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05/13/199922795 Barton Road Grand Terrace California 92313-5295 Civic Center (909) 824-6621 Fax (909) 783-7629 Fax(909) 783-2600 Byron R Matteson Mayor Dan Buchanan Mayor Pro Tempore Herman Hilkey Jim Smgley Lee Ann Garcia Council Members Thomas J Schwab City Manager May 13, 1999 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE Regular Meetings 2nd and 4th Thursday - 6:00 p in Council Chambers Grand Terrace Civic Center 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace, CA 92313-5295 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS GRAND TERRACE CIVIC CENTER 22795 Barton Road MAY 13, 1999 600PM TMCMOWGRAMTOOtACZCOAVtMVMUTOZANWAICANS Acr 0R im IF"V QV RICER ASSISTANCE TO F.ARUITCIPATR JN THN MEETING, ASE CALL TM CITE CIY 'S OMC9AT �S 621 A'I~LRAST48HOMMPIUORTO TIN MEETING. IF YOU UESUR TO A D SS THE CITY COUNCIL DURM THE MEETAW,O MR TflAN-UNDER PVKAC COMMMI, ARE AgnD TO PLC COMIATZ A REOUM TO "TORM AVARMLE AT T NORAIME ANORRUSM11I'TO MW CUY CUM $FXAKE W BE CAMRWON NY TM MAYOR AT TWE A OPRIATETO * Call to Order - * Invocation - * Pledge of Allegiance - * Roll Call - STAFF COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS RECOADIENDATION ACTION CONVENE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Approve 1 Approval of 04-22-99 Minutes 2 Approval of Check Register CRA051399 Approve 3 Authorization to go to Bid - Richard Rollins Park Restroom Authorize Replacement 4 Closed Session - Real Estate Negotiations - 12466 Mt Vernon Avenue & 12370 Mirado ADJOURN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1 Items to Delete 2 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A Proclamation - Water Awareness Month B Water Awareness Month Poster Contest Winners from Terrace View C Proclamation - Inland Empire Hearts of Our Cities Gala Dinner - June 3, 1999 D Commendation - Raul Colunga 3 CONSENT CALENDAR The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial They will be sicted 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 Approve Check Register 051399 PENDING C R A APPROVAL 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 April 22, 1999, at 6 00 p in FRF. M: Byron Matteson, Chairman Dan Buchanan, Vice -Chairman Berman Hilkey, Agency Member Lee Ann Garcia, Agency Member Tom Schwab, Executive Director John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager Tracey Martinez, Deputy City Clerk Bernard Simon, Finance Director Patr zia Materassi, Community and Econonic Development Director Virgil Barham, Building & Safety Director Lt. Pete Ortiz, Sheriffs Department John Harper, City Attorney ABSENT: Jim Smgley, Agency Member Brenda Stnafill, City Clerk CRA-99-20 MOTION BY AGENCY MEMBER HII.KEY, SECOND BY AGENCY NEWER GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (AGENCY MEMBER SINGLEY WAS ABSENT), to approve the April 6, 1999 Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes CRA-99-21 MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN BUCHANAN, SECOND BY AGENCY MEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 40-1-0 (AGENCY MEMBER SINGLEY WAS ABSENT), to approve Check Register CRA042299 )NInn• • n • •• •••1 1 •1 1 • o• • • ��8 CITT"9=91• u MUS RONVINNORI • 1� ..•. i •. ..sLej* It is the desire of the Council to direct staff to prepare an Ordinance to amend the Redevelopment Plan to allow for condemnation of non-residential properties in the Redevelopment Project area and residential properties with the consent of r CRA AGENDA 11W Np, PAGE 1 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DATE MAY 13, 1999 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF MAY 13, 1999 CHECK NO VENDOR 12930 CASH 12937 RAUL COLUNGA 12938 ARROWHEAD CREDIT UNION 12941 COSTCO 12942 STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND 12947 INLAND COUNTIES INSURANCE SERVICE 12948 MANAGED HEALTH NETWORK 12949 PACIFICARE OF CALIFORNIA 41786 MARGARET AYARS 41787 DRAGOS BARBU 41788 VIRGIL BARHAM 41789 BERGINVEN'S CLEANING SERVICE 41794 ROBERT CHAGOLLA CONSTRUCTION 41799 41805 COVERBIND DRUG ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM 41012 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE 41820 INLAND EMPIRE WEST 41821 INMARK 41826 JOHN LAMPE 41831 M C I TELECOMMUNICATIONS 41838 PETTY CASH 41844 RIVERSIDE HIGHLAND WATER COMPANY 41855 SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY DESCRIPTION PENDING to- K A APPROVAL CHECK REGISTER NO CASHIERS CHECK TO ARROWHEAD ESCROW DEPOSIT -PURCHASE PROPERTY AT 12474 VIVIENDA INTERN 4/12-4/23/99 VISA CHARGES, CRA CONFERENCES PURCHASE COMPUTER WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE, MARCH, 1999 LIFE INSURANCE, MAY, 1999 HEALTH NETWORK INSURANCE, MAY, 1999 HEALTH INSURANCE, MAY 1999 REIMBURSEMENT FOR LOCAL MILEAGE INTERN 4/12-4/30/99 AUTO ALLOWANCE FOR MAY, 1999 JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR BUILDING & SAFETY PROGRESS PAYMENT FOR REHABILITATION AT 22895 MINONA BUDGET COVERS (CRA PORTION) LAWN MAINTENANCE AND YARD CLEANUP FOR HOUSES UNDER REHABILITATION RELEASE SEWER LIEN AT 12038 ARLISS DRIVE T SHIRTS FOR NPDES NAME BADGE, CITY MANAGER TEMP PLANNER, 4/14-5/4/99 PHONE FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION DEPT REIMBURSE PETTY CASH WATER FOR HOUSES UNDER REHABILITATION ELECTRIC FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION DEPT AND HOUSES UNDER REHABILITATION 051399 AMOUNT 1,00000 79365 32825 1,39400 12609 2826 5312 52909 2898 320163 13750 4000 6,84450 26913 52000 22695 9891 1320 77220 2017 7744 31833 14724 ca17P o.�'L rdIFCommunity Services Department Staff Report CRA ITEM (XX) MEETING DATE MAY 13, 1999 SUBJECT AUTHORIZATION TO BID RICHARD ROLLINS PARK RESTROOM REPLACEMENT NO FUNDING REQUIRED BACKGROUND: As part of the FY 1998-99 Budget, the Redevelopment Agency, with the use of CDBG Funds has authorized the replacement of the restrooms at Richard Rollins Park The project includes the demolition, and rebuilding of the restrooms on the existing pad and site The design of the facility is similar in architecture to the snack bar/restrooms at Pico Park The project is ready for submittal to San Bernardino County Economic and Community Development for their approval of the CDBG portion of the project, which includes ADA upgrades to the restroom facilities RECOMMENDATION• That the Agency Board authorize Bid No GTB 99-04- Richard Rollins Park Restroom Replacement FISCAL E%IPACT: Total project costs are estimated at $55,000 ATTACH LENT: Elevation and Floor Plan Drawings CRA AGENDA REM N0.3 !_ pi�O�o��D S f r PEN0,NG CITY CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COUNCIL APPROVAL 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 April 22, 1999 at 6.00 p m. Byron Matteson, Mayor Dan Buchanan, Mayor Pro Tem Herman Hilkey, Councilmember Lee Ann Garcia, Councilmember Tom Schwab, City Manager John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager Tracey Martinez, Deputy City Clerk Bernard Simon, Finance Director Patric Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director Virgil Barham, Building & Safety Director Lt Pete Ortiz, Sheriffs Department John Harper, City Attorney Jim Smgley, Councilmember Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk The meeting was opened with invocation by Dr Tom Harvick, Colton Christian Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Garcia. It 0 8A Consideration of Condemnation Proceedings - 22237 Barton Road - Parcel Number 277-121-19 2A Recycling Family of the Month - March 1999 Mayor Matteson announced that Joy Bjornstad is the remplent of the Recycling Family of the Month for March 1999 and presented them with gift certificates from Stater Brother's Market, Dommos Pn za, Blue Mountain Coffee House and Flowers By Yvonne. 2B Grand Terrace Elementary School Principal, Marilynn Jordan Marilynn Jordan, Principal from Grand Terrace Elementary School gave an update on the activities that are taking place at the school. Students from Grand Terrace Elementary School performed a song called "Noun Pound" that they wrote 2C Commendation -Hilly Cappiello � COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM N0.,3D 5 t S .t4 3 t t i 1 ` rrTf'a Council Minutes April 22, 1999 Page 3 , receptive to a process that still maintains some serious consideration of the cities need for input. Councilmember Garda, reported that she attended the SCAG meeting held on April 8, 1999 and they put out a state of the region report card and shared the ratings. She indicated that SCAG is attempting to set bench marks so that we caq have quantifiable goals that we want to do as a region She indicated that the information will be available at the information counter at City Hall She reported that the regional airport aviation plan was approved by SCAG. She also attended SANBAG meeting where Ty Schudmg gave a presentation on the Alameda Corridor East She will be receiving the hard copy of the presentation so that she can have it for review. She reported that Comcast will be merging with Media One group and as looking forward to expansion of services She stated that she sponsored a girls basketball team called the Sparks which took second place and congratulated them on a great season. She reported that Cal State San Bernardino is doing satellite programs and stated that if anyone as interested to contact her. She thanked Lt. Ortiz for setting up the nde along that she dad with Deputy Eversol She indicated that on Saturday the Metrolink Station in Rialto will be renamed after Assemblyman Longville. She reported that the Business Development Committee for the Chamber of Commerce met and that their two priorities are education and targeting the old Sprouse Ratz building in order to work on getting a tenant for that location Councilmember Hifty, reported that Ommtrans is worlang on a smart shuttle winch is a small shuttle that has a fixed route with flexibility to vary from the mute with a phone call It will be faster than dial -a -cab and less expensive. This will be for the outlined areas the do not have regular fixed routes and don't justify a fixed mute. This is planned for Grand Terrace in 2001 or 2002 He feels that the Senior Center Newsletter is very informative He reported that the 4th grade class at Terrace View every year goes to an overnight stay on the Palgram which as sponsored by the Orange County Nautical Association. The whole class spends the night on the sailing vessel down at Dana Point. He was very impressed with the educational program 6A An Ordinance of the city of Grand Terrace, California, Adding a Chapter, "Rollerskating, Skateboarding, and Bicycling Prohibited in Certain Designated Areas," to the Grand Terrace Municipal Code -- Assistant Ca Manager Donlevv, indicated that over the past few years the City has experienced a significant increase in nuisance complaints and problems arising from the use of skateboards, rollerblades and bicycles in public areas The problems include damage to park facihties and injuries to persons attending events in the parks. He feels that there as a potential liability for the City from persons inured while using these devices The proposed Ordinance prolubrts rollerskating, skateboarding and bicycling in business districts, private property and public property maintained by the City of Grand Terrace when the area is designated by Resolution Council Minutes Apn122, 1999 Pale 5 cu Ay. , responded in the negative and stated that it ends up being the call of the police officer CC-99-37 MOTION BY COUNCII.MEMBER H111MY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCH MEMBER SINGLEY WAS ABSENT), to approve the fast reading of an Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace, , Calffor a, adding a chapter, "Rollerskatmg, Skateboarding, and Bicycling prohibited in certain designated areas," to the Grand Terrace Municipal Code. - None 8B Community and Economic Development Department Transportation Division Goals for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 CC-99-38 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCIIIVIE MER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCII.MEMBER SINGIEY WAS ABSENT), to approve the following Transportation Engineering Function Goals for Fiscal Year 1999/2000: Inter-7unsdictional Goals 1 Work with Caltrans and SANBAG to seek outside funding for major circulation projects as the Barton Road over crossing, and the Iowa\Mam Street intersection improvements (in Colton) 2 Complete SB 821 and Article 3 grant applications for bikeway projects. 3. Work on developing a coalition of cities including Colton and San Bernardino to promote and facilitate improvements to the I-215 Corridor. 4. Work with RCTC, SANBAG, and Riverside County to develop the Highgrove Metrolink Station. 5 Coordinate with SANBAG on regional transportation planning studies that affect Grand Terrace including the Inland Goods Movement Study, and the Comprehensive Transportation Plan Study 6. Review North -South Corridor access issues including Riverside County proposal to close Pigeon Pass Road. If possible, work with SANBAG and RCTC to reimhate the North -South Corridor Study that was suspended in 1993. 7. Work with SANBAG on quarterly State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) updates. Community Services Department Staff Report COUNCIL ITEM (XX) MEETING DATE MAY 13, 1999 SUBJECT AWARD OF BID NO GTB 99-01 SLURRY SEAL NO FUNDING REQUIRED- INCLUDED IN FY 1999-2000 BUDGET BACKGROUND: As part of the 1999-2000 Capital Improvement Program, the City of Grand Terrace is scheduled to implement the second phase of our City-wide Slurry Seal Program This includes all streets from Mt Vernon Ave traveling east Staff was authorized to bid the project at the March 11, 1999 City Council and a bid opening occurred on March 19, 1999 The bids on the project were as follows - 1. California Pavement Maintenance $166,861.87 2 Pavement Coatings Co $228,348 78 3 Asphalt Maintenance Co $183,988 02 4 Valley Slurry Seal $167,261 80 5 Roy Allen Slurry Seal $224,349 03 The low bid on the project is California Pavement Maintenance (CPM) at a total cost of $166,861 87 CPM was the contractor on the 1998-99 program and did an excellent job Staff is recommending approval Staff is requesting the budget for the project as follows Contract Amount $166,861 87 Contingency $16,000 00 Striping $12,138 13 Total $195,000 00 The contingency for the project is to cover any additional and/or unforeseen costs for the project Striping will be done in conjunction with the City-wide program, however, slurried areas will receive 2 coatings and require the additional funding as part of the project COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM N06 Community Services Department Staff Report COUNCIL ITEM (XX) MEETING DATE MAY 13, 1999 SUBJECT AWARD OF BID GTB 99-02 STREET STRIPING SERVICES NO FUNDING REQUIRED INCLUDED IN FY 1999-2000 BUDGET BACKGROUND: Om March 25, 1999, the City Council authorized the bidding of the 1999-2000 street stnpmg services contract The contract includes the stnpmg of all Imes and legends throughout the City The bid was based on a unit pricing, which will also be used in the stnpmg aspect of the slurry seal and other street maintenance projects The bid was duly advertised and the City received at the bid opening on April 19, 1999 as follows 1 Orange County Striping $25,571 00 2 Chnsp Co $47,673 00 3 Arrow Straight $20,864 15 4 California Traffic Maintenance $47,161 00 5 C-18 $47,340 00 6 Traffic Operations Inc $39,524 00 The overall low bid was received from Arrow Straight Marlung and Stnpmg Service in the amount of $20,864 00 Staff is recommending award RECION: That the City Council award GTB 99-02 in the amount of $20,864 15 to Arrow Straight Marking and Striping Service FISCAL IMPACT: This contract is included in the FY 1999-2000 Budget The costs for the overall stnpmg cost is $20,864 15 However, with the unit pricing, the contractor will also be utilized for miscellaneous striping services for capital maintenance projects COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM N0. 3p t ctr1 Community Services Department Staff Report COUNCIL ITEM (XX) MEETING DATE MAY 13, 1999 SUBJECT AUTHORIZATION TO BID SENIOR CENTER EXPANSION NO FUNDING REQUIRED BACKGROUND: As part of the FY 1998-99 CDBG Program, the City Council allocated funding for the enclosure of the existing patio at the Senior Center to create additional classroom space In total, the expansion includes approximately 1,100 sf of additional room space and a new entrance into the center Staff has completed the design phase of the project This included consultation with a Senior's Committee led by Bitsy Bernor and JoAnne Johnson The project is ready for submittal to San Bernardino County Economic and Community Development and will be bid for a contract award date in June, 1999 RECON04ENDATION: That the City Council authorize GTB- 99-03- Senior Center Expansion Project FISCAL IMPACT: Total approximate costs for the expansion are estimated not to exceed $77,000, which is paid for from CDBG Funds ATTACHEMENT: Plans for the expansion are available for review in the City Clerk's Office I COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NQ,� fj Y! k COUNCIL ITEM (XX) Community Services Department Staff Report MEETING DATE MAY 13, 1999 SUBJECT REALLOCATION OF ROAD FUNDS STREET MAINTENANCE NO FUNDING REQUIRED DISCUSSION As the end of the Fiscal Year approaches, Staff is in the process of completing expenditures for 1998-99 and preparing for the capital program in 1999-2000 As a year end review, Staff is requesting a reallocation of line items to allow the completion of various maintenance projects in the FY 1998-999 These allocations include From Line Item: Amount: To - Contract Services (16-900-258) $25,000 00 Patching (16-900-255) Weed Control (16-900-256) $4,000 00 Special Dept (16-900-220) These reallocations of funds will allow the following projects to occur 1 LaCadena @ Palm Gmd and pave 2 Mt Vernon NB from Raven Way Grind and pave 3 Pico St WB from Vivienda Ave Grind and pave 4 Mt Vernon @ Staters Center Grind and pave 5 Mt Vernon SB @ Staters Center Slum Patch Additionally, the $4,000 allocation to the Special Departmental Account 16-900-220 will allow the replacement of traffic signs damaged from graffitti RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorized budget reallocations as follows From Line Item Amount: To. Contract Services (16-900-258) $25,000 00 Patching (16-900-255) Weed Control (16-900-256) $4,000 00 Special Dept (16-900-220) FISCAL BIPACT This action reflects a reallocation of previously funded line items and does not require additional funding COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO:3H City Manager's Department STAFF REPORT Council Item Meeting Date May 13, 1999 Subject Authorize Council Travel to Sacramento to Attend the League of California { Cities Legislative Action Briefing No Funding Required Members of the City Council have been invited to attend the League's Legislative Action Briefing m Sacramento on Wednesday, May 26, 1999 To date, only Council Member Lee Ann Garcia has expressed an interest in attending However, staff is requesting travel authorization to Sacramento for any Council Members that would like to attend this conference There are sufficient funds available in the travel account to cover the costs of attendmg this event Staff Recommends that the Council: Authorize Council Members to attend the League of California Cities Legislative Action Briefing in Sacramento on May 26, 1999. Attachment COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NQ,131 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE Historical & Cultural Activities Committee APR 16 1999 Mmutes for April 5, 1999 CRY CI9VC In the absence of the Chairman, the meeting was called to order at 7 p m. by Judy McBride Those preserit were Pauline Chant, Judy, Brenda Stanfill Shelly Rosenkdd, Colleen Edmimdson and Hannah Imster The Secretary's minutes for March were read and approved on motion by Colleen, seconded by Pauline Colleen gave the Treasurer's report showing a balance of $637 95 m the Budget, $234 69 in Petty Cash. Colleen questioned the whereabouts of the $500 00 given to the committee by the 20th Anmversary Committee since it does not appear in our figures Brea will check on this Art Show- Members will be at City Hall from 1 - 3 p m. on May 1 to take in pictures, and at 7 p m- to hang pictures All will be at City Hall at 12 Noon on the 2nd Posters will be distributed around town on Saturday, April 17th. Judy will make punch and all members will bring finger foods Shelly will get balloons Signs for the billboard will be made Photo Album A workshop was held on March 15th_ Another will be on April 12th at noon. The work is progressing. Ann asked again that the FE9ory Booklets be turned in as some members have not read them. The display case in the lobby has been done by the RiversideftEghland Water Co A note of appreciation will be sent to Gene Mc Means New Business An mvitation was received from the City of Rialto for the dedication and naming of the Metrolink Station on April 24, 1999 Some members are planning to go The next meeting will be May 3 Adjournment was at 7 40 p in. on motion by Colleen, second by Shelly Respectfully Submitted, Hannah Lraister Secretary COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO.I 5K}IG Community and Economic Development Department STAFF REPORT CRA ITEM ( ) COUNCIL ITEM (X) MEETING DATE May 13,1999 FUNDING REQUIRED NO FUNDING REQUIRED X SUBJECT. Public Hearing on TPM-97-01(Tentative Parcel Map No 15068) RECOMMENDATION, Open the Public Hearing on the Planning Commission's Recommendation to Adopt the Resolution (Attachment "A") Approving TPM-97-01(Tentative Parcel Map No 15068) Background• On April 15, 1999 the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider TPM-97-01 (Tentative Parcel Map No 15068) Taus is a request by W J McKeever, representing the property owners Ann and Tony Petta, to divide a 124 acre parcel into two (2) separate parcels The property-m-question is located westerly of Honey Hill Dnve Just south of the mtersection of Honey Hill Dnve and Westwood Street. The property is zoned RI-7 2 (Single Family Residential Distract - minimum lot area 7,200) as are all the other parcels westerly of Honey Hill Drive Parcel 1 of the proposed division will have 0 38 of an acre (16,553 square feet) and Parcel 2,0 86 of an acre (37,462 square feet) Attachment "D" of the report to the Planning Commission shows the proposed division At the public hearing it was pointed out by staff that while under the existing zoning, the property owner could, theoretically, create as many as 4 or 5 lots, only two lots are proposed In addition, the sue of Parcel 2 is consistent with the 20,000 square foot or larger parcels to the north and east of the proposed division Parcel 1, while smaller, is still larger than those lots lying to the south of the site with an average lot size of between 11,000 square feet and 13,000 square feet. The proposed parcel sues are therefore consistent with existing parcels and lots in the surrounding area. Also, at the public