Wednesday, May 29, 2024
City of Rialto
Council Chambers
150 S. Palm Ave.
Rialto, CA 92376
Rialto City Hall, Council Chambers, 150 S. Palm Ave. Rialto CA 92376 Economic Development Committee
Regular Meeting - Final
REGULAR MEETING - 1:00 P.M.
1 May 29, 2024Economic Development Committee Regular Meeting - Final
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
24-1362 Minutes from the February 28, 2024 Economic Development Committee Meeting
EDC Minutes 2-28-24.docxAttachments:
EDC-24-1371 Minutes from the March 27, 2024 Economic Development Committee Meeting EDC Minutes 3-27-24.docxAttachments:
PRESENTATIONS
EDC-24-1382 Consideration of Adding Landscaping Elements to the Newly Constructed Baseline Road Median.
Attachment 1 - Baseline Median Landscaping PresentationAttachments:
REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
EDC-24-1470 One Stop Shop Anticipated Construction Costs EDC-24-1453 ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) Las Vegas 2024 Recap EDC-24-1469 Carson Companies - Pepper 210 Commerce Center Carson Companies Pepper 210 Commerce Center - September 2023 EDC PresentationAttachments:
UPCOMING MEETINGS/OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
2 City of Rialto
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3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Call to Order/Roll Call 1:06 PM
EDC MEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Deborah Robertson
Councilmember Ed Scott
CITY/AGENCY STAFF PRESENT
David Carmany, City Manager
Arron Brown, Assistant City Manager
Robert Messinger, Deputy City Attorney
Colby Cataldi, Director of Community
Daniel Casey, Principal Planner
Kim Dame, Administrative Analyst
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
No minutes to approve.
REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
EDC-24-1191
Discussion regarding the South Rialto Mixed Use Development Project – by Costanzo Investments
Presented by Daniel Casey
Committee Comments/Questions/Recommendations:
Daniel Casey informs EDC that Costanzo Investments came to EDC in November of 2021. Costanzo Investments were selected for this project due to their extensive knowledge in the environmental industry. Costanzo Investment s has received a lot of push back in developing the site from the Department of Fish and Wildlife. A biologist Ken Oswald did a survey of the site and found ample evidence of the Delhi Sands Flower - Loving Fly on seven (7) acres of the development site. Costanzo Investments was told that they could proceed with the development of the rest of the site if they put those seven 4 (7) acres as “conservation land”. It took three (3) years of negotiations to work around the push back. Costanzo Investments believes they have a good project on their hands considering the circumstances.
Mayor Robertson asked if they have this agreement in writing with the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The department is currently reviewing the HCP and will provide comments when ready; there is no reason to believe there will be push back moving forward. There is an executed letter of intent with Northgate Market along with interest from Raising Cane’s, Pollo Campero, and Circle K.
Costanzo Investments explained that per the setback s in the current specific plan, the proposed development won’t fit in the current area . It would be preferred if there is a seven (7) to ten (10) foot setback in landscape as opposed to the twenty -five (25) foot requirement. Ideally there should be six (6) stalls per one thousand feet. Mr. Casey confirmed that the Planning Department is okay with these setbacks. Mayor Robertson expressed concern for the roadway on San Bernardino Ave. in terms of points of entry.
Costanzo Investments wants to ensure the Ci ty is in agreement with the proposed dwelling units, the design of the layout , and setbacks as proposed. Mayor Robertson asked how many units will be included in the residential development. There will be 46 units. Mr. Casey added that this residential development will be in the Gateway Specific Plan, which doesn’t have any residential land use so the Specific Plan Amendment will include a new residential land use category.
The residential land broker elaborate d that the dwellings in the residential portion of the project will be two-story detached homes in the 1700-1900 square foot range . It will be very similar to what Lennar is building in the Renaissance residential area . Mayor Robertson posed a question to Mr. Casey regarding the single-story home developments and if they are included in an ordinance. Mr. Casey advised that if there are fifty (50) or more units proposed units in a development area, single-story homes can be requested.
The residential land broker discussed the price point of homes in this new development.
Costanzo Investments ends the presentation by asking the City to work with them in terms of the setback constraints to help this project move forward. EDC expresses their support for this project.
Representatives from Northgate Market provide a brief overview of what they would bring to the community of Rialto. Mayor Robertson suggests that since they are very community oriented, they may want to be present at the 18 th annual State of the Women event held at Cal State San Bernardino.
5 EDC-24-1190
Discussion of the American Towing Group Recovery Center and Corporate Office
Presented by Daniel Casey
Representing the applicant is Thomas Williams – ATG Recovery Owner
Committee Comments/Questions/Recommendations
Colby Cataldi advise d that this project came to City Council via a public comment. Mr.
Casey elaborated that the owner would like to develop the site to the northwest corner of Baseline Road and Meridian Ave. The plan is to convert this site into an outdoor storage yard. Mayor Robertson ask ed what the current zoning is – Mr. Casey state d that it is zoned as residential. Councilmember Scott asked why the applicant is asking for a zone change. Mr. Casey explains that although the current zoning code is an R-1 residential zone, the General Plan designates the site as light industrial. The applicant would therefore like a zone change to light industrial to match the General Plan. Councilmember Scott is in support of the residents who are opposed to the zone change.
Mayor Robertson confirmed with the owner that he also owns the land and has for about a year. Mayor Robertson also inquire d as to who owns the land with the cell tower east of the site. Mr. Casey stated that it belongs to the City of San Bernardino. Councilmember Scott asked what the owner intends to do with the slope on the site. The owner and civil engineer propose a retaining wall. Councilmember Scott reaffirms that he will not be in support of this project. Mayor Robertson inquired as to when the last General Plan update was, Mr. Casey stated that it was in 2010. Councilmember Scott added that the Police Department would recommend against this project.
EDC-24-1189
Discussion of the 215 Table Top LLC – The Oasis at Glen Helen Parkway Project
Committee Comments/Questions/Recommendations
Councilmember Scott starts off by saying that he is in support of this project. However, he would like the letter of support to include a condition that it remains to what the site plan is. If it gets changed, Councilmember Scott would like it sent back to EDC for reassessment. Mayor Robertson add ed that it needs to be compatible with what was originally planned. It is mentioned that this fire station will not, in the opinion of the fire chief, be serving the residents of Rialto.
EDC-24-1188
Discussion of the One Stop Shop Anticipated Construction Costs
Committee Comments/Questions/Recommendations
6 Councilmember Scott briefly mentions that he is in full support of the One Stop Shop but is not in favor of spending three (3) or four (4) million dollars for it.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 2:26 p.m.
7 City of Rialto
Legislation Text
File #: EDC-24-1371, Version: 1, Agenda #:
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8 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Call to Order/Roll Call 1:02 PM
EDC MEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Deborah Robertson
Councilmember Ed Scott
CITY/AGENCY STAFF PRESENT
Robert Messinger, Deputy City Attorney
Colby Cataldi, Community Development Director
David Carmany, City Manager
Paul Gonzales, Community Development Manager
Kim Dame, Administrative Analyst
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes from the September 27, 2023 – Accepted for the Record
REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
EDC-24-1282
Discussion regarding the Foothill Central Specific Plan Amendment Review
Presented by Colby Cataldi
Committee Comments/Questions/Recommendations:
Colby Cataldi explained that the current requirements will be discussed in relation to the new requirements for the project. Mayor Robertson inquired if this new plan is merging two older plans. Mr. Cataldi confirmed that two Specific Plans (Central Specific Plan and Foothill Specific Plan) are merging together to create the Foothill Central Specific Plan and that the $500,000 SCAG grant is going towards adopting the new Specific Plan.
Paul Gonzales gave a presentat ion outlining the Specific Plan . Mr. Gonzales confirm ed that since the inception of the Foothill Central Specific Plan, multi-family residential zoning has been included. Councilmember Scott requested to see the approved resolution from 9 1983. Councilmember Scott inquire d as to why mixed use or multi -family zoning isn’t being proposed all the way along Foothill Boulevard. Mr. Cataldi state d that the “brown” zone (referring to the color -coded map that was included in the agenda packet and displayed for the meeting attendees) is the proposed mixed-use zone along Foothill Blvd.
Mr. Cataldi also confirmed that according to the proposed plan, the “finger” area (another area shown on the map that was included in the agenda packet) will remain as commercial zone. Councilmember Scott ask ed why the mixed -use zone isn’t being incorporated in front of multi-family zoning. Mr. Cataldi suggests that a “red” zone can be added.
Mr. Cataldi stated that the City is currently in talks with HCD in order to get the Housing Element certified. HCD first certified then decertified the Housing Element pending requested changes (the changes that address ed the pending litigation that has been petitioned against this project ). Robert Messinger confirm ed that the Housing litigation has been ongoing for more than a year. Because the Housing Element was not approved, the City received conditional approval , however, the State rescinded the conditional approval. Mr. Cataldi advised that a solution would be to add more housing units into the commercial zones – more mixed-use.
Councilmember Scott requested an overlay where it can go either way – mixed-use or commercial. Mr. Cataldi advised that the easiest way to go about this is to change the color coding so it may go either way.
Mr. Gonzales advise d that the difference between commercial and mixed-use along Foothill is that the commercial zoning allows for bar s and the Foothill mixed used does not. Mr. Cataldi states that a textual edit can be done in the “permitted uses” and change it all to “mixed-use”.
Mayor Robertson wants to ensure that even though their will be multi-family residential in the downtown area, that the historical sites are still preserved. Mr. Cataldi mentions that there was an attempt to file the historical registr y list of privately owned properties with the state. Councilmember Scott states that it didn’t happen because it is too restrictive; it only prevents people from doing any modifications to the historical buildings. Mr. Cataldi confirmed that we also do not have any Federally Historical structures in the national registry. Mayor Robertson wants to know why it was stopped at the Clerks office after Council took action. Kim Dame advised she would do some research.
The Economic Development Committee would like to see all commercial “ red” changed to mixed -use “ brown” in the Central area. Mr. Cataldi stated that this will be done; including south of the railroad tracks as well.
Mr. Gonzales stated that buildings up to seven (7) stories in the downtown mixed-use area is currently allowable. The proposal is to lower the height from seven (7) stories to 10 a five (5) story height limit. Mr. Gonzales also state d that even though there are parking standards, they don’t necessarily have to be met because of the proximity to the Metro Link Station. Therefore, per Councilmember Scott, the City needs to implement a city owned or privately owned parking structure s. A DIF fee for a future parking structure should be brought up as a possible option.
Mayor Robertson inquired about an area east of Riverside Ave and north of the railroad tracks that shows on the presented map as a “Public Facility”. It is vacant property owned by Sprint Communications – Mr. Cataldi advised that this will be changed to be listed as “Commercial”. Mayor Robertson asked Colby to provide a list of vacant parcels that the City owns to the next meeting. Mr. Messinger advised that the City must go through the Surplus Land Act to issue a notice of availability. Mr. Cataldi stated that if we have a public facility project we know will be done on one of those vacant properties, that would then be listed as a public facility, like the Cuca’s building.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 2:29 p.m.
11 City of Rialto
Legislation Text
File #: EDC-24-1382, Version: 1, Agenda #:
For Economic Development Committee [May 29, 2024]
TO: Honorable Economic Development Committee Members
APPROVAL: Colby Cataldi, Director of Community Development FROM: Timothy Sullivan, Director of Maintenance and Facilities Consideration of Adding Landscaping Elements to the Newly Constructed Baseline Road Median.
BACKGROUND
In October 2016, the City submitted a grant application for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 8 to improve safety along Baseline Road between Willow Avenue and Meridian Avenue.
The lack of a raised median in this area was identified as a contributing factor to traffic collisions, with vehicles attempting to cross multiple lanes while turning left out of driveways and cars turning left across oncoming traffic while entering driveways. Installing a raised median was proposed to reduce traffic conflict points, reduce head-on collisions, and deter midblock and uncontrolled pedestrian crossings.
The City's grant application was successful, and in September 2017, the City was awarded $1,057,320 in federal HSIP funds for the project. In April 2019, CNS Engineers was awarded a professional services agreement for the project's design.
The City submitted the plans, specifications, and environmental package to Caltrans in June 2022, and in August 2022, Caltrans authorized the City to begin the construction phase.
The construction of the project was awarded to I E General Engineering Inc. on July 25, 2023, and completed in April 2024. The construction plans included dryscape (decomposed granite, cobble, and boulders); however, the landscaping plans did not include irrigation or vegetation elements.
ANALYSIS
Staff is proposing the planting of vegetation within the newly constructed median on Baseline Road east of Riverside Avenue. Staff is suggesting beautifying this single median as a pilot program due to the limited budget and the incorporation of newer technologies. The proposed planting plan is included in this report's PowerPoint presentation as Attachment 1.
The proposed pilot plan includes planting Lemon Bottlebrush, Lion’sTail, and Island Bush Poppy. All plants have a flowering or color element and are drought tolerant, requiring minimal water. Because the medians are not supplied with irrigation water, an above-ground water tank, and irrigation pump will be incorporated. Staff is proposing to decorate the storage tank with a graphic wrap displaying historical photographs obtained from the Rialto Historical Society, thus adding a historical and additional beautification element to the project.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
Operating Budget Impact
The estimated supplies and materials costs for this landscaping pilot project are $15,300. Staff is proposing to use funding from the Street Maintenance and Park Maintenance Fiscal Year 2023/2024 budgets for this project.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Economic Development Committee receive a presentation on adding landscaping to the Baseline Road Median Project and provide comments.
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13 BASELINE MEDIAN
LANDSCAPING
Presented to EDC
April 24, 2024
14 TYPES OF PLANTS
15 •
Common Name: Lemon Bottlebrush
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Type of Plant: dicot/shrub/tree
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Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape
upright, oval shrub or small tree, usually dense and massive •
Height 10
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20’ Spread 10
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15'Growth Rate rapid
Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun
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Soil tolerates most any soil
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prefers good drainage
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Hardiness hardy to 20 degrees (zones 8, 9, 12
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24)
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Landscape Care: Watering regular water when young
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drought tolerant when established
Callistemon Citrinus
16 •
Common Name: Lion's tail
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Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
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Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape
upright, shrubby perennial with a rank, fast
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growing habit;
usually short
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lived; can become scraggly if not pruned
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Height 3'
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6’ Spread 3'
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6’ Growth Rate rapid
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Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun
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Soil prefers a well
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drained soil
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Hardiness hardy: zones 8
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24 •
Landscape Care: Watering very drought tolerant when
established Origin: South Africa Family:
Lamiaceae
Leonotis Leonurus
17 Dendromecon Harfordii
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Common Name: Island bush poppy
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Type of Plant: dicot: shrub
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Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a medium to large -
sized shrub, with upright and spreading branches forming a full mounded canopy; older plants can become tree
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like
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Height 5'
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15' (20') Spread equal Growth Rate slow
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moderate
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Environment: Exposure outdoors needs full sun near coast; tolerates some shade inland if soil is dry
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Soil loose, well
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draining soils required; good on slopes Hardiness (zones 14 -
20): hardy
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prefers warm low
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elevation sites
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Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soaking; avoid summer watering after established. Fertilizing is not required after established.
Pruning selectively heads back after blooming to control size and shape 18 Plant Location
Where spacing allows:
Bottle Brush plant West side
3’ on center /30’ = 10 plants
per side
Lions tail in the middle 3’ on
center / 65’ =21 plants per
side
Bush Poppy on the east side3’
on center /30’ = 10 plants per
side
19 IRRIGATION
20 Solar Irrigation Pump
21 Water Storage Tank
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Custom above
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ground holding tank
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Incorporate historical Rialto images
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Packing house labels
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Work with the Historical Society to
gather photos
22 Estimated Project
Costs
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Lemon Bottlebrush=20 plants $250
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Lion’s tail=42 plants $450
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Bush Poppy=20 plants $400
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Electrical Pump Package $3,750
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Irrigation Drum $3,500
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Irrigation Controller $3,700
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Irrigation materials $2,000
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In
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house labor $0 (soft cost)
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Miscellaneous $1,250
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Total Cost $15,300
23 Thank You
24 City of Rialto
Legislation Text
File #: EDC-24-1470, Version: 1, Agenda #:
For City Council Meeting [May 29, 2024]
TO: Honorable Economic Development Committee Members
APPROVAL: Colby Cataldi, Director of Community Development FROM: Tim Sullivan, Director of Maintenance and Facilities One Stop Shop Anticipated Construction Costs
BACKGROUND:
On July 25, 2023, the City Council approved the One Stop Shop project in concept and authorized staff to initiate conceptual architectural, space programming, and floor plan design with BOA Architecture in the amount of $18,300.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION:
This project scope is to fully renovate and combine two vacant City owned buildings located at 131 and 141 S. Riverside Avenue. The purpose of this renovation is to improve services offered by Community Development, Engineering and the Fire Department by collocating staff that provide land development services from three separate buildings into a One Stop customer service center.
BOA Architecture has completed the conceptual plans and submitted a proposal to the City in the amount of $175,670 for full design.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the EDC receive the update and provide comments.
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File #: EDC-24-1453, Version: 1, Agenda #:
For the Economic Development Committee [May 29, 2024]
TO: Honorable Economic Development Committee Members
FROM: Colby Cataldi, Community Development Director
ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) Las Vegas 2024 Recap Scheduled Meetings:
Eight (8) appointments (6 on Day One and 2 on Day Two)
- Retail Coach (retail strategy consultants out of Austin, Texas) - Placer.ai (marketing data firm)
- Atlas Properties (property owner at Cedar Ave./Foothill Blvd.) - Reliable Properties (property owner of multiple developments in Rialto) - Charles Company (property owner at Riverside Ave./Merrill Ave.) - Lewis Retail Centers
- Crexi (commercial real estate platform)
- Choice International Hotels (interested in property on Valley near Riverside Ave.) Unscheduled Meetings/Interactions:
Approximately 40. Received contact information from over 20 interested parties.
Booth Setup:
Booth location previous events was retained. Staff will seek to improve the location to increase visibility and traffic, however, this is dependent on other vendors vacating their booth locations by not filing to exercise their first right to reserve.
Updated Materials:
In preparation for the ICSC, staff updated the City’s economic development marketing brochure, which highlights the City’sinfrastructure investment, private sector land development investment and includes a comprehensive list of the City’s opportunity sites available for the attraction of new business and overall real estate development opportunities.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive summary and discuss.
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File #: EDC-24-1469, Version: 1, Agenda #:
For the Economic Development Committee [May 29, 2024]
TO: Honorable Economic Development Committee Members
FROM: Colby Cataldi, Community Development Director
Carson Companies - Pepper 210 Commerce Center
DISCUSSION:
Carson Companies proposes to redevelop the Vulcan Materials Company San Bernardino Asphalt Plant site located on the north side of Highland Avenue between River Ranch Parkway and Pepper Avenue with one (1) new industrial warehouse building. The project site is approximately 100.7 acres in size and is within the jurisdiction of the County of San Bernardino. The proposed project is located in the City’sSpere of Influence and is physically directly adjacent to Rialto communities between Riverside Ave and Pepper Ave, north of the 210 freeway.
Features of the proposed development include:
· 1,300,000+ square foot industrial warehouse building
· 275 dock doors
· Landscaping
The applicant circulated a Notice of Preparation for a project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in January 2023 and held a scoping/presentation meet at the Cinemark theater in the Renaissance Marketplace on January 30, 2023. The EIR and supporting technical studies are currently being prepared and the public hearings for entitlements at the County is anticipated approximately around December 2025.
Steps City staff has undertaken include:
1. Carson Company / City Meeting Spring 2023: Arron Brown and Colby Cataldi met with the Carson Company to discuss their project design, scope and potential annexation.
2. EDC: September 2023 developer gave a presentation to introduce their project and obtain feedback.
3. City/County Executive Office Meeting with CEO: Arron Brown and Colby Cataldi met with the CEO to discuss the City’s desire to enter into pre-annexation and development agreements with the Carson Company and County.
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4. Lennar Residential Communities Fall/Winter 2023 Discussion: Staff met with Lennar in a regular monthly project status meeting and discussed the potential Carson Company industrial project coming forward on the Vulcan Aggregate site in County jurisdiction immediately easterly adjacent to the Lennar master planned community.
5. LAFCO: City staff met with LAFCO staff in May 2024 to update them on Carson project and the City’s desire to annex the project site.
6. City Staff and County Land Use Department Staff Meet for a Carson Company Project Update: In May 2024, staff spoke with County Land Use Department staff to obtain a full project status update, as well as, discuss the annexation process and joining the developer and County on development agreement negotiations.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the EDC discuss and provide any comments.
Attachments:
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28 Pepper 210
Commerce Center
Rialto Economic Development Committee Meeting
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Carson Companies’ History
2 Carson Companies’ rich history reaches back more
than 230 years to the Rancho San Pedro, the first
land grant given to a private citizen in California.
In 1784, King Carlos III of Spain granted the 75,000
acre Rancho San Pedro tract to Spanish Soldier Juan
Jose Dominguez. Today’s communities of San Pedro,
Harbor City, Wilmington, Carson, Compton,
Dominguez Hills, Lomita, Palos Verdes, Redondo
Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance
and the entire Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
1784
Through multiple generations of ownership, part of
the Rancho gets inherited by Maria Victoria
Dominguez who marries George Carson in 1857.
1857
In 1901, George Carson passes away and his eldest
son takes control and manages the family’s estate,
informally establishing the Carson Estate Company,
which was later incorporated in 1914.
1914
In 1916, after over a century of managing the
Rancho for cattle and agriculture, Carson Estate
Company signs its first oil lease.
1916
In 1931, Carson Estate Company began its first
active real estate development with the
construction of a 10-story office building at 5410
Wilshire Blvd. in downtown Los Angeles.
1931
1983
In 1983, Carson Estate Company begins
development of a 438-acre, master planned
industrial business park, Dominguez Technology
Center, a former oil field.
30 Carson Companies’ History
3 The development of Homestead Business Park
commenced with the construction of six industrial
buildings on land where the original Carson Family
home stood until 1969.
1985
Carson Estate Company, with 97 percent of its
assets now in real estate, reorganizes as a Real
Estate Investment Trust, formally changing their
name to Carson Estate Trust. The Company’s
strategy is refined to focus primarily on ownership
of industrial buildings ideally suited for logistics
and manufacturing industries. The Company owns
approximately 2.8 million square feet. They embark
on the final development phase of Dominguez
Technology Center.
1999
Carson Companies begins development of Chino
South Business Park where it builds more than 3.7
million square feet of Class A industrial space with
joint venture partners. The buildings are
architecturally attractive and have state-of-the-art
warehousing, distribution, and light manufacturing
facilities.
2002
Carson Companies expands into Houston, Texas.
Houston appears to be counter cyclical to Southern
California and benefits from the resurgence of the
energy business in the United States. The Company
hires its first employee in Houston and opens an
office. Expanding into Houston allows the company
to diversify its risk of being concentrated in one
market.
2007 2023
Carson Companies owns more than 20
million square feet of industrial real estate
across Southern California, Houston, and
Pennsylvania/New Jersey.
2014
The Carson Companies celebrates its 100th
Anniversary. The vast majority of the Company is
still owned by direct descendants of George and
Victoria Carson who, through the Board of
Trustees-mostly made up of family descendants-
guide the Company into the future. In 2014 the
company owned more than 12 million square feet
with approximately 8 million square feet in
Southern California and 4 million square feet in
Houston, TX.
31 Vicinity Map
4 Unincorporated San
Bernardino County
32 Aerial Photograph
5 2022
SITE
±100 Acres
HIGHLAND AVE
PEPPER AVE
33 View 1: From Highland Ave looking northwest.
View 2: From Highland Ave looking northeast.
View 3: From Highland Ave looking northeast.
View 4: From Highland Ave looking northwest.
View 5: From Highland Ave looking northwest.
Existing Site Conditions
6 Concrete Batch Plant
Asphalt Plant
Asphalt Plant
Crushing Operations
Concrete Batch Plant
Crushing Operation
34 Current Heavy Industrial Use
7 ±15,368 metric tons of CO2 equivalent
emissions per year*
578 daily large diesel powered truck
trips transporting processed aggregate,
concrete and asphalt off-site*
Diesel powered earth movers
continually transport aggregate from
Vulcan’s mile to the Project Site (5-mile
roundtrip)
Minimal landscaping along Highland
Ave., River Ranch Pkwy and the levee
Heavy industrial/blighted aesthetic next
to community and highway
No economically viable mineral
recourses are left on the property to
mine
Vulcan’s
Mine
*Figures based on studies from Urban Crossroads and
SCAQMD. Emissions from current operations include:
1) mobile source emissions from trucks and passenger
vehicles visiting the site, 2) off-road equipment,
3) gasoline storage and dispensing, 4) external
combustion, and 5) aggregate, asphalt and concrete
manufacturing processes.
5 Miles Roundtrip
35 Existing Site Conditions - Overview
8 Haul Road
36 Existing Site Conditions
9 View from Frisbee Park View from Highland Ave
View from River Ranch Pkwy
37 Existing Site Conditions – Highland Ave Video
10 38
Existing Site Conditions – River Ranch Video
11 39
Existing Site Conditions – Southeast Aerial Video
12 40
Proposed Development
West Aerial Rendering
13 41
Proposed Development
Southeast Aerial Rendering
14 42
Site Plan Highlights
15 Site has direct access to the 210 Freeway on/off ramp at Pepper Ave, trucks will exit 210 freeway onto Pepper Ave. and only enter site at the Pepper Ave. & Highland Ave intersection Truck routes will prohibit truck traffic on Highland Ave and Pepper Ave (south of the 210 Fwy) and will not impact residential streets in Rialto, City of San Bernardino or San Bernardino County (see slide 18) Site plan includes ±3,850’ long, 3 lane-wide on-site queuing aisle next to the levee which will mitigate potential traffic congestion at the Highland Ave/Pepper Ave intersection Significant building setbacks from PL provided on all sides Extensive landscape buffers proposed around entire perimeter of site Landscaping plans propose planting ± 1,149 trees, including Afghan Pines which filter particulate matter
2.5; every tree draws CO2 out of the air
±3,850’ On-Site Queuing Aisle
43 16
o Solar
o Built to LEED Standards
o Energy Star Rated Appliances
o Water Efficient Restroom Fixtures
o Construction and Demolition Waste Program
o Energy Efficient Windows
o Electric Car Charging Stations
o Conduit for Electric Truck Charging Stations
o Electric Forklift Charging Stations
o LED Lighting Systems
Sustainable Building Considerations
44 Economic Impact
17 Estimated project impact in dollars:
$1 billion in direct project spend by Carson and Tenant (2027-2034) Roughly $97 million per year on an ongoing basis
$276 million in increased personal earnings (2027-2034) Roughly $43 million per year on an ongoing basis
$1.5 billion in increased economic output (2027-2034) $35.8 million towards the San Bernardino General Fund (2027-2034) Estimated job creation
±520 on-site jobs and±375 indirect offsite jobs
±485 direct construction jobs created during construction phase Direct economic impacts to Rialto
Entered into project labor agreements with Laborers’ and Carpenter’s Union Figures based on Pepper 210 Commerce Center Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis by Andrew Chang & Company, Inc.
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19 Mailed Environmental Impact Report (EIR) notices of preparation (NOP) on January 6, 2023, and January 13, 2023, to surrounding residents inviting them for comment on the project and notifying them of the EIR presentation and scoping meeting
Held an EIR presentation and scoping meeting at the Cinemark Renaissance Marketplace in Rialto to educate the public of our project on January 30, 2023
Currently working on CEQA technical studies and preparing an EIR in coordination with San Bernardino County
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Proposed Development – Highland Ave Video
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Conclusion
22 Carson Companies’ vision for Pepper 210 Commerce Center encompasses several crucial facets:
Revitalization: We aim to revitalize this heavy industrial site with a more benign and eco-friendly use.
Economic Prosperity: Our project will stimulate economic growth by attracting investments and fostering significant local employment.
Community Engagement: We deeply value community input and will actively involve local residents and organizations. Any trucks entering or leaving our site will be prohibited from using the surrounding city streets.
Sustainability: Our commitment to environmentally friendly practices will minimize our carbon footprint.
We understand that realizing this vision requires a collaborative effort with the surrounding jurisdictions and residents. We eagerly anticipate working closely with you to address concerns and incorporate your feedback. Together, we can transform this project into a source of community pride, showcasing what collective dedication can achieve. We welcome your input and are eager to discuss this project further.
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