Approval of Ninth Amendment to Lease Agreement with Canyon Springs Plaza, Limited Partnership, Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), Moreno Valley
Summary
SCH Number
2024090815
Public Agency
Riverside County
Document Title
Approval of Ninth Amendment to Lease Agreement with Canyon Springs Plaza, Limited Partnership, Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), Moreno Valley
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/20/2024
Document Description
On May 3, 2005, the County of Riverside (County), entered into a lease agreement on behalf of the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) with the Canyon Springs Investment Trust, predecessor-in-interest to Canyon Springs Plaza, Limited Partnership, (Lessor) for approximately 17,026 square feet of space in the facility located at 12125 Day Street, Suite S101, Moreno Valley for use by DPSS’ In Home Supportive Services Public Authority and Adult Services’ Division. This facility continues to meet the operational requirements of DPSS. This Ninth Amendment to Lease represents a five-year extension effective October 1, 2024. Lessor at Lessor’s expense will paint the premises and replace flooring.
The Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement is defined as the proposed project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project is limited to the continued use of an existing building and no expansion of the existing facility will occur. The operation of the facility will continue to provide public services. No additional direct or indirect physical environmental impacts are anticipated.
Contact Information
Name
Michael Sullivan
Agency Name
County of Riverside Facilities Management
Job Title
Facilities Operations Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Moreno Valley
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
12125 Day Street
Zip
92211
Parcel #
291-050-054
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA specifically by the State CEQA Guidelines as identified below. The project will not result in any specific or general exceptions to the use of the categorical exemption as detailed under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2. The project will not cause an impact to an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern, nor would the project involve unusual circumstances that could potentially have a significant effect on the environment. The project would not result in impacts to scenic highways, hazardous waste sites, historic resources, or other sensitive natural environments, or have a cumulative effect to the environment. No significant environmental impacts are anticipated to occur with the Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement, permitting use of an existing facility.
Section 15301 – Class 1 Existing Facilities Exemption: This categorical exemption includes the operation, repair, maintenance, leasing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures or facilities, provided the exemption only involves negligible or no expansion of the previous site’s use. The project, as proposed, is limited to the continued use of an existing building. The project would not increase or expand the use of the site; and the use is limited to the continued use of the site in a similar capacity; therefore, the project is exempt as the project meets the scope and intent of the Class 1 Exemption identified in Section 15301, Article 19, Categorical Exemptions of the CEQA Guidelines.
Therefore, the County of Riverside Facilities Management hereby concludes that no physical environmental impacts are anticipated to occur and the project as proposed is exempt under CEQA. No further environmental analysis is warranted.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Section 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA specifically by the State CEQA Guidelines as identified below. The project will not result in any specific or general exceptions to the use of the categorical exemption as detailed under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2. The project will not cause an impact to an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern, nor would the project involve unusual circumstances that could potentially have a significant effect on the environment. The project would not result in impacts to scenic highways, hazardous waste sites, historic resources, or other sensitive natural environments, or have a cumulative effect to the environment. No significant environmental impacts are anticipated to occur with the Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement, permitting use of an existing facility.
Section 15061 (b) (3) – “Common Sense” Exemption: In accordance with CEQA, the use of the Common Sense Exemption is based on the “general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.” State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b) (3). The use of this exemption is appropriate if “it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” Ibid. This determination is an issue of fact and if sufficient evidence exists in the record that the activity cannot have a significant effect on the environment, then the exemption applies and no further evaluation under CEQA is required. See No Oil, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles (1974) 13 Cal. 3d 68. The ruling in this case stated that if a project falls within a category exempt by administrative regulation or 'it can be seen with certainty that the activity in question will not have a significant effect on the environment', no further agency evaluation is required. With certainty, there is no possibility that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. The Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement is an administrative action to renew the Lease. No change will occur to the ongoing use of the facility and no new environmental impacts to the surrounding area would occur. Therefore, in no way, would the project as proposed have the potential to cause a significant environmental impact and the project is exempt from further CEQA analysis.
Therefore, the County of Riverside Facilities Management hereby concludes that no physical environmental impacts are anticipated to occur and the project as proposed is exempt under CEQA. No further environmental analysis is warranted.
County Clerk
Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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