hearing several other issues were raised by those in opposition to the request Questions regarding seismic hazards, drainage and erosion were discussed The City Engineer pointed out that there are no active faults in the area and that the site is no more subject to seismic hazards than any of the other surrounding parcels In addition, before construction can take place on the site, a site and architectural review case will have to be filed with and reviewed by the City for the specific development of each of the two proposed parcels The City Engineer indicated that this would be the appropriate time to review the grading and drainage of the parcels No development would be allowed without an approved grading and drainage plan which would be submitted at the development stage A preliminary grading plan was submitted for Parcel 1 22795 Barton Road • Grand Terrace, California 92313-500M8jDA ITEM NO.1 1-0 1 Y IC n h� ley � 47'" CU�fryf RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TPM-97-01--TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 15068 WHEREAS, the applicant, W J McKeever, Inc, has applied for approval of Tentative Parcel Map 15068 to divide one (1) residential parcel into two (2) separate, residential parcels, and, WHEREAS, a property noticed public heanng was held by the Planning Commission on Apnl 15, 1999, and WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Article 19, Section 15313, Class 15 - Minor Land Division of four or fewer parcels is Categorically Exempt, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of TPM-97-01 to the City Council, and WHEREAS, a properly noticed public heanng was held by the City Council on May 13, 1999, regarding approval of Tentative Parcel Map 15068 NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: That the site is physically suitable for R1-7 2 (Single Family Residential Distnct) development 2 That the design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage 3 That the design of the subdivision or type of improvements are not likely to cause senous public health problems or cause a threat to life and property 4 That street improvements along the Honey Hill Drive frontage of Parcel 2 will heavily impact the environmental integnty and economic value of the site 5 That a traffic study submitted to review the traffic situation on Honey Hill Drive found that future increases in traffic volume is not a consideration in the design and operation of Honey Hill Drive, therefore, street improvements along the frontage of Parcel 2 are not required 6 That the proposed subdivision, togetherwith the provisions for its design and improvements are consistent with the General Plan 7 That the proposed subdmsion, its design, density and type of development and improvements conform to the conditions imposed by the regulations of the Development Code and the regulations of the City of Grand Terrace ATTACHMENT A 13 (Condition C-5 Building and Safety/Public Works) provide all utilities underground 14 (Condition C-6 Building and Safety/Public Works) All improvements shall be designed by persons registered and licensed to perform such work pursuant to the State of California Business and Professions Code, which shall comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the U B C and the Grand Terrace Municipal Code 15 Compliance with all recommendations listed in the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection memorandum to the City dated July 2, 1997 (Attachment "I") 16 An encroachment permit shall be obtained before any improvements proposed within the Victoria Street nght-of-way 17 The three corrective measures listed in the traffic study for entitled "Access Consideration for TPM No 15068" for Parcel 2 shall be met These three measures are a Remove the two existing trees located at the northwest comer of the existing drive approach b Remove the portion of the decorative brick wall on the north side of the drive approach which extends from the back of the sidewalk out to the asphalt berm c Adjust the grade at the northwest comer of the existing drive approach extending out to the existing rock outcroppings as required to obtain a minimum of 150 feet of sight distance 18 Payment of the Traffic Mitigation Fee whenever the fee is installed in proportion to the amount of trips generated by the development in an amount not to exceed $2,856 00 PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California, at a regular meeting held the 13th day of May, 1999 ATTEST City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace and Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace and of the City Council thereof of the City Council thereof DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: APPLICANT: Community and Economic Development Department April 15, 1999 Planning Commission Community and Economic Development Department TPM-97-01(Tentative Parcel Map No.15068). An application for a tentative parcel map dividing a 1.24 acre parcel into two (2) separate parcels W J McKeever, Inc LOCATION: 124 acre parcel located westerly of Honey Hill Drive just south of the intersection of Honey Hill Drive and Westwood Street. In addition, the parcel-m-question hes easterly of victoria street. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the TPM-97-01(Tentative Parcel Map No 15068) based on the Resolution and Conditions of Approval (Attachment "A-) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Article 19, Section 15315, Class 15 - Minor Land Division of four or fewer parcels , the proposed division is Categorically Exempt. ZONING AND LAND USE: The property -in -question is located in the R-1-7.2 (Single Family Residential District- minimum lot area 7,200 square feet) The surrounding area is zoned R-1-7 2 (Single Family Residential District - min 7,200 square feet) for those parcels lying westerly of Honey Hill Drive and is zoned R 1-20 (Very Low Density Single Family Residential - min. 20,000 square feet) for those parcels lying easterly of Honey Hill Drive (See Attachment "B," Zoning District Map). The General Plan Land Use Categories Map designates the subject site and the surrounding area as "LDR" (Low Density Residential) (See Attachment "C," General Land Use Map) The surrounding area is developed to single family residential. 22795 Barton Road • Grand Terrace, Cahforma 92313-52r- Attachment B roadway width immediately adjacent to the installed drive approach is 32 feet. Immediately north of this drive approach, the pavement width of Honey Hill Drive narrows to approximately 25 feet as noted above DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: Tentative Parcel Map 15068 (TPM-97-01) complies with all of the site development standards of the R-1-7 2 Zone as stipulated in Section 18 10 040 of the Zoning Code of the City of Grand Terrace ffiSTORY: This request to divide the 1.24 acres into two parcels was filed on June 10,1997. In the almost two years since then, there have been several disctmons between the applicant and City staff including the Community and Economic Development Department, the City Attorney, City Engineer and City Building Official regarding the proposed division. These discussions have centered on the size of the proposed parcels, access to Parcel 1 from Victoria Street, and improvements along Honey Hill Drive The issues regarding parcel size and access from Victoria Street were resolved, however, the map was placed on "hold" about one year ago pending the preparation of a minor traffic study to analyze the road situation for Honey Hill Drive This study was prepared and submitted to staff. On March 22nd of this year following additional discussion with the staff regarding the disposition of the map, the property owners requested that the map be reactivated PARCEL SIZE: Parcel 1 will contain 38 of an acre or 16,552 8 square feet. A preliminary grading plan was submitted in August of 1997 showing that it would be feasible to construct a residence on the parcel meeting all of the development standards of the underlying R-1-7 2 Zoning including the requirement that the house size contain a minimum of 1,350 square feet and that slope areas exceeding five percent (5%) shall be permitted no closer to a residential structure than a distance equal to the required side and rear yard setbacks. Parcel 2 will contain 86 of an acre or 37,4616 square feet. It will be more than of sufficient size to meet all the development standards of the underlying R-1.7.2 Zone VICTORIA STREET: j Parcel 1 will gam access to the public right -of --way by means of Victoria Street and has legal access to Barton Road utilizing Victoria Street which is currently built as a private driveway Victoria Street has a 30 foot wide right-of-way with public access established via prescriptive rights City utility easements also he within the Victoria Street right-of-way. Victoria Street is not part of the City maintained street system and cannot be widened or improved to City standards because of existing property use The developer/property owner will be required to get We insurance prior to the parcel map's recordation showing that Parcel 1 has access by means of Victoria Street In addition, an encroachment permit will be needed to do any improvements within the victoria right F The traffic study concluded that based on current zoning for the area surrounding the subject site, "future increases in traffic volumes is no a consideration m the design and operation of Honey Hill Drive " In other words, the existing improvements on Honey Hill Drive are adequate for the projected amount of traffic for this road. It should be noted, also, that since the time that this study was written, there is a potential, new proposal by a firm called "Colorado -Pacific" to develop the area on the north side of Blue Mountain at the end of Westwood Street.. However, staff leas reviewed this proposal and based on the size of the project and street patterns for this area, staff believes that there is no reason to change the conclusion of the traffic study regarding the adequacy of Honey Hill Drive. Finally, the traffic study made a recommendation regarding the access requirements for Parcel 2 relating to "stopping sight distance " The following corrective measures were recommended for Parcel 2 to increase the sight distance for southbound traffic to a minimum acceptable distance (Please see the sketch in the attached traffic study, Attachment "E" ) Remove the two existing trees located at the northwest corner of the existing drive approach. 2 Remove the portion of the decorative brick wall on the north side of the drive approach which extends from the back of the sidewalk out to the asphalt berm. 3 If possible, adjust the grads at the northwest corner of the existing drive approach extending out to the existing rock outcroppings as required to obtain a minimum of 150 feet of sight distance ISSUE RESOLUTION: The issues regarding the parcel size and access from Victoria Street have been resolved. Staff also believes that any issue regarding the improvement of Honey Hill Drive in front Parcel 2 has also been resolved through the traffic analysis prepared for this proposed division. If the recommendations for "stopping sight distance" are carried out as recommended by the traffic study for the access requirements for Parcel 2, staff believes that the existing width of the pavement in front of Parcel 2 is adequate for the projected traffic along Honey Hill Drive REVIEWING AGENCY COM WENTS The following responses have been received from the City's Reviewing Agencies rf r f 1 City Engineer - Engineer's comments are included in ins memorandum dated August 25, 1997, Attachment "F " 2 Building and Safety/Public Works - Director's comments are included in the memorandum dated July 15, 1997 (Revised), Attachment "G " 3 Riverside Highland Water Company - General Manager's comments are included in the letter dated July 6,1997, Attachment "H " ATTACIDAM'6e RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TPM-97-01—TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 15068 WHEREAS, the applicant, W J McKeever, Inc, has applied for approval of Tentative Parcel Map 15068 to divide one (1) residential parcel into two (2) separate, residential parcels, and, WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on April 15,1999; and WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Article 19, Section 15313, Class 15 - Minor Land Division of four or fewer parcels is Categorically Exempt, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of TPM-97-01 to the City Council; and WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing was held by the City Council on 1999 regarding approval of Tentative Parcel Map 15068 NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: That the site is physically suitable for RI-7 2 (Single Family Residential District) development. 2 That the design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage 3 That the design of the subdivision or type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems or cause a threat to life and property 4 That street unprovements along the Honey Hill Drive frontage of Parcel 2 will heavily impact the environmental integrity and economic value of the site 5 That a traffic study submitted to review the traffic situation on Honey Hill Drive found that future increases in traffic volume is not a consideration in the design and operation of Honey Hill Drive, therefore, street unprovements along the frontage of Parcel 2 are not required. 6 That the proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvements are consistent with the General Plan- 11- 11 (Condition C-4 Building and Safety/Public Works) provide sewer lateral to Parcels 1 and 2 12 (Condition C-1 Building and Safety/Public Works) pay off sewer bond liens from assessment distract CSA 70 13 (Condition C-5 Building and Safety/Public Works) provide all utilities underground 14 Condition C-6 Building and Safety/Public Works) All improvements shall be designed by persons registered and licensed to perform such work pursuant to the State of California Business and Professions Code, winch shall comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the U B C and the Grand Terrace Municipal Code 15 Compliance with all recommendations listed in the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection memorandum to the City dated July 2, 1997 (Attachment "I") 16 An encroachment permit shall be obtained before any improvements proposed within the Victoria Street right-of-way 17 The three corrective measures listed in the traffic study for entitled "Access Consideration for TPM No 15068" for Parcel 2 shall be met. These three measures are a. Remove the two existing trees located at the northwest comer of the existing drive approach. b Remove the portion of the decorative brick wall on the north side of the drive approach which extends from the back of the sidewalk out to the asphalt berm. c Adjust the grade at the northwest corner of the existing drive approach extending out to the existing rock outcroppings as required to obtain a minimum of 150 feet of sight distance 18 Payment of the Traffic Mitigation Fee whenever the fee is installed in proportion to the amount of trips generated by the development in an amount not to exceed $2,856 00 P. ju •BRSP z - I I L_ = SUBJECT SITE c ' I 1Ti` — ' - ♦ , NaN��M� S ( � ' 1 B R•S P :r I El aVt a 4 - � I vt10L— , t L-- C ITY OF GRAND TERRACE ZONING DISTRICT MAP AnACIH NEWB- 1 "uing DYsmd Map IN THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE 4 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO., 15068 i W—" V . 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Mal•MwMMMM�r�AIMA.IMY\ •�M•ommom •rMw aaMIM•w Wa1M1tl"do MopMMM �MIIYMrArMN•�way�••r M•IMi •IR•/•AH• ME IAaMMM ammom MM•M•M•rY 1101• NAME Mkt •0►tMI"HEM seM •NM• M M• rM Woon 1I.1 WLA' Y• •Iewew� 0••1111 MIIALr �• •1••IM•M•• 1I•NrrA7M•MII1Mpw1w••r• e+w9waw•r• tAa MaA•+� MAIN ••Mtl� • rM••�1t/YM•M1U��t��M�rq!•M •rN•IAI�RM••�eMwM•1 ••16 MU�LY IIr• aerwlr•anr Y NEW •I�wI1,mMl'yMl1• Ilel •••M• YM •N•••• w ar► a Mr ••.ww MI•I1aM wI11 r MMO•t ID rMMM•� na a•ow 1000114MM•M\M 01 wAI r TT� r TP\I 15068 Page 2 Traffic Collision History A review of SWITRS traffic collision records for this section of roadway over the past 2 'A years revealed that no recorded traffic collisions have occurred Stopping Sight Distance Section 201 of the Caltrans Highway Design Manual indicates a minimum stopping Sight distance of 150 feet would be applicable for this section of Honey Hill Drive based on the posted speed limit of 25 mph (ref attached Table 201 1) Following is a summary of the attached sight distance field review diagram for the subject drive approach • The existing sight distance for northbound traffic is approximately 180 feet No corrective actions are recommended for the northbound approach • The existing sight distance for southbound traffic is approximately 70 feet This is below the minimum recommended distance of 150 feet Traffic Volumes A daily traffic count of the subject section of Honey Hill Drive was taken on July 29, 1998 The daily count was 740 vehicles with a peak hour volume of 73 vehicles occurring between 4 45 p m and 5 45 p m The daily traffic count report is attached The area which takes access via Honey Hill Drive is almost entirely built out. Based on data provided by city staff only six undeveloped parcels were counted which would generate traffic that may be routed on Honey Hill Drive All six of these parcels are zoned for single-family residential development Most of these parcels are located on Westwood Drive which intersects Honey Hill Drive, north of the point where Parcel No 2 would take access Although Honey Hill Drive is connected to two Collectors, Palm Avenue and Observation Drive, and a Major Highway, Barton Road, it is unlikely that Honey Hill Drive will ever cant' a significant amount of through non4ocal traffic This is due to the streets reduced design speed and its inconvenience as a route for through traffic It is estimated that under current zoning for the area the maxmum traffic volume of Honey Hill Drive will not exceed 850 vehicles per day Therefore, future increases in traffic volume is not a consideration in the design and operation of Honey Hill Drive .RECOMMENDATIONS The only major consideration with respect to access requirements for Parcel No 2 of TPNI 15068 Pale 4 Existing Tres Existin �eCOretivs Wallis alls Existing Drive Approach existing Ole toot Sight Istance Honey I 111 Dr O O foot Slghl Dlstence Sight Distance Diagram TPM No.16068 City of Grand Terms r Page 2 of 2 I have enclosed copes of information from the 1990 file for your use Please call if you have any questions WHAkma cc Virgil Barham Enclosures July 7, 1997 12.21086 C General Conditions 1 Pay off sewer bond hens from assessment district CSA70 2 Provide grading plans and prelin uiary sods report 3 Provide will serve letter from Riverside Highland Water Company 4 Provide sewer lateral to parcel No 1 dt 2 S Provide all utilities underground 6 All improvements shall be designed by persons registered and licensed to perform such work pursuant to the State of Califon= Business and Professions Code, which shall comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, U B C and the Grand Terrace Municipal Code VB of Page 2 of 2 AL ' RNIA DEPARTMENT FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION COUNTY 3MViCs AJtla131 FMB PROTSCTTON PLANNINO COUNTY OOVLO04 T CENTER 3SS NORTH ARROWIMAD AVENUE, THM FLOOR SAN 99MARDIN0. CA 92415-01=6 (9M 387-4213 6 FAX (909) 387-3021 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Date• 7/t &.7 . THE FOLL9WINQ PIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS SHALL BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO RSCORDA ION OF THE FINAL MAP. A sits Inspeotfon Itnal is required to verify oondMons of approval have been n wh R -1. rivate road maintenance, including but not Amsted to grading end snow removal. *half be . Written documentation shall be submitted to the fin d*ftrwnt having P%dtction. Half lire Scros road* shall provide an d wwt? r surface with a minimum paving width of tv"(20) 1"t R .2 afar systems destined to meet the requkW fire fbw of his dawelopm d shell be, ep by the Are department having lurlsdlcdm Tha developer shall Untsh the ft dspaMw t with two (2) copies of the wad system improvement plan for appmvd. WAIK NWM gel be Mrational Rnd 02gMd by fie firs d9pgrtment gft to IM framing construction cmuaft The required Are flow shag! be dolermined by the appropriate, calculations, using the San Bernardino County moulds For the 0dormination of Mrs F1ar.' Water eystam* snap have m*Imwn owd (B) inch mains, six (0) inch laterals. six (6) Inch risers. 0K-F),, f FW Flow required. GPM 0 20 pal. Tested.t„T�? S _._GPU 0 20 psi. ATTACHNIE VT "17 California Depatmt of Forestry and Fu+e Protection flop tl®E /RO1EVjrjH ►IOMMIMS •7-0. 1997 29148 / Pop Thr" Fire Oept. Re .e approved turnaround shag be provided at the e n feet or more in angth. Cut-de-eaC length shall not as Identified In the devslopmsnt Code and approved by the 81 ( )See attached diagram of approved turnarounds. THE FOLLOiNIN4 CONDITIONS SHALL Be COVVLl1TED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY: 0 f street address shag be posted with a minimwn of tour (4) inch numbers, vlsiba *Om th, and during the hours of dwknM the nurmbets shall be low "PAGe. automatically Intemally ilumineW. Posted mxnbera shave Contrast wNh their background and be teglde from the street In a000rdanbe with live Urftm Firs Code. Where building setbacks exceed one hundred (100) feet fi m the road. additional four (4) Inch numbers shag be displayed at the property access. non-Qiuminated. but eontrating their background. 0 F-9A. Prior to anal inspection, CornnMrdai or induMM buildings shag~ pat street addresses with a minimum of eight (6) Inch numbers Street addressee shall be vbMe from the street and during the hours Of darkness. they shall be aummatla2y Illuminated. Where building some exceed one hundred (100) feet tom the roadway. addMMI non- Rtumin led, Contrasting sec (e) Inch numbers shall be displayed at the property access entrance. F-1 any CItlrmey used in cogjundion with any finpleae or any heating appliance in which uld fuel Is used shall be malnfained with an approved spark arrester. It chap be ,constructed of atalnass steel. oopper. or brass. woven galvanized wire mesh. twelve (12) gape minimum of fhree.ebhlhe (318) Inch minimum to owhal (112) loch msAmum openinps, as per County Code 3361. The mesh anal+ be viable from the ground No deoorabr cape t lCwed. 