including spelling, before approving proof. Two
design revisions are included, after which additional graphic design fees may
apply. Cost estimates are subject to revision based upon newly disclosed
information including but not limited to: condition or location of
vehicle/property, change order requests, and details affecting project timelines.
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Thank you. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business!
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ESTIMATE
Date
10/2/2020
Estimate #
4170
Name / Address
City of Beaumont
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont, CA 92223
Attn: Celina Cabrera
Stock Number(s)
TBD
Project
Beaumont Transit
Customer
Beaumont
Thank you for the opportunity to provide pricing for your upcoming project.
Total
Subtotal
Sales Tax (7.75%)
Please Note: If installation of decals is required, vehicle(s) need to be clean and dry a minimum
of 24 hours prior to installation.
Description Qty Cost Total
Beaumont Transit Bus Decal Graphics
Graphics include Driver Side, Passenger Side, Front and Rear
Digital print on 3M 180C-10 White Vinyl with 3M 8518 Lamination, Kiss Cut,
Weed, and Premask. Digital print on Window Perf Vinyl with Lamination.
Bus Decal Graphics for Beaumont Transit
Ford E450, 26' Bus
4 4,725.00 18,900.00T
Bus Decal Graphics for Beaumont Transit
Chevy C5500, 33' Bus
4 5,995.00 23,980.00T
Bus Decal Graphics for Beaumont Transit
Ford F550, 34' Bus
5 6,165.00 30,825.00T
Bus Decal Graphics for Beaumont Transit
EZ Rider II, 32' Bus
1 6,575.00 6,575.00T
Bus Decal Graphics for Beaumont Transit
ElDorado XHF, 40' Bus
3 7,715.00 23,145.00T
Installation Labor - Application of Beaumont Transit decal graphics
Ford E450, 26' Bus
4 2,500.00 10,000.00
Installation Labor - Application of Beaumont Transit decal graphics
Chevy C5500, 33' Bus
4 3,160.00 12,640.00
Installation Labor - Application of Beaumont Transit decal graphics
Ford F550, 34' Bus
5 3,265.00 16,325.00
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ESTIMATE
Date
10/2/2020
Estimate #
4170
Name / Address
City of Beaumont
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont, CA 92223
Attn: Celina Cabrera
Stock Number(s)
TBD
Project
Beaumont Transit
Customer
Beaumont
Thank you for the opportunity to provide pricing for your upcoming project.
Total
Subtotal
Sales Tax (7.75%)
Please Note: If installation of decals is required, vehicle(s) need to be clean and dry a minimum
of 24 hours prior to installation.
Description Qty Cost Total
Installation Labor - Application of Beaumont Transit decal graphics
EZ Rider II, 32' Bus
1 3,075.00 3,075.00
Installation Labor - Application of Beaumont Transit decal graphics
ElDorado XHF, 40' Bus
3 3,840.00 11,520.00
Removal of previous Beaumont bus graphics
Ford E450, 26' Bus
4 500.00 2,000.00
Removal of previous Beaumont bus graphics
Chevy C5500, 33' Bus
4 660.00 2,640.00
Removal of previous Beaumont bus graphics
Ford F550, 34' Bus
5 690.00 3,450.00
Removal of previous Beaumont bus graphics
EZ Rider II, 32' Bus
1 1,400.00 1,400.00
Removal of previous Beaumont bus graphics
ElDorado XHF, 40' Bus
3 800.00 2,400.00
Please note: Paint line smoothing fee of $350.00 per vehicle, if required.
We are not responsible for paint lifting during removal process.
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$176,890.44
$168,875.00
$8,015.44
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Transport Graphics
6666 Van Buren Blvd.
Riverside, CA 92503 US
accounting@transportgraphics.net
www.transportgraphics.net
Estimate
ADDRESS
Celina Cabrera
City Of Beaumont
550 E. 6th Street, Beaumont, CA
92223
SHIP TO
Celina Cabrera
City Of Beaumont
550 E. 6th Street, Beaumont, CA
92223
ESTIMATE #DATE
1150 10/08/2020
SALES REP
Celina Cabrera
ACTIVITY QTY RATE AMOUNT
Decals - Taxable
Eldorado - 40ft bus FULL WRAP
3 15,000.00 45,000.00T
Decals - Taxable
Ford 550 Bus FULL WRAP
5 13,500.00 67,500.00T
Decals - Taxable
Chevy 550 Bus FULL WRAP
4 13,000.00 52,000.00T
Decals - Taxable
EZ Rider II Bus FULL WRAP
1 13,000.00 13,000.00T
Decals - Taxable
Ford 450 Bus FULL WRAP
4 11,500.00 46,000.00T
Decals - Non Taxable
Removal of Existing Decals 26ft (ford E450)
4 500.00 2,000.00
Decals - Non Taxable
Removal of Existing Decals 32ft- 34ft
Busses
(Chevy C550, Ford F550, EZ Rider)
10 800.00 8,000.00
Decals - Non Taxable
Removal of Existing Decals 40ft Busses
(El Dorado)
3 1,200.00 3,600.00
Material - 3M with matching lamination and
carries the standard 3m warranty (warrantee
information available upon request, REGION
1)
Window - 3M Window Perf with matching
Lamination.
SUBTOTAL 237,100.00
TAX (0.0875) 19,556.25
TOTAL $256,656.25
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Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Elizabeth Gibbs, Community Services Director
DATE November 3, 2020
SUBJECT: Revision to the City of Beaumont and Riverside Transit Agency
Interagency Agreement No. 18-017
Background and Analysis:
On April 18, 2018, the City of Beaumont and Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) entered
into an Interagency Agreement whereby for the purpose of establishing a transfer fare
policy for our mutual passengers’ boarding and alighting at connecting stops .
Substantive revisions were made to the agreement on November 5, 2019 , that clarified
the fare media accepted on local fixed-route and commuter services, as well as
extending the agreement for one year.
Because the agreement is set to expire, staff recommends a revision to the agreement
that is in line with the previously adopted agreements with Victor Valley Transit Authority
and OmniTrans. Specifically, Article 11, which if approved, would allow for the
agreement to remain in effect provided that neither party terminates the agreement by
giving the other party a 60-day written notice.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact.
Recommended Action:
Approve the proposed revisions to the City of Beaumont and Riverside Transit
Agency Interagency Agreement No. 18-017.
Attachments:
A. Interagency Agency Agreement 18-017
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INTERAGENCY SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. 18-017
BETWEEN
RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY
AND
THE CITY OF BEAUMONT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 17th day of November, 2020 by and
between Riverside Transit Agency, a public agency formed under a Joint Powers
Agreement, 1825 Third Street, Riverside, California 92507 (hereinafter referred to as
"AGENCY"); and City of Beaumont, a municipal corporation, 550 East 6th Street,
Beaumont, California 92223 (hereinafter referred to as "CITY").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, AGENCY and CITY are empowered by law to provide the general public with
convenient, safe and accessible transportation within their respective jurisdictions; and
WHERAS, CITY operates a transit system that is commonly known as “Beaumont
Transit”; and
WHEREAS, AGENCY and CITY desire to cooperate and coordinate in route planning,
scheduling, stops, transfers, fares and information dissemination; and
WHEREAS, both parties agree that this Agreement shall be non-financial in nature;
WHEREAS, this agreement shall supersede any and all previous service agreements
between AGENCY and CITY;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually understood and agreed by AGENCY and CITY as
follows:
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ARTICLE 1. PUBLIC INFORMATION
AGENCY and CITY agree to cooperate in providing the public with specific transit
information, advertising the operations of both agencies and promoting the general use of
transit.
ARTICLE 2. STOPS
A. AGENCY and CITY agree to cooperate in the location, installation and maintenance of
all jointly used bus stops, including use of the other’s poles and posts at joint transfer
points.
B. Each party shall be solely responsible for claims for damages arising out of its
installation of its bus stop signs or passenger amenities and its transportation and related
services.
C. Each party agrees to the establishment of stops in the other’s s ervice area, subject to
approval of each specific stop.
D. Each party may negotiate with the other party regarding boarding restrictions within its
respective service area where duplication of service or potential revenue loss may occur.
E. Each party shall be responsible for obtaining any required licenses or permits and
paying any necessary fees in order to establish bus stops, install amenities or operate
service in either service area.
ARTICLE 3. FARES
Fares may vary in accordance with adopted policies of each party. Each party shall retain
all fares collected in the operation of their service.
ARTICLE 4. TRANSFER CONNECTIONS
AGENCY and CITY agree to facilitate minimization of passenger waiting time, and both
parties shall coordinate schedules whenever practical.
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ARTICLE 5. TRANSFER
A. AGENCY shall only accept fare media at Beaumont Walmart (RTA stop ID’s 2928 and 2929),
Loma Linda Veterans Hospital and San Bernardino Transit Center where CITY’S routes meet or
intersect AGENCY’S routes.
B. CITY shall only accept fare media at Beaumont Walmart (RTA stop ID’s 2928 and 2929),
Loma Linda Veterans Hospital and San Bernardino Transit Center where AGENCY’S routes meet
or intersect CITY’S routes.
C. AGENCY shall accept CITY’S fare media valued at AGENCY’S local base fare for
service toward AGENCY’S local fixed route service. In the event that CITY’S base fare is
valued at more than AGENCY’S base fare, no change or credit will be due to the
passenger. Passengers are not required to pay additional fares to cover any shortfall
between the CITY’S and AGENCY’S base fares. Fare media includes valid multi-use
passes such as daily, weekly and monthly passes issued for various fare categories
including but not limited to full-fare, senior, disabled, Medicare, veteran, student and youth
categories.
D. CITY shall accept AGENCY’S local fixed fare media valued at CITY’S base fare for
service toward CITY'S regular fixed route service. In the event that AGENCY’S base fare
is valued at more than CITY’S base fare, no change or credit will be due to the passenger.
Passengers are not required to pay additional fares to cover any shortfall between the
AGENCY’S and CITY’S base fares. Fare media includes valid multi-use passes such as
daily, weekly and monthly passes issued for various fare categories including but not
limited to full-fare, senior, disabled, Medicare, veteran, student and youth categories.
E. CITY shall accept AGENCY’S local fixed route fare media on CITY’S Commuter Link
buses for a $1 discount toward the applicable premium fare. Fare media includes valid
multi-use passes such as daily, weekly and monthly passes issued for various fare
categories including but not limited to full-fare, senior, disabled, Medicare, veteran,
student and youth categories.
F. AGENCY shall accept CITY’S regular fixed route fare media valued at AGENCY’S local
fixed route base fare on AGENCY’S Commuter Link buses. In the event that AGENCY’S
base fare is valued at more than CITY’S base fare, no change or credit will be due to the
passenger. Passengers are not required to pay additional fares to cover any shortfall
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between the AGENCY’S and CITY’S base fares. Fare media includes valid multi-use
passes such as daily, weekly and monthly passes issued for various fare categories
including but not limited to full-fare, senior, disabled, Medicare, veteran, student and youth
categories.
G. AGENCY shall accept CITY’S Commuter Link fare media valued at AGENCY’S local
fixed route base fare toward AGENCY’S Commuter Link service. In the event that CITY’S
base fare is valued at more than AGENCY’S base fare, no change or credit will be due to
the passenger. Passengers are not required to pay additional fares to cover any shortfall
between the CITY’S and AGENCY’S base fares. Fare media includes valid multi-use
passes such as daily, weekly and monthly passes issued for various fare categories
including but not limited to full-fare, senior, disabled, Medicare, veteran, student and youth
categories.
H. CITY shall accept AGENCY’S Commuter Link fare media valued at CITY’S base fare
toward CITY’S Commuter Link service. In the event that AGENCY’S base fare is valued
at more than CITY’S base fare, no change or credit will be due to the passenger.
Passengers are not required to pay additional fares to cover any shortfall between the
CITY’S and AGENCY’S base fares. Fare media includes valid multi-use passes such as
daily, weekly and monthly passes issued for various fare categories including but not
limited to full-fare, senior, disabled, Medicare, veteran, student and youth categories.
I. The transfer media are not valid for Dial-A-Ride or Access Service.
J. Each party shall accept the other party’s valid employee identification, on all local fixed
route and commuter services in lieu of payment of fare.
K. AGENCY shall accept CITY’S Military Veteran Identification for purchase of
AGENCY’S reduced Veterans Fares.
L. CITY shall accept AGENCY’S Military Veteran Identification for purchase of CITY’S reduced
Veterans fares.
ARTICLE 6. OPERATIONAL INFORMATION
Each party shall formally inform the Director of Service Planning or Community Services
Director of the other agency of future plans for route and schedule changes, exclusive of
temporary demand and emergency situations, no later than 30 days before the changes
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are scheduled to be implemented.
ARTICLE 7. CONTROL AND RESPONSIBILITY
A. Each party to this Agreement, in its operations pursuant hereto, is acting as an
independent contractor and agrees to indemnify and hold the other party, including its
officers, directors, employees, agents, subcontractors and suppliers, harmless from and
against all claims, losses, damages and expenses, including attorney’s fees, on account
of bodily injury to or death of any person, or for property damage arising out of the
performance of services described in this Agreement, unless caused by the negligence of
the other party.
B. Each party to this agreement shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party,
including its officers, directors, employees, agents, subcontractors and suppliers, from and
against any and all liability or expense including any claim of liability and any and all
losses or costs, including legal expenses and costs of expert witnesses and c onsultants,
that may be imposed by the other party solely by virtue of the provisions of Section 895.2
of the California Government Code.
ARTICLE 8. SERVICE TO BE OPERATED
Each party may operate non-duplicating services in the other's jurisdiction with the written
approval of the other agency. Every attempt shall be made to coordin ate alignments,
schedules, stops, fare policies, and route planning for the safety and convenience of the
general public.
ARTICLE 9, COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
Each party shall be solely responsible for complying with the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1991 (ADA) as amended, including the provision of parallel ADA demand response
service along each party’s fixed routes operated in the other party’s service area.
ARTICLE 10. NO MONETARY CLAIMS
Neither party shall have any claims against or liabilities to the other party on account of
expenses incurred or revenues received or lost as a result of this Agreement except as
otherwise provided to the contrary herein.
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ARTICLE 11. TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be effective on the date of full execution by both parties and will
remain in effect provided that neither party terminates this Agreement. Notwithstanding
the forgoing sentence, until terminated by either party by giving 60 days written notice to
the other party.
ARTICLE 12. GOVERNING LAW; SEVERABILITY.
This Agreement is in all respects governed by California law. If any part of this Agreement
or the application thereof is declared invalid for any reason, such invalidity shall no t affect
the other provisions of this Agreement which can be given effect without the invalid
provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Agreement are declared to
be severable.
ARTICLE 13. INSURANCE.
The parties each verify that they are a self-insured entity or maintain indemnity coverage
through a Joint Powers Authority.
ARTICLE 14. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.
Each party shall observe and comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and
regulations of governmental agencies, including federal, state, municipal and local
governing bodies having jurisdiction over any or all of the services, including all provisions
of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1979 as amended, all California
Occupational Safety and Health Regulat ions, and all other applicable federal, state,
municipal and local safety regulations. All services performed by either party must be in
accordance with these laws, ordinances, codes and regulations.
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ARTICLE 15 NOTIFICATION AND MAILING ADDRESSES
Any requests and demands made between the parties pursuant to this Agreement
are to be directed as follows:
CITY OF BEAUMONT: AGENCY:
Beaumont Transit Riverside Transit Agency
550 East 6th Street 1825 Third Street
Beaumont, CA 92223 Riverside, CA 92507
Attn: City Manager Attn: Vince Rouzaud
Todd Parton Chief Procurement & Logistics Officer
(951) 769-8520 (951) 565-5180
Any notices of service and schedule changes are to be directed as follows:
CITY OF BEAUMONT: AGENCY:
Beaumont Transit Riverside Transit Agency
550 East 6th Street 1825 Third Street
Beaumont, CA 92223 Riverside, CA 92507
Attn: Elizabeth Gibbs Attn: Kristin Warsinski
Community Services Director Director of Planning
(951) 769-8521 (951) 565-5136
ARTICLE 16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
The terms and conditions of this Agreement represents the entire agreement between the
parties with respect to its subject matter. This Agreement shall supersede any and all prior
contracts between the parties, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement. The terms
and conditions of this Agreement shall not be altered or otherwise modified except by a
written amendment executed by both parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
on the date first above written.
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CITY OF BEAUMONT RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY
By___________________________ By___________________________
Todd Parton Larry Rubio
City Manager Chief Executive Officer
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By___________________________ By___________________________
John O. Pinkney Barbara Raileanu
City Attorney General Counsel
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Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Elizabeth Gibbs, Community Services Director
DATE November 3, 2020
SUBJECT: Amendment to the Short-Range Transit Plan FY 2021 - Table 4
Background and Analysis:
On April 21, 2020, City Council approved the Beaumont Short-Range Transit Plan
(SRTP) and its submittal to Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC).
Included in the SRTP is Table 4, which outlines the department’s funding plan and the
basis for the budget (Attachment A).
One of the many funding sources for Transit is the State of Good Repair (SGR).
Estimates are prepared annually by the State of California Controller’s Office (SCO).
Table 4 shows SGR funds awarded to Beaumont Transit. Beaumont has been
allocated an additional $59,290 in SGR funds since the City Council action last April.
To accept the additional allocation, and to include it with Capital Project 21-02 Fleet
Maintenance and Operations Facility, RCTC requires that City Council approve a
revised Table 4. Attachment B shows the amount of $59,290 added to Table 4 and will
be part of the funding for Capital Project 21-02.
Fiscal Impact:
If approved, this item will have a positive impact on the funding available for capital
project 21-02, the construction of the fleet maintenance and operations facility.
Recommended Action:
Approve a revision to the Short-Range Transit Plan Fiscal Year 2021 – Table 4
and accept the allocation of $59,290.
