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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/03/12 - Agenda Packet~~ AGENDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, March 12, 2009 ~ 6:30 p.m. Cultural Center ~ Celebration Hall South 12505 Cultural Center Drive ~ Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 A. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call: Mayor Kurth Mayor Pro Tem Michael Councilmembers Gutierrez, Spagnolo and Williams Planning Commission Chair Fletcher Planning Commission Vice Chair Munoz Commissioners Howdyshell, Stewart and Wimberly B. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC This is the time and place for the general public to address the City Council, Fire Protection District and Redevelopment Agency and the Planning Commission on any item not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Council, Fire Board, Agency or Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Council, Fire Board and Agency and Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the Council, Fire Board, Agency and Commission and not to the members of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises, or engaging in any activitywhich might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. The general public is encouraged to participate in the discussion on the Spirit of Rancho Cucamonga guiding principals during Item C.1. C. ITEM OF D[SCUSSION 1. REVIEW AND COMMENTS ON THE "THE SPIRIT OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA" GUIDING PRINCIPLES D. ADJOURNMENT I, Debra L.~McNay, Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk, of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on March 9, 2009, per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. STAFF REPORT PLANNING IJEPAR"P~fEN'P RANCHO Date: March 12, 2009 cUCAMONGA To: Mayor and Members of the City Council , Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission From: James R. Troyer, AICP, Planning Director By: Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary Subject: REVIEW OF THE DRAFT GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE - "THE SPIRIT OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA" RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council and the Planning Commission review the Draft Guiding Principles and offer their thoughts and comments on the language of the draft principles to be forwarded with the comments received from the public to the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC), for the purposes of formulating a final draft of the Guiding Principles. BACKGROUND: In November of 2007, the City embarked upon atwo-year project to update the City's General Plan. The General Plan is the document considered to be the blueprint and guide for all development in the City. A city with the land use complexities of Rancho Cucamonga typically updates its General Plan every 5-10 years. The last update for Rancho Cucamonga's General Plan was in 2001. A key component of the public outreach portion of the General Plan Update has been the development of the Guiding Principles. The Guiding Principles define the vision for the future of the City, thereby reinforcing the intent of the General Plan document. The language used in the Draft Guiding Principles began as a revision of the 2001 General Plan Vision Statement. The Draft Guiding Principles was developed after many months of stakeholder interviews, a public survey known as "Visioneering," and the hard work of the GPAC in concert with staff and the City's consultant firm, Hogle-Ireland. Ultimately, the Guiding Principles will help form plans and decisions for the long-term success of the community. The Draft Guiding Principles are broken down under seven "Spirit" headings: The Spirit of Family The Spirit of Discovery and Knowledge The Spirit of Community The Spirit of Heritage The Spirit of Independence and Self-Reliance The Spirit of Innovation The Spirit of Tomorrow Following the drafting of the Guiding Principles, and the presentation of the draft to City Council in January of 2009, Planning Staff notified the Council of an attempt to do significant public outreach. The goal was to present the Draft Guiding Principles to as many groups and organizations as REVIEW OF TI-IE DRAF'P GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE - PncE 2 "THE SPIRIT OF RANCI-IO CUCAMONGA" M~\RCI 112, 2009 possible within a span of about 8 weeks. The challenge was to determine the appropriate vehicle for such an effort. With the support of the City Council and management, the Planning Department staff began what became known as the "Road Show" workshops. The name held fast because these workshops would be conducted not only in City facilities, but for the most part, off City property in the board rooms and meeting locations of the organizations contacted. The first challenge was to identify and contact all the civic groups and private organizations that regularly meet or are identified with the City of Rancho Cucamonga as stakeholder groups and groups representing