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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.
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Valerie C. Ross
Contact person:
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Phone: 384-5357
Supporting data attached: StaffReoort
Ward: Citywide
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A
Source:
Finance:
Council Notes:
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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.