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10/26/1995FILE COPY 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace California 92313-5295 Civic Center (909) 824-6621 Fax (909) 783-7629 Fax (909) 783-2600 i Byron R. Matteson Mayor Gene Carlstrom Mayor Pro Tempore Herman Hilkey Jim Singley Dan Buchanan Council Members Thomas J. Schwab City Manager OCTOBER 26, 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 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS GRAND TERRACE CIVIC CENTER 22795 Barton Road * Call to Order - * Invocation - * Pledge of Allegiance - * Roll Call - OCTOBER 26, 1995 6:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEMS STAFF COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION CONVENE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Approve 1. Approval of 10-12-95 Minutes 2. Approval of Check Register No. CRA102695 Approve ADJOURN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1. Items to Delete 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Recycling Family of the Month - September 1995 B. Commendation - Friends of the Library 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. 102695 B. Ratify 10-26-95 CRA Action C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda D. Approval of 10-12-95 Minutes Approve E. Annual Street Striping Program Authorization to go to Bid Approve/Authorize PENDING C R A APPROVAL CITY OF GRAND TERRACE n COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 12, 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 October 12, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Byron R. Matteson, Chairman Gene Carlstrom, Vice -Chairman Herman Hilkey, Agency Member Jim Singley, Agency Member Dan Buchanan, Agency Member Thomas J. Schwab, Executive Director John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager Brenda Stanfill, Secretary Bernard Simon, Finance Director Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director Lt. Kyritsis, Sheriff's Department John Harper, City Attorney ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 14. 1995 CRA MINUTES CRA-95-58 MOTION BY AGENCY MEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY AGENCY MEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the September 14, 1995 CRA Minutes. APPROVAL OF CHECK REGISTER NO. CRA092895 & CRA101295 CRA-95-59 MOTION BY AGENCY MEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY VICE- CHAIRMAN CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Check Register No. CRA092895 and CRA 101295. STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE Agency Member Hilkey, questioned whether the Statement of Investment Policy contains the proper wording that will eliminate the problem that occurred a few years ago. City Attorney Harper, stated that under the conditions written in the policy the incident that occurred a few years ago could not happen. CRA-95-60 MOTION BY AGENCY MEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY AGENCY MEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Statement of Investment C R A AGENDA ITEM NO. c PirDiNG C R A APPROVAL CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY I DATE: OCTOBER 26, 1995 CHECK REGISTER NO.102695 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: OCTOBER 26, 1995 CHECK NO. VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT P10732 STATE COMPENSATION INS. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE,9/95 $ 189.88 P10734 HALLY CAPPIELLO CODE ENFORCEMENT INTERN,9/25-10/6/95 271.44 P10739 SUDDEN 1 HOUR PHOTO PROCESS FILM, HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM 59.14 P10746 PARTY RENTALS, INC. RENT SKIRT/TABLECLOTH FOR DISPLAY AT LEAGUE OF CA CITIES CONFERENCE 79.20 P10751 PETTY CASH REIMBURSE PETTY CASH 164.38 P10760 YOLANDA MARTINEZ BIRTHDAY BONUS 50.00 32106 n AT & T INSTALL NEW PHONE SYSTEM, CIVIC CENTER 32,726.58 32107 a SCOTT MORRISON & ASSOC. ASBESTOS INSPECTION,12569 MICHIGAN 480.00 32124 BANK OF AMERICA TRUSTEE FEES FOR 1993/COP BOND ISSUES 2,923.75 32125 Z DAN BUCHANAN STIPENDS FOR OCTOBER,1995 150.00 v 32128 a GENE CARLSTROM STIPENDS FOR OCTOBER,1995 150.00 32134 DAGASTINO ENGINEERING PROGRESS PAYMENT FOR SURVEY AT 22381 VAN BUREN 400.00 32140 Z FENCE MEDIA HAND RAIL/HANDICAP RAMP,BUILDING/SAFETY 1,250.00 O 32146 HALLMARK COMMUNICATIONS PRINTER SHARING DEVICE, BUILDING/SAFETY 252.20 32149 HERMAN HILKEY STIPENDS FOR OCTOBER,1995 150.00 A CITY OF GRAND TERRACE PENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL 1 DATE: OCTOBER 26, 1995 CHECK REGISTER NO:102695 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: OCTOBER 26, 1995 CHECK NO. VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT P10728 SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY CASH PAYMENTS FOR 10/6/95 $ 1,292.30 P10729 SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY CASH PAYMENTS FOR 10/6/95 48.52 P10730 COMCAST CABLEVISION CASH PAYMENTS FOR 10/6/95 431.23 P10731 DIANA LOVE BIRTHDAY BONUS 50.00 P10732 STATE COMPENSATION INS. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE,SEPT.1995 1,720.81 P10733 LARRY MAINEZ PLANNING TECHNICIAN,9/25-10/6/95,REIMBURSEMENT FOR LOCAL MILEAGE 637.00 P10734 A HALLY CAPPIELLO HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM INTERN,9/25/10/6/95 84.00 P10735 RICHARD ROLLINS OPEN/CLOSE TERRACE HILLS PARK,SEPT.1995 210.00 'C P10736 SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY CASH PAYMENTS FOR 10/10/95 1,035.95 r P10737 SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY CASH PAYMENTS FOR 10/10/95 80.68 P10738 ®� T COMCAST CABLEVISION CASH PAYMENTS FOR 10/10/95 285.97 P10740 FRANK PEREIDA BALANCE DUE FOR D.J.,VOLUNTEER PICNIC 100.00 P10741 MELINDA FLEET CHILDREN ENTERTAINMENT,VOLUNTEER PICNIC 200.00 P10742 BRENDA STANFILL REIMBURSEMENT FOR SUPPLIES,VOLUNTEER PICNIC 112.44 P10743 SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY CASH PAYMENTS FOR 10/12/95 353.29 li CITY OF GRAND TERRACE 3 DATE: OCTOBER 26, 1995 CHECK REGISTER NO:102695 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: OCTOBER 26, 1995 CHECK NO. VENDOR P10762 DIANA CONDOR 32104 CELIA RIVERA 32105 MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT ASSOC. 32108 JOSE RUBIO 32109 BONNIE SORIE 32110 NAT & PAT KERESOMA 32111 MARISA BATTIEST 32112 ROBERT VON KANEL 32113 DAVID SCHIFFNER 32114 ROBERT TEMPLEER 32115 WALTER/MANWAI COFFEY 32116 DAVE SAPUTO 32117 MICHAEL MUFICH 32118 HAROLD LEASE 32119 AA EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT BIRTHDAY BONUS $ 50.00 REFUND, RECREATION EXCURSION 22.00 MEMBERSHIP FOR 1995/1996 40.00 REFUND, WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SERVICES 10.40 REFUND, WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SERVICES 16.00 REFUND, WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SERVICES 6.00 REFUND, WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SERVICES 8.40 REFUND, WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SERVICES 21.20 REFUND, WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SERVICES 4.80 REFUND, WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SERVICES 18.00 REFUND, WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SERVICES 16.00 REFUND, WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SERVICES 4.40 REFUND, WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SERVICES 24.00 REFUND, WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SERVICES 11.33 BLADES FOR LAWN MOWER 82.61 FA Id CITY OF GRAND TERRACE 5 DATE: OCTOBER 26, 1995 CHECK REGISTER NO:102695 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: OCTOBER 26, 1995 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK NO. VENDOR DESCRIPTION 32137 EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY MAINTENANCE/USAGE FOR KODAK COPIER 32138 EDGEMONT SALES MAINTENANCE ON PANASONIC COPIER 32139 EWING IRRIGATION SUPPLIES IRRIGATION SUPPLIES FOR PARKS 32141 4 WEST OVERLOAD SPRINGS FOR CITY TRUCK 32142 FUN EXPRESS HALLOWEEN SUPPLIES, RECREATION 32143 LEEANN GARCIA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, 10/5/95 32144 GOPHER SPORT PROGRAM SUPPLIES,RECREATION 32145 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CHILD CARE, EMPLOYEES,NOV.1995 32146 HALLMARK COMMUNICATIONS PRINTER SHARING DEVICE,BUILDING/SAFETY DEPARTMENT 32147 HARPER & BURNS LEGAL SERVICES FOR SEPTEMBER,1995 32148 WILLIAM HAYWARD INSTRUCTOR, KARATE/TODDLERATE 32149 HERMAN HILKEY STIPENDS FOR OCTOBER, 1995 32150 MOIRE HUSS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, 10/5/95 32151 HYDRO-SCAPE PRODUCTS IRRIGATION SUPPLIES FOR PARKS/CIVIC CENTER 32152 INLAND EMPIRE STAGES LIMITED BUS, FOR RECREATION EXCURSION AMOUNT $ 519.98 43.97 214.58 224.40 50.00 232.05 478.20 126.10 1,895.50 1,142.40 300.00 50.00 336.62 550.00 Cd CITY OF GRAND TERRACE 7 DATE: OCTOBER 26, 1995 CHECK REGISTER NO:102695 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: OCTOBER 26, 1995 CHECK NO. VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 32169 DENNICE PRECIE MONITOR, RECREATION PROGRAMS $ 107.33 32171 RDB ELECTRONICS,INC. REPAIRS, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 395.01 32172 RED WING SHOE STORE WORK BOOTS, MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT 212.21 32173 RIVERSIDE HIGHLAND WATER WATER FOR CITY OWNED FACILITIES, PARKS, AND MERIDIANS 9,215.39 32174 ROLLINS HUDIG HALL SECURITY BONDS, EMPLOYEES/PUBLIC OFFICIALS 567.00 32175 ROQUET PAVING STREET PATCHING,VARIOUS LOCATIONS 2,314.50 32176 SHERIFF GARY PENROD LAW ENFORCEMENT/CRIME PREVENTION OFFICER FOR NOVEMBER, 1995 84,029.00 32177 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 