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01/13/2000 Ff.� r P . I P D y January 13, 2000 a 22795 D iasi Road Grand Tarrace 'Qfern1m 92313-5295 Civic Center `'°9'w2 Fax(909)7S3-7G29 9 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE F=")783-200 Byron R Matteson CRVCITY COUNCIL °"M',� ' REGULAR MEETINGS IferawnHilkey 2ND AND 4' Thursdays - 6:00 p.m. uan Larldn Cook,"1w*0*M Thomas J.8ch"13 CI(f Mse�pr Council Chambers Grand Terrace Civic Center 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace, CA 92313-5295 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COUNCIL MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 13, 2000 GRAND TERRACE CIVIC CENTER 6:00 P.M. 22795 Barton Road THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COMPLIES WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CALL THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT(909)824-6621 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. IF YOU DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL DURING THE MEETING,OTHER THAN UNDER PUBLIC COMMENT, YOU ARE ASKED TO PLEASE COMPLETE A REQUEST TO SPEAK FORM AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE AND PRESENT IT TO THE CITY CLERK. SPEAKERS WILL BE CALLED UPON BY THE MAYOR AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME. * Call to Order - * Invocation - * Pledge of Allegiance - * Roll Call - STAFF COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS RECOMMENDATION ACTION CONVENE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1. Approval of 12-09-99 Minutes Approve 2. Approval of Check Register CRA 122399&CRA011300 Approve 3. Award Contract - Civic Center Restoration & Waterproofing Project (GTB-99-07) 4. Public Hearing - Reissuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Mt. Vernon Villas Project), 1985 Series A ADJOURN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1. Items to Delete 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Women's Club Presentation of Check to the City to Presentation/Appropriation Purchase Defibrillating Equipment B. IEEP- Marketing Video of Grand Terrace 3. CONSENT CALENDAR The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon by the Council at one time without discussion. Any Council Member,Staff Member,or Citizen may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion. A. Approve Check Register 122399&011300 Approve B. Ratify 01-13-00 CRA Action COUNCIL AGENDA 01-13-00 PAGE 2 OF 2 AGENDA ITEMS STAFF COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda D. Approval of 12-09-99 Minutes Approve E. Reject Liability CIaim GTLC-99-02(Stoa) Reject 4, PUBLIC COMMENT 5. ORAL REPORTS A, Committee Reports 1. Emergency Operations Committee a_ Minutes of 09-13-99& 11-01-99 Accept 2- Crime Prevention Committee a. Minutes of 10-11-99 Accept b- Vacate Position Held by Alternate Member Vacate (Fasenmyer) 1 Historical &Cultural Activities Committee a. Minutes of 12-06-99 Accept 4. Park&Recreation Committee a. Resignation of Committee Members (Rollins &Frost) Accept B. Council Reports 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Traffic Signal and Circulation Improvement Fee Ordinance Continue to be Used by the City to Construct Traffic Signal and Roadway Improvements Required as Outlined in the Circulation Element Update Study 7_ UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Grand Approve Terrace, California Approving General Plan Amendment GPU-99-03, E-98-07 Adding the Open Space Element and Respective Negative Declaration B- A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grand Approve Terrace Amending the Financing Documents of the Outstanding Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Mt. Vernon Villas Project), 1985 Series A Extending the Maturity and Conforming the Terms of the Bond Program to the Requirements of the New Credit Facility Provided by Fannie Mae 8, NEW BUSINESS A. Request for Reward: Park Vandalism B. Request Budget Adjustment for the Transportation Appropriation Engineering Account# 10-370-255 (for CEDD) C_ Priority of Federal Projects 9_ CLOSED SESSION - None ADJOURN THE NEXT CRAICITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY.JANUARY 27, 2000. AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS FOR THE 01-27-2000 MEETING MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE BY NOON 01-20-2000. PENDING C R A APPROVAL CITY OF GRAND TERRACE 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 December 9, 1999, at 7:25 p.m. EU&%Me Byron Matteson, Chairman Dan Buchanan, Vice-Chairman Herman Hilby, Agency Member Lee Ann Garcia, Agency Member Don Larkin, Agency Member Tom Schwab, Executive Director John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager Tracey Martinez, Deputy City Clerk Plftizia Mawrassi, Community and Economic Development Director Virgil Barham, Building & Safety Director Lt. Pete Ortiz, Sheriffs Department AB Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk OBernie Simon, Finance Director John Harper, City Attorney APPROVAL CRA-99-71 MOTION BY VICE BUCHANAN, SECOND BY AGENCY MEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the November 10, 1999 Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes. APPROVALF CHECK REQIMR CRA 99-72 MOTION BY VICE BUCHANAN, SECOND BY AGENCY MEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Check Register CRA112499 and CRA120999. =CENTER REMRATION PRO .rL 1: ATE indicated that several issues have arisen between Staff, WI,C Architects and Contractors regarding materials, potential costs of working during the holiday weekend and the allotted time for the project. He feels that there is no reason to rush the project and that this project will be brought back to the Council the first CRA AGENDA ITEM NO. I Commwky RedevelopmeW Agency Minutes Dcoembet 9. 1999 Page meeting in January. Chairman Matteson adjourned the Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 7:30 p.m. until the next CRA1City Council Meeting scheduled to be held on Thursday,January 13, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. 0 SECRETARY of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand Terrance CHAIRMAN of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand Terrace PENDIR C R A APPROVAL CITY OF GRAivi)TERRACE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DATE: DECEMBER 23, 1999 CHECK REGISTER NO: 122399 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: DECEMBER 2311999 SHEGKNOR VEN00g QZBCRIPTION AMOUN 13157 SOUTHERN CAL GAS INSTALL GAS SVC VAN BUREN $1,418.51 13159 VIRGIL BARHAM BIRTHDAY BONUS 27.50 13164 PACIFICARE OF CALIFORNIA HEALTH INSURANCE 12199 290.02 13180 SOUTHERN CAL EDISON MIRADO&VAN BUREN INSTALLATION 1,266.18 42957 3 DAY BLINDS BLINDS MIRADO 302.65 42955 DAN BUCHANAN STIPENDS 150.00 42969 ROBERT CHAGOLLA CONSTRUCTION MIRADO CONSTRUCTION 11,815.00 42970 ROBERT CHAGOLLA CONSTRUCTION VAN BUREN CONSTRUCTION 12.685.00 42986 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY STIPENDS 150.00 42987 LEE ANN GARCIA STIPENDS 150.00 42W HERMAN HILKEY STIPENDS 150.00 43003 JOHN W. LAMPE 12/1 TO 12/14/99 CONTRACT LABOR 540.00 43008 LOMA LINDA PLUMBING MIRADO WATER HEATER 425.00 43010 BYRON MATTESON STIPENDS 150.00 43013 CATHY PERRING CONTRACT LABOR- PLANNING 205.00 43014 PETRA WEST MIRADO REHAB 3.027.13 A 43015 PETTY CASH EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS 38.39 43024 MARIE LEONOR RODRIGUEZ OFFICE MAINTENANCE 120.00 43026 ROSENOW SPEVACEK GROUP INC. HOUSING CONTRACT 262.93 43036 SO. CA. EDISON COMPANY ELECTRICITY CHARGES 80.39 43041 THE ALTEK GROUP PRODUCE IEEP C.D. 2,000.00 ,Z 43046 VAVRINEK TRINE DAY II; COMPANY FY 98-99 AUDIT PROGRESS PAYMENT 2,050.00 a 43054 YOSEMITE WATERS BOTTLED WATER AM TOTAL: $37,310.50 Z O 1 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DATE: DECEMBER 23, 1999 CHECK REGISTER NO: 122399 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: DECEMBER 23, 1999 CHECK NO, VEN DESCRIPTION AMOUN I CERTIFY THAT, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, THE AFORE LISTED CHECKS FOR PAYMENT OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LIABILITIES HAVE BEEN AUDITED BY ME AND ARE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE EXPENDITURES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE AGENCY. looLe nm��—x — - BERNARD SIMO FINANCE DIRECTOR 2 CITY OF GRA, _J TERRACE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DATE: JANUARY 131 2000 CHECK REGISTER NO: CR0001 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: JANUARY 13, 2000 CHECK NO. VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 13187 INLAND COUNTIES INSURANCE DENTAUVISION/LIFE INS.1/00 8.76 13188 PACIFCARE HEALTH INS 1/00 290.02 13193 RIVERSIDE HIGHLAND WATER CO. L&M REHAB PROPERTIES 368.66 13195 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS 77.69 13196 MANAGED HEALTH NETWORK HEALTH MAINTENANCE INS 12/9 19.10 43070 DANKA OFFICE IMAGING CO_ MAINT.KODAK COPIER 56.10 43090 JOHN LAMPE CONTRACT HELP 12/15-1/4/00 661.50 43099 CATHY PERRING CONTRACT HELP 12/15/99-1/4/00 140.00 43102 PROTECTION ONE SECURITY MONITORING. SVC.99/00 16.20 43105 MARIE LEONOR RODRIGUEZ JANITORIAL SERVICES 80.00 43107 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUDIT FEES 58.00 43111 SOUTHERN CALIF. EDISON ELECTRICITY REHAB PROPERTIES/ LM OFFICE 65.27 43113 SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON STREET LIGHT INSTALL-MIRADONAN BUREN 731.70 43115 STAPLES OFFICE SUPPLIES 68.76 43117 STONEWOOD CONSTRUCTION 12335 VIVIENDA REHAB 18,380.70 43125 US BANK LEASE PAYT_ 97' COP 23,280.00 TOTAL 44,302.46 1 CERTIFY THAT,TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE,THE AFORE LISTED CHECKS FOR PAYMENT OF CRA LIABILITIES HAVE BEEN AUDITED BY ME AND ARE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE EXPENDITURES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CRA OF GRAND TERRACE. BERNARD SIMON FINANCE DIRECTOR 1 c%*s Val— Community Services Department Staff Report CRA riEM (MQ MEETING DATE: JANUARY 13, 2000 SUBJECT: CIVIC CENTER MASONARY WALL RENOVATION PROJECT: BID AWARD FUNDING REQUIRED A detailed report including the results of the January 11, 2000 Bid Opening results and a possible recommendation regarding time bid award will be presented to the Agency Board prior to the meeting. Ti N: None at this time. CRA AGENDA MEM 140.,3 c �r rim— Community Services Department Staff Report CRA ITEM (XX) MEETING DATE: JANUARY 13, 2000 SUBJECT: CIVIC CENTER MASONRY RESTORATION PROJECT: UPDATE NO FUNDING REQUIRED UPDATE: This project was scheduled to have a bid opening January 11, 2000 with an award at this evenings meeting. A number of key issues have arisen which have required additional delays in awarding and starting the project. Key to the delay is a situation where many of the pre-qualified bidders have indicated they are not interested in bidding the project. All are citing building activity and the relative size of the project. This obviously reduces competition in the process and puts the City is a precarious and un-advantageous position in the bidding. OA key element of the process, which is being revised to stimulate bidding is conducting additional "pre-bid" meetings to allow contractors to gain greater insight into the project. In November, 1999, WLC and Staff held a pre-bid meeting which was mandatory. Unfortunately, contractors unable to attend that meeting thus become prohibited from submitting proposals. To address this situation, Staff has directed WLC Architects to schedule an additional pre-bid meeting and allow meetings by appointment. These meetings are still mandatory to bid the project. It is estimated that the new bid opening will be moved to February, 2000 and award at the February 10, 2000 meeting. On the positive front, Staff has located brick block with a close match to the original used in the construction of the building. Total cost for the 2,800 units is approximately $7,700.00. A purchase order has been issued and the block should be on site by the end of January. RECOM MNDATION: That the Agency Board of Directors receive and file this report. FISCAL IldPACT: None by this action. CRA AGENDA ITEM NO. 3 STAFF REPORT ;U=,Mg CITY MANAGER ' S DEPARTMENT CRA ITEM (= COUNCIL ITEM ( ) MEETING DATE: January 13, 2000 SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ALTERNATE CREDIT FACILITY, AMENDMENT OF FINANCING DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO AND AUTHORIZING REISSUANCE OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (MT. VERNON VILLAS PROJECT) 1985 SERIES A AND TO CONSIDER THE THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE, THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO REGULATORY AGREEMENT. FUNDING REQUIRED NO FUNDING REQUIRED - The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) in 1985 structured and sold $30,000,000 in third party conduit revenue bonds for the construction of Mt. Vernon Villas, subsequently known as the Highland Apartments. Forest City Dillon was the original developer of the project. It is their desire to restructure the bond indenture,substitute the current credit facility of the bonds and sell the project to Sequoia Equities of Walnut Creek. A Sequoia Equities portfolio is in the packet. Originally the bonds were secured by a letter of credit by Security Bank and then its successor, Bank of America, before ultimately being enhanced by a letter of credit from the Industrial Bank of Japan. Forest City Dillon wishes to accomplish two things in this current amendment. The first is to substitute the letter of credit with a credit enhancement through Fannie Mae that, within the next six months, will be coming back to the Council to restructure the indenture to re-amortize the new mortgage to a 25 to 30 year maturity and eliminating the $19,000,000 balloon payment due at the current indenture's maturity of 2011. In exchange for the Agency consenting to these amendments, the Agency staff has negotiated to extend the 20%moderate income housing set aside for the life of the new bond issue. This is extremely important for the City as our currently approved housing element includes these moderate income units to meet our inclusionary housing requirements. In CRA AGENDA ITEM NO. � - - addition, all of our expenses in the range of $30,000 will be reimbursed to the Agency. The Redevelopment Agency is requesting to conduct a public hearing to consider the credit substitution, the first amendment to the regulatory agreement, the second amendment to its loan agreement and the third supplemental indenture. George McFarlin is in the audience to answer any questions you might have regarding the restructuring. STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THE CRA ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND APPROVE THE THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL O IN DENTURE,THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO REGULATORY AGREEMENT. RESOLUTION NO. CRA 2000- A RESOLUTION OF THE COMIN UNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ALTERNATE CREDIT FACILITY,AMENDMENT OF FINANCING DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO AND AUTHORIZING REISSUANCE OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS(MT. VER ION VILLAS PROJECT) 1985 SERIES A WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace (the "City") has determined to engage in a multifamily rental housing revenue bond finance program (the "Program") pursuant to Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 33750) of Part i of Division 24 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California(the"Act") for persons and families within the income limits established by the Act; and WHEREAS,the City Council of the City(the"City Council") finds and determines that the Program complies with the Land Use Element and the Housing Element of the City's General Plan; and WHEREAS,the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand Terrace, California (the "Agency") has heretofore issued and sold its Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand Terrace Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds(Mt.Vernon Villas Project) 1985 Series A in the aggregate principal amount of S30,000,000(the"Bonds"),under and pursuant to an Indenture of Trust(the"Indenture")dated as of December 1, 1985,by and between the Agency and U.S. Bank Trust National Association(as successor to Seattle-First National Bank), as trustee (the "Trustee"); and WHEREAS, the Indenture, the Loan Agreement dated as of December 1, 1985 (the "Loan Agreement") by and among the Agency, the Trustee and F.C. Grand Terrace, a California Limited Partnership (the "Developer") and related documents providing certain technical and procedural amendments to reflect the requirements of the Letter of Credit provided by Security Pacific National Bank(the"Credit Facility")and required by the Rating Agency have been approved by the Agency pursuant to its Resolution No. CRA-86-06 adopted on November 20, 1986, and the Bonds were reoffered to the public on December 3, 1986; and WHEREAS,the Developer has requested that the Agency and the Trustee accept an Alternate Credit Facility meeting the requirements of Section 5.8 of the Loan Agreement and that the substitution of Credit Facility and such other amendments as are required by such Credit Facility Provider and presented at the request of the Developer at this meeting or as may be required by the Credit Facility Provider prior to the date of the reissuance be subject to a duly noticed public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, at which public CRA Approking Resolution-6 hearing it«ill hear and consider information concerning the proposed reissuance by the Agency of the Bonds; Wl­lEREAS, the Third Supplemental Indenture, the Second Amendment to Loan Agreement, the First Amendment to Regulatory Agreement and related documents(the"Amended Documents"),have been prepared for such purpose,and it is appropriate at this time for the Agency to approve and authorize the execution of the Amended Documents relating to the reissuance of the Bonds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Community Redevelopment O Agency of the City of Grand Terrace, as follows: Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals, and each of them, are true and correct. Section 2. Project in Compliance. Based on information available from the Agency, the City, the State of California and federal housing programs, it is hereby found and determined that the units to be reserved for low and moderate income individuals and families are as set forth in the form of the Regulatory Agreement hereinmentioned. Section 3. Approval of Third Supplemental Indenture. The Third Supplemental Indenture,dated as of February 1,2000,by and between the Agency and the Trustee,in substantially the form on file with the City Clerk,together with any additions thereto or changes therein deemed necessary or advisable by the Executive Director upon the advice of Bond Counsel, is hereby O approved. The appropriate officers of the Agency are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Third Supplemental Indenture, as amended, for and in the name and on behalf of the Agency, such execution to represent approval of the final form thereof by the Agency. Section 4. Approval of Second Amendment to Loan Agreement. The Second Amendment to Loan Agreement,dated as of February 1, 2000,by and between the Agency and the Trustee, in substantially the form on file with the City Clerk,together with any additions thereto or changes therein deemed necessary or advisable by the Executive Director upon the advice of Bond Counsel, is hereby approved. The appropriate officers of the Agency are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Second Amendment to Loan Agreement, as amended, for and in the name and on behalf of the Agency, such execution to represent approval of the final form thereof by the Agency. Section 5. Approval of First Amendment to Regulator} Agreement. The First Amendment to Regulatory Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2000, by and between the Agency and the Trustee, in substantially the form on file with the City Clerk, together with any additions thereto or changes therein deemed necessary or advisable by the Executive Director upon the advice of Bond Counsel,is hereby approved. The appropriate officers of the Agency are hereby authorized and directed to execute the First Amendment to Regulatory Agreement,as amended, for and in the name and on behalf of the Agency, such execution to represent approval of the final form thereof by the Agency. 2 CRA Appro%ing Resolution b Section 6. Approval of Amended and Restated Remarketing Agreement. The Amended and Restated Remarketing Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2000,by and between the Agency and the Trustee, in substantially the form on file with the City Clerk, together with any additions thereto or changes therein deemed necessary or advisable by the Executive Director upon the advice of Bond Counsel, is hereby approved. The appropriate officers of the Agency are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Amended and Restated Remarketing Agreement,as amended, for and in the name and on behalf of the Agency, such execution to represent approval of the final form thereof by the Agency. Section 7. Approval of Supplement to Official Statement. The Supplement to Official Statement, dated as of February 1, 2000, by and between the Agency and the Trustee, in substantially the form on file with the City Clerk, together with any additions thereto or changes therein deemed necessary or advisable by the Executive Director upon the advice of Bond Counsel, is hereby approved for the purpose of reoffering the Bonds by the Remarketing Agent. Section S. Approval of Related Actions. The officers of the Agency are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to execute and deliver any and all documents (including, but not limited to, any endorsements of the mortgage note for the Project and assignments of the Agency's interests under the Loan Agreement,the Indenture and other documents securing the repayment of the Bonds) which they may deem necessary or advisable in order to consummate the reissuance of the Bonds,and otherwise to effectuate the purposes of this resolution; and such actions previously taken by such officers are hereby ratified and confirmed. Should the Chairman be unavailable to execute any of the documents specified above,then any other available member of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized to sign such documents on behalf of the Agency in the place of such officer. Any document authorized to be signed by the Secretary of the Agency may be signed by a duly appointed assistant secretary. All documents signed by the facsimile signature of any member of the Board of Directors shall be deemed to constitute an original of such document. Section 9. Conditioned on Consent. The adoption of any of the Amended Documents requiring approval by the bondholders, the Credit Facility Provider, the Developer or the Remarketing Agent, as such parties are presently identified in the proceedings, is conditioned on the receipt of the consent to such amendment, fully executed by such parties. All notices sent pursuant to the provisions of the amendment shall be conditional upon the receipt of such consent properly executed by all parties. CAA Approtiing Rcsoluuon_b Section 10. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption. PASSED, APPROVED ANTD .ADOPTED this 13'h day of January, 2000_ ATTEST: Secretary of the Community Chairman of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand Terrace Grand Terrace a + 4 CPA Appro%ing Resololion_b 530,000,000 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Mt. Vernon Villas Project) 1985 Series A FIRST AMENDMENT TO REGULATORY AGREEMENT This First Amendment to Regulatory Agreement is entered into as of February 1, 2000 by and among the COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, a public bond corporate and politic organized and existing under the laws of the State of California (the"Issuer"), U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a duly organized, existing and authorized national banking association, as trustee (the "Trustee"), and F.C. GRAND TERRACE, a California Limited Partnership (the"Developer"). 1. Regulatoa Agreement. This First Amendment to Regulatory Agreement is made pursuant to Section 18 of the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants dated as of December 1, 1985 (the "Regulatory Agreement"),by and among the Issuer, the Trustee and the Developer to enable the Developer to obtain and deliver to the Trustee an Alternate Credit Facility meeting the requirements of Section 5.8 of the Loan Agreement. I. Amendment. The Parties hereby agree to amend and supplement sections of the Regulatory Agreement as follows: (a) Certain definitions in the Regulatory Agreement shall be amended to now read as follows: "Developer" means F.C. Grand Terrace, a California Limited Partnership, or any successor Person that owns the Project during the period the Indenture is in effect. "Loan Agreement" means the Loan Agreement, dated as of December 1, 1985, by and among the Issuer, the Developer and the Trustee, as such agreement may be amended and supplemented in accordance with the Loan Agreement and the Indenture. "Regulatory Agreement" means this Regulatory Agreement, dated as of December 1, 1985 among the Issuer, the Developer and the Trustee, as such agreement may be amended and supplemented in accordance with the Regulatory Agreement and the Indenture, pertaining to the Project. (b) Section 6 of the Regulatory Agreement is amended to now read as follows: Fitsl Amend Regutalory Apmt c Section 6. indemnification. (a) The Developer hereby covenants and agrees that it shall indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer, the Program Administrator and the Trustee, and their respective officers, employees, officials, attorneys and agents from and against (i) any and all claims,joint or several, arising from any act or omission of the Developer or any of its agents, servants, employees or licensees, in connection with the Developer Loan or the Project; and (ii) all costs, counsel fees, expenses or liabilities incurred in connection with any such claim or proceeding brought thereon. (b) During any period that the Credit Facility Provider or any other party (a "Subsequent Owner") owns the Project and that this Section 6 is applicable to the Credit Facility Provider or such Subsequent Owner, the Credit Facility Provider's or such Subsequent Owner's obligations under this Section 6 shall be limited to acts and omissions of the Credit Facility Prov)der or such Subsequent Owner, respectively occurring during the period of the Credit Facility Provider's or such Subsequent Owner's ownership of the Project.. In the event that any action or proceeding is brought against an indemnified party or any of its officers, employees, officials, attorneys or agents with respect to which indemnity may be sought hereunder, the Developer, upon written notice from the indemnified party, shall pay all expenses of defending such action, including the payment of attorneys' fees for attorneys selected by the indemnified party to defend the action. (c) Section 10 of the Regulatory Agreement is amended to now read as follows: Section 10. Sale or Transfer of Project. The Developer hereby covenants and agrees not to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of the Project or any interest therein (other than the making of leases for the units to members of the general public) without obtaining the prior written consent of the Issuer, which shall be conditioned solely upon receipt of evidence satisfactory to the Issuer that the Developer's purchaser or transferee (i) has assumed in writing and in full the Developer's duties and obligations under this Regulatory Agreement and the Developer Loan Documents, and (ii) has delivered an opinion of counsel to such party that such party has assumed the obligations of Developer hereunder and that the obligations assumed are binding on such party. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no consent of the Issuer shall be required for a transfer resulting from a foreclosure, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure or similar conversion. Any sale, transfer or other disposition of the Project in violation of this Section shall be ineffective to relieve the Developer of its obligations under this Regulatory Agreement. The prior approval of the Credit Facility Provider shall be required before any sale or transfer of the Project under the terms of its agreements with the Developer. Not less than 20 days prior to consummating any sale, transfer or disposition of any interest in the Project, the Developer shall deliver to the Issuer, the Credit Facility provider, Program Administrator and the Trustee a notice in xvriting, with a copy being sent simultaneously by first class mail, postage prepaid, to McFarlin & Anderson, 23101 Lake Center Drive, Suite 120, Lake Forest, California 92630, Attention: George W. McFarlin, Esq., explaining the nature of the transfer. 2 First Awed Regulatory Agmt c (d) Section 16(d) of the Regulatory Agreement is amended to now read as follows: (d) Neither the Trustee nor the Issuer shall declare a default under the Developer Mortgage, accelerate the Developer Loan, and proceed with foreclosure and the exercise of any rights and remedies under the Developer Mortgage if such indebtedness is not paid, except to the extent provided in Section 810 of the Indenture. 3. Continuing Effect. Except as and to the extent expressly stated in this First Amendment to Regulatory Agreement, the Regulatory Agreement shall continue in full force and effect, unless otherwise amended by the terms thereof. 4. Countea2arts. This First Amendment to Regulatory Agreement may be signed in counterparts and when signed by all Parties shall constitute one First Amendment to Regulatory Agreement. .t 3 First Amend Regulatory Asm�_e EN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer, the Trustee and the Developer have caused this First Amendment to Regulatory Agreement to be signed, acknowledged and attested on their behalf by duly authorized representatives, as as of the date first written hereinabove. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF GRANND TERRACE Bye Chairman Attest: By: Secretary U.S BAIW TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,. as Trustee By: Vice President F,C. GRAND TERRACE, a California Limited Partnership By: F.C. GRAND TERRACE, fNC., a Califomia corporation By:— Vice President 4 First Amend Regulatory Agmt e $30,000,000 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Mt. Vernon Villas Project) 1985 Series A SECOND AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT This Second Amendment to Loan Agreement is entered into as of February 1, 2000 by and among the COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF GPk\D TERRACE (the"Agency"), F.C. GRAND TERRACE, a California Limited Partnership (the "Developer") and U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as trustee (the "Trustee"), herein collectively called the "Parties". l. Loan Agreement. This Second Amendment to Loan Agreement is made pursuant to Section 10.6 of the Loan Agreement dated as of December 1, 1985 (the "Loan Agreement"), by and among the Agency, the Developer and the Trustee, to enable the Developer to obtain and deliver to the Trustee an Alternate Credit Facility meeting the requirements of Section 5.8 of the Loan Agreement. 2. Amendment. The Parties hereby agree to amend and supplement sections of the Loan Agreement as follows: (a) Certain definitions in the Indenture shall be amended to now read as follows: "Developer" means F.C. Grand Terrace, a California Limited Partnership, or any successor Person that owns the Project during the period this Loan Agreement is in effect. "Trustee" means U.S. Bank Trust National Association or any successor trustee serving as such pursuant to the Indenture and any separate or co-Trustee serving as such hereunder. (b) Section 6.2 of the Loan Agreement is amended to now read as follows: Section 6.2. APPLICATION OF NET PROCEEDS. The net proceeds, if any, of any insurance or condemnation awards resulting from the damage, destruction or condemnation of the Project or any portion thereof shall be (i) paid to the Trustee and deposited in the Developer Loan Fund which shall be reactivated if necessary; and (ii) applied in accordance with the terms of this Loan Agreement and the Developer Mortgage. Norivithstanding the prior sentence, so long as Fannie Mae is the provider of the Credit Facility, the net proceeds, if any, of any insurance or condemnation awards resulting from the damage, destruction or condemnation of the Project or any portion thereof shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of the deed of trust securing the obligations of the"Developer under the Reimbursement Agreement. If the Second Amend to Loaa Agent c Developer elects in writing to the Trustee, within 60 days of the date of such damage, destruction or condemnation, to restore, repair or replace the Project, then the insurance or condemnation awards so deposited in the Developer Loan Fund shall be disbursed from time to time by the Trustee to pay the costs of such repair, restoration or replacement, said disbursements to be made ;n the same manner and subject to the same conditions as are provided in section 43 hereof for disbursements from the Developer Loan Fund to pay Costs of the Project. In the event the Developer fails to make such election within 60 days from the date of such damage, destruction or condemnation, then and ;n such event all insurance or condemnation awards deposited in the Developer Loan Fund shall be promptly transferred by the Trustee to the Debt Service Fund and used, to the full extent thereof, to redeem Bonds on the earliest practicable date pursuant to section 211(k)of the Indenture. (c) Section 9.3 of the Loan Agreement is amended to now read as follows: Section 9.3. II DEV[NIFICATION. (1) The Developer releases the Issuer and the Trustee from, and covenants and agrees that neither the Issuer nor the Trustee shall be liable for, and covenants and agrees, to the extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and the Trustee and their officers, employees and agents from and against, any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses, of every conceivable kind, character and nature whatsoever arising out of, resulting from or in any way connected with (1) the Project, or the conditions, occupancy, use, possession, conduct or management of, or%-.-ork done in or about, or from the planning, design, acquisition, installation or construction of the Project or any part thereof; (2) the Trustee's accept;once or administration of the trusts under and in accordance with the Indenture, or the exercise or performance of any of its powers or duties under and in accordance with the Indenture; or(3) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact pertaining to the Developer or the Project or alleged omission to state a material fact pertaining to the Developer or the Project necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, in any official statement or other offering circular utilized by the Issuer or any underwriter or placement agent in connection with the sale of any Bonds; provided that such indemnity shall not be required for damages that result from negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the party seeking such indemnity; provided further that the Developer does not release, hold harmless or agree to indemnify the Trustee from any liability the Trustee may incur as a result of the transfer, exchange, authentication or delivery of any Bonds other than in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Indenture, or as a result of the Trustee's lack of power or authority to accept or administer the trusts under the Indenture. The Developer further covenants and agrees, to the extent penrtitted by law, to pay or to reimburse the Issuer and the Trustee and their officers, employees and agents for any and all costs, reasonable attomeys' fees, liabilities or expenses incurred in connection with investigating, defending against or otherwise in connection with any such losses, claims, damages, liabilities, expenses or actions for which the Trustee or the Issuer is entitled to indemnity under this paragraph. (ii) In addition to the foregoing (and not by way of limitation), the Developer hereby specifically agrees that in the event the Bonds are redeemed pursuant to Section 211(t)of the 2 5'c-_nd Arend to Loan Agmt c Indenture and the internal Revenue Service challenges the federal tax-exempt status of the Bonds or threatens to disqualify the Issuer pursuant to Treasury Regulations § 1.103-13(a)(2)(iv), the Developer will promptly take any and all actions necessary to avoid the loss of federal tax- exempt status of the Bonds or such disqualification of the Issuer, and the Developer will pay all costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees and expenses) incurred by the Issuer in connection therewith. The provisions of this Section shall survive the retirement of the Bonds. (iii) During any period that the Credit Facility Provider or any other party (a "Subsequent Owner") owns the Project and that this Section 9.3 is applicable to the Credit Facility Provider or such Subsequent Owner, the Credit Facility Provider's or such Subsequent Owner's obligations under this Section 9.3 shall be limited to acts and omissions of the Credit Facility Provider or such Subsequent Owner, respectively occurring during the period of the Credit Facility Provider's or such Subsequent Owner's ownership of the Project. (d) Section 10.6 of the Loan Agreement is amended to now read as follows: Section 10.6. AMENDMENTS, CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS. Neither this Loan Agreement nor any of the other Developer Loan Documents may be amended, changed, modified, altered or terminated in any respect at any time without the prior written consent of the r parties hereto and the Credit Facility Provider, and any proposed amendment, change, Y_ modification, alteration or termination in violation of this provision shall be null and void. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties hereto shall, without the consent of the Owners of the Bonds, enter into any amendment hereto necessary or appropriate to: (a) conform the terms hereof to the terms of any Supplemental Indenture entered into pursuant to Article X of the �.t Indenture, and (b) enable the Developer to obtain and deliver to the Trustee a Credit Facility meeting the requirements of section 5.8 hereof. Furthermore, the Credit Facility Documents may M be amended by the parties thereto in accordance with their terms without the consent of the Issuer, the Trustee or the Owners of the Bonds. 3. Continuing Effect. Except as and to the extent expressly stated in this Second Amendment to Loan Agreement, the Loan Agreement shall continue in full force and effect, unless otherwise amended by the terms thereof. 4. Counterparts. This Second Amendment to Loan Agreement may be signed in counterparts and when signed by all Parties shall constitute one Second Amendment to Loan Agreement. 3 Second Amend to Loan Apnt e rN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Second Amendment to Loan Agreement, as of the day and year first mentioned. COMMUTNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE By: Chairman Attest: By: Secretary U.S BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. as Trustee I3y: Vice President F.C. GRAND TERRACE, a Cali rornia Limited Partnership By. F.C_ GRAND TERRACE, INC., a California corporation By= Vice President 4 Second Amend to Loan.agto3_t $30,000,000 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Mt. Vernon Villas Project) 1985 Series A THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE This Third Supplemental Indenture is entered into as of February 1, 2000 by and between the COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE (the "Agency") and U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as trustee (the "Trustee"), herein collectively called the "Parties". 1. Indenture. This Third Supplemental Indenture is made pursuant to Section 1002 of the Indenture of Trust dated as of December 1, 1985 (the "Indenture"), from the Agency to the Trustee, with the consent of all of the owners of bonds outstanding under the Indenture, in order to amend the schedule of sinking fund payments as requested by the owner of the project and agreed to by the bondholder. 2. Amendment. The Parties hereby agree to amend and supplement sections of the Indenture as follows: (a) Certain definitions in the Indenture shall be amended to now read as follows: "Business Day"means a day other than (a) a Saturday or a Sunday, (b) any day on which banking institutions located in the city of New York, New York, or the city or cities in which the Principal Office of the Trustee or the servicer is located are required or authorized by law to close, (c) prior to the Conversion Date, a day on which the New York Stock Exchange is closed or(d) any day on which the Credit Facility Provider is closed. "Credit Facility Documents" means, individually and collectively, the Credit Enhancement Facility, the Reimbursement Agreement, all other agreements and documents securing the Credit Facility Provider or otherwise relating to the provision of the Credit Enhancement Facility and the Reimbursement Agreement, and, to the extent applicable and the Pledge Agreement or, at the time that any Alternate Credit Facility is in effect, the agreement or agreements pursuant to which the Credit Facility Provider agrees to issue the Alternate Credit Facility andlor the Borrower agrees to reimburse the Credit Facility Provider for payments made under the Alternate Credit Facility, as any such agreement may be amended, restated, modified or supplemented from time to time. "Developer"means F.C. Grand Terrace, a California Limited Partnership, or any successor Person that owns the Project during the period this Indenture is in effect. Third Supplememal Indsn re.e "Developer Loan Documents" means the Regulatory Agreement, the Loan Agreement, the Developer Mortgage and any other documents or agreements which may be required by the Issuer in connection with the Bonds. "Loan Agreement" means the Loan Agreement, dated as of December 1, 1985, by and among the Issuer, the Developer and the Trustee, as such agreement may be amended and supplemented in accordance with the Loan Agreement and this Indenture. "Regulatory Agreement" means the Regulatory Agreement, dated as of December 1, 1985 among the Issuer, the Developer and the Trustee, as such agreement may be amended and supplemented in accordance with the Regulatory Agreement and this Indenture. "Remarketing Agreement" means the Remarketing Agreement dated the Delivery Date among the Issuer, the Developer and the Remarketing Agent setting forth the duties of the Remarketing Agent and other matters pertaining thereto, as such agreement may be amended and supplemented in accordance with the Remarketing Agreement and this Indenture, or any agreement entered into in substitution therefor. "Tender Agent Agreement" means the Tender Agent Agreement dated the Delivery Date among the Issuer, the Developer, the Tender Agent and the Trustee, as such agreement may be amended and supplemented in accordance with the Tender Agent Agreement and this Indenture. (b) Certain definitions shall be added to the Indenture to read as follows: "Credit Enhancement Facility" means the credit enhancement and liquidity support for 0 the Bonds pursuant to, and subject to the limitations of, that certain Fannie Mae Credit Enhancement Facility (Direct-Pay) dated as of[February 15, 2000] for the account of the Developer and for the benefit of the Trustee, as such agreement may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified or restated from time to time. "Credit Facility" means the Credit Enhancement Facility or any Alternate Credit Facility at the time in effect. "Fannie Mae"means Fannie Mae, a corporation duly organized and existing under the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act, 12 U.S.C., § 1716 et seq., and its successors and assigns. "Pledge Agreement" means the Pledge, Security and Custody Agreement dated as of the date hereof, by and among the Developer, the Trustee, as collateral agent for the Credit Facility Provider and Fannie Mae, as such agreement may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified or restated from time to time. "Reserved Rights" means those certain rights of the Issuer under the Loan Agreement to indemnification and to payment or reimbursement of fees and expenses of the Issuer, its right to inspect and audit the books, records and premises of the Developer and of the Project, its right to 2 Third Supplcmcmal Indcnturc,c collect attorneys' fees and related expenses, its right to enforce the Developer's covenant to comply with applicable federal tax law and State law (including the Act and the rules of the Issuer, if any), and its right to receive notices under the Loan Agreement. (c) Section 211(i) of the Indenture to now read as follows: Mandatory Sinking Fund Redemption. The Bonds shall be subject to mandatory redemption in part in the principal amounts and on the first Interest Payment Date that falls in December of each of the years set forth in the table below, any such redemption to be at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed plus accrued interest thereon to the redemption date: Principal Amount Year to be Redeemed: 1990 $ 180,000.00 1991 200,000.00 1992 220,000.00 1993 240,000.00 1994 260,000.00 1995 285,000.00 1996 315,000.00 1997 345,000.00 1998 375,000.00 1999 410,000.00 2000 0.00 2001 0.00 2002 0.00 2003 0.00 2004 55,000.00 2005 710,000.00 2006 775,000.00 2007 850,000.00 2008 930,000.00 2009 1,020,000.00 2010 1,120,000.00 2011 (maturity) 19,040,000.00 (d) Section 907 of the indenture is amended to now read as follows: SECTION 907. RESIGNATION OF TRUSTEE. The Trustee and any successor Trustee may resign only upon giving sixty (60) days' prior written notice to the Issuer, the Credit Facility Provider, the Borrower and to each registered owner of Bonds then outstanding as shown on the records of the Trustee. Notwithstanding such notice, such resignation shall take effect only upon 3 Thad Supplemental lndcnture e the appointment of a successor Trustee satisfying the requirements of Section 902 by the Issuer at the request of the Borrower and acceptable to the Issuer and the Credit Facility Provider, If no successor is appointed within sixty (60)days after the notice of resignation, the resigning party shall appoint a successor with the written consent of the Issuer and the Credit Facility Provider or apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor. (d) Section 908 of the Indenture is amended to now read as follows: SECTION 908. REMOVAL OF THE TRUSTEE. The Trustee may be removed at any time, upon thirty (30) days' prior to written notice to the Trustee, (i)by the Issuer, with the consent of the Credit Facility Provider, (ii) by an instrument or concurrent instruments in writing delivered to the Issuer, the Credit Facility Provider, the Trustee, the Servicer and the Developer, signed by the owners of a majority in aggregate principal amount of Bonds then Outstanding, and approved by the Credit Facility Provider, which written instrument shall designate a successor Trustee or(iii)by the Credit Facility Provider so long as such Credit Facility Provider has not defaulted in payment under the Credit Facility. Upon such removal, which shall not be effective until a successor Trustee satisfying the requirements of Section 902 is appointed, the Trustee shall assign to the successor Trustee all of its right, title and interest in the Security in the same manner as provided in Section 901 hereof. (e) Section 909 of the Indenture is deleted in its entirety. (f) Section 918 of the Indenture to now read as follows: SECTION 918. QUALIFICATIONS OF REMARKETING AGENT; RESIGNATION; REMOVAL. (a) The Remarketing Agent shall be a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. or a banking corporation or association having a capitalization of at least S50,000,000 and authorized by law to perform all the duties imposed upon it by this Indenture. (b) The Remarketing Agent may resign by giving no less than thirty (30) days prior %4ritten notice to the other 1404(a)Notice Parties,but in no event shall such resignation take effect prior to the date a successor Remarketing Agent shall have been appointed and be serving under this Indenture and the Remarketing Agreement. Upon receipt of such notice or upon termination of the Remarketing Agent's corporate existence, the Developer shall appoint a successor Remarketing Agent satisfying the requirements of this Section, acceptable to the Credit Facility Provider, and if the Developer fails or refuses to make such appointment prior to the effective date of the resignation set forth in such notice, or upon such termination of existence, the Credit Facility Provider may appoint a successor Remarketing Agent. (c) The Developer may remove the Remarketing Agent, with the prior written approval of the Credit Facility Provider, at any time by an instrument signed by the Developer and filed with the other 1404(a)Notice Parties,but unless specifically approved by the Credit Facility Provider, such removal shall not become effective until a successor Remarketing Agent 4 'nuTd SupplcTental Indenturae satisfactory to the Credit Facility Provider shall have been appointed in accordance herewith; provided that, if(i) a default by the Developer has occurred and is continuing under the Reimbursement Agreement or any Developer Loan Document or (ii) the Remarketing Agent has failed to fulfill its duties and obligations, including without limitation failure to give any notice, under the Indenture or the Remarketing Agreement, the Credit Facility Provider may remove the Remarketing Agent by written notice to the other 1404(a)Notice Parties and appoint a successor Remarketing Agent. In the event of the resignation or removal of the Remarketing Agent, the Remarketing Agent shall pay over, assign and deliver any moneys and Bonds held by it in such capacity to its successor, no resignation or removal of the Remarketing Agent shall take effect until such time as a successor Remarketing Agent has been appointed and agreed to act as Remarketing Agent hereunder. (g) Section 1103 of the Indenture is amended to now read as follows: SECTION 1103. DELIVERY OF BONDS; RELEASE OF BANK BONDS. (a) Bonds purchased with moneys described in clauses (i) or(iv) of Section 1101(b) shall be delivered by the Tender Agent to the Remarketing Agent against payment therefor in immediately available funds, such payment by the Remarketing Agent and delivery by the Tender Agent to occur not later than 1:30 p.m. (New York