Attachments:
A. Table 4 – Adopted
B. Table 4 – Proposed
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Table 4 - Summary of Funds Requested for FY 2020/2021
Total Amount
of Funds LTF STA Measure A LCTOP SGR Fare Box Interest
Operations with LCTOP 19/20 Free Fare Project 1,756,361$ 1,559,415$ 63,346$ 133,600$
Commuter 120 708,845$ 640,503$ 20,000$ 48,342$
Commuter 125 284,455$ 272,455$ 10,000$ 12,000$
Dial A Ride 323,723$ 303,723$ 20,000$
Interest & Other Income 1,000$ 1,000$
Subtotal: Operating 3,084,384$ 2,776,096$ -$ -$ 93,346$ -$ 213,942$ 1,000$
Project Description
Capital
Project
Number (1)
Total Amount
of Funds LTF STA
STA-OB (Obligated
Balance)Measure A LCTOP SGR Fare Box Interest
CNG Station 21-01 500,000$ 500,000$
Fleet Maintenance & Operations Facility (SGR 18/19 & 20/21)21-02 617,709$ 446,463$ 121,360.83$ 49,885$
Bus Stop Signage and Amenities (SGR 19/20)21-03 51,999$ 51,999$
2- Electric Shuttle EV Star 21-04 220,000$ 220,000$
New Vehicle Communications Installation 21-05 57,498$ 57,497.74$
GPS System on Buses 12-01 (4,118)$ (4,117.75)$
Building Improvements 13-01 (10,087)$ (10,086.83)$
Building D Improvement 14-03 (11,274)$ (11,274.00)$
2 Type 7 Buses for Replacement/Expansion 15-01 (29,726)$ (29,725.82)$
2 Security Cameras for the Above Project 15-02 (5,237)$ (5,236.67)$
Bus Yard Parking Lot with Security Gates 17-01 (100,000)$ (100,000.00)$
Type H EZ Rider II Vehicle 19-02 (18,418)$ (18,417.50)$
Subtotal: Capital 1,268,347$ -$ 1,166,463$ -$ -$ 101,884$ -$ -$
4,352,731$ 2,776,096$ 1,166,463$ -$ 93,346$ 101,884$ 213,942$ 1,000$
Adopted April, 21, 2020
City of Beaumont
FY 2020/2021
Summary of Funds Requested
Short Range Transit Plan
Project Description
Total: Operating & Capital
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Table 4 - Summary of Funds Requested for FY 2020/2021
Total Amount
of Funds LTF STA Measure A LCTOP SGR Fare Box Interest
Operations with LCTOP 19/20 Free Fare Project 1,756,361$ 1,559,415$ 63,346$ 133,600$
Commuter 120 708,845$ 640,503$ 20,000$ 48,342$
Commuter 125 284,455$ 272,455$ 10,000$ 12,000$
Dial A Ride 323,723$ 303,723$ 20,000$
Interest & Other Income 1,000$ 1,000$
Subtotal: Operating 3,084,384$ 2,776,096$ -$ -$ 93,346$ -$ 213,942$ 1,000$
Project Description
Capital
Project
Number (1)
Total Amount
of Funds LTF STA
STA-OB (Obligated
Balance)Measure A LCTOP SGR Fare Box Interest
CNG Station 21-01 500,000$ 500,000$
Fleet Maintenance & Operations Facility (SGR 18/19)21-02 617,709$ 446,463$ 121,360.83$ 49,885$
Fleet Maintenance & Operations Facility (SGR 20/21)21-02 59,290$ 59,290$
Bus Stop Signage and Amenities (SGR 19/20)21-03 51,999$ 51,999$
2- Electric Shuttle EV Star 21-04 220,000$ 220,000$
New Vehicle Communications Installation 21-05 57,498$ 57,497.74$
GPS System on Buses 12-01 (4,118)$ (4,117.75)$
Building Improvements 13-01 (10,087)$ (10,086.83)$
Building D Improvement 14-03 (11,274)$ (11,274.00)$
2 Type 7 Buses for Replacement/Expansion 15-01 (29,726)$ (29,725.82)$
2 Security Cameras for the Above Project 15-02 (5,237)$ (5,236.67)$
Bus Yard Parking Lot with Security Gates 17-01 (100,000)$ (100,000.00)$
Type H EZ Rider II Vehicle 19-02 (18,418)$ (18,417.50)$
Subtotal: Capital 1,327,637$ -$ 1,166,463$ -$ -$ 101,884$ -$ -$
4,412,021$ 2,776,096$ 1,166,463$ -$ 93,346$ 101,884$ 213,942$ 1,000$
Proposed 11.3.20
City of Beaumont
FY 2020/2021
Summary of Funds Requested
Short Range Transit Plan
Project Description
Total: Operating & Capital
Attachment B-Proposed Table 4
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Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Christina Taylor, Community Development Director
DATE November 3, 2020
SUBJECT: Hold a Public Hearing and Take Testimony on the City of Beaumont
General Plan Update, Draft Environmental Impact Report, Finding of
Facts and Statement of Overriding Considerations and Zoning Code
Amendments
Background and Analysis:
State law requires each county and city to prepare and adopt a 20-year comprehensive
and long-range general plan for its physical development (Government Code Section
65300). The General Plan has been called the “constitution” or “blueprint” for the City
and offers a strong foundation for making future development decisions. The current
General Plan was approved by City Council in March 2007. In December 2016, the City
Council awarded a contract for the proposed General Plan Update. For the last several
years, the City has been collaborating with the community in preparing a
comprehensive update of the General Plan.
This update will allow the City to comply with Government Code Section 65300
mentioned above and will provide the City with a consistent framework for land use
decision-making. The general plan and its maps, diagrams, goals, and policies form the
basis for city zoning, subdivision, and public works actions. Under California law, no
specific plan, area plan, zoning, subdivision map, nor public works project may be
approved unless the City finds that is consistent with the adopted general plan.
The mandated elements of a general plan form a comprehensive set of planning
policies:
The Land Use Element (Land Use and Community Design) designates the
general distribution and intensity of land uses within the planning area ;
The Circulation (Mobility) Element identifies the general location and extent of
existing and proposed transportation facilities and utilities;
The Housing Element is a comprehensive assessment of current and future
housing needs for all segments of the City population, as well as a program for
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meeting those needs. The City is updating the Housing Element separately from
the General Plan and in compliance with State guidelines;
The Open-Space, Air Quality and Conservation Elements have been combined.
This open-space portion describes measures for the preservation of open space
for the protection of natural resources, the managed production of resources, and
for recreation and public health and safety. The conservation portion addresses
the conservation, development, and use of natural resources. The air quality
portion describes local air quality conditions and air quality measures, including
air quality standards, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and reduction of
vehicle miles traveled;
The Safety Element establishes policies to protect the community from risks
associated with natural and human-made hazards such as seismic, geologic,
flooding, wildfire hazards, and climate change;
The Noise Element identifies major noise sources and contains policies intended
to protect the community from exposure to excessive noise levels; and
The Health and Environmental Justice Element identifies disadvantaged
communities within the City and issues of equity and environmental justice.
SB1000 signed into law in 2016 by Governor Brown requires cities to identify
“environmental justice” or “disadvantaged communities” within their jurisdiction as part
of the general plan process. This law has several purposes, including to facilitate
transparency and public engagement in local governments’ planning and decision
making processes, reduce harmful pollutants and associated health risks in
environmental justice communities, and promote equitable access to health -inducing
benefits, such as healthy food options, housing, public facilities, and recreation. In o rder
to be compliant with SB1000, the City has included an element on Health and
Environmental Justice.
A city may adopt a general plan in the format that best fits its unique circumstances
(Government Code Section 65300.5). In doing so, the city must ensure that the General
Plan and its component parts comprise an integrated, internally consistent, and
compatible statement of development policies. The City of Beaumont has chosen to
adopt a general plan that consolidates the mandatory elements, but also i ncludes three
(3) optional elements and integrates background information, goals and policies, and
environmental analysis, as described below.
Beaumont General Plan
The Beaumont General Plan includes the preparation of a number of major documents.
In addition to the mandated general plan elements required by the State, the City of
Beaumont has added the three (3) optional elements listed below as they are important
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topics to be addressed as part of growth and development and improvement to the
quality of life for the community.
Chapter 5-Economic Development + Fiscal Element (new element)
The purpose of the Economic Development and Fiscal Element is to establish policy
guidance critical to Beaumont’s overall fiscal and economic prosperity. Local business
growth and investment, job creation and diversification, and the City’s financial stability
are foundational to the success of the community. As market forces beyond the City’s
control influence economic outcomes, this element provides a policy framework to give
the City greater control of outcomes aimed at resiliency and long-term prosperity
through changing economic cycles. Topics addressed in this chapter include business
growth and support, workforce development, visitation and tourism, and economic and
fiscal sustainability.
Chapter 7-Community Facilities + Infrastructure Element (new element)
Attractive and accessible community facilities, dependable electricity and water supply,
and efficient waste removal are important to maintaining and enhancing qual ity of life in
Beaumont – these are critical lifelines that support the wellbeing of residents, provision
of basic services, and investments in the City. Community facilities and infrastructure
systems must also be adaptable to changes in the City, account ing not only for existing
capacity, but also future demand, sustainable design, and creative funding options.
Chapter 11-Downtown Area Plan (new element)
The Downtown Plan provides a detailed vision, guiding principles, and goals and
policies for downtown Beaumont. The City currently lacks a defined, recognizable
downtown area, but maintains the historic development pattern of a California railroad
town. Few cities have such great downtown potential and, with a rise in experiential
retail and entertainment, the City is planning for its revitalization in the proposed
Downtown Area Plan. This chapter provides the foundation for the future revitalization
and redevelopment of the downtown core of the community and for guiding future public
and private development decisions. Topics addressed include land use and
development policies, streetscape improvements, transportation and parking guidance.
This is a stand-alone chapter of the General Plan and the goals and policies located
herein shall be consistent with the General Plan’s other elements.
Chapter 12-Implementation (new chapter)
This chapter describes actions to implement the goals and policies of the General Plan.
Generally, implementation actions are needed to direct City staff and decision makers,
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and execute specific policies within the General Plan, such as creating an ordinance or
updating a master plan. This chapter also includes indicators to track the
implementation of the General Plan over time.
General Plan Land Use Map
The General Plan not only includes the various elements/chapters, containing text and
graphics, but also a Land Use Map of the entire City and its sphere of influence. This
map identifies land uses for all properties within the City. Many of the land use
categories in the proposed land use map have not changed. However, definitions have
been refined to clarify intent and vision for the area; new definitions have been
introduced to support specific densities or uses in select areas of the City; and a
Downtown Area Plan has been introduced to support an efficient, functional, cost-
effective and aesthetically pleasing strategy to meet development demands for various
land uses within the 20-year time horizon of the General Plan.
The following are a list of proposed Land Use Categories in the proposed General Plan
along with corresponding zoning designations:
LAND USE
DESIGNATION
ZONING
DISTRICT DESCRIPTION DENSITY/
INTENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATIONS
Rural
Residential 40
(RR40)
RR Single family detached homes on 40
acre lots in a rural mountainous
setting
Minimum 40 acre
lots
Rural
Residential 10
(RR10)
Not within
City Limits
Single family detached homes on 10
acre lots in a rural setting
Minimum 10 acre
lots
Rural
Residential 1
(RR1)
Per County
Zoning
Single family detached homes on 1
acre lots in a hillside setting
Minimum 1 acre
lots
Single Family
Residential
(SFR)
R-SF Single-family residential (attached or
detached) Neighborhood commercial
in specified locations
Maximum 4 du/acre
Maximum FAR 0.35
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Traditional
Neighborhood
(TN)
R-TN Single-family detached houses and
small-scale multi-family housing
Neighborhood commercial in
specified locations
Average Density 6
du/ acre Maximum
12 du/acre
Maximum FAR 0.35
High-Density
Residential
(HDR)
R-MF Multi-family housing (townhomes,
condominiums, apartments, etc.)
Neighborhood commercial in
specified locations
Minimum 12
du/acre Maximum
30 du/acre
Maximum FAR 0.35
NON-RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATIONS
Neighborhood
Commercial
(NC)
C-N Range of neighborhood supportive
retail and service-oriented land uses,
including markets, restaurants, and
similar uses to serve walk-in traffic.
FAR up to 1.0
General
Commercial
(GC)
C-C Variety of "big box" and "large format"
retailers in commercial shopping
centers that serve adjacent
neighborhoods.
FAR up to 0.75
Employment
District (ED)
Not within
City Limits
Employment uses for market-
supported light industrial, research
and development, creative office and
maker space type uses.
FAR 0.5 to 1.0
Industrial (I) M Range of industrial uses, including
“stand- alone” industrial activities,
general and light industrial, research
parks, private trade schools, colleges,
and business parks.
FAR 0.25 to 0.75
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In addition to updating the General Plan, the City’s zoning code must also be amended
so it is consistent with the General Plan. There are 1,032 parcels that are affected by
the proposed changes in land use and zoning. The majority of the affected parcels are
within the proposed Downtown Area Plan. As part of the Downtown Area Plan, the
Beaumont Avenue Overlay, Sixth Street Overlay, Commercial Manufacturing (CM) and
Commercial General (CG) zone were replaced with more defined zones which will help
facilitate meeting the goals of the plan. Elsewhere in the City, the Urban Village Overlay
was removed and replaced with the Urban Village Zone and a Transit Oriented
Development Overlay was created. The table below summarizes changes to the Zoning
Code.
MIXED-USE DESIGNATIONS
Downtown
Mixed Use
(DMX)
See
Chapter 11
Mixed-use buildings with active
ground floor retail uses, upper level
professional office, service activities
in conjunction with multifamily
residential uses and live/work units.
0-22 du/acre; FAR
up to 0.5
Urban Village
(UV)
UV Variety of specialized land uses,
including a regional serving
commercial, higher density residential
development, educational uses and
abundant open space and recreation
amenities.
12-24 du/acre; FAR
up to 1.0
Transit
Oriented
District Overlay
(TOD Overlay)
TOD
Overlay
Residential and supportive
employment and commercial uses
near the future transit station.
18-30 du/acre; FAR
up to 1.0
OTHER/ PUBLIC DESIGNATIONS
Public
Facilities (PF)
PF Public and/or civic use, including
Civic Center, city yard, libraries, and
K-12 public schools.
FAR up to 1.0
Open Space
(OS)
R-C Passive and active parks, trails, golf
courses, community centers,
supportive maintenance sheds, etc.
n/a
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Modifications to Existing Zones
Current Zone Proposed
Zone
Notes
Commercial
General (CG
Zone)
Commercial
Neighborhood
(CN Zone)
Name change more accurately reflects purpose
and intent of zone
Urban Village
Overlay
Urban Village
Zone
Changed from an overlay to a base zone
because functions as a base zone
New Zones
Current Zone Proposed
Zone
Notes
N/A
Residential,
Traditional
Neighborhood
(R-TN Zone)
Implements TN General Plan Land Use
Designation
N/A
Transit
Oriented
District
Overlay (TOD
Overlay)
Implements TOD Overlay General Plan Land
Use Designation
Eliminated Zones
Current Zone Proposed
Zone
Notes
Commercial,
Light
Manufacturing
(CM Zone)
N/A Area along West Sixth Street. Addressed and
zoned with Neighborhood Commercial Zone
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Beaumont
Avenue Overlay
N/A Addressed through Downtown Zone District:
Beaumont Mixed Use Zone (BMU Zone)
6th Street
Overlay
N/A Addressed through Downtown Zone Districts:
Sixth Street Mixed Use Zone (SSMU
Zone)
Sixth Street Mixed Use – Residential
Zone (SSMU-R Zone)
Downtown Mixed Use (DMU Zone)
Mineral
Resources
Overlay
N/A No longer relevant or necessary
Community Outreach
The community engagement process incorporated a variety of outreach techniques and
activities, allowing residents and community members to participate in ways that worked
best for them. A website www.elevatebeaumont.com was created as a forum to provide
updates, share survey results and make information available to the public. Residents,
business owners, and other stakeholders provided feedback to the planning team by
participating in a community survey, attending meetings, events and workshops, and
contributing comments through social media. A General Plan Advisory Committee
(GPAC) was formed with fifteen (15) representatives of the community participating and
providing expertise and advice as needed. The planning team used the community’s
feedback and guidance to share all aspects of the plan, from creating a vision statement
that reflected the aspirations of the community to creating the guiding principles needed
to achieve that vision. For a detailed list of outreach events, see Chapter 1 of the
General Plan Update (pages 25 through 27).
Public Communication
September 21, 2020, City staff mailed 1,032 letters to property owners advising that a
change of zone associated with the General Plan Update is being c onsidered on their
property. As of October 29, 2020, City staff has received written and email
correspondence from twenty-four (24) individual property owners and telephone calls
from fifty-eight (58) individual property owners. City staff has kept a record of all
correspondence received, saving written and email correspondence electronically and
creating a spreadsheet to log details about each phone call.
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As a result of the public communication, City staff received nine (9) requests to either
retain the existing zoning on a parcel or provide a different zoning option. City staff has
summarized these requests and provided recommendations . City staff will be prepared
to discuss these recommendations which are outlined in Attachment E.
Environmental Review
A Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) was prepared for the 2040 General
Plan Update. This process is governed by the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). The CEQA process requires a series of steps involving public notices,
receiving public input, public meetings and responding to public comments, all
culminating with a final PEIR. The draft PEIR was released for the required 45-day
public review and comment period on September 8, 2020. The formal review and
comment period ended October 22, 2020.
The final PEIR for the 2040 General Plan consists of the draft PEIR coupled with a
response to comments section, a list of modifications to the text of the draft EIR based
on comments received (referred to in the final PEIR as the “Errata”, and a mitigation
monitoring and reporting program (MMRP)). The final PEIR is included as Attachment
F.
Statement of Overriding Considerations
CEQA allows lead agencies to approve projects despite having significant and
unavoidable impacts by adopting a statement of overriding considerations. A statement
of overriding considerations documents the reasons why an agency chose to approve a
project despite its significant and unavoidable impacts based on range of balancing
factors, including economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits conveyed by
the project.
City staff is recommending adoption of a statement of overriding considerations for the
2040 General Plan and its implementing actions. In this instance, the economic, social,
and other benefits of the General Plan implementation collectively outweigh the
significant and unavoidable impacts noted above. Such benefits include the
implementation of policies and programs preserving and enhancing community
character, increasing community sustainability, providing high-quality and diverse
housing opportunities, increasing economic vitality via new job and business creation,
supporting technological advancements, and maintaining compliance with current law
addressing the content of general plans. Acceptance of the noted significant and
unavoidable impacts does not mean the City will forego efforts to mitigate the impacts to
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the extent feasible. In addition, future projects will be subject to discretionary review
procedures through which the City will consider project specific environmental impacts.
