Mead Valley Community Center Recreational Improvements
Summary
SCH Number
2024120132
Public Agency
Riverside County
Document Title
Mead Valley Community Center Recreational Improvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/4/2024
Document Description
The Mead Valley Community Center Improvements Project is located at 21091 Rider Street in Perris, California 92530. On December 13, 2022, Item 3.2, the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved an allocation of ARPA funds for the Mead Valley Community Center improvements and on July 11 2023, Item 3.1, the Board approved an allocation of ARPA funds for the Mead Valley Community Center Park and sports improvements.
The scope of work for the Project includes, but is not limited to, replacement of the existing lawn with artificial turf, installation of landscaping, add field lighting and exercise stations, improve security by installing gates, and other minor improvements. The installation of the recreational improvements at the Mead Valley Community Center is defined as the proposed project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The operation of the facility will continue to provide community services at the existing facility and will not result in a significant expansion of existing use. No additional direct or indirect physical environmental impacts are anticipated.
Contact Information
Name
Mike Sullivan
Agency Name
Riverside County
Job Title
Facilities Operations Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Mead Valley unincorporated area
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Citywide
Zip
92570
Parcel #
318-210-050
Other Location Info
21091 Rider Street, east of Brown Street
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301 Class 1 Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
This Class 1 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 improvements within the existing facility are minor functional modifications needed to maintain an appropriate level of functionality, safety and security. The facility provides community services, and the improvements to the existing facility to maintain safe and efficient operation are exempt as they meet the scope and intent of the Categorical Exemption identified in Section 15301, Article 19, Categorical Exemptions of the CEQA Guidelines.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15311 Accessory Structures
Reasons for Exemption
This categorical exemption includes the construction, or placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities. The Project, as proposed, includes the installation of recreational improvements for increased functional and safety. The recreational improvements include new artificial turf, landscaping, field lighting, exercise stations, and access gates. The recreational improvements will be limited to the athletic field, which is a minor accessory to the existing County facility, and will not increase or expand the use of the site; therefore, the Project is exempt as the Project meets the scope and intent of the Class 11 Exemption identified in Section 15311, Article 19, Categorical Exemptions of the CEQA Guidelines.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Section 15061 (b)(3) Common Sense
Reasons for 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 installation of recreational improvements within the existing facility consists of minor modifications within developed areas to increase the functionality and safety of the facility and will not result in any direct or indirect physical environmental impacts.
County Clerk
Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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