1ST QUARTER PAYMENT,NPDES AGREEMENT,1995/1996 825.00 32178 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO STREET MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 165.22 32179 SAN BERNARDINO MEDICAL PRE -EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL 70.00 32181 SIGNAL MAINTENANCE, INC. SIGNAL MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS FOR SEPT.1995 441.27 32182 JAMES SINGLEY STIPENDS FOR OCTOBER,1995 300.00 32183 SMART & FINAL IRIS COMPANY HALLOWEEN CANDY,RECREATION DEPARTMENT 499.18 32184 SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY ELECTRIC FOR CITY OWNED FACILITIES,AND STREET LIGHTS 3,324.78 A CITY OF GRAND TERRACE 9 DATE: OCTOBER 26, 1995 CHECK REGISTER NO:102695 OUTSTANDING CHECKS AS OF: OCTOBER 26, 1995 CHECK NO. VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT I CERTIFY THAT, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, THE AFORE LISTED CHECKS FOR PAYMENT OF THE CITY LIABILITIES HAVE BEEN AUDITED BY ME AND ARE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE EXPENDITURES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY. BERNARD SIMON FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY OF GRAND TERRACE PENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - OCTOBER 12, 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 October 12, 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 Lt. Kyritsis, Sheriffs Department John Harper, City Attorney ABSENT: None 4 The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Tammy McGrew, Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Grand Terrace, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Herman Hilkey. Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:00 P.M. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:20 P.M. ITEMS TO DELETE 2B. Commendation - Friends of the Library SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Recycling Family of the Month - August 1995 Mayor Matteson announced that the Mark Del Rosa family of 12403 Vivienda are the recipients of the recycling family of the month award for the month of August 1995 and of the local merchants gift certificates from Grand Terrace Cleaners and Tuxedo Rental, Food Connection, Kay's Beauty Supply and Salon and Verlee's Fancy Pets. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-95-124 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM # ,3D Council Minutes 10/12/95 Page 3 Councilmember Buchanan, urged all of the Council to read the memo from Assistant City Manager Donlevy giving an update on the Waste Water Treatment issue with the City of Colton. He reported that participated in the registration activities of Tour de Terrace and watching the start of the tour. He also reported that the Friends of the Library had their annual book sale and expressed his appreciation to all of the people who put that together. Councilmember Singley, thanked Mayor Pro Tem Carlstrom for attending the SANBAG meeting for him. He reported on an article that was in the paper on r Utility User Taxes. City Attorney Harper, stated that he written an opinion on this issue, the prop 62 case had to do with a special tax which was passed by a vote of more than 50 percent but less than two-thirds. The only issue in this case is whether or not that tax was enforceable, whether the super majority requirement was constitutional. This court held that the provision was constitutional. Unfortunately, the court said that another section that deals with a 50 percent vote for any "tax increase" (General Tax) may also be constitutional. That issue was not reached they didn't reach the issue as it pertains to utility tax, there are two other appellant court decisions in California which have held utility tax without a vote is constitutional but decided on different terms. Most everyone expects that there will be litigation over utility taxes. A petition has probably already been filed and the decision on the re -hearing should be heard within the next several weeks. If it 061 is re -heard a decision on the re -hearing would be heard within six months. If it is upheld in its current form or if the petition for a re -hearing isn't granted there will be immediate litigation over each individual tax, the retroactive issue is also an issue that was not addressed by this court in any manner, it is the expectation of most lawyers that even if there is a decision that the utility tax might not have been lawfully imposed that there will not be a requirement to refund. If that decision is up -held ultimately it will have a dramatic effect on California Public Agencies. The decision will not effect Grand Terrace one way or the other. However, to increase a business license tax would have to be approved by a majority vote of the people. The elimination of the utility tax will quickly bankrupt many cities. Councilmember Buchanan, asked if the City should request that there be a re- hearing. City Attorney Harper, responded in the affirmative and that it has already been done. Councilmember Hilkev, reported that the Country Fair will be held on November 4, 1995, and urged people to enter the cooking contest. He complimented staff for a job well done with the Low Moderate Housing Rehabilitation Program. He also reported that Omnitrans was named the number one public agency by the American Public Transit Association. Mayor Matteson, reminded everyone that County Free Dump Day will be held Council Minutes 10/12/95 Page 5 CC-95-128 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the first reading of an Ordinance Adopting Amendment, Z-95-03, and Adoption Associated Negative Declaration, E-95-07, for Amendment to the Municipal Code, Chapter 5.06, Home Occupation Permit Procedures and Criteria with the changes to the bottom of page 2 with the relettering of the paragraphs, the inclusion of the italicized language recommended by the Community Development Director, the rewording of subsection C to provide the notice as is deemed necessary and desirable by the Community Development Director in order to achieve sufficient notice, and the correction of the word be to the in section 5.06.070 in the last sentence. 8B. An Ordinance Adopting Amendment, Z-95-04 Repealing Chapter 10 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code and Adopting, a Revised Chapter 10 and its Associated Negative Declaration E-95-10 (Residential Parking Regulations) Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public. Bob Dominguez. 23016 Palm Avenue, Grand Terrace, stated that he drove around the City and took notes of what appeared to be abandoned vehicles. He stated that he feels that it is pretty obvious which vehicles have not been used in a long time and are eye sores and asked if something could be done. City Manager Schwab, stated that they are going to take the list that staff has put 4, together of vehicles that they believe to be abandoned and contact the owners and let them know the they need to remove those vehicles. Another recommendation is to direct staff to develop a program to pro actively address the 72 hour parking either through the Sheriff's Department contract or utilize Citizen Patrol to be our eyes and ears. Bob Dominguez, stated that 5 homeowners on his street met with City Manager Schwab concerning parked and abandoned vehicles and commercial vehicles. They are concerned about property values and the look of the neighborhood. The cost to store a commercial vehicle is only $25.00 a month. He urged the Council to vote to ban commercial vehicles from parking in residential areas. Ted DeWitt, 23028 Palm Avenue, Grand Terrace, stated that he has lived in Grand Terrace since late 1993. In the past year he has seen a lot of degradation. There is garbage and water heaters in front yards. The abandoned cars are a problem, the home businesses are an economic boom to communities and should be, however, it is going to be difficult to control it. He feels that we are not being pro -active, some ways of being pro -active maybe more citizen involvement, more reaction to the Citizen Patrol and maybe some more pro -activity from the Sheriff's Department. Mayor Matteson returned discussion to Council. Councilmember Singley, questioned whether or not the City has an Ordinance that allows us to impose a City impound fee for towed or abandoned vehicles. Council Minutes 10/12/95 Page 7 Councilmember Buchanan, requested that staff agendize Council to make a policy giving direction to staff and Planning Commission in regards to code enforcement. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. General Plan Task Force Progress Report Community Development Director Materassi, stated that three more elements of the General Plan Task Force will be reported on, Councilmember Singley will make a presentation on the Strategic Element, Councilmember Hilkey will make a presentation on the Conservation Element, and she will make a presentation for Planning Commissioner and General Plan Task Force Member Doug Wilson on the Noise Element. She requested that once the presentations are complete, Council comment on each of the elements. Councilmember Singley, reported on the Strategic Element, he feels that this is a dynamic element that he hasn't seen in the General Plan before, it is an element that will bring all actions together, prioritize and give them a "father" or mentor. Mentors will be volunteer representatives from the community who will become responsible to implement a specific action. i.e. LeeAnn Garcia could be the mentor responsible for the implementation of a Main Street program for downtown Grand Terrace. Mentors all need to be given authority to represent the City in the making of public -private partnerships and applications for funding. Mentors all need to respond to our overall action plan coordinator, being a staff member or a public official. This element is the most dynamic one and will help the City reach goals and policies outlined in the General Plan. A large portion of it is recommended to be adopted as a Resolution, so it can be easily altered as actions are completed and circumstances change. Councilmember Hilkev, reported on the Conservation Element, this element is combined with the Open Space Element as far as preservation of open space is concerned. Conservation of all natural resources is the main goal here and included an evaluation of Regional and Sub -regional plans to learn if Grand Terrace is or should be part of those plans, for example, the Santa Ana River Regional Park. Protect our Blue Mountain open space, air quality, possible endangered species and water. Develop specific practical policies to help developers to deal with conservation goals. Community Development Director Materassi, reported on the Noise Element for Planning Commissioner and General Plan Task Force member Doug Wilson. Though the general goal of the General Plan with regard to noise hazards has good intentions, it is woefully incomplete. Addition of the implementation policy to reduce noise problems and maintain a quiet, low density, village atmosphere establishes a good guideline for actions and ordinances. Council Minutes 10/12/95 Page 9 under the policies actions will be listed and prioritized. A large part of the strategic element should be adopted by resolution. Councilmember Buchanan, stated that his input on the Strategic Element is that it is a good policy and procedure that should be in place but feels that it is not appropriate to have specific actions, mentor designations and priorities in the General Plan text, but that the Strategic Element should be a living document. Council should be able to come up with new actions and re prioritize. His input on the conservation element was whether or not various policies and their actions should be considered part of the General Plan or be the framework for the consideration of the uses and specifics to be in the zoning code. Expand on the conservation of Blue Mountain as open space to include an expanded examination and adoption of recreational uses and feels that specifics are best left for further examination. He questioned whether the City has adopted the County of San Bernardino Noise Elements. Community Development Director Materassi, stated that the City has not adopted the County of San Bernardino Noise Element that the City has its own noise policy which addresses freeways and trains and does not address stationary sources. We have been using the County Code as a policy. Councilmember Buchanan, stated that our existing noise element is understated and confirmed commissioner Wilson's input for revisions. Mayor Pro Tem Carlstrom, stated that the strategic element is important and if there are no mentors it might be unlikely to get those actions complete. The Conservation Element is very close to many citizens even though there is not very much open space within the City of Grand Terrace, we are adjacent to a lot of open space, which is Blue Mountain and it should be preserved. In regards to the Noise Element, we can work on things to control noises in our neighborhoods and cul-de-sacs, but it will be difficult to control I-215 freeway noises. The name of our City says: We are in a terrace, which separates us from traffic but not from the noise. He feels that all policies and actions on these elements help to keep Grand Terrace a desirable community. Mayor Matteson, stated that before the City is built out a particular architectural landscape theme should be developed throughout the whole City, so it looks like it was planned out in advance so that everything will blend together. On the conservation element that we should have high recommendations on drought resistance landscaping so that less water needs to be used to maintain the yards. The landscape carries over into the noise element, if certain types of landscaping is planted that can absorb some of the noises, we may be able to address some of our noise problems. Mayor Pro Tem Carlstrom, thank the General Plan Task Force for their work on the General Plan. NEW BUSINESS ...................:.................::::::::::...:::::::::.::::::.::::::::::......:::::::::::::::.::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.;.:.;.:::::.::::::::::............::::.:... ..;::<.::.... :...;. :' ... :-.:. :v:. ?'>..:' is-:: !.:,-. :v• •: . CRA ITEM () COUNCIL ITEM (XX) MEETING DATE: October 26, 1995 SUBJECT: ANNUAL STREET STRIPING PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION: FUNDING REQUIRED XX NO FUNDING REQUIRED SUMMARY Annually, the City proceeds with the re -striping of streets and intersections. This process is routinely accomplished through a competitive bid. Tlus program requires approval by the City Council of the bid documents and an authorization for the City Clerk to publicly notice the bid and advertise the availability of the contract. Staff has made available in the City Clerk's Office, a copy of the bid documents. As a note regarding the program, staff acknowledges that the previous years program provided a substandard result, with most of the markings wearing within a short period of time. Staff has included a provision in the specifications for a one year guarantee for the markings and will work with the selected contractor to ensure that the type of paint and the process used in the application will provide an acceptable result. STAFF RECOMMENDATION That the City Council: 1. Approve the bid specifications for the Annual Street Striping Program; and 2. Authorize the City Clerk to Publicly Notice and Advertise the Program. FISCAL IMPACT Funding has been included in the 1995-96 Budget for this Program. ATTACHMENT Copies of the Bid Specifications and the Public Notice are on file in the City Clerk's Office CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM #OE- CITY OF GRAND TERRACE RECEIVED CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE Regular Meeting MINUTES September 11, 1995 �I'iY CLERK'S DEPT. The Grand Terrace Crime Prevention Committee met at it's regular monthly meeting at the Senior Center. Meeting was called to order at 6 00 PM by Chair Person, Philomene Spisak. MEMBERS PRESENT were Philomene Spisak, Chair Person, Bitsy Miller, Vice Chair Person, JoAnn Johnson, Dottie Raborn, Harold Lord and Dick Rollins. MEMBERS ABSENT - Alternate Member, Mike Fasenmyer CITY STAFF -Tonya Nelson, Community Services Officer GUESTS PRESENT- Robert Stewart, Citizen Patrol member and prospective Crime Prevention Committee member AGENDA was approved with the motion by Dick Rollins and second by Harold Lord. MINUTES of August 14th were approved with an amendment at the end of the last paragraph. "...each would be restricted to an equal portion of the 30 minutes Time limits may be extended at the discretion of the Committee." Motion by Harold Lord and second by Bitsy Miller C PUBLIC COMMENT - None. CORRESPONDENCE - None received. However, 4 letters were sent in thanks relating to the Crime Mapping being done by Bitsy Miller Letters were read as sent to Rich Haubert, Riverside Highland Water Company, Henry Reed, City of Loma Linda Public Works, Virgil Barham, City of Grand Terrace Public Works and Gerald Patterson, City of Loma Linda Community Service Officer BUDGET - None. REPORTS, a. Law Enforcement Activity report by Bitsy Miller. Maps may be updated every second week, as weekly seems unnecessary, with a total of eight weeks activity shown and the most recent two week period shown in red. b A question and discussion on discrepancy of numbers on weekly crime report received from Sheriffs Department and those crimes listed on the same report. c. The above questions emphasized the importance of Lt. Kyritsis' regular attendance at meetings It was also emphasized that he does receive the minutes each month. d. CSO report was actually given at the very beginning of the meeting since she had a Neighborhood Watch Program scheduled. 1. Balance in Crime Prevention Budget is $12,296,95 2. Neighborhood Watch Program tonight at 22825 Kentfield. 3 Neighborhood Watch Program on 12th at Cape Terrace 4. Will be at CCPOA Training from September 19th through 22nd. 5 Neighborhood Watch Program at Grand Royale on September 26th. 6 Neighborhood Watch Program at 2203 5 Newport on SepteftMIL AGENDA ITEM # 5A La Community Development Department CRA ITEM () COUNCIL ITEM (X) MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 26, 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 Provide more Flexibility to Small Home Businesses while Protecting the Character of the Neighborhoods. LOCATION: City-wide RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Ordinance and Respective Negative Declaration. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Minor alterations were made to the Ordinance during first reading to correct type errors and a few words. Attached Ordinance is in final form as approved by Planning Commission, City Attorney and City Council, for your second reading and approval. Respectfully submitted, Patrizia Materassi Community Development Director Attachments: A Final Ordinance c : \wp51 \p1 anning\cc\z9503 . cc3 22795 Barton Road • Grand Terrace, California 92313--bWW9V11AbkWbA rrEM # 7A Chapter 5.06 shall be amended to read: Chapter 5.06 HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS Sections: 06 5.06.010 Purpose. 