City time) on the Required Purchase Date. (b) Bonds purchased with moneys described in clause (ii) of Section 1101(b) hereof shall be registered in the name of the Credit Facility Provider or its designee and held by the Tender Agent as custodian for and on behalf of the Credit Facility Provider. Until such time as the Credit Facility Provider turns such Bonds to the Trustee for cancellation as provided in Section 1107(c) hereof, the Remarketing Agent shall continue to use its best efforts to remarket such Bonds. Upon the successful remarketing of such Bonds by the Remarketing Agent, such Bonds will automatically be released by the Credit Facility Provider and, upon receipt of the remarketing proceeds thereof, shall be registered in the name(s) of and delivered to the purchaser(s) thereof and the remarketing proceeds shall be promptly remitted by the Tender Agent or the Remarketing Agent, as the case may be, to the Credit Facility Provider. (c) Bonds purchased with moneys described in clause (iii) of Section 1101(b)hereof shall be registered in the name of the Bank or its designee and held by the Tender Agent as custodian for and on behalf of the Bank. Until such tine as such Bonds are required to be redeemed pursuant to Section 211(t) or(z) hereof, the Remarketing Agent shall continue to use its best efforts to remarket such Bonds. Upon the successful remarketing of such Bonds by the Remarketing Agent, such Bonds will automatically be released by the Bank and, upon receipt of the remarketing proceeds thereof, shall be registered in the name(s)of and delivered to the purchaser(s) thereof and the remarketing proceeds shall be promptly remitted by the Tender Agent or the Remarketing Agent, as the case may be, to the Bank. 5 Third Supplemental lndentutex (d) Bank Bonds purchased by the Developer pursuant to Section 2.3 of the Liquidity Agreement shall be registered in the name of the Developer or its designee and held by the Tender Agent for and on behalf of the Developer. Until such time as such Bonds are required to be redeemed pursuant to Section 211(t) hereof, the Remarketing Agent shall continue to use its best efforts to remarket such Bonds. Upon the remarketing of such Bonds by the Remarketing Agent, such Bonds will automatically be released by the Developer and, upon receipt of the remarketing proceeds thereof, shall be registered in the names) of the purchaser(s)thereof and the remarketing proceeds thereof shall be promptly remitEed by the Tender Agent or the Remarketing Agent, as the case may be to the Developer, (e) Bonds delivered as provided in this Section 1103 shall be registered in the manner directed by the recipient thereof, (g) Section 1104 of the Indenture is amended to now read as follows: SECTION 1104. DRAWINGS ON CREDIT FACILITY. The provisions of this Section 1104 shall only apply and become operative with respect to any purchases of Bonds required to be made pursuant to Section 211 hereof on or after the Conversion Date; provided that if the Credit Facility does not permit the Trustee to draw amounts thereunder for the purpose of paying the purchase price of any Bonds required to be purchased on the Conversion Date pursuant to Section 211(o)hereof, then and in such event the provisions of this Section 1104 shall not apply to any purchase of Bonds pursuant to said Section 211(o). (a) Draws to Purchase Bonds Which Are Not Remarketed. If the Tender Agent shall have received a demand for the purchase of any Bonds in accordance with Section 211 hereof and shall not have received notice from the Remarketing Agent pursuant to Section 11 02(b) hereof of the resale of such Bonds, then, except as provided in Section 1106 hereof, the Tender Agent, not later than 12:30 p-m. (New York City time)on the Required Purchase Date, shall instruct the Trustee to draw on the Credit Facility and the Trustee, not later than 1:00 p.m. (New York city time)on such Required Purchase Date, shall draw on the Credit Facility in order to receive payment in immediately available funds on such day of an amount sufficient to pay the purchase price of such Bonds on such RegUired Purchase Date and furnish the proceeds of such drawing to the Tender Agent. (b) Draws on Credit Facility Where Remarketing Proceeds Nit Received by Tender Agent. If the Remarketing Agent shall have given notice pursuant to Section 1102(b) hereof of the resale of any Bonds required to be purchased and the Tender Agent shall not have received from the Remarketing Agent, not later than 1:30 p m. (New York City time) on the Required Purchase Date, the remarketing proceeds of such Bonds or Evidence of Remarketing Proceeds, the Tender Agent shall, not later than 1:45 p.m. (New York City time) on such Required Purchase Date, instruct the Trustee to draw on the Credit Facility and the Trustee, shall draw on the Credit Facility not later than 2:00 p-m. (New York City time) on such Required Purchase Date, in order to receive payment in immediately available funds of an amount sufficient to pay the purchase price of such Bonds on such Required Purchase Date and furnish the proceeds of such drawing to the Tender Agent. As used herein, the phrase "Evidence of Remarketing 6 Th;rd SupplemenuE lndeniure.e Proceeds" shall mean (i) a "Fed Funds" wire number; (ii) an acknowledged receipt of Bonds by the Remarketing Agent; or(iii) other evidence satisfactory to the Tender Agent. {c} Tender Agent Shall Notify Trustee of Receipt or Non-Recent of Remarketing Proceeds. With respect to any Bonds as to which the Remarketing Agent shall have given notice pursuant to Section 1102(b) hereof of the resale of such Bonds, the Tender Agent shall, not later than 1:45 p.m. (New York City time) on the Required Purchase Date, notify the Trustee as to whether or not the Tender Agent has received from the Remarketing Agent, by 1:30 p.m (New York City time) on such Required Purchase Date, the remarketing proceeds of such Bonds or Evidence of Remarketing Proceeds. (d) Credit Facility to Provide for Payment of Draws to Tender Agent. The Credit Facility shall permit the Trustee to direct the Credit Facility Provider to pay any draws made pursuant to Section 1104(a) or(b) hereof directly to or upon the order of the Tender Agent and the Credit Facility shall provide that any draws made pursuant to Section I I04(a) or(b)hereof shall be paid by the Credit Facility Provider as aforesaid not later than 3:00 p.m. (New York City time)on the Required Purchase Date. (e) Application-of Moneys Received By Tender Agent Under Credit Facilily. The proceeds of any draw under the Credit Facility made pursuant to Section I I04(a) or(b) above which are furnished to the Tender Agent shall be applied by the Tender Agent to pay the purchase price of the Bonds for which such moneys were drawn (i) not later than 4:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the Required Purchase Date if such Bonds were delivered to the Tender Agent on or before the Required Purchase Date, or (ii) at any time after the Required Purchase Date upon deli,�-ery of such Bonds to the Tender Agent. (h) Section 1104A of the Indenture is amended to now read as follows: SECTION l 104A. PAYMENT OF PURCHASE PRICE FROM MONEYS FURNISHED UNDER THE LIQUIDITY AGREEMENT. The provisions of this Section 1104A shall only apply and be operative with respect to any purchases of Bonds required to be made prior to the Conversion Date pursuant to Sections 211(bb) and (p) hereof. (a) Purchase Bonds Which Are Not Remarketed. If the Tender Agent shall have received a demand for the purchase of any Bonds in accordance with Section 211 hereof and shall not have received notice from the Remarketing Agent pursuant to Section 1102(b) hereof of the resale of such Bonds, then, except as provided in Section 1106 hereof, the Tender Agent, not later than 12:30 p.m. (New York City time) on the Required Purchase Date, shall instruct the Trustee to demand payment of the Purchase price of such Bonds under the Liquidity Agreement and the Trustee, not later than 1:00 p.m. (New York City time) on such Required Purchase Date, shall demand payment of the Purchase price of such Bonds under the Liquidity Agreement in order to receive such payment in immediately available funds of an amount sufficient to pay the purchase price of such Bonds on such Required Purchase Date and furnish the moneys so paid by the Bank to the Tender Agent. 7 Th"d Supplemental Indenture c (b) Where Remarketing Proceeds Not Received by Tender Agent. If the Remarketing Agent shall have given notice pursuant to Section 1102(b) hereof of the resale of any Bonds required to be purchased and the Tender Agent shall not have received from the Remarketing Agent, not later than 1:30 p.m.(New York City time) on the Required Purchase Date, the remarketing proceeds of such Bonds or Evidence of Remarketing Proceeds, the Tender Agent shall, not later than 1:45 p.m. (New York City time) on such Required Purchase Date, instruct the Trustee to demand payment of the Purchase price of such Bonds under the Liquidity Agreement and the Trustee shall demand payment of the Purchase price of such Bonds under the Liquidity Agreement, not later than 2:00 p,m. (New York City time) on such Required Purchase Date, in order to receive payment in I I Mmediately available funds of an amount sufficient to pay the purchase price of such Bonds on such Required Purchase Date and furnish the moneys so paid by the Bank to the Tender Agent. (c) Tender Agent Shall Notify Trustee of Receipt or Non-Receipt of Remarketing Proceeds. With respect to any Bonds as to which the Remarketing Agent shall have given notice pursuant to Section 1 IO2(b) hereof of the resale of such Bonds, the Tender Agent shall, not later than 1:45 p.m. (New York City time) on the Required Purchase Date, notify the Trustee as to whether or not the Tender Agent has received from the Remarketing Agent, by 1:30 p.m. (New York City time) on such Required Purchase Date, the remarketing proceeds of such Bonds or Evidence of Remarketing Proceeds. (d) Liquidity Agreement to Provide for Payment to Tender Agent. The Liquidity Agreement shall permit the Trustee to direct the Bank to make any payments made pursuant to Section I I04A(a) or (b) hereof directly to or upon the order of the Tender Agent and any payments made pursuant to Section 1104A(a)or(b)hereof shall be paid by the Bank as aforesaid not later than 3:00 p.m. (New York City time)on the Required Purchase Date. (e) Pavments Under Liquidity Agreement. Any payments under the Liquidity Agreement made pursuant to Section I I04A(a)or(b) above which are furnished to the Tender Agent shall be applied by the Tender Agent to pay the purchase price of the Bonds for which such moneys were paid (i) not later than 4:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the Required Purchase Date if such Bonds were delivered to the Tender Agent on or before the Required Purchase Date upon delivery of such Bonds to the Tender Agent. (i) Section 1201 of the Indenture is amended to now read as follows: SECTION 1201. AMENDMENTS, ETC., TO THE DEVELOPER LOAN DOCUMENTS NOT REQUIRING CONSENT OF THE OWNERS. The Issuer and the Developer with the consent of the Credit Facility Provider may, subject to the provisions of Section 1203 hereof and the last sentence of Section 1002 and Section 1003 hereof, enter into any amendment, change or modification of the Developer Loan Documents in accordance with said documents as maybe required (a)by the provisions of the Developer Loan Documents or this Indenture, (b) for the purpose of curing any ambiguity or formal defect or omission, (c) so as to add additional rights acquired in accordance with the provisions of the Developer Loan Documents, (d) in connection with any other change therein which, in the judgment of the Trustee, is not to the prejudice of the 8 Third Supplemcntal tndenture,t Trustee or the owners of the Bonds, (e) to conform the terms of the Developer Loan Documents to any requirements that may be imposed by the Credit Facility Provider as conditions to the provision of a Credit Facility, or(f) prior to the Conversion Date, to conform the provisions of the De-,eloper Loan Documents to any requirements of the Rating Agent necessary to ensure that, prior to the Conversion Date, the Rating Agent will rate the Bonds in the highest possible category, (g) to modify, amend or supplement the provisions of the Developer Loan Documents in any manner necessary or appropriate in order to give effect to the provisions of Section 4.2.A of the Loan Agreement. The Issuer and the Trustee shall, without the consent of or notice to any of the Owners but not before giving notice thereof to the Credit Facility Provider and the Developer, enter into any amendment, change or modification of the Developer Loan Documents as may be necessary, in the opinion of Bond counsel, to comply fully with all applicable rules, rulings, policies, procedures, regulations or other official statements promulgated or proposed by the Department of the Treasury or the Internal Revenue Service pertaining to obligations issued under Section 103(b)(4)(A) of the Code. Notwithstanding the prior paragraph, the Credit Facility Documents may, without the consent of, but with notice to, the Issuer and the Trustee and, without the consent of or notice to any of the Bondholders, but subject to the provisions of Sections 1203 hereof, enter into or permit any amendment of the Credit Facility Documents acceptable to the Developer as may be required (a) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision thereof, (b) to make such other provisions in regard to matters or questions arising under the Credit Facility Documents which is determined by the Trustee not to be materially adverse to the interests of the Bondholders; (c) to grant to or confer upon the Issuer or the Trustee for the benefit of the Bondholders any additional rights, remedies, powers or authority that may lawfully be so granted or conferred, or to grant or pledge to the Issuer or the Trustee for the benefit of the Bondholders any additional security; (d) to make any change requested by the Credit Facility Provider which change is determined by the Trustee not to be materially adverse to the interests of the Bondholders; (e) to comply with requirements of any Rating Agency; (f) to comply with regulations or rulings issued with respect to the Code, to the extent determined as necessary or desirable in the opinion of Bond Counsel; (g) to change or modify any provision of the Credit Facility Documents in connection with the remarketing of Bonds following any mandatory tender of the Bonds pursuant to Section 211 hereof but only upon the condition that such change is effective only after such mandatory purchase; (h) to permit the Developer to enter into a modification of the Developer Loan on terms approved by the Issuer and the Credit Facility Provider; provided that there has first been delivered to the Trustee (1)written evidence of such approvals and the approval by the Issuer and the Credit Facility Provider of the proposed form of amendment and any other documents relating thereto; and (2) written evidence from each Rating Agency that such modifications and any related changes to the terms of the financing will not adversely affect the rating then in effect on the Bonds; (i) in connection with any other change which is not to the prejudice of the Bondholders; or 0) to modify, alter, amend or supplement the Credit Facility Documents in any other respect, including amendments which would otherwise require Bondholder consent, if notice of the proposed amendment is given to Bondholders (in the same manner as notices of redemption are given) at least thirty(30) days before the effective date thereof and, on or before such effective date, the Bondholders have the right to demand purchase of their Bonds pursuant to the optional 9 Thud Supplemental Indenture e redemption provisions in Section 211, The Trustee shall furnish copies of any such amendments to the Credit Facility Documents to the Credit Facility Provider, the Remarketing Agent, the Tender Agent, the Issuer and the Borrow-er. 3. Continuing Effect. Except as and to the extent expressly stated in this Supplemental Indenture, the Indenture shall continue in full force and effect, unless othenvise amended by the terms thereof. 4. Counterparts. This Supplemental Indenture may be signed in counterparts and when signed by all Parties shall constitute one Supplemental Indenture. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has caused these presents to be signed and attested in its name and behalf by its duly authorized officers and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed, and to evidence its acceptance of the trusts hereby created. The Trustee has caused these presents to be signed in its name and behalf by one of its duly authorized officers, all as of the V day of February, 2000. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE By: Chairman 0 Attest: By, Secretary U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee By:_ Vice President 10 Thud Supplemental Indenture c Old STAFF REPORT CITY MANAGRYt'S DEPARTMENT CRA ITEM ( ) COUNCIL ITEM (XX) MEE*nNG DATE: January 13, 2000 SUBJECT: WOMEN's CLUB PRESENTATION OF CHECK TO THE CITY TO PURCHASE DEFIBRILLATING EQUIPMENT FUNDING REQUIRED _ NO FUNDING REQUIRED The County Fire Department has, for some time, set a goal to become equipped with automatic defibdWating devices which will allow basic life-support-trained firemen to utilize a defibrillator in the event of a.cardiac emergency. The units cost approximately$5,000 cacti. The Fire and Rescue Association has purchased and equipped the main fire engine with an automated defifbillator and the Women's Chib is donating funds to purchase half the cost of a second unit to be placed with the heavy rescue vehicle. The City will match their contribution and order an additional unit. Currently, finds are available in the general fund budgeted far fire station support. STAFF RECOh2dEMS THAT: COUNCIL ACCEPT THE FINANCIAL DONATION FROM THE WOMEN'S CLUB, MATCH THE AMOUNT FROM OUR CURRENTLY BUDGETED FIRE SUPPORT ACCOUNT AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF AN ADDITIONAL DEFIBRILLATING DEVICE. COUNCIL AWWA nrm N&I Gt-} J PENPANIG CITY CITY OF t-:-'AND TERRACE COUNC. APPROVAL DATE: DECEMBER 23, 1998 CHECK REGISTER NO: 1223" OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: DECEMBER 23, 1999 CHECK NO, VEN DESCRIPTION AM 13158 RIVERSIDE HIGHLAND WATER WASTEWATER BILLING FOR OCTINOV $4,928.21 13169 VIRGIL BARHAM BIRTHDAY BONUS 22.50 13160 KAREN GERBER BIRTHDAY BONUS 50.00 13161 RICHARD ROLLINS PARK MAINT NOVEMBER 99 820.00 13162 MICHAEL MULLINS BIRTHDAY BONUS 50.00 13163 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO FISH&GAME FILING FEES 35.00 13164 PACIFICARE OF CALIFORNIA HEALTH INSURANCE 12199 9.170.67 13165 STANDARD INSURANCE CO. PAYMENTS DUE FOR 11/1/99& 12/1199 1,709.58 13186 PACIFIC BELL PHONE BILLS DUE 246.17 13167 SKILLPATH SEMINARS SEMINAR 199:00 13168 MET LIFE VOL LIFE INS FOR DECEMBER 888.53 13189 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM PERS FOR PAYROLL END 111299 4.179.64 13170 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM PERS FOR PAYROLL END 120399 4,176.02 13171 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM PERS FOR PAYROLL END 112809 4,198.99 13172 SAFEGUARD 2000 Y2K HARDWARE TEST SLOT 188.45 13173 INLAND COUNTIES INSURANCE SERVICES INSURANCE-VARIOUS EMPLOYEES 1.289.80 13174 ACCENT PRINT& DESIGN BUS CARDS-LARKIN 99.04 13174 ACCENT PRINT& DESIGN PRINT NEWSLETTER 96.98 13175 SANDRA AH SUE BIRTHDAY BONUS 50.00 0 13176 LAUREN RAYBURN BIRTHDAY BONUS 50.00 C 13177 GREG TORRES BIRTHDAY BONUS 50.00 Z 13178 CATHERINE TOTH BIRTHDAY BONUS 50.00 n 13179 ELIZABETH DUARTE VACATION BUY-OUT/SICK LEAVE 3,394.74 r 13181 STAPLES OFFICE SUPPLIES 395.24 42958 AA EQUIPMENT RENTALS CO. INC. EQUIP. REPAIRS 312.09 42959 ADDINGTON CONSULTING CONTRACT ENGINEERING 2.210.00 42960 MATTHEW ADDINGTON STIPENDS 25.00 a 42901 AIRBORNE EXPRESS EXPRESS PACKAGES 11.45 42962 APPLIANCE DOCTOR REPAIR REFRIG. AT CHILD CARE 30.00 `� 1 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DATE: DECEMBER 23, 1999 CHECK REGISTER NO: 122399 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: DECEMBER 23, 1999 CHECK NO, YCNCQ 19190JET19bi AMOUNT 42963 ARROW STRAIGHT STREET STRIPING 3,037.00 42964 ASCOM HASLER MAILING SYS. INC. METER RENTAL TO 3/31/00 207.00 42965 DAN BUCHANAN STIPENDS 250.00 42966 CA PAVING MAINTENANCE SLURRY SEAL 16,422.79 42967 CA SOCIETY/MUN. FINANCE OFFICER YR 2000 DUES 200.00 42968 STATE OF CALIFORNIA RTE 215 ELEC COSTS BARTON RD 176.45 42971 CITY OF COLTON COM CHILDCARE CHLDCARE WKSHOP 1/12/00 300.00 42972 CITY OF COLTON WASTEWATER FEES 10& 11199 139.872.59 42973 COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE SUPPLY MAINT. SUPPLIES 235.35 42974 DATA TICKET INC. PROCESS PARKING CITES 100.00 42975 DICKSON COMPANY STREET SWEEPING SVCS. 2.082.50 42978 DONEGAN TREE SERVICE TREE REMOVAL 6,740.00 42977 JOHN DONLEVY EMPLOYEE EXP. REIMBURSEMENT 49.42 42978 DRUG ALTERNATIVE SVC. PICOIORIOLE 125.00 42979 DUNN-EDWARDS CORP. PAINTISUPPLIES 14.12 42980 EDEN SYSTEMS ANNUAL SUPPORT 4,589.85 42981 EL-CO CONTRACTORS INSTALL STORM DRAIN 2,600.00 42982 EVERGREEN LAWN &TREE CARE PEST CONTROL PARKS NOVIDEC 295.00 42983 MARYETTA FERRE STIPENDS 25.00 42984 FIDEL RAMOS KARATE REFUND#4115 25.00 42985 FIREMASTER HALON CYL. SVC 195.00 42987 LEE ANN GARCIA STIPENDS 250.00 42988 GOVERNMENT FINANCE DUES TO 1/31/01 150.00 42989 GRAND TERRACE LIONS CLUB HALF ELEC COST AT CHILDCARE 516.00 42990 GREENWOOD'S UNIFORM COMPANY UNIFORMS 884.76 42991 HARPER S BURNS LLPN NOV99 SVCS $07.50 42992 HENAGON LTD COLTON SAND/TOPSOIL 9.70 42993 HERTZ EQUIPMENT RENTAL RENT BACK HOE 233.52 42994 HERMAN HILKEY STIPENDS 250.00 42995 HOME DEPOT MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 236.24 2 0 0 CITY OF c .,AND TERRACE DATE: DECEMBER 23, 1899 CHECK REGISTER NO: 1223N OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: DECEMBER 2391"9 CHE g DESCRIPTION AN 42996 HYDRO-SCAPE PRODUCTS INC. IRRIGATION SUPPLIES 12.42 42M HYDRO-SCAPE PRODUCTS INC. MAINT. & PARKS SUPPLIES 406.36 42997 INTERSTATE BRANDS CORP. BAKERY GOODS- CHILD CARE 34.43 42M JANI-KING OF COLTON DEC99 BLDG. MAINT. CHILD CARE 759.00 42999 JENNY MURTANU TODDLERATE REFUND#4114 18.00 43000 JERRY'S AUTO SERVICE REPL TEMP. GAUGE 84.70 43001 K D. SALES PLUMBING SUPPLIES 51.64 43002 KARLA CUIEL KARATE REFUND 04119 25.00 43003 JOHN W. LAMPE CONTRACT LABOR- PLANNING 1.620.00 43004 DON LARKIN STIPENDS 250.00 43005 LEGEND BUILDING MAINTENANCE OCT& NOV LIBRARY BLDG MAINT. 400.00 43006 LELAND NURSERY PLANTS FOR PARKS 102.30 43007 LEROY'S LANDSCAPE SERVICE NOV99 MAINT.-ASSESSMENT DISTR. 200.00 43009 LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES PHONE MAINT. 304.70 43010 BYRON MATTESON STIPENDS 250.00 43011 MR. OR MRS. SARGENT KARATE REFUND 04116 25.00 43012 PACIFIC BELL CC ATRIUM PAY PHONE 115.20 43015 PETTY CASH EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS 149.00 43016 PETTY CASH EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS 110.68 43017 KATHY PIERSON CONTRACT CLASSES 614.78 43018 POST TOOLS INC. SMALL TOOLS 4.30 43019 POSTMASTER U.S. POSTAL SERVICE PERMIT#W3 TO 1/22/01 100.00 43020 PRIME EQUIPMENT GLOVES &GLASSES 89.44 43021 PRIME LINE DESIGNIDRAFTING BLUEPRINTS ROLLINGS PARK SENIOR CE 67.50 43022 RITE WAY STEEL PRODUCTS LAWNMOWER REPAIR 78.00 43023 RIVERSIDE HIGHLAND WATER CO. PAVE,MICH. BARTON 43.457.75 43025 ROQUET PAVING INC. GRIND MICHIGAN S BARTON 5,593.31 43027 SAWS CLUB MEMBER/ADMIN FEE 164.84 43028 SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN ADD 11/14/99 39.62 43029 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO SEPT. - NOV. BOOKING FEES 4,M.60 3 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DATE: DECEMBER 23, 19" CHECK REGISTER NO: 1223" OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: DECEMBER 23, 1999 CHECK NO. VENDO DESCRIPTim AMOUNT 43030 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO OCT-DEC99 NPDES FEES 1,150.00 43031 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO DUMP CHARGES 1,109.62 43032 SHALLON CUSAST HOLIDAY STAMP CAMP REFUND*3398 20.00 43033 SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SIG. MAINTIREPAIRS 495.33 43034 BERNARD SIMON FINANCE SEMINARS 280.72 43035 SMART 8 FINAL IRIS COMPANY PROGRAM SUPPLIES 99.45 43036 SO. CA. EDISON COMPANY FACILITIES 3 STREET LIGHTS 7,048.49 43037 80, CA. GAS.COMPANY GAS-CITY FACILITIES 273.95 43038 STAPLES FAX PAPER 17.20 43039 STARLIGHT RENT K-RAIL 150.00 43040 SYSCO FOOD 857.80 43042 TOYS R US PROGRAM SUPPLIES 74.68 43043 MARY TRAINOR STIPENDS 25.00 43044 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT ALERT NOTE 47.20 43045 FRAN VAN GELDER STIPENDS 25.00 43046 VAVRINEK TRINE DAY 8 COMPANY AUDIT PROGRESS PAYMENT 712.50 43047 WAXIE JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 298.44 43048 WEST GROUP CA CODE UPDATES 103.44 43049 WESTEC SECURITY GROUP SEC. SVCS TO 3/31/00 498.00 43050 WESTERN EXTERMINATORS CO. PEST CONTROL 155.00 43051 WILBERS MAINT SUPPLIESISVC 105.95 43052 DOUG WILSON STIPENDS 25.00 43053 XEROX CORPORATION MAINT XEROX 174.16 43054 YOSEMITE WATERS BOTTLED WATER 61.20 DECEMBER PAYROLL 101,998.73 TOTAL: $395,462.90 4 0 Q CITY OF GAMD TERRACE DATE: DECEMBER 23, 1999 CHECK REGISTER NO: _ 122399 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: DECEMBER 23, 1999 CHECK NO. yfnnm DESCRIPTION AEI I CERTIFY THAT,TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE,THE AFORE LISTED CHECKS FOR PAYMENT OF CITY LIABNJTIES HAVE BEEN AUDITED BY ME AND ARE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE EXPENDITURES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY. BERNARD SIMON FINANCE DIRECTOR 5 R CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DATE: JANUARY 13, 2000 CHECK REGISTER NO: C0001 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: JANUARY 13, 2000 CHECK NO. VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 13182 PEBSCO SEPT. DEF. COMP BENEFITS $8.734.74 13183 PEBSCO OCT. DEF COMP. BENEFITS $11,973.10 13184 PEBSCO NOV DEF COMP. BENEFITS $6,915.36 13186 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES PERS PIR END 12/24/99 $4,183.94 13187 INLAND COUNTIES INSURANCE SVCS DENTAL NISIONIHEALTH INS. $11281.04 13188 PACIFICARE OF CALIFORNIA HEALTH INS 1100 $9,170.70 13189 ADRIANE GORDON RETRO PAY FROM RAISE $15.18 13190 METLIFE METROMATIC LIFE $888.53 13191 TEXACO CREDIT CARD CENTER NOV& DEC GAS $727.97 13192 MANPOWER TEMP HELP $1,046.90 13193 RIVERSIDE HIGHLAND WATER CO. VARIOUS LOCATIONS $5.441.52 13194 PACIFIC BELL CC , CHILD CARE & PICO PAY PHONE $58.04 13195 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS $758.32 13196 MANAGED HEALTH NETWORK MH NET INS 12/99 $536.56 43061 A-ARNOLD'S BACKFLOW FIRE DEPT. PACKING REPLACE VALVE $54.00 43062 AA EQUIPMENT RENTALS CO. INC. MOWER REPAIR $572.37 43063 ACCENT PAINT& DESIGN 2 PART REQ PAY FORMS $2,602.42 43064 ADAIR PHOTOGRAPHY LARKIN-PHOTOGRAPH $86.20 43065 ADDINGTON CONSULTING PLAN REVIEW $2,355.00 43066 CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS PREMIUM FIY 99-2000-ALL HAZ. INS. $8,108.00 43067 STATE OF CALIFORNIA SIGNAL ELEC.1215 $105.76 43068 CENTRAL CITY SIGN SERVICE SIGNS $561.07 43069 CITY NEWSPAPER GORUP LEGAL ADS $104.50 43070 DANKA OFFICE IMAGING COMPANY MAINT.KODAK $45.90 43071 DATA TICKET INC. PARKING PROCESSING $100.00 43072 DEM ASSOCIATES 2000 CA ELECTION CODES $41.21 43073 DICKSON COMPAN STREET SWEEP SVCS $2.438.75 43074 EVERGREEN LAWN &TREE CARE GOPHER CONTROL $235.00 43075 FOX OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL CT. EMPLOYEE PHYSICALS $396.00 1 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DATE: JANUARY 13, 2000 CHECK REGISTER NO: C0001 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: JANUARY 13, 2000 CHECK NO. VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 43076 LEE ANN GARCIA TRAVEL REIMBURSE $65.00 43077 HERTZ EQUIPMENT RENTAL BACKHOE RENT $314.94 43078 HOME DEPOT PARK MAINT $9.67 43079 HYDRO-SCAPE PRODUCTS INC. IRRIGATION SUPP $88.78 43080 INLAND EMPIRE STAGES LIMITED FASHION ISLEICRUISE EXCURSION $780.00 43081 INT'L INSITUTE/MUN.CLERKS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE $110.00 43082 INTERSTATE BRANDS CORP. BREAD PRODUCTS-CHILD CARE $32.45 43083 ITT HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE GARCIA LIFE INS $900.00 43084 J & P TROPHIES WEIR PLAQUE $14.22 43085 JANI-KING OF COLTON JANITORIAL SERVICES $759.00 43086 JOHN AVENTTI SEWER REFUND $25.80 43087 JUDY MC BRIDE CITY BIRTHDAY PARTY $67.30 43088 KCT CONSULTING INC. SURVEY BOUNDARIES,MV $4,999.25 43089 LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS TABLE & CHAIRS $363.34 43090 JOHN W. LAMPE LAMPE 12/15-1/4100 $1,984.50 43091 LEGEND BUILDING MAINTENANCE JAN. SVCS LIBRARY $200.00 43092 MANPOWER TEMP FINANCE HELP $319.00 43093 MARTIN & CHAPMAN CO. ELECTION SUPPLIES $74.50 43094 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS HONEYWELL LINE $3.84 43095 MILLENNIM SYSTEMS SERVER ANALYSIS-COMPUTER $95.00 43096 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES $75.00 43097 OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY ELEV.MAINT. $235.72 43098 PACIFIC BELL GT TRUNK LINE $238,65 43100 PETTY CASH PETTY CASH REIMBURSE $151.27 43101 KATHY PIERSON GYMNASTICS CLASS $47.78 43102 PROTECTION ONE SEC. SVC.99100 $139.80 43103 RITE WAY STEEL PRODUCTS MOWER REPAIR $78.00 43104 ROADRUNNER STORAGE STORAGE 1/1-1/31100 $63.00 43106 SAFEGUARD 2000 ISA BOARDS - Y2K $377.13 43107 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO BOOKING FEES/AUDIT FEES $1,814.92 5 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DATE: JANUARY 13, 2000 _ CHECK REGISTER NO: _ C0001 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: JANUARY 13, 2000 CHECK NO. VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 43108 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO OIT,SHERIFF $80,442.00 43109 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ST.MAINT.SUPPLIES $61.90 43110 SIGNAL MAINTENANCE INC. TRAFFIC SIG MAIN $637.39 43111 SO. CA. EDISON COMPANY CITY ELECTRICITY $6,261.37 43112 SO. CA. GAS. COMPANY CITY GAS CHARGES $314.67 43114 BRENDA STANFILL PARKITAXI REIMBURSE $27.00 43115 STAPLES SUPPLES $290.83 43116 STARLIGHT RENT K RAIL $75.00 43118 SYLVAN I IDENTIX FINGERPRINT PROCESSING $95.00 43119 SYSCO FOOD SUPPLIES $2,410.11 43120 T.Y.LIN INTERNATIONAL- MCDANIEL ENG.SVCS. BARTON BRIDGE PROJ. $10,050.22 43121 CHRISTIE THTERRY LOCAL MILEAGE $35.25 43122 TRAFFIC SPEICALTIES INC. 6 VOLT BATTERY $51.72 43123 TRANSPORTAION ENGINEERING TEP,SANBAG PROJECT $2,896.30 43124 U S POSTAL SERVICE METER POSTAGE $1,000.00 43126 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT UNDERGRD ALERT UPDATES $30.00 43127 VAVRINEK TRINE DAY & COMPANY COST ALLOC PLAN UPDATE $300.00 43128 VINCENTE AYALA BANNER REFUND $50.00 43129 VISIBLE 1099'S & ENVELOPES FOR 1999 $86.24 43130 WALMART MICROWAVE- CHILD CARE $96.93 43131 WAXIE MAINT.SUPPLIES $1,056.93 43132 WEST GROUP CA CODE UPDATES $148.70 43133 WI ELAN D ASSOCIATES GEN.PLAN UPDATE $2,259.05 43134 WILBERS SUPP & EQUIP $114.59 43135 XEROX CORPORATION USAGE,XEROX $547.59 43136 YOSEMITE WATERS BOTTLE WATER $224.45 TOTAL: $193,529.18 3 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DATE: .IANUARY 13, 2000 CHECK REGISTER NO: C0001 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: JANUARY 13, 2000 CHECK NO. VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT I CERTIFY THAT,TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE,THE AFORE LISTED CHECKS FOR PAYMENT OF CITY LIABILITIES HAVE BEEN AUDITED BY ME AND ARE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE EXPENDITURES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY. BERNARD SIMON FINANCE DIRECTOR 4 CITY OF GRAND TL�RRACE r _... C. CM01MIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVAL REGULAR i 1JG- DECKER 9. 19-" 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 December 9, 1999, at 7:25 p.m. Byron Matteson, Mayor Dan Buchanan, Mayor Pro Tem Herman Hilkey, Councilmember Lee Ann Garcia, Councilmember Don Larkin, Councilmember Tom SLhwab, City Manager John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager Tracey Martina, Deputy City Clerk Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director Virgil Barham, Building & Safety Dwc= Lt. Pete Ortiz, Sheriff's Department Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk Bernie Simon, Finance Director John H Ter, City Attorney O The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegh=led by Councilwoman Lee Ann Garcia. Pe ITEMS TO DELETE -Noce 2A. Women's Club Presentation of Check to the City to Purchase Defibrillating Equipment Pat Nix_ President of the Grand Terrace Women"s Cam, indicated that the Grand Terrace Women's Club has begun their 82 d year as a service organization in the community of Grand Terrace. She introduced Philomene Spisak and Betty Daniel who are the Chairpersons of the project to purchase a defibrillator for the fire station emergency equipment. Philomene Stec, 11745 Preston Street, invited the residents of Grand Terrace to join the Women's Club in their efforts to purcbase a defibrillator for the comity. The defibrillator will be assigned to the Grand Terrace Search and Rescue Squad for use by the Fire Department, however it will remain within the City of Grand Terrace. The total cost of a unit is $4,000. She encouraged all residents to become a part of this life saving project. All donations should be made payable to the Grand Terrace Defibrillator Fund and mailed to the Grand Terrace Women's Club. COUNCIL AGENDA nil NOT' J C awd Minutes December 9, 1999 Pap 2 Pat Nix, indicated that the Women's Club has raised approximately $3,500 for the purchase of the defibrillator and that they will present a check to the City at the next Council Meeting. 2B. League of California Cities (ABC) Power Point Presentation Council Member Hilkey gave a presentation to inform the citizens of the State's actions to take money from cities over a period of ten years. He indicated that Cities have organized a group called ABC (Action for Better Cities) and are campaigning for an amendment to the State Constitution to enact for cities what Proposition 98 did for school districts, which stabilized them and prevented the State from eroding the funding from schools. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-99-172 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCR MEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following consent calendar items with the removal of item 3E: 3A. Approval of Check Register No. 112499 & 120999 3B. Ratify 12-09-99 CRA Action 3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3D. Approval of 11-10-99 Minutes 3F. Council Member Travel to Fiscal Reform Committee Meetings - Appropriation of$1,400 to cover the cost of travel 3G. Award of Contract:Concrete Maintenance Services(Martinez Construction) ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 3E. Measure I Capital Improvement Program 1999-2000 CC-99-173 MOTION BY COUNCH MEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0. to continue item 3E. Measure I Capital Improvement Program 1999-2000 to the Januari 13, 2000 Council Meeting. Steve Pew, President of the Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce, reported that the Chamber has been working on a new Community Business Directory and expect that they will delivered to the residents by the end of the month. Beverly Powell, Southern California Edison, introduced herself as the region manager for Grand Terrace in the Public Affairs Department and is'looking forward to working with the City. C0UWH minmes December 9, 1999 Page 3 ORAL) REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee a. Minutes of November 1, 1999&November 15, 1999 CC-99-174 MOTION BY COUNCILMEM 3ER HICKEY, SECOND BY COUNCH MEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the November 1, 1999 and November 15, 1999 minutes of the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee. 5B. Coumsil Resorts mayor Pro Tem.%KhMM indicated that the City just celebrated its 2Is Anniversary celebration prior to the Council Meeting and thanked the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee for the fine job that they did in coordinating and putting on the event. He indicated that on Dezember 15, 1999 the Plans and Programs Committee, a division of SANBAG, will be holding a meeting where they will review the various applications that have been made for CMAC Funds and STIFF Funds. There is significant competition for the funks that are available. He believes that in early January or February the full SANBAG Board will be in a position to begin making some decisions on what applications will be fimded. He feels that the important message that came from Councilmember H&ey's preservation is that cities are going to have to take a stand and say that we would like to have more control over our local dollars and how we can spend them. CogmUmembar Larkcin, reported that be enjoyed the tour of the City's Child Care Center that he was given and feels that it is beneficial to the community and that it should be commended. He feels that the Birthday Party lint on by the Historical and Cultural Activities Cammin=is an example of the unique community that we have. He appreciates the efforts of the committee. Councilmember HMM, he reported that he read in the Senior Newsletter that Bea Giagandet passed away and expressed his sorrow. He indicated that there has been a rash of mail theft in his neighborhood and encouraged residents to be aware of the situation and urged them not to put checks in their mail boxes. Councilmembec QM ,commended the Chamber of Commerce on the directory that they put together. The Business Development Committee is getting started again and is looking forward to more success. The goal of the committee is to target a specific location and to put all of our energy :here. She thanked the Women's Club for their hard work and dedication and is hopeful that they will raise the additional funds needed to purchase the defibrillator. She commended Community and Economic Development Director Materassi Council Miman December 9. 1999 Page 4 on her economic development efforts. She wished everyone a happy holiday and safe new year. PUBLIC,HARING 6A. Traffic Signal and Circulation Improvement Fee Ordinance to be used by the City to Construct Traffic Signal and Roadway Improvements Required as Outlined m the Circulation Element Update Study 0 v , reported that at the Council meeting of January 22, 1998 the concept of a Circulation Improvement Fen/programs was approved and staff was directed to draft an ordinance with the following recommendations: 1. That fees for low and medium density residential be balanced and easy to administer; 2_ That fees reflect the source of traffic impact of future development; and 3. That retail fees be evaluated in view of the goal to increase retail tax revenues. Staff incorporated all City Council recommendations in the fee program. She indicated that Craig Nmstaedter,the traffic engineering consultant,will be giving a presentation and would answer any questions that the Council may have. Craig Neustaedter, traffic engineering consultant, reported that what is before the council is a proposal to adopt a circulation impact The program for 7.6 million dollars for road improvements completing the circulation system that is shown in the general plan. They are also proposing a 1.5 million dollar package of signal improvements, essentially to cor struct 8 traffic signals in the City. The fee program has been developed in accordance with state legislation AB1600. Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public. Barney Karger, 11668 Bernardo Way, questioned what type of grants the City can get to supplement the traffic signal and circulation fees and what might they total. Mr. Neustaedter responded that the City's most dependable outside funding source would be Measure I in which we receive several hundred thousand dollars. There is a substantial amount of Federal money accessible to local government. The City would have to compete in a competitive process for outside funding sources and supplement what we need to build out the circulation systems. Mr. Karger, feels that some of the improvements that are that are being proposed may not be necessary. Mayor Matteson returned discussion to Council. Couch Minutes December 9, 19W ftV 5 CC-99-175 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA,CARRIED 5-0,to continue the Traffic Signal and Circulation Improvement Fee Ordinance to be used by the City to Construct Traffic Signal and Roadway Improvements Required as Outlined in the Circulation Element Update Study Public Hearing to January 13, 2000. 6B. An Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace, California Approving General Plan Amendment GPU-99433,E-98-07 Adding the Open Space Element and Respective Negative Declaration Planner John Iamoe, reported that during the public hearing at the October 14, 1999 City Council meeting several speakers, who indicated that they had property interests on Blue Mountain, requested that the matter be continued so that they could have additional time to review the recommendations of the proposed element. He stated that the following are three possible options for the Council to act on: Option One: Adopt the Ordinance Adding the Open Space Element to the City's General Plan with the addition of Appendix "H." Option Two: Adopt the Ordinance Adding the Open Space Element to the City's General Plan with the addition of a modified Appendix "H" allowing for development of any area, regardless of elevation, that had previously been "quarried" on the western face of Blue Mountain lying northerly of De Berry Street. Option Three: Refer the matter back to the Planning Commission to review the issues regarding potential development for the western face of Blue Mountain and to have the Planning Commission report back to the City Council. Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public. Jun Sullivan. 1951 W. Key Street, indicated that he represents Mr. Sigdested and encouraged the Council to support option number two. Brian Whitehead,22959 Orangewood Court,stated that he is a 6t°grade sudent at Ten-me View Elementary School and that he conducted a survey on what 6dk graders would like done with the open space m Grand Terrace as a project He recited the results. Barney K& der, 11668 Bernardo Way, indicated that the ordinance doesn't affba his property, however he believes that any piece of property can be developed. Dennis Kidd, 22874 Pico Street, expressed his concern with the ordinance and feels that BIue Mountain should be developed into a park"Blue Mountain Park." He suggested that the City look into park bond measures. 2605 S. Waterman Avenue, thanked the Council for giving property Council Mime es December 9, 1999 Page 6 owners an opportunity to review the proposed element and encouraged the Council to support option two. Mayor Matteson returned discussion to Council. Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan, indicated that he would like to see the hill side preserved and that he would support option two. CC-99-176 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 4-1-0-0 (COUNCILMEMBER LARKN VOTED NO), to approve an Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace, California Approving General Plan Amendment GPU 94-03, E-98-07 Adding the Open Space Element and Respective Negative Declaration and the attached Appendix"H."allowing for development of any area,regardless of elevation,that had previously been "quarried" on the western face of Blue Mountain lying northerly of De Berry Street. CC-99-177 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMaMER GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCIIIAEMBER H1I.KEY WAS ABSENT), to approve the addendum of changes to the proposed open space element incorporating the feasibility study as a result of Erin Gamia's testimony. 7A. Award of Bid: Senior Center Expansion Project CC-99-178 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCHA EM BER LARIONN,CARRIED 3-2-0-0(MAYOR MATTFSON AND MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN VOTED NO), to approve Exhibit A as a Change Order No. 1 to GTB-99-08; and award a Contract in the amount of $76,134.00 io Paul Crabtree Consumdon for the Senior Center Expansion Project. NEW BUSEWM 8A. Consider Continuation of Park and Recreation Committee CC-99179 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HRXEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, CARRIED 5-0, to continue the Park and Recreation Committee through January 31, 2000 allowing them the opportunity to come up with a recommendation for the future of the committee and where they ware the money that was raised through the adopt-a-park program Pam. 8C. Y2k Network Compliance Camcd Mimues Dezember 9, 1999 Pap CC-99-180 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCH14EMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to appropriate $15,609.57 from the Gemeral Fund-Undesignated Fund Balance and $7,883.46 from the RDA Low/Mod Housing Fund #34-703 to complete the PC Network Y2K compliance. 8D. Room Rental Rates: Contract Recreation Instructors CC-99-181 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COU14CH24EMBER L.AREN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve a room rental charge of$15.00 per hour for the use of the Civic Center Community Room and the Senior Citizen Center. 8E. 2000-2001 CDBG Program: City Proposals CC-99-182 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCH IAEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to implement the projects currently funded and re-build the Un-Programmed Account Balance with the County so larger projects can be considered in fbture years. CLOSED SESSION 9. Labor Negotiations Mayor Matteson announced that the Council met in closed session to discuss Labor Negotiations and that staff has been given direction. ORDER OF ADJO Mayor Matteson adjomned the City Council Meeting at 11:12 p.m., until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, January 13, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace STAFF REPORT CRA ITEM{) COUNCIL ITEM(X)MEETING DATE: January 13,2000 SUBJECT: REJECT LIABILITY CLAIM GTLC-99-02(Stoa) The City of Grand Tenace has received a claim(GTLC-99-02)for damage to personal property. Ms. Stoa is claiming damage to her vehicle caused by a pole in the street on the northeast comer of Kingfisher and Pico. Our Claims Adjuster has reviewed the claim and is requesting that the City reject the Claim and send a standard rejection letter to the claimant. A copy of the claim is attached for your review. Staff Recommends Council: REJECT LL ,BILTTY CLAIM 99-02 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO NOTIFY THE CLAIMANT OF THE ACTION TAKEN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. �� RM WIM CLAIM FOR DAMAGU »sldeva FM l aAW rrahlr CUT or�any TO�sa�r ae r rY CUT CLAW c Qwd Tmsaq CA=a nvsr�lx.-flal� 1. Csim for 3sft k7 b!gym ar to p=wd I Tony me 1~Od no Lwr an da CRYCFMW TS M Mo&sew so aaesremea (00rwemtset Ode lsems 911.4 } &3WOM Owb 7Swhft 91LAae 1�ad sr!. Gomm■ o. r.es As DEC 8 d IBM 7. Red a=Cb=>*aft boom*ME& L lbs dda is east bs eipsi M PW 2 at is ban e s_ !..hp 2 far spew pe, iid to adds a diem d wMdme l =&& C�YCLBK t AN"armeh ism.if==■ y. b Sm fill eber,7s. acalf BARB i1i018f. 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Grand Terrace 783-7830 John Squires. 411 Blue Mountain Court, Grand Terrace 783-8106 Olson AdAmom DOCT08S and HOWIMALS: K/A an� Fw as anent do=PROW to de Yombe asa a d C14 Vdkb whom pa dot moor ik and by air bongem. algal at do arwt of mormle, lad hs r(wlk mod. d yaa ar rr+elide An pa dat New Cky vd i* ` saw ad waft Yetia pis armml a><y 4'and by beaifea d CUI siids at daa of NuMm by■A4r and iabuM Oq vs iwlwd. y bmw ! a bn f y� w r year da de fags 1 aneiaat r ■ Dach y'fir ad do Datia d lowed by■L N w S U- Y 6� s4 psi& T■..,bleuee� ~u tall fe 27' a ' t+fa. H a wef .6d�n il�t0 V flcr T` _ �G Sias d ClwWmwS(ar ptaaee filing m l Wbw bd W T*W ar hiand Nme nidoaip m C7rioarrq Shirley J. Stoa Dow :104eAeP 22. 1999 WM CLAMS WW BE FLIED V4M THE CrFY CLERK(Goreamme Cede swam 9ISe). [enr�e�da fits clr� is a hkmy(load Cede Somme 7L) CR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS COMMiTI'EE OF GRAND MY OF GRAND TERRACE DEC 0 8 1999 Septanber 13, 1999 GRCLERK NffNms CALL TO ORDER: The mmeeim was called to order by Gary Eldridge at 7:10 p.ra AWN BERS PRESENT: Sawa Aiken,Gary Eldridge,VicPfeanigharism and Darla Watt GUESTS PRESENT: John Donlevy 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ES: h m Am of hdy 12, 1999, 1 , m" g were approved. EQUIPA ENT/FACIIITY REPORT: 1. An cqm&wm of S775.00 was approved for the p wmbase and ag�nn of new carpet in the EOC budding, It is to be'installed befom the mart meeting. 2. Vic will submit purchase orders tomorrow for the eParaw/F W for the generator and the wbole budding surge protector. 3. The SWR A Power Meter will be seat off fix repairs tomorrow. An other g*ment is gXrat.-anal. 4. Signs for the mWcr have not been painted yet. COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM No:5A1C COUNSEL LL41SON REPORT: 1, John discussed the need for orpdai g vohmtews that would be trained and ready to go in cage of a disaster. 2. Grand Terrace wig be panfiapatmg in the anon ty-wide di aracix owmed for October- 0 OLD BASENESS: 1. NOW. NEW BUSERESS: 1. Nooe_ ANNOUNCEMENTS: i. Gary resigned as chairman of the EOC, but will corfiaue as an alternate on the committee. NEXT MEETING: The nest meeting wM be held on October 4, 1999. ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 8-13 p.ra submittal., c Darla]. WSecretary EMERGENCY OPERATIONS COhEMff TE,E pnr OF c,R&W TEVIACZ CITY OF GRAND TI R ACE DEC O g 1999 November 1, 19" MYq.EW AHNUTES CALL TO ORDER: The meeta was called to order by Soma A&m at 7:15 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Sonia A&M Vic Pfesrmghmisen, Bob Souta,and Darla Wertz GUESTS PRESENT: John Donlevy APPROVAL OF NEMUTFS: Nave avz"Ae. Septembar n imtes wiD be conWered for approval in December. Them was not a qumvm for the October meeting so there are ao minutes for Octoba. EQUI %UM/FACHXrY RETORT: 1. Carpet is to be installed in the EOC budding before the next meeting. 2. The SZparaso /Filter for the genmator is here. Vic win install it. A 3. Vic will order 2 1 11 1 Mide batteries ies and 2 5/9 whips for the had held radios 4. Sips for the trader have not been painted yet. 5. Toward the end of the mouth Vic will test run the Sesc ator for 2 or 3 days. i COUNSEL LIAISON REPORT. 1. The city staff did as omaodmg job& mg the County-wWe disaster exmise in October. 2. The city staff wB be available to come in to activate the EOC,if necrosary,on New Year's Erie. OLD BUSMM: 1. Now. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Soma was named as temporary clsir while Gary is on hiatus. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. None. 0 NEXT N EEMG: The mat meeting wiH be held on December 6, 1999. ADJOURN: The me 11, wag adjoumed st 8;45 p.m Reqmdn]y wbmitted, Darla 1 4 Se"etary CUT OF GRAND'TERSA(`,Z CREME PREYENTIQN Comm= CPOFGWT aqpdwmsdbg AC!r07Ts DEC 0 91999 Octrberl1919" CAYCLEFK The Ca d Tarwe Crime Prey oodon Ca nu to soot Isar the rtgdw meeting at die Samar Canter. Meeting was aged to order at 6:01 p.m.by drpp , a_FWunneSpb& MEMBER PRESENT were Pht aeneoe Spisak,Cba pawk Bitsy Boor, Vice Cbei persao. JoAnn Johnroa@6 Dottie Rahorn,Lear Neat,Jade Kin=and auft McFhree. RKOiB ZRS ABSENT- Secr etsay,Dick Mims(=co@ k Lew N06(co eo sod Aitwaft M he FasaaWer. CrrV STAIT/SKRWS DEFT.- Tanya C K Carsr■hy Sw*w Ofilm. GUILTS Bob Stewart,C d=PauoL. AGENDA was approvied with motion by May Baaor and second by Chine McElwee: K11NUTES fordo meetirR of September 131b was fflw ed with tie aorr ectic afBitsy Baraar+'s mmm and adsiiag•aoa=C to the absenses of Bitsy Baaor ad ladle Mwx Martian by Dottie Reborn and second by&Aao Johnsen. PUBLIC CO11Ql+iEPTI'-Nose. CORRESPONDENCE-Nooe. BUDGET-No dsages. Report ga by Dottie Raborn. BUSINESS A.Sewiw Swi■ies a.Roofi s rip■' aimed primarily at seniors. b. Anon Repairs tilt are eat necessary. C.Piooe cols claiming you are a big winner. M 1pniss am,aep tic. d. some repims and other cons bring done by wiring•gyps'g uWL By Qns year Plammims a. Programs being Paid for this yea*pard*by drug aeon[seiarre moony. NEW BUSIIMSS A.Boiget Csimaeittee a.No&%mew,but wW meet with Tanya at budget time. b.Cammittae amstm of Dick R (proapers chwX JoAam Johnson and(aaire Br GrwW TuTse a Days a. Need a dwme. b. Only ace order of T-Abu wrf be made, Hopcfi*s mice ocwim this time. c. Foe Dqw mw and Chamber wouM 11w to be part of pismoiog_ COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO A02CA C.awkwees NMI a CWbS md.but nod more people to idp. Six hive dpW up. k Wil be Sunday.Oetabw 3Ist. HF.t0RIS A.Summary at Law Mdwc me■t Aedv tl a.The Ifolaods has hrd move v Aide bursaries. b.They have upend im boum I ah at mWs with as n may as in p mele. IL Ambead FfMam a.New maps are do■t G cmm medal D+epsrt a.Bob Stewart rip xb dare are 25 in the Academy,but not al for Grand Tarace. b_Aademy w M mm 23rd aid loan an Wadmmkp ana w Satordmys far five D.Other Csamtauity her a.Fee Depwtmeat'aiw ift no hdp wdth Gnarl Tame DiaA Helowem Haunt and Tour do Terrace. IL M mber htgwts aL Jadde adod about member anumbmweri IL k Upon smcbiap Smidefusm it vm pointed out thm three coaemaetire sodded abaances is p mds for&W mml. c bk don was Me&to mAmnit a•action ism to vacate the aboraare poidon cf one Faeammgw and to MPM mWatsemm fur Yodom by Bhsy Beraor add mcood by DwyBmborm. d.Action item, low ofd aub mod to be aer+a�iiird Tree being mo further busiom 10 dram the meeting was adar:aed at q I cly 7:07 p m a JoAm Johom COMMITTEE REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE: COMMISSION/CO F DATE PROBLEM: 1. A MOTION WAS MADE TO VACATE THE ALTERNATE POSITION OF NOM E FASENMYER,FOR UNEXCUSED CONSECUTIVE ABSENCES. L ACCORDING TO CITY GUIDELINES,THREE CONSECUTIVE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES IS GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL. 3. ALTERNATE POSITIONS HAVE RECENTLY BEEN REDUCED FROM THREE POSITIONS TO TWO POSITIONS. PROPOSED ACTION: WE REQUEST THAT THE COUNCIL ACCEPT THE CREWS PREVENTION COMMITTEE RECObEW ENDATION FOR VACATING THIS POSITION AND THAT MAYOR BYRON MATTESON PREPARE A LETTER TO MR FASENMYER THANIMG HIM FOR HIS PAST SERVICE AND INVITING HIM TO APPLY AGAIN WHEN HIS PERSONAL SCHEDULE LIGHTENS, COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM No. aN0FWWTEW& Ifistorical&Cultural Activities Committee DEC 2 8 1999 Kmutes for Daxmber 6, 1999 CITY am The meeting 'A=called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman aaulim Grant Those presort were Pauline,Hannah Laister,Colleen Edmundson,Shelly Rosenldld,Brenda Stanfill,Judy McBride and Ann Petta. Secretffiy's Minutes: Should have read "Shelly will make punch, Brenda coffee." Wirth this correction,Ann made a motion to accept,seconded by Judy. T 's Report shows$1,006.23 in budget and$337.12 in Peny Cash. WLAoncal Repo:The Lobby Show Case was changed this afternoon. C=e McMeaas came to pick up the waxer Co. things. Mr. & Mrs weir came with some things for the case. The Planning Commission dOulmd piedms of the demolition We now have a nice display of the old Grand Tcnwe Market. 21 0 Birthday Pot Luck:Mr.dt Mrs.Weir have been invited along with Don Davis and his wife who worked for the Weirs. Am has ham and lasagna,Pauline the turkey. Cake has been ordered. Punch Shelly,coffee the City,ice and waterColleen,decorations Judy. Tables and supplies ready. A plaque will be given to the Weirs and a certificate for Vi Gratson who has been ill will be given to her family. Tony Petty will talc about the weirs and the Market, Mayor Matteson will make the Gra#son pew:ntation. 0 2000 Calendar: Art Show May 7 G.T. Days June Country Fair November 4 City Birthday December 14 Meeting adjoumed at 7:50 p.m. The next meeting will be January 3,2000. Respectfully Submitted, Hannah Laister secretary COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO.JR3�, Janaary 1,2000 Mayor Byrom R.Matteson City of Grand Terrace 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace,CA 92313 Dar Mr Mayor I am hereby tendering my resignation ass member of the Grand Terrace Parts and Recreation Committee as of this date,January 1,2000. In the near twenty years that I have served on this committee we hove accomplished a great deal in the service of the residents and the co smanity as a whole. Beginning with the effort to obtain the land from the Griffin DevebpssKat Company which was developed into Terrace Hips Community Park. Add dosa■y we were able to purchase the f oodfstbdmg for the baseball diamond on the campus of the Terrace Hilts Junior High School. Later we were very bmtramental in promoting the purchase of the ten acres from the Marygold Farms for the development of Pico Part. We also worked to get the portion of had for the Tot Lot. We worked go get a portion of land adjacent to the Senior Center to establish an area which we named the Susan Petta Park. Much of these developments were obtained through the Grant Processes, Athletic groups such as the CokowTerraee Little League were promoted 0 also through the Committee as was the Grand Terrace Community Soccer Chub and the"Sharks"Swim Club originally begun by former Conseil himber Doug Erway. We also were able to have the Grand Terrace Lions Club sponsor different programs. The City was able to get a very dedicated and hard working Parks Supervisor in Karen Gerber and her assistant Denice Precie who over the 17 years bent many recreation programs for our citaess. The defeat of Measure"E"on the 19" ballot by an overwhelming aajority of the citizens was very upsetting to me. It indicated that many citizens simply did not care mach about our City's future and particularly the recreation services;that were offered. I fed that,at this pWW t in time,that I've done enough sad care to put my efforts in the Crime Prevention Committee which seems to be of a more primary importance to our citizens. I believe that what we started as a recreation emmittee around former Councilman Roy Nix's kitchen table twenty years ago, has bees a resounding success. Very truly yours, 01r� J 4# U , RICHARD H. ROLLINS 2��0 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM �C� 14ans letter.tact Cfrrgfi��wn TO: GRAND TERRACE C[TY COUNCIL JAH 0 d 20p� Dear Council Members CIj}.a W It is with much regret and sadness that I feel I must step TT'' down from the Parks and Recreation Committee. In the last 18 years that I have spent on this committee I personally feet great pride that we went from a no park city with an outside contract recreation program to a well ran self 0 contained program with more than two parks under the direction of Karen Gerber. This program continued to expand to meet most of the needs of a growing city. I find it too painful now to watch the lack of support for and the dismantling of this fine department Without staff or city council support of Parks and Recreation in the past months I feet I have no other option than resignation. I only pray that the Parks and Recreation programs that enhanced our catty, provided water safety and personal growth for our children will be renewed for my grandchildren and all Grand Terrace children. I will continue to be available Whelp out in individual events as requested by our city. Lenore K. Frost ' t (former chairperson of Parks and Recreation aka the Easter Bunny) Page 1 CITp CommLinity and Economic Development Department STAFF REPORT CRA ITEM { ) COUNCIL ITEM x { ) MEETING DATE: JANUARY 13, 2000 FUNDING REQUIRED NO FUNDING REQUIRED SUBJECT: Continuance of Circulation Improvement Fee Public Hearing RECOMMENDATION: Move to Continue Public Hearing to the City Council Meeting of February 10, 2000 In order to address the concerns of Council Member Larkin it was necessary for the City's Traffic Engineer to survey and research adjacent cities. Therefore, staff requests the continuance of the public hearing to February 10, 2000. C Staff will prepare a memo prior to the meeting to clarify the issues. Onv fNw%.d=1aticn improvement fee cunt 1-13-OO.wpd 22795 Barton Road • Grand Terrace, California 9231 ITEM N4. [�� MEMORANDUM TO: City Council Members DATE: January 13, 2000 FROM: Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director SUBJECT: UPDATE ON THE REVISIONS TO APPENDIX "H" AND THE OPEN SPACE ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN Since the last meeting on the Open Space Element,which was held on December 9, I 999,the staff has revised Appendix"H"of the Element to reflect the action of the Council in approving the Open Space Element, i.e.modifying the appendix based on"Option Two"selected by the Council. The revised Appendix"H" has been included into the Open Space Element. Also, staff revised other portions of the Element to incorporate various comments and suggestions made by other agencies in their review of the Element. The revised Open Space Element incorporating these changes is attached to this memorandum for the Council's review along with the Ordinance for adoption. In addition,staff reviewed the testimony of Nft.Brian Whitehead,the 6th grade student from Terrace View Elementary School, who addressed the Council at your last meeting on December 9dL Mr. Whitehead conducted a survey of his classmates' feelings regarding open space in the City. Staff believes that there are various portions of the Element including the calling for a feasibility study of having active recreational uses at the proposed Grand Terrace Wilderness Park and the possible firture development of the Susan Petta Park site as a"Heritage/Youth Park and Center"which will address the desire foradditional,youth-oriented,recreational facilities identified by Mr.Whitehead's survey. If you have any questions regarding the revised Appendix"IT"or Open Space Element,please do not hesitate to contact the Community and Economic Development Department. Attachments: Revised Open Space Element including revised Appendix "H" reflecting the Council's action on I2/09/99 rb�a1 joha�apcal6eacmnl� COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM '7P ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPU-99-03, E-08-07 ADDING THE OPEN SPACE ELEMENT AND RESPECTIVE NEGATIVE DECLARATION WHEREAS, per State Law the General Plan is the top hierarchical document providing guidance to the City's orderly growth and development; and WHEREAS, per State Law each element of the City General Plan shall be consistent with each of the others and all other City development documents shall be consistent with it also; and WHEREAS, the Open Space Element is consistent with all other General Plan elements as they stand; and WHEREAS,per State law the General Plan shall be periodically updated to reflect community values, City long term goals and reasonably current data; and WHEREAS, the Government Code of the State requires that a city's general plan contain an Open Space Element; and WHEREAS,the Open Space Elernent will guide the City in util'mng open space to preserve its natural resources;to provide for outdoor recreation;to project the public health and safety; and to enhance the community's identity, and WHEREAS, the Open Space Element includes the following: 1) an "Executive Summary'covering the maim points in the Open Space Element; 2) a discussion of the purpose and reason for the Open Space Element; 3) an inventory of the existing open space resources in the City; 4) a discussion of the future open space needs of the residents of Grand Terrace; 5) identification of important open space issues; 6) a statement of goals, objectives and implementing actions; and, 7) a final discussion on fiscal considerations and implementation strategies. WHEREAS, the Open Space Element addresses all General Plan Task Force and Planning Commission concerns regarding open space issues; and WHEREAS, the Open Space Element has provided the City with specific implementing actions and practical performance criteria which can guide the City in its responsbilhies to assist in providing open space amenities for the residents of the City, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at its meeting of July 15, 1999, recommended approval of the Open Space Element via a public hearing; and WHEREAS, the City Council, at its meetings of October 14, 1999 and December 9, 1999, held a properly noticed public hearing for the approval of the Open Space Element and the respective Negative Declaration. NOW,THEREFORE,THE MY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Repeal those portions of the existing Hazards, Natural Resources and Aesthetic, Cultural, and Recreational Resources Elements of the General Plan which relate to Open Space Resources. Section 2: Adopt the Open Space Element in full as incorporated hereby as Attachment'A' in this Ordinance. Section 3: Adopt the Negative Declaration, Attachment"B' Section 4: Direct staff tc amend any other City document, map or plan which is not in conformance with the adopted Open Space Element. Section 5: Effective Date:This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the 31st day of its adoption. Section fi: Posting: The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in three (3) public places within fifteen (15) days of its adoption, as designated for such purpose by the City Council. Section 7: First reading at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on the 91 day of December, 1999, and finally adopted and ordered posted at a regular meeting of said City Council on the 13th day of January, 2,000. ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace and of the Grand Terrace and of City Council thereof 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 hell on the 131h day of January, 2000, by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: City Clerk Brenda Stanfill Approved as to form; City Attorney John Harper w�..►paarn�g►ppa o�dnanoe.wpd OPEN SPACE ELEMENT FOR THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE PREPARED FOR THE SECOND READING OF THE ORDINANCE ADOPTION JANUARY 13,2000 ATTACHMENT A TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Listof Figures............................................................................................................iii Listof Tables.............................................................................................................iii Executive Summary................................................................................................. .iv I. Purpose..................................................................................................................I Need for an Open Space Element.................................................................I Relationship of the Open Space Element to the General Plan.......................I Open Space Resources...................................................................................2 II. Existing Open Space ......................................................... .................................5 0 Outdoor Recreation........................................................................................5 Natural Resources................................................................................. ........6 Managed Production of Resources................................................................9 Public Health and Safety...............................................................................9 III. Future Open Space Needs.............. ...................................................................10 Outdoor Recreation.......................................................................................10 NaturalResources.................................................................. ......................12 PublicHealth and Safety..............................................................................12 -i- IV.Open Space Issues.................................................................................................12 CommunityImage...........................................................................................13 Preserving Blue Mountain....,..........................................................................13 CityCenter.......................................................................................................14 Family and Children Orientation.....................................................................14 GovernmentCode............................................................................................14 V. Statement of Goals, Objectives and Implementing Actions..................................16 Outdoor Recreation..........................................................................................16 Natural Resources............................................................................................19 Public Health and Safety..................................................................................20 CommunityIdentity........................................................................................11 VI. Fiscal Consideration..............................................................................................23 VII. Conclusiom...........................................................................................................24 VIII.Implementation Strategy......................................................................................24 Appendix A-"Open Space Element from the General Plan Guidelines,"Governor's Office of Planning and Research, 1998. Appendix B -"Table 2 Comparative Population and Housing Data for Grand Terrace."Housing Element of the General Plan of the City of Grand Terrace. Appendix C -"Putting Action into the Open Space Element,"Governor's Office of Planning and Research, 1998 Appendix D -"List of the Goals,Objectives and Implementing Actions" Appendix E-"Discussion of the Potential Expansion of Pico Park in the City of Grand Terrace" Appendix F-"Discussion of a Heritage/Youth Park and Center at the Susan Petta park site." Appendix G-"Agreement with the Colton Unified School District for use of school facilities." Appendix H-"Development and Open Space on the Western Face of Blue Mountain" -ii- LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page l. Map of Grand Terrace Showing Flood Hazard and Steep Hillsides....................3 2. Map of Grand Terrace Showing Parks and Open Space Areas............................4 LIST OF TABLES 1. Table 1 -Inventory of Existing Developed and Undeveloped Park Sites..........6 2. Table 2-Inventory of School Playgrounds and Recreation Areas.....................6 3. Table 3 -Inventory of Undeveloped Hillside Areas...........................................7 4. Table 4-Threatened,Endangered and Special Status Species Known to Occur Within the U.S. Geological Survey San Bernardino South Quadrangle.............8 5. Table 5 -Analysis of City Parkland....................................................................11 6. Table 6-Summary Action Plan for the Open Space Element..........-...............26 7. Table 7-"Performance Criteria"for Implementing the Open Space Element...32 THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE OPEN SPACE ELEMENT There are many types and functions of open space land. It can be utilized for the preservation of natural resources, such as when open space is set aside for habitat protection or for ecological or scientific study. Open space may be used for the managed production of resources such as mineral deposits, agriculture, or groundwater recharge. Recreation is one of the most recognized uses of open space. Both regional and loca! park art recreation areas, areas protected for their scenic, historic,or cultural values,and trails used for cycling,riding,or hiking are open spaces of this type. A critical open space function is the protection of public health and safety areas such as earthquake fault zones,flood plains,or those necessary for fire breaks or fuel Ioad reduction can be designated for open space use to prevent the unnecessary destruction of property or danger to human Lives. Goverment Code Section § 65302(e) requires that a city's general plan contain an Open Space Element Further,open space land is defined under the Government Code Section§65560(b)as any parcel or area of land or water that is essentially unimproved and devoted to open space use. Certain items need to be addressed in the Open Space Element These include the following categories: • Open space for the preservation of natural resources such as areas required for the preservation of plant and animal life. • Open space for outdoor recreation such as areas suited for park and recreation purposes and for trails to be used for hiking, bike ways, and horse back riding. • Open space for public health and safety such as areas that require special management because of some natural hazard such as earthquake fault zones, flood plains and high fire risk zones. In addition, the General Plan Task Force in its recommendations for the Strategic Action Plan recommended that action programs be developed to carry out community enhancement;therefore, the following has been included in the Open Space Element: • Open space for the enhancement of community identity. Much of the City of Grand Terrace is presently in open space. There are six undeveloped and developed park sites(see Table 1);and there are three schools in town where the school playgrounds provide for open space recreational uses(see Table 2). There are the steeply sloping,undeveloped hillside areas along the eastern boundary of the City,culminating in Blue Mountain(see Table 3). The City is traversed north-south by three water easements with portions of these easements providing open space resources. Lastly,there are many undeveloped or partially developed sites in the City where open space is,at least, informally provided -iv- TABLE Pals sites Terrace Hills Community Park(Developed) 5.4 acres Pico Park Sports Complex(Developed) 10.0 acres Susan Petta Park(Undeveloped) 5.0 acres Griffin Park(Partially developed) 1.6 acres Austyn Park(Partially developed) 1.6 acres Grand Terrace Welderness Park(Undeveloped) 25.0 am Total Park Saes 48.6 acres TABLE 2 Terrace Hills Junior High School 9.0 acres Grand Terrace Elementary School 5.0 acres Terrace View Elementary School 5.0 acres Total School Recreation Areas 19.0 acres The Open Space Element identifies the existing open space resources of the City and also identifies the future open space needs of the community. Based on an analysis of outdoor recreational needs of the existing and future projected population of the City, the City needs to consider additional park land to satisfy future needs and to consider the development of existing undeveloped sites. Such acquisition would be in keeping with the existing City policy to maintain and operate park and recreation facilities which are adequate for the existing and future population. The Open Space Element addresses several issues which relate to preserving, conserving and expanding the open space resources in the City. Some of these issues were identified by the work -v- of the General Plan Task Force. These issues include utilizing open space to improve the Community's image and enhance community identity;preserving Blue Mountain; creating a city center with a public plaza/open space arcs; utilizing open space resources to rewforc a the City's already strong family and children orientation; and responding to the mquuiremeuts of the Government Code to satisfy the law as to what the Open Space Element must address. TABLE 3 Undevelo d Maide Armes North-side of Blue Mountain 68.0 acres West-side of Blue Mountain 241.6 acres Total Undeveloped Hillside 309.6 acres* • Acreages taken tram County Assessor Maps In response to these issues, the Open Space Element has four main goals:to provide the open space needed for outdoor recreation;to protect the natural resources of the City;and to provide the open space needed to protect the public health and safety from natural hazards and to enhance community identity. The Element further identifies nine objectives to guide the City in reaching these goals together with 48 specific implementing action programs. Q=Soo for Rcmzd=- One of the main objectives of the Element is to provide sufficient open space to satisfy the outdoor recreational needs of the residents of the City. Based on a projected population of 14,421 in twenty years,a total of 57.6 acres would be required to satisfy the park needs of the community including 14 acres to be purchased,5 of these acres are presently leased from Edison at Pico Park(see Table 5). Various implementing actions have been proposed to support this objective. They call for modifying the City's Development Code to require open space designations for new development; utilizing existing open space resources in the commnmity;detmimining the need for and sttW*g the financial feasibility of providing additional acreage for park land in the City;developing a linkage and public trail system among the City's parks and open space areas to be coordina*d with regional trail systems;explore various means of park finding including such programs as"Adopt A-Park" which includes private resources;and the review of various other methodologies to provide needed open space• Q=Sp= for Preservation of Natural Reno uMa Another important objective of the Element is to protect the beauty of Blue Mountain. Various programs am called for including the development of a specific plan for the mountain which will limit any frrtur+e development to protect the scenic and natural resources of the mountain These natural resources include sensitive species known to occur within this portion of San Bernardino County(see Table 4). -vi- TABLE 4 Sensitive Species Known to Occur Within the U.S. Geological Survey San Bernardino South Quadrangle and Possibly Within the Boundaries of Grand Terrace Species Federal State Reptiles: 1. Coast horned lizard FC2 CSC 2. San Bernardino ring-necked snake FC2 - 3. Coastal rosy boa FC2 - 4. Coast patch-nosed snake FC2 - Birds: 5. Western Burrowing owl FC2 CSC 6. California rufous-crowned sparrow - CSC 7. Bell's Sage sparrow - CSC 8. California gnatcatcher FT CSC Mammals: 9. San Diego black-tailed jackrabbit - CSC 14. San Diego pocket muse - CSC 11. San Diego desert woodrat - CSC Insects: 12. Quino checkerspot butterfly FE - Plants: 13. Nevin's barberry FCl SE FE= Listed as Endangered by the U.S.Fish do wady Service Fr= Listed as Threatened by the U.S.Fish&Wildlife Savior FCl - Category 1 candidate for federal listing for which substantial information on the biological vulnerability dad threat supports dte appmpda m =of proposing the species to be listed as endangered or threatened. FC2- Category 2 candidate for 6cdaal listing for which iasficient biological mformata m exists to support listing. CSC- California Department of Fish and Game"Species of Special Concern" SE= Listed as Endangered by the California Dtpubnent of Fish and Ganz -Vii- TABLE 5 Analysis of City Parkland Parkland Parkland Parkland Parkland Parkland Required Available Equipped/ (Fi sting) to be Developed Equipped/ Purchased Undeveloped 57.6 acres 48.6 acres 18.6 acres* 30.0 acres 14 acres* *Includes 5 acres leased from Southern California Eclsson at Pico Park The Element sets out several implementing action programs to provide the open space needed to protect natural resources and for public health and safety resulting from natural hazards such as flooding and brush fires. These include such measures as developing various tools such as open space zoning, hillside management overlays, flood zone overlays,fire protacdon overlays and the use of specific plans in sensitive areas to tailor specific regulatory parameters for new development State Law requires that the Open Space Element contain an active set of programs identifying the specific techniques by which the local jurisdiction intends to use in implementing its open space plan. There are some 48 implementing programs in the Open Space Element All of these either call for some additional task to be completed by staff or where there may be a more significant fiscal impact, a feasibility study to be completed first. The fiscal impacts resulting from adopting the various action programs will be minimal. Additional funding to implement some programs may be required;but will be identified through the various feasibility studies called for by the Element. Oren Soave for the EnbancemenlQuy ldcaft Finally,the Element proposed several implementing actions to bring about the mbmx=ent of the community's identity. These include proposals for the creation of a city center with a public plaza open space area; the promotion of the City's open space resources such as honoring the "Blue Mountain" symbol and protecting its natural beauty, completing pedest un/bicycle projects and utilizing beautification programs. The Element also calls for the implementation of an urban and community forty progran for tree planting and management to enhance the City's identity. Open space is necessary to contribute to the overall form,sense of identity and general well being of a community. The work of the General Plan Task Force in its recommendations recognized this role that open space plays in the well being of a community. The Open Spam Element with its goals, -viii- objectives and implementing actions will enable the City of Grand Terrace to continue to be the attractive and unique family-oriented community it deserves to be. (Please see Appendix"D"of the Open Space Element for a fist of the goals,objectives and implementing actions.) Implementation Stratca: A very important part of the"planning process"is the implementation phase. A general plan is only as good as the implementation measures employed to make the policies of the plan become real. The plan is successful only to the extent that the various implementing actions are carried out. To this end,a"Summary Action Plan for the Open Space Element"has been prepared; it is shown in Table b on the next page. The intent is to provide an overall strategy in carrying out the goals,objective and implementing actions of the Element. This overall strategy is to serve as a guide to staff and mentors to the implementation of the Open Space Element. Meanwhile, a set of"performance criteria" have been developed to provide a practical guide for City actions which take place on a daily basis. The"performance criteria" are shown in Table 7. The "Summary Action Plan"and refined "performance criteria" along with benchmarks will be incorporated into a final twelfth element of the revised and updated General Plan,the"Strategic Element." -vix- TABLE 6 S MAJOR IMPLEMENTATION FECAL METHOD OF RECOINIKENDATIONS BY GOALS, TIMEIRESPONSIBLE MWACTSIFUNM ADOPTION OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTING PARTY Small(0 K-0 K)=$-- ORDINANCE=O ACTIONS Soon Med. (51 K-1 M)=S RESOLUTION=R within 5 yrs. Large(1 M+) = S+ GUIDELINES=G within 10 yrs. Footnote: '1 within 15 yrs. Footnote: '2 Footnote: '3,•4 within 20 yrs. Ongoing Footnote'=Department M=Mentor Program'10 L GOAL I: PROVIDE FOR _ OUTDOOR RECREATION ' 1. OBJECTIVE 1:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT OPEN SPACE TO SATISFY CITY'S RECREATIONAL - NEEDS 1. Consider an amendment of the City's zoning code to require open 5 yraJ.5 O space areas in all residential developments 2. Consider the feasibility of 93tzblishing a park site within that portion of the City lying westerly of the 10 yrsJ'5M,ISM S— G 1-215 Freeway,such as those areas subject to food hazard lying west of ttre freeway. 3. Review and evaluate the possibility of developing existing easements in 10 yrsJ•6 :.. G residential neighborhoods as linear parks. 4. Evaluate the possit ft of developing the Gage Canal as a linear park connecting to the proposed 10 YMJ*6 S— G regional trail along the Gage Canal in Riverside County. 5. The City will consider the feasibility of expanding joint use agreements 5 ym J,B G with the Coition School District to provide more open space facilities. S. UbT¢e a standard of 4 acres per 1000 to study the finarcal feasiilAity of 10 yrsJ'6,*8 S— G acquiring an additional 14 acres for park land. 7. Given the amount of undeveloped park land,consider the fusibility of 10 yrsJ•6,'8 S G developing 39 acres for recxeadanal needs. -x- 8. The City will establish guidelines and standards for the establishment of a linkage system among the City's parks and open space areas. Utilize 5 ymJ'5,.6,,7 R sidewalks to be part of'Pede*mn Sidewalk Masher Plan."Save Route to Schools Plan-and placement of appropriate signage. 9. The City will work with other public agencies and private entitles to coordinate its bail planning and development These bails W be used for pedestrian, equestrian or biking. Such efforts will include oonnections 10 yrs.1.5M,'6M 3— R with the trail systems of both San Bernardino and Riverside Counties indud'mg the Santa Ana River trail and the regional trail along the Gage Canal in Riverside County. 10. Study the feasibility of integrating the Cly's trail system with the 10 yrsJ'5M, ISM =-. G appropriate segments of the Calif. Recreational Trail System. 11. The City will explore various means to fund the construction and 10 yraJ'6M :— R maintenance of its trail system. 12. Consider the feasibility of developing observation points along 15 yrsJ'5M s- G the northern boundary- 13. Consider the feasibiky of 10 yrsl'5,'6,*8 i G developing the Susan Pelts park site 14. Consider the feasibility of purchasing the undeveloped parcel 20 yraPS,-6,'8 i G between the Terrace Vow Elementary School and the Senior Center- 15, The City will consider the feastty of u!i¢ing various mettnadologies and techniques to 10 yraJ 05,'s provide open space for identified future needs- 16. The City wilt explore various ways for pwWopen space development and Soon/'SM.*6m :— R maintenance funding. 17- The City will give high Ply to purchasing the five aloes of Pico Park Sooni.5,.6 $ R leased from Southern CW=ia Edison. 18.Consider the feasity of biking and picnidung at Grand Terrace 1s YM.F5M i-- G Wilderness Park 0. GOAL Il: NATURAL RESOURCES BE PROTECTED UTILIZING OPEN - - - SPACE 2. OBJECTIVE 2: PROVIDE OPEN SPACE AREAS OR REGULATIONS TD PRESERVE NATURAL RESOURCES 1. The City will utilize existing intom�ation to identify the location of Soonl'5 S— R biological resources in the City. 2. The City will develop appropriate NwW use regulations to preserve and 5 yrsJ'S :— O proted any identified natural resources. 3. The City will 000perale in the preparation of the San Bernardino Valley Multi species Habig soon/*5M R Conservation Plan to identify natural resources and to develop mitigation measures. 4. The City will consider developing a specific plan for the western face of Blue Mountain with policies to 5 yfsJ'5 S— O preserve and protect open space and biologic resources. III GOAL III: PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY BE PROTECTED - THROUGH OPEN SPACE AREAS 3 OBJECTIVE 3: PROVIDE OPEN SPACE NEEDED FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY RESULTING -FROM GEOLOGICISEISWIIC CONDITIONS 1. The City will period�[y review and keep abreast of geologiCJsersmic Ongoingl•5M i— G conditions. 2 The City will consider placing any area or areas subjed to 10 yraJ•5 :-- O geologiefse rnic hams into appropriate open space category. 3. Areas in the City subject to geologic or seismic hazards vrill be 10 yfsJ'5M S-- G studied for compatible open space uses. 4. OBJECTIVE 4:PRUNWE OPEN SPACE NEEDED FOR PUBLIC _ - HEALTH AND SAFETY RESULTING FROM FLOODING. -xii- 1. The City will periodically review the flood hazard maps to make sure maps Ongoing/'5M i-- R are current 2. Those area subject to flood hazard wiU be placed in a flood hazard 10 yrsJ•5 s- O overlay zone. 3. Areas subject to flood hazard wr1l be studied for compatible open space i0 yreJ•5M R US". 5. OBJECTIVE 5: PROVIDE OPEN SPACE NEEDED FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY RESULTING - WILD LAND FIRES. 1. The City will contact the Forester and Fire Warden to determine what Soon!'5 i— R areas are subject to wild land fees. 2. The City will apply a fire overlay district to those areas subject to wild 5 yraJ•5 s- O land fires. 3. Areas subject to wild land fires will be studied for compatible open space 10 yraJ'5M R uses. IV. GOAL IV: OPEN SPACE BE PROVIDED TO BRING ABOUT THE ENHANCEMENT OF COMMUNRY IDENTITY. 6. OBJECTIVE 6: CREATE A CITY CENTER WITH A PUBLIC PLAZA - 1. Considefation will be given to the eswbhhment of a public plaza it Soon/'5 $+ R reviewing the proposed'Town Squaw project on Barton Road. 2. Consider extending bike lames and pedestrian paths to the public plaza 5 yrsJ'5,•41,*7 3- R area in the'Town Square'prgat 7. OBJECTIVE 7: FORTIFY THE CITY'S IMAGE BY PROMOTING - - OPEN SPACE RESOURCES. 1. As an outreach program. the City will tie various multi-media marketing methods to proacbrsty OngoingJ'BM,'8M R "market'the City's parks and recreatia,facilities. 2.The City vAl continue to honor"Blue Mountain"as a community symbol as Ongoing/'5M,•6M i— R an open space and scenic resource. -xiii- 3. Pursue grants to complete the Cky's Pedestrian/bicycle projects with 10 yraf-5,-6,-7 3 R the staging areas and green corridors. 4. The City will utilize its beatirrcation programs and/or pursue grants so that 0 Pw e5K.6NL all who wish to be able to ride,wak or 97 : R bicycle via landscape corridors to of town may do so. 5. The City snail consider establishing a heritage parklyouth center to both service the recreational needs of youth 5 yraJ 115,-BM i-- G and provide a tourist attraction. (via Historic Preservation Grant) 8. OBJECTIVE 8:PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE BEAUTY OF BLUE - - - WXPIiTAIN&LMNG SYSTEMS 1. The City will consider developing a specific plan for the western face of 5 YM J-5 i— O Blue Mountain to preserve and probed the open space resources. 2. The City will consider the development of the Grand Terrace 15 yrsJ 05,-6 t-- R Vllidamess Passive Park. 3. The City will evaluate the feasibirdy of developing a trad system emanating kom the proposed Grand Terrace 10 ymi-5M,-6M s• G Wilderness Park This study will also consider the acquisition of trail easements from the property owners. 4. A fire overlay district will be applied to Blue Mountain to protect 5 yraJ 115 =. O development and the natural beauty of the mountain. 9. OBJECTIVE 9: IMPLEMENT AN URBAN FORESTRY PROGRAM - FOR TREE PLANTING AND MANAGEMENT 1. The City will continue its Or**W-51&-BM, beautification programs to landscape -�, : G various public areas. 2. Develop and pursue funds for tree phuding and management programs including tree inventories, participation 10 ymi -8M i- R of schools and other community groups, sources of grant funding,etc. 3 While the-program is being developed, adopt a tree ordinance to regulate the planting, maintenance Soon r5, 06 S— O and removal of trees on rights-of-way and City facilities. -Xiv- 4. For every tree removed kom City parkways,a new tree be planned of a 5 yrsJ•B $ O mature size or two trees of a smaller size. 5, The City shall study the feasbi6ty of adopting a city-wide tree 5 ytsJ ISM i— G Preservation ordinance. 6. The City shalt initiate the project and pursue funding for a median on 10 ymJ'5M,'6M,7M : R Barton Road to include appropriate large scale/tall trees. 7. Renderings of an ideal Banton (� Road/Mt.Vernon corridor sbeetscape �l wit be developed,as funds allow,to 5 yrsl'5M s— R provide examples of the city vision for developers. 6. Work with CALTRANS to develop programs to beautify the slopes of the 5 yrsJ'SM,•6M :— R I-215 Freeway * FOOTNOTES: 1- The Implementing Action Programs for the Open Space Element are listed uncbr each of the four goals and nine o*c bm of the Element Each Implementing Action Program has been paraphrased because of apace limitations. For a complete wording of the br plernenting Actton Programs,please refer to the Open Space Element under Section V of the text or Appendix"D 2. Any item wdh medhan or high focal impact is proposed to be either aubnmttcally adopted by Resolution or to be a Guidekne. 3_ tterns for which research needs to be done to establish feasibility will creed to be adopted as guidelines: however.the wording can still be ehcorporaled into the General Plan as a policy to be implwrrented as a f8831biY 3b*- 4. ttems adopted as Ordinances be cc i a law. theme adopted by Resolution can be altc+red as conditions change. items adopted as Guidefrm do not reflect a commitment unless incorporated info the General Plans as policies- 5_ Community and Eoxwnic Dese4ownt Department 6_ Community Services Department 7 BcildinglSatety and Public VWorlm Department a. Finance 9. City Clerk 10. -W represents Mentor Program where a mentor.either a resident or bhrikmn mentor will volunteer to work for an applicable City Department Head to aeoompFsh a General Plan goal by helping the City to can y out the various uWknoftig action programs of the adopted Elements of the General Plan. Mentors for the Open Space Elenwd could be teenagers from the local k rAX high school. -xv- TABLE 7 hdgrmanee Criteria: ' -Number of trees removed vs. number planted with public and private areas calculated separately. -Number of acres of park purchased and/or equipped vs. land developed and/or rehabed. -Number of beautified and landscaped acres per year. -Number of new, rehabed and or designated sidewalks or pedestrian trail facilities installed in linear feet. -Number of bicycle lanes added and/or comnucted in linear feet -City investment in S amounts to utr7ize open space for image enhancement and/or tourist attraction.* -City investment in$amounts in the creation of public open space/plaza areas to enhance community activity.* -Number of acres/st rezoned for straight open space or overlay open space within the City.* �rt -Number of facilities in acres/s.f.being"adopted"by non-profit corporations for maintenance purposes.* -Number of resolutions/ordinances passed or programs L with City participation in order to regulate and preserve open space and biologic resources.* -Report on the development of updated geologic, ` seismic and flood hazard information available to the community.* -Number of policies or fire prevention mechanisms approved to protect existing City open space.* -Number of activities reported by the Open Space mentors.' -Number of new multi-media articles/items to market City's park and recreation facilities as family oriented outreach, i.e. city newsletter,cable,web-page,local newspaper,fliers to the schools,city brochures,oral Presentations,etc.* •Note. 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It can be utilized for the preservation of natural resources,such as when open space is set aside for habitat protection or for ecological or scientific study. Open spar may be used for the managed production of resources such as mineral deposits,agrniculmre,or groundwater recharge. Recreation is one of the most recognized uses of open space. Both regional and local parks are recreation areas, which are protected for their scenic, historic,or cultural values, and trails used for cycling,riding,or hr7n'ng are open spaces of this type. A critical open space fimction is the protection of public health and safety in areas such as earthquake fault zones, flood plains, or those necessary for fire breaks or fuel load reduction; these areas can be designated for open space use to prevent the unnecessary destruction of properly or danger to human lives. Open space areas contribute to the overall form,sense of identity,and general well being of a community. Open space can be used to shape and form the urban environmerrt. It can separate,buffer,or even integrate disparate land uses, and can link one area or activity to another. Relationship of the Open Space Element to the General Plat Calif nnia Government Code(Sections §65300 and§65302)requires every city and county to draw up and adopt"a comprehensive,long-term general plan for the physical development of the community" Seven general plan elements are required by State Law. Government Code Section§65302(e)requires that every general plan contain an open space element.(See Appendix A, the "General Plan Guidelines," for a discussion of what the Open Space Element should cover to meet State requh i m?nfs.) Open space land is defined under the Government Code(§65560b)as any parcel or area of land or water that is essentially unimproved and devoted to open space use. The Government Code further stipulated that certain items need to be ad&=s m the Open Space Element These include the following categories: • Open space for the preservation of natural resources such as areas required for the preservation of plant and animal life. 2 , • Open space used for the managed production of resources such as areas required for ground water recharge or arms containing major mineral deposits. • Open space for outdoor recreation such as areas of outstanding scenic, historic and cultural value;areas suited for park and recreation purposes;and areas which serve as links between major recreation and open space areas including utility easements, banks of rivers and streams, trails and scenic highway corridors. • Open space for public health and safety such as areas that require special maangement or regulation because of hazardous or special conditions such as eartlRuak,e fault zones,unstable soil areas,flood plains and high fire risk zones. Additionally,the Government Code requires that cities and counties must consider public demand for trail-oriented recreational use in developing specific open-space programs and consider the feasibility of integrating city and county trail routes with the appropriate segments of the California Recreational Trails System. Along with the housing element, the open space element has the most detailed statutory intent;and,next to the land use,is the broadest in scope. Because of this breath,open space issues overlap those of several elements. The Open Space Element will identify those lands in the City of Grand Terrace which should be designated for open space. The detailed policy issues related to the protection of open space resources, to the conservation of natural resources,to the development of recreational programs and uses, and to the protection of public safety will be covered in the Land Use, Conservation, Safety and Recreational Elements of the General Plan. The Land Use Element of the General Plan contains a General Plan Categories Map. This map shows those portions of the City which are subject to open space designations or related open space regu!ations. These categories include the following land use designations: 1) PUB(Public Lands)for parks,schools,easement areas used for recreational uses and other public facilities; 2) H ffillside Management) for areas subject to special management regulations because of natural resources or hazardous conditions;and 3)FP-(Flood Plain) for areas subject to flood hazards. Open Space Resources Much of the City of Graced Teaace is in open space. 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';,. ,1'�l,•,1a 5 use.The City is traversed in a nrnth-south direction by three water easements with portions of these easements providing for open space. These consists of the Riverside Canal, the Gage Canal and the California Aqueduct(See Figure 2 for the park,playground nd and water easements.) Lastly, there are many undeveloped or partially developed sites in the City where open space is,at least, informally provided. Open space is an integral part of what makes a city a desirable place to live. As the City of Grand Terrace has grown, City residents have sought to connect with the outdoor environment. There is a longing on the part of City residents for the great outs. This is evident in the participation of outdoor activities such as the playing of soccer and baseball by children and of walking,bran' g,hibng and jogging by everyone. These activities allow the City's residents to enjoy the recreational nature of open space along with the aessdwdcs nature provides which includes the appreciation of trees,flowers and the blue sky. Much of this appreciation is symbolized by Blue Mountain which is the predominant natural feature in the City of Grand Terrace and is the focus of City efforts for open space preservation. It is the intent of the Open Space Element to make open space a key component in the growth and development of the City of Grand Terrace,well into the next century. As the city grows with residential, commercial, and industrial development, the residents will be afforded the opportunity of green space,parks,buffer zones,recreational facilities and a trail system offering hiking,bring and equestrian usage. These open space amenities will allow the citizens of Grand Terrace to enjoy open space for outdoor recreation. The City has many resources which can also be utilized for open spare. As an example, there are certain sidewalks such as the ones along the bicycle lanes,the ones to be designated as the bestlsafest access to schools and those as part of a"trails"system to the downtown area. Landscaping could be added to these pedestrian ways to enhance their open space value. Also,vacant lots or parcels could be utilitzed for open space or recreational uses. Such utilization would require the concurrence of the individual property owners and would also require future studies regarding liability issues. In addition,the need for the protection of natural resources and for public health and safety in the community will require some area in the City to be categorized as open space requiring special management or regulations because of special or hazardous conditions. II. EXISTING OPEN SPACE Outdoor Recreation: Tables 1 and 2 show an inventory of the eAsting outdoor recreation resources of the City of Grand Terrace. Table 1 shows the developed and undeveloped park sites in the City. Table 2 shows that portion of the City's three school sites used for recreational purposes. 