0 F-11 The development and each phase thereof shall have two (2) points of vehicular access for fire and other emsrgency equlprnert, and for roues$ of escape which will safety handN evacuatlomt as required by the Development Coda. O F-1Z to roadways whkh exceed one hundred My (150) feet In length shall be approved by Oepattlnsnt h" prisdldlon. and shall be extended do wiWn one hundred flirty (150) feet of, and shall give reasotiabie aoom to as portions of the extie" walls of tha Ant story of any bulldk►g. M aco u road shall be provided within fifty (50) teat of all bulldlnpa If tM natural grade between the access road and the twllding Is in excess of thirty (30) percent When the access road an not be provided. a fire protWW system ahag be provided as required and approved by the rare department O -1 approved ire departrnent ba ok required on III gates. f<any automatic electric electric ates are used, they require an approved lock swRd+. Contact the oNla for todc appllallorfs fIJA .II( VI• It L'IVN AVM/IA A N. V Page FW9 SPECIAL NON-STANDARD CONO/TIONS: Fin Dept Rof No %I - 4N o1 rir. �M4 _ ('aJYl�l�^Ikt ccR 3� v 6 F499i : % R�-"I, fflll • ?Bank you tot your cooperation Sinoorely. PAUL L. Unk Chw COFFI / Sr4-SQ dY Stow Fars. Cap{ain Fin ProwWon Plannino pt efd FEES t• po Ty �. "`%o ti : �t • C� cJ• AmountLO-1 D*tsPd.jj.,ylA du essembees 5 C-14F 4 s "CONCERNED CITIZENS OF THE CITY" April 15,1999 Planning Commissioners City of Grand Terrace 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace, CA 92313 Dear Planning Commissioners APR 15 E � �99 It is with great consternation that we read the nonce of public hearing for the subdivision of Parcel Map #15068 into two parcels What was more disturbing was the fact that many families who would be affected by this were "conveniently" not notified of the pending hearing Other than this, the reasons for our distraught are many One of the reasons we chose to live in Grand Terrace is the privacy that the current general plan offered our community The homes surroundmg Parcel #15068 are still provided privacy with only one house on that lot Allowing another lot on this site will destroy the privacy that we would have In viewing the lot, the only other place to build would place a structure (single or two story) close enough and above the adjacent homes to see directly into the bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, family rooms and backyards The proximity from house to house could be as close as 35 feet (only10 yards) if this ill- conceived plan is carved out We are sure none of the Planning Commissioners or City Council members would permit this to occur in their neighborhood This would set a bad precedent condoning the further subdivision of the parcels located on the East Side of Honey Hill Drive This would convert the area from a low density housing to high density housing neighborhood This would destroy the beauty and flavor of the Honey Hill area We may as well consider the area for condominium development, since property values will plummet We have all seen the outcome in the news of houses that have been perched on lots that have been cut on hillsides to maximize profits for greedy developers and real estate owners We see this proposal as the same thing We have watched expensive homes in Malibu, Laguna Niguel and other cities throughout Southern California slide into each other and down hillsides This lot is very reminiscent of those To emphasize this, the City Council and Planning Commissioners only need to look at the erosion occurring at the parcel and at the backyard fences of the houses South of this parcel on Merle Court The amount of dirt and debris washing down off this parcel can be seen accumulated along these fences The amount is so large that many of the fences have sustained a significant damage and are in need of replacement This does not take into account the dirt and debris that the fences do not retain and run into the well -maintained backyard havens of these property owners To compound this even further, the current owner of parcel #15068 has shown no attempt to mitigate this even though asked in the past to do so by the neighbors he is impacting ATTACHMENT D Community and Economic Development Department STAFF REPORT CRA ITEM () COUNCIL ITEM (X) MEETING DATE- May 13,1999 FUNDING REQUIRED NO FUNDING REQUIRED X SUBJECT: GPU-99-02/E-99-4 Housing Element Amendment for HCD Certification and Negative Declaration RECOMMENDATION Approval Background: This HousingElement Update has been prepared by Joann Lombardo, housing consultant, in accordance with applicable State law and consistent with the City of Grand Terrace General Plan and the community's vision of its housing needs and objectives The community's vision relative to housing has been substantiated by a citizen's survey, and by public input on the draft Housing Element Update that was obtained through the General Plan Task Force, a public heanng before the Planning Commission and a strategy approval by the City Council For detailed information please refer to the HCD review process chronology 1988-99 in Attachment E Summary: The Housing Element covers the planning period from 1989-1999, detailing a schedule of actions the Grand Terrace community is undertaking or plans to undertake to achieve its housing goals and objectives It updates and expands the Cdy's 1992 draft Housing Element Specifically, the updated Element proposes the following new housing programs A strategy to preserve the affordability of 111 rental units at the Highlands Apartments called "at risk housing analysis" During the years 1989-91, the City provided bond financing and density bonuses to successfully provide 556 new multi -family housing units at the Highlands Apartments, 111 of which are affordable to low income households The original mortgage revenue bond issue for the Highlands Apartments, as guaranteed by the City, stipulated that the affordability controls imposed on these units would not begin to expire until the year 2020 However, this stipulation was not legally binding, and the property 22795 Barton Road - Grand Terrace, California 92313-529s009WILVE NDA ITEM NO:A i k Fn 1 ORDINANCE NO AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPU-99-02 AMENDING THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE CITY GENERAL PLAN AND APPROVING RELATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION WHEREAS, the firm of Transportation Engineering Planning, subcontracting with Joann Lombardo, housing consultant, has been retained by the City of Grand Terrace to update the Housing Element and prepare it for the State Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) certification, and WHEREAS, the General Plan is the top hierarchical document providing guidance to the Cdy's orderly growth and development, and all other City plans shall be consistent with the General Plan, and WHEREAS, per State law each element of the City General Plan shall be consistent with each of the other General Plan elements as they stand, WHEREAS, per State law the General Plan shall be periodically updated to reflect new State laws, community values and City long-term goals, and WHEREAS, the Housing Element, as previously drafted and approved by the City Council in 1991, did not meet HCD's certification requirements, and WHEREAS, this Housing Element has been prepared in accordance with applicable State law, is consistent with all other elements of the General Plan as they stand, and is consistent with the approved General Plan Task Force Strategic Action Plan for the next 20 years, and WHEREAS, the Housing Element recognizes that the City Redevelopment Plan is a funding tool for the implementation of housing policies contained in this element related to the low and moderate housing fund, and WHEREAS, the Housing Element incorporates new programs such as a) a strategy to preserve affordability of 111 rental housing units, b) subsidies to 57 more apartment units for very low income households, c) commitment to financially assist mixed use development consisting of both mufti -family senior residential and commercial within the Barton Road Specific Plan Corridor, and d) a proposed amendment to the City density bonus regulation to comply with State law WHEREAS, the housing programs included in the Housing Element will eliminate all identified existing housing needs in the City of Grand Terrace through City build out and all regional housing requirements for the City for the planning period of 1989 - 1999 Attachment A �f 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, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace held on the 27th day of May, 1999, by the following vote AYES NOES ABSENT ABSTAIN City Clerk Brenda Stanfill Approved as to form City Attorney John Harper c lofficelwpmn\wpdocslplannmgXgpalhouse ele ord 5-13-99 wpd NOTICE OF PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION The City of Grand Terrace has completed an initial study of the following protect in accordance with the City and State environmental guidelines The proposed project is the City of Grand Terrace Housing Element Pursuant to Section 65580 of the State of California Government Code, each local community in the state must include a Housing Element within its General Plan The Housing Element must provide a specific analysis of the community's housing needs and a realistic set of programs designed to meet those needs The City prepared an Initial Study to determine the protects impact(s) on the environment A draft negative declaration has been proposed, stating that the protectwill not have any significant negative impact(s) on the environment The City Council will consider the project and the draft negative declaration at its meeting on May 13, 1999 at 7 p m The meeting will be held at the City Council Chambers, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California If the City Council adopts the draft negative declaration, the protect may proceed without preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Copies of the Initial Study and draft Housing Element are on file and available for public review in the Community Development Department, Grand Terrace City Hall, 22795 Barton Road This notice will also be posted in the San Bernardino County Recorder's Office Any interested person or agency may comment on this matter by submitting their written comments before May 13,1999 Comments should be sent to Community and Economic Development Director, Grand Terrace City Hap, 22795 Barton Road , Grand Terrace, CA 92313 Name Patima Materassi Title Community and Economic Development Director Date April 16, 1999 Publication Date April 22, 1999 Gty of Grand Tertaw TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. Introduction. ... . ... ...... ...... ..................... I Evaluation of Environmental Impacts ... . ..... ....... . .. ... 2 GeneralInformation ........................................... .. 4 EnvironmentalImpacts . .... ........... ...................... .. 6 Discussion of Environmental Evaluation ... . .......... 14 Determination........ .. ............... ... .................... 14 Housing ©ement Page i 6udalStudy City of Grand Terrace Section 15150 of the State CEQA Guidelines permits an environmental document to incorporate by reference other documents that provide relevant data This Initial Study adopts by reference the City of Grand Terrace General Plan 2.0 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS An Environmental Checklist Form (Form) has been used to evaluate the potential environmental impacts associated with implementation of the policies of the City of Grand Terrace Housing Element. The Form has been prepared by the Resources Agency of Cardomia to assist local governmental agencies, such as the City of Grand Terrace, in complying with the requirements of the Statutes and Guidelines for implementing the Califomia Environmental Quality Act The Form has been used to review the effects of the proposed protect with regard to the following environmental issue areas Land Use and Planning Population and Housing Geologic Problems Water Air Quality Transportation/Circulation Biological Resources Energy and Minerals Hazards Norse Public Services Utilities and Services Aesthetics Cultural Resources Recreation Within each of these issue areas, a series of questions are asked about the project. A brief explanation is then provided for each question on the Form There are four possible responses to each of the questions 1 Potentially Significant Impact This response is used when the project has the potential to have an effect on the environment that is considered to be significant and adverse 2 Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated This response is used when the project has the potential to have a significant impact, which is not expected to occur because mitigation measures have been incorporated into the project design to reduce the impact to a significant level 3 Less Than Significant Impact This response is used when the potential environmental impact of the project is determined to be below known or measurable thresholds of significance and thus would not require mitigation 4 No Impact This response is used when the proposed project does not have any measurable environmental impact Housing Element draw shay Page 2 Gty of Grand Terrace • The City has established a Housing Office for the administration and monitoring of low and moderate income housing opportunities The City plans to continue operation of this Housing Office through the planning period • The City Housing Office has utilized redevelopment tax increment (20% set aside) funds to initiate a first-time home buyer purchase program which has resulted in the rehabilitation of substandard single family units, and their resale to low and moderate income homeowners The City plans to continue and expand this program during the planning period • The City Housing Office has utilized redevelopment tax increment funds to initiate a rehabilitation loan program to provide financial assistance to homeowners needing to repair and maintain their homes The City plans to continue and expand this program during the planning period • The City Housing Office is utilizing redevelopment tax increment funds to initiate a rehabilitation loan program to provide financial assistance for the repair and upgrade of multifamily rental buildings that rent to low and moderate income households The City is currently marketing this program and will continue to do so during the planning period • A revised density bonus program that complies with State law The housing programs outlined above will eliminate all identified existing housing needs in the City of Grand Terrace through City build -out, and all regional housing requirements for the City for the planning period 1989-1999 As required by housing element law, it is intended that this Housing Element be reviewed annually and be updated and modified not less than every five years to remain relevant and useful to decision makers, the private sector, and the community HCD has indicated that the next review and revision of the Housing Element will be due by June 30, 2000 L` LOCATION. Citywide STAFF Patrma Materassi, Director of Community and Economic Development (909) 824-6621 EXISTING CONDITIONS - HOUSING ELEMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND OBJECTIVES. As part of the periodic review of the Housing Element, each local government is required to evaluate its progress toward achieving the goals contained in the previous Housing Element This evaluation should include a discussion of the following- 1) the effectiveness of the Housing Element in the attainment of the State housing goals, 2) an analysis of the significant differences between what was projected and what was achieved, and 3) a description of how the goals, objectives, policies and programs of the updated element incorporate what has been learned from the results of the previous element The differences between the projected goals and what was achieved is primarily measured by the Regional Housing Needs Allocation Model (RHNA) Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) establishes the RHNA for the City of Grand Terrace The RHNA identifies the City's existing and future housing need broken down into four household income categories 'very low' (less than 50% of the median income), 'low' (50 to 80 percent of the median), °moderate' (80 to 120 percent of the median), and 'upper' (more than 120 percent of the median) Through the preparation of this Housing Element, the City of Grand Terrace is Housing Element Initial Study Page 4 Gty of Grand Terrace • Commitment to permit and to financially assist mixed use residential development In the Barton Road commercial area, with the provision that 15 dwelling units be affordable to very low Income senior citizens 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS fttenuaft S%nftam P&Anuacy union Lass Than SlgnMcant IINigetim 319n1iftu t No impact Impact kcarpwatad hnpM _ A. LAND USE AND PLANNING Would the proposal 1 Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? O O O 2 Conflict with applicable environmental plans or^i policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over �-- the project? 3 Be Incompatible with existing land use in the O O O vicinity? 4 Affect agricultural resources or operations (e g Impacts to soils or farmlands, or Impacts from incompatible land uses)? 5 Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community (including a low -Income or minority community)? Explanation: The City of Grand Terrace has prepared Its Housing Element in accordance with applicable State law it has also been prepared consistent with the City of Grand Terrace General Plan and the communes vision of Its housing needs and objectives This community vision has been substantiated by a citizens survey, and by public Input on the draft Housing Element Update that was obtained through the General Plan Task Force, a public hearing before the Planning Commission and a strategy approval by the City Council Accordingly, this Housing Element examines Grand Terrace's housing needs as they exist today, and projects future housing needs It sets forth statements of community goals, objectives and policies concerning those needs It includes a housing program responsive to current and future needs, consistent with available resources In addition, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), as stated in their letter to the City dated March 18,1999, has found that, upon Its adoption by the Grand Terrace City Council, the Housing Element will be in full compliance with the State housing law Poftnuw patwaaft UILIM LOU Than S nrcaad� IImpincorporaw impsa B POPULATION AND HOUSING Would the proposal 1 Cumulatively exceed official regional or local O O O population projections? 2 Induce substantial growth in an area either directly O O O or indirectly (e g , through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major Infrastructure)? Housing Bement hdtwi Study Page 9 Gty of Grand Terrace 6 Changes in the quantity of ground waters, either ❑ ❑ ❑ through direct additions or withdrawals, or through Interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations, or through substantial loss of groundwater recharge capability 7 Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater' ❑ ❑ ❑ 8 Impacts to groundwater quality? ❑ O ❑ 9 Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater O O O otherwise available for public water supplies? Explanation `— The Housing Element is a policy document that analyzes housing need and promotes affordable housing Any development that occurs pursuant to Housing Element policies will be consistent with City planning and building requirements No impacts to drainage, ground water or water supplies will occur as a result of the Housing Element pahwalay swiltikaw paaey signM cant Udaas YID++ Lass Than SlpnMieant No Impact Impact IneorporEbel Impact E A!R AUALITY Would the proposal. 1 Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an ❑ ❑ ❑ existing or projected air quality violation? 2 Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ❑ ❑ ❑ 3 Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or ❑ ❑ ❑ cause any changes in climate? 4 Create objectionable odorsO ❑ ❑ Explanation The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has jurisdiction over the South Coast Air Basin, in which the City of Grand Terrace is located The SCAQMD has developed the CEQA Air Quality Handbook (Apnl 1993) to assist local jurisdictions determine if a potential project may emit significant air quality impacts Any development that occurs pursuant to Housing Element policies will be reviewed and processed in accordance with City planning policies and the SCAQMD CEQA Air Quality Handbook. No impacts to air quality will occur as a result of the Housing Element pabirwa y swdilicult poppy Ldass Lass Than SignMleant Mqation SIgnl Mt No Impact Impact Incorpoe:bd Impact F TRANsPORTATION/cIRcuLATION Would the proposal result In 1 Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ❑ ❑ ❑ 2 Hazards to safety from design features (e g , sharp ❑ ❑ ❑ curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e g , farm equipment)? 3 Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby ❑ ❑ ❑ uses? 4 Insufficient parking capacity on -site or off -site? ❑ ❑ ❑ Housing Element itutial Study Page 8 << t Cdy of Grand Terrace I HAzARDs Would the proposal Involve 1 A risk of accidental explosion or release of O O ■ hazardous substances (including, but limited to oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation)? 2 Possible interference with an emergency response O O O ■ plan or emergency evacuation plan? 3 The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard? 4 Exposure of people to existing sources of potential O O O ■ health hazards? 5 Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable O O O ■ brush, grass, or trees? Explanation: The Housing Element is a policy document that analyzes housing need and promotes affordable housing Any development that occurs pursuant to Housing Element policies Hull be consistent with City planning and building requirements No impacts to relative to hazards will occur as a result of the Housing Element Potarmany S{yntNtant Potudupy unlasa Lou Than SignUieant Mitigation signing d No Impact Inewp"aw UVWt impact J NOISE Would the proposal result In* 1 Increases in existing noise levels? o O O ■ 2 Exposure of people to severe noise levels? O O O ■ Explanation. The Housing Element is a policy document that analyzes housing need and promotes affordable housing Any development that occurs pursuant to Housing Element policies Hell be consistent with City planning and building requirements No impacts relative to noise will occur as a result of the Housing Element K. PUBUC SERVICES Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result In a need for new or altered government services In any of the following areas 1 Fire protection? O O O ■ 2 Police protection? O 0 O ■ 3 Schools? O O O . 4 Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? O O O ■ 5 Other governmental organizations? O O O ■ Explanation The Housing Element is a policy document that analyzes housing need and promotes affordable housing Any development that occurs pursuant to Housing Element policies will be consistent Hnth City planning and building requirements No impacts relative to public services Hell occur as a result of the Housing Element Housing Element Itubw Study Page 10 Cdy of Grand Terrace N. CULTURAL RESOURCES Would the proposal: 1 Disturb paleontological resources? 