5.06.010a Home Occupations Permitted. 5.06.010b Home Occupations Prohibited. 5.06.O10c Definitions 5.06.020 Code enforcement officer --Duties. 5.06.030 Procedure. 5.06.040 Criteria for approval. 5.06.050 Evaluation and notice. 5.06.060 Decision to approve or deny. 5.06.070 Noncompliance with conditions 5.06.080 Appeals. 5.06.010 Purpose. Home occupation permits are intended to provide for "commercial uses" associated with a residence in those cases where that use will clearly not alter the character or the appearance of the residential environment. (Ord. 105 l(part), 1986). "Commercial uses" referred to in this context consist of those home "businesses" for which a City Business License is required (please refer to Grand Terrace Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 5.04 on business license taxes § 5.04.020, 5.04.040 and 5.04.080). City business licenses are required for businesses with gross receipts greater than $1,000 per year. Telecommuters do not require business license. Business owners having the house as a second location are subject to business license, provided the second location is an office with stationary with a different address, direct telephone line, office equipment and accounting functions. 5.06.010a Home Occupations Permitted. The following home occupations shall be permitted provided they do not violate any of the provisions of Section 5.06 of this article: a) Office uses, such as contracting and consulting, when the residence is used for purposes of receiving mail, telephone calls and bookkeeping; b) Crafts and hobby uses, such as photography, artwork and home crafts; c) Services, such as gardening, janitorial, typing and day care; d) Off -premises sales and vending, such as import/export, product distribution and swap meet vendors; FOR OFFICE PURPOSES ONLY. e) Office uses for professional occupations, such as real estate, insurance, law and 2 D. The Home Occupation shall not involve the use of commercial vehicles for the delivery of materials to or from the premises beyond those commercial vehicles normally associated with residential uses or allowed within the Vehicle Policy for Home Occupations. E. Up to twenty-five percent of the living space or two hundred fifty square feet, whichever is greater, of the residence may be used for storage of materials and supplies related to the home occupation. F. There shall be no outdoor storage of materials or equipment, nor shall merchandise be visible from outside the residence. G. The home occupation shall be confined within the main residential building. A detached garage shall be considered as part of the main residential building. H. The appearance of the structure shall not be altered nor shall the occupation within the residence be conducted in a manner which shall cause the premises to differ from its residential character either by the use of colors, materials, construction, lighting, signs or the emission of sounds, noises and vibrations. I. The use of utilities and community facilities shall be limited to that normally associated with the use of the property for residential purposes. J. There shall be no public advertising of the business address which is the subject t of a home occupation permit. Only the services provided and phone number can be subject of advertising. In case applicant desires to include the HOP mailing address in his/her advertisement it may not include the physical address of HOP. A post office box or other mail collection system shall be used instead. Advertising signs on the subject property shall be prohibited. K. Type II HOPs shall be re-evaluated at the end of the first year of operation. No further fee is required. In the event that the Community Development Director or his/her designee determines, based upon evidence presented, and after hearing with the Permittee, that there are significant negative impacts on the neighborhood, the Home Occupation Permit shall be revoked. L. Community Development Director may add other criteria according to specific circumstances to avoid potential negative impacts in the neighborhood. 5.06.050 Evaluation and Notice. If the Community Development Director or his/her designee finds that the proposed use does not meet the criteria set forth in this chapter, the permit request shall be denied. If the proposed use does meet the aforementioned criteria, notice shall be given to all owners of contiguous property, making them aware of the character and scope of the proposed use and requesting their comments: 4 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA DOES FURTHER ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the 31st day of its adoption. Section 2: 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 purpose by the City Council. Section 3: First read at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on the 12th day of October, 1995 and finally adopted and ordered posted at a regular meeting of said City Council on the 26th of October, 1995. 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 �1 Community Development Department CRA ITEM () COUNCIL ITEM (X) MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 26, 1995 FUNDING REQUIRED NO FUNDING REQUIRED X SUBJECT: Z-95-04 and E-95-10, An Amendment To Revise Residential Parking Regulations in the Municipal Code; Chapters 10 (Sections 10.16.000, 10.16.021 and 10.16.030) Issue 1. Street Parking and No. of Vehicles Per Household Issue 2. Parking of Commercial Vehicles on Private Property RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Ordinance. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Attached Ordinance incorporates City Council minor alterations from first reading and City Attorney review. Ordinance is in final form for City Council second reading and approval. Respectfully submitted, TJ& C��. Patrizia Materassi Community Development Director Attachments: A - Final Ordinance c:\wp51\planning\zc\z9504. cc 22795 Barton Road - Grand Terrace, California 92313-CMICILMENDA ITEM #76 WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, an Initial Study has been conducted and a Negative Declaration (E-95-10) has been prepared and is attached as Exhibit 1; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing regarding Z-95-04 and E-95-10 on October 12, 1995; and WHEREAS, the Zoning Amendment Z-95-04 proposed includes, clarification of types of commercial vehicles prohibited in residential areas, and clear regulations regarding the parking of commercial vehicles; and NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN THAT THE ORDINANCE WILL READ AS FOLLOWS: PROPOSED CHAPTER AMENDMENTS Chapter 10.16 Storage/Parking of Vehicles Chapter 10.16.021 Restriction of Commercial Vehicles in Front Yards, Paved Driveways and Side Yards of Residential Areas The parking and/or storage of the following commercial vehicles in the front yards, front yard paved area, driveway, or side yards when these are visible from the street shall be prohibited in all residentially zone areas: Refer to Graphic Display a) Large Commercial Trucks; above 7 feet in height, above 22 feet in length. Refer to Graphic Illustration from State Vehicle Code. b) Three or more axle trucks c) Tow Trucks d) Concrete Mixer Trucks e) Flatbed Trucks f) Tractor/Cabs Only g) Tank Vehicles (i.e., water, oil, liquids) h) Big Rigs and Their Trailers i) Farm related vehicles j) Delivery Trucks/Vans (i.e., ice cream, materials, goods and services)* k) White (or colored) Panel or Box Trucks (i.e., goods, produce, bread etc.).* * These two types are not considered commercial vehicles per the State Vehicle Code unless carrying hazardous materials. However, when used for commercial purposes State DMV requires a commercial driver's license. 7 D. That parking or storage of the vehicle in such location will not obstruct nor interfere with visibility of adjacent properties; E. That the vehicle and area immediately around it is maintained in a clean and orderly manner without the accumulation of trash, debris or maintenance/repair work to be allowed . F. If the parking of such vehicle is to be on a vacant lot, then written permission from respective property owner must be submitted to the City along with a Site and Architectural Review per Zoning Code Chapter 18, Section 18.60 (Parking Design). FURTHERMORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: E-95-10, a Negative Declaration prepared for Z-95-04 included herewith as Exhibit A is hereby approved; and SECTION 2: The Grand Terrace Municipal Code is hereby revised for Chapter 10.16, Sections 10.16.000, 10.16.021 and 10.16.030) which is set out in full, included herewith and is hereby adopted; and SECTION 3: Effective Date - This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect at 12:01 A.M. on the 31st day of its adoption. SECTION 4: 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 purpose by the City Council. SECTION 5: First read at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on the 12th day of October, 1995, and finally adopted and ordered posted at a regular meeting of said City Council on the 26th day of October, 1995. ATTEST: City Clerk of the City Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace and of the of Grand Terrace and of the City Council thereof City Council thereof 4 Community Development Department STAFF REPORT CRA ITEM ( ) COUNCIL ITEM( X ) MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 26, 1995 FUNDING REQUIRED: NO FUNDING REQUIRED: X SUBJECT: General Plan Task Force Progress Report - Meeting #3 RECOMMENDATION: Answer the question: "Are we going in the right direction?" The City Council at its meetings on September 14, and October 12, 1995 received the General Plan Task Force Progress Reports and provided comments on ten out of 12 elements, (Land Use, Housing, Open Space, Air Quality, Safety, Urban Design, and Infrastructure (circulation aspects), Noise, Conservation and Strategic Elements). Today the Task Force is presenting the two last elements compiled for the critique of the City Council, Socio-Economic and Parks & Recreation. Staff and the Task Force requests all Council Members to review material and provide comments at meeting. In the case of the Socio- Economic Element, the text attached reflects the issues, policies and actions to be included in this new element in the updated General Plan (Attachment A). In the case of the Parks & Recreation Element which is already in draft text form, as prepared by previous Assistant City Manager, Randy Anstine, please refer to minutes of Task Force and Planning Commission for major issues to be addressed (Attachment B). Task Force members LeeAnn Garcia and Phyllis Sternberg will present major issues discussed by the Task Force on each element. In the event a member is unable to attend the meeting, Community Development Director will make presentation. Following presentations Staff request each Council member to critique proposed alterations. It is most valuable for Staff and Task Force to learn the issues you really support and policies or actions you are not ready to commit to in the short (5 years) or long term (20 years). Respectfully submitted, Community Development Director Attachment - A: Socio-Economic Element - B: Parks & Recreation Element, Planning Commission text and related minutes of Task Force and c:\wp51 \planning\taskforc\ 102695.cc n 22795 Barton Road • Grand Terrace, California 92313-52COWakAMDA fi M # b) Pursue "Main Street" Program focused on downtown revitalization and applicable grant funding. c) Distribute business packets with clear and simple explanation of sign code and tenant improvement process to create an efficient, functional, safe, attractive and convenient signage and "fast track" permit process as incentive for new businesses. d) Include local businesses on BIA signage and freeway signage. Seek additional location for Chamber signage to advertise local businesses and services through temporary signage. e) Develop staff personal contact with business owners to determine what the City can do to help businesses (excluding financial subsidies). 3P. Promote efficient development, that is functional, safe, attractive and convenient and capable of strengthening the local economy. Actions: a) Develop a model of the BRSP showing overall design, structure, signage and uses, to stimulate interest and support from the community, especially the owners of the lots that do not meet the street frontage requirement of 300' feet. It should focus on a master plan, reciprocal parking and services/goods based on marketing research findings of various income level needs. b) Conduct meetings or workshops with Community Service staff and Sheriff Liaison to address any hazards or crime situations in the business community. Focus on informative education to the businesses on how to establish and conduct a safe environment for the customers and employees by creating a complimentary network, through interior layout, proper parking usage, lighting, window coverage, personnel coverage, emergency plans, interaction with associated businesses, etc. c) Encourage businesses to stay open longer to provide services to local commuters. d) Create a clear liaison staff with the business community to avoid confusions. Simplify plans, processes and procedures, and specify who does what as much as possible. 4P. To attract new local businesses serving commercial and industrial development to meet the needs of the current and projected population and create synergy and industrial multipliers. 2 incubators that will complement the community's or regional needs, thereby creating new local jobs. 10P. Encourage the residents of Grand Terrace to become active supporters of their business community. Actions: a) Create flexibility in codes to promote local businesses and encourage citizen participation in City economic development efforts. b) Complete Barton Road streetscape and all other transportation corridors providing pedestrian and bicycle connection for businesses and residents in the City. 11P. Identify any future needs for business development. Actions: a) Create international business and activities. b) Develop brochure of city development profile to "sell" City of Grand Terrace to developers and new business interests. Include in city development profile predicted buildout numbers of population and land acreage. Through marketing analysis establish a prediction of goods and services needed by the buildout year. This will provide information to the developers and incoming businesses of what goods and services the City will be seeking in the future years. 12P. Enhance City business image. Actions: a) Promote city businesses through cable, city and chamber newsletters. 13P. Promote Grand Terrace as a site for telecommuting or satellite services for medical and educational services affiliated with universities. Actions: a) Contact universities of San Diego, Cal State of San Bernardino, University of California Riverside, Valley College and others which focus on future job potential sought by the City. 4 7P. Promote places to learn, recreate and relax. Actions: a) Establish guide for family outings for walking and bicycling and indicating destination areas. 8P. Recognize and promote the heritage, cultural and ethnic diversity of the Community. Actions: Establish an International Fair Da to display ethnic and cultural diversity of a) s y p y tY community; food, crafts, handmade items, music, dance, etc. Promote family outings in community and locate destinations. 9P. Promote a community that has a center focus that combines commercial, civic, cultural and recreational uses. Actions: a) Locate possible sites for gathering places along Barton Road (as a plaza) or neighborhood parks or community core near City Hall. 10P. Maintain and encourage the identity as a low crime rate city. c:\wp51\planning\taskforc\socioeco.3 (Revised 10/19/95) 0 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE August 16-18, 1995, Long Beach Hilton Hotel * Most new jobs will come from home -based and other small new companies and will be based on the telecommunications revolution (fits in nicely with some of the existing grants and projects the City is formulating). * Before using incentives be knowledgeable of pending legislative changes. * Strategically think of City as a Place. Identify strengths, weaknesses, and uniqueness. * Business Improvement Districts (BID) allow public and private assets to be leveraged. Absolutely critical to have private sector champion. Popular goals are "Clean, Safe, and Attractive". * Process applications simultaneously and develop Standard Development Criteria. *Wien working to improve downtown have realism and patience. Remember, you will need to save downtown, a and again, and again. * A major theme in creating a vibrant and healthy downtown is community service representatives that are trained in the "Disneyland" or "Nordstrom" type of customer service. In short, representatives that are knowledgeable, polite, and extremely helpful. * Bring Stakeholders and Investors together. * Themes are important and change as often as you like. * Important to celebrate victories. * Spend money where it is seen. * Remember, people like to watch people. * Rent shopping carts (like in the malls) for a low cost option to test market and add to a village pedestrian environment. * Identify 3 things you are proud of in your community. * 20 % of land uses need to pay for all services. ArOMMIENDATIONS: 1) Invite Steve Gibson, Executive Director of the Riverside Downtown Association to speak to our City. Depending on who might be interested in hearing Steve's presentation, I would suggest the following groups be invited: Mayor and City Council, Planning Commission, General Plan Task Force, and Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. At the conference Steve offered to come and share his vast experience (he was a downtown consultant before joining Riverside) with us at no charge. I would be happy to work with staff in arranging Steve's visit to our City to ensure we provide time for Steve to have a brief tour of downtown before the meeting. 2) Consider having CALED professional service visit our City to come up with economic development strategies for our City. A cost is involved and I will share with you at the meeting. 3) Have staff discuss with other small cities their success in creating a thriving downtown and strong economic base in the community. Marcia Raines the Administrative Services Officer for the City of Martinez (northern California) has offered to share her unlimited ideas to make resources stretch in a small community. At the meeting Marcia shared her concept of "no boundaries" to economic development, where she works with major corporations outside her City to create mutually beneficial arrangements. 