the many facets, demographics and interests of the public for the purpose of informing-them about the Draft Guiding Principles. The second challenge was to sell the concept of the workshop and encourage them to participate in a Road Show workshop within the timeframe of the outreach effort. The groups were identified and contacts were made via telephone, a-mail and hardcopy mail. The result of this effort was the scheduling of nearly 40 Road Show workshops at numerous locations, hours of the day, and days of the week, even including Valentine's Day and weekends. As many as three teams would go out to conduct Road Show workshops on any single day. The entire Planning Staff has participated in these presentations at some level either as Scribes, "Power Point Operators," or Facilitators. The workshop format is intentionally informal, interactive, and facilitated in such a way to encourage the participants to openly offer their thoughts and comments on the language of the Draft Guiding Principles document. The workshop begins with a Power Point presentation of the document by Planning Staff. Included with the presentation materials are large, self-supporting banners depicting the various sections of the statement as well as handouts of the draft statement with a colorful map of the "Opportunity Areas," which are areas of the city that may experience physical change in the next 10-20 years. Additionally, information regarding the General Plan and a timeline of the two-year process for the General Plan Update project is included in the same handout. Following the Power Point presentation, staff encourages and solicits the thoughts and comments of the participants. Each comment would be noted by a "scribe' on a large paper easel so that all can see the previous comments mentioned and to help springboard additional thoughts from the group. The results of the Road Show workshops are still being tallied, but as of the writing of this report, approximately 450 comments have been received from groups ranging in size from 5-10 people up to 150 people. The workshops have proven to be a highly interactive venue to receive the thoughts and comments of the public. The comments of these workshops along with the comments received this evening will amply supply the GPAC with information that will assist them in developing the final Draft Guiding Principles. THE NEXT STEPS: The GPAC will meet on April 20, 2009 to confirm the compilation and analysis of the comments received from the Road Show workshops. During the April 20th meeting, a final draft will be prepared for review and adoption at the City Council meeting on May 6, 2009. Currently, staff and the GPAC are preparing for a Land Use Open House event whereby land use alternatives will be presented for specific areas noted on the Land Use Opportunities Map. The GPAC met last fall to identify possible areas of opportunity for alternative development. Planning Staff met with the consultant on March 5th to conduct a "charette" workshop to hypothesize and discuss possible uses for these areas. On May 16, 2009, the Land Use Open House will be held at REVIE\\~OFTHEDRAFTGUIDINGI'RINCIPLESOFTFIEGENERALPL.ANUPDr1T1/- PnGE3 "1'I-IE SPIRIT OF RANCHO CUCAn4ONGA" IvL~acn 12, 2009 Central Park. The Saturday morning event will be advertised and the public will be encouraged to come and offer their thoughts and ideas on the possible alternative uses for these areas. Following the Land Use Open House event, the consultant and staff will evaluate the alternative uses and determine two possible land use/development scenarios that could be used. The two scenarios will be presented at an event called "Test Drive the Future." This will be the last public event prior to the public hearings for the adoption of the General Plan Update and is scheduled for September 26, 2009. This event will place before the publican opportunity to voice their preference of the two possible land use scenarios. During the months of May through December, the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan Update will be prepared and circulated for review and is tentatively scheduled for certification in February or March of 2010. This same timeframe will also include the preparation, review and circulation of the Draft General Plan document. Ultimately the entire project, including City Council adoption and certification of the EIR is scheduled to be complete by March, 2010. CONCLUSION: Staff concludes that this General Plan Update process, which began over 1 year ago, will prove to be a concerted effort of many, a project thoughtfully prepared and thoroughly reviewed by the public. Respectfully Submitted, ~- James R. Troyer, AICP Planning Director JRT/LS THE SPIRIT OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Rancho Cucamonga General Plan: Refocusing the Future n 2001, following a participatory and creative process, the City adopted a comprehensive planning document to guide decisions over the next 20 years. This document -the General Plan -builds upon prior planning efforts that have been