2 Disturb archaeological resources? ❑ ❑ 3 Affect historical resources? ❑ ❑ 4 Have the potential to cause a physical change that ❑ ❑ ❑ would affect unique ethnic cultural values? 5 Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the ❑ ❑ ❑ potential impact area? Explanation The Housing Element is a policy document that analyzes housing need and promotes affordable housing Any development that occurs pursuant to Housing Element policies well be consistent with City planning requirements No impacts relative to cultural resources will occur as a result of the Housing Element potenuw signMcud pphmdw union Lass Than Sigrjr.cant MrtlgaUon significant No Imped incorporated Ynpact Impact O RECREAnoN Would the proposal. 1 Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional ❑ ❑ ❑ parks or other recreational facilities? —' 2 Affect existing recreational opportunities? ❑ ❑ ❑ r Explanation The Housing Element is a policy document that analyzes housing need and promotes affordable housing Any development that occurs pursuant to Housing Element policies will be consistent with City planning requirements No impacts relative to recreation will occur as a result of the Housing Element 6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (Mandatory Findings of Significance) Check marks reflect status after mitigation measures (if any are required) are implemented P MANDATORy FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. 1 Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major penods of California history or prehistory? Lass Than No tmpset Impact ❑ ❑ ❑ Housing Element Wtw Study Page 12 DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT CITY OF GRAND TERRACE GENERAL PLAN AMENDED MARCH 18,1999 ATTACHMENT C 8. Jobs/Housing Balance 38 VI. THE HOUSING GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES 40 A. Housing Availability and Production B. Housing Affordability C. Housing Condition VII. THE HOUSING PROGRAM - A. Actions in Support of Housing Availability and Production B. Actions in Support of Housing Affordability C. Actions in Support of Maintaining & Improving Housing Conditions D. Anticipated Accomplishments E. Priorities VIII. OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION 59 1. Insulation and Weatherproofing 59 2. Natural Lighting 59 3. Solar Energy 59 4. Water Conservation 60 5. Energy Audits 60 6. New Construction 60 f IX APPENDICES A. SCAG Regional Housing Needs Assessment and State Department of Finance Data B. Residential Development Standards of Zoning District C. Development Fees D. Potential Funding Mechanisms for Housing Actions LIST OF FIGURES Figure No. Description page Potential New Development Areas 21 Council Accordingly, this Housing Element examines Grand Terrace's housing needs as they exist today, and projects future housing needs It sets forth statements of community goals, objectives and policies concerting those needs It includes a housing program responsive to current and future needs, consistent with available resources The housing program covers the planning period from 1989-1998, detailing a schedule of actions the community is undertaking or plans to undertake to achieve its housing goals and objectives Upon implementation of these actions, the City of Grand Terrace will have satisfied its local housing needs through build -out, and its regional housing needs through the planning period State law recognizes that housing needs may exceed available resources, a recognition most critical in tins day of uncertainties as to public fiscal resources and a changing private sector investment climate As a result, objectives need not be identical to the identified housing needs This document has been prepared during a period when fiscal resources at all governmental levels are particularly uncertain, and in which operations of the private marketplace are undergoing substantial change As a result, the methods for achieving the City's objectives, as stated today, may be less relevant tomorrow or a year from tomorrow Indeed, the City's ability to meet its objectives may be profoundly affected by future programmatic and funding changes expected at the Federal and State Levels Therefore, it is intended that this Housing Element be reviewed annually and be updated and modified not less than every five years to remain relevant and useful to decision makers, the private sector, and the community The next review and revision of the Housing Element shall be in conformance with Government Code Section 65588 or its applicable amendments Relationship to Other Elements and Plans The Califonua Government Code requires internal consistency among the various elements of a general plan Section 65300 5 of the Government Code states that the general plan and the parts and elements thereof shall comprise an integrated and internally consistent and compatible statement of policies All other elements of the Grand Terrace General Plan have been recently or are in the process of bemg updated The City undertook tins update of the Housing Element to achieve internal consistency among the various elements of its General Plan The land use allocations contained in the Land Use Element of the General Plan are supportive of the policies and actions of this Housing Element and will provide adequate sites to accommodate projected new housing construction. Additionally, the mfiastructure element of the General Plan proposes a transportation system which will provide adequate access to work centers, schools, shopping areas, and other destinations for both existing and future residents, while other elements of the General Plan relate to environmental quality, the preservation and conservation of natural resources, and public health and safety As such, the various policies and programs recommended throughout the General Plan were taken into account during the preparation of this Housing Element City Staff has reviewed the other updated elements of the General Plan, as well as those undergoing updates, and has determined that this Housing Element is consistent therewith Therefore, the adoption of tins element will create internal consistency among the various elements of the Grand Terrace General Plan. The City will maintain this consistency as future General Plan amendments are processed by evaluating proposed amendments for consistency with the Housing Element and with all other elements of the General Plan. City of Grand Terrace 2 Drag Haumg Element (March 19 19") II - REVIEW OF ELEMENT AND PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS Review and Updating of Element To maintain the Housing Element as a viable working document it must be reviewed and updated periodically Periodic review will allow the City to evaluate the progress made toward the attainment of established housing goals It also will provide the City with an opportunity to adjust programs to respond to changing needs and/or fiscal conditions within the community The Housing Program, contained in Section VII of this element, has been structured so as to facilitate performance evaluation U According to Housing Element law, the City of Grand Terrace is required to update pdate its Housing Element as need dictates, but no less than once every five years In addition to this periodic updating, the City will annually review and evaluate the effectiveness of its housing programs in accomplishing, established goals and policies Opportumties for local residents to participate in the periodic review and updating of the Housing Element will continue to be provided through advertised meetings and/or hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council Review of Past Accomplishments As part of the periodic review of the Housing Element, each local government is required to evaluate its progress toward achieving the goals contained in the previous Housing Element This evaluation should include a discussion of the following 1) the effectiveness of the Housing Element in the attainment of the State housing goal, 2) an analysis of the significant differences between what was projected and what was achieved, and 3) a description of how the goals, objectives, policies and programs of the updated element inco rporate rporate what has been learned from the results of the previous element. The differences between the projected goals and what was achieved is primarily measured by the Regional Housing Needs Allocation Model (RHNA) Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) establishes the RHNA for the City of Grand Terrace The RHNA identifies the City's existing and future housing need broken down into four household income categories -very low" (less than 50% of the median income), "low" (50 to 80 percent of the median), "moderate" (80 to 120 percent of the median), and "upper" (more than 120 percent of the median) Through the preparation of this Housing Element, the City of Grand Terrace is endeavoring to satisfy the RHNA requirements for the period 1989-1994 (the last period available) The City of Grand Terrace's housing goal is to construct 575 housing units broken down as follows 72 "very low", 83 "low", 100 "moderate", and 320 "upper" As shown in Table 1, 647 housing units were constructed in Grand Terrace between the years of 1989-1996 The RHNA goals for both low and moderate income units were well exceeded and nearly 28 percent of the needed upper income units were built The RHNA goals for very low income were not achieved, with 0 units affordable to very low income households constructed during the period of 1989-1997 A primary focus of this Housing Element will be to address the needs of the very low income households for new housing In the areas of rehabilitation of existing units and housing loan assistance, the previous Housing City ofGrmd Terrace 4 Draft Housmg Elemem (March 18 1999) housing goals and continue to reflect the desires and aspirations of the community Th1s updated element refines those goals With this element's adoption, the City of Grand Terrace has reaffirmed its commitment to these State and local housing goals In establishing its current objectives and programs, the City has considered its experience over the past planning period Based on this experience, certain programs contained in the previous element have been deleted or modified while some new programs have been added Only those programs that the City has the ability and commitment to carry out have been included The hiring of in-house planning department staff and the capitalization of the Redevelopment Agency's housing set -aside fiord, have enhanced the City's administrative and financial capacity to implement the programs identified in this element. Finally, since the quantified objectives contained in this updated element c� are based on empirical data, they are more realistic and attainable than those contained in the prior element and reflect the economic recession that has gripped Southern California during the early 1990's City of Grand Terrace Draft Housmg Ekment (March 18 19") n C. Ethnicity The City of Grand Terrace is a predominately white commumty as indicated by the ethnic breakdown of population as contained in the 1990 Census Whites constitute 80 0 percent of the total population Persons of Hispanic heritage and origin represent the largest minority group within Grand Terrace's population, comprising 18 0 percent of the overall population The next largest minority group is persons of Asian ongin, who represent 6 0 percent of the population Black and Indian and other minority groups represent 4 0 percent and 10 0 percent, respectively, of the overall population Table 3 details City, County and State-wide ethnicity data from the 1990 Census Grand Ten -ace vanes from the County and State in having a proportionately larger while population, with fewer blacks, Hispanics and other ethnic groups City of Grand Ta a= Draft Housm Ekmmt 8 s clNarrh i a i �t i f19 Table 5 HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN GRAND TERRACE 1990 CENSUS Income No of Households Percent of Households Less than S 5,000 51 1 3% S 5,000 - S 9,999 123 3 2% S 10,000 - S 14,999 135 3 5% S 15,000 - 524,999 462 11 9% S 25,000 - 534,999 592 15 2% S 35,000 - 549,999 821 21 1% S 50,000 - 574,999 971 25 0% S 75,000 - 599,999 474 12.2% S 100,000 - S 149,999 195 4 8% S 150,000 or more 76 2 0% Total Households 3,890 100 00/0 Median Household Income 545,127 F. Histonc Residential Construction Trends Table 6 shows residential construction activity in Grand Ten -ace for the period from 1989 to 1996 During this period, 647 units were constructed As is illustrated by the State Department of Finance figures shown in Table 7, Grand Ten -ace has the largest percentage of single-family homes, 74 percent, when compared to selected cities Cav of Grand Terrace 10 Draft Housmg Element (March 18 1999) G. Ape of Residential Structures The age of a structure has a significant effect on its physical condition However, by itself, age is not a valid indicator of housing condition, since proper care and continued maintenance will extend the physical and economic life of a unit One the other hand, a lack of normal maintenance coupled with an aging housing stock can lead to the serious detenoration of individual units and entire neighborhoods According to the 1990 Census, approximately 2,277 units (56 1 percent of the City's housing stock) were more than 25 years old, and by the year 2000, approximately 65 8 percent of the City's current housing stock will be in excess of 25 years of age Recent data obtained by an exterior housing condition survey conducted in November of 1996, found that none of the 4,706 dwelling units in the City (1996) were dilapidated (e g , showing signs of major structural deficiencies, such as sagging rooflme, sagging porch, or roof damage sufficient to permit water damage to structural elements) Proper and continued maintenance of older housing is important in extending the life of a home It also is important in maintaining the general well-being of the surrounding neighborhoods H. Overcrowdint The size of residential structures (number of rooms excluding bathrooms, halls, closets, etc ) is an important factor in assessing whether the housing stock is adequately accommodating the community's population An average size residential unit has five rooms (kitchen, dmmg/family room, living room and two bedrooms), according to the U S Census, and can accommodate a family of up to five without being considered overcrowded According to the 1990 Census, only approximately 2 percent of all units in the City were identified as overcrowded, as compared with 6 percent in the County and 9 percent State-wide (see Table 8) The 1990 Census data also suggests that there is little problem with overcrowding of either owner occupied or renter occupied housing units in Grand Ten -ace City of Grano Terrace 12 Draft Housmg Ekmeat (March 18 1999) ks 1 I I I 1 1 t� Table 9 VACANCY RATES FOR CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA 1990 CENSUS City of Grand County of San Bernardino State of California Terrace Population 10,946 1,419,380 29,760,021 Total Dwelling Units 4,059 542,332 11,182,992 Number Vacant Units (All Units) 203 42,944 606,112 Vacancy Rate (All Units) 5 0% 7 9% 5 4•/. Total Owner - Occupied 2,736 294,248 5,773,943 Number Vacant Units 178 25,599 409,950 (Owner -Occupied Units) Vacancy Rate 6 5% 8 7% 71•/ (Owner -Occupied Units Total Owner -Renter 1,121 170,489 4,607,263 Number Vacant Units 25 17,245 1 %,162 (Renter Units) Vacancy Rate 2Z% 9 7% T2'/ enter Units J. Housina Affordability The average price of homes in Southern California has risen substantially since the 1970's The spiraling cost of housing has been attributable to a variety of factors including diminishing land resources (particularly in urban areas), increasing land and construction costs and increasing finance costs (Le , interest rates) According to the 1990 Census, the median value of owner -occupied housing in Grand Terrace is $137,800 The median monthly cost for rental units is $609 (see Table 10) Table 10 also indicates that the majority of the City's housing stock (77 percent) is within the $100,000 to S 149,000 range More recent data obtained from classified ads in the local newspaper and local realtors indicate that the 1996 average sale price for a home in Grand Terrace is S 121,174 4 This represents an 11 7% decline m average housing price from that reported by the 1990 Census (median house sale value of $137,000) With typical terms of 20 percent down, anew home buyer purchasing an average -priced home of $121,174 would pay off a 30-year mortgage of 4 Data on average home sale price were from local realtors, Phyllis Sternberg and Judy James, and from classified ads in the local newspaper (San Bernardino Sun, November 1, 1996), City of Grand Terrace 14 Draft Housmg Ekment (March 19. 1999) number of apartments to 1,326 and increasing the percentage of multifainily housing to 32 7% (See Table 6, above ) Recent rental housing information obtained indicate that the average monthly rental rate for an apartment to Grand Terrace is $720 6 Depending on the age, size and amenities of the apartment, monthly rates range between $300 to $860 The 1990 Census reported the median monthly rent for Grand Terrace at $609 6 Data on average home sale pnce were from local realtors, Phyllis Sternberg and Judy James, and from classified ads in the local newspaper (San Bernardino Sun, November 1, 1996), City of Grand Terrace Draft Housmg Ekment (March 18 1999) 16 As shown in Table 11, of the 257 units, 129 are for very-low-mcome households (less than 50 percent of the San Bernardino County median income) and 128 are for low-income households (50 to 80 percent of County median income) SCAG also estimates a need for 575 additional units during this planning period to provide for growth, to replace units eliminated from the housing stock during this time period, and to achieve an optimal vacancy rate of five percent (see Table 12) City of Grand Terrace Draft Housms Elenmt (Much IS, 1999) 18 B. Land Inventory Section 65583 (a)(B) of the Government Code requires an inventory of land suitable for residential development, including vacant sites, and sites having the potential for mfill development, and an analysis of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites Residential land uses occupy approximately 41 percent of the City's land area The preponderance of residential uses are single-family, low density to nature Smgle- family uses comprise 31 percent of the total City land area Six percent of the City -� land area is devoted to multi -family uses, more than one unit perparcel Mobile home uses constitute 26 acres or approximately one percent of the City Potential sites for the development of new housing consist of both vacant and partially developed properties The general location of these sites is shown in Figure 1 A breakdown of the number of units that could be realized on each of these sites, based on build out in accordance with the General Plan, is presented in Table 13 The total number of additional units that could be developed, as well as the number of units that could be affordable to low and moderate income households, are identified Acreage estimates are from the City of Grand Terrace Master Environmental Assessment/Environmental Impact Report (MEAIEIR), January 1988 %-Iry o. vrma I CnWe Draft Housmg Ekment (March 1 S 1999) �f��4i4 rF'fr rF$�rti �Vr r'�r � Table 13 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE POTENTIAL NEW DEVELOPMENT INFILL SITES 19% Sties Aries Zoning Existing No of faits •• Pok"tal No of Unas Total No of Potential New Affordable Units Adding Density Bonus (25%.45•A) "' Potential No of New Affordable Units frmn Density Bonuses ] .561 R3 12 67 84 17 2 898 R1-20 0 19 19 0 3 1116 R1-20 0 45 45 0 4 479 R2 0 43 54 11 5 176 R3 0 21 26 5 6 403 R3 0 48 60 12 7 179 R3 0 27 32 5 8 045 R3 0 5 6 1 9 300 R3 0 36 45 9 10 290 R3 0 34 43 9 11 490 RI-7 2 0 20 20 0 12 460 R1-7.2 0 17 17 0 13 250 RI-7 2 0 9 9 0 r 14 091 R2 0 8 8 0 15 3.23 R1-20 1 15 19 4 16 190 R1-7.2 2 10 13 3 17 072 R1-72 0 5 6 1 18 071 RI-7 2 0 5 6 1 19 517 RI-7 2 2 25 32 16 Totals 6991 17 459 544 94 • Number refers to locations shown of Figure 1 •' Numbers based on gross tmit counts taken from 1984 aerial index and recent field survey Numbers based on density bonuses varying from 25%-45% As can be seen in Table 13, up to 544 additional housing units could be constructed on available sites Of these units, up to 94 units could be affordable to low and moderate income households In addition to the units included in this table, the City will offer subsidies for rents of 57 newly constructed market rate units at the Highlands Apartment to be affordable to the very low income (see Housing Programs, Section VII of this Housing Element) The City also is proposing to amend its Barton Road Specific Plan to allow mixed use development with medium/high density senior citizen housing to permit at least 50 units and to subsidize at least 15 of the senior citizen units to make them affordable to very low income In addition, the City expects at lease 108 very low income units to be provided at build out of the community These very low income units would consist of transitional housing ( in the form City of Grand Terrace 22 Draft Housing Element (March 18 1999) Redevelopment Agency also intends to use its 20 percent set -aside funds and mortgage revenue bonds to make the cost of new and resale housing more affordable to low and moderate income households (See Housing Programs, Section VII of this Housing Element) C. Need for Replacement Housing! According to the 1990 Census, approximately 2,277 units (56 1 percent of the City's housing stock) were more than 25 years old, and by the year 2000, approximately 65 8 percent of the City's current housing stock will be in excess of 25 years of age Recent data obtained by an exterior housing condition survey conducted in November of 1996, found that none of the 4,706 dwelling units in the City (1996) were dilapidated (e g , showing signs of major structural deficiencies, such as sagging roof line, sagging porch, or roof damage sufficient to permit water damage to structural elements) This survey updated findings of a previous survey prepared by Municipal Services, Inc, in November 1983, that found very few substandard units in Grand Terrace During this planning period, the City demolished 46 abandoned, substandard housing units for health and safety reasons Forty-four of the abandoned units were demolished prior to 1989 Two of the abandoned units were demolished during 1995 and replaced through the City's first -tune home -buyers program. These units have been sold to qualified low and moderate income households SCAG has projected that no residential units will be lost during this planning period D. Special Housma Needs Within the housing needs estimates presented above, there are segments of the population that experience special housing needs These groups include the elderly, the handicapped, female - headed households and the homeless The seventy of these special needs