4) Have members of our Grand Terrace family (I say family not wanting to exclude anyone who might be interested) visit other successful downtowns. I believe it is crucial we be inclusive in our move forward on creating a vibrant downtown. The conference reinforced my belief that it is critical to have private sector involvement and support in our economic development. A half -day visit to Claremont would be nice to hear a presentation from the City, their downtown association and tour their village -like atmosphere. Economic Development Conf. Page Two * Story of Philadelphia -In 1900 city had to reposition itself, whereas it had once been the financial, political, and entertainment center --over time the financial center moved to New York and the political to Washington D.C. and entertainment to Atlantic City. -Mid-19th century city was center manufacturing(locomotive, car, carpets), then manufacturing shifted to south and west. -early 1960's comprehensive planning lead the private sector to do strategic assessment. Began public festivals, renovate historic, downtown residential base, shopping center 1977 in downtown. * Central Business District developed to build on strengths and concentrate resources: Build new and preserve old Blend old and new into an attractive and competitive city Build as Arts & Cultural Attraction Health Care research and development Conventions * In 1991 the Center City District was created by a private sector initiative and was scheduled to only last five years. The timing was right with bad government, bad public environment, and a major developer willing to champion the project. The district had 2,082 businesses willing to pay more for supplemental services. The district raised $6.7 million. The District's major target was "CLEAN and SAFE". Some of the services they offered included: -Street sweepers to supplement what the city provided. -Graffiti team who ensured that "if it is there, it is gone". -Public Safety & Hospitality staff. 40 uniformed community service representatives, who supplemented what the police offered by acting as the eyes and ears of the police, as well as providing increased visibility. The representatives are trained like hotel concierges, to be helpful and informed. They are also trained in first aid and CPR like Disneyland. -Police Station Downtown allowed for joint planning strategies. Significant decrease in crime with the city and District working together. -Banner program -Second year work with retailers to have a Wed. Evening shopping promotion, with bands and music. Do not be afraid of shameful promotion, an example they used was hotel managers in a bedmaking contest. Need to create a positive image of what's happening. Promotional activities are important. Sidewalk sales get the merchandise closer to the customer. * Speaker recommends district emerge out of the private sector. In the Center City District, the champion/chairman put up a half million dollars, citing that his property was an island of cleanliness and to improve business, he would need to invest to improve the environment around his business. * The cost of the district was a 5% surcharge on top of property tax bill (their analysis showed that this is all the market could bear and was within a limit that services could be provided). In short, for $15.66/week businesses had their sidewalks cleaned 3 times/week; safety officers; and marketing and promotions. Out of the 2,082 businesses 15 (office buildings) pay 37% of total budget. For five years the District has had a 96% collection rate. Economic Development Conf. Page Four * District has a contract from Parks & Recreation to maintain pedestrian mall. City was paying one person four and half days and supplies and the District could do more for less. * Leveraging public dollars with private dollars e.g. graffiti on all buildings. Seed money comes from City then District leverages with private contracts. * Signage Program/Banners. Used District graphic design and the City and businesses paid for the banners. * When creating public/private partnerships, remember you need dollars, labor, and creativity. * Visitor Center will be taken over by the Convention and Visitors Bureau, but the District did run the operation. * Orange Blossom bus was funded by $3 million ISTEA and 20% operating from private sector. 40 * District now has contract with City Redevelopment for retail recruitment. * District has 11 open purchase orders with the City. * City dollars will go away, so need Property Based Improvement District. * When working with downtown property owners remember if they pay they will play, or in other words, the property owner will follow their dollars downtown. Responsibility and investment go hand and hand. Nancy Hormann, Exec. Dir. International Downtown Association, Western Regional Office * In Sacramento created a Business Improvement District (BID) and went from $125,000 budget to $1.2 million * Downtown Sacramento Management District is "A business run by business people". In Sacramento it is unusual because 90% of business is government. The Management District was to provide enhanced service within a defined area. The District is paid by an assessment and it is 16, governed by those who pay. * Today there are as many as 400 management districts throughout the U.S. and Canada and about 1,000 business districts. * January 1995 enabling legislation allows California property owners to create management districts. * The districts can be based on several different factors: $0.12/sq ft/year/size of lot, or$0.06/sq ft/year/size of building, or usage, or linear frontage. Assessment methodology is important and good idea to have an engineer to ensure fair and equitable. It is important that businesses pay for what they get. * Today service delivery is too confusing. One street in Sacramento had five city departments and 3 special districts responsible for everything from lighting to street cleaning. Bottomline, when something went wrong the property owner did not know who to call. * The District allows for DIRECT ACCOUNTABILITY, GOVERNED BY THOSE WHO PAY, and PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES. The District consolidated all the separate districts into one assessment --BID. One BID but different benefit zones for different assessment scenarios to allow for direct payment for services, e.g. would not pay for alley cleaning if you had no alley. * Management District goals were to increase property values, build a stronger business base, and provide direct benefits and accountability. The major services were security, maintenance, revitalization strategies (marketing). -Safety patrol, observes and reports to police, as well as disseminate information. -Street custodians are dressed similar to the safety patrol and are "Disneyland trained". Street maintenance program is the janitor of downtown and is on call. -Revitalization targets marketing whole downtown. Image enhancement using banners, murals, streetscape--market clean and safe, ads use "clean team". Economic Development Conf. Page Six * Palm Springs has recently been targeted to be a Arts, Entertainment and Restaurant area, since shopping moved. * IMPORTANT TO CELEBRATE VICTORIES --small and large alike. On a humorous note, the speaker said you can even have multiple ribbon cuttings if need be. You can counter community nay -sayers by celebrating victories. * HAVE TO SPEND MONEY WHERE IT IS SEEN. Downtown director needs to be downtown. Be accessible. * Need to make downtowns safe. * People like to be where the action is --you need to be the action. People love to watch people. * When making changes be realistic, make small incremental changes, and above all, stay with it. Your downtown will not change overnight. * Give away space for decorations. * Downtowns have to be saved again, and again, and again. It is lifetime work to keep city center vital. Presented by: Michael Daley, Dir. Advanced Transportation Technologies, Palm Desert * Some urban renewal will put some businesses out of business. * Nurture dream: Council, Boards and Commissions, businesses. * Learn about other cities what is good and bad ---TRAVEL. * Identify 3 things you are proud of in your community. * CALED will do a site visit, inexpensive to identify a community's strengths and weaknesses. * Create partnerships with Community Colleges, which do everything from small business development, to international trade and training. * Local government's role: 1) Listen 2) Be Willing to Take Action 3) Believe in what can be accomplished --if you don't believe, don't do it. 4) Have a plan --know beginning, middle and end. * Remember, residents respect people who take action. * Didn't take a day to create the problems in downtown and it will take more time to solve. * Don't knock down buildings until you have a doable project. * Six phases of a project: enthusiasm, disillusionment, panic, search for guilt, punishment of the innocence, praise and honor for non -participant. * Create a positive relationship with the media by meeting with the publisher and editorial board before any problem arises. What are the Financial Aspects of Retail in Your City's Economic Development Presented by: John O'Sullivan, Administrative Liaison, Municipal Resource Consultant * City services funding profile, show that 80% of land is not generating enough revenue to pay for services--20% of land uses need to pay for all services. * Major legislative changes on the way ---cities beware. _,N MANAGED AND PROMOTED BY R I V E R S I D E D O W N T O W N A SSOCIATI O N Steve Gibson p President/CFO 3 7 2 0 M a i n 5 t r e e t Riverside, California 92S01 909 781.7335 Fix 