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facilities. The Plan was developed by combining information related to goals and vision from the Mobility & Access chapters of the General Plan, with data collected from walk and bike audits of areas surrounding all 35 schools in the city, and community feedback from an extensive engagement campaign.
With a focus on creating mobility choice for people, the General Plan sets forth a goal for a Rancho Cucamonga that provides “safe and convenient options for people to bicycle, walk, or take transit to their destination”. The General Plan recognizes the City’s current comprehensive traditional Class II bike lane network but stresses the importance of finding ways to reduce speeds to increase the availability of low stress facilities that connect to one another to provide a better experience for users. Ways of doing this include adding buffered bike lanes where feasible, and expanding the pedestrian zone in areas by widening sidewalks or installing bulb-outs which can provide for the narrowing of the roadway. Using identified bicycle and pedestrian priority streets within the General Plan as well as the data collected around schools, Connect RC provides a detailed and prioritized list of infrastructure projects that aim to enhance safety and comfort levels for individuals that already need to travel by walking or bicycle and provides for the ability of others to more easily choose to travel by walking or bicycle.
In the fall of 2022, the City kicked off the first phase of outreach for the Connect RC plan with the goal of gathering general community input related to walking and biking throughout the City that would then be used to inform project ideas and prioritization. Staff held three (3) in-person events and attended the Healthy RC Steering Committee meeting, where community members were asked to participate in a mapping exercise to identify specific locations where they had safety concerns, ideas and suggestions for new infrastructure, and places where the current infrastructure was serving their needs. An extensive online survey was also conducted, inviting community members to participate in a virtual version of the mapping exercise. The virtual exercise garnered 684 participants who provided 4,498 responses and 707 comments. Overall the mapping exercise revealed that parks and schools were among the most common places people visited on a regular basis, common themes related to issues surrounded the topics of high speeds and infrastructure that does not connect or that has gaps, and common themes among ideas were related to an increase in dedicated bicycle/pedestrian paths or buffered infrastructure with fewer crossings, more amenities such as shade and bike parking, and a desire to connect/add destinations. All of the feedback was taken into consideration when developing the initial draft list of projects.
A draft Plan was presented to the community in the spring of 2023. Staff attended a Safe Routes to School Liaison Meeting as well as three large community events (Cucamonga Valley Water District’s Earth Day, RCPD’s Annual Crime Prevention Rally and Open House, and the Terra Vista Farmers Market) and conducted additional mapping exercises where participants could view the proposed projects, their locations and concept project elements, on large maps which they could then provide feedback on. Staff interacted with close to 1000 individuals and participants were able to shared their likes/dislikes for specific projects, provide feedback related to any concerns related to lived experiences, and suggest modifications to projects. This feedback was used to arrive at the final project list and Plan included as Attachment 1.
Connect RC includes 51 projects spanning the entirety of the City, all ranging in scope and budget.
These 51 projects are broken out into five (5) distinct planning areas, Alta Loma, Cucamonga Red Hill, Etiwanda, Central North Eastside, and Central South Southeast, which allow for project customization for the needs and desires expressed by each community area. The Plan includes individual sheets for each project that identify project recommendations, concepts and details, estimated costs, project benefits, and other data points such as proximity to transit and schools
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and trail connections. Connect RC was specifically structured to focus on action and implementation and allows for projects to be funded in multiple ways, including through the City’s Annual Capital Improvement Program process, various grant programs, and potential partnerships with School Districts or other agencies. Connect RC is meant to be an active and evolving plan and as projects are completed and our built environment continues to develop and change, the projects included in the Plan will be assessed and re-evaluated. Connect RC anticipates an overall investment of just under $17,000,000 if all projects are completed as proposed within the Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
Staff has determined that Connect RC is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA Guidelines. The Plan qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under state CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 – Existing Facilities. This Class consists of the “operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination.” The Plan also qualifies as a Class 5 exemption under state CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 – Minor Alterations of Land Use Limitations. This Class consists of “minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20%, which do not result in any changes in land use or density, including but not limited to, issuance or minor encroachment permits.”
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no impact associated with the adoption of Connect RC. Fiscal impact will be calculated on a project-by-project basis as funding becomes available through capital funds or grant programs.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
The implementation of the Connect RC plan will promote and enhance a safe and healthy community for all by planning for future construction of high-quality active transportation improvements.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 – Connect RC
ATTACHMENT 1
Link to Connect RC Plan: cityofrc.us/sites/default/files/2023-10/Connect RC - October 2023 %28Reduced%29.pdf
DATE: January 17, 2024
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Michael Parmer, Assistant to the City Manager SUBJECT: Consideration to Approve Amendment Number 4 to Joint Powers Authority Agreement with the San Bernardino Council of Governments Services including an Increase to the Member Dues by $60,334. (CITY) RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve amendment number 4 to the Joint Powers Authority Agreement with San Bernardino Council of Governments Services concerning the method by which member agency dues are assessed and including an increase to member dues by $60,334 for a total new assessment of $86,968.
BACKGROUND:
The San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) is a Joint Powers Authority made up of representatives from 24 cities and towns, as well as the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, and is responsible for cooperative regional planning. Since 2018, SBCOG has relied on funds from the Property Assessed Clean Energy / Home Energy Renovation Opportunity program to supplement SBCOG dues and has implemented several programs through its 2018 work plan. Programs from the 2018 work plan include the development and implementation of an Emergency Communication Nurse System, the establishment of a Housing Trust, and various grant research and writing proposals.
At a July 5, 2023, SBCOG Board of Directors meeting, an Ad Hoc Committee was established to discuss expanding the capacity of the Council of Governments (COG) and increasing dues paid by its member agencies to pay for additional service offerings. Since August 2023, the Ad Hoc Committee has met monthly, analyzing programs, services, and budgets of other similar organizations such as the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG), Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG). Based on its findings, and the desire to expand COG services, the Ad Hoc Committee recommended increasing the budget from $658,000 and 1.3 staff to $1.5 million, 3 staff, and consultant support.
ANALYSIS:
To assess member fees, the existing JPA Agreement uses a formula of 50% population / 50% assessed valuation. In addition to the original assessment, the Board approved an additional assessment of $5,337 per jurisdiction in Fiscal Year (FY) 2015/2016 and another assessment of $8,000 per jurisdiction in FY 2021/2022 (collectively, “Total Current Assessments”). However, this method is outdated and inequitable to agencies across the region. To update the assessment
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method, the Ad Hoc Committee established a baseline increase from $658,000 to $1.5 million as a starting point for consideration and evaluated the following three cost allocation scenarios to provide greater funding to the JPA entity in a more equitable manner:
•100% Population
•100% Fund Sales and Property Tax Revenues Received
•50% Population / 50% Fund Sales and Property Tax Revenues Received Ultimately, the Ad Hoc Committee recommended option 3, a 50% Population / 50% General Fund Tax Revenues. Under this assessment (Attachment 2), the total current assessment would be added to the new formula and includes an increase based on the lesser of the Consumer Price Index or 2% annual adjustment to cover the regular increases in costs beginning in FY 2024/2025 and every year thereafter. Further, Amendment Number 4 (Attachment 1) to the Agreement for the Joint Exercise of Powers amends the language on the method by which member agency dues are assessed and provides the Board the authority to adjust the method for assessing member agency dues as needed without needing to amend the JPA Agreement.
At the January 3, 2024, Board of Directors (Board) meeting, the Board accepted the COG Ad Hoc Committee recommendation for option 3, establishing a new assessment method and increased dues to each agency and approving Amendment Number 4. Following the approval by all member agencies, the new dues will go into effect on July 1, 2024, at the start of FY 2024/2025. Once implemented, the Ad Hoc Committee and the City/County Managers’ Technical Advisory Committee will work to identify program and project priorities and amend the approved work plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This item has no financial impact on the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 budget; however, if approved, the new assessment will increase the City’s dues by an additional $60,344 for a total new assessment of $86,968 for FY 2024/2025.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
This item addresses the City Council’s vision for creating a world class community by ensuring that the means are available to continue the City’s and region’s growth and success.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Joint Powers Authority Amendment No. 4
Attachment 2 - SBCOG General Assessment Dues & Potential Increase Amended Agreement for the Joint Exercise of PowersRelative to the San Bernardino Associated Governments, SANBAG JPA Amendment #4 01/03/2024
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This Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for the Joint Exercise of Powers (“Agreement”) Relative to the San Bernardino Associated Governments is entered into by and between San Bernardino County, a political subdivision of the State of California; the City of Adelanto, a charter city; the Town of Apple Valley, a municipal corporation; the City of Barstow, a municipal corporation; the City of Big Bear Lake, a charter city; the City of Chino, a municipal corporation; the City of Chino Hills, a municipal corporation; the City of Colton, a municipal corporation; the City of Fontana, a municipal corporation; the City of Grand Terrace, a municipal corporation; the City of Hesperia, a municipal corporation; the City of Highland, a municipal corporation; the City of Loma Linda, a charter city; the City of Montclair, a municipal corporation; the City of Needles, a charter city; the City of Ontario, a municipal corporation; the City of Rancho Cucamonga, a municipal corporation; the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation; the City of Rialto, a municipal corporation; the City of San Bernardino, a charter city; the City of Twentynine Palms, a municipal corporation; the City of Upland, a municipal corporation; the City of Victorville, a charter city; the City of Yucaipa, municipal corporation; and the Town of Yucca Valley, a municipal corporation.
RECITALS
1. WHEREAS, each party to the Agreement is a public agency and is authorized to enter into this Amendment No. 4;
2. WHEREAS, each party to the Agreement entered into and executed a Joint Powers Agreement creating an organization (San Bernardino Associated Governments) to explore and study countywide, subregional and regional problems and to effect improved intergovernmental cooperation; and
3. WHEREAS, the parties have previously amended the Agreement three times, the last time being in 1975; and
4. WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend the Agreement to rename the entity formed by the Agreement to be San Bernardino Council of Governments; and
5. WHEREAS, the Agreement’s funding mechanism is outdated, and as such, the parties desire to amend the Agreement to provide greater funding to the joint powers entity in a more equitable manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. The joint powers entity formed by the Agreement shall be known as the San Bernardino Council of Governments (“SBCOG”). All instances of “San Bernardino Associated Governments” in the Agreement are replaced with “San Bernardino Council of Governments.” All instances of “SANBAG” are replaced with “SBCOG.” All instances of “the Association” or “the association” in reference to the joint powers entity are replaced with “the COG.”
2. The article titled “ASSESSMENTS” is removed and replaced in its entirety with the following:
ASSESSMENTS
10. In reviewing the budget, the Board of Directors shall determine what assessments are necessary. Such assessments shall be calculated in accordance with SBCOG policy adopted by the Board of Directors. The policy will identify a particular method or formula specifying how member agency dues shall be assessed, and will also allow for optional, subscription Amended Agreement for the Joint Exercise of PowersRelative to the San Bernardino Associated Governments, SANBAG JPA Amendment #4 01/03/2024
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assessments that member agencies may opt in to on a voluntary basis, based on a Board- adopted budget or budget amendment and a subscription work program.
Each party shall be informed of its estimated assessment by April 1. After the final budget becomes effective, the Board of Directors shall determine the precise amount of the assessment, if any may be necessary, and the parties shall be so informed. Assessments shall be payable on or before August 1 for the fiscal year starting July 1.
In addition to the assessments referenced in the preceding paragraphs, advances from the public funds of the parties hereto may be made for the purposes set forth in this Agreement.
When such advances are made, they shall be repaid from the first available funds.
The Board of Directors shall have the power to authorize utilization of personnel, equipment, or property of one or more of the parties to this Agreement in complete or partial satisfaction of such party's obligations to pay assessments or make advances.
All assessments or other monetary obligations hereunder shall be paid to the COG and shall be authorized for expenditure by a majority vote of the Board of Directors in connection with the adoption of the annual budget.”
3. This Amendment No. 4 shall become binding upon each party hereto upon that party’s execution.
Signed and attested by the following:
Jurisdiction Date
City of Adelanto
City of Apple Valley
City of Barstow
City of Big Bear Lake
City of Chino
City of Chino Hills
City of Colton
City of Fontana
City of Grand Terrace
City of Hesperia
Amended Agreement for the Joint Exercise of PowersRelative to the San Bernardino Associated Governments, SANBAG JPA Amendment #4 01/03/2024
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City of Highland
City of Loma Linda
City of Montclair
City of Needles
City of Ontario
City of Rancho Cucamonga
City of Redlands
City of Rialto
City of San Bernardino
City of Twentynine Palms
City of Upland
City of Victorville
City of Yucaipa
Town of Yucca Valley
County of San Bernardino
Board Adopted: January 3, 2024
New
Assessed Value Base Sales Tax + Total Current Assessment Total Current Population Fiscal Year Property Tax Original 2016 2022 Assessments 50% Population/ Assessments + Jurisdiction 2022 2022/2023 Revenues (1) Assessment (2) Assessment (3) Assessment (4) (2)+(3)+(4) 50% Revenue New Assessment (5) Adelanto 36,357 $3,011,709,510 8,290,201 $1,856 $5,337 $8,000 $15,193 $10,379 $25,572 Apple Valley 75,628 $7,557,490,866 25,206,081 $4,166 $5,337 $8,000 $17,503 $23,345 $40,848 Barstow 25,202 $1,724,738,920 19,590,846 $1,200 $5,337 $8,000 $14,537 $10,247 $24,784 Big Bear Lake 5,041 $4,416,276,035 18,299,262 $1,204 $5,337 $8,000 $14,541 $5,221 $19,762 Chino 91,998 $17,295,592,739 75,528,060 $6,985 $5,337 $8,000 $20,322 $38,292 $58,614 Chino Hills 77,964 $14,639,278,992 32,696,782 $5,915 $5,337 $8,000 $19,252 $25,546 $44,798 Colton 53,617 $5,016,940,896 31,398,593 $2,873 $5,337 $8,000 $16,210 $19,534 $35,744 Fontana 212,809 $27,019,267,552 108,183,439 $13,084 $5,337 $8,000 $26,421 $73,906 $100,327 Grand Terrace 13,042 $1,347,509,349 5,765,052 $729 $5,337 $8,000 $14,066 $4,339 $18,405 Hesperia 100,324 $8,075,905,550 23,814,083 $5,065 $5,337 $8,000 $18,402 $28,847 $47,249 Highland 56,546 $4,500,367,999 21,881,584 $2,843 $5,337 $8,000 $16,180 $18,124 $34,304 Loma Linda 25,349 $2,827,789,573 12,255,309 $1,466 $5,337 $8,000 $14,803 $8,664 $23,467 Montclair 37,846 $4,280,071,001 31,424,075 $2,203 $5,337 $8,000 $15,540 $15,830 $31,370 Needles 4,876 $495,248,695 8,921,710 $270 $5,337 $8,000 $13,607 $3,114 $16,721 Ontario 179,516 $36,223,657,090 243,176,826 $14,216 $5,337 $8,000 $27,553 $95,842 $123,395 Rancho Cucamonga 174,476 $32,965,855,079 87,561,737 $13,287 $5,337 $8,000 $26,624 $60,344 $86,968 Redlands 72,585 $12,032,086,055 66,216,730 $5,129 $5,337 $8,000 $18,466 $31,673 $50,139 Rialto 103,954 $13,115,586,958 111,985,260 $6,372 $5,337 $8,000 $19,709 $49,142 $68,851 San Bernardino 220,840 $19,097,789,522 129,701,848 $11,462 $5,337 $8,000 $24,799 $80,540 $105,339 Twentynine Palms 27,685 $1,137,526,790 10,674,796 $1,139 $5,337 $8,000 $14,476 $8,865 $23,341 Upland 79,139 $11,532,952,948 41,173,743 $5,217 $5,337 $8,000 $18,554 $27,692 $46,246 Victorville 136,561 $11,444,656,207 65,149,801 $7,001 $5,337 $8,000 $20,338 $46,484 $66,822 Yucaipa 54,494 $5,524,015,696 19,954,046 $3,020 $5,337 $8,000 $16,357 $17,217 $33,574 Yucca Valley 21,813 $2,270,934,302 11,976,891 $1,223 $5,337 $8,000 $14,560 $7,771 $22,331 County 300,003 $42,962,663,648 1,122,622,000 $19,598 $5,330 $8,000 $32,928 $318,100 $351,028 2,187,665 $290,515,911,972 2,333,448,755 $137,523 $133,418 $200,000 $470,941 $1,029,059 $1,500,000 NOTES:
(1) Base sales tax (7.75%) and property tax amounts obtained from financial statements for FY 2022, except for Town of Apple Valley FY 2021 and City of Adelanto FY 2020. Additional local tax is deducted (2) Original assessment based on 50% population and 50% assessed value. Amounts are adjusted every fiscal year. (3) In FY2015/2016, the Board of Directors approved an additional $133,418 every fiscal year for Council of Government (COG) activities. (4) In FY2021/2022, the Board of Directors approved additional monetary obligations for COG activities: $66,675 for FY22-23, $133,350 for FY23-24, $200,000 for FY24-25 and escalation every fiscal year (5) $1.5M total sum of current assessments plus the net amount of $1,029,059 distributed based on 50% Population/50% Revenue.
SBCOG General Assessment Dues & Potential Increase
DATE: January 17, 2024
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Elisa C. Cox, Assistant City Manager
Michael Parmer, Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT: Selection of a Delegate for the Southern California Association of Government's (SCAG) General Assembly. (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council appoint a member to serve as Rancho Cucamonga’s delegate at the upcoming SCAG General Assembly. The Council may also wish to select an alternate delegate if desired, although it is not required.
BACKGROUND:
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is the nation's largest metropolitan planning organization, representing six counties and 191 cities in an area covering more than 38,000 square miles. SCAG undertakes a variety of planning and policy initiatives to encourage a more sustainable Southern California now and in the future. As the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization, SCAG is mandated by federal and state law to research and draw up plans for transportation, growth management, hazardous materials management, and air quality.
SCAG is governed by the General Assembly which brings together the official representatives of SCAG's membership and helps set the agency's course for the coming year. The General Assembly serves as a forum where policy matters can be identified and addressed. Amendments to SCAG's Bylaws may also be considered at the General Assembly. In addition, members of the General Assembly also vote on SCAG's General Fund budget and SCAG's new President, Vice President, and Second Vice President are announced for the upcoming year at this annual event.
ANALYSIS:
This year's Regional Conference and General Assembly will be held in-person on May 2 and 3, 2024 in Palm Desert, CA. If a Member City wishes to select a Delegate to participate in the General Assembly, City Council action is required to appoint the Delegate. An Alternate may also be selected; however, it is not required. Each General Assembly Delegate (or Alternate) will be invited to the SCAG's Regional Conference and General Assembly event. If a City has a Council Member that serves as a Regional Council Member on the SCAG Board, that person is automatically the City's delegate, however, if an Alternate is also desired, they will need to be appointed by the City Council. Mayor L. Dennis Michael currently serves as a SCAG Regional Council Member; however, Council appointed Councilmember Kristine Scott as the delegate at last year’s SCAG General Assembly and Councilmember Ryan Hutchison as the Alternate. Delegates and Alternates are required to submit FPPC Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests to the SCAG office upon appointment.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
Participating in the SCAG General Assembly complements the City Council’s Core Values by intentionally embracing and anticipating the future.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.