6 TABLE I Park sib Terrace ITills Community Park(Developed) 5A acres Pico Park Sports Complex(Developed) 10.0 acres Susan Petra Park(Undeveloped) 5.0 acres Cniffin Park(Partially developed) 1.6 acres Pico Park(Partially developed) 1.6 acres Grand Terrace Wilderness Park(Undeveloped) 25.0 W= Total Park Sites 48.6 acres TABLE 2 Terrace gills Junior High School 9.0 acres Grand Terrace Elementary School 5.0 acres Terrace View Elementary School 5.0 acres Total School Recreation Areas 19.0 acres Natraal Resources: As noted above, open space can play a role in the preservation of natural resources such as areas required for the preservation of plant and animal life. Much of the area of the City has been impacted by human activity. Steep hillside areas in the eastern portion of the community remain generally doped and contain the only appreciable native plant and animal habitats. As descn'W in the Master Environmental Impact Report for the 1998 General Plan,this hillside arm supports a variety of grasses, annuals,and small shrubs and animal wildlife. Table 3,below,gives al listing of undeveloped hillside acreage on the north and west sides of Blue Mountain which lies in the easterly side of the City. 7 TABLE 3 a Undeveloped Hillside Areas North-side of Blue Mountain 68.0 acres West-side of Blue Mountain 2AL6Xg Total Undeveloped Hillside 309.6 acres' ' Acreages taken ftm County Ancmf Maps These undeveloped hillside areas will be evaluated in terms of their existing zoning and land use categories and any changes in these designations will be addressed and reflected in the Land Use Element. Finally,there may be some potential for sensitive species as categorized by the Federal and State governments to exist within the undeveloped areas of the City. These species are listed in Table 4. TABLE 4 Sensitive Species Known to Occur Within the U.S. Geological Survey San Bernardino South Quadrangle and Possibly Within the Boundaries of Grand Terrace Species Federal State Reptiles: 1. Coast horned lizard FC2 CSC 2. San Bernardino ring-necked snake FC2 - 3. Coastal rosy boa FC2 - 4. Coast patch-nosed snake FC2 - Birds: 5. Western Burrowing owl FC2 CSC 6. California rufous-crowned sparrow - CSC 7. Bell's sage sparrow - CSC S. California gnatcatcher FT CSC Mammals: 9. San Diego black-tailed jade abbit CSC 10. San Diego pocket mouse - CSC 11. San Diego desert woodrat - CSC Insects: 12. QuEino checkerspot butterfly FE - Plants: 13. Nevin's barberry FC1 SE FE— Listed as Endangered by the U.S.Fish&Wildlife Service FT- Listed as Threstcud by the U.S.Fish&Wildlife Service FC 1- Category 1 candidate for federal listing for which dal infaamaden an the biological w6embility and tI supports the appropriateness of proposing the species to be listed as endamScred or tamed. FC2- Category 2 candidate for federal fisting for which insufficient biological infwnWon citise to awport I vjw CSC- Caltfatma Departtae'at of Fib and Game"Spaxs of SpvcW Concer l" SE Listed as Endangered by the Calif rnia Depabaeat of Fish and Game 9 According to the Master Environmental Impact Report prepared for the 1988 Cameral Flan, there are no known archaeologic or paleontologic sites in the City of Grand Terrace. Therefore no areas have been identified which should be subject to an open space designation or regulation to protect or preserve these resources. Managed Production of Resources: There are no areas that have been identified in the City of Grand Terrace that are used in the production of naural resources. These include forest land,rangeland,agncultnral lands and area of economic importance for the production of food and fiber and areas containing major mineral deposits. Therefore no open space designations,activities or programs have been applied in the Open Space Element for the managed production of resou rce& Public Health and Safety: Open Space for public health and safety includes area that may require special management or regulation because of hazardous or special conditions such as earthquake fault zones, unstable soil areas, flood plains,and areas presenting high fire risks The City of Grand Terrace is located within a seismically active region;however, none of the several active earthquake faults are actually located within the City boundaries. Maps obtained from the State Geologist show that there are no Alqu ist-Priolo Special Study zones, which map active fault zones, crossing the City. The closest major fault to the City is the San Jacinto fault which is considered one of the most active in Southern California The Algwst-Paolo Special Study zone for this fault lies northerly and easterly of the City and at its closest point is approximately 2,900 feet from the northeast corner of the City. The City of Grand Ten-ace was included in the San Bernardino County Federal Flood Insurance Study completed in 1981. The latest Flood Insurance Rate Map which was reviewed by the City shows that the only flood prone area within the City is a low-lying area adjacent to the Santa Ana river (see Figure 1). This area is considered unsuitable for habitable structures because of the potential flood danger The eastern undeveloped hillsides in the City lie in"Fire Safety Review Area I"as defined by the San Bernardino County Fire Department. "Fire Safety Review Area I" includes wildland areas that arse marginally developable,undeveloped areas which are not likely to be developed and arras of transition between wildlands and partially developed land or land likely to be developed in the fixture. It should be noted that this area of transition is often characterized by an abrupt change in slope such as at the base ofBlue Mountain."Fire Safety Review Area I"lies mainly in the steep hillside areas in the eastern portion of the City(see Figure 1). 10 Lastly,severe limitations exist in the soils found in the Blue Mountain area and the hills in the northeastern portion of the City. These soils are subject to unstable conditions and severe erosion. This area will require special regulations to protect the hillside's nat ual and topographic character by identifying environmental sensitivities, aesthetic qualities, and public health and safety issues. These areas are located in the steep hillside areas shown on Figure 1. III . FUTURE OPEN SPACE NEEDS: Outdoor Recreation: Local park and recreation standards have been established to determine the appropriate size, type and number of recreational facilities needed to adequately serve a given population These standards describe the basic conditions needed to fully serve a diverse population and can be used as a gauge to assess the adequacy of recreational facilities in the City of Grand Tenwe. The Grand Terrace General Plan, adopted in 1988, established a minimum park acreage standard of 4.0 acres per 1,000 City residents. Based on a projected population of 14,421 in twenty years( see Appendix B from the General Plan Housing Element),a total of 57.6 acres would be required to satisfy the park needs of the community. The total recreational area shown on Tables 1 and 2, available to Grand Terrace residents, is 67.6 acres. However, the range of park and recreational activities represented by this acreage is fairly narrow;and it overstates the amount of land actually available for park and recreational needs. Therefore the total area which actuallv services neighborhood and community parks purposes is considerably less,about 19 acres, for the following reasons: Schools - School ground area have an important role in providing recreational space, but to a limited degree. Because of the following constraints, schools provide only a fraction of the overall space needed for recreation: • Not available when school is in session. • Mainly serve the needs of youth and adults. • Limited range of activities possible. • School athletic programs and community organized sports are major users during after-school hours. • School district policy limits use for city programs* • Most athletic fields are unlighted. *Note: The City does have an agreement to allow for some school facilities when school is not in session;please see Appendix G for a copy of that agreement. 11 TABLE 5 Analysis of City Parkland Parkland Parkland Parkland Parkland Parkland Required Available Equipped/ (Existing) to be 0 Developed Equipped/ Purchased Undeveloped 57.6 acres 49.6 acres 19.6 acres* 30.0 acres 14 acres* * Includes 5 acres leased from Southern California Edison at Pico Park Grand Terrace Wilderness Park_Although the Grand Terrace Wilderness Park represents a land area preserved for historical and wilderness value, its steep and rugged terrain does not allow for the full range of recreational uses of a typical park site. 'I Fore it appears that the City may need to consider additional park land to satisfy future �J needs. Such acquisition and development of undeveloped parks would be in keeping with the following policy adopted in the 1988 General plan. This policy slates, in part: "The City shall maintain and operate pads and recreation facilities which are adequate for the existing and planned population.." Based solely on the amount of developed and undeveloped park sites in the City, an additional 14 acres of park land is required to satisfy the 4 acres per 1000 person standard (five of these acres are developed as part of Rico Park and are presently leased from Edison). In addition,considering the amount of undeveloped park land that needs to be developed for recreational purposes together with 9 new undeveloped acres,as total of 39 acres needs to be developed for active recreational purposes as shown on Table 5. It should be kept in mind that if the City provides more recreational facilities,there will be less demand for City organized events and recrertional activities in order for the youth of the City to keep occupied. The City may wish to consider the expansion of Pico Park. Such an expansion would allow for additional baseball and soccer fields and would allow for a"shift"to make Pico Park a main"regional park"for the City. This would allow for the expansion and centralization of 12 the City's recreational activities. (Please see Appendix E for a more complete discussion on the"pros"and"cons"of the proposed expansion.) In addition,one of the existing undeveloped park sites which is included in the 39 acres to be developed is the"Susan Petta" site. This is a five acre parcel located just east of Mt Vernon Road along Grand Terrace Road. One proposal that has been discussed is to develop it as a combination heritage/youth park and center which would both preserve the history of the community and serve the needs of the communities youth. (Please see Appendix F for a more detailed discussion of this proposal). Natural Resources: The natural resources in the City will be protected by special regulations for any development in the undeveloped,hillside areas m the east end of the City. These regulations will require that if the environmental review required by the California Environmental Quality Act identifies various natural resources, then appropriate surveys will have to be conducted to both identify the extent of those resources and set forth the mitigating measures required to minimise any adverse impacts on those resources. With the the appropriate mitigation measures, the project would be allowed to proceed with respect to any natural resources on the site. Public Health and Safety: Those portions of the City which are subject to some sort of natural hazard will be appropriately regulated to protect the residents of the City. These regulations will require that individual projects be designed and conditioned to msure that existing and future residents of the City are protected. Such regulations may include the use of overlay zones or open space zoning. IV. OPEN SPACE ISSUES The Open Space Element has added various issues which relate to preserving,conserving and expanding the open space resources of the City of Grand Terrace. These issues have come not only from planning efforts at the State level but also through the local planning activities related to updating the City's General Plan. The General Plan Task Force,made up of seven members of the community,made several recommendations to the City in the form of a Strategic Action Plan which was designated to aid and guide the City of Grand Terrace in the update of the General Plan. These recommendations included several areas which relate both directly and indirectly to the City's open space resources. In addition, the Task- Force adopted several "Guiding Principles"for the City which also relate to efforts to provide open space. 13 Community Image The General Plan Task Force of the City of Grand Ten-ace, in its recommendations to improve the City's image, called for the City to undertake several open space related activities. These included fortifying the City"s image as an attractive and uniquely family- oriented community by promoting its best assets such as the City's parks and recreation facilities; by honoring "Blue Mountain" as a community symbol; by strengthening the physical connection of the City residents to the lotsl setting atiliaag open apace;by making the City of Grand Terrace se unique place to live,work,play and visit;and by improving the quality of life for residents. The preservation,conservation and expansion of the City's open space resources will finther all of these goals. The General Plan Task Force also adopted several`GGWding Principles." One of these called for residents to: "Celebrate nature, celebrate your heritage and accomplishments. Bring beauty to the residents' eyes and pride to their hearts." This principle will guide the City in improving its image through numerous actions including open space preservation. Response:This issue has been addressed in Objective 6,7,8 and 9 under open space needed to be provided for community enhancement In addition,all of the Objectives of the Open Space Element will help in making Grand Terrace a unique place in which to live and in improving the overall quality of life for the City residents. 0 Preserving Blue Mountain The Task Force had several recommendatien in regards to preserving and protecting the natural history of Blue Mountain, recognizing it as a strong visual image for the City of Grand Terrace. These included the following specific measures: 1)maintain Blue Mountain as open space;2)preserve its ecological system and idea*regionally endangered species; 3)went development on steep slopes to avoid heavy grading and erosion;4)create a fire overlay zone to protect from wildfires; 5)create and/or improve a system of public trails including conferring with property owners and connecting to other,regional tma,systems; 6)develop Grand Terrace Wilderness as a passive park and as a trail head for those who hike to the tap of Blue Mountain; 7)develop a specific plan to determine areas appropriate for residential development versus strictly open space;and,8)create a regionally oriented open space element for continuity with adjacent open space areas in other jurisdictions In addition,the"Guiding Principles"call for City's citizens to:"...Conserve natural resources and protect all living systems"and to"Celebrate nature..." Response:This issue is addressed in Objectives 1,2,5,7 and 8. 14 City Cuter The General Plan Task Force recommended the creation of a city center with a public plazalopen space area Included in these recommendations were extending bike lanes and pedestrian paths to allow people to walk to the pleum/open space area along Barton Road The "Guiding Principles" reinforced the need for a public pkm by calling on the City's residents to: "Promote community participa .on...to ensure a sense of belonging and community growth." The proposed public plaza as part of the City's open space will reflect this principle by supporting the promotion of community participation. Response; This issue has been addressed in Objective 6. Family and Children Orientation Grand Terrace prides itself on family activities that involve organized recreation utilizing open space area in the City. The General Plan Task Force made several recommendations to reinforce the City's already strong family and children orientation. These recommendations included several measures which relate to open space; they are: 1) continue augmenting our park and recreation facilities;2)continue expanding opportunities for children and teenagers for wholesome entertainment within a familiar setting;3)increase the quality of life in the City of Grand TmT=; 4) organize family group outings such as hiking or bicycling around town or connecting to nearby conservation or recreation areas; 5) consider "Adopt-A-Park" programs whereby local groups and organizations can help support the maintenance of park facilities;6)amend the zoning code to require open space in all residential developments;7)develop programs in conjunction with schools to utilize school grounds m common with park sites;8)evaluate the possibility of developing the Gage Canal as a park area and equip the neighborhood easements or linear parks not currently being used;and,9)purchase land between Terrace View Elementary School and the Grand Terrace Senior Center. Additionally,the General Plan Task Farce adopted several"Guiding Principles"which relate to families,children and open space. These included: "Protect and enhance what we already have, our low density,attractive neighborhoods,our parks and level of safety"and"Give priority to families,children and their needs." Response:This issue has been addressed in Objective 1. Indeed,all of the Objectives of the Open Space Element will help in making Grand Terrace a unique place to live and improve the overall quality of life for the City residents. Government Code. Besides the Government Code requiremeats for an Open Space Element in the City's Creneral Plan discussed above, the State Legislature found and declared the following related 15 to open space in the City of Grand Terrace: (a) That the preservation of open-space land is necessary not only for the maintenance of the economy of the state,but also for the assuuamce of the continued availability of land for the production of food and fiber,for the enjoyment of scenic beauty,for recreation and for the use of natural resources. (b) That discouraging premattire and unnecessary conversion of open-space land to urban uses i a matter of public interest and will be of benefit to urban d vflers becawe it will discourage noncontiguous development patterns which unnecessarily increase the costs of community services to community residents. (c) That the anticipated increase in the population of the state demands that cities, counties, and the state at the earliest possible date make definite plans for the preservation of valuable open-space land and take positive action to carry out such plans by the adoption and strict administration of laws, ordinances, Hiles and regulations as authorized. Response: All of the Objectives of the Open Space Element, 1-9, will allow the City of Grand Terrace to meet the open space declarations of the State Legislature. Regional Issues- 10 The Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide (RCPG) was prepared by the Southern California Council of Government as the comprehensive plan for Southern California It contains chapters on Strategy, the Economy, Growth Transportation, Air Quality,Housing,Human Resources and Service,Finance,Open Space and Conservation, Water Resources, Water Quality, Energy, Hazardous Waste Management, Solid Waste Maraagemeat and Plan Implementation. The RCPG identifies three goals for the region 1) improve the standard of living for all;2) improve the quality of life for all;and 3)enhance equity and access to governsent. The Open Space and Conservation Chapter of the RCPG contains three goals which relate to open space in the region and the City of Grand Terrace. They are: • Provide adequate land resources to meet the outdoor recreation needs of the present and future residents in the region... • Provide open space for adequate protection to lives and properties against naiarsl and manmade hazards, • Develop well-managed viable ecosystems or known habitats of rare,threatened and endangered species,including wetlands. 16 Other Chapters in the RCPG contain policies related to: 1) the timing, financing, and location of public facilities,utility systems and ti systems;2)the efforts of local jurisdictions to minimi the cost of' and public service delivery,and the efforts to seek new sources of funding for infrastructure and public services;and 3)air quality and transportation issues. Response:Section V of the proposed Open Space Element lists the four main goals of the Element. These four main goals parallel and support the goals of the Open Space and Conservation Chapter of the RCPG. Section VII of the proposed Element discusses the "Summary Action Plan for the Open Space Element"including Table 6 which shows each recommendation in the Element in a context of a)implemen�r timetresponsible parties; b)fiscal impact/Ras�bdity,and 3)method of adoption. Therefore,the proposed Open Space Element is consistent with the policies of the RCPG which call for the timing and financing of public facilities and transportation systems with efforts for minimizing costs and for seeking new sources of funding. In addition, the Conservation Element of the City's General Plan will deal with some of these issues raised by SCAG in more depth. Further,the proposed Open Space Element is consistent with the Air Quality policies of the RCPG. The proposed Element calls for various programs to develop pedestrian/bicycle trails, which reduce air pollutants, and to implement an urban and community forestry program for tree planting, which improves local air duality, as part of the community besutificeation system. In addition,the Air Quality Element of the Gmend Plan covered and is consistent with the regional requirements of the RCPG. Finally, the proposed pedestrian bicycle trails in the Element will support regional transportation goals of the Transportation Plan of the RCPG to develop alternative transportation modes. The Circulation Element of the General Plan addresses in detail all related multi-mode transport alternatives. V. STATEMENT OF GOALS,OBJECTIVES AND MLE VO4TING ACTIONS GOAL I: That the Open-Space Needed for Outdoor Recreation in the City of Grand Terrace be provided and thereby improve the quality of life for the residents of the City. Objective 1: To provide sufi ent open spruce to satisfy the outdoor recreational needs of the residents of the City of GMnd Terrace. Implementation Actions: 1. Consider amendment of the City's zoning code to require open space areas 17 in all residential developments. 2. Consider the feasibility of establishing a park site within that portion of the City lying westerly of the 1-215 Freeway. Such consideration shall include the possibility of utilizing privately held, underutilized parcels and those area subject to flood hazard lying west of the fteeway. 3. Review and evaluate the possibility of developing existing easements in residential neighborhoods as linear parks. (An example of such an easement f`z is the Edison right-of--way north of Pico Street between Mchigan Street and LJ Reed Street.) 4. Evaluate the possibility of developing the Gage Canal as a linear park including a pedesinan/bicycle trail which would connect with the proposed regional MR along the Gage Canal in Riverside County. {This can be used as a linkage with the residential areas in the southern part of the City to the downtown area 5. The City will consider the feasibility of agmiling joint use agreements with the Colton Unified School District to provide open space facilities. 6. Utilizing a park standard of 4 acres per 1000 population for active recreational needs, study the financial feasibility of acquiring an additional O 14 acres for pad-land to enable the City to meet the recreational needs of the community.(Includes 5 ages presently leased fiom Edison at Pico Park) 7. Given the amount of doped pads land both acquired and to be acquired, consider the feasibility of developing 39 acres for active recreational needs. 8. The City will establish guidelines and standards for the establishment of a linkage system among the City's parks and open space areas. In residential areas,the feasibility of utilizing sidewalks shall be made. These sidewalks Will be part of the "Pedestrian Sidewalk Master Plan" called for in the Circulation Element and "safe routes" to school plan. In addition, consideration will be given to the placement of appropriate signage along the sidewalk identifying them as part of a designated trail system. 9. The City will work with other public agencies and private entities to coordinate its trail planning and development to tie into regional trail systems connecting neighboring cities and counties. These trails may be used for pedestrian,equestrian or brdang. Such efforts will include a connection with the Santa Ana River Trail as shown m the"Plan of Open Space and Trails for the County of San Bernardino' and with the trail system of the County of Riverside including the proposed regional trail along the Gage Canal in Riverside County. 18 10. Study the feasibility of integrating the City's trail system with the appropriate segments of the California Recreational Trail System as required by the Government Cc+de. 11. The City will explore various means to fund the construction and maintenance of its trail system. 12. Consider the feasibility of developing observation points("look-outs")along the northern boundary of the City to take advantage of the spectacular views of the San Bernardino Valley and Mountains,e.g. at Mt Vernon and Grand Terrace Road intersection. 13. Consider the feasibility of developing the Susan Petta park site. 14. Consider the feasibility of purchasing the undeveloped parcel between the Terrace View Elementary School and the Senior Center. 15. The City will consider the feasibility of utilizing various methodologies and techniques to provide open space for identified f rtu re needs. These programs may include: • Open space zoning pursuant to §65410 of the Government Code • Public acquisition of open-space _ Private acquisition of open-space(e.g.non-profit land trusts or conservancies) • Application of the Quimby Act to subdivision approvals Provision for open-space in specific plans • Provision for open-space in development agreements • Transfer of development rights • Open-space in planned unit developments 16. The City will explore various ways for park/open space development and maintenance finding including such programs as: • "Adopt A-Parlr''where private groups and organizations can support, financially, the went of recreational equipment and park maintenance. • Actively seek out various government grant programs such as the"Local Assistance Cis"administered by tha California Department of Parks and Recreation; the "Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program,"administered by the National Park Service; "CDBG" grants, and other government sponsored programs such as those offered by the California Department of Health Services. • Explore the possibility of obtaining grants from private 19 corporations such as Home Depot and "REP' (Recreation Equipment.Inc.)and private foundations such as the Hewlett Foundation, California Releaf and the i.ocak Government Commission. • Actively use various resources on the Internet such as the "Internet NonProfit Center," "'ibe Foundation Center" and "Urban Parks Institute"to research available private fimding to support Open Space objectives. • Review the feasibility of utilizing various other mechanisms for finding open space development and maintenance including but not limited to: — general obligation bonds — community services district — public enterprise revenue bonds — user fee financing — tax increment financing — borrowing 17. The City will give the highest priority to exploring various finding mechanisms, including grants, to purchase the five acres of Pico Park presently leased from Southern California Edison. 18. Consider the feasibility of providing for some active recreational type uses 0 m the proposed Grand Terrace Wilderness Park including facilities for biking and picnicking. GOAL II: That the Natural Resources in the City of Grand Terrace be protected and preserved by utilizing open space designations or related regulations. Objective 2: To provide open space areas or appropriate regulations to protect and preserve land in the City with natural resources. Implementing Actions: 1. The City will utilize existing information of biological resources including data on natural vegetation and wildlife habitats for both rare and endangered species from such resources as the California Department of Fish and Games's`Natraal Diversity Data Base"to identify the location of biological resources in the City of( and Terrace. 2. The City will develop appropriate land use regulations to preserve and protect any identified natural resources. These regulations may include the development of such tools as an open space zone which will list what kinds of uses are compatible with the preservation of natural resources; hillside management overlays which will specify the development standards to be 20 applied to protect these resources; and specific plans which will set forth detailed regulations to plan future development in such a manner as to preserve and protect identified natural resources. 3. The City will cooperate with the County of San Bernardino and other participating cities in the preparation of the San Bernardino Valley Multi- species Habitat Conservation Plea in order to identify natural resource area and to develop appropriate mitigation measures to protect these resources. 4. The City will consider developing a specific plan for the western face of Bhw Mountain. The specific plan will contain policies to preserve and maintain the open space resources of the"Mountain"including its biologic properties. GOAL III: That Public Health and Safety in the City of Grand Ten-ace be protected,in part,through open space areas. Objective 3: To provide the open space needed for public health and safety resulting from geologic or seismic conditions in the City of Grand Terrace. Implementing Actions: 1. The City will periodically review and keep abreast of geologic and seismic reports and information for the City and surrounding area. 2. The City will consider placing any area or areas subject to geologic or seismic hazards into an appropriate open space category if future conditions warrant an open space designation. 3. Areas in the City subject to geologic or seismic hazards will be studied for compatible open space uses. Objective 4: To provide open space needed for public health and safety resulting from flood hazard conditions in the City of Grand Terrace. Implementing Actions: 1. The City will periodically review the flood hazard maps for this area to make sure the information on those maps is current 2. Those areas subject to flood hazard will be placed in a flood hazard overlay zone. 3. Areas in the City subject to flood hazard will be studied for compatible open- space uses. Objective 5: To provide open space needed for public health and safety resulting from 21 wild land fires in the City of Grand Terrace. Implementing Actions: 1- The City will contact the San Bernardino Forester and Fire Warden to determine which portions of the City are subject to wild land fires. 2. The City will apply a fire overlay district to those areas in the City subject to wild land fires such as Blue Mountain from its summit to the toe of the Mountain. 3. Areas in the City subject to wild-land fires will be studied for compatible open-space uses. GOAL TV: That open space be provided to bring about the enhancement of community identity. Objective 6: Create a city center with a public plaza open space area Implementing Actions: 1. Consideration will be given to the establishment of a public plaza in reviewing the proposed"Town Square"project on Barton Road,this public plaza will be designed to serve the social and cultural needs of the community. 2. Consider the feasibility of extending bile Imes and pedestrian paths to allow people to walk to the public plaza area in the "Town Square" project on Barton Road. Objective 7: Fortify the City's image for enhancing caonmrumity identity and economic development opportunities by promoting its open space resources- Implementing Actions: 1. As an outreach program,the City will utilize various multi-nmdia marketing methods to proactively"market"the City's parks and recreation facilities. 2. The City will continue to honor"Blue Mountain"as a community symbol reflecting its value as a major open space and scenic resource. This may take the form of utilizing the "Blue Mountain" symbol in fun= landscaped medians along Barton Road,Mt Vernon Avenue and Commerce Way and at various entry points and gateways to the City. 3. Complete the City's pedestrian/bicycle,projects with the staging areas and green corridors. 22 4. The City will utilize its beautification programs so that all who wish to be able to ride,walk, or bicycle via landscaped corridors to the center of town may do so. 5. Along with the development of the Susan Petta park site,the City shall also consider establishing a heritage p uWyouth center to both service the recreational needs of the community's youth and to provide a tourist attraction to Grand Terrace thereby enhancing the community's identity. Objective g: Protect and Promote the beauty of Blue Mountain and all its Lndng Systems Implementing Actions: 1. The City will consider developing a specific plan for the western lice of Blue Mountain. The specific plan will contain policies to praserve and maintain the open space resources of the"Mountain"including its scenic and biologic properties. The specific plan will designate the higher, steeper and more rugged portions of the"Mountain"to be in an open space category in order to concentrate or cluster any such development away from the steeper areas to the more gentle, lower slopes. The specific plan may establish an elevation above which development would not be allowed. Such regulations will be designed to protect the scenic and natural resources. Other considerations which will be dwelt with in the specific plan will be slope ` stability, fire hazards, availability of utilities and access. 2. The City will consider the development of the Grand Terrace Wilderness Passive Park to encourage the City's residents to relate to Blue Mountain. 3. The City will evaluate the feasibility of developing a trail system emanating from the proposed Grand Terrace Wilderness Passive Park to provide trails on Blue Mountain with possible connections to regional trail systems in the area. This feasibility study will also consider the acquisition of trash casements from the property owners of the"Mountain." 4. A fire overlay district will be applied to Blue Mountain to protect both the fugue development that may be constructod on the lower,more gentle slopes at the foot of the Mountain and also its natmal beauty. Objective 9: Implement an urban and community forestry program for tree planting and management as defined by the U.& Diepartm6nt of AgriculltPe, Forest Service, Southern Regium Implementing Actions: 1. The City will continue its beautification programs to landscape various public areas to enhance the beauty of the community. 23 2. Develop and pursue fiords for implementation of a tree planting and management program per U.S.Department of Agriculture guidelines which includes but is not limited to tree inventories, participation of schools and other community groups,sources of grant funding,etc. 3. While the program is being developed,adopt a tree ordinance to regulate the planting, maintenance and removal of trees on rights-of-way and City facilities. 4. That for every tree removed from City parkways,a new tree be planted of a mature size or two trees of a small size. 5. The City shall study the feasibility of adopting a city-wide tree preservation ordinance. b. The City shall initiate the project and pumme finding for a median on Barton Road to include appropriate large scalehall trees. 7. That renderings of an ideal Barton Road/Mt.Vernon corridors street scape will be developed,as fiords allow,to provide examples of the city vision of the street scape to prospective developers. 8. Work with the California Department of Trarusportnion to develcp programs, perhaps run by volunteers,to beautify the unplanted slopes along the I-215 Freeway where the Freeway crosses the City of Grand Terrace. VI. FISCAL CONSIDERATIONS: State Law requires that the Open Space Element contain an active set of programs identifying the specific techniques by which the local jurisdiction intends to use in implementing its open space plan. These are the so-called"action programs" The Open Space Element for the City of Grand Terrace contains 48 such implementing actions. All of these either call for some additional task to be completed by staff,or where there may be a more significant task,,a feasibility study to be completed first. The fiscal impacts resulting from these action programs will be minimal. The acquisition and/or maintenance of open space facilities,such as parks and trails,is of course another matter. Because of this,the Govemor's Office of Planning and Research has prepared a paper discussing various methodologies and techniques to acquniring open space (please see Appendix "C"- "Putting Action into the Open Space Element"). These methodologies and techniques cover various means to finance open space acquisition such as development impact fees (the Quimby Act), Mello Roos Community Facilities Act, infrastructtae financing district(IFD),or lease purchasing. Other techniques discussed in the OPR paper include using conservation organizations and open space easements. Obviously, not all of these programs are or would be applicable to the City of Grand 24 Terrace; but staff will review and explore these various acquisition programs to see if any could be applied, if or when a need arises. The staff will vigorously explore various grant programs to see what the City may be qualified for in implementing the goals,objectives and implementation actions of the Open Space Element In addition, the Executive Summary which was done for the General Plan Task Force's recommendations to the City calls for a fiscal evaluation and development of benchmarks for the Strategic Implementation Element This evaluation will address the implementation of all of the action programs of the General Plan including the Open Space Element. VII. CONCLUSION: Open Space is necessary to contribute to the overall form,sense of identity and general well being of a community. The work of the General Plan Task Force in its recommendations recognized this role that open space plays in the well being of a community. The Open Space Element with its goals, objectives and implementing actions will enable the City of Grand Terrace to become the attractive and unique family-oriented community it deserves to be. VIH. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY A very important part of the"planning process"is the implementation phase. A general plan is only as good as the implementation measures employed to make the policies of the plan become real. The plan is successful only to the extent that the various implementing actions are carried out To this end,a"Summary Action Plan for the Open Space Element"has been prepared; it is shown in Table 6. The intent is to provide an overall strategy in carrying out the goals,objective and implementing actions of the Element. The"Summary Action Plan" and refined`performance criteria"along with benchmarks will be incorporated into a final twelfth element of the revised and updated General Plan,the"Strategic Element." The"Summary Action Plan for the Open Space Element"has been prepared similar to the summary action plan done for the General Plan Task Force recommendations to the City Council on the overall general plan update. Table 6 summarizes an action plan to implement the Open Space Element. The table shows each recommendation in the Element in a context of:a)implementation timetresponsible parties;b)fiscal impacdfeasibilitl,and 3)method of adoption. Please see the next page for Table 6. The "Strategic Element," itself. is to be developed when the General Plan update is completed, It will insure the continuous implementation of General Plan policies;and it will allow for the generation of a more action-oriented General Plan with measurements, thresholds and/or quality of life indicators to evaluate the progress that is being made. Finally,the"Strategic Element,"proposes a"mentor program"where resident,business or youth "mentors" will volunteer to work for an applicable City Department Head to accomplish a General Plan goal by helping the City to carry out the various implementing action programs of the adopted Elements of the General Plan. 25 The "Strategic Element" will incorporate an on-going evaluation of plan implementation progress with an evaluation and report to the City Council every few years. For the Open Space Element a set of-Performance criteria"will be FgWed to evaluate this progress.A list of potential performance criteria is shown in Table 7, which follows Table 6, and will include the items listed in the Table. This list will be improved and benchmarks will be developed later. However, these practical guides for action are to be followed starting as soon as possible on an ongoing basis as part of the Open Space Element There will be no need to wait for the adoption of the Strategic Element. 0 TABLE 6 * MAJOR IMPLEMENTATION FISCAL METHOD OF RECONMENDATIONS BY GOALS, TIMEIRESPONSMLE I11VACT1 ND8 ADOPTION OBJECTIVES AND 11111111114.1131119ITiNG PARTY Small(0 K-0 K)-$— ORDINANCE=O ACTIONS Soon Mod. (51 K-1 M)_$ RESOLUTION=R within 5 yrs. Large(1 M+) S+ GUIDELINES=G within 10 yrs. Footnote: *1 within 15 yrs. Footnote: *2 Footnote:*3.*4 within 20 yrs. Ongoing Footnote*=Deparbrent M=Mentor Program*10 1. GOAL I: PROVIDE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION 1. OBJECTIVE 1: PROVIDE SUFFICIENT OPEN SPACE TO SATISFY CITY'S RECREATIONAL ' NEEDS 1. Consider an amendment of the City's zoning code to require open 5 yrsJ*S ;— O space areas in all residential developments 2. Consider the feasibility of establishing a park site within that portion of the City lying westerly of the 10 yrsJ*5K*6M i— G 1-215 Freeway, such as those areas subject to flood hazard lying west of the freeway. 3. Review and evaluate the possibility of developing existing easements in 10 yrsJ*6 G residential neighborhoods as linear parks- 4. Evaluate the possib ft of developing the Gage Canal as a linear parts connecting to the proposed 10 yrsJ*6 i-- G regional trail along the Gage Canal in Riverside County. 5. The City wig consiceer the feasibility of expanding joint use agreements 5 YMJ*61111 G with the Colton School DisblcWt to provide more open space facilities. 6. Utilize a standard of 4 acres per 1000 to study the financial feasrb rty of 10 yreJ*6,*8 acquiring an additional 14 acres for park hind. 7. Given the amount of undeveloped parts land,consider the kasibiGly of 10 yrsJ*6,*8 $ G der1eloping 39 acres for recreational needs. 26 S. The City will establish guidelines and standards for the moment of a linkage system among the CiVs Parks and open space areas. Utilme 5 yrs1.5,,6.7 i— R sidewalm to be part of-Pedestrian Sidewalk Master Plan;-Save Route to Schools PW and placement of apprc l: iabe signsge. 9. The City will work with other public agendas and private entities to cootduwte its trail planning and devebpmerd These trails to be used for pedestrian,equestrian or biking. Such efforts will include connections 10 yrs.I*5M,"61111 R with the trail systems of both San Bernardino and Riverside Counties indu&V the Santa Ana River trail and the regional trail along the Gage Canal in Riverside County. 10. Study the feasblrty of integrates} the C*fs trail system with the 10 yrsJ•51K '6M S— G appropriate segments of the Calif- Recreational Trail System. 11. The City we explore various means to&W the construction and 10 yrs.l'6M =— R maintenance of its trail system. 12. Consider the feasibility of developing observation points along 15 yrsJ'SM G the northern bowWary. 13. Consider the feasibility of 10 yrsl•5,06,*8 ; G developing the Susan Petta park site. 14. Consider the feasibility of purchasing the rmdeveloped parcel 20 yrsP5,'6,*8 S G between the Terrace View Bernentary School and the Senior Center. 15. The City w8 consider the feasibity of u6T¢nrg various methodologies and techniques to 10 yrsl'S,116 :— G provide open space for identified future needs. 16. The City will explore various ways for parldbpen space development and Sooty•51%116M :— R maintenance fundlog. 17. The City we give high priority too purchasing the five acres of Pico Park Soonf,5,.6 i R leased from Southern CaG[omia Edison. 18. Consider the feasibility,of biking and picnicking at Grand Terrace 15 yrsl5M :— G Wilderness Park 27 IL GOAL 0: NATURAL RESOURCES BE PROTECTED UTILIZING OPEN - SPACE 2. OBJECTIVE 2:PROVIDE OPEN SPACE AREAS OR REGULATIONS TO PRESERVE NATURAL " RESOURCES 1. The City will utifee existing information to identify the location of SooN'5 s- R biological resources in the City- 2- The City mnfl develop appropriate land use regulations to preserve and 5 yMJ.5 O protect any identified natural resoruoas. 3. The City win cooperate in the preparation of the San Bernardino Valley Multi species Habitat Soonl.5m R Conservation Plan to identify natural resources and to develop mitigation measures, 4. The City will consider developing a spealarc plan for the western face of Blue Mountain with policies to 5 yrsJ*5 :-- O preserve and protect open space and biologic resources III GOAL 01: PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY SE PROTECTED - THROUGH OPEN SPACE AREAS 3 OBJECTIVE 3: PROVIDE OPEN SPACE NEEDED FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY RESULTING -FROM GEOLOGICISEISMIC CONDITIONS 1. The City will periodically review and keep abm st of geologic/seismic Ongoingi*5M !— G conditions. 2. The City will consider placing any area or areas subject to 10 yraJ*5 f— O gealogirJseismic hazards into appropriate open space category. 3. Areas in the City subject to geologic or seismic t ozards will be 10 yrsJ'5B x- G studied for compatible open space uses. 4. OBJECTIVE 4. PROVIDE OPEN SPACE NEEDED FOR PUBLIC _ HEALTH AND SAFETY RESULTING FROM FLOODING. 28 1. The City will periodically review the flood hazard maps b make sure maps Ongoingf*51111 R are curnint 2. Those areas subject to Rood hazard will be placed in a flood hazard 10 yrsJ•5 i— O overlay zone. 3. Areas subject to flood hazard will be studied for compatible open space 10 yMJ*50 =— R Ises. 5. OBJECTIVE 5: PROVIDE OPEN SPACE NEEDED FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY RESULTING " WILD LAND FIRES. 1. The City will contact the Forester and Fire Warden to determine what Soonl'5 =— R areas are subject to wild land foes. 2. The City will apply a fire overlay district to those areas subject to wild 5 yrsJ•5 :-. O land fines. 3. Areas subject to wild land fires wi!; be studied for compatible open space 10 yrsJ'5M :— R uses. N. GOAL IV: OPEN SPACE BE PROVIDED TO BRING ABOUT THE ENHANCEMENT OF COMMUNITY " IDENTITY. 6. OBJECTIVE 6:CREATE A CITY CENTER WITH A PUBLIC PLAZA ' 1. Consideration wi be given to the establishment of a public plaza in Soon/•5 :+ R reviewing the proposed'Town Square'project on Barton Road. 2. Consider extending bike lanes and pedestrian paths to the public plaza 5 ymJ'5,'6,*7 R area in the'Town Square'project 7. OBJECTIVE 7: FORTIFY THE CrMS WAGE BY PROMOTING - - OPEN SPACE RESOURCES. 1. As an outreach program,the City Will utilize various rmik media marketing methods to proactively Ongoing)•6M,'9M R 'markeC the City's parks and recreation facilities. 2 The City will continue to honor 4Bkje Mountain'as a community symbol as Ongoing/*5M,66M s— R an open space and scenic resource_ �, F 3. Pursue grants to complete the City's pad projects with 10 ymf-5,'6,'7 : R On suing areas and green corridors 4. The City will utftm its beatification programs and/or pursue grants so that Ongoing) afa who wish to be able to ride,walk, or "7 i R bicycle via landscape corridors to center of town may do so. 5. The City shall consider establishing a heritage parklyouth center to both service the recreational needs of youth 5 yrsJ 05,"BM �. G and provide a tourist attraction. (Via Historic Preservation Grant) 8. OBJECTIVE 8: PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE BEAUTY OF BLUE MOUNTAIN&LMNG SYSTEMS 1. The City Mn'll consider developing a specific plan for the westem face of 5 yM J'5 O Blue Mountain to preserve and protect ttre open space resources. 2. The City will consider the development of the Grand Terrace 15 yrsJ'5,'6 =— R Wilderness Passive Park 3. The City will evaluate the feasibility of developing a trail system emanating from the proposed Grand Terrace 10 ymJ'5K•6M :- G Wiloemess Park This study will also consider the acquisition of trail easements from the property owners. 4. A fie overlay district will be applied tD Blue Mountain to protect devu-lopment and the natural beauty of 5 yrsJ•S O the m minb3in. 9. OBJECTIVE 9: IMPLEMENT AN URBAN FORESTRY PROGRAM FOR TREE PLANTING AND - MANAGEMENT 1. The City will continue its Ongoing/*5M,'6M, beautification programs to landscape "7M s G various public areas. 2. Develop and pursue funds for tree planting and ntanagernent programs including tree inventories, participation 10 yrsJ 'BM i- R of schools and other community groups, sources of grant funding, etc. 3. While the program is being developed, adopt a tree ordinance to regulate the planting, maintenance Soon.FS, '6 i— O and removal of trees cn rights-of-way and City f flows. 30 4. For every tree removed from City parkways, a new tree be planted of a 5 yR J*6 i G mature size or two trees of a smaller size. 5. The City shall sandy the feasibility of adopting a city-wide tree 5 yrsJ*5M :-- G preservation ordinance. 6. The City shall initiate the project and pursue funding for a median on 10 yrsJ*5M,*611 ,*7111 i R Barton Road to include appropriate large scaleltan trees. 7. Renderings of an ideal Barton Road/Mt.Vemon corridor strsetscape will be developed,as fords allow, to 5 yrsJ*5M i— R provide examples of the city vision for developers. 8. Work with CALTRANS to develop programs to beautify the slopes of the 5 yrsJ*SM,*61111 i— R 1-215 Freeway * FOOTNOTES: _ The Implementing Action Programs for the Open Space Element are listed under each of the far goals and nine objectives of the Element Each Imng Action Program has been paraphrased because of space limitations. For a complete wording of the tmplementing Alton Programs, please rdw to the Open Space Element under Section V of the text or Appendix'D.