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09/14/1995FILE coat 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace California 92313-5295 Civic Center (909) 824-6621 Fax (909) 783-7629 Fax (909) 783-2600 Byron R. Matteson Mayor Gene Carlstrom Mayor Pro Tempore Herman Hilkey Jim Singley Dan Buchanan Council Members Thomas J. Schwab City Manager September 14, 1995 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE Regular Meetings 2nd and 4th Thursday - 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers Grand Terrace Civic Center 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace, CA 92313-5295 SUMA"Y MAJOR ALTERATIONS PROPOSED FOR THE GENERAL PLAN CITYCOUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 1"5 Housing Element • Provide housing for a traditional balanced community, with more availability for large families, seniors and housing with modem features for first-time homebuyers. • Collect, develop own data to prove we are meeting City's housing needs and be able to certify our own element. Include a sociological statement into the Housing Element that reflects the current condition of the community and its characteristics which minimize demand to support low and very low cost housing (i.e. geographic location, nature of work force, no heavy industrial employers, etc.) • Emphasize code enforcement to protect and enhance existing housing stock. Promote housing beautification through annual or semi-annual residential awards program. • Reach a housing jobs balance within 20 years. The objective here is to strengthen our community by having more people working in Grand Terrace, shopping and surveilling our streets during the day, while not necessarily stop being a "dormitory city" . • Introduce concept of commercial/residential mixed use areas NOTE: *Current Housing determination of c (RHNA) is to be technology. Land Use Element Element data is obsolete. New data collection and ur share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment developed by Housing Consultant, using computer • Develop a "phase 2" Barton Road Specific Plan An implementation tool based on updated marketing analysis, contact with business community and specific master planning for long narrow lots, possibly incorporate option for smaller lots besides lot consolidation. Plan to incorporate a public plaza area and possible mixed use commercial/residential concept. Principles of Barton Road Specific Plan to be emphasized and implemented -that is to create a feasible • Many actions added to implement a multi -modal transportation system, from pursuing funding for bike trails, transit stations, installation of Dial -A -Ride service for all citizens to continue support for community shuttle and means of connecting residents with other Sub -regional Transportation Systems. • Develop studies and cooperative agreements with adjacent jurisdictions on vital thoroughfares such as Mt. Vernon, LaCadena, etc. • Pursue transportation funding and develop Traffic Impact Fee to help pay for needed improvements. Air OuaW All new material -originally developed in conjunction with all other cities in the County. It follows County Air Quality format. We had no comments from General Plan Task Force or Planning Commission on this element besides their overall support. Implementation actions will need to be developed and incorporated into element to complete the process. The City has adopted a trip reduction ordinance which is available for your review. Larry Mainez, our Planning Technician, works under SCAQMD AB2766 funds and is responsible to put together this element for the review and approval of the Task Force and Planning Commission. Safety Element • Emphasis on maintain low crime city -a place for families and a friendly atmosphere. • Consistency with crime prevention program is strongly recommended, with emphasis on Neighborhood Watch Program and educational outreach programs to residential and business community. • Several "man-made" hazards were of concern to the Task Force going back into circulation, traffic, maintenance of roads including stabilization of Mt. Vernon hillside, and the creation of a safety plan for school children. The plan to include identification, together with the Grand Terrace schools, of street improvements to be done such as street widening, continuous sidewalks, crosswalks, etc. ..to ensure school children safety in Grand Terrace. 3 developers to provide arts and other amenities in the Barton Road Specific Plan; and 5.) Create, through community efforts and public/private efforts, more places for public gatherings and socializing. c:\wp51\planning\taskforc\summary.995 29 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEM 3ER 14, 1995 GRAND TERRACE CIVIC CENTER 6:00 P.M. 22795 Barton Road * Call to Order - * Invocation - Pastor Salim Elias, Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church * Pledge of Allegiance - * Roll Call - AGENDA ITEMS STAFF COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION CONVENE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Approve 1. Approval of 08-24-95 Minutes 2. Approval of Check Register No. CRA091495 Appro,.e 3. Statement of Investment Policy for the Community Review Redevelopment Agency for the City of Grand Terrace ADJOURN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1. Items to Delete 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Presentation to Richard Chilton B. Proclamation - Eagle Scout David Featherstone 3. CONSENT CALENDAR The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine & 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. Approve A. Approval of Check Register No. 091495 B. Ratify 09-14-95 CRA Action C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda Approve COUNCIL AGENDA 09/14/95 - PAGE 3 OF 3 u 11 AGENDA ITEMS IMSTAFF I COUNCIL RECOMENDATIONS ACTION 9. CLOSED SESSION A. Potential Litigation -Olson Gam [ 110Q, THE NEXT REGULAR CRA/CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 28, 1995 AT 6:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS FOR THE 09-28-95 MEETING MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE BY NOON 09-21-95. CITY OF GRAND TERRACE PENDING C R A APPROVAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 24, 1995 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 August 24, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Byron R. Matteson, Chairman 4 Gene Carlstrom, Vice -Chairman Herman Hilkey, Agency Member Jim Singley, Agency Member Dan Buchanan, Agency Member 11 Thomas J. Schwab, Executive Director John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager Brenda Stanfill, Secretary Bernard Simon, Finance Director Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director Sgt. Ruff, Sheriff's Department John Harper, City Attorney ABSENT: Virgil Barham, Director of Building and Safety APPROVAL OF AUGUST 10, 1995 CRA MINUTES CRA-95-53 MOTION BY AGENCY MEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY AGENCY MEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the August 10, 1995 CRA Minutes. APPROVAL OF CHECK REGISTER NO. CRA082495 CRA-95-54 MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN CARLSTROM, SECOND BY AGENCY MEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Check Register No. CRA082495. INTER -AGENCY LEASE/PURCHASE TO CITY FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FY 1995-1996 CRA-95-55 MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN CARLSTROM, SECOND BY AGENCY MEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the CRA Lease/Purchase financing of the City telephone equipment, reproduction equipment and Financial accounting and billing system, and to direct the Redevelopment Agency Chairman to execute the Lease/Purchase Agreement documents between the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand Terrace (CRA) and the City of Grand Terrace. Chairman Matteson adjourned CRA meeting at 6:10 P.M. C R A AGENDA ITEM NO. / r PFIILING C R A APPROVAL CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1 DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 1995 CHECK REGISTER NO.091495 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: SEPTEMBER 14, 1995 CHECK NO. P10638 P10639 P10644 P10645 P10655 P10657 31761 31771 31776 31790 31800 31804 n m a a m z v a z O `� 9 VENDOR RALLY CAPPIELLO PACIFICARE OF CALIFORNIA PRUDENTIAL SERVICES BUREAU INLAND COUNTIES INSURANCE MARGARET AYARS R. L. GARRET LANDSCAPE VIRGIL BARHAM FAIR PRICE CARPET CITY OF GRAND TERRACE T. I. MALONEY RIVERSIDE HIGHLAND WATER COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO DESCRIPTION AMOUNT - CODE ENFORCEMENT INTERN, 8/12-8/17/95 $ 124.80 HEALTH INSURANCE, SEPTEMBER, 1995.,- 453.24 HEALTH NETWORK INSURANCE, SEPTEMBER, 1995 86.01 LIFE INSURANCE, SEPTEMBER, 1995 34.09 BIRTHDAY BONUS 50.00 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOR 12581 MIRADO AND 1,175.00 11902 PASCAL AUTO ALLOWANCE FOR SEPTEMBER,1995 137.50 BALANCE DUE FOR CARPET AT 21815 VIVIENDA 120.00 WASTE WATER DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR FIVE HOUSES IN REHABILITATION PROGRAM 120.00 EVALUATION REPORT FOR 12569 MICHIGAN 308.41 WATER FOR 11902 PASCAL 196.51 WEED ABATEMENT AT 22808 MIRIAM WAY 180.00 DATE: Sept. 6, 1995 S TAFF REPO R T CRA ITEM (xx) COUNCIL ITEM ( ) MEETING DATE: Sept. 14, 1995 SUBJECT: STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE At the City Council Meeting of August 10, 1995, Council Member Hilkey requested that staff bring back the Community Redevelopment Agency's Investment Policy for review. It has been staff's practice to bring the policy before the Agency on a yearly basis. This was done in March of this year, and no changes were recommended at that time. For Council's convenience, staff has attached that staff report which includes the policy. C R A AGENDA ITEM NO. 3 CRA FOR THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE PAGE TWO STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY SAFEKEEPING Securities purchase from broker dealers shall be held in third party safekeeping by the Trust Department of the Agency's primary bank, currently Bank of America, Grand Terrace Branch. The Agency strives to maintain the level of investment of all funds as near 100 percent as possible. Idle cash management and 6r investment transactions are the responsibility of the Finance Department under the direction of the Agency Treasurer. The Agency will prohibit the utilization of outside investment advisors. The basic premise underlying the Agency's Investment Policy is to ensure the absolute safety of the portfolio, maintaining sufficient liquidity for ongoing cash needs while achieving the highest return possible. Thomas Schwab, Agency Treasurer COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE 19 f PE DING CRY COUNCIL APPROVAL CITY OF GRAND TERRACE 1 DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 1995 CHECK REGISTER NO:091495 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: SEPTEMBER 14, 1995 CHECK NO. VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT P10618 SOUTHERN CA EDISON SOMPANY CASH PAYMENTS FOR 8/16/95 $ 694.42 P10619 SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY - CASH PAYMENTS FOR 8/16/95 341.7C