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Council approves automatic CCI indexing and updated fee schedule for WRCOG TUMF program
Summary
The council voted 4–0 to introduce an ordinance amending Eastvale Municipal Code Chapter 4.72 and adopt a resolution formalizing WRCOG's updated TUMF fee schedule, which includes automatic construction-cost-index adjustments tied to national indices with a 5% annual cap and definition changes for unit types; fees apply only to new development at permit issuance.
The Eastvale City Council voted unanimously to approve staff recommendations aligning the city with Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) changes to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program, including automatic annual adjustments tied to a construction cost index and a new fee schedule that goes into effect July 1.
City Planner Dave Murray explained the TUMF program, which WRCOG administers, was created to mitigate regional traffic impacts of new development by collecting fees used for constructing or expanding regional transportation facilities. "The TUMF program was established in 2002 to mitigate the cumulative regional traffic impacts of new development throughout the Western Riverside County region," Murray said, adding WRCOG now plans automatic CCI adjustments tied to September indices of national data sources and capped at 5% per year.
Why it matters: The changes affect developers and new construction because the fees are charged at building permit; staff said existing residents and businesses are not affected. Murray said the modifications are consistent with the previously approved nexus study and therefore do not require a new nexus study. The change also clarifies definitions for single-family and multifamily residential units for fee calculations.
Council discussion and public input: Council members asked whether accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are charged; staff said treatment follows local definitions and state rules: ADUs defined and treated as ADUs by the city are exempt from many development impact fees, consistent with state law. Council member Rigby criticized that exemption, saying local governments bear the burden of costs from ADU development. "I think it is, for lack of better words, I think it's ridiculous," Rigby said of the exemption.
Vote and next steps: The motion (by Council Member McMahon, second by Council Member Rigby) to introduce an ordinance amending Eastvale Municipal Code Chapter 4.72 and to adopt a resolution formalizing the new fee schedule passed 4–0. Staff said the updated fee schedule approved by WRCOG takes effect July 1; the council closed the public hearing with no public speakers.
Action recorded: Motion to introduce ordinance and adopt resolution; vote tally recorded as 4 yes, 0 no.