909781.6951 James H. Renzas Principal The WADLEY-DONOVAN GROUP, Ltd. 1000 Quail, Suite 190 Newport Beach, California 92660 (714) 250-8638 FAX: (714) 250-6046 CENTER CITY DISTRICT Cto 4d Intemational Downtown Association Nancy L. Hormann Senior Associate 2649 6th Avenue Suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95818 916 :42-6e26 Yi5493-0330 916*45198467 FAX 917 Filbert Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107 Telephone 215.440.5500 Facsinule 215.922.7672 Paul R. Levy Executive Director AESTHETIC, CULTURAL, PARKS AND RECREATIONAL ELEMENT GOAL: ENRICHMENT OF THE COMMUNITY BY OPTIMIZING THE AVAILABILITY AND USEFULNESS OF THE CITY'S AESTHETIC, CULTURAL, PARKS AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES. The aesthetic, cultural, parks and recreational resources of a city include those programs and facilities which refresh or enhance people's minds and bodies. These consist of parks and recreation, scenic vistas, and cultural resources in the City of Grand Terrace. • PARKS & RECREATIONAL RESOURCES A major part of living is leisure time; and though the state of the national economy fluctuates, the amount of time dedicated to leisure will increase in the future. Making recreational opportunities available is an ever growing concem in Grand Terrace. Recreation in a larger sense means everything that people do in their leisure time. It is not just a matter of sports or crafts classes, but also of reading books, taking walks, and just getting away from the more routine aspects of life. Most importantly, it is human experiences. The City's role will be to fill the gap between what people will choose to do on their own, and what is provided in the private market place. The scope of this role is wide. It can include simply insuring a certain amount of land is reserved for people to carry out their recreation, encouraging the development of private recreation, or actually providing programs and services for people to participate in. Providing parks and recreation services is one of the most difficult for a city. Unlike public utilities, fire and law enforcement, which can be planned for in more absolute terms, parks and recreation services are dependent on the kind of people living in the community, and more importantly, the kind of people who may live there in the future. A change in the dominance of any one age group can greatly change the nature of park and recreation services. A fundamental purpose of the general plan is to promote harmony and balance between' and among conflicting forces of growth and change, conservation and development. The purpose of the Aesthetic, Cultural and Recreational Resources Element, carries this broad statement to the next level of specificity. It brings parks and recreation into the realm of the other general plan elements, where it can be integrated with the entire spectrum of planning issues. The role of the element is a sensitive on. It must match the recreational pursuits of citizens with the limited resources required to carry out the actual activities. Although the element culminates in a physical plan, it must be a flexible one. This element must respond to the changing nature of leisure values. Further, it is the intent of this element to establish a decision making tool, as opposed to an approach that would only specify what is needed now. For this reason, this element might best be considered an "illustrated policy plan." It will establiish the broad policy needed to make ongoing decisions,. as well as take a cut in time and establish the "blueprint" which responds to the more detailed current needs and problems. • EXISTING CONDITIONS IN GRAND TERRACE PARKS Basic to any plan is an understanding of existing conditions.. This section will present an inventory of all city park and recreation facilities, city programs and whom they serve. The intent of this section is to create the basis for determining future park and recreation needs, by establishing the current level of service. Later in this report, the existing conditions will be contrasted with standards for park development. This will identify any deficiencies currently existing, as well as determine what kind of park and recreation services will be needed in the future. Parks and recreation services and facilities are provided by the City's Community Services Department. The City of Grand Terrace owns or leases six public parks, totalling nearly fifty acres. Terrace Hills Community Park (5.35 acres), is located on DeBerry Street, in the central portion of the City. This park provides play fields for active recreation and is located adjacent to the grounds of the Terrace Hills Junior High School, which provides additional facilities for active recreation, including a swimming pool and righted baseball diamond. The school facilities are owned and maintained by the Colton Joint Unified School District. Griffin Park (1.6 acres) is a small linear park located along the Metropolitan Water District easement in the northeastern portion of the City, which provides a connection between Merle Court and Observation Drive. It is intended primarily for passive recreational use. T.J. Austyn Park (1.6 acres) is a small linear park located along the -Metropolitan Water District easement, in the southeastern portion of the City, which provides a connection between Ravin Way, Robin Way and Main Street. It is intended primarily for passive recreational opportunities, with one exception. Contained within this park is a fully equipped tot4ot. In the southwestern portion of the City, exists Pico Park Ll 11 Adult - Arts & Crafts Fine Arts - music, painting, etc. Sports - softball, karate, horse shoes, swimming, etc. Educational classes Excursions Senior Citizens All adult activities Social activities, dances, bingo, etc. The City Community Services Department utilizes several facilities to provide this broad range of services. Facilities currently being used are: Civic Center Meeting Room Terrace Hills Community Park Terrace Hills Junior High Grand Terrace Elementary School Senior Citizens Center Community Center Terrace View Elementary School Pico Park Sports Complex (3/94) Local park and recreation standards have been established to determine the appropriate size, type and number of recreational facilities needed to adequately serve a given population. These standards describe the basic conditions needed to fully serve a diverse population and can be used as a gauge to assess the adequacy of recreational facilities in the City of Grand Terrace. The Grand Terrace General Plan adopted in 1983, established a minimum park acreage standard of 3.0 acres of park land per 1,000 City residents. At the time of the 1988 General Plan update, the City had attained and exceeded this standard for park acreage. Despite the attainment of this goal, a perceived need still exists .within the community for additional park and recreational facilities. In particti)ar, the City wishes to develop additional community - level park space with facilities for active recreation and organized play, that would include a gymnasium. In order to estabCsh a new and higher standard for park land acreage and reflect the objective of developing a community -level park, a total ot.6:0-acre of local park land per 1,000 City residents is recommended as a minimum standard to serve local recreational needs. This is a conservative, yet adequate, park land standard which provides a realistic goal for the acquisition of park acreage over the life of this plan. While some communities have adopted a higher park land standard, the recommended r �, ,Z overall standard off? acres per 1,000 residents, would be considered reasonable for a low -density community such as Grand Terrace at this time. It should be emphasized this represents a minimum standard, and the acquisition of park acreage which exceeds this standard should not be discouraged. Park land standards and recreational facilities must be regularly reassessed to ensure that they continue to accurately accommodate the needs of the community. recommended include the following: • children's play area • picnic areas • multi -purpose courts • circulation paths • open turf areas • wading or spray pools • off-street parking as necessary • restrooms • recreation office buildings and storage • small recreation activity buildings • Community Parks Facilities which are designed to serve the entire city are typically found in community parks. They provide diversified activities and facilities " primarily for young people and adults and contain athletic fields, swimming pools, picnic areas, tennis and multi -purpose courts, as well as activity buildings. Passive recreation areas and off-street parking are appropriate. More elaborate parks in this category may include additional faciliities such as arboretums, outdoor theaters, fine arts, nature museums, and sports complexes. Parks of this type are best located on or near major thorough- fares and, when possible, within close proximity to junior or senior high schools. As a matter of local public policy, the City should actively endeavor to achieve and maintain the minimum standards for recreational facilities, as put forth in this element. Park acreage should ideally be distributed among the various classifications of park types described above, as needs indicate. Facility standards for specific activities must also be considered in recreational programming and in facility use and allocation decisions. The standards presented in Table V-3 provide a guide for the provision of