Wednesday, January 25, 2023
City of Rialto
Rialto City Hall, Council Chambers, 150 S. Palm Ave. Rialto CA 92376 Economic Development Committee
Regular Meeting - Final
1 January 25, 2023Economic Development Committee Regular Meeting - Final
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1 EDC-23-079
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
PRESENTATIONS
2 EDC-23-075 Rialto Olive Grove, LLC - Multi-Family Development 3 EDC-22-978 Willow and Jackson Proposal
4 EDC-23-049 Guilherme ‘William’ Nascimento - Proposed 141,668 square foot Self-Storage 3-Story Facility and a Specific Plan Amendment to change the Specific Plan’s current zoning of Commercial-Mixed Use (C-MU) to Commercial -Pedestrian (C-P).
5 EDC-23-088 Foothill Central Specific Plan and Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 Grant Update
6 EDC-23-089 General Plan Update and Community Engagement 7 EDC-23-100 Discussion on proposed warehouse on Valley Boulevard generally located between Riverside Avenue and South Lilac Avenue.
8 EDC-23-112 San Bernardino County 5-Year Economic Development Strategy Project Identification
REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
1 Archaea Energy
https://www.archaeaenergy.com/
2 PARTNER AGENCY FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
3 UPDATE ON STATE LOBBYIST AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS
UPCOMING MEETINGS/OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS
2 January 25, 2023Economic Development Committee Regular Meeting - Final
ADJOURNMENT
3 City of Rialto
Legislation Text
File #: EDC-23-079, Version: 1, Agenda #: 1
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Call to Order/Roll Call 1:05 PM
EDC MEMBER PRESENT
Mayor Deborah Robertson
Mayor Pro Tem Ed Scott
CITY/AGENCY STAFF PRESENT:
Marcus Fuller, City Manager
Robert Messinger, Deputy City Attorney
Tanya Williams, Assistant to the CM
Kathy Brann, Economic Development Manager
Paul Gonzales, Community Development Manager
Jesse Sanchez, Building Official
Siri Champion, Senior Planner
Daniel Rosas, Associate Planner
Janet Daisley, Admin. Assistant
Angela Perry, City Council/City Manager’s Executive Assistant Additional Attendees:
John Dorado, Consultant
Ana Gonzales, Resident
Public Comments - None
A gentleman, Bob Blancenship, that can not make the meeting would like to get a copy of the audio, as he is interested in items 5, 6 & 7. Kathy will provide the audio to him.
Review/Approval of Minutes
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1. Minutes from the July 27, 2022 - Accepted for the Record
REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. EDC-22-965 Master Case No. 2022-0059 (Related Files: Conditional Development Permit No. 2022-0031, Precise Plan of Design No. 2022-0056, and Environmental Assessment Review No. 2022-0054): Development of a 163,445 square foot industrial warehouse building inclusive of 6,500 square feet of office area with associated paving, landscaping, screening and lighting on 7.69 acres of land (APN: 0128-141-70 & 0128-141- 72) located on the north side of Rialto Avenue approximately 50 feet west of Cactus Avenue within the Light Manufacturing (M-1) zone.
Presented by Paul
Committee Comments/Questions/Recommendations
MPT asked if they retain ownership of the building, yes. 40 ft easement is railroad property. They will get back with the exact count. MPT asked Marcus to see if we acquired the sale of that property.
MPT asked are the open to a project development agreement and commercial enforcement agreement. We are reaching out to warehouses to see about participating in funding to pay for the personnel and vehicles. Mayor said there is concern about the distance around school. Length of time they will own it. What can we do to conditioning spec buildings - condition of approval to hold them responsible. Competitive wage for the employees. MPT condition on the building no hazards manufacturing or hazardous chemicals us. He wants staff to put a condition on that. MPT said that he believes that the trucks parked on the property is currently in violation to our Municipal Code.
Marcus said he will reach out to these folks to work together to talk with the railroad - Paul will work on that. Mayor asked them about the planting of trees - wants them to keep in mind about the type of trees. Marcus wants them to look at mature trees.
