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22795 Barton Road
Grand Terrace
California 92313-5295
Civic Center
(909)824-6621
Fax(909)783-7629
Fax,(909)783-2600 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
Lee Ann Garcia
Mayor -
CRA/CITE' COUNCIL ,
Maryetta Ferr6
Mayor Pro Win REGULAR MEETINGS , -
Herman Hilkey
DouLarldn, -2.Nn AND 4TH 'Thursday - 6:30 pan.
Bea Cortes
Councii'Members-
Thomas 3.Schwab
City Manager "
Council-Chambers
Grand Terrace Civic Center,
22795 Barton Road- '
Grand Terrace; CA 92313=5295
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 13, 2003
GRAND TERRACE CIVIC CENTER 6:30 PM
22795 Barton Road
THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COMPLIES WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990.IF YOU
REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CALL THE CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE AT(909)824-6621 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
IF YOU DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL DURING THE MEETING,PLEASE COMPLETE A REQUEST
TO SPEAK FORM AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE AND PRESENT IT TO THE CITY CLERK. SPEAKERS WILL
BE CALLED UPON BY THE MAYOR AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME.
* Call to Order-
* Invocation-
* Pledge of Allegiance-
* Roll Call-
STAFF COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEMS RECOMMENDATION ACTION
CONVENE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
l - 1. Approval of 10-23-2003 Minutes Approve
2. Closed Session-Real Estate Negotiations 22645 Grand Terrace
Road(276-261-14)
ADJOURN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. Items to Delete
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Christ the Redeemer Church
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and
noncontroversial. They will be acted upon by the Council at one time
without discussion. Any Council Member,Staff Member,or Citizen
may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar for
discussion.
A. Approve Check Register Dated November 13,2003 Approve
B. Ratify 11-13-2003 CRA Action
C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
D. Approval of 10-23-2003 Minutes Approve
E. Award of 2003-04 Street Striping Contract - Traffic Award
Operations
F. Travel Authorization-Dragos Barbu to Attend Comdex from Authorize
November 16-20,2003
COUNCIL AGENDA
11-13-2003 PAGE 2 OF 2
AGENDA ITEMS STAFF COUNCIL
RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION
G. Tract Map 16474 Authorize
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
5. ORAL REPORTS
A. Committee Reports
1. Historical&Cultural Activities Committee s
a. Minutes of 10-06-2003 Accept
B. Council Reports
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Approve
Terrace,Approving BRSP-03-01(Amendments to the Barton
Road Specific Plan) and E-03-08 (Environmental Review-
Negative Declaration)
B. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Approve '
Terrace,California,Amending Title 4 of the Grand Terrace
Municipal Code and Establishing Animal Control and
Licensing Fees
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the Approve
City of Grand Terrace, California,Amending Title 6 of the
Grand Terrace Municipal Code and Establishing Regulations
Governing Animal Control
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution-Measure I Capital Improvement Plan(CIP)Re- Approve
allocation
B. City Selection Committee Elections Provide Input
9. CLOSED SESSION
A. Real Estate Negotiations-22645 Grand Terrace Road(276-
261-14)
ADJOURN
THE NEXT CRA/CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2003 FOLLOWING THE CITY
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.
...............................................................................................
AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS FOR THE 12-11-2003 MEETING
MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE BY NOON 12-04-2003.
ORA AGENDA ITEM NO.
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 23, 2003
A regular meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency, City of Grand Terrace, was held in
the Council Chambers,Grand Terrace Civic Center,22795 Barton Road,Grand Terrace,California,
on October 23, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Lee Ann Garcia, Chairman
Maryetta Ferre, Vice-Chairman
Herman Hilkey, Agency Member
Don Larkin, Agency Member
Bea Cortes, Agency Member
Tom Schwab, Executive Director
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
Steve Berry, Assistant City Manager
Larry Ronnow, Finance Director
Jerry Glander,Building& Safety Director
Gary Koontz, Community Development Director
Lt. Hector Guerra, Sheriff's Department
John Harper, City Attorney
ABSENT: None
APPROVAL OF 10-09-2003 MINUTES
CRA-2003-32 MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN FERRE, SECOND BY AGENCY MEMBER
CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the October 9, 2003 Community
Redevelopment Agency Minutes.
UPDATE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT IN LOCAL AGENCY
INVESTMENT FUND (LA1F)
CRA-2003-33 MOTION BY AGENCY MEMBER LARKIN, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIRMAN
FERRE, CARRIED 5-0,to adopt a Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 82-01 and
Authorizing Investment of Community Redevelopment Agency Monies in Local
Agency Investment Fund.
Chairman Garcia temporarily adjourned the Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 6:40
p.m.
Chairman Garcia reconvened the Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 9:20 p.m.
I `
Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes
October 23,2003
Page 2
CLOSED SESSION - REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS (1167-231-07 & 1167-
231-08
Chairman Garcia announced that the Agency met in Closed Session to discuss Real Estate
Negotiations (1167-231-07 & 1167-231-08) and that there was no reportable action taken.
Chairman Garcia adjourned the Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 9:35 p.m.,until the
next CRA/City Council Meeting scheduled to be held on Thursday,November 13,2003,at 6:30 p.m.
SECRETARY of the Community Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Grand Terrace
CHAIRMAN of the Community Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Grand Terrace
Check Rjk-ester Dated November 13, 2003
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
52509 10/23/2003 010266 A-Z BUS SALES 910961 CHILD CARE VAN
10-440-701-000-000 37,750.12
10-440-701-000-000 2,925.63
CM910961 TRADE IN CREDIT
10-440-701-000-000 -1,500.00
Total : 39,175.75
52510 10/23/2003 005529 SBC CALIFORNIA Sept/Oct Sept/Oct. DSL & C. Care phone service
10-380-235-000-000 179.77
10-440-235-000-000 52.14
Total : 231.91
52511 10/27/2003 010055 EMPIRE DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS 2003.37 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CENTER
32-600-205-000-000 8,390.00
Total : 8,390.00
52512 10/27/2003 006285 RIVERSIDE HIGHLAND WATER CO Auq/Sept. Auq/Sept water&fees
10-190-238-000-000 614.07
26-600-239-000-000 238.08
26-601-239-000-000 206.96
10-805-238-000-000 206.34
10-440-238-000-000 112.94
10-450-238-000=000 5,201.76
34-700-709-000-000 9.08
34-700-750-000-000 31.48
34-700-710-000-000 9.08
34-700-767-000-000 66.76
Total : 6,696.55
52513 10/27/2003 001907 COSTCO#478 47816020215 CHILD CARE SUPPLIES
10-440-220-000-000 7.10
10-440-228-000-000 96.92
Total : 104.02
52514 10/27/2003 010270 HARMON, JIM 110103 MUSIC FOR COUNTRY FAIR
10-804-220-000-000 100.00
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Bank code : bola
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
52514 10/27/2003 010270 HARMON, JIM (Continued) Total : 100.00
52515 10/28/2003 001907 COSTCO#478 47814038528 CHILD CARE SUPPLIES
10-440-220-000-000 16.00
10-440-228-000-000 66.78
Total : 82.78
52516 10/28/2003 010060 BOUSTEDT, MICHELLE 10222003 Partial reimbrsmnt-SCE bill
34-700-769-000-000 56.43
Total : 56.43
52517 10/29/2003 005529 SBC CALIFORNIA 10082003 Sept/Oct phone charges
10-450-235-000-000 54.08
10142003 Sept/Oct listing charge
10-190-235-000-000 1.70
10162003 Sept/Oct phone charges
10-440-235-000-000 16.14
Total : 71.92
52518 10/30/2003 005702 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT 102403 PERS FOR PAYROLL END 10 24 03
10-022-62-00 6,063.61
Total : 6,063.61
52519 11/3/2003 010164 GREAT-WEST 103103 DEF COMP FOR OCT 03 AND LOANS
10-022-63-00 7,655.47
10-022-64-00 1,298.56
Total : 8,954.03
52520 11/3/2003 001391 BERRY, STEVE 112403 BIRTHDAY BONUS
10-180-110-000-000 50.00
Total : 50.00
52521 11/3/2003 010132 CISNEROS, SHEILA 110703 BIRTHDAY BONUS
10-440-110-000-000 _ 50.00
Total : 50.00
52522 11/3/2003 010133 KOONTZ, GARY 111203 BIRTHDAY BONUS
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Bank code : bofa r
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
52522 11/3/2003 010133 KOONTZ, GARY (Continued)
10-370-110-000-000 30.00
32-370-110-000-000 15.00
34-400-110-000-000 5.00
Total : 50.00
52523 11/3/2003 001365 BARBU, DRAGOS S. 112003 BIRTHDAY BONUS
10-380-110-000-000 50.00
Total : 50.00
J
52524 11/3/2003 010137 DUNLOP, KAREN 112303 BIRTHDAY BONUS
10-440-110-000-000 50.00
Total : 50.00
52525 11/3/2003 001206 ARROWHEAD CREDIT UNION Sept/Oct Sept./Oct.VISA expense
23-200-63-00 292.83
10-110-270-000-000 1,929:95
10-120-210-000-000 34.45
10-120-270-000-000 776.35
10-180-218-000-000 170.88
10-180-268-000-000 12.50
1.0-180-701-000-000 5.35
10-190-220-000-000 86.20
10-440-228-000-000 95.63
10-440-270-000-000 21.95
10-450-246-000-000 57.66
16-900-254-000-000 101.02
- 32-200-210-000-000 29.30
34-800-270-000-000 401.74
Total : 4,015.83
2526 1-115/2663-- osefOlem Parks
V D CD t04,5t0--2415-(Jt36=WO 98�0
Total : -898.00`'!
52527 11/13/2003 001024 ACCENT PRINT& DESIGN 230866 NCR paper&orange xerox paper
10-440-210-000-000 65.57
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
52527 11/13/2003 001024 ACCENT PRINT& DESIGN (Continued) Total : 65.57
52528 11/13/2003 010271 ACE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 464422 Gloves
10-180-218-000-000 150.21
Total : 150.21
52529 11/13/2003 001040 ADDINGTON, MATTHEW Oct. 2003 Oct. Planning Comm. Stipend
10-801-120-000-000 50.00.
Total : 50.00
52530 11/13/2003 010084 BIDNEY, ROBERT Oct. 2003 Oct. Planning Comm. Stipend
10-801-120-000-000 50.00
Total : 50.00
52531 11/13/2003 001456 BOISE CASCADE OFFICE PRODUCTS 163033 Office supplies
10-120-210-000-000 273.25
339492 Xerox paper
10-190-212-000-000 '- 95.68
372628 Office supplies
10-180-210-000-000 36.31
484592 Office supplies
10-140-210-000-000 42.36
Total : 447.60
52532 11/13/2003 010190 BONELLI CONSTRUCTION INC. 2736 REHAB 22565 FRANKLIN
34-700-769-000-000 3,568.14
2737 REHAB 12548 MIRADO
34-700-771-000-000 8,251.84
1 Total : 11,819.98
52533 11/13/2003 010195 BOULDER ROCK LANDSCAPE CONST. 4 6/06/03 ROLLINS PARK RESTROOMS
32-600-207-000-000 2,302.60
Total : 2,302.60
52534 11/13/2003 001739 CENTRAL CITY SIGN SERVICE 28270 9 sign posts-street sweeping
16-900-220-000-000 116.37
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
52534 11/13/2003 001739 CENTRAL CITY SIGN SERVICE (Continued)
28276 Siqns/posts & lights
16-900-254-000-000 671.28
10-450-245-000-000 51.72
16-900-220-000-000 64.65
Total : 904.02
52535 11/13/2003 010218 CHEVRON 789819195731 Sept. Fuel-city vehicles
10-180-272-000-000 565.30
34-800-272-000-000 39.49
16-900-254-000-000 82.21
Total : 687.00
52536 11/13/2003 001532 CNA SURETY 601 69076652 Surety Bond-City Clerk
10-190-260-000-000 175.00
Total : 175.00
52537 11/13/2003 001840 COLTON, CITY OF 10172003 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES
21-570-802-000-000 162,345.23
Total : 162,345.23
52538 11/13/2003 001867 COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE SUPPLY 124856 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES
10-450-245-000-000 264.70
124878 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES
10-450-245-000-000 92.02
Total : 356.72
52539 11/13/2003 010108 COMMUNITY WORKS DESIGN GROUP 6836 _RENOVATION OF RICHARD ROLLINS PARK
32-600-207-000-000 1,195.00
6836a Sept. reimbursable expenses
32-600-207-000-000 78.61
Total : 1,273.61
52540 11/13/2003 010086 COMSTOCK, TOM Oct. 2003 Oct. Planning Comm. Stipend
10-801-120-000-000 _ 50.00
Total : 50.00
52541 11/13/2003 001930 DAILY JOURNAL CORPORATION B593379 LEGAL ADVERTISING
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
52541 11/13/2003 001930 DAILY JOURNAL CORPORATION (Continued) -
10-125-230-000-000 141.12
B595145 LEGAL ADVERTISING
10-125-230-000-000 30.80
Total : 171.92
52542 11/13/2003 001937 DANKA OFFICE IMAGING COMPANY 700632076 DANKA COPIER
34-400-246-000-000 9.12
10-175-246-000-000 4.14
10-172-246-000-000 3.32
Total : 16.58
52543 11/13/2003 003210 DEPT 32-2500233683 173297291038 HARDWARE AND SUPPLIES
10-180-246-000-000 5.95
200184291296 HARDWARE AND SUPPLIES
10-180-218-000-000 86.17
211933291438 HARDWARE AND SUPPLIES
10-180-246-000-000 215.63
271067292165 HARDWARE AND SUPPLIES
10-450-245-000-000 17.67
287826292231 HARDWARE AND SUPPLIES
10-180-246-000-000 102.61
308864050848 HARDWARE AND SUPPLIES
10-450-245-000-000 72.08
Total : 500.11
52544 11/13/2003 002025 DIEHL EVANS & COMPANY LLP 10142003 12/3 tax seminar-2 people
10-140-268-000-000 350.00
Total : 350.00
52545 11/13/2003 002082 DISCOUNT SCHOOL SUPPLIES 2790720102 REMODEL SCHOOL AGE ROOM--
10-440-701-000-000 19.95
Total : 19.95
52546 11/13/2003 002187 DUNN-EDWARDS CORP. 180061525 PAINT SUPPLIES
10-180-245-000-000 275.87
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
52546 11/13/2003 002187 DUNN-EDWARDS CORP (Continued) Total : 275.87
52547 11/13/2003 002257 EL-CO CONTRACTORS 1164 WATER SVC INSTALL
10-450-710-000-000 4,960.00
1165 WATER SERVICE INSTALLATION
10-450-710-000-000 2,550.00
1166 WATER SERVICE INSTALLATION
10-450-710-000-000 4,925.00
Total : 12,435.00
52548 11/13/2003 010055 EMPIRE DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS 2003.39 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CENTER
32-600-205-000-000 8,955.00
Total : 8,955.00
52549 11/13/2003 010259 EMPIRE MAYTAG 61311 GAS DRYER FOR FIRE STATION
10-190-272-000-000 499.99
10-190-272-000-000 38.75
Total : 538.74
52550 11/13/2003 002280 EVER READY EMBROIDERY 454955 Uniform Patches
10-180-218-000-000 252.08
Total : 252.08
52551 11/13/2003 002301 FEDEX 4-910-81953 Document delivery service
10-190-211-000-000 93.96
10-180-210-000-000 32.86
Total : 126.82
52552 11/13/2003 002740 FRUIT GROWERS SUPPLY 32058189 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES
10-450-245-000-000 77.29
32058192 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES
10-450-245-000-000 18.69
32058196 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES
10-450-245-000-000 3.72
32058383 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES
10-450-245-000-000 10.27
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
52552 11/13/2003 002740 FRUIT GROWERS SUPPLY (Continued)
32058540 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES
10-450-245-000-000 31.14
Total : 141.11
52553 11/13/2003 003020 GREENWOOD'S UNIFORM COMPANY 12514 UNIFORMS
10-180-218-000-000 37.90
10-180-218-000-000 2.94
Total : 40.84
52554 11/13/2003 003178 HENAGON LTD COLTON 34216 SAND/GRAVEL PURCHASES
16-900-226-000-000 11.10
Total : 11.10
52555 11/13/2003 003213 HONEYWELL ACS SERVICE 760608 Sr. Ctr thermostat replaced
10-805-245-000-000 434.50
- Total : 434.50
52556 11/13/2003 010274 INLAND EMPIRE HISPANIC NEWS 511319 10/22 maint worker ad
10-120-230-000-000 56.53
Total : 56.53
52557 11/13/2003 003490 INMARK/VICTOR 21663 2 nametags-Garcia & Reinarz
10-180-210-000-000 13.10
10-110-210-000-000 13.11
Total : 26.21
52558 11/13/2003 003747 J & M TROPHIES 35553 Enqraved plate-Love
10-190-220-000-000 8.62
Total : 8.62
52559 11/13/2003 003800 JAGUAR COMPUTER SYSTEMS INC 31151 VIRUS DEFENSE LICENSE
10-380-249-000-000 2,571.30
10-380=249-000-000 199.28
Total : 2,770.58
52560 11/13/2003 003850 JANI-KING 10030127 CLEANING SERVICES
34-400-246-000-000 150.00
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
52560 11/13/2003 003850 JANI-KING (Continued) Total : 150.00
52561 11/13/2003 003867 K. D. SALES 119008 PLUMBING SUPPLIES
10-440-245-000-000 10.27
Total : 10.27
52562 11/13/2003 004320 LAWNMOWER CENTER 1554 LAWNMOWER REPAIRS
10-180-246-000-000 45.21
Total : 45.21
52563 11/13/2003 004620 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS 63638270 Oct phone usaqe/fees
10-190-235-000-000 41.31
10-440-235-000-000 373.21
10-450-235-000-000 16.99
10-805-235-000-000 37.40
Total : 468.91
52564 11/13/2003 004670 MIRACLE MILE CAR WASH 564294 CAR WASHES & OIL CHANGES
10-180-272-000-000 2.00
_ 10-440-272-000-000 8.00
- Total : 10.00
52565 11/13/2003 010041 NOLTE ASSOCIATES INC. 3120176 NPDES MONITORING
10-180-255-000-000 322.00
4010004 PLAN CHECK SERVICES
34-500-723-000-000 5,085.00
4010028 PLAN CHECK SERVICES
34-500-723-000-000 187.50
Total : 5,594.50
52566 11/13/2003 005435 ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY 524984028-01 SCHOOL AGE SUPPLIES-
10-440-223-000-000 263.65
526612841-01 SCHOOL AGE SUPPLIES-
10-440-223-000-000 7.95
Total : 271.60
52567 11/13/2003 005450 OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY SAU06425VBO ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE
10-180-245-000-000 266.43
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
52567 11/13/2003 005450 OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY (Continued) Total : 266.43
52568 11/13/2003 005587 PARKER VISION 15304 CHAMBER CAMERA REPAIR
10-180-245-000-000 743.00
Total : 743.00
52569 11/13/2003 005584 PETTY CASH 11032003 Replenish petty cash
34-700-771-000-000 10.74
10-808-246-000-000 32.24
10-450-246-000-000 8.48
10-450-245-000-000 36.90
10-370-210-000-000 35.00
10-190-226-000-000 30.00
10-180-272-000-000 25.00
10-180-246-000-000 3.29
10-180-245-000-000 8.08
10-172-210-000-000 18.39
23-200-64-00 42.23
23-200-61-00 6.64
10-190-211-000-000 4.42
10-180-268-000-000 55.79
Total : 317.20
52570 11/13/2003 005670 PRESS ENTERPRISE 2025630 Sept. maint worker ad
10-120-230-000-000 455.03
Total : 455.03
52571 11/13/2003 010272 PROMOTIONAL DESIGN CONCEPTS IN 1807 25'Jester fly quV
23-200-64-00 1,087.85
Total : 1,087.85
52572 11/13/2003 005673 RENTAL SERVICE CORPORATION 18291022001 LADDER
10-450-701-000-000 585.00
10-450-701-000-000 45.34
Total : 630.34
52573 11/13/2003 010171 REPUBLIC ELECTRIC 73033 ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
16-510-255-000-000 280.00
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
52573 11/13/2003 010171 REPUBLIC ELECTRIC (Continued) Total : 280.00
52574 11/13/2003 006310 ROADRUNNER STORAGE Nov. 2003 Nov. storage fee
10-140-241-000-000 63.00
Total : 63.00
52575 11/13/2003 010174 RODRIGUEZ, KIMBERLY 10272003 Reimburse traininq expenses 10/23
10-440-271-000-000 45.78
Total : 45.78
52576 11/13/2003 006335 ROQUET PAVING INC. 1007-03 STREET REPAIR
16-900-257-000-000 990.00
1011-03 MANHOLE REPAIR
16-900-258-000-000 V 1,392.00
1016-03 PARKING LOT REPAIR
10-440-245-000-000 3,265.00
Total : 5,647.00
52577 11/13/2003 006453 S.B. COUNTY AUDITOR/CONTROLLER 857 BOOKING FEES
10-410-2597000-000 1,916.64
Total : 1,916.64
52578 11/13/2003 006560 S.B. COUNTY WASTE SYSTEMS DIV. T00-9419 DUMP CHARGES
16-900-253-000-000 68.25
Total : 68.25
52579 11/13/2003 006614 SCHWAB, THOMAS 11052003 Reimburse SACTO exp. 9/7 to 9/10/03
10-120-270-000-000 452.75
Total : 452.75
52580 11/13/2003 006681 SMART & FINAL 318-58962 HISTORICAL SUPPLIES
10-804-220-000-000 30.25
Total : 30.25
52581 11/13/2003 006720 SO.CA.EDISON COMPANY Oct. 2003 Oct. Electricity-bldqs, pks, signals
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vchlist Voucher List Page: 12
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
52581 11/13/2003 006720 SO.CA.EDISON COMPANY (Continued)
10-190-238-000-000 3,318.56
10-172-238-000-000 34.95
10-175-238-000-000 27.96
34-400-238-000-000 76.89
10-440-238-000-000 921.72
10-805-238-000-000 673.58
15-500-601-000-000 19.52
16-510-238-000-000 257.72
10-450-238-000-000 914.80
Total : 6,245.70
52582 11/13/2003 006898 SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF L.A. 3101415705 CHILD CARE FOOD
10-440-220-000-000 15.49
3101512105 CHILD CARE FOOD
10-440-220-000-000 588.02
3101622193 CHILD CARE FOOD
10-440-220-000-000 5.28
3102115684 CHILD CARE FOOD
10-440-220-000-000 19.57
3102217894 CHILD CARE FOOD
10-440-220-000-000 561.03
3102914474 CHILD CARE FOOD
10-440-220-000-000 627.95
CM 0977405 CREDIT ORIG INV. 310081225
10-440-220-000-000 -26.87
Total : 1,790.47
52583 11/13/2003 010091 TELEPACIFIC COMMUNICATIONS 547125-0 Oct. phone usage/fees
10-190-235-000-000 918.49
Total : 918.49
52584 11/13/2003 001140 THE ALTEK GROUP 03-429 Aug. G.T. cable commercial
32-370-230-000-000 1,404.00
Total : 1,404.00
52585 11/13/2003 007036 TRAFFIC SPECIALTIES INC. 903215 6 sign posts-street sweeping
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vchlist V'vucher List Page: 13
11/06/2003 11:34:22AM CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
52585 11/13/2003 007036 TRAFFIC SPECIALTIES INC. (Continued)
16-900-254-000-000 103.44
Total : 103.44
52586 11/13/2003 007034 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING 394 TRAFFIC ENG SVCS & GRANT
10-370-255-000-000 393.50
394a Sept. bridge&signal consulting
47-100-250-001-000 635.00
46-200-264-000-000 51.0.00
Total : 1,538.50
52587 11/13/2003 007539 VALLEY TIRE COMPANY 71590 4 tires-2000 Chevy maint truck
10-180-272-000-000 471.07-
Total : 471.07
52588 11/13/2003 001038 VERIZON WIRELESS-LA 1818293270 Oct. cell phones-Bldg & Safety —
34-400-235-000-000 119.00
Total : 119.00
52589 11/13/2003 007845 W. E. C. ELECTRIC INC. 14721 PICO PARK LIGHTING REPAIR
10-450-246-000-000 1,542.01
Total : 1,542.01
52590 11/13/2003 007795 WAXIE 60801156 03 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
10-440-228-000-000 225.19
Total : 225.19
52591 11/13/2003 007843 WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC 29465 TREE TRIMMING
16-900-260-000-000 1,110.00
Total : 1,110.00
52592 11/13/2003 007880 WEST GROUP 805306024 LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
10.125-250-000-000 133.61
Total : 133.61
52593 11/13/2003 007905 WHITLEY, BRIAN Oct. 2003 Oct. Planning Comm. Stipend
10-801-120-000-000 50.00
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vchlist Voucher List Page: 14
11/06/2003 11:34:22AM CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
52593 11/13/2003 007905 WHITLEY, BRIAN (Continued) Total : 50.00
52594 11/13/2003 007920 WILLDAN 062-6039 July, 2002 prof. services
10-370-255-000-000 440.00
10-172-250-000-000 552.50
Total : 992.50
52595 11h3/2003 007925 WILSON, DOUG Oct. 2003 Oct. Planninq Comm. Stipend
10-801-120-000-000 50.00
Total : 50.00
87 Vouchers for bank code : bofa Bank total : 318,147.92
87 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 318,147.92
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the afore-listed checks for payment of City and Community Redevelopment
Agency liabilities have been audited by me and are necessary and appropriate expenditures for the operation of the
City and Agency.
Larry Ronnow, Finance Director
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CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ;;; ,:° d; G; 6 VA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING- OCTOBER 23,2003
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to order in the Council
Chambers,Grand Terrace Civic Center,22795 Barton Road,Grand Terrace,California,on October
23, 2003, at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor
Maryetta Ferre, Mayor Pro Tem
Herman Hilkey, Councilmember
Don Larkin, Councilmember
Bea Cortes, Councilmember
Tom Schwab, City Manager
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
Steve Berry,Assistant City Manager
Larry Ronnow, Finance Director
Jerry Glander, Building & Safety Director
Gary Koontz, Community Development Director
Lt. Hector Guerra, Sheriff's Department
John Harper, City Attorney
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ABSENT: None
The meeting was opened with invocation by Mayor Lee Ann Garcia, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Maryetta Ferre.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Home of Distinction Award
Assistant City Manager Berry announced that the Abacherli Family at 12715 Blue Mountain
Court are the winners of the Home of Distinction award for the third quarter. Mayor Garcia
presented the family with the award and a gift certificate from Stater Brothers Markets.
B. Commendation-Hugh Grant
Councilmemberpon Larkin read a Commendation for Hugh Grant commendinghim
on his commitment to community service and the contributions that he has made to
the City of Grand Terrace.
Councilmember Bea Cortes presented Mr. Hugh Grant with a Certificate of
Recognition from the California State Assembly on behalf of Gloria Negrete McLeod
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member of the Assembly, 6151 Assembly District congratulating him on his
appointment as the Lion's Club International District 45 Governor.
Hugh Grant thanked the Council and Assemblywoman and gave a brief overview of
what his job will be as the Lions Club International District 45 Governor.
C. Terrace Crest Baptist Church
Kevin Norbridge,Associate Pastor of Terrace Crest Baptist Church,reported that the Church
will be participating in the Halloween Haunt and gave a brief overview on upcoming events.
Councilmember Dennis Yates ofthe City if gave abriefpresentation ofwhyhe would
like the City of Grand Terrace City Council to support him as the San Bernardino County
Representative on the AQMD Board.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-2003-118 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
LARKIN, CARRIED 5-0,to approve the following consent calendar items with the
removal of items 3D and 3E:
3A. Approval of Check Register Dated October 23, 2003
3B. Ratify 10-23-2003 CRA Action
3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3F. Update Resolution Authorizing Investment in Local Agency Investment Fund
(LA1F)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
3D. Approval of 10-09-2003 Minutes
CC-2003-119 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HILKEY,CARRIED 4-1-0-0(MAYOR GARCIA VOTED NO),that the October 9,
2003 Minutes be amended to delete the items saying 5:30 p.m. Workshop down to
the sentence that the City Council held a workshop to discuss transportation.
3E. Contracting with the City of San Bernardino for Animal Housing Services
CC-2003-120 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
FERRE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve a Contract with the City of San Bernardino for
Animal Housing Services.
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PUBLIC COMMENT -None
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Emergency Operations Committee
a. Minutes of 09-02-2003
CC-2003-121 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0 , to accept the September 2, 2003 Minutes of the
Emergency Operations Committee.
b. Appoint Regular-Committee Member(Nichols)
CC-2003-122 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
FERRE, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint C. Glenn Nichols as a regular member of the
Emergency Operations Committee with a term continuing to June 30, 2006.
2. Crime Prevention Committee
a. Minutes of 09-08-2003
CC-2003-123 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
FERRE, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the September 8, 2003 Minutes of the Crime
Prevention Committee.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Ferre, reported that on October 2 she attended the Southern California
Edison's breakfast which was offered to all City representatives. It was held at the Radison
and the purpose was to update City officials on what is happening in the electric utility
industry and to identify questions or concerns that any of the City representatives have.
There were quite a few questions and the SCE representatives did a good job answering those
questions. It was a worthwhile meeting. She indicated that everyone's thoughts are with
those having to deal with the fires in the area.
Councilmember Hilkey,he commented that when the fire was in Reche Canyon a couple of
news stations were reporting that some of the equipment was pulled out of Grand Terrace to
cover the Fontana Fire and that there were homes that were lost as a result. This was an
incorrect statement by the news, it was untrue.
Councilmember Larkin,congratulated Hugh Grant on being recognized this evening.He has
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done a lot for the community especially for the Lions and he feels that it is well deserved.
He reported that Valley Bank is having their Grand Re-opening on Friday,October 24,2003
from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Halloween Haunt will be held on October 31, 2003 and
the Country Fair will be held on November 1,2003. He reported that he has received several
messages on e-mail and by phone on some apartments that were being considered on
DeBerry Street. He requested that the City Manager give the Council information on the
proposed apartments.