various recreational facilities based upon national criteria. Using these standards, the ultimate City population of 14,250 persons can be estimated. The minimum number of each type of facility which should be provided based upon these standards. is shown in Table V-3. The amount of local park land currently available to City residents totals 67.6 to acres. This amounts to approximately 5 acres of park land per 1,000 residents based upon an estimated City population of 13,184 in 1993. This falls slightly short 2of the minimum amount of park land recommended to adequately serve the ultimate population of the City. With an ultimate population of 14,250 persons projected to reside in the City, the amount of existing park acreage will be even less adequate to • AESTHETIC RESOURCES Scenic views of nearby hills and the valley to the north are prominent from a number of locates within the community. Several recently constructed housing tracts have been oriented to take advantage of these views. There are no designated scenic highways within Grand Terrace. IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES: • SCENIC RESOURCES SHOULD BE PROTECTED FROM HARMFUL IMPACTS AND MAINTAINED AS COMMUNITY ASSETS. • DESIGN OF NEW DEVELOPMENT SHALL RESPECT AND PRESERVE THE VIEW OPPORTUNITIES OF EXISTING DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREA. • CULTURAL RESOURCES There are few reminders of the region's History within Grand Terrace. No structures are known to predate 1900, although the historic Lopez Adobe and Aqua Mansa Cemetery are located within a few miles of the community. The only structure considered to have any local historic interest is the original Grand Terrace School on Burton Road, east of the Riverside Freeway. It has long been a City landmark. IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES: • THE CITY SHALL SEEK SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING SOURCES (INCLUDING PRIVATE SUPPORT) TO MEET FUTURE NEEDS OF THE LIBRARY. • HISTORIC RESOURCES OF THE COMMUNITY SHALL BE INVENTORIED AND PROTECTED FROM HARMFUL IMPACTS. 11 GRAND TERRACE GENERAL PLAN TASK FORCE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 21, 1995 The regular meeting of the Grand Terrace General Plan Task Force was Grand Terrace Civic Center, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, Calif 1995, by Community Development Director, Patrizia Materassi. PRESENT: LeeAnn Garcia JoAnn Johnson Mary Trainor Phyllis Ann Forbes Stemberg (arrived 7:10 p.m. Patrizia Materassi, Community DeN Maria Muett, Senior Planner Larry Mainez, Planning Technician Pat Peterson, Planning Secretary ABSENT: Tamara Avila Herman Hilkey (City Council R resentative) Doug Wilson (Planning Co 'ssion Representative) Vto order at the , on August 21, Comments by Director: - No Task Force etings during the months of September and October because each element m t be presented to the Planning Commission and the City Council for their inpu Attendance f Task Force members and the need to replace two members was discussed New members need to be recruited from the private citizen sector and the sch 1 district. Dire c r said the Task Force Members should plan to be at the Planning Co 'ssion Meetings of September 7 and 21, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. to present and d' cuss the elements. She also asked them to be present at the City Council eetings of September 14 and 28, 1995, at 6:00 p.m. to present and discuss the elements. LeeAnn Garcia said she would like to present a report to the Task Force and Planning Commission on the Economic Development Conference she recently attended. Director suggested the presentation be made September 7, at the Planning Commission Meeting where the Task Force Members will be in attendance. PARKS &REC ELEMENT- MINUTESk TASK FORCE MEETING 8/21195 Comments by Director on the Review/Discussion Process: Director suggested limitation of the General Plan discussion our due to the length of the agenda. Director reviewed her proposed procedure r the discussion: The Task Force previously requested each Commissioner read comment on each of the elements. Director to present her summary of the major c es in each element. Beginning with the Parks & Recreation Element, Commissi Addington to give his comments first. Then each Commissioner to present ' er own comments on the Parks & Recreation Element text -not only comment on .ssioner Addington's comments. When all comments on the Parks & Recreation ent are concluded staff to begin on the next element, followed by the assigned Comments/Summaa by Director of Major Changes Proposed by Task Force Director said the Parks & Recreation Element was drafted by the previous Assistant City Manager and Parks & Recreation Director, Randy Anstine. The Task Force reviewed that draft and added several items. The goal of the Element is to have 6 acres of parks for every 1000 residents. The Task Force felt that it is distorted because a large portion of park land is unusable or unused park sites (i.e. Blue Mountain and park sites on easements which do not have any facilities or play equipment.) The Task Force suggested some short-term action plans such as 1. pursue funding for portable toilets, drinking fountains, swings for children, benches and walkways for strollers; 2. Consider facilities improvements at existing parks for different ages of park users, (i.e. the City of Loma Linda has built a jogging/walking track near the hospitals. One of the Task Force members has requested funding from the Lions Club to improve neighborhood parks; and, 3. Coordinate with City of Colton to consider a cooperative effort towards a park for residents of both cities, near the city boundaries. Comments of Commissioner Addington on his review of the Parks & Recreation Element Commissioner Addington liked the goal of increasing the parks to 7 to 8 acres/1000 residents. He particularly likes the idea of having several small, local parks throughout the City, within walking distance of home for children. Greenbelts, without play equipment, were also suggested. Comments by Commissioners on Farks & Recreation Element Commissioner Garcia agreed with the comments of Director. Commissioner Van Gelder referred to Page 4, and the Blue Mountain Wilderness Park. She asked if it is possible to make hiking trails there. She also suggested using some of the vacant (infill) lots throughout the City as temporary mini -parks until permanent development by the owners. Chairman Sims agreed that he the likes the small neighborhood parks, himself, rather than larger community parks. He likes the idea of linear parks for walking and bicycling, with benches and shelters. He brought up the security aspect for linear parks and for temporary use of infill lots; and suggested incorporation of security measures for parks into the Element. 3 MINUTES OF PARKS & REC PC' 9/7/95 SUMMARY OF MAJOR ISSUES PROPOSED October 26, 1995 City Council Meeting Parks & Recreation Element This element was drafted by previous Assistant City Manager, Randy Anstine. This is an actual draft text. Our current General Plan includes Parks & Recreation as part of the "Aesthetic, Cultural, Parks & Recreation Element. " The General Plan Task Force and Planning Commission would like to expand the scope of the element and revise some of the goals. Major issues discussed were: The usability of available park areas, either developed or not. Involvement of the community to improve and take care of parks. This can be translated into something like adopt -a -park - program to be offered to the Lion's Club, Wilden Pump, Azure Hills Church and residents themselves. Even a simple park bench donated by the Women's Club, for instance, may help the effort. - The ratio of park land versus population to be increased; - More neighborhood and linear parks for joggers & bikers, rather than community parks; - Develop short term actions and install portable toilets, drinking fountains, equipment for children, benches and walkways for strollers; - Facilities to be for all ages; - Lighting to be installed on linear parks for security; - Park on west side of freeway; and - Hiking trails on Blue Mountain. Socio-Economic Element New element whose major purpose is to bring the human and economic element into the planning process. Comprehensive planning is not only to improve the built environment but the overall quality of life of the people who live here. There is 2 parts to this element; one social, and one economic. The major message of the Economic part of this element is to determine the regional economic role for Grand Terrace and try to maximize it. Develop strategies to increase tax revenues, local jobs for our residents, give priority to high tech business users, promote city business and identify future business demands for the area. Evaluate expansion of medical support and educational services, including a meeting or convention site. All to be in compatibility with the scale of our town and goal of village atmosphere. The major social message is to create a new arts, cultural and historic identity for the City, to give priority to family needs and children, to strive for excellence in education; and continue pursuing means to keep crime very low in our community. Planning Commission also recommended incorporation of Commissioner LeeAnn Garcia's Economic Development Conference recommendations. This element tells developers, businesses and new citizens what Grand Terrace wants to be and is striving for. PM:pp c : \wp51 \p1anning\taskforc\summary4.95 Attachment A