critical to Rancho Cucarnonga's success. Since 2001, the City and the region have experienced noticeable economic changes, and national and even global influences are affecting how decisions are made. In response, and consistent with the City's position as a leader in the Inland Empire, Rancho Cucamonga is revisiting and refocusing planning policy to address challenges and opportunities ahead. Through public input, new ideas, and planning principles, the updated General Plan will enable the City to continue to enhance its image within the region, diversify the commercial and industrial base, reinforce neighbofioods, address circulation issues, and provide a high quality of life for Rancho Cucamonga residents and businesses. Updating the General Plan will involve coordinating with decision makers, experts, and the community to refine planning policies to best accomplish City objectives for long-term fiscal, environmental, and civic vitality. This important and complex task is expected to be completed in early 2010. In the coming months, the community will be asked to participate in the process and help formulate the General Plan through a series of community workshops. On the inside pages is a map identifying neighborhoods and districts that will be the focus of the General Plan Update process. You are invited and encouraged to share your comments with City staff. To team more about the process or for specific questions, visit the General Plan website: www.RCgeneralplan.com. You can also contact Corky Nicholson in the Planning Department: corky.nicholson@cityofrc.us or (909) 477-2750. Your voice and your ideas matter! Rancho Cucamonga is defined by its innovation and creativity, as represented by its community. Let's work together to craft a General Plan that reflects our vision and goals, and that clearly identifies how we will continue to take actions that preserve the quality of community we have worked together to create. 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C p o _ T ~ q ~ m m Q ~ U o ~o p U (J X • Q yJ b Z MH 1 eAy YaAaH ll.l r I m ILll aH aAy s sH any esouueH 2 Q ~'' L J ~ _ 14 awy PPtVI i ! u r~ ~ ~ awv w~+ln ~ N sO ~ p Caµy ON , ~~ LL o , o ~ ~ LL O ~~..f~~ 'sC } - O 2 !- H Z ~, ~. ~ Q '~ ,. ~ ~ T C~ ~~~~~~ _ ~ ~ _ ~ C T C V g Y. L f C L U ~% = ~ ~ ~ a any sndwe~ » U: Q - e ~T rl I~1(~1l/U~'~1 f1 rl (l ~-T rl f~1 ~-I~-T ~ (l T T~ T ~T C ~ ~-T T THE SPIRIT OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA The Spirit of Rancho Cucamonga Draft Guiding Principles s part of a comprehensive program to plan for the next 20 to 30 years, the City -with the assistance of a committee comprised of residents and business owners -has prepared these draft guiding principles: the "Spirit of Rancho Cucamonga." These principles will be the foundation for the General Plan, establishing the vision and framework for future development and City services. The City is presenting the draft "Spirit of Rancho Cucamonga" to the community to hear your ideas about planning for the City's future. Do these Guiding Principles statements reflect your vision for the City? Review the Guiding Principles and tell us what is missing, what needs to be refined, and what should perhaps not be included. These statements are written to reflect future conditions -what we aspire to achieve. Share your thoughts! The Spirit of Family • Rancho Cucamonga is a people-first community with a focus on families. We strive to create an environment that leads to stable and healthy families. • Our economic development priorities areto support individuals and families by providing high-quality services and facilities. • We continue to develop and maintain a system of high- quality, world-class community parks and sports complexes that appeal to all ages and all interests, from local leagues to national tournaments. • We celebrate the family through community events such as the Founders Day Parade, critically acclaimed performing arts programs, and promotion of other family activities. • We encourage the retention, rehabilitation, and development of a diverse housing stock that caters to residents in all stages of their lives. ~~ ; ~~LV<:- w ~JCAMONGA Write your comments here: The Spirit of Discovery and Knowledge Write your comments here: • Rancho Cucamonga is a community committed to life- long learning. We promote educational opportunities for people of all ages. Rancho Cucamonga's schools are a valuable asset. The quality of our schools draws people to our City. Our coalition of partnerships among the City, schools, non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, and businesses is a model for all California cities. We partner with our school districts through joint-use facilities and extended day programs. • We promote participation in the arts, offering a variety of entertainment and education venues for enrichment, as well as providing opportunities for people to gather with friends and neighbors. • We promote diverse programs and high-quality facilities such as our City-owned libraries and our Community Centers. The