As these reviews occur, decision makers will be updated on the status of applicable
mitigation measures when making decisions on such projects.
The implementation of the Beaumont General Plan will result in significant and
unavoidable impacts in four (4) areas:
Air Quality,
Greenhouse Gas (GHG),
Noise, and
Transportation.
Air Quality
Beaumont is within the South Coast Air Basin. Air Quality in the basin is already
significantly impacted and even without any new projects, air quality issues are beyond
mitigation. The impact to air quality as a result of General Plan implementation falls into
two (2) categories: Operational Emissions Impacts which are project specific and
cumulative; and Localized Criteria Pollutant and Toxic Air Contaminants (TAC) Impacts
which are related to increased density and proximity of residential land uses to transit
and commercial centers.
Greenhouse Gas
The impact to greenhouse gas emissions are project specific and cumulative. They are
attributed to ongoing operational impacts of potential future businesses. The threshold
for GHG would exceed established ratios thresholds.
Noise
The noise impacts are also project specific and cumulative. They are attributed to
ongoing operational impacts of potential future businesses as well as the location of
sensitive receptors in relationship to noise generating activities. Noise standards would
be exceeded at noise sensitive receptors at 25 of 27 roadway segments studied.
Transportation
CEQA Guidelines recently changed requiring a change in the threshold of significance
from Level of Service (LOS) to Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). Although the General
Plan is retaining LOS as a means for ensuring traffic issues throughout the City can
continue to be addressed, LOS is no longer the significance threshold for CEQA
purposes. Thus, the analysis for the draft PEIR was conduct ed utilizing VMT. As a result
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of this analysis, the VMT target of 23.7 per service population will be exceeded by about
25%. This is due mostly to the City of Beaumont having a heavily commuter population
and the City has no access to high quality transit (as defined by the State). Additionally,
the City is required to provide for housing in compliance with State housing directives
such as the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). Adding housing without
having any high-quality transit results in more vehicle miles traveled to and from the
City.
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
With the exception of the items identified in the Statement of Overriding Considerations,
any impacts that can be mitigated below a level of significance have mitigation
measures identified to achieve this goal. The mitigation monitoring program is included
with the final EIR and provided as Attachment F.
Fiscal Impact:
The General Plan Update is Capital Improvement Project 2016-004 in the amount of
$840,129.
Recommended Action:
Hold a Public Hearing, take testimony and continue the public hearing to the
November 17, 2020, Council Meeting.
Attachments:
A. General Plan Update Presentation
B. General Plan Update
C. General Plan Update Errata
D. Zoning Code Amendments
E. Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations
F. Final Program Environmental Impact Report
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GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
City Council
November 3, 2020
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■Raimi + Associates
–Simran Malhotra, Principal
–Monica Guerra, Senior Planner
■Fehr & Peers
–Jason Pack, Principal
■Lisa Wise Consultants
–Jennifer Murillo, Senior Associate
■WEBB Consultants
–Stephanie Standerfer, Vice President
–Cheryl DeGano, Principal Environmental Analyst
■Rincon Consultants
CONSULTANT TEAM
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■Project Overview
■Summary of Engagement
■Review of Draft General Plan
■Zoning Ordinance + Map
■Environmental Impact Report
■Questions?
TODAY’s PRESENTATION
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
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The General Plan sets a road map for the future
of Beaumont. It is a policy document and forms
the foundation for all city ordinances and
guidelines.
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General Plan Process
Existing
Conditions
(Spring 2017)
Visioning
(Fall 2017)
Plan
Alternatives
(Winter 2018)
Policy
Framework
(Spring 2019)
Draft
General
Plan + EIR
(Fall 2020)
Final General
Plan
(Winter 2020)
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
WE ARE HERE!
•Cherry
Festival
•Community
Workshop
•Community
Survey
•Visual
Preference
Survey
•Task Force
•Community
Character
Survey
•Youth Group
•Task Force
•Alternatives
Survey
•Economic
Development
Commission
•Stakeholder
Interviews
•Public
Comment
(via mail or
email)
•City Council
presentation
•Planning
Commission
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ENGAGEMENT
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Community surveys
■Community Survey Issues +
Opportunities): 564 Responses
■Visual Preference Survey: 854
Responses
■Community Character Survey:
678 Responses
■Preferred Alternative: 733
Responses
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OTHER OUTREACH
■Stakeholder Interviews (12)
■Community Workshop (1)
■Newsletters (3)
■Taskforce Meetings (3)
■Focus Groups (2)
■Youth
■Economic Development Commission
■Mailing list (~280 subscribers)
■Website
■Updates to Planning Commission +
City Council
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GUIDING PRINCIPLES
■Transparent, honest government
■Responsible, measured growth
■Living within our financial + resource means
■Close ties with our neighbors
■Small-town atmosphere
■Quality of life provided by efficient infrastructure
and multi-modal transportation
■Health + safety
■The beautiful environment of the pass area
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CHAPTERS
■Land Use + Community Design
■Mobility
■Economic Development + Fiscal
■Health + Environmental
■Community Facilities + Infrastructure
■Conservation + Open Space
■Safety
■Noise
■Downtown Area Plan
■Implementation
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LAND USE
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PLAN PRIORITIES
■Create a vibrant downtown
■Pursue an infill strategy
■Improve retail corridors
■Expand housing choices
■Protect the city’s historic resources
■Expand and enhance employment opportunities
■Improve fiscal performance of the City
■Improve infrastructure and keep pace with
development
■Improve health outcomes
■Create a diverse and extensive open space network
■Enhance opportunities for tourism
■Ensure high level of public safety
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LAND USE CHANGE
■Most undeveloped land within the City
limits is already entitled for
development
■Areas in downtown will experience the
most change
■Strategic focus:
–Preserving existing neighborhoods
–Creating additional jobs
–Expanding housing choices
■Preparing for potential development in
sphere of influence (south of City limits)
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LAND USE
DESIGNATIONS
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Rural Residential
Rural Residential 40 (RR40):Single family
detached homes on 40 acre lots in a rural
mountainous setting
Rural Residential 10 (RR10): Single family
detached homes on 10 acre lots in a rural
setting
Rural Residential 1 (RR1): Single family
detached homes on 1 acre lots in a hillside
setting
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residential
Single Family Residential (SFR): Single-
family residential (attached or detached).
High Density Residential (HDR): Multi-family
housing (townhomes, condominiums,
apartments, etc.) near transit, commercial, civic
and recreational uses
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Traditional neighborhood (TN)
Traditional Neighborhood (TN)*: Single-
family detached houses and small-scale
multi-family housing (such as duplexes, garden apartments and rowhouses)
*New Designation
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commercial
Neighborhood Commercial (NC): Range
of neighborhood supportive retail and
service-oriented land uses, including
markets, restaurants, and similar uses to
serve walk-in traffic.
General Commercial (GC): Variety of "big
box" and "large format" retailers in
commercial shopping centers that serve adjacent neighborhoods.
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Employment + INDUSTRIAL
Employment District* (ED): Employment
uses for market-supported light industrial,
research and development, creative office
and maker space type uses. Includes retail,
service and other supportive uses.
Industrial (I): Range of industrial uses,
including “stand-alone” industrial
activities, general industrial, light industrial, research parks, private trade
schools, colleges, and business parks.
*New Designation
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mixed use
Downtown Mixed Use (DMX)*: Mixed-
use buildings with active ground floor retail
uses, upper level professional office, service
activities in conjunction with multi-family
residential uses and live/work units.
Urban Village (UV)*: Variety of
specialized land uses, including a regional
serving commercial, higher density
residential development, educational uses
and abundant open space and recreation amenities.
*New Designation
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Transit oriented district overlay
Transit Oriented District Overlay* (TOD
Overlay): Residential and supportive
employment and commercial uses near the
future Metrolink transit station.
*New Designation
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Public facilities + OPEN SPACE
Public Facilities (PF): Public and/or
civic use, including Civic Center, city
yard, libraries, and K-12 public schools.
Open Space (OS): Passive and active
parks, trails, golf courses, public
community centers, supportive
maintenance sheds, etc.
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MOBILITY
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State Regulations
AB 1558 Complete Streets
Requires cities to plan for all modes of
transportation where appropriate, including
walking, biking, car travel, and transit. In addition,
the act requires circulation elements to consider
the multiple users of the transportation system,
including children, adults, seniors, and the
disabled
SB 743 General CEQA Reform, VMT
Shift from measuring auto delay (Level-of-Service) to
vehicle miles traveled (VMT)
Aims to balance the needs of congestion management
infill development, public health, and greenhouse gas
reductions
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Complete Streets –Layered Network
■Mobility Element utilizes a layered
networks approach to provide a balanced
mobility system
■Complete Streets are designed to enable
safe access for users of all ages and all
modes of transportation
■Travel modes were prioritized along
certain streets based on:
–Surrounding land use
–Roadway classification
–Street typology
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Increase Connectivity
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Auto-Priority Streets
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Bike/Ped Priority
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Transit Priority
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Goods Movement –Truck Priority
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Consolidated Classifications Map
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Vehicle Accessibility & Travel Models
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DOWNTOWN AREA PLAN
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Downtown VISION
■Focused interventions in area along Sixth
Street and Beaumont Avenue
■Defining the City’s center:
–Civic anchor
–Walkable, active, and pedestrian-
oriented
–Retail and entertainment
–Mixed residential uses
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Downtown
AREA plan
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DOWNTOWN
districts
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SIXTH STREET
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SIXTH STREET
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BEAUMONT AVENUE
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HEALTH +
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
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HIGH PRIORITY ACTIONS
■Health Resources Inventory. Develop
an inventory of health resources in the
City in cooperation with the RUHS-PH.
■Joint Use of Community Facilities.
Create a formal shared use agreement
with the Beaumont Unified School
District where the public and
organizations (such as youth and adult
intramural leagues) can access school
fields/property after normal school
hour
■Vision Zero Policies. Adopt and
implement a Vision Zero program that
reduces vehicle related fatalities to
zero.
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES +
INFRASTRACTURE
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HIGH PRIORITY ACTIONS
■Zoning and Implementation Ordinances. Update
zoning and building codes to enable innovative
sustainability measures such as:
–Greywater capture and reuse systems
–Wind generation on residential and
commercial buildings
–Electric vehicle infrastructure requirements
–Green building performance standards
■Debris Recycling Ordinance. Create a
construction and demolition debris recycling
ordinance to support the diversion of recyclable and
recoverable materials. Work with local partners to
conduct outreach targeting waste generators.
■School District Planning. Work in partnership
with Beaumont Unified School District to promote
collaborative planning efforts, including analysis of
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CONSERVATION + OPEN SPACE
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HIGH PRIORITY ACTIONS
■Green Building Design. Update the Municipal
Code to identify and prioritize green building
design features that mitigate the impacts of
climate change.
■Climate Adaptation Plan. Develop a Climate Adaptation Plan to identify the City’s most
significant potential climate change risks.
Include a vulnerability assessment, adaptation strategy, and plan maintenance.
■Advanced and Green Industry Workforce
Training. Coordinate with local, regional, and
state entities to identify or create training and placement programs in advances and green
industries, including advanced manufacturing,
green building, and sustainable industries (e.g. renewable energy industries, water treatment,
and wastewater management).
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SAFETY
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HIGH PRIORITY ACTIONS
■Police Department Staffing Ratio. Wo rk
with the police department to establish
resource needs to sustain minimum staffing
levels.
■Community Risk Assessment. Conduct a
community risk assessment to identify
critical facilities and community assets.
■Fire Hazard Risk Assessment. Inventory
all buildings, assigning risk level for all
wildfire hazards in the City and developing
regulations for each level to minimize
wildfire risk.
■California Building Codes. Adopt the
latest version of the California Building
Code (CCR Title 24, published
triennially) when released.
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NOISE
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HIGH PRIORITY ACTIONS
■Update the City’s Noise Ordinance. Provide development standards and project design guidelines that include a variety of mitigation measures that can be applied to meet City standards for projects exceeding the City’s noise standards.
■Project Design Guidelines. Integrate project
design guidelines that integrate features into
new developments that minimize impacts
associated with the operation of air conditioning and heating equipment, on-site traffic, and use of parking, loading, and trash storage facilities.
■Construction Noise Limits. Review the hours of allowed construction activity to
ensure they effectively lead to compliance
within the limits (maximum noise levels,
hours and days of allowed activity)
established in the City’s noise regulations.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT +
FISCAL
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■Streamline Permit Review. Create a “One Stop
Permitting” process to streamline the permit
review process that facilitates business
attraction, retention, and expansion of projects.
■Online Site Inventory. Create and maintain an
online inventory of shovel-ready sites and
provide individualized site selection assistance
to expanding and new businesses.
■Retail Recruitment Strategy. Create and
implement a retail recruitment strategy that
utilizes direct communications with targeted
retailers to reverse sales tax leakage in key
sectors, such as dining, entertainment, and
specialty retail.
HIGH PRIORITY ACTIONS
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ZONING ORDINANCE + MAP
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ZONING ORDINANCE
■Zoning Ordinance:establishes zoning
districts that govern the use of land,
indicates standards for structures and
improvements that are permitted, and
establishes procedures for the granting of
permits and entitlements.
■Zoning Map:shows boundaries of the
zoning districts applicable to specific
properties within the City.
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KEY CHANGES
■State law requires consistency between zoning map and zoning code. Zoning
language and maps were changed to ensure:
–Better integration of land use and transportation infrastructure
–Walkable, multi-modal streets
–Establishment of retail, business and employment centers
–Neighborhood commercial uses
–Discourage incompatible land uses (e.g., sensitive land uses near air pollution
sources)
–Preservation of open spaces, greenbelts, and habitat
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■While the General Plan sets the community’s
long-term vision, the Zoning Code dictates how
land can be used to achieve that vision
■Focused Zoning Code amendments are proposed
to implement the updated General Plan’s
policies and programs
■No change to overall Zoning Code organization
or structure
Zoning Code Amendments
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Zoning Code Amendments -Zones
■Standards and allowed uses updated to reflect those in General
Plan (e.g., lot size, density, FAR, lot coverage, height, etc.)
■Standards for pedestrian connectivity; building placement,
modulation, and transparency; and others added to appropriate
zones
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Modifications to Existing Zones
Current Zone Proposed Zone Notes
Commercial General (CG
Zone)
Commercial Neighborhood
(CN Zone)Name change more accurately reflects purpose and intent of zone
Urban Village Overlay Urban Village Zone Changed from an overlay to a base zone because functions as a base zone
New Zones
Current Zone Proposed Zone Notes
N/A Residential, Traditional
Neighborhood (R-TN Zone)Implements TN General Plan Land Use Designation
N/A Transit Oriented District
Overlay (TOD Overlay)Implements TOD Overlay General Plan Land Use Designation
Eliminated Zones
Current Zone Proposed Zone Notes
Commercial, Light
Manufacturing (CM Zone)
N/A Area along West Sixth Street. Addressed and zoned with Neighborhood Commercial
Zone.
Beaumont Avenue Overlay N/A Addressed through Downtown Zone District:
•Beaumont Mixed Use Zone (BMU Zone)
6th Street Overlay N/A Addressed through Downtown Zone Districts:
•Sixth Street Mixed Use Zone (SSMU Zone)
•Sixth Street Mixed Use –Residential Zone (SSMU-R Zone)
•Downtown Mixed Use (DMU Zone)
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■Certificates of Appropriateness to address historic resource
protection
■Temporary uses addressed through administrative site plan review
■Minor modification of standards expanded (i.e., solar energy
systems, parking, and open space requirement)
Zoning Code Amendments -
Procedures
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
■Emphasize the role technology will play in shaping the landscape for
future development initiatives. Essential elements include Connectivity,
Wi-Fi hotspots, relay towers, etc.
■Protect the 9,000 plus acre Potrero Unit of the San Jacinto Wildlife Area
in the General Plan
■Concern about adding development in the areas along Hwy 79 in the SOI
will cause additional traffic problems.
■Good to have a plan for Downtown
■Concern about new warehouses and new housing in the city impacting its
‘small town character”
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Notifications
■1,032 letters sent
–~20 written comments received
–50+ phone calls received
■Key Themes
–Most queries about how the
change would affect their
property
–Several requests for zone
changes
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ZONING CHANGE REQUESTS
APN EXISTING
ZONING
PROPOSED
ZONING
OWNER REQUEST STAFF
RECOMMENDATION
418 -051 -009 RMF DMU Retain RMF, as SFR
will be non-conforming
NO. The proposed zoning is
DMU, allows multifamily, no
change
419 -180-002-9
419 -180-003-0
419 -180-023-8
419 -180-024 -9
419 -180-027 -2
Local
Commercial
Change to SSMU to
allow for more
flexibility and be
consistent with zoning
across the street
YES. Staff recommends
making the change
418 -093-009 to 418-093-013 DMU Clarify non-conforming
provisions for
changing driveway
configurations
YES. Staff recommends
making the clarification
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ZONING CHANGE REQUESTS
OWNER REQUEST STAFF
RECOMMENDATION
Change to SSMU to
allow for more
flexibility and be
consistent with zoning
across the street
YES. Staff recommends
making the change to the
zoning and GP maps
EXISTING ZONING –CG
PROPOSED ZONING -LC
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ZONING CHANGE REQUESTS
OWNER REQUEST STAFF
RECOMMENDATION
Clarify non-conforming
provisions for
changing driveway
configurations
YES. Staff recommends
making the clarification
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ZONING CHANGE REQUESTS
APN EXISTING
ZONING
PROPOSED
ZONING
OWNER REQUEST STAFF
RECOMMENDATION
415 -333-007 to 415-333-009
415 -333-010 to 415 -333-012
418 -072 -013
418 -072 -008 to 415-072 -012
BAO BMU/RSF Retain BAO NO. BAO is eliminated,
these properties are
residential and should
remain as such to be
consistent with surrounding
uses along Magnolia and
Euclid Avenues
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OWNER REQUEST STAFF
RECOMMENDATION
Retain BAO NO. BAO is eliminated.
Properties along Beaumont
Avenue allow a mix of uses.