City Manager Schwab, indicated that it is a 59 unit apartment complex that was set to be
heard by the Planning Commission. He believes that some of the citizens thought that it was
going to be the Council to hear this particular project which is why the Council was being
contacted to vote against the project. He requested that the Community Development
Director give a quick run down of what happened at the Planning Commission Meeting and
what the status of that project is.
Community Development Director Koontz, reported that a public hearing was held last
Thursday. There were quite a few residents in the audience that spoke in opposition of the
project. The Commission was concerned about crime,traffic,drainage and a couple of other
minor issues. The project was continued for two months to allow the applicant to prepare a
traffic study,look at reducing densities and they will be bringing it back in two months. The .
general consensus of the Planning Commission was not very positive.
Councilmember Larkin, reported that the Foundation for Grand Terrace will be having
different events coming up to further explain about the foundation and if anyone is interested
in attending these events they should contact the Community Foundation and requested that
the information be posted on channel 3.
Councilmember Cortes,indicated that she was unable to attend the last council meeting due
to a job related issue. She welcomed Tony Petta.
Mayor Garcia, reported that the Community Foundation will raise money within the
community and will be spent within the community. She reported that as of today the
foundation has raised$10,000. She complimented the Foundation Members for their work.
She attended along with the City Manager and Councilmember Larkin, the League of
California Cities Legislative Task Force. On November 20, there will be a special Inland
Empire Division Dinner where they will be doing a Jim Thalman Distinguished Service
Award for Chino Hills Councilmember Jim Thalman that passed away. They will also
recognize the support of the coalition partners that have been giving dollars to help cities.
On November 19"'at the Doubletree in Ontario,there will be a legislative briefing. She gave
a status report on where the League is on the ballot initiative for cities. She reported that
Christine Leathers is the new Director of Intergovernmental Affairs. Janet Leyban is the new
AQMD Representative Liaison for our area. On October 29,2003 from 10:30 to 12:00 noon
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there will be the Decimation 20/30. She was out of town and missed Dennis Byas'
presentation at the Chamber Luncheon,however, she heard there was a good turn out. She
reported that she had the opportunity to speak with Dennis Byas today and he reported to her
that the 2003 State of California High School Ranked by API Growth ranked Colton High
School number 10 out of the 690 high schools in the State. She is looking forward to the
upcoming Halloween Haunt and Country Fair.
PUBLIC HEARING
6A. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California,
Amending Title 6 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code and Establishing
Regulations Governing Animal Control.
Assistant City Manager Berry gave a brief overview of the proposed amendments to title 6
of the Grand Terrac&Municip,al Code regarding regulations governing animal control. He
indicated that the fee schedule will be brought to the Council at the next meeting for action.
Mayor Garcia opened discussion to the public.
Wayne Youngman,22574 Van Buren,confirmed that the current licenses will remain current
until the date of expiration.
Assistant City Manager Berry, concurred.
Wayne Youngman, indicated that he has an animal that is very precious to the family and
reported that they have a microchip planted in her. He feels that the micro chip implantation
should be voluntary.
Mayor Garcia returned discussion to the Council.
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Councilmember Hilkev, questioned if the $750.00 fee on page 4 is a one time annual fee.
Assistant Cily Manager Berry,responded in the affirmative.
Coiuncilmember Hilkev, confirmed that the Ordinance will come back to the council for a
second reading. He questioned if there is any way to get pricing on microchips for a
voluntary program. ,
CC-2003-124 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
FERRE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the first reading of an Ordinance of the City
Council of.the City of Grand Terrace, California, Amending Title 6 of the Grand
Terrace Municipal Code and Establishing Regulations Governing Animal Control.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7A. Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace,California Approving
General Plan Amendment GPA-03-01, E-03-05 Adding the Noise Element and
Respective Negative Declaration
CC-2003-125 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM r
FERRE,CARRIED 5-0,to approve the Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City
of Grand Terrace,California Approving General Plan Amendment GPA-03-01,E-03-
05 Adding the Noise Element and Respective Negative Declaration.
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Adoption of a Resolution Calling for a Special Municipal Election relating to
Directly Electing the Mayor
Dick Rollins, 22797 Barton Road, indicated that the current system has worked for almost
25 years. Grand Terrace is a contract city not a General Law City, he feels that having a
directly elected Mayor doesn't serve any purpose at all. We have a good Council and a good
City why change it.
Betty Guzman, 23202 Glendora Drive, questioned if the Council is going to decide if the
term is going to be two years or four years tonight.
Mayor Garcia, responded in the affirmative.
City Attorney Harper,indicated that the first thing that the Council needs to decide is if they
want to place this issue on the ballot.
Mayor Garcia, stated that the Council already voted to place it on the ballot.
City Attorney HWer, responded that the item is on the agenda tonight.
BettyGuzman, stated that it was not their understanding.
City Attorney Harper, indicated that there is no legal obligation for the Council to call the
election. Although at the last meeting some of the Councilmembers indicated that this is
what they would like to do ultimately the decision is when you approve the resolution calling
the election. In order for this to move forward the majority of the Council will have to vote
in favor of some version of this resolution calling for the election. Council will have to
determine in the body of the first resolution whether they want a two or four year term and
decide in the body of the second resolution who they want to appoint to write the arguments.
Ultimately the Council has to vote positively on the two resolutions.
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Mayor Pro Tern Ferre, indicated that it was her understanding that at the last meeting that
Council voted to bring a resolution to this meeting calling an Election and whether we accept
the resolution or not determines whether it goes on the ballot. She did not feel that they
voted last meeting to put it on the ballot. She voted to bring the resolution to tonights
meeting.
Mayor Garcia, confirmed that the Council will be voting on the resolution and if the
resolution fails it will not go on the ballot.
Betty Guzman, confirmed the Council will be voting on the resolution tonight calling an
election. She indicated that they feel a two year term will be the best for the City. Grand
Terrace residents want the opportunity to make the choice.on who the Mayor is. She
questioned whether the citizens will know who the Council appoints to write the written
arguments.
City Attorney HaIper, indicated that the Council will make that decision tonight at the
meeting if it goes that far and it will be public. What is on the agenda tonight is simply the
resolution and nothing else.
- Tony Petta,indicated that each member of the Council should have an opportunity to be the
Mayor if they desire. He feels that there should be teen limits even if the Mayor is chosen
by popular vote.
City Attorney Harper, indicated that many Council's adopt term limits that aren't elected
Mayors.
Wayne Youngman, 22574 Van Buren Street, indicated that this was brought up by the
concerned citizens of Grand Terrace because they felt that they didn't have a voice in the
government. He feels that Grand Terrace should have a Mayor where their performance is
the deciding factor on whether they go on for additional terms,performance counts. Citizens
want a voice.
Dick Rollins, indicated that each councilmember has a single vote, the Mayor can not out
vote the rest of the Council,they can not say what the City does. He knows of no other City
that will allow anyone to get up and talk throughout the meeting. The citizens of Grand
Terrace have more voice than any other city that he knows of. He feels that they need to take
a real good look at this before they vote.
Mayor Garcia,encourages residents to get involved and believes that everyperson in the City
counts. The Council wants to be responsive to their needs. Should this go forward she
would ask that we have public policy discussions and that we be respectful of each others
opinions and really understand that people have different perspectives and understand that
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if there is not agreement that there isn't animosity toward your neighbor. Because we are a
small city, she wants the heart of Grand Terrace to stay intact, even when there are difficult
public policy discussions.
Councilmember Larkin,indicated that he feels that it is very important that our citizens have
a voice and participate actively in our government and he feels that this is one of the things
that this Council has tried to promote. Right now there is one of two ways to place
something on the ballot. One,you do a petition drive of citizens within the community and
they put it on the ballot or two, the City Council can put it on the ballot. The reason behind
placing directly electing the Mayor on the ballot is to give the voters a direct voice on who
is the Mayor. It seems to be a concern that we will have a situation that possibly 3 of the 5
Councilmembers will select the Mayor. In the same light, why should 3 or 5 of the
Councilmembers take the citizens right to place something on the ballot. If we want to have
active discussion and engagement then it seems like the most logical way to do that is to let
the citizens decide. They can have the opportunity to do that by doing a petition drive and
them placing it on the ballot. He feels that the petition drive is the more logical way to go.
Councilmember Hilkey, indicated that it was his understanding that at the last Council
Meeting it was understood that staff was going to bring back an examination of some kind
of research on how this would affect the City,if the Mayor is directly elected. He would like
to get down to the detail on what we are trying to fix. He is getting very strong conflicting
messages on what we are trying to fix. One person feels that if the Mayor is elected it will
change the authority of that position. The Council says that it will not change the authority
of that position. Term limits is not addressed in this resolution for Mayorship and he feels
that term limits takes voters rights away. He has heard people say that they are not happy
with somethings in the City. He is hearing inconsistencies in what we are trying to fix. We
can't fix it unless we know what we are trying to fix. He has a concern with electing a
Mayor for two years, who is going to run for a two year term when everyone else on the
Council is going to run for a four year term. Those type of analysis is what he expected staff
to bring back to the Council. He feels that we need to look at unexpected consequences that
could happen before rushing into an election. Why not let the highest vote getter take the
position of Mayor Pro Tem and rotate that person in two years to Mayor and rotate that
person out in two years. The elections will stay the same, it won't cost anymore, and we
have a structure that addresses the Mayor Pro Tern and the Mayor. And the public picks
them. He wants more analysis on what the long term effects will be. He feels that it is only
l right that if we are going to make a decision like this that we need some analysis on how that
will effect the long term ability of this Council and what things will cause change by a Mayor
that is elected as opposed to a Mayor that is appointed on the Council.
City Manager Schwab, indicated that he was not at the last meeting when this item was
discussed,however,he watched the video and reviewed the minutes. It was very clear to the
staff that the only item that was going to be brought to the Council is the question of would
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October 23,2003
Page 9
this item be placed before the voters. There was no request for an analysis. He actually does
not believe that staff could provide.an analysis, because what you are asking him to do is
provide his opinion and he does not believe that his opinion has any part of this discussion.
The Council is the policy body that sets policy. This is a major policy decision,his opinion
simply has no place in that discussion. What we did is place this before the Council and the
question tonight is do you or do you not want to put this to the voters in March of 2004 and
whether you want that to be a two year term or a four year term and that is simply what is on
the agenda tonight.
City Attorney Harper, indicated that the Mayor is essentially a ceremonial position even if
elected. Staff could look at how other cities go through the Mayor selection process absent
an election. Every city that he has represented has had this same discussion on how Mayors
are chosen. Periodically there are political issues that make the selection of Mayor more
difficult than other years. Most cities have tried to adopt rules.
Mayor Pro Tern Ferre, indicated that she was in favor, at the last meeting, of bringing this
resolution before the Council, which is exactly what has happened tonight. She is still in
favor ofbringing the issue before the voters so that they can decide for themselves. Whether
it is done via this resolution or by a petition is yet to be determined. In this resolution, she
is adamantly against a two year term for a directly elected Mayor. Her father was the first
L�- elected Mayor of the City of Colton. There was a group of concerned citizens who thought
this was the right way to go, it has never worked and this group of people that are still in
Colton will tell you if they had it to do again they would not do a two year term. No one on
this Council should have to run every two years for a position that is a position of ceremony.
That is her opinion regarding this resolution. She wants to make it very clear that whether
it is via the resolution or via,a petition, the people.have a right to decide on this issue.
Councilmember Cortes, indicated that she was under the impression that we were going to
vote tonight if this item is going to be put on the ballot. She indicated that she is waiting to
see who is going to make a motion to support it or not support it.
Mayor Garcia,indicated that ever since she has been involved in government she has liked
when people are involved in their government, she likes when people want to go and vote
on an issue. She understands Councilmember Larkin's concern,however,the group will be
able to do this should the Council not approve the resolution. She is supportive of giving the
people a choice to vote. She feels that this will allow the public dialog to start. She feels that
it would be wonderful to have the community involved in the discussion as opposed to five
people. She believes the more perspectives you can have on an issue the better it is. She
truly respects different perspectives. It may be frustrating at times, however it is good to
have different perspectives. She supports this to go on the ballot to allow this dialog to be
opened to the community and should it go that route we should be respectful of each other.
She never wants the City to be divided. She feels that it is best for the City to allow the
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Page 10
residents to have public dialog on this issue and let them vote on it in March and let them
decide.
Councilmember Hilkev,stated that he feels that this issue would be the ideal topic to discuss
at a Town Hall Meeting. He feels that the misinformation within the last month is pretty
horrendous. There are questions about a two year or a four year term and which cycle the -,
Mayor is elected on.
Mayor Garcia, indicated that at any point anyone that fills the requirement of living in the
City can run. She feels that Councilmember Hilkey is doing more of a political analysis as
far as whether or not it would be in somebody's best interest to run,however anyone can run
whether they are on Council or not.
City Attorney Harper,indicated that he feels Councilmember Hilkey is saying that rather than
adopting a Resolution tonight it might be appropriate to discuss this subject at a Town Hall
setting and get input on these issues prior to deciding whether or not you are going to put it
on the ballot. He reminded the Council that once it is decided to place this on the ballot the
City may not spend money supporting or opposing the ballot measure.
Mayor Garcia, responded other than the arguments.
City Attorney Harper, concurred,however,he gave an example of the City of Norco where
they have a Charter on the ballot and one of the things that they are realizing is that the Town
Hall Meetings on the ballot measure are simply the City Attorney answering questions on
what the legal effect is going to be it is not I am in favor or opposed because the City can't
spend money to have that type of dialog. At a Town Hall Meeting if it's not a ballot
measure,the City can spend money organizing the Town Hall Meeting sending out notices,
etc.
Councilmember Larkin,stated that if the citizens are in the process of getting a petition drive
and the City holds a Town Hall Meeting it can be used as a forum.
City Attorney Harper, concurred.
Councilmember Hilkev, again stated that he feels that it would be an ideal application for a
Town Hall Meeting, he feels that it would be very appropriate.
Mayor Garcia,indicated the deadline for the March Election is December 5'. She feels that
it doesn't give them enough time to get the information out there.
Councilmember Hilkev, questioned why the rush.
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Mayor Garcia, responded that at the last meeting the members of the community that
attended the meeting had the understanding that the Council was supportive of this measure
going on the March ballot and she feels that it is important when you give your word that you
try to keep it as much as possible. She feels that through'discussions that she has had with
the group of concerned citizens they felt that the promise had been made.
Mayor Pro Tern Ferre, stated that Mayor Garcia is speaking for herself. She is not involved
in any type ofpromises whatsoever. As she reads this agenda item she sees it as an Adoption
of a Resolution calling for a special municipal election relating to directly electing the Mayor
and she doesn't feel that she has any misinformation, she has not received any information
other than there is a group of people who want to have the right to decide whether they have
a directly elected Mayor or not and they are willing to do it either with the resolution or with
a petition. That is the only thing that the Council is dealing with this evening. She knows
nothing of promises.
Mayor Garcia,clarified that the vote that was taken a month ago and the perception from the
residents that were at the meeting,based on a conversation that she had with them,was that
they felt that the Council was supportive of putting the issue.on the ballot and for the staff
to bring back the resolution.
CC-2003-126 MOTION BY MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE,
MOTION FAILS 2-3-0-0 (MAYOR GARCIA AND MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE
VOTED YES), to adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grand
Terrace,California,Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a Special Municipal
Election to be held in said City on Tuesday, March 2, 2004 for Submission to the
Voters a Question Relating to Directly Electing the Mayor for a four year term.
8B. Schedule November and December City Council Meetings
CC-2003-127 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
LARKIN, CARRIED 5-0, to schedule one meeting for November 13, 2003 and
schedule one regular meeting for December to be held on the 11`h following the City
Birthday Celebration.
8C. Regional Committee Appointments
There was no action taken.
8D. Highgrove/Grand Terrace Rail Station
Councilmember Larkin indicated that Grand Terrace's participation would be relative to the
cost. Each councilmember expressed their support for a Highgrove/Grand Terrace Rail
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Station.
8E. Town Hall Meetings
It was the consensus of the Council to discuss Town Hall Meetings at the next Goal Setting
Workshop in 2004. �.
CLOSED SESSION -None
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Garcia adjourned the City Council Meeting at 9:20 p.m., until the next CRA/City Council
Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday,November 13, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.
CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace
MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace
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RHMD TERR C
Community Services Department
Staff Report
MEETING DATE: November 13, 2003
CRA ITEM-( COUNCIL ITEM M
SUBJECT: AWARD OF STREET STRIPING CONTRACT FOR 2003-04
FUNDING REQUIRED M
BACKGROUND
In October 2003, Community Services released GTB BID NO. 03-05, a public works bid for the 2003-04
Street Striping Program. The bids were due October 27, 2003.
The City of Grand Terrace received one reply to the bid from Traffic Operations. The bid amount of
$10,182.55 was within the guidelines for such services.
Below is a description of the work requested in the bid proposal:
Item 1.0 Barton Road, All solid and skip striping
From the City limit on (EXCLUDING GREEN
the east to the city limit AND RED STRIPING)
on the west. All markings
All traffic controls
Mt. Vernon Road All solid and skip striping
Item 2.0 From Main Street to (EXCLUDING GREEN
Grand Terrace Road AND RED)
All markings
All traffic controls
Item 3.0 Michigan Street All solid and skip striping
From Barton Road to (EXCLUDING GREEN
Main Street AND RED)
All markings
All traffic controls
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends awarding our standard contract to Traffic Operations for the 2003-04 Street Striping
Program.
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RAND TERR C
Community Services Department
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Staff Report
MEETING DATE:November 13, 2003
r SUBJECT:REQUEST FOR TRAVEL
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COMMUNITY SERVICES IS REQUESTING TRAVEL AUTHORITY FOR DRAGOS BARBU TO
ATTEND COMDEX FROM NOVEMBER 16`h-20`h 2003.
(X)FUNDING REQUIRED
BACKGROUND:
COMDEX, the worlds largest technology showcase and training opportunity for MIS individuals will be
holding its annual convention in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 16-20`h.
REQUEST:
Staff is requesting authorization for Dragos Barbu to attend this event. Expected cost for this trip is $500.
Funding for this expense has been budgeted in the MIS budget.
` STAFF RECOMMENDS:
COUNCIL AUTHORIZES DRAGOS BARBU TO ATTEND THE COMDEX CONVENTION
NOVEMBER 16T"—20M 2003.
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STAFF"REPORT
CRA ITEM ( COUNCIL ITEM (X ) MEETING DATE: November 13, 2003
FUNDING REQUIRED: ( ) NO FUNDING REQUIRED (X )
SUBJECT: Tract Map 16474
Background: Tract Map 16474 is a residential subdivision_ located at the
northwest corner of Van Buren Street and Reed Avenue. The tentative tract map was
approved by the City Council on February 13, 2003. The project was sold by the City
} Redevelopment Agency to Terrace Homes, Inc. for the development of 15 single family
residential lots. The project requires the signatures of the Mayor and City Clerk prior to
recordation.
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Authorize the Mayor and'City Clerk to sign the map.
2) Direct the Department of Public Works to record the tract map with the San
Bernardino County Recorder's Office upon receipt of all required signatures.
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Historical & Cultural Activities Committee OCT 2 7 2003
Minutes for October 6, 2003
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
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The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chairman Pauline Grant. Those present were
Pauline, Ann Petta, Frances Carter, Masako Gifford, Brenda Stanfill, Shelly Rosenkild, Colleen
Edmundson and Hannah Laister.
Secretary's Minutes: The minutes for September were read and approved on motion by Colleen,
seconded by Arm, all in favor. -Ann recommended that the committee give Hannah a vote of
7 appreciation for the excellent job she did on the scrapbooks all.these years. Hannah said she was
sure Shelly would do-a great job as well.
Treasurer's Report: There is a balance in our budget of$944.16, $84.41 in Petty Cash.
Historical Report: Ann turned over a poster from the second annual Art Show. Also, poems from
Tom Teorey, Poet Laureate of San Bernardino County, who took his poems door to door and
dropped them off with people he knew. Also,biology drawings and school attendance records from
spinster school teacher Laura Clark who owned the house at LaCadena and Palm. Hannah turned
in her badge for the Civic Center dedication April 21, 1985.
Country Fair:Brenda had posters prepared which will be put up around town by Colleen and Hannah
approximately two weeks prior to fair. Ann reported 21 applications and is on the phone constantly.
Ann passed around a chart of the room placement for approval. Some applications were gone over
for approval or no. Shelly will look into posters in our schools. We will open at 7:30 a.m. We will
' have a musician from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. We will pay him $100 - Colleen will have a check ready for
him. Cooking contest at 10 a.m.,West Coast dancers at 12:30, square dancers at 2 p.m. Awards at
2:30 p.m. Tony Petta will be our MC as usual. Princesses will be asked to give awards. The Kiss
A Cow event will have to be at 1:45 p.m. It was learned that the cow will remain in a truck.
Pauline will get doughnuts and Colleen will make coffee for the early morning. Pauline will check
for prize ribbons, Colleen and Hannah will get supplies, Shelly will print certificates for Children's
Cookie Contest. We have several volunteers who will help.
Judges to be asked:
JoAnne Carlstrom - Woman's Club President
Don Smith - Lions Club President
Maryetta Ferre- City Council
Rex Edmundson - Business Man
Debra Seuylemezian -Business Woman,
Bobby Forbes - Chamber of Commerce, Alternate
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. The next meeting will be November 3, 2003.
Respectfully Submitted,
Hannah Laister
Secretary '-"5Cr L AGENDA ITEM N01911
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STAFF REPORT
CRA ITEM ( COUNCIL ITEM (X ) MEETING DATE: November 13, 2003
FUNDING REQUIRED: ( ) NO FUNDING REQUIRED ( X )
SUBJECT: BRSP-03-01/E-03-08 —Ame.nd'ments to the Barton Road Specific Plan
RECOMMENDATION: Open the Public Hearing on the Amendment to the
Barton Road Specific Plan (BRSP-03-01/E-03-08); Receive testimony; Approve the
Amendment as recommended by the Planning Commission; and Adopt the
Amended Barton Road Specific Plan by Ordinance.
Background:
REQUEST:
In 1990, the Grand Terrace City Council approved the original Barton Road Specific
Plan. The Specific plan serves as the zoning ordinance for the primary commercial
corridor of the City. Over the past 13 years of Plan implementation, several minor
amendments have been approved to address specific issues associated with the
Specific Plan and its implementation. However, no comprehensive review and revision
has occurred. State planning law requires that all land use plans and implementing
ordinances be reviewed on a regular basis to determine whether they comply with
current State law and address current land development and economic issues of a
community.
The Community Development Department has undertaken the task of performing a
comprehensive review of the current Barton Road Specific Plan. Based upon this
review, the Community Development Department has prepared a major revision to the
Specific Plan.
SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA:
The project area includes all properties currently within the Barton Road Specific Plan.
No addition as or deletions to this area are proposed. The area includes all properties
fronting on both sides of Barton Road from 1-215 to the west, to Victoria Street to the
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east. In addition, parcels along both side of Center City Court and those parcels lying
north of Palm Avenue and west of Preston Street are included.
The plan area is predominantly developed in urban land uses with a mix of commercial,`
office, multi-family residential, and single family residential, and "public uses. General
commercial uses are predominantly located between 1-215 and Mount Vernon Avenue
with a scattering of older non-conforming single family uses. Office professional uses
are predominantly located east of Mount Vernon Avenue to Preston Street. Multi-family
projects are located off Barton Road along Palm Avenue and Preston Street. Public
uses within the Plan area include the Grand Terrace City Hall, the City Fire Department,
Grand Terrace Elementary School, and a Seventh Day Adventist Church.
The area is served by a series of arterial streets including Barton Road and Mount
Vernon Avenue., The area also has direct freeway access to 1-215 to the west.
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING:
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The General Plan for this area includes three designations that are consistent to the
current Barton Road Specific Plan. These include:
General Commercial: This designation allows for general retail and service
commercial uses designed to provide goods and services to
the local community.
Office Commercial: This designation allows office and professional uses of a
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non-retail nature.
Public: .This designation allows for those uses that provide a public
service such as government buildings and schools.
The entire Plan area is surrounded by predominantly residential land use designations.
Properties to the north of Barton Road between Mount Vernon Avenue and Victoria
Street and the area between Preston Street and Victoria Avenue south of Barton Road
are designated as Low Density Residential. Areas south of.Barton Road and east of
Mount Vernon Avenue and those areas west of Reed Avenue to Michigan Avenue are
j also Low Density Residential. Areas between Mount Vernon Avenue and Reed Avenue
and the area north of Barton Road between Mount Vernon Avenue and Vivienda
Avenue are designated as Medium Density Residential.
Surrounding zoning designations are consistent with the underlying General Plan
designations. All surrounding Low Density Residential areas are zoned R1-7.2.
Medium Density Residential areas south of Barton Road and those north of Barton
Road between Mount Vernon Avenue and Canal Street are zoned R-3. The medium
Density Residential area between Canal Street and Vivienda Avenue is zoned R-2.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
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The majority of the text and concepts of the BRSP have been retained. Staff believes
that the overall goals and objectives of the Plan continue to remain valid and will
preserve the village concept. In addition, all general design standards such as setback,
building heights, and building coverage.have been retained. Major components of the
proposed revision to the Barton Road Specific Plan primarily focus on Plan content and
implementation and include the following:
1. Compliance with current State law regarding Specific Plan content.
Staff reviewed the requirements of the State office of Planning and Research
(OPR) guidelines for Specific Plans and Section 65450=65457 of the
California Government Code. The content and format of the revised BRSP
complies with the guidelines set forth in The Planner's Guide to Specific Plans
published by OPR.
2. Reformatting for Ease in Reading
In addition to compliance with OPR guidelines, the revised BRSP has been
formatted in an effort to group information in a more logical and more easily
read format.
3. Master Plan Areas
Originally, the BRSP discussed four required Master Plans that must be
prepared for any development to occur within the designated areas.
Historically, these areas have been difficult to develop due to separate
ownerships that required consolidation for the Master plans-to work.
Consequently, most of these areas have seen little, if any new development.
The Master Plan requirements have been revised to allow more flexibility on
when or if they are required and offer more generalized development
guidelines instead of hard and fast standards. It is staff's belief that quality
development can still be achieved through the current design review and
public hearing process while allowing more flexibility in area development.
4. Development Standards
The original BRSP contains specific development standards that must be
followed in order to be in compliance with the Plan. These standards have
been modified to allow more flexibility in design review that reflects current
accepted development practices, architectural designs, and building products.
The standards have been revised to serve as design guidelines meant to
assist in project development and review. They will allow staff and the
Planning Commission tools for the design review process that will allow each
individual project to be judged on its own merit within the confines of an
overall village concept.
5. Multi-family Residential Uses
Issues have arisen over the existing multi-family development and infill vacant
parcels along Palm Avenue and Preston Street. It is questionable whether
the existing development will ever be replaced by professional office uses as
proposed by the BRSP, although the possibility exists. A few infill parcels
have been placed in a position where they cannot be developed as multi-
family, but are not suitable for office uses due to the surrounding residential
uses. The revised BRSP proposes a concept where the overall professional
office zone may be retained in this area, but will allow for infill multi-family
residential. The revised BRSP proposes a Conditional Use Permit planning
review that will judge each multi-family residential project on its own merits
and allow the Planning Commission the ability to approve such uses on a
case-by-case basis.
6. Sign requirements
The original BRSP had a complete sign ordinance included including a
complicated matrix for each permitted sign by land use type. Following a
careful review, it was determined that there were only a few differences
between the BRSP sign requirements and those of the City Zoning
Ordinance. The revise BRSP cites the Zoning Ordinance sign section as
applying.to the BRSP area with certain specific exceptions to the Zoning
Ordinance standards that are listed in the text.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
An environmental checklist (Initial Study and Environmental Analysis) was completed
for the proposed amendments to the Barton Road Specific Plan. Based on this
environmental analysis, the proposed amendments to the Barton Road Specific Plan
will not have a significant effect on the environment and the proposed amendments
qualify for a Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). Please refer to the attached Initial Study which discusses in detail the analysis
and reasons for determining that the proposed amendments to the Barton Road
Specific Plan will not have an adverse impact on the environment.
PLANNING COMMISSION HEARINGS
On September 18, 20003, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding
various revisions to the Barton Road Specific Plan. Following the receipt of testimony
from the general public, the Commission requested that staff review and revise certain
sections of the proposed Plan amendment.
On October 16, 2003, the Planning Commission held a second hearing. Staff presented
a revised draft that incorporated the following requests from the September 18tn
hearing:
Land Use Matrix: The Commission requested that staff reevaluate the inclusion of
certain commercial uses within the Administrative Professional (AP) zone. ,Attached is a
revised Land Use Matrix that recommends the inclusion of commercial uses that may
be considered as support services to office professional uses. These include restaurant
uses and minor retail activities that will be compatible with office uses. Major retail
activities such as supermarkets and are excluded.
Planning Area 3 Master Plans: Concern was raised regarding maintaining high
quality retail/office uses at the northeast corner of Barton Road and Palm Avenue and
the southeast corner of Barton Road and Preston Road. It is proposed that Master plan
Areas be designated for both of these areas so that they are efficiently planned to
reduce driveways onto Barton Road, share parking through reciprocal parking
agreements, and share overall design and architectural standards. A discussion of
these proposed master Plan Areas has been added to Section II.C.2, specifically page
17 with appropriate revisions to Exhibit 3.
Upon completion of the October 16th hearing Planning Commission unanimously
approved a recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance
approving the amendments to the Barton Road Specific Plan:
RECOMMENDATION
Open the Public Hearing on the Amendment to the Barton Road Specific. Plan (BRSP-
�f 03-01/E-03-08); Receive testimony; Approve the Amendment as recommended by the
Planning Commission; and Adopt the Amended Barton Road Specific Plan by
Ordinance.