Spirit of Community We recognize the link between a healthy mind, body, and Earth, and this is reflected in our programs and facilities for our residents and businesses. The high quality of services the City provides strengthens community bonds and contributes to healthy lifestyles. • Through our Healthy RC program, we inspire a lifestyle that embraces a healthy mind, body and Earth through lifelong learning and enrichment, active and healthy living, and environmental sustainability. • We depend upon one another, and this is demonstrated by encouraging volunteerism at rates that are proportionally higher than any other Inland Empire city. We recognize the importance of our faith-based organizations and the impact they have within the community. THE SPIRIT OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA is "The best way to predict the futur is to invent it~~~-Alan Kay Come Invent the Future City Council and Plannln~ Commission Joint Public Workshop You are invited to attend a public workshop to review and adopt the "Spirit of Rancho Cucamonga" Guiding Principles. Place: Victoria Gardens Cultural Center Celebration Hall 12505 Cultural Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 Date: March 12, 2009 Time: 6:00 P.M. For more information, please contact: Debra McKay City Clerk's Office Rancho Cucamonga City Hall 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Phone: 909-477-2700 You can also visit: www.rcgeneralplan.com What are the two most important issues currently facing the City of Rancho Cucamonga? Visioneering comments cards: number of times topics were written down nuyua dentity ~ (2a- Over- crowding (47) ~ rdable using (~) lestrlan Prope ~tenance Value ~18~ (36) (23) What are the two most important issues currently facing the City of Rancho Cucamonga? Results: 700 + responses Traffic 162 Diminished Community Services 14 Infill Development Growth/Sprawl --- 65 Historical Preservation 12 Taxes 5 Budget ~ d 59 Business Closures 11 Energy/Gasoline 5 neer eve Overcrowding 47 .. _ Land Use Imbalance d G 9 Strong Planning Policy 4 ' Property Values ' _' - . 36 dr efl5~~. Lack of Street or Traffic Lights --, ~~ ' 8 Lack of Off-Ramps C ~ 3 o Foreclosures 30 - i~ Attracting High-Paying Jobs f H i ' 8 ' _ ,ofi ~ omm , .-- Capacity for Increased Traffic N R d Li h 3 _ Schools/Education 23 or ous ng, Attracting Business Growth . 7 o e g t . Homeless People f /A 2 U~nermployment f 20 Developable Land 7 or Greater Home Ownership '~ 1 i4~" o - - Equestrian Maintenance 18 _ _ Health Issues _ 7 - - Ontario Airport - -- -- - 1 Lack of Efforts to Regenerate Older Cost of Living Schools/Education When I think about Rancho Cucamonga's future, I am most pessimistic about... Visioneering comments cards: number of times topics were written down L f Over- Co oss o mmunity Growth `Development (11) Imbalance Loss of (11) Small-Town Lack Of . pemographic .,~~_ Identity X21) Leadersh X241 ip Changes 10 Affordable ) ( Housing ~~ ' (221 Not Pessimi (14) More Schools (12) Lack of Historic Preservation (12) tenall~ ~.` (11) When 1 think about Rancho Cucamonga's future, I am most pessimistic about... Results: 700 + responses Overcrowding 90 Demographic Changes 10 """`""~'"""" ~' '"" "' 4 Safety 61 Pollution 10 Cleanliness 4 32 Business Growth 9 3 Loss of Equestrian 25 Attracting High-Paying Jobs 9 Aging Population 3 Open Space Decline 23 Cookie Cutter Homes/McMansions 7 Graffiti 3 Loss of Small Town Identity 21 Cultural Decline 6 Lack of Code Enforcement 2 City Tax Base 16 Increase of Big Box/Strip Malls 6 Lack of Opportunities 2 Need more Schools 12 Lack of Developable Land 5 Youth Activities 2 Loss of Community 11 Too Much Affordable Housing 5 Gas Prices 1 Infrastructure Maintenance 11 Senior Housing/Programs 5 Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Created by Hogle-Ireland, Inc. and the City of Rancho Cucamonga When I think about Rancho Cucamonga's future, I am most optimistic about... Vlsloneering comments cards: number of rimes ropks were written down December 10, 2008 When 1 think about Rancho Cucamonga future, l am most opdmisdc about... Results: 700 + responses What Makes where you live unique? Visioneering comments cards: number of times topics were written down . J Cultural Amenities Well Controlled Traffic Rancho Cucamonga General Plan -Visioneering Responses Created by Hogle-Ireland, Inc. and the Cihr of Rancho Cucamonga What Makes where you live unique? Results: 700 + responses The Spirit of Heritage We have an abiding respect for the heritage we share. Our historic communities -Alta Loma, Cucamonga, and Etiwanda -are at the heart of our City and must be preserved, honored, and enhanced. We encourage the preservation and restoration of historical buildings and cultural resources to recognize the contributions of our forefathers. Foothill Boulevard (Route 66) is the historic thread that ties our community together. We must continually modernize the corridor while telling the story of the past and balancing preservation. This will be done through the adaptive re-use of buildings, strong architectural design, and public art. • We promote the use of citrus and vineyard plantings to remind us of our agricultural past. • Our outstanding views of the mountains, the varied natural topography of the area, and the trails that allow us to access these open spaces are an asset and must be preserved. The Spirit of Independence and Self-Reliance • Our City is committed to being a leader in providing a safe place to live, work, and play. We have a strong dedication to community planning. The quality of our built environment is by design. Our government leads by example. We are committed to achieve higher standards for community development, architecture, and landscaping. Our streetscapes reflect the high-quality development that we demand while embracing the concept of water conservation and ease of maintenance. • We promote sustainable neighborhood and building design. The City promotes a balanced approach towards development that pays attention to long-term economic strength and fiscal responsibility. A sustainable economy requires a diversified employment and fiscal base. We take pride in the fiscal soundness enjoyed by our City as a result of solid development decisions, prudent financial management, and a strong commitment by residents to add value through their efforts. Write your comments here: The Spirit of Innovation We really want to hear what you have to say. Please fill out your comments and send them to: Corky Nicholson, Assistant Planning Director City of Rancho Cucamonga 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 • We emphasize development of a balanced, integrated, multi-modal circulation system which includes streets, sidewalks, bikeways, and equestrian trails. The system is efficient and safe, and connects neighborhoods to jobs, shopping, services, and active and passive open space. We maximize the industrial economic development power of our rail and highway connections. The Foothill Boulevard, State Route 210, and I-15 corridors are the core of our commercial development and provide both jobs for our families and revenues for our community services. Our economic base must maintain a mix of cultural, residential, local and regional commercial, and industrial uses with stable -not transitory -types of development. • As we mature as a city, inflll development will reflect our high standards and will complement existing development. Weare abusiness-friendly community. Weare committed to a fair, entrepreneurial, and successful structure of fees, assessments, and community contributions which provide the funding for the city governance, public safety, and the development and maintenance of quality infrastructure, recreational programs, and open space-related facilities. The Spirit of Tomorrow • We are dedicated to a sustainable balance in land use patterns (residential, business, agricultural, recreational, open space, and historic uses) and supporting transportation. • We are proactive in the design and development of lands within our Sphere of Influence, being vigilant in maintaining open space whenever possible. • Rancho Cucamonga will lead the way to a healthy environment. We are committed to environmental sustainability, which means meeting the needs of the present while conserving the ability of future generations to do the same. • We strive for a stable City government which respects the decisions of the past while being committed to long- rangeplanning initiatives and the positive impacts of future development. • We recognize there is an interdependent relationship between an educated cit¢enry, economic development, and a thriving community. Spirit of Rancho Cucamonga: General Plan Schedule Opportunfifes for yowl 2008 1 2009 Mset/n ps and i i s w°rksfE°P ' ~ 1 r~is M.ru ~r~o ~E~E is ~ t;.n.~+i aie~ ~~ ~ 0 0 0 0 Community W A A i ~~ se Test Drive the ; ~ Future -Se 2b ~ o n ops 1 p 1 ~~ - ~ 1b nn~ 1 ; r ~ Spirit oI RC ; ~ Joint Mtorkrhop -Mar 12 General Plon Overview ~~~ E 1 Wennino Commiaion PuWk H~ariny 1 i 1 1 PubilHtorln ~ ~~Mt ~~ s ~ p ~ GEtnfrol Plan 1 ; Public Review 1 Drag General Pian ~ °~^ Illlllllllllllllllllilllllllillll~~ll E/R t MoNa~ of PnparrMaE Ibr Pu6/k ~PMO MaadAq Public Review 1 t Publk Cotntnsint/lnhla! stuaiy Jun 2~ Draft ElR e *rrrwrorimpad f ~ 1^ ~; ~~ ~ rk t' ~i ~a ~° Gi ~-~ j;~~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~!I ~ ~ 6~ ~I ~I ~~ (~~ V~ ~~ 1I Contact the General Plan Update Team Do you have a comment or question on the General Plan Update or the Spirit of Rancho Cucamonga? Vsit the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Website at www.RCgeneralplan.com or contact any of the following persons: City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 p: 909-477-2750 Corky Nicholson Assistant Planning Director Corky. Nicholson@cityofrc. us Lois J. Schrader Planning Commission Secretary Lois. Schrader@cityofrc. us Hoge-Ireland Inc. 201 S. Lake Avenue, Suite 308 Pasadena, CA 91101 p. 626-356-4460 f: 626-356-4464 Sam Gennawey Senior Project Manager sgennawey@hogleireland.com THE SPI~tIT OE iitANC#-iO CUCA~ulONGA