within the City of Grand Terrace is discussed below 1. The Elderly/Handicapped As reported by the 1990 Census, 1,019 persons, or approximately 9 3 percent of the population in Grand Terrace were over 65 years of age This percentage is expected to increase during the next decade due to two factors (1) the U S population nationwide is aging as the baby boom population (born between 1946 and 1964) approaches their senior years, and (2) many Grand Terrace long time residents chose to stay in the City The 1990 Census identified a total of 698 households (17 9 percent) winch listed social security as the principal source of income From this data, it can be inferred that there are likely to be a number of elderly persons needing some form of housing assistance Thus view was supported by the recent community survey completed by the City in support of the Housing Element, in winch the majority of respondents felt that the elderly were the largest single group needing housing assistance in Grand 9 According to the 1990 Census, most Grand Terrace households have resided in the r,, City of Grand Terrace Draft Housing Element (March 18 1999) for over ten The California Government Code requires that the City of Grand Terrace consider local farm worker housing needs in formulating the Housmg Element of its General Plan The 1990 Census reported 0 farmworkers residing in Grand Terrace This information was verified by discussions conducted in 1991 with the State Employment Development Department in San Bernardino and the San Bernardino County Housing Authority, both of which reported no farm worker households residing m the City 5. Homeless Persons and Families Recent amendments to Housing Element Law require local governments to plan for the provision of shelters and transitional housing for homeless persons and families and the identification of adequate sites A need is said to exist if one person in a locality is without shelter or if the type of shelter available is inappropriate It should be mentioned that there is a difference between emergency shelter and transitional housing Shelter provides an unmediate short -terns solution to the homeless, whereas transitional housing attempts to remove the basis for homelessness (i e , lack of sufficient income for self support) Transitional housmg can last as long as 18 months and generally includes integration with other social services and counseling programs to assist in the transition to self-sufficiency through the acquisition of a permanent income and housing At present, there are two agencies that provide emergency shelter and/or short-term transitional housmg for homeless persons originating from the City of Grand Ten -ace These agencies are the Frazee/Highland Community Center and the Salvation Army The Frazee/Highland Community Center currently operates three facilities a main office located at 1140 West Mills Street, City of San Bernardino, a senior shelter located at 913 Delaware, City of Redlands, and a single -person and families shelter located at 7178 Palm Avenue, City of Highland. At present, the Frazzee/Highland community Center provides shelter, clothing and food boxes to eligible applicants The total bed capacity is 64 and the facility is currently operating at or near capacity A center representative stated that a person in need is never turned away A person is either served at the center or referred to the San Bernardino County department of public Social Services (DPSS) The Salvation Army operates the Hospitality House located at 845 W Kingman Street, City of San Bernardino This facility has a capacity of 70 beds This new facility operates at, or near, capacity The facility provides 3-day shelter housing and up to 90- day transitional housing for individuals seeking employment. Over -flow is referred to the Frazee/Highland Community Shelter and/or the County of San Berardino Department of Public Social Services Most importantly, there are currently 13 residential car facilities located within the City of Grand Terrace The City has permitted these facilities to be established within its corporate boundaries in accordance with Section 1566 3 of the Health and Safety Code According to HCD, these facilities meet the requirement for the provision of Cdy of Grand Terse Draft Housmg Eknww (March I 1999) Participate in special programs, such as the Inland Harvest pickup and distribution of leftover foods from local restaurants, schools and social functions • Contribute to address basic education or financing educational programs (basis household financing and budgeting) • Contribute to transportation services to and from educational facilities, self-help groups and jobs • Organize distribution programs (coordinated program within each city - vouchers to provide the basic emergency services food, shelter and clothing) E. At Risk Housing As required by Government Code Section 65583, the City must analyze the extent to which low income, multi -family rental units are at risk of becoming market rate housing and, if necessary, develop programs to preserve or replace these assisted housing units The multi- family units to be considered are any units that were constructed using various federal assistance programs, state or local mortgage revenue bonds, redevelopment tax increments, in - lieu fees or an mclusionary housing ordinance, or density bonuses Low income multi -family housing is considered to be at risk if it is eligible to convert t non -low income housing due to 1) the termination of a rental subsidy contract, 2) mortgage prepayment or 3) the expiration of affordability restrictions The time period that is to be considered in making this determination is the ten year period following the last mandated updating of the Housing Element, which in the case of Grand Terrace is 1989-99 Based on the information contained in the "Inventory of Federally Subsidized Low Income, Rental Units at Risk of Conversion," compiled by the California Housing Partnership Corporation, there are no federally assisted (HCD or FmHA), low income rental units within the City Likewise, there are no low income rental units within the City that have been developed with the use of CDBG funds or as a result of an inclusionary housing ordinance However, there are I I I low income rental units that were constructed using a combination of density bonuses and local multi -family revenue bond financing These units are located in the Highlands Apartments, constructed by Forest City Development at 11750 Mt. Vernon Avenue Information provided by HCD in its April 30, 1998 letter to the City, indicates that these units are scheduled to convert to market rate in 1999 (Reference Table 15, Checklist to Confirm Lack of At -Risk Units ) City of Grand Tance 25 Draft Housmg Ekment (Much 18 1999) The original mortgage revenue bond issue for the Highlands Apartments, as guaranteed by the City, stipulated that the affordability controls unposed on these units would not begin to expire until the year 2020 However, this stipulation was not legally binding, and the Forest Management Company refinanced the bond The affordability controls will begin to expire by the end of 1999 This places 111 affordable rental units in the City of Grand Terrace at risk Since learning of the units at risk status, the City has been actively negotiating with the Forest Management Company to preserve the affordability of the 111 units The City has committed up to $2,000,000 of its Redevelopment Agency housing set -aside funds to refinance the Highlands apartment through either a low -interest or interest -fee loan Forest Management Company has L ' indicated that they are willing to negotiate with the City, but has yet to specifically respond to the City's offer to refinance the project The City has also assessed the cost of replacing these 111 units Based on current land and development costs in Grand Terrace, replacement of 111 affordable units would cost an estimated $9,435,00010 At this time, due to the cost and lack of apparent developer interest in building new family multi -family apartments in Grand Terrace, replacement of the 111 affordable units does not appear feasible Consequently, the City continues to focus its efforts on refinancmg of the Highlands The City also is currently working closely with a developer interested in building 75 low to moderate income senior multi -family units in Grand Terrace's downtown The City has made preliminary commitments to provide Redevelopment Agency assistance and bond financing for the project Because the project is located in the Barton Road Specific Plan area, the City is currently in the process of amending the Specific Plan to allow multi -family residential development on previously zoned "commercial" property In return, the City will be requesting the developer to provide a minimum of 15 units at rents affordable to `very low" income senior citizen households 10 Replacement cost for multi family rental units to Grand Terrace is based on cwrent pro - forma provided by the Meyers Group to support of a proposed 75 unit low to moderate -income senior multifamily project to Grand Terrace's downtown, Cny of Grand Terrace [haft Housing Element (March 19 19") moderately by an average of three percent per year Other cities in the area, like Moreno Valley, for instance, grew approximately 400 percent over tins same period Local government is stable, economical and efficient in taking care of streets, public facilities and utilities Grand Terrace has the lowest crime rate among the cities in the region and is perceived as a very desirable place to live However, not all is ideal in Grand Terrace, for the City is staving to create a commercial tax base and develop its industrial sector County fees are increasing and Property tax revenues are down as people default on loans in this recessionary economy The City needs more revenue Job creation and retention will increase in priority in coming Years, particularly as the surrounding job markets mature The recession of the early 1990's continues in Grand Terrace, and several residential foreclosures occur each month As a result of the recession, housing in Grand Terrace has become more affordable The average price of a single family house in the City declined 11 7% during the period from 1990 through 1996 (reference Section Ini, above) In addition, the single family home sales to low and moderate income households have been assisted by the City's first time buyer purchase program, which rehabilitates and re -sells foreclosed homes to low and moderate income households To date, eleven previously market rate homes have been rehabilitated and resold as affordable dwelling units 2. Cost Factors The individual components of housing cost that affect the final sale or rental price of a dwelling unit include the price of raw land improvement, land holding costs, construction costs and financing The price of raw land and any necessary improvement is the principal component of total land cost. The dun rushing supply of land available for residential construction has driven land and, concomitantly, housing costs upward in Grand Terrace Moreover, land holding costs incurred during development have also added to the ultimate price of a new home The two factors winch most influence land holding cost are the interest rate on acquisition and development loans, and governmental processing times for construction permits Similar to land costs, construction costs had also escalated during the 1980's The price of materials and wages have, at times, inflated even faster than the Consumer Price Index As a result, delays in development can add a major expense to housing cost I The final, but probably most significant, component of overall housing cost has been the cost of financing This cost is passed on to housing consumers by developers and landlords The cost of financing is one of the major constraints to the construction of housing affordable to low and moderate -income households Since 1990, financing costs have steadily declined from a 1990 interest rate for a standard 30-year mortgage of 13%, to a current rate of under 9% However, procuring the required down payment and financing fees (typically 20% and 8% of the purchase cost, respectively) City of Grand Terrace Draft Housing Ekment (March 18 1999) of up to twenty percent (20%) may be approved with a conditional use permit or specific plan if various off -site improvements which benefit the general public are included in the project. In addition, a density bonus of at least twenty-five percent (25%) shall be approved if the proposed project meets the requirements of Chapter 4 2 of the California Government Code regarding dwelling units for low and moderate income households Therefore, actual densities allowed may reach 16 to 18 units per acre when the topography, size and shape of lots will permit While the amount of vacant land remaining within the City is minimal and is located in hillside areas, land with potential for redevelopment and infiill housing is primarily found in the relatively flat areas of the City, where increased densities are feasible, thus providing adequate i sites for the construction of affordable housing In the past, these density bonuses have been applied only to multiple family projects in the R2 and R3 zones, mostly apartments, representing a constraint to the construction of affordable housing in the single family districts Currently, code amendments are Planned to allow density bonuses in all residential zones in the City, and to clarify that density bonuses of up to 25 percent will be granted for residential projects if the units are rented to low and moderate income households for a period of 15 years, and up to 45 percent if the units are rented to low and very low income households for a period of 15 years b. Development Standards The City's development standards are consistent with the parameters and policies established in the General Plan and reflect an attempt to balance housing needs with infrastructure capacities and environmental considerations Standards regulating development within the City are similar to those being used by other surrounding communities and will not inhibit the development of a range of housing types within the City A complete listing of the City's development standards, by zoning district, is presented in Appendix B The densities in which the potential new housing sites identified in Figure 1 can be developed will affect their housing unit production. However, these densities were not arbitrarily established but, rather, respond to prevailing natural conditions Approximately 80 percent of the vacant, residentially designated land within the City exists as hillsides that are difficult and costly to develop As such, these areas have been allocated for low density residential uses Conversely, the relatively flat and more readily developable areas have been designated for higher density residential development Moreover, recent experience has clearly shown that, with the application of density bonuses incorporated into the City's zoning code, affordable housing can be built under the densities established by the General Plan. C. Parking Standards Parking standards are currently similar to those used in other cities a two -car garage required for each single family dwelling and 2 5 spaces required per unit for multiple City of Grand Tertace Draft Housing Element (March id 1999) i�> 1 jr51 r� "'� r r i� r � •A Yp � N � { r, „ 'i tl� .r S t applicant to the City's rehabilitation loan officer to apply for a property rehabilitation loan The property is inspected free of charge and the applicant receives direct personal assistance in preparing the necessary paperwork to verify loan eligibility and in preparing design plans for the improvements • Implementation of a project management approach, whereby a case planner follows/momtors a project from initial sketches to issuance of a certificate of occupancy through all departments and agencies This allows applicants to have more certainty about the status of their projects and to plan and acquire financing while a project is under review The case planner is responsible for knowing the status of a project within the process at any point in time This �— also assists the City in ensuring implementation of conditions of approval • Implementation of easy to read "How to Do" lists for all requirements for planning and building plancheck, thereby facilitating submission of complete applications and saving applicants traps to the Planning Department In summary, any constraints posed by the design review/pernut process in the past are being eliminated f. Second Unit Ordinance The City adopted a second umt ordinance with the Zoning Code amendments of 1988 (Chapter 18 69 of Zoning Code) Second family units are now permitted to code in all single family residential districts Second family units, unless properly monitored and maintained, may negatively affect local property values Therefore, the City does not encourage their construction unless they provide housing for senior citizens The City intends to revise the ordinance to ensure that specific standards meet State law and do not constrain the provision of affordable housing Second units will be eligible for partial financing with Redevelopment Agency funds when proposed at specifically identified sites within the City and intended for occupancy by senior citizens g. Manufactured Housing The City of Grand Ten -ace Zoning Code, Chapter 18 66, addresses manufactured housing Currently, rat permits manufactured housing only in the R1-7 2 Residential District and within mobile home park areas The code does not allow manufactured housing in the lower density R 1-10 and R 1-20 Districts This may have been a constraint to the installation of such units in the City However this chapter is currently being revised to comply with State law, which stipulates that manufactured units shall be allowed in all residential districts on permanent foundations so long as they are no more than ten years old and meet federal and local standards 2. BuddrnE Codes In addition to land use controls, local building codes also affect the cost of housing Grand Terrace has adopted the Uniform Building Code which establishes minimum City of Grand Terrace Draft Housing Element (Mmh is 1999) i 5. Develor,ment Costs The individual components of overall housing cost include land, construction (both labor and material) and finance costs Of these, financing is the largest individual cost factor with which a developer and, ultimately the home buyer or renter, must contend. The degree of winch these factors have constrained local housing production is not unique to the City of Grand Terrace, but is a condition that has been rather uniformly experienced throughout the Southern California area For example, the current (1998) building costs in Grand Terrace (including land and improvements) range from $80 to $100 per square foot, based on building permit information compiled by the City's building and safety consultant These prices are comparable to those in surrounding communities for comparable properties with similar development opportunities Recognizing the constraints posed by these cost factors, the City intends to take actions aimed at mitigating these constraints to the extent possible These actions are outlined in the Housing Program section of this element (Section VIn 6. Service and Facility Infrastructure Before a development perm t is granted, it must be determined that public services and facility systems are adequate to accommodate any increased demand generated by a proposed project At present, all vacant residentially designated land within the City is in close proximity to the infrastructure systems (i e , utilities and streets necessary to provide service) While construction of local interior street and minor utility extensions would be " required in some cases, the overall extent would not be great; the location of streets and utility Imes is shown in Sections E and F of the Master Environmental Assessment included in the City's General Plan. No street extensions or major service system improvements would be necessary for development of multi -family designated areas directly adjacent to Mt Vernon Avenue or single-family designated areas in the western portion of the City, west of the AT & SF railroad tracks Service systems are adequate to provide for the higher densities expected to be associated with low- and moderate -income developments 7. Utilization of State and Federal Assistance Pro ms The degree to winch the City of Grand Terrace,may participate in State and Federal housing programs is constrained by the nature of those programs, eligibility requirements and funding limitations The relatively high cost of housing in the City is somewhat of a deterrent to the use of certain programs, n e , Section 8 Existing and Moderate Rehabilitation, CHFA Direct bending, etc, by private developers/property owners This is due to the relatively low housing costs (purchase price or rent) permitted under these programs Recent and further proposed reductions in funding levels also represent an impediment to the utilization of these programs 8. Jobs/Housine Balance City of Grand Terrace Draft Housmg Element ('March 18 1999) VI. THE HOUSING GOALS OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES This section of the Housing Element sets forth the City's goals, objectives and policies relative to previously identified needs, recognizing the constraints that limit the City in its ability to affect local housing needs Housing goals are statements of the aspirations of the community, and represent the ends to which housing efforts and resources are directed Statements of objectives are more specific and provide guidelines for actions and later evaluation Statements of policy are more specific still, and provide well-defined guidelines for decision making The proper basis for any plan of action is a well -integrated set of goals Such policy statements provide guidance to local decision makers in dealing with housing related issues and express the desires and aspirations of the community The followmg goals are intended to give direction to the City's housing program • Provide and encourage a supply of housing suitable to the needs and sufficient in number to serve existing and projected residents of Grand Terrace • Promote and encourage housing opportunities, accessible to employment centers and quality community services for all economic segments of the community • Promote and encourage housing opportunities regardless of age, sex, ethnic background, mantal status, physical handicap or family size • Promote and encourage the rehabilitation of deteriorated dwelling units, and the conservation of the currently sound housing stock A. Housine Availabdity and Production Goal No 1 Provide and encourage a supply of housing suitable to the needs and sufficient in number to serve existing and projected residents of Grand Terrace • Obiective 1 1 Promote and encourage construction of new housing units on suitable vacant and underutilized property until such