NOTICE OF INTENT
TO
ADOPT NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Document Type: Negative Declaration
Date: September 1B. 2003
� Project Title, Barton Road Specific P|an-03-01 & Environmental Review Case No. 03-08.
Amendments to the Barton Road Specific Plan
Project Location: A 1.3 mile long connmovoio| corridor generally along both sides of Barton Road
extending from the 1-215 Freeway on the west to the intersection of Barton Road
and Victoria Street on the east
" Description of Project: A proposal to revise the current Barton Road Specific Plan, originally
adopted in 1990. in order to simplify its administnotion, encourage and facilitate quality commercial
development along the Barton Road corridor, reformat the document to current State guidelines for '
� Specific Plans, and to reflect changes in the community since its original approval 13 years ago _
Lead Agency: City of Grand Terrace, Community Development Department
Contact Person: Gary LKoontz, Community Development Director
(909) 430-2247
Address where document may be obtained: Copies of the proposed Negative Declaration and all
documents referenced therein are available for review atthe Grand Terrace City Hall in the Grand
Terrace Civic Center, 22795 Barton Rood. Grand Terrace during normal business hours.
Public Review Period: Begins: August 28. 2003 Ends: At scheduled
City Council hearing
pub|luHaor|ngm/K8aetingm Planning Commission - Thursday, September 18. 2003,ot7:OOPyW.
Anyone interested in the proposed Negative Declaration is invited to comment bywritten
response on or before the close of business on Thursday, September 18, 2003 in order to have
their comments considered by the Planning Commission.
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Signature
°=y L. Koontz, Community Development Director
EXHIBIT
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CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
INITIAL STUDY
for the
Revisions to the
Barton Road Specific Plan
(BRSP-03-01 and Fr03-08)
'September 18, 2003
City of Grand Terrace Community Development Department
22795 Barton Road
Grand Terrace 92324
�, (909) 430-2247
City of Grand Terrace
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................. Page No.
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2. Project Description ......................................................................................................................... 1
3. Environmental Factors Potentially Affected ................................................................................... 4
4. Environmental Determination ........................................................................................................ 5
5. Evaluation of Environmental Impacts ............................................................................................ 5
6. Environmental Impacts ...................... ............................................................................................ 7
7. List of Preparers ................................................................................................................ 20
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure No. Page No.
1. Location Map ......... ................ ... .... ...............
Barton Road Specific Plan
Initial Study Page i
City of Grand Terrace
1.0 INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This Initial Study is intended to serve as the environmental review of,the proposed project, as required pursuant to the
- California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. The proposed project is the
major revisions to the Barton Road Specific Plan (BRSP). The Government Code of the State of California allows local
jurisdictions to prepare and adopt a specific plan as one method of implementing the jurisdiction's general plan as a land
use regulatory tool.
In accordance with Section 15063 of the Guidelines for implementation of CEQA,the City of Grand Terrace is required
to prepare an Initial Study to determine whether the proposed project (the major revisions to the Barton Road Specific
Plan)may have a significant effect on the environment. This Initial Study is intended to be an informational document
providing the City of Grand Terrace decision_makers, other public agencies, and the public with an objective assessment
of the potential environmental impacts that could result from the implementation of the BRSP proposed development
regulations and design guidelines.
The environmental analysis contained in this document indicates that there is no substantial evidence that the project
would have a significant effect on the environment. On the basis of this finding, a Negative Declaration is being
recommended for adoption by the City of Grand Terrace City Council when the major revisions to the Barton Road
�, __jSpecific Plan are also adopted.
APPROVALS REQUIRED
California Government Code Sections 65450 through 65457 provide the necessary authorization for the City of Grand
Terrace to prepare and adopt the Barton Road Specific Plan and to make revisions and amendments thereto. Public
hearings ae required by both the City's Planning Commission and the City Council. The Planning Commission will make
a recommendation to the City Council as to whether the Barton Road Specific Plan should be amended and to what
degree. The City Council will consider the Commission's recommendation and at the conclusion of its public hearing
either adopt the proposed changes or not. Because of the regulatory nature of the Barton Road Specific Plan,these
changes will be adopted by City ordinance.
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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1. Project title: Revisions to the Barton Road Specific Plan (BRSP) as proposed under BRSP-03-01 and E-03-08
2. Lead agency and project sponsor's name and address: City of Grand Terrace, Community Development
Department, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, CA 92324.
3. Contact person and phone number: Gary L. Koontz, Community Development Director, City of Grand
Terrace(909) 430-2247
4. Project location: Existing Barton Road Specific Plan Boundaries (See Figure 1,Project Location Map,
below.) (Approximately 1.3 mile long corridor along Barton Road extending from the I-215 Freeway on the
west to approximately the intersection of Victoria and Barton Road to the east.)
5. General plan designation: General Commercial, Office Commercial and Public
Barton Road Specific Plan
Initial Study Page 1
City of Grand Terrace
Specific Plan -Village Commercial), BRSP-OP (Barton Road Specific Plan - Office Professional)and PUB
(Public Facilities).
7. Assessor Parcel Numbers: varied.
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8. Description of project: (Describe the whole action involved, including but not limited to later phases of
the project, and any secondary, support, or off-site features necessary for its implementation.)
Over the years, the Barton Road corridor has evolved into a mixed-use area defined by a variety of
commercial, office, service, and residential land uses. The quality and condition of existing structures varies
from exemplary contemporary projects to substandard and visibly deteriorating areas. The dominant use
along the corridor is strip commercial that has developed over the years in a disjointed, incremental manner.
' Residential uses comprise a significant amount of the Specific Plan area and are found generally in the form of
single-family homes, some of which have been converted to commercial/office uses. Multi-family uses are
predominant in the eastern end of the Plan Area on those parcels fronting on adjacent streets other than Barton
Road.
Concern was documented during preparation of the City's General Plan in 1988 that the Barton Road
commercial corridor was developing in an unplanned, disjointed manner and that unless the area was
comprehensively planned for the future, the full economic potential of the corridor may not be realized. Of
equal concern was the present physical appearance of the area and the need to update its image as Grand
Terrace's "downtown." The original Barton Road Specific Plan was approved in 1990 and has been
periodically amended to address specific development issues associated with individual projects. In 2002, it
was determined that the Specific Plan required a comprehensive review to determine its consistency with
current State planning law and its ability to address current and future needs of the community.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to the Barton Road Specific Plan is to assure the systematic
implementation of the City of Grand Terrace's General Plan within the Specific Plan area as shown in Figure
1. To accomplish this purpose, the revised Barton Road Specific Plan provides a comprehensive plan of land
use, development regulations, design guidelines, development incentives and other related actions aimed at
implementing the goals, objective and policies in the Specific Plan.
Upon adoption by ordinance by action of the City Council,the Barton Road Specific Plan constituters the
legally established zoning for properties within the Specific Plan area (see Figure 1). In addition, it
establishes certain development regulations, standards and guidelines within the Barton Road corridor.
The revised Barton Road Specific Plan supercedes all previous specific plans,technical mater plans or similar
documents related to properties within the Specific Plan area(Figure 1).
This Revised Barton Road'Specific Plan has been prepared in compliance with the goals and policies of the
City of Grand Terrace General Plan. This Specific Plan is designed to implement the Generl Plan's various
elements including the Land Use and Circulation Elements, among others. All proposed development projects
found to be consistent with the Specific Plan shall also be deemed consistent with the City's General Plan.
The Specific Plan may be amended as many times as necessary to further the systematic implementation of the
General Plan.
The project consists of a proposal to revise the current Barton Road Specific Plan in order to make it easier to
administer; to encourage and facilitate quality commercial development along the Barton Road corridor; to
add provisions for residential development the BRSP; to reflect changes in the community since the original
approval, 13 years ago; and to make the BRSP consistent with changes in State law regarding specific plans.
Barton Road Specific Plan
Initial Study Page 3
City of Grand Terrace
9. Surrounding land uses and setting(Briefly describe the project's surroundings.)
The Barton Road Specific Plan area is generally bounded by residential uses to the north, east and south.
Additional commercial areas lie to the west across the I-215 Freeway. To the southwest is commercial-
manufacturing zoning which is mainly undeveloped. To the north along Mt. Vernon are commercial areas
zoned for office development. The project area generally slopes to the west towards the freeway and is
developed with scattered commercial development and intervening non-conforming single family residential.
There are also several vacant parcels within the Barton Road corridor, especially the area towards the I-215
Freeway. Lastly there are a few institutional uses with the corridor including the City Hall, local fire stz+;-7
and Grand Terrace Elementary School next to the freeway.
10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g. permits, financing approval or participation agreement).
There are no other public agencies whose approval will be required to adopt the proposed revisions to the Barton Road
Specific Plan.
3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that
is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
■ Aesthetics ❑ Hazards &Hazard Materials ❑ Recreation
❑ Agriculture Resources ❑ Hydrology/Water Quality ■ Transportation/Traffic
❑Air Quality ■Land Use and Planning ■Utilities/Service Systems
El Biological Resources ❑Mineral Resources ❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance
❑ Cultural Resources ■Noise
❑ Geology/Soils(Liquefaction) ■ Population/Housing
■ Public Services
City of Grand Terrace
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a
X NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,there will not be
a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on the attached pages have been
added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I fmd that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least one effect
1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has
been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the
effect is a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated." An
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be
addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,because all
potentially significant effects(a)have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE
DECLARATION pursuant to applicable legal standards, and(b)have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to
that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are
imposed upon the proposed project,nothing further is required.
Signature: Date: e12 )o;?
Printed Name: Gary L. Koontz Title: Director of Community Development
5.0 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
An Environmental Checklist Form (Form) has been used to evaluate the potential environmental
impacts associated with the proposed project. The Form has been prepared by the Resources Agency
of California to assist local governmental agencies, such as the City of Grand Terrace, in complying
with the requirements of the Statutes and Guidelines for implementing the California Environmental
Quality Act. In the Form, environmental effects are evaluated as follows:
1. A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately
supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in its response. A "No Impact" answer is
adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not
apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No
Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general
standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-
specific screening analysis).
Barton Road Specific Plan
Initial Study Page 5
City of Grand Terrace
2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-site,
cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as
operational impacts.
3. Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the
checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is "Potentially Significant", "Less Than
Significant With Mitigation", or "Less Than Significant". "Potentially Significant Impact" is
appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or
more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required.
4. "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the
incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact"
to a "Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and
briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures
from an 'Earlier Analyses," as described in 45 below, may be cross-referenced).
5. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an
effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. In this case, a brief
discussion should identify the following:
(a) Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review.
(b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within
the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal
standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the
earlier analysis.
(c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures
Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures that were incorporated or refined from the
earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project.
I. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources
for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances).
2. Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or
individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion.
3. The explanation of each issue should identify:
(a) The significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question.
(b) The mitigation measure identified, if any,to reduce the impact to less than significance.
City of Grand Terrace
6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Less Than
Potentially Significant Less than No
Significant With Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Incorporation
I. AESTHETICS. Would theproject:
s
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a X
1 scenic vista?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, X
including but not limited to,trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings
within a state scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing X
visual character and quality of the site
and its surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light X
or glare which would adversely affect
day or nighttime views in the area?
1. a),b))c),d). &-impact- Under the new revisions, any new development or major expansions or additions to existing
commercial uses will require the filing of a site and architectural review application which will require an evaluation of
potential impacts to"aesthetics"and be subject to design modifications or additions to eliminate adverse impacts if
necessary. In addition,any new development or major additions will beunder the guidence of the design guidelines of the
revised Barton Road Specific Plan(BRSP). The same will apply to any proposed residential development in the Office
Professional categoEy.
IL AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES. Would theproject:
a) Convert Prime Farmland,Unique X
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?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for X
agricultural use, or a Williamson Act
contract?
c) Involve other changes in the existing X
environment which, due to their
location or nature, could result in
conversion of Farmland to non-
agricultural use?
11. a), b), c). No Impact. The City does not contain lands identified as a 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. Therefore,this environmental topic is
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City of Grand Terrace
Less Than
Potentially Significant Less than No
Significant With Significant
Impact Mitigation Impact Impact
Incor oration
1H. AIR QUALITY. Would theproject:
a) Conflict with or obstruct X
implementation of the applicable air
quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or X
contribute to an existing or projected air
uali violation?
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable X
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 with
exceed quantitative thresholds for
ozone recursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial X
pollutant concentrations?
III. a), b, c), d). No Impact. The South Coast Air Quality Management District(SCAQMD)has jurisdiction c
the South Coast Air Basin, in which the City of Grand Terrace is located.The SCAQMD has developed the C1 _
Air Quality Handbook(April 1993)to assist local jurisdictions determine if a potential project may emit significant
air quality impacts.Any development that occurs pursuant to the revised Barton Road Specific Plan regulations
will be reviewed and processed in accordance with City planning policies and the SCAQMD CEQA Air Quality
Handbook. No impacts to air quality are expected to result from ado tion of the revised BRSP.
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a X
substantial number of people?
III. e). No Impact. The proposed revisions to the BRSP are not proposing any uses that would produce
objectionable odors. In addition, each proposed project will still have to evaluated in terms of potential
impacts including objectionable odors and be subject to appropriate mitigating measure if required.
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would
theproject:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, X
either directly or through habitat
modification, on any species identified
as 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?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on X
any riparian habitat or other sensitive
natural community identified in local
or regional plans, policies or
regulations, or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or U.S
City of Grand Terrace
Less Than
Potentially Significant Less than No
Significant With Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Incorporation
Fish and Wildlife?
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c) Have a substantial adverse effect on x
federally protected wetlands as defined
by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
~ (including but not limited to marsh,
vernal pool, coastal, etc.)through
direct removal, filling hydrological
interruption, or other means?
d) Interfere substantially with the x
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?
e) Conflict with any local policies or x
ordinances protecting biological
resources, such as a tree preservation
policy or ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions of an x
adopted Habitat Conservation Plan,
Natural Conservancy Conservation
Plan, or other approved local, regional,
or state habitat conservation plan?
IV. a), b), c), d),e), J). No Impact. The proposed project consists of the revisions of the BRSP which is the
commercial corridor of the center of the City. It will not affect any identified biological resources. New
commercial development and a limited amount of residential development allowed by the revised BRSP will
be implemented through subsequent planning and environmental review. Therefore, there is no identified
potential for the project to impact biological resources.
V. CULTURAL AND RESOURCES.
Would theproject:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in X
the significant of a historical resource
as defined in §15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in X
the significance of an archaeological
resource pursuant to §15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique x
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City of Grand Terrace
Less Than
Potentially Significant Less than
Significant With 'Significant No
Impact Mitigation Impact Impact
Incorporation
paleontological resource or site or
unique geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remains including X
those interred outside of formal
cemeteries? ,
V. a), b), c), d),e),J). No Impact. The project proposed revisions to the BRSP. The proposed revisions will not
directly affect any identified cultural resources. In addition, new commercial development and a limited
amount of residential development permitted by the revisions to the BRSP will be implemented through
subsequent planning and environmental review. Therefore, there is no identified potential for the project to
impact cultural resources.
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the
project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential X
substantial adverse effects, including
the risk of loss, injury, or death
involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake ;
fault, as delineated on the most
recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake
Fault Zoning Map issued by the
State Geologist for the area or
based on other substantial
evidence of a known fault?Refer
to Division of Mines and Geology
Special Publication 42.
ii Strong seismic ground shaking? X
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, X
including liquefaction?
iv Landslides? X
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the X
loss of topsoil?
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil X
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?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as X
defined in Table 18-1-B of the
Uniform Building Code (1994),
creating substantial risks to life or
property?
City of Grand Terrace
Less Than
Potentially Significant Less than No
Significant With Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Incorporation
e) Have soils incapable of adequately x
supporting-the use of septic tanks or
alternative wastewater disposal
l systems where sewers are not available
for the disposal of wastewater?
YI. a), b), c), d),e). No Impact. The project proposes revisions to the BRSP. It will not directly affect any
identified geology and soils conditions. New commercial development, either entirely new development or
major additions to exiting commercial, that may occur as a result of the revisions to the BRSP will be
implemented through subsequent planning and environmental review. Therefore, there is no identified
potential for the project to'impact geology and/or soils or to be impacted by existing geology and/or soils. The
same would apply to the limited amount of residential development in the Office Professional category
VIE[. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS. Would theproject:
a) Create a significant hazard to the x
public or the environment through the
routine transport, use, or disposal of
hazardous materials?
r
b) Create a significant hazard to the public x
or the environment through reasonably
foreseeable upset and accident
conditions involving the release of
hazardous materials into the
environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle x
hazardous or acutely hazardous
materials, substances, or waste within
one-quarter mile of an existing or
proposed school?
d) Be located on a site which is included X
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?
e) For a project located within an airport X
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
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Less Than
Potentially Significant Less than No
Significant With Significant
i
Impact Mitigation Impact Impact
Incorporation
hazard for people residing or working
in the Amendment Area?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a X
private airstrip, would the project
result in a safety hazard for people
residing or working in the Amendment
Area?
g) Impair implementation of or physically X
interfere with an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency
evacuationplan?
h) Expose people or structures to a X
significant risk of loss, injury or death
involving wildland fires, including
where wildlands are adjacent to
urbanized areas or where
residences are intermixed with
wildlands?
VII. a), b), c), d), e), J), g), h) No Jmpact. The project consists of the revisions to the BRSP. There 0-
identified potential for the revised BRSP to affect any identified hazards or cause hazardous conditions to
occur.
City of Grand Terrace
Less Than
Potentially Significant Less than No
Significant With Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Incorporation
V1II.HYDROLOGY AND WATER
QUALITY. Would the project:
L.
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste X
discharge re uirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater X
supplies or interfere substantially with
groundwater recharge such that there
would be a net deficit in aquifer volume
or a lowering of the local groundwater
table level (e.g.,the production rate of
pre-existing nearby wells would drop to
a level which would not support existing
land uses or planned uses for which
permits have been granted)?
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage X
pattern of the site or area, including through
the alteration of the course of a stream or 1
l river,in a manner which would result in
substantial erosion or siltation on-or off-site?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage X
pattern of the site or area, including
through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river, or substantially increase
the rate or amount of surface runoff in a
manner that would result in flooding on
or off-site?
e) Create or contribute runoff water which X
would exceed the capacity of existing or
planned stormwater drainage systems or
provide substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff?
f) Place housing within a 100-year flood X
hazard area as mapped on a federal
Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood
Insurance Rate Map or other flood
hazard delineation map?
g) Place within a 100-year flood hazard X
area structures that would impede or
redirect flood flows?
h Expose people or structures to a I X
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City of Grand Terrace
Less Than
Potentially Significant Less than No
Significant With Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact pact
Incorporation
i Inundation by seiche or mudflow? X
YIII. a), b), c), d), e), ,), g), h), i). No Impact. The project consists of the revision to the BRSP. It will not
impact any water quality standard, drainage pattern or other hydrological condition identified under this
Commercial development that may occur as a result of these revisions to the BRSP will be implem d
pursuant to City planning and building codes. Therefore, there is no identified potential for the tiproj ect to
impact hydrology or water quality. The same would apply to the limited amount of residential development
allowed in the Office Professional.
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would theproject:
a) Physically divide an established X
community?
b) Conflict with any applicable land use X
plan, policy, or regulation of an agency
with jurisdiction over the project
(including, but not limited to the
general plan, specific plan, local
coastal program, or zoning ordinance)
adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat X
conservation plan or natural
community conservation plan?
IX. a), b), c). No Impact. The City of Grand Terrace has prepared the revisions to the BRSP in accordance with
applicable State law. The revisions have also been prepared consistent with the City of Grand Terrace General
Plan and the community's vision of its future community development. Accordingly, the revised BRSP
examines Grand Terrace's commercial core as it exists today, and proposed standards for the future
development of the commercial area of the City. It sets forth statements of development policies including
development regulations and design guidelines for commercial development. The revised BRSP will not
result in impacts to land use or planning issues. The revisions also propose a limited amount of residential
development on those parcels which have are not suited to commercial development. The same conclusions
will apply to this limited residential development.
X. MENERAL RESOURCES. Would the pro'ect:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a X
known mineral resource that would be
of value to the region and the residents
of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a X
locally important mineral resource
recovery site delineated on a local
general plan, specific plan or other
land use plan?
X. a), b). No Impact. No mineral resources have been identified in the City,nor are they addressed relative to
the revisions to the BRSP. This environmental topic is not relevant to the project.
XI. NOISE. Would theproject:
City of Grand Terrace
Less Than
Potentially Significant Less than No
Significant With Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Incorporation
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of x
noise levels in excess of standards
established in the local general plan or
f noise ordinance, or applicable standards of
other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation X
of excessive groundborne vibration or
roundborne noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in x
ambient noise levels in the project
vicinity above levels existing without
theproject?
d) A substantial temporary or periodic x
increase in ambient noise levels in the
project vicinity above levels existing
without the ro'ect?
e) For a project located-within an airport x
!' 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 Amendment
Area to excessive noise levels?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a X
private airstrip, would the project
expose people residing or working in
the Amendment Area to excessive
noise levels?
XI. a), b),c), d) e),.i. No Impact V111-a), b), c), d), e),f, g), h), i). No Impact. The project proposes revisions
to the BRSP which will not cause excessive noise or impact established noise standards by themselves. In
addition, new commercial development that may occur as a result of the proposed revisions to the BRSP will
be implemented pursuant to City planning and building codes including project specific environmental review
including potential noise impacts. Therefore, there is no identified potential for the project to impact noise
under the proposed revisions to the BRSP. The same would apply to any new residential development.
XII.POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would theproject:
a) Induce substantial population growth in X
an area, either directly(for example, by
proposing new homes and businesses) or
indirectly(for example, through
extension of roads or other
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b
City of Grand Terrace
Less Than
Potentially Significant Less than No
Significant With Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Incorporation
infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing X
housing, necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, X
necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?
XIl b), c). No Impact. The revisions proposed for the BRSP are mainly"administrative in nature" in order to
facilitate the future development of commercial development along the City's commercial core. No expansion
in the commercially designated areas along Barton Road are proposed by these revisions. In addition, any
future commercial development that may occur as the result of these revisions will be approved pursuant to
City planning and building codes including project specific environmental review. No adverse impacts
relative to population or housing are expected to result from the revisions to the BRSP. The amount of
housing which will be developed under the revised BRSP is not expected to be substantial.
XIU. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the
provision of 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 c
performance objectives for any of the public services:
a Fireprotection? X
b Policeprotection? X
c Schools? X
d Parks? X
e Other public facilities? X
X111. a), b),c), d), e). No Impact. The revisions proposed for the BRSP are mainly"administrative in nature" in
order to facilitate the future development of commercial projects along the City's commercial core. No
expansion in the commercially designated areas along Barton Road are proposed by these revisions.
Therefore no additional impacts are anticipated over the existing BRSP. In addition; any future commercial
development that may occur as the result of these revisions will be approved pursuant to City planning and
building codes including project specific environmental review including adverse impacts on public services.
The same analysis is applicable to the limited amount of new residential development permitted by the
revisions to the BRSP.
XIV. RECREATION:
a) Would the project increase the use of X
existing neighborhood and regional
parks or other recreational facilities such
that substantial physical deterioration of
the facility would occur or be
accelerated?
b)Does the project include recreational X
facilities or require the construction or
expansion of recreational facilities that
might have an adverse physical effect on
City of Grand Terrace
Less Than
Potentially Significant Less than No
Significant With Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Incorporation
the environment?
XIV. a); b). No Impact. The revisions proposed for the BRSP are mainly"administrative in nature" in order to
l facilitate the future development of commercial projects along the City's commercial core. No expansion in
the commercially designated areas along Barton Road are proposed by these revisions. Therefore no
additional impacts are anticipated over the existing BRSP. In addition, any future commercial development
that may occur as the result of these revisions will be approved pursuant to City planning and building codes
including project specific environmental review of potential adverse impacts on recreational resources. No
impacts relative to recreation will occur as a result of the revised BRSP. The same analysis would apply to the
limited amount of residential development allowed by the revisions to the BRSP.
XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would theproject:
a) Cause an increase in traffic that is substantial X
in relation to the existing traffic load and
capacity of the street system(i.e.,result in a
substantial increase in either the number of
vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on
roads, or congestion at intersections)?
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, X
a level of service standard established by the
county congestion management agency for
designated roads or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, X
including either an increase in traffic levels
or a change in location that results in
substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a X
design feature(e.g., sharp curves or
dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
e Result in inadequate emergency access? X
Result in inadequate parking capacity? X
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or X
programs supporting alternative
transportation (e.&, bus turnouts, bicycle
racks?
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City of Grand Terrace
XY a), b, C), d), e),J), g). No Impact. The revisions proposed for the BRSP are mainly "administrative in
nature" in order to facilitate the future development of commercial projects along the City's commercial core.
No expansion in the commercially designated areas along Barton Road are proposed by these revisions.
Therefore no additional impacts are anticipated over what would happen under the existing BRSP. In
addition, any future commercial development that may occur as the result of these revisions will be approved
pursuant to City planning and building codes including project specific environmental review including
adverse impacts on transportation and traffic. No impacts to transportation or traffic are expected to result
from the revisions to the BRSP. The same analysis is applicable to the limited amount of residPnt;al
development to be permitted in the BRSP under the revisions.
XVI. UTIILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the projeet:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment X
requirements of the applicable
Regional Water Quality Control
Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of X
new water or wastewater treatment
facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant environmental
effects?
c)Result in a determination by the X
wastewater treatment provider which
serves or may serve the project that it
has adequate capacity to serve the
project as projected demand in addition
to the provider's existing
commitments?
d) Require or result in the construction of X
new storm water drainage facilities or
expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
e) Have sufficient water supplies X
available to serve the project from
existing entitlements and resources, or
new or expanded entitlements needed?
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient X
permitted capacity to accommodate the
roject's solid waste disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state and local X
statutes and regulations related to solid
waste?
City of Grand Terrace
XV1. a), b), c), d), e),ji, g). No Impact. The revisions proposed for the BRSP are mainly"administrative in
nature" in order to facilitate the future development of commercial projects along the City's•commercial core.
No expansion in the commercially designated areas along Barton Road are proposed by these revisions.
Therefore no additional impacts are anticipated over what would result under the existing BRSP. In addition,
any future commercial development that may occur as the result of these revisions will be approved pursuant
to City planning and building codes_including project specific environmental review including adverse impacts
on utilities or service systems. No impacts relative to utility or service systems will occur as a result of the
revisions to the BRSP. The same analysis is applicable to the limited amount of residential development to be
permitted in the BRSP under the revisions.
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XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
A. Does the project have the potential to X
substantially degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a
fish or wildlife population to drop below
self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate
a plant of animal community, reduce the
number or restrict the range of a rare or an
endangered threatened species, or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
XVII. A. No Impact. The revisions proposed for the BRSP are mainly "administrative in nature" in order to
facilitate the future development of commercial projects along the City's commercial core. No expansion in
the commercially designated areas along Barton Road are proposed by these revisions. Therefore no
additional impacts are anticipated over what would happen under the existing BRSP. In addition, any future
commercial development that may occur as the result of these revisions will be approved pursuant to City
planning and building codes including project specific environmental review including adverse impacts on
species habitat, populations or cultural resources. Therefore, the project is not expected to substantially
degrade the quality of the environment relative to species habitat or populations, or cultural resources. The
same analysis is applicable to the limited amount of residential development to be permitted in the BRSP
under the revisions.
B. Does the project have impacts that are X
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? (Are the incremental effects
of the project considerable when viewed in
connection with those of past projects,
those of other current projects, and those of
probable future projects)
XVII. B. No Impact. As discussed above, potential project impacts relative to cumulative environmental
factors such as air quality and traffic, both individually and cumulatively, are not expected to be insignificant.
C. Does the project have environmental X
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effects which will cause substantial adverse
effects on human beings, either directly or
indirectly?
X-VII.. C. No Impact. The revisions proposed for the BRSP are mainly "administrative in nature" in order to
facilitate the future development of commercial projects along the City's commercial core. No expansion in
the commercially designated areas along Barton Road are proposed by these revisions. Therefore no
additional impacts are anticipated over what would happen under the existing BRSP. In addition, any future
commercial development that may occur as the result of these revisions will be approved pursuant to City
planning and building codes including project specific environmental review including adverse impact - i
human beings. The project is not expected to cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, eitner
directly or indirectly. The same analysis is applicable to the limited amount of residential development to be
permitted in the BRSP under the revisions.
70 LIST OF PREPARERS
City Staff Gary L. Koontz, Director of Community Development;John Lampe, Associate Planner
DRAFT •
Barton Plan
Revision (BRSP-03-01 and E-03-08)
CITY O F
GRAND TERRACE
September 18, 2003-
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City of Grand Terrace Community Development Department
22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace 92324(909) 430-2247
EXHIBIT A
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Table of Contents 1
I. Introduction 2
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A. Purpose of the Plan 2
B. Project Location 2
C. Planning Areas 4
D. Authority 4
E. Relationship of the Specific Plan to the General Plan 4
F. Project Consistency with the Specific Plan 4
II. Land Use Plan 6
A. Opportunities and Constraints 6
B. Goals, Objectives 7
C. Project-wide Planning Standards 12
D. Site Planning 25
E. Parking and Circulation 28
j F. Sign Regulations 32
G. Specific Freestanding Building Design Guidelines 33
H. Specific Strip Commercial Center Design Guidelines 35
I. Landscape Guidelines 37
J. Planning Areas 39
K. Lot Consolidation Incentives 48
III. Infrastructure 49
A. Transportation 49
B. Public Services 49
C. Other Public Services & Facilities , 55
IV. CEQA Compliance 57
V. Specific Plan Administration 58
Appendix
Land Use Matrix 59-64
1
I. Introduction
A. Purpose of the Plan
Over the years, the Barton Road corridor has evolved into a mixed-use area defined by a
variety of commercial, office, service, and residential land uses. The quality and
condition of existing structures varies from exemplary contemporary projects to
substandard and visibly deteriorating areas. The dominant use along the corridor is strip
commercial that has developed over the years in a disjointed, incremental manner.