* 2. Any item with medium or high fiscal impact is proposed to be either autaark*111Y adopted by Resolution or to be a GuldeGne- 3. Items for which research needs to be done to establish feasibility w7 need to be adopted as guidelines; however, the wording can still be incorporated into the General Plan as a policy lo be irnplenviitted as a feasiblity study- 4. Items adopted as Ordrrarrces become law. Items adopted by Resdution can be ahered as=KKorw change. Items adopted as Guidelines do not relied a commitment unless incorporated into the General Plans as Policies. 5- Community and Economic Development Department 6. Community Services Department 7. Building/Safely and Public Works Department a_ Finance 9. City Clerk 10- it represents Mentor Program where a mentor,either a resident or business mentor,wit vokwft r to work for an applicable City Department Head to accomplish a General Plan goal by halpng the City to ca ry out the various implementing action programs of the adopted Elements of the General Plan. Mentors for the Open Space Element could be teenagers from the local junior high school. 31 TABLE 7 Performance Criteria: -Number of trees removed vs.number planted with public and private areas calculated separately. -Number of acres of park purchased and/or equipped vs. land developed and/or rehabed. -Number of beautified and landscaped acres per year. -Number of new,rehabed and or designated sidewalks or pedestrian trail facilities installed in linear feet. -Number of bicycle lanes added and/or constructed in linear feet -City investment in S amounts to utilize open space for image enhancement and/or tourist attraction.* -City invesment in$amounts in the creation of public open spacelplaza areas to enhance community activity-0 -Number of acres/s.f. rezoned for straight open space or overlay open space within the City.* -Number of facilities in acres/s.f.being"adopted"by non-profit corporations for maintenance purposes.* -Number of resolutions/ordinances passed or programs with City participation in order to regulate and preserve open space and biologic resources.* -Report on the development of updated geologic, seismic and flood hazard information available to the community.* -Number of policies or fire prevention mechanisms approvcd to protect existing City open space.* -Number of activities reported by the Open Space mentors.* -Number of new multi-media articles/items to market City's park and recreation facilities as family oriented outreach, i.e.city newsletter,cable,web-page,local newspaper, fliers to the schools,city brochures,oral presentations, etc.* •Note: The progress on these activities depends on how many financing mechanisms/programs and/or grants were worked on or established during the evaluation period. 32 APPEI'DIX"A" Cbpwr ic nw 1"dred Oems>ats d tie r=Wd Noon Open-Space Element Background "open-;pace for the managed production ofresnutctt:' The optn-;pace element guides the cnmprehen�ive c1�TenS' 3nsup challen3ed the can's apprmal of oil and long-range pre.:enation and conscr%aticn of-open:. driP.ing Znnt:in a coastal area desimted ast�pt:�-;pace space land"1§6556'u.Open-space land isdefned in the b% the Brentwood-Pacific Palisades district plan_ Ab- code as any parcel tier area of ?and or Rater that is ient;pecific contradictory language in the district plan. nsentially unimproved and devoted toopen-;pace use the court held that because oil mcO%Cty is the managed r 36i{ia b)1• production of a natural resource it was therefor:conci.� Along with the housing element. t.'te open-spact tent with the plans open-space aR>LS. 1n light of this rlemrnrhasthtmosr detailed statutory mtenttsrej655b1 decision.OPRstmglysulleus that local gtneralplarts and65563)and.next to land use.is&broadest in;cope. specify the rapes of land use which are intended to Because of this breadrh.open-space issues overlap those comprise open-space. of several elements acid the open-space element is c'om- mooh•combined w Rh other elements. Relevant Issues For example.the laud use elements issues of agrrcul- The following topies are to be addressed.to the extent cure.natural resourcm recreation.enjo,-rent a?Neenic tear they are localb. relc%ant: beauty and (to a certain extent} public ground.; am covered by open-space provisions.-Ope:r-space for the quier for the pre%er.-adan of nationd rrwisrce% preservation of nature]resoum%-and-open-space used including.but not limited to: for the managed production of resources- encompass Areas required for the presenation of plant and the concems of the concervscion element.-Open-space animal life including habitat for fish and v�Mlife: for public health and safe[}" covers issues similar to Areasrequiredforec-alogic and otherscienri5cstudy: those found in the safety element. rivers streams. bays and estuaries: and coastal f beaches.lake shores.banks of rev era and streams.and J Court Laterpretations R atershedc: ()pt,#_Spruce Plan Require7nnit., The California Court of Appeal held in S&n c El Term 01uvr-.1ate used fur the- irminaved prodirt-am of rt- ANVIL r.Dhrss(1977)74 Cai kpp.=d 64 that because the worn-r.•including.but floc limited to: Ciry of_vlorgan Hill had not adopted an open-space plan. Forest lands,rangeland.agricultural lands,and areas the city could not acquire.regulate or restrict open-,,pace of economic importance for the production of food or fiberland or approve a subdivision map. Mere at'..ption. : however.does not Protect a local jurisdiction from the • Areas required for recharge of ground Qater baainsc: adverse cronuquences of a law suit chaBmSing an - Bk%s. estuaries- marshes. fixers and streams which open-space element.An open-space element must also are important for the management of comwrcial meet the specifics mass of the Government Ctcdt_ fisheries:and. - Areas containing mraj(x mineral deposits including Status of tiro Open,51 rrtr Eleincwr: those in short supplti Open-space elements have equal legal status R ith an other elements-The California Court of Appeal in Sierra opr;-.page for 014141rx r rrL-rewiar, including,but not Club r_Kenr Cauniv 41991)126Cal-kpp:d69g.%oided limited to: a precedence clause gave a land use element priorin - Areas of ouc�randing ,�:crass_ historic and clrlturil e that aver an open-space element on the gmunds. that it value: s tolated 365 00 S 1 requiring that elements of a general - _areas particularly suited for park and recreation pu*- plan comprise an integrated internally ct-asi;tent and poses.including access to lake shores.beaches.and compatible tta:errem of policy). rivers and stream.: - Areas which-serve as links between major recreation %Whet is 01*11-spkk-r. and open-space reservations.including unlin cast- NO Oil. hit'. t_ Cin of Los Anyek-% t 199X) 196 ments,banks of rivers and streams,trails.and scenic Cal.App Zd 323 interprets the meaning of t;a term highway c orridam 63 (;=MW PL= Chapter I flee ttegalred Erenwan of the cenerwl Pisa Oprrr-Npurr for pithlic•hadth jond uef th-including.but Cali fomia Department of Fish and Game. not limited to- — Liu the types of animal;that might be found to a • Areas that requite special management or regulation particular habitat,the time of Year then might be because of hv3rdous or special conditions such as found there. and their activities (e.S.. breeding; earthquake fau)r zores, unstable soil arras. florid- using information from the—Wildlife Habitat Re- plains. water,heds. areas presenting high fire risks. latonships Prrgtram."Contact the Wildlife Man- areas required for the protection of Rater qua]y%.and agement Division ofthe Califomia Department of crater reservoirs and areas required for the protection Fish and Genre. and enhancement of air quality. — In%enton ecistingand proposed areas forecolagic • Open-space areas drtiistned for fuel break and fuel and other��ientifrc sntd} reduction zones. helispots, and fifer wows. Open- — Examine an%adopted Habitat Conservation Plans 4�J space fire safer•standards and policies can be ample- or Natural Communities Conservation Plans mented by the adopdtin of open-space zoning regula- — In%entory oast woodlands(CO) tions. Such regulations would help eliminate the — Identify ecisting oak woodlands where the den- ow-ner-by-owner agreements and public agency ft- sin-of tries is five or more oaks per acre and nancing now net-rs:an for construction and mainte- Blue.Engelman. `alley or Coast Ln-e oak spr- nance. ties dominare Imapk • Identify-lck:ation of historic natural hazards bound- — Assess the effects of past land use &L-isic.m aiies such as.inundation areas.landslide paths.debris upon oat woodlands and identification of fac- flows.past wildfires_and earthquake faults. tors causing any decline in the oak woodlands • Consult with the Department of Fish and Game and Awmardt for trail-oriepard rer-residanal rear (Public the L.S.Fish and%%rildlife Senice regarding-.petit, Resource.,Code§5076).(Cities and counties must con- can the threatened or endangered species lists Sider such demands in developing specific open-space • Imentory water resources, including rivers, lakes programs.) streams. bays. estuaries. reservoirs ground water basins iaquifers).and watersheds tmap){CO) f� Retention of uUpulrl it h-aw-ned c-urridars for the fimire — Nlap w ater bodies �J nsr.-ix..ulxurrlurred ndi litre.utility c-arridun. ar erne- — Idenh fy the uses of u atcm-as s and other bodies of rn r�rr.s. w ater(e.g.,nartsportation.harbors.and domestic. industrial.agriculmol.and recreational use) Thyfea%ihili{vofiptteXreuirrXdr andrountn trail routes - Delineate the boundaries of watersheds, aquifer with uppruprwic ie.gynoits of the Culifionda, Rec•re- recharge areas and the depth of ground water a aval Trails S►%trrn (Public Resources Cade §5076). basins (See the California Recreatiorul Trails Act.commenc- — Analyze seasonal factors in water availabilitti ing with Public Resources Code 3070.) 0 As ess the quality of various bodies of R3ter.;3ter courses.and ground water tCO) Ideas for Data and Aoal►sis — Generally delineate the boundariesofanddescribe The following are suggested topics for the data unique water resources (e.g., salt-water and collection and anal}sis necessary to the development of frzsh•waier marshes and wild fivers) open-space policies. — Hap beaches. lake shores and river and stream banks Open-Space for the Prewm2tion of Nantral Resources — Review platys prepared by the state for designated • Inventory of natural i-egetation.fish and wildlife and wild and scenic mess i map) their habitats.including rare and endangered species (Map)(CO.LL-) 0pt7r-Spuc-e for Rrsourrc Ma)rtgc7nerrt - in%entor%plants.natural communi ties and special Ira entory forest resources t LL.CO) animals using the CaMamia Department of Fish - Describe the ripe.location amount. and owrer- and Games -%aruml Divemir• Data Base." The ;hip of foists w ith a value for commercial timber data base cos ers all area%of the state and produces production.a ildlife protection.regmation.water- overlay printouts tor use with L.S.G.S.quadrangle shed protection. aestbetim and other purpose; traps.Contact the Natural Heritage Program of the (snap) General Plea t:aide(tarc N tbapter 11: The Rrqtdred Weawnrt of the Gmerd plow — Dr:cribe the type.location.amount. and oyner- recreational facilities ship o(land and timber resources subject to Tim- • Imento r poinet af public access to lake shores. berland Production Zoning Imap) beaches.risers and streams unapt t LL:I • inventon agricultural resourcm incluoiing range- • inventory scenic a%corridors lanai i LU.CO) — Identify state highways included in the Master — Identi h- the location- amount. and ow nen•ship of Plan of State Highw-at s Eligible for Official State lard in agricultural production(map) Designation as Scenic Highu ays local highways — Describe the agricultural production in the plant- of Scenic significance. and National Scenic iv_ ning area by crop type way s and All-American Roads as designated by • Inventory soil resources ICO) the L.S.Forest Service.(Hopi -- Ltvation. acreage. and extent of different Soil — Assess identified scenic highway mrtidotS and ttiWs,and farmland sots Oncluding identification their appropriate boundaries.scenic features,and of prime farm land)in the planning area by L .S. relationship to surroundings. the incompatible. Natural Resources Conservation Service's Land existing development within the corridor.the pro. Capability CLusification sYstem or stone index posed realignments or improvements.and the po- ratings(see"Useful Definitions And Information" (ential for future public attd private development in the section of this chapter dealing with the within the cxt=idor conservation element)Imap) • In,entort recreational trails and areas and an assess. — Identify areas subject to soil erosion ment of the demand for them Imap)rLU) • Inventory ground water recharge areas(map t WO) • Inventory trails proposed bg and arts eloped under the • Inventory water bodies that are important for the California Recreational Trails Plan of 1979(Califor. management of commercial fisheries(map)ICO) nia Department of Parks and Recreation--see Public • Inventory mineral resources(LL:.CO) Resources Code §5076 and 5071)et seq.) — Identify the type.location,extent and quality of mineral resources.including oil and gas irnapl 01x7r-Sp afar ftblk•Health(md Sofav — Describe the location and extent of geothermal • Review the general geology andscismic histon of the resources(map) region and the planning area(St — De:enbe the location of mineral resource areas. • Assess the potential for surf-v rupture(S) classisitied and designated by the State Nlining and — Geolotticalevaluatwnoftlte potential fordisplax- Geology Board under the Surface Mining and meat along active and potentially active faults in Reclamation Act Imap) the planning area(map) — Location of Eatlhquake Fault Zones designated by Oparr-Slxra•r fur Chadoor Rea rrudi r► the State Geologist under the AIquist-Priolo Earth. • Inventor} areas of outstanding scenic beauty(map) quake Fault Zoning Act(sae Chapter 5)(map) t LU u Assess the potential for ground shock ing(S) • Inventory historic and cultural resources. including — Identify active and potemially active faults in the archaealogical sites and historically and architectur- region(map) ally significant structures.sites, and districts(map) — Review historical data on seismic ground shaking (Note: because of the possibility that archaeological within the planning area sites may be vandalized. the exact locations of the — Geological evaluation of the potential for ground sites must not be publicized.) shaking based on a maximum credible earthquake • Assess the demand for public and prisate parka and (map) recreational facilities and imentory areas particularlc Assess the potential for ground failure(S) suited to parka and recreational purposes i LU t — Geological evaluation of the potential for — Describe the type. location. and size of existing seismical)induced landslides.mudslides lique- pubiic(federal.state.regional.Ind local) and pri- faction.and soil compaction Imap) %at_ pari:s and rr regtional f3cilitie!;Imap) A►.tsem Slope stabll ity ICO.S) — Rexirwfederal.state.regional.and local p1mv;and — Review historical data onlarrdOdes and mudslides proposals for the acquisition and improvement of — Geological evaluation of the potential for land- public parks Imap) slides and mudslides Imap) — Assess present and future demands for parks and assess the potential for cliff erosion(S) 70 General Plan(;tddett m Chapter.!: the Reaidred FJear im d the(:need FUs — Review hishxical data on cliff erosion tor}repiacement plantings of native oaks wfiem oak — Geological evaluation of the potential For cliff wcxxdlandc are proposed for alteration tCO) erosion+map) • Prowct. use. and develop water Wadies and water • As,ess the potential for land subsidence IS) courses Ie.g,- risem lake{, streams. hoes. harbors. — Re%ie%-historical data on land sutKidence result- estuaries.marshes, and resemoir%1 iCOI mg from extraction of gas-und water.gas.oil and Laid use characteristics in watersheds(LL.COI geothermal resources and from h%drocnmpaction Protect beaches, lake shores and river and stream and peat oxidation banks WO) — Geological evaluation of the potential for further Protection aquifer recharge areas.including speeifi• subsidence(map) cation of minimum parcel sizes t L4.COI • Identify flood-prone areas using:ILL.CO S) Protect water quality(CO) — National Flood Insurance Programmapspublished Prow%designated wild and scenic rivers(CO) by the Federal Emergencl Management A_eencw: Protect forestry resources. including specificttions — lnformauon from the L.S. army*Cotes of Engi- for compatible uses and minimum parcel sizes ILL.. neers: CO) — State Reclamation Board designated flood%ay Protect-use and develop agricultural lands(e_g..field maps t for the Sacramento and SanJoaquinValk}s drops. orchards. grazing. etc.). including spe ifca- only): bons for compatible uses and minimum parcel sizes — Dam failure inundation map:prepared pursuant to t LW §8589.5(available from the Office of Emergent'% Lse of timberland production zoning tLU.CO) Services). • Encourage the use of public advisory committees to — Locally prepared maps of flood-prone areas. re- develop lance ape level goals. standards and mea- petitive flood damage sites: and/or. %urea for protecting plant and wildlife communities. — Historical data on M)Wingt including information and sensitise%watersheds(OS) from converswians with long-timelocalrev&nts. • Prevent soil erosion tCO.S) • Identi fy %ater:sheds and key areas for the protection • Preserve ground water recharge areas of water quality and reser%oir%(mapi(CO) - Protect water bodies and watersheds that are impor- • A-,,es.s the risk of wild land fires IS) Cant for the management of commercial fisheries — ldentifyclassif}areasof%arying rut hazardsever- (CO) iry baud on fuel loading n egetation).weather and • Land use relationships in areas containing major slope.and historical data tmap) mineral deposit-a--includingpoliLies.plan proposals. — Identify the de--elopmentc.facilities.and people in and standards developed under the Surface Mining and near hazardous area; and Reclamation Act(see Chapter b) (LL.CO) — Evaluate the adequacy of assets to hazardous • Protect areas of outstanding scenic beauty ILL) areas le.g_,types of roads,dead-end roads) • Protect archaeological sites(LL;) • ldentify areas necemary for the protection and en- • Preserve historicalh or culturally significant sites haneement of air quality(trap) (LU) • ldcnti f} arras with naturally occurring shallow gas • Type.loca km acquisition.development.and deposits management of public and private parks and recreational areas(LL:) Ideas for DeveIopment Policies • Framework for park exactions under the Subdi%i- Here are same ideas for what might be coscred by lion 1r12p?1st{Quimby?1st-- fife-177(d)1ILL) .,pcn-Space element policies: • Protect and impro%a access to lakeshores.beaches. • Protection of fish and wildlife and their hatiiats. ricers and ureams+LL) including rare and endangered species(CO) • Protect local scenic highway corridors • Policies promoting and com%6ient%ith.adiiptedHCPs • Protect,improve.devek-%p.and maintain recreations) and`CCP%(CO) trails and related facilities • Protect rare and endangered plants(CO) - Coordinate trails with access to%aier%ays required • Des elopment in or near existing and proposed areas under the Subdivision Map Act of ecologic or other scientific study • integrate local trails with state and federal trail s)s- • Protect and preserve oak%wdlands and the manda- terns(see Public Resources Code OU76) General Plan r:nidellneK 71 Chapter 1.The Regtdred EInatatc of the Groeral Pitt • The type. location. and inicnaitc of de%elcbprnent in • Open-space in planned unit developmem% areas of seismic hazards t LL.S) • action Programs for open-;psce within urbanized • The tvpe.kv3tion.and intencim ofland uuc in areas area.;: with unstable Ajils ILL.CO.St Connect existing open-;pastes to the pupu1300n • Policies for non-structural tloodplain management u uh the oreate;t necessity for these open-ipaces. approaches,LL.CO) These can be facilita(ed by: • The type. location avid intensity of land uses within a. Extending the hours of existing recreational flood-prone areas ILL.CO.S) facilities by lighting them at night • The type. location and intcnsity of development in b. Creating a -%-acant lot" task force to examine areas subject to inuttclation from dam failures(LL.S) ways to allow publicly caned vacant parcel.,to • The type. location, and intensity of land uses in con%ert to interim,passove use parts and com- rue-hazard areas(S) munin gardens c. Expanding parks and schools and assist s chools ideas for Opel:-Space Action Program to con-'en asphalt to turf Ever4 local open-spate element is rewired to con- d. Funding and expanding %3hous types of parks tain a specific action program 4§0561). What follows and recreation progrmns are some ideas for action programs to pmwr%t open- 2 lmpo:e impact fees on new development where space. %bile the first item on the list Ii.e..open-space justified: zoning) is a state requirement for counties and general a_ Include open-space acquisition in capital im- law cities.the other ideas are suggestion;onh and act provement programs meant to stimulate thinking about action programs. b. Employ land use controls to impose masomble -lore detailed suggestions can be found in OPR-s pub- and proportional impact fees to acquire open- lication Puidng Ac dai into the Orxw-Spur e 04armwr. space • Open-space zoning pursuant to§65910(e_g_exclu- sive agriculture zones.large-lot zones.of erlav zones Tecbnical Assistance and Worttaation for hazard;areas.etc.) The following itate agencies may provide informa- • Public acquisition of open-space (see Chapter 5 i tirn or assistance for the preparation of the r nrrr-q-ko e • Private acquisition of open-:pace we- rton-profit ric ntwt:AirRmurcesBomd.CaliforniaCoasta)Com- land trusts or conservancies) mission. State Coastal Conservancy. Department of • Preferential amessrnents Isee Chapter 5) Cyr..:ertiationtDiyitionof Land Camservation.Ditia.,izin • Application of the Quimby Act to subdivision ap- of Oil,Gas.and Geothermal Resources.and Division of provals Isee §664771 -fires and Geology L Department of Fish and Game. • Provisiopsforopen-spacein specifieplans(seeChap- Department ofForestr}and Fire Protection.Department ter S) of Parks and Recreation. Seismic Safety Commission. • Provisions for open-Space in deselopmera agree- Department of Water Resources and A'ildlife Conser- ments(see Chapter 5) vation Board • Fransfer of development rights 72 (knerat Plan Gt idednea APPENDIX"B" Table 2 Comparative Population and Housing Data for Grand Terrace 1970-2020 1970 1980 1990 1996 2015 2020 Population Total 5,901 8,498 10,946 13.350 14.187 14.421 Po . Group Quarters - 110 101 101 - Rtsidcnt Pap. - - 10,836 13,249 14,086 Total Mousing Units 1.917 3,282 4,059 4,706 5,044 5.165 Households 3.856 4,652 4.5,95 5.113 Household Size 3.14 2.76 2.81 2.85 2.82 2.82 Sources 1970 data is from the 1970 Census. 1980 data is from the 1980 Census. 1990 data is from the 1990 Census. 1996 data is from the State Departmcnt of Finance 201 S and 2020 ro'ections are from SCAG San Bernardino East Vallev Model. 10/96. ,i1PPEYDIX"C" Govemor Pete Wilson Putting Action into the Open Space Element: Techniques for Preserving Open Space and Farmland ,oaf rua,�, .�4 ,��• Governors Office of Planning and Research 1400 Tenth Street Sacramen'o.CA 95814 (916)445-0613 Paul F Miner, aredar Ar tero Rivasplata.A07c r Kenneth tee,Pbn r*V Intem RevWxl Noverber 1997 Putting Action hito the open Space Element TECHNIQUES FOR PRESERVING OPEN SPACE AND FARMLAND ach count% ardcit inCalifornia must adopt an open:pace element as put of its general plan.The element is a statement of local planning policies focusing on the use of unimproved land or water for: It the preservation or managed production of natural resourcm r outdoor recreation.and 3t the promotion of public health and safety.By law the document muse contain an"action program"identihing specific techniques ahieh the county or city intends to use in implerwriting its open:pace plan.The purpose of the following paper is to improve the effectivenessof local open space element%by highlighting potential action program component,.. Open space zoning and Williamson act contract% from taxpayers without their consent" Many of the are %uidel% used preservation techniques_These puce general taxes. assessments, and user fees previously regulatory limits on the rapes of uses which ma} be used to raise revenues are now subject to voter ap- pursued in agricultural areas in order to prevent the proval under the provisions of Proposition 31& 7be conversion of agricultural lands to non-compatible significance of Proposition 218 in funding open apace uses. Ever% California count- and general law, cite initiatives will be discusxed in the following sections. must adopt open space zoning IGov fmment Code Not all sources of revenue are affected.but overall.the section 65910 t.Most of the agricultural counties have process sill be slos er. the overhead costs will be active Williamson Act program offering landowners greater. and. with the new ability of the electorate to proper-tax incentives to keep land in aericulture.As repeal or reduce taxes.assessments.fees.and charges aresult.most Cal ifomiaplanners have a)ready sample d byinitiative.there wiItbeless certainty ofacontinuous come of the ample literature regarding agricultural revenue stream prescrvec and zoning. Remember that acquisition is not limited to fee a To avoid repetition, this publication focuses pri- simple purchasers of land. Purchasing development mari1% on non-regulatory approaches a-hich acquire rights, proper option.. or easements can also be open space lands or development rights. Some of the effective means of protecting open space,depending techniques discu%std below may be used direcd% by a upon the circumstances. For a detailed discussion of cite or count%-, chile others reh upon a program of many of the available options. refer to Tool%fur elk cooperation w ith other local governments or private Greenbeh published b%The Greenbelt Alliance.a San organizations. Francisco-based open ;pace advocacy group. Development impact fees are a popular method FINANCING ACQUISITION for financing park land (under the Quimby Act and infrastructure. Hone%er. we %►-ill not discuss impact One of the best methods for preserving open space fees in detail. NkWle impact fees and dedications of and farmland is to bus or lease the land_This avoids land are useful on a project-by-project basis. in our questions of inverse condemnation ur -raking" since opinion they are not part"larly well suited to be the the oaxxr is compensated for the rights to the land But sole basic fora long-range acquisition program.There a here does the money for such acquisition come from" are sty era]reasons for=,his: The following sections describe a %aritty of funding 1. The amount of fees collected is directly related to sources that are available to local governments. the rate of development within the community. A recent Constitutional amendment has cignifi- The% cannot be depended upon during time: of cantly restricted the ability of local governments to slow activity. raise revenues through many of the follow ing funding 2. Fees are short-term in nature. Under California sources.Proposit ion 2 I X.enacted by Califomia vaem law. unused and uncommitted fees must be re- in November 1995."protectstaxpayer;by limiting the funded if not obligated in five years. methods by which local goverzunents exact revenue 3- Fees must be clezzrl►justified.They must be based s t`t.'rrtNC. sc "ON INTO THE OPEN SPACE ELE1[r T upon a ncxu%Thai relates the purpost and amount Sc%era] years ago. the city of Fairfield created of the fee to the specific development project. its three Mello-Roos CFDs to fund open space acquici- proportional impact on the communit►. and the tion. The city levies special taxes on both de�clopcd governmental purpose that is being adsanced by and undeveloped land The taxes vary xming the the fee. districts and are administered by the Solano Counn Impact fecs concentrate annea development.They Farmland=and Open Space Foundation.Proceed,from are not spread over the community as a whole even the first of these CFDs helped to finance the purchase though, their resulxs ma% be enjoyed b% everyone. of I OM acres of grazing land in Ly nch Canyon. 5. Fees often cannot provide an adequate lump%urn for %igniftcant improvements to be built at one Cities and counties may use the Infrastructure time.Thcvahodonotofferadependable return on Financing District (1FD) law (Go%ernmem Code in vestments to vuppon bonded indebtc&xe,%. Stction 53395 et stq.)to form tax incrcmetttdt_aricts to Tv►o good reference books on fees are The Ca&-u- finance the purchase of open space.Similar to mdevel- lazirsr of Pro1w.monme-Shure lny e-t Feevby James opment financing.dx FDprovkksaaayforkcalitiec C. Nwholas. available from the American Planning to purchase open space without raisingpropertm taxes. Association.and pittdie•1Veedv and Pritute Drdlar%.by Hogmver.in order for an IFD to be fontted.each of the William Abbott.et a]..and available from Solano Press other taxing agencies must grant its approval before Books. any of i t,portion of thei r increment can be collected by Most expert,agree that development impact fees, the EM Since an 1FD should only be estabiished in are notaffectedby Proposition 31 R.TheCortstitutional substantially undeveloped areas.conflicts should not arnendment clearly provides that Proposition?I R cbec occur vOth redevelopment areas. not apply to"existing laws rela6 ne to the imposition of R fees or charges.as a condition of project dcvckp-.wnt" In June 1996 California's voters enacted Ptoposi- (Section W 1). Article !M. California Conairu- tion 46 authorizing cities and countries to ksuc"gen- tion).As such.development impact fees remain under eralobligation"(G.O.)bonds-for tbeacgta%ition and the authority of the%litigation Fee Act(Government improvement of real property."inclu&ng open space. Code section 660M.tt seq.) and do not require voter Usturxe of the bonds is premised an a two-thirds voter approval. approval. G.O. bonds are secured primarily by A valorem The'Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act(Gov- property taxes.Cities and counties am increase prop- ernment Code section 53311 et seq.) is a tax-based env taxes beyond the normal Proposition 13 limit to financing method available to citim counties. and pay the principal and interest on the boodc. Since special districts. It authorizes local governmenr_s to investors perceive property taxes as being Ires risk-v establish communiv. facilities districts(CFDst within than the security for other types of irdebtedmes,.G.O. which they may levy special taxes and issue bonds to bonds may be issued at reladvel`lower interest rates. finance open space acquisition.maintenance.andother G.O.bondsaredwrefaeLsexpensivetundatgmecba- pro-t ems, akr4w for local governments than revenue bonds, for Approval of the Special tar and any related bond example. issue requires approval by tvro-thirds of the district In November 1997,Redlands voters authorized a clectorntt. W'ben there are fewer than 12 registered S7.6 million G.O. bond with a 71% positive vote. voters in a CFD.approval muss be by two-(hi rds of the About 50% of the money a-m desisted for land district's landowners.Since Mello-Roos taxes already acquisitions.As part of the city's historic orange grove require a too-third%vote.they are not affected by the protection program.the open space bonds belped fund voter approval requirements of Proposition 3l R_How-- grove purchases along with orlon improvements such ever. as -Aith an vial taxes. Mello-Roos rases are as, land for open space at major eim cnvancr point.,. subject to mduction orrepeal by initiative under Propo- preservation of large natural areas on the city's periph- sition 21 R. cry.a strip part:with trails,laud far expanded park and CFD boundaries need not be contiguous.For ex- recreation space.,and land for a sport.%complex-golf ample. areas may be excluded from the district where course,and swim complex. there is sufficient open space orahere voters oppose a In 1989 a combined total of 67.5 percent of the taz levy. voters in Alameda and Contra Cana Counties autho- Ptttl%t: 4CT10% 1%T0 Tl1C OPE% SP %CE ELEiIENT rized the East Ba% Regional Park Di strict to issue S?_'S 'ib) Any assessment imposed pursuant to a ped- million in G.O. bonds. TIrc bond% financed a major tion signed by the persotts owning all of the parcels expansion of the district:prl;and open space hold- subject to the assessment at the time the amessment is incs. The bonds, also financed the improvement and initially imposed. enlargement of various cit%park and recreation facili- ..(c) Any assessment the proceeds of which are tits within the East Ba% disrccL exclusively used to repay bonded indebtedness of which the failurt to par would violate the Contract State law authorizes local governments to ltv-%- Impairment Clause of the Constitution of the United special assessments upon propem ow hers in order to States. purcha.%eandmaintain open%pace_nx owners must be "(d) Any at%cm-ment which previously received the beneficiaries of the open space and the size of majority voter approval from the voters voting in an individual assessment levies must be strictly proper- election on the issut of the assessment."(Section 5. tional to the amount of per-pared "Tecial benefit" Article XM D.California Constitution) which the property receives. As caicth defined by The Park and Playground Act of 1909(Govem- Proposition?1 R.'-special benefit'means."a particular mint Code section 3MM tt seq.)allows cities(but not and distinct benefit over and above general benefits counties)to impose assessments to finance the acqui- conferred on real propem located in the district or the sition and improvetncnt of public parks.playgrounds, public at large.General enhancement of property valut and urban open space land.This act also allows a city does not canstitutt 'special benefit." A%.cessmenm to condemn land for these purposes. must not exceed the project%total cost The Latxlscapiltgandl ightingActOf 1972(Streets Unlike a special district,a special assessment dis- and Highways Code section 22500 et seq.) enables trict is not a political entity It is simply a designated cities,counties. and special districts to. among other area in which a local government levies open space things. acquire land for park% recreation. and open charges. space. In addition. a local government may use the Proposition 31 R impacts special assecstrents more assessments to pay for improvements and maintt- than any other of the fvancine mechanisms discussed nance.Prior to Proposition ?18. this Act was widely in this report. The Comdrational amendment invali- used on the basis that parks.open Space.and recreation O dates previously established procedures and court in- facilities benefited propertiesb%inereasingtheirvalue. terpretations applied to the use and lex-ving of Tecial Proposition 218 puts an end to this justification by assessments_It restricts the uses to which asvwssmtents, imposing its strict definition of special bentfit. thus rmy be put. limits the property owners wfio may be making the Act much more difficult to use. charged assessments increases local agency,account- In 1990. the Fast Bay Regional Park District ability.and prohibits assecsmznts that lack the support established a new Landscaping and Lighting Act as- of local propem-owners. sessinent district to finance maintenance of parks in The fortnationof-a&-.tricticpremisedon receiving ta%tern Contra Coma Coum.In 1993.the parks district. approval from a majority of the affected property established another Landscaping and Lighting district owners by cast ofballot(this method of voting is called covering both Marneda and Contra Costa Counties to an "assessment balls proceeding" to diuinguish it fund rraintenanee of trails and trail corridors. from an election). Ballots must be weighted proper- 3belittle-usedOpenSpaceNtainttnariceAct(Gov- tionally to the financial obligation of the affected emmem Code section 50575 et seq.)is helpful when a property. In contrast to prrvious law, the governing city or county has already acquired open space.but body does not have the authority to overrule the prop- doesn't have a way to pay for its maintenance.Under zm owners,when a ma*t%ctu bal lots a gainst district the act local governmznu.nmy levy ad valaern.4pxcial formation. Further. once an assessment is created. it assessments to improve and maintain open space.- may bit repealed or reduced by poplar vote. reduce fire. flood,and erosion hazards: and perform The following existing assessments.in place as of related activities. The formation proceeding.% of this November 5. 1996.are exempt from the application of act conflict with Proposition 21 S's provisiiom The Proposition 318: local government must substitute the requirements of •ja) Ary assessment imposed erclusiveh- to ti- Proposition ?18 for any conf7 icting provisions in the nance the capital costs or maintenance and operation code until proper legislative action is taken to reconcile expenses for sidewalks.units, sewers water. Hood the Act with Proposition 21 R. control.drainage%Vgems.and vector control... 5 PtTTING %E -iN ISTtr TILE OPEN SP %CE ELC-.�Ir- T Lease-purchasing is another technique for ac- development began circulating.preserving the grove quiring open space. A feast-purehast is. in effect. a became a hot political itcune.As an alternative to G.O. load. A cin or county find;a bank leasing company. bonds,the city tumid toCOPs to purchase and cave the nonprofit organization. etc., willing to purchase the property.Carlsbad's growth control plan provided the targeted property_The purcl:a-rthen lesser the land to rationale for the city's actions. the city-or county which make%a regular appropriation The cities of Las alto%and Cupertino have also for-rent.' The rent comistc of principal and interest issued CONfor open space purposes Both used their pas merits_ At the end of the:tact_the local entin has funds to esquire excess-school district hn&to expand completely reimbursed the lector and it ends up own- or develop local parks. ing the property. Cities and countiesmay sometimes use"certificate of participation-(COPI financing in conjunction With LAND BANKING lease-purchasing to acquire expensive tracts of land. Under this technique.the les,.or purchases the desired Land banking involves the acquisition of land in open space. leases it to die local government. and advance of expanding urbanization. The price of an receives a%mall fee forhicfier%er6ces.The lessorthen openspace parcel not yetsubjectto urban development acsiens the right.%to receivelease pa.ments to a trustee. pressures will probabh be more closely bated on The trustee. working with an tlnderwriter. isares cur- current ratherthanspeeuladve land uses Landba&ing tificate-z of participation to indiividlaal investors who may therefore result in consideabk savings to a juris- contrbute to the property acquKition fund to reim- diction seeping to pre.erve open space. burst the lector. The COP it a bond-like securing a city or county might use this technique to de- indicating the holder his an und%7ded interest in a velop a greenbelt or simply to preserve key open space percentage of the local governrrrerit'c lea:% payments. or agricultural tracts. The jurisdiction should have a The local government annualh appropriates funds definite public purpose for a land banking projem for lease payments.The payments are then distributed A local government can recover its land banking to the certificate holdersbvthetn>_aee_Thepercentage expenses by leasing purchased property bash to a of the pay meet received iv each such in%estor equsL% farther. Cities and counties may also recoup at least rchasing fund contributed t& part of their costs by reselling the acquired land with the percentage of the pu the investor.At tie end of the least.the city or county deed restrictions that guarantee the property's condn- acquires title to the proper-. ued opea space use.To date.landbanking is not wridely Because it is similar to a lease.COP financing it practiced in California There are a [umber of ex- not limited by statutory restrictions on long-term debt. ampler,however. Also. a city or counn may ismit COP%without a vote Redlands is using land banking as pan of its open of the local electorate,unlcm an election is required by space preserr ation plan.The city purchased a�Q acre local charter. dairy which adjoins a historic property at the city's Under a carefully crafted COP program.investors w'estem extreme. The city also owns and operaes rmybettuided to tax-free investment incorre;i_e..the extensive orange grove acreage. interest portions of the base payments).Depending an Dixon and Vacaville are cooperatively banking the local gorerin-enf s credit rating, this type of ti- agricultural land to preserve a greenbek separator nancina can dureforebe accomplished at a relatively- between the cities. learb`. the city of Davis is land low; interest rate. banking to create a greenbelt around its boundari m At times.COP financing can be complicated and San Luis Obispo County uses Transfer of Devtl. costly because of all the players and arrangement% oprnent rights(TDR)for land banking This regulatory involved in making it pcssble. 0to.a local govern- approach allows land owners to sell credits which rtient must be careful that its actions relative to the comprisethe development potential ofarestrictedsite. acquired landdonotinvalidate the tax-exempt statutof Those credit-. may be used to increase development the leap-purchase arraneement. intensity clsewhere. Tic County of San Luis Obispo The city' of Carlsbad employed COP. in 1989 to has passed an ordinance allowing the San Luis Obispo acquire and preserve 53 acres of open space. The Land Comser►ancw,(a nonprofit land truce)to sell the proper contain.,. a grove of trees and is nearh sur- development rights to the land it is consertine, Ini- rounded by urban uses. %%hen word of its pending tially.the trust received a grant of S210,CM from the 6 PL TstNG %CTION jxro rHE OPEN SY.4,1-9: ELEMENT State Coa ul Consen anc% for the purchase of environ- lowed counties to increase their salts tax to finance mentalh sensitiv a ianci for open space in the coastal general expenditures thus expanding diarist funding community of Cambria.The count% designated a por- opportunitics. However.am`ales tax dedtcatedsoich tion of the town of Cambria as the receiving zone for to an open space district is considered a sperial tit and dev eloprnent credits that are transferred from the envi- requirts a tw•o-thirds voter approval under Propacition ronmentally sensuivt lands. Property owners in tlx 218 receiving zone mad purchase development credits(in Sonoma Counn voters created the Agricultural the forth of,-ware feet of building areal from the tru_.t Preservation and Open Speee District in 1990 arxi in order to increase the ;quart footage of their homes authorized a quarter-cent salts tar increase to fund the above the normali} permitted limit District The S 10 to 11 million dollars annual revenue An interesting feature of this transfer of develop- that rem Its is used primarily to purchase consmation mentcreditsprogramisthatitcostcthecounm.nothing, easementcfromwillingsellers.Since 1993.the District since the %ale of credits is administered by the trust has acquired eacernentc over approximately 23.000 Developmentis distributed over the%holecorimunity acres, rather than in just a small number of large project,, Also. SB 1685 (Ch. 981 State 19961 authorizes because homeowners.ma% purchase just tht portion of open space distrietc to 10T special asstssmepts for development credits needed to make additions to their open space purposes.These assecsmentsam subject to homes rather than hay ing to purchase all the credits Proposition?111's limitations on the use amlming of assigned to parcel oa ned by the trust.Proceeds.from special ameswrientc. - the sale of deselopment creel m are used to purchase Regional open space districts are also authorized additional lands for open space. to Icvy special taxes. subject to a m-04 irds voter approval.In addition.they may resew a land grants and gifts.and may emplm'debt financing measures such as CONSERVATION general obligation bonds. They may also least real AND PRESERVATION estate as. part of their preservation aetii-ities. For in- ORGANIZATIONS stance, to save agricultural land they may purchase farms or grazing ranges and lease them back to Earn tm (� A regional open space district is another effec- and ranchers. Regional districts such as the -),larin v tive mechanism for preserving open We. including Open Space District, sometimes tmplo}.the services agricultural land It's an independent special district of land conservation trusts in acquiring open space. with an elected board of directors that is incorporated In 1995.The NIidpeninsula Regional Open Space through the cooperative efforts of a regioa's cities. District participated in a joint acquisition with the countim and voters- Its primary functions are to ac- County of Santa Clara Count}- to purchase 907-acre quire.prestry e. and maintain open space. Jacques Ridge.Jacques Ridge provides a wildlife cor- Mr. narrow- focus provides open space districts ridor connecting over 10.000acresof contiguous park with an advantage over cit% and county-govemments and open space lands.It also e_sublisbes a vital link in when it comes to saving open areas.Since cities and the Bay Area Ridge Trail.The Miidpeninsela Regional counties have multiple and competing service objec- Open Space District is responsible for the presmadon tives.open space funding can sometimes be diverted to of over 36.000 acres of open space extending from the other pressing needs. An open space districts rev- city of San Carlos to the town of Lac Gatos enues. on the other hand ma} only be spent for open The enabling legislation for regional open space ..pace purposes. This encourages a atady flow of districts is in the California Public Resources Code funding for the long-term implenx-oration of an open commencingaithseetion5500 and in the Government space plan Codc commencing with section 56=it is the same During the pact decade fiscal constraints have authoricyac that for regionalparl;dictrieLcandregional hindered the formation of new open space districts.As pars;and open space districts. in the case of other local governmenu. regional open space districts.have been financed primarily by prop- Aland conservation trnstisanotbertvpeoforemiza- err tax revenues- Property tax increases to fund new lion dtvoted to protecting open space. agricultural districts are restricted by Proposition 13. lards,wildlife habitats.and natural resource lands.The In response. state ltgislationenacted in 1997 al- approximate 80trustcin Cali forma achieve dxirobjec- 7 rt tTI%G %C "ON INTO THE oPEN SPACE ELE.S1r' T gives primarih through acquiring and managing inter. The American Farmland Trust and the Trust for ests in land. Public Land often advi%e local landtrume-onsucxessful Most landtrustsare local.private nonprotitentities prtser%ation programs.Anther source of information with boanic of directors made up of private chizme, for and about local land trust-.is the Land Trust Alli- The} reh on private funds. corporate or fouWation 3nce in Washington. D.C. grants.anct propery gifts toc3m out theirlandacqui- another resource. published by The Land Trust sition and managementactivide-..anumberoftrusutin Alliance. is a book entitled StardnK a land That:A Califemia also use public funds. arch as those from Guide to Furnrin g a Land Comer atkm Drtanri arir+n. Proposition 70 or the Coastal Coaser%ancy. to pur- The book outlines case studies in starting land trust-.. chase open space. how to organize a board of directors and articles of Land canctn'ation trust%preserve open space and incorporation. how to apply of federal tax-exempt re-4mrce lar.dc in a varier of ways. Some use their status. and much more.The appctxgcec have a li.Q of funds to acquire fee Simple interest in real estate and useful contacts and a sample of articles andbylaws. then manage or least back their boldings.Others pur- chase conservation easements which protect sensitive land from development%tole allowing owners to sell OPEN SPACE A N D their remaining property' interests to whomever the} CONSERVATION EASEMENTS please. The Marin agricultural Land Trust in Ntarin County has pioneered the use of%uch easements to Cities and counties may accept or purchase taw- preserve agricultural and dairy lands The 30-%carold ment% from private landoarers for open space and Sonoma land Trust now compliments.the wort of the resource conwrvation purpases.Open space and con- Counn• Agricultural Preservation and Open Space serv-ation easements are.in effect.purcbases of devel- DLmActandover itsiifespan has protectedsome 10.000 opment rights.The deed transferring an easement to a awes. For over a decade. the Kern River P*L ay local government muct restrict.the tranderndpropem's Foundation has acquired land along the Kern River in use to open space or resource conservation activities. Bakersfield which has contributed to implementation Lands subject to the state's open space or conser- of the city/county Kern River Pul,:wav Plan. The vation tasement act% are -enforceabh restricted.- In Foundation has also planted over 32Nl0 trees along the other words, their value for property sot purposes is parkway. establikhed on the basis of the easement restrictions Land Eruct% also purchase land and resell it with rather than potential devel opment uses.Far properties deed restrictions that guarantee the property's open which would othem ise have been subject to rising q>aee character inperpetuim..Mternatively.trustssome- taxes.this is aformoftat relief.It provides landowners times acquire land on an interimbasisand latertransfer with an incentive to grant easements. it to public or private conservation organizations. Since they are lessfeneredb%red tape.private land Cities and counties may acquire open space ease- trusts are usually able to respond more quickly than mentc pursuant to the Open;Space Easement Act or governmental entities to sudden and fleeting purchas- 1974(Government Code section 51070 et seq.).Land ing opportunities.They also use their real estate expo- must remain within an easement in perpetuity or. riewe to help public agencies wi:h the mechanics of altemativtiy.for at least tenytam An easement'stetm acquisition. For example. the Pemamwla Open Space is automatiealh extended each tear by an additional Trust in Menlo Park%asorig'tnallv organized to facili- twelve montfr. Under certain circumstances, open gage the land acquisition activities of the Midpetvnsula space easements may be abandoned. Regional Open Space District A city or counE% must have an adopted open space Recently. the. Peninsula Open Space Trust put- plan (element) as a prerequisite to acquiring an open chased 1.26?acres of wetlands on the Pen asula nett to space easement Furthermore.the prtsen ing of ease- the San Francisco Bay from a de%clopment company mint land in open space: must be consistent with the for S1,5 million attet rece,%irv; a loan from a private local;urisdietiottsgtneral plan. group.In lanuary 1997.the Tract for Public Land and the state DepartmenE of Parlu and Recrea don coopera- The Conservation Easement Act (Chit Code cec- tively acquired 13.9 acres of scenic land near Tom les tions 8154116)enables a city.count}.disuict or non- Bay in Marin County as an addition to Tomales Bad; profit organization to;squire perpetual easements for State Park. S t•t, rr•%,c. %crioN t%ro PILE OVEN' sr %r- EIENJEsr theconwr%ation of sericultural Lnd andopen vpact.or toons, legislative appropriations. general oblica:an for historic precery ation_ Unlike open space ease- bonds. federal grant=or loans.and other wurcec. mints.there is no procedure for non-renewal of conser- The agricultural Land Ste warcbhip Program.a!ong v ation eacement-s aml there is no expiration date. with the federal Farmland Protection Program is car- Tin establishing an easement.a landowner and local rentls facilitating funding for W acres on four pro- agency agree upon the permitted land uses within the posed parcels of farmland - two farms in Morn res con.;cry ation area.The easement is binding upon suc- County.andfarmc inFre-muCcurtn andSolanoCour(%. cecsiv a owners of the land. The development right:on the properties u ill be trars- The Consery anon Easement Act doss not require ferred from landourrem to various nonprofit lan itrtsis conservation easements to conform to local general w hilt allowing the lardounerc to continue to ow n and pleas. Nevertheless. a general plan is useful as the farm the land. rationale for a local easement program. Recent state legislation has expanded opportuni- ties for cities and counties to protect viable agricultural CONCLUSION lands.7be Department of Conservation's griculrural Land Stewar&hip Program (ALSP) aas enacted in State planning lay mandates the inclusion of open 1995 as SB'•75.The Program provides cities.counties. space action programs in even local general plan. and non-profit land trusts w ith funding far the purchase Many communities. in eompl�ing with N.; require- of conservation eacenxnm from agricultural lando►-n- men(.have gent a :rep further by adopting meawes ere.The Program complements the«illiarnson Act by thatpreservc agricultural landsand protect open space. providing permanent protection of agricultural land. This publication has high-lighted a ranee ofpremn-a- targeting protection of most threatened agricultural Lion options that are available to local governments. land.placing ovL-nerchip of development riche with a Counties and cities may ucetbtse techniques toexpand third party. umalh a local land trust. and providing the effeetivenecc of their open space elements but are one-time pa%nwnts allow-ine farmers to reinvest in cautioned to take adequate steps in order to meet the their agricultural operations to improve profitabiliry, provisions of Proposition 21R. Sources of revenue for funding include gifts. Bona- 9 Pt rl7l tG ACrc,7% INTO T11E OPEN ;P%CE £LE.NIr % T CONTACTS BIBLIOGRAPHY American Farmlands Trust Abbc,t William W.Nitic.M,,n in E-.sal Hannan.Martlee. 1949 ith Street.Su,tc MI Pid'hc Aerdc rate!Prriate Daffart.A Gutt:e to Lki-ektasettt Day t?,.CA 9 3 M 6 Fert amu:Lkdtc uutom. 1993.Scianu Prcm%Bcxk% 4916i '53.1 A'3 FAX 1916)-5?-11_Q _.Cahj'nrnxs Deh lccurrzt a Pruner.C.ltrarn,a Debl and In.emment Ad%t•un G,ir tnt.%te-r.Sacrarn:.nim CA 9+3Q9- California Coastal Consenalcy fill!!. 105 1::6Brnodxa%.Sit iIc IIW, .Etahu.-lino%.a:rtc:elruralLruz.ITrucrc.l959.Cali Fur- O.l.land.CA 946I= =5 J1 !]1 f111f.3-I AI S nia State Cm Ld Cum cram% _.arin Agricutimrd Latul Tru it.pampldct pubfuhed b% California Department of Cnnsers2t3on the Morin Agricultural Land Tru.t.Point Re?cs Station CA- Mce of Land Cotrser dOn _.The Public 4diczid c Glide Ia McUo-Haas Fwmic ing. got K street_MS 13-11 Orrick Herrington at:!Sutcliffe.San Franca co.Cal. 1994. Sacramento.CA 9-5814-3529 —•Puttirr:TransferDerrinrMrteru Ririuc to Work in Cali- Mw 3_-t-f*39 Fa\(91h)327.343f1 forma, b. Rick Pruct L 1993.Solar Ptc:�,.Bunk.+. East Bay Regional Parts District _.Sae-in;the Farra 4 Hrrz-P mk forCantenin;A:ru•ul- P O Sac 5:81 rural Lejud. 1990.Amcrican Farmlwwj.%-Tru-4_ Oakland.CA 946n5 _Sir rung a Lend Trust. 1990.The Laud Trust Alliance t5101635-0135 Fa t(51A1633-:3'8 _.Tnnlc;nr the Grrarhrdt:.a Cttiea'c Grtirlr to Prnth i- Tht Greenbelt-aWiante iit3 nlKn Shier. 190.People for Open SpwelGreenbelt AC1ion Program. 116\eu Nfuntgumcn Street.Suite 64 San Francisco.CA 9-t 1 t)5 _•Underttrtmulina Pralwnitn U l S Dec-.mbcr 199&Cali- t4l3i 543-4`91 fumia lLegi.lati%a Aruh%t•.Offccc Emur%-BenjaminR.`Sat ins!Land CtusttoHume."water. Tlse Land Trust Alliance frrmnt A e.vul. M.tics 4 tFall 198,ti 9-t: 1319 F Street.\lV.Suite Sill Wa•h,n pan.D C ,ftt'A.t Hirra:kit.Pis]."CumrkLng the Green Puzzk_ttezrerfrartt FAX 0021 6_,8-4'-to A,-e. vol. M.no 4 iFdl 19S't. 11-15. Horler. Virginia L. Guide to Public• Deht Fuiartcing in .Mario Agricultural Land Trust California. San Frana..&•u.Packard Press Pacific. 1987- P.O. Bet i VA Point Rv}cs Statiun.Cut►941956 -%%Iat You Seed to Know About CQK- t11516[i3.1158 FAX td15]Ks3 1n99 tt-ectenz Cinv.%ul LCII.Ills I 1 t\o,.embcr 19S't.13-16 19-21. 1Mazin Open Space District \c%%ion. Kent and Dean Robb. -1:ndi:r44ndin# COPS: Civic Center.Rom 417 tt'eoenr Can_ vol LXII,no I I tD xcrnber 19861,?t-2i 6t San Rafael.CA 94903 26- (4131•ic79-63tf7 FAX t4l]1 499-3N5 \whula_•. Tame• C. The Calculation of Pfopnr►ionmtr- Sae Levis Obispo Land Caasenattcr Share halwet Fret.1988,APA Planning Ad,*i%or%Service. P O. Bur 12-fl[s Ri+x Plata.Antcro..i P.1m.ner c G.ude to Finatcing Public San Lut.+Obi.pu.CA 9 4r)6 Inysrat ruzentc.Sd--?aT,enlu.ao erncx x Off,t-c of Planing t8n51 544 9096 e.1d Rrscdmh. 199'. Trust For Public Land Sc)uffmdn.In ing. Aliernrune Techniques far Cnntrnlling Lind L-ce: 1 Gewle+or .low.1l Cruet and !Lira!Areas in I Ira\ew~ \funtgwnen Strcet Colrfornut. Cbcv. CA. L:zutClVt% Center &If Ecvncurrte .an Fran. v.u.CA 9;I n] Dc►eluprxnt ales! Pl. wung. Caldirma Statc L niveraztr. t41 3 1 495-401 4 FAX t4151 a95-4103 Chico, 1999 Slatun.William J.And Fredrnck T Wi deck."A Primer on Lca..c Financing B% -Lcnrng Sumcbud% pac Ou n It'Chime Cunene Ta.: Dullwt, lteurm Citr. -ol- UML no. Mdreh 1982,k. 24-2" 19 APPENDIX"D" LIST OF THE GOALS,OBJECTIVES AND EMPLEMENTING ACTIONS OF THE PROPOSED OPEN SPACE L GOAL I: That the Open-Space Needed for Outdoor Recreation in the City of Grand Tenw-e be provided and thereby improve the quality of life for the residents of the City. Objective 1: To provide sufficient open space to satisfy the outdoor recreational needs of the residents of the City of Grand Terrace. Implementation Actions: 1. Consider amendment of the City's zoning code to require open space areas in all residential developments. 2. Consider the feasibility of establ;c� a park site within that portion of the City lying westerly of the I-215 Freeway. Such consideration shall include the possibility of utilizing privately held, underutilized parcels and those areas subject to flood hazard lying west of the freeway. 3. Review and evaluate the possibility of developing existing easements in residential neighborhoods as linear parks. (An example of such an easement is the Edison right-of-way north of Pico Street between Michigan Street and Reed Street.) 4. Evaluate the possibility of developing the Gage Canal as a linear perk including a pedestrian/bicyle trail which would connect with the proposed regional trail along the Gage Canal in Riverside County. (This can be used as a linkage with the residential areas in the southern part of the City to the downtown area. 5. The City will consider the feasibility of expanding joint use agreements with the Colten Unified School District to provide more open space facilities. 6. Utilizing a park standard of 4 acres per 1000 population for active recreational needs, study the financial feasibility of acquiring an additional 14 acres for park-land to enable the City to meet the recreational needs of the community. (Includes 5 acres presently leased from Edison at Pico Park) 7. Given the amount of undeveloped park land both acquired and to be acquired, consider the feasibility of developing 39 acres for active recreational needs. 8. The City will establish guidelines and standards for the establishment of a linkage system among the City's parks and open space areas. In residential areas,the feasibility of utilizing sidewalks shall be made. These sidewalks will be part of the "Pedestrian Sidewalk Master Plan" called for in the Circulation Element and "safe mutes" to school plan. In addition, consideration will be given to the placement of appropriate signage along the sidewalk identifying them as part of a designated trail system. 9. The City will work with other public agencies and private entities to coordinate its trail planning and development to tie into regional trail systems connecting neighboring cities and counties. These trails may be used for pedestrian,equestrian or biking. Such efforts will include a connection with the Santa Ana River Trail as shown in the`Plan of Open Space and Trails for the County of San Bernardino" and with the trail system of the County of Q Riverside including the proposed regional trail along the Gage Canal in Riverside County. 10. Study the feasibility of integrating the City's trail system with the appropriate segments of the California Recreational Trail System as required by the Government Code. 11. The City will explore various means to fiord the construction and maintenance of its trail system. 12. Consider the feasibility of developing observation points("look-outs")along the northern boundary of the City to take advantage of the spectacular views of the San Bernardino Valley and Mountains,e.g.at Mt Vernon and Grand O Terrace Road intersection. 13. Consider the feasibility of developing the Susan Petta park site. 14. Consider the feasibility of purchasing the undeveloped parcel between the Terrace View Elementary School and the Senior Center. 15. The City will consider the feasibility of utilizing various methodologies and techniques to provide open space for identified firture needs. These programs may include: • Open space zoning pursuant to §65910 of the Government Code • Public acquisition of open-space • Private acquisition of open-space(e.g.non-profit land trusts or conservancies) • Application of the Quimby Act to subdivision approvals • Provision for open-space in specific plans • Provision for open-space in development agreements • Transfer of development rights • Open-space in planned unit developments 16. The City will explore various ways for parWopen space development and maintenance ftwding including such programs as: • "Adopt-A-ParV where private groups and organizations can support, financially, the Foment of recreational equipment and park maintenance. • Actively seek out various govamn=grant program such as the"Local Assistance Grants"administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation; the "Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program,"administered by the National Park Service; "CDBG" grants and other government sponsored program such as those oMted by the California Department of Health Services. • Explore the possibility of obtaining grants from private corporations such as Home Depot and "REr (Recreation Cooperative) and private foundations such as the Hewlett Foundation, California Releaf and the Local Government Commission. • Actively use various resources on the Internet such as the "Internet NonProfit Center," "Tbe Foundation Center" and "Urban Parks Institute"to research available private finding to support Open Space objectives. Review the feasibility of utilizing various other mechanisms for funding open space development and maintenance including but not limited to: — general obligation bonds — community services district — public enterprise revenue bonds — user fee financing — tax increment financing — borrowing 17. The City will give the highest priority to exploring various funding mechanisms, including grants, to purchase the five acres of Pico Park presently leased from Southem California Edison. 18. Consider the feasibility of providing for some active recreational type uses in the proposed Grand Terrace Wilderness Park mchxHng facilities for biking and picnicking. EL GOAL II: That the Natural Resources in the City of Grand Terrace be protected and preserved by utilizing open space designations or related regulations. Objective 2: To provide open space areas or appropriate regulations to protect and preserve land in the City with natural resources Implementing Actions: 1. The City will utilize existing information of biological resources including data on natural vegetation and wildlife habitats for both rare and endangered species from such resources as the California Department of Fish and Games's"Natural Diversity Data Base"to identify the location of biological resources in the City of Grand Terrace. 2. The City will develop appropriate land use regulations to preserve and protect any identified natural resources. These regulations may include the development of s..rch tools as an open space zone which will list what kinds of uses are compatible with the preservation of natural resources; hillside management overlays which will specify the development standards to be applied to protect these resources; and specific plans which will set forth detailed regulations to plan f rtu xe development in such a manner as to preserve and protect identified natural resources. 3. The City will cooperate with the County of San Bernardino and other participating cities in the preparation of the San Bernardino Valley Multi- species Habitat Conservation Plan in order to identify natural resource area and to develop appropriate mitigation measures to protect these resources. 4. The City will consider developing a specific plan for the western face of Blue Mountain. The specific plan will contain policies to preserve and maintain the open space resources of the"Mountain"including its biologic properties. M. GOAL III: That Public Health and Safety in the City of Grand Terrace be protected,in part, through open space areas. Objective 3: To provide the open space needed for public health and safety resulting from geologic or seismic conditions in the City of Grand Terrace. Implementing Actions: I. The City will periodically review and keep abreast of geologic and seismic reports and information for the City and surrounding area. 2. The City will consider placing any arm or areas subject to geologic or seismic hazards into an appropriate open space category if future conditions warrant an open space designation. 3. Areas in the City subject to geologic or seismic hazards will be studied for compatible open space uses. Objective 4: To provide open space needed for public health and safety resulting from flood hazard conditions in the City of Grand Terrace. Implementing Actions: 1. The City will periodically review the flood hazard maps for this area to make sure the information on those maps is current 2. Those areas subject to flood hazard will be placed in a flood hazard overlay zone. 3. Areas in the City subject to flood hazard will be studied for compatible open- space uses. Objective 5: To provide open space needed for public health and safety resulting from wild land fires in the City of Grand Terrace. Implementing Actions: 1. The City will contact the San Bernardino Forester and Fire Warden to determine which portions of the City are subject to wild land fires. 2. The City will apply a fire overlay district to those areas in the City subject to wild land fires such as Blue Mountain from its summit to the toe of the Mountain 3. Areas in the City subject to wild-land fires will be studied for compatible open-space uses. IV. GOAL IV: That open space be provided to bring about the enhancement of community identity. Objective b: Create a city center with a public plaza open space area. Implementing Actions: 1. Consideration will be given to the establishment of a public plaza in reviewing the proposed"Town Square"project on Barton Road;this public plaza will be designed to serve the social and cultural needs of the community. 2. Consider the feasibility of extending bike lanes and pedestrian paths to allow people to walk to the public plaza area in the "Town Square" project on Barton Road Objective 7: Fortify the City's image for enhancing community identity and economic development opportunities by promoting its open space resources. Implementing Actions: L As an outreach program,the City will utilize various multi-media marketing methods to proactively"market"the City's parks and recreation facilities. 2. The City will continue to honor"Blue Mountain"as a community symbol reflecting its value as a major open space and scenic resource. This may take the form of utilizing the "Blue Mountain" symbol in future landscaped medians along Barton Road,Mt Vernon Avenue and Commerce Way and at various entry points and gateways to the City. 3. Pursue grants to complete the City's pedestrian/bicycIe projects with the staging areas and green corridors. 4. The City will utilize its beautification programs and or pursue grants so that all who wish to be able to ride,walk,or bicycle via landscaped corridors to the center of town may do so. S. Along with the development of the Susan Petta park site,the City shall also consider establishing a heritage parklyouth center to both service the recreational needs of the community's youth and to pmvide a tourist attraction to Grand Terrace thereby enhancing the community's identity(via historic preservation grant). Objective 8: Protect and Promote the beauty of Blue]Mountain and all its Living Systems Implementing Actions: n V 1. The City will consider developing a specific plan for the western face of Blue Mountain. The specific plan will contain policies to preserve and maintain the open space resources of the"Mountain"inchuding its scenic and biologic properties. The specific plan will designate the higher, steeper and more rugged portions of the"Mountain"to be in an open space category in order to concentrate or cluster any such development away from the steeper areas to the more gentle,lower slopes. The specific plan may establish an elevation above which development would not be allowed. Such regulations will be designed to protect the scenic and natural resouaces. Other considerations which will be dwelt with in the specific plan will be slope stability, fire hazards, availability of utilities and access. 2. The City will consider the development of the Grand Terrace Wilderness Passive Park to encourage the City's residents to relate to Blue Mountain. 3. The City will evaluate the feasibility of developing a trail system emanating from the proposed Grand Terrace Wilderness Passive Park to pro fide trails on Blue Mountain with possible connections to regional trail systems in the area. This feasibility study will also consider the acquisition of trail easements from the property owners of the"Mountain." 4. A fire overlay district will be applied to Blue Mountain to protect both the firture development that may be constructed on the lower,more gentle slopes at the foot of the Mountain and also its natural beauty. Objective 9: Implement an urban and community forestry program for ow planting and management as defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Region Implementing Actions: 1. The City will continue its beautification programs to landscape various public areas to enhance the beauty of the community. 2. Develop and pursue funds for implementation of a tree planting and management program per U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines which includes but is not limited to tree inventories, participation of schools and other community groups,sources of grant fimding,etc. 3. While the program is being developed,adopt a tree ordinance to regulate the planting, maintenance and removal of trees on rights-of-way and City facilities. 4. That for every tree removed from City parkways,a new true be planted of a mature size or two trees of a small size. 5. The City shall study the feasibility of adopting a city-wide tree preservation ordinance. 6. The City shall initiate the project and pursue funding for a median on Barton Road to include appropriate iarge scale/tall trees. 7. That renderings of an ideal Barton Road/Mt. Vernon corridors street scape will be developed,as funds allow,to provide examples of the city vision of the street scape to prospective developers. 8. Work with the California Department ofTransportation to develop programs, perhaps run by volunteer, to beautify the unplanted slopes along the I-215 Freeway where the Freeway crosses the City of( and Team. APPENDIX"E" DISCUSSION ON THE EXPANSION OF PICO PARK In the southwest corner of the City lies Pico Park. It was opened to the public in 1994 and is presently 10 acres in size. Five of those acres are leased from Southern California Edison while the other 5 acres were purchased by the City. The Park complex consists of three lighted ball/soccer fields; two regulation basketball courts; one ADA approved tot-lct; concession stand; storage facility;restrooms; and parking area. The Park is heavily used by various organizations including Little League and has become a real asset to the community. It has been suggested during the review period\that the City may wish to consider a proposal to extend Pico Park to allow additional baseball and soccer fields. This would allow Pico Park to become a"regional park"for the City as a whole by allowing for the expansion and centralization of recreational activities such as baseball and soccer. There is additional vacant land to the immediate west of the Park for this potential expansion. It is owned by Southern California Edison. The total amount of vacant acreage between Van Burren St. and Pico St and westerly of the Park for this suggested expansion is approximately 32.4 acres;however,as discussed in the Open Space Element only an additional 9 acres of park land is needed to meet the 4 acres/1000 population standard(excluding the 5 acres presently leased from Edison at Pico Park). It should be noted that an additional 9 to 10 acres would not make Pico Park a true"regional park,"which is usually much larger in size and is intended to serve an entire region--not just one jurisdiction, but a good-sized neighborhood type park. The expansion of Pico Park would, most likely, utilize adjacent lands which are shown as I (Industrial)on the City's General Plan and are zoned MR(Restricted Manufacturing)District, the land owned by Southern California Edison. As noted in the Open Space Element, the General Plan Task Force made several recommendations to the City Council in 1997 in the form of a Strategic Action Plan. One of the areas of the Task Force's many recommendations had to do with the City's Industrial area The Task Force suggested that the City increase and expand the businesslundustrial park area in order to increase the industrial job base;increase the City's taxable sales;and increase tax increment revenues. The Task Force further found that the City should emphasize development of the industrial area to create trade jobs,thus creating a larger base of people in the area to support local retafl businesses. The Task Force noted that the development of the City's industrial area is becoming increasingly necessary for the support of an active downtown and an increase City tax base. The expansion of Pico Park would require an amendment to the City's General Plan to change the I(Industrial)to a PUB(Public Facilities)category,which is the classification for a park site. This would, of course, remove land from the 1 (Industrial) classification and would not further the recommendations of the General Plan Task Force as stated in the Strategic Action Plan. In evaluating such an amendment to the General Plan,the City would have to weigh the recreational needs of the community for additional park land versus its economic needs as reflected by the General Plan Task Force in its goals for industrial development in the City. Lastly, there are other area in the City where additional acreage for the City's recreational needs could be found without reducing the City's industrial base,i.e.the base of Blue Mountain. 0 APPENDIX"F" DISCUSSION ON HERITAGE/YOUTH PARK AND CENTER AT THE SUSAN PETTA PARK SITE In the northern part of our City lies the Susan Petra undeveloped park site. It consists of about 5 undeveloped acres with 1.40 acres lying northerly of Grand Tcr*ace Road and 3.60 acres lying southerly of Grand Terrace Road,just west of Mt. Vernon (see the attached sketch map). The developed portion of the park was dedicated by the City in 1996. The northern parcel lies immediately adjacent to South.-rn California Edison Transmission lines. The Grand Terrace Senior Center lies to the immediate east of the southerly vacant portion. Farther to the east is the Terrace View Elementary School. A suggestion has been made that this would be a great site to consider a hcritageJyouth park and center. The park and center would be developed with three"'phases."(again,we the attached*Afth map). Phase I would consists of the heritage/youth park. It could be developed with"Historic Preservation Grants"to recreate a historic street of an era in the Inland Empire 100 or more years ago by utilizing four to five historic type houses. The City would purchase, move and rehab the houses with the assistance of the preservation grants. The houses would then be donated to various civic groups and clubs such as the Lions Club, Women's Club and Boy Scouts to operate and maintain provided that each house be dedicated to some sort of program to serve the recreational and cultural needs of the City's youth. Because this is something that hasn't been tried before, it would start out,at least,to be a pilot program to see how things developed. But this would be a great way of both adding to the cultural resources of the community while providing needed recreational facilities for the City's youth. OPhase II would entail relocating the City's senior center to the town square or to a restored community center location on Barton Road. Either option would allow for the senior center to be more centrally located to better serve the seniors,could involve a larger facility and would support the commercial and cultural corridor along Barton Road envisioned by the General Plan Strategic Action Plan. The existing building at Susan Petta Park would then be sold or dedicated to join with the youth center developed earlier under Phase 1. Phase III at the Susan Petta Paris site%xn ld consists of acquiring the 1.27 acre parcel between the existing senior center building and the Terrace View Elementary school (please refer to the sketch map again). This acquisition could be made with the assistance of the School District for joint school/youth activities. This parcel would be developed for active recreational type uses such as a swimming pool,tennis courts,basketball courts,etc. The development of Phase III would greatly expand the recreational facilities for the City's youth_ Finally,another idea that has been made is that the City night want to explore with the County of San Bernardino some sort of a joint-use facility. The County Museum or Board of Education could develop this site as a county-wide historical park in partnership with the City. This would have the advantage of shanng the responsibility of developing the site with another jurisdiction and would also provide an"anchor"to the heritage park which would attract other groups interested in historic preservation. The City would help to build this heritage park but would also work to assure that recreational facilities be incorporated into the project to serve the community's youth, ;DwAwd n de qmxaqelll� seAw now ��Z �"��'" ' �� ��•LG No SCALE APPENDIX"G" COLTON JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES (ALL COPIES MUST BE SUBMITTED) Today's Date 3AL99 Organization --fin nF rauuo TytsAM __ _ School T XW. - 3AT. Date(s) of use gg 1+. IM - alafix 24, IM _ Time: i- Purpose of use WWI CS FACILITY (Please circle) Auditorium/Multi-Purpose Room/Classroom/Resource Room/Kitchen/Restrooms Football Stadium/Basketball Courts/Ken Hubbs Gym/Macintosh Gym/OHS Gym Fields (please specify) Other Will school equipment be needed? If so, please list and contact Principal or Director of Activities prior to event. Estimated Attendance Admission Fee $ Collection? Yes No Will event be non-exclusive and open to the pis is Is the organization making application a religious creed,church,or sectarian denomination?Yes_ No,x_ is it in any way connected with or giving support or aid to y religious group,church,creed,or sectarian denomination? Yes No-Y---, The undersigned applicant hereby agrees to be personally responsible,on behalf of the above-named organization:(1)for any damage sustained by the school building or nppurtmances thaoof,accruing throught the occupancy of said organization;(2)to conform to all the rules and regulations of the Colton Joint Unified School Distnct Board of Education governing the use of facilities;and(3)to pay promptly all invoices(or services,including food services,if any,furnished by the District, HOLD I RMLESS A REEMENT:The applicant for the use of Colton Joint Uniiicd$chool District facilities agrees t9 and does hereby indemnify and hold harmless the District,1 o icers,agents t.and is crop oyces fro every claim or demand made and every liability,loss,damage,or expense of any nature whatsoever,which may be incurred by reason of use of ouch fact it s. NO LOTTERY SHALL BE CONDUCTED ON ANY SCHOOL GROUNDS OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THIS PERMIT. The undersifrted states that, to the best of his knowledge the school property for use of which application is hereby made will not be used for the commission of any act !mended to funhcr any program or movetxnt the purpose oNhich is to accomplish the ovathrow of the Government of the United States by force,violence,or other unlawful means. That the organization on whose behalf is making application for use of school property,does not.to the best of you laioty ge voeata rho ov w o 0 oven�rnent o United States or o State of Califon�ia by force,violence,or other unlawful means,and that,to the best of your la mwWge,it is not a communist-action organization or:Ipture� ist-from r izadon required by law to be registered with the Attornry Gcneral of the United States 'This statement is made under penalties of pequry. pli ican ease Omni o type Title A ens City Zip Phone meet ber ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------..-..--------------------------- - e DISTRICT OFFICE USE ONLY Vertfied by: Date Is dmv a chnrgO S Irmwance Required? pprov y Title Date Phorse Number r ire -t r,il+l l'1'1l 71�f I1"1' Ire rfTi,.. Vi l l n%V t',1„y j tin W A rit llr•n111 0 r1-101 Revl.wi 1 1MS Ll rr 1'n, I, + Community Services Department GPQn?sRt March 4. 1999 Colton Joint Unified School District Greg Gage, Director of Facilities Planning and Construction 1212 Valencia Drive Colton,CA.92324 Subject: Use of Terrace Hills Middle School for City of Grand Terrace Aquatic Program for the 1999 Summer Season. Dear Mr.Gage: Please find enclosed a proposal for the administration of the aquatic program at Terrace Hills Middle School. The City would like to continue to serve the Grand Terrace Community by way of Providing a recreational swim program. As previously demonstrated,both entities have been able to enjoy a very positive working relationship. As in the past,all City staff will be certified according to State and Red Cross standards. Every effort will be made to maximize community participation and meet the aquatic needs of the Grand Terrace community,with swim programs that will range from Water Baby courses through Advanced Skimming and Specialized classes. This year the City is proposing that the hours of operation be adjusted from previous years to enable a larger group of the community to participate. With the surrounding elementary schools on a "year around" schedule and with many households having both parents corking the later hours will enable greater access to our aquatic programs. Ideally we would like to operate the pool from 1:30-8.30 p.m., Monday-Saturday, beginning June 14 and ending August 24, 1999. C.'nless the District proposes any changes, «e will be happy to function within the guidelines of the existing Joint Powers Agreement as amended. 22795 Barton Road - Grand Terrace,California 92313-5295 •(909)824-6621 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact myself,or Karen Gerber, Director of Recreation Semites at 924•6621. I look forward to %vorking N%ith the District again. Si erely, O l Jo W. Donle% , Jr. Assistant City Manager JD-kg c1 T t Community Services Department wa+a nit MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Between COLTON JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT And CITY OF GRAND TERRACE For the summer of 1999 it has been determined to be of mutual benefit to the parties to have the City- of Grand Terrace Community Services Department operate the Terrace Hills Middle School suimming pool, under the guidelines of the.JOINT USE OF FACILITIES AGREEMENT signed April 1981. To make the services to the community as beneficial as possible,the parties do hereby agree to the follo%%ing terms: The School District will: 1. Provide and maintain the physical facilities. 2. Provide all chemicals needed to maintain appropriate water quality. 3. Operate and maintain all filtering equipment. 4. Maintain title to the property and in an emergency or a conflict of terms, may step in and assume complete control and authority. The City of Grand Terrace will: 1. Provide qualified and#.ompetent staff. Schedule their%,.ork hours,establish job Descriptions and pay all personnel according to the City's schedule. 2. Collect and account for all funds. 3. Maintain daily cleanliness of the pool, locker rooms and surrounding areas. 4. Reimburse the School District for replacement of any lost keys/locks etc. 22795 Barton Road•Grand Terrace,California 92313-5295•(909)824-6621 5. Charge fees not to exceed: Recreational Seim S 1.00 Youth(17 years& under/Seniors) S 1.50 Adults Swim Lessors: S30.00* Group lessons(ten thirty-minute lessons) Group Swim: S50.00 */hour(based on 2 lifeguards, 50 people) O S25.00 * /hour additional for every block of 15 people over 50 6. Maintain safe conditions, supervise and control swimmers. 7. Schedule the hours and periods for various uses. 8. Pay the School District 25%of any net profit to help offset the cost of chemicals and labor. * Proposed 2-5%rate increase effective July 1, 1999. IDEMIFICATiON: A. School District shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Grand Terrace, and its officers, against employees and volunteers from and against any and all liability and costs arising from the acts or omissions of SCHOOL DISTRICT,its employees, agents,officers or volunteers in the performance of the O Agreement- B. The City of Grand Terrace shaii indemnify, and hold harmless SCHOOL DISTRICT,its officers,agents, and volunteers, from and against any and all liability and costs arising from the acts or omissions of the CITY, it officers, agents, employees or volunteers in the performance of this Agreement. THIS AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO WITH JOINT INTEREST TO PROVIDE A SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF THIS AREA. 1T MAY BE AMENDED OR TERMINATED THROUGH MUTUAL AGREEMENT AND WILL OPERATE BETWEEN AND INCLUDING NNE, 1999 AND SEPTEMBER 1999. 3 2 3 --9 Thomas Sch,-�,ab,City Manager Date District Representative Date APPENDIX "H" a APPENDIX "H" DEVELOPMENT AND OPEN SPACE ON THE WESTERN FACE OF BLUE MOUNTAIN The General Plan Task Force in 1997, after much work, made a series of recommendations to the City Council in the form of a"Strategic Action Plan" to aid and guide the City in the revisions to the City's General Plan. These recommendations were listed in "Recommendation #2 Blue Mountain Area"which is attached here for reference. Basically, the Task Force recommended that Blue Mountain be maintained as open space, that its ecological systems be preserved and that development be prevented on steep areas avoiding heavy grading and the potential for erosion. This recommendation was to make the residents enjoy and relate to Blue Mountain as part of their community and be proud of it. In regards to potential development, the General Plan Task Force also included a call for the development of a specific plan to determine areas appropriate for residential development versus areas not suitable for development. Reflecting this recommendation, the Open Space Element contains an implementing action(Action No. 1)under Goal IV, Objective 8 indicating that the City will consider developing a specific plan for the western face of Blue Mountain. This specific plan would be an overall or umbrella document with policies and guidelines for fugue development. It would contain policies to preserve and maintain the open space resources of the western face of Blue Mountain and would designate the higher, steeper, more rugged portions of the "Mountain," including some portions with special soil conditions, to be in open space with development to be allowed to take place on the lower,less severe slopes of the"Mountain." In addition, any individual project specific plan prepared under this overall specific plan would have to be consistent with all of the City's codes and requirements including hillside development standards and the California Environmental Quality Act. In order to reassure the property owners of the parcels on the western face of Blue Mountain, staff has reviewed these recommendations of the General Plan Task Force and has reviewed the physical features of Blue Mountain including topography,scenic resources and relationships to the developed portions of the City. To this end,when the specific plan called for by the General Plan Task Force and the Open Space Element is prepared, it will consider including as development policies the following- 1. For that portion of the western face of Blue Mountain lying northerly of the easterly prolongation of De Berry Street, development will be limited to an elevation no higher than 1,450 feet excepting where an area has been disturbed by mining or quarrying activity where development may be permitted as long as it is at or below an elevation of 1,650 feet which is:he approximate elevation of the existing communication facility on this portion of Blue Mountain. (Currently, fire flows and existing domestic water pressure limits are 1,450 feet or below.) In those quarried or mined areas between the 1,450 foot eievation and the 1,650 foot elevation, any landform modifications or grading shall be kept to an absolute minimum. ?. For that,portion of the western face of Blue Mountain lying southerly of the easterly prolongation of De Bent' Street, development will be limited to an elevation defined by the location of the existing RI-20/RH zoning boundary or 1,300 feet whichever is higher. This will protect the more severe slopes of Blue Mountain. The first policy for the northerly portion of Blue Mountain will allow for development on the lower, less sen•ere, portions of that area. The limitation of 1,450 feet will mean that, in general, no aevelopment will be allowed which would be higher than the highest, existing residential structure (23235 Palm Ave. )on the wcstem side of the existing Honey Hill development. This will minimize visual impacts to the "Mountain" and will match the existing development in Honey Hill. In addition,some of this area has been disturbed by prior quarrying, much of it is heavily scarred with old quarry sites lying higher than the 1,450 feet. For these quarried areas lying above the 1,450 foot elevation,development would be allowed only with minimal grading or landform modification. No development will be allowed higher than 1,650 feet which is the approximate elevation of the existing communication facility on this portion of Blue Mountain. in addition, all grading will conform to the City's codes and policies. This policy will allow for the development of portions of this northerly area while protecting the scenic and other resources of the "Mountain"cited by the General Plan Task Force. Please refer to the attached diagrams/pictures. The second policy is based primarily on the location of the existing RI-20/RH zoning boundary. a This boundary was drawn following the adoption of the 1988 General Plan. It basically follows the break in slope along this portion of Blue Mountain. To the west of this zop=ng boundary,the slopes are less severe;to the east much of the"Mountain"is very steep with slopes in excess of 5010 which are generally considered unsuitable for development. To allow for some flexibility in determining where the development limit should be, the policy also includes a provision allowing for the limit to be set at 1,300 feet whichever is higher, i.e. the zoning boundary or 1,300 feet. This 1,300 feet is just below the elevation of the existing water tanks/reservoir at the end of Van Buren Street. This will allow for some development on all those parcels lying southerly of the easterly extension of Van Buren Street but will protect the more rugged, much steeper portions of Blue Mountain in keeping with the recommendations of the General Plan Task Force. Current density standards are not proposed to be altered. The Hillside District(l-I)allows a maximum density of 1 unit per acre with clustering of units to restrict construction to lower slope areas. Therefore the proposed policy will not alter development rights. For example, a 52 acre parcel at the southerly end of the Mountain which is presently zoned R1-20 and RH, could have, under the existing codes as a clustered development on the less severe sloped areas,up to one dwelling unit per 8,000 square feet. The new proposal would not change these provisions and the same density could be allowed. Please refer to the attached diagrams/pictures. BLUE MOUNTAIN AREA Recommendation # Policies: • !vlairtain Blue klountaut as open space and allow area to be enjoyed by residents. 0 Objectives: • To improve the quality of life in Grand Terrace. • To preserve Blue Mountain and its ecological system. • To prevent de%r1,gment on steer areas,thus asoidinghearN grading and pessibrlin of erosion. • To create a Fue Overla; Zone to present fires on Blue Mountain and protect adjacent hosing dev;!--pment at the base of the mountain. • To create public h.l.ine traits(or improve existing ones)to make res+dents Wate to Blue Nlountain as pan of their corm-,untr}.help to protect, preserve it and be proud of it. + To dtvelop the Grand Tertact Wildtmess passive Park as a trail head to pro%ide proper bic;cle'car parUg and directions to children and adults who currently p&rk tlleeaI.s w order to bile or travel to the top of Blue Mountain_ + "Be respvns,ble .kf-ke emFurranl decisions rirrni,ng offurute ginerareclu Consime nar,ra! res-:urces (CwJ-ng Pr,nc,pfe] Actions: Maio(Recommendation andlor Action Priority Implementation Fiscal Impact Time P=0 to ICK F2=2$to SCK, F==51 to 2OCK F;=201K to IM. FS=Tare than tM Pursue funds to a)implement ACopt•A•Park a)P a) Within 2 yrs. Fl Program and b)improve the City's wilderness b)? b) Within S yrs. N Park as bic,cle'aul,.mobile arl.ine ar-J trail!read. Pass a resolution to increase de%elvprnent in lieu P k rthin:ties, Ft park fees to help augment the park maintenance fund. Contact Blue Nlownta:n proper.} O%Lners to confer P Within S tin. F1 to F4 and reach an agreement re_zrdine the feisibiiity of public trails,cost of land and or utilization of trail easements. Develop a specific plan to determine areas P Within S yr. F1 approprate for residential developrnent versus strictly open space areas and other functions. Related development standards for protection of view,privacy protection of existing residential developrnent aesthetics and preservation or ecology will be part of the Specific Plan. Consultants or citj staff can dev clop the Specific 4 plan depend.re u22n pricria Iv-el Idcntrf} reg;onal endanatered species using W,thtrt S )Ts. Fl exivine data and specific count, data curTentl% to dc\e'.c_meat Dc,.elcp sow.1 pragrarr:s for or_anized ';kcs. iL- in S \Ts FI bo\ scout and prl scout hAts for recognition and - ptant,re of B'4e kloun;ain "Lupins"(the blue !ic•ac:i along the trail) De►clop a Fat 0\crla. Zone tr connection with WjLhin S;Ts FI applicable aienc!es which will introduce fve retar2ani vegetation adjacent the back-%ards of reside*ts of thr area. Ot.}tr items that n as be tncladed in the Fire overla} Zane max include prohibiting woc-J shineles and suntlar wchi,e:ru al materials Consultant.Cir\ and contracted Fire Agencx can de\elop the Fire O,er'a% Zone. Create a reg: rail) oriented Open Space E+anent Wit- Lri 10.Ts. FI for continuity of other cti< and county ccirse.-a;;en areas Dc%clop the Ctt) Wilderness,ess Part, propem•, k'w"'In 20_%Ts. F4 located dtrectl, above Wren, Finch. DeStm and Cardinal, as a passive pa:k with a trail head and parking for Blue Slountain trails. Which could 'York to Box Mountain trail Practical Side 1>,'ht:e complete !mpre\ement of a p3�1, and l;1 ing ire..sti.tem rra} invol\e tigr:fita^t time and cat at ;,'te fard r~c-e a.�d zontne items ma} be dexelored as case!cad ,,nit=or with srrall scale consultant cor,t;a:s The exist-rig access road could be imptc,ed as a first p' ze with negotiations with p.roperh awTsers anc a trail head ,rst3lled at the Wildemness Part AiL,oul a large sum of fords extended. Trails O&W'A;se ceu'.!be dedlcaled to the Forest Sc.-vice or oiler azencN who has regulations and insurance to cexer pt.bl;e trail,i e ,posential injures to users. School proga.—_-a% also be self-funded, tnswed and d,retted An Adopt•A-Puk Program and an insurance plant nee,:.to be in place for a rust phase of other"tse recer rendattens will be a burden on the City budget. It is the challenge of the General Plan Mentors to embrace such tasks as this and to help eliminate poter'iat burdens to the Ctr. budget. The mentors will wcr1, as\olX tetrs to a}rropriate citx departments to he'p make the recorrrend3;ions areality if wt do not plan,two to three million residents wall ct-e to California in the near future, some will cc-e to Gran Tc.^act and the\ will plan for us A forest af;clec,scmunicatior.towers and water rese.n oirs could desuo% Blue Mo-ritain's horizon through time Roads and large, na.. steep dust cut slopes w ith ccncrete flat housing rates urll popu'.ate the h►llside. Tie en%ironment could be so crowded that p-\a,} ma\ be elum:inated and the \alue of exisur;easement dt:elopment would be reduced. o more racl Ovicrc rL'es_CQ}otes, not more sage brush or Lupins.`_!a hl?1 1;'Ie ma7 others - one that lads IdCn' We de not want this to happen. Blue Siountain is care of the Cir,.'s b-st assets and we need tc take ad\antage of this natural resource. 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M1e .r�..'•ti .f.4 jCy �/ `}��� `,������ ��•' 4f3�.'„♦a.' � -v�4.;•„ *�a:^••!��� i I ■ it i .e,, •i'��J: 'rJ� '^ Y.�-4j,.',7 ��!�rRY• -�;�.��+ �'.�• T� � J � Jh' i is • :r71y r,i• dig •a.. _ '�ti.�r��tea'�.� t � i ���w � a�,� ` �� �. 4 yyf l Y• 1,,a 1 Ir aweA `r. it -' �t. � ."'� +' �=•' � .� !� :Z r ■w.� r +., �., ADDENDUM ADDENDUM OF CHANGES TO THE PROPOSED OPEN SPACE ELEMENT RESULTING FROM AGENCY REVIEW AND COMMENTS 1. COMMENTS RECEIVED FROM THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) , A. COMMENT: The proposed Open Space Element should include a discussion and analysis of the relationsEps between the proposed element and the policies of SCAG's Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide and Regional Transportation Plan. REPLY: Staff suggest that the following paragraphs be added to the end of Section IV, Open Space Issues on page 15: Regional Issues 'v e Elan and Guide CRCPG)was ppZmmd by the Southe Califomia Council--of v 'v Cali fomia.