Ana Gonzales, resident - she has not been notified about this project. Would like them to bring that item back to the community. Justin will get her information.
3. EDC-22-966 Master Case No. 2022-0034 (Related Files: General Plan Amendment No: 2022-0001, Specific Plan Amendment No: 2022-0002, Conditional Development Permit No: 2022-0019, Precise Plan of Design No. 2022-0031, Lot Line Adjustment No. 2022-0003 & Environmental Assessment Review No. 2022- 0033): Proposal to development of two (2) new industrial warehouses totaling 121,902 square feet on 6.02 gross acre of land located on the northeast of Valley Boulevard and Willow Avenue (APN: 0132-202-04, 0132- 182-08 & -09) within the Rialto Gateway Specific Plan.
Presented by Paul
Developer: Bryan owner, Broker and son
MPT - to staff AB1439 effective January 2023. Part of their package, ask each applicant if they have contributed any funds to any elected official. Marcus said that the application needs to be updated anyway. Marcus said reach out to all the active entitlements.
Committee Comments/Recommendations
MPT said what time of tenant, what about truck activity. Marcus asked about loading docks - 15.
MPT told Staff they want to see a site plan.
Ana Gonzales, resident - Coalition of community members, impacts. Would like them to host a City of Rialto Printed on 1/20/2023Page 2 of 5
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Ana Gonzales, resident - Coalition of community members, impacts. Would like them to host a meeting with the residents in that community.
MPT asked are they open to a labor agreement. They work with the contract Agreement. MPT said they want a labor agreement and community benefit agreement on this project. If they have something hazardous before it’ssold, the city wants to know. It will be on the CPD. Mayor labor agreement to work with the unions to hire local.
Paul said it will go before the planning commission, then come to city council. Paul will give the site plan to committee.
MPT wants staff to check on “Goodfellas” BL. Paul will take a look at the zoning.
Mayor is asking why Valley is zoned as an opportunity zone. How does anyone use an opportunity zone.
5 EDC-22-959 City of Rialto Smart Cities Plan to Mitigate Impacts of Warehousing and Logistics
Presented by Siri
Committee Comments/Questions/Recommendations
Mayor asked if they have you gotten readings from AQMD monitors - wondering about emission levels. MPT asked does that violate interstate commerce? Mayor access restriction on our jurisdiction and pricing under our own local routes authority. Marcus asked if they have done studies in other jurisdictions? Not in this same manner.
MPT asked Siri for the focus groups to add NAIOP (national association of industrial office parks) to the list. Mayor wants her to add the trucking association, faith based - pastors united Rialto section, someone from Caltrans District 8, SBCTA, someone looking at equity NAACP, Colton, SB County- City, Jurupa, Riverside, FedEx, manufacturing companies Anna Gonzales - Recommendations water quality, air monitoring program to create a dashboard for the city, bike lane, safe routes and charging station, workforce and trade center.
Mayor said to go to the commissioners and ask if one of them want to volunteer. MPT said that the focus groups need to be represented by multiple neighborhoods. Groups need to be representative of all groups in the community. MPT said to make sure to reach via social media. Need to talk about the things that we are trying to do. Marcus directed Paul to work with the commissions to appoint someone.
Mayor said she would be there in an auditing type role. 4 EDC-22-954 (Sixth Cycle) Housing Element Updates Rezone Program Presented by Siri
Committee Comments/Questions/Recommendations
Need to find a way to help people understand that they don‘tneed to do anything. Mayor asked about the property owner changing, if they will know that they are not obligated. Siri said they are not obligated. MPT said that they need to find a way to communicate with efficiently with the people.
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Mayor and MPT stressed that there would not be enough water between all water companies, and they all come from the same basin. The General Plan update needs to be updated.
Mayor said that we need to let them know that we are planned for housing and can attest to the non- availability for water. How much water is used from commercial versus household. Mayor said to make sure the advertising of the rezoning goes through legal.