time as all vacant or underutilized land had been developed • Policy 1 11 Promote and encourage development of housing which vanes by type, design, form of ownership and size • Policy 1 12 Maximize uSe of remaining vacant land suitable for residential development • Pohcy 1 13 Promote and encourage infill housing development and more intensive use of underutilized land for residential construction • City of Grand Tmnce Policy 1 14 Encourage the use of innovative land use techniques and construction methods to mmm"M housing costs without comDromtstn basic Draft Housmg Element (March 18 1999) background, marital status, physical handicap or family size • Obiective 2 1 Promote construction or availability of housing units affordable to all income groups, including those with incomes at or below 50 percent of County median income • Policy 2 1 1 Continue a policy of expeditious processing of residential development proposals and permits • Policy 2 12 Encourage a wide range of housing types, prices and ownership fors in new construction • Policy 2 13 Emphasize and promote the role of the private sector in the construction of low- and moderate -income housing • _Policy 2 14 Support the development of cost saving and energy conserving construction techniques • P2119y 2 1 5 Assist private developers in identifying and preparing land suitable for lower -Income housing developments • Policy 2 16 Encourage the inclusion of units for low- and moderate -Income families as part of private sponsored housing'developments t4 Poli • cY 2 17 Support efforts of private lenders to provide alternative financing methods to make homeownership available to a greater number of households • Polices 18 Streamline admImstrative procedures for granting approvals and permits and establish time limits for such approvals to minimize time, costs and uncertainty associated with development • Policy 2 19 Provide zoning, subdivision and construction incentives to minimize the cost of new and rehabilitated units • Policy 2 1 10- Promote mixed use development with senior citizen housing, 30% of which would be available to "very low" income households, in the Barton Road Specific Plan • Policy 2 1 11 Provide Redevelopment Agency assistance and bond financing to qualified developments to obtain 15 units in the Barton Road Specific Plan area that are affordable to "very low" income senior citizen households • Policy 2 1 12 Expend the entire excess surplus of the 20% housing set -aside fund, as required by CRL, for qualified low and moderate income housing activities Cny of Grand Tarace Draft Housmg Ekmww (March 18, 1999) 42 • Policy 1_5 Encourage use of rehabilitation assistance programs to make residences more energy efficient • Policy 3 1 6 Commit existing and future housing set -aside dollars to continue and expand the City's housing rehabilitation program as needed to meet the community's low and moderate income housing needs, as described in this Housing Element • Policy 3 17 Expand the City's housing rehabilitation program to involve qualified multifamily units as needed to meet the community's low and r moderate income housing needs, as described in this Housing Element. • Objective 3 2 Promote maintenance of currently sound housing • Policy 3 2 1 Utilize public information and assistance programs to encourage repair before deterioration occurs • Policy 3 2 2 Monitor housing conditions in Grand Terrace annually • Policy 3 2 3 Prevent the encroachment of incompatible uses into established residential neighborhoods • Policy 3 2 4 Sustam a high standard of maintenance for all publicly owned Property i • Policy 3 2 5 Preserve the physical character of existing neighborhoods • Policy 2 b Encourage the maintenance of sound owner -occupied and rental housing • Policy 3 2 7 Maintain and enhance the low density character of existing residential neighborhoods Crty of Grand Terrace Draft Housing Ek:ment (March 19 1999) 44 planning to undertake tins program during the planning period as needed to meet the community s low and moderate income housing needs, as described in tins Housing Element. Currently, the City is marketing this program and will continue to do so during the planning period The City has initiated a zoning amendment to include nuxed use development in the downtown This amendment to the Barton Road Specific Plan will allow mixed use development consisting of both medium/high density residential and commercial The City has allocated redevelopment tax increment funds and will offer bond financing to qualified developers interested in undertaking a mixed use residential development that will permit approximately 50 senior citizen town home developments, provided 30% (at least 15) of the units are affordable to very low income senior households This housing program represents a continuing and meaningful effort on the part of the City of Grand Terrace to expand the local supply and affordability of housing A. Actions m Support of Housing Availabihty and Production Action 1 a The City's Planning and Engineering Departments will continue to expedite the processing of plans for proposed housing projects that are affordable to low and moderate income households Action 1 b The City will amend the Barton Road Specific Plan to allow a mix of commercial and medium/high density residential development Action 1 c The City will amend its Zoning Code to allow for manufactured housing in all residential zones in accordance with State law Action 1 d The City will adopt an amendment to its density bonus ordinance to meet the requirements of State density bonus law The density bonuses and incentives will be made available for any for -sale or rental, single family or multifanuly development of five or more units, when requested by a developer who agrees to restrict affordability of the units for a minimum of 30 years, as follows 20% of the total units affordable to lower income households, or 10% of the total units affordable to very -low income households, or 50% of the total units to Senior citizens Additional incentives may include, but not be limited to, reduced site development standards or zoning code requirements, direct financial assistance, waived, reduced, or deferred fees, approval of nuxed-use zoning in conjunction with the housing development, or other regulatory incentive winch would result in an identifiable cost avoidance or reduction, or a density bonus of more than 25% Allocation of the specific additional incentives will be made on a case -by -case- basis, depending on resources available to the City from which to grant the incentive, and the particular needs of the development to ensure affordabihty Action 1 e The City's Redevelopment Agency will continue to allocate funds, a process winch began in 1993, for the upgrading and expansion of mobile home parks within the City The City Manager's Office has solicited proposals for an initial project, but has yet to receive positive response from the mobile home park owners/residents Cny of Grand Terram 46 Draft Housmg Ekmem (March 18 1999) Action 2 c Continue operation of the City Housing Office, established in 1994, to administer and monitor City housing programs, and to provide information regarding various types of State and Federally funded housing programs available through the County of San Bernardino and the City of Grand Terrace Action 2 d Continue to research the possibility of expanding Section 8, Leased Housing Assistance Program to include Section 8, existing funds to subsidize mobile home space rentals Action 2 e Continue to utilize procedures for the provision of density bonuses or other incentives for housing development incorporating low- and moderate -income units '�. Action 2 f Federally -subsidized rental housing developments are not always financially feasible at current mortgage interest rates In such situations, use the existing authorities of the Redevelopment Agency to issue tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds (SB 99) to provide below -market rate long-term financing for such projects These funds should be used exclusively for low-income households Action 2 e The City's Redevelopment Agency will issue tax exempt mortgage revenue bonds to provide long-term, below market rate financing for the construction of rental and sales housing affordable to low and moderate income households, if feasible, and as developer interest wan -ants Action 2 h The City's Planning Department will continue to process and approve requests for the establishment of residential care facilities, in accordance with Section 1566 3 of the Health and Safety code, as a means of providing long-term transitional housing for very low income persons Action 21 The City's Planning Department will continue to participate in and provide staff support -' for the various homeless programs operated by the San Bernardino County Homeless Coalition. , Action 2 1 The City Manager's Office will offer to open facilities at City Hall and the City Yard to provide emergency shelter during tunes of extreme weather or hardship Action 2 k The City Housing Office will continue to promote and operate the first time buyer purchase assistance program to rehabilitate deteriorated single family homes and then resell the homes to qualified low and moderate income households Action 21 The City Manager's Office will offer to subsidize 57 newly constructed dwelling units at the Highlands Apartments for rent to very low income households C. Actions in Sunnort of Maintaming and Imnrovme Housing Condition Action 3 a The City Manager's Office has amended the guidelines for the Redevelopment Agency's residential rehabilitation program to include energy conservation measures as improvements eligible for assistance thereunder Action 3 b The City Manager's Office and the City's Planning and Building Departments will provide public information and technical assistance intended to encourage the continued maintenance of currently sound housing City of Grand Terrace 48 Draft Housing Ekinent (March 19 1999) Table 16 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE HOUSING PROGRAM OBJECTIVES 1989-19" Program Action No of Units to be No of Responsibility Funding Source Timetable Constructed/ Households to Rehabilitated/ be Assisted Provided A Actions in Support of Housing Availability and Production Action 1 a Expedite the processing of plans for proposed housing City Planning and Department 1989-1999 projects that are affordable to low and moderate income households Engineering Budget Departments Action I b Introduce an amendment to the Barton Road Specific Plan City Planning Department 1997-1999 that will allow a mix of commercial and medium/high density Department Budget residential development Action c Introduce an ordinance to amend the City's Zoning Code City Planning Department 1997-1999 to allow for manufactured housing in all residential zones in Department Budget accordance with State law Action 1 d Amend the City's Density Bonus Ordinance to be City Planning Department 1997-1999 consistent with state law Department Budget Action e Introduce an amendment to the Barton Road Specific City Planning Department 1997-1999 Plan to establish permit development of senior citizen very low, low Department Budget and moderate income housing City of Grand Terrace SO Draft I lousing FIvini nt (Man It 18, 1999) Action 11 Utilize the City's General Plan and Zoning Code to 544 94 City Planning Redevelopment 1989-1999 provide adequate, suitable sites for the development of Department as increment, approximately 459 new housing units by build out of the community density (See Table 13) bonuses, mortgage revenue bonds and private sector investments Action 1 m Maintain an inventory of vacant and underutilized sites City Planning Department 1989-1999 suitable for housing development This information will be Department Budget distributed to developers in order to facilitate housing production B Actions in Support of Housing Affordability Action 2 a Continue an outreach campaign to solicit participation of City Planning Department 1989-1999 private developers in affordable housing programs Department Budget Action 2 b Continue participation in the Section 8 Leased Housing City Planning Department 1989-1999 Assistance Program administered by San Bernardino County Department Budget Housing Authority Action 2 c Continue operation of the City Housing Office to City Planning Department 1994-19" administer and monitor City housing programs, and to provide Department Budget Information regarding various types of State and Federally funded housing programs Action 2 d Continue to research the possibility of expanding Section City Planning Department 1989-1999 8, Leased Housing Assistance Program to include Section 8, existing Department Budget and funds to subsidize mobile home space rentals Section 8 assistance Action 2 e Continue to utilize procedures for the provision of density City Planning Private sector 1989-1999 bonuses or other incentives for housing development incorporating Department investments low- and moderate-mcome units City of Grand Terrace 52 Draft Housing Element (Marsh 18,1999) Action 3 a Administer amended guidelines for the Redevelopment City Manager's Department 1989-1999 Agency's residential rehabilitation program Office Budget Action 3 b Provide public information and technical assistance City Housing Department 1989-1999 intended to encourage the continued maintenance of currently sound Office, City Budgets housing Planning Department and City Building Department Action 3 c Continue to publicize and provide financial assistance in City Housing Redevelopment 1994-98 the form of loans for the rehabilitation of residences owned or Office tax increment occupied by low and moderate income persons Objectives are to rehabilitate six units and conserve six units per year To date, this objective has been achieved ((To date, $321,400 of redevelopment tax increment funds have been expended on this housing loan rehab program Up to $1,500,000 in redevelopment housing set -aside funds have been allocated to finance the housing loan rehabilitation program for 15 years) Action 3.d. Allocate funds for payment of required off -site improvements for affordable housing projects Redevelopment Redevelopment 1989-1999 Agency tax increment Action 3 e Allow for the construction of bedroom additions with funding from its residential rehabilitation program when needed to City Housing Redevelopment 1994-98 eliminate overcrowding Office tax Increment Action 3 e Allow for architectural barriers to be removed with funding from its residential rehabilitation program in order to City Housing Redevelopment 1994-98 provide barrier -free housing for handicapped or disabled persons Office tax increment Action 3 h Monitor housing conditions throughout the City in order City Housing Redevelopment 1994-98 to establish target areas for rehabilitation efforts Offii.e and tax increment Redevelopment Action 3 i Publicize and provide financial assistance for the rehabilitation of multifamily residences occupied by low and Agency City Housing Redevelopment 1996-98 moderate income persons This financial assistance will be made Office and Redevelopment tax increment City of Grand Terrace + 54 Draft Housing Flenient (March 18, 1999) i 5iY D. Aticiaated Accomplishments Focusing on the current planning period (1989-98), the City expects that a total of 647 additional units will be provided during this period and that at least 556 of these units will be affordable to low and moderate income households These estimates meet or exceed the housing needs identified in SCAG's RHNA, except in the upper income category which is expected to be 299 units short of SCAG's estimate These estimates reflect actual units already constructed during this planning period, plus City priority plans to provide units affordable to the very low income through rental subsidies and seruor citizen housing subsidies As shown in Table 17, the actions presented in this Housing Element will generate an estimated 661 additional housing units by build -out of the community Of these units, 563 units (77 percent of additional units) would be affordable to moderate, low and very low income households These anticipated production levels exceed the need estimates developed by SCAG Therefore, the City clearly has adequate sites to accommodate local and its share of the regional need for low and moderate income housing Table 17 NEW CONSTRUCTION HOUSING GOALS AND ANTICIPATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1989-19" 1 Income Category 2 Number of Units 3. Number of Units 4 Difference 5 New Assisted 6 Total Unto 7 Total Number & Total Unds to be of Needed per Already (Column 2 Units to be of Additional Units that Could Provided the Period Plus Additional Units Household SCAG(11 Provided this minus 3) (31 City Provided be Provided at that Could be Period[21 Expects this Build -out Provided at Build -out to Period (Column 6 plus 7) Provide 4 Very Low 72 0 - 72 72 72 10816] 180 Low 83 111 + 28 0 111 94 M 205 Moderate 100 445 + 345 0 373151 289121 662 Upper 320 91 - 299 0 170 [91 261 E91 Totals 575 647 - 72 72 647 661 1,308 [i] Estimated needs taken directly from SCAG's RHNA. [21 Number of units already provided reflects actual housing already constructed during this planmg period Years and anticipated impact of programs initiated by City [3] Difference between number of units SCAG has determined to be needed and number actually constructed in the City during this planning period. [41 Number of units City expects to be provided over planning period reflecting actual housing immediate housing action programs to be undertaken by the during this planning penod. including rental subsidies and subsidvrd senior units. 151 Total moderate units this period subtracts 57 new units at the Highlands Apartments that will be subsidized and converted to very low income housing. [61 Units consist of transitional housing (in the form of additional residential care facilities) and second units to be market mitiated (See Table 14 ) [7l *lumber of units to be provided through market initiated density bonuses. (See Table 13) [a] Number of medium and lugh density units to be provided through market construction. (See Table 13) [9 Number of low density single family units to be provided through market construction See Table 13 City of Grand Terrace 56 Draft Housing Element (Much 18 1999) nv A continuance and expansion of the City's first time home buyer purchase assistance program City of Grand Terraca 58 Draft Housing Element (Much 19, 1999) Solar heating and cooling systems are of three general types passive, active, or a combination thereof In passive solar systems, the building structure itself is designed to collect the sun's energy, then store and circulate the resulting heat similar to a green house Passive buildings are typically designed with a southerly orientation to maximize solar exposure, and constructed with dense materials such as concrete or adobe to better absorb the heat. Properly placed windows and overhanging eaves also contribute to keeping a house cool Active systems collect and store solar energy in panels attached to the exterior of a house This type of system utilizes mechanical fans or pumps to circulate the warm/cool air, while heated water can flow directly into a home's hot water system t� Although passive systems generally maximize use of the sun's energy and are less costly to install, active systems have greater potential application to both cool and heat the house and provide hot water This may mean lower energy costs for Grand Terrace residents presently dependent on conventional fuels The City encourages the use of passive solar systems in new residential construction to improve energy efficiency for its citizens D. Water Conservation Sunple water conservation techniques can save a family thousands of gallons of water per year, plus many dollars in water and associated energy consumption costs Many plumbing products are now available which eliminate unnecessary water waste by restricting the volume of water flow from faucets, shower heads, and toilets The use of plant materials in residential landscaping that are well adapted to the climate in the Grand Terrace area can also measurably contribute to water conservation by reducing the need for irrigation, much of which is often _ lost through evaporation. A family can also save water by simply fixing dripping faucets and using water more conservatively In addition, such conservation practices save on gas and electricity needed to heat water and the sewage system facilities needed to treat it By encouraging residents to conserve water and retrofit existing plumbing fixtures with water saving devices, the City can greatly reduce its water consumption needs and expenses E. Enerav Audits The Southern Cahforma Edison Company provides energy audits to local residents on request. Many citizens are not aware of this program The City will aid in expanding this program by supplying the pubhc with pertinent information regarding the process including the appropriate contacts Energy audits are extremely valuable in pinpointing specific areas in residences winch are responsible for energy losses The inspections also result in specific recommendations to remedy energy inefficiency F. New Construction The City of Grand Terrace will continue to require the incorporation of energy conserving appliances, fixtures, and other devices into the design of new residential units The City will City of Grand Terrace 60 Draft Housmg Ek nent (Match 19 1999) IX - APPENDICES City of Grand Tercac a C2 Draft Housing Element (March 18 1999) TAILA 4v RRGIONAL OMSING NIUS ASSISS W - WITING 110R0 S M RWIARDINO COMM - LAM INWO 000SIN K00 ftV7110 N TM 309 0/ 11 F m M f/Rum (OMTATMM) 1980 LIu. OMPATINO M IMTRR LIN OVOR2ATNRNr IT T1111IMS AND I0=0 itmI3DICTION 000st00LOs Uwe TOTAL VRRT LOM loll TOT-OMIRRs VL-OVNRRs L0V-OUMM TOT-RIMRRs WL-MIMMs LMI-021R s AMAM 1,970 1,359 735 433 302 124 41 03 611 392 219 DARSTOV 7.530 2.031 1,164 742 422 331 M 151 027 336 371 RIG It" LARK 2,370 I,IK 553 303 200 176 102 75 373 241 134 CUING 14.379 30393 1,717 970 747 366 267 300 1,150 703 447 COLTOM 11.936 3.90E 2,062 1,319 743 467 233 212 I,s9s 1."2 $33 IOMTAMA 23,103 0,972 4,014 2,549 I,ks 1,10A 031 634 2,320 1,697 031 Q AND TLARACB 3,343 7" 237 129 120 91 • 97 43 IN 111 03 LONA LINDA 5.061 2.4A+1 1,102 K1 460 120 62 K 974 sW 394 NONTCLAIR 6,233 2,909 1,574 $44 730 304 213 I69 1,191 630 $Al NlRms 1,909 $79 259 100 7, 53 45 10 203 134 69 ONTARTO 39,479 14,013 0.323 3,N3 2,A0 1,K4 904 739 4,40 2.739 2,121 RAMCtO CIICAMOMGA 29.844 5,079 3,069 1.300 I'm 1,723 736 9" 1,346 643 703 RBOLAWN 20.070 7.513 3,210 1.%0 1,230 00r1 493 311 2,414 1,467 947 RIALTO 19.Ks 6.411 2,774 1,317 1,239 1,126 s0s 341 I.KO 930 71s up tWOMINO 54,473 27,343 11,775 61%2 4,034 2,702 1,602 1,100 0.993 5.340 3,633 UPLAND 22,703 0.767 3,300 1.024 1,4M 631 332 290 2,679 1.493 1.196 VICIORVILLN 10,110 4,735 2^4 1,062 1,001 4" 10A 279 Isom R70 720 ui1NCOR/. ARRA 130,349 N.ss9 24,573 13,847 10,726 10,329 5,625 4,604 I4.344 0.232 6.122 COIMTT TOTAL 427,601 171,963 70,741 40,324 30,416 33,236 12,332 10,7" 47.301 27,709 19,712 0 O) 4 a TAl u 17 L RSKA ltrrm NLEDS !ACTORS SAN BUNARDINO COUNTT ►IN= YEAR BOUSESOLD TOTAL 7/89-7/94 GROVTS VACANCY DEMOLITION JURISDIMON TUTURE NEED 7/89-7/94 ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMW 1 ADELaNTO 680 653 772 26 96 2 8 BIG LAKE 785 722 18 iS 1 CEINO 21447 2,462 -126 112 COLTOM 31326 3,421 -125 30 FONTANA 6,640 6,509 658 33 -83 98 0 GRAND TBRRACI 575 882 853 27 2 LAMA LINDA MONTCLAIR 655 S81 68 21 7 8 NEEDLES 0NTARI0 297 6,385 268 6,647 -359 97 RANCHO CUCAMONGA 9,568 9,057 496 15 63 REDLANDS 3,981 5,260 4,027 5,377 -109 -151 33 RIu,?O SAN BERNARDINO 8,021 8,838 .1,210 393 20 UPLAND 30641 3,467 154 VicrO1 UNINCR i NEV C. 35,703 34,778 926 0 COUNTY TOTAL 93,267 928691 .382 958 1 1 1 1 TABLE 22 . I pMA VACANCY ADJUSTMENT SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TOTAL 1/88 UNITS 1998 1987 MISTING ADORL TOTAL BOUSING SNGL. FAR. IDEAL ACTUAL VACANCY VACANCY VACANCY I JURISDICTION UNITS 1/88 PROPORTION VAC. R VAC. R. NEED 1968 NEED 89-94 ADJUSTMENT IADELANTO-V 2,391 0.356 0.633 3.93 3.10 9.40 2.20 0 72 26 24 26 96 BAJtSTOV BIG BEaR LUCZ-V 8,020 8,062 0.837 2.49 3.00 0 18 18 I CSINO 15,213 13,127 0.728 0.570 2.82 3.29 4.10 5.10 -195 -23388 69 11133 -126 -125 COLTON FONTANA 25,132 0.706 2.88 3.50 la 1 GRAND TBRRAC= 3,779 0.786 2.64 5.31 -155 0 17 27 . _ -33 27 - LOKA LVDA-V 5,883 0.593 3.22 4.40 KOh 8,841 2,175 0.645 0.634 3.07 3.10 2.50 2.50 50 13 18 8 61 21 NEZD� QNfARIO 40,315 0.633 3.10 4.50 -565 245 206 251 -359 496 RANC80 CUCAMONGA 31,665 22,347 0.742 0.674 2.77 2.98 2.00 4.00 -229 120 -109 REDLANDS I RIALTO 20,959 0.770 2.69 4.10 5.70 -295 -11489 145 279 -151 .11210 SAN BERNARDINO 58,571 24,455 0.614 0.636 3.16 3.09 2.90 47 107 154 UPLAND VICTORVILL3 10,661 0.594 3.22 5.10 -201 0 116 926 -85 926 I UNINC i NEV C.-V 202,387 0.780 2.66 4.40 _ COUNTY TOTAL 503,983 0.711 2.87 4.30 -3,040 21658 .382 V = 'Second Home Community" Adjustment of Existing Vacancy Heed. 68 REPORT E-5 SAN .ERNAROINO PAGE 41 x ROLLEO ------- POPULATION ------- MOUSE- GROUP 0.11 TOTAL HOLD 2MARTfR COUNTY POPULATION AND IOIUSINO ESTIMATES ��I��s ��'9 JANUARY 1. 1009 PRINTED 04/26/89 ----------------------------- MOUSING UNITS ----------------------------- PERSON PER SINGLE FAMILY - - MULTI -FAMILY - 006ILE OCCU- % NOUSE- ADELANTO 5846 5334 12 277E $35 26 604 &&1 330 2251 17 83 2 55& ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BARSTOW 21104 21026 75 4101 4701 401 840 1375 771 7012 a 04 2 742 --------•----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •10 MEAN LAKE 6308 0380 0 4344 6703 43 " 353 7.1 465 2589 •s 12 2 400 CHINO ------------------ M755••""_48548 ----- 9207-•_" 15430 "" - "- -fe0/3377777 - ----- 490473143.0-----a"s0_-__3-370 _._... ----- COLTON 37705 37500 115 14066 7973 _ 300 _-_ Get - 4511 --------- 030 ----------- 13360 -------------- . 01 - 2 414 -------------------------------------- FONTANA 77971 ------------------------------------------------- 77520 451 27177 10492 365 -------------------- 1579 ales 032 _------------------.._-. 26756 5 23 3 of0 ............................... 0RAM0 TERRACE loses ............................. 10700 163 4126 ----------------- 2443 227 142 657 259 3623 7 30 2 000 10238 60&0------��------�a----.1614---•--------------------7-`•---- -• . -----AN0S--------------26&2&-----zee44 LOMA LINDA 13039 --------1&4 13036 ---------------- 901 6214 3013 1805 575 1123 435 5339 14 05 2 442 MONTCL 25610 .2. 1005 521 6270 7 05 1 a --------------------------- NEEDLES 5475 ------ 5473 —-----------------------•---------------------------------------- 2 2324 1340 70 244 237 ---------------------------------- 433 2080 10 24 2 624 ------------------------- ONTARIO ------------------------------------•------------------------------ 124260 123570 690 41833 25015 956 4347 0456 2051 40780 2 50 3 030 ............... ..................................................................................................................... RANCHO CUCAMONGA 104727 104307 330 34449 24475 522 sN 7222 9103 32391 5 97 2 222 .............. -.............................. REOLANOS 55433 57463 -...................................................................................... 1970 23130 14703 601 leas 4477 930 21431 7 37 2 700 ................................................................_....................--•---------------------------------------- RIALTO 64313 64026 287 21013 10414 332 1725 1899 1236 20420 5 49 3 139 -----------•-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------•-------------------.-------- SAN PERMARDINO 153660 147261 6370 69205 34372 1792 4720 14871 3540 151144a a 40 2 .N ---------------------%--------------------- = •-L-----------N"---- ---------------------------------------------------------------- TYEMTTNINE PALMS 11145 11146 0 5152 7924 129 364 336 301 4277 t• ss 2 am ..................... ........................ ......................................... .............. 20128 14439 f5ft 2.56 fs3M 040 23502 6 47 2 702A51 -------------------------•'" r�r -.�. Kr-•rM,rs����� �r :f212 i LLE353o .7.1 243 --; ----1--- VICTtelpt,066 430 -----;-----11"l-:- 2707N: 050 •---1I------.; 230;N �•••'y ...•...•••.....•..•.••... ••••••.••••..••0.Ira.•.•.••••••..•••..•..••...•.•....•...•..•...•••..•�.1••.•...••.•••• �TOTAC INCOMPORATEO 002252 981.5. 2.0506 3304 ''209260 9933 26324 48944 1.0al 305042 7 70 2 Goo UNINOORPORATEO 422350 404600 13660 197206 •' 149732 4401 8.21 17167 17085 145402 26 24 2 .10 COUNTY TOTAL 1324011 1290356 34255 527686 350020 14334 34145 &GIGS 34030 450504 14 03 2 004 -11 0 TABLE 19.10.040 Site Development Standards OR "all Hy i� i d�iF qla l i t�h ,R I� iy 1� �� '� N?4a 4 i yY° MST f i N N ';YlEXi0�8MPJ1`B84b;4��' <ge^Y�'R'lZkx $2 Rl Area (Minimum square feet) Width (Minimum linear feet) * Interior Lot * Corner Lot Lot Depth (Minimum linear feet) Street Frontage (Minimum linear feet) Setbacks (Minimum linear feet) * Front Yard * Rear Yard * Side Yard - Interior Lot With Garage Withc•:t Garage - Corner Lot Streetside Not Streetside N - • 20,000 10,000 7,200 10,000 12,000 - • 100 60 60 60 60 - • 100 70 70 70 70 - • 150 100 100 100 100 - ` 50 40 40 40 40 - • 25 b 25 ° 25 ° 25 ° 25 ° - • 35 b 35 b 20 b 20 ° 20 ° - • 10 b 10 b 10 ° 10 ° 10 ° - • 5 b 5 ° 5 ° 5 ° 10 ° - • 15 a 15 ° 15 ° 15 ° 15 ° -• 5 b 5 b 5 b 5° 10 ° Table 18.10.040 footnotes (Continued) c. 1) A density bonus of up to twenty percent (20%) may be approved with a conditional use permit or specific plan if various off -site improvements which benefit the general public are included in the project. 2) A density bonus of at least twenty -live percent (25%) shall be approved if the proposed project meets the requirements of Chapter 4.2 of the California Government Code regarding "Lower" and "Low or Moderate Income Households" dwelling units. d. For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms shall be defined as follows: "Living area" shall be defined as the enclosed area of a residential dwelling unit, excluding porches, patios, carports, garages, storage areas, or auxiliary rooms. "Multiple Family" shall be defined as one (1) or two (2) bedroom units only. e. In the R1-7.2 District, accessory structures shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height unless approved by the Site and Architectural Review Board, and in no case shall exceed twenty (20) feet in height. In the R1-20, R1-100 R2 and R3 Districts accessory structures shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height. f. Not more than the permitted percent of the total parcel may be devoted to main and accessory structures, parking areas, driveways and covered patios. The remaining percent of the total parcel shall be devoted to open areas such as landscaping,, lawn, outdoor recreational facilities, incidental to residential development, including swimming pools, tennis courts, putting greens, uncovered patios and walkways. Said open areas shall consist of not less than two hundred (200) square feet of open space per dwelling unit. TABLE 19.10.030 (Cont.) Permitted Uses s I Y ' tl 1y IItY I 1 IY I ! 1 � KIYt t i 141 i I t�ll Irrll lyl IY I ��K4 fi' S 111�j Yf4t 14� ;�� III% i y t I it I Iy, i�' , y yi ii 4KyVaxo s �4<Y4s<: y t�'s:< �<° < ., '.7i ' R>Ers': I R20r' rh R10 R72 R2 R3 Second Family Unit (As Permitted Per Chapter 18.69) Guest House Private Garage Private Swimming Pool Home Occupation (As Permitted Per Chapter 5.06) Keeping or Cato and Dogs (Maximum of Two (2) Each) Other Accessory Uses (As Approved by the Planning Director) C. Other Uses Churches (Minimum Three Acre Parcel) Schools (Private and Parochial) rn - C C C C C C C C C P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P A^' P P v C C C C C C C C C C C C TABLE 18,10*030 (Coat.) permitted Uses i +Y Yi• i �6 ��Ms r'�10�� i' \m R7 Z � R,i el }1't��a, j��'�:�r0li� �.Yi i Temporary Trailers (As Approved by the Planning P P P P P P Director) ao CRANO TERRACE STTA T CAPITAL IMPROMMMT AND PIA mTDL4J1C1 FU Residential - each IMM single farts w" Aprrawnl K •tultlple $413 taaxly wa 1soWlshoo" - each utll 1413 Indtdtrw - Coe-eeftlel MM per on Ptow" PARK rip rrscttonM ►ARK CAPITAL OIPROVEMENT FEE Residential - each single lala %Mny Ina Aportarnt - each Mx r 1262 ft4uple faMly unit Yoptlehoaes - each wn t S2M2 Industrial - Commercial Silo per wet+ or froc: H 0 put Mere•f or dedicate an area of land for park purposes having a wr met vsha egldvolent M Do tog which weuld be "Yatale In aessrianeo wflh schedule of foes DEVELOPMEItT FU SURVEY - OCTOMER lass RIALTO COLTON _ LOMA LINDA FONTANA mane Me set fee sm"od for all new construction or For M to pS MM wouslion an a case-by-caso addition in excess fM of the 541 flvs SS N Cent essu basis and raviewed vskm or ~r• faetage at the by ChyT.aRle origins& building the applicant for 12s Mw a IM on shag doeFote to the City any 11 2" plus a Sit of c•nst r•gwnd rght-ef-way and OM costs ~ 121 MM install st hors Own expenw M reantired street e-Weev manes for SSM MI fa $75 M• (1 • sidewalks curls ass vahtatxln 52 42% pod h sec ) to accordance with of Canal. cMU wver SU 90 Moor sunaardS _ For In MI to silo 1M vshnstan 13 e1% • 2 pas coast costs evK 37S a•M For 111M Its sad aetrr valuation Ie m phd A of Mon• coast costs over Silo no It HM $1,3e2 N I2M per wilt SFRs $571 14/per unit Spits at 1a in 11 w Specific Arpleles Me Pan Ara Two w four dwelling Trtplaxes. Fourplexes Sao, wilts 11442 12/per unn MIS-I1e3/uttt Rhos d"lli g units or Fire dwelling unfb store 1422/unit or eton $704 Sloblahviews $412 Sa/pr WA uoetlehooss 3722 STORY DRAIN CAPITAL OPROVDIEMT FEE Residential - each swtglo ISM /a 312 w 11 He Re wt its tamly unit per acre depending an location ApartNnts - each wilt $450 Mobne wN e - each unk $ala Industrial and Corwereial ISlo per mm SC-400L IMPACT FEE Sct+osl lapac bm Foe 11 in per It Si/sf of ores $1 2619f of unit space Tors space IS In per acre lo sots per acre $1 SM/sf for reswentlal and Saar as Lom Lw%do lo 2f/sf lr eawewersulltndvstnal 80 FEDERAL PROGRAMS Section 8 Existing Under this program the Federal government assists lower -income households so that they expend no more than 30 percent of that monthly income on decent, sanitary housing Rental assistance payments that constitute the difference between 30 percent of the household's monthly income and the fair market rent for the unit under contract are made monthly to the property owner by local housing agencies In order to be eligible for such assistance a household's annual income must not exceed 80 percent of the median family income for -the Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA) in which it resides In order for a rental unit to qualify it must rent within fair market rents (FMRs) established by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Under this program housing assistance payment (HAP) contracts can be executed between local governments and participating property owners for units that have undergone moderate rehabilitation Contracts can be executed for a five-year term, renewable for up to 15 years Landlords are required to make a minimum investment of $2,000 per unit for upgrading in structures containing 12 or fewer units, or $1,000 per unit in structures have more than 12 units Contract rents may be approved up to 120 percent of the fair market rents for the Section 8 Existing Program The Moderate Rehabilitation program, like other Section 8 programs, has no pre -designed financing mechanism for owners The local government would be expected to market the program to private lenders, as well as to owners However, a city could provide financing through its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, if it so desired In this manner, a city could "piggy -back" long term Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation HAP contracts with CDBG-funded rehabilitation loans Section 8 New Construction This Program is designed to develop new affordable housing for the elderly, the handicapped or lower -income families Sponsors of assisted housing under this program may be individuals, profit or nonprofit organizations or public housing agencies Proposals are submitted directly to HUD by interested sponsors When a proposal 1s accepted by HUD, a rental assistance contract is executed between HUD and the owner under which HUD agrees to make payments equivalent to the difference between 30 percent of an eligible household's monthly income and the fair market rent for the unit under contract. Such payments can be made for a specified term of up to 20 years, or up to 40 years for projects assisted by a loan or loan guarantee from a State or local agency The Section 8 New Construction program does not provide construction financing. But the rental assistance contract can be pledged as security for financing. Section 202 This program provides for long-term direct loans from HUD to private nonprofit sponsors to finance rental or cooperative housing facilities for elderly and handicapped persons Households of one or more persons, the head of which is at least 62 years old or is handicapped, are eligible tenants In tandem with construction financing, tenants may receive rental assistance from a national set -aside of Section 8 funds Section 106(b) - Seed Money Loans Section 106(b) provides for interest -free seed money loans to non-profit sponsors to cover 80 percent of the preconstruction expenses in planning low- and moderate -income housing projects At present the loans are being made only in connection with Section 202 loans for housing for the elderly and handicapped The seed money is repaid from the permanent mortgage loan proceeds City of Grind Terrace 82 [haft Housing Ekment (December 1997) i � t counseling services, and workshops Mortgage assistance funds are used to reduce the cost of the self-help units Mobile home Park Assistance Program The Mobile home Park Assistance Program (MPAP) provides financial and technical assistance to low- income mobile home park residents or to organizations formed by park residents who wish to own and/or operate their mobile home parks The technical assistance component of the program was established in 1983 by AB 1008 (McClintock) In 1984, SB 2240 (Seymour) established a revolving loan fund which added the financial assistance component to the program MPAP loans bear a 7 percent interest rate per annum. Conversion loans must be repaid within 3 years. The repayment of blanket and individual loans may be scheduled for up to 30 years. Farm Labor Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program The Farm Labor Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program (FLHRLP) was established in 1986 to help meet the housing needs of agricultural employees in California through the rehabilitation of existing farm labor housing that is not in compliance with the Employee Housing Act. The Program, which will become operational in 1987, will provide up to 50 percent matching loan funds to owners of farm labor housing as defined in the Employee Housing Act. The maximum interest rate under the Program is 7 percent and payments may be deferred The initial loan term is 5 years, and there is an option to extend for up to 5 years. Eligible expenses include site preparation, demolition and off -site work, architectural, engineering and other fee -related services in connection with the planning, execution or financing of the project; materials and labor Emergency Shelter Program The Emergency Shelter Program (ESP) provides direct grants to local government agencies and nonprofit corporations that shelter the homeless on an emergency basis Eligible grant activities include rehabilitation, expansion of existing facilities, site acquisition (lease/purchase or site and/or facility), equipment purchase; one-time rent to prevent eviction, vouchers, and administration costs (no more than 5 percent of any single grantee award) New construction is not an eligible program activity SMial User Housing_ Rehabilitation Program The Special User Housing Rehabilitation Program (SUHRP) was enacted in 1983 by SB 26 (Petrie) as an outgrowth of the Demonstration Housing Rehabilitation Program for the Elderly and Handicapped, which was established in 1979 The program utilizes a 3 percent, 30-year deferred payment loan, which provides up. front subsidies for the rehabilitation and/or acquisition of substandard housing. SUHRP funds may be used for acquisition and/or rehabilitation of substandard apartments which will be occupied by the elderly, group residences and apartments which will be occupied by the physically, developmentally or mentally disabled, and residential hotels, which will be occupied by low- or very -low-income persons Predevelopment Loan Program The Predevelopment Loan Program (PLP) provides 7 percent loans to local government agencies and nonprofit corpora►ions The loans can be used for a vanety of predevelopment cxpensas incurred in securing the long term financing for the production or rehabilitation of subsidized low-income housing in both rural and urban areas Loan terms range from one to three years Loan funds may be used to purchase land or land options, pay advance fees for architectural, engineering, consultant, and legal services or permits, pay bonding and applications fees, cover site preparation expenses (including water and sewer development) and other related costs Loans are also made to eligible borrowers for land purchase to land bank sites for future development of low-income housing City of Grand Terrace 84 Draft Housing Element (December 1997) Redevelopment - Tax Increment Fmancins; The City of Grand Terrace established a Redevelopment Project area on September 27, 1979, with subsequent adoption of a revised Redevelopment Project in July 1981 As a result, the City is required by law to set -aside 20 percent of its tax increment funds for the purposes of increasing and unproving the community's supply of affordable housing to low- and moderate -income persons (up to 120% of the County median income) Currently, the Redevelopment Agency accumulates approximately $645,000 annually, and returns from the City's first-time home -buyer program and earnings from invested funds, the current annual fund total is S1,387,500 In ten years, the annual fund total is projected to reach over $2,300,000 LOCAL PROGRAM Marks-Foran Residential Rehabilitation Act The Marks -Fortin Act authorizes cities, counties, housing authorities and redevelopment agencies to issue tax- exempt revenue bonds to finance residential rehabilitation Under Marks-Foran, loans are made in areas designated for residential rehabilitation through a formal public hearing process The community must make a commitment to enforce rehabilitation standards on 95 percent of the structures in the rehabilitation area and to provide the public unprovements necessary to support rehabilitation Marks-Foran rehabilitation loans can be made for terms much longer than conventional loans (up to 40 yeml bringing the cost within the reach of low- and moderate -income residents The loans may be made in any amount up to a maximum of $35,000 per unit, or 95 percent of the anticipated value of the property after rehabilitation. Marks-Foran loans are made through qualified lenders and must be insured Loans and insurance may be by private mortgage insurers as well as the California Housing Finance Agency (FHA), or a local agency using Community Development Block Grant Funds SB 170 (Marks), 1979, expanded the activities eligible for financing under the Marks-Foran Residential Rehabilitation Act to include the construction of new infill housing for low- and moderate -income persons where it has been included in the adopted rehabilitation program plan, and acquisition of real property for rehabilitation, or property which has recently been rehabilitated No more than 35 percent of the aggregate principal amount of all loans made in a rehabilitation area can be used for these purposes AB 1151 - Densi y Bonuses and Other Incentives This legislation, which was enacted in October 1979, added Chapter 4 3 to the California Government Code requiring local governments to offer either density bonuses or other incentives to developers, who agree to construct either 1) 25 percent of the total units in a housing development for low- and moderate -income persons, or 2) 10 percent of the total units of a housing development for lower -income households, or 3) 50 percent of the total dwelling units of a housing development for qualified residents This density bonus shall apply to housing developments consisting of five or more dwelling units If a density bonus is granted, it must be at least 25 percent above the present allowable zoning. In lieu of a density bonus, a local government must provide at least two other incentives, limited only by the creativity of local officials. Incentives suggested in the legislation include 1) exemption from park dedication requirements and the payment of fees in lieu thereof, 2) City construction of public improvements appurtenant to the proposed housing development, 3) local write -down of land costs, and 4) exemption from any provision of local ordinances which may cause an indirect increase in the cost of the units to be developed If the local government offers a direct financial contribution to a housing development through subsidization of infrastructure, land or construction costs, steps must be taken to assure the availability of the low- and moderate -income units for 30 years City of Grand Terrace 86 Draft Housing Element (December 1997) SO percent of the area median income, to be reserved for occupancy by low -and very -low-income households. Smale-Family Mortgage Revenue Bond P In response to the need of quality, affordable housing throughout San Bernardino County, the Department of Economic and Community Development, working closely with the Board of Supervisors, has developed a housing program for moderate -Income families Tile program encourages development of quality single-family homes, condominiums or townhouses, at affordable prices By working closely with interested developers and spot lenders, the County has assembled a team of underwriters, lenders and a bond counsel, who structure mortgage revenue bond issues Tile proceeds from bond sales provide mortgage loans for new and resale homes within the unincorporated areas of the County and cooperating titles As with the multi -family revenue bond program, the City of Grand Terrace is a cooperating City The mortgages offer lower than market interest rates on homes that are competitively pnced The housing is made available to first-time home buyers who meet certain income requirements Mortgage rates offered are generally 2 points below conventional market rates Currently, the rate would be approximately 8 25 percent City of Grand Terrace Draft Housing Element (December 1997) 88 1 Ms Patnzia Materassi, Director Page 2 The City now uses Redevelopment Agency funds to mitigate the effects of the City's low density and development standards in order to achieve affordability goals Increasing base densities and reducing requirements would reduce the City's reliance on these funds for land wnte-downs and make them available to assist other affordable housing projects We would be happy to meet with members of the City Council and/or City staff to discuss this issue We look forward to receiving the adopted housing element for review If you have any questions, or we can be of assistance in implementing the housing element programs, please contact Rebecca Hoepcke, of our staff, at (916) 323-7271 In accordance with their requests pursuant to the Public Records Act, we are forwarding a copy of this letter to the individuals listed below Sincerely, D±L,,- e, Ap,�� Cathy E Creswell Acting Deputy Director Enclosures 1� cc Joanne Lombardo, Comprehensive Planning Services Jonathan Lehrer-Graiwer, Attorney at Law Ana Mane Whitaker, Calif State Poly -Tech University-Pomna Karen Warner, Cotton/Beland/Associates David Booher, California Housing Council Jose Rodriguez, California Rural Legal Assistance Marguerite Battersby, Brunick & Pyle Minh Tran, Inland Counties Legal Services Kathleen Mikkelson, Deputy Attorney General Gregg McKenzie, Governor's Office of Planning and Research Juan Acosta, California Building Industry Association Marcia Sal nn, California Association of Realtors Marc Brown, California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation Rob Wiener, California Coalition for Rural Housing The Planning Center Dara Schur, Western Center on Law Poverty Michael G Colantuono, Attorney at Law Ms Patriaa Materasm Page 2 We appreciate the City's continued efforts to develop strategies to bring its housng element into compliance and address the community's housing needs If - you have any questions concenung the above, or would hke assistance revising the element to accommodate these strategies, please contact Gary Collord, of our sstaf& at (916) 327-2644 Sincerely, KimberleyL Dellinger hnget Deputy Director cc Joann Lombardo, Housing Element Consultant 4 I � Mr .Thomas Schwab Page 2 We tope our comments are helpful to the City. We appreciate Mr. Warot's cooperation during our review. If you have any additional questions we would be glad to provide any technical assistance the City may need to bring the element into compliance Please contact Rebecca Hoepcke of --our staff at-_(916) 327-4076, at your convenience.