P10620 COMCAST CABLEVISION CASH PAYMENTS FOR 8/16/95 269.82 P10621 THOMAS SCHWAB BIRTHDAY BONUS 50.00 P10622 SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY CASH PAYMENTS FOR 8/17/95 18.94 P10623 n PEBSCO DEFERRED COMPENSATION FOR JULY, 1995 7,843.69 O P10624 Z SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY CASH PAYMENTS FOR 8/21/95 241.97 P10625 SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY CASH PAYMENTS FOR 8/21/95 34.42 r0 P10626 COMCAST CABLEVISION CASH PAYMENTS FOR 8/21/95 198.61 rn P10627 p PERS RETIREMENT FOR PAY ROLL ENDING 8/11/95 5,289.75 P10628 SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY CASH PAYMENTS FOR 8/23/95 195.52 P10629 SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY CASH PAYMENTS FOR 8/23/95 73.87 P10630 COMCAST CABLEVISION CASH PAYMENTS FOR 8/23/95 47.93 P10631 SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY CASH PAYMENTS FOR 8/24/95 31.22 P10632 COMCAST CABLEVISION CASH PAYMENTS FOR 8/24/95 36.64 r c CITY OF GRAND TERRACE 3 DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 1995 CHECK REGISTER NO:091495 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: SEPTEMBER 14, 1995 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK NO. VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT P10649 LISA STARLING FINAL PAYCHECK, 9/5/95 $ 356.58 P10650 SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY CASH PAYMENTS FOR 9/5/95 949.81 P10651 SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY CASH PAYMENTS FOR 9/5/95 89.14 P10652 COMCAST CABLEVISION CASH PAYMENTS FOR 9/5/95 171.75 P10653 JAGERHOF LODGE MAMMOTH LAKES/YOSEMITE EXCURSION 7,495.00 P10654 PERS RETIREMENT FOR P/R ENDING 8/25/95 5,343.85 P10656 YOLANDA MARTINEZ OVERPAYMENT, COMPUTER LOAN P/R DEDUCTION 64.35 31739 LOIS YOUNG REFUND, RECREATION PROGRAM 50.00 31740 TSU LARAWAY REFUND, RECREATION PROGRAM 25.00 31741 RAMMY WONG REFUND, RECREATION PROGRAM 50.00 31742 BARBARA CAVALLO REFUND, RECREATION PROGRAM 50.00 31743 SINDY MUGA REFUND, RECREATION PROGRAM 25.00 31744 GRAND TERRACE WOMAN'S CLUB YEARBOOK AD 45.00 31745 CARE SOFTWARE SYSTEMS SOFTWARE PACKAGE, CHILD CARE 1,870.00 31746 CHIEF AUTO PARTS REFUND, BANNER DEPOSIT 50.00 31747 SO CA TURF GRASS COUNCIL WORKSHOP:MULLINS & STALLINGS, 10/4&5 40.00 c CITY OF GRAND TERRACE 5 DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 1995 CHECK REGISTER NO:091495 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: SEPTEMBER 14, 1995 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK NO. VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 31764 CITY ELECTRIC INC INSTALL CONTROLLER: TERRACE HILLS PARK $ 492.00 31765 DANGERMOND'S NURSERY 7 TREES - PARKS 211.19 31766 DEMETRI'S GIFT CERTIFICATES, RECYCLING FAMILY 50.00 31767 JOHN DONLEVY AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE, 9/95 200.00 31768 EZ COMPUTER 486/100 COMPUTER SYSTEM, ADMINISTRATION 710.07 31769 EWING IRRIGATION SUPPLIES IRRIGATION SUPPLIES, PARKS 400.03 31770 FARMERS NEW WORLD LIFE LIFE INSURANCE, BUCHANAN, 6 MOS 900.00 31772 FEDEX EXPRESS MAIL 15.50 31773 FOOD CONNECTION GIFT CERTIFICATES, RECYCLING FAMILY 50.00 31774 LEEANN GARCIA PLANNING COMMISSION, 8/17/95 50.00 31775 KAREN GERBER FACILITY MONITOR, 8/5-8/26/95 87.45 31777 GRAND TERRACE CLEANERS GIFT CERTIFICATES, RECYCLING FAMILY 50.00 31778 GRAND HERITAGE CLEANERS GIFT CERTIFICATES, RECYCLING FAMILY 50.00 31779 HONEYWELL INC MAINTENANCE HVAC UNIT 9/95 1,783.78 31780 HORTICULTURE LANDSCAPE SERVICES FOR TERRACE PINES, AUGUST 1995 200.00 31781 MOIRE HUSS PLANNING COMMISSION, 8/17/95 50.00 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE 7 DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 1995 CHECK REGISTER NO:091495 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: SEPTEMBER 14, 1995 CHECK NO. VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 31799 RIVERSIDE COMMUNICATION RADIOS & ANTENNAS FOR CITY TRUCKS $ 694.74 31801 RICHARD AOLLINS OPEN & CLOSE TERRACE HILLS PARK, AUGUST 1995 205.00 31802 SAM'S CLUB COPIER/OFFICE SUPPLIES 288.60 31804 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO DUMP CHARGES, 7/18-8/5/95 781.13 31805 THOMAS SCHWAB AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE, 9/95 200.00 31806 SEELY HYDROSEEDING HYDROSEED PICO PARK 1,400.00 31807 SIGNAL MAINTENANCE INC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 8/95 416.76 31809 JIM SIMS PLANNING COMMISSION, 8/17/95 50.00 31810 SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY ELECTRICITY FOR CITY OWNED FACILITIES, 8/95 9,274.00 31811 SPEEDY LUBE SERVICE ON 189 FORD TRUCK 46.44 31812 STAPLES OFFICE/COPIER SUPPLIES 552.06 31813 SUB DEPOT GIFT CERTIFICATES, RECYCLING FAMILY 50.00 31814 THE SUN PUBLIC NOTICES, PERSONNEL ADS, 8/95 291.65 31815 TEXACO FUEL FOR TRUCKS & EQUIPMENT, 8/95 198.23 31816 ANY HOUR LOCK & SAFE REPAIR LOCKS, CIVIC CENTER 215.86 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE PENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL CITY COUNCIL M NUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - AUGUST 24, 1995 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 August 24, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Byron R. Matteson, Mayor Gene Carlstrom, Mayor Pro Tem Herman Hilkey,_Councilmember Jim Singley, Councilmember Dan Buchanan, Councilmember Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director Bernard Simon, Finance Director Sgt. Ruff, Sheriff's Department John Harper, City Attorney (* ENT: Virgil Barham, Director of Building and Safety The meeting was opened with invocation by Reverend Benjamin Nicholas, Highgrove United Methodist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Carlstrom. Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:00 P.M. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:10 P.M. ITEMS TO ADD CC-95-111 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to add to the Agenda the termination of the evergreen contract for residential trash hauling with BFI as item 8A. SPECIAL ENTATIONS 2A. Recycling Family of the Month - June and July 1995 Mayor Matteson announced that the Lopez Family of 22734 De Soto are the recipients of the Recycling Family of the Month award for June 1995 and of the local merchants gift certificates from Demetris, Grand Terrace Cleaners and COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM # 3 D Council Minutes 08/24/95 Page 3 Crime Prevention Committee of July 10, 1995. 2. Emergency Operations Committee (a) Minutes of 06/20/95 CC-95-114 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO 4, TEM CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the minutes of the Emergency Operations Committee of June 20, 1995. 5B. Council Reports Councilmember Buchanan, stated that the City of Colton's new Director of the Wastewater Department has established good working relationship with Grand Terrace and is in the process of putting together a fiscal and operational audit of the wastewater treatment plant for the past years. Things are progressing at a staff level. Mayor Matteson, reported that he and the City Manager met with representatives of the City of Colton and representatives of the Sheriffs Department putting together a program to target lowering crime in apartment complexes. PUBLIC HEARING 8A. An Ordinance Adootina Amendment. Z-95-03. and Associated Negative Declaration. E-95-07. for Amendment to the Municipal Codes Chapter 5 06 Home Occupation Permit Procedures and Criteria CC-95-115 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to continue the first reading of an Ordinance Adopting Amendment, Z-95-03, and Associated Negative Declaration, E-95-07, for Amendment to the Municipal Code, Chapter 5.06, Home Occupation Permit Procedures and Criteria until the next City Council meeting scheduled for September 14, 1995. 8B. An Ordinance AdWting Zoning Amendment. Z-95-02 and Associated Negative Declaration. E-95-04 to Expedite Review Procedures for Structures Damaged by Fire Earthquake and other Natural Disasters and Policy Revision on screening Mechanical Equipment in the Residential. Commercial and Industrial Districts: Chapters 18.63 and 18.76 Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public, there being none, he returned discussion to Council. RESOLUTION NO. 95- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES' RESOLUTION ON SALES TAX REDISTRIBUTION TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT RECEIVED BY CITIES TO 2% WHEREAS, the State receives five times as much sales tax revenue as cities throughout California; and WHEREAS, the sales tax revenue retained by the State from individual cities often exceeds the general fund budgets of those cities where the sales tax revenue originates; and WHEREAS, cities provide services that directly benefit the quality of life in hundreds of communities throughout California; and WHEREAS, the public benefits of cities' services include the maintenance of property values, reduced risk to health and safety caused by crime, fires, medical emergencies, poor sanitation, and poor building and road construction; and WHEREAS, cities' services provide important cultural and economic benefits through parks and recreation programs, library and senior programs, removal of blight from inner cities and older neighborhoods, and through business attraction efforts that provide jobs; and WHEREAS, the State has acted to reduce the amount of revenue received by cities in recent years forcing many cities throughout California to augment their revenues by imposing local assessments, fees, or taxes - or to make cuts in essential services; and WHEREAS, because cities receive only a small fraction of the money collected through voter -approved Proposition 172 (Public Safety Augmentation Fund), public safety services like police and fire services face drastic financial reductions in many cities throughout California in light of State takeaways and State -imposed mandates; and WHEREAS, many taxpayers object to paying additional taxes for what they view as diminishing local services caused by these factors, especially while the demand for police services, for example, continues to increase due to rising crime; and WHEREAS, on August 3, 1995, the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities adopted a resolution which seeks legislative action that would result in a more equitable distribution of sales tax revenue by shifting 1 % sales tax revenue from the State to cities; and WHEREAS, the League's resolution will help cities provide essential local services without adding more burden to taxpayers; and COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM # 3 � 1-3 i3-32.E- 424 ;-_3TgTE PRI"I7I'43 5?0 =02 3EP -39 '35 12:51 N I v 'y" CITY OF COV'INA 12 i East College Street • Covina, California 91723-2199 August 31,1995 Mr. Byron R. Matteson Mayor City of Grand Terrace 12175 Michigan Grand Terrace, CA 92324 Dear Mr. Matteson: We are writing you to requesr the City of Grand Terrace's support for the attached resolution which was adopted by the Los Angi les Division of the League of California Cities on August 3, 1995. As you are aware, Division-sl onsored resolutions are being forwarded to the League's General Resolutions Committee on Oc tober 23, 1995, and then to the General Assembly on October 24, 1995. The subject resolution seeks to redistribute 1 % sales tax from the State to cities. The State currently gets 5% and cities gi !t 1 % of the sales taxes paid on each dollar throughout California. The resolution directs the 1 eague to initiate legislative actions, either through the State legislature or through a balloi initiative, to change the percentage split to 4% for the State and 2% to cities. If the shift in sa; es taxes is accomplished, it would mean that the amount of sales taxes cities now receive would double. In essence, the resolution see ks to shift money from the State to cities using an existing tax mechanism and an existing allocation method, The resolution is relatively simple and in "terms of complexity" stands n sharp contrast to a number of efforts underway on government restructuring, constitutional n :vision, and modification of the taxation system. Consequently, the proposed resolution shoulc not be compared to these activities. The issue for this resolution is not the structure of govern went, the constitution, or the taxation system -- it is how much money different agencies recei' •e. We believe cities and counties are getting a disproportionately small share of available reveni tes. For example, the City of Covi ,,a, located in eastern Los Angeles County with a population of 44,000, will receive about $19.8 million in general fund revenue during this next fiscal year from over a dozen sources, include ig an 8.23% utility users tax. Of this total, sales tax revenue is about $5.7 million. The State ,rill get five times this amount or about $28,5 million —all from Covina transactions. The amoi mt of sales tax revenue going to the State exceeds the City's total general fund revenue from ov* r a dozen sources! And while Covina's budget has been reduced in recent years like a number of other cities and counties throughout California, the State's budget continues to increase, rom $53.083 billion in fiscal year 1993-1994 to $57.508 billion in fiscal year 1995-19%, an increas ? of 8.3%. 1-909-324-2424 PP1NTI'<3 590 PO4 9E9 08 '95 12:53 ADOPTED RESOLUTION OF TRZ LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIaS —ADOPTED AUGUST 3, 1995-- RESOLD TON TO REDISTRIBUTE SALES TAXES WHEREAS, cities throughout California receive 1% of the sales taxes paid on each dollar withir their jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, t .e State receives 5% of the sales taxes paid on each dollar f6v in each city throughout Q lifornia; and WHEREAS, I he State has reduced the amount of funding to cities in recent years; and WHEREAS, c asts of operating cities have increased in recent years due to a variety of factors, including increases in crime and increases in the number of mandates cities � must comply with; and WTiEREAS, i oters throughout the State are weary of paying additional taxes, fees, and assessmen, s for what they view as diminishing local services; and WHEREAS, he above circumstances have led to drastic cuts in the areas of Police, Fire, Library, Parks and Recreation, and Street Maintenance services by many cities throughout California; and I WHEREAS, i he effects of such cuts, and continued erosion of services in these areas will result i a increased crime, reduced property values, reduced sales tax revenues, and increase 1 costs to manage cities; and WHEREAS, :he voters throughout California seem to consider such local government service; a higher priority than many services provided by the State that are funded with sales tax revenue; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 24, 1995, that the League will sponsor lei islation or sponsor a ballot initiative effort that will redistribute sales taxes rec aived by the State such that the State's share is 4% and the cities' share is of the sales taxes paid per dollar; and, be it further RESOLVED, that the amount of sales tax revenue to be redistributed shall be allocated to citi( s using the same method as is currently being used to distribute the existing 1070 ihare per dollar cities receive. These funds were voter apl )roved through Prop 172 in November of 1993 and amount to a .5% sales tax. They an, designated for counties and cities that were subject to the property tax shift and are a )portioned to counties based on their percentage of statewide taxable sales. Counties allocate funds to cities based on a formula established in Government Code Sections 30052-30054. Ac cording to Mr. Lyman Jeung, Principal Accountant of the LA County Auditor's Office (to ephone 213/974.8362), and as stated in the Code, there is a limit on how much cities can receive from Prop 172 revenue -- 50% of the amount shifted in property taxes agar deducting vehicle registration fee revenue. For example, if a city lost $1 million i i property tax revenue but received $200,000 in vehicle registration fee revenue. ti ten the city could receive no more than $400,000 in Prop 172 revenue (1,000,000 200.000 = 800,000 " .60 - 400,000). LA County received $370 million in fiscal year 94-95 (less 1 month) and retained $335 million; cities in LA County were apportioned about $35 million -- less than 10% of the total apportioned to LA County by the State. Mr. Lyman says that counties lost a greater share of prc party tax revenue during the shift and this is why counties receive a larger share of & des tax revenue from this source. According to Ms. Kwong- McGee at the State Conti olle►'s Office (916/324-8365), a number of cities are now complaining how little tun ling they actually receive -- in some cases counties are retaining up to 95% of thes s revenues. As an example of what this has meant to cities consider the following exam pie. Prop 172 ushered in a 10 cent or .5% sales tax. A 1% sales tax results in $5.7 million to the City of Covin i (population 44,000) when it is apportioned based on place 40 of sale. Yet, the 1/2 cent 3.ales tax imposed by Prop 172 resulted in only $213,000 to Covina last year. This has to do with the formula set forth in Government Code Section 30054. If this allocation I )rmula was changed to return the funds based on place of sale. Covina's revenue desi inated for public safety services would increase by over $2.5 fnillion per year. CRA ITEM () COUNCIL ITEM (XX) MEETING DATE: September 14, 1995 SUBJECT: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: RESIGNATION/APPOINTMENT 4 Recommendation: FUNDING REQUIRED NO FUNDING REQUIRED XX- DISCUSSION At its August 15, 1995 meeting, the Emergency Operations Committee received a letter of resignation from Member Frank Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a very active member of the Committee and his resignation is a great loss to the City. With the creation of this vacancy, it is recommended that the City Council approve the appointment of Michelle Devoux from her current capacity as an Alternate Member to that of a Full Member of the Committee. Both her qualifications and commitment to advancing the City's emergency preparedness will help in serving the Committee well. FISCAL IMPACT None by this Action. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That the Citv Council: 1. Accept the Resignation of Frank Wilson from the Emergency Operations Committee, and 2. Appoint Michelle Devoax from an Alternate Member to a Full Member of the Committee. ATTACHMENT Letter of Resignation: Frank Wilson CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM # 5 A I CA- CRA ITEM () COUNCIL ITEM (X) Community Development Department MEETING DATE: SEPTEM 3ER 14, 1995 FUNDING REQUIRED - NO FUNDING REQUIRED X SUBJECT: Z-95-03 and E-95-07. An Application for Amendment to the Municipal Code, Chapter 5.06, Home Occupation Permit procedures and Approval Criteria to Relax Restrictions to Sub -contractors and Prohibit Most Impacting types of Home Occupations. LOCATION: City-wide RECOMMENDATION: Move to Continue Public Hearing to City Council Meeting of October 12, 1995. This item was continued from the City Council Meeting of August 24, 1995 to allow certain revisions to drafted ordinance. Due to councilmember vacations and unanticipated staff work assignments we are requesting the public hearing be continued to the City Council Meeting of October 12, 1995, to allow time for revisions and review by City Attorney as well. Respectfully submitted, PaftUia Materassi Community Development Director c Awp51 \p lanning\zc\z9503 . ccc COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM # & A 22795 Barton Road - Grand Terrace, California 92313-5295 - (909) 824-6621 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ADOPTING ZONING AMENDMENT, Z-95-02, AND ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, E-95-04, TO EXPEDITE REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR STRUCTURES DAMAGED BY FIRE, EARTHQUAKE AND OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS, AND POLICY REVISION ON SCREENING MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT IN THE RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS; CHAPTERS 18.63 AND CHAPTER 18.76 40 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted properly noticed public hearing on P g June 1, 1995 and approved the Zoning Amendment for clarification of conformance thresholds structures damaged by fire, earthquake or other natural disasters, screening of mechanical equipment from public view, and expeditious reviewing process for replacement of fire or disaster damaged structures in the City's Residential, Commercial and Industrial Areas; and n WHEREAS, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing and approved the Zoning Amendment, Ordinance and Environmental Review on August 24, 1995; and WHEREAS, this requires a Zoning Amendment to the following Chapters and Sections: Chapter 18.63 Site and Architectural Review Section 18.63.010 Purpose Section 18.63.020 Application Section 18.63.120 Mechanical Equipment Screening Chapter 18.76 Non -Conforming Uses and Buildings Section 18.76.040 Non Conforming Buildings WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will facilitate rebuilding of residential structures on residential zones by reducing public hearing requirements; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will discourage reconstruction of residential structures on commercial and industrial zones by restricting non -conforming structures to be rebuilt in case the cost of rebuilding is equal or greater than 75 % of current value of property before accident; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment also encourages replacement of old housing stock with new structures up to the current codes rather than extensive remodels of old dilapidated structures by establishment of a triggering factor for rebuilt instead of remodel. COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM # 7P Section 5: First read at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on the 24th day of August, 1995 and finally adopted and ordered posted at a regular meeting of said City Council on the 14th of September, 1995. ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace and of the City Council thereof Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace and of the City Council thereof I, BRENDA STANFILL, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced and adopted meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace held on the September, 1995, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Brenda Stanfill City Clerk Approved as to form: John Harper, City Attorney California, do at a regular 14th day of prevent the indiscriminate clearing of property, the destruction of trees and natural vegetation and the excessive and unsightly grading of hillsides, and to preserve the natural landforms; F. To ensure that the design and location of signs are consistent with the scale and character of the building to which they are attached or otherwise associated with and are consistent with this title. G. To ensure that structures/buflding�damaged by fire, earthquake and other natural disasters are reconstructed in accordance with the Grand Terrace 4, Municipal Code, Zoning Code and other applicable health and safety. building, and fire codes. Section 18.63.020 Application: There are three (3) levels of applications for Site and Architectural Review: A. Land Use Application, B. Administrative Site and Architectural Review, and C. Site and Architectural Review (with public hearing). 40I Land Use Application The purpose of this section is to empower the Community Development Director or representative with responsibilities for Site and Architectural Review of minor items, yet which may have potential to adversely affect the environment. Noticing to adjacent property owners will be at the discretion of the Community Development Director, with the exception of satellite dishes. A. Land Use Application, regardless of need for a permit, shall be required in the event any of the following actions or construction occur: 1. Any new construction exceeding 6' in height. 2. Any remodeling or renovation of a structure which results in: a) A change in use or intensity of use (includes any proposed use of a structure which has been vacant for a period of six months or more); or b) An increase in building size (including bulk area and floor area); or c) Increased capacity; or d) Additional street access. H. Administrative Site and Architectural Review Application The purpose of this application is to allow staff level review of projects of medium scale and impact -without the need for a public hearing, related costs and noticing procedures. The following items may be approved by the Community Development Director without going to the Site and Architectural Review Board. However, the plans must be routed to all reviewing agencies and notices shall be mailed to adjacent property owners requesting comments within two weeks. The Community Development Director decisions shall be final unless appealed to the Planning Commission within 10 calendar days. Appeals shall be filed with the Planning Department and follow similar rules as the appeals to the City Council (Section 18.63.070). 1. All accessory structures except: a) Structures with 65 % or more of the square footage of the main residence Iiving area. Living area does not include porches, patios, carports, garages, storage areas, or auxiliary rooms. b) Structures 1,200 square feet or more in size. 4 c) Structures with lot coverage higher than 25%. 2. All room additions except: a) Room additions with 65 % or more of the square footage of the main residence living area. Living area does not include porches, patios, carports, garages, storage areas, or auxiliary rooms. 3. Large scale temporary uses of insignificant adverse impact on the environment, i.e. parking lot sales which require review by Fire, Health and other agencies. 4. In case of damaged structures due to rwe earthquakes or other natural disasters where the structure will be reconstructed with alterations but not sufficient to triggera public hearing. III. Site and Architectural Review Application The purpose of this application is to allow major projects to receive full review from the Site and Architectural Review Board through a public hearing process. Site and Architectural Review by the Site and Architectural Review Board includes, but is not limited to: Trees have several natural functions, such as cooling the environment, cleaning the air by producing oxygen, fertilizing and protecting soil from erosion and many more. Trees help to create the very same scenic view which enhance property values. Observations provide evidence that there is a very significant correlation between amount of trees on private and public spaces with high image cities and neighborhoods. While one tree may be interrupting a scenic view, all the neighborhood trees, including the one in question, together help maintain and enhance the quality of life and property values m that community. Review Procedures Required: 1. Playhouses exceeding 6' in overall height are subject to playhouse review criteria and require Community Development Director clearance (band Use Approval application - $33.00 fee). Playhouses are exempt from building permit. 2. Playhouses which are 6' or below in overall height are exempt from both permit and planning review. Note that small structures exceeding 120 sq. ft.,with second story, are considered playhouses and are subject to permit. When subject to a permit, such a structure will need to meet habitable standards, including, but not limited to, Title 24 of the Uniform Building Code, energy conservation, electrical, plumbing, etc. This basically transforms the small structure into a "recreation room" of "accessory living quarters". Process In case your proposed playhouse meets all criteria, an over the counter approval will be granted. Otherwise, noticing to adjacent neighbors may be required to avoid complaints in the future. At the end of two weeks, if no complaints are received, the application will be approved subject to the Community Development Director's recommendation. To expedite the process, the applicant has the option to bring support letters from the neighbors. In case neighbors are concerned, a meeting will take place for exchange of information. Usually, it resolves all questions and the project can proceed. Ultimately, in case the applicant is not accepting of the Community Development Director's approval recommendations, then he/she can appeal to the Planning Commission per Section 18.63.070. Section 18.63.120 Mechanical Equipment Screening In the case of new residential commercial or industrial units all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be located at a distance from the edge of the building or shielded by means of a lattice or similar materials or parapet so as not to be visible from the pedestrian level, adjacent roads or adjacent properties In case of fire damaged structures, staff will evaluate projects on a one-bv-one case basis before applying requirement c: \wp51 \planning\zc\ 1863d 1) One family dwellings, two family dwellings, three family dwellings, apartment houses and other buildings used for residential occupancy, twenty-five years. 2) Stores and factories, twenty-five years. 3) Any other building not herein enumerated, twenty-five years. b. Type III buildings (heavy timber construction and ordinary masonry) used as: 1) One family dwellings, two family dwellings, three family dwellings, apartment houses, offices and hotels, thirty years. 2) Structures with stores below and residences, offices or a hotel above, thirty years. 3) Warehouses, stores and garages, thirty years. 4) Factories and industrial buildings, thirty years. C. Type I and Type II buildings (fire resistive) uses as: 1) One family dwellings, two family dwellings, three family dwellings, apartment houses, offices and hotels, thirty years. 2) Theaters, warehouses, stores and garages, thirty years. 3) Factories and industrial buildings, thirty years. Section 18.76.034 Termination - Abatement as a Public Nuisance A. Whenever a nonconforming use or structure becomes obsolete, dilapidated, substandard, unsafe, or exists in a state of general disrepair, the Planning Commission may hold a public hearing to evaluate and make declaration of nuisance. Section 18.76.040 Nonconforming Buildings: A. No use permit is required for the following: 1. Ordinary maintenance and repairs may be made to any nonconforming building; provided, that no structural alterations and/or additions are made; provided further, that such maintenance and repairs do not exceed twenty-five percent (25 %) of the assessed value of the building in any one-year period; 2. Any repairs necessary to bring a nonconforming building into compliance with city codes regardless of whether such repairs exceed twenty-five percent (25 %) of the assessed value of the building in any one-year period; provided, that the total floor area in the building shall not be increased. a. All such construction or repairs shall be started within one year from the date of damage or destruction and shall be pursued diligently to completion, said completion being completed and certificate of occupancy being issued within one year of the date of the issuance of the building permit. b. In the case of the buildings/structures being reconstructed in a different condition than what originally exWed prior to the damages (fire, earthquake or natural disaster), then the project shall be evaluated in accordance to Site and Architectural Review criteria, 4W Chapter 18.63. Section 18.76.050 Buildings Under Construction: Nothing contained in this title shall be deemed to require any change in plans, construction or designated use of any building for which a building permit has properly been issued, in accordance with the provisions of ordinances then effective and upon which actual construction has been started prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title; provided, that in all such cases actual construction shall be diligently carried on until completion of the building. c:\wp51\planning\titlel8\ 1876d.tat Community Development Department NOTICE OF FILING 1VF.ciAT DECIAR,ATION Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, a Negative Declaration is hereby fled on the below referenced project, on the basis that said project will not have a significant effect on environment. DESCRIPTION OF TSE PRO��Ec . Z-95-02 and E-95-04, an application for a Zoning Amendment and &vhMnm al Review to expedite reviewing procedures of structuresfire, earthq� or other natural disasters in the City's residential, cOMM= l and industzial� districts. APPLICANT: City of Grand Terrace fir LOCATION: Citywide Copies of the Negative Declaration and Initial Study for this project are available for review at the City of Grand Terrace, Planning Department, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace (714-824.- 6621). Anyone wishing to comment on this project may do so prior to June 15, 1995. All comments should be directed to PaMma Matetassi, Community Development Director, City of Grand Terrace. i7A-'J11U6- io��M Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director City of Grand Terrace c:1 wp51 WanninglzCV9502. rind Date Exhibit 1 22795 Barton Road • Grand Terrace, California 92313-5295 • (909) 824-6621 b- Substantial changes in absorption ae N4 rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? _ a Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? d- Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? e. Discharge into surface waters,or in any alteration of surface water quality, induding, but not limited to, temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? L Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? & Chango in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer. cuts or excavations? h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public waxer supplies? L Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? 4• Plant Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any native species of Plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops and aquatic plants)? V 3 Yes No a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications systems? , _ Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? ✓ e. Storm water drainage? ✓ is Solid waste and disposal? 17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in: a. Creation of auy health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? b. Exposure of people to potential hazards? - 1& Aesthetics. Will the proposal result _- ia the obstruction of any scenic vista . or view open to the publiq or will the Proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? 19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? 20. Cultural Resources. a. Will the proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? 7 t ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, RETIRENfENT SYSTEM. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: #4V Section 1. That an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace and the Board of Administration, California Public Employees, Retirement System is hereby authorized, a copy of said amendment being attached hereto, marked Exhibit, and by such reference made a part hereof as though herein set out in full. Section 2. The Mayor of the City Council is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute said amendment for and on behalf of said Agency. Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after the date of its adoption, and prior to the expiration of 15 days from the passage thereof shall be published at least once in the San Bernardino Sun Telegram, a newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in San Bernardino County and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect. First read at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on the loth day of August, 1995, and finally adopted and ordered posted at a regular meeting of said City Council on the 14th day of September 1995 by the following vote: ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace and of the City Council thereof. Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace and of the City Council thereof. I, Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, 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 14th day of September, 1995, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Approved as to form: City Clerk n 1, City Attorney J COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM # -7 _. ry NOT SIGN 5. Assets heretofore accumulated with respect to members in the local retirement system have been transferred to the Public Employees' Retirement System and applied against the liability for prior service incurred thereunder. That portion of the assets so transferred which represent the accumulated contributions (plus interest thereof) required of the employees under said local system has been credited to the individual membership account of each such employee under the Public Employees' Retirement System. 6. The percentage of final compensation to be provided for each year of credited prior and current service as a local miscellaneous member shall be determined in accordance with Section 21251.13 of said Retirement Law (2 % at age 60 Full). 7. Public Agency elected and elects to be subject to the following optionalprovisi ons: a. Section 20835.1 (Limit Prior Service to Members Employed on Contract Date). b: Section 21361.5 (Local System Service Credit Included in Basic Death Benefit). C. Section 21382.4 (Third Level of 1959 Survivor Benefits) pursuant to Article 6 (commencing with Section 21380). 8. Public Agency shall contribute to said Retirement System the contributions determined by actuarial valuations of prior and future service liability with respect to local miscellaneous members of said Retirement System. 9. Public Agency shall also contribute to said Retirement System as follows: a. Public Agency shall contribute $2.00 per member, per month on account of the liability for the 1959 Survivor Benefits provided under Section 21382.4 of said Retirement Law. (Subject to annual change.) In addition, all assets and liabilities of Public Agency and its employees shall be pooled in a single account, based on term insurance rates, for survivors of all local miscellaneous members. b. A reasonable amount, as fixed by the Board, payable in one installment within 60 days of date of contract to cover the costs of administering said System as it affects the employees of Public Agency, not including the costs of special valuations or of the periodic investigation and valuations required by law. C. A reasonable amount, as fixed by the Board, payable in one installment as the occasions arise, to cover the costs of special valuations on account of employees of Public Agency, and costs of the periodic investigation and valuations required by law. 10. Contributions required of Public Agency and its employees shall be subject to adjustment by Board on account of amendments to the Public Employees' Retirement Law, and on account of the experience under the Retirement System as determined by the periodic investigation and valuation required by said Retirement Law. CRA ITEM ( ) ' FUNDING REQUIRED Community Development Department COUNCIL ITEM (X) MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 1995 NO FUNDING REQUIRED X SUBJECT: Planning Commission Members Number - Consideration to Reduce Members from 7 to 5. RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department recommends the City Council maintain current membership of 7 until completion of General Plan Update process. The reduction in membership is recommended to be done on the basis of attrition. DISCUSSION: er request of City Council, staff evaluated the issue and is providing related information for you consideration as follows: Planning Commission Attendance Log An evaluation of the Planning Commission Attendance Log for the past year reveals that Commissioners are dedicated and had few or insignificant absences (i.e. 8 out of 14 meedngs,counted with 100% attendance. Only in 2 meetings we had maximum of 2 excused absences. There was never a problem of establishing quorum. Only 2 out of 7 Commissioners had 3 absences. The others had 1, 2 or none. Please refer to Attachment A - Planning Commission Attendance Log (August, 1994 through August, 1995). Planning Commission Budget Planning Commissioner's benefits are somewhat restricted and reflect a thrifty approach to expenditures. Planning Commission members' stipends are $50.00 per meeting attended only. APA membership restricted to two (2) members and coverage for seminars and conferences total $600.00 for the fiscal year. For the information of Councilmembers, the Planning Commissioners do attend seminars upon staff request and report to Commission, whether seminars/conferences are or not paid by the City. Please refer to Attachment B - Excerpt of City 1995-1996 Budget for Planning Commission. This Reduction of members has potential to lower future budget needs depending upon attendance and number of meetings. In addition, we cannot discount the cumulative impact of small reduction on xeroxing, packet preparation, staff assistance, consensus - building and training efforts, length of minutes and other similar staff supporting tasks and their respective costs. A body of 5 members may ultimately be more cost-efficient than 7 members, provided responsibilities to be accomplished do not require high level diversity, experience, interests and backgrounds. COUNCIL AGENDA 17EM 4 -7 22795 Barton Road - Grand Terrace, California 92313-5295 - (909) 824-6621 PLANNIN&COMMISSION ATTENDAN LOG 8/94 TO 8/95 Meetinl; Dates * Commissioner Name 8/4/94 9/l/94 9/15/94 10/6/94 11/3/94 1/19/95 2/16/95 4/6/95 4/20/95 6/1/95 6/15/95 7/6/95 8/3/95 8/18/95 Total Absences Per Commissioner Jemmy Suns, Chairman ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ❑ ✓ ✓ ❑ ❑ ✓ 3 22907 Finch Street Doug Wilson, Vice Chairman ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ❑ ✓ ✓ ✓ ❑ ✓ ✓ ❑ 3 12168 Observation Drive Fran VanGelder ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ❑ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 1 11975 Mt. Vernon Ray Munson ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ❑ ✓ ✓ ❑ ✓ ✓ ✓ 2 11809 Kingston Street Moire Huss ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ none 22735 Raven Way Matthew Addington ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ❑ ✓ ✓ ✓ ❑ ✓ ✓ 2 22844 Finch Street Lee Ann Garcia ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ none 22997 Jensen Court TOTAL PRESENT PER MEETING 7 7 7 7 7 7 1-5 5 6 7 1 7 6 6 6 MEETINGS NOT LISTED WERE CANCELLED December 94, March & May 1995 LEGEND ✓ = present ❑ = absent ATTACHMENT A r e CITY OF GRAND TERRACE FISCAL YEAR 1995 — 1996 90 . T ....... 7 .... 9 ......... . . ........... :.i .. . . * * - ......... . ............ .................. .. ... ..... .. .... .. ... .... . ... ......... .. ..... LINE ITEM EXPLANATION 120 STIPENDS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION AT $50 PER MEETING PER MEMBER IN ATTENDANCE 265 APA MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN 270 COMMISSIONER'S INSTITUTE CONFERENCE COSTS FOR TWO COMMISSIONERS . .......... ...... .. .Ups. .;�� ..... .... ......... ........ ..... ....... LINE ITEM TITLE 1992-93 ACTUAL 1993-94 ACTUAL 1994-95 COUNCIL APPROVED 1994-95 APPROVED ADJSTMTS. 1994-95 ESTIMATED @ FYE 1995-96 DEPARTMENT REQUEST 1995-96 MANAGER RECOMMENDS MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS 120 COMMISSION STIPENDS 4,950 3,950 4,200 0 4,000 4,200 4,200 265 MEMBERSHIP & DUES 392 112 392 0 462 500 500 270 TRAVEIJCONFERENCES/MEETINGS 25471 101 01 0 01 600 6001 ... . ....... 5..30 5,3001 N T ...• ... DATE: Sept. 6, 1995 STAFF REPO R T CRA ITEM ( ) COUNCIL ITEM (xx) MEETING DATE: Sept. 14, 1995 SUBJECT: STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR A THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE At the City Council Meeting of August 10, 1995, Council Member Hilkey requested that staff bring back the City's Investment Policy for review. It has been staffs practice to bring the policy before Council on a yearly basis. This was done in March of this year, and no changes were recommended at that time. For Council's convenience, staff has attached that staff report which includes the policy. COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM # 8 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE PAGE TWO STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY SAFEKEEPING Securities purchase from broker dealers shall be held in third party safekeeping by the Trust Department of the City's primary bank, currently Bank of America, Grand Terrace Branch. The City strives to maintain the level of investment of all funds as near 100 percent as possible. Idle cash management and investment transactions are the responsibility of the Finance Department under the direction of the City Treasurer. The City will prohibit the utilization of outside investment advisors. The basic premise underlying the City's Investment Policy is to ensure the absolute safety of the portfolio, maintaining sufficient liquidity for ongoing cash needs while achieving the highest return possible. Thomas Schwab, City Treasurer CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ►in J Community Development Department CRA ITEM () COUNCIL ITEM (X) MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 1995 FUNDING REQUIRED NO FUNDING REQUIRED X SUBJECT: General Plan Task Force Progress Report RECOMMENDATION: Answer the Question: "Are we Going in the Right Direction?" BACKGROUND The General Plan Task Force is today presenting to the City Council the product of many months of work. (Please refer to Attachment A for Chronology of Activities). The product of their work is a Preliminary Scope of Services to be accomplished in the General Plan update. The Scope of Services is in the form of comments to each General Plan Element. Each current General Plan Element was presented by staff and discussed in a group situation. Discussion transcripts were revised by the task force members who reviewed them and submitted their written comments. The written comments were brought back to the group for further discussion and finally incorporated into the text herewith attached. The Planning Commission has reviewed and supports the Task Force proposed changes and/or additions to the General Plan. Example: The issue of community identity was discussed when the overall guiding principles were developed; then it was introduced again into the Socio-Economic Element discussion. Policies were formed to promote community identity, as well as actions on how to do it. These policies and actions were incorporated into text by the Task Force and approved by the Planning Commission. Please provide your input. HOW TO PROVIDE YOUR INPUT Please focus on the following elements: Byron Matteson Mayor Gene Carlstrom Mayor Pro Tempore Land Use Element Housing Element Herman Hilkey Open Space and Air Quality Elements (General Plan Task Force Representative) Jim Singley Safety & Urban Design Elements (General Plan Task Force Alternate) Dan Buchanan Infrastructure Element COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM # g (� 22795 Barton Road • Grand Terrace, California 92313-5295 • (909) 824-6621 In order to understand the steps involved and tasks to be accomplished please refer to the "General Plan Update Process Status", Attachment C. Staff suggests the review/discussion process to address one element at the time starting with comments from the assigned Council Member. This way staff and Task Force Members can easily respond to City Council questions and incorporate your guidance. We suggest the discussion element by element, be no longer than one hour. Respectfully submitted, Patrizia Materassi Community Development Director Attachments A - General Plan Task Force Chronology of Activities B - Scope of Services (in the form of comments to the General Plan Elements) C - General Plan Update Process D - Guiding Principles c:\wp51\planning\cc\gpupdate.1 (40 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TASK FORCE CHRONOLOGY (May, 1993 - September, 1995) May 8. 1993 Getting Acquainted Outline - General Plan in Perspective (Keynote Speaker -John Jacques) Content of the General Plan City Tour Group Activity - Goods and Bads of the City Ma-y 19, 1993 Dream About the Next 20 Years Meeting Themes for the upcoming 5 meetings Concensus Input on Goods and Bads of the City First General Plan Brainstorming Exercise Summary May 26, 1993 City Council Introduction Task Force Officially Introduced to the City Council June 11, 1993 Dream About the Next 20 Years Review Vision Statements from Other Cities General Guiding Principles Selected August 18, 1993 Reality of Grand Terrace City Manager's Budget Message 40 City and Subregional Demographics October 5. 1993 Overview of General Plan Elements I Assignments of General Plan Elements to Task Force Members Meeting Orientation Notes Circulation Element Comments/Discussion October 22, 1993 Overview of General Plan Elements II Housing Element Comments/Discussion Review October 5, 1993 Minutes Assignments of General Plan Elements November 6, 1993 Overview of General Plan Elements III Land Use Element Comments/Discussion Assignment of General Plan Elements December 7. 1993 Overview of General Plan Elements IV Discussion on Excerpts from "Land Use Strategies For More Livable Cities" - Speaker/Dan Buchanan Air Quality Element Comments/Discussion Urban Design Element Comments/Discussion Socio-Economic Development Comments/Discussion Sharing Comments from Other Departments/Committees Attachment A 19 PRELIMINARY SCOPE OF SERVICES (In the form of comments to each General Plan Element) Elements: ✓ Land Use ✓ Housing ✓ Infrastructure (Circulation) Noise ✓ Open Space Conservation ✓ Safety ♦ Socio-Economic ✓ ♦ Air Quality ♦ Urban Design ♦ Parks & Recreation ♦ Strategic Plan/Implementation Element Notes: • Comments were completed by the General Plan Task Force and were reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission. Planning Commission comments are strieken-eut and underlined. Policies and actions with (*) are of priority for the Planning Commission. • Element with ♦ are optional elements. • Elements with (✓) are included in this packet, others will be submitted at a later meeting for your consideration and comment. c:\wp51\planning\cc\prelscop.995 Attachment B LAND USE ELEMENT (Please refer to the General Plan Cgmmum :V Development Element, Chapter VI) GOAL The overall goal as in the General Plan text is good. Add: Create a full service community (retail, commercial and industrial) with emphasis on lie-efieated neighborhood services. Give priority to family needs and ehHdfen of all ages, promote places for families to work, learn, recreate and relax. POLICIES: Implementation Policies are very good and current. Most work to be done on the action plans. The following are some policies to be added and its respective actions. 1P. Promote and encourage Barton Road Specific Plan to be a feasible village commercial and pedestrian oriented area. Actions: a) Develop Phase 2 of the Barton Road Specific Plan to refine principles, expedite implementations, develop frontage road and public plaza design concepts. *b) Coordinate with Cal Poly College of Pomona students to work with property owners of long narrow lots along Barton Road establishing a Master Plan and reciprocal agreements to encourage future sales and development in compliance with the Barton Road Specific Plan and in coordination with attaching development to some guiding principles. c) Conduct study and evaluate if there is a potential for mixed use, in terms of commercial and residential uses, in the Barton Road Specific Plan area. d) Expand the existing marketing study along Barton Road to 10 miles and determine appropriate uses for the Barton Road area. 5P. Promote incentive programs and Specific Plan to encourage industrial uses and improvements along main industrial route (Commerce Way). Actions: a) Initiate Specific Plan for Industrial business park along Industrial Area on west side of the city; Michigan/Commerce Way area incorporating Edison properties. b) Evaluate feasibility of transition area along Michigan Avenue for development of residential buffer with slightly higher density between industrial and single family 40 residential areas. c) Check into feasibility of developing enterprise zone in the Industrial Area. d) Study possibility of Michigan Avenue as a major industrial road in case Commerce Way is not feasible at this time, or at least a temporary or interim plan to serve the area. 6P. Identify and maximize land for recreation and family purposes. Actions: *a) Seek appropriate land for recreation areas for children and establishing a recreation overlay zone; area around the skating rink on Commerce Way or local school areas. b) Make availability of land and flexibility of development standards to create plazas and gathering spaces with common space for public area shared by surrounding retail structures. Develop master plan to include a City Plaza on Barton Road area. c) Pursue acquisition of the parcels between the Terrace View Elementary and City - owned land on which the Senior Citizen's Center is located (City property near Senior Center to be called Susan B. Petta Park). 7P. Determine noise and freeway impact on current land uses, make necessary adjustments. Actions: a) Reflect noise contours along major arterials on landuse map and determine if landuse will be affected, and if so make adjustments, such as additional landscaping, development standards, and construction guidelines, to be made along residential zones that border those areas. 3 Housing density Needed to Support a Fixed Transportation System ..,,. C.,.w.. o.,S. because our transportation needs arc complex. The kid's school may not be in the same part of town as the doctor. The places where we shop may not all be open at the same time. It becomes difficult to perform auto -dependent tasks in dusteis. Many people take their cars wherever they go to provide themselves with greater flexibility. Cars can go just about anywhere. And if your trusty car is by your side, it's easier to change your mind about where you arc going next. Better land use planning can help address all of these issues. For instance, in refle a ing o n the greatertendency, for downtown workersto use p ublic transit, the City Manager of San Diego identified the following factors. - the downtown area is pedestrian -oriented - outlying employment centers are auto -oriented with readily avail- able and generally free parking - the mix of uses downtown encourages pedestrian activity - the density of employees across the downtown area is two or three times that of the outlying ernployment centers - downtown serves as the hub for the regibnal bus and lightrail transit system more downtown employers subsidize employee transit costs than in other areas of the city But how about that old villain, "lifestyle"? Some people argue that Americans simply love their car.. and won't do without them. As the swry goes, people like the privacy and the sense of independence that comes with locking the door, turning the key and playing the radio. But in the final analysis, isn't this really a matte of economics? Among those who have a choice, most people now prefer private automobiles to the alternatives. But if public transit was faster and more convenient and if the daily cost of drivingwas dearly more expensive than the alternatives, how many people would stick tb their cars as a matter of lifestyle choice? Public transit cannot be faster and cheaperwithout ridership support. And people will only support public transit if it is conveniently located. Boris Pushkarev and Jeffrey Zupan discuss this problem in their 1977 book, Public Transportation and Land Use Policy. As communities become more compact, the demand for public transit increases: Where there arc more people, cars become both less convenient and more costly. According to Pushkarev and Zupan, to support transit, the general rule is there must be at least seven units of housing per acre and the downto%;m area must contain at least 10 million square feet of office space. For very frequent bus service, a community needs at least 8 units per acre. A study published in 1990 for the North Carolina Department of Transportation, found that to support a fixed guideway system, a community should have 43 units of housing per acre within one -eighth mile of a station and 10 units per acre in the next one -eighth mile. 12 Attachment B ti z Draft Resolution B In The Matter of Addressing Land Use Planning for Cleaner Air Through Local Government Action WHEREAS, Existing patterns of urban and suburban development are beginning to seriously impair our quality of life, and WHEREAS. The symptoms are: more congestion and air pollution result ing from our increased dependence on automobiles, the loss of precious open space, the need for costly improvements to roads and public services, the inequitable distribution of economic resources, and the loss of a sense of community, and WHEREAS, Many of the above symptoms are a result of piecemeal plan- ning wherein cities and counties must react to developers on a project -by - project basis, and go WHEREAS, By drawing upon the best from the past and the present, local governments can proactively plan communities that will more successfully serve the needs of those who live and work within them; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the city/county of agrees that the following planning principles should guide future growth in this jurisdiction_ I. All planning should be in the form of complete and integrated communities containing housing Shops, work places, schools, parks and civic facilities essential to the daily life of the residents. '. Communiry size should be designed so that housing, jobs, daih• needs and other activities are within easy walking distance of each other. 3. As mane activines as possible should be located -,e•irhin easy -wing distance of transit stops. 92 HOUSING ELEMENT (Please request a copy of Housing Element draft of 1992 from the Community Development Department) GOAL AWN Alter the overall goal to reflect what the community wants and housing needs. Add: Preserve, enhance and maintain residential neighborhoods to maintain the image of city of low density, village town, while incorporating when possible principles from Local Government Commission in terms of responding to Air Quality and Transportation issues. POLICIES: 1P. Task Force wants to support housing for our balanced community and housing for the diverse emerging social and economic groups without creating an oddball housing program to meet short term needs. Actions: a) Verify rate of growth and income of these groups in relation to availability of housing stock. b) Coordinate with Real Estate Agencies in determining what the realistic housing costs are and the ability of new homeowners in these fast growing groups to meet these costs. b)ccl Subsidize loans for new current needs groups; single parents, foreign nationals, large families, and seniors by using Redevelopment Agency 20% set a side. 2P. Encourage short term programs to meet current housing needs. "Short term" is defined as within the next five years. Actions: a) Develop chart that will indicate current housing costs and market available to city representatives, community and realtors. **f Develop an education program on code enforcement. Getting the community involved to solve nei bhg orhood problems. The City should act in .the role of mediator to help the neighbors solve the problems themselves. gZ The City Council to embrace the community by having community meetings to bring people together to care about the community in which they live. *4P. Promote and encourage Energy Efficient Development in our community. Actions: a) Provide Energy Development Standards brochure for developers and new homeowners. In the case of new housing development an attempt should be made to include proper orientation of home for energy efficiency, tree trimming policy, retrofitting homes with efficient utility equipment, and coordination with utility companies for educational instruction to the homeowners and developers. b) Include standard conditions of approval for subdivision development to promote energy efficient buildings and houses. 5P. Prove that realistic needs of the community are being met as well as regional needs. 0 Actions: a) Research census and determine current and future housing needs of the community. b) Establish performance criteria to prove realistic needs of the community are being met. c) Include sociological statement that reflects the current condition of the community, including the following characteristics: geographic information layout, nature of people, location, freeway accessibility, public transportation. lowest crime rate, and modern infrastructure which minimizes the need for low cost housing. dw makes it impessible te de vefy low and low ineeme housing as thm is Re mod. d) Establish community statistics to demonstrate that Grand Terrace housing needs are being met. 6P. Promote and encourage the feasibility of other current legislative proposals for meeting community needs and compliance with State Law. Also, promote and encourage any 3 construction of second family units for all ages, include density bonuses for all residential zones and two other development standards, and parking standards for seniors. Check our economic and income levels and where the needs are then compare with the State requirements. Establish updated Community Profile and develop trends of the community and establish affordability ranges. 0 M Emphasized by the Planning Commission: 13 Much of the information is out of date and agreed it needs to be updated. City should recognize the goal to meet the low income housing mandates. Like the provisions to improve homes falling into disrepair and the plans to blend the old parts of our community with the newer areas. Like the provision for "promotion of energy -efficient development" in Grand Terrace. Like the idea of getting the community involved to solve neighborhood problems. c:\wp5l\planning\taskforc\housing. 9/ 14/95 W OPEN SPACE ELEMENT (Please refer to General Plan Aesthetic, Cultural and Recreational Resources Element, Chapter V and Community Development Element, Open Space portion in Chapter VI) ® GOAL OF THE ELEMENT Enrichment of the community by optimizing the availability and usefulness of the City's aesthetic, cultural and recreational resources as open space. The following are some policies to be added to Recreational Resources portion on page V-7 along with respective actions. Please note that activities addressed in the following actions will most likely be implemented by the Recreation Services Department and Committee. IS 1P. The City shall maintain and operate park and recreation facilities which are adequate for the existing and planned population, in accordance with local municipal codes. 2P. Continue to require the provision of useful recreational open spaces within new residential developments. Actions: a) Continue in -lieu fees per Ordinance 44. b) Research and apply for possible grant funding. c) Work closely with the Parks and Recreation Committee. d) Require open space in all specific plans. e) Require open space in all planned unit developments. 1 "1'1Y II, "in I I1 1� i1 z 1 1 The following policy is recommended to be added to the Cultural Resources section. 1P. The City shall design programs that create cultural identity for the City. a) Promote the Tour de Terrace bicycle event, and the Grand Terrace Days Parade/Fair. b) Propose to the Historical and Cultural, and Parks and Recreation Committees a campaign to promote the City as a convention, or meeting site. c) Develop an area for cultural activities, art exhibits and film entertainment area in coordination with the Historical and Cultural Committee. 2P. Encourage community and recreational activities with the support of City civic groups. c:\wp51\phmning\uWorc\openspac.ele 9/14/95 CJ KI Goal: Commit to Help reducing emissions coiiift tently- with regional and subr4onal guidance providing leadership for business and residential air quality improvement efforts. Policy 1. -Develop local Air Quality Education Program. OR 2. Encourage community p icipation. 3. Utilize land use strategies to help redpce ions. 4. Coordinate with County, adjacent Jurist es and SANI3AG for consistent and integrated air quality itmprov programs. Policy S. Encourage innovative approaches. Goal: A diverse multi -modal and efficiently operated ground, system which generates the minimum feasible pollutants. 10 Auto Use Policy 6. Eliminate Vehicle Trips (VT). Policy 7. Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). Congestion Manage giant ; Policy 8. Implement Congestion Mamtgement. Plan. Policy 9. Develop and implement Traffic Impact, - to improve Policy 10. Continue liaison with SANDAL to participate of transportation improvements as necessary. Policy 11. Utilize a large part of local Measure 1, as possible, on improvements. Expand Transit System and Savices Policy 12. Expand transit in the City. Policy 13. Integrate with subregional transit and. rail systems. Non -Motorized Meaes of Transportation Policy 14. Promote non -motorized means of transportation. Parking Management Policy 15. Manage parking supply Policy 16. Encourage market incentives/disincentives. local traffic.. subregional SAFETY ELEMENT (Please refer to General Plan Hazards Element - portions other than noise, Chapter HD GOAL OF THE ELEMENT The overall goal is good. ANN Delete: Eliminate "where economically feasible", as it should not be pertinent when it comes to the safety and welfare of the community. Add: Maintain emphasis on safety and a low crime city. Create a garden city that promotes a comfortable, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. POLICIES: 1. Ensure safe, stable and secure hillside and foothill areas for our community. Actions: IMK a) Cooperate with other jurisdictions to address damned hillside along south to � e Mt. Vernon Avenue between Grand Terrace Rd. and Cooley Ranch interchange. hMside-sefe— b) Conduct a safety study to determine need for further improvements of the intersection at Grand Terrace Road and Mt. Vernon Avenue. c) Develop a process through a Specific Plan to minimize development on ere deag-tetel Blue Mountain hiRside. d) Develop Fire Overlay Zone to include fire prevention plan and development plan, addressing vegetation, roadway distances and development standards along Blue Mountain hillside and foothill. *2. Provide up to date data to our citizens, future home buyers and realtors regarding geological hazard locations. Action: a) Obtain from State updated geological maps indicating new earthquake faults throughout the community, and include in Safety Element and Master Environmental Assessment Section of the General Plan. 1 9. Ensure safe Blue Mountain access. This will be addressed in Circulation and/or Open Space Elements but there needs to be a safety policy developed. Action: Pursue the feasibility of obtaining an easement from the property owner at the end on Palm Avenue at the east side of Grand Terrace, for purposes of creating a trails/hiking area. This will reduce hazards created by traffic congestion and parking by hikers and bike riders. IV10. Establish consistency of the City Emergency Plan and Crime Prevention Plan with the Safety Element. G.T. Flood Hazard area needs to be redefined. Conduct survey if demand is there to continue participation in the FEMA Program. Rename Safety Hazards section. Incorporate Public Safety into the other elements of the General Plan. Include into CIP/Recommended Projects; Signalization on major concern intersections (red light and walkway to Terrace View School on Grand Terrace Road and Mt. Vernon Avenue). (*) Emphasized k the Planning Commission: c:\wp51\planning\taskforc\safety.ele 3 Lin Goa: Create a "Garden City" by strengthening the identity of Grand Terrace as a village town, in scale, character and pedestrian atmosphere. 1. Provide a pedestrian-ori el -circulation system that Wenfift • a "village" center or gate a public plaza defrned by building location to provided placed for Y for civic celebrations, Aueflp�Q .. ..'. : bcorpoira:te deveopperm"d tequiresnent for limed .and attractive pedestrian and bye trams, on all rmodels and new Iftm pft, to have downtown Grand Terrace as a destination - more gmft%ally, .a-VOt&a wwwhm in the area west of Canal and east of Michigan, south of Barton Road. City to pursue State Me trails and RDA funding to initiate and complement develt m efforts. Priority t* be given to completing Barton Road and Mt. Vernon streetscape. Connect said pedestrian/bicycle trails to transit stop, schools and future rail facilities to various neighborhoods to provide connections between residents and downtown. 2. Develop consistent streetscape and architectural palettes that are sensitive to the creation of a "village" statement for Barton Road. At least three elements of commonality with Towne & Country Center type architecture. Actions: Develop model, renderings and picture posters of pots.development on Barton Road to provide a clear image to prospective developers of desired architecture and streetscape. * Organize Barton Road Specific Plan workshops on design guidelines to be attended by local architects, cngmeers, brokers and developers to educate the public about the aesthetic goals of the community. 9. 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. 10. Provide entry statements at all City entries that enhance the village orientation of the community. Carry sign and landscaping theme throughout the City, as applicable. 11. Require compliance with the community design guidelines in plans for new development ® or expansion or redevelopment of existing development; incorporate community design OA Major consideration in site plan review and approval. L streets as the ones planned in the Barton Road Specific Plan, pedestrian bicycle paths should contribute to a system of fully connected and interesting rriutes to all destinations within the City. Interior streets are more likely to establish the "Village" image than Barton Road itself, as Barton Road is a major sub -regional arterial. A Phase 2 Barton Road Specific Plan should be developed to suggest potential alternatives for these internal streets. These streets to have a main public plaza as a destination or focus. Current recommended improvements at Mt. Vernon and Barton Road intersection are not sufficient to establish a "downtown" on its own. 13. Encourage lighted sculpture gardens, fountains, and tables, benches and any other feature to attract pedestrians. fl 17 1 1_ L ill 7-- C. +- watch 1 / !1 11 and - h: 1Mgsi ! ! ' h, 24 hour voicemail U—st4m 1 1 1 S vandalism, 14. Residential development to de-emphasize the garages, bringing attention of residents to the streets, which should ideally be not so wide and have a lower speed limit and still provide sufficient space for utility trucks. Meandering walks installed, parkways to be landscaped and several trees planted to make streets look residential and attractive to residents for long walks and neighborhood children to play. Streets will consequently also be safer. INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT 11 (Please refer to Chanter VII - Circulation Aspects) GOAL OF THE ELEMENT The element is good. It includes goals/policies for all basic infrastructure such as streets, water, sewer, gas, electric, drainage and all other utilities and facilities that constrain land use patterns. The overall goal is good too. PROPOSED POLICIES AND ACTIONS RELATED TO STREETS: 1. Improvements of Interstate 215 to provide a positive circulation within Grand Terrace. ® g� Wide' g of Barton Rd bridge over freeway to 41anes. bi Redesign on and off ramps and their sigadiz—atmi timing. cl Lobbv for new freeway connection of industrial area with I-215. 41 Continue participation with SANBAG and RCTC on I-215 improvements to protect land uses and businesses in Grand Terrace. Sri OF 0110 MW 6. Need to Einsure that the adjacent cities developments are mitigated sufficiently not to impact the City of Grand Terrace (i.e. Colton Cooley Ranch area. San Bernardino Malls, Moreno Valley development. Highgrove, etc.). 7. The City will promote and develop multi -modal circulation system with emphasis on public transit and pedestrian services. Actions: a) Continue to pursue funding for a multi -modal transit facility with services of bus shuttles, non -pollutant vehicles, Dial -A Ride, Taxi, intercounty and public transit shuttle service, and pedestrian accessible. b) Sincere efforts have been done to continue operation of community shuttle. L. Investigate mechanisms to address overflow RMUM.. ol Consider trip reduction credits. ®0 Promote parking lot surveillance. 41 Evaluate safM moblems of current overflow traffic situation; EXISTING POLICIES WITH NEW PROPOSED ACTIONS: 9. Existing Policy without an action - The City will promote and facilitate the use of the bicycle as an alternative mode of transportation through the development of a city-wide network of bikeways. Action: a) Include in the RTIP a bicycle trail plan to interconnect with the regional bikeways plan. The proposal is to install bike trails, landscaping and wall treatment improvements, rest and sitting areas, pedestrian improvements from Barton Road to the east connecting with the Loma Linda bikeway trails, Mt. Vernon Avenue going north down the hill connecting with the Colton bikeway trails, Mt. Vernon Avenue going south to Main Street and west to Iowa Avenue connecting with the Colton bikeway trails thus completing a missing link in the Regional Bikeway Trails System. 3 15. Existing policy without an action - The City will pursue the execution cooperative agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the proposed improvements to the Barton Road/I-215 Freeway interchange, including ramp modifications and bridge widening. Action: a) Although funding is not definitely available at this time, continuous attempts in this direction should be maintained. 16. Existing policy without an action - The City will ensure that local street improvements are designed with proper attention to community appearance and aesthetics as well as the need to move traffic safely and efficiently. a) Improve the traffic flow problem and high speed at the merging point on Barton Road at Honey Hill Road. b) Evaluate parking at area of Palm Avenue and Barton Road. Refer to separate sheet. Street pg_prohibited (if needed parwg lot should be develop. 17. Existing policy without an action - To provide a transportation system which supports planned land uses, improves the quality of life, safe and efficient transport of goods. ® 'n• a) Pursue development of the proposed Commerce Way to Main Street with additional access into the industrial areas off the east and west streets of De Berry Avenue, Pico Avenue, Van Buren Avenue and north/south Michigan Avenue. b) Pursue with proper Bank of America representatives an alternative access and clear signage for traffic to access and exit Bank of America on Barton Road. This will alleviate near collisions or traffic hazards. c) Pursue alternative entry with clear signage for traffic from Barton Road heading east and exiting onto Barton Road from the Towne and Country Shopping Center. This will alleviate near collisions or traffic hazards. Q Widening of Mt. Vernon at certain locations to accommodate 4 lanes of traffic without interruption from Grand Terrace Road to Main Street. e) Paint yellow stripes within crosswalks going east and west on Barton Road connecting to Grand Terrace Elementary School and placement of school crossing signs in near school vicinity. 5 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE PROCESS STATUS Completion Schedule Task/Project Done Overview of City's goods and bads -major issues Done Definition of preliminary overall goals or vision for the next 20 years to be revisited at 5 year intervals Done Development of preliminary scope of services (1st phase scoping sessions) Current First set of Planning Commission and City Council meetings for input on general direction Tentatively scheduled to -Second phase scoping sessions along with data collection be completed by Spring, 1996 •Input of public in general & other Dept.'s staff (Nov/Dec)+ -Second set of Planning Commission and City Council meetings finalization of scope of services (Jan./March 96) Aot yet scheduled (may -Actual draft text of updated general plan along with environmental review - take from 8 to 12 months) review by outside agencies, State & SCAG# -Public hearings with Planning Commission and City Council on draft and final document and respective environmental clearance + Request general public input. Ideas: in parking lot a tent/booth at City Hall, Towne & Country, City Hall Lobby, cable TV, bus shelters info, City newsletter, General Plan Summary flier, Grand Terrace students say, etc. The Housing Element and the Circulation portion of the Infrastructure Element will be assigned to consultants who will be following a separate schedule, to hopefully complete those two elements by July of next year. c:\wp5l\planning\taskforc\gpupdate.995 Attachment C GENERAL GUIDING PRINCIPLES SELECTED 1. Strive for excellence in education. 2. Create a full -service community (retail, offices and light industrial) with emphasis on home -oriented services. Should provide jobs for 1/3 of the residents. 3. Maintain emphasis on safety. Low crime city. 4. Give priority to family needs and children. Promote places to learn, recreate and relax. 5. Develop multi -modal circulation system with emphasis on pedestrian. 6. Create and enhance City identity. 7. Protect and enhance residential neighborhoods, emphasizing maintenance of housing stock. 8. Maintain and enhance low density and village atmosphere. 9. Ensure economic feasibility and pursue grant funding. 10. Create a garden city that promotes a comfortable, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. here. ATTACHMENT D