Mayor asked why are we not looking at foothill coordinator, looking at other activities. MPT asked what are we doing with the vacant downtown property to market it. It’s being worked on.
Anna Gonzales - Water issue - conservation, development and grass issue, native plants, fly issue - if development wants to build on fly property, that they will allow under the housing element. Robert said that there is a law, “BuildersRemedy”,but still has to pass CEQA and has to have an affordable component. Mixed use
MPT wants site plan for property - old contractor’s warehouse - Paul will get the info. 6 EDC-22-952 Truck Route Moratorium
Presented by John Dorado
Committee Comments/Questions/Recommendations
All of Pepper
Baseline East of Cedar
Ayala from Casmalia to riverside
Riverside to 210
It is going to Council on November 15th. MPT would like to see the updates by Friday on their desk.
We need to address the area that is not us.
7 EDC-22-977 Downtown Property Update
Presented by Marcus
Committee Comments/Questions/Recommendations
Repurposing the different properties.
Properties will be listed on the Council Agenda
Marcus said Cuca’ssite oversite board to keep for oversite use. Will increase rent to appraised value.
Auction will be held.
8 Willow and Jackson proformas and funding proposals - Not Covered.
Next Meeting
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The next meeting will be in January.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 5:12 p.m.
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Legislation Text
File #: EDC-23-075, Version: 1, Agenda #: 2
Rialto Olive Grove, LLC - Multi-Family Development
DISCUSSION:
Mr. Scott Beard, the applicant, propose to develop a private apartment complex consisting of approximately 60 dwelling units. The site is a 4.17-acre parcel of land located on the west side of River Ranch Parkway approximately 850 feet north of Highland Avenue within the Single-Family Residential (R-1A) zone. The new River Ranch Community by Lennar is located immediately to the north of the project site, and El Rancho Verde Community is located to the south and west of the project site.
Features of the proposed development include:
· 4 separate apartment buildings
· 3-bedroom floor plans
· 120 parking spaces
· Private patios
· Private balconies
· Club House amenity
· Abundant common open space
· Contemporary multi-family residential architecture
The proposal will require the approval of a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation of the site from Residential 6 to Residential 21 and a Zone Change to change the zoning designation of the site from R-1A to Multi-Family Residential (R-3), since the Residential 6 and R-1A designations do not support multi-residential developments. Additionally, the proposal will require the approval a Conditional Development Permit and a Precise Plan of Design. The applicant will also be required to submit the necessary environmental documentation, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the EDC review the proposal and provide general direction to the applicant and staff.
Attachments:
1. Rialto Olive Grove - Powerpoint Presentation
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9 Rialto Olive Grove LLC
Multi-Family
Development
V1.0 10
Aerial Map
• Area: 4.17 gross acres
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Conceptual Site Plan
3 • Request zone change toMFR
12 Conceptual Product
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Conceptual Product – Elevation #2
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Conceptual Floor Plans – 3 Bedroom
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•Add new attached product line adjacent to the new River Ranch Community that will enable additional families to enjoy this wonderful new neighborhood.
7 Community Benefit
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Legislation Text
File #: EDC-22-978, Version: 1, Agenda #: 3
For Economic Development Committee [November 9, 2022]
TO: Honorable Economic Development Committee Members
APPROVAL: Kathy Brann, Economic Development Manager
Willow and Jackson Proposal
DISCUSSION:
MECH has provided the City four different proformas; however, the City only has enough funding for four units.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend Willow and Jackson proceed to City Council to consider funding proposal.
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17 One City-Owned Lot on Willow/Jackson St
APNs: 0127-311--15
274 West Jackson Street
Options to Proceed
Presented to: Kathy Brann, City of Rialto
January 25, 2023
NSP Funds for Affordable Housing Proposal
Contact Susan McDevitt, Executive Director
949.369.5419 | [email protected]
18 NSP Jackson Lot Background
1) City of Rialto seeks to commit $2.1M in NSP funds for affordable housing soon per HUD requirement
1) NSP spend LH25 set-aside for 50% AMI is $2,665,550-$1,862,672= $802,878 2) Surplus Land Act process expired on 7/1/22 on two City-owned lots on Willow and Jackson. 1) Mary Erickson Community Housing (MECH) was the only respondent 2) Because of funding limitations, the City can develop one lot using the existing NSP funding and develop the other lot as funding becomes available. 3) The most efficient path forward (months not years) to comply with HUD would be to build by right, a minimum of four (4) units total on the smaller parcel. 1) Four units does not require entitlements; therefore the developer can proceed straight to construction documents.
2) Four units does not trigger prevailing wages, which reduces the overall cost.
Mary Erickson Community Housing p. 2 19
Moving Forward
City Council to consider approving –
Exclusive Negotiating Agreement
Agreement of Purchase and Sale
Predevelopment Loan Agreement
MECH to prepare and submit construction documents
City to review, approve and issue permit
MECH to complete
Mary Erickson Community Housing and Valon Consulting -- March 31, 2009 p. 320 City of Rialto
Legislation Text
File #: EDC-23-049, Version: 2, Agenda #: 4
For Economic Development Committee [January 25, 2023]
TO: Honorable Economic Development Committee Members
APPROVAL: Aaron Brown, City Manager
FROM: Dionne Harris, Senior Planner
Guilherme ‘William’ Nascimento - Proposed 141,668 square foot Self-Storage 3-Story Facility and a Specific Plan Amendment to change the Specific Plan’s current zoning of Commercial-Mixed Use (C- MU) to Commercial -Pedestrian (C-P).
DISCUSSION:
Guilherme ‘William’Nascimento, the applicant, proposes a 141,668 square foot Self-Storage 3-Story climate-controlled indoor self-storage facility on 3.3 acres of land (APNs:0130-061-050-000 & APN 0130-061-270-000) located at 330 S. Eucalyptus Avenue within the Commercial- Mixed Use (C-MU) zone of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan.
Guilherme ‘William’Nascimento will conduct a presentation during the meeting, a copy of which is attached as Attachment No. 1.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the EDC review the proposal and provide general direction to the applicant and staff.
Attachments:
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City of Rialto
Legislation Text
File #: EDC-23-088, Version: 1, Agenda #: 5
For Economic Development Committee January 25, 2023
TO: Honorable Economic Development Committee Members
APPROVAL: Arron Brown, Acting City Manager
FROM: Siri Champion, Senior Planner
Foothill Central Specific Plan and Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 Grant Update
BACKGROUND
On January 26, 2021, City Council authorized submittal of an application to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to amend and combine the Rialto Central Area Specific Plan and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. Subsequently, SCAG awarded the grant to the City. As the administrator of the grant, SCAG led the consultant selection process and entered a contract with WSP. The project formally kicked off on February 1, 2022.
On April 27, 2022, and July 27, 2022, the project team made presentations to the Economic Development Committee (EDC). The first meeting provided background information and the second meeting included discussions about the vision for the plan and proposed community engagement.
At the direction of the EDC, the project team drafted a vision (Attachment A), which was routed to the EDC members and Councill by the City Manager. The EDC members approved the vision.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
The focus of the Foothill Central Specific Plan is to:
· Preserve existing businesses and uses and enhance property owner rights by allowing additional residential and mixed-use product types
· Establish development and design standards for residential, mixed-use and commercial projects and add additional uses appropriate for downtowns and commercial corridors · Simplify and streamline implementation by decreasing the total number of zoning designations · Revise the development standards to be clear and user friendly for both property owners and staff
The project team is currently developing a land use plan (Attachment B) and drafting development standards and a list of permitted uses. The draft land use plan includes two transit-oriented zones intended to promote higher density residential and mixed-use development while retaining the current set of permitted uses.
In downtown, the transit-oriented zone is centralized near the Metrolink Station, the Civic Center, and along Riverside Avenue. The new zoning designation would facilitate implementation of the “strategy for downtown revitalization”included in the Rialto Downtown Vision and Strategic Plan, approved by City of Rialto Printed on 1/20/2023Page 1 of 2
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for downtown revitalization”included in the Rialto Downtown Vision and Strategic Plan, approved by the City Council in March 2009. The “strategy for downtown revitalization” is comprised of three focus areas. They are Riverside Avenue, the Civic Center, and the Metrolink Station.
On November 3, 2022, the San Bernardino County Council of Governments (SBCOG) informed the City that they intended to submit an application for funding through the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 grant program. Their application includes example projects that could be funded through SBCOG’sgrant should it be awarded funding. SBCOG invited the City to provide one of the example projects. Staff received direction to submit a project tentatively named the Rialto Metrolink Station Area Predevelopment Plan to SBCOG and the project was included in their grant application.
The draft scope of work may include:
· Retaining an architect to update and refine the Metrolink Station Area Site Plan · Expanding the Metrolink Station Area Site Plan to include City of Rialto and Successor Agency parcels bounded by S Palm Avenue, Rialto Avenue, and Orange Avenue · Conducting community outreach to solicit public input · Conducting feasibility analysis including both financial and physical analysis · Designing a pedestrian walkway over or under the Metrolink tracts to connect new housing to the Downtown area (if this project is not included through separate funding initiative) · Hiring a civil engineer to survey and determine adequate underground utilities are sufficient to serve proposed development
In the event that SBCOG is awarded REAP 2.0 funding, the City would consider moving forward with the project through the standard grant application review process.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact at this time.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the EDC receive and file the presentation.
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36 DRAFT VISION STATEMENT
For the next 30 years, Downtown Rialto will continue to be the heart of the City, defined by its hometown character and functioning as an important job center and transportation hub. The historic Route 66, Foothill Boulevard, will continue to serve as a gateway corridor through the City and to the downtown core. The Foothill Central Specific Plan area will continue to evolve as a lively mixed-use destination that integrates housing for all incomes and ages with shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and civic and arts uses and preserves existing landmarks.
The Specific Plan will be a tool to implement high-quality development standards along Foothill Boulevard and within Downtown Rialto that complement and enrich a public realm that is safe, green, and beautiful, incorporating landscaping, lighting and public art. Streets and sidewalks will be designed for all ages, abilities and modes including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit, and cars.
37 Rialto Foothill Central Specific Plan – Land Use Memo
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Foothill Central Specific
Plan
Economic Development Committee
1/25/2023
39 SCAG REAP | City of Rialto Foothill Central Specific Plans Purpose
• Amend and combine the Rialto Central Area Specific Plan and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan
40 SCAG REAP | City of Rialto Foothill Central Specific Plans Focus
• Preserve existing businesses and uses and enhance property owner rights by allowing additional residential and mixed-use opportunities
• Establish development and design standards
• Simplify and streamline implementation
• Revise standards to be clear and user friendly
41 SCAG REAP | City of Rialto Foothill Central Specific Plans Completed to Date
• Visioning
• Engagement
• EDC Meetings
• Planning Commission Study Session
• Land Use Alternatives
42 Proposed Land Use Plan
SCAG REAP | City of Rialto Foothill Central Specific Plans 43 Downtown Transit Oriented Zone
SCAG REAP | City of Rialto Foothill Central Specific Plans 44 Implement Downtown Vision and Strategic
Plan
SCAG REAP | City of Rialto Foothill Central Specific Plans 45 Regional Early Action Planning Grant
2.0 SCAG REAP | City of Rialto Foothill Central Specific Plans •SBCOG pursuing a REAP 2.0 Higher Impact Transformative grant •Approximately $5 million to:
• Finish establishment of the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust and • Fund pilot projects:
1. Gap Financing for Affordable Housing
2. Technical/Planning Support
46 Rialto Pilot Project Example
SCAG REAP | City of Rialto Foothill Central Specific Plans • Retain an architect to update and
refine the Metrolink Station Area
Site Plan
• Expand the Station Area Site Plan
north to include parcels owned by
the City and the Successor Agency
• Conduct community outreach
• Design a pedestrian walkway over or
under the Metrolink tracks
• Hire a civil engineer to survey and
determine adequacy of
underground utilities
47 SCAG REAP | City of Rialto Foothill Central Specific Plans Next Steps
Foothill Central Specific Plan
• Market Study
• Feasibility Analysis
• Outreach
• Complete the draft Foothill
Central Specific Plan
• CEQA
REAP 2.0 HIT Application
• State Department of
Housing and Community
Development selection
process
• City’s grant application
review process
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Legislation Text
File #: EDC-23-089, Version: 1, Agenda #: 6
For Economic Development Committee January 25, 2023
TO: Honorable Economic Development Committee Members
APPROVAL: Arron Brown, Acting City Manager
FROM: Siri Champion, Senior Planner
General Plan Update and Community Engagement
BACKGROUND
In December 2010, the City Council adopted the comprehensive General Plan policy document that establishes the long-term vision of the City and future development. The document is comprised of several chapters required by California State Law that include elements for Land use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation, Open Space, Noise, and Safety. As regulations change, the General Plan is updated to ensure consistency with new State Law.
In preparation for a General Plan Update, the City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) on January 31, 2022. At the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on December 13, 2022, the City Council awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Dudek. The project kicked off on January 3, 2023.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
To assure the City is in compliance with State Law, required updates to the Land Use Element and Safety Element need to be completed. The Land Use Element will incorporate changes identified in the 6th Cycle Housing Element and the Safety Element will be updated to today’sstandards. As a part of the overall update, the Circulation Element will also be revised to include the City’supdated truck routes. In addition, a new Environmental Justice Element and/or policies will also need to be created and adopted.
The purpose of the Environmental Justice Element and related goals, policies, and objectives, is to facilitate transparency and public engagement in local decision making, reduce pollutants and associated health risks, and promote equitable access to health-inducing benefits. The new element will identify objectives and policies to reduce health risks in disadvantaged communities, promote civic engagement, and address the needs of disadvantaged communities.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Community engagement is an important aspect of the General Plan Update. The first step in the process is to establish a Community Advisory Committee (CAC), which is recommended for all jurisdictions adopting an Environmental Justice Element. The project team proposes a call for CAC membership to be distributed broadly to the community through Council Members and Commissioners, social media posts, and the city’snetwork of contacts including the Rialto Unified School District, trailer park representatives, multi-family housing tenants, faith-based institutions, and City of Rialto Printed on 1/20/2023Page 1 of 2
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School District, trailer park representatives, multi-family housing tenants, faith-based institutions, and community-based organizations. The project team intends to form a CAC representative of the broader population in terms of age and ethnicity.
Parallel to the formation of the CAC, the project team will prepare a Community Engagement Plan.
The Community Engagement Plan will identify specific engagement targets, such as reaching at least 10,000 residents, as well as detail planned outreach and engagement activities.
The Community Engagement Plan will include a communications strategy intended to guide publicizing the project as well as the dissemination of information to stakeholders. The following methods are under consideration:
· Project website
· Advertisements and/or articles in Rialto Progress
· Social media posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram · Direct mail to residents and business owners
· Communication with the Rialto Unified School District, trailer park representatives, multi-family housing tenants, faith-based institutions, and community-based organizations Engagement methods are intended to solicit input from stakeholders. The following engagement methods are under consideration:
· Pop-up events
· Virtual workshops
· In-person workshops
· Digital and paper surveys
· CAC meetings
Based on input from the EDC, the project team will complete the draft Community Engagement Plan and distribute for approval.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Operating Budget Impact
The City received a Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for consultant fees. A standard agreement with HCD was signed on April 12, 2021, for the LEAP grant.
Capital Improvement Budget Impact
No impact.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the EDC receive the presentation and provide input regarding formation of the CAC and development of the Community Engagement Plan.
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Land Use, Safety and Mobility Element Update;
Environmental Justice Element; and Environmental
Compliance
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - JANUARY 25, 2023
51 Objectives
• Reach broad range of stakeholders
• Generate thorough and meaningful
feedback
• Use creative and interactive tools
• Tap into deep local knowledge
• Effectively communicate feedback to the
City and Dudek
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• Composition: residents, business
owners, and community-based
organizations who reflect the City with
respect to age and ethnicity
• Purpose:
• Represent viewpoints of the broader
community
• Identify opportunities, issues, and
challenges
• Provide informed feedback on the plan
• Advocate for the plan and assist with
publicizing community engagement
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•Proposed Invitees:
• Community Groups
• American Legion Post 422
• Kiwanis Club of Rialto
• Rialto Lions Breakfast Club
• Rialto Rotary Club
• Individuals with Disabilities
• Inland Empire Disabilities Collaborative
• Senior Adults
• Grace Vargas Senior Center
• San Bernardino County Aging and Adult
Services
• General Social Justice/Equity
• Center for Community Action and
Environmental Justice
• El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center
• Inland Empire Community Collaborative
• Inland Equity Partnership
• Rialto Pastors United
• Unhoused Individuals
• San Bernardino County Homeless Provider
Network
• Time for Change Foundation
• With Open Arms, Inc.
• Individuals with Disabilities
• National Council of Negro Women/Bethune
Center
• Women’s Club of Rialto
• Youth
• Rialto Unified School District
54 Engagement Methods
• Pop-Up Events: meeting residents in the community
• Farmers market
• Community Events
• Grocery stores, sporting events, RUSD events, or
food banks
• Virtual and In-Person Workshops: opportunity for in-
depth feedback
• Two rounds, each have one virtual and one in-
person workshop
• Surveys: cast a wider net to reach a broader audience • Digital and print surveys
55 Communication
Strategy
• Project website
• Advertisement and/or articles in Rialto
Progress
• Social media posts on Facebook, Twitter, and
Instagram
• Direct mail to residents and business owners
• Communication with the Rialto Unified School
District, trailer park representatives, multi-
family housing tenants, faith-based institutions,
and community-based organizations
56 Questions? Comments. Recommendations.
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Legislation Text
File #: EDC-23-100, Version: 1, Agenda #: 7
For Economic Development Committee [January 25, 2023]
TO: Honorable Economic Development Committee Members
APPROVAL: Arron Brown, Acting City Manager
FROM: Paul Gonzales, Community Development Manager
Discussion on proposed warehouse on Valley Boulevard generally located between Riverside Avenue and South Lilac Avenue.
BACKGROUND
For the past 15 years, the City has seen an increase of industrial warehouses generally located west of Riverside Avenue, on Valley Boulevard, and east of South Lilac Avenue. This general area has seen the approval of five (5) new warehouses that were approved and constructed in the past five years. Additionally, in 2022, the New Mark Merrill building west of Sprouts is currently under construction and the Birtcher warehouse was approved in November 2022, with anticipated construction in 2023.
At the November 9th, EDC meeting, a proposal was presented by the applicant, IBG, for a proposed warehouse on the northeast corner of Willow Avenue and Valley Boulevard. This development will require a zone change from the existing Freeway Commercial (FC) designation to Industrial Park (IP). Patriot Partners has also submitted an application for a proposed warehouse on the southeast corner of Valley Boulevard and Willow Avenue and will also require a specific plan amendment to allow for a warehouse.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
The majority of the area on Valley Boulevard between Riverside Avenue and South Lilac Avenue, is developed with industrial buildings. Staff has seen an increase in requests for specific plan amendments from the existing Freeway Commercial (FC) designation to Industrial Park (IP) to allow for warehouses. This is a discussion item for the EDC board to review and provide direction to staff.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the EDC receive the presentation and provide direction to staff.
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Warehouse Report
Paul Gonzales
Community Development Manager
Economic Development Committee
January 25, 2022
59 Project Location
Valley Boulevard
60 Industrial-Park Zone Development Standards
61 Industrial-Park Zone Development Standards
Proposed
Warehouses with
Zone Change
62 Proposed Freestanding Electronic Message Board
Example electronic message board
Reviewed by EDC on
November 9th, 2022
63 Industrial-Park Zone Development Standards
Freeway
Commercial
Industrial
Park
64 Project Location
Valley Boulevard
65 Recommendation
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Legislation Text
File #: EDC-23-112, Version: 1, Agenda #: 8
For Economic Development Committee [enter date here]
TO: Honorable Economic Development Committee Members
APPROVAL: Arron Brown, Acting City Manager
FROM: Tanya Williams, Assistant to the City Manager
San Bernardino County 5-Year Economic Development Strategy Project Identification
BACKGROUND
The County of San Bernardino is updating their 5-year Economic Development Strategy. This documents help to paint the economic and political landscape throughout San Bernardino County and also helps to meet the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) eligibility requirements for public works and technical assistance grants.
The County is soliciting input from Cities for projects to include in the updated strategy and long term plan.
Previous projects submitted into the approved plan included:
· IBM Advanced Transportation and Logistics Analytical Center (ATLAC) · Community Based Educational Facility
· Rialto Airport Infrastructure Improvements
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
The EDA will evaluate projects based on how they align with the EDA investment priorities, effectively demonstrate a creation or retention of jobs, and whether they leverage other resources for measurable outputs.
The EDA’s current investment priorities include:
· Equity: Economic development planning or implementation projects that advance equity through investments that directly benefit 1) one or more traditionally underserved populations <https://eda.gov/files/about/investment-priorities/EDA-FY21-Investment-Priorities- .
· Recovery & Resilience: Economic development planning or implementation projects that build economic resilience to and long-term recovery from economic shocks, like those experienced by coal and power plant communities, or other communities impacted by the decline of an important industry or a natural disaster, that may benefit from economic diversification-focused resilience.
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· Workforce Development: Economic development planning or implementation projects that support workforce education and skills training activities directly connected to the hiring and skills needs of the business community and that result in well-paying, quality jobs <https://eda.gov/files/about/investment-priorities/EDA-FY21-Investment-Priorities- (PDF).
· Manufacturing: Economic development planning or implementation projects that encourage job creation, business expansion, technology and capital upgrades, and productivity growth in manufacturing, including efforts that contribute to the competitiveness and growth of domestic suppliers or to the domestic production of innovative, high-value products and production technologies.
· Technology-Based Economic Development: Economic development planning or implementation projects that foster regional knowledge ecosystems that support entrepreneurs and startups, including the commercialization of new technologies, that are creating technology-driven businesses and high-skilled, well-paying jobs of the future. · Environmentally-Sustainable Development: Economic development planning or implementation projects that help address the climate crisis including through the development and implementation of green products <https://eda.gov/files/about/investment-priorities/EDA- FY21-Investment-Priorities-Definitions.pdf> (PDF), green processes <https://eda.gov/files/about/investment-priorities/EDA-FY21-Investment-Priorities- (PDF) (including green infrastructure), green places <https://eda.gov/files/about/investment- priorities/EDA-FY21-Investment-Priorities-Definitions.pdf> (PDF), and green buildings <https://eda.gov/files/about/investment-priorities/EDA-FY21-Investment-Priorities- (PDF).
· Exports & FDI: Economic development planning or implementation projects that enhance or build community assets to support growth in US exports or increased foreign direct investment.
Potential projects that could be included in the updated list:
· Riverside Ave/I-10 Freight Improvement Project
Staff is open to the recommendations of the Economic Development Committee on other projects to include, including a recommendation to keep the existing projects listed in the plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact with identifying projects. However, the selected projects that are submitted as part of this updated plan will be eligible for competitive grant applications.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the Economic Development Committee provide recommended projects to include.
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