~ In accordance with requests pursuant to the Public Records Act, we are forwarding copies of this letter to the organizations and persons listed below. Sincerely, e%"Pe-. 1� Thomas B. Cook Deputy Director Enclosures cc: A! Warot, Willdan Associates Patrizia Materassi, Planning Director, City of Grand Terrace Jose Rodriguez, California Rural Legal Assistance Karen Warner, Cotton/Beland/Associates David 3ooher, California Housing Council Western Center on Law & Poverty ` Jonathan Lehrer-Graiwer, Attorney at Law Ana Marie Whitaker, Calif. Sate University Pomona Joe Carreras, Southern California association of Governments Kathleen Mikkelson, Deputy Attorney General Bob Cervantes, Governor's Office of Planning and Research Dwight Hanson, California Building Industry Association Kerry Harrington Morrison, California Association of Realtors Marc Brown, California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation Rob Wiener, California Coalition for Rural Housing Susan DeSantis, The Planning Center 08 29 98 13 40 Fja 6952120 = °, M R1LLD JiNl 4,55(K yecr rune penod (Section 65583(b) (2)) The element income category the rumber of units to be corserned during the planning pericd Vi use a table sin-lar to the one below e should estimate by rehabilitated and City may wish to i Quantified objective New Construction Rehab IConservation very Low -Income Low -Income Moderate -Income Above Moderate C. Housing Programs 1. Include a housvig progrrrn which implements ,lie Fcllcim and achieves the goals and objecnves of ine element Tlie p-ogrcm riiould set fortli a five year scheraule of acno?a Grand Terrace is usidertaking or uuends to zinderrake to achieve the goals and objective; of du housing element duvugli the admvustration of land sae and develoament controls, proviaion of regrilatoiy concess,ons and uicenwes, and the utaization of appropnate federal and state financing and subsidy prognims whey avedab.e (Sevwi, 65583(c)) we are enclosing examples of programs successfully anplemerted :.n other cities to assist Grand terrace in the development of an effective housing program. while a number of programs were strengthened witn additional implementation steps, in zone instances important infornatio^ was omitted with the format change. The element should revise the timelines of :many of the programs. Several significant programs are scheduled to be implemented too late to facilitate the City's efforts to provide housing affordable to lower -income zouseholds wxthir the current planning period Others do not have specific implementation dates For example. ■ Action l.f_ While the element identifies a number of local requirements which could constrain affordable housing, this program is not scheduled to be-mplemented sntil the very end of the planning period. K IqJ uua income housing. In addition, the element indicates that most development occurs at densities well below the zoned maximums. while the element now includes a density bonus program which exceeds state density bonus standards (up to a 45 percent increase), the element does not provide enougz information on this program to evaluate its potential to provide lower -income housing opportunities. For example, under what conditions will tZe City provide the additional bonus and :pow will the City promote the availability of this program? The element should also demonstrate that i8 units per acre (the maxzrum provided by the additional density bonus; is a sufficient density to accommodate lower - income housing The element should also consider implementing a program to require minimum densities to ensure efficient use of the City's limited land resources. In addition, the ordinance referred to in action 2.e should reflect recent changes _n State law For your information, moderate -income units are ro longer eligible for density bonus incentives we are enclosing a copf of our technical assistance paper to assist the City in making this change C. Hired Lse. while the element indicates that the Citl may consider allowing mixed -use development in the downtown area, the program does not specifically commit the City to any action. Allowing and encouraging mixed -use cevelopment may be a useful tool for the City to address its lower -income `:ousirg needs. The element could include a program to include a mixed -use zone, as Well as incentives for residential development witnin the zone. The element could also include a program to promote residential development on the second floor of existing commercial properties or establish a program utilizing air rights over City owned buildings or parking garages. d. second ynits: In addition to the current provisions for second units, the City should consider encouraging additional second unit development by relaxing development standards and byimplementing a program tc promote their development and advertise the availability, of City financing for second unit construction. The City 4 U4 zu No 14 i. rkA Qvaz1rU Cy H it�tt ^9 nILLl'1 ■ The City should consider reducing the parking standards for affordable units. • Program Action l.a. should be expanded to include expediting design rev_ew and approval for affordable housing projects 4. Fzpand lite description of the Low aad Moderate income Housmg Fund of the City's redevelopmear aget.cy (Secuon 65583(c) Ir addition to the information ir, the element, the - element should include a description of how much money U the City expects to accrue to the Low and Moderate Irco-ne Housing Fund during the planning period. Because the City is relying heavily on this source to fund its housing efforts, this information in necessary for the City to determine whether this source is adequate to implement all of the -programs targeted for these funs 6 � E r Per the proposed strategy, the City has no obligation to purchase or to develop the land The City has only to set up the strategy in the Housing Element and provide financial redevelopment backup in case a developer is interested We are trying to develop some renderings of this potential development to be shown at the GPTF Open House on July 22, 1997, at 7 00 p in , in the Community Room at City Hall Just for the information of Council Members, the City of Norco included a multi -use 2 center/Community Center in its housing development. Because the Commuiu`ty�enter^was not eligible for funding via the 20% set -aside, they applied and, after a 3 year process, were able to get partial funding from HUD The Community and Economic Development Department will . check into it. Planning Commission: The Planning Commission reviewed and approved this Housing Element Certification strategy via public hearing on June 5, 1997 Please review the attached Planning Commission report for development pro -forma scenarios The pro -forma scenarios are the core of the concept, numbers can be altered as the market dictates In case you have no comments we can proceed "as is" and the draft element will be submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council via public hearings In the event City Council members have significant concerns we can agendize the item. Should you have just a few questions please call me at 430-2225 A draft of the Planning Commission minutes will be available shortly for your review We are trying to save time and money, since no public hearing is required at this stage of element drafting Please call or return your comments no later then July 1, 1997 C\oT=\wpwm\wpdocsiplammnglalhouselem 697 Houa>as Moment Update Status Report Ptanniai Commwwo June S. IM 1. GRAND TERRACE SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND HOUSING PROFILE An update of the eusting conditions sections of the Housing Element was completed, incorporating 1990 Census data and current City building permit data -Population, housing and employment characteristics for the CttyU -t�ulated for the years 1990, 1995, 2015 and 2020 Currently, Grand Terrace is estimated to have 4,706 dwelling units and a population of 13,350 persons. By the year 2020, Grand Terrace's residential population >a projected to reach buddout, consisting of 5,165 dwelling unite and 14,421 persons Employment in Grand Terrace is projected to increase from a current count of 2,653 jobs to a year 2020 level of 4,426 jobs A profile of 1990 population characteristics for Grand Terrace is attached. (See 1990 Census Profile, Attachment A) 2. COMMUNITY HOUSING SURVEY A community -wide housing survey was conducted during the months of November and December 1997, and distributed to a representative sample of 700 Grand Terrace households The purpose of the survey was to identify the housing needs and wants of the Grand Terrace community Survey respondents cited a need for new senior housing and town home development in the downtown, but generally disapproved of constructing new apartments in the City (See summary of survey results, Attachment B) S. HOUSING GOALS Based on input from the housing survey and the General Plan Task Force, those housing issues important to the community have been identified. For each identified housing issue, a corresponding housing goal has been developed. Policies and programs of the Housing Element will be developed based on these goals. Below is a listing of the identified housing issues and goals: Issue 1: Supply: Grand Terrace's residentially designated lands are nearing buildout, consequently there is limited land available for new residential development. Goal 1: Provide and encourage a supply of housing suitable to the needs and sufficient in number to serve mating and projected residents of Grand Terrace Issue 2: Affordability: The cost of housing in Grand Terrace is higb relative to the means of low and moderate income households. Goal & Promote and encourage housing opportunities, accessible to employment centers and quality community services %e aIl soonomie segments of the community. E Housing Moment Update Status Report Planning Comm - June 5, 1997 maintained that the City of Grand Terrace has yet to satisfy a need for 72 very low income housing units A strategy for meeting the very low income affordability requirement has been developed with input from the City Manager's office, Finance Director, the Grand Terrace General Plan Task Force and the community -wide housing needs survey The strategy consists of two components. (1) amendment of the Barton Roiid Specfic Plan to permit mixed -use senior town home development (combining commercial and readentul components) in the downtown; and (2) provision of subsidies to existing apartment units to enable the units to be affordable to qualified very low income tenants Redevelopment Agency housing set aside funds would be used to fund these programs. Thas strategy was presented to HCD for comment. (See attached correspondence, dated April lb, 1997, Attachment C ) Our original proposal to HCD assumed a 50 unit senior town home development, mined with commercial development. The City would offer bond financing and a land write down to ensure that at least lb (30%) of the units were maintained at rates affordable to the very low income. In addition, 25 of the market rate units at the Highlands Apartments and 32 unite at the Terrace Mesa Apartments would be offered rent subsidies for qualified very low income tenant. HCD has accepted our proposal for the mixed use town home development and the rental subsidies for the Highlands Apartment But HCD has rejected inclusion of the Terrace Mesa Apartment because that development was constructed pricer to the current planning period. (See attched correspondence from HCD, dated May 13. 1997, Attachment D ) Rather HCD has suggested that the City instead subsidize 57 of the market rate Highlands units to achieve the required 72 very low income units. To obtain HCD certaficahon, the Housing Element will need to clearly demonstrate the City's commitment to implementing the strategy. This will require that the City establish an action plan and schedule to amend the Barton Road Specific Plan, designate funds for land acquisnhon and rent subsidies, and make a formal offer to the Highlands property owner to subsidize the 57 unit. The Housing Element abo will need to present policies for providing emergency shelters and transitional housing to assist the homeless. A current survey of homeless shelter providers in San Bernardino County indicate that there are no homeless people in Grand Terrace. However a policy that will make municipal buildings available for temporary emergency shelter may need to be incorporated into the Housing Element. 4 HCD Review Process Chronology 1988 -1999 May 1, 1990 Draft element submitted to HCD after a two year drafting process since 1988, May 23, 1991 HCD comments were addressed and the element was adopted by - - the City Council, June 25, 1992 Approved Housing Element submitted to HCD was not found in compliance with HCD's certification requirement, July 29, 1996 Contract signed with Transportation Engineering Planning for Joann Lombardo to revise the 1992 element and prepare it for certification, Apnl 29, 1997 Certification strategy letter mailed to HCD for review Incorporating Information regarding new housing rehab program and new City commitment to provide affordable housing via downtown rezoning and apartment rents subsidy, May 13, 1997 HCD letter accepting overall strategy with comments, March 11, 1998 Revised element incorporating our proposed strategy mailed to HCD subsequent to one year of back and forth reiterations, March 18, 1999 HCD letter approving the Housing Element and providing orientation for the next planning period, April 16, 1999 Initial environmental study completed, Apnl 23, 1999 Notice of Negative Declaration routed to all regional and local responsible agencies according to CEQA Guidelines, May 13, 1999 City Council public hearing for consideration of Housing Element and respective Negative Declaration w-N- pianrnng%gpa\houseele\chronology 1988-1999 wpd ATTACEMENT F Community and Economic Development Department r _ STAFF REPORT CRA ITEM () COUNCIL ITEM (X) MEETING DATE May 13, 1999 FUNDING REQUIRED NO FUNDING REQUIRED X SUBJECT- Z-99-011E-99-05 Circulation Improvement Fees RECOMMENDATION: Move to Continue Public Hearing to July 8, 1999 Additional time Is needed to resolve technical Issues related to the calculation of fees w \. planninglWtraffic impact fee report continuance 5-99 wpd 22795 Barton Road - Grand Terrace, Cahforma 92313�9"G11) AWNDA ITEM NO. �b i ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALU ORNIA, ADDING A CHAPTER, "ROLLELSKATING, SKATEBOARDING, AND BICYCLING PROHIBIBTED IN CERTAIN DESIGNATED AREAS," TO THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE. THE CITY COUNCL OF THE CrfY OF GRAND TERRACE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: - SECTION 1: A Chapter entitled 1talkwskadng, Skateboarding, and Bicycling prohibited in certain designated areas,is hereby added to the Grand Terrace Municipal Code. SECTION 2: Defimtow - For purposes of dus Chapter, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed below: A. 'Business DrstrW shall be defined as designated in Section 235 of the California State Vehicle Code. B. 'Private Propatya shall mean any praPa'ty hdd by Private inicr eats winch is used primarily for business, commercial or recreational purposes. C. 'Public Property' shall mean any property owned or maintained by the City of Grand Terrace D. 'Rollerskate' shall mean any footwear, or device which may be attached to the foot or footwear, to which wheels are attached and such wheds may be used to aid the wearer in moving or propulsion. E 'Skateboard' shall mean a board of any material, which has wheels attached to it and which if propelled or moved by human, grmtational, or mechanic al power, and to which there is not fired any device a medanism to tam or control the wheels. SECTION 3: Cietieral Prohibition - It shall be unlawful and subject to punishment in accordance with Sermon 8 of this Chapter, for any per utilizin8 or riding upon rollerskates, bicycles, skateboards, or similar devices to ride or move about in or on any public or private property when the same has been designated by Resolution of the City Council and posted as a no rollerskating, skateboarding, brcychng, etc. area. SECTION 4: Designation of Public Pmperty as no Rollerskatu>g_ Skatrbaar&g. or - Tsar City Council may, upon review and recommendation by the City Fagineer, designate any public roadway, sidewalk, or other public property as a no rollerskating, skateboarding, bicycling, etc, area. The City Council shall desgnate such area by Resolution and order the posting of appropriate signage in accordance with Section 6 of this Chapter. COUNCIL AGENDA REM N0. �P ORDINANCE NO. PAGE 3 phrase or portion of this Ordinance, is for any reason held to be invalid or by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decisions shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council heresy declares that it would have adopted this Ordinnoe, and each Sec m, 26whon, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion . thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION U: Effzcdmj11us Ordinance Shall be in full force and effecx- at 12.01 a.m. on the 31st day of its adoption. SECTION 12: ftifiN - The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in three (3) Public places within fifb= (15) days of its adoption, as designated for such purposes by the City council. SECTION 13: First read at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on the 8th day of April and finally adopted and ordered posted at a regular meeting of said City Council on the 22nd day of April 1999. v 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 Grind Terrace, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced and adopted ar a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace held on the 22nd day of April 1999, by the following vote.- AYES - NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: APPROVED AS TO FORM. City Attorney City Clerk Community Services Department Staff Report COUNCIL ITEM (XX) T _ MEETING DATE MAY 13, 1999 SUBJECT AUTHORIZATION TO DESIGNBID- SEWER MANHOLE MODIFICATIONS NO FUNDING REQUIRED BACKGROUND In April, 1997 and again in April, 1999, the City experienced vandalism to adjacent manholes in a sewer easement located off of Barton Rd in the City of Colton The area is an easement controlled and maintained by the City and is a mmor outflow location from the Grand Terrace Collection System into the Colton System on Center St On both occasions, the vandalism included the dumping of trash and debris into the manholes, causing the line to become plugged and leak The Regional Water Quality Board was notified on both spills, and measures were taken to prevent public health issues In consultation with the Regional Board, the idea of the installation of locking manholes along the canyon slope has been seen as a deterrent to trash being introduced into the line Staff concurs with this assessment and is recommending the design and installation of locking structures at strategic points along the line Staff is requesting authorization from the City Council to pursue the design and bid of a project to make the necessary modifications to the manholes This will include a combination of engineering services and actual construction costs The engineering would include the development of a single standard plan for the installation of the locking manhole, along with recommendations on locations for installation The bid will include the installation of locks on approximately 10 manholes RECOMMENDATION That the City Council authorize the design and bid of locking manholes along the Barton Rd Sewer Easement FISCAL EWPACT Total cost estimated not to exceed $15,000 00 This item will return for the award of the project and will include the exact contract costs COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO.