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Home My WebLink About10/10/13 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010 @ 6:00 PM RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE ACTION I. ROLL CALL: X Frances Howd shell X Janet Ryerson X Lou Munoz Kelly Mathen Alternate Francisco Oaxaca Alternate X Carol Douglass (Equestrian Member X Larry Henderson Don Yoder (Bicycle Member X Bill Pallotto X Tom Tisler Bic cle Member Alternate II. NEW BUSINESS A. TRAIL PRIORITIES ANNUAL REVIEW DRC2010-00412 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011- 2012 (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 8, 2010) Staff Planner: Larry Henderson, Principal Planner III. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION This is the time and place for the general public to address the Trails Advisory Committee. Items to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda. Action: The Committee tabled the discussion of the trail priorities until which time they receive input and recommendations from the Engineering Department. In addition the Trails Advisory Committee requested the Engineering Department Staff to consider the completion of trail improvements for Sapphire trail, single bollard step through replacements with City approved standard step throughs, and signage improvements as a priority. IV. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - None IV. OLD BUSINESS - None V. ADJOURNMENT— 6:50 PM CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010 @ 6:00 PM RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE I. ROLL CALL: Frances Howd shell Janet Ryerson Lou Munoz Kelly Mathen Alternate Francisco Oaxaca Alternate Carol Douglass (Equestrian Member Larry Henderson Don Yoder(Bicycle Member Bill Pallotto Tom Tisler(Bicycle Member Alternate II. NEW BUSINESS A. TRAIL PRIORITIES ANNUAL REVIEW DRC2010-00412 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 8, 2010) Staff Planner: Larry Henderson, Principal Planner III. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION This is the time and place for the general public to address the Trails Advisory Committee. Items to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda. I, Denise Sink, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on October 7, 2010 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. C- a. j �C� —T' T H E C I T Y O F R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A Staff Report DATE: October 13, 2010 TO: Trails Advisory Committee FROM: Larry Henderson, AICP, Principal Planner/Trails Coordinator SUBJECT: TRAIL PRIORITIES ANNUAL REVIEW DRC2010-00412 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 8, 2010) BACKGROUND: At their September 8, 2010 meeting, the Trails Advisory Committee met and began their review of their trail priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. This meeting is a continuation of that review and related discussion. A. Trail Priorities: The City's Trails Implementation Plan adopted in 1991 sets forth trail improvement priorities which are to be reviewed each year to adjust priority based upon urgency, availability of funding, and revised cost estimates. The Alta Loma Riding Club (ALRC) has proposed a list of community hiking and riding trail projects which are to be given funding priority (Exhibit A). In 2008, following receipt of priority comments from the ALRC, the Engineering Department proposed a multiyear priority list which was approved. Because of favorable construction bidding, many projects have been completed (Exhibit B). Staff concurs that all locations indicated by the ALRC would provide important linkages by "filling gaps" in the existing trail network. After the Trails Advisory Committee meets on October 13, 2010, the recommendations will be considered by the Engineering Department and their recommendations will be forwarded back to the Trails Committee. The Trails Committee will report on their action for the consideration of the Parks and Recreation Commission then subsequently to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission's action will then be forwarded to the City Council as part of the City Engineer's Annual Budget recommendations. B. Funding: Trail projects are generally funded as Capital Improvement Projects. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends forwarding the proposed priorities to the Engineering Department for comment and recommendation. The Engineering Department response will then be brought back to the Trails Advisory Committee. The recommendation of the Trails Advisory Committee will then be reported to the Parks and Recreation Commission and subsequently forwarded to the Planning Commission, City Engineer, and City Council as part of the 2011-2012 budget process. ITEM A TRAIL PRIORITIES ANNUAL REVIEW DRC2010-00412 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 8, 2010) October 13, 2010 Page 2 Respectfully Submitted, ffar;7�Henderson, AICP Principal Planner/Trails Coordinator Attachment: Exhibit A-ALRC Recommendations dated September 30, 2010 Exhibit B -Trail Improvements Status List A-1 1 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA �ogor,'6 SEP 3 0 2010 ® Alta Loma Riding Club P. O. Box 8116 REC A TEIVED - RC Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701 PLANNING September 30, 2010 City of Rancho Cucamonga Attn: Mark Steuer, City Engineer 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Dear Mr.Steuer: The Alta Loma Riding Club has completed its annual review of trails in Rancho Cucamonga. The attached lists include areas that are in need of improvement. Trail improvements are beneficial to our community in many ways. They help the City reach the goal of making riding loops as per the General Plan and Development Code. They also fit in with Healthy R C by promoting recreation within our communities. Trail improvements improve safety for both drivers and riders in our communities. Improved trails benefit the visual impact of neighborhoods. These combined effects result in the increase of property values. We thank the City of Rancho Cucamonga for its dedication to trails,which are a historical feature of our community. They are one of the features that make our City unique. Sincerely, Com, Carol Douglass,ALRC City Liaison cc: Mayor and City Council Planning Commission attachments EXHIBIT - A ALRC 2010 TRAIL IMPROVEMENT LIST OLD 1. Sapphire-from 5708 Sapphire N.to Hillside&short section from 1 lot S.of Whirlaway 3 lots N.of La Senda. This area continues to be the unimproved trail that causes the most concern as it poses the highest safety risk. Riders are forced to ride in the street right-of-way,in the downhill lane of high speed traffic at this location. 2. Banyan—CarneliantoBeryl 3. Banyan-Carnelian to Sapphire 4. Archibald—W. side from hidden farm to trail N.of Norbrook and trail S.of Norbrook 5. Almond—S. side from Sapphire to Carnelian 6. Carnelian—W.side from Wilson to Banyan 7. Banyan—N.side from Amethyst to Hellman 8. Hillside—S.side from Amethyst to 1'`trail E.of Eastwood 9. Banyan—N.side from Carnelian to Beryl 10. Carnelian—Banyan to Wilson 11. Hermosa—Wilson S.to Banyan Trail Note: The section from Beryl to Hellman was done except for the unimproved property at the N.W. corner of Hellman& Beryl. This lot should be flagged for the trail improvement when the property is improved. NEW 1. Banyan—E.from East Ave.almost to Cashew Way 2. Etiwanda—E. side of Etiwanda from S.of Water District Property to Banyan &2 lots below Banyan 3. Hermosa—N.of Vista Grove to Almond 4. Vista Grove—between Hermosa and Haven 5. Haven—N. of Wilson partway to Hillside 6. Haven—from Vivienda to 1 lot below Vivienda 7. Haven—From Carrari N.to Hidden Farm 8. Archibald—a crosswalk&horse crossing sign are needed on Archibald near Hidden Farm In addition to trails that need improving,the ALRC has noted several areas that are adjacent to flood control channels, where providing access, such as adding a simple step-through of wood bollards, will add many miles of trail usage for very little work or expense. Opening these areas to use also helps in creating riding loops. Riding loops provide great recreational opportunities to our communities. They also help provide safer places for equestrian and pedestrian use by keeping riders and walkers off busy streets. 1. Turquoise&Jennet—adjacent to the Cucamonga Flood Control Basin 2. Almond & Henry(southwest corner)—at Flood Control Channel 3. Wilson -at Day Creek Channel (need horse step through at west side and bike/pedestrian access on E.side) 3. Almond&Carriage Road (southwest corner)—at Flood Control Channel 4. Deer Creek Flood Control Channel—at Victoria Loop Trail N. of 10902 Rollins Ct. (north of Pacific Electric Trail) 5. Haven & Deer Creek Channel—Need bollards by gate on Haven &to the W.at connection to the community trail There are also several locations on trails that have a single post step-through. The Trails Advisory Committee (TAC) recognized many years ago that a single post step-through is a problem for most horses,and becomes a safety/liability issue. Tack has been torn or damaged, and both horses and riders have been injured on step-throughs with single posts. The following areas need to be modified to two post step-throughs. 1. Almond -near the Kings Ranch entrance, N. of Maloof s, approximately 125 feet east of Carnelian 2. East side of Sapphire—across the street from 5708 Sapphire 3. North of Confluence Park—behind home at 6275 Indigo Ave. ,adjacent to flood control property 4. Hellman, in front of 5434 Hellman,where Hellman dead ends at the Demens Trail TRAIL IMPROVEMENT/ STATUS LIST FROM 2008 ALRC /ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATIONS: LOCATION STATUS Beryl Street N. of Banyan to Wilson Done in 2010 Sapphire from 5708 Sapphire N. to Hillside + short Not included in 2008 section from 1 lot S. of Whirlaway 3 lots N. of La Engineering Recommendation Senda. Banyan - Carnelian to Archibald Partially done (Beryl to Archibald) 2008-2010 Banyan - Camelian to Sapphire Archibald (W. Side) Hidden Farm to Trail N. of Norbrook + Trail S. of Norbrook. Almond (S. side) Sapphire to Carnelian. Wilson (S. side) from Hellman east to I" Trail E. of Done in 2010 Zapata. Carnelian(W. side) Wilson to Banyan Hillside (S. Side) Amethyst to 1 str trail E. of Eastwood. Archibald(W. side)—Banyan to Wilson Done 2008 Banyan—Amethyst to Archibald To Hellman Done 2010 Pacific Electric Trail Etiwanda to E. City Limits Done 2008 Pacific Electric Trail Cucamonga Creek to Amethyst Done 2009 Banyan—Hellman to Amethyst Done 2010 Wilson— Carnelian to existing trail W. of Buckthorn Done 2009 Beryl Street -N. of Banyan to Wilson Done 2010 Banyan—Beryl to Hellman Done 2010 (exceptfor Orange Grove) Banyan— Carnelian to Beryl 2011/2012? Carnelian—Banyan to Wilson 2011/2012? Hermosa— Wilson S. to Banyan Trail 2010 ? EXHIBIT - B This was not on any list but seems to be a good opportunity