The properties fronting
Euclid and Magnolia
Avenues are residential and
should remain as such to be
consistent with surrounding
uses along these streets
EXISTING ZONING –BAO
PROPOSED ZONING -RSF
EXISTING ZONING –BAO
PROPOSED ZONING -RSF
EXISTING ZONING –BAO
PROPOSED ZONING -BMU
ZONING CHANGE REQUESTS
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ZONING CHANGE REQUESTS
APN EXISTING
ZONING
PROPOSED
ZONING
OWNER REQUEST STAFF
RECOMMENDATION
414 -120-006 CG w/ UVO UV Allow RV storage NO. Staff recommends UV
zone
418 -091 -017 Commercial
Manufacturing
(CM)
DMU Wants to retain CM
zoning
NO. Staff recommends
DMU since CM is being
eliminated & most
properties in that area are
not conducive to
commercial or
manufacturing uses without
lot consolidations
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OWNER REQUEST STAFF
RECOMMENDATION
Allow RV
dealership/repair
NO. Staff recommends UV
zone
EXISTING ZONING –CG with UVO
PROPOSED ZONING -UV
ZONING CHANGE REQUESTS
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OWNER REQUEST STAFF
RECOMMENDATION
Wants to retain CM
zoning
NO. Staff recommends
DMU since CM is being
eliminated & most
properties in that area are
not conducive to
commercial or
manufacturing uses without
lot consolidations
EXISTING ZONING –CM
PROPOSED ZONING - DMU
ZONING CHANGE REQUESTS
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ZONING CHANGE REQUESTS
APN EXISTING
ZONING
PROPOSED
ZONING
OWNER REQUEST STAFF
RECOMMENDATION
417 -110 -007
417 -110 -013
Industrial (M)
Rural
Residential
(RR)
TN Retain Industrial (M) zone
& Manufacturing GP
designation;
Change designation for
south parcel to Industrial
(M) zone & Manufacturing
GP designation
YES. Would be compatible
with surrounding and
avoid creating non-
conforming uses
417 -170 -006 to 417-170 -008
417 -190-005
424 -080-007
Industrial (M)RSF Retain Industrial (M) zone
& Manufacturing GP
designation
YES. Would be compatible
with surrounding and
avoid creating non-
conforming uses
Industrial (M)RSF Wants to retain M zoning YES. Would be compatible
with surrounding and
avoid creating non-
conforming uses
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CURRENT ZONING PROPOSED ZONING
EXISTING ZONING –M/RR
PROPOSED ZONING -TN 236
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EXISTING ZONING –M/RR
PROPOSED ZONING -TN
EXISTING ZONING – M
PROPOSED ZONING -RSF OWNER REQUEST STAFF
RECOMMENDATION
Retain Industrial (M)
zone & Manufacturing
GP designation
YES. Would be compatible
with surrounding and avoid
creating non-conforming
uses
Retain Industrial (M)
zone & Manufacturing
GP designation
YES. Would be compatible
with surrounding and avoid
creating non-conforming
uses
Retain Industrial (M)
zone & Manufacturing
GP designation
YES. Would be compatible
with surrounding and avoid
creating non-conforming
uses
Change RR to M
designation
ZONING CHANGE REQUESTS
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EIR
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Public/
Agency
Input
Public/
Agency
Input
Public
Hearing
■Publish Notice of Preparation of Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR)
–30-day public review period: March 9 –April 9, 2018
–Scoping Meeting: March 13, 2018 (Public Input)
■Prepare and Publish PEIR
–45-day public review period: Sep 8 –Oct 22, 2020
■Prepare and Publish Final PEIR with Responses to Comments
■Present the Final PEIR to the City Council for Certification
CEQA
PROCESS
WE ARE HERE!
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DRAFT PEIR RESULTS
■A Statement of Overriding Considerations has been prepared for the significant and
unavoidable impacts
Significance Determination Environmental Issue
Less than Significant Aesthetics, Cultural Resources, Energy,
Geology and Soils, Hazards and Hazardous
Materials, Land Use, Mineral Resources,
Population and Housing, Public Services,
Recreation, Tribal Cultural Resources, Utilities
and Services Systems, Wildfire
Less than Significant with
Mitigation
Agriculture and Forestry Resources,
Biological Resources
Significant and
Unavoidable
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions,
Noise, Traffic
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DRAFT PEIR PUBLIC REVIEW
■The Draft PEIR comment period closed on October 22, 2020
–By close of public review, the City received comments from two public
agencies:
■Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
■California Department of Fish and Wildlife
–To date, the City also received 24 comment letters from individuals,
organizations, and tribes
■Nearly all these comments were requesting information or clarification
regarding the General Plan or Zoning Map
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FINAL PEIR
Contents:
–Written comments received and responses
–Errata to the Draft PEIR
–Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)
Certification of the Final PEIR
–The Final PEIR is under consideration for certification by the City Council
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Hold a Public Hearing, and take the following actions:
1) Adopt the General Plan Update (Beaumont 2040 Plan) and adopt the revised
Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map;
2) Certify Final PEIR in compliance with CEQA and certify that:
a. The Project PEIR has been completed in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
b. There are no environmentally superior alternatives to the Project that will
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects as
identified in the Draft PEIR; and
c. Concur with the findings and mitigation measures contained in the PEIR;
and
d. Adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations (SOC) prior to
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GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING CODE + MAP UPDATE
ERRATA
October 29, 2020
GENERAL PLAN
PAGE NUMBER REFERENCE CHANGE
Page 45 Table 3-2 RR1 - Correct # from 438 to 383
Total - Correct # from 40,904 to 40,849
Page 215 Add new policy 8.10.5: City shall require project proponents
to hire a CDFW-qualified biologist to monitor for special
status species or other wildlife of low or limited mobility, if
present, prior to and during all ground- and habitat-
disturbing activities to move out of harm’s way special status
species or other wildlife of low or limited mobility that would
otherwise be injured or killed.
Page 215 Renumber 8.10.5 to 8.10.6
Page 244 Policy 9.6.8 Require that developments located in wildland interface
areas incorporate and enforce standards for construction,
including a fuel modification program (i.e., brush clearance,
planting of fire-retardant vegetation) to reduce the threat of
wildfires.
Add:
Fuel modification areas shall be located within the project
site and shall be clearly delineated on grading plans.
TITLE 17 ZONING CODE
Page 265 Table 17.19-1 Correct table column header from RMF to DMF
Page 53 Table 17.03-3 Allow produce stands in M zone
Note: Please note that additional minor typographic corrections and edits will also be addressed in final
documents
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Considerations Regarding the Environmental Effects
from the Environmental Impact Report for the
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Facts, Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations
Regarding the Environmental Effects from the Approval of the Beaumont
General Plan 2040
State Clearinghouse No. 2018031022
1.0 STATEMENT OF FACTS AND FINDINGS
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that a Lead Agency issue two sets of
findings prior to approving a project that will generate a significant impact on the environment.
The Statement of Facts and Findings is the first set of findings where the Lead Agency identifies
the significant environmental impacts as identified in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR);
presents facts supporting the conclusions reached in the analysis; makes one or more of three
findings for each impact; and explains the reasoning behind the agency’s findings. The EIR was
prepared by the City acting as Lead Agency pursuant to CEQA. Hereafter, the Notice of
Preparation, Notice of Availability, Draft EIR, Technical Studies, Final EIR containing Responses
to Comments and textual revisions to the Draft EIR, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Report
Program will be referred to collectively herein as the “EIR”. The following Statement of Facts
and Findings has been prepared in accordance with the State CEQA Guidelines (14 California
Code of Regulations, Section 15091), and California Public Resources Code, Section 21081
(collectively, CEQA). Section 15091 of the State CEQA Guidelines provides that:
(a) No public agency shall approve or carry out a project for which an EIR has been
certified which identifies one or more significant environmental effects of the project
unless the public agency makes one or more written findings for each of those significant
effects, accompanied by a brief explanation of the rationale for each finding. The possible
findings are:
(1) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project
which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as
identified in the EIR.
(2) Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of
another public agency and not the agency making the finding. Such changes
have been adopted by such other agency or can or should be adopted by such
other agency.
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(3) Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations,
including provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers,
make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the
final EIR.
(b) The findings required by subdivision (a) shall be supported by substantial evidence in
the record.
(c) The finding in subdivision (a)(2) shall not be made if the agency making the finding
has concurrent jurisdiction with another agency to deal with identified feasible mitigation
measures or alternatives. The finding in subsection (a)(3) shall describe the specific reasons
for rejecting identified mitigation measures and project alternatives.
(d) When making the findings required in subdivision (a)(1), the agency shall also adopt a
program for reporting on or monitoring the changes which it has either required in the
project or made a condition of approval to avoid or substantially lessen significant
environmental effects. These measures must be fully enforceable through permit
conditions, agreements, or other measures.
(e) The public agency shall specify the location and custodian of the documents or other
materials which constitute the record of the proceedings upon which its decision is based.
(f) A statement made pursuant to Section 15093 does not substitute for the findings
required by this section.
Section 15093 of the State CEQA Guidelines further provides:
(a) CEQA requires the decision-making agency to balance, as applicable, the economic,
legal, social, technological, or other benefits of a proposed project against its
unavoidable environmental risks when determining whether to approve the project. If
the specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits of a proposal
project outweigh the unavoidable adverse environmental effects, the adverse
environmental effects may be considered “acceptable.”
(b) Where the lead agency approves a project which will result in the occurrence of
significant effects which are identified in the final EIR but are not avoided or
substantially lessened, the agency shall state in writing the specific reasons to support
its action based on the final EIR and/or other information in the record. This statement
of overriding considerations shall be supported by substantial evidence in the record.
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(c) If an agency makes a statement of overriding considerations, the statement should be
included in the record of the project approval and should be mentioned in the notice of
determination. This statement does not substitute for, and shall be in addition to,
findings required pursuant to Section 15091.
The Statement of Overriding Considerations is the second set of findings. Where a project will
cause unavoidable significant environmental impacts, the Lead Agency may still approve a project
where its benefits outweigh the adverse impacts. Further, as provided in the Statement of
Overriding Considerations, the Lead Agency sets forth specific reasoning by which benefits are
balanced against effects, and approves the project.
The City of Beaumont (City), serving as the CEQA Lead Agency, finds and declares that the
proposed Beaumont General Plan 2040 EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 2018031022) has been
completed in compliance with CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines. The City finds and certifies
that the EIR was reviewed and that information contained in the EIR was considered prior to
approving the proposed Beaumont General Plan 2040, herein referred to as the “Project”.
Having received, reviewed and considered the EIR for the Project, as well as all other information
in the record of proceedings on this matter and the Facts, Findings and Statement of Overriding
Considerations included in this document are hereby adopted by the City in its capacity as the
CEQA Lead Agency.
Based upon its review of the EIR, the City finds that the EIR is an adequate assessment of the
potentially significant environmental impacts of the proposed Project; represents the independent
judgment of the City; and sets forth an adequate range of alternatives to this Project.
As further described in the Final EIR document, the Final EIR is composed of the following
elements:
• Beaumont General Plan 2040 Draft EIR;
• Comment Letters Received and Responses to Comments;
• Corrections and Changes (Errata) from the Draft EIR to the Final EIR; and
• Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
1.2 CUSTODIAN AND LOCATION OF RECORDS
The documents and other materials that constitute the administrative record for the City’s approval
of the EIR and actions related to the Project are located at the City of Beaumont, Planning
Department, 550 E. 6th Street, Beaumont, CA 92223. The City of Beaumont is the custodian of
the Project’s Administrative Record. Copies of the documents and other materials that constitute
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the record of proceedings are, at all relevant times have been, and will be available upon request
directed to the City’s Planning Department.
2.0 PROJECT SUMMARY
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The City of Beaumont’s (City’s) General Plan (proposed Project or Beaumont 2040 Plan) is
intended to be a blueprint for the City’s future. The Beaumont 2040 Plan has been prepared in
accordance with State planning law, as provided in California Government Code Section 65300.
The Beaumont 2040 Plan is meant to be a framework for guiding planning and development in the
City and City’s Sphere of Influence (SOI) for the next approximately 20 years and can be thought
of as the blueprint for the City’s growth and development. The Beaumont 2040 Plan is
comprehensive both in its geography and subject matter. It addresses the entire territory within the
City’s incorporated boundaries, SOI, and a broad spectrum of issues associated with the future
buildout of the City.
According to California Government Code Section 65302, General Plans are required to cover the
following elements or topics: land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, noise, air
quality, safety, and environmental justice. Jurisdictions may include any other topic that is relevant
to planning its future. The City has an adopted Housing Element (2013-2021) that is not a part of
this General Plan Update process. The Beaumont 2040 Plan will include the rest of the required
topics plus economic development, community/urban design, infrastructure and community
facilities, resource management, sustainability, and governance.
No Initial Study was prepared for the Project as the City determined that a comprehensive EIR is
clearly required for the Project (permissible under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15063[a]), and
that the Project has the potential to result in significant environmental effects.
2.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City and City’s SOI (collectively referred to as the “Planning Area”) is located in the
northwestern portion of Riverside County (County), and is bounded by the City of Calimesa to the
northwest, unincorporated areas of the County to the west, unincorporated County areas (e.g.,
Cherry Valley) to the north, unincorporated County areas and the City of San Jacinto to the south,
and by the City of Beaumont to the east. The Planning Area encompasses approximately 41.51
square miles (26,566 acres). Major transportation routes through the Planning Area include
Interstate 10 (I-10), State Route 60 (SR-60), and State Route 79 (SR-79) (see Figure 3-1 – Regional
Map).
The Planning Area includes land within the existing City limits (approximately 19,381 acres) and
within the City’s SOI which includes unincorporated areas outside the current City limits
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(approximately 7,185 acres) (see Figure 3-2 – Project Vicinity). In preparing the Beaumont 2040
Plan and planning for the future of the City, it will be important to closely coordinate with
neighboring jurisdictions and regional agencies in order to plan for sustainable community growth.
Land uses within the City’s Planning Area may include a combination of undeveloped, developing,
and developed properties. At this time, the City is not seeking annexation of land within the SOI
into its current jurisdiction. However, new development within the SOI is being contemplated as
a part of the Beaumont 2040 Plan as the SOI represents the City’s ultimate future boundary and
service area.
California Government Code Section 65300 et seq. establishes the obligation of cities and counties
to adopt and implement General Plans. The General Plan is a comprehensive and general document
that describes plans for the physical development of a city or county and of any land outside its
boundaries that in the city’s or county’s judgement, bears relation to its planning. The General
Plan is required to address the following mandatory elements: land use, circulation, housing,
conservation, open space, noise, air quality, safety, and environmental justice. Jurisdictions may
include any other topic that is relevant to planning its future. As previously noted, the City has an
adopted Housing Element (2013-2021) that is not a part of this General Plan Update (Beaumont
2040 Plan) process. The Beaumont 2040 Plan will include the rest of the required topics plus
economic development, community/urban design, infrastructure and community facilities,
resource management, sustainability, and governance.
The Beaumont 2040 Plan functions as a guide to the type of community that Beaumont citizens
desire, and provides the means by which that desired future can be achieved. The Beaumont 2040
Plan addresses a range of immediate, mid-, and long-term issues with which the community is
concerned. The Beaumont 2040 Plan is intended to allow land use and policy determinations to be
made within a comprehensive framework that incorporates public health, safety, and "quality of
life" considerations in a manner that recognizes resource limitations and the fragility of the
community's natural environment. Under State law, the General Plan must serve as the foundation
upon which all land use decisions are to be based, and must also be comprehensive, internally
consistent, and have a long-term perspective. State law further mandates that the Beaumont 2040
Plan:
Identify land use, circulation, environmental, economic, and social goals and policies for
the City and its surrounding planning area (i.e., the City’s sphere of influence) as they relate
to future growth and development;
Provide a basis for local government decision-making, including decisions on development
approvals and exactions;
Provide citizens the opportunity to participate in the planning and decision-making process
of their communities; and
Inform citizens, developers, decision-makers, and other cities and counties of the ground
rules that guide development within a particular community.
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Beaumont is a community that values its small-town feel, community heritage, and natural setting.
The City is committed to encouraging economically sustainable, balanced growth that respects its
long history, while meeting infrastructure needs and protecting the environment. Beaum ont’s
community pride and rural mountain setting sets the City apart as a vibrant and healthy community
with local access to retail, services, jobs, and recreation. Beaumont 2040 Plan’s vision for the
future focuses on the following guiding values and priorities:
Transparent, honest government: The citizens of Beaumont desire and value a customer-
oriented government that adapts to digital technology, improves effectiveness, embraces
innovation, and encourages everyone to participate in City government. Local leaders and
public employees are accountable to the citizens.
Responsible, measured growth: Beaumont values a good balance of homes, jobs, and
retail with access to local urban amenities. Beaumont promotes expanded and enhanced
opportunities for employment in the City, while ensuring that population growth does not
outpace existing infrastructure capacity.
Fiscal responsibility: Beaumont encourages fiscal transparency, responsible growth and
effective management of fiscal revenues. Beaumont promotes policies that create a strong
environment for job creation, build a strong tax base, and improve the fiscal performance
of the City.
Small-town atmosphere: Beaumont values its small-town atmosphere with distinct
neighborhoods, historic downtown and connection to the natural environment. Beaumont
is an inviting place to live and visit, and a desirable place for families. The citizens have a
sense of pride and belonging in their City and close ties with their neighbors. Downtown
Beaumont is a vibrant, diverse, active and walkable place in the heart of the City with civic,
commercial, entertainment and residential opportunities for all residents in with high-
quality streetscape design, community gathering spaces, and buildings that support
pedestrian comfort and safety.
Quality of life provided by efficient infrastructure: Beaumont has vibrant
neighborhoods that provide retail, entertainment and recreational opportunities within
close proximity. Beaumont encourages policies that create a multi-modal transportation
network that enhances neighborhood connectivity and provides opportunities for active
transportation and complete streets. New pedestrian and bicycle connections and programs
will make it easier, more comfortable, and safer for residents, workers, and visitors to meet
their daily needs and access regional destinations, and adjacent communities. Beaumont
supports the improvement of infrastructure systems that keep pace with development.
Health and safety: Beaumont endorses access to a healthy lifestyle for people of all ages
by developing a complete city with a wide range of open space and recreation opportunities
and walkable environments that are clean, safe, and kid friendly. Beaumont fosters safe
neighborhoods through good community and environmental design policies that promote
a mix of uses and active streets.
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Beautiful environment of the Pass Area:1 The citizens of Beaumont value the natural
environment of the City and its surroundings. Beaumont promotes policies that encourage
access to these resources for all citizens, enhances opportunities for tourism, and stewards
these natural resources and habitat areas. A diverse and extensive open space network with
parks and trails within the City and to the surrounding Pass Area enhances access for
residents and visitors alike.
The Beaumont 2040 Plan identifies major strategies and physical improvements for the City over
the next approximately 20 years. These strategies include revitalizing Sixth Street into a
“downtown” for the City, transforming Beaumont Avenue and Sixth Street into mixed use
corridors, diversifying housing choices in the City with new affordable and market-rate single
family homes and multi-family housing, expanding the jobs base, including development of an
employment district and mixed uses along SR-79 in the southern portion of the City. Strategies
will also support neighborhood enhancement, connectivity, and sustainable development practices
on lands located immediately to the southwest of the City. Transit-oriented development is also
contemplated in the area around the potential location of a Metrolink transit station at Pennsylvania
Avenue and First Street. To achieve this direction, the City will also need to ensure balanced
growth and preservation of the community’s history and identity, open space, and development of
a multimodal transportation system.
2.3 PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Per Section 15124 (b) of the CEQA Guidelines, an EIR needs to include a statement of the
objectives of a project which help the City develop a reasonable range of alternatives. The
objectives need to outline the general purpose of the Project. The City’s objectives for each of the
Project’s major components are described below:
Beaumont 2040 Plan
Create a vibrant downtown to reduce vacancies and promote mix of active uses and a
variety of retail and housing. Develop downtown with human scale design that supports
and improves the pedestrian experience, including multi-modal streets.
Pursue an infill strategy to foster compact development patterns, create walkable
communities and preserve the natural environment and critical environmental areas.
Within the SOI, limit future development to areas immediately adjacent to existing
development and along current and new transportation corridors.
1 The Pass Area refers to the area bounded by the San Jacinto Mountains to the south and the San Bernardino
Mountains to the north. The unincorporated communities of Beaumont Bench (north of the City of Beaumont), Cherry
Valley (north of the City’s SOI), Cabazon, east of the City of Beaumont), the Morongo Indian Reservation, and the
incorporated cities of Beaumont, Beaumont, and Calimesa are located within the Pass Area.)
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Improve retail corridors, to enhance development and redevelopment in the City’s retail
corridors, diversify housing types, encourage mixed-use centers, and foster opportunities
for economic growth.
Expand housing choices to provide a diverse housing inventory to meet the changing needs
of the Planning Area, which includes more affordable housing options.
Protect the City’s historic resources. to preserve and enhance the City’s rich cultural and
historic assets.
Expand and enhance employment opportunities to diversify the City’s job base, promote
future growth and economic development in the SOI, and achieve a better balance between
jobs and households in the Planning Area.
Improve fiscal performance of the City to stabilize the City’s fiscal health.
Improve infrastructure and keep pace with development, to enhance the quality of life for
the City’s residents and the City’s fiscal health by linking land use, transportation, and
infrastructure development.
Improve health outcomes, to improve the health of the community by supporting active
transportation, access to healthy food, park, healthcare (including mental healthcare),
preventative care and fitness, and economic opportunities.
Create a diverse and extensive open space network to maintain the views of the mountains
and provide connectivity between residential neighborhoods and open space resources that
provide opportunities for active and passive recreation.
Enhance opportunities for tourism to create a unique identity for tourism to transform
Beaumont into a regional destination.
Ensure high level of public safety to protect the personal safety and welfare of people who
live, work, and visit Beaumont from crime, pollution, disasters, and other threats and
emergencies.
Revised Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map
Update Zoning Ordinance text and Zoning map to reflect new land use policies contained
in the Beaumont 2040 Plan
2.4 REQUIRED DISCRETIONARY ACTIONS AND PERMITS
The EIR serves as an informational document for use by public agencies, the general public, and
decision makers. The EIR discusses the impacts of development pursuant to the proposed Project
and related components and analyzes Project alternatives. The EIR will be used by the City of
Beaumont and responsible agencies in assessing impacts of the proposed Project.
The following list specifies non-exhaustively and non-exclusively the approvals necessary for the
proposed Project. The City Planning Commission and City Council (the City Council is the final
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approving authority) will review the Beaumont 2040 Plan and its PEIR and supporting documents
to consider whether or not to take the following actions:
Certification of a PEIR.
Approval of the EIR Findings,
Adoption of a Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program in conjunction with
the PEIR,
Adoption of the General Plan Update (Beaumont 2040 Plan), and
Adoption of the revised Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map.
Additionally, subsequent development projects may also require review and approval by various
departments or agencies outside of the City, including but not limited to those listed below. It
should be noted that the following actions are associated with the future development of the City
as it builds out pursuant to the Beaumont 2040 Plan. That is, actions of the types listed here would
occur whether or not the proposed Project was approved. And, as such, these actions are listed as
general items and are not directly associated with the Beaumont 2040 Plan.
Future development affecting Waters of the U.S. or adjacent wetlands would need to fill
out a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued pursuant to Section 404 of the
Federal Clean Water Act (CWA).
Prior to obtaining a CWA Section 404 permit, a future development may also need to obtain
a water quality certification or waiver from the Regional Water Quality Control Board
pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal CWA.
Future development affecting native habitat within a streambed may need a
Streambed/Bank Alteration Agreement issued by the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife pursuant to Section 1600 et seq. of the California Fish and Game Code.
Future development, as such industrial uses for example, may need air quality operating
permits for boilers or other large combustion-based equipment from the Southern
California Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).
Future development will be required to submit a fugitive dust control plan to the SCAQMD
for approval prior to issuance of grading permits (SCAQMD Rule 403).
Future development within or altering a 100-year floodplain or other FEMA-mapped flood
hazard area would need to obtain a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), Conditional Letter of
Map Revision (CLOMR) or Conditional Letter of Map Revision Based on Fill (CLOMR-
F) that describes the effect that the proposed project or fill would have on the National
Flood Insurance Program map.
Future development, such as industrial or medical, for example may need hazardous
material handling, use, storage, and/or disposal permit(s) from the appropriate local,
regional, state, or federal agency.
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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permits
will be required for grading activities of 1 acre or larger. The developer must file a Notice
of Intent with the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and obtain a General
Construction Activity Stormwater Permit pursuant to the NPDES regulations established
under the CWA. This permit requires preparation and implementation of a Stormwater
Pullulation Prevention Plan, which is intended to prevent degradation of surface and
groundwaters during the grading and construction process.
3.0 INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT AND FINDING
Albert A. Webb Associates was retained by the City to prepare the EIR. Albert A. Webb
Associates prepared the EIR under the supervision, direction and review of the City planning staff.
Finding: The EIR for the Project reflects the City’s independent judgment. The City has
exercised independent judgment in accordance with Public Resources Code Section
21082.1(c)(3) in directing the consultant in the preparation of the EIR, as well as
reviewing, analyzing and revising material prepared by the consultant.
3.1 GENERAL FINDING ON MITIGATION MEASURES
In preparing the Approvals for this Project as defined in this document in Section 2.4 – Required
Discretionary Actions and Permits, City staff incorporated the mitigation measures recommended
in the EIR as applicable to the Project. In the event that the Approvals do not use the exact wording
of the mitigation measures recommended in the EIR, in each such instance, the adopted Approvals
are intended to be identical or substantially similar to the recommended mitigation measure. Any
minor revisions were made for the purpose of improving clarity or to better define the intended
purpose.
Finding: Unless specifically stated to the contrary in these findings, it is this City Council’s
intent to adopt all mitigation measures recommended by the EIR which are
applicable to the Project. If a measure has, through error, been omitted from the
Approvals or from these Findings, and that measure is not specifically reflected in
these Findings, that measure shall be deemed to be adopted pursuant to this
paragraph. In addition, unless specifically stated to the contrary in these Findings,
all Approvals repeating or rewording mitigation measures recommended in the EIR
are intended to be substantially similar to the mitigation measures recommended in
the EIR and are found to be equally effective in avoiding or lessening the identified
environmental impact. In each instance, the Approvals contain the final wording
for the mitigation measures.
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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND FINDINGS
As discussed in more detail below, these Facts, Findings and Statement of Overriding
Considerations are intended to meet the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Sections 15091 and
15093. City staff reports, the EIR, written and oral testimony at public meetings or hearings, these
Facts, Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and other information in the
administrative record, serve as the basis for the City’s environmental determination.
Detailed analysis of potentially significant environmental impacts and proposed mitigation
measures for the Project is presented in Section 5.0 of the Draft EIR.
The EIR evaluated the following 20 major environmental categories for potential impacts:
Aesthetics Land Use and Planning
Agriculture and Forestry Resources Mineral Resources
Air Quality Noise
Biological Resources Population and Housing
Cultural Resources Public Services
Geology and Soils Recreation
Greenhouse Gas Transportation and Traffic
Hazards and Hazardous Materials Tribal Cultural Resources
Hydrology and Water Quality Utilities and Service Systems
Energy Wildfire
Both Project-specific and cumulative impacts were evaluated. After considering the 20 major
environmental categories, this City Council concurs with the conclusions in the EIR that the issues
and sub issues discussed below can be mitigated below a level of significance. For the remaining
potential environmental impacts that cannot feasibly be mitigated below a level of significance
discussed in Section 5.0, overriding considerations exist which make these potential impacts
acceptable to this City Council.
4.1 POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS WHICH CAN BE MITIGATED
BELOW A LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE WITH MITIGATION MEASURES
The EIR identifies the significant impacts associated with the Project that can be reduced to a less-
than-significant level by mitigation measures identified in the EIR. The City’s findings with
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respect to each of the Project’s significant impacts and mitigation measures are set forth in the
attached Exhibit 12 which is attached to these findings and is incorporated herein by this reference.
Public Resources Code Section 21081 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a)(1) states that no
public agency shall approve or carry out a project for which an EIR has been completed which
identifies one or more significant effects unless the public agency makes the following finding:
This City Council hereby finds pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081 and CEQA
Guidelines Section 15091(a)(1) that all potentially significant impacts listed in Exhibit 1 can and
will be mitigated to below a level of significance by imposition of the mitigation measures in the
EIR; and that these mitigation measures are included as Conditions of Approval and set forth in
the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program adopted by this City Council.
The City hereby adopts and/or readopts these mitigation measures, for the reasons set forth in these
findings, in the Draft EIR with respect to the particular impact in question, and summarized in the
attached Exhibit 1, and incorporates them into the Project. To the extent that these m itigation
measures will not mitigate or avoid all significant effects on the environment, however, it
is hereby determined that any remaining significant and unavoidable adverse impacts are
acceptable for the reasons specified in Section 5.2, below.
5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS WHICH REMAIN SIGNIFICANT
AND UNAVOIDABLE AFTER MITIGATION AND FINDINGS
In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15092(b)(2), this City Council cannot approve the
Project unless it first finds (1) the Project as approved will not have a significant effect on the
environment, or (2) the significant effects on the environment have been eliminated or
substantially lessened where feasible and any remaining significant effects on the environment
found to be unavoidable are acceptable due to overriding concerns described in Section 15903.
This City Council finds that the following environmental impacts identified in the EIR remain
significant even after all feasible mitigation measures: Air Quality – Sensitive Receptor Exposure,
2 The attached Exhibit 1 provides a summary description of each significant impact of the Project, all of which are
evaluated in full in the EIR; describes the applicable mitigation measures identified in the EIR and adopted or
readopted by the City; and states the City’s findings on the significance of each impact after adoption and
incorporation into the Project of these mitigation measures. Full explanations of these environmental findings and
conclusions can be found in the EIR. These findings hereby incorporate by reference the discussion and analysis in
those documents supporting the EIR’s determinations regarding mitigation measures and the Project’s impacts and
mitigation measures designed to address those impacts, including but not limited to the EIR in its entirety. In making
these findings, the City Council ratifies, adopts, and incorporates into these findings the analysis and explanation in
the EIR and ratifies, adopts, and incorporates in these findings the determinations and conclusions of the EIR
relating to environmental impacts and mitigation measures, except to the extent any such determinations and
conclusions are specifically and expressly modified by these findings.
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Cumulative Impacts; Greenhouse Gas – GHG Impacts; Noise – Permanent Increase in Ambient
Noise Levels; and Transportation – Conflict with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision
(b). A statement of overriding considerations is included herein.
5.2.1 Air Quality
Significant Unavoidable Impact (Threshold B): The EIR concluded that the Project could
result in significant air quality impacts from long-term operations both from the project and
cumulatively. This Threshold was used to analyze if the Project’s actions would violate air quality
standards for long term operational impacts. The analysis included running CalEEMod to predict
the emissions from the Project’s long term operations, and then comparing these results to the
acceptable regional (RST) and local (LST) air quality standards. These air quality standards
include significance thresholds for emissions including: VOC (regional only), NOx, CO, SO2
(regional only), PM-10 and PM-2.5. The analysis concluded that adoption and implementation of
the Beaumont 2040 Plan would generate air contaminant emissions from long-term operation of
planned land uses. These emissions may result in adverse impacts to local air quality, and potential
impacts to sensitive receptors. Even with implementation of one Mitigation Measure, MM AQ 1,
the impacts related to long-term operations under Threshold B are significant and unavoidable.
Finding: The Project will result in significant impacts due to Toxic Air Contaminants (TACs).
Project Mitigation Measure MM AQ 1 is incorporated into the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program for the Project, and will be implemented as specified therein, thereby reducing
the significant impacts, but not below a level of less than significant. Mitigation measure MM AQ
1 would contribute to reduced criteria air pollutant emissions and TACs associated with buildout
of the Beaumont 2040 Plan. However, implementation of the Beaumont 2040 Plan at buildout
would generate long-term emissions that exceed the daily SCAQMD thresholds for all criteria
pollutants, except SO2. Therefore, the Project would contribute to the cumulative contribution of
criteria pollutants for which the Basin in nonattainment, and no further mitigation measures are
available that would reduce impacts to below applicable SCAQMD significance thresholds.
Therefore, air quality impacts remain significant and unavoidable and would therefore be
cumulatively considerable.
Accordingly, air quality impacts from long term operations will remain significant and
unavoidable. The following Mitigation Measure will mitigate impacts to air quality emissions to
the extent feasible, but the impacts will remain significant and unavoidable:
MM AQ 1 In order to reduce future impacts related to exceedance of air quality standards
from criteria pollutants and from TACs impacting sensitive receptors, prior to discretionary
approval for development projects subject to CEQA review, project applicants shall prepare and
submit a technical analysis evaluating potential air quality impacts, including TAC’s where
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appropriate, to the City of Beaumont for review and approval. The analysis shall be prepared in
conformance with current SCAQMD methodology for assessing air quality impacts and TACs.
Feasible mitigation measures for each future project shall be incorporated, if applicable.
Facts in Support of the Finding: The EIR recommends Mitigation Measure MM AQ 1 be
implemented to reduce criteria air pollutant emissions and TACs associated with buildout of the
Beaumont 2040 Plan. However, the air quality impacts from operations (Project and Cumulative)
will be significant and unavoidable.
Significant Unavoidable Impact (Threshold C): The EIR concluded that localized criteria
pollutant and TAC impacts associated with implementation of the Beaumont 2040 Plan are
significant and unavoidable. The primary source of TACs within the City of Beaumont is diesel-
fueled trucks and other vehicles traveling the freeways and major roadways. The EIR determined
that it can be assumed that various sizes and types of projects will be developed and, because of
the increased density seen for the land uses and desired proximity of residential land uses to both
transit and commercial centers, it can be assumed that both construction and operation of
commercial and potentially industrial sources would be developed relatively close to sensitive
receptors such as residences or schools. The issuance of SCAQMD air quality permits and
compliance with all SCAQMD, state, and federal regulations regarding stationary TACs reduce
potential stationary sources of TAC emissions such that sensitive receptors would not be exposed
to substantial air pollutant concentrations. The SCAQMD limits public exposure to TACs through
a number of programs. The SCAQMD reviews the potential for TAC emissions from new and
modified stationary sources through the SCAQMD permitting process for stationary sources.
Adoption and implementation of the Beaumont 2040 Plan and enforcement of SCAQMD Rules
and Regulations would minimize exposure of sensitive receptors to substantial criteria pollutant
and TAC emissions. However, localized criteria pollutant and TAC impacts associated with
implementation of the Beaumont 2040 Plan are considered significant and unavoidable.
Finding: The Project could result in significant impacts due to localized criteria pollutant and
TAC impacts. Project Mitigation Measure MM AQ 1 is incorporated into the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project, and will be implemented as specified therein,
thereby reducing the significant impacts, but not below a level of less than significant. Mitigation
measure MM AQ 1 would contribute to reduced criteria air pollutant emissions and TACs
associated with buildout of the Beaumont 2040 Plan. However, implementation of the Beaumont
2040 Plan at buildout could expose sensitive receptors to criteria pollutants and TACs. Therefore,
air quality impacts remain significant and unavoidable.
Accordingly, air quality impacts will remain significant and unavoidable. The following
Mitigation Measure will mitigate impacts to air quality emissions to the extent feasible, but the
impacts will remain significant and unavoidable:
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MM AQ 1 In order to reduce future impacts related to exceedance of air quality standards
from criteria pollutants and from TACs impacting sensitive receptors, prior to discretionary
approval for development projects subject to CEQA review, project applicants shall prepare and
submit a technical analysis evaluating potential air quality impacts, including TAC’s where
appropriate, to the City of Beaumont for review and approval. The analysis shall be prepared in
conformance with current SCAQMD methodology for assessing air quality impacts and TACs.
Feasible mitigation measures for each future project shall be incorporated, if applicable.
Facts in Support of the Finding: The EIR recommends Mitigation Measure MM AQ 1 be
implemented to reduce criteria air pollutant emissions and TACs associated with buildout of the
Beaumont 2040 Plan. However, the air quality impacts from operations will be significant and
unavoidable.
5.2.1 Greenhouse Gases
Significant Unavoidable Impact (Threshold A): The EIR concluded that the Project could
result in significant greenhouse gas emissions impacts from the Project. This Threshold was used
to analyze if the Project’s actions would violate greenhouse gas standards in the Subregional
Climate Action Plan (CAP) for long term operational impacts. The analysis included running
CalEEMod to predict the emissions from the Project’s long term and cumulative operations, and
then comparing these results to the goals of the CAP, which specifically includes a reduction of
GHG emissions of 15 percent by the year 2020. This analysis concluded that long term and
cumulative operations did violate the CAP standards; with implementation of Mitigation Measure
GHG 1 to reduce GHG emissions from Project operations, the impacts under Threshold A for
long-term operations are significant and unavoidable.
Finding: This Threshold was used to analyze GHG reduction levels for long term and cumulative
operations. This impact to GHG emissions reduction levels is potentially significant and Mitigation
Measure MM GHG 1 is incorporated into the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for
the Project, and will be implemented as specified therein, thereby reducing the potentially
significant impacts related to emissions, but not below a level of less than significant. Compliance
with Project-specific design considerations not included in the emissions estimates, specifically
those aimed at reducing mobile source emissions, would aide in the reduction of GHG emissions
beyond what is presented in this analysis. Although implementation of Mitigation Measure MM
GHG 1 would reduce Project-related long-term GHG emissions, greenhouse gas emissions
impacts will remain significant and unavoidable.
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MM GHG 1: In order to address effects of GHG emissions from future development, the City of
Beaumont shall evaluate the feasibility of the potential GHG reduction strategies in Table 5.7-F
and update the Sustainable Beaumont Plan or similar document every five years to ensure the
City is monitoring the plan’s progress toward achieving the City’s greenhouse gas (GHG)
reduction targets and to require amendment if the plan is not achieving the specified level. The
updates shall identify targets for years 2030, 2040, and 2050 and subsequent applicable
statewide legislative targets that may be in effect at the time of the update.
Facts in Support of the Finding: Using all the emissions quantified above, the total GHG
emissions generated from the Project is approximately 709,218 MTCO2e which translates to 4.3
MTCO2e per service population, including the sphere of Influence (SOI). Although
implementation of Mitigation Measure MM GHG 1 would reduce Project-related long-term GHG
emissions impact will be significant and unavoidable.
5.2.2 Noise
Significant Unavoidable Impact (Threshold A): The EIR concluded that the Project could
result in a permanent increase in ambient noise levels. Because implementation of the Beaumont
2040 Plan could result in new vehicular traffic which could exceed the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) thresholds, proposed Project noise impacts could exceed applicable
standards and could substantially increase the ambient noise levels in the Planning Area. Although
Beaumont 2040 Plan policies and implementation actions contained in the Noise Element would
reduce these impacts to the furthest extent feasible, impacts, at a program level remain significant
and unavoidable.
Finding: The Project will result in significant impacts due to ambient noise increase, largely as a
result of vehicular traffic. Because implementation of the Beaumont 2040 Plan could result in new
vehicular traffic which could exceed the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) thresholds,
proposed Project noise impacts could exceed applicable standards and could substantially increase
the ambient noise levels in the Planning Area. Although Beaumont 2040 Plan policies and
implementation actions contained in the Noise Element would reduce these impacts to the furthest
extent feasible, impacts, at a program level remain significant and unavoidable. At a program level,
there are no feasible mitigation measures that have not been incorporated as policies or
implementation actions in the Beaumont 2040 Plan. Therefore, noise impacts remain significant
and unavoidable.
Facts in Support of the Finding: At a program level, there are no feasible mitigation
measures that have not been incorporated as policies or implementation actions in the Beaumont
2040 Plan. Thus, the noise impacts associated with the Project will be significant and unavoidable.
5.2.3 Transportation
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Significant Unavoidable Impact (Threshold B): The EIR concluded that impacts related to
inconsistency with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3 are significant and unavoidable. The
California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) documentation identifies the
maximum achievable Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) reduction with Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) measures to be 10 percent in a suburban setting. Given that the Beaumont
2040 Plan is estimated to generate VMT per service population that is approximately 25 percent
higher than the threshold of significance, TDM measures (and the Beaumont 2040 Plan policies)
would likely not reduce VMT per service population to a level below the City’s threshold of
significance. Additionally, besides the policies and TDM measures there are no other features or
mitigation measures that could be implemented on a General Plan level to reduce VMT to less
than significant levels. Future projects consistent with the General Plan would be required to
implement the policies identified above, and those would be the means to reduce impacts from
their projects.
Finding: The Project will result in significant impacts due to its potential to cause an increase in
VMT. Given that the Beaumont 2040 Plan is estimated to generate VMT per service population
that is approximately 25 percent higher than the threshold of significance, TDM measures (and the
Beaumont 2040 Plan policies) would likely not reduce VMT per service population to a level
below the City’s threshold of significance. Additionally, besides the policies and TDM measures
there are no other features or mitigation measures that could be implemented on a General Plan
level to reduce VMT to less than significant levels. Therefore, transportation impacts related to
VMT remain significant and unavoidable. The significance of transportation impacts from specific
future development and public improvement projects will be evaluated on a project-by-project
basis and Beaumont 2040 Plan policies as well as City standards and practices will be applied,
individually or jointly, as necessary and appropriate. If project-level impacts are identified at that
time, specific mitigation measures may be required by CEQA.
Facts in Support of the Finding: At a program level, there are no feasible mitigation
measures that have not been incorporated as policies or implementation actions in the Beaumont
2040 Plan. Thus, transportation impacts related to VMT will be significant and unavoidable.
5.3 ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT
CEQA requires projects to evaluate a reasonable range of alternatives to a project which will limit
or reduce the significant impacts of a project. Specifically, Section 15126.6 (a) says that “a range
of reasonable alternatives to the project, or to the location of the project, which would feasibly
attain most of the basic objectives of the project but would avoid or substantially lessen any of the
significant effects of the project, and evaluate the comparative merits of the alternatives”. Thus,
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in order to develop a range of reasonable alternatives, the Project objectives must be considered
when this City Council is evaluating the alternatives.
5.3.1 Alternative Location
The CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6(f)(2) requires that an alternate location to the project that
will lessen or avoid significant impacts of a project. Since the project is the consideration of a
General Plan, which is not inherently linked to a specific project location, and rather constitutes a
policy document laying out land use implications within the project, an alternative location to the
Project was considered but rejected for infeasibility.
5.3.2 Alternative 1: No Project/ No Build Alternative
CEQA mandates that an EIR analyses the No Project Alternative. Specifically, Section
15126.6(e)(3)(A) says, “when the project is a revision of an existing land use or regulatory plan,
policy or ongoing operation, the “no project” alternative will be the continuation of the existing
plan, policy or operation into the future.” Therefore, for this analysis, the No Project Alternative
will be the continued land uses and implementation of the City of Beaumont’s March 2007
General Plan.
Under Alternative 1 the existing 2007 General Plan guides the future development of the City.
The land uses in the 2007 General Plan are not much different than is being proposed by the
Project, but there would be less industrial land uses and less higher density residential units
under the existing 2007 General Plan compared to the proposed Project.
Table 1 – Comparison of Alternative 1 to Proposed Project Land Uses
2007 General Plan Land Use
Designation
Alternative 1 -No
Project/Existing 2007
General Plan 1
(acres)
Proposed General Plan
Land Use Desgination2
Proposed
Project3
(acres)
Rural Residential
(1 DU per acre)
547
Rural Residential
(1 DU per 10 acres)
850
Rural Residential
(1 DU per 40 acres)
3,420
Rural Residential 10,946 Total Rural Residential 4,817
Single Family Residential 6,765 Single Family Residential 5,076
Multi-Family Residential 142 Traditional Neighborhood 574
High Density Residential 323
Mixed Use 240 Downtown Mixed Use 386
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2007 General Plan Land Use
Designation
Alternative 1 -No
Project/Existing 2007
General Plan 1
(acres)
Proposed General Plan
Land Use Desgination2
Proposed
Project3
(acres)
6th Street Overlay 211 TOD Overlay 173
Community Commercial 471 Neighborhood Commercial 46
General Commercial 84 General Commercial 321
Industrial 1,254 Industrial 1,336
Public Facilities 234 Public Facilities 350
Recreation/Conservation 9,849 Open Space 10,253
Beaumont Avenue Overlay 80
Urban Village Overlay 684
Urban Village 408
Urban Village South 237
Employment District 179
1 = Table 2-1, Distribution of Land Uses within the Beaumont Planning Area (2007 General Plan)
2= Table 3-2 Potential Development in the City and its Sphere of Influence (2020 Public Draft General Plan)
3 = does not include 2,088 acres of streets
DU – dwelling unit
Finding: Alternative 1, the Existing 2007 General Plan/No Project Alternative would have
the same and somewhat more impacts because it does not include the density concentrations near
commercial/office land uses, nor the alternative transportation method policies that the Project has.
Under the Existing 2007 General Plan, VMT and the associated air quality and GHG emissions
would be higher. Additionally, as shown below in Table 2, none of the Project Objectives are met
by Alternative 1. Accordingly, this City Council finds the No Project Alternative less desirable
than the Project and rejects this Alternative 1.
5.3.3 Alternative 2: Increased Recreation
Under this Alternative, there would be a new Land Use Designation for “Recreation” which
would include: “Low-impact development, including camping and ATV uses. Caretaker
residential units. Residential uses that meet the Rural Residential 40 designation are permitted”.
The area where this Recreational land use designation would occur is in the very western edge of
the Planning Area and south of SR 60. Under Alternative 2, there would be approximately 547
acres of a Recreation designation, which would replace approximately 547 acres of Rural
Residential as proposed by the Project. The area affected by this Land Use designation change is
within the County of Riverside and located within the City’s Sphere of Influence. The
underlying County of Riverside Land Use Designation is Rural Residential. Under this
Alternative, the County Land Use Designation would be inconsistent with the City’s proposed
Project Land Use Designation of Recreation.
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Alternative 2 has one main distinct difference from the proposed Project; it keeps approximately
547 acres at the western edge of the Planning Area that is within the County of Riverside
jurisdiction and in the City’s Sphere of Influence, and makes it Recreation. This use would
allow for the construction/operation of recreational focused land uses such as an off-road vehicle
park, campsites and other active recreational uses. Under this Alternative, there would be a
reduction in the amount of Rural Residential land uses from what is in the proposed Project.
Finding: Although Alternative 2 would meet almost all of the Project Objectives, the land use
change of making approximately 550 acres Recreation instead of Rural Residential, would
decrease the daily trips in this traffic analysis zone; however, there would be still be trips generated
for recreational purposes. The alternative would also increase active recreation uses such as off-
road vehicles that could also create air quality emissions that would be worse than regular
passenger cars. Accordingly, this City Council finds the Increased Recreation Alternative less
desirable than the Project and rejects this Alternative 2.
Table 2 – Comparison of Alternatives Matrix
Environmental Issue –
Project Significance Proposed Project
Alternative 1
No Project/Existing 2007
General Plan
Alternative 2
Increased Recreation
Air Quality – Significant
and Unavoidable
The Project would violate air
quality standards or contribute
substantially to an existing or
projected air quality violation;
would result in a cumulatively
considerable net increase of any
criteria pollutant for which the
Project region is non-attainment
under an applicable federal or
state ambient air quality
standard (including releasing
emissions which exceed
quantitative thresholds for ozone
precursors); and potentially
expose sensitive receptors to
substantial pollutant
concentrations;
Greater – Although potentially
less development than the
Project, under the Existing
General Plan, there would still
be land use to generate air
quality impacts related to
increased traffic and the
potential for TACs to be
generated from non-residential
projects in proximity to
residential projects.
Additionally, vehicle miles
traveled (VMT) per service
population from the 2007
General Plan would increase by
22.4 miles (see Table 5.16-B)
compared to the Project which
increases air emissions.
Therefore, impacts would be
greater than the Project.
Slightly Greater – Air quality
impacts would be slightly less than
that of the proposed Project due to
the change in land use and
associated reductions in daily
vehicle trips from Rural
Residential to Recreation.
However, the Recreational uses
under this Alternative would also
create vehicle trips that would
generate air quality emissions from
people traveling to use the area and
from the off road vehicles that
would be using the site. The off
road vehicles that could use the
Recreational areas could
potentially have worse air quality
impacts than regular vehicles
associated with a residential land
use because they typically have
less air quality emission prevention
technologies and pollute more
emissions than regular cars. Under
this Alternative, the impacts
associated from future uses and
TAC exposure would most likely
be the same as those encountered
by the Project. Under this
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Table 2 – Comparison of Alternatives Matrix
Environmental Issue –
Project Significance Proposed Project
Alternative 1
No Project/Existing 2007
General Plan
Alternative 2
Increased Recreation
Alternative, impacts are significant
and unavoidable.
Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
Emissions- Significant
and Unavoidable
The Project would generate
GHG emissions, either directly
or indirectly, that significant
impact on the environment;
because GHG standards will be
exceeded by future growth.
Greater –GHG emissions
would increase but under the
2007 General Plan there would
be less intensity and units than
proposed by the Project, thereby
resulting in less GHG emissions
from new residential and
nonresidential uses. However,
VMT per service population
from the 2007 General Plan
would increase by 22.4 miles
(see Table 5.16-B) compared to
the Project, which would result
in increased GHG emissions in
comparison to the Project.
Therefore, impacts would be
greater than the Project.
Same – This Alternative would
result in about the same GHG
emissions since it would eliminate
about 550 acres of Rural
residential land uses, however,
with this area being designated for
Recreation, it would generate trips
from both inside the City and from
other communities. Therefore, the
overall GHG emissions most likely
would not be much different from
the proposed Project. Under this
Alternative, impacts remain
significant and unavoidable.
Noise – Significant and
Unavoidable
The Project would contribute to
permanent increased noise
levels from roadways due to
increased traffic and exceed
threshold for noise levels
resulting in significant and
unavoidable impacts after
mitigation.
Same – Most area roadways are
already exceeding noise
standards in close proximity to
the roadway. Under the current
2007 General Plan, these noise
levels would be expected to
result in the same conditions.
Impacts would remain
significant and unavoidable.
Same – Most area roadways are
already exceeding noise standards
in close proximity to the roadway.
Even with changing the
approximately 550 acres from
Rural Residential to Recreation
under this Alternative, these noise
levels would be expected to result
in the same conditions as the
Project and would remain
significant and unavoidable.
Transportation –
Significant and
Unavoidable
The Project would generate 29.7
VMT per service population in
the Planning Area. There are no
feasible mitigations available to
mitigate impacts to less than
significant levels. Therefore
Project-related Impacts would
be significant and unavoidable.
Greater – The TIA prepared for
the PEIR included a VMT per
service population calculation
for the 2007 General Plan (see
Table 5.16-B) and determined
that the 2007 General Plan
would generate 52.1 VMT per
service population in the
Planning Area. This is more
than the Beaumont 2040 Plan,
which would generate 29.7
VMT per service population in
the Planning Area. Impacts
would be greater and significant
and unavoidable.
Same– This Alternative would
reduce residential units in the
Planning Area, hence reducing
service population. The
recreational uses proposed under
this alternative would decrease the
daily trips in this traffic analysis
zone; however, because there are a
number of off-road vehicle (ORV)
parks that operate within
unincorporated Riverside County,
it is assumed that this Alternative
would not substantially change
VMT within the WRCOG area
(see Table 5.16-D). Therefore, the
VMT impacts would be expected
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Table 2 – Comparison of Alternatives Matrix
Environmental Issue –
Project Significance Proposed Project
Alternative 1
No Project/Existing 2007
General Plan
Alternative 2
Increased Recreation
to result in similar conditions as
the Project and remain significant
and unavoidable.
Environmentally Superior
to Proposed Project?
Not applicable No –Alternative 1 would have
the same impacts as the Project
related to noise. It would create
more VMT and the resulting
increases in air quality and GHG
impacts than the proposed
Project because the current 2007
General Plan does not include
policies related to non-vehicular
transportation priorities and has
less dense land uses in the areas
near commercial and office land
uses. For this reason, the
increase in VMT, this
Alternative would not be
environmentally superior to the
Project.
No – Alternative 2 would not be
considered Environmentally
Superior to the Project because it
will result in the same GHG, noise
and transportation impacts as the
Project. The reason why it is not
environmentally superior is that it
does slightly increase air quality
impacts from the Project because it
would introduce active recreational
activities such as off-road vehicles
which typically have less air
quality emission prevention
technologies and pollute more
emissions than regular cars. .
Meets Project Objectives? Yes
No – This Alternative would not
meet the project objectives as it
is an outdated vision for the City
on the types of development
patterns and goals for the future
planning.
Yes – Changing the approximately
500-acre area from Rural
Residential still result in most of
the objectives for the rest of the
General Plan to be met. This
Alternative would solidly meet the
Objective of providing a diverse
network of open space.
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5.0 CERTIFICATION OF FINAL EIR
The City Council declares that no new significant information as defined by the CEQA
Guidelines, Section 15088.5 has been received by the City Council after circulation of the EIR that
would require recirculation. The City Council certifies the EIR based on the findings and
conclusions discussed below.
5.1 FINDINGS
As required by CEQA Statutes, Section 21081 (a)(3) and (b), and CEQA Guidelines Section
15903, the City of Beaumont City Council makes the following findings:
1) The City of Beaumont City Council has considered the impacts of the proposed Beaumont
General Plan 2040 as identified and analyzed in the Final EIR. Although there are
mitigation measures, Conditions of Approval, and Project Design Features that assist in
mitigation of the significant unavoidable adverse impacts, as discussed in the Findings,
certain impacts cannot be avoided or reduced to below a level of significance. The City
Council finds that all feasible changes and alterations, in the form of mitigation measures,
Conditions of Approval and Project Design Features, have been incorporated into, or
imposed upon, the proposed Beaumont General Plan 2040.
2) The City of Beaumont City Council has considered the two (2) Project alternatives to the
proposed Beaumont General Plan 2040, and the additional one (1) Alternative Location
which was rejected from further consideration, as described and analyzed in the Final EIR.
Per the criteria under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6, which provides specific
guidance with regard to the discussion of alternatives in an EIR, the City Council considers
this a reasonable range of alternatives to the Project. Based upon this examination, the City
of Beaumont City Council finds that while the alternatives have the potential to avoid some
of the environmental impacts caused by the Project, none of the alternatives would achieve
the City’s goals and objectives to the same extent as the proposed Project; and
3) Based upon the foregoing, the City of Beaumont City Council finds that the thirteen (13)
areas of Public Benefit related to the proposed Beaumont Distribution Center Project
outweigh the four (4) areas of significant unavoidable adverse impacts. Therefore, the City
of Beaumont City Council finds the significant unavoidable adverse impacts acceptable.
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5.2 CONCLUSIONS
1. Except as to those impacts stated above relating to air quality, greenhouse gas
emissions, noise, and transportation, all other significant environmental impacts from
the implementation of the proposed Project have been identified in the EIR and, with
implementation of the mitigation measures identified, where necessary, are considered
less than significant.
2. Alternatives to the proposed Project, including an Alternative Location, No Project and
Increased Recreation, have been considered and rejected in favor of the proposed
Project.
3. Environmental, economic, social, and other considerations and benefits derived from
the development of the proposed Project override and make infeasible any alternatives
to the proposed Project or further mitigation measures beyond those incorporated into
the proposed Project.
6.0 STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
The following Statement of Overriding Considerations is made in connection with the proposed
approval of the Beaumont General Plan 2040 (the “Project”).
CEQA requires the decision-making agency to balance the economic, legal, social, and
technological or other benefits of a project against its unavoidable environmental risks when
determining whether to approve a project. If the benefits of the project outweigh the unavoidable
adverse effects, those effects may be considered acceptable. CEQA requires the agency to provide
written findings supporting the specific reasons for considering a project acceptable when
significant impacts are unavoidable. Such reasons must be based on substantial evidence in the
EIR or elsewhere in the administrative record. The reasons for proceeding with this Project despite
the adverse environmental impacts that may result are provided in this Statement of Overriding
Considerations.
The City Council finds that the economic, social and other benefits of the Project outweigh the
significant and unavoidable air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, noise, and transportation and
traffic related effects identified in the EIR and the record of proceedings. In making this finding,
pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21081(b) and Guidelines section 15093, the City
Council has balanced the benefits of the Project against its unavoidable impacts and has indicated
its willingness to accept those adverse impacts. The City Council finds that each one of the
following benefits of the Project, taken singly or in conjunction with the benefits as a whole, would
warrant approval of the Project notwithstanding the unavoidable environmental impacts of the
Project as identified in the EIR. The City Council finds and declares that is has adopted all feasible
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mitigation measures to reduce impacts involving air quality, cultural resources, greenhouse gas
emissions, and transportation and traffic as much as possible.
The City Council has also examined alternatives to the proposed Project, none of which both meet
the project objectives and is environmentally preferable to the proposed Project. The City Council
finds that these alternatives are infeasible because although some alternatives have similar or less
environmental impacts, they do not provide the benefits of the project, or are otherwise socially or
economically infeasible when compared to the Project, as described in the Statement of Facts and
Findings and supported by the DEIR, FEIR and the remainder of the Record of Proceedings. The
City Council, after balancing the specific economic, legal, social, technological, and other benefits
of the proposed project, has determined that the unavoidable adverse environmental impacts
identified above may be considered “acceptable” due to the following specific considerations,
which outweigh the unavoidable, adverse environmental impacts of the proposed Project. Each of
the separate benefits of the proposed Project, as stated herein, is determined to be, unto it and
independent of the other Project benefits or in conjunction with the benefits as a whole, a basis for
overriding all unavoidable adverse environmental impacts identified in these Findings. The City
has independently verified the existence of all facts stated below to justify the Statement of
Overriding Considerations. These benefits include:
Creating a vibrant downtown to reduce vacancies and promote mix of active uses and a
variety of retail and housing. Developing downtown with human scale design that supports
and improves the pedestrian experience, including multi-modal streets.
Pursuing an infill strategy to foster compact development patterns, create walkable
communities and preserve the natural environment and critical environmental areas.
Within the SOI, limiting future development to areas immediately adjacent to existing
development and along current and new transportation corridors.
Improving retail corridors, to enhance development and redevelopment in the City’s retail
corridors, diversify housing types, encourage mixed-use centers, and foster opportunities
for economic growth.
Expanding housing choices to provide a diverse housing inventory to meet the changing
needs of the Planning Area, which includes more affordable housing options.
Protecting the City’s historic resources. to preserve and enhance the City’s rich cultural
and historic assets.
Expanding and enhance employment opportunities to diversify the City’s job base,
promote future growth and economic development in the SOI, and achieve a better balance
between jobs and households in the Planning Area.
Improving fiscal performance of the City to stabilize the City’s fiscal health.
Improving infrastructure and keep pace with development, to enhance the quality of life
for the City’s residents and the City’s fiscal health by linking land use, transportation, and
infrastructure development.
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Improving health outcomes, to improve the health of the community by supporting active
transportation, access to healthy food, park, healthcare (including mental healthcare),
preventative care and fitness, and economic opportunities.
Creating a diverse and extensive open space network to maintain the views of the
mountains and provide connectivity between residential neighborhoods and open space
resources that provide opportunities for active and passive recreation.
Enhancing opportunities for tourism to create a unique identity for tourism to transform
Beaumont into a regional destination.
Ensuring high level of public safety to protect the personal safety and welfare of people
who live, work, and visit Beaumont from crime, pollution, disasters, and other threats and
emergencies.
The City Council finds that the foregoing benefits outweigh the identified significant adverse
environmental impacts. The City Council further finds that each of the individual Project benefits
discussed above outweighs the unavoidable adverse environmental effects identified in the Final
EIR and therefore finds those impacts to be acceptable. The City Council further finds that each
of the benefits listed above, standing alone, is sufficient justification for the City Council to
override these unavoidable environmental impacts.
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EXHIBIT 1
TABLE OF IMPACTS, MITIGATION MEASURES AND CEQA FINDINGS OF FACT
Impact Mitigation Measure
Level of Significant
After Mitigation
Findings of Fact
5.1 Aesthetics
Have a substantial
adverse effect on a scenic
vista?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Substantially damage
scenic resources,
including, but not limited
to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic
buildings within a state
scenic highway?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
In non-urbanized areas,
substantially degrade the
existing visual character or
quality of public views of
the site and its
surroundings? (Public
views are those that are
experienced from publicly
accessible vantage point).
If the project is in an
urbanized area, would the
project conflict with
applicable zoning and
other regulations
governing scenic quality?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Create a new source of
substantial light or glare
which would adversely
affect day or nighttime
views in the area?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
5.2 Agriculture and Forestry Resources
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 non-agricultural
use?
MM AG-1: Because the State
revaluates and changes
Farmland designations
approximately every two years,
to determine the specific impacts
to designated Farmland sites
shown on Figure 5.2-1 –
Designated Farmland as having
Prime Farmland or Unique
Farmland, as part of any
entitlement process for any
future development proposal,
the project applicant shall use
the most current FMMP data
available to determine the
Less Than Significant
Impact
Implementation of the identified
mitigation measures will reduce this
impact to a less than significant level.
The City of Beaumont hereby adopts
these mitigation measures.
The City of Beaumont, therefore, finds
that changes or alterations have been
required in, or incorporated into, the
Project that avoid the significant
environmental effects identified in the
Final EIR. (CEQA Guidelines
§15091(a)(1))
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After Mitigation
Findings of Fact
number of acres of Prime
Farmland, Unique Farmland,
and Farmland of Statewide
Importance that would be
permanently converted to a non-
agricultural use by the proposed
future development. This
number shall be referred to as
the “Acres of Converted
Farmland.”
If the Acres of Converted
Farmland for any future
development project is greater
than zero, the City shall require
the project proponent to provide
mitigation in the amount
equivalent to the Acres of
Converted Farmland. This
mitigation may be provided by
one or more of the following
methods: (i) placement of an
agricultural easement on
property containing soils that
meet the physical and chemical
criteria for Prime Farmland,
Unique Farmland, or Farmland
of Statewide Importance, (ii)
cancellation of a Notice of Non-
renewal or an agreement not to
file a Notice of Non-renewal for
Williamson Act contracts on
property (or properties), (iii)
placement of a new Williamson
Act contract on property or
properties, or (iv) any
combination of (i), (ii),or (iii).
Other feasible measures to
protect the soils and lands
designated by the State FMMP
program not listed here can be
implemented as determined by
the City. This mitigation shall be
made a condition of project
approval and evidence of
mitigation shall be provided to
the Beaumont Planning
Department prior to the issuance
of a grading permit.
Conflict with existing
zoning for agricultural use,
or a Williamson Act
contract?
MM AG-2: In order to allow the
operation of produce stands in
the Industrial Zoning District as
part of the revisions to the
Beaumont Zoning Ordinance,
Section 17.03.100 and Table
17.03-3 shall be revised to
include Produce Stands as a
Less Than Significant
Impact
Implementation of the identified
mitigation measures will reduce this
impact to a less than significant level.
The City of Beaumont hereby adopts
these mitigation measures.
The City of Beaumont, therefore, finds
that changes or alterations have been
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After Mitigation
Findings of Fact
permitted use in the
Manufacturing (M) Zone.
required in, or incorporated into, the
Project that avoid the significant
environmental effects identified in the
Final EIR. (CEQA Guidelines
§15091(a)(1))
Conflict with existing
zoning for, or cause
rezoning of, forest land (as
defined in Public
Resources Code section
12220(g)), timberland (as
defined by Public
Resources Code section
4526), or timberland zoned
Timberland Production (as
defined by Government
Code section 51104(g))?
No mitigation required No Impact Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Result in the loss of forest
land or conversion of
forest land to non-forest
use?
No mitigation required No Impact Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Involve other changes in
the existing environment
which, due to their location
or nature, could result in
conversion of Farmland, to
non-agricultural use or
conversion of forest land to
non-forest use?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
5.3 Air Quality
Conflict with or obstruct
implementation of the
applicable air quality plan?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Result in a cumulatively
considerable net increase
of any criteria pollutant for
which the project region is
non-attainment under an
applicable federal or state
ambient air quality
standard?
MM AQ 1: In order to reduce
future impacts related to
exceedance of air quality
standards from criteria pollutants
and from TACs impacting
sensitive receptors, prior to
discretionary approval for
development projects subject to
CEQA review, project applicants
shall prepare and submit a
technical analysis evaluating
potential air quality impacts,
including TAC’s where
appropriate, to the City of
Beaumont for review and
approval. The analysis shall be
prepared in conformance with
current South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD)
Significant and
Unavoidable Impacts
Implementation of the identified
mitigation measures will reduce this
impact, but not to a less than significant
level. While the City of Beaumont hereby
adopts these mitigation measures,
impacts will remain significant and
unavoidable. The City of Beaumont
hereby concludes that the impact is
acceptable in light of the Project’s
benefits as set forth in the Statement of
Overriding Considerations. (CEQA
Guidelines
§15091(a)(3)).
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After Mitigation
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methodology for assessing air
quality impacts and TACs.
Feasible mitigation measures for
each future project shall be
incorporated, if applicable.
Expose sensitive receptors
to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
MM AQ-1
See Above
Significant and
Unavoidable Impacts
Implementation of the identified
mitigation measures will reduce this
impact, but not to a less than significant
level. While the City of Beaumont hereby
adopts these mitigation measures,
impacts will remain significant and
unavoidable. The City of Beaumont
hereby concludes that the impact is
acceptable in light of the Project’s
benefits as set forth in the Statement of
Overriding Considerations. (CEQA
Guidelines
§15091(a)(3)).
Result in other emissions
(such as those leading to
odors) adversely affecting
a substantial number of
people?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
5.4 Biological Resources
Have a substantial
adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat
modifications, 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 U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service?
MM BIO-1: For impacts
identified to Species Not
Covered by the MSHCP,
potential direct and indirect
impacts to Federal Species of
Concern, California Species of
Special Concern, California
Species Animals or plants on
lists one through four of the
California Native Plant Society
(CNPS) Inventory will require
habitat assessments prepared
by a qualified biologist for future
implementing projects. The
habitat assessment report
identifying potential impacts to
the Not Covered MSHCP
species shall be provided in a
report and submitted to the City
Planning Department prior to
issuance of grading permits.
The following determinations
shall be made by the City
based on the habitat
assessment:
If the findings of the habitat
assessment show no
suitable habitat or sensitive
species Not Covered by
Less Than Significant
Impact
Implementation of the identified
mitigation measures will reduce this
impact to a less than significant level.
The City of Beaumont hereby adopts
these mitigation measures.
The City of Beaumont, therefore, finds
that changes or alterations have been
required in, or incorporated into, the
Project that avoid the significant
environmental effects identified in the
Final EIR. (CEQA Guidelines
§15091(a)(1))
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After Mitigation
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the MSHCP occur on site,
then no additional surveys
or mitigation measures are
required.
If the potential for sensitive
species exist or suitable
habitat exists on site,
focused surveys shall be
completed within one year
of the submittal to the City
for review. Focused
surveys conducted in the
appropriate season for
each species, as identified
in the habitat assessment
report, shall be conducted
to determine
presence/absence status.
If no sensitive species are
identified through focused
surveys, then no additional
surveys or mitigation
measures are required.
If sensitive species Not
Covered by the MSHCP
are found on site and are
not avoided by project
design, coordination with
the appropriate regulatory
agencies (i.e. USFWS
and/or CDFW) would be
required to obtain
necessary take permits
and implement project-
specific mitigation prior to
any ground disturbing
activities.
MM BIO-2: To ensure
compliance with Fish and
Game Code sections 3503,
3503.5, and 3513 no direct
impacts shall occur to any
nesting birds, their eggs,
chicks, or nests. If future
implementing project activities
are planned during the bird
nesting season, nesting bird
survey(s) consisting of up to
three (3) site visits within 3 days
prior to ground disturbance,
clearing and/or demolition
activities shall be conducted to
ensure birds protected under
the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
(MBTA) are not disturbed by
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After Mitigation
Findings of Fact
on-site activities. Any such
survey(s) shall be conducted by
a qualified biologist. If no active
nests are found, no additional
measures are required.
If active nests are found, the
nest locations shall be mapped
by the biologist. The nesting
bird species shall be
documented and, to the degree
feasible, the nesting stage (e.g.,
incubation of eggs, feeding of
young, near fledging)
determined. Based on the
species present and
surrounding habitat, a no-
disturbance buffer shall be
established around each active
nest. The buffer shall be
identified by a qualified biologist
and confirmed by the City. No
construction or ground
disturbance activities shall be
conducted within the buffer until
the biologist has determined the
nest is no longer active and has
informed the City and
construction supervisor that
activities may resume.
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?
MM BIO-3: The City shall
require the following for all
future implementing projects in
order to mitigate for impacts to
riparian/riverine or sensitive
habitats associated with waters
of the US and State:
Preparation of a
Jurisdictional Delineation
of Waters of the U.S. and
wetlands pursuant to the
RCA as well as CWA and
ACOE protocol where
drainages are located on
site. If avoidance of the
drainages is infeasible,
then applicants must
obtain a CWA Section
404 permit from the
ACOE prior to project
grading. These permits
must include measures or
other equivalent
requirements necessary
to reduce impacts to
riparian and wetlands
Less Than Significant
Impact
Implementation of the identified
mitigation measures will reduce this
impact to a less than significant level.
The City of Beaumont hereby adopts
these mitigation measures.
The City of Beaumont, therefore, finds
that changes or alterations have been
required in, or incorporated into, the
Project that avoid the significant
environmental effects identified in the
Final EIR. (CEQA Guidelines
§15091(a)(1))
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resources and ensure no
net loss of wetlands.
Preparation of a
Jurisdictional Delineation
of streams and vegetation
within drainages and
native vegetation of use to
wildlife pursuant to CDFW
and California Fish and
Game Code Sect 1600 et
seq. Where necessary,
applicants are required to
obtain a Section 1601 or
1603 permit and a
Streambed Alteration
Agreement from CDFW.
These permits must
include measures or other
equivalent requirements
that reduce impacts to
riparian and wetlands
resources ensure no net
loss of wetlands.
Riparian/Riverine
evaluation pursuant to
Section 6.1.2 of the
MSHCP. Applicants must
avoid impacts to riparian
areas to preserve the
function and value of such
habitats. Avoided areas
shall be protected in
perpetuity through a legal
instrument such as a
conservation easement or
deed restriction. Where
avoidance is infeasible, a
DBESP will be required to
be reviewed and
approved by the RCA
and/or US Fish and
Wildlife Services and
California Department of
Fish and Game.
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?
MM BIO-3
See Above
Less Than Significant
Impact
Implementation of the identified
mitigation measures will reduce this
impact to a less than significant level.
The City of Beaumont hereby adopts
these mitigation measures.
The City of Beaumont, therefore, finds
that changes or alterations have been
required in, or incorporated into, the
Project that avoid the significant
environmental effects identified in the
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Final EIR. (CEQA Guidelines
§15091(a)(1))
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?
MM BIO-2
See Above
Less Than Significant
Impact
Implementation of the identified
mitigation measures will reduce this
impact to a less than significant level.
The City of Beaumont hereby adopts
these mitigation measures.
The City of Beaumont, therefore, finds
that changes or alterations have been
required in, or incorporated into, the
Project that avoid the significant
environmental effects identified in the
Final EIR. (CEQA Guidelines
§15091(a)(1))
Conflict with any local
policies or ordinances
protecting biological
resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or
ordinance?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Conflict with the provisions
of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural
Community Conservation
Plan, or other approved
local, regional, or state
habitat conservation plan?
MM BIO-3
See Above
MM BIO-4: During the CEQA
process, the City shall evaluate
all proposed road projects within
the MSHCP Criteria Area to
ensure compliance with the
MSHCP and the Implementing
Agreement.
Less Than Significant
Impact
Implementation of the identified
mitigation measures will reduce this
impact to a less than significant level.
The City of Beaumont hereby adopts
these mitigation measures.
The City of Beaumont, therefore, finds
that changes or alterations have been
required in, or incorporated into, the
Project that avoid the significant
environmental effects identified in the
Final EIR. (CEQA Guidelines
§15091(a)(1))
5.5 Cultural Resources
Cause a substantial
adverse change in the
significance of a historical
resource pursuant to §
15064.5?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Cause a substantial
adverse change in the
significance of an
archaeological resource
pursuant to § 15064.5?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Disturb any human
remains, including those
interred outside of formal
cemeteries?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
5.6 Geology and Soils
Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of
loss, injury, or death involving:
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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?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Strong seismic ground
shaking?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Seismic-related
ground failure,
including liquefaction?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Landslides? No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Result in substantial soil
erosion or the loss of
topsoil?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
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 required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Be located on expansive
soil, as defined in Table
18-1-B of the Uniform
Building Code (1994),
creating substantial direct
or indirect risks to life or
property?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Have soils incapable of
adequately supporting the
use of septic tanks or
alternative waste water
disposal systems where
sewers are not available
for the disposal of waste
water?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
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Directly or indirectly
destroy a unique
paleontological resource or
site or unique geologic
feature?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
5.7 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Generate greenhouse gas
emissions, either directly
or indirectly, that may have
a significant impact on the
environment?
MM GHG 1: In order to address
effects of GHG emissions from
future development, the City of
Beaumont shall evaluate the
feasibility of the potential GHG
reduction strategies in Table 5.7-
F and update the Sustainable
Beaumont Plan or similar
document every five years to
ensure the City is monitoring the
plan’s progress toward achieving
the City’s greenhouse gas
(GHG) reduction targets and to
require amendment if the plan is
not achieving the specified level.
The updates shall identify
targets for years 2030, 2040,
and 2050 and subsequent
applicable statewide legislative
targets that may be in effect at
the time of the update.
Significant and
Unavoidable Impacts
Implementation of the identified
mitigation measures will reduce this
impact, but not to a less than significant
level. While the City of Beaumont hereby
adopts these mitigation measures,
impacts will remain significant and
unavoidable. The City of Beaumont
hereby concludes that the impact is
acceptable in light of the Project’s
benefits as set forth in the Statement of
Overriding Considerations. (CEQA
Guidelines
§15091(a)(3)).
Conflict with an applicable
plan, policy or regulation
adopted for the purpose of
reducing the emissions of
greenhouse gases?
No mitigation required No Impact Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
5.8 Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Create a significant hazard
to the public or the
environment through the
routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous
materials?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
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?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Emit hazardous emissions
or handle hazardous or
acutely hazardous
materials, substances, or
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
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waste within one-quarter
mile of an existing or
proposed school?
Be located on a site which
is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites
compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section
65962.5 and, as a result,
would it create a significant
hazard to the public or the
environment?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
For a project located within
an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not
been adopted, within two
miles of a public airport or
public use airport, would
the project result in a
safety hazard or excessive
noise for people residing
or working in the project
area?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Impair implementation of
or physically interfere with
an adopted emergency
response plan or
emergency evacuation
plan?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Expose people or
structures, either directly
or indirectly, to a
significant risk of loss,
injury or death involving
wildland fires?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
5.9 Hydrology and Water Quality
Violate any water quality
standards or waste
discharge requirements or
otherwise substantially
degrade surface or
groundwater quality?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Substantially decrease
groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with
groundwater recharge
such that the project may
impede sustainable
groundwater management
of the basin?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
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Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the
alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious
surfaces, in a manner which would:
Result in substantial
erosion or siltation on-
or off-site;
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Substantially increase
the rate or amount of
surface runoff in a
manner which would
result in flooding on-
or offsite;
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Create or contribute
runoff water which
would exceed the
capacity of existing or
planned stormwater
drainage systems or
provide substantial
additional sources of
polluted runoff; or
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Impede or redirect
flood flows?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
In flood hazard, tsunami,
or seiche zones, risk
release of pollutants due to
project inundation?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Conflict with or obstruct
implementation of a water
quality control plan or
sustainable groundwater
management plan?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
5.10 Land Use and Planning
Physically divide an
established community?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
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?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
5.11 Mineral Resources
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Result in the loss of
availability of a known
mineral resource that
would be of value to the
region and the residents of
the state?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Result in the loss of
availability of a locally-
important mineral resource
recovery site delineated on
a local general plan,
specific plan or other land
use plan?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
5.12 Noise
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?
No feasible mitigation at a
programmatic level.
Significant and
Unavoidable Impacts
For these impacts, there are no feasible
mitigation measures. Thus, impacts will
remain significant and unavoidable. The
City of Beaumont hereby concludes that
the impact is acceptable in light of the
Project’s benefits as set forth in the
Statement of Overriding Considerations.
(CEQA Guidelines
§15091(a)(3)).
Generation of excessive
groundborne vibration or
groundborne noise levels?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
For a project located within
the vicinity of a private
airstrip or an airport land
use plan or, where such a
plan has not been
adopted, within two miles
of a public airport or public
use airport, would the
project expose people
residing or working in the
project area to excessive
noise levels?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
5.13 Population and Housing
Induce substantial
unplanned population
growth in an area, either
directly (for example, by
proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly
(for example, through
extension of roads or other
infrastructure)?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
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Displace substantial
numbers of existing people
or housing, necessitating
the construction of
replacement housing
elsewhere?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
5.14 Public Services
Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or
physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered
governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental
impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other
performance objectives for any of the following public services:
Fire protection No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Police protection No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Schools No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Parks No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Other Public Facilities No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
5.15 Recreation
Would the project increase
the use of existing
neighborhood and regional
parks or other recreational
facilities such that
substantial physical
deterioration of the facility
would occur or be
accelerated?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Does the project include
recreational facilities or
require the construction or
expansion of recreational
facilities which might have
an adverse physical effect
on the environment?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
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5.16 Transportation
Conflict with a program,
plan, ordinance or policy
addressing the circulation
system, including transit,
roadway, bicycle and
pedestrian facilities?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Would the project conflict
or be inconsistent with
CEQA Guidelines section
15064.3, subdivision (b)?
No feasible mitigation at a
programmatic level.
Significant and
Unavoidable Impacts
For these impacts, there are no feasible
mitigation measures. Thus, impacts will
remain significant and unavoidable. The
City of Beaumont hereby concludes that
the impact is acceptable in light of the
Project’s benefits as set forth in the
Statement of Overriding Considerations.
(CEQA Guidelines
§15091(a)(3)).
Substantially increase
hazards due to a
geometric design feature
(e.g., sharp curves or
dangerous intersections)
or incompatible uses (e.g.,
farm equipment)?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Result in inadequate
emergency access?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
5.17 Tribal Cultural Resources
Listed or eligible for listing
in the California Register
of Historical Resources, or
in a local register of
historical resources as
defined in Public
Resources Code section
5020.1(k)?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
A resource determined by
the lead agency, in its
discretion and supported
by substantial evidence, to
be significant pursuant to
criteria set forth in
subdivision (c) of Public
Resources Code Section
5024.1. In applying the
criteria set forth in
subdivision (c) of Public
Resources Code Section
5024.1, the lead agency
shall consider the
significance of the
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
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resource to a California
Native American tribe?
5.18 Utilities and Service Systems
Require or result in the
relocation or construction
of new or expanded water,
wastewater treatment or
storm water drainage,
electric power, natural gas,
or telecommunications
facilities, the construction
or relocation of which
could cause significant
environmental effects?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Have sufficient water
supplies available to serve
the project and reasonably
foreseeable future
development during
normal, dry and multiple
dry years?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Result in a determination
by the wastewater
treatment provider which
serves or may serve the
project that it has
adequate capacity to serve
the project’s projected
demand in addition to the
provider’s existing
commitments?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Generate solid waste in
excess of State or local
standards, or in excess of
the capacity of local
infrastructure, or otherwise
impair the attainment of
solid waste reduction
goals?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Comply with federal, state,
and local management
and reduction statutes and
regulations related to solid
waste?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
5.19 Energy
Result in potentially
significant environmental
impact due to wasteful,
inefficient, or unnecessary
consumption of energy
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
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resources, during project
construction or operation?
Conflict with or obstruct a
state or local plan for
renewable energy or
energy efficiency?
No mitigation required No Impact Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
5.20 Wildfire
Substantially impair an
adopted emergency
response plan or
emergency evacuation
plan?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Due to slope, prevailing
winds, and other factors,
exacerbate wildfire risks,
and thereby expose
project occupants to,
pollutant concentrations
from a wildfire or the
uncontrolled spread of a
wildfire?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Require the installation or
maintenance of associated
infrastructure (such as
roads, fuel breaks,
emergency water sources,
power lines or other
utilities) that may
exacerbate fire risk or that
may result in temporary or
ongoing impacts to the
environment?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
Expose people or
structures to significant
risks, including downslope
or downstream flooding or
landslides, as a result of
runoff, post-fire slope
instability, or drainage
changes?
No mitigation required Less Than Significant
Impact
Under CEQA, no mitigation is required
for impacts that are less than significant
(Public Resources Code §21002; CEQA
Guidelines §§15126.4(a)(3), 15091)
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M E M O R A N D U M
To: City of Beaumont
From: Townsend Public Affairs
Date: October 30, 2020
Subject: Monthly Report for the City of Beaumont
State Legislative Update
In October, Governor Newsom continued to hold regularly scheduled press briefings to update
the public on COVID-19 and the wildfires. The Governor and Dr. Ghaly continued to provide
updates for each county’s tier status, as well as major actions taken by the Administration to
continually combat the spread of the virus. The Governor also announced a COVID-19 Vaccine
Scientific Working Group, a new health equity metric to be required of counties when moving
between tiers, as well as new Homekey awards for local governments.
State lawmakers have been focused primarily on the upcoming General Election on November 3.
Assemblymembers are elected to two-year terms while Senators are elected to four-year terms
with 20 of the 40 Senate seats up for re-election this year. The remaining 20 Senate seats will be
up for re-election during the 2022 midterm elections. In the Assembly, Democrats currently hold
61 seats compared with Republicans’ 17 seats with one independent and one vacancy. In the
Senate, Democrats hold 29 seats compared with Republicans’ 11 seats. TPA will be providing a
post-election summary of the General Election results and updates regarding the Legislature’s
make-up.
Below are the upcoming relevant dates for the Legislature:
November 3 – General Election
December 7 – Legislature officially sworn in for the 2021-2022 Regular Session
January 1 – Most statutes passed in 2020 take effect
January 4 – Legislature reconvenes to begin legislative business
Governor’s COVID-19 Action Summary
Below is a summary of the major COVID-19 actions taken by the State Administration in
September:
October 28 – Executive Order: Governor Newsom signed an executive order that will
allow the Department of Transportation to more easily issue temporary permits for
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businesses along state highways to expand their outdoor dining options along sidewalks
and parking areas, will allow seniors over the age of 70 to renew their drivers’ licenses by
mail, and extends the deadlines for real estate license application and renewal fees.
October 19 – Vaccine Workgroup: Governor Newsom announced the formation of a
scientific safety review workgroup to advise the State on forthcoming COVID-19 vaccines.
The workgroup, which includes physicians, scientists, and immunization experts, will
independently review the safety and efficacy of any vaccine that receives FDA approval
for distribution. According to the Governor’s office, the workgroup will aim to ensure that
a COVID-19 vaccine meets the safety and distribution requirements and including
community stakeholders in the group’s recommendations.
October 16 – Homekey Awards: Governor Newsom announced the fifth round of
Homekey awards to local governments to help localities purchase and rehabilitate housing
and convert them into long-term housing for those experiencing homelessness. The
announcement includes a total of $30 million with $2.2 million for the Yurok Tribe, over
$15 million for the City of San Luis Obispo, and $13.5 million for the City of Los Angeles.
October 9 – Homekey Awards: Governor Newsom announced the fourth round of
Homekey awards to local governments, totaling $147 million to 12 cities and counties
throughout the State. These funds will go towards 1,109 units across the State to help
local governments provide long-term housing options for their respective homeless
populations.
Assembly Wildfire Hearing
On October 20, the Assembly Budget Sub 3 Committee on Resources and Transportation held
an informational hearing on wildfire mitigation. The hearing consisted of three panels of speakers:
Historical and Current Funding Levels
o Brian Brown, Principal Legislative Analyst, Legislative Analyst’s Office
Fire Mitigation Needs
o Nick Jensen, Lead Conservation Scientist, Native Plant Society
o Michael O’Connell, Executive Director, Irvine Ranch Conservancy
CalFIRE Fire Prevention Funding
o Thom Porter, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
The hearing took place in response to the most devastating wildfire year the State has ever
experienced with more than 4 million acres burned and over 30 individuals who lost their lives
due to the fires. The committee identified three primary factors that have added to this year’s fires:
1) climate change, 2) higher density housing in fire-prone areas, and 3) increasing fuel for fires to
burn. The committee also found that 95 percent of fires are caused by some form of human activity
such as vehicle sparks, lawn mowers, faulty electrical connections, and utility lines.
Members in attendance for the hearing included Assemblymembers Bloom (Chair), Friedman,
Reyes, Ting, Mullin, Luz Rivas, and Garcia. Chair Bloom opened the hearing by noting that the
State FY 2020-21 budget contained $203.3 million for fire prevention and resource management
and $2.3 billion for suppression and response activities. Chair Bloom expressed the need for the
State to increase spending on wildfire prevention and resource management without decreasing
funding for suppression and response.
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Notably, Assemblymember Mullin mentioned the attempts by the Legislature to pass a natural
resource and climate bond on the 2020 ballot. Those efforts did not result in a passed bill, but the
Assemblymember noted that there will be renewed efforts in 2021 to place a bond measure on
the 2022 ballot. The Assemblymember expressed his support for including fire prevention and
suppression as a key component of any such bond.
Federal Legislative Update
In October, the federal government focused entirely on four key issues: ongoing negotiations for
a fourth coronavirus aid package, the confirmation process for Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney
Barrett, President Trump’s positive coronavirus diagnosis and subsequent hospitalization, and
the impending presidential and congressional elections on November 3.
All four issues have massive implications for the Country, both in this moment and for years to
come. As Election Day approaches, chaos is the new normal, as both parties are eager to prevent
the other side from being able to claim a win in any scenario.
As we move into November, expect a total federal focus on the election until winners are decided,
followed by two major focuses: any shuffling of positions or nominations resulting from a change
in control of the Senate or the Presidency, and a full-court-press attempt by the power losing
control to finalize any priorities during the lame duck session, or the time between the election
and the end of the 116th Congress on January 3, 2021.
Coronavirus Aid Packages
In October, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin have negotiated
consistently but found themselves at a standstill over state and local funding and liability
protections.
Early in the month, the House of Representatives reintroduced a new, smaller version of the
HEROES Act with a price tag of $2.2 trillion, which passed in the House with a vote of 225-
188. This bill included $436 billion for state and local governments, return to supplemented
unemployment benefits, renewal of small business programs, and additional direct stimulus
payments. The Senate did not take it up for a vote.
Later in the month, the Senate voted on a $120 billion standalone bill to extend the Paycheck
Protection Program, however Senate Democrats opposed the piecemeal approach, and it did not
pass. The Senate also took another vote on a narrow $500 billion aid bill similar to the one
blocked by Senate Democrats in September, which also did not pass.
While negotiations between Speaker Pelosi and Secretary Mnuchin continue, both sides are far
apart on several key issues. Our latest reports indicate that Secretary Mnuchin’s offer includes
$1.8 trillion in total spending, $300 billion in state and local funding, and a stimulus payment to
replace the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Throughout the month, President Trump weighed in on the negotiation process, first pressing for
a deal on another round of pandemic aid to jolt the U.S. economic recovery, and later indicating
he did not support continuing negotiations.
Appropriations
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After the stopgap funding bill Congress passed last month, Congress passed no additional
legislation to fund the federal government through the end of Fiscal Year 2021 on September 30,
2021. The stopgap funding bill runs out on December 11, 2020, meaning that a lame-duck
Congress will have to negotiate additional funding by that date to avoid a government shutdown.
As a reminder, the House has passed nearly all of their appropriations bills for FY2021, whereas
the Senate has not yet drafted theirs. Generally speaking, the House and Senate will finalize
funding levels for each line item located somewhere between their two proposals, so TPA
continues to fight for the Senate and the House to propose as high of numbers as possible to
increase the likelihood of funding increases.
Supreme Court
After the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in September, the Senate spent
a large portion of October on confirmation hearings and votes for President Trump’s nominee,
Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Judge Barrett received four confirmation hearings and was approved
by the full Senate on October 23 in a largely party-line vote. Judge Barrett’s nomination marks
the third Supreme Court justice nominated by President Trump in his first term.
White House Outbreak
In October, a nomination event for now-Justice Amy Coney Barrett is suspected to have caused
the coronavirus infection of a slew of elected officials and staff, including President Donald Trump,
First Lady Melania Trump, and their son Barron Trump. The infection resulted in President Trump
spending several days in Walter Reed Hospital receiving treatment. Other individuals who later
tested positive after attending or being close to someone who attended include White House
Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), Former New Jersey Governor
Chris Christie, Trump Campaign Manager Bill Stepien, Trump Body Man Nick Luna, California
pastor Greg Laurie, Coast Guard Admiral Charles Ray, Coast Guard aide Jayna McCarron,
Deputy Press Secretary Jalen Drummond, Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Presidential Advisor
Stephen Miller, Congressman Mike Bost (R-IL), and five members of the Vice President’s office
including his Chief of Staff.
School Testing
In October, the CDC published new guidance that provides a framework for schools to use when
testing for COVID-19. The CDC currently recommends testing staff and students who are
showing systems of COVID-19 or who have had close contact with confirmed or probable COVID-
19 patients. Schools that are at a moderate-to-high level of risk of transmission of the disease
may consider repeated or expanded testing. They also recommend prioritizing testing for
communities with a disproportionate rise in cases, limited testing availability or with moderate-to-
high proportions of racial groups that have been disproportionately impacted by the virus.
Census
In October, the Supreme Court approved the Trump Administration’s plan to halt the census count
while a lower court’s order that it continue is under appeal. A lower court had ordered the
government to continue with the count as originally planned through the end of October.
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Despite previously requesting an extension to the Census, the Administration opted to end the
count early to allow adequate time for apportioning congressional districts by the end of the
calendar year. The Court did not offer a written rationale for its decision.
Small Business
This month, the Treasury Department and Small Business Administration (SBA) published new
interim final rules that offered an easier path to loan forgiveness for Paycheck Protection Program
(PPP) loan recipients.
Businesses will have fewer obstacles to clear to get virus relief loans of $50,000 or less forgiven
and will be exempted from reductions to their forgiveness amount due to decreases in full-time
employees or in employee compensation. The government also released a simplified forgiveness
form and accompanying instructions.
Even with the simpler application for forgiveness, businesses still have to provide documents to
their lenders to verify their payroll and nonpayroll costs, including payment receipts, canceled
checks, copies of invoices, quarterly tax filings, and bank account statements.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office’s September report noted that SBA’s standard loan
forgiveness application has been reported to take some businesses up to 15 hours to complete,
and can take lenders up to 75 hours to review a complex application and the supporting
documentation report.
As a reminder, businesses have 10 months from the end of the time period covered by their loan
to submit an application for forgiveness.
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