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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-Development Service e e e CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION From: Valerie C. Ross, Director Subject: Joint Workshop of the Mayor and Common Council and Planning Commission related to the Redlands Passenger Rail Station Area Plans. Dept: Development Services Date: November 7, 2006 MCC Date: November 20, 2006 Synopsis of Previous Council Action: Recommended Motion: That the Mayor and Common Council set a joint workshop with the Planning Commission for Monday, December 4,2006 at 5:30 p.m. in the EDA Board Room related to the Redlands Passenger Rail Station Area Plans. YJltW;o. ~ Valerie C. Ross Contact person: V~lprip Rn~~ Phone: 384-5357 Supporting data attached: StaffReoort Ward: Citywide FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A Source: Finance: Council Notes: II~ Agenda Item No. ---9 tit tit tit CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT SUBJECT Joint Workshop of the Mayor and Common Council and Planning Commission related to the Redlands Passenger Rail Station Area Plans. BACKGROUND SANBAG completed the Redlands Rail Feasibility Study in 2003 to determine the feasibility of establishing passenger rail services between the City of San Bernardino and the City of Redlands. The study determined that fixed rail would be the most cost effective. In April 2006, SANBAG retained Gruen Associates, along with Parsons and MIG to prepare station area plans for the Redlands Passenger rail. The study effort identified potential station sites and considered land use and economic development opportunities along the rail line. The Redlands Passenger Rail Station Area Plans will be presented at the workshop. FINANCIAL IMPACT Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council set ajoint workshop with the Planning Commission for Monday, December 4,2006 at 5:30 p.m. in the EDA Board Room related to the Redlands Passenger Rail Station Area Plans.