Minutes - 11/01/2018 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES • NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Council. Chambers Regular Meeting 6:30 PM
Grand Terrace Civic Center• 22795 Barton Road
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Tom Comstock convened the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
Site and Architectural Review Board at 6:30 p:m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Edward Giroux?
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived_
Tom Comstock Chairman _I Present
Tara Cesena Vice Chair Absent
Jeffrey Allen Commissioner , Present j
Edward A. Giroux Commissioner j Present
Jeffrey McConnell Commissioner P ser ent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
November 1, 2018 Approval of Agenda
Motion: Approval Agenda November 1, 2018
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tom Comstock_, Jeffrey Allen, Edward A. Giroux, Jeffrey McConnell
ABSENT: Tara Cesena
PUBLIC ADDRESS
None.
A. DISCUSSION ITEMS -
1. Discussion of Water Conservation Bills SB 606 and AB 1668
Sandra Molina, Planning and Development Services Director informed the Planning
Commission that two bills, SB 606 and AB 1668 recently signed into law by Governor
Brown regarding water efficiency, will be implemented in the next four years and has
invited Riverside Highland Water Company General Manager Don Hough to address
the concerns regarding the standards.
Don Hough, General Manager Riverside Highland Water Company gave a presentation
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on the two bills. The bills call for new urban efficiency standards for indoor use, outdoor
use, water lost to leaks, and places the responsibility on water purveyors. The State
Water Board will establish the regulations by later than June 30, 2022. Mr. Hough gave
a brief description of the possible ways they will determine usage guidelines and
monitoring; however, nothing has been decided at this time and he stated this is all
based on speculation.
Commissioner Edward Giroux asked if Riverside Highland Water Company and other
water companies are being invited to discuss what will be considered reasonable or
unreasonable for each water district.
Mr. Hough advised they are invited but usually the water companies prefer to mail in
their comments. He added there are major water agencies and organizations that
represent water companies which speak on their behalf.
Commissioner Jeff Allen asked if the grey water system is allowed for water
conservation.
Mr. Hough stated each individual city determines whether it is allowed or not and asked
Director Molina to clarify if this was permitted in the City of Grand Terrace.
Director Molina stated that she would review possibility with the Building-and Safety
Department and follow up with a response.
Commissioner Allen asked what efforts are taking place by the water company to help
encourage water conservation and change landscaping to drought tolerant.landscaping.
Mr. Hough stated they are currently working with the City on a landscape ordinance and
currently new construction is applying those standards.
Chairman Comstock stated there are many homes in the area with swimming pools that
consume a lot of water as well as many avid gardeners; including himself. He believes
specific allowances will need to be made depending on the living circumstances of each
individual family.
Mr: Hough stated that he hopes those things are taken into consideration for the sake of
the City however nothing has been determined at this time.
Chairman Comstock advised that new development in the City can help encourage
residents to convert landscaping to help meet the upcoming requirements.
Mr. Hough added that preparation can be made by using water wisely such as checking
water sprinklers, fixing small leaks, reporting running water in the .City, etc.
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Director Molina stated new development is most efficient on water conservation and
added that all new development is subject to the water efficient landscape ordinance
which limits the amount of green space. Each development is given a water budget
which developers must adhere to.
Chairman Comstock suggested the City's web page can possibly be utilized to help
spread the word of the upcoming changes. A short video clip or list of things to check for
to help preserve water can be.helpful to all residents. He thanked Mr. Hough for coming
to speak with the Planning Commission.
DISCUSS WATER CONSERVATION BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR
BROWN
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
B.. INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS
Sandra Molina, Planning .and Development Services Director provided the Planning
Commission with a list of upcoming community events:
37th Annual Country Fair scheduled November 3, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Veteran's Day Celebration scheduled November 11, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
at Veteran's Freedom Park
C. INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS
None.
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ADJOURN
Chairman Tom Comstock adjourned the Site and Architectural Review Board/Planning
Commission meeting at 7:02 p.m. The next Site and Architectural Review
Board/Planning Commission meeting will be held on November 15, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
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m mstock Sandra Molina
Chairman of the Grand Terrace Planning Director of Planning and Development
Commission Services Department
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