Residential uses comprise a significant amount of the Specific Plan area and are found
generally in the form of single-family homes, some of which have been converted to
i commercial/office uses. Multi-family uses are predominant in eastern end of the Plan
Area south of Barton Road.
Concern was documented during preparation of the City's General Plan in 1988 that the
Barton Road commercial corridor was developing in an unplanned, disjointed manner
and that unless the area was comprehensively planned for the future; the full economic
potential of the corridor may not be realized. Of equal concern was the present physical
appearance of the area and the need to upgrade its' image as Grand Terrace's
"downtown". The original Barton Road Specific Plan was approved in 1990 and has
been periodically amended to address specific development issues associated with
individual projects. In 2002, it was determined that the Specific Plan required a
comprehensive review to determine its consistency with current State planning law and
its ability to address current and future need of the community. This need was
supplemented by changing economic conditions and acceptable development concepts
that affect potential development within the Plan area.
The purpose of this Specific Plan document and the associated "BRSP" Barton Road-
Specific Plan Zoning District is to assure the systematic implementation of the City of
Grand Terrace's General Plan within the Specific Plan area as shown in Exhibit 1. To
fulfill this purpose, the document provides a comprehensive plan of land use,
development regulations, design guidelines, development incentives and other related
actions aimed at implementing the goals and objectives set forth in the Plan.
Upon adoption by ordinance of the City Council, this plan constitutes the legally
established zoning for properties within the plan area. Moreover, it establishes certain
development regulations, standards, and guidelines within the Barton Road corridor.
This document supercedes all previous specific plans, technical master plans or similar
documents related to properties within the Specific Plan area.
B. Project Location
The Specific Plan encompasses approximately a 1.3-mile long corridor along Barton
Road extending from the Riverside Freeway (Interstate 215), on the west, to the
intersection of Barton Road and Victoria Street on the east. Major intersecting streets
include, from west to east; Michigan Street, Canal Street, Mt. Vernon Avenue, and
Preston Street (see Exhibit I, Specific Plan Area Map).
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C: Planning Areas
The primary land use along the corridor is commercial with some office and residential
uses (see Exhibit 2, Existing Land Use Map). The corridor functions as Grand Terrace's
"downtown" and primary commercial center. City Hall is located near the eastern end
of the corridor. For these reasons, the quality and image of the area are extremely
important to the City and its residents.
D. Authority
California Government Code Sections 65450 through 65457 provide the necessary
authorization for the City of Grand Terrace to prepare and adopt this Specific Plan.
Hearings are required by both the Planning Commission and City Council. Following
these hearings, the Specific Plan is adopted by the Council either by resolution as policy
or by ordinance as regulation. Due to the regulatory nature of this Plan, it has been
adopted by ordinance.
E. Relationship of the Specific Plan to the General Plan
This Specific Plan has been prepared in compliance with the goals and policies of the
City of Grand Terrace General Plan. The Specific Plan is designed to implement the
General Plan's various elements including Land Use and Circulation, among others.
All proposed development projects found to be consistent with the Specific Plan shall
also be deemed consistent with the City's General Plan. The Specific' Plan may be
amended as many times as necessary to further the systematic implementation of the
General Plan.
F. Project Consistency with the Specific Plan
The Barton Road Specific Plan is a regulatory plan that will serve as zoning law for
properties within the boundaries of the Plan as depicted in Exhibit I. All administrative
and discretionary development approvals must be consistent with this Specific Plan.
These approvals include, but are not limited to the following:
• Subdivisions and parcel maps
• Conditional Use Permits
• Site and Architectural Review
• Land Use Permits
• Master Development Plans
• Development Agreements
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II. Land Use Plan
A. Opportunities and Constraints
As with any physical development program, especially in an area that has already
experienced urban development, certain aspects of the environment act as constraints to
the achievement of desired development goals while others offer opportunities which
can be taken advantage of to promote the types of development envisioned for the area_
The original Barton Road Specific Plan preparation included an analysis of the existing
physical conditions of the plan area. Based upon that analysis, the following list of
opportunities and constraints was prepared.
l. Development of quality commercial and office uses will be encouraged.
2. Incremental development of strip commercial uses on small lots will be strongly
discouraged as will be the conversion of residential units-to commercial or office
uses.
3. The overall physical image,of the area requires upgrading in order to attract and
maintain quality development.
4. Existing General Plan land use designations and zoning should remain basically
the same, but site development standards will change to achieve higher quality
development and discourage strip-type development.
5. A variety of incentive programs will be necessary in order to achieve the desired
level of quality development envisioned for by the City.
When combined with public policy input (goals and objectives), the opportunities and
constraints become the ingredients used in formulating the overall direction of the
Specific Plan. The identified opportunities and constraints are as follows:
Opportunities
Capitalize on existing physical features and land uses that contribute to and
reinforce a feeling of low density and pedestrian scale along the corridor.
• Implement a programmatic land use plan and urban design theme, which
establishes a "village" character and provides Grand Terrace's downtown with
a "sense of place"
Recapture retail sales leakage to surrounding communities, including both local
and community level goods and services with an emphasis on quality.
Encourage the merger and development of small, underutilized properties along
the corridor, especially west of Canal Street and at the northwest corner of
Barton Road and Mt. Vernon Avenue.
Preserve, whenever possible, significant existing trees along the corridor and
emphasize the provision of trees in new development.
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Constraints
Lack of cohesiveness, land use consistency and community focal points; current
strip commercial orientation lacks concentrated activity centers. Corridor lacks
a sense of place.
Lack of pedestrian areas and amenities, including plazas, courtyards, public
parks, cultural or entertainment features.
Location of existing potentially conflicting residential land uses and trailer
park.
Lack of freeway- and travel-related commercial land uses, such as family
restaurants.
Lack of a consistent and continuous urban design and landscape theme. Image
ofprivate developments requires upgrading.
Majority of parcels are fragmented and under individual ownership. Many of
the lots are of a long, narrow configuration, which is difficult to develop without
merger with adjoining parcels.
Conversion of single-family residences to office%ommercial uses constrains
higher quality development.
Image of corridor is fragmented in terms of uses, setbacks, landscaping, right-
of-way improvements and architectural style.
Existing commercial centers in adjacent cities (Colton, Loma Linda) draw local
market and its sales dollars.
B. Goals, Objectives and Policies
The purpose of this section is to articulate the Goals, Objectives, and Polices for the
Barton Road Specific Plan and begin the foundation for subsequent sections of this
Plan.
GOALS: Broad statements that define the community's hope for the future. They
are general in nature and do not indicate when and how these goals are, to be
accomplished.
OBJECTIVES: Statements of intent that generally guide future decisions in
specific topic areas.
POLICIES: More specific statements of intent to deal with particular topics in a
certain fashion. They begin to define the approach to achieve the Plan objectives, and
are the first step in the development of a solution by forming the basis of standards and
regulations.
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OVERALL GOAL
To create a dynamic "downtown" commercial center that is attractive and of
high quality, unifying community design image, reflective of a "village" identity,
and providing an economically viable setting for a balanced mixture of
commercial and administrative/professional uses with safe, efficient circulation
and access.
In an effort to further define and prioritize this overall goal statement, the following
Community Design, Land Use/Economic, Circulation, Environmental, and
Infrastructure goals and objectives are provided.
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COMMUNITY DESIGN
GOAL: Create the community design image that expresses and enhances a
unique "village" scale, character and identity for Grand Terrace.
OBJECTIVES:
• Provide a pedestrian-oriented circulation system that identifies a
"village" center or downtown.
• Provide an entry statement at Interstate 215 and Barton Road intersection
that enhances the village orientation of the community.
• Promote compatible building elevations that provide transition at, or
f linkages between, commercial and residential areas while protecting
adjoining established residential neighborhoods.
• Through continued, implementation of the City street tree program,
promote contemporary landscape treatments throughout the corridor. The
landscapingg should .be of adrought-tolerant, low-maintenance nature and
able to withstand occasional high winds and intense urban conditions,
such as smog and automobile exhaust.
• Provide for the elimination or screening of visually objectionable views
such as outdoor storage, utility cabinets, trash bins roof-mounted
equipment, blank side walls recycling. equipment, and loading areas
through the implementation of design guidelines.
POLICIES:
• Develop consistent streetscape and architectural _palettes that - are
sensitive to the creation of a 'village" statement for Barton Road.. (It is
not the intent of this thematic requirement to discourage innovative or
contemporary architectural expressions or to imitate the architecture of
the past, but to promote the harmonious coexistence of architectural
styles varying from restoration to contemporary architectural themes.)
• Require compliance with the community design guidelines in plans for
new development or expansion or redevelopment of existing
development; incorporate community design as a major consideration in
site plan review and approval.
• Utilize landscape materials on private property that are clean, safe, wind
resistant, and relatively low maintenance. Informal landscape forms
should be utilized in the corridor to emphasize the "village" atmosphere
and scale.
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• Leveiop an incentive program inUL rewards pnvaLe secwr ueveiopmeM
for providing certain 'extra" design amenities within their projects. Of
particular interest are passive solar techniques such as building
overhangs, arcades, awnings and extra tree plantings, especially in
parking lot areas. Consideration should be given to special paving
materials used in place of asphalt in vehicular areas.
• Provide incentives to expedite removal of signs that do not conform to
the regulations of this Specific Plan.
• Consider economic incentives for owners who wish to architecturally
rehabilitate, refurbish, or upgrade landscaping on existing properties.
• Designate special on-site landscape and architectural features at the Mt.
Vernon/Barton Road intersection location, combining thematic plantings
with complementary architectural statements designed to promote a
distinctive thematic character for this activity node. Changes in paving
materials, plant materials lighting, signing, and sizing of adjacent
structures should occur at tfiis intersection to enhance its distinctiveness-
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• qquire that new development be sensitive to significant mature trees
anKews of natural landforns, such as Blue Mountain.
LAND USE/ECONOMIC
GOAL: Develop a Specific Plan that is responsive to community land use and
fiscal needs.
OBJECTIVES:
• Maximize the economic position of the Barton Road commercial
activities, capturing neighborhood, sub-regional, as well as travel-related
demand. Sales tax-generating uses should be emphasized.
• Promote distinctive commercial clusters (versus strip commercial) that
are sensitive to a village-scale.
• Require. master planningat key sites within the Specific Plan area to
assure integrated development utilizing coordinated access, parking,
building orientation/location, pedestrian and transit facilities.
• Encourage a mixed-use (retail/office) development concept to add
variety throughout the commercial corridor.
• Ensure the gradual upgrade of underutilized parcels functioning at less
than their market potential.
• Encourage consolidation of elongated parcels and improve vehicular
access to deep lots along the corridor.
• Focus on attracting new commercial uses through economic
development activities.
POLICIES:
• Establish regulations and provide incentive bonuses that. promote
pedestrian oriented plazas and courtyards; encourage active retail
commercial uses at key intersections along Barton Road.
• Prepare . development regulations and guidelines that clarify the
expectations of the City in terns of quality development.
• Establish regulations that assure compatibility of new commercial uses
with the "village" design concept while employing specific, well-
designed-buffers from adjacent residential development.
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• Establish and incentive/bonus program of lot consolidation along the
corridor to encourage development into planned concentrations, as
opposed to a linear strip commercial configuration.
• Establish redevelopment programs to assist business with property
improvements.
• Develop incentives/regulations to encourage priority village oriented
land uses at the Mt. Vernon/Barton Road intersection.
• Encourage the development of superior architectural and site planning
design which, in time, will create an image of regional magnitude for
Barton Road that attracts quality-oriented specialty shops as well as
additional shoppers.
• Establish land uses that complement existing village orientation within
the Specific Plan area.
CIRCULATION
GOAL: Maintain a circulation system that facilitates efficient, safe vehicular and
pedestrian traffic and enhances the community design character along
Barton Road.
OBJECTIVES:
• Limit and/or consolidate vehicular access points onto Barton Road.
• Develop a mixture of land uses that reduce home/work trips within the
corridor and the City.
• Provide for and phase necessary infrastructure improvements, such as
under grounding utilities and landscaping to maximize the efficiency of
traffic as well as add to the aesthetic quality of Barton Road.
• Encourage use of local transit programs wherever possible and enhance
use of bus facilities.
POLICIES:
• Establish the placement of bus shelters and bus turnouts to assist traffic
safety and effciency.
• Require pedestrian-oriented amenities at key activity nodes through
private development improvements.
• Reduce the number of vehicular trips between individual sites that must
use Barton Road by requiring private projects to secure reciprocal
parking access agreements prior to development. Shared parking and
access will facilitate efficient parcel usage and minimize traffic support
facilities such as drives, parking spaces, etc.
• Discourage new developments from taking primary access from
residential streets, by developing internal circulation systems that direct
traffic away from adjacent neighborhoods.
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ENVIRONMENTAL
GOAL: Maintain the highest possible environmental quality within the Specific
Plan area, by balancing the impacts of development with environmental
concerns.
OBJECTIVES:
• Establish regulations that preserve significant environmental features,
such as mature trees and views of local mountains within the Barton
Road corridor.
• Through the project approval process and the imposition of conditions or
mitigation measures ensure that all development within the Specific
Plan area will not decrease environmental quality, and will wherever
possible create a higher quality environment.
POLICIES:
• Prepare a map of significant trees that may be considered for
preservation.
• Require all new development to meet General Plan environmental
regulations. Of particular concern are noise, lighting, and traffic impacts
upon adjoining residential properties generated by commercial uses.
INFRASTRUCTURE
GOAL: Maintain a high level of public services and facilities to all businesses
along Barton Road.
OBJECTIVE:
• Coordinate all development activity with the construction of public
infrastructure.
POLICIES:
• Require that all public services and facilities be available or that other
financial arrangements be instituted prior to issuing building permits.
• As a condition of approval, require developers to install needed public
improvements, such as street lighting, landscaping, sidewalks, curbs, and
gutters adjacent to their property during the first phase of development.
• Require that all utilities be installed underground as a condition of
development approval.
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C. Project-wide Planning Standards
1. Comprehensive Land Use Plan
The primary concepts upon which preparation of the Land Use Plan are based
are 1) the retention and upgrading of appropriate existing uses within the
corridor, and 2) the expansion of opportunities for new quality development. In
addition, the Plan is based on the following more specific planning concepts and
ideas concerning the desired future for the Barton Road corridor.
• Heavier, general commercial uses and uses serving freeway motorists are
appropriate near the freeway (Planning Area 1) while less intensive
commercial (specialty) retail uses are more appropriate within the
"village" atmosphere provided for in Planning Area 2. Moving further
away from the freeway, office uses are provided for in Planning Area 3
(refer to Exhibit 3, Planning Area Map).
• The Barton Road corridor functions as the City's "downtown"
commercial core. As such, its' image needs to be upgraded to reflect this
important role in the community.
• Strip commercial development on small, disaggregated lots does not lend
itself to the image, scale, or function desired for the Barton Road
corridor.
• The conversion of residential structures to commercial/office uses needs
to be regulated in such a way as to ensure compatibility with surrounding
development and the over-all image and function of the corridor.
• The consolidation of small parcels needs to be required and "incentives"
provided for exceptional consolidation schemes.
2. Project Wide Planning Standards
Master Plan Areas
The intent of a master development plan is to provide a tool to initiate pre-
development planning in areas consisting of multiple ownerships and lots with
narrow street frontages in order to avoid strip commercial development with its
typical proliferation of curb cuts, signs, parking in the front of buildings, and
general lack of visual and functional continuity.
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Master Plan Area 1
A Master Development Plan shall be required for the area located south of
Barton Road between Michigan Street and Canal Street, designated Master Plan
Area 1. This area is characterized by numerous deep narrow lots with many
existing driveways. The following special development regulations shall apply
to Master Plan Area 1. In addition, two Development Concept Plans have been
prepared for the area to guide future development. The concept plans are not
mandatory, but provide potential developers and property owners with guidance
as to the City's intent for the area (see Exhibit 4, Master Plan Area No. 1 —
Development Concept Plan).
a) Minimum street frontage -The minimum street frontage for any development
site in Master Plan Area No 1. shall be 300 feet under single ownership.
b) In lieu of providing 300 feet of street frontage under single ownership, an
applicant may participate with adjoining property owners to prepare a master
development plan, which encompasses a minimum of 300 feet of street
frontage. The plan shall indicate how development of the proposed site
integrates the various properties into a single comprehensively planned area.
The plan shall contain, at a minimum, all of the components listed under
item 10 of the General Provisions section. Development of individual
parcels may only proceed in accordance with the approved master
development plan.
c) Front yard setback -A 25-foot front yard setback from Barton Road is
required except as provided in item 3 below. The setback area shall be
landscaped with a combination of rolling berms, low walls, clusters of trees,
shrubs, and ground cover. Monument signs may encroach to within 5 feet of
the front property line. Parking may not encroach into the front setback
area.
d) Street adjacent buildings -For each master planned development, a minimum
of 35 percent of the street frontage along Barton Road shall be occupied by
buildings located within 20 feet of the front property line.
e) Lot consolidation bonus - Development applicants who successfully
consolidate properties under different ownerships may be eligible to receive
development bonuses in the form of relaxations of development regulations
and/or processing fees. Lot consolidation bonuses are discussed in a later
part of this section.
f) The following regulations and standards are in addition to, and/or supersede,
other regulations in this Specific Plan whenever a Master Development Plan
is required.
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Based upon specific site conditions, the Director of Community Development may determine
that a Master Development Plan is required in other areas to ensure the proper development of
a specific area. The Director's decision to require a Master Development Plan may be appealed
to the Planning Commission. These areas may include the,follbwing:
Master Plan Area 2 — North side of Barton Road between Michigan Street and
Canal Street
• Master Plan Area 3 —Northwest corner of Barton Road and Mt. Vernon Avenue
• Immediate properties surrounding the Barton Road/Mt. Vernon Avenue
intersection.
Although a Master Development Plan may not be required for proposed development within
these designated areas, the following design guidelines should be implemented.
Master Plan Area 2
The following special development regulations shall apply to Master Plan Area 2.
1) Minimum street frontage - If lots are consolidated, the minimum street
frontage for any development site in Master Plan Area No.2 should be
300 feet under single ownership. In lieu of providing 300 feet of street
frontage that is under single ownership, an individual property owner
may be required to participate with adjoining property owners in
reciprocal access easements designed to reduce the total number of
driveways on Barton Road, as described under item a (1) above and the
General Provisions section.
2) Front Yard setback - The minimum front yard setback in Master Plan
Area 2 shall be 20 feet. Signs may encroach to within 5 feet of the.front
property line. Parking should not encroach into the required setback
area. The entire setback area shall be landscaped.
3) Lot consolidation bonus - Development applicants who successfully
consolidate properties under different ownerships may be eligible to
receive development bonuses in the form of relaxations of development
regulations and/or processing fees as determined appropriate by the
Planning Commission.
Master Plan Area 3
The following specific development regulations shall apply to Master Plan Area 3.
1) Street adjacent buildings required - Buildings may be located to within 5
feet of street right-of-way lines along Barton Road and Mt. Vernon
Avenue within 100 feet of the corner.
2) Lot consolidation bonus - Development applicants who successfully
consolidate properties under different ownerships may be eligible to
receive development bonuses in the form of relaxations of development
regulations and/or processing fees as determined appropriate by the
Planning Commission.
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Two additional .areas within Planning Area 3 are encouraged to develop under Master
Plans. Both areas currently contain mixed uses on several small often odd shaped
parcels. The purpose of these Master Plans is to provide for quality cohesive
office/commercial developments while limiting the number of driveways on Barton and
promoting the efficient use of land through shared parking.
Master Plan Area 4
Master Plan Area 4 is located at the northeast corner of the Barton Road and Palm
Avenue, west of City Hall. The area is currently developed as mixed uses including
offices, single family and multi-family residential, and vacant property. Proposed
projects should be compatible with those of the Civic Center.
Master Plan Area 5
Master Plan Area 5 is located at the southwest corner of Barton Road and Preston
Street. The area is characterized by limited office/commercial uses and multi-family
development. The proposed Master Plan will provide a design guideline that addresses
the efficient development of mixed commercial and office professional uses and serve
as an eastern gateway to the community.
Development in both Master Plan Areas 4 and 5 shall be consistent with the design
standards and permitted land uses of the Office Professional Zone. Lot consolidation,
reciprocal access, and reciprocal parking shall be encouraged. If development of
individual lots is proposed, the project will be evaluated based upon its ability to
ultimately blend with existing and proposed adjacent parcel development to create a
cohesive project.
3. Project Wide Design Guidelines
All commercial and office development (new and rehabilitation) located within the
Barton Road Corridor Specific Plan area is subject to the design guidelines/standards
contained herein.
The design guidelines will serve as general standards that should be used for design
review when either of the following actions occur:
Any new development
Any major addition or enlargement of an existing structure or use
GENERAL ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES FOR ALL DEVELOPMENT
The following section provides numerous written and illustrated design directions related to the
basic quality of commercial building, architecture, color, and scale. This portion of the Specific
Plan addresses each of these elements in general terms and establishes the basic principles,
which are expanded upon in much more detail through the application of the following
"specific architectural guidelines and standards". This section "paints the overall picture" for
the design principles felt to be important in Grand Terrace. They should not be viewed as
standing alone but rather in concert with the more specific guidelines found in the subsequent
section of these guidelines.
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Each guideline should be considered fbr how it applies to a given project in.creating a "village"
atmosphere. The illustrated examples are intended as images, which communicate ideas and
should not be viewed as design solutions necessitating strict adherence.
1. Desirable Elements ,
The qualities and design elements for commercial buildings (including offices) on
Barton Road that are potentially most desirable include:
• richness of surface and texture
• significant wall articulation (insets, canopies, wing walls, arcades, trellises,
porches, dormers, etc.)
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2. Undesirable Elements
Potentially undesirable elements include:
• highly reflective surfaces
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• unpainted concrete precision block walls
• reflective glass
• corrugated metal siding on the main facade x: Al
• plastic siding
• irregular, modernistic window shapes and rhythml `
• square "boxlike"buildings `
• standing seam metal walls on the main facade
• mix of unrelated styles (i.e. rustic wood shingles and polished chrome)
3. Exterior Wall Materials Palette
The following palette of exterior wall materials is strongly encouraged:
• wood siding (horizontal or vertical or diagonal)
• wood shake
• river cobble
• slate
• brick (natural colors)
• stucco (as an accent only, extensive use not appropriate)
• clay tile (natural colors)
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corrugated metal
reflective glass
standing seam metal walls
plywood(painted or otherwise)
corrugated Fiberglass
illuminated sidings and awnings
plastic laminate
un-milled, bare aluminum
painted white brick
unpainted concrete block/precision block
4. Height
Building heights should relate to open spaces to allow maximum sun and ventilation,
protection from prevailing winds, enhance public views of surrounding rural hillsides
and minimize obstruction of view from adjoining structures.
Height and scale of new development should be compatible with that of surrounding
development. New development height should "transition" from the height of adjacent
development to the maximum height of the proposed building.
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5. Bulk
Large buildings which give the appearance of "square box" buildings are generally
unattractive and detract from the overall scale of most buildings along Barton Road.
There are several ways to reduce the appearance of excessive bulk in large buildings.
Vary the planes of the exterior walls in depth and/or direction.
Vary the height of the buildings so that it appears to be divided into distinct
massing elements.
Articulate the different parts of a building's facade by use of color, arrangement
offacade elements, or a change in materials.
Use landscaping and architectural detailing at the ground level to lessen the
impact of an otherwise bulky building.
Avoid blank walls at the ground floor levels. Utilize windows, trellises, wall
articulation, arcades, change in materials, or other features.
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6. Scale
For purposes of this plan, "scale" is the relationship between building size and the size
of adjoining permanent structures. It is also how the proposed building's size relates to
the size of a human being. Large scale building elements may appear imposing if they
are situated in a visual environment of a smaller scale as is typical in along Barton
Road. The key idea here is "pedestrian scale".
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• Building scale can be reduced through window patterns, structural bays, roof
overhangs, siding, awnings, moldings,fixtures, and other details.
• The scale of buildings should be carefully related to adjacent pedestrian areas
(i.e.plazas, courtyards) and buildings.
• Large dominating buildings should be broken up by: 1) creating horizontal
emphasis through the use of trim; 2) adding awnings, eaves, windows, or other
architectural ornamentation; 3) use of combinations of complementary colors;
and 4) landscape materials.
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buildings and adjacent smaller buildings.
7. Color
Color can dramatically affect the visual appearance of buildings and must be carefully
considered in relation to the overall design intent of the building. Color can also affect
the apparent scale and proportion of buildings by highlighting architectural elements
such as doors, windows, fascias, cornices, lintels, and sills.
Dominant Building Color -Much of the existing color in Grand Terrace is derived
from the primary building's finish materials such as brick, wood, stucco, and terra cotta
tile. Also dominant are earth tones which match these natural materials.
The dominant color of new-buildings should relate to the inherent color of the
primary building's finish materials.
• Large areas of intense white color should be avoided. While subdued colors
usually work best as a dominant overall color, a bright trim color might be
appropriate if it can be shown to enhance the nearby visual environment.
The color palette chosen for a building should be compatible with the colors of
adjacent buildings. An exception is where the colors of adjacent buildings
strongly diverge from these design guidelines.
Wherever possible, minimize the number of colors appearing on the building
exterior. Small commercial buildings should use no more than three colors.
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Accent Colors- Depending on the overall color scheme, an accent color may be
effective in highlighting the dominant color by providing contrast or by harmonizing
with the dominant color.
• Primary colors shall only be used to accent building elements, such as door and
window frames and architectural details. Bright or intense colors (not including
fluorescent colors) can also be used to accent appropriate scale and proportion
or to promote visual interest in harmony with the immediate environment.
• In buildings of a particular historical character or village architectural style,
exterior color should be similar to typical buildings of this type.
• Architectural detailing should be painted to complement the facade and tie in
' with adjacent buildings.
• Accent colors for trim should be used sparingly and be limited in number for
each building. Accent colors on adjacent buildings should be chosen to
complement one another. ,
Color Palette - The dominant color of new buildings constructed on Barton Road shall
be similar to the inherent color of eallhtones found in the area. The following colors
should not be used as primary wall colors.
• Aquamarine
• bright or hunters orange
• chartreuse
• cherry or 'fire engine"red
• chrome yellow
` • all day-glo colors
• purple
• turquoise
• fluorescent colors
The following soft earthtone colors are recommended as primary wall colors:
• almond
• bluegrass
• brick
• burgundy
• cedar beige
• chamois
• cobblestone
• cordovan
• cream
• driftwood gray
• gray
• Monterey pine
• peacock green
• puce
• rose quartz
• topaz
Other colors within the above color scheme may also be acceptable.
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8. Exterior Walls
• Buildings shall be designed to avoid simple "boxlike" structures. Horizontal or
vertical wall articulation shall be expressed through the use of full roofs,
projecting wing walls, wall offsets, recessed entries, awnings, roof overhangs,
second floor setbacks, or covered arcades.
• All building sides should be painted and contain architectural treatment
previously, discussed.
• Freestanding buildings with walls at or less than 100 feet from a curb line
should not have continuous, visually unbroken walls. The front plane of the wall
shall be a maximum of sixty feet in length, at which point horizontal or vertical
articulation is required. This articulation could be established through the use
of varying front wall setbacks, multi planed roofs, second floor setbacks,
porches, arcades, awnings, recessed entries, wing walls, roof overhangs, etc.
• Freestanding buildings should exhibit a minimum of a one to one "void to solid"
ratio on at least two building facades. This means that two of the walls shall be
at least 50% wall to 50% window or door opening. The remaining two walls
shall be articulated in some manner.
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9. Windows
• In general require the first floor of all commercial structures to have sufficient
areas of glass to give an open, public character to Barton Road in keeping with
the "village"atmosphere
• Large, continuous expanses of glass without careful detailing give an urban
character and should be avoided. Glass areas can be subdivided by mullions,
panes, or decorative millwork to reduce a window to human scale.
• Horizontal repetition of single window elements over long distances should be
avoided.
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• To maintain a distinction between upper and lower floors, the ground level
facade should have larger patterns of glass than the upper.
• Bay, bow and box windows can be used to add visual interest to a facade by
providing variety, shadow and texture. They also become focal points for
merchandising and help reduce large windows to a more human scale.
• The pattern, size and type of window used should be appropriate to the
character of the building.
• Tinted glass can be used to reduce solar gain; however, deeply tinted glass
which stops views into the interior should be avoided. Highly reflective glass is
not appropriate.
Window frames can be constructed of numerous materials including steel,
anodized aluminum, wood, wood and metal and vinyl-covered wood; however,
the materials and finish of the frame should be appropriate to the overall
building character. Silver and gold colored aluminum frames should be avoided
in favor of black or brown anodized colors.
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10. Roofs
• The roofline at the top of the structure should not run in continuous
plane for more than 100'without offsetting or jogging the roofplane.
• Nearly vertical roofs (A frames) and piecemeal mansard roofs (used on
a portion of the building perimeter only) are discouraged. Mansard
roofs, if utilized on commercial structures, shall wrap around the entire
building perimeter.
• All roof top equipment shall be screened from public view by screening
materials of the same nature as the building's basic materials.
Mechanical equipment should be located below the highest vertical
element of the building.
• The following roof materials are not acceptable:
o corrugated metal
o high contrast or brightly colored glazed the
o highly reflective surfaces
o illuminated roofing
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• Dormers, when appropriate to the character of the building, can be used
to add interest to the roofline and to introduce natural light into the
building.
• Roofing materials that are most appropriate to the "village"character of
Barton Road are heavy wood shingles and terra cotta tile. Concrete roof
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• General use of awnings along a row of contiguous buildings shall be restricted
to awnings of the same form and location. Color of the awnings shall be
consistent and a minimum eight foot vertical clearance is required.
• Signage on awnings shall be permanently attached to the awnings themselves
and be restricted to the awning's flap (valance) or to the end panels of angled,
curved, or box awnings.
• Plexiglas, metal, and glossy vinyl illuminated awnings are prohibited. Canvas,
treated canvas, matte finish vinyl, and fabric awnings are encouraged.
• Internally lit awnings are not acceptable.
D. Site Planning
Placement of buildings should consider the existing built context of the commercial
area, the location of incompatible land uses, the location of major traffic generators, as
well as an analysis of a site's characteristics and particular influences.
l. General Design Principles
• Buildings should be sited in a manner that will complement the adjacent buildings.
Building sites should be developed in a coordinated manner to provide order and
diversity,and avoid a jumbled, confused development.
• Whenever possible, new buildings should be clustered. This creates plazas or
pedestrian malls and prevents long "barracks-like" rows of buildings. When clustering
is impractical, a visual link between separate buildings should be established between
buildings. This link can be accomplished through the use of an arcade system, trellis, or
other open structure.
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• Locate buildings and on-site circulation systems to minimize pedestrian/vehicle
conflicts where possible. Link buildings to the public sidewalk where possible with
textured paving, landscaping, and trellises.
• Recognize the importance.of spaces between buildings as "outdoor rooms" on the site.
Outdoor spaces should have clear, recognizable shapes that reflect careful planning
and are not simply "left over" areas between buildings. Such spaces should provide
pedestrian amenities such as shade, benches,fountains, etc.
• Freestanding, singular commercial structures should be oriented with their major entry
toward the street where access is provided, whenever feasible, as well as having their
major facade parallel to the street.
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2. Setback Standards
To ensure the functional enhancement of major streets and safety of the traveling public
as it pertains to adequate visibility, approval shall not be given for any building or
structure to be located within the designated building setback of a major street as
established by district regulations contained in this Specific Plan.
• Building setback lines are established by the Barton Road Corridor Specific
Plan for front, side and rear yard provisions depending on the particular land
use district designation.
3. Open Space
Open space for purposes of these design guidelines is considered the portion of the lot
where there are no buildings, parking, or area included in required setbacks. These areas
shall be either fully landscaped or hardscaped in a decorative paving material utilizing
patterned/colored concrete or pavers.
• Open space areas shall be clustered into larger, predominant landscape areas
rather than equally distributing them into areas of low impact such as at
.building peripheries behind a structure or areas of little impact to the public
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view, where they are not required as a land use buffer or as a required yard
setback.
4. Land Use Buffering
Commercial development on properties adjoining any residential zone shall incorporate
the following standards in addition to those standards already specified in the site
development standards of this Specific Plan.
• A six-foot opaque wall shall be placed on or just inside the property line. A five
foot landscape strip area will be provided on the inside of the wall. The wall
should be lowered to three feet within the front setback.
• Evergreen trees, having a minimum size of 15 gallons, shall be planted at least .
20 feet on center, depending on species, .or clustered in equal amounts to screen
parking or architecture.
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• Maximum height for building and freestanding lighting shall not exceed 18'.
• If property is adjacent to a residential area or residentially zoned property, the
lighting shall be screened from these areas.
• Lighting shall be directed away from adjacent roadways and shall not interfere
with traffic or create a safety hazard.
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6. Site Grading
Site grading must recognize existing drainage patterns, while functionally solving
drainage problems that may exist or result from ground plane alterations during
construction. Likewise, site grading must be sympathetic to existing land forms while
providing appropriate transition of architectural elements to grade. Site grading must
also provide for an uninterrupted flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic through the
development. The plan must direct and provide adequate flow of surface run-off to
catch basins while gracefully contouring the land to blend with existing conditions at
the boundaries of the site.
-E. Parking and Circulation
Parking lot design can be a critical factor in the success or failure of a commercial use. In
considering the possibilities for developing a new parking area, a developer should analyze
the following factors: ingress and egress with consideration to possible conflicts with street
traffic; pedestrian and vehicular conflicts; on-site circulation and service vehicle zones; and
the overall configuration and appearance of the parking area.
I General Design Principles
All commercial parking areas shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 18.6 of the Zoning
Ordinance unless otherwise stated in this Specific Plan.
Office And commercial parking lots and access drives should be designed utilizing the criteria
shown in the following exhibits.
Parking lot plans shall incorporate the following as appropriate:
• Dimensions for internal spacing, vehicle circulation and landscaped areas
• Curbing, stall marking, signing,pedestrian crossings, and other vehicular devices.
• Location of lighting fixtures
• Location of trash enclosures
• Location of drainage inlets
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• Location ofjire hydrants
• Location of landscaped areas
• Material design of perimeter walls
• Utility cabinets and transformers
• Bike racks
• Spot elevations
• Iffuture expansion is expected, space must be reserved for future parking.
• Whenever a driveway is abandoned, the owner shall remove all driveway pavements,
replace the curb, and landscape the area to match the adjacent landscaping.
• Any on-street parking shall not count in meeting parking spaces required.
• Parking areas shall be separated from buildings by either a raised concrete walkway or
landscaped strip with a six inch curb. Situations where parking spaces directly abut the
buildings shall be avoided.
• Where reciprocal parking and/or access agreement are planned, show how these
situations relate to the proposed development.
2. Parking Area Design
• All parking spaces should be clearly and permanently outlined on the surfiace of the
parking facility.
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• Handicapped parking stalls shall be so located that a handicapped person is not
compelled to wheel or walk behind parked cars other than their own. Also, the path of
travel from the parking area to the building area for handicapped persons shall not
exceed a maximum slope of 1:12.
• Parking lot design should provide for connection to adjacent parcels where uses are
compatible and said connection is practical.
• Locate parking area to the sides and rear of buildings whenever possible.
• Parking facilities shall be designed in such a manner that any vehicle on the property
will be able to maneuver as necessary so that it may exit from the property traveling in
a forward direction.
• Off-street parking facilities shall be designed so that a car within a facility will not have
to enter a street to move from one location to any other location within the same
parking facility.
• Parking areas which accommodate a significant number of vehicles should be divided
into a series of connected smaller lots. Landscaping and offsetting portions of the lot
are effective in reducing the visual impact of large parking areas.
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3. Entry Location/Design
• Where a corner location is being developed, locate parking lot entries on side streets
(or the less busy street) to maximize landscaping and minimize pedestrian/vehicular
conflicts whenever possible. Design major site entries with appropriately patterned
concrete or pavers to differentiate them•the sidewalks.
• Site access points, whether located on major or side streets should be located as far as
possible from street intersections 100 feet is recommended and is required at the Barton
RoadlMt. Vernon Avenue intersection along Barton Road.
• Encourage projects to incorporate reciprocal access easements to improve internal
vehicular movements.
• Link individual projects and parking areas with on-site driveways which are clearly
identified and easily recognized as connectors.
• Where parking areas are connected, interior circulation should allow,for a similar
direction of travel and parking bays in all areas to reduce conflict at points of
connection.
• Access roads and/or driveways for commercial developments should be located at least
200 feet apart. Also, access drives and/or driveways should be located a minimum of 10
feet from property lines.
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4. Circulation
• Design parking areas so that pedestrians walk parallel to moving cars.
Minimize the need for the pedestrian to cross aisles. Design the parking lot so
that drive aisles are perpendicular to the majority of buildings or major tenant.
• Vehicular circulation through a parking facility should be directed away from
fire lanes (typically adjacent to.the back of stores) to the outer edge of the
parking lot where there is less pedestrian traffic.
• The parking area should be designed in a manner which links the building to the
street sidewalk system as an extension of the pedestrian environment. This can
be accomplished by using design features such as walkways with enhanced
paving, trellis structures, and/or landscaping treatments.
• Driveway entry throats should be at least 25 feet wide, and preferably 30 to 35
feet wide, so that an entering vehicle does not interfere with an exiting vehicle.
Narrower driveway throats lead to conflict between entering and exiting
vehicles, causing one to stop and wait for the other.
• Parking areas should have a minimum number of entrances and exits to
minimize conflicts at entries and reduce possible congestion at street
intersections.
• The first parking stall which is perpendicular to a driveway or first aisle
juncture, shall be at least 40 feet back from the curb. With larger centers,
significantly more setback area may be required The reason for this
recommendation is to provide a queuing area off the street so that if a vehicle is
parking in or leaving the stall nearest the street, there is room for at least one
vehicle to.queue while waiting for the other vehicle. Without this provision
vehicles will queue into the street.
• Parking spaces shall not block access to the trash enclosure.
• Location of trash enclosures should not interfere with parking or circulation
area and should be located to minimize their visibility while not hindering
access for trash pick-up.
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5. Screening of Parking Areas
• Where practical, lowering the grade of the parking lot from existing elevations
may aid in obscuring views of automobiles while promoting views of
architectural elements.
• Utilize a 36" high opaque wall or landscaping to screen any parking at the
street periphery. A combination of walls, berms, and landscape material is
highly recommended.
6. Bicycle and Pedestrian Linkage
• Whenever possible, linkages between commercial facilities and adjacent
residential areas should be provided to encourage pedestrian and bicycle
circulation and increase overall safety. Bicycle travel along Barton Road is not
encouraged.
• Commercial facilities should provide bicycle storage racks at the rate of one
rack per each thirty five (35) vehicle parking spaces. These should be provided
in accordance with provisions contained in Appendix E.
• All bicycle and.pedestrian linkages must be well lighted and designed to provide
a high level of security.
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F. Sign Regulations
1. Required Compliance
The purpose of the sign regulations is to provide the means for adequate identification
of buildings and businesses by regulating and controlling the design, size, and location
of all signs within the Specific Plan area. All signs within the Barton Road Specific
Plan area shall comply with the sign provisions of Chapter 18.80 (Signs) of the City of
Grand Terrace Zoning Code, but with the following exceptions:
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o Single Tenant Facilities — Wall or canopy signs shall not exceed 75
square feet based upon an area of one square foot of sign area per each
lineal foot of building street frontage.
o Multiple Tenant Facilities — Wall and canopy signs shall not exceed 50
square feet based upon one square foot of sign for each lineal foot of
building street frontage.
o Monument type signs shall not exceed 24 square feet for any parcel with
less than 300 feet of street frontage and a maximum size of 32 square
feet for any parcel with 300 feet or more of street frontage. They shall
not exceed a height of six (6) feet above grade.
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o Multiple Tenant Facilities - Monument type signs shall not exceed 24
square feet for any parcel with less than 300 feet of street frontage and a
maximum size of 32 square feet for any parcel with 300 feet or more of
street frontage. They shall not exceed a height of six (6) feet above
grade.
2. Sign Modifications
• The Community Development Director may approve a sign that does not strictly
adhere to the sign provisions of the Chapter 18.80 of the City Zoning Code and
an exception noted above where such sign is compatible with the surrounding
development and is in harmony with the general aesthetics and welfare of the
local area.
The Planning Commission has the authority to allow deviations from the sign
ordinance to approve creative and innovative sign programs or sign solutions
under exceptional or unusual circumstances.
G. Specific Freestanding Building Design Guidelines
1. Design Issues
This category includes buildings housing a single use (possible two) which are designed
to stand apart from adjacent buildings usually located in a center. These buildings may
range in size from the tiny fast food drive-in to a hotel. Since various uses within
freestanding buildings have different design problems or opportunities, these nuances
must be considered.
There are several design issues related to freestanding buildings which are not shared by
the other categories:
• Freestanding buildings generally are viewed from all sides so that landscaping
and building materials must be considered on all sides of the buildings.
• Freestanding buildings generally are smaller than the strip commercial centers
or shopping centers and can be overshadowed by them.
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Freestanding buildings have more, opportunity for signs_, but signs can easily
overwhelm the building.
A freestanding building usually has its own parking lot typically with its own
access point(s) and often is segregated from adjacent lots.
2. Design Guidelines
Use Distinctive Massing -Food service establishments, offices, and financial
institutions offer the best opportunity for varied building massing and such
variation is encouraged to add interest to the environment.
Use Intimate Scale -Commercial establishments, offices, and financial
institutions emphasize personal service as their primary products. These
structures should reflect personal service by their architectural design which
provides intimate, people-oriented scale at entries and interior spaces. Building
components such as windows, wood doors, and decorative trim should
emphasize the intimate scale in coordination with each other and the building
scale.
Limit Visual Impression of Height -The maximum height of proposed projects
shall be consistent with the established regulations of this Specific Plan.
However, commercial establishments should limit the visual impression of
height by use of roof treatments, varying the plane of exterior walls and/or
stepping back upper floors where feasible.
Design for Public View -Each wall surface of a freestanding building which is
visible to the public will be treated as a primary facade and will be designed for
public view (i.e. public streets, right-of-ways, alleys, public parking areas, parks,
etc.).
Landscaping and screening of areas needed for services, such as deliveries or
trash collection is required. Other appurtenances such as ground mechanical
units, utility boxes, back-flow prevention devices, and similar equipment shall
either be screened or blended with surrounding area.
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Use Varied Textures -New buildings are encouraged to include alternative treatments
where these promote an intimate scale and add to the "village" character identified for
Barton Road. Utilize wood shingles, clapboard, or board and batten siding. The textures
should be limited to one or two primary materials with roofs and glass making up the
remainder of textural variety. Brick accents are appropriate.
Use Related Colors -Buildings shall be reviewed in terms of colors used. Colors should
be related to those dominant in the immediate sphere. The use of all earth tones (not just
shades of brown) indigenous to Grand Terrace is strongly encouraged, including the
natural colors of brick and tile.
Screen Mechanical Equipment -All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be located at
a distance from the edge of the building so as not to be visible from the pedestrian level
or from adjacent roadways. If such units must be placed in a visible location for
functional reasons, they shall be screened in a manner consistent with the building
facade.
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1. Design Issues
This category includes buildings housing more than two uses or tenants, which
are designed as a single unit oriented to a central parking area. In responding to
the needs of individual tenants, these buildings often have the greatest problems
with maintaining consistency in material and signage.
Design issues associated with strip developments include:
• A need to provide storefront visibility and access for a number of
tenants.
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• A need to provide signage identifying a number of different tenants.
• A need for individuality in storefront designs and signage.
• A need to provide landscaping to soften the building bulk without hiding
signage or architectural 'features".
• A need to provide convenient shared parking often located between the
street and the primary building facade.
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Use Similar Massing -The massing of new strip developments should
emphasize in a change from the once monotonous, unarticulated building
facades of many older 50's type strip developments. The use of arches, arcades,
porches, roof overhangs, full roofs, and varying facade setbacks are strongly
encouraged to add variety to the simple block-like massing of many existing
strip developments.
Use Consistent Scale -The scale within a strip development snail be consistent
throughout the development. Where anchor or major tenants require larger
building areas, the larger scale of these units shall be broken-down into units
comparable to the predominant unit in the development. The use of vertical
focal points such as towers-and cupolas are strongly encouraged to emphasize
the village atmosphere of Barton Road. These, however, need to be carefully
designed and integrated within the overall village theme. Fad architectural styles
must be avoided.
Use Consistent Textures and Colors -All storefronts within- a strip
development shall utilize a consistent palette of materials and textures. While
generally this will mean a continuous treatment of the entire strip frontage, it is
acceptable to vary individual storefronts within a given palette of materials. For
example, brick bulkheads under shop windows could alternate with wood
treatments where there is a variation in the plane of the facade, which correlates
to such changes in materials.
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Use Height for Balance -Anchor stores, which are .typically taller than the strip
stores, can be used to create balance within the development. The placement of
anchor stores shall consider the overall effect of balance for the strip.
Limit Emphasis -The height and scale of an anchor store will automatically
create an emphasis for the strip development. The use of textures, colors and
materials on the anchor store shall be consistent with that of the other stores in
the center to avoid dissimilar massing and proportions.
Maintain. Similar Proportions -The proportion of the major elements of a
development shall be consistent throughout. These elements include windows,
doors, and storefront design. For example, if multi-paned windows are used, the
entire development must use multi-paned windows.
Screen Mechanical Equipment -All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be
located at a distance from the edge of the building so as not to be visible from
the pedestrian level or from adjacent roadways. If such units must be placed in a
visible location for functional reasons, they shall be screened in a matter
consistent with the building's facade. Many rooftops are also visible from
adjacent properties; in such cases, all rooftop equipment shall be at least
screened from view using opaque walls or other appropriate materials consistent
with the building's walls.
I. Landscape Guidelines
Landscaping in the Barton Road Corridor Specific Plan Area shall achieve three specific ends:
one, to unify and establish a village theme; two, to soften the auto oriented new commercial
development; three, to unify Barton Road as a pleasant environment for residents and visitors
alike. These three ends will be accomplished by a highly recognizable use of repeated planting
treatments. Consistency and continuity within the street right-of-way and building setback areas
is extremely important.
New development in the Specific Plan Area shall comply with the following landscape
guidelines.
1. Landscaped Area Ratio
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A minimum of one 15 gallon size tree (25 feet in height or more at maturity) for
every 625 square.feet of landscaping, and one shrub or vine for every 50 square
feet of landscaping are considered necessary.
2. Irrigation
Provide complete automatic sprinkler or drip irrigation systems for all projects.
3. Maintenance
Keep all plantings healthy and growing with all planting areas free of weeds and
debris.
4. Trees, shrubs, and vines
Trees shall be 15-gallon size having a minimum height of eight feet at time of
planting. Shrubs shall be a minimum of 1-gallon size at time of planting. The
tree shall be adequate in trunk diameter to support the top. Trees, shrubs, and
vines shall have body and fullness that is typical of the species.
5. Ground Cover
The ground cover shall be healthy, densely foliated, and well-rooted cuttings, or
one gallon container plants. Herbaceous and flat plant ground covers shall be
planted no more than 12 inches on center and woody shrub ground cover shall
be planted no more than four feet on center.
6. Spacing
The spacing of trees and shrubs shall be appropriate to the species used. The
plant materials shall be spaced so that they do not interfere with the adequate
lighting of the premises or restrict access to emergency apparatus such as fire
hydrants or fire alarm boxes. Proper spacing shall also insure unobstructed
access for vehicles and pedestrians in addition to providing clear vision of the
intersections from approaching vehicles.
Plant material shall conform to the following spacing standards:
• A minimum of 25,feet from the property corner at a_street intersection to
the center of the first tree or large shrub.
• A minimum of 15 feet between center of trees and large shrubs to light
standards. .A minimum of 15 feet between center of trees or large shrubs
and fire hydrants.
• A minimum of 10 feet between center of trees or large shrubs and edge of
driveway.
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7. General Guidelines
• Save existing mature trees where possible (some may be moved and
transplanted, i.e. palms, pines, etc.) Approval must be obtained for
removal of all trees having a trunk diameter of 10 inches or more
measured 48 inches above existing grade.
• Use specimen trees (boxed trees)for immediate effect and accent.
• Give consideration to rapidly growing trees.
• Emphasize use of varieties which require low maintenance and drought
tolerant species in public and commercial areas and in large landscape
areas.
• Use boxed and tubbed plants in clay or wood containers, especially for
enhancement of sidewalk shops.
• Give preference to ground covers which require little maintenance.
"Authentic"flower and vegetable gardens may be developed to add to
the village character.
• Vines and climbing plants integrated upon buildings, trellises, and
perimeter garden walls are strongly encouraged. A few plants to
consider for this purpose are: bougainvillea, grape ivy, and wisteria
vines.
• Use color plantings at the base of building, in planter boxes and focal
points.
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J. Planning Areas
For the purpose of presenting and discussing the Specific Plan's land use concept, the
plan area has been divided into three Planning Areas. Each Planning Area is
characterized by a particular land use emphasis and different requirements related to
land use and site planning. The three Planning Areas are shown in Exhibit 5, Zoning
Map. Permitted uses within each Planning Area/Zoning District are summarized in
Appendix 1, Land Use Matrix. If a proposed land use is not listed in the Land Use
Matrix, a determination of consistency may be made by the Community Development
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Utrector. ii appropriate, ine consistency rinaing may oe reierreu w Lne riannIng
Commission for a finding.
Planning Area 1 - General Commercial District (GC)
Descriptive Summary
Planning Area 1 is closest to the 1-215 Freeway and consists mainly of
residential uses, a school and some strip commercial. It is an area in transition
with several residential structures having been converted to commercial uses.
Lot consolidation and new commercial development are the primary focus for
Planning Area 1.
This Planning Area will focus upon a wide variety of uses that typically include
supermarkets, drug stores, variety stores, apparel shops, appliance and furniture
stores, and commercial recreation uses. Because of its adjacency,to the freeway,
this district would also permit traveler related uses such as hotels, motels, and
restaurants.
7 Land Use and Development Standards
a. Maximum Building Height
The maximum allowable building height in the GC district shall be 28
feet. Architectural building elements such as towers and roof ridge lines
may extend to 35 feet if no habitable space is provided above 28 feet.
b. Minimum Street Frontage
The minimum street frontage for any development site in the GC district
is 100 feet.
C. Maximum Lot Coverage
The maximum allowable lot coverage by structures may be 100 percent
less required parking, setbacks, and landscaping. Lot coverage shall
include all enclosed building area. Atriums open to the sky or plazas,
open parking, and hardscaped areas shall not constitute lot coverage.
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d. Yards
Setbacks for yards in the GC district shall be as follows:
Front: The front yard setback shall be 20 feet for buildings. Monument
signs may encroach to within 5 feet of the front property line. No
parking may encroach into the front yard setback. All setbacks shall be
landscaped. Minor parking encroachments are permitted.
Side: No side yard setback is required, except where adjacent to a lot in
an "R" district, then 10 feet. Where the side yard is adjacent to a public
street, the building setback shall be 10 feet. Parking areas and
monument signs may encroach 5 feet into a required setback. All
setbacks shall be landscaped.
Rear: No rear yard setback is required, except where adjacent to a lot in
an R district, then 10 feet. Where the rear yard is adjacent to a public
street, the setback shall be 10 feet. Parking and monument signs may
encroach 5 feet into the setback. All setbacks shall be landscaped.
e. Landscaping
A minimum of 15 percent of the site area shall be landscaped in
conformance with the design standards and guidelines of this Specific
Plan. Required landscaping within parking areas may not be counted as
contributing to this requirement. Required landscaping for setback areas
may be counted as contributing to the 15 percent requirement.
f. Parking
The off-street parking provisions of Chapter 18.60 of the Zoning
Ordinance shall apply in determining the number of parking spaces that
must be provided for each use, the design and layout of the parking area,
the amount of landscaping required and allowable methods of screening.
g. Signs
Signs in the GC district shall be permitted in accordance with the
provisions of this Specific Plan (refer to Section F of this Chapter) and
Chapter 18.72 of the Zoning Ordinance.
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Descriptive Summary
Planning Area 2 is Grand Terrace's existing commercial core. It contains
primarily commercial uses with some office type uses. The Stater Bros.
neighborhood shopping center and the Town and Country Plaza, a mixed retail
and office center, are two of the most significant developments in the area. The
general quality of uses and structures in this Planning Area is good; however,
several older structures will need to be upgraded or replaced. The main focus for
Planning Area 2 will be the creation of a downtown "village" atmosphere with
an upgrading of retail commercial uses to take advantage of identified
opportunities in the community retail market. Some consolidation of parcels will
be required at the northwest corner of Barton Road and Mt. Vernon in order for
that area to develop with the type of quality development envisioned by this
Specific Plan. The overall community design concept will emphasize the Barton
Road/Mt. Vernon intersection as the "heart" of downtown with strong urban
design features.
The Village Commercial Planning Area is designed to accommodate specialty
uses such as cafes, bakeries, gift shops, florist shops, bookstores, and other
similar commercial retail uses of a scale and quality that are compatible with a
pedestrian-oriented village atmosphere. Other, more general-type commercial
uses, such as hardware, hobby, furniture, and appliance stores are also permitted,
but subject to strict design standards. Similar uses requiring larger floor areas
are more appropriate in the General Commercial District.
a. Maximum Building Height
The maximum allowable building height in the VC district shall be 28
feet. Architectural building elements such as towers and roof ridge lines
may extend to 35 feet if no habitable space is provided above 28 feet.
b. Minimum Street Frontage
The minimum street frontage for any development site in the VC district
shall be 100 feet
C. Maximum Lot Coverage
The maximum allowable lot coverage by structures may be 100 percent
less required parking, setbacks, and landscaping. Lot coverage shall
include all enclosed building area. Atriums open to the sky or plazas,
open parking, and hardscaped areas shall not constitute lot coverage.
d. Yards
Setbacks for yards in the VC district shall be as follows:
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Front: No front yard setback is required for buildings. Monument signs
may encroach to within 5 feet of the front property line. Parking areas
shall be set- back a minimum of 30 feet from the front property line. All
setbacks shall be landscaped.
Side: No side yard setback is required, except where adjacent to a lot in
an "R" district, then 10 feet. Monument signs shall be setback a
minimum of 5 feet from a side property line adjacent to a public street.
Parking areas shall be setback a minimum of 5 feet from a.side property
line adjacent to a public street or R district. All setbacks shall be
landscaped.
Rear: No rear yard setback is required, except where adjacent to a lot in
an "R" district, then 10 feet. Monument signs shall be setback a
minimum of 5 feet from a rear property line adjacent to a public street.
Parking areas shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from a rear property
line adjacent to a public street. All setbacks shall be landscaped.
e. Landscaping
A minimum of 25 percent of the site area shall be landscaped in
conformance with the design standards and guidelines of this Specific
Plan. Required landscaping within parking areas may not be counted as
contributing to this requirement. Required landscaping for setback areas
may be counted as contributing towards the 25 percent requirement.
f. Parking
The off-street parking provisions of Chapter 18.60 of the Zoning
Ordinance shall apply in determining the number of parking spaces that
must be provided for each use, the design and layout of the parking area,
the amount of landscaping required and allowable methods of screening.
g. Signs
Signs in the VC district shall be permitted in accordance with the
provisions of this Specific Plan (refer to Section F of this Chapter) and
Chapter 18.72 of the Zoning Ordinance.
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Descriptive Summary
Planning Area 3 is anchored by the City Hall and consists primarily of small
office uses. West of City Hall uses are predominantly residential with a mixture
of single family and multiple family dwellings. The main emphasis for Planning
Area 3 will be the continued development of office uses and support service
commercial uses. In recognizing the presence of existing multi-family
residential projects south of Barton Road along side streets within the Planning
Area, such uses will be permitted to remain and in-fill properties allowed to
develop subject to strict design standards and permitting processes. Special
provisions are provided for the development of infill multi-family properties.
Opportunities exist to consolidate some single family lots for office
development.
This land use district is intended to accommodate professional/administrative
office uses and personal service uses as opposed to other commercial retail uses.
Typically, uses include medical and health care clinics, travel agencies,
insurance agencies, and copy centers. Other consistent uses include executive,
management, administrative, or clerical uses, including the establishment of
branch offices, data processing centers, and the provision of professional
consulting services. Service commercial uses may include restaurants, repair
services, and retail commercial uses that cater to businesses and their
employees.
Land Use and Development Standards
a. Maximum Building Height
The maximum allowable building height in the AP district shall be 28
feet. Architectural building elements such as towers and roof ridge lines
may extend to 35 feet if no habitable space is provided above 28 feet.
b. Minimum Site Area
The minimum building site area in the AP district shall be 10,000 square
feet.
C. Minimum Street Frontage
The minimum street frontage for any development site in the AP district
shall be 60 feet measured at the front property line.
d. Maximum Lot Coverage
The maximum allowable lot coverage by structures may be 100 percent
less required parking, setbacks, and landscaping. Lot coverage shall
include all enclosed building area. Atriums open to the sky or plazas,
open parking, and hardscaped areas shall not constitute lot coverage.
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e. raras
Setbacks for yards in the AP district shall be as follows:
Front: The front yard setback shall be 15 feet for buildings. Monument
signs may encroach to within 5 feet of the front property line. Parking
areas .may encroach to within 10 feet of the front property line. All
setbacks shall be landscaped.
Side: None required, except where.adjacent to a lot in an "R" district,
then 10 feet.. When adjacent to a street, ground signs shall be set back 5
feet and parking areas shall be set back 10 feet. Setback areas-,shall be
y landscaped and may count towards the overall landscape requirement.
r Rear: None required,.except where adjacent to a lot in an "R" district,
then 10 feet. When adjacent to a street, ground'signs shall be set'back 5
feet and parking areas shall be set back 10 feet. Setback areas shall be
landscaped and may count towards the overall landscape requirement.
f. Landscaping
A minimum of 15 percent of the site area shall be landscaped in
conformance with the design standards and guidelines of this Specific
Plan. Required landscaping within-parking areas may not be counted as
contributing to this requirement. Required landscaping for setback areas
may be counted as contributing to the 15 percent requirement. J
g. Parking
The off-street parking provisions of Chapter 18.60 of the Zoning
Ordinance-shall apply in determining the number of parking spaces that
must be provided for each use, the design and layout of the parking area,
the amount of landscaping required, and allowable methods of screening.
h. Signs
Signs in the AP district shall be permitted in accordance with the
provisions of this Specific Plan (refer to Section F of this Chapter) and
Chapter 18.72 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Multi-Family Infill Special Provisions
When a multi-family residential in-fill project is proposed within the Planning Area 3
(AP District), the following standards shall be applied:
a. ,All proposed multi-family developments shall require the issuance of a
Conditional Use Permit and Site and Architectural Review applications.
b. No residential development other than a mixed use
residential/commercial development shall be permitted on any parcel
with Barton Road frontage.
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d. The development standards for multi-family residential development
shall be consistent with those of the R3 (Medium Density) Zoning
District.
e. In granting approval of a Site and Architectural Review for residential
projects within Planning Area 3 of the Barton Road Specific Plan, the
Planning Commission must make all of the findings required by Section
18.63.060 of the City Zoning Code.
f. In granting approval of a Conditional Use Permit for residential
development within Planning Area 3 of the Barton Road Specific Plan,
the Planning Commission must make the following findings:
i. All of the findings required by Section 18.83.050 of the City
Zoning Code.
ii. The development of the subject site as residential uses will not
hinder, impede, or discourage the future development of any
adjacent parcels for commercial development.
iii. The subject site has characteristics that have previously
discouraged it development as commercial uses.
Mixed Use Residential/Commercial Special Provisions
Whenever a project proposes both residential and commercial uses on a single parcel,
the following standards shall apply:
a. All proposed mixed developments shall require the issuance of a
Conditional Use Permit and Site and Architectural Review applications.
b. Mixed use developments shall comply with the Design Standards of the
AP Zoning District of the Barton Road Specific Plan.
C. The residential component of a mixed use development shall not be
permitted on the first or ground floor the structure(s).
d. In granting approval of a Site and Architectural Review for a mixed use
project within Planning Area 3 of the Barton Road Specific Plan, the
Planning Commission must make the following findings:
i. All of findings required by Section 18.63.060 of the City Zoning
Code.
ii. The residential component of the project is well integrated into
the overall design of the project and complements the proposed
commercial uses.
e. In granting approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a mixed use project,
within Planning Area 3 of the Barton Road Specific Plan, the Planning
Commission must make all of the findings required by Section 18.83.050
of the City Zoning Code.
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K. Lot Consolidation Incentives
The Planning Commission shall have the discretionary authority to grant incentive
"bonuses" through relaxed development regulations based upon the merits of the
proposed project. Incentives may include:
Reduction in required parking spaces
Increase in building heights
Other development standards as approved by the Planning Commission
Merits that warrant incentive bonuses include:
Consolidation of existing lots,
Reduced access points (driveways) and/or reciprocal access agreements,
Reciprocal parking agreements, and
Provision of public or semi-public pedestrian open space
The total reduction in .required parking spaces shall be based upon the level of the
qualifying merits, but in no case shall the bonus exceed 20% of the required standard.
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III. Infrastructure
A. Transportation
1. Transportation Plan Description
Transportation is a key element to the Barton Road Specific Plan. The Barton
Road corridor serves as the primary access corridor for the City. In addition, the
objectives and policies of the Specific Plan promote pedestrian and bicycle
access between development projects within the Plan Area as well as
connections to the surrounding community. The existing transportation within
the Barton Road Specific Plan is shown on Exhibit 6, Existing Transportation
Map.
Primary access is provided by Barton Road, a Major Highway (100' R/W, 72"
improvement). Mount Vernon Avenue and Michigan Street are designated as
Secondary Highways (88' R/W, 64' improvement) that provide north/south
access to the Plan Area. Canal Street, Grand Terrace Road, and Preston Street
are designated as Collectors (66' R/W, 44' improvement) that provide access to
the surrounding community. Highway and street design standards are shown on
Exhibit 7, the Road Way Design Standards.
2. Transportation Plan Development Standards
1. All roads within the Plan Area shall be improved to the
ultimate standard of the General Plan Circulation Element.
2. All road improvements shall comply with the standard
specifications of the San Bernardino County Transportation
Department unless otherwise amended by the City of Grand
'Terrace.
3. Driveway approaches onto City roadways within the Plan
Area shall be designed to City standards.
4. Sidewalks shall be provided along all city roadways per City
standard specifications.
5. Bikeways shall be provided in accordance with the City of
Grand Terrace Bicycle Transportation Plan.
B. Public Services
1. Water and Sewer Plan
a. Water and Sewer Plan Description
The Barton Road Specific Plan area is served by the Riverside Highland
Water Company (RHWC). RHWC is a privately owned and operated
water purveyor serving the City of Grand Terrace and the unincorporated
community of Highgrove. Since the overall Plan area is generally
developed as urban uses, the backbone domestic water system has
already been installed. Exhibit 8 illustrates the overall domestic water
system serving the area.
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The entire Barton Road Specific Plan area is served by a sanitary sewer
system owned and operated by the City of Grand Terrace. Wastewater
treatment is provided by the Colton Regional Wastewater Treatment
Facility through an agreement between the City of Grand Terrace and the
City of Colton. Exhibit 9 illustrates the existing sanitary sewer system
serving the area.
b. Water and Sewer Plan Standards
i. All existing and proposed development shall connect
to the Riverside Highland Water Company domestic
water system.
ii. All proposed development shall provide adequate
� ) fire flows in accordance with the requirements of the
County Fire Department.
iii. All new water connections shall be in accordance
with the standards of the Riverside Highland Water
Company.
iv. All existing and proposed development shall connect
to the City of Grand Terrace sanitary sewer system.
V. All new water and sewer connection shall be subject
to the prevailing connections fees established by the
Riverside Highland Water Company and City of
Grand Terrace.
9. Storm Drain Plan
a. Storm Drain Plan Description
The Barton Road Specific Plan area is served by a series of storm drains
maintained by the City of Grand Terrace. As illustrated in Exhibit 10,
the Plan area flows in a general east to west direction The Plan area east
of Mount Vernon Avenue flows through a series of storm drains east to
Mount Vernon then south within the Mount Vernon right-of-way. The
Plan area west of Mount Vernon flows west to the western edge of the
Plan area then southwest to a County flood control 'channel.
b. Storm Drain Plan Standards
i. All proposed development shall be designed in a
manner that adequately control surface flows and
does not adversely impact the storm drain system.
ii. All proposed development that requires grading
activities shall comply with the prevailing standards
of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) and shall be'required to prepare
and implement a Stormwater 'Pollutant Protection
Plan (SWPPP)
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C. Other Public Services & Facilities
1. Schools
The Barton Road Specific Plan area is located within the Colton Unified
School District. It is served by two local elementary schools, one local
middle school and Colton High School. Since the Plan area is predominantly
commercial in nature, minimal impact is anticipated to the local school
system. All new development shall be required to pay prevailing school fees
as established by the Colton Unified School District.
2. Fire Service
Fire protection and emergency response services for the Specific Plan area
are served by the City of Grand Terrace Fire Department, a branch of the San
Bernardino County Fire Department. The City Fire Station is located within
the Specific Plan area on City Center Court near the southeast corner of
Barton Road and Mount Vernon. All existing and new development shall
comply with the fire protection standards of the City Fire Department.
3. Police Service
Police service for the Specific Plan area is provided by the San Bernardino
County Sheriff's department under contract with the City of Grand Terrace.
All proposed development in the Plan area shall comply with all
requirements of the Sheriff s Department.
4. Electricity
Electric service to the Specific Plan area is provided by Southern California
Edison. Although the majority of the power lines serving the area are
currently overhead, efforts continue to underground distribution lines
whenever possible. All proposed development within the Plan area shall
comply with the requirements of Southern California Edison regarding
electrical service and the location/relocation of power lines.
5. Telephone
Telephone service is provided by SBC/Pacific Bell. All proposed
development requesting telephone service shall comply with the
requirements of SBC/Pacific Bell.
6. Natural Gas
Natural gas service is provided by Southern California Gas Company. All
proposed development requiring gas service shall comply with the
requirements of the Gas Company.
7. Solid Waste
Solid waste collection and recycling services are provided by Waste
Management Inc. (WMI). The City of Grand Terrace is under franchise with
WMI and waste collection service is mandatory for all commercial and
residential land uses within the City. All proposed commercial and multi-
family residential development within the Plan area shall be required to
provide adequate enclosures for trash and recycling containers and to
contract with WMI for waste collection and recycling services
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IV. CEQA Compliance
As required by CEQA, an environmental assessment for the Barton Road Corridor Specific
Plan was completed as the basis for 1) determining whether or not potential environmental
impacts would be sufficient to require and Environmental Impact Report and 2) specifying
the scope of work for the subsequent Specific Plan in such a way that its impacts would be
the same as or less than implementation of the General Plan policies and zoning currently in
effect.
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V. Specific Plan Administration
1. All regular provisions of the Grand Terrace Zoning Ordinance
shall apply to all properties within the Barton Road Specific Plan
boundaries, including but not limited to design review, use
permits, various appeals, amendments, public notice, and hearing
provisions. The provisions herein supplement the above
referenced provisions.
2. The Barton Road Specific Plan will be implemented primarily
through the use of Site and Architectural Review. This review
L i process shall be required for all major rehabilitation,
redevelopment, expansion of existing uses and/or structures, and
new development within the Specific plan boundary. A Site and
Architectural Review will not be required for rehabilitation of a
structure where there is no square footage increase or use
intensification. However, such an expansion may require other
land use and building permit applications and subsequent review
processes. Where applicable certain uses and activities may
require review through the Conditional Use application process as
defined in the Zoning Ordinance.
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TABLE I, LAND USE MATRIX
General Village Office/
Commercial Commercial Professional
Retail Commercial Uses PA 1 PA 2 PA 3
Ambulance Services C
Antique Shops P P
Apparel Stores P P
Appliance Stores and P P
Repair
Art, Music, and
Photographic Studios and P P P
Supply Stores
Auditoriums C
Athletic and Health Gyms
and Weight Reducing P C C
Clinics
Auto Service Station P C (4)
Auto Related (including
motorcycles, boats,
trailers, campers):
Sales (with ancillary repair P
facilities in a totally
enclosed area)
Rentals P
Parts and Supplies P
Repair P
Bakeries (retail only) P P
Barber and Beauty Shops P P P
Bicycle Shops P P P
Blueprint and Photocopy P P P
Services
Boats Sales C
Book & Stationary Stores
(other than adult related P P P
material)
Bowling Alleys C
Camera Shop (including P P P
processing)
Candy and Confectioneries C P P
Car Washes C
Catering Services P C
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China and Glassware P P
Stores
Cleaning & Pressing C C C
Establishments
Convenience Stores P P C
Costume Design Studios P
Curtain and Drapery P P
Shops
Day Care Centers C C C
Delicatessens / Specialty P P P
Food Stores
Department Stores P P
Drug Stores and P P P
Pharmacies
Equipment/Party Rental P
Farmers Markets P P
Feed and Grain Sales P
Floor Covering Shops P
Florist Shops P P P
Food Markets P P
Furniture Stores P P
Garden Supply Stores P C
Gift Shops P P P
Hardware Stores P C
Health Centers P C C
Hobby and Craft Shops P P P
H Household Goods P P
Hotels/Motels C
Ice Creams and Yogurt P P P
Shops
Ice Sales P
Jewelry Stores P P P
Laundry (Self Service) P P P
Leather Goods and P P
Luggage Stores
Liquor Stores P (3) P
Locksmiths Shops P P P
Mail Order Businesses P P
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Message Centers and P.O. P P P
Boxes
Mobile Home Sales C
Music, Dance, and C C C
Exercise Studios
Notions or Novelty stores P P
Nurseries & Garden
Supply Stores within P C
enclosed area
Office, Bus. Machine Sale P P P
& Repair
Pawn Shops C
Computer & Software P P P
Stores
Paint, Glass, and P
Wallpaper Stores
Pet Shops P P P
Recycling Collection C C
Services
Record, Tape, & video
Stores (including rental) P P P
Restaurants (sit down):
With entertainment and/or
serving of alcoholic
beverages P P C
Incidental serving of beer
and wine (without a
cocktail lounge, bar,
entertainment, or dancing) P C C
Fast Food: without drive-
thru P C C
Fast Food: with drive-thru
P C C
Schools, Business & C C C
professional
Shoe Stores, Sale and P P P
Repair
Smoke Shops P P
Sporting Goods Stores P P
Stained Glass Assembly P
Supermarkets P P
Tailor Shops P P P
Television, Radio, VCR,
Stereo, and CD P P
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Component Sales
Tire Stores P
Toy Stores P P
Travel Agencies P P P
Variety Department Stores,
Junior Department Stores P P
Veterinary (domestic, non- C
_boarding)
Watch and Clock Repair P P P
Stores
Yardage Goods Stores P P
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TABLE I, LAND USE MATRIX (cont.)
General Village Office/
Commercial Commercial Professional
Entertainment and PA 1 PA 2 PA 3
Cultural Uses
Cultural /Artist Exhibits:
Indoor gallery and art sales P P
Outdoor art exhibits C C
Movie theaters P
Office and
Administrative Uses
Banks, Finance Services
and Institutions P P P
Business and Office P P P
Services
Interior Decorating Firms P P P (2)
Medical / Dental Offices and
Related Health Clinics P P P
Medical Laboratories P P P
Optician and Optometric P P P
Shops
Realtors and Real Estate P P P
Offices
Travel Agencies P P P
Public and Quasi
Public Uses
Government Offices and C C C
Facilities
Public Schools P
Churches C P
Private Schools Associated C P
with a Church and located
on same site
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Notes:
1) outdoor displays/uses shall take place in front of business on site,
which have been approved with a conditional use permit. Under special
circumstances, outdoor uses/ displays are allowed without conditional
use permits (refer to Development Regulations).
2) Permitted with no showroom facilities.
3) Conditional permit required for off sale of alcoholic beverages within 500
feet of a school.
4) An auto service station featuring the sales of gasoline with a
convenience food market is permitted with the approval of a Conditional
Use Permit by the Planning Commission at the southwest corner of Barton
Road and Mount Vernon Avenue only.
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ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
APPROVING BRSP-03-01 (AMENDMENTS TO THE BARTON ROAD SPECIFIC
PLAN)AND E-03-08 (ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW-NEGATIVE DECLARATION)
WHEREAS, the Barton Road Specific Plan has been the primary land use regulatory document
for commercial development within the City of Grand Terrace since its adoption in 1990;and
WHEREAS, over the years a,consensus had arisen within the business and development interests
in the community that the existing Barton Road Specific Plan does not address the current needs of the
business community; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department initiated the proposed amendments to the
Barton Road Specific Plan under BRSP-03-01, as shown on Exhibit A; in order to simplify the Plan's
administration, encourage and facilitate quality commercial development along the Barton-Road corridor,
format the document to current State guidelines for Specific Plans, and to reflect changes in the
community since the Plan's original approval 13 years ago;and
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WHEREAS, none. of the amendments propose any changes to the current boundaries of the
Barton Road Specific Plan which consists of an approximately 1.3 mile long corridor lying generally
along both sides of Barton Road extending from the I-215 Freeway to the west to the intersection of
Barton Road and Victoria Street to the east; and
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WHEREAS, the amended Barton Road Specific Plan (BRSP-03-01), as presented in Exhibit A,
is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Grand Terrace; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act; an 5
Environmental Review has been conducted and a Negative Declaration has been prepared under E-03-08,
for this proposal with the Negative Declaration (Exhibit B) having been considered by'the Planning
r Commission and the City Council; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on September 18,
f 2003;and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission following its public hearing on September 18, 2003
recommended that the City Council approve the amendments to the Barton Road Specific Plan
underBRSP-03-01 and associated Negative Declaration under E-03-08, set out in full in the attached
Exhibits A and B,be approved and adopted by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on for
BRSP-03-01 and E-03-08. !
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA,DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The proposed amendments to the Barton Road Specific Plan (BRSP-03-
01) set out in full in Exhibits A is hereby approved and adopted by the
City Council.
Section 2: The Negative Declaration on file in the Community Development
Department of the City of Grand Terrace. (E-03-08) is hereby approved
as Exhibit B.
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EXHIBIT C
Section 3: Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect at 12:01
a.m. on the 3151 day of its adoption.
Section 4: Posting The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in three
(3) public places with fifteen (15) days of its adoption, as designated for
such purpose by the City Council.
Section 5. First read at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on
the_day of , 2003 and finally adopted and ordered posted at a
regular meeting of said City Council on the_day of ,2003.
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Grand Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace
Terrace and of the City Council and of the City Council thereof
I, BRENDA STANFILL, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, California, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Grand Terrace held on the by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Brenda Stanfill,
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
John Harper,
City Attorney
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Community Services Department
Staff Report
MEETING DATE: November 13, 2003
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 4 OF THE
GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ESTABLISHING ANIMAL CONTROL AND
LICENSING FEES
NO FUNDING REQUIRED: (X)
BACKGROUND:
The City of Grand Terrace has contracted with the County of San Bernardino Animal
Control since the incorporation of the city in 1978. General services include:
• Patrolling for loose dogs
• Canvassing for license fees
• Attending to animal related complaints and law violations
• Sheltering of animals at the county animal facility
• Rabies Clinics
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
At the July 22, 2003 Grand Terrace City Council Meeting, the council approved a new
Animal Control Contract with the City of Colton. This contract began November 1,
2003.
Staff has been working closely with the Colton Police Department, who administer the
Animal Control contract for both Colton and Grand Terrace. Both city staffs have been
working on bringing our municipal codes and fees schedules up to date.
The proposed Fee Schedule has been updated to include multi-year discounts and
flexibility in the rates for dogs that cannot be spayed/neutered. The licensing rates for
dogs are the same as those charged by the previous animal control contractor, The
County of San Bernardino.
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The proposed Fee Schedule was discussed at the October 23, 2003 council meeting.
During public comment, Grand Terrace resident Wayne Youngman suggested that
electronic chip implants be offered for pets in addition to the regular licensing program.
Staff contacted local veterinarians inquiring about the system. The AVID FriendChip
working with the PETtrac system is a global recovery network that has saved thousands
of pets. Its database maintains the information provided by the owner to recover one's
pet. This information will always be available because the database is backed by the
Veterinary Medical Associations across the United States. Once a pet is identified with
the AVID FriendChip, the pet is protected for the rest of its life.
Over 17,000 scanners have been distributed to shelters, hospitals, and veterinarian
offices. Colton Police is looking into the option of obtaining their own scanner to
expedite the return of any lost pets. The cost for the chip implant seem to be universal,
staff is still waiting on a few more quotes for the service. Below is one quote for the
chip implant and database tracking service:
AVID Chip Implant $25
Plan A: Multiple Pet Registry-- One time payment of$40.00 protects up to eight pets.
Plan B: Single Pet Registry— One time payment of$15.00
Staff has added a voluntary program for licensing cats. This effort was designed to
help cat owners locate a lost cat should one be brought to the shelter or found by
another resident.
Licensing will not begin until January 2004 and be done annually thereafter. There will
be two animal licensing clinics in January 2004, one on Wednesday, January 14' in the
evening, and one on Saturday, January 17`'', in the morning. Mailers will be sent to
every home announcing the new licensing program. Current licensees and dog owners
that have not renewed their dog licenses will receive a personal letter from Community
Services on the importance of licensing their pets.
RECOMMENDATION
-Staff recommends adopting the attached ordinance amending Title 4 of the City of
Grand Terrace Municipal Code and establishing the attached Animal Control and
Licensing Fees Schedule.
Staff recommends that residents have the option of choosing an electronic chip implant
program for their pets. These implants will be available at all pet licensing clinics held
in Grand Terrace.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 4 OF
THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ESTABLISHING ANIMAL CONTROL AND LICENSING FEES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Title 4 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is hereby amended and the Animal
Control and Licensing Fees,which are included herewith as Exhibit A, are hereby adopted.
Section 2. Conflicts and Ambiguities-In the event of any conflicts or ambiguities between
the provisions of the ordinance and other provisions of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code, the
provisions of this Ordinance shall prevail. Each separate violation shall be a separate offense.
Section 3. Severability - If any provision or clause of this Ordinance or the application
thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional or to be otherwise invalid by any
court of competent jurisdiction,such invalidity shall not affect other Ordinance provisions or clauses
or applications thereof which can be implemented without the invalid provisions or clause or
application, and of this end the provisions and clauses of the Ordinance are.declared to be severable.
Section 4. Effective Date-This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on
the 3 1" day of its adoption.
Section 5. Posting-The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in three(3)public
places within fifteen(15) days of its adoption, as designated for such purposes by the City Council.
Section 6.First read at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on the 13' day
of November,2003,and finally adopted and ordered posted at a regular meeting of said City Council
on the I It' day of December, 2003.
Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace.
and of the City Council thereof.
Attest:
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
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I,Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace,California,do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Grand Terrace held on the I l 'day of December, 2003,by the following vote:
AYES
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
John Harper, City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
ANIMAL CONTROL AND LICENSING FEES
Part I: Animal Control
SECTION 1. The license fee for each dog not spayed or neutered shall be as follows:
A. $60.00 annually
B. $24.00 annually should the owner's veterinarian provide a written explanation that the
dog, for some physical reason, cannot by spayed/neutered.
SECTION 2. The license fee for each spayed or neutered dog shall be as follows:
A. $9.00 for a one year period
B. $15.00 for a two year period
C. $ 23.00 for a three year period
SECTION 3. The license fee for each spayed or neutered dog belonging to a resident 65
years of age or older shall be as follows:
A. $5.00 for a one year period
B. .$10.00 for a two year period
C. $15.00 for a three year period
SECTION 4. The voluntary cat license fee for cats not spayed or neutered shall be as
follows:
A. $9.00 annually.
B. $5.00 annually should the owner's veterinarian provide a written explanation that the cat,
for some physical reason, cannot by spayed/neutered
SECTION 5. The voluntary cat license fee for cats spayed/neutered shall be as follows:
A. $5.00 for a one year period
B. $10.00 for a two year period
C. $15.00 for a three year period
SECTION 6. Owners who show proof of spaying or neutering their dog within sixty
days of purchasing an unaltered license pursuant to Section 1 above shall receive a refund
upon request in the amount of$25.00
SECTION 7. The following fees shall also apply for dogs only:
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A. A delinquency penalty of$15.00 shall be added to the license fee for failure to license the
dog as provided in the Grand Terrace Municipal Code.
1. A fine of$100 per dog, in addition to the delinquency penalty and the license
fee shall be accessed by the Animal Control Officer and/or the Code Enforcement Officer
for any dog found through canvassing not to be licensed after the initial grace period of
January 31, 2004. The Animal Control Officer and or Code Enforcement Officer will
give the owner one week to comply and obtain a license. If the owner complies within
the time period, the$100 fine will voided. If the owner does not comply within the time
period, the Animal Control Officer and or Code Enforcement Office can write a$100
fine weekly per dog.
B. A fee of$5.00 shall be charged for the transfer of ownership of a licensed dog to a new
owner in lieu of a fee for a new license for the remainder of the licensing year in which
the transfer occurs.
C. A fee of 5.00 shall be charged for the transfer of ownership of a licensed dog to a new
owner in lieu of a fee for a new license for the remainder of the licensing year in which
the transfer occurs.
D. A fee of$5.00 shall be charged for the transfer of a current license from another
jurisdiction for the remainder of the licensing year.
E. The fee for any license purchased after June 30`h of each year will be one half the regular
fee.
F. A fee of$3.00 shall be charged for the replacement of a lost or damaged license for both
dogs and cats (under the voluntary cat licensing program).
SECTION 8. The following schedule of fees is hereby established for reclaiming dogs
and cats impounded by the CONTRACTOR:
A. GENERAL ANIMAL FEES
PICKUP/HANDLING OF DOG OR CAT
I" Time Offense $40
2nd Time Offense $60
3rd Time'Offense and beyond $80
Fines are doubled for non-altered animals. Refund of the additional fine will be refunded if the animal is
altered within 30 days.
SECTION 9. The following schedule of fees are hereby established for animal related
services:
A. Pick-up service (living or deceased dog/cat only):
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$40 per animal picked up at a residential home for euthanizing or adoption (determined
by the shelter).
B. Animal Trap Rentals: Cats, Dogs, Skunks, Possums $16.50 per 10 day rental paid to the
CONTRACTOR.
For Trapping of Cats,Possums, and Skunks:
Trap(s)must be picked up at the CONTRACTOR's location. Cats must taken by the resident to
the SHELTER. Possums and Skunks will be collected by the CONTRACTOR during regular
business hours. Call out fees may apply for after-hours pick-up.
C. Large animal pickup (includes horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs ) and impound
Staff time as determined by CONTRACTOR plus actual costs incurred.
SECTION 10. Staff time is determined by CONTRACTOR.
SECTION 11. Licensing fees will be issued annually from January I"to December 31"
effective January 2004.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 6 OF
THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS GOVERNING ANIMAL
CONTROL
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:.
Section 1. Title 6 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is hereby amended and the revised
chapters, which are included herewith as Exhibit A, are hereby adopted.
Section 2. Conflicts and Ambiguities-In the event of any conflicts or ambiguities between
the provisions of the ordinance and other provisions of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code, the
provisions of this Ordinance shall prevail. Each separate violation shall be a separate offense.
Section 3. Severabilily - If any provision or clause of this Ordinance or the application
thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional or to be otherwise invalid by any
court of competent jurigdiction,such invalidity shall not affect other Ordinance provisions or clauses
or applications thereof which can be implemented without the invalid provisions or clause or
application,and of this end the provisions and clauses of the Ordinance are declared to be severable.
Section 4. Effective Date-This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on
the 3 1"day of its adoption.
Section 5. Posting-The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in three(3)public
places within fifteen(15) days of its adoption, as designated for such purposes by the City Council.
Section 6.First read at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on the 23rd day
of October, 2003, and finally adopted and ordered posted at a regular meeting of said City Council
on the 131" day of November, 2003.
Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace
and of the City Council thereof.
Attest:
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
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I,Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace,California,do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Grand Terrace held on the 131h,day of November, 2003,by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
John Harper, City Attorney
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Title 6
ANIMALS
Chapters:
6.04 Animal Control
6.08 Dog Licensing and Vaccination--Rabies Control
6.12 Apiaries
6.20 Commercial Kennels
6.24 Livestock
6.28 Riding Academies
Chapter 6.04
ANIMAL CONTROL
Sections:
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.04.10 Definitions.
ARTICLE I1. IMPOUNDMENT
6.04.020 Authorized generally.
6.04.030 Summary destruction.
6.04.040 Authority to release.
6.04.050 Applicability to cats.
6.04.060 Receipt from owners.
6.04.070 Release to agencies.
6.04.080 Euthanasia.
6.04.090 Redemption.
6.04.100 Notice to owner.
6.04.110 Record.
ARTICLE III. CARE AND CONTROL
6.04.120 Disposition of dead animals.'
6.04.130 Abandonment.
6.04.140 Permitting to run at large.
6.04.150 Holding animals in violation.
6.04.160 Restraint and control of dogs off owner's premises.
6.04.170 Impoundment of dogs running at large.
6.04.180 Defecation or urination.
6.04.190 Female dogs in breeding condition.
6.04.200 unvaccinated puppies.
6.04.210 Vicious animals.
6.04.220 Beware-of-dog notice.
6.04.230 Wild, exotic animals.
ARTICLE IN. ANIMAL ESTABLISHMENTS OTHER THAN
DOG KENNELS AND CATTERIES
6.04.240 License required--Zoning compliance.
6.04.250 Application for license.
6.04.260 Facilities and practices.
6.04.270 Term of license.
6.04.280 Renewal of license.
6.04.290 Revocation of license.
6.04.300 Nontransferability of license.
ARTICLE V. ENFORCEMENT
6.04.310 inspections.
6.04.320 Violation--Misdemeanor.
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.04.010 Definitions. As used in this chapter:
A. "Animal" means any mammal, poultry, bird, reptile, fish or any other dumb creature.
B. "Animal Control Contractor's means any person duly appointed by the Animal Control
Contractor and authorized to act in his behalf in the enforcement of the animal and rabies control
program.
C. "Animal menagerie" means any place where wild animals are kept or maintained for private
or corrimercial purposes, including places where wild animals are boarded, trained or kept for
hire.
D. "Cat" includes all domesticated felines .
E. "Dog" means any dog of any age, including female as well as male.
F. "Animal Control Contractor" means the city Animal Control Contractor or any other person
duly authorized to act on his behalf.
G. "Guard dog" means any dog used for the purpose of guard duty.
H. "impoundment" means the picking up of an animal by a duly authorized person and bringing
the same into an animal shelter for confinement, custody and disposition.
I. "Livestock" includes all domesticated bovine, equine, caprine, ovine and porcine species.
J. "Owner" means any person who owns an animal, or who harbors or keeps an animal for five or
more consecutive days.
K. "Person" includes any person, firm,partnership, corporation, trust and any association of
persons.
L. "Pound" or "animal shelter" include all places where impounded animals are to be confined,
whether by the city or by private persons or under contract or agreement with the city.
M. "Unlicensed dog" means any dog for which the license for the current year has not been paid,
or to which the tag for the current _year provided for in this code is not attached.
N. "Vicious animal" means any animal which shows a propensity to attack, bite, scratch or
harass people or other animals without provocation.
0. "Wild animal"means any wild, exotic, dangerous or venomous animal, including but not
limited to mammals, fowls, fish or reptiles.
ARTICLE II. IMPOUNDMENT
6 04 020 Authorized generally. The chief of police, the animal control contractor,
all animal control officers and assistant animal control officers, and every poundkeeper, and also
any person employed or designated for that purpose by the city council, are authorized and
empowered to:
A. Capture, receive, take up and impound:
l. Any dog or other animal found running at large in violation of this code or
of any law of the state,
2. Any dog or other animal which is molesting any person,
3. Any dog which is molesting or harassing animals, birds or pets upon the
premises of any person.
4. Any animal, including wild animals or birds,being kept or maintained
within a person's premises in violation of this code or of any law of the state;
5. Stray, unwanted or abandoned animals,
6. Dogs which are unlicensed and unvaccinated in violation of this code,
7. Animals delivered for disposition, after the owner has paid the required
fee and released all title and interest in the animal by signing of the form provided by the
Animal Control Contractor for this purpose,
8. Animals for which the owner or custodian is unable to care because of
imprisonment, illness, bankruptcy, litigation or other contingency, or in cases in which the owner
or custodian cannot be found;
B. Regularly and adequately feed, water and otherwise care for all dogs impounded
under the provisions of this code, or to provide for such feeding and watering;
C. Receive; take up and impound any sick or injured dog or cat whose owner is
_ unknown or unidentified; to humanely destroy any such injured dog or cat when, in the opinion
of the officer or a licensed veterinarian, such destruction is necessary and humane; and to make
proper disposition of such animal. Should an injured or destroyed dog be an identified dog, then
the owner of the dog shall immediately be notified of its injury or destruction;
D. Do and perform any other acts necessary to carry out the provisions of this code
and the laws of the state relating to dogs.
6 04.03 Summary destruction. The officer having custody of any impounded dog may,by
humane methods, summarily destroy the same if:
A. The dog is suffering from any incurable or contagious disease as certified to by a
licensed veterinarian and with approval from the chief, animal disease control branch;
or
B. It is an unlicensed vicious dog.
6 04.040 Authority to release. Any officer having in his custody any unlicensed;
impounded dog or cat not suffering from any infectious or communicable disease may release
the same to any adult person who will pay the pound fees and charges as established by the
Animal Shelter Contractor and, if a resident of the city, will also pay for rabies vaccination and
license fees if it is a dog that such resident of the city has bought.
6.0 4.050 Applicability to cats. All the provisions of this code pertaining to impounded;
unlicensed dogs, except the licensing provisions thereof, shall apply to impounded cats.
6 04.060 Receipt from owners. The poundkeeper or any duly authorized person shall have
the right to receive and dispose of dogs or cats delivered into his possession by the owners
thereof and shall charge a specified fee for each dog, cat,puppy or kitten delivered into his
custody.
6.04.070 Release to agencies. Any impounded animal which has not been redeemed or
sold and would nonnally have been destroyed in accordance with this chapter may, upon
payment, of the necessary fee,be released from the animal shelter to an agency which has been
approved by the California State Department of Public Health,the Animal Control Contractor
and the chief of the animal control branch to obtain animals for medical research.
6.04.080 Euthanasia. Any impounded animal which has not been redeemed or sold may
be disposed of by euthanasia in accordance with state and city laws.
6 04.090 Redemption. A. An impounded dog may be redeemed by payment of a
specified pound fee in addition to the daily charges and other charges, if any, for each day the
dog has been impounded.
B. Any dog over the age of four months which has been impounded shall not be
released from the pound or any shelter which is under contract with the city, unless it is first
licensed in accordance with the provisions of this code.
6.04.100 Notice to owner. Any officer acting under the provisions of this code, and
impounding a licensed dog, shall give notice in person or by mail to the last known address of
the owner, of the impounding of such dog. If such dog is not redeemed and the owner or
possessor does not pay the license fee, obtain a tag, and pay the fees required as specified in this
code within three days or seventy-two hours after notice has been given, the officer shall dispose
of such dog in accordance with the provisions of this code or shall destroy such dog.
6.04.110 Record. Each poundkeeper, animal control officer or any other duly authorized
person shall keep a record of all animals impounded by him, which record shall show:
A. The date of impoundment:
B. The license tag number, if any:
C. A complete description of the animal-
D. The date and manner of its disposal: and
E. If redeemed or sold, the name and address of the person by whom redeemed or
purchased, the amount of all fees and other moneys received or collected by him and the
disposition of the moneys.
ARTICLE III. CARE AND CONTROL
6 04.120 Disposition of dead animals. A. When any dog or other animal or fowl
owned by or in the custody or control of any person or found in any person's private property
dies, such person shall, within twenty-four hours, provide for the burial, incineration or other
disposition of the body of such dead animal or fowl in a safe and sanitary manner.
B. It is unlawful for any person to dispose of the body of such dead animal or fowl in any public
or private property, other than his own, without proper authorization from the Animal Control
Contractor.
6.04.130 Abandonment. It is unlawful to abandon any animal in the city.
6.04.140 Permitting to run at large. No person in the city shall permit an animal to stray or"
run at large upon any public street, sidewalk, schoolground, public park, playground,place of
public assembly or any other public place, or any unenclosed private lot or other unenclosed
private place, or upon any private place or property without the consent of the owner or person in
control thereof. Parkways comprising the area between the street and sidewalk shall be included
as "private property for the purposes of this section.
6.04.150 Holding animals in violation. Any person who finds any animal which has strayed
or is running at large upon his own property or any other place contrary to the provisions of this
chapter may take possession of and hold the same; provided,however, that he shall notify the
Animal Control Contractor or animal control officer or the chief of police of the fact that he has
such animal in his possession, within four hours after securing possession thereof, and give such
health officer, animal control officer or chief of police full information in regard to the same,
including a complete description of such animal and license number, if any, and surrender the
same to the Animal Control Contractor animal control officer or chief of police upon demand.
6 04 160 Restraint and control of does off owner's premises. No person may lawfully
bring his dog out of his premises or property unless:
A. The dog is restrained by a substantial leash not to exceed six feet in length and is in
the charge of a person competent to restrain such dog; or
B. The dog is under immediate command control of its owner or some other person
competent to restrain such dog; or
C. The dog is properly restrained and enclosed in a car, cage or similar enclosure
6 04 170 Impoundment of dogs running at large. A. Any dog found running at large, running
loose or unrestrained may be impounded by the Animal Control Contractor animal control
officer or chief of police for a period of seventy-two hours. Any unclaimed dogs shall then be
disposed of in accordance with Sections 6.04.090 and 6.04.1 00.
B. There shall be a reclaiming fee for all impounded dogs, as established by the city
council.
6.04.180 Defecation or urination. A person having custody of any dog shall not permit either
willfully or through failure to exercise due care or control, any such dog to defecate or urinate
upon a public sidewalk, the floor of any common hall in any apartment house, hotel or other
multiple dwelling, upon any entrance way, stairway or wall immediately abutting on a public
sidewalk, or upon the floor of any theater, shop, store, office building or other building used by
the public.
6.04.190 Female dogs in breeding condition. It is unlawful for any person in the city to
permit any female dog owned, harbored or controlled by him, when the female dog is in heat or
in season or breeding condition, to be unconfined and in such a manner that it attracts stray male
dogs.
6 04 200 Unvaccinated puppies. All dogs under four months of age and until vaccinated
shall be confined to the premises of or kept under physical restraint by the owner,keeper or
harborer. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the sale or transportation of a
puppy younger than four months of age.
6.04.210 Vicious animals.
A. Whenever an animal suspected of being vicious is reported, the Animal Control
Contractor shall investigate the circumstances, and if he finds that such animal has done any of
the acts or shown a disposition or propensity to do any of the acts declared in this chapter to
constitute a vicious animal, he shall notify the owner or harborer, if known, in writing, stating all
of the facts and circumstances. A vicious or potentially dangerous dog, while on the owner or
keeper' s property, shall, at all times,be keptiindoors, or in a securely fenced yard from which
the dog cannot escape, and into which children cannot trespass.A vicious or potentially
dangerous animal may be off the owner or keeper' s premises only if it is restrained by a
substantial leash, of appropriate length, and if it is under the control of a responsible adult.
If such restraint is impossible or impractical, the animal shall be impounded until the owner or
harborer is able to comply with the Animal Control Contractor's order.
B. If upon receiving notification as provided in subsection A of this section, the owner or
harborer fails to provide adequate restraint or control of the animal as ordered by the Animal
Control Contractor within a reasonable time, such owner or harborer shall be liable to
prosecution for violation of this chapter and the animal or reptile shall be subject to summary
destruction.
1. "Enclosure" means a fence or structure suitable to prevent the entry of young
children, which is suitable to confine a vicious dog in conjunction with other measures which
may be taken by the owner or keeper of the dog. The enclosure shall be designed in order to
prevent the animal from escaping. The animal shall be housed.pursuant to Section 597t of the
Penal Code.
2. "Hearing authority" means the advisory appeals board or such other person or
entity designated by the City Manager of the City to administer hearings pursuant to this chapter.
C. If the animal's owner or harborer is unknown, then such animal shall be impounded,
and if not claimed within three days, shall be destroyed.
1. A dog determined to be a vicious dog may be destroyed by the animal control
department when it is found, after proceedings, that the release of the dog would create a
significant threat to the public health, safety and welfare. If it is determined that a dog found to
be vicious shall not be destroyed, the hearing authority or, if appealed, the court, shall impose
conditions upon the ownership and keeping of the dog that protect the public health, safety and
welfare.
D. A guard dog of any business or firm which is not securely confined during hours the
business or firm is open to the public and which jeopardizes or subjects to hazard any lawful
patron or visitor of such business or fine, shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter.
E. For purposes of this chapter, "vicious animal" means any animal which bites, attacks,
inflicts severe injury on or kills a human being or domestic animal, or in any way has a
disposition or propensity to attack or bite
F. All vicious dogs and potentially dangerous dogs shall be properly licensed and
vaccinated. The City shall include the vicious dog designation and potentially dangerous
designation in the registration records of the dog, either after the owner or keeper of the dog has
agreed to the designation or the court or hearing authority has detennined the designation applies
to the dog. The City and "Contractor"may charge a vicious dog fee or potentially dangerous dog
fee. to be established and amended by the City and the "Contractor"by resolution, in addition to
the regular licensing fee to provide for the increased costs of maintaining the records of the dog.
G. The owner or keeper of a dog determined to be a vicious dog may be prohibited by
the hearing authority, or if contested, the court, from owning, possessing, controlling or having
custody of any dog for a period of up to three years, when it is found, after proceedings, that
ownership or possession of a dog by that person would create a significant threat to the public
health, safety and welfare.
H. If the dog in question dies, or is sold, transferred or permanently removed from the
city, the owner or keeper of a vicious or potentially dangerous dog shall notify the animal control
department of the changed condition and new location of the dog in writing within two working
days.
6.04.220 Beware-of-dog notice. Whenever the Animal Control Contractor receives a report
of a dog with a disposition or propensity to attack or bite any person or animal without
provocation, he may order the owner to post and keep posted upon the premises where such dog
is kept under restraint as provided in this chapter, a notice containing the words "Beware of
Dog." Each letter of the notice shall not be less than two inches in height and the notice shall be
displayed in plain and conspicuous view. Failure to obey such order in any respect as provided in
this section-shall render such owner liable to prosecution for violation of this chapter and shall
render such vicious dog subject to summary destruction.
6.04.230 Wild. exotic animals. A. No person shall
have, keep, maintain, breed, sell, trade or let for hire any wild, exotic, dangerous or nondomestic
animal without first applying to and receiving special authorization from the
health officer. The keeping or maintenance of such animals shall also conform to the appropriate
zoning codes as'well as laws and regulations promulgated by the state and federal governments.
B. The Animal Control Contractor may authorize the keeping or maintaining of any wild, exotic,
dangerous or nondomestic animal when, in his opinion, any such animal may be kept or
maintained without endangering the safety of any person, other animal or property, nor create a
nuisance; provided, however, that the Animal Control Contractor may require any such animal to
be properly caged, tethered or restrained, and that he may create such additional requirements
that may be necessary and proper under the circumstances; provided further, that any privately
owned wild, exotic, dangerous or nondomestic animal shall require a license fee as established
by the city council, the initial fee to be paid at the time of application. He may revoke such
authorization when, in his opinion, the safety of any person, other animal or property is
endangered or that a nuisance is created by the keeping of such animal.
C. No person shall at any time harbor, own, voluntarily care for or have in custody any
animal of any kind that is vicious, or any animal that in a threatening or annoying manner barks,
snarls or menaces a person or persons within the city, or any animal that barks, howls or makes
loud, annoying noises or sounds so that the same creates a serious menace to others in the
immediate neighborhood to the detriment of the public health, safety or general welfare of
persons in the neighborhood.
D. The provisions of this section shall not be applicable to licensed circuses, carnivals,
zoos or other collections of wild animals under jurisdiction of a city, state or federal government.
ARTICLE IV. ANIMAL ESTABLISHMENTS OTHER THAN
DOG KENNELS AND CATTERIES
6 04 240 License required--Zoning compliance. No per- son shall, within the city, conduct or
operate any pet shop, pet grooming parlor,public aquarium, game bird faun, pet- ting zoo, wild
animal breeding or boarding facility or animal menagerie, without first obtaining a license from
the Animal Control Contractor. Any such establishment shall also conform to the appropriate
zoning codes.
6`04 250 Application for license. An application for a license to operate a pet shop, pet
grooming parlor,public aquarium, petting zoo, wild animal breeding or boarding facility or
animal menagerie. shall be made in writing to the Animal Control Contractor. Not later than ten
days after receipt of application by the Animal Control Contractor, the facilities for which the
license is requested will be examined by the Animal Control Contractor. No license shall be
issued or renewed unless and until all general regulations relating to animals as set forth by the
Animal Control Contractor, are complied with and after payment of an annual fee as established
by the city council. Any building or structure used in the housing or maintaining of such animals
shall be approved by the city building and safety department.
6 04.260 Facilities and practices.- Every person with- in the city who owns, conducts,
manages or operates any animal establishment for which a license is required by this article shall
comply with each of the following conditions:
A. Bousing facilities for animals shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained in
good repair to protect animals from injury and restrict entrance of other animals.
B. All animals and all animal buildings or enclosures shall be maintained in a clean and
sanitary condition.
C. All animals shall be supplied with sufficient good, wholesome food and water as often
as the feeding habits of the respective animals require.
D. Animal buildings and enclosures shall be so constructed and maintained as to prevent
the escape of animals.
E. All reasonable precautions shall be taken to protect the public from the animals
and animals from the public.
F. Every building or enclosure wherein animals are
maintained shall be properly ventilated to prevent drafts
and to remove odors. Beating and cooling shall be provided as required according to physical
needs of the animals.
G. All animal rooms; cages and runs shall be of sufficient size to provide adequate
and proper housing for animals kept therein.
B. All animal runs shall be of approved construction and shall be provided with
adequate waste and manure disposal and for drainage into an approved sewer or individual sewer
disposal installation.
1. All animals shall be taken to a licensed veterinarian for examination and treatment
if so ordered by the health officer.
J. Every precaution shall be taken to avoid the production of nuisances and any
hazard to the public health as a result of the presence of these wild, dangerous and/or exotic
animals.
K. Every violation of applicable regulations shall be corrected within a reasonable
time to be specified by the Animal Control Contractor.
L. Failure of the applicant for the license to comply with any of the conditions set
out in this section shall be deemed just cause for the denial of any license, whether original or
renewal.
6.04.270 Term of license. Any license issued under this article shall expire at the end of such
fiscal year in which the license is issued.
6.04.280 Renewal of license. The procedure for the
renewal of any license shall be subject to the same conditions and shall be done in the same
manner as the issuance of an original license.
6.04.290 Revocation of license. A. The Animal Control Contractor may revoke any
license issued pursuant to this article whenever he determines from an inspection that any animal
establishment fails to meet all conditions contained in Section 6.04.260 or for any other violation
of this chapter.
B. Any revocation of a license shall be effective until all conditions of Section 6.04.260
have been met and complied with to the satisfaction of the health officer and written notice of
this fact has been given to the licensee. Upon receipt of notice of compliance the license shall be
deemed in full force and effect for the remainder of the original term for which issued
6 04.30 Not transferability of license. Licenses issued pursuant to this article shall not be
transferable, except when original property including the animal establishment within such
property is sold by the owner to another party and provided further that such animal
establishment remains within the confines of the original property.
ARTICLE V. ENFORCEMENT
6 04 310 inspections. The Animal Control Contractor shall have the authority to enter
' upon any area or premises to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
A. The animal control officer is authorized and empowered to arrest and issue notices to
appear pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and with regard to violations of the Penal Code
of the state pertaining to animals including violation of Section 597 of said Code. The animal
control officer shall enforce the provisions of this chapter and is authorized to issue citations and
to file complaints and to perform any act authorized pursuant to Chapter.5c and 5d of Part 2,
Title 3 (commencing with Section 953.6) and Section 836.5 of said Penal Code of the state.
6.04.320 Violation--Misdemeanof. Any person violating any of the provisions of this
chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided in
Chapter 1.16 of this code.
Chapter 6.08
DOG LICENSING AND VACCINATION--RABIES CONTROL
Sections:
6.08.010 Animal bites.
6.08.020 Biting animals.
6.08.030 Rabies suspects.
6.08.040 Exposure to rabid animals.
6.08.050 Quarantine signs.
6.08.060 Skunks.
6.08.070 Unvaccinated dogs prohibits.
6.08.080 Vaccination standards.
6.08.090 Exemption from vaccination.
6.08.100 Dog license--Required.
6.08.110 Dog license--Application.
6.08.120 Dog license--Fees.
6.08.130 Dog license--Penalty fee.
6.08.140 Dog license--Term.
6.08.150 Tag--Duplicate.
6.08.160 Tag--Wearing.
6.08.170 Tag--Falsification.
6.08.180 Tag--Unlawful use.
6.08.190 Dog license--Exemption from fee.
6.08.200 Dog license--Exempt dogs.
6.08.210 Dog l icense--Transfer of ownership.
6.08.220 Dog license--Renewal.
6.08.230 Right of entry.
6.08.240 Violation--Misdemeanor.
6.08.010 Animal bites. It is the duty of any person having knowledge that any
animal subject to rabies, whether or not the animal is suspected of having rabies, has bitten any
human being within the city to immediately report that fact to the Animal Control Contractor or
to the chief of police with full information in regard to the incident.
6.08.020 Biting animals. A. Upon receipt of a report that a person has been bitten by
an animal subject to rabies (all warm-blooded mammals) , any person authorized to enforce the
provisions of this chapter is hereby empowered to enter upon any private property, including the
home or residence where the biting animal is kept or has strayed, to inspect and strictly isolate,
and to seize and impound if necessary, in a place and manner approved by the Animal Control
Contractor, any such animal for a period of ten days for dogs and cats and fourteen days for other
animals. Excepted are rodents (members of the order Rodentia), rabbits and hares (members of
the order Lagomorpha) .
B. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A of this section, the Animal Control
Contractor may authorize, with permission of the owner, if known, and other legal restrictions
permitting, the euthanasia of biting animal for the purpose of laboratory examination for rabies
using the fluorescent rabies antibody (FRA)test in the county health department laboratory.
C. It is unlawful for any person to remove from any place of isolation or quarantine any
animal which has been isolated or quarantined under the provisions of this chapter,without the
consent of the Animal Control Contractor.
6 08 030 Rabies suspects. A. It is the duty of any person having knowledge of the
whereabouts of an animal known to have or suspected of having rabies to report the fact
immediately to the Animal Control Contractor. f such person is the owner or possessor or has
custody of such animal, he shall immediately confine it and keep the animal strictly confined
until it is established to the satisfaction of the officer that such animal has or has not rabies.
B. Where such owner or possessor does not have the proper facility for such confinement,
or where the owner of such rabid or suspected 'rabid animal is not known, such animal shall be
isolated in strict confinement under proper care and under the observation of a licensed
veterinarian in a pound, veterinary hospital or other adequate facility in a manner approved by
the Animal Control Contractor, and shall not be killed or released for at least ten days after the
onset of symptoms suggestive of rabies. If such animal creates a menace to the public health and
safety, the Animal Control Contractor or his representative may kill or destroy the animal
forthwith and examine it for rabies in the laboratory using the fluorescent rabies antibody (FRA)
test in the county health department laboratory.
C. Whenever any such owned biting animal is quarantined in a place other than the
premises of the owner, all expenses incurred in its confinement shall be the liability of the owner,
possessor or custodian of such biting animal.
D. The Animal Control Contractor, county health officer, and all law enforcement
officers for the city shall have the right to enter upon any private property for the purpose of
ascertaining whether any dog, cat or similar type animals are kept or harbored in violation of the
provisions hereof and particularly to determine whether any dog is afflicted with rabies or
hydrophobia or other dangerous disease.
E. The Animal Control Contractor shall have the right to seize any dog, cat or similar
`- type animal within the city having or suspected to have rabies or hydrophobia, or other diseases
or sickness and in the event the Animal Control Contractor shall determine that such dog, cat or
similar type animal is afflicted with rabies or hydrophobia or dangerous disease or sickness, the
animal shall be killed forthwith or as soon thereafter as same is determined by the Animal
Control Contractor, provided that if such animal shall be merely suspected of having rabies or
hydrophobia, or other disease or sickness it may be confined by the Animal Control Contractor
for such time as the Animal Control Contractor shall direct, and if the Animal Control Contractor
shall thereafter determine that the dog does not have rabies, or hydrophobia, or has a dangerous
disease or sickness, it shall be returned to the owner upon payment by the owner of the actual
cost to the city and/or Animal Shelter Contractor for the care of the dog while it was kept in such
confinement pursuant to the direction of the Animal Control Contractor.
6 08 040 Exposure to rabid animals. A. Any animal that is subject to rabies which
has been exposed to a known rabid animal or suspected rabid animal shall, upon notification of
its owner,possessor or custodian, be:
1. Immediately securely confined in a place and manner approved by the health
officer for a period of six months; or
2. Immediately destroyed unless the biting animal is determined by laboratory
examination to be negative from rabies; except that in the case of dogs and cats, the following
alternative is permitted:
a. The dog or cat shall be revaccinated and then quarantined for a period of
thirty days provided such dog or cat has been,vaccinated not less than thirty days with a
rabies vaccine approved by the California State Department of Public Health.
B. The Animal Control Contractor may, in his discretion, kill or quarantine the
animal so bitten, in case the owner, possessor or custodian thereof fails to do so immediately, or
in case the owner,-possessor or custodian thereof is not readily accessible to Animal Control
Contractor.
C. The carcass of any dead animal exposed to rabies wilt,upon demand, be surrendered '
to the Animal Control Contractor.
D. Upon the discretion of the Animal Control Contractor, he shall order the examination
of such animal for rabies specimens of high-risk or medium-risk animals involved in a biting
incident. Specimens of low-risk animals may be examined upon payment of reasonable
laboratory fees.
6 08 050 Quarantine signs. It is the duty of any person authorized to enforce the provisions of
this chapter to post an appropriate sign in a conspicuous place at a location where a dog or cat or
any biting, vicious or rabid animal is being quarantined or confined to warn the public of this
fact. It is unlawful for anyone to obstruct the posting of such a sign or to remove or destroy such
a posted sign without permission of the Animal Control Contractor
6.08.060 Skunks. It is unlawful for any person, fine or corporation to (A) trap or capture
skunks for pets; (B) trap, capture or hold skunks in captivity for sale, barter, exchange or gift;
and (C) transport skunks from or into the city; except, that the importation or exportation of
skunks may be pennitted by Animal Control Contractor for recognized zoological gardens or
research institutions.
6 08 070 Unvaccinated does prohibits., It is unlawful for any person within the city to own,
have an interest in, harbor and fed, or have the care, charge, custody or possession of a dog over
the age of four months, whether such dog is confined or not, unless such dog has a current
vaccination with rabies vaccine approved by the California State Department of Public Health
and is officially tagged as provided for in this chapter. The vaccines shall be used exclusively to
vaccinate all dogs within the city. Vaccination with the vaccines shall be valid for a period not to
exceed two years.
6.08.080 Vaccination standards. The rabies vaccination shall be perfonned only by a
veterinarian who is duly licensed to practice in the state. Vaccination for rabies may be done in
any veterinary clinic or hospital or in a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic sponsored by the city,
the county or any incorporated city.
6 08 090 Exemption from vaccination. Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, a
dog may be exempted from rabies vaccination if such vaccination would jeopardize the
health of such dog due to infinnity or other disability pro- vided the owner has in his possession
a written certification from a licensed veterinarian attesting to such infinnity or disability. The
owner or custodian of such dog shall:within ten days after the termination of such infirmity or
disability, cause such dog to be vaccinated and licensed. Any such dog with infirmity or
disability shall be securely confined within its owner's or harborer's premises so that
it does not come in contact with any other animal or person.
6 08 100 Doe license--Required. A. Every resident in the city who owns, has an interest in,
harbors and feeds, or has the care, charge, custody or possession of a dog four months of age or
over. and whether such dog is confined or not, shall obtain a city dog license for such a dog.
Each dog shall have a current rabies vaccination as evidenced by a valid rabies vaccination
certificate issued by the veterinarian who perfonned the vaccination as a requisite to licensing;
provided, that rabies vaccination certificate shall not be required if the license is obtained at the
time the dog is vaccinated at a city or county low-cost clinic.
B. While a dog is being used as a guard dog within the' city, it must have a city dog
license and the license tag must be securely fixed to the dog's collar regardless of where the
owner resides and whether a license has been obtained for that jurisdiction.
6.08 110 Dos; license--Application. Each application for a license shall be in writing
upon a form to be furnished by the Animal Control Contractor, and shall contain such
information as the Animal Control Contractor,by rule or regulation,requires.
6.08.120 Dos license--Fees. A. Each application for a dog license shall be
accompanied by a license fee as established by the city council,provided such license is
obtained:
1. During the regular licensing period, which is not later than January 3 1" of
each year;
2. Within tlurty days after the dog attains the age of four months;
3. Within fifteen days after purchase or obtaining control, care or custody of
a dog which previously attained the age of four months; and provided further that proof
of recent acquisition as indicated by the date of purchase receipt is shown at the time of
application; or
4. Within thirty days after the date of establishing residency in the city provided
further that the dog has a current license from another city or county and within
fifteen days if the dog has no current license.
B. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A of this section, and provided that
either subdivisions 2, 3 or 4 of that subsection are met, the license fee shall be reduced as
established by the city council after July 1 st of each year. License fees will be reduced to half
the annual fee if the application is submitted July 1st through December 31 st. The annual fee is
due for applications submitted prior to July I51 of each year. Fees will not be pro-rated.
6 08 130 Doe License--Penalty fee. Any person who obtains a license not in conformity
with any of the provisions of Section 6.08.110 shall pay a penalty fee, as established by the city
council, in addition to the regular license fee.
6.08.140 Doe license--Term. The city dog license shall remain valid for a period of one
year. effective January I" of each year through December 31 S`of the same year, or throughout
the duration of the calendar year in which the license is issued.
6 08 150 Tag--Duplicate. When the original license tag is lost, a duplicate tag shall be
obtained upon submission to the City of such proof as he may require. The cost of each duplicate
tag shall be as established by the city council.
6.08.160 Tae--Wearine. It shall be the responsibility of every city resident who
owns, harbors, cares for or has in custody a licensed dog, to securely attach or fasten the license
tag to the dog's collar or harness so that such tag is worn by the dog at all times except while
such.dog remains indoors or in any enclosed yard or pen where the dog cannot escape.
6.08.170 Tap---Falsification. It is unlawful for any person to place upon or attach to a
dog any false, counterfeit or unauthorized tag for the purpose of evading the provisions of this
chapter.
6.08.180 Tae:--Unlawful use. A. It is unlawful to attach a license tag on a dog for which
the tag was not originally issued.
B. It is unlawful to attach a license tag to any dog that does not have a current rabies
vaccination.
C. It is unlawful for unauthorized person to remove from any dog, any collar or harness
or other device to which is attached a city license tag for the current year or remove such tag
therefrom.
6 08 190 Doe license--Exemption from fee. A. The City may, upon discretion, issue a
license without payment of the required license fee to an owner or custodian of a dog, if such
dog is a guide dog and the owner is blind and can submit proof that such dog has been
successfully trained to lead the blind as a guide dog. Such exception is good only while the dog
is in possession of the blind person.
B. Dogs belonging to the police department and used for law enforcement activities shall
be exempt from license fee payment.
6 08 200 Doe license--Exempt does. The license is not required for the following
categories of dogs, however, they must have a current rabies vaccination:
A. Any dog within the city when the owner thereof resides in any municipality within the
city, and such dog is wearing or has attached to it a license tag for the current year issued by such
municipality;
B. Any dog owned by or in charge of any person who is a nonresident of the city and is
traveling through the city or temporarily sojourn therein for a period of not exceeding thirty
days;
C. Any dog brought into the city and kept therein for a period not exceeding thirty days
for the exclusive purpose of entering the same in any bench show or dog exhibition or field trials
or competition;
D. Any dog brought or sent into the city from any point outside thereof for the exclusive
purpose of receiving veterinary care in any dog hospital, in .the event that such dog is kept at all
times strictly confined within such hospital;
E. Dogs kept for the sole purpose of being used for research in research institutions
approved by the California State Department of Public Health;
F. Dogs over four months of age which are-offered for sale in a duly licensed pet shop or
doe kennel.
6 08 210 Doe license--Transfer of ownership. If, during the licensing year, a
licensed dog is sold or title to the dog is otherwise transferred to a new owner, such new owner
may apply to the City for a transfer of such dog's tag and license and pay a transfer fee as
established by the city council. Upon receipt of such application fee the City shall issue a
certificate of transfer of such tag and the name and addresses of the owner and new.owners.
6.08.220 Doe license--Renewal. Each city dog license shall expire on June 30th of
each year and shall be renewed prior to expiration or within a period of thirty days after
expiration. The procedure for the renewal of such license shall be done in the same manner as the
issuance of the original license.
6 08 230 Rieht of entry. The Animal Control Contractor, Code Enforcement Officer
and any contracted law enforcement personnel — check to see if there should be any other entity
listed here shall have the authority to enter upon any area or premises to enforce the provisions
of this chapter.
6.08.240 Violation--Misdemeanor. Any person violating the provisions of this chapter
is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in Chapter 1.16 of this code.
Chapter 6.12
APIARIES
Sections:
6.12.010 Purpose.
6.12.020 Definitions.
6.12.030 State law supplemented.
6.12.040 Location.
6.12'.050 Nuisance abatement.
6.12.060 Watering place.
6.12.070 Notice to correct violation.
6.12.080 Right of entry.
6.12.090 Cost of abatement--Report.
6.12.100 Cost of abatement--Service of report.
6.12.110 Cost of abatement--Hearing.
6.12.120 Cost of abatement--Confirmation of report. 6.12.130 Cost of abatement--
Liability for payment.
6.12.140 Violation--Nuisance--Misdemeanor.
6 12 010 Purpose. The city council finds that the unregulated and improper keeping
of bees and apiaries in numerous locations throughout the city has in several instances become a
nuisance and a hazard to the safety of landowners, road-users and the public generally.
6.12.020 Definitions. Any word or phrase used in this chapter and not defined in this
chapter shall be given the meaning established for such word or phrase by the California
Agricultural Code as it exists as of the adoption of these provisions or may thereafter be
amended. Whenever in this chapter the term Community Services Director" is used, it means
the city Community Services Director and regularly,appointed employees of the Community
Services Department acting pursuant to his instructions.
6 12 030 State law supplemented. This chapter shall in all respects.be construed to
supplement and harmonize with the provisions of law of the state pertaining to bees and the
beekeeping industry.
6.12.040 Location. A. All apiaries owned or kept within the city shall be kept and
located at a place at least one hundred feet from all public roads (traveled portion), other than
freeways, unless there are natural barriers to prevent bees from.causing a nuisance or hazard to
persons using the road and at•a place at least two hundred feet from all freeways.
B. All apiaries owned or kept within the city shall be kept and located at a place at
least five hundred feet distant from the nearest house or building inhabited as a dwelling and
shall not be kept and maintained at a lesser distance thereto unless the owner of the apiary first
pro- cures permission from the occupant or person using the building or house as a dwelling to
do so. This chapter shall not apply to apiaries,of five colonies or less providing they do not
become a public nuisance.
C. All apiaries owned or kept within the city near schoolyards or places where
people congregate shall be located and maintained behind barriers (natural or otherwise) to cause
bees to fly at a high altitude over such schoolyard or place where people congregate.
6.12.050 Nuisance abatement. No apiary shall be maintained or allowed to remain
in any particular location in the city, but shall be moved to another location when the
Community Services Director determines that there are substantial numbers of bees from such
apiary which are entering land other than where such apiary is situated and are causing a public
nuisance to the extent that the health, safety or welfare of the public is endangered, or causing
property damage through such violation. The Community Services/Code Enforcement
Department shall serve a written notice of the violation to the apiary owner or person in pos-
session of the apiary requiring removal of the apiary within forty-eight hours from the time the
notice is served, all as provided in Section 6.12.070.
6 12.060 Waterine place. Prior to locating or maintaining any apiary, a plentiful
supply of fresh water must be furnished and kept available to such apiary at all times, unless an
apiary is so located that the closest supply of water is an isolated stream or reservoir where water
is available to such bees, and all other sources of water at locations where people or animals
remain are farther from the apiary than the stream or reservoir. If no such stream or reservoir is
available to the bees, the owner or person in possession of the apiary shall cause to be placed and
maintained a watering place within one hundred yards of the apiary.
.6.12.070 Notice to correct violation. Any person as apiary owner or possessor who
violates any provision of this chapter may be the addressee of a written notice to cease or remedy
such violation, the notice coming from the Community Services or Code Enforcement
Department. The notice shall require that such person cease or remedy the violation within
forty-eight hours. The notice required by this section shall be sent by registered mail (return
receipt requested), and also shall be posted at a conspicuous place on or near the apiary where
the violation has occurred. The forty-eight-hour period specified by such notice shall commence
to run from the time both mailing and posting have been accomplished. Failure of the addressee
of such notice to receive the same shall have no effect on the validity of such notice.
6.12.080 Right of entry. The Community Services Director or his assistants.
deputies, employees or contracting agents may enter upon the private property for which the
notice provided for in Section 6.12.070 has been given and abate and/ or remove the apiary to
terminate the violation of this chapter. However, the Community Services Director or his
assistants, deputies, employees or contracting agents shall not cause the destruction of any bees
or of any apiary.
6.12.09 Cost of abatement--Report. The Community Services Director, at the time of
the abatement provided for in this chapter, shall keep an account of the cost of abatement and
shall render an itemized report in writing to the city council showing the cost of the abatement
and making the corrections necessary to bring the apiary into compliance with this chapter.
6.12.12 Cost of abatement--Service of report. Before the report is submitted to the
city council, a copy of it shall be served, as provided in this chapter, on the owner and/or the
possessor of such apiary with a notice of the time when the report will be submitted to the
council for confirmation.
6.12.110 Cost of abatement--Hearing. At the time fixed for receiving and
considering the report, the city council shall consider the report and any objections of any apiary
owner or possessor liable to be assessed for the work of abatement.
6 12 120 Cost of abatement--Confirmation of report. Upon consideration as
provided in Section 6.12.110, the city council may make such modifications in the report as it
deems necessary, after which, by order or resolution, the report shall be confirmed.
6 12 130 Cost of abatement—Liability for payment. The amounts of the cost for abating
the violation of this chapter mentioned in the report as confirmed shall constitute a special charge
against the apiary owner or against the possessor, who shall have received notice as provided in
this chapter, and the individual or individuals shall be liable to the city jointly and severally for
the amount of the charge. The Community Services Director shall recover such charges by court
action if not paid within fifteen days of the councils' confirmation.
6.12.140 Violation--Nuisance--Misdemeanor. Any apiary, or use of property regulated by
the provisions of this chapter, which is used or maintained in violation of any of the provisions of
this chapter, is unlawful and a public nuisance, and the city attorney shall, upon order of the
Community Services Director, commence an action or suit for the abatement,removal and
enjoining thereof, in the manner provided by law, and as seems most appropriate. All remedies
provided for in this chapter shall be cumulative and not exclusive. In the event of a criminal
action. the conviction and punishment of any person under this chapter shall not relieve such
person from the responsibility of correcting the prohibited conditions or removing property
which is in violation, nor prevent the enforced correction or-removal thereof. Every person, firm
or corporation, as principal, agent or employee, violating any of the provisions of this chapter, is
guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided in Chapter
1.16 of this code.
Chapter 6.16
HOGS
Sections:
6.16.010 Maintenance.
6.16.020 Feeding floors. 6.16.030 Storage bins.
6.16.040 Leaving garbage in pens. 6.16.050 Water troughs.
6.16.060 Wallows or mire. 6.16.070 Floors. r
6.16.080 Dead animals and animal refuse as food.
6.16.090 Violation--Misdemeanor.
6.16.010 Maintenance. All places where garbage is fed to hogs shall be maintained
in a sanitary condition and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
6 16 020 Feeding floors. All garbage fed to hogs shall be upon feeding floors, which
feeding floors must be of concrete and so constructed as to permit controlled drainage; such
drainage must be to the outside of the pens and not accessible to hogs and must be disposed of in
a manner not to create a nuisance. The surface of all feeding floors must be maintained smooth
enough to permit efficient cleaning. All feeding floors must have all refuse, garbage and manure
removed therefrom at least once daily, after which they must be flushed with water and drained;
except, that feeding floors in open lots where brood sows or young shoats only are kept will be
considered as cleaned when they are entirely dry after sweeping.
6.16.030 Storage bins. No vat, bin or other receptacle for the storage of garbage
shall be maintained unless the entire receptacle is above the level of the ground and watertight
and so equipped that the same may be washed, scrubbed and drained. All such receptacles must
have all garbage removed and be thoroughly washed and cleaned at least once each day when in
use.
6.16.04.0 Leaving garbage in pens. No garbage shall be left in any hog pen or in the
vicinity of any hog pen longer than from the day it is received or fed until the next day. No
refuse or garbage shall be left in any such pen longer than from the day it is received until the
next day.
6.16.050 Water troughs. All water troughs for the watering of hogs must be
constructed in such manner and so covered as to permit hogs to drink, but to prevent as far as
possible the entry of other than their heads into the water trough. All water troughs must be kept
clean and provided with clean water. All water troughs must be connected with efficient drainage
and must not be permitted to overflow, except such water troughs as may be located in open lots,
where brood sows or young shoats only are maintained. The surface, for radius of at least six feet
from all such water troughs, must be of concrete or other mirep'roof material.
6.16.060 Wallows or mire. No hog wallows or mire will be permitted in any hog pen
or lot, except drain-equipped concrete walls, upon which must be maintained a floating surface
of at least one-half inch of heavy oil or water in which must be contained a proper percentage of
approved disinfectant. All such concrete wallows must have their con- tents removed and be
cleaned frequently enough to maintain clean material in them. Hogs may have access to running
streams of water, provided no wallows are maintained adjacent to such streams; and provided
further, that such access to streams by hogs will not create a menace to public health.
6.16.070 Floors. Floors of all houses where hogs may enter must be of concrete or
watertight boarding and must be maintained in a clean condition. The use of clean bedding upon
such floors will be permitted.
6.16.080 Dead animals and animal refuse as food. Dead animals or animal refuse, other
than garbage as defined in this chapter, shall not be fed to hogs unless first sterilized by heat.
6.16.090 Violation—Misdemeanor. A violation of any of the terms or provisions of this
chapter is a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 1.16
of this code.
Chapter 6.20
COMMERCIAL KENNELS
Sections:
? 6.20.010 Definitions.
6.20.020 License required--Fee.
6.20.030 Kennel license revocation. 6:20.040 Protection from elements.
6.20.050 Runs.
6.20.060 Proximity to dwellings.
6.20.070 Separation of owned and boarding dogs.
6.20.080 Vaccination and licensing of owned dogs.
6.20.090 Housekeeping and sanitation.
6.20.100 Animals exposed to disease.
6.20.110 Sale of dogs.
6.20.120 Humane societies and pet shops.
6.20.130 Violation--Misdemeanor.
6.20.010 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions
shall be used:
A. "Boarding and breeding kennel" means a kennel in which dogs are kept for boarding,
breeding, training, marketing or other purposes.
B. "Boarding kennel" means a kennel in which dogs owned by persons other than the
kennel owner/operator are being cared for.
C.•"Breeding kennel" means a kennel in which dogs are kept for the primary purpose of
breeding.
D. "Dog" means a domesticated animal of the canine type; young animals (puppies) of
this type are considered as "dogs."
E. "Kennel" means a place where five or more dogs over four months of age are kept.
"Kennel" shall not apply to animal shelters operated by government agencies, or nonprofit
societies for the care of stray dogs, nor shall be term apply to veterinary hospitals.
6 20.020 Licensed required--Fee. Every person, firm or-corporation engaged in
operation, control or management of a kennel as defined in this chapter shall obtain a license
from the Animal Control Contractor and shall pay an annual license fee as follows: For a kennel
having the following number of dogs, the fee is designated:
5 to 10 $10.00
11 to 20 15.00
21 to 30 25.00
The fee shall be further increased ten dollars for each increment of ten or fractional part of ten
dogs over thirty dogs.
6.20.030 Kennel license revocation. A. All dogs owned by, under the control of or
in possession of a kennel operator shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter upon attaining
the age of four months. The Animal Control Contractor shall have the power, upon the giving of
ten days'notice by United States mail to any licensee under this chapter and an opportunity to be
heard, to revoke any license granted to a kennel operator for violation of this chapter.
B. "Boarding" dogs in kennels shall be vaccinated and licensed in the name of the owner.
Failure to comply with this requirement shall be considered a violation of this chapter by the dog
owner.
6.20.040 Protection from elements. Adequate housing shall be provided for the
protection of dogs from the elements.
6.20.050 Runs. A. Kennel runs shall be effectively enclosed by suitable
fencing such as chain link, smooth concrete block or suitable fencing material. The exterior area
of the premises shall be completely fenced or otherwise enclosed.
B. Outside runs or properly constructed indoor runs shall be provided in all kennels.
1. Boarding kennel runs shall be constructed of concrete or other suitable type
nonporous material. The floors shall slope one-fourth inch per foot to a drain or to a drainway.
All such drains shall be properly plumbed, trapped and vented and shall be connected to an
approved underground disposal system which shall consist of a septic tank and seepage pit or
leaching line as required by the Animal Control Contractor. Adequate ventilation must be
provided for kennels with indoor runs .
2. Breeding kennel indoor runs may be constructed of four-1I1 ich minimum
thickness of pea gravel or other suitable aggregate. Indoor runs must be constructed as provided
in subdivision 1 of this subsection
6 20 060 proximity-to dwellings. Kennels shall not be constructed closer than one
hundred feet from any structure on adjacent property used for human habitation nor closer than
forty feet to any dwelling on the premises, except that of the owner's/operator's home.
6 20 070 Separation of owned and boarding dogs. Provisions shall be made in boarding
and breeding kennels for the separation of kennel-owned dogs from those owned by other
persons.
6.20.080 Vaccination and licensing of owned dogs. A. All breeding stock dogs four
months of age or older owned by the kennel shall be currently vaccinated against rabies with
chick embryo modified live-virus rabies vaccine.
B. Dogs owned by the kennel operator which are allowed outside the confines of the
kennels shall be individually vaccinated and shall have a current dog license attached to the
collar.
6 20 090 Housekeeping and sanitation. A. All kennels, runs, buildings and other
equipment and facilities used for the care of dogs shall be cleaned daily and shall be disinfected
as necessary to prevent the spread of disease. Boarding kennels shall disinfect all facilities used
in the care of dogs between each separate usage.
B. All droppings shall be removed from the kennel daily. Soiled papers and
bedding material shall be removed from the kennel as frequently as necessary to maintain the
kennel in a clean!, sanitary manner. All such waste material shall be disposed of in a manner
satisfactory to the Animal Control Contractor.
C. Adequate provisions shall be made for the disposal of dead animals which shall
be satisfactory to the Animal Control Contractor.
6 20 100 Animals exposed to disease. It is a violation of this chapter to sell, give
away, release or otherwise dispose of an animal, except for euthanasia, which has or is suspected
of having or has been exposed to any contagious or infectious disease transmissible to other
animals or to man. All such diseases shall be reported to Animal Control Contractor or public
health veterinarian.
6.20.110 Sale of does. All dogs, upon reaching the age of four months, shall be
vaccinated against rabies as provided in this code, and when sold, the purchaser shall be
provided with a copy of the "Certificate of Vaccination" issued by the veterinarian and shall be
advised to secure a dog license tag within thirty days from the date of purchase
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6.20.120 Humane societies and pet shops. The requirements of Sections 6.20.080
through 6.20.110 shall also apply to humane societies and pet, shops.
6.20.130 Violation--Misdemeanor. Any person violating any of the provisions
`- of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as pro-
vided in Chapter 1.16 of this code.
Chapter 6.24
LIVESTOCK
Sections:
6.24.010 Permitting to stray.
6.24.020 Driving without consent of landowner.
6.24.030 Violation--Misdemeanor.
6.24.040 Violation--Civil liability..
6.24.050 Violation--Injunction.
6.24.060 Violation--Remedies cumulative.
6 24.010 Permittine to stray. It is unlawful for any person owning or controlling the
possession of cattle, sheep or any other livestock to willfully or negligently permit any such
livestock to stray upon or remain unaccompanied by a person in charge or control thereof upon
any private or public property located within the city.
6.24.020 Driving without consent of landowner. It is unlawful for any person to lead,
drive or conduct any animals over or across any private or public lands within the city without
obtaining the prior consent of the private owner or public agency holding or governing such
lands.
6.24.030 Violation--Misdemeanor. Every person who violates this chapter is guilty of a
misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided in Chapter 1.16 of this
code.
6 24 040 Violation--Civil liability. Any person who violates any provision of this
chapter shall be liable civilly to the city for a penalty as provided in Chapter 1.16
of this code.
6 24 050 Violation--Injunction. An action may be brought by the city in the
Superior Court of the state for an injunction against any person violating any provision of this
chapter. (Ord. 1 §](part) , 1978: county co e §32.074)
6.24.060 Violation--Remedies cumulative. The remedies contained in this chapter are
cumulative and in addition to any remedies provided by state lave
Chapter 6.28
RIDING ACADEMIES
Sections:
6.28.010 Defined.
6.28.020 Permit required.
6.28.030 Compliance with rules and regulations.
6.28.040 Revocation of pen-nit.
6.28.010 Defined. For the purpose of this chapter, "riding academy" means and
includes any place where horses are rented or held for rent to the public, or where such
horses are stabled, kept or maintained, or where horses are boarded or cared for by a person or
persons other than their owner.
6 28 020 Pen-nit required. It is unlawful to operate or permit to be operated any riding
academy without an unrevoked permit so to do, issued in accordance with the provisions of this
chapter.
6 28 030 Compliance with rules and regu]ations. No permit under this chapter shall be
issued unless the applicant agrees in writing to comply with such rules and regulations as may be
promulgated by the Animal Control Contractor for the location, operation, maintenance and care
of such places and the manure and waste material therefrom, in .a manner which shall not create
a menace to human or animal health or be or become a public nuisance.
6 28 040 Revocation of permit. A permit issued under this chapter may be revoked
by the Animal Control Contractor for failure to comply with rules and regulations established
pursuant to Section 6.28.030, or if at any time — such place becomes a menace to human or
I
UND TERR C
Community Services Department
Staff Report
MEETING DATE: November 13, 2003
CRA ITEM ( ) COUNCIL ITEM (X)
SUBJECT: Measure I Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Re-allocation
FUNDING REQUIRED (X)
Background:
Adopted.by San Bernardino County voters in 1989, Measure I is a major source of revenue for
transportation improvements in the City of Grand Terrace. This 20-year half-cent sales tax has provided
$1.2 million for Grand Terrace's streets and roads during the first'10 years.
In the fourth quarter of every year, the City is required to update our Measure I CIP in order to continue
to receive Measure I Funds. Many of the road improvements that are currently under construction and/or
pending are directed by the City Council's top priorities list. Included in the annual funding are projects
deemed necessary by staff. These projects can be changed mid-year with a resolution from City Council.
Staff has included the previous Five-Year Plan, adopted by council in March 2003, to use as a guide for
' some of the changes that have been made to the 2003-2008 Five-Year Plan.
Recommendation:
Staff requests the City Council to approve the Five Year Measure I Projects for the FY 2003-08.
Resolution No. 2003-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE,STATE OF CALIFORNIA,ADOPTING THE
MEASURE "I" FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, San Bernardino County voters approved passage of Measure 1 in November,
1989, authorizing San Bernardino Associated Governments, acting as the San Bernardino County
Transportation Authority, to impose a one-half of one percent retail transactions and use tax
applicable in the incorporated and unincorporated territory of the county of San Bernardino, and
WHEREAS,revenue from the tax can only be used for transportation improvement and
traffic management programs authorized in the Expenditure Plans set forth in Ordinance No. 89-1
of the Authority, and
WHEREAS, Expenditure Plans of the Ordinance require each local jurisdiction receiving
revenue from the tax to expend those funds pursuant to a Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
and a Twenty-Year Transportation Plan adopted by resolution of the local jurisdiction, and
WHEREAS, the Twenty-Year Transportation Plan has been previously adopted, and is on
file with the San Bernardino Association of Governments (SANBAG);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1) The City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, State of California, hereby adopts the Measure
I Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, a copy of which is attached to this resolution.
2) In case of an emergency, such as flooding or other major necessary road expenses, these funds
could be reallocated.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the City Council of the City
of Grand Terrace, State of California, hereby adopts the Measure I Five-year Capital Improvement
Program.
PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council ofthe City of Grand Terrace,
California at a regular meeting held on the 13`h day of November, 2003;
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace
and of the City Council thereof. And of the City Council thereof.
Resolution No. 2003-
I,BRENDA STANFILL, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted at aTegular meeting of the City Council'of the City
of Grand Terrace held on the 13'h day of November,'2003, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Brenda Stanfill
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
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City of Grand Terrace
PROPOSED MEASURE I FIVE YEAR PLAN 2003/2008
November 13, 2003
YEAR STREET & LIMITS IMPROVEMENT COST ESTIMATE
2003-04 Mt. Vernon St. Upgrade to Secondary Highway w/raised $370,000
Grand Terrace Rd./Canal St. median & City entry sign and landscaping
(City Entry) to 300 ft. south
2003-04 City-Wide-Slurry Program Slurry Program $90,000
2003-04 (*See Below for locations) Replacement of spandrels and crossgutters $50,000
2004-05 City Wide-Slurry Program Slurry Program $90,000
2005-06 Union Pacific Railroad Bridge at Barton Road Replacement and widening of Bridge $140,000
2005-06 Michigan St from Ladera St to Raven Wy Pavement Rehab—OS $22,000
2005-06 Pico St from Oriole to Blue Mtn Ct Pavement Rehab—OS $37,000
2006-07- Mt Vernon from Main Street to Van Buren Pavement Rehab-OS $132,000
2006-07 Mt. Vernon from De Berry to Van Buren Pavement Rehab—OS $123,000
2007-08 Ladera to Vivienda Pavement Rehab—OS $33,000
2007-08 Raven Way to Vivienda Pavement Rehab- OS $36,000
2007-08 Eton from Minona to Preston Pavement Rehab—OS $38,000
TBA Kingston from Minona to Arilss Pavement Rehab—OS TBA
TBA Brentwood, Holly to Van Buren Pavement Rehab—OS TBA,
TBA Eton south of Arliss to Miriam Pavement Rehab—OS TBA
TBA Flamingo Street Pavement Rehab—OS TBA
Total Measure I CIP $1,161,000
Contact: Steve Berry SANBAG's Measure I Revenue Estimate (5 yrs.) $725,650
909-430-2226 Fund Balance as of June 30, 2003 $439,845
TOTAL AVAILABLE: $1,165,495
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*Spandrel and Crossgutter locations:
1. Brentwood and Mt. Vernon
2. Minona and Minona Court
3. Eaton and Kingston
4. Kingston and Arliss
5. Observation and Wren
6. Warbler and DeBerry
7. Dos Rios and DeBerry
8. Pico and Reed
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City of Grand Terracer
MEASURE I FIVE YEAR PLAN 2002/2007
Ado ted March 13, 2003
YEAR STREET & LIMITS IMPROVEMENT COST ESTIMATE
2002-03 Mt. Vernon St. Upgrade to Secondary Highway w/raised 1 $370,000
Grand Terrace Rd./Canal St. median & City entry sign and landscaping
(City Entry) to 300 ft. south -
2003-04 City-Wide- Slurry Program (1/2 City) Slurry Program 2 $90,000
2002-03 Mt. Vernon from Grand Terrace Road north to Pavement Rehab-OS $40,974
Colton border. 3" Petromat Overlay 36,584 sq.ft
Colton's portion of roadwork ($27,570 24,616 sq.ft)
2003-04 Grand Terrace Road from the wash area to Pavement Rehab-OS 3 67,461
Newport Ave
2004-05 City Wide- Slurry Program (1/2 City) Slurry Program 2 $90,000
2004-05 Michigan St. Barton Rd. to Commerce Wy. Upgrade to Major Highway& Signal 1 $105,000
(Pending the Outdoor Activity Center) Relocation
2005-06 Union Pacific Railroad Bridge at Barton Road Replacement and widening of Bridge 1 $140,000
2005-06 Michigan St from Ladera St to Raven Wy Pavement Rehab- OS 3 $22,440
2005-06 Pico St from Reed to Royal Pavement Rehab-OS 3 $87,340
2005-06 Pico St from Oriole to Blue Mtn Ct Pavement Rehab-OS 3 $37,342
2006-07 Mt Vernon from Main Street to Van Buren Pavement Rehab- OS 3 $132,000
2006-07 Mt. Vernon from De Berry to Van Buren Pavement Rehab- OS 3 $123,000
TBA Ladera to Vivienda - Pavement Rehab-OS TBA
TBA Raven Way to Vivienda Pavement Rehab-OS TBA
TBA Eton from Minona to Preston Pavement Rehab- OS TBA
TBA Kingston from Minona to Arilss Pavement Rehab- OS TBA
TBA Brentwood, Holly to Van Buren Pavement Rehab- OS TBA
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TBA Eton south of Arliss to Miriam F ment Rehab-OS TBA
TBA Flamingo Street Pavement Rehab- OS TBA
Total Measure I CIP $1,305,557
Contact: Steve Berry SANBAG's Measure I Revenue Estimate (5 yrs.) $ 647,500
909-430-2226 Fund Balance as of June 30, 2002 715,610
TOTAL AVAILABLE: $1,363,110
NOTES:
1 = Transportation/Traffic Projects
2= Max. expenditures of general program categories shall not exceed 50% of SANBAG's total annual forecast revenue for the jurisdiction.
3 = Originally, we proposed Measure I to cover only 50%of the cost of projects related to street reconstruction and pavement, saving 50% for
transportation/Circulation projects. Over the years, for lack of other revenue sources, we have increased to 60% and to 75% since last year. The
other 25% is paid from Redevelopment funds for gas tax funds.
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STAFFAEPORT .
CRA ITEM O COUNCIL ITEM (X) MEETING DATE: November 13, 2003
SUBJECT: City Selection Committee Elections
A meeting ofthe San Bernardino City Selection Committee has been set for December 3,2003..This
meeting has been called to select new officers for the City Selection Committee and to select
members to serve on the San Bernardino County Local Agency Formation,Commission,the South
Coast Air Quality Management District Board, and the CALJD Remote Access Network Board.
Information,on each of these positions is attached for your information. The Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors'is scheduled to mail the candidate materials to the Mayors and City Clerks on Monday,
November 101h
Mayor Garcia is requesting input from the Council to prepare for the voting process.
Staff Recommends Council:
PROVIDE INPUT ON UPCOMING CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE ELECTIONS.
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COUNTY OF
` BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SAN BERNARDINO Bill Postmus...................................First District
SAH BE0.NA RDIM1O
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Paul Biane.............. Second District
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Dennis Hansberger..........................Third District
r j County Government Center Fred Aguiar...................................Fourth District
.,, 385 North Arrowhead Avenue,Second Floor Jerry Eaves............ .......................Fifth District
San Bernardino,CA 92415-0130
WALLY HILL (909).889-0200 Fax(909)387-4554
J.RENEE BASTIAN
County Administrative Officer Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
October 1, 2003
MAYORS AND CITY CLERKS
Subject: City Selection Committee Elections
Mayor Bill Alexander, Chair of the City Selection Committee,has set the next meeting of
the San Bernardino City Selection Committee for December 3, 2003 at 11:00 a.m., at
the Norman Feldheym Library, immediately following the San Bernardino Associated
Governments (SANBAG) Board meeting. This meeting has been called to select new
officers for the City Selection Committee and to select members to serve on the San
Bernardino County Local Agency Formation Commission, the South Coast Air Quality
Management District Board, and the CAL-ID Remote Access Network Board.
This letter is to identifv candidates who are interested in serving on these boards.
Council Members or Mayors who are interested in serving on these boards should notify
the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by Friday, October 31, 2003. Interested candidates
should send a letter indicating their interest and a statement of their qualifications and
philosophy. Copies of the submittals will be forwarded to all of the Mayors and City
Clerks prior to the meeting of the City Selection Committee. The following information
may be helpful:
City Selection Committee: The terms of appointment for the Chair and Vice-Chair of the
City Selection Committee expire at the next scheduled meeting. The City Selection
Committee is established by the California Government Code for the purpose of selecting
representatives of the cities within each County to serve on specified bodies. The terms of
the newly elected Chair and Vice Chair of the City Selection Committee will expire in
May 2006.
Office Incumbent
Chair Bill Alexander, City of Rancho Cucamonga
Vice Chair Judith Valles, City of San Bernardino
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The City Selection Committee consists of the Mayor of each city within the County. In
San Bernardino County, the City Selection Committee meets every two years, or more
frequently if required to make a selection. Individuals seeking more information about
the City Selection Committee should contact Deborah Barmack, Director of Management
Services at SANBAG, (909) 884-8276.
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO): The term of appointment for a city
representative on LAFCO expires in May 2004. The LAFCO for the County of
San Bernardino is responsible for approving municipal and district boundaries which
discourage urban sprawl and encourage orderly governmental boundaries based upon
local circumstances and conditions. The Commission membership consists of two city
members selected by the City Selection Committee, two County Supervisors, two
representatives of independent special districts, and one public member. The Commission
normally meets for a half day on the third Wednesday of each month. .
The term of office for Jim Bagley is scheduled to expire in May 2004. The election on
December 3rd will determine the representative for the-,next four years. The full city
representation on the Local Agency Formation Commission is illustrated below.
- Individuals seeking more information about responsibilities of LAFCO members should
contact Kathy Rollings-McDonald, LAFCO Executive Officer, at (909) 387-5866.
Position Incumbent Term Expires
Voting Member Diane Williams May 6, 2006
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Voting Member Jim Bagley May 3, 2004
City of Twentynine Palms
Alternate Member Neal Hertzmann May 6, 2006
City of Big Bear Lake
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Board: The term of
appointment for the city representative on the SCAQMD Board expires in January 2004.
The SCAQMD is charged with developing and implementing a comprehensive basin-
wide air quality management plan for the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, and the non-
desert portions of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The governing board consists
of one person appointed by each of the following: the Governor, the Speaker of the r
Assembly, and the Senate Rules Committee; a County Supervisor from each County; and
one elected official from the cities of each County, except for Los Angeles County, which
has two. The governing board usually meets on the first Friday of each month and has
committee meetings throughout the month. Individuals seeking more information about
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this position should contact Saundra McDaniel, SCAQMD Clerk of the Board, at (909)
396-2821.
Position Incumbent Term Expires
Represents Cities of Leonard Paulitz January 15, 2004
San Bernardino County City of Montclair
in South Coast Air Basin
CAL-ID Remote Access Network Board: There is currently a vacancy for a Mayor to
serve on the local CAL-ID board. The CAL-ID Remote Access Network Board serves as
the policy board for the CAL-ID automated fingerprint analysis system that serves city
and county law enforcement in San Bernardino County. The membership includes the
San Bernardino County Sheriff, District Attorney, a member of the Board of Supervisors,
two city police chiefs, a mayor, and a member-at-large. It has been requested that the City
Selection Committee appoint a mayor from a city which is a member of CAL-ID.
Individuals seeking more information about this position should contact Lt. Mark Taylor,
San Bernardino County Sheriff's CAL-ID, at(909) 890-5041.
In accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the City Selection Committee, it is
requested that each City Clerk transmit this announcement to every City Council
Member. Elected officials who are interested in seeking election to fill a position
should notify the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by Friday, October 31, 2003.
The schedule for the election and announcements are as follows:
October 31, 2003 Last day for candidates to provide resumes to the Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors.
November 10, 2003 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors mails candidate materials to
Mayors and City Clerks.
December 3, 2003 City Selection Committee election held at 11:00 a.m. at the
Norman Feldheym Library, San Bernardino, immediately
following the SANBAG Board of Directors meeting.
Please remember that the voting members of the City Selection Committee are the
Mayors of each city within San Bernardino County. The Mayor may designate an
alternate member of the Council to vote at the meeting by providing that member with a
written designation signed by the Mayor and filed with the Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors.
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Mayors are requested to mark their calendars for the December 3, 2003 City
Selection Committee meeting.
- Sincerely,
NEE BASTIAN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
City Selection Committee Secretary
cc: Kathy Rollings-McDonald, Interim LAFCO Executive Officer
Janet Laiblin, SCAQMD
Lt. Mark Taylor, Sheriff s CAL-ID
Norm King, SANBAG
Deborah Barmack, SANBAG
City Managers
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