-It--contains chapters on Strategy-the-Economy, Cagwth ManagerneaL Waxer W MaagemrnL Solid Waste Management ud Plim WRI mentation. The $SPG iduffu ko goals for the region: 1)iMprr ve the standard of livings ali: 21 lmpmvg the qualiV of life for A:ad„3) enhancg equity and access to gQv_gmment. which relate City Tbey are: • Provide ad==land msources to meet the outdo-or-recma�Qn needs of the present ErQv_adg gy&nspace for adequate protection to livesnd properties against natural and manmade hazards. • DevelQp well-managed—viable-ecosystems or known habitats of rare. threatened and endangered,%mies. including wetlands. Other Chapters in the RCPG-contain policies related-to:-1) the financing. and location of pub cilities. utility y,Z•stems and=n=rta ion ryg,erns ) the efforts of Iggaj judaigtions to minimize the cost of infrastructure and public service delivejy,.and the gffi=to seek new sources of funding for inkastructure and public Re=nse: Section V of the proposed QWn SpargElepaaLlists the four main goals of the Element._These four main goals p;uallclandu=rt the goals of the Open Soace_and_Consmatior-Chapter of the,CP.Smlinn VII of the proposed Element discusses-the "Summ=Action Plan,for the_QWBSpMe Element"including Table which-shows- t of adoption, Therefore. the pro�Qwd Qwn Space Element is consistgnt nith th; policies of the RCP_G which call for lh�gmirtg and finaEging of public facilities and n systems with effQEU[Ql nu'm*mi'zing costs and for seeking am sources of funding, In addition.the Consyalygn Element of the City's General Plan will dW with some of these issues raised by SCAG in more depth. Further,the proposed Oren Space Element is gq of_the_RdG,- fie proposed_Element calls Qr various,.,�r�pgms to develop Westrian/hicycle trails-which reduce air pgHWA0%and to implement an urban and community_fore n[n for tree-planting.which imgrQv__Q lgral air quality, as part_of the community beautification-system. in addition, the, r QUAlily Element of the_Gened Plan covered and is consistent with the me onal m4uitcmgn15 of the RCPG. Finally, the_pnposed Mestrian/bicycle trails in the Elemcat will sunvort regional Uw=rtation_.goals of the TranSnortation Plan of the RCpQ to develop alternative transportation modes. The Circulation Element of the QgBgral Plan addresses in detail all related multi-mode tran=rt,altematives. II. COMB ENTS RECEIVED THE REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN-SPACE DISTRICT OF RERSIDE COUNTY A. COMMENT:Table 6,Goal i and Objective 1,implementing action No. 9 makes no mention of a trail along the Gage Canal or other trails proposed by jurisdictions adjacent to Grand Terrace. The District requests that your Oven-Space Element be more specific in its discussion of trails and include information from other jurisdictions. REPLY: Staff suggest the following language be added to Table 6 under Goal I, Objective 1, Implementing Actions No. 4 and No. 9 (the added language is underlined for clarity): 4. Evaluate the possibility of developing the Gage Canal as a linear park and pedestrian. icycle trail cg ail along the Gage Canal in 'v 9. The City will work with other public agencies and private entities to coordinate its wail planning and development These trails to be used for pedestrian, equestrian or biking. Such efforts will include cgnarsliQns with the W 5ystems of bath Sgo Bernardino and Riverside Counties including the Santa ,pia River trail and Lbe IX• Further, Staff suggest that the following language be added to Implementing Actions No. 4 and No. 9 on page 16 of the Element under Objective 1: 4. Evaluate the possibility of developing the Gage Canal as a linear park including a pedestrian/bicycle trail w- luch woWd 012ng-rj Mdth the-propQxd regional wail along the_Gage Canal in Riverside Q may--rMs can be used as a linkage with the residential areas in the southern part of the City to the downtown area.) 9. The City will work with other public agencies and private entities to coordinate its trail planning and development to tie into regional trail systems connecting neighboring cities and counties. These trails may be use for pedestrian, equestrian or biking. Such efforts will include a connection with the Santa Ana River Trail as shown in the"Plan of Open Space and Trails for the County of San Bernardino: and with the trail system of the County of Riverside Riversidealgng The Gage Canal in III. COMMENTS RECEIVED FROM THE TRANSPORTATION/FLOOD CONTROL DEPARTMENT-SURVEYOR OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY A. COMMENT:The City of Grand Terrace does not participate in the FEMA program for flood insurance. Therefore,according;to the most recent FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map,dated March 18, 1996, the entire city lies within Zone X, unshaded. REPLY: It is true that the City does not participate in the FEMA program because most of the City is in Zone X, a non hazardous area; however,this is an issue that will be reviewed and discussed in the updated Safety Element, yet to be prepared. The above statement that the "entire city lies within Zone X, unshaded" is not accurate.The Rate Map,dated March 18, 1996, which the City has a copy of, shows that a small portion of the City lying generally between the Santa Ana River and Vivienda Avenue and easterly of La Cadena Drive is located in a flood hazardous area. This fact is reflected in the programs in the Open Space Element calling for open space to be considered for flood hazardous areas. IV. COMMENTS RECEIVED FROM THE DIVISION OF MINES AND GEOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION, STATE OF CALIFORNIA A. COMMENT:Your general approach to link open-space planingwith known geologic hazards is commendable. To assist the City in its planning efforts,the Division of Mines and Geology has referred City staff to various maps,reports and other sources regarding geologic hazards. REPLY: Staff thanks the Division of Mines and Geology for its compliment. In addition,we will use the information on ti,arious geological resources provided by the Division of Mines and Geology in the update of the Safety Element for the General Plan. V. COMMENTS RECEIVED FROM THE FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE COMMENTS:It is our understanding that additional information regarding natural resources will be forthcoming in the Conservation Element for the General Plan including information on review procedures. 0 REPLY: Issues related to the natural resources in the City will be addressed in detail in the upcoming Conservation Element as indicated in the letter from the Fish and Wildlife Service. ATTACHED HERETO LETTERS FROM: --Southern California Association of Governments --Riverside County Park and Open-Space District --Governor's Office of Planning and Research, State Clearinghouse --Transportation/Flood Control Department- Surveyor, San Bernardino County --Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the Interior --Department of Conservation, Division of Mines and Geology 0 _■ 1 w SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA September 7, 1999 4 ASSOCIATION of Ms- Patrina Materassi GOVERNMENTS Community and Econonvc Development Director City of Grand Terrace 22795 Barton Road Main office Grand Terrace,CA 92313 Sib West Seventh Street 12th poor RE: Comments on the Draft Negative Declaration for the Open Space Los Angeles,California Element of the General Plan for the City of Grand Terrace.-SCAG No. 90017-3435 11 9990380 t(113):g6-Mio De Ms rassi- f(213)236 1825 Thank you for submitting the above referenced Project to SCAG for review www scag.ca.gov and comment. As area wide clearinghouse for regionally significant projects, 4fflk�-Pmxl� �„r,Z,,.,�,,,,, SCAG assists cities, counties and other agencies in reviewing projects and 'A. `ry F Fr%;.—I.- �4" plans for consistency with regional plans- � Ilress car �:a• 4�e4tea scare a'..s �lnu s P .a,Lgn r+w sa,Serata:ao . ;av'wilun Ae ?.7drnt %f..e:. kD C'n al "'�' u~ The attached detailed comments are meant to provide guidance for D"'d D°al° °`e considering the proposed project within the context of our regional goals Lm%,,dd Can&rr =.rare Lm Vr Cmmn-Z. Ta .-h k&r� and policies- If you have any questions regarding the attached comments, Ca.m,r • Lkm .ft—. Dw ed !u • !oh Uni.n' M°°e"'a • � s� :�'a lease contact me at 213 236-1917. �r r„a SW••;d aereno to-Lama• P { } when tveeeh. R�A - L4.r.Cb. . ur".•r.•..win hraenoeat•khn fa.—. L.Ure •MxJ—ievc .v.ier,dn-wum G.laaees, Ia. Up— • 'a.L. ti-A" Lw urei-•Rn Geec ab �r%e.ch•Gerl.ed H-dnf .l.rle—d. 3-H.rd: .r are. Sincerely, Mt►e Ha,ti:,det L.urL—•\.ie Hoak La "rely • [e.eh mccanh), D.-t." •C.ndi ` w Jo•nte,L-.Wrk%•7...4%4.m hidal, •hm O'Ca .S.rra Mort."•]rm 0-r —r Mxh • b !xk. pedondo leub 4u,-.ce P r Tcv ti.c -Muk 14d),, to urde • %KtWe R.ordm t.n & f mem. Sha. %,np. •Rudy S.°. -. � . DAVID STEIN urria• ft.Ubm.kl-nhra•{edxn;.a.U. ". ' - :Z Sr`'" ' ' anager, Performance Assessment and Implementation 'A.>ar..r•J ^a:.�.w•�....a'.e.Sa4tth T.t.oe. CA m, C3a: >,m oraere •. %.r.S.—La 43a'mt-•4r Uro % r"_hn '—=C. %4 -•an>:.:6l1.%.pat ,l 9,14bin;,.ae i•+Td•VU Dtia[J?LJ r.7'4r • �� �� �� top.-, 1U.—id. Co krf 'a-e. 4'ra4Sie 14.xr d. Re:.: 'Li: Dn S a» .n. �t ]r..^rren sear. :.��.,e ><:•m! + � � �// {��Ayi• A 4 A '.4..C.+.ue.•5.•.a 'rt.ecy.a LT� •�f r T r�� � raa fer.udl.e [oury: ICathr ,.+n S+n L le��.rd.no Caurr- i.:l Ursandse. Lino �7 r'•.amuorr•l�n-r a+-.eneltunr itim•land b:esran,Foataru•;,er u¢Gu:u.Grat.s:Gros •v+cna 4.rcn'4rn.^ H.:lt•T.rr xrecaa h (�aad R..eva fn..reP le.d. Nd.l. *Nina C--V^ t.s+Dr hole.Srr,►„ca.rnem.•"car.Fa, �:.nnand r].0•ine Ya.ar i4r Humrt� 7U•v.idr Ce.sq 4aaa,nr+a+ion[mssia It.a L-r..e.Hen n • 'remrwa CrwtT TMytpnauoo Conw.wa4ac >l.S1^en.StintttJlrr September 8, 1999 Ms. Patriva Materassi Page 2 CON, L1iENTS ON THE DRAFT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE OPEN SPACE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE.- SCAG No.119990380 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Open Space Element of the General Plan will serve as a tool to assist the City in planning open space needs for anticipated growth and development into the year 2020. The plan recorunends expansion of parks and other open space for the protection of life, habitat, and Blue Mountain throughout the City of Grand Terrace. LN7110DUCTION TO SCAG REVIEW PROCESS The document that provides the primary reference for SCAG's project review activity is the Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide(RCPG). The RCPG chapters fall into three categories: core, ancillary, and bridge. The Growth Management (adopted June 1994), Regional Transportation (adopted April 1998), Air Quality(adopted October 1995), Hazardous Waste Management (adopted November 1994), and Water Quality (adopted January 1995)chapters constitute the core chapters. These core chapters respond directly to federal and state planning requirements_ The core chapters constitute the base on which local governments ensure consistency of their plans with applicable regional plans under CEQA. The Air Quality and Growth Management chapters contain both core and ancillary policies, which are differentiated in the comment portion of this letter.The Regional Transportation Element (RTE)constitutes the region's Transportation Plan (also referred to as Community Link 21). The RTE policies are incorporated into the RCPG. Ancillary chapters are those on the Economy, Housing, Human Resources and Services,Finance, Open Space and Conservation, Water Resources,Energy, and Integrated Solid Waste Management.These chapters address important issues facing the region and may reflect other regional plans. Ancillary chapters, however, do not contain actions or policies required of local government. Hence, they are entirely advisory and establish no new mandates or policies for the region. Bridge chapters include the Strategy and Implementation chapters,functioning as links between the Core and Ancillary chapters of the RCPG. Each of the applicable policies related to the proposed project is identified by number and reproduced below in italics followed by SCAG staff comments regarding the consistency of the September 8, 1999 Ms. Patrizia Materassi Page 3 Project with those policies. General SCAG Staff Comments In terms of CEQA: 1. Guidelines Section 15125, Environmental Setting, Subsection [c] requites discussion of the regional setting. Further,commentary included in the Discussion following the cited Section states:..."A number of agencies have been required to spend large amounts of public fluids tq develop regional plans as a way of dealing with large-scale environmental probleAs involving air and water pollution, solid waste and transportation. Where individual projects would run counter to the efforts identified as desirable or approved by agencies in the regional plans, the Lead Agency should address the inconsistency between the project plans and the regional plans. 2. In addition, Section 15125 [d] states that: 'The EIR shall discuss any inconsistencies between the proposed project and applicable general plans and regional plans. Such regional plans include, but are not limited to, the applicable air quality attainment or maintenance plan or State Implementation Plan, area-wide waste treatment and water quality control plans, regional transportation plans, regional housing allocation plans, habitat conservation plans, natural community conservation plans and regional land use plans for the protection of the Coastal Zone, Lake Tahoe Basin, San Francisco Bay, and Santa Monica Mountains". Discussions in the EIR are lacking on the consistency of the project with. applicable regional plans, specifically the Regional Transportation Plan and the Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide(which incorporates references to policies in the other regional plans). We understand that the environmental document for the project:s a proposed Negative Declaration, and not an EIR,but are concerned that there is no analysis offered regarding consistency of the plan with core policies, or support of ancillary policies.The final document should briefly address the relationships (consistency with core policies and support of ancillary policies) to SC:AG's Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide and Regional Transportation Plan. 3. Is the project consistent with the applicable Urban Water Management Plan, pursuant.to§21151.9 of CEQA? 4. The Initial Study was not included in the package from the City, and therefore, SCAG staff is unable to comment on the environmental document. September 8, 1999 Ms. Patrizia Materassi Page 4 Consistency With Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide Policies The Growth Management Chapter(GMQ of the Regional Comprehensive Nan and Guide contains a number of policies that are particularly applicable to the Project. a Core Growth Management Policies 3.01 The population, housing, and jobs forecasts, which are adopted by SCAG's Regional Council and that reflect local plans and policies, shall be used by SCAG in all phases of implementation and review. SCAG staff comments. As SCAG has designated subregions, the project is situated in the San Bernardino Association of Governments (SanBAG) subregion. The Executive Summary, page vi, includes a brief discussion of the projected 2020 population for the City of Grand Terrace. However, those forecasts used are not consistent with the most recently adopted SCAG forecasts. SCAG's most recently adopted growth forecasts for the project area are reflected in the RTP97 Final Baseline (April 1998). SCAG Population, Household and Employment forecasts for the SaaBAG Subregion and the disaggregation to City of Grand Terrace follow: SCAG 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 SanBAG Subregion Forecasts Population 1,772,700 2,005,400 2,239,600 2,512,800 2,829,800 Households 565,000 639,200 716,800 805,700 904,900 Employment 617,000 734,800 860,700 983,400 1,103,600 City of 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 Grand Terrace Forecasts Population 14,400 15,500 16,600 17,700 18,900 Households 4,900 5,300 5,700 6,000 6,500 Employment 3,200 3,500 3,900 4,200 4,600 September 8, 1999 Ms. Patrizia Materassi Page 5 If these forecasts are used, the proposed park acreage may be inadequate by the year 2020. The 2020 population used in the plan is 14,421, only 21 more residents than SCAG projections for the year 2000. Based on SCAG projections, and the City of Grand Terrace standard of 4 acres per 1,000 residents, about 75 acres would be needed in the year 2020. 3.03 The timing,financing, and location of public facilities, utility systems, and transportation systems shall be used by SCAG to implement the region's growth policies. SCAG staff comments. The document, on pages x through xvi, discusses implementation and timing of the Open Space Element. The Plan appears to be generally consistent with this core Policy. GMC POLICIES RELATED TO THE RCPG GOAL TO IMPROVE THE REGIONAL STANDARD OF LIVING The Growth Management goals to develop urban forms that enable individuals to spend less income on housing cost, that minimize public and private development costs,and that enable firms to be more competitive,strengthen the regional strategic goal to stimulate the regional economy.The O evaluation of the proposed project in relation to the following policies would be intended to guide efforts toward achievement of such goals and does not infer regional interference with local land use powers. 3.09 Support local jurisdictions'efforts to minimize the cost of infrastructure and public service delivery, and efforts to seek new sources of funding for development and the provision of services. SCAG staff comments. The Executive Summary identifies funding strategies and the need for fiscal analysis in some instances, which is designed to minimize cost to the maximum extent. The Project is supportive of this ancillary RCPG policy. 2. The Air Quality Chapter(AQQ core action that is generally applicable to the Project follows: 5.11 Through the environmental document review process, ensure that plans at all levels of government(regional, air basin, county, subregional and local) consider air quality, land use, transportation and economic relationships to ensure consistency and minimize conflicts. SCAG staff comments. The Executive Summary contains no information regarding air quality and/or transportation issues. Staff is unable to determine consistency with this core policy. September 8, 1999 Ms. Pathria Materassi Page b C. The Water Quality Chatter(WQC)core recommendations and policy options relate to the two water quality goals: to restore and maintain the chemical,physical and biological integrity of the nation's water, and, to achieve and maintain water quality objectives that are necessary to protect all beneficial uses of all waters. The core recommendations and policy options that are particularly applicable to Project include the following: 11.02 Encourage Ivalershed management'programs and strategies, recognizing the primary role of local government in such efforts. SCAG staff comments. Water is not discussed,and staff is unable to determine consistency with this policy. 11.07 Encourage water reclamation throughout the region where it is cost-effective,feasible, and appropriate to reduce reliance on imported water and wastewater discharges. Current administrative impediments to increased use of wastewater should be addressed. SCAG staff comments. The document does not address the use or potential use of reclaimed water_ Based on the information provided, we are unable to determine whether the Project is consistent with this core RCPG policy. Conclusions and Recommendations: _I— As noted in the staff comments, the proposed Project is consistent with or supports some of the core and ancillary policies in the Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide and Regional Transportation Plan. Based on the information in the Executive Summary, we are unable to determine whether the Project is consistent many core policies. (2) As noted in the General Staff Comments, the final environmental document should address the relationships of the plant (consistency with core policies and support of ancillary policies)to SCAG's Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide and Regional Transportation Plan, and discuss any inconsistencies between the proposed plan and applicable regional plans. September 8, 1999 Ms. Patrizia Materassi Page 7 ENDNOTE SOUTIiERN CALEFORNLA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERY:►MNTS Roles and Authorities SCAG is a Joint Powers Agency established under Califonva Government Code Section 6502 ct seq. Under federal and state law, SCAG is designated as a Council of Governments(COG),a Regional Transportation Planning Agency(RTPA),and a Metropolitan Planning Organization(MPO). SCAGs mandated roles and responsibilities include the following-: • Designated by the federal government as the Region's Metropolitan Planning Organization and mandated to maintain a continuing,cooperative,and comprehensive transportation planning process resulting in a Regional Transportation Plan and a Regional Transportation Improvement Program pursuant to 23 U.S.C.§134(g)-(h),49 U.S.C.§1607(f)-(g)et seq.,23 C.F.R.§450,and 49 C.F.R.§613. The Association is also the designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency,and as such is responsible for both preparation of the Regional Transportation Plan(RTP)and Regional Transportation Improvement Program(RTIP)under California Government Code Section 65080. • Responsible for developing the demographic projections and the integrated land use,housing,employment, and transportation programs,measures,and strategies portions of the South Coast Air Qualify Management Plan, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 40460(b)-(c). The Association is also designated under 42 U.S.C.§7504(a)as a Co-Lead Agency for air quality planning for the Central Coast and Southeast Desert Air Basin District. • Responsible under the Federal Clean Air Act for determining Conformity of Projects,Plans and Programs to the State Implementation Plan,pursuant to 42 U.S.C.§7506. 0 Responsible,pursuant to California Government Code Section 65089.2, for reviewing all Congestion Management Plans(CMPs)for consistency with regional transportation plans required by Section 65080 of the Government Code.The Association must also evaluate the consistency and compatibility of such programs within the region. • The authorized regional agency for Inter-Governmental Review of Programs proposed for federal financial assistance and direct development activities,pursuant to Presidential Executive Order 12,372(replacing A-95 Review). • Responsible for reviewing,pursuant to Sections 15125(b)and 15206 of the CEQA Guidelines, Environmental Impact Reports of projects of regional significance for consistency with regional plans. • The authorized Area wide Waste Treatment,Management Planning Agency,pursuant to 33 U.S.C. §1288(a)(2)(Section 208 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act) 0 Responsible for preparation of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment,pursuant to California Government Code Section 65584(a). RIVERSIDE COUNTY Regional Park And Open-Space District ' 710 Crept-r,irc Road • Riverside. CA 92509-6858 • (909) 955-4510 '�"• Fax (909) 955-4505 'fr -tLIL FR.-NNDSEN General Manager August 9, 1999 Patrizia Materassi Communit} and Economic Development Director P. - O City of Grand Terrace r� Communio, and Economic Development Department '#� 22795 Barton Road ` Grand Ferrace, CA 92313-5295 ,`91� Dear Ms. Materrassi: Open-Space Element of the General Plan Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Open-Space Element the city of Grand Terrace is proposing to add to its General Plan- The Riverside County Regional park and Open-Space District considers it important to coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions to coordinate our trail planning efforts. 'We have the following comments on your Open-Space Element: 1 . In Table 6. Goal and Objective I, number 9 indicates the City will work with other public agencies to coordinate its trail planning and develnpmert. We were contacted by your City and provided,at your request.a map showing the Riverside County regional trails system immediately south of Grand Terrace. The District has a propoFed regional trail along the Gage Canal alignment. The executive summery we were provided made no mention of this or any other trails proposed by jurisdictions adjacent to Grand Terrace. The District requests that your Open-Space Element be more specific in its discussion of trails and include information from other jurisdictions. 2. Table 6.Goal and Objective 1, number 10 mentions studying the feasibility of integrating the City's trail system %%ith the appropriate segments of the California Recreational Trail System. Will a map be provided in your Open-Space Element showing those trail segments that pass through Grand Terrace? 1 his statement also implies the City has or is proposing a trail s}stern- We would appreciate a copy of%our existing,or proposed trail system. If you have any questions or if we can provide you with any further information, please calf me, Kim Jarrell Johnson, at(909)955-6515. Sincerely. r4_1 Kim Jarrell Johnson Assistant Park Planner KJlmg a;grdterr_«pd I: s it..•r tirptrrt dewILI•. manage and interpret r'dr the inspiration. use and enMmcnt of all pruple. vri'tr'A^cad of area%or OUl,tand_no scenic. recreation. and histonc tmpenar.ce - . •~ ST.kT1= or C .� L1FClA \ lA UM of Go\ ernor's Office of Planning and Research State Clearinghouse '���►>�' Gra% Lea\is %Tkf!T 14vo if\T:1 )'Mir ROOM :2. SIXR1MF\70.CALii0R\IN 45"11 L. rett3 L\nch (,k- I R\iTR M M 11\G 1hDW5 PA Oa R4 A W44 SkCR kMI\TU.CA 4i%J_-; 44 HAr±T'. R ,)If' k1pr is o\ Jearingh,.wwr.htnll September 7, 1999 Patrizia Materassi, Director t - - p City of Grand Terrace,Community and Economic Development 22795 Barton Road "—J 1 1999 Grand Terrace,CA 92313 Subject: Open Space Element SCH##: 99081038 Dear Patrizia Materassi,Director: The State Clearinghouse submitted the above named environmental document to selected state agencies for review_ The review period closed on September 3, 1999,and no state agencies submitted comments by that date. This letter acknowledges that you have complied with the State Clearinghouse review requirements for draft environmental documents,pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Please call the State Clearinghouse at(916)445-0613 if you have any questions regarding the environmental review process. If you have a question about the above-named project,please refer to the eight-digit State Clearinghouse number when contacting this office. Sincerely, Terry Robe Senior Planner,State Clearinghouse uocument vezallis meport State Clearinghouse Data Base SCHN 99081038 Project Title Open Space Element Lead Agency Grand Terrace,City of Type neg Negative Declaration Description Update the General Plan of Ow City of Grand Terrace to add the Opens Space Element to the City's General Plan. Lead Agency Contact Name Patrizia Materassi,Director Agency City of Grand Terrace,Community and Economic Development Phone 909/430.2247 Fax email Address 22795 Barton Road City Grand Terrace State CA Zip 92313 Project Location Y County San Bernardino City Grand Terrace Region Cross Streets 1-215 and Barton Road Parcel No. NIA Township Range Section Base Proximity to: Highways 1-215&1-10 Airports Railways Union Pacific Waterways Schools Cotton Unified School District Land Use Project Issues Aesthetic/Visual'.Archaeologic-Historic; Flood PtairdFlooding;Forest Land/Fire Hazard; Geologic/Seismic,Minerals, Recreation/Parks:Wildlife;Landuse Reviewing Resources Agency_Department of Conservation;Department of Fish and Game, Region 6;Office of Agencies Historic Preservation; Department of Parks and Recreation.Callrans,District 8; Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 7;Native American Heritage Commission;State Lands Commission Date Received 08/06/7999 Start of Review 08/06/1999 End of Review 09/03/1999 Note: Blanks in data fields result from insufficient information provided by lead agency. TRANSPORTATION/FLOOD CONTROL DEPARTMENT- SURVEYOR COUNTY OF 5A11 BE U i'uBuc SERVICESs GROUP Lf 825 East Third SbvM • San Bernardino,CA 92415-0835 • (909)387-2800 KEN A.MILLER September 15, 1999 Fax (909) 387.2667 Direaor City of Grand Terrace -' - Community and Economic Development Department SE Attn.: Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director ` ' 1999 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace, CA 92313 File 410(ENV)4.01 RE: GENERAL PLAN, OPEN SPACE ELEMENT Dear Ms. Materassi: Thank you for giving the San Bernardino County Transportation/Flood Control Department the opportunity to comment on the above-referenced project. After reviewing the submitted document, our Department has the following comment concerning this project: To the District's knowledge the City of Grand Terrace does not participate in the FEMA program. Therefore, according to the most recent FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, dated March 18, 1996, the entire city lies within Zone X unshaded, as determined by the Federal OInsurance Administration (F.I.A.). Sincerely, _ RANK MOLINA, Senior Associate Planner Environmental Management Division FM:f1n/Gsan cff-aceopenspace t)OC cc: Jim BOrCuk KAM/PJM Reading File United States Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Ecological Services Carlsbad fish card Wildlife Office .� 2730 Lotter Avenue West �...,.� Carlsbad,California 92008 SEP 2 41999 John Lampe Community and Economic Development Department City of Grand Terrace 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace, California 92313-5295 Subject: General Plan Update to Add the Open Space Element to the General Plan, City of Grand Terrace, San Bernardino County, California Dear Mr. Lampe: This letter is in response to the City of Grand Terrace's proposal to update the General Plan to add an Open Space Element. We received the Executive Summary for the Open Space Element on August 5, 1999. According to a telephone conversation between staffs from the City of Grand Terrace and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Sm ice on September 23, 1999, additional information will be forthcoming regarding the Conservation Element portion of this proposal, and review procedures for projects within the City of Grand Terrace. As indicated in the Executive Summary, federally listed species occur within the City of Grand Terrace, including the coastal California gnatcatcher(Polioptila californica californica) and the Quino checkerspot butterfly(Euphydryas editha quino) and several other sensitive species. In addition to the species addressed in the Executive Summary, there are many other listed species, including,but not limited to, the endangered San Bernardino kangaroc rat(Dipodom),s merriami panws), least Beil's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillirs), southwestern willow flycatcher(£mpidonax traillif e-wimus), and Santa Ana woolly-star(Eriastrum densifolium ssp. sanctorum) that could occur within the City of Grand Terrace. The open space or undeveloped areas within the City provide habitat for many of these species, especially in the Blue Mountain area. Therefore, we request that any proposed projects, including parks or recreational areas be coordinated with us prior to approval to ensure that any potential impacts to listed species are avoided or minimized or that appropriate authorization pursuant to the Endangered Species Act(Act) of 1973, as amended, is obtained. We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Executive Summary and request that the City of Grand Terrace continue to coordinate with us regarding the proposal to add the open space element to the General Plan and on other projects that may effect federally listed and sensitive Mr. John Lampe 2 species. If you have any questions regarding this letter,please contact Mary Beth Woulfe of this office at (760) 431-4440. Sincerely, *imA. artel Assistant Field Supervisor 1-6-99-HC-372 STATE OF CA LFCRNIA—THE RESOURCES AGENCY Gray DWK Governor Department of Conservation Division of Mines 3 Geology 801 K Street. MS 12-31 Sacramento, CA 95814-3531 Robert H. Sydnor RG 3267, CHG 6,CEG 968 Senior Engineering Geologist September 27, 1999 Office Phone: (916) 323-4399 State e-mail- RSydnor@eonsry ca.gov Office fax- (916) 3224765 O CDMG home page: www consry ca.govidmg Ms. Patrtzta Materasst,Director Department of Community&Economic Development City of Grand Terrace 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace, CA 92313-5295 Telephone 909-824-6621 e-mail: --- Subject: Geology Comments on the Application to Add an Open Space Element within the updated General Plan for the City of Grand Terrace Dear Ms Materassi: O The California Division of Mines&Geology has received your letter of August 4 nnearding the new Open Space Element. Based on our brief review,we offer the following conLllents for your consideration: i- Your general approach to link open-space planning with known geologic hazards (such as the activc San Jacinto Fault Zone and liquefaction in alluvium along the Santa Ana[Liver)is commendable. This concept is in the best interests of the community at large. 2. To assist the City of Grand Terrace,we have prepared an extract of the official 1977 Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone Map This page-sized illustration can be used in the new Open-Space Element, It shows chat the active San Jacinto Fault is slightly less than one mile northeast of the city limits. The City-of Colton appears to have jurisdiction within northern Reiche Canyon. 3- We have zoned 39 quadrangles in southern California for liquefaction under the Seismic Hazards Mapping Act,but all of these are in Las Angeles, Orange,and Ventura counties. The California Division of Mines &Geology would like to zone the Inland Empire area for liquefaction,but currently we are working in the City of Oakland under a FEMA contract. As a provisional basis, it is advisable to consider the alluvium(sand and gravel)of the Santa Ana River floodplain(north of the terrace from which Grand Terrace takes its place-name)in the vicinity of Washington Street to be susceptible to seismically induced liquefaction. In addition,this area is also within the flood-zone for the Santa Ana River. City of Grand Terrace 2 New Open Space Element 4. For the extreme north side of Grand Terrace, you can utilize a published USGS Bulletin 1898, Liquefaction Susceptibility in the San Bernardino Valley and Vicinity, Southern California,by Dr. Jonathan C, Matti and Scott E. Carson. This was published in 1991 and is available from the USGS website: www usgs gov_ 5. Earthquake ground motion for the Grand Terrace area will be severe during;he Next earthquake along the San Jacinto Fault, or the San Andreas Fault,or the Cucamonga Fault. Refer to our 1993 CDMG Special Publication 102, Planning Scenario for a Major Earthquake on the San Jacinto Fault in the San Bernardino Area. This comprehensive planning document has been seat in 1993 to the City of Grand Terrace, and additional copies can be obtained for$25.00. 6. You can obtain geology advice from the San Bernardino County Geologist,Wes Reeder, or the Riverside County Geologist Steven A. Kupferman 909-955-3211. Specific geological mapping for land-use planning within Grand Terrace can be performed by a consulting Certified Engineering Geologist. There are several very good ones in the Riverside-San Bernardino area. The San Bernardino South quadrangle has been mapped by Dr. Douglas M. Morton of the U.S. Geological Survey who maintains an office on the campus of the University of California at Riverside 909-276- 6397. You can obtain his map, USGS Open-File Report 78-20 directly from the U.S. Geological Survey(www usgs.gov). 7. The San Jacinto Fault is modeled by CDMG & USGS as: Maximum Magnitude Earthquake,Mm== 6.7 Mw,where Mw indicates the moment magnitude scale(not the Richter scale) Slip-Rate= 12 mm/year, 1997 Uniform Building Code Table 16-U classification: Type"B" fault 8. We recommend that the City of Grand Terrace utilize CDMG, 1997, Guidelines for Evaluating and OMitigating Seismic Hazards in California, 74 pages. There art chapters on earthquake ground motion, seismically induced landslides, and liquefaction. all three are present in Grand Terrace This document has been legally adopted by both the State Mining&Geology Board and the Cahfonua State Board of Registration for Geologists and Geophysicists. The document can be downloaded for free from our homepage: www.consrv.ca.gov/dmg We are pleased to provide this information to the City of Grand Terrace, and trust that it supplies some general geological advice in regards to the new Open Space Element. You are already on a sound course of action by incorporating hazard areas within future open-space areas. If you have further questions,please send me e-mail to: < RSydnor@consrv.ca.gov > —PIED r.Z Sincerely yours, .. Q 4 ,C. f)°'�'!`"� q. hc"� �G enclosures S1 _�v;�R' Robert H. Sydnor Q4i ROBERT H, to # CF;':��`? * Senior Engineering Geologist * S p O N '*VRC4;—42ET RG 3267.CHG 6,CEG 9W COMPIM (and U.0 Riverside alumnus, 1975) tQ �Q t]F CAUL i to 10:3 - fi T `_ .• -- ' �.• •, t +. r � _� -fir a _� T-s4�li.� � � .a*�r a4 i a■ �a�1 99� • 1 � � a� ,�r T ;ram\ �� � .• �" +� _ \ j N• ST !r .- -/ _w._._�'��� 7 � ` 'may�W _City of:'_ -�;: ✓ ICA t Sr 'ty 1 � � City Grand ,_LAQ � ~Terrace ♦•? .- *rT:' :y'�.l}..iw'j,,,�>L >a f 't�•f'`r .�. '.+. U -„`r .11 ...1nr rr '� � `:y._ �'../�,�� '�Y'y?�[�` '. �r ,JV�� � �a'��''�1 Via`• l OIL ej:k or r f' . .s•+ ; `1~v3 ` i� `,_ '� x .""ten +-t? r� 14 �.��= t ` •�1�'. �.4^�' I iR z' +� , }:*�q 1, �' `�'•."-7'.`. '-,•,;, "p ,-w. - ; �i;_.•-., �' r' i f,"•NE!/' !;ti� `an.. mil': tiYa ._ f h '` 5N��*ti' •4_L: i VV 1 1 =��j" j - '}~i' '•c-'`!;J�i:+ .i��I�rC�c�•tea T,_11.{w :'bw_- c7e�\ :``fir. :0 i��C~4i ?ti i Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone Map extract from the San Bernardino South Quadrangle official zone map issued in 1977 by the State Geologist Refer to California Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42 (1997 edition) for details Visit our homepage at: www.consrv.ca.gov/dmg scale 1 :24,000 or 1 inch = 2,000 feet prepared in cooperation with the City of Grand Terrace Department of Community and Economic Development ADDENDUM ADDENDUM OF CHANGES TO THE PROPOSED OPEN SPACE ELEMENT RESULTING FROM TESTIMONY GIVEN ON OCTOBER 14, 1999 1 . TESTIMONY GIVEN TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY MS. ERIN GARCIA FROM TERRACE VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON OCTOBER 14TH. A. COMMENT: Ms. Erin Garcia testified to the City Council regarding the Proposed Open Space Element. She told the Council that she would like to see more places that will involve more children's activities where"kids" could do things like bike riding as they do at the"Pico Jumbs" which is near the end of Pico Street at the base of Blue Mountain, now slated to be developed with new homes. She also suggested that families should have a place to picnic at the base of Blue Mountain with parking for cars. Finally, she noted that there are not a lot of areas for"kids" and that the City should come up with"some kind of mL",eums,or recreation room, that would be beneficial to everyone in Grand Terrace___including all ages."(Please refer to the attached copy of her testimony to the City Council.) B. REPLY: In regards to the suggestion that more activities be provided for kids such as areas to use bikes and picnics,staff suggest that the following implementing action be added under Objective 1 of the Proposed Open Space Element: Consider the feasibility of providing for some active recreational type uses in the proposed Grand Terrace Wilderness Park including facilities for biking and picnicking. REPLY: In regards to coming up with"some kind of museums, or recreation room, that would be beneficial to all ages, staff feels that the discussion of the possible future development of the Susan Petta Park site as a `Heritage[Youth Park and Center" does discuss possible youth recreation facilities for the City along with a joint use of these facilities with the County Museum as a possible historical park does respond to Ms. Garcia's suggestion. Hi, my name is Brian Whitehead. I'm 11 years old and I'm in 61' grade and I go to Terrace View Elementary School. I've lived in Grand Terrace all my life. I was one of two 6t' graders that got picked by Mrs. Ferre' to give you my opinion about the open space in Grand Terrace. My mom thought it would be a good idea to make it a class project so I wouldn't have to do it by myself and to get my classmates opinion about what they want the open space to be. So my class O completed a survey and now I'm going to tell you the answ*rs that I got from my class. The first question was `How long have you lived in Grand Terrace?' Our choices were: Less than 1 year 4 1-5 years 8 6-10 years 4 10 or more years 13 This tells me that most of the people have lived here a long time and they won't be moving out of Grand Terrace for awhile. The second question was `What do kids do after school?' The choices were: Go home and hang around 10 Go home and play with friends 7 Go to day care 5 Other 11 This tells me that most kids go home and do nothing or play with friends. My name is Erin Garcia. I live at 11797 Kingston St. I am here to express my views about the open space element. As a 6th grade student at Terrace View Elem., I am interested in being involved in the community. I would like to see more places that will involve more children's activities. Such things may include a place where kids could ride their bikes, an example would be like Pico jumps. That was a place where we would ride our bikes to and jump over small hills. It was a lot of fun and a lot of my friends would meet there after school. Another idea would be a place where kids and families could picnic at the bottom of Blue Mt. where there could be benches and possibly a parking lot for cars, maybe 0 even an area for skateboards. There doesn't seem to be a lot of areas for kids, and if the city could come up with some kind of museums, or recreation room, that would be really beneficial to all of Grand Terrace. Student's of all ages could use all of these facilities, as well as senior citizens. I think that Grand Terrace has a lot to gain by including all ages in their plans to do something with the open space element. Thank you for allowing me to address this issue. The third question was `What do kids wants to see in Grand Terrace?' We did it by boys and girls because boys want different things than girls do. They could select more than one, but we only picked their top choice: Boys Girls Recreation room with indoor basketball 3 1 Recreation room with arcade games 2 3 Recreation room with arts and crafts 0 2 Recreation room with computers 0 2 Recreation room with table games 2 1 Outdoor park for skateboarding,roller Skating or bike riding 9 4 Other 0 4 This tells me that the boys and the girls want the outdoor park the most. The fourth question was 'What kind of new business do you want to see in Grand Terrace?' The choices were.- Pizza place 3 Fast food restaurant 3 Ice cream shop 5 Move theater 21 Other 2 This tells me that my classmates like movies in their neighborhood. The last question was 'How should kids pay to use the recreation room or outdoor park?' The choices were: Pay a $15 monthly membership 9 Pay $1 each time you go in 24 Thank you for listening to my classmates opinions. Bye. PUBLIC HEARING DISTRIBUTION LIST 1. STATE CLEARING HOUSE (SCH# 99081038) on 8/4/99 --One copy of the complete Open Space Element --Notice of Complction --10 copies of the "Notice of Filing Negative Declaration and of Public Hearing" --10 copies of Initial Study --Distributed to Nine State Agencies by Clearinghouse including: Caltrans, District 8 Department of Conservation Department of Fish and Game, Region 6 Department of Parks and Recreation Native American Heritage Commission Office of Historic Preservation Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 7 Resources Agency State Land Commission 2. COPY OF COMPLETE ELEMENT TO EACH MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER ON 8/5/99. 3. TWENTY-EIGHT PUBLIC AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS (SEE ATTACHED LIST) ON 8/5/99 4. CITY NEWS, 1/8 PAGE DISPLAY AD FOR PUBLIC HEARING PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 5. POSTING OF NOTICE OF FELING NEGATIVE DECLARATION A.ND OF PUBLIC HEARING WITH CLERK OF THE BOARD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 6. THREE LOCAL RESIDENTS SELECTED AT RANDOM ON 9113/99 7. THE PRINCIPALS OF THE FOUR SCHOOLS IN THE CITY SUGGESTING STUDENT REVIEW OF I HE ELEMENT ON 9/14/99 8. FORM[ER GENERAL PLAN TASK FORCE MEMBERS ON 9/14/99 Riverside County Water Div. - Pub. Utilities Dept. County Service Area 126 Reg. Park & Open Space Dist. Attn: Adrian Saint, Sr. Eng_ cto Barney Bamett P.O. Box 3507 Tech. 474 Prospect Ave. Riverside, CA 92519-3507 3900 Main St.,4th Floor Highgrove, CA 92507 Riverside, CA 92522 The Bicycle Commuter The Resources Agency The Resources Agency Coalition of the Inland Empire Dept_ of Parks and Recreation Dept. of Fish and Game P.O. Box 1523 P.O. Box 942896 1416 9th Street - Room 1240 San Bernardino, CA Sacramento, CA 94296-0001 Sacramento, CA 95814 92401-1523 The Resources Agency The Resources Agency California Department of Dept. of Conservation Dept. of Water Resources Transportation 0 801 K Street. MS 24-01 P.O. Box 942836 P.O. Box 942873 Sacramento, CA 95814 Sacramento, CA 94236-0001 Sacramento, CA 95814 U.S. Dept. of the Interior Governor's Office of Planning Superintendent of Schools Fish and Wildlife Services and Research Colton School District Carlsbad Fish & Wildlife Office State Clearinghouse 1212 Valencia 2730 Loker Avenue West P.O._Box 3044 Colton, CA 92324 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 City of Colton County of San Bernardino County of San Bernardino Planning Department Land Use Services Dept_ Comm. & Cultural Resources 650 North La Cadena Drive Planning Division 777 E. Rialto Ave. Colton, CA 92324 385 N. Arrowhead Ave., 19 FI. San Bernardino, CA San Bernardino, CA 92415-0182 92415-0763 County of San Bernardino Comm. & Cultural Resources County of Riverside 0 Comm. & Cultural Resources Regional Parks Division Planning Department Museums Division 777 E. Rialto Ave. P.O. Box 1409 2024 Orange Tree Lane San Bernardino, CA Riverside, CA 92502-1409 Redlands, CA 92374 92415-0763 Local Agency Formation Gage Canal Company SANBAG Commission 7452 Duffedn Avenue 472 N. Arrowhead 175 West Fifth Street, 74 FI Riverside, CA 92504 San Bernardino, CA 92401 San Bernardino, CA 92415-0490 So. Calif. Assn of Governments Flood Control Planning San Bernardino Co. Fire Dept. Inland Empire Division County of San Bernardino County Government Center 3600 Lime St., Suite 216 825 E. Third St. 385 N.Arrowhead, 3rd Floor Riverside, CA 92501 San Bernardino, CA 92415 San Bernardino, CA 92415-0186 Riverside Corona Resource City of Grand Terrace Fire Riverside Highland Water Conservation District Dept. 1450 Washington 1299 Columbia Ave., Suite E5 22582 City Center Court Colton, CA 92324 Riverside, CA 92507 Grand Terrace, CA 92313 AEP Inland Empire Chapter P.O. Box 20756 Riverside, CA 92516-0756 IT RAMD TE Community and Economic Pevelopmert - Departm:nt MEGA= DECLARATION 1 Pw-nwt to the California Environmental Quality Act, a Negative Declaration is hereby filed on the Wow referenced project, on the basis that said project will not have a significant effect on the environment. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: GPU-99-03, and E-98-07,an amendment to the General PIan of the City of Grand Terrace to revise and update the Open Space Element APPLICANT: City of Grand Terrace LOCATION: City Ride FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS: Based on the attached Initial Study, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant impact on the environment. T&-Ulq-rEi�2� -- IZ-q-qC3 Patrizia Materassi Date Community and Economic Development Director City of Grand Terrace PM:JL.jl c.`%,.-?61�-..lplanninejohnlair168IS.nc Attachment "B" 22795 Barton Road • Grand Terrace, California 92313-5295 .(909) 824-6621 City of Grand Terrace Community and Economic Development Department Env'ron mental Checklist Form 1. Project Title: City of Grand Terrace General Plan Update and Revision-- Add a Separate Open Space Element(GPA-94-03, E-9M7) 2_ Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Grand Terrace Community and Economic Development Depampent 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace,CA 92313 3. Contact Person and Phone Number. Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director.(909)430-2247 4_ Project Location: City-Wide,City of Grand Terrace,CA 92313 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: City of Grand Terrace Community and Economic Development Department 6_ General Plan Designation: NIA 7. Zoning' NIA 8, Description of Project: The proposed project is a revision of the General Plan of the City of Grand Terrace by adding a separate Open Space Element. The Open Space Element identifies the existing open space resources of the City of Grand Terrace and also identifies the future open space needs of the commvx1ty. Also,the proposed Open Space Element analyzes the outdoor recreational needs of the community and includes po5cies to additional park land and to maintain and operate the park and recreational facilities for the existing and future population of the City. Government Code Section§65302(e)requires that a city's general plan contain an Open Space Element. Further,open space land is defined under the Government Code Section §65560(b)as any parcel or area of land or water that is essentially unimproved and devoted to open space ase. Responding to these requirements,the Open Space Element includes policies covering the Mowing areas. • Open Space for the preservation of natural resources such as areas required for the preservation of plant and animal life. • Open Space for outdoor recreation such as areas suited for park and recreation purposes and for trails to be used for hiking,bike-ways,and horse back riding. • Open Space for public health and safety such as areas that regaire special management because of some natural hazard such as earthquake fault zones,flood plains and high fire risk zones. In addition, responding to the recommendations of the City's General Plan Task Force the additional category of open space has been added to the proposed Open Space Element: • Open Space for the enhancement of community identity. The Open Space Element addresses several issues which relate to preserving,conserving and expanding the open space resources in the City of Grand Terraces Some of these issues were Identifled by the work of the City's General Plan Task Force,an citizens advisory group. These issues Include utilizing open space to Improve the Community's image and enhance community identity; preserving Blue Mountain; creating a city center Aith a public plaza:+open space area; uti izing open space resources to reinforce the City's already strong family and children orientation; and responding to the requirements of the Government Code to satisfy the law is to what the Open Space Element must address. issues: The City's General Plan Task Force, made up of seven members of the community, made several recommendations to the City in the form of a Strategic Action Plan which will aid and guide the City in the update of the General Plau. These recommendations include several areas which relate both directly and indirectly to the City of Grand Terrace's open space resources, In addition, the Task Force adopted several "Guiding Principles" for the City which also relate to efforts to provide open space. The following issues have been addressed In the proposed Open Spec Element: I. Commurnky Image-The General Plan Task Force of the City of Grand Terrace in its recommendations to improve the City's Image has called upon the City to undertake several open space related activities. These include fortifying the City's image as an attractive and uniquely family-oriented community by promoting its best assets such as the City's parks and recreation facilities; honoring"Blue Mountain" as a community symbol;strengthening the physical connection of the City residents to the local setting utilizing open space; making the City of Grand Terrace an unique place to live,work,play and visit;and by improving the quality of life for the City's residents. The preservation,conservation and expansion of the City's open space resources will further all of these goals. Additionally,the General Plan Task Force adopted several"Guiding Principles." One of these called for residents to:"Celebrate nature, celebrate your heritage and accomplishments. Bring beauty to the residents'eyes and pride to their bearm" This principle will guide the City In improving its image through numerous actions including open space preservation. 2. Preserving Blue Mountcln-The Task Force has made several recommendations in regards to preserving 40 and protecting the natural history of Blue Mountain,recognizing it has a strong visual image for the City of Grand Terrace. These recommendations included: 1)maintaining Blue Mountain as open space; 2) preserve its ecological system and identify regional endangered species;3)prevent development on steep slopes to avoid heavy grading and erosion; 4)create a fire overlay zone to protect from wildfires; S) create and/or Improve a system of public trails including conferring with property owners and connecting to other,regional trail systems;b)develop Grand Terrace Wilderness as a passive park and as a trail head for those who hike to the top of Blue Mountain; 7)develop a specific plan to determine areas appropriate for residential development versus strictly open space; and, $)create a regionally oriented open space element for continuity with adjacent open space areas in other jurisdictions. In addition,the"Guiding Principles"all for City's citizens to:"...Conserve natural resources and protect all living systems"and to"Celebrate nature..." 3. City Center-The General Plan Task Force made several recommendations calling for the creation of a city center with a public plaza/open space area. Also, included in these recommendations were extending bike lanes and pedestrian paths to allow people to walk to the plazalopen space area along Barton Road. The"Guiding Principles"reinforced the need for a public plaza by caning on the City's residents to: "Promote community participation...to ensure a sense of belonging and community growth." The proposed public plaz8 as part of the City's open space will reflect this principle by supporting the promotion of community participation. 4. Famlly and Children Orientation-Grand Terrace prides itself on family activities that involve organized recreation utilizing open space areas in the City. The General Flan Task Force made several recommendations to reinforce the City's already strong family and children orientation. These recommendations included several measures which relate to open space and are: 1)continue augmenting our park and recreation facilities;2)continue expanding opportunities for children and teenagers for wholesome entertainment within a familiar setting; 3)increase the quality of life in the City of Grand Terrace; 4) organize family group outings such as hiking or bicycling around town or connecting to nearby conservation or recreation areas;S)consider"Adopt-A-Park"programs whereby local groups And organizations can help support the maintenance of park facilities; 6) amend the zoning code to require open space In all residential developmenb; 7)develop programs in conjunction with schools to utiiiu school grounds in common with park sites;S)evaluate the possibility of developing the Gage Canal as a park area and equip the neighborhood easements or linear parks not currently being used; and,9) purchase land between Terrace View Elementary School and the Grand Terrace Senior Center. In addition,the General Plan Task Force adopted several"Guiding Principles"which relate to families, children and open space. These included:"Protect and enhance what we already have,our low density, attractive neighborhoods,our parks and Level of safety"and"Give priority to families,children and their needs." 5. Gova-mmev Code-Besides the Governmeat Code requirements for providing an Open Space Element for the City's General Plan as noted in the discassion above,the State Legisature found and declared the following related to open space in the City of Grand Terrace:(a)that the preservation of open-space land is necessary no only for the maintenance of the economy of the state,but also for the assurance of the continued availability of laud for the production of food and fiber, for the enjoyment of scenic beauty, for recreation and for the use of natural resources; (b) that discouraging premature and unnecessary conversion of open-space land to urban uses is a matter of public interest and will be of benefit to urban dwellers because it will discourage noncontiguous development patterns which unnecessarily increase the costs of community services to community residents;(c)that the anticipated increase in the population of the state demands that cities,counties,and the state at the earliest possible date make definite plans for the preservation of valuable open-space land and take positive action to carry out such plans by the adoption and strict administration of laws,ordinances,rules and regulations as authorized. Statement of Goals To address the above list of issues,the Open Space Element establishes the following four goals: I. That the Open-Space:Needed fer Outdoor Recreation in the City of Grand Terrace be provided and thereby improve the quality of life for the residents of the City. 2. That the Natural Resources in the City of Grand Terrace be protected and preserved by utilizing open space designations or related regulations. 3. That Public Health and Safety in the City of Grand Terrace be protected,In part,through open space areas. 4. That Open Space be pr-3vided tc bring about the enhancement of community identity. 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Settings: North::N/A South: NIA East: NIA West: NIA Community and Economic Development Department 3 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis 10. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation argreemeat) The City Council of Grand Terrace will seed to approve the Negative Declaration for the Open Space Element and adopt the Open Space Element No other approvals are required for the ekment itself Environmental Factors Potentially Affected: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a"Potentially Significant Impact"as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ❑ Land Use and Planning ❑ Transportatioa'Circula:ion D Public Services ❑ Population and Housing O Biological Resources O Utilities and Services Systems ❑Geological Problems ❑Energy and Mineral Resources ❑Aesthetics ❑Water ❑Hazards O Cultkwal Resources ❑Air Quality ❑Noise ❑Recreation 0 Mandatory Findings of Significance Determination On the basis of this initial evaluation(To be completed by the Lead Agency): ❑ I fmd that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment,and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑ 1 find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,that will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effects)on the environment,but at least one effect 1)has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document to applicable legal standards,and 2)has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required,but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed ❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,there WILL NOT be significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects(a)have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards and (b)have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project �R& 175— ) q(qq— Signature Date Patrizia Materassi Comm and Econgmic Development Director Printed Name Title Community and Economic Development Department 4 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Evaluation of Environmental Impacts: 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved(e,g. the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A"No Impact"answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards(e.g. the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis). 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on- site,cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3) "Potential Significant Impact"is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant. If there are one or more "Potential Significant Impact" entries when the determiastion is made, and EIR is required. 4) "Potential Significant Unless Mitigated Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potential Significant Impact" to a"Less than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XV1I,"Earlier Analyses," may be cross-referenced). 5) Earlier Analyses may be used where,pursuant to the tiering,program EIR,or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Scction 15063(c)(3)(D). Earlier analyses are discussed in Section XVII at the end of the checklist 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). References to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. A source list should be attached,and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. Community and Economic Development Department 5 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues(and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Leas than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated 1. Land Use and Planning. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with g4oeral plan desigliation QE znnine?(Source: ❑ ❑ ❑ f General Plan Categories Map; Zoning District Map; BRSP District Map) b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ by agencies with jurisdiction over the project?(Proposed Element does not conflict with any regional plan or statewide regulation.) c) Be incompatible with exisfing land use in the vicinity?(Zoning O O ❑ ■ District Map,BRSP-Zoning Regulations,City Zoning Code) d) Affect agricultural resources or operations(e.g.,impacts to soils or ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ farmlands,or impacts from incompatible land uses)?(There are no significant agricultural resources in Grand Terrace) e) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ community(including a low-income or minority community)? (No specific development proposed by the Element) A brief explanation to answer 1: No Impact. The proposed update and revision of the General Plan with the addition of a separate Open Space Element supports the estabii�shment of open space in present and future land use planning. The aim is to provide an"open feeling"among new construction in the form of parks,trails,green space,and buffer zones. Such amenities will contribute to the well being of the City in the form of community enhancement and provrdng recreational opportunities A primary focus will be the establishment of a City-wide trail system that will link the different parts of the City with Blue Mountain and surrounding communities both in San Bernardino and Riverside County. No potential adverse impacts to land use and planning policies are expected to result from implementation of the project, as this update to the General Plan is not growth Inducing or restricting. 11. Population and Housing. Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population O (3 ❑ ■ projections?( ) b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly ❑ ❑ O ■ (e.g.through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)?() cl Displace existing housing,especially affordable housing? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Community and Economic Development Department 6 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues(end Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Ufts than No Significant Significant Significant hmpact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated A brief explanation to answer Il: No impact. The proposed project is an update and revision of the General Plan with the addition of s separate Open Space Element. As no specific development policies are proposed,the project is not expected to induce substantial growth id the City and therefore,no adverse impacts will result from the proposed Open Space Element on population or bossing. III Geologic Problems. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) Fault rupture?(General Plan MEAT EIR-ES4) b) Seismic ground shaking?(GP MEA/EIR-II-1) ❑ ❑ O ■ c) Seismic ground failure,including liquefaction?(GP MEVEIR- ❑ ❑ ■ 11-1) ❑ O O ■ d) Seiches,tsunami,or volcanic hazard? (GP MEA/EIR U-1) e) landslides or mudflows? (GP MEA/EIR II-1) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ f) Erosion,changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ excavation,grading,or fill? (GP MEA/EIR 1I-20) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ g) Subsidence of the land? (GP MEMEIR H-1,Append B) h) Expansive soil? (GP MEA.EIR Il-1,Append B4) ❑ ❑ ❑ S 1) Unique geologic or physical features? (GP MEA/EIR 11-1) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ A brief explanation to answer III: No impact. The proposed project is an addition of an Open Space Element to the General Plan. As no specific development projects are proposed,the project is not expected to result in or expose people to potential geologic problems. In addition.the policies in the Element relative to utilizing open space to protect public health and safety will have a beneficial impact on geologic safety. Community and Economic Development Department 7 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues(and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Signittcant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless impact Mitigation Incorporated IV. Water. Would the proposal result in: a) Changes in absorption rates,drainage patterns,or the rate and ❑ O ❑ ■ amount of surface runoff? (GP MEA/EIR H-1 Append B) b) Expose to people or property to water related hazards such as 0 O O ■ flooding? (GP MEA/EIR R-1) c) Discharge into surface water or other alteration of surface water ❑ ❑ 0 O quality(e.g.,temperature,dissolved oxygen or turbidity)?(GP MEA/EIR II-1) d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? (GP ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ MEA/EIR 11-1) e) Changes in currents,or the course or direction of water ❑ p ❑ ■ movements? () f) Changes in the quality of ground waters,either through direct ❑ ❑ p ■ additions or withdrawals,or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations,or through substantial loss of groundwater recharge capability? (GP MEAIEIR II-1) g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? (GP MEA/EIR ❑ ❑ ❑ II-1) h) Impacts to groundwater quality? (GP MEA/EIR 11-1,and 97 ❑ ❑ ❑ Regional WCA Report) I) Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater otherwise ❑ ❑ ❑ available for public water supplies? (GP MEA/EIR[I-1) A brief explanation to answer IV: No Impact The proposed project is the addition of a separate Open Space Element to the General Plan. All improvements developed in pursuant to the proposed Open Space Element policies will be required to comply with adopted City drainage and flood control ordinance,policies and standards. No potential adverse impacts to drainage patterns or ground water are expected to result from implementation of the project V. Air Quality. Would the proposal: a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ projected air quality violation? (GP MEAIEIR 1I-14,and AQMP) b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? (The Element contains ❑ O ❑ ■ an implementing action to reduce such exposure) c) Alter air movement,moisture, or temperature,or cause any change ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ in climate? (Any such implementing actions are designed to have a positive effect on the region's air quality) d) Create objectionable odors? (No specific odor causing proposals ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ are included in the Element) Community and Economic Development Department 9 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues(and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated A brief explanation to answer V: No Impact. The proposed project is the addition of a separate Open Space Element to the General Plan. The Sow Coast Air Quality Management District(SCAQMD)has jurisdiction over the Sowth Coast Air Basin,in which the City of Grand Terrace is located. The SCAQMD has developed the CEQA Air Quay Handbook to assist local jurisdietiione in determining its potential project may emit sia.-nificant air quality impacts. Amy development that occurs pursm mu the Open Space Element policies will be reviewed and processed in accordance with City planning policies and the Air Quality Handbook No impacts to air quality will occur as a result of the Open Space Element. VI. Transportation/Circulation. Would the proposal result in: a) Increase vehicle trips or traffic congestion? (Trans. Engineering ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ and Planning Consultant) b) Hazards to safety from design features(e.g.,sharp curves or ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ dangerous intersections)or incompatible uses? ( ) c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? (TCM ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Ordinance 147) f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ transportation(e.g,,bus turnouts,bicycle racks)? (TCM Ordinance 147) ❑ D O ■ g) Rail,waterborne or air traffic impacts?() Brief explanation to answer VI: No Impact. The proposed project is the addition of a Open Space Element to the General Plan. The establishment of a City-wide trail system will work to promote alternative forms of transportation. The proposed project is expected to positively Impact local and regional transportation/circulation Systems. VQ. Biological Resources. Would the proposal result in impacts to: a) Endangered,threatened,or rare species or their habitats(including ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ but not limited to plants,fish,insects,animals,and birds)? (GP MEA/EIR 11-20,Append C) b) Locally designated species(e.g.,heritage trees)? (GP MEA/EIR ❑ ❑ ❑ g II-20) ❑ ❑ is c) Locally designated natural communities(e g.,oak forest,coastal ❑ habitat,etc.)? (GP MEA/EIR I1-20) d) Wetland habitat(e,g.,marsh,riparian,and vernal pool)? ( ) O ❑ ❑ ■ e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? (GP N EA/EIR 11-20) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Community and Economic Development Department 9 Initial Study and En%ironmental Analysis Issues(and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact :Mitigation Incorporated Brief explanation to answer VII: No Impact. The proposed project is an addition to the General Plan of a separate Open Space Element. The proposed Element is expected to positively impact local,state and federal efforts to protect any potential biological resourecs within the City of Grand Terrace No potential adverse impacts to biological resources are expected to result from implementation of the project VIII. Energy and Mineral Resources. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? (GP MEA/EIR ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ U-19,and Append D) b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner? ❑ O ❑ ■ c) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that ❑ O O ■ would be of future value to the region and the residents of the State? (GP M[EA/EIR II-19,and Append B) Brief explanation to answer VID: No Impact No mineral resources have been identified in the City. The proposed Open Space Element is not expected to affect energy conservation plans or non-renewable resources. No potential adverse impacts to energy or mineral resources are expected to result from implementation of the project IX. Hazards. Would the proposal involve: a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous substance ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ (including,but not limited to:oil,pesticides,chemicals,or radiation)? (GP NIEA/EIR 1]-7) b) Possible interference with emergency response plan or emergency ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ evacuation plan?(GT Emergency Plan,and GP MEA/EIR II-13) c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard? (GP O ❑ ❑ ■ MEA/EIR II-1) d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ (GP MEA/EIR 1I-1) e) Increase fire hazard in areas with flammable brush,grass,or trees? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ (GP N EA/EIR II-b) Brief explanation to answer IX: No Impact The proposed project is the addition of a separate Open Space Element to the General Plan. Any development that occurs pursuant to the Open Space Element policies will be consistent with City planning and building requirements. No impacts relative to hazards will occur as a mutt of the adoption of the Open Space Element. Community and Economic Development Department 10 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues(and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated X, Noise. Would the proposal result in- a) Increase in existing noise levels? (GP MEA/EIR II-10) ❑ ❑ D ■ b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? (GP MEAIEIR 11-10) D D D ■C Brief explanation to answer X. No Impact. The proposed project Is the addition of a separate Open Space Element. Any development that occurs pursuant to Open Space policies will be consistent with City planning and noise requirements. No impacts relative to noise will occur as a result of the Open Space Element. XI. Public Services. Would the proposal have an effect upon,or result in a need for new or altered government services in any of the following ,yeas: a) Fire protection? ( ) ❑ ❑ O ■ b) Police protection? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ c) Schools? ( ) ❑ D O ■ d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads?( ) ❑ ❑ ■ D e) Other governmental services? ( } ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Brief explanation of answer XI. d)Less than significant impact. The proposed Open Space Element calls for utilizing existing recreational and open space facilities and the development of new recreational facilities including parks and trails. Maintenance of these facilities will be required but the City will explore various ways for park funding including such programs as"Adopt- A-Park"where private groups and organizations can support,financiatly,the procurement of recreational equipment and also park maintenance. Such programs will reduce any potential impacts to maintenance to less than significant. No Impact. The proposed project is the addition of a separate Open Space Element, Any development that occurs pursuant to the Open Space policies is not expected to have an adverse impact on any other public service. Community and Economic Development Department I I Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues(and Support Information Sources): Fotentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated XII. Utilities and Services Systems. Would the proposal result in a need for new Systems or supplies,or substantial alternations to the following Utilities: a) Power or natural gas? (GP MEA/EIR II-32, 13-33) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b) Communications systems? (GP VXA/EIR II-33) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities?(GP ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ MEA/EIR I1-30) d) Sewer or septic tanks? (GP MEA/EIR 1I-30) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ e) Storm water drainage? (GP MMA/EIR II-33) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ f) Solid waste disposal? (GP MEA/EIR II-32) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ g) Local or regional water supplies? (GP MEA/EIR U-30) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Brief explanation of answer XH. No Impact. Implementation of the proposed Open Space element is not expected to result in adverse Impacts relative to utilities or services Systems. XHL Aesthetics. Would the proposal: a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? (GP MEA/EIR II-22) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect?( ) ❑ ❑ O ■ c) Create light or glare? ( ) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Brief explanation to answer XIII. c),Less than significant impact If the City is successful In building new park facilities,there will be the need for outside lighting such as parking lot lighting. However,such lighting will be shielded away from any adjacent residential areas. No impact. Implementation of the proposed Open Space Element is not expected to result in adverse impacts relative to other aesthetic considerations. It will actually result in a positive aesthetic impact due to proposed polities for enhrneett•ent of the community image. XFV. Cultural Resources. Would the proposal: a) Disturb paleontological resources? (GP MEATIR ti-20) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b) Disturb archaeological resources? (GP MEA/EIR II-20) ❑ ❑ ❑ c) Affect historical resources? (GP M-A/EIR 11-22) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect ❑ ❑ ❑ e unique ethnic cultural values? (GP MEA/EIR II-22) e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ impact area? ( ) Community and Economic Development Department 12 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues(cad Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated Brief explanation to answer XIV. No Impact. Implementation of the proposed Open Space Element is not expected to result in adverse impacts relative to cultural resources. XV. Recreation. Would the proposal: a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other ❑ ❑ O -3 recreational facilities? (GP MEA/EIR II-21) b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? (GP MEA/EIR n-21) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Brief explanation to answer XV. No Impact. The proposed project is an update and revision of the General Plan with the addition of a separate Open Space Element. As no specific development policies are proposed,the project is not expected to induce substantial growth in the City; therefore an increase in the demand for recreational facilities will not occur. Any effect to recreational opportunities resulting from the proposed Open Space Element will be positive in nature and will not adversely impact recreational opportunities in the City. 0 Community and Economic Development Department 13 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues(and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporat:d XVI. N andatory findings of significance. a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the ❑ ❑ ❑ environment,substantially reduce the habitats 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 rare or endangered plant or animal,eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term,to the ❑ ❑ ❑ disadvantage of long-term,environmental goals? c) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited,but ❑ ❑ ❑ cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects,the effects of other current projects,and the effects of other probable future projects.) d) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause ❑ ❑ ❑ substantial adverse effect on human beings,either directly or indirectly? Brief explanation to answers XVI Less Than Significant Impact. Implementation of the proposed Open Space Element is expected to improve the quality of living hem in the City. Positive impacts will be realized by residents in the forth of alternatives to vehicular travel, the enjoyment of outdoor space and the preservation of Slue Mountain as an important attribute to the City of Grand Terrace and its residents. As no impacts have been identified by this study,not even minor impacts,no cumulative effects are expected. Additionally,the Open Space Element has been prepared in conformance with State OPR guidelines and the San Bernardino County Open Space Element from 1991. Community and Economic Development Department 14 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues(sod Support information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated XVIL Earlier Analysis. Earlier analysis may be used where,pursuant to the tiering,program EK or other CEQA process,one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EK or negative declaration. Section 15063(cx3)(D). In this case a discussion should identify the following on � attached sheets: a) Earlier analysis used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available for review. ■ Used the Grand Terrace General Plan Master Environmental Assessment and EIR for most of the base impact information. Both documents are available at the Grand Terrace Community and Economic Development Department. b) Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards,and stale whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measured based on the earlier analysis. ■ Not Applicable c) Mitigation measures. For effects that are"Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated,"describe the mitigation measured which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent they address site specific conditions for the project. ■ Not Applicable PM•JL.jl City of Grand Terrace Community and Economic Development Dept Authority-Public Resources Code Sections 21083 and 21087. References:Public Resources Code Sections 21080(c),21080.1,21080.3,2 W82.I, 21083,21083.3,21093,21094,21151;Sunstrom v.County of Mendocino,202 Cal App.3d 296(1988);Leonoffv.Monterey Board of Supervisors,22 Cal App3d 1337(1990) Community and Economic Development Department 15 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis STAFF REPORT Rim CITY MANAGER ' S DEPARTMENT CRA ITEM { } COUNCIL ITEM (xx) MEETING DATE: January 13, 2000 SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING REISSUANCE OF BONDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 147(F)OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED. FUNDING REQUIRED NO FUNDING REQUIRED The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) in 1985 structured and sold $30,000,000 in third party conduit revenue bonds for the construction of Mt. Vernon Villas, subsequently known as the Highland Apartments. Forest City Dillon was the original developer of the project. It is their desire to restructure the bond indenture,substitute the current credit facility ofthe bonds and sell the project to Sequoia Equities of Walnut Creek. A Sequoia Equities portfolio is in the packet. Originally the bonds were secured by a letter of credit by Security Bank and then its successor, Bank of America, before ultimately being enhanced by a letter of credit from the Industrial Bank of Japan. Forest City Dillon wishes to accomplish two things in this current amendment. The first is to substitute the letter of credit with a credit enhancement through Fannie Mae that, within the next six months, will be coming back to the Council to restructure the indenture to re-amortize the new mortgage to a 25 to 30 year maturity and eliminating the $19,000,000 balloon payment due at the current indenture's maturity of 2011. In exchange for the Agency consenting to these amendments, the Agency staff has negotiated to extend the 20%moderate income housing set aside for the life of the new bond issue. This is extremely important for the City as our currently approved housing element includes these moderate income units to meet our inclusionary housing requirements. In addition, all of our expenses in the range of $30,000 will be reimbursed to the Agency The Redevelopment Agency is requesting to conduct a public hearing to consider the credit substitution, the first amendment to the regulatory agreement, the second amendment to its loan agreement and the third supplemental indenture. George McFarlin is in the audience to answer any questions you might have regarding the restructuring. STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPROVING REISSUANCE OF BONDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 147(F)OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED. COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. its RESOLUTION NO. 2000- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,CALIFORNIA,APPROVING REISSUANCE OF BONDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 147(0 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace (the "City")has detennined to engage in a 0 multifamily rental housing revenue bond finance program (the "Program") pursuant to Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 33750) of Part 1 of Division 24 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California(the"Act") for persons and families within the income limits established by the Act; and WHEREAS,the City Council of the City(the"City Council") finds and determines that the Program complies with the Land Use Element and the Housing Element of the City's General Plan; and WHEREAS,the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand Terrace, California(the"Agency")has heretofore issued and sold its Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand Terrace Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds(Mt.Vernon Villas Project) 1985 Series A in the aggregate principal amount of$30,000,000(the"Bonds"),under and pursuant to an Indenture of Trust(the"Indenture")dated as of December 1, 1985,by and between the Agency and U.S. Bank Trust National Association (as successor to Seattle-First National Bank), as trustee(the "Trustee"); and WHEREAS, the Indenture, the Loan Agreement dated as of December 1, 1985 (the "Loan Agreement") by and among the Agency, the Trustee and F.C. Grand Terrace, a California Limited Partnership (the "Developer") and related documents providing certain technical and procedural amendments to reflect the requirements of the Letter of Credit provided by Security Pacific National Bank(the"Credit Facility")and required by the Rating Agency have been approved by the Agency pursuant to its Resolution No. CRA-86-06 adopted on November 20, 1986, and the Bonds were reoffered to the public on December 3, 1986; and WHEREAS,the Developer has requested that the Agency and the Trustee accept an Alternate Credit Facility meeting the requirements of Section 5.8 of the Loan Agreement and that the substitution of Credit Facility and such other amendments as are required by such Credit Facility Provider and presented at the request of the Developer at this meeting or as may be required by the Credit Facility Provider prior to the date of the reissuance be subject to a duly noticed public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, at which public hearing it will hear and consider information concerning the proposed reissuance by the Agency of the Bonds; City Appro%ing Resolution a WHEREAS,the City has detenmined it to be in furtherance of the public interest and the goals of the Program to accept an Alternate Credit Facility and to approve related amendments to the financing documents and the reissuance of the Bonds; and WHEREAS, there has been published notice of a public hearing regarding the reissuance of the Bonds in accordance with the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and WHEREAS,members of the City Council are the applicable elected representatives to approve the reissuance of the Bonds for the Project following the public hearing; and WHEREAS,the City Council has conducted a public hearing regarding the Alternate Credit Facility,related amendments to the financing documents and the reissuance of the Bonds,has determined it to be in the public interest for the City to reissue the Bonds and has approved the reissuance of the Bonds by the Agency; and WHEREAS,all acts,conditions and things required by the Act and by all other laws of the State of California, to exist, to have happened and to have been perforned precedent to and in connection with the reissuance of the Bonds exist, have happened, and have been performed in regular and due time, form and manner as required by law,and the City is now duly authorized and empowered,pursuant to each and every requirement of law,to approve the Altemate Credit Facility, related amendments to the financing documents and the reissuance of the Bonds for the purpose , in the manner and upon the terms herein provided; NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, as follows: Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals, and each of them, are true and correct. Section 2. Consideration of Public Testimony and Information. The City Council has received and considered infonnation pertaining to the Altemate Credit Facility Provider, related amendments to the financing documents and the reissuance of the Bonds and has conducted a duly noticed public hearing on such information in accordance with the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and provided the opportunity for public testimony at said hearing. Section 3. Approval of Reissuaoce of the Bonds. Based on the information provided, the factors stated in the above recitals and the public testimony offered, the City Council hereby approves Reissuance of the Bonds in accordance Section 147(f)of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Section 4. Enforceability. If any section,paragraph or provision of this Resolution shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason,the invalidity or unenforceability of such suction, paragraph or provision shall not affect any remaining provisions of this Resolution. 2 City Appro%ing Resolution—a Section 5. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption. PASSED, APPROVED A;NO ADOPTED this 131h day of January, 2000. ATTEST: 0 City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace 0 City Appro%ing Resolution—a Community Services Department Staff Report COUNCIL ITEM (XX) MEETING DATE: JANUARY 13, 2000 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR REWARD: PARK VANDALISM FUNDING REQUIRED BACKGROUND: As a long standing policy of the City Council, the availability of a $500.00 reward for information leading to the capture and conviction of vandals to City property has been available. Similar to the "We Tip" reward, this was enacted as an incentive for persons witnessing crimes to come forward and assist in the conviction of persons committing crimes. DISCUSSION• In January, 1999, Sarah and Julie Green of Grand Terrace witnessed juveniles enter the restrooms at Pico Park and proceed vandalising the facility with graffiti. They called the San Bernardino Sheriffs Department and assisted in the apprehension of the youths who later admitted to the vandalism. The resolution of the case included admissions of guilt by the youths who were later placed on a supervised probation and banned from visiting the park for the duration of the probationary period. In November, 1999, Sarah Green submitted a letter to the City Staff applying for the $500.00 reward. The reward requires the authorization of the City Council and an appropriation of funds to pay the amount. Typically, the allocation could come from either the General Fund or directly from the Park Maintenance Account. RECONEM ENDATION: That the City Council review the reward application from Sarah Green and consider award. FISCAL EWPACT: Award of the reward would cost $500.00 which would require an appropriation. f COUNCIL AGENDA rMM NO. SA t}Mffi✓fb�•1•Z Ianl 2 I CASE F pC ; AFFIXING GRAFFITI 129900046 V pp{EfTY OFOF SJ1M tl4ARO1 a CA M U►�ORV CIiWE REPOIIT N cow a ASSIGN Y68AY-TW TIME S ARRNED Y-YEAR 'a41E 6 PEAT -REPORT DIST 01117/1999 12:43 01117/1999 1246 12 _ GT010 _ R OC pyT VAEErd' Txr• 9 REPORTED Y9-0AT YEAR T1SE 10 LOCAT►CN OF OCCURRENCE CITY S13N! 01/1711999 11-30 01/1711999 12-38 PICO ST I ROYAL.ST,GRAND TERRACE CODES FOR SOtkES+2 a 22 ARE V s VICTTY W ■ vwI TNESS RP • Rd-GATING PARTY DC • 1,45COVERED:RD* IP • +IVOLVED PARTY V I I j LAST Fitg MXPOLE(V1W NAME IF A WSWESM tZ '3 SIDE !RE_ •Z:P a =cSIDENCE PHONE W 22432 RAVEN WAY (9D9)7812803 T GREEN, SARAH JANE GRAND TERRACE,CA 92313 1 i A i6 E ct+C3EXYT t tr-6Ca 9 9C�S ESS A[ E TREFT�- - 2C S SS P Cw* 0 CLERK _ W 1 F 39 0210 ls% 3210 ADAIu4S,RIVERSIDE,CA.92504 (909)688-3332 �+ ft, LAST f3' ,Y�C7LE{F>taL NAYS #SS) 1# f$� • yy RAVEN WAY (909)7 — M GREEN, JULIE ANNA GRAN GRAND TERRACE,GA 92313 _ A6r aXoa NRLW Er�rry 30 3 NONE W 1 F 12 0500/1986 31 SuSPECT NO t LAST.FW ST MIDDLE 32 RAnEdF_ 33.-A 34 rECKt 35 MIGHT 35 HAIR 37 EYES 36 DOE WO-Y 39 ARRESTED a a(TEAVOEYW C W 1 M 13 502 126 131.N HAZ n r :-.: ©No O YES 0 No S eroY Iwo Tr .�� D t s P M 47 W 1 M 15 508 160 BLN GRN ❑YEs L7 NO (BYES ONO T E ADORE S•�AI�D OI�T ►t1G �-� 9L AOOrnowAL € NO 3APFGiOI,ZiAPF�T/R91 VIES RO -flrt - .,damL4MaV 1twr3OF �1 _ __ _ ;S_'-• .z:�r-- �:t ter-•_ -• ;.��_ _ -w :rs��3 -s=����. 1NEAPON_ OrMER DANGB"A thFJ LOCATK)W❑x wr THM EUS*4SS SM.ST x`N ❑airT➢�iG INSTRUMENT ❑STRONG ARM ❑CONVErIIENCE STORE ❑RESVENCE ❑SAP�L f.0 - ❑ DANGEROUS *AN ❑KMW.IFT ❑SaPLEM0 WVRY C A$SALE WEAPON, FiREARY QEECL1TNG MSTRLMENT F Tt A—RI ]RfSOECE ❑ E`a `E Y FOACftf ARCER F EY ENTPY­+O F umoom ❑ATrBarr sy FORCE ❑NON•RE31EtENCE.9 A_C*C) M �i 7Z 1_RRt�(1 O 8 MOTOR VO4CLE PARTS 8 FROM 6= NOT 940PLIFT OR fR�#ES M E 8 Pt,FtSESNATGH B F FRROM MOTOR VE}+d.E 8+CY�RES FROM CC+f+ TEo YACMtrE3 ❑ALL OTHERS 57 STCLEy 7,3 PROPERTY TYPES CURRENCY.NOTES S__ TV STEREO ETC S - CONSL++�V'AE GDOCS S s a JEV&LRT S_ _. - FIAEARYS S LNEST= S- T VALLDE3 moTmWl FURS $ F0xffa*ti0 GOODS S OTHER NISC S - A T OFFS E )1%1ENT 3 ❑gwNTIFuksLE PROPERTY TAKEN[DWIC ENTRT COMPLETED TOTAL s fa OD 74.Do�+ESTtc vloLfNGE a�wRIEs NONE i]MWDIt My�IOR wEAroNs_ YEs ND. _ — — 7S PEACE OFFICER ASSALILTEDIARSON Q YES F YES.CMWLETE WXES t.2.].4.AND 34 OR 35 ON CR-4 FORM. 7TL SYNOPSIS On 0 111 511 999 at about 1130 hours.Sarah Green and her fly were sealed on the picnic yes at?ico Park'waedng for the telephone Iech=W s 10 arrive to service the phone there. At that time they saw 5 juvenaes enter the park property and go to the boys bathroom. A few minutes later they IY saw the su4ects leave the bathroom and walk anxM the bung,and then leave the park again. No to the luvenles caning,the location had beer o checked for graffiti and damage.There were a Couple of graft items found in the boys bathroom and they were noted. After the tuvenifes left,they P d%edced the bathroom and baiW.9 again and li7xd fresh paint and marker on the walls on the bathroom and near the snack bar. Sarah Green's S daughter.Jufie Green recognized one of the boys as contacted and admitted to the randaGsm. Also with at the s tiTTre was, and and F� e identitsled as the two who actual araffitf. 0. # 79 DATE DATE 67 ADVTED TO D IA M0793 0_U17.1.1,^99_9 � � SLOW To F _C, MARVIN +.EwTE FOLLOW t� L� REp ORTWG OFFICER Poo is t IS OUALIFIED 0Y ❑ �k oAle - q(�(� (o (Y) am ++ r pap Y-V C1t RAND Community and Economic Development Department STAFF REPORT CRA ITEM O COUNCIL ITEM (X ) MEETING DATE: JANUARY 13, 2000 FUNDING REQUIRED X NO FUNDING REQUIRED SUBJECT: Request Budget Adjustment for the Transportation Engineering Account# 10-370-255 (For CEDD) RECOMMENDATION: Move to approve allocation of funds for CEDD Transportation Engineer Account At its meeting of May 13, 1999, the City Council made a motion to approve the goals for the Transportation Engineering function of the Community and Economic Development Department. Please refer to Attachment A for a copy of April 27, 1999 minutes including said goals. The original budget for this function was $35,000. During City budget cuts this total was reduced to approximately $18,500. Since then staff has tried to complete projects and delete goals no longer feasible due to the allocation cut (please refer to items 1, 3, 4, fi and 8 of interjurisdiction level and item 2 of local level in minutes attached). # Although all work related to networking with other jurisdictions and most all SANBAG support work has been eliminated, budgeted funds have not been sufficient. Other projects came up such as Colorado Pacific, the draft subdivision and grading ordinance studies, Barton Road median, traffic signal at Barton and Grand Terrace Roads, further circulation fee studies and normal project traffic reviews have almost exhausted the current budget. At this time staff needs additional funds to proceed with basic tasks such as project review, CMP monitoring, traffic issues, etc. Please note that the transportation engineering function has been very cost efficient and very successful in the past years. Without our engineers (Bill Addington and Craig Neustaedter) we cannot properly review projects and we will no longer have resources to successfully apply for grants, i.e. 22795 Barton Road • Grand Terrace. California 923 l3-CZMMU MWftA REM NO. Bicycle Transportation Grant of$82,350 awarded by the Caltrans Sacramento office on July 9, 1999. • TEA/Article 3 grant of $227,500 awarded via SANBAG last Wednesday, January 5, 1999 (Mayor Pro Tern Dan Buchanan was very instrumental at SANBAG committee and board for approval of this grant). • $1 M STP funds reserved for environmental work related to the 1-215 improvements. Other "calls for projects" are expected by SANBAG and Caltrans in the next 6-8 months. On-going transportation projects need to be taken care of and need engineering support, Le., 0 1. Review of Colorado Pacific subdivision and traffic impact report, plus normal project review 2. Complete Circulation Fee Ordinance 3, Complete RTIP 4. Complete Measure I and related issues (Barton Rd. median & Grand Terrace Road Traffic Signal) 5, Complete City grading/subdivision ordinance 6. Support for Development of a City Capital Improvement Program 7, CTP participation at technical level 8. North/South Corridor participation at technical level 9. Establish eligibility in response to "calls for projects" for funding of Barton Road median, Michigan St. improvements, Commerce Way, etc. (STP, HES, CMAQ Funding Sources) 10. Measure I expenditure plans technical review to insure maintenance funds will be available to small cities, as needed Please note that SANBAG meetings support is no longer included as well as networking and lobbying with adjacent jurisdictions, which will be done by staff as case load permits. The estimated total needed to cover preliminary costs is $15,000. If"calls for projects" take place estimates will be submitted to City Council for further allocation. Recommendation: Staff strongly recommends the City Council move to approve allocation of funds. Sincerely, Patdzia Attachments: A - City Council minutes dated April 12, 1999 with Transportation Engineering Goals B -Transportation Consultant hourly rate and fees WL .AplanninglccTY 99-00 Transportation Acd Funding.wp4d 2 comea Mint April 22, 1999 Pale S QV r gxxxied in ft negative and stated tht it es up being the call of the police ofFxxr. CC-99-37 MOTION BY COUN HDLKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TFM BUC RANAN, CAR.REED 44a-l-0 (COUNCHMMER SINGIBY WAS ABSENT), to approve the first riding of an Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace, Califmnia, Z&fing a comer, •Rolla kating, Skztebonrding,, and Bicychng prah'biW m ovadespated aeu.' to the Grwd Tem= P&wncqW Code. - Node NEW HUSIl�� 8B. Community and Feonomic Development Departrnent Trzi portahon Division Goals for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 CC-99-38 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO T M BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCUMENIBER SINGI.EY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCIIJaMMER SIl40LEY WAS ABSFNn, to zVpvm the following TranVarwicn Fling Function Goals for Fiscal Year 199MODD: Inter-Jurisdictional Goals 1. Work with Caimans and SANBAG to seek outside funding for major circulation projects as the Barton Road over crossing, and the IowzlMain Strect intersection improvements (in Colton). 2. Complete SB 821 and Artick 3 grant applications for hikway projects. 3. Work on devdoping a coalition of cilia incWng Cohen and Sim Be mrdino to promote and facdlita ate iuqwum=wmts to ft I 215 Conidar. 4. Work with RCrC, SANBAG, and Riverside County 10&mkp ft Mftr ve Meetrolink Station. 5. Coordinate with SANBAG on regional won planning studies that affect Grand Tenace including the Inland Goods Movement Study, and the Comprehersive Transportation Plan Study. 6. Review North-South Corridor access issues including Riverside County proposal to close Pigeon Pass Road. If passible, work with SANBAG and RCTC to reinitiate the North-South Corridor Study that was mmpended in 1993. 7. Work with SANEAG on fly State Taos IWovemrent program (STEP) updates. ATTACHMENT A coum l Minuto Apra 22, 1999 peas 6 S. work with SANRAG vW Ca3trans to identify Nailing werom that may be available to fund street rdabilitation and repair pr*cts in the City of Grand Terrace. As needed, provide input on state legislation to create new funding programs for local street repci:. City Goals 1. Complete intplemeatation of circalation impact Sae program. 2. Coarpkft d~veloproent of City Traffic Calming OW delinra, and initiate their implementatim 3. Prouty identify and report back to the Council an the measmm3 that should be corisidered for ffnmrmn traffic problems an Barn Road betw= Canal and City Hall. 4. Review traffic impwu of new devdopments including the Town Square Project, and other new developments. S. Provide ongoing technical support to staff on traffic operational issues including sight distance evaluations, speed zones, and traffic control devices. Mayor Matteson temporarily adjourned the City Council meting at 7:45 p.m. Mayor Matteson reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:20 p.m. 9A. City Manager's Annual Performance Evaluation Mayor Matteson anrxr mced that the Council met in closed session to &wuss the City Manager's annual performance evaluation and that there was no reportable udw. Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:45 p.m_, until the next CRAICity Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, May 13, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. •. la- CTTY LIA RK of the C6 of Grand Terrace MAYO of the City of Grand Terrace P O Box 18355 TEP Irvine CA 92623 PhonelFax- 949 552 4357 October 13, 1999 Patrizia Materassi Community and Economic Development Director L' City of Grand Terrace 0 14/�D 22795 Barton Rd. CT 1 8 Grand Terrace, CA 92313-5295 ""�► On-call Consultant Services Hourly Rates and Fees Dear Patrizia: Effective November 1, 1999, the hourly rate schedule for TEP on-ca services will be as follows: ll consultant Principal $ 70.00 per hour Engineering Assistant 50-00 per hour Technician 30-� per hour Clerical 30.00 per hour These rates are not applicable for expert witness or forensic services. Mileage will be billed at $ .32 per mile. Re-imbusable expenses will be billed at cost plus fifteen (15) percent. These rates are consistent with the rates that TEP is charging our government clients for on-call services. All existing contracted projects with the City will continue to be billed at the Pre-existing -exstin g Sincerely, Craig Neustaedter` Transportation Engineering and Planning, ATT.A-H,'F�T -----R�--•� ...=ter .. try STAFF REPORT CITY MANAGER ' S DEPARTMENT CPA ITEM ( ) COUNCIL ITEM WO MEETING DATE: January 13, 2000 SUBJECT: PRIORITY OF FEDERAL PROJECTS FUNDING REQUIRED NO FUNDING REQUIRED We have been requested by Congressman Baca to provide a list of prioritized project needs to be considered for inclusion in the upcoming federal legislative cycle. Congressman Baca will use this information to look for opportunities to bring federal funding for projects to his district. There are no specific proposals at this time. However, as legislation is being carried and introduced, opportunities may arise to fund potential projects with federal funds. Although most highway projects come through SANBAG,local cities have been successful in getting through federal money for projects such as the Sierra Avenue over-crossing of the I-10 Freeway in Fontana. It was secured directly by a federal allocation. At the City staff meeting on January 4, staff developed a short list cf projects to have the Council prioriti:e. Staff would Eke Council to review the following fist, add or subtract from it and create a priority list for transmittal to Congressman Baca: a I-215 Over-crossing Widening a Community Center/Gymnasium • Public Works Maintenance Yard Purchase Blue Mountain Open Space a Purchase Park Land to Expand Pico Park Parking Lot a Traffic Signal Funding at Mt. Vernon and De Berry Street a Barton Road Traffic Study-- Construct Median and Driveway Realignment a Widen Michigan from Barton Road to Main • Build Out Commerce Way South to Main Street COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO.