Google Alert for: Thomas J. Schwab - City of Grand Terrace
San Bernardino County Sun - News... investors and federal tax-credit dollars, City Manager Tom Schwab said. ..."There is simply no senior housing in Grand Terrace to accommodate them.' ...
Oh??? How about The Terrace, The Palms Apartments, Azure Hill's Apartments, The Petta Apartments, The Highlands, The Crest, Grand Royal Mobilehome Park, Barton Trailer/Mobile Park, Sycamore Mobile Home Park, the Nameless Apartments along Newport Street. How about the three assisted living homes in the community.
There is no LOW COST SENIOR HOUSING. JUST LIKE THERE IS NO LOW COST HOUSING IN GRAND TERRACE.
State Law Reqauires 20% of CRA funds to go to providing LOW and Moderate Cost HOUSING. CRA projects will not be approved untill this is formalized in a workable Plan, for all age groups.
Will The Blue Mt. Villa's Age Restriction's be removed in order to get the project done? If so the Citizens should be so informed.
Sunday, July 31, 2005
AGENDA
NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 4, 2005
THE Senior Villa is on The AGENDA? What are the Financials, the Contractual arrangements with the City and Developer, What will it Look Like an Elevated View. How will the construction dust and noise be mitigated for the school and people living on Brentwood? What are the plans for Elevators and life support machines during a black out? Where is the link of Regular Public Transportation to the Center? What will happen if the Building is not built to Code Like the one in Colton?
Are the NEW CODES on the AGENDA?
Are the REVISED PLANS for the Outdoor Activity Center on the AGENDA?
Are the Permits to Hold the Public Concert on the AGENDA?
Are There PLAN REVISIONS of the TOWN CENTER on the AGENDA?
Are There Other Plans Being HELD UP BY THE CITY?
What is the Status of ManHole Builder's
What is the Status of Barnies Building permit Application?
What is the Status of Jo's Property
Will the Town Center Provide Plans including Day Labor Administration Hall and Facilities?
What is that "Pad" infront of The Terrace's Property? A Drive Through Perhaps. When did the Drive Through Business Exclusion Change how much did it cost Miguel's... ? Did they contribute to .... GT Days?
When is the Real Construction going to start on Savon? Is it the practice of the City to allow Developers to use Undocumented Laborers in projects supported by CRA or City Encouragement of any form? Including the acceptance of "Donations" for Grand Terrace Days, and concerts.
Remember Friends, If you don't speak to an issue before the Planning commission
You shall FOREVER HOLD YOUR PEACE, OR IS THAT PIECE...
YOU LOSE THE RIGHT TO BRING UP NEW ISSUES TO COURT
OR Possibly EVEN THE COUNCIL.
WHERE is the INFORMATION? I dare say NOT on the CITY WEB PAGE as of this Posting.
What can be done to keep the City on PLAN? Keep the Pollution and Traffic down in Town. Put Seniors in the TownCenter area, some nice coffee shops walks and stores, but NO LOWES of MEGA Stores. This is a gross violation of PLAN. It will become a LOWES and Stater Brothers DayLabor Lot. Managed badly it will become well built blight...
I'll be there you won't know it but I am...
TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 4, 2005
THE Senior Villa is on The AGENDA? What are the Financials, the Contractual arrangements with the City and Developer, What will it Look Like an Elevated View. How will the construction dust and noise be mitigated for the school and people living on Brentwood? What are the plans for Elevators and life support machines during a black out? Where is the link of Regular Public Transportation to the Center? What will happen if the Building is not built to Code Like the one in Colton?
Are the NEW CODES on the AGENDA?
Are the REVISED PLANS for the Outdoor Activity Center on the AGENDA?
Are the Permits to Hold the Public Concert on the AGENDA?
Are There PLAN REVISIONS of the TOWN CENTER on the AGENDA?
Are There Other Plans Being HELD UP BY THE CITY?
What is the Status of ManHole Builder's
What is the Status of Barnies Building permit Application?
What is the Status of Jo's Property
Will the Town Center Provide Plans including Day Labor Administration Hall and Facilities?
What is that "Pad" infront of The Terrace's Property? A Drive Through Perhaps. When did the Drive Through Business Exclusion Change how much did it cost Miguel's... ? Did they contribute to .... GT Days?
When is the Real Construction going to start on Savon? Is it the practice of the City to allow Developers to use Undocumented Laborers in projects supported by CRA or City Encouragement of any form? Including the acceptance of "Donations" for Grand Terrace Days, and concerts.
Remember Friends, If you don't speak to an issue before the Planning commission
You shall FOREVER HOLD YOUR PEACE, OR IS THAT PIECE...
YOU LOSE THE RIGHT TO BRING UP NEW ISSUES TO COURT
OR Possibly EVEN THE COUNCIL.
WHERE is the INFORMATION? I dare say NOT on the CITY WEB PAGE as of this Posting.
What can be done to keep the City on PLAN? Keep the Pollution and Traffic down in Town. Put Seniors in the TownCenter area, some nice coffee shops walks and stores, but NO LOWES of MEGA Stores. This is a gross violation of PLAN. It will become a LOWES and Stater Brothers DayLabor Lot. Managed badly it will become well built blight...
I'll be there you won't know it but I am...
End of July Arrest
BOOKING NUMBER: 0507301480
DATE: 07/30/2005 TIME: 0145
ARREST DATE: 07/30/2005 TIME: 0030
LOC: PICO & MT VERNON
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME: FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME: LAST: LUCIO
FIRST: STEVE
MIDDLE:
DOB: 12/25/1961 SEX: M RACE: H
HT: 5 07 WT: 175 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: TAIL STREUTERS
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11377(A) FEL ORIGINAL $15,000.00
PC496D(A) FEL ORIGINAL
PC1320(A) MISD SUPP A $5,000.00
PC653(K) MISD SUPP A
PC853.7 MISD SUPP A
_____________________________________________________________
Charge Detail:
HS11377. (a) Except as authorized by law and as otherwise provided insubdivision (b) or Section 11375, or in Article 7 (commencing withSection 4211) of Chapter 9 of Division 2 of the Business andProfessions Code, every person who possesses any controlled substancewhich is (1) classified in Schedule III, IV, or V, and which is nota narcotic drug, (2) specified in subdivision (d) of Section 11054,except paragraphs (13), (14), (15), and (20) of subdivision (d), (3)specified in paragraph (11) of subdivision (c) of Section 11056, (4)specified in paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (f) of Section11054, or (5) specified in subdivision (d), (e), or (f) of Section11055, unless upon the prescription of a physician, dentist,podiatrist, or veterinarian, licensed to practice in this state,shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail for a period ofnot more than one year or in the state prison.
PC496d. (a) Every person who buys or receives any motor vehicle, asdefined in Section 415 of the Vehicle Code, any trailer, as definedin Section 630 of the Vehicle Code, any special constructionequipment, as defined in Section 565 of the Vehicle Code, or anyvessel, as defined in Section 21 of the Harbors and Navigation Code,that has been stolen or that has been obtained in any mannerconstituting theft or extortion, knowing the property to be stolen orobtained, or who conceals, sells, withholds, or aids in concealing,selling, or withholding any motor vehicle, trailer, specialconstruction equipment, or vessel from the owner, knowing theproperty to be so stolen or obtained, shall be punished byimprisonment in the state prison for 16 months or two or three yearsor a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or both,or by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed one year or a fineof not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both.
PC1320. (a) Every person who is charged with or convicted of thecommission of a misdemeanor who is released from custody on his orher own recognizance and who in order to evade the process of thecourt willfully fails to appear as required, is guilty of amisdemeanor. It shall be presumed that a defendant who willfullyfails to appear within 14 days of the date assigned for his or herappearance intended to evade the process of the court.
PC653k. Every person who possesses in the passenger's or driver'sarea of any motor vehicle in any public place or place open to thepublic, carries upon his or her person, and every person who sells,offers for sale, exposes for sale, loans, transfers, or gives to anyother person a switchblade knife having a blade two or more inches inlength is guilty of a misdemeanor. For the purposes of this section, "switchblade knife" means aknife having the appearance of a pocketknife and includes aspring-blade knife, snap-blade knife, gravity knife or any othersimilar type knife, the blade or blades of which are two or moreinches in length and which can be released automatically by a flickof a button, pressure on the handle, flip of the wrist or othermechanical device, or is released by the weight of the blade or byany type of mechanism whatsoever. "Switchblade knife" does notinclude a knife that opens with one hand utilizing thumb pressureapplied solely to the blade of the knife or a thumb stud attached tothe blade, provided that the knife has a detent or other mechanismthat provides resistance that must be overcome in opening the blade,or that biases the blade back toward its closed position. For purposes of this section, "passenger's or driver's area" means that part of a motor vehicle which is designed to carry the driver 853.7. Any person who willfully violates his or her written promiseto appear or a lawfully granted continuance of his or her promise toappear in court is guilty of a misdemeanor, regardless of thedisposition of the charge upon which he or she was originallyarrested.and passengers, including any interior compartment or space therein.
PC
______________________________
DATE: 07/30/2005 TIME: 0145
ARREST DATE: 07/30/2005 TIME: 0030
LOC: PICO & MT VERNON
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME: FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME: LAST: LUCIO
FIRST: STEVE
MIDDLE:
DOB: 12/25/1961 SEX: M RACE: H
HT: 5 07 WT: 175 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: TAIL STREUTERS
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11377(A) FEL ORIGINAL $15,000.00
PC496D(A) FEL ORIGINAL
PC1320(A) MISD SUPP A $5,000.00
PC653(K) MISD SUPP A
PC853.7 MISD SUPP A
_____________________________________________________________
Charge Detail:
HS11377. (a) Except as authorized by law and as otherwise provided insubdivision (b) or Section 11375, or in Article 7 (commencing withSection 4211) of Chapter 9 of Division 2 of the Business andProfessions Code, every person who possesses any controlled substancewhich is (1) classified in Schedule III, IV, or V, and which is nota narcotic drug, (2) specified in subdivision (d) of Section 11054,except paragraphs (13), (14), (15), and (20) of subdivision (d), (3)specified in paragraph (11) of subdivision (c) of Section 11056, (4)specified in paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (f) of Section11054, or (5) specified in subdivision (d), (e), or (f) of Section11055, unless upon the prescription of a physician, dentist,podiatrist, or veterinarian, licensed to practice in this state,shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail for a period ofnot more than one year or in the state prison.
PC496d. (a) Every person who buys or receives any motor vehicle, asdefined in Section 415 of the Vehicle Code, any trailer, as definedin Section 630 of the Vehicle Code, any special constructionequipment, as defined in Section 565 of the Vehicle Code, or anyvessel, as defined in Section 21 of the Harbors and Navigation Code,that has been stolen or that has been obtained in any mannerconstituting theft or extortion, knowing the property to be stolen orobtained, or who conceals, sells, withholds, or aids in concealing,selling, or withholding any motor vehicle, trailer, specialconstruction equipment, or vessel from the owner, knowing theproperty to be so stolen or obtained, shall be punished byimprisonment in the state prison for 16 months or two or three yearsor a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or both,or by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed one year or a fineof not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both.
PC1320. (a) Every person who is charged with or convicted of thecommission of a misdemeanor who is released from custody on his orher own recognizance and who in order to evade the process of thecourt willfully fails to appear as required, is guilty of amisdemeanor. It shall be presumed that a defendant who willfullyfails to appear within 14 days of the date assigned for his or herappearance intended to evade the process of the court.
PC653k. Every person who possesses in the passenger's or driver'sarea of any motor vehicle in any public place or place open to thepublic, carries upon his or her person, and every person who sells,offers for sale, exposes for sale, loans, transfers, or gives to anyother person a switchblade knife having a blade two or more inches inlength is guilty of a misdemeanor. For the purposes of this section, "switchblade knife" means aknife having the appearance of a pocketknife and includes aspring-blade knife, snap-blade knife, gravity knife or any othersimilar type knife, the blade or blades of which are two or moreinches in length and which can be released automatically by a flickof a button, pressure on the handle, flip of the wrist or othermechanical device, or is released by the weight of the blade or byany type of mechanism whatsoever. "Switchblade knife" does notinclude a knife that opens with one hand utilizing thumb pressureapplied solely to the blade of the knife or a thumb stud attached tothe blade, provided that the knife has a detent or other mechanismthat provides resistance that must be overcome in opening the blade,or that biases the blade back toward its closed position. For purposes of this section, "passenger's or driver's area" means that part of a motor vehicle which is designed to carry the driver 853.7. Any person who willfully violates his or her written promiseto appear or a lawfully granted continuance of his or her promise toappear in court is guilty of a misdemeanor, regardless of thedisposition of the charge upon which he or she was originallyarrested.and passengers, including any interior compartment or space therein.
PC
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Comments Deserving Answers
REPLY
Comments:
I get the impression this Grandpa person is spending all his time talking to himself. He goes on and on and he actually does nothing to participate in the town solutions. It is safe to sit behind a computer and entertain yourself, keep it up, its probably keeping you out of the way of the real work that needs to be done. --Posted by Anonymous to
Comments:
All of this posting is an absolute bore, stick to the GT agendas.
posted by Anonymous
GRANDPATERRACE, Responding to Your Comments: It is funny how the two comments are insight to the commenter's intent. First of all, If I am writing for myself, how is it you are reading this and making a Comment? Yes it takes time to write the blog, and keep the folks in Grand Terrace Informed. This Action and Work does mean I spend hours being a computer, digging out information to provide the Citizens of the Community, and sharing information provided by others to the wider community. This is work for the Community, I don't get paid for this service. I don't get a house for this service. I don't even get very many thank you's.. This service is done without personal reward of even recognition.
Your statement: "It is safe to sit behind a computer ", isn't it odd that there should be a need to make the implied threat that if I were at a public meeting I would not be safe? The folks who have stood up to the City Manager in the past have been ridiculed, reviled, and some have lost their homes as a result of City Action. When Council Member Miller says, "I want to hurt them and hurt them bad", at a public meeting, as a Council Member. Yes there is reason to have a fear of Government in Grand Terrace. This is a reasonable fear. Those who to take public stances do so in spite of this reality also fulfill an important public service. However, judge not the effectiveness of the lack of a face to this blog. I am amongst you daily.
The information provided is directly related to issues brought to the City Council Meetings, or Planning Department. It is reasonable to know who the Developers are, and their past relationships with Cities, and their current Ethical Practices in dealing with our Community. I make no apologies for the deluge of information.
This blog is read by the peeps at City Hall, I doubt that public comments, or individual conversations with individual citizens has been given any more attention than the comments, and suggestions made by the writers of this blog, including Grandpaterrace. You are also right that those and these efforts may be ineffective because "the Collective We" are not the concern of the City Manager, or City Administration. We don't give them money for parties, in order for them to make a decision favorable for our plan, or ideas.
As to my other civic activities. You don't know who I am, what I do and if you note, most of the work done on this blog is late at night, and on weekends, so this is my third and fourth contribution to the community if I must Count them and justify my existence to YOU. Who EVER YOU ARE.
I do know that the blog is read by no fewer than 100 people a week, and is receiving contributions for posting from up to 10 sources. So thank you for "Not Reading" the blog that I clearly write just for myself.
Now for the Second Comment
Stick to the Agenda! I am sorry you are board. The posting that board you is to provide information. The Information on the Developer's Relationship with others is important insight in dealing with that same Developer in Grand Terrace. The other postings are also to inform the public. Holding back information is the modus operandi of the City Council... You can read their web page if you don't want to be informed.
Note that there is no Financial Statements Available or for the Senior Center Developer... I think that all 501's doing business in the city have to file some sort of documents with the city as to their legitimacy. Yes they are a 501, but, this status does not make them Mother Theresa.
When the City is forthcoming with all records on line. There will be less a need for this blog and the scraps of information I am able to provide the interested readers.
By the way what is the Agenda You want me to stick to? The one they release with half information so late that a concerned citizen can't gather up data in order to check the honesty, and integrate of the government? The Agenda of not providing arrest information? The Agenda of Taking Private Property and Reselling it to another Private Developer? The Agenda of who and what? This is what We write about in this blog.
Saturday, July 30, 2005
Jobs Available In GT... and where shall these folks live?
42267
Substitute Child Care Teacher
Grand Terrace
$8.42 Hourly
Part
REQUIREMENTS: Must possess 12 ECE units; be able to pass a background check, drug screen and fingerprinting. Experience is desired but not mandatory. Ideal person will be creative, love to work with children, have lots of patience, get along well with parents and staff. DUTIES: Will fill in for staff on vacation, sick, etc. Will follow planned curriculum; implement child care programs; supervise children infants to 6 years; ensure child safety; all other related duties as assigned.
42268
Child Care Teacher
Grand Terrace
$8.04 Hourly
Part
REQUIREMENTS: Will fill in for staff on vacation, sick, etc. Will follow planned curriculum; implement child care programs; supervise children infants to 6 years; ensure child safety; all other related duties as assigned. DUTIES: Will follow planned curriculum; implement child care programs; supervise children infants to 6 years; ensure child safety; all other related duties as assigned.
42308
Child Care Assistant
Grand Terrace
$7.20 Hourly
Part
REQUIREMENTS: Experience and ECE units would be a plus but is not mandatory. Will train someone who loves to work with kids; has lots of patience; is creative; gets along well with parents and staff. Must be able to pass a background check, drug screen and fingerprinting. DUTIES: Will assist child care teachers in ensuring child safety; implementing child care programs; serving meals and snacks; changing diapers and toileting for infants/toddlers; clean up: etc.
Substitute Child Care Teacher
Grand Terrace
$8.42 Hourly
Part
REQUIREMENTS: Must possess 12 ECE units; be able to pass a background check, drug screen and fingerprinting. Experience is desired but not mandatory. Ideal person will be creative, love to work with children, have lots of patience, get along well with parents and staff. DUTIES: Will fill in for staff on vacation, sick, etc. Will follow planned curriculum; implement child care programs; supervise children infants to 6 years; ensure child safety; all other related duties as assigned.
42268
Child Care Teacher
Grand Terrace
$8.04 Hourly
Part
REQUIREMENTS: Will fill in for staff on vacation, sick, etc. Will follow planned curriculum; implement child care programs; supervise children infants to 6 years; ensure child safety; all other related duties as assigned. DUTIES: Will follow planned curriculum; implement child care programs; supervise children infants to 6 years; ensure child safety; all other related duties as assigned.
42308
Child Care Assistant
Grand Terrace
$7.20 Hourly
Part
REQUIREMENTS: Experience and ECE units would be a plus but is not mandatory. Will train someone who loves to work with kids; has lots of patience; is creative; gets along well with parents and staff. Must be able to pass a background check, drug screen and fingerprinting. DUTIES: Will assist child care teachers in ensuring child safety; implementing child care programs; serving meals and snacks; changing diapers and toileting for infants/toddlers; clean up: etc.
Senior Villas
The Blue Mountain OUtlook reported the planned park. It was a beautiful idea, but why are they sticking it on the edge of town. Wouldn't that be a great idea for Barton Road. Seniors already live on Barton Road. Coupled with the library and ice cream parlor, Barnes and Noblea,restaurants, etc. Too bad our Planning Department didn't come up with the idea. They would be heroes.
Another item reported is the "inspection and rental fee for all rental properties. Let's see, The OAC, Barton Road Development, and the recent passing of increased rental units on Washington and Deberry, Preston Road, and Reed and Deberry. --- I'm beginning to get the picture.
Studies have shown that Grand Terrace is already in the path of three major pollution sources and is has reached it's tolerance. Sooooo more cars and trucks is a good idea?
It also mentioned that Grand Terrace has its soccer, baseball fields and playgrounds for our children, not to forget the bit "Halloween festival". Give me a break. Kids are a 24 hour responsibility and raising "takes a village". Playing sports in Grand Terrace is not affordable, but it is a necessity. The City isn't giving us anything. They make money off the kids too.
Call it creative business, call it balancing the books. I call it "Elected Officials not listening to the people as they promissed. That makes them dishonest. Why are they not accountable to the Citizens. Have you noticed the air or arrogance at the meetings. Let's get over it and get on with taking care of our City. Come to the Council Meetings and Planning Meetings with your ideas and solutions. Let's roll up our sleves and get to work.
The City can no longer take property by emanant domain on Barton Road because they are creating an unsafe environment. This does not contribute to anything but themselves.
Anonymous said...
Now that is a great Idea... I like this mid town park/Senior Center... It would put the Seniors on the bus line... And the current location of the Senior center could become the Dogpark/Concert Center/ And Animal Center for 4H barns... and a community garden... hmmm a great idea..
Another item reported is the "inspection and rental fee for all rental properties. Let's see, The OAC, Barton Road Development, and the recent passing of increased rental units on Washington and Deberry, Preston Road, and Reed and Deberry. --- I'm beginning to get the picture.
Studies have shown that Grand Terrace is already in the path of three major pollution sources and is has reached it's tolerance. Sooooo more cars and trucks is a good idea?
It also mentioned that Grand Terrace has its soccer, baseball fields and playgrounds for our children, not to forget the bit "Halloween festival". Give me a break. Kids are a 24 hour responsibility and raising "takes a village". Playing sports in Grand Terrace is not affordable, but it is a necessity. The City isn't giving us anything. They make money off the kids too.
Call it creative business, call it balancing the books. I call it "Elected Officials not listening to the people as they promissed. That makes them dishonest. Why are they not accountable to the Citizens. Have you noticed the air or arrogance at the meetings. Let's get over it and get on with taking care of our City. Come to the Council Meetings and Planning Meetings with your ideas and solutions. Let's roll up our sleves and get to work.
The City can no longer take property by emanant domain on Barton Road because they are creating an unsafe environment. This does not contribute to anything but themselves.
Anonymous said...
Now that is a great Idea... I like this mid town park/Senior Center... It would put the Seniors on the bus line... And the current location of the Senior center could become the Dogpark/Concert Center/ And Animal Center for 4H barns... and a community garden... hmmm a great idea..
Options for Seniors In Grand Terrace
El Eden Board & Care
Address: 22626 FLAMINGO STREET
City: GRAND TERRACE
County: SAN BERNARDINO
State: CA
Zip: 92324
Phone: 1-909-825-3305
Contact: EDA GEMMELL
Licensee: GEMMELL, EDA
Integrity Care Senior Assisted Living
Address: 22664 MINONA DRIVE
City: GRAND TERRACE
County: SAN BERNARDINO
State: CA
Zip: 92313
Phone: 1-909-825-7449
Contact:
Licensee:
License #: 366405801
Beds or units: 6
Josalyn’s Guest Home
Address: 22265 LADERA
City: GRAND TERRACE
County: SAN BERNARDINO
State: CA
Zip: 92313
Phone: 1-909-783-1049
Contact: PURIFICACION MABAQUIAO
Licensee: MABAQUIAO, PURIFICACION
Address: 22626 FLAMINGO STREET
City: GRAND TERRACE
County: SAN BERNARDINO
State: CA
Zip: 92324
Phone: 1-909-825-3305
Contact: EDA GEMMELL
Licensee: GEMMELL, EDA
Integrity Care Senior Assisted Living
Address: 22664 MINONA DRIVE
City: GRAND TERRACE
County: SAN BERNARDINO
State: CA
Zip: 92313
Phone: 1-909-825-7449
Contact:
Licensee:
License #: 366405801
Beds or units: 6
Josalyn’s Guest Home
Address: 22265 LADERA
City: GRAND TERRACE
County: SAN BERNARDINO
State: CA
Zip: 92313
Phone: 1-909-783-1049
Contact: PURIFICACION MABAQUIAO
Licensee: MABAQUIAO, PURIFICACION
Senior Housing Plan Smoke and Mirrors
http://www.hcd.ca.gov/hpd/hrc/plan/he/he_review_letters/sbdgrand_terr.pdf
This letter to Planning Department of the City of Grand Terrace states that it is not sufficient to plan for low and moderate income seniors only. NOT providing a comprehensive plan will result in no plan being accepted, or funded until a complete plan is provided and all low and moderate income classes of society are incorporated in the plan.
State law requires 20% of CRA funds be spent on providing services and housing to Low and Moderate income people, and families.
This letter to Planning Department of the City of Grand Terrace states that it is not sufficient to plan for low and moderate income seniors only. NOT providing a comprehensive plan will result in no plan being accepted, or funded until a complete plan is provided and all low and moderate income classes of society are incorporated in the plan.
State law requires 20% of CRA funds be spent on providing services and housing to Low and Moderate income people, and families.
More Data Needed...
http://www.corpforbetterhousing.com/index.html
Check out what they have built in the past...
Note that the city has only provided a foot print of the plan... what will the elevation drawing look like ? How will it affect the view or entry to Grand Terrace, and the School, and the homes along Brentwood???
Remember Jim Miller's insistance that he see an elevation drawing for the EAS plan... ? He was concerned about an UGLY power Plant Replacing an UGLY Power Plant...
Check out what they have built in the past...
Note that the city has only provided a foot print of the plan... what will the elevation drawing look like ? How will it affect the view or entry to Grand Terrace, and the School, and the homes along Brentwood???
Remember Jim Miller's insistance that he see an elevation drawing for the EAS plan... ? He was concerned about an UGLY power Plant Replacing an UGLY Power Plant...
HUD Requires Has GT Tried to do Stage 1, and 2?
The strategy addresses six stages in the continuum:
first, helping seniors stay in their own homes when appropriate;
second, helping seniors stay with their own families whenever possible by creating viable options for housing with family members;
third, ensuring the availability and quality of Government-assisted senior housing when staying at home or with family is no longer possible;
fourth, providing health and other support services in existing housing to avoid the need to move to nursing homes or other medical facilities unless absolutely necessary;
fifth, ensuring that our Nation's elderly remain an integral part of our communities; and sixth, making assisted living a housing option for low-income seniors.
first, helping seniors stay in their own homes when appropriate;
second, helping seniors stay with their own families whenever possible by creating viable options for housing with family members;
third, ensuring the availability and quality of Government-assisted senior housing when staying at home or with family is no longer possible;
fourth, providing health and other support services in existing housing to avoid the need to move to nursing homes or other medical facilities unless absolutely necessary;
fifth, ensuring that our Nation's elderly remain an integral part of our communities; and sixth, making assisted living a housing option for low-income seniors.
Corporation for Better Housing Web Data
The way to do Business:
http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2004/08/20/news/californian/22_51_548_19_04.txt
Saturday, July 30, 2005
Last modified Thursday, August 19, 2004 10:59 PM PDT
Seniors settle into affordable housing
By: MICHAEL BUCHANAN - Staff Writer
TEMECULA ---- Gail Servais sat behind a patio table Thursday enjoying the afternoon breeze as she talked about her view from the porch of her new apartment on Pujol Street."At night, it's absolutely beautiful," she said. "You can see the lights off the Chaparral building."
Servais is glad to finally be enjoying her new home in Temecula's first affordable housing complex for seniors after weeks of waiting for the project to be completed. Residents were to start moving in Aug. 1, but were delayed because the developer had to fix various problems with the buildings before the city would issue an occupancy permit.Servais, 64, said she got word last Friday that she could move in. With her boxes already packed and waiting, she rounded up her children and grandchildren the following morning and started moving in."Everything except the kitchen was in order by the time they left," Servais said. "They worked like dogs."Still, Servais said she believes the move could have gone a lot smoother if the company managing the property had done a better job of talking to residents. Servais often took it upon herself to visit Riverbank Village Apartments while it was being built ---- just so she would know what was going on."We were really left in the dark," Servais said. "It just wasn't handled appropriately."The property is managed by the John Stewart Co. Phone messages left at the property manager's office were not returned on Thursday.The senior complex was built on 2.5 acres next to Murrieta Creek and includes 64 units, a pool and a community center. Rents range from $508 to $610 per month.The project was developed by the Corporation for Better Housing for $6.3 million, with the help of $2.6 million from the city, city officials have said.John Meyer, the city's redevelopment director, said the city is very happy with the product and the delay was "unfortunate."It's taken Arlene Seeden less than a week to make her new apartment a home. The walls are adorned with American Indian artwork. Colorful wind chimes swing in the breeze out by her gated porch. A set of hand-carved "prayer sticks" lean against a wall by the door.Seeden, 70, said the delays nearly cost her the federal subsidies she relies on each month because she needed to move in by a certain date to collect."I can't afford to lose my Section 8," Seeden said. "I'm on a really limited income."Still, Seeden ---- who used to live in a senior complex in Wildomar ---- said she is looking forward to being a regular around Old Town, where she knows a few antique dealers."I'm just going to hop in my wheelchair and head on down to the Farmer's Market," Seeden said.Contact staff writer Michael Buchanan at (951) 676-4315, Ext. 2623, or mbuchanan@californian.com.
ALSO READ THE RELATED REPORT ON CONSTRUCTION PROBLEMS
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http://www.ci.wasco.ca.us/Public_Documents/WascoCA_CouncilMin/S005F47AE
13. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF- Senior Planner McNamara reported that the Corporation for Better Housing had pulled a grading permit to begin their Poplar Avenue project (El Dorado Mobile Home Park.) Finance Director Wooner reported that this project would allow the Building Department to exceed its budgeted revenues and would also pay $100,000 in in-lieu property taxes.
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Charlie Brumbaugh, a low-cost housing developer in Southern California.
Brumbaugh runs the non-profit Corporation for Better Housing in Glendale. Since 1995, his group has built more than 200 low-cost units with churches in the southlands, and another 126 units with an East Oakland congregation. Brumbaugh hired the architects, engineers and general contractor for the Immanuel project, and he lined up the financing. Investors are lured to the project because they can claim substantial federal tax credits given to church-based developments.
It took three years to push the project through the city's planning department: ``a bit of a battle,'' Brooks called it. Frank Fiscalini, the former city council member who helped ease the project through the municipal matrix, said it takes ``a little ingenuity for this kind of thing to occur. Pastor Brooks is a creative person.''
The church will be rewarded.
To make the deal work, the congregation formed the non-profit San Jose Lutheran Housing Corporation.
That corporation and the Corporation for Better Housing will lease the parking lot property from Immanuel's congregation, which will receive a $400,000 lease payment. That will cover the $380,000 mortgage on the church's rough-around-the-edges facilities, built in the late 1950s and repaired at considerable expense in the '90s. Immanuel also will receive $20,000 annually in lease payments and other fees.
Brooks, who retired in January but continues as ``pastor emeritus,'' has helpers. They include former congregation president Art Morgan, a San Jose renter for 19 years who moved to Los Banos two years ago because he was able to buy a house there for $195,000.
Affordable housing is ``my main issue,'' he said. ``I'm kind of `tunnel vision' on this one.''
Helpers also include Brooks' successor, the Rev. Gail Cromack, who rolled her eyes ``the first time Earnest told me what he was planning to do,'' she said. ``One of my closest friends is the parish administrator, and we used to get together and say, `He's insane.' ''
Other Developments they "Manage/Develope"
Bakersfield, Ca
Kern County
Gwendy Egnater, (818) 234-1633
Edison Village
AHP Subsidy $720.000 Units 81 total with 60 very low-income rental
P Street Family Apartments
AHP Subsidy $168,000 units 21 total with 15 very low-income Type Rental
The Village
AHP Subsidy $344,000 Units 86 total with 52 very low income type rental
The Court
AHP Subsidy $430,000 Units 86 Very low-income Type Rental
The Gardens
AHP Subsidy $ 364,000 Units 91: with 71 very Low Income Type Rental
David Ferguson, (818) 905-2430
Mendota, CA
Fresno, County
Mendota For Sale
AHP Subsidy $990,000 Units 90 type owership.
Belmot Gardens
AHP Subsidy $729,000 Units 81: 60 Verylow income type Rental
Fresno Family Project
AHP Subsidy $275,000 Units 55 with 45 very low-income Type Rental
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10:45 A.M.
JOINT SESSION WITH THE FRESNO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Approve Agency of March 30, 2004
Action Taken:
A.
JOINT HEARING with the Redevelopment Agency to consider and recommend that the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fresno approve the Housing Project including the joint resolution approving the Disposition and Development Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and 1145 San Benito Avenue, LP, A California Limited Partnership by the Corporation for Better Housing, its managing general partner (The “Developer”) to sell two (2) Redevelopment Agency properties for the development of fifty-five (55) apartment units subject to affordability restrictions
Action Taken:
1.
RESOLUTION - Approving the Disposition and Development Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and 1145 San Benito Avenue, LP, A California Limited Partnership by the Corporation for Better housing, its managing general partner (The “Developer”) to sell two (2) Redevelopment Agency properties for the development of fifty-five (55) apartment units subject to affordability restrictions
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/Agenda/01_30_01docs/1_30_01_4.3.htm
Subject: Immanuel Housing Project
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions regarding the Immanuel Housing Project (the “Project”):
1. Hold the TEFRA Hearing for the issuance of up to $5,000,000 in tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds.
2. Adopt a resolution:
a. Expressing its intent to issue up to $5,000,000 in multifamily tax-exempt revenue bonds to finance the construction of a 63-unit senior rental housing project located between Leigh and Richmond Avenues, south of Moorpark Avenue.
b. Authorizing the Director of Housing to file an application with CDLAC for an allocation of up to $5,000,000 in private activity bonds.
Authorizing the Director of Housing to negotiate and execute a Deposit and Escrow Agreement with 1710 Moorpark, L.P., an affiliated entity of The Corporation for Better Housing, for the CDLAC Application for the Project.
BACKGROUND
The Immanuel Housing Project (the “Project”) is a proposed senior rental project of up to 63 units consisting of one and two bedroom units located between Leigh and Richmond Avenues, south of Moorpark Avenue. The Project sponsor, 1710 Moorpark, L.P., a development entity created by The Corporation for Better Housing (the “Sponsor”), plans to fund the Project with the proceeds of up to $5,000,000 tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds. The Sponsor has submitted an application to the City requesting that the City issue bonds for this Project. The Sponsor has also requested a permanent loan commitment from the City in the amount of $3,310,000.
ANALYSIS
Federal law regulating the use of tax-exempt multifamily bond financing requires that 20% of the project’s units must be made available to very low-income households (those earning 50% or less of the area median income) for the period that the bonds are outstanding. Federal law does not place affordability restrictions on the remaining units. The units set aside for very low-income households must remain affordable for a period of not less than 15 years and must be indistinguishable from other units in size, location and amenities.
The Project will be 100% affordable with 100% of the units reserved for very low-income seniors. The income restrictions on the units will be in place for 55 years.
Under federal regulations for cost recovery, reimbursement of expenditures with bonds proceeds can only occur if the City adopts an official resolution of intent to issue bonds. This resolution may apply to expenditures made within 60 days prior to the adoption of the resolution and, in general, the reimbursement must be made no later than three years after the original expenditure. The resolution of intent must describe the project and state the maximum principal amount of obligations expected to be issued for the project.
The federal tax law, known as The Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1986 (“TEFRA”) requires that multifamily housing projects funded with tax-exempt bond proceeds be approved at a noticed public hearing, called a “TEFRA Hearing.” These hearings provide interested individuals or parties the opportunity to testify on any matters related to such potential bond issues, including the nature and location of the project.
The adoption of the inducement resolution, expressing its intent to issue tax-exempt multifamily revenue bonds, and the holding of a TEFRA hearing enables the City to provide the necessary documentation for submitting applications to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) by the application deadline of February 21, 2001 for the first meeting in 2001. Staff is recommending that the City Council approve the submission of the application to CDLAC and authorize the Director of Housing to negotiate and execute the Deposit and Escrow Agreement with the Sponsor.
Financing Team
Financial Advisor. The City’s financial advisor (the “Financial Advisor”) for this project will be recommended following the results of a Request for Qualifications process currently being conducted by the Finance Department. As part of this process a pool of financial advisors will be selected for multifamily housing bond issues. The process is anticipated to be completed by mid-February 2001. The eligible list of the firms selected through this process is expected to remain in place through June 30, 2005.
Private Placement Purchaser The proposed bond issue will be purchased by way of a private placement purchaser, which foregoes the need for credit enhancement and underwriting services; therefore, the bonds will not be rated. The private placement purchaser for this bond issue is anticipated to be Washington Mutual, which invests in tax-exempt multifamily housing bonds. The City has implemented similar financing structures in the past.
Bond Counsel The City Attorney will be selecting Bond Counsel at the same time as the Financial Advisor is selected.
All costs associated with the financial advisor, private placement purchaser, and bond counsel are contingent on the sale of bonds and will be paid from bond proceeds and/or borrower equity.
LEGAL ISSUES
Affordability restrictions for a term of 55 years will be recorded against the very low- income units concurrently with the issuance of the bonds.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
The TEFRA Hearing to be held as part of the action items on the January 30, 2001 Council Agenda is a method of notifying the community of the City’s intent to issue tax-exempt private activity bonds for this project. The public hearing notice will be published on or about January 15, 2001 in the San Jose Mercury News, announcing the time and location of the public hearing. Additionally, Housing staff works closely with CDLAC to ensure that the City’s projects meet the necessary criteria for private activity bond allocation.
FISCAL IMPACT
The bonds will be tax-exempt secured solely by project revenues. The only City funding is the request for a loan in the amount of approximately $3,310,000 for this Project.
COORDINATION
This report has been prepared by the Finance and Housing Departments in coordination with the City Attorney’s Office.
MARK BURTON ALEX SANCHEZ
Acting Director, Finance Department Director, Housing Department
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New opportunities available for low income housing
Posted 07/14/05BAKERSFIELD - In the heart of an impoverished neighborhood, one apartment complex is giving a chance to low income families to provide a better life for themselves and their children.
It’s called The Village, and it’s only the first phase of a three-part plan to rejuvenate the Cottonwood area.
Investors, owners, and residents all shared the same excitement Thursday at the grand opening of The Village.
“A lot of people are struggling these days and it's to the point where you have to make it the best way you can,” said Tivona Scott.
The Village is an 86 unit residential development targeting families of farm workers and those earning below the median income.
Its goal is to help parents like Scott to provide a better life for their children.
“To live in The Village you have to make a minimum of around $22,000,” said Mary Silverstein, the vice president of Corporation for Better Housing. “That's for a family with a 2 bedroom apartment, so that translates to rent of $510 per month.”
Each unit includes appliances, granite countertops, and spacious bedrooms. A community room is on site for the children.
Owners said Thursday’s grand opening is just the beginning of a three-part process.
“Right next door is another piece of community that's called The Court, and it's another 86 units,” said Silverstein. “Beyond that, there's a small piece that’s designed just for seniors. Twenty-one units and they'll be more pieces to it, even home ownership.”
Silverstein said the entire project is spread across 46 acres. She said eventually, residents will be given the option to transition into homeownership.
The Village is sponsored by the Corporation for Better Housing, a non-profit corporation formed in 1995.
They’ve completed 16 affordable housing projects across the state with federal and state funding.
If you’d like to get on the waiting list or learn more information about The Village or any of the neighboring developments, you can call 834-2728 or stop by their offices.
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Assemblymember Arambula joins Mary Silverstein of the Corporation for Better Housing (CBH) and Parlier Interim Police Chief Ismael Solis, Mayor Armando Lopez, and Mayor Pro Tem Edward Barela at the groundbreaking of CBH's new affordable housing development in Parlier. The project is receiving over $7.5 million in state assistance.
Senior Affordable Housing (701 x 1900 x 1203)
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City Manager Evans presented the staff report of August 1, 2000 and the recommendation to receive a report on the revised concept for the proposed Senior Affordable Housing Project. He said that on January 18, 2000, the City entered into an exclusive agreement with the Corporation for Better Housing in effect until October 1, 2000, to design a plan for the Senior Affordable Housing project and seek approval through the City process. Mr. Evans explained that it was necessary for the plan to be modified and consequently the developer would be unable to meet the October deadline; therefore, Mr. Brumbaugh was presenting the new design at this meeting and would request an extension of the exclusive negotiation agreement.
Attorney Charles Brumbaugh, Jr., representing the Corporation for Better Housing, 100 W. Broadway, Suite 1250, Glendale, CA 91210, explained that although the appearance of the building would not be changed drastically, there were extensive architectural and engineering modifications such as elimination of the driveway off Crestridge; better access to the Senior Center, changes to the subterranean parking, a redesign of the front of the building, Fire Department safety modifications, and Planning Department issues which would soon be resolved. He said that the agreement with the City contained language to provide extra time and he felt that an additional 90 days would be sufficient.
Council discussion focused on the new design of the entrance, the location of the fountain, and suggestions from the Fire Department to improve safety.
John Cotton, architect for the project, described modifications, pedestrian access and natural ventilation and light in reference to the subterranean parking area, improved access to the Senior Center independent of the residential areas, the canopy at the entrance for weather protection, and security.
Charles Brumbaugh stated that the Planning Department requirements should be satisfied within about a week and then the process would once again move forward assuming the Council was satisfied with the presentation at this meeting.
Council discussion then turned to other aspects of the project, such as tax credits which could be applied for as long as the project entitlements were in place by January 2001; an observation room which would result in the elimination of at least one unit and a loss of tax credit and revenue; the Planning Department’s concern about the bulk of the structure; landscaping; the existence of artificial fill on the property; the elevation at Crestridge and Crenshaw and on the hill behind the proposed structure; view impairment to nearby residential areas; whether a model would be provided; and, the difficulty of drawing the curved building to provide a realistic view.
Councilwoman Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart, to receive and file the report. Motion carried.
Peter Hazelridge, 5208 Middlecrest Road, said that he was aware of this hearing by courtesy of Mr. Brumbaugh and he was unhappy that the City did not notify his neighborhood. He spoke of neighborhood opposition to the project based on density in reference to the number of units at the facility; traffic impact; neighborhood compatibility; and possible zoning violations if the project was built as proposed. He asked for clarification of the required number of affordable units, asked if the neighborhood would be noticed for public hearings in the future; and asked if the neighborhood should have been notified of the purchase of the land.
City Attorney Lynch replied that no notice was required regarding the purchase of the property. She clarified that the application was not deemed complete as yet and that Planning Commission and City Council public hearings would be duly noticed.
Council explained that the number of affordable housing units mandated by the State and the fact that this requirement is being reevaluated and that we do not have a final number at this time.
Jim Hathaway, 28955 Crestridge Road, agreed with the previous speaker that the City should have notified the neighborhood of the proposed development on this property and said that many seniors in his area were concerned about the impact to neighboring residences. He also expressed concern about the stability of the land, wondering if the caissons would be deep enough to secure the structure; about the impact on traffic of additional vehicles belonging to the residents of this facility; and about the density of units proposed for this property.
Mayor Byrd confirmed that the Planning Commission, Traffic Committee, and City Council would review the project after the application was deemed complete.
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Seniors settle into affordable housing
By: MICHAEL BUCHANAN - Staff Writer
TEMECULA ---- Gail Servais sat behind a patio table Thursday enjoying the afternoon breeze as she talked about her view from the porch of her new apartment on Pujol Street."At night, it's absolutely beautiful," she said. "You can see the lights off the Chaparral building."
Servais is glad to finally be enjoying her new home in Temecula's first affordable housing complex for seniors after weeks of waiting for the project to be completed. Residents were to start moving in Aug. 1, but were delayed because the developer had to fix various problems with the buildings before the city would issue an occupancy permit.Servais, 64, said she got word last Friday that she could move in. With her boxes already packed and waiting, she rounded up her children and grandchildren the following morning and started moving in."Everything except the kitchen was in order by the time they left," Servais said. "They worked like dogs."Still, Servais said she believes the move could have gone a lot smoother if the company managing the property had done a better job of talking to residents. Servais often took it upon herself to visit Riverbank Village Apartments while it was being built ---- just so she would know what was going on."We were really left in the dark," Servais said. "It just wasn't handled appropriately."The property is managed by the John Stewart Co. Phone messages left at the property manager's office were not returned on Thursday.The senior complex was built on 2.5 acres next to Murrieta Creek and includes 64 units, a pool and a community center. Rents range from $508 to $610 per month.The project was developed by the Corporation for Better Housing for $6.3 million, with the help of $2.6 million from the city, city officials have said.John Meyer, the city's redevelopment director, said the city is very happy with the product and the delay was "unfortunate."It's taken Arlene Seeden less than a week to make her new apartment a home. The walls are adorned with American Indian artwork. Colorful wind chimes swing in the breeze out by her gated porch. A set of hand-carved "prayer sticks" lean against a wall by the door.Seeden, 70, said the delays nearly cost her the federal subsidies she relies on each month because she needed to move in by a certain date to collect."I can't afford to lose my Section 8," Seeden said. "I'm on a really limited income."Still, Seeden ---- who used to live in a senior complex in Wildomar ---- said she is looking forward to being a regular around Old Town, where she knows a few antique dealers."I'm just going to hop in my wheelchair and head on down to the Farmer's Market," Seeden said.Contact staff writer Michael Buchanan at (951) 676-4315, Ext. 2623, or mbuchanan@californian.com.
ALSO READ THE RELATED REPORT ON CONSTRUCTION PROBLEMS
http://www.pe.com/localnews/southwest/stories/PE_NEWS_nssold26.a16e1.html
http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2004/08/05/news/californian/22_59_218_4_04.txt
http://www.ci.wasco.ca.us/Public_Documents/WascoCA_CouncilMin/S005F47AE
13. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF- Senior Planner McNamara reported that the Corporation for Better Housing had pulled a grading permit to begin their Poplar Avenue project (El Dorado Mobile Home Park.) Finance Director Wooner reported that this project would allow the Building Department to exceed its budgeted revenues and would also pay $100,000 in in-lieu property taxes.
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Charlie Brumbaugh, a low-cost housing developer in Southern California.
Brumbaugh runs the non-profit Corporation for Better Housing in Glendale. Since 1995, his group has built more than 200 low-cost units with churches in the southlands, and another 126 units with an East Oakland congregation. Brumbaugh hired the architects, engineers and general contractor for the Immanuel project, and he lined up the financing. Investors are lured to the project because they can claim substantial federal tax credits given to church-based developments.
It took three years to push the project through the city's planning department: ``a bit of a battle,'' Brooks called it. Frank Fiscalini, the former city council member who helped ease the project through the municipal matrix, said it takes ``a little ingenuity for this kind of thing to occur. Pastor Brooks is a creative person.''
The church will be rewarded.
To make the deal work, the congregation formed the non-profit San Jose Lutheran Housing Corporation.
That corporation and the Corporation for Better Housing will lease the parking lot property from Immanuel's congregation, which will receive a $400,000 lease payment. That will cover the $380,000 mortgage on the church's rough-around-the-edges facilities, built in the late 1950s and repaired at considerable expense in the '90s. Immanuel also will receive $20,000 annually in lease payments and other fees.
Brooks, who retired in January but continues as ``pastor emeritus,'' has helpers. They include former congregation president Art Morgan, a San Jose renter for 19 years who moved to Los Banos two years ago because he was able to buy a house there for $195,000.
Affordable housing is ``my main issue,'' he said. ``I'm kind of `tunnel vision' on this one.''
Helpers also include Brooks' successor, the Rev. Gail Cromack, who rolled her eyes ``the first time Earnest told me what he was planning to do,'' she said. ``One of my closest friends is the parish administrator, and we used to get together and say, `He's insane.' ''
Other Developments they "Manage/Develope"
Bakersfield, Ca
Kern County
Gwendy Egnater, (818) 234-1633
Edison Village
AHP Subsidy $720.000 Units 81 total with 60 very low-income rental
P Street Family Apartments
AHP Subsidy $168,000 units 21 total with 15 very low-income Type Rental
The Village
AHP Subsidy $344,000 Units 86 total with 52 very low income type rental
The Court
AHP Subsidy $430,000 Units 86 Very low-income Type Rental
The Gardens
AHP Subsidy $ 364,000 Units 91: with 71 very Low Income Type Rental
David Ferguson, (818) 905-2430
Mendota, CA
Fresno, County
Mendota For Sale
AHP Subsidy $990,000 Units 90 type owership.
Belmot Gardens
AHP Subsidy $729,000 Units 81: 60 Verylow income type Rental
Fresno Family Project
AHP Subsidy $275,000 Units 55 with 45 very low-income Type Rental
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10:45 A.M.
JOINT SESSION WITH THE FRESNO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Approve Agency of March 30, 2004
Action Taken:
A.
JOINT HEARING with the Redevelopment Agency to consider and recommend that the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fresno approve the Housing Project including the joint resolution approving the Disposition and Development Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and 1145 San Benito Avenue, LP, A California Limited Partnership by the Corporation for Better Housing, its managing general partner (The “Developer”) to sell two (2) Redevelopment Agency properties for the development of fifty-five (55) apartment units subject to affordability restrictions
Action Taken:
1.
RESOLUTION - Approving the Disposition and Development Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and 1145 San Benito Avenue, LP, A California Limited Partnership by the Corporation for Better housing, its managing general partner (The “Developer”) to sell two (2) Redevelopment Agency properties for the development of fifty-five (55) apartment units subject to affordability restrictions
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/Agenda/01_30_01docs/1_30_01_4.3.htm
Subject: Immanuel Housing Project
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions regarding the Immanuel Housing Project (the “Project”):
1. Hold the TEFRA Hearing for the issuance of up to $5,000,000 in tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds.
2. Adopt a resolution:
a. Expressing its intent to issue up to $5,000,000 in multifamily tax-exempt revenue bonds to finance the construction of a 63-unit senior rental housing project located between Leigh and Richmond Avenues, south of Moorpark Avenue.
b. Authorizing the Director of Housing to file an application with CDLAC for an allocation of up to $5,000,000 in private activity bonds.
Authorizing the Director of Housing to negotiate and execute a Deposit and Escrow Agreement with 1710 Moorpark, L.P., an affiliated entity of The Corporation for Better Housing, for the CDLAC Application for the Project.
BACKGROUND
The Immanuel Housing Project (the “Project”) is a proposed senior rental project of up to 63 units consisting of one and two bedroom units located between Leigh and Richmond Avenues, south of Moorpark Avenue. The Project sponsor, 1710 Moorpark, L.P., a development entity created by The Corporation for Better Housing (the “Sponsor”), plans to fund the Project with the proceeds of up to $5,000,000 tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds. The Sponsor has submitted an application to the City requesting that the City issue bonds for this Project. The Sponsor has also requested a permanent loan commitment from the City in the amount of $3,310,000.
ANALYSIS
Federal law regulating the use of tax-exempt multifamily bond financing requires that 20% of the project’s units must be made available to very low-income households (those earning 50% or less of the area median income) for the period that the bonds are outstanding. Federal law does not place affordability restrictions on the remaining units. The units set aside for very low-income households must remain affordable for a period of not less than 15 years and must be indistinguishable from other units in size, location and amenities.
The Project will be 100% affordable with 100% of the units reserved for very low-income seniors. The income restrictions on the units will be in place for 55 years.
Under federal regulations for cost recovery, reimbursement of expenditures with bonds proceeds can only occur if the City adopts an official resolution of intent to issue bonds. This resolution may apply to expenditures made within 60 days prior to the adoption of the resolution and, in general, the reimbursement must be made no later than three years after the original expenditure. The resolution of intent must describe the project and state the maximum principal amount of obligations expected to be issued for the project.
The federal tax law, known as The Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1986 (“TEFRA”) requires that multifamily housing projects funded with tax-exempt bond proceeds be approved at a noticed public hearing, called a “TEFRA Hearing.” These hearings provide interested individuals or parties the opportunity to testify on any matters related to such potential bond issues, including the nature and location of the project.
The adoption of the inducement resolution, expressing its intent to issue tax-exempt multifamily revenue bonds, and the holding of a TEFRA hearing enables the City to provide the necessary documentation for submitting applications to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) by the application deadline of February 21, 2001 for the first meeting in 2001. Staff is recommending that the City Council approve the submission of the application to CDLAC and authorize the Director of Housing to negotiate and execute the Deposit and Escrow Agreement with the Sponsor.
Financing Team
Financial Advisor. The City’s financial advisor (the “Financial Advisor”) for this project will be recommended following the results of a Request for Qualifications process currently being conducted by the Finance Department. As part of this process a pool of financial advisors will be selected for multifamily housing bond issues. The process is anticipated to be completed by mid-February 2001. The eligible list of the firms selected through this process is expected to remain in place through June 30, 2005.
Private Placement Purchaser The proposed bond issue will be purchased by way of a private placement purchaser, which foregoes the need for credit enhancement and underwriting services; therefore, the bonds will not be rated. The private placement purchaser for this bond issue is anticipated to be Washington Mutual, which invests in tax-exempt multifamily housing bonds. The City has implemented similar financing structures in the past.
Bond Counsel The City Attorney will be selecting Bond Counsel at the same time as the Financial Advisor is selected.
All costs associated with the financial advisor, private placement purchaser, and bond counsel are contingent on the sale of bonds and will be paid from bond proceeds and/or borrower equity.
LEGAL ISSUES
Affordability restrictions for a term of 55 years will be recorded against the very low- income units concurrently with the issuance of the bonds.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
The TEFRA Hearing to be held as part of the action items on the January 30, 2001 Council Agenda is a method of notifying the community of the City’s intent to issue tax-exempt private activity bonds for this project. The public hearing notice will be published on or about January 15, 2001 in the San Jose Mercury News, announcing the time and location of the public hearing. Additionally, Housing staff works closely with CDLAC to ensure that the City’s projects meet the necessary criteria for private activity bond allocation.
FISCAL IMPACT
The bonds will be tax-exempt secured solely by project revenues. The only City funding is the request for a loan in the amount of approximately $3,310,000 for this Project.
COORDINATION
This report has been prepared by the Finance and Housing Departments in coordination with the City Attorney’s Office.
MARK BURTON ALEX SANCHEZ
Acting Director, Finance Department Director, Housing Department
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New opportunities available for low income housing
Posted 07/14/05BAKERSFIELD - In the heart of an impoverished neighborhood, one apartment complex is giving a chance to low income families to provide a better life for themselves and their children.
It’s called The Village, and it’s only the first phase of a three-part plan to rejuvenate the Cottonwood area.
Investors, owners, and residents all shared the same excitement Thursday at the grand opening of The Village.
“A lot of people are struggling these days and it's to the point where you have to make it the best way you can,” said Tivona Scott.
The Village is an 86 unit residential development targeting families of farm workers and those earning below the median income.
Its goal is to help parents like Scott to provide a better life for their children.
“To live in The Village you have to make a minimum of around $22,000,” said Mary Silverstein, the vice president of Corporation for Better Housing. “That's for a family with a 2 bedroom apartment, so that translates to rent of $510 per month.”
Each unit includes appliances, granite countertops, and spacious bedrooms. A community room is on site for the children.
Owners said Thursday’s grand opening is just the beginning of a three-part process.
“Right next door is another piece of community that's called The Court, and it's another 86 units,” said Silverstein. “Beyond that, there's a small piece that’s designed just for seniors. Twenty-one units and they'll be more pieces to it, even home ownership.”
Silverstein said the entire project is spread across 46 acres. She said eventually, residents will be given the option to transition into homeownership.
The Village is sponsored by the Corporation for Better Housing, a non-profit corporation formed in 1995.
They’ve completed 16 affordable housing projects across the state with federal and state funding.
If you’d like to get on the waiting list or learn more information about The Village or any of the neighboring developments, you can call 834-2728 or stop by their offices.
http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a31/photo.htm
Assemblymember Arambula joins Mary Silverstein of the Corporation for Better Housing (CBH) and Parlier Interim Police Chief Ismael Solis, Mayor Armando Lopez, and Mayor Pro Tem Edward Barela at the groundbreaking of CBH's new affordable housing development in Parlier. The project is receiving over $7.5 million in state assistance.
Senior Affordable Housing (701 x 1900 x 1203)
http://www.palosverdes.com/rpv/citycouncil/minutes/2000_Minutes/city_council/08012000%20cc%20min.htm
City Manager Evans presented the staff report of August 1, 2000 and the recommendation to receive a report on the revised concept for the proposed Senior Affordable Housing Project. He said that on January 18, 2000, the City entered into an exclusive agreement with the Corporation for Better Housing in effect until October 1, 2000, to design a plan for the Senior Affordable Housing project and seek approval through the City process. Mr. Evans explained that it was necessary for the plan to be modified and consequently the developer would be unable to meet the October deadline; therefore, Mr. Brumbaugh was presenting the new design at this meeting and would request an extension of the exclusive negotiation agreement.
Attorney Charles Brumbaugh, Jr., representing the Corporation for Better Housing, 100 W. Broadway, Suite 1250, Glendale, CA 91210, explained that although the appearance of the building would not be changed drastically, there were extensive architectural and engineering modifications such as elimination of the driveway off Crestridge; better access to the Senior Center, changes to the subterranean parking, a redesign of the front of the building, Fire Department safety modifications, and Planning Department issues which would soon be resolved. He said that the agreement with the City contained language to provide extra time and he felt that an additional 90 days would be sufficient.
Council discussion focused on the new design of the entrance, the location of the fountain, and suggestions from the Fire Department to improve safety.
John Cotton, architect for the project, described modifications, pedestrian access and natural ventilation and light in reference to the subterranean parking area, improved access to the Senior Center independent of the residential areas, the canopy at the entrance for weather protection, and security.
Charles Brumbaugh stated that the Planning Department requirements should be satisfied within about a week and then the process would once again move forward assuming the Council was satisfied with the presentation at this meeting.
Council discussion then turned to other aspects of the project, such as tax credits which could be applied for as long as the project entitlements were in place by January 2001; an observation room which would result in the elimination of at least one unit and a loss of tax credit and revenue; the Planning Department’s concern about the bulk of the structure; landscaping; the existence of artificial fill on the property; the elevation at Crestridge and Crenshaw and on the hill behind the proposed structure; view impairment to nearby residential areas; whether a model would be provided; and, the difficulty of drawing the curved building to provide a realistic view.
Councilwoman Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart, to receive and file the report. Motion carried.
Peter Hazelridge, 5208 Middlecrest Road, said that he was aware of this hearing by courtesy of Mr. Brumbaugh and he was unhappy that the City did not notify his neighborhood. He spoke of neighborhood opposition to the project based on density in reference to the number of units at the facility; traffic impact; neighborhood compatibility; and possible zoning violations if the project was built as proposed. He asked for clarification of the required number of affordable units, asked if the neighborhood would be noticed for public hearings in the future; and asked if the neighborhood should have been notified of the purchase of the land.
City Attorney Lynch replied that no notice was required regarding the purchase of the property. She clarified that the application was not deemed complete as yet and that Planning Commission and City Council public hearings would be duly noticed.
Council explained that the number of affordable housing units mandated by the State and the fact that this requirement is being reevaluated and that we do not have a final number at this time.
Jim Hathaway, 28955 Crestridge Road, agreed with the previous speaker that the City should have notified the neighborhood of the proposed development on this property and said that many seniors in his area were concerned about the impact to neighboring residences. He also expressed concern about the stability of the land, wondering if the caissons would be deep enough to secure the structure; about the impact on traffic of additional vehicles belonging to the residents of this facility; and about the density of units proposed for this property.
Mayor Byrd confirmed that the Planning Commission, Traffic Committee, and City Council would review the project after the application was deemed complete.
Here is their California Records
CORPORATION FOR BETTER HOUSING
Number: C1769930
Date Filed: 9/13/1995
Status: active
Jurisdiction: California
Address
15490 VENTURA BLVD., SUITE 210
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Agent for Service of Process
CHARLES BRUMBAUGH, ESQ
15490 VENTURA BLVD., SUITE 210
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Number: C1769930
Date Filed: 9/13/1995
Status: active
Jurisdiction: California
Address
15490 VENTURA BLVD., SUITE 210
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Agent for Service of Process
CHARLES BRUMBAUGH, ESQ
15490 VENTURA BLVD., SUITE 210
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Senior Housing Plan or Show Me the Money
Grandpaterrace isn't against providing low and middle income affordable housing in Grand Terrace. GrandpaTerrace does have questions in regards to Schwab's Senior Housing Boondoggle. I will Write my comments and concerns directly related to the article in which Schwab was quoted.
GT plans its first senior housing
By Stephen WallStaff Writer
Friday, July 29, 2005 -
GRAND TERRACE - At 74, Dolores Schmechel is ready to start a new chapter in her life.
The retired business owner plans to sell her home and move into the city's first housing complex designed exclusively for senior citizens.
"I have a large home and a yard,' said Schmechel, who owned a dry cleaning shop and gift store in Grand Terrace for 27 years. "There are many senior citizens who have homes and would like to get into something smaller and not have all this responsibility. After a while, you can't do all the things you used to.'
Understanding Mrs. Schmechel's desire to downsize she may want to think twice before selling her home, and her security. There may be better options. Don't be like those seniors in Colton who are being evicted from their Senior Housing. They sold their homes and moved in to their Final Stage of Life. Now they are being forced out of the development used to entice them to sell their homes. Will the City Guarantee all residents of the New Facility a Place to Live for the REMAINDER of their LIVES??
Schmechel has expressed interest in renting an apartment at the proposed 120-unit Blue Mountain Senior Villas on Grand Terrace Road between Mount Vernon Avenue and Terrace View Elementary School.
The project, which would include a 6,500-square-foot senior center and four-acre park, is expected to be considered by the Planning Commission on Thursday. If approved, it would go to the City Council for a final OK on Aug. 11. (Where are the financials, and contracts?)
Construction could start in the fall, with the complex opening in late 2006, officials said.
The city Redevelopment Agency would pay $9 million of the $16 million project. The remaining $7 million would come from private investors and federal tax-credit dollars, City Manager Tom Schwab said.
The City Redevelopment Agency will be using $9 million of funds it has available as a result of incurring a DEBT which the CRA will have to pay back to the lender, where will the funds come from to pay back the loans of the CRA? What Private Investor is providing Money and what is the Payback Plan for the "Investor"? What Federal Tax-Credits are available specifically? Are the construction bids, and contracts being put out to open bid? Are the contracts public Property. These are reasonable questions that need reasonable and full answers.
"Right now, our seniors have to move out of Grand Terrace to find an affordable place to live,' Schwab said. "There is simply no senior housing in Grand Terrace to accommodate them.'
How many seniors HAVE to move. How many CHOSE to move. What are the reasons for their Choice. Hmm, perhaps we can start with threats of eminent Domain taking their property, perhaps the threats of code enforcement, perhaps the inability to convert their homes into Senior Group homes or Multi Family homes, perhaps because there is no public transportation to the hospital, and other places seniors need to visit. Seniors move for many reasons. Enticing them to sell their homes with the idea they will have a place to live... Well it doesn't pass the sniff test when it is a Schwab and Friends plan.
If a private citizen wanted to build small homes or apartments they would be run out of town. We have housing requirements which are written to "Protect" the ever increasing property values. Small homes, and apartments don't increase surrounding property value. Just ask the City Council, and Mr. Schwab about those darn APARTMENTS, and RENTERS... You seniors will become "RENTERS" worse yet RENTERS in LOW INCOME HOUSING. See how much attention will be paid to your concerns then, even if you are paying full rent.
There is senior housing in Grand Terrace. There is housing available at The Terrace, the Nursing Facility, Mobile Home Parks, Azure Apartments, and other Apartments in the Community. What there isn't in this city is LOW or Moderate Income, or Affordable HOUSING.
How many of our GT seniors would actually qualify for the lower rental units? How many of our seniors would be able to pay for "Market Value" apartments? How many of our seniors would be able to live on the 3rd floor of a building when the power goes out? How about letting seniors "Improve" their homes so they can share their homes as a group home, and invite other's to live in their existing homes? Woops,, there would be no sale of prop 13 protected homes to finance the city's coffers and realtors pockets.!!
Ninety percent of the units would be set aside for low- and moderate-income seniors at rents from $450 to $650 a month, Schwab said.
Ten percent would be rented at market rates of about $1,000 a month, he said. ( Doing the math that means 12 will be at market value, and 108 will be rented to qualified low and middle income residents, are they single or double occupancy?)
An age requirement hasn't been determined.
The Corporation for Better Housing, a Sherman Oaks-based nonprofit company, would build and manage the project.
(Why is a non profit company giving a donation to the City to Have a Band Concert/Party at the same time this is being decided?) (Non profit does not mean that someone is not making money, don't be fooled by the status of the business.)
The city plans to lease the land to the company for $1 a year for 60 years, Schwab said. After the lease expires, control of the land would revert back to the city, he said.
In return what guarantees and performance requirements are deliverable by "the company". What would be the fair market value of a lease for 60 years of the property? What is their income to be earned as a result of their contract to operate. What if they default? Where would the seniors go if there is a default?
The three-story housing complex would be next to the new senior center with its library, crafts room, kitchen and administrative offices.
A library: Where have we heard this before? How many Libraries do we need in Grand Terrace? If there is to be a Library Building Owned by Grand Terrace and Operated by the County this is a better placement than Town Center, however, the duplication is a waste, and an attempt to oversell the facility.
The existing modular 5,000-square-foot senior center on the site would be moved during construction and removed when the new structure is built.
The four-acre passive park that runs through the complex would include walkways, a citrus exhibit, garden and other amenities. It would be open to the public.
( Some times the park's use is called "Restricted" Access" What does that mean? Where is the parking for the Park Users? Why on earth are the driveways flanked by view blocking trees? Don't create visual impediments to traffic and safety.)
Some neighbors think the project is inappropriate for the area.
"I don't have anything against seniors,' said Kim Hathaway, 57, who lives on Vista Grande Way near the site. "I don't think it's the right place for it to be next to the school.'
A school can be a good neighbor... A senior housing project can be a good neighbor to a school. Will senior sex offenders, alcoholics, drug users be excluded from the senior housing and center? Will there be full background searches of all residents of the senior center. Will doing such background searches be a disqualifying Factor for Federal grants and loans? Will the city provide for public transportation to "Down Town" or to Colton, ARMC, KAISER, LLUH, and the VA? Perhaps seniors should live closer to public transportation and hospitals. If this is being planned as the "Final" residence for our seniors how will they cope with 3 floors and no elevators? How will their building be energy efficient or livable when the power goes out? Will there be a back up generator for medical support, elevators and so forth? Will the Seniors be able to drive a golf cart to the store? Will they have rooms for pets?
Don Bartee, 77, who wants to live in the complex when he turns 80, disagrees. "Some people don't like anything,' said Bartee, who has lived in Grand Terrace for 45 years. "Would they rather have a commercial building or a home for ex-convicts or something like that? What could be better than a senior center?'
Will Don Bartee be qualified to live in the complex? Would a person who has been self employed qualified? Will he have to sell his property, in order to qualify to reside in the Senior Complex? How about senior ex-convicts Mr. Bartee. It is the planer, and the plans which most object to, not the idea of a senior center and park.
Why not put the park between the Seniors and the School? This change could provide a better collaboration of use of the two populations, and a east facing window for the center would be cooler in the summer months. West Walls made of Glass... Haven't We don't that enough in this town??? Try going to City Hall when the air conditioning breaks, or the library. It is not a good thing.
These are the questions, will there be answers, or just shoulder shrugging, you don't have a right to know attitude of the Schwab and Council, the Planning Department, and Planning Commission... Hmmm. one can hope.
GT plans its first senior housing
By Stephen WallStaff Writer
Friday, July 29, 2005 -
GRAND TERRACE - At 74, Dolores Schmechel is ready to start a new chapter in her life.
The retired business owner plans to sell her home and move into the city's first housing complex designed exclusively for senior citizens.
"I have a large home and a yard,' said Schmechel, who owned a dry cleaning shop and gift store in Grand Terrace for 27 years. "There are many senior citizens who have homes and would like to get into something smaller and not have all this responsibility. After a while, you can't do all the things you used to.'
Understanding Mrs. Schmechel's desire to downsize she may want to think twice before selling her home, and her security. There may be better options. Don't be like those seniors in Colton who are being evicted from their Senior Housing. They sold their homes and moved in to their Final Stage of Life. Now they are being forced out of the development used to entice them to sell their homes. Will the City Guarantee all residents of the New Facility a Place to Live for the REMAINDER of their LIVES??
Schmechel has expressed interest in renting an apartment at the proposed 120-unit Blue Mountain Senior Villas on Grand Terrace Road between Mount Vernon Avenue and Terrace View Elementary School.
The project, which would include a 6,500-square-foot senior center and four-acre park, is expected to be considered by the Planning Commission on Thursday. If approved, it would go to the City Council for a final OK on Aug. 11. (Where are the financials, and contracts?)
Construction could start in the fall, with the complex opening in late 2006, officials said.
The city Redevelopment Agency would pay $9 million of the $16 million project. The remaining $7 million would come from private investors and federal tax-credit dollars, City Manager Tom Schwab said.
The City Redevelopment Agency will be using $9 million of funds it has available as a result of incurring a DEBT which the CRA will have to pay back to the lender, where will the funds come from to pay back the loans of the CRA? What Private Investor is providing Money and what is the Payback Plan for the "Investor"? What Federal Tax-Credits are available specifically? Are the construction bids, and contracts being put out to open bid? Are the contracts public Property. These are reasonable questions that need reasonable and full answers.
"Right now, our seniors have to move out of Grand Terrace to find an affordable place to live,' Schwab said. "There is simply no senior housing in Grand Terrace to accommodate them.'
How many seniors HAVE to move. How many CHOSE to move. What are the reasons for their Choice. Hmm, perhaps we can start with threats of eminent Domain taking their property, perhaps the threats of code enforcement, perhaps the inability to convert their homes into Senior Group homes or Multi Family homes, perhaps because there is no public transportation to the hospital, and other places seniors need to visit. Seniors move for many reasons. Enticing them to sell their homes with the idea they will have a place to live... Well it doesn't pass the sniff test when it is a Schwab and Friends plan.
If a private citizen wanted to build small homes or apartments they would be run out of town. We have housing requirements which are written to "Protect" the ever increasing property values. Small homes, and apartments don't increase surrounding property value. Just ask the City Council, and Mr. Schwab about those darn APARTMENTS, and RENTERS... You seniors will become "RENTERS" worse yet RENTERS in LOW INCOME HOUSING. See how much attention will be paid to your concerns then, even if you are paying full rent.
There is senior housing in Grand Terrace. There is housing available at The Terrace, the Nursing Facility, Mobile Home Parks, Azure Apartments, and other Apartments in the Community. What there isn't in this city is LOW or Moderate Income, or Affordable HOUSING.
How many of our GT seniors would actually qualify for the lower rental units? How many of our seniors would be able to pay for "Market Value" apartments? How many of our seniors would be able to live on the 3rd floor of a building when the power goes out? How about letting seniors "Improve" their homes so they can share their homes as a group home, and invite other's to live in their existing homes? Woops,, there would be no sale of prop 13 protected homes to finance the city's coffers and realtors pockets.!!
Ninety percent of the units would be set aside for low- and moderate-income seniors at rents from $450 to $650 a month, Schwab said.
Ten percent would be rented at market rates of about $1,000 a month, he said. ( Doing the math that means 12 will be at market value, and 108 will be rented to qualified low and middle income residents, are they single or double occupancy?)
An age requirement hasn't been determined.
The Corporation for Better Housing, a Sherman Oaks-based nonprofit company, would build and manage the project.
(Why is a non profit company giving a donation to the City to Have a Band Concert/Party at the same time this is being decided?) (Non profit does not mean that someone is not making money, don't be fooled by the status of the business.)
The city plans to lease the land to the company for $1 a year for 60 years, Schwab said. After the lease expires, control of the land would revert back to the city, he said.
In return what guarantees and performance requirements are deliverable by "the company". What would be the fair market value of a lease for 60 years of the property? What is their income to be earned as a result of their contract to operate. What if they default? Where would the seniors go if there is a default?
The three-story housing complex would be next to the new senior center with its library, crafts room, kitchen and administrative offices.
A library: Where have we heard this before? How many Libraries do we need in Grand Terrace? If there is to be a Library Building Owned by Grand Terrace and Operated by the County this is a better placement than Town Center, however, the duplication is a waste, and an attempt to oversell the facility.
The existing modular 5,000-square-foot senior center on the site would be moved during construction and removed when the new structure is built.
The four-acre passive park that runs through the complex would include walkways, a citrus exhibit, garden and other amenities. It would be open to the public.
( Some times the park's use is called "Restricted" Access" What does that mean? Where is the parking for the Park Users? Why on earth are the driveways flanked by view blocking trees? Don't create visual impediments to traffic and safety.)
Some neighbors think the project is inappropriate for the area.
"I don't have anything against seniors,' said Kim Hathaway, 57, who lives on Vista Grande Way near the site. "I don't think it's the right place for it to be next to the school.'
A school can be a good neighbor... A senior housing project can be a good neighbor to a school. Will senior sex offenders, alcoholics, drug users be excluded from the senior housing and center? Will there be full background searches of all residents of the senior center. Will doing such background searches be a disqualifying Factor for Federal grants and loans? Will the city provide for public transportation to "Down Town" or to Colton, ARMC, KAISER, LLUH, and the VA? Perhaps seniors should live closer to public transportation and hospitals. If this is being planned as the "Final" residence for our seniors how will they cope with 3 floors and no elevators? How will their building be energy efficient or livable when the power goes out? Will there be a back up generator for medical support, elevators and so forth? Will the Seniors be able to drive a golf cart to the store? Will they have rooms for pets?
Don Bartee, 77, who wants to live in the complex when he turns 80, disagrees. "Some people don't like anything,' said Bartee, who has lived in Grand Terrace for 45 years. "Would they rather have a commercial building or a home for ex-convicts or something like that? What could be better than a senior center?'
Will Don Bartee be qualified to live in the complex? Would a person who has been self employed qualified? Will he have to sell his property, in order to qualify to reside in the Senior Complex? How about senior ex-convicts Mr. Bartee. It is the planer, and the plans which most object to, not the idea of a senior center and park.
Why not put the park between the Seniors and the School? This change could provide a better collaboration of use of the two populations, and a east facing window for the center would be cooler in the summer months. West Walls made of Glass... Haven't We don't that enough in this town??? Try going to City Hall when the air conditioning breaks, or the library. It is not a good thing.
These are the questions, will there be answers, or just shoulder shrugging, you don't have a right to know attitude of the Schwab and Council, the Planning Department, and Planning Commission... Hmmm. one can hope.
Reposting of Prior Post
This Post has been reposted because a link attached to a comment lead to a blog which is demeaning to women. Such links will be deleted as soon as they are read. However, the original post will be reposted as this one has been.
Friday, July 29, 2005
WHY I POST
Drug and Alcohol Arrests and Catch and Release Citations
San Bernardino County SunAlcohol may have had role in crash I-215 accident kills two, hospitalizes two others
By Gina Tenorio Staff Writer
Thursday, July 28, 2005 -The house is silent now. Almost painfully silent.Before Sunday the sound of an electric guitar would echo through Annette Barron-Miranda's Moreno Valley home. Her son, Michael Alexander Corrales, 17, a devoted rock-a-billy fan, loved to play. The music was silenced on Sunday. During early morning hours, Michael, 17, of Moreno Valley was killed when his Saturn sedan was struck head-on by a Chevy Suburban driven by Charles Gregory Callion, 48, of Colton,
California Highway Patrol officials said.
Callion had been traveling the wrong way on Interstate 215 north of Newport Avenue in Grand Terrace, officials said. The impact also killed Michael's passenger and best friend, Jonathan Ortiz, 17, of San Bernardino, and badly injured Jonathan's brother, Jeffrey Ortiz, 15, also of San Bernardino, who rode in the Saturn's back seat. CHP officials suspect Callion was under the influence. "The investigation is still pending,' said Officer Joe Ramos, spokesman for the CHP. "It is alcohol related.' If authorities conclude he was under the influence, it will be the fourth documented DUI incident for Callion in the county. Court records show, before Sunday's crash, Callion had been cited at least three times for misdemeanor driving under the influence. In each case, he had failed to appear for his court date.
As a result, San Bernardino Superior Court judges had issued three bench warrants for his arrest for failure to appear on his DUI charges. His last DUI citation was issued April 10, possibly by Colton police, said district attorney's officials. Despite the warrants, Callion was not taken into custody.
As of Thursday, Callion was considered detained but would not be physically arrested until he was able to leave the hospital. This has enraged the two grieving families. "(Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) called me this morning,' said Lalo Ortiz, cousin to Jeffrey and Jonathon. "They want to see him charged with murder. 'Barron-Miranda said she has had to restrain herself from walking into Callion's hospital room to demand an explanation. Callion, who suffered major injuries, was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center. So was Jeffrey. Both remained hospitalized."(Jeff's) going to be recovering for some time, ' Ortiz said. "Neither of the cars saw each other. According to Jeff, they didn't even have time to step on the brakes.'
The crash happened at 4:17 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the freeway. Officers got a call at 4:16 a.m. about a wrong-way driver on the freeway, Ramos said. At the time, witnesses reported seeing the Suburban north of Barton Road."Shortly after, they were receiving calls of a collision,' Ramos said. Michael died at the scene. Jonathan was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center, where he died at 11:30 a.m.
Soon after, information about the Callion's past began to leak out.Assistant District Attorney Michael Risley confirmed Callion had the three bench warrants on Thursday but said only one of those cases had been forwarded to his office. The office had yet to receive the reports on the latest incident, he said. "Generally, our office does not even review DUI offenses,' he said. "They are usually direct file (to the court). ' Certain misdemeanor offenses can be filed with the court without the review of the district attorney, he said. District attorney's officials reviewed a May 30, 2003, DUI citation. But the April ticket was filed directly to the court as was an Aug. 30, 2003, citation.
In each case, Callion failed to appear, authorities said. It is possible that the warrant resulting from the May incident was not entered in time for officers to access, Risley said. How officers missed seeing a bench warrant in April, however, was hard to explain. "When we jump ahead, in all probability, the warrants were in the system,' Risley said.
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GRANDPATERRACE Says:
Check out his record here http://www.sbcounty.gov/courts/
This is why all drunks and drugies who drive should be jailed.
Friday, July 29, 2005
WHY I POST
Drug and Alcohol Arrests and Catch and Release Citations
San Bernardino County SunAlcohol may have had role in crash I-215 accident kills two, hospitalizes two others
By Gina Tenorio Staff Writer
Thursday, July 28, 2005 -The house is silent now. Almost painfully silent.Before Sunday the sound of an electric guitar would echo through Annette Barron-Miranda's Moreno Valley home. Her son, Michael Alexander Corrales, 17, a devoted rock-a-billy fan, loved to play. The music was silenced on Sunday. During early morning hours, Michael, 17, of Moreno Valley was killed when his Saturn sedan was struck head-on by a Chevy Suburban driven by Charles Gregory Callion, 48, of Colton,
California Highway Patrol officials said.
Callion had been traveling the wrong way on Interstate 215 north of Newport Avenue in Grand Terrace, officials said. The impact also killed Michael's passenger and best friend, Jonathan Ortiz, 17, of San Bernardino, and badly injured Jonathan's brother, Jeffrey Ortiz, 15, also of San Bernardino, who rode in the Saturn's back seat. CHP officials suspect Callion was under the influence. "The investigation is still pending,' said Officer Joe Ramos, spokesman for the CHP. "It is alcohol related.' If authorities conclude he was under the influence, it will be the fourth documented DUI incident for Callion in the county. Court records show, before Sunday's crash, Callion had been cited at least three times for misdemeanor driving under the influence. In each case, he had failed to appear for his court date.
As a result, San Bernardino Superior Court judges had issued three bench warrants for his arrest for failure to appear on his DUI charges. His last DUI citation was issued April 10, possibly by Colton police, said district attorney's officials. Despite the warrants, Callion was not taken into custody.
As of Thursday, Callion was considered detained but would not be physically arrested until he was able to leave the hospital. This has enraged the two grieving families. "(Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) called me this morning,' said Lalo Ortiz, cousin to Jeffrey and Jonathon. "They want to see him charged with murder. 'Barron-Miranda said she has had to restrain herself from walking into Callion's hospital room to demand an explanation. Callion, who suffered major injuries, was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center. So was Jeffrey. Both remained hospitalized."(Jeff's) going to be recovering for some time, ' Ortiz said. "Neither of the cars saw each other. According to Jeff, they didn't even have time to step on the brakes.'
The crash happened at 4:17 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the freeway. Officers got a call at 4:16 a.m. about a wrong-way driver on the freeway, Ramos said. At the time, witnesses reported seeing the Suburban north of Barton Road."Shortly after, they were receiving calls of a collision,' Ramos said. Michael died at the scene. Jonathan was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center, where he died at 11:30 a.m.
Soon after, information about the Callion's past began to leak out.Assistant District Attorney Michael Risley confirmed Callion had the three bench warrants on Thursday but said only one of those cases had been forwarded to his office. The office had yet to receive the reports on the latest incident, he said. "Generally, our office does not even review DUI offenses,' he said. "They are usually direct file (to the court). ' Certain misdemeanor offenses can be filed with the court without the review of the district attorney, he said. District attorney's officials reviewed a May 30, 2003, DUI citation. But the April ticket was filed directly to the court as was an Aug. 30, 2003, citation.
In each case, Callion failed to appear, authorities said. It is possible that the warrant resulting from the May incident was not entered in time for officers to access, Risley said. How officers missed seeing a bench warrant in April, however, was hard to explain. "When we jump ahead, in all probability, the warrants were in the system,' Risley said.
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GRANDPATERRACE Says:
Check out his record here http://www.sbcounty.gov/courts/
This is why all drunks and drugies who drive should be jailed.
Barton Road Development Plan
While our City Council, Manager and Planning Dept. have been diverting our attention with the idea that we are to develop a city village they have rezoned the area by Michigan to be General Commercial. Eventhough they have been asked many times by the citizens of Grand Terrace "why are they looking for such large businesses for our small town", they don't answer. By allowing the citizens of Grand Terrace to speak, they are fulfilling their obligation. But after taking an office to represent the citizens of Grand Terrace' interest, they are no longer interested in the citizens but their own financial gain. Hilkey said it best when he said that the development of our childrens recreational areas is not his responsibility.
Take a look at the map and information for yourself.
Land Use Map: JPG Format 72 KB PDF Format, 1,988 KB
Introduction 175 KB
Development Framework 455 KB
Development Regulations 562 KB
Design Guidelines 1,239 KB
Plan Implementation and Administration 16 KB
Take a look at the map and information for yourself.
Land Use Map: JPG Format 72 KB PDF Format, 1,988 KB
Introduction 175 KB
Development Framework 455 KB
Development Regulations 562 KB
Design Guidelines 1,239 KB
Plan Implementation and Administration 16 KB
Thursday, July 28, 2005
Chase Bookking?
BOOKING NUMBER: 0507344572
DATE: 07/27/2005 TIME: 1345A
RREST DATE: 07/27/2005 TIME: 1200
LOC: RIVERSIDE. HWY 10 RIALTO
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME: FACILITY: WEST VALLEY D.C.
NAME:
LAST: BROWN
FIRST: ERIC
MIDDLE: DEVON DOB: 12/14/1972 SEX: M
RACE: B HT: 6 00 WT: 220 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BLK
OCCUPATION: SELF EMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC12020(A)(4) FEL ORIGINAL $50,000.00
VC2800.2(A) FEL ORIGINAL
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Charge Detail
PC12020. (a) Any person in this state who does any of the followingis punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year or in the state prison: .............................,
(4) Carries concealed upon his or her person any dirk or dagger. However, a first offense involving any metal military practice hand grenade or metal replica hand grenade shall be punishable only as an infraction unless the offender is an active participant in a criminal street gang as defined in the Street Terrorism and Enforcement and Prevention Act (Chapter 11 (commencing with Section186.20) of Title 7 of Part 1). A bullet containing or carrying an explosive agent is not a destructive device as that term is used in Section 12301.
VC2800.2. (a) If a person flees or attempts to elude a pursuing peace officer in violation of Section 2800.1 and the pursued vehicle is driven in a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property, the person driving the vehicle, upon conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison, or by confinement in the county jail for not less than six months nor more than one year. The court may also impose a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or may impose both that imprisonment or confinement and fine. (b) For purposes of this section, a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property includes, but is not limitedto, driving while fleeing or attempting to elude a pursuing peace officer during which time either three or more violations that a reassigned a traffic violation point count under Section 12810 occur,or damage to property occurs.
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DATE: 07/27/2005 TIME: 1345A
RREST DATE: 07/27/2005 TIME: 1200
LOC: RIVERSIDE. HWY 10 RIALTO
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME: FACILITY: WEST VALLEY D.C.
NAME:
LAST: BROWN
FIRST: ERIC
MIDDLE: DEVON DOB: 12/14/1972 SEX: M
RACE: B HT: 6 00 WT: 220 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BLK
OCCUPATION: SELF EMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC12020(A)(4) FEL ORIGINAL $50,000.00
VC2800.2(A) FEL ORIGINAL
_________________________________________________
Charge Detail
PC12020. (a) Any person in this state who does any of the followingis punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year or in the state prison: .............................,
(4) Carries concealed upon his or her person any dirk or dagger. However, a first offense involving any metal military practice hand grenade or metal replica hand grenade shall be punishable only as an infraction unless the offender is an active participant in a criminal street gang as defined in the Street Terrorism and Enforcement and Prevention Act (Chapter 11 (commencing with Section186.20) of Title 7 of Part 1). A bullet containing or carrying an explosive agent is not a destructive device as that term is used in Section 12301.
VC2800.2. (a) If a person flees or attempts to elude a pursuing peace officer in violation of Section 2800.1 and the pursued vehicle is driven in a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property, the person driving the vehicle, upon conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison, or by confinement in the county jail for not less than six months nor more than one year. The court may also impose a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or may impose both that imprisonment or confinement and fine. (b) For purposes of this section, a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property includes, but is not limitedto, driving while fleeing or attempting to elude a pursuing peace officer during which time either three or more violations that a reassigned a traffic violation point count under Section 12810 occur,or damage to property occurs.
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Colton PD IN GT.... Thank Goodness...
GRAND TERRACEMan in car chase stunned with Taser
A man who led deputies on a chase through Grand Terrace, parts of Riverside County, Rialto and Colton had to be stunned with a Taser in order to be taken into custody, officials said.
Eric Devon Brown, 32, of Highland was spotted Wednesday speeding southbound on La Cadena Drive by a deputy who tried to pull him over, sheriff's officials said.
Brown kept going and drove across the center divider, causing his right front tire to blow out, officials said.
Deputies pursued Brown at speeds up to 75 mph onto northbound Main Street in Riverside County. Brown ran several red lights and stop signs until he rear-ended a tractor-trailer stopped for traffic on the northbound Riverside Avenue overpass of Interstate 10 in Rialto, officials said.
Brown fought with deputies who ordered him to exit his vehicle, officials said. To subdue him, Colton police officers used a Taser on him, officials said.
The truck driver and Brown were not injured. Brown was booked at West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga.
http://www.sbsun.com/Stories/0,1413,208~12588~2984882,00.html
A man who led deputies on a chase through Grand Terrace, parts of Riverside County, Rialto and Colton had to be stunned with a Taser in order to be taken into custody, officials said.
Eric Devon Brown, 32, of Highland was spotted Wednesday speeding southbound on La Cadena Drive by a deputy who tried to pull him over, sheriff's officials said.
Brown kept going and drove across the center divider, causing his right front tire to blow out, officials said.
Deputies pursued Brown at speeds up to 75 mph onto northbound Main Street in Riverside County. Brown ran several red lights and stop signs until he rear-ended a tractor-trailer stopped for traffic on the northbound Riverside Avenue overpass of Interstate 10 in Rialto, officials said.
Brown fought with deputies who ordered him to exit his vehicle, officials said. To subdue him, Colton police officers used a Taser on him, officials said.
The truck driver and Brown were not injured. Brown was booked at West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga.
http://www.sbsun.com/Stories/0,1413,208~12588~2984882,00.html
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
More Drug Arrests in Grand Terrace
BOOKING NUMBER: 0507301217
DATE: 07/26/2005 TIME: 0158
ARREST DATE: 07/26/2005 TIME: 0030
LOC: ROBIN/ORIOLE, GRNDTERRACE
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 07/26/2005 TIME: 0707
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST:
HOCHBERG
FIRST: EDWARD
MIDDLE: GREGORY DOB: 01/29/1984 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 6 01 WT: 180 HAIR: BLN EYE COLOR: BLU
OCCUPATION: FRAME HOUSES
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11550(A) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
BOOKING NUMBER: 0507301218
DATE: 07/26/2005 TIME: 0154
ARREST DATE: 07/26/2005 TIME: 0030
LOC: ROBIN/ORIOLE GRAND TERRAC
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 07/26/2005 TIME: 0937
FACILITY:
NAME:
LAST: VALDIVIA
FIRST: MIKE
MIDDLE: CALVILLO DOB: 03/10/1983 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 05 WT: 125 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11550(A) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Charge Detail
HS11550. (a) No person shall use, or be under the influence of any controlled substance which is (1) specified in subdivision (b), (c),or (e), or paragraph (1) of subdivision (f) of Section 11054, specified in paragraph (14), (15), (21), (22), or (23) of subdivision (d) of Section 11054, specified in subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 11055, or specified in paragraph (1) or (2) of subdivision (d) or in paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 11055, or (2) a narcoticdrug classified in Schedule III, IV, or V, except when administered by or under the direction of a person licensed by the state to dispense, prescribe, or administer controlled substances. It shall be the burden of the defense to show that it comes within the exception. Any person convicted of violating this subdivision is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced to serve a term of not less than 90 days or more than one year in a county jail. The court may place a person convicted under this subdivision on probation for a period not to exceed five years and, except as provided in subdivision (c), shall in all cases in which probation is granted require, as a condition thereof, that the person be confined in a county jail for at least 90 days. Other than as provided by subdivision (c), in no event shall the court have the power to absolve a person who violates this subdivision from the obligation of spending at least 90 days in confinement in a county jail.
DATE: 07/26/2005 TIME: 0158
ARREST DATE: 07/26/2005 TIME: 0030
LOC: ROBIN/ORIOLE, GRNDTERRACE
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 07/26/2005 TIME: 0707
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST:
HOCHBERG
FIRST: EDWARD
MIDDLE: GREGORY DOB: 01/29/1984 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 6 01 WT: 180 HAIR: BLN EYE COLOR: BLU
OCCUPATION: FRAME HOUSES
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11550(A) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
BOOKING NUMBER: 0507301218
DATE: 07/26/2005 TIME: 0154
ARREST DATE: 07/26/2005 TIME: 0030
LOC: ROBIN/ORIOLE GRAND TERRAC
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 07/26/2005 TIME: 0937
FACILITY:
NAME:
LAST: VALDIVIA
FIRST: MIKE
MIDDLE: CALVILLO DOB: 03/10/1983 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 05 WT: 125 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11550(A) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Charge Detail
HS11550. (a) No person shall use, or be under the influence of any controlled substance which is (1) specified in subdivision (b), (c),or (e), or paragraph (1) of subdivision (f) of Section 11054, specified in paragraph (14), (15), (21), (22), or (23) of subdivision (d) of Section 11054, specified in subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 11055, or specified in paragraph (1) or (2) of subdivision (d) or in paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 11055, or (2) a narcoticdrug classified in Schedule III, IV, or V, except when administered by or under the direction of a person licensed by the state to dispense, prescribe, or administer controlled substances. It shall be the burden of the defense to show that it comes within the exception. Any person convicted of violating this subdivision is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced to serve a term of not less than 90 days or more than one year in a county jail. The court may place a person convicted under this subdivision on probation for a period not to exceed five years and, except as provided in subdivision (c), shall in all cases in which probation is granted require, as a condition thereof, that the person be confined in a county jail for at least 90 days. Other than as provided by subdivision (c), in no event shall the court have the power to absolve a person who violates this subdivision from the obligation of spending at least 90 days in confinement in a county jail.
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
How Can A Developer Take Control.
Well, lets begin with facts. Developers and Contractors make financial contributions to campaigns and to City Activities like Grand Terrace Days. Developers begin with a sweet story which almost fits the general plan, and sells the idea to the council, and the City Manager/CRA Manager Mr. Schwab begins to sell the soul of Grand Terrace from that point on. Mr. Schwab is building his staff, and empire to satisfy his ego if for no other reason. He is not increasing city services, no he is increasing city power and domination over its citizens and businesses. His or the City's need for more money is for code enforcement, and law enforcement, not for real services. Colton PD could provide more cost effective law enforcement.
You see the very notion of having a CRA forces the City to be a Co-signer on Debts the CRA is forced to encourage in order to Qualify for Grants for "Improvements" in our horribly blighted rundown town. Projects like No Parking because grant money was available for dedicated bike lanes. This money provided for the hiring of city staff in a small way. It also was a way for the City Manager to Flex his Authority over the affected property owners.
Now, how many bike riders actually use the bike lanes... Ten a day? Don't you think that ten bike riders could cautiously go around a parked car, or travel like they do in the real world, in the slow lane? NO, not in Schwabland. How about, reducing the speed limit to 25 mph so that people won't view GT as a better than freeway commute alternative? That may actually improve the quality of life. But, no... We can't do that...
Each MOU or Agreement with a developer and the CRA has changed so much from the original scope the MOU's should be null and void.
I dare say that GT needs to pay the debt of the CRA and end its intrusion on the civil rights of the citizens of Grand Terrace.
But you have heard me say it all before, it is nice another poster puts it into words.
Anonymous said...
The city has not updated its Land use element since 1988,
The city has not updated its Conservation element since 1988,
The city has not updated its Safety element since 1988,
The city has not updated its circulation element since 1999,
The city has not updated its open space element since 1999, so
All the city decisions are being made with 18 year OLD data. We pay for this kind of services?!?!?The current housing element on file is from 2002 and--The city has not updated its noise element since 2003. But we got a bicycle plan update in 2002, wow, progress?
12:16 AM
You see the very notion of having a CRA forces the City to be a Co-signer on Debts the CRA is forced to encourage in order to Qualify for Grants for "Improvements" in our horribly blighted rundown town. Projects like No Parking because grant money was available for dedicated bike lanes. This money provided for the hiring of city staff in a small way. It also was a way for the City Manager to Flex his Authority over the affected property owners.
Now, how many bike riders actually use the bike lanes... Ten a day? Don't you think that ten bike riders could cautiously go around a parked car, or travel like they do in the real world, in the slow lane? NO, not in Schwabland. How about, reducing the speed limit to 25 mph so that people won't view GT as a better than freeway commute alternative? That may actually improve the quality of life. But, no... We can't do that...
Each MOU or Agreement with a developer and the CRA has changed so much from the original scope the MOU's should be null and void.
I dare say that GT needs to pay the debt of the CRA and end its intrusion on the civil rights of the citizens of Grand Terrace.
But you have heard me say it all before, it is nice another poster puts it into words.
Anonymous said...
The city has not updated its Land use element since 1988,
The city has not updated its Conservation element since 1988,
The city has not updated its Safety element since 1988,
The city has not updated its circulation element since 1999,
The city has not updated its open space element since 1999, so
All the city decisions are being made with 18 year OLD data. We pay for this kind of services?!?!?The current housing element on file is from 2002 and--The city has not updated its noise element since 2003. But we got a bicycle plan update in 2002, wow, progress?
12:16 AM
Specific Plan vs General Plan
It is well worth your time to read the Grand Terrace Specific Plan (link at bottom)and compare it to the General Plan (obtainable from the City). While the Specific Plan is more vague in language than the General Plan, it is apparent that the original seven who comprised the information were in line with what the town requirements, needs and wants were.
The General Plan notes that Grand Terrace is already in the path of too much pollution, based on the studies. So why do we need more studies? Why waste valuable money? Just how much has the City spent on studies? Shouldn't they be accountable?
It also states that we need more parks based on the number of people in our City. The General Plan included recreational development, based on the obvious lifestyle of our City's residents. It talks of technical industry growth; businesses that do not pollute. It does not talk about "Big Box Industries" that will contribute to the pollution, crime and traffic.
Imagine when the Barton Road Project (Lowes and Stater Brothers), High School on Pico; OAC and freeway change; the 15 units on DeBerry and Washington; The four, 4- unit housing project off Preston; and the condo project by Michigan on Deberry are in. It is already difficult to get through traffic in the morning and evening. Add to that more trucks, commuters, transients and employees. Remember, we already have too much pollution.
According to the Grand Terrace Website to Attract Businesses
"Grand Terrace wants to enhance its unique characteristics and create an active “village type” downtown while welcoming entertainment uses such as a country club, movie theater, bowling alley, and children’s exploratorium.
Due to the beauty of its location, nearness to the Loma Linda Medical cluster, and high educational levels, Grand Terrace expects to be a hub for medical related, high technology industries. It has approximately 20 acres of affordable prime commercial land located close to the I-215 freeway and 100 acres of underutilized or vacant commercial/industrial land and business park area along the freeway in a redevelopment zone. Meanwhile, its retail base is expanding rapidly in the specialty goods area. Mr. TV Video, for instance, is ranked 41st in electronic sales of Mitsubishi’s 700 nationwide dealers.
Grand Terrace is perfect for businesses who wish to relocate or establish itself in the area. Businesses will benefit from the no utility use tax, low business license fees and inexpensive water and sewer rates. If your business is interested in relocating or establishing itself in Grand Terrace please feel free to call me directly at (909) 430-2226.
Thank you for your interest! Please e-mail me if you would like more information about doing business in Grand Terrace...Steve Berry mailto:sberry@cityofgrandterrace.org?Subject=Economic Asst. City Manager
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This ad looks nothing like the projects our City Council, Manager and Planning Department have been presenting and railroading through.
Please - find out for yourselves.
If we don't stop our City from taking away our precious life style, it will be too late
During the last Planning Commission Meeting Chairman Wilson asked how a Developer could take control of a City's development? The answer was Planning Dept., City Council and Mr. Berry are in agreement. But when asked the same question, they play stupid. Shouldn't they be accountable to the Citizens of Grand Terrace?
Inform yourself by coming to the City Council Meetings City Council meetings they are held the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 22795 Barton Road.
In my opinion and experience, our elected officials should be ashamed of themselves because we trusted them. Their decisions and conversations with developers should be a matter of record.
The General Plan notes that Grand Terrace is already in the path of too much pollution, based on the studies. So why do we need more studies? Why waste valuable money? Just how much has the City spent on studies? Shouldn't they be accountable?
It also states that we need more parks based on the number of people in our City. The General Plan included recreational development, based on the obvious lifestyle of our City's residents. It talks of technical industry growth; businesses that do not pollute. It does not talk about "Big Box Industries" that will contribute to the pollution, crime and traffic.
Imagine when the Barton Road Project (Lowes and Stater Brothers), High School on Pico; OAC and freeway change; the 15 units on DeBerry and Washington; The four, 4- unit housing project off Preston; and the condo project by Michigan on Deberry are in. It is already difficult to get through traffic in the morning and evening. Add to that more trucks, commuters, transients and employees. Remember, we already have too much pollution.
According to the Grand Terrace Website to Attract Businesses
"Grand Terrace wants to enhance its unique characteristics and create an active “village type” downtown while welcoming entertainment uses such as a country club, movie theater, bowling alley, and children’s exploratorium.
Due to the beauty of its location, nearness to the Loma Linda Medical cluster, and high educational levels, Grand Terrace expects to be a hub for medical related, high technology industries. It has approximately 20 acres of affordable prime commercial land located close to the I-215 freeway and 100 acres of underutilized or vacant commercial/industrial land and business park area along the freeway in a redevelopment zone. Meanwhile, its retail base is expanding rapidly in the specialty goods area. Mr. TV Video, for instance, is ranked 41st in electronic sales of Mitsubishi’s 700 nationwide dealers.
Grand Terrace is perfect for businesses who wish to relocate or establish itself in the area. Businesses will benefit from the no utility use tax, low business license fees and inexpensive water and sewer rates. If your business is interested in relocating or establishing itself in Grand Terrace please feel free to call me directly at (909) 430-2226.
Thank you for your interest! Please e-mail me if you would like more information about doing business in Grand Terrace...Steve Berry mailto:sberry@cityofgrandterrace.org?Subject=Economic Asst. City Manager
Home About the City Business City Services City Departments Frequently Asked Questions Community Links
Commercial/Retail Properties
Economic Development
Shop & Dine GT
Zoning Code
Barton Road Specific Plan
GT Chamber
New Business Incentives
High Tech Business
This ad looks nothing like the projects our City Council, Manager and Planning Department have been presenting and railroading through.
Please - find out for yourselves.
If we don't stop our City from taking away our precious life style, it will be too late
During the last Planning Commission Meeting Chairman Wilson asked how a Developer could take control of a City's development? The answer was Planning Dept., City Council and Mr. Berry are in agreement. But when asked the same question, they play stupid. Shouldn't they be accountable to the Citizens of Grand Terrace?
Inform yourself by coming to the City Council Meetings City Council meetings they are held the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 22795 Barton Road.
In my opinion and experience, our elected officials should be ashamed of themselves because we trusted them. Their decisions and conversations with developers should be a matter of record.
Drugs NEAR GT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dear Friends, the Drug Arrest listed took place or at least the address listed is in direct proximity of the Grand Terrace Elementary School. I wonder how much more this will happen with Lowes and the "Town Center" being developed?
Arrests 7/25/2005
BOOKING NUMBER: 0507301185
DATE: 07/25/2005 TIME: 0200
ARREST DATE: 07/25/2005 TIME: 0115
LOC: 22009 GRAND TERRACE RD
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 07/25/2005 TIME: 0929
FACILITY:
NAME:
LAST: ALEXANDER
FIRST: CHRISTOPHE
MIDDLE: JAMES
DOB: 11/22/1981 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 6 01 WT: 165 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BLU
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11550(A) MISD ORIGINAL $25,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
PC1320(A) MISD ORIGINAL
PC853.7 MISD ORIGINAL
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Charge Detail
HS11550. (a) No person shall use, or be under the influence of any controlled substance which is (1) specified in subdivision (b), (c),or (e), or paragraph (1) of subdivision (f) of Section 11054, specified in paragraph (14), (15), (21), (22), or (23) of subdivision(d) of Section 11054, specified in subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 11055, or specified in paragraph (1) or (2) of subdivision (d) or in paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 11055, or (2) a narcotic drug classified in Schedule III, IV, or V, except when administered by or under the direction of a person licensed by the state to dispense, prescribe, or administer controlled substances. It shall be the burden of the defense to show that it comes within the exception. Any person convicted of violating this subdivision isguilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced to serve a term of not less than 90 days or more than one year in a county jail. The courtmay place a person convicted under this subdivision on probation fora period not to exceed five years and, except as provided insubdivision (c), shall in all cases in which probation is granted require, as a condition there of, that the person be confined in acounty jail for at least 90 days. Other than as provided by subdivision (c), in no event shall the court have the power to absolve a person who violates this subdivision from the obligation of spending at least 90 days in confinement in a county jail.
PC1320. (a) Every person who is charged with or convicted of the commission of a misdemeanor who is released from custody on his orher own recognizance and who in order to evade the process of the court willfully fails to appear as required, is guilty of a misdemeanor. It shall be presumed that a defendant who willfully fails to appear within 14 days of the date assigned for his or her appearance intended to evade the process of the court.
PC853.7. Any person who willfully violates his or her written promise to appear or a lawfully granted continuance of his or her promise to appear in court is guilty of a misdemeanor, regardless of the disposition of the charge upon which he or she was originally arrested.
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BOOKING NUMBER: 0507301197
DATE: 07/25/2005 TIME: 1302
ARREST DATE: 07/25/2005 TIME: 1145
LOC: 22822 PALM AVE #17
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 07/25/2005 TIME: 1805
FACILITY:
NAME:
LAST: QUARTERO
FIRST: CHARLYN
MIDDLE: UALANI
DOB: 03/15/1978 SEX: F
RACE: U HT: 5 02 WT: 130 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: ENGINEERING
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC242 MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL
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Charge Detail:
PC242. A battery is any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another.
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DATE: 07/25/2005 TIME: 0200
ARREST DATE: 07/25/2005 TIME: 0115
LOC: 22009 GRAND TERRACE RD
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 07/25/2005 TIME: 0929
FACILITY:
NAME:
LAST: ALEXANDER
FIRST: CHRISTOPHE
MIDDLE: JAMES
DOB: 11/22/1981 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 6 01 WT: 165 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BLU
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11550(A) MISD ORIGINAL $25,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
PC1320(A) MISD ORIGINAL
PC853.7 MISD ORIGINAL
__________________________________________________
Charge Detail
HS11550. (a) No person shall use, or be under the influence of any controlled substance which is (1) specified in subdivision (b), (c),or (e), or paragraph (1) of subdivision (f) of Section 11054, specified in paragraph (14), (15), (21), (22), or (23) of subdivision(d) of Section 11054, specified in subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 11055, or specified in paragraph (1) or (2) of subdivision (d) or in paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 11055, or (2) a narcotic drug classified in Schedule III, IV, or V, except when administered by or under the direction of a person licensed by the state to dispense, prescribe, or administer controlled substances. It shall be the burden of the defense to show that it comes within the exception. Any person convicted of violating this subdivision isguilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced to serve a term of not less than 90 days or more than one year in a county jail. The courtmay place a person convicted under this subdivision on probation fora period not to exceed five years and, except as provided insubdivision (c), shall in all cases in which probation is granted require, as a condition there of, that the person be confined in acounty jail for at least 90 days. Other than as provided by subdivision (c), in no event shall the court have the power to absolve a person who violates this subdivision from the obligation of spending at least 90 days in confinement in a county jail.
PC1320. (a) Every person who is charged with or convicted of the commission of a misdemeanor who is released from custody on his orher own recognizance and who in order to evade the process of the court willfully fails to appear as required, is guilty of a misdemeanor. It shall be presumed that a defendant who willfully fails to appear within 14 days of the date assigned for his or her appearance intended to evade the process of the court.
PC853.7. Any person who willfully violates his or her written promise to appear or a lawfully granted continuance of his or her promise to appear in court is guilty of a misdemeanor, regardless of the disposition of the charge upon which he or she was originally arrested.
_________________________________________
BOOKING NUMBER: 0507301197
DATE: 07/25/2005 TIME: 1302
ARREST DATE: 07/25/2005 TIME: 1145
LOC: 22822 PALM AVE #17
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 07/25/2005 TIME: 1805
FACILITY:
NAME:
LAST: QUARTERO
FIRST: CHARLYN
MIDDLE: UALANI
DOB: 03/15/1978 SEX: F
RACE: U HT: 5 02 WT: 130 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: ENGINEERING
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC242 MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL
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Charge Detail:
PC242. A battery is any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another.
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Sunday, July 24, 2005
Vandalism Ticket Written
BOOKING NUMBER: 0507343875
DATE: 07/23/2005 TIME: 0739
ARREST DATE: 07/23/2005 TIME: 0600
LOC: 22657 TANAGER AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 07/23/2005 TIME: 1605
FACILITY:
NAME:
LAST: AGUILER
FIRST: EDWARD
MIDDLE: ANTHONY
DOB: 07/08/1984 SEX: M RACE: H
HT: 5 05 WT: 150 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: LABOR
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC594(A)(1) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL
__________________________________________
Charge Detail
PC594. (a) Every person who maliciously commits any of the following acts with respect to any real or personal property not his or her own, in cases other than those specified by state law, is guilty of vandalism:
(1) Defaces with graffiti or other inscribed material.
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DATE: 07/23/2005 TIME: 0739
ARREST DATE: 07/23/2005 TIME: 0600
LOC: 22657 TANAGER AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 07/23/2005 TIME: 1605
FACILITY:
NAME:
LAST: AGUILER
FIRST: EDWARD
MIDDLE: ANTHONY
DOB: 07/08/1984 SEX: M RACE: H
HT: 5 05 WT: 150 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: LABOR
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC594(A)(1) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL
__________________________________________
Charge Detail
PC594. (a) Every person who maliciously commits any of the following acts with respect to any real or personal property not his or her own, in cases other than those specified by state law, is guilty of vandalism:
(1) Defaces with graffiti or other inscribed material.
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Volunteers Called For:
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of West Valley San Bernardino Region is seeking persons 55 and older are needed to volunteer for a wide variety of community programs in Chino, Chino Hills, Bloomington, Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Rialto and Upland. Volunteers enrolled with the RSVP program are covered by accident and liability insurance and are given some assistance with expenses while on assignments. Seniors interested in learning more about the program may call (909) 482-0355.
THIS IS A COUNTY PROGRAM NOT A CITY PROGRAM
Saturday, July 23, 2005
TO: T. Leon Berry
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Neighbor!!!
Congratulations for the TOTAL DROPPING of the TOTALLY BOGUS and Charges made against you.
Congratulations for the D.A. having the ETHICS to APOLOGIZE for putting you and your family through the system, at the behest of the Grand Terrace Sheriff. Who called this one in?
Congratulations for standing up to those in this community that would have used your personal situation as WRONG as it was to fling mud at a group of Citizens trying to exercise their RIGHTS as Citizens.
Congratulations for the TOTAL DROPPING of the TOTALLY BOGUS and Charges made against you.
Congratulations for the D.A. having the ETHICS to APOLOGIZE for putting you and your family through the system, at the behest of the Grand Terrace Sheriff. Who called this one in?
Congratulations for standing up to those in this community that would have used your personal situation as WRONG as it was to fling mud at a group of Citizens trying to exercise their RIGHTS as Citizens.
!!!!Many More Active Years Ahead!!!
Planning Commission vs Planning Department/City Manager et el.
Are the Planning Commissioners being kept in the dark by planning Staff, who were playing them like a violin? Or are they just masterfully trying to bend them to agree with their conclusions? At the Last Planning commission Meeting, Lampet & Koontz played dumb when they didn't want to give the planners any info. As an example, a citizen trying to speak on a condo project and the required, "bonus credit" item, but was cut off and told "the workshop: discussion planning session" was open to the public, but "not open for public comments".
So it is apparent the rules are that the public can view, hear but not speak at "Discussion Planning Sessions".. Just put them on video and channel 3 if there is no real interaction at the meetings.
Does Mr.Koontz know the "bonus" units is a State Requirement to encourage higher density development to provide lower priced residential units. He cannot eliminate State Rules; unless-- he lies and can lure this poor developer into starting his plans approvals over again, so that the developer looses their performance bonus.
It's apparent that the city discourages "the A word" (Apartment) -- they don't want any new apartments in town. The city's distaste and disdain for "Renters" as a subclass of humanity is obviously apparent by City Council Comments, and the City management's own actions. Does it cost them too much to provide "services" to "those kind of residents.", or are Property Values the real issue?
Lee & Associates map, showing a red owned Jacobson parcel SOUTH of LaPaix. The city zoning map shows this is still Zoned SINGLE family residential there.
The Small Business Raceway Track operator was trying to get longer hours of operation.
Local Businessman Doug Wilson asked why other developers could not bid on local projects so something like SavOn could go forward with another developer. Planning told him that was controlled by the city manager. Wilson thought that interesting. Isn't the land owner in charge of who develops and constructs what on their property? Or is it King Schwab who rules all action in Grand Terrace?
The Terraces owner spoke and was upset that digging was going on in front of the retirement place. There seems to be a discrepancy of understanding of the use of the land in front of the Terrace with multiple stories and plans being circulated. Get it in writing is the only prudent advise that anyone can give. Words evaporate as fast as the ethics in this town.
Lampe said the plot plan Jacobsen is circulating is not official and has not been approved. It includes a "Pad" out in front of the Terraces, a driveway and a parking lot being on the south side of the Terraces.
The Planning Commission could simply say No to all Approved City Plans, and review Citizens Applications with Justice as they are made in earnest, without deception, and back stories of bad ethics.
Are the Planning Commissioners being kept in the dark by planning Staff, who were playing them like a violin? Or are they just masterfully trying to bend them to agree with their conclusions? At the Last Planning commission Meeting, Lampet & Koontz played dumb when they didn't want to give the planners any info. As an example, a citizen trying to speak on a condo project and the required, "bonus credit" item, but was cut off and told "the workshop: discussion planning session" was open to the public, but "not open for public comments".
So it is apparent the rules are that the public can view, hear but not speak at "Discussion Planning Sessions".. Just put them on video and channel 3 if there is no real interaction at the meetings.
Does Mr.Koontz know the "bonus" units is a State Requirement to encourage higher density development to provide lower priced residential units. He cannot eliminate State Rules; unless-- he lies and can lure this poor developer into starting his plans approvals over again, so that the developer looses their performance bonus.
It's apparent that the city discourages "the A word" (Apartment) -- they don't want any new apartments in town. The city's distaste and disdain for "Renters" as a subclass of humanity is obviously apparent by City Council Comments, and the City management's own actions. Does it cost them too much to provide "services" to "those kind of residents.", or are Property Values the real issue?
Lee & Associates map, showing a red owned Jacobson parcel SOUTH of LaPaix. The city zoning map shows this is still Zoned SINGLE family residential there.
The Small Business Raceway Track operator was trying to get longer hours of operation.
Local Businessman Doug Wilson asked why other developers could not bid on local projects so something like SavOn could go forward with another developer. Planning told him that was controlled by the city manager. Wilson thought that interesting. Isn't the land owner in charge of who develops and constructs what on their property? Or is it King Schwab who rules all action in Grand Terrace?
The Terraces owner spoke and was upset that digging was going on in front of the retirement place. There seems to be a discrepancy of understanding of the use of the land in front of the Terrace with multiple stories and plans being circulated. Get it in writing is the only prudent advise that anyone can give. Words evaporate as fast as the ethics in this town.
Lampe said the plot plan Jacobsen is circulating is not official and has not been approved. It includes a "Pad" out in front of the Terraces, a driveway and a parking lot being on the south side of the Terraces.
The Planning Commission could simply say No to all Approved City Plans, and review Citizens Applications with Justice as they are made in earnest, without deception, and back stories of bad ethics.
4 More Arrests in Grand Terrace
BOOKING NUMBER: 0507300946
DATE: 07/20/2005 TIME: 1508
ARREST DATE: 07/20/2005 TIME: 1400
LOC: MICHIGAN/DEBERNY
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 07/20/2005 TIME: 1858
FACILITY:
NAME:
LAST: CASTANEDA
FIRST: ANASTACIO
MIDDLE: RODRIGUEZ DOB: 11/11/1946 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 04 WT: 140 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: NONE LISTED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC16028(A) MISD ORIGINAL $50,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
VC23152(B) MISD ORIGINAL
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Charge Detail:
VC16028. (a) Upon the demand of a peace officer pursuant to subdivision (b) or upon the demand of a peace officer or traffic collision investigator pursuant to subdivision (c), every person who drives a motor vehicle upon a highway shall provide evidence of financial responsibility for the vehicle that is in effect at the time the demand is made. However, a peace officer shall not stop a vehicle for the sole purpose of determining whether the vehicle is being driven in violation of this subdivision.
VC23152. (a) It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle. (b) It is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle. For purposes of this article and Section 34501.16, percent, by weight, of alcohol in a person's blood is based upon grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters ofbreath. In any prosecution under this subdivision, it is a rebuttable presumption that the person had 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood at the time of driving the vehicle if the person had 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood at the time of the performance of a chemical test within three hours after the driving. DUI
________________________________________________
BOOKING NUMBER: 0507343465
DATE: 07/21/2005 TIME: 0153
ARREST DATE: 07/21/2005 TIME: 0030
LOC: 22263 NAPA CT,GRAND TERRA
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: WEST VALLEY D.C.
NAME:
LAST: SCHULZ
FIRST: STEPHEN
MIDDLE: JOSEPH
DOB: 04/08/1975 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 6 00 WT: 130 HAIR: BLN EYE COLOR: BLU
OCCUPATION: UNMEPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC12020(A) FEL ORIGINAL $50,000.00
PC245(A)(1) FEL ORIGINAL
____________________________________________________
Charge Detail
PC12020(A) Weapon's Charge (to long to list)http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/waisgate?WAISdocID=11878626524+1+0+0&WAISaction=retrieve
PC245. (a) (1) Any person who commits an assault upon the person of another with a deadly weapon or instrument other than a firearm or by any means of force likely to produce great bodily injury shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three, or fouryears, or in a county jail for not exceeding one year, or by a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by both the fine and imprisonment.
___________________________________________________
BOOKING NUMBER: 0507300996
DATE: 07/21/2005 TIME: 1718
ARREST DATE: 07/21/2005 TIME: 1614
LOC: VIVIENDA/LA CADENA
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 07/22/2005 TIME: 1315
FACILITY:
NAME:
LAST: FLORES
FIRST: MONICA
MIDDLE: VENEGAS
DOB: 08/19/1986 SEX: F
RACE: H HT: 5 01 WT: 143 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: SCANNER
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC12500(A) MISD ORIGINAL $5,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
VC26709(A) OTH ORIGINAL
VC40508(A) MISD ORIGINAL
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Charge Detail:
VC12500. (a) A person may not drive a motor vehicle upon a highway, unless the person then holds a valid driver's license issued under this code, except those persons who are expressly exempted under this code.
VC26709. (a) Every motor vehicle registered in a foreign jurisdiction and every motorcycle subject to registration in this state shall be equipped with a mirror so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of such vehicle. Every motor vehicle subject to registration in this state, except a motorcycle, shall be equipped with not less than two such mirrors,including one affixed to the left-hand side.
VC40508. (a) A person willfully violating his or her written promise to appear or a lawfully granted continuance of his or her promise to appear in court or before a person authorized to receive a deposit is guilty of a misdemeanor regardless of the disposition of the charge upon which he or she was originally arrested.
__________________________________________________
BOOKING NUMBER: 0507300978
DATE: 07/21/2005 TIME: 1259
ARREST DATE: 07/21/2005 TIME: 1200
LOC: VAN BUREN / MICHIGAN AGENCY:
GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 07/22/2005 TIME: 1004
FACILITY:
NAME:
LAST: LUCE
FIRST: MICHAEL
MIDDLE: DAVID
DOB: 07/15/1979 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 5 09 WT: 200 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BRO OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC3056 FEL ORIGINAL NO BAIL STATE-PRISON
_________________________________________________
Charge Detail
PC3056. Prisoners on parole shall remain under the legal custody ofthe department and shall be subject at any time to be taken back within the inclosure of the prison.
___________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
DATE: 07/20/2005 TIME: 1508
ARREST DATE: 07/20/2005 TIME: 1400
LOC: MICHIGAN/DEBERNY
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 07/20/2005 TIME: 1858
FACILITY:
NAME:
LAST: CASTANEDA
FIRST: ANASTACIO
MIDDLE: RODRIGUEZ DOB: 11/11/1946 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 04 WT: 140 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: NONE LISTED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC16028(A) MISD ORIGINAL $50,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
VC23152(B) MISD ORIGINAL
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Charge Detail:
VC16028. (a) Upon the demand of a peace officer pursuant to subdivision (b) or upon the demand of a peace officer or traffic collision investigator pursuant to subdivision (c), every person who drives a motor vehicle upon a highway shall provide evidence of financial responsibility for the vehicle that is in effect at the time the demand is made. However, a peace officer shall not stop a vehicle for the sole purpose of determining whether the vehicle is being driven in violation of this subdivision.
VC23152. (a) It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle. (b) It is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle. For purposes of this article and Section 34501.16, percent, by weight, of alcohol in a person's blood is based upon grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters ofbreath. In any prosecution under this subdivision, it is a rebuttable presumption that the person had 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood at the time of driving the vehicle if the person had 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood at the time of the performance of a chemical test within three hours after the driving. DUI
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BOOKING NUMBER: 0507343465
DATE: 07/21/2005 TIME: 0153
ARREST DATE: 07/21/2005 TIME: 0030
LOC: 22263 NAPA CT,GRAND TERRA
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: WEST VALLEY D.C.
NAME:
LAST: SCHULZ
FIRST: STEPHEN
MIDDLE: JOSEPH
DOB: 04/08/1975 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 6 00 WT: 130 HAIR: BLN EYE COLOR: BLU
OCCUPATION: UNMEPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC12020(A) FEL ORIGINAL $50,000.00
PC245(A)(1) FEL ORIGINAL
____________________________________________________
Charge Detail
PC12020(A) Weapon's Charge (to long to list)http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/waisgate?WAISdocID=11878626524+1+0+0&WAISaction=retrieve
PC245. (a) (1) Any person who commits an assault upon the person of another with a deadly weapon or instrument other than a firearm or by any means of force likely to produce great bodily injury shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three, or fouryears, or in a county jail for not exceeding one year, or by a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by both the fine and imprisonment.
___________________________________________________
BOOKING NUMBER: 0507300996
DATE: 07/21/2005 TIME: 1718
ARREST DATE: 07/21/2005 TIME: 1614
LOC: VIVIENDA/LA CADENA
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 07/22/2005 TIME: 1315
FACILITY:
NAME:
LAST: FLORES
FIRST: MONICA
MIDDLE: VENEGAS
DOB: 08/19/1986 SEX: F
RACE: H HT: 5 01 WT: 143 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: SCANNER
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC12500(A) MISD ORIGINAL $5,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
VC26709(A) OTH ORIGINAL
VC40508(A) MISD ORIGINAL
__________________________________________________
Charge Detail:
VC12500. (a) A person may not drive a motor vehicle upon a highway, unless the person then holds a valid driver's license issued under this code, except those persons who are expressly exempted under this code.
VC26709. (a) Every motor vehicle registered in a foreign jurisdiction and every motorcycle subject to registration in this state shall be equipped with a mirror so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of such vehicle. Every motor vehicle subject to registration in this state, except a motorcycle, shall be equipped with not less than two such mirrors,including one affixed to the left-hand side.
VC40508. (a) A person willfully violating his or her written promise to appear or a lawfully granted continuance of his or her promise to appear in court or before a person authorized to receive a deposit is guilty of a misdemeanor regardless of the disposition of the charge upon which he or she was originally arrested.
__________________________________________________
BOOKING NUMBER: 0507300978
DATE: 07/21/2005 TIME: 1259
ARREST DATE: 07/21/2005 TIME: 1200
LOC: VAN BUREN / MICHIGAN AGENCY:
GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 07/22/2005 TIME: 1004
FACILITY:
NAME:
LAST: LUCE
FIRST: MICHAEL
MIDDLE: DAVID
DOB: 07/15/1979 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 5 09 WT: 200 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BRO OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC3056 FEL ORIGINAL NO BAIL STATE-PRISON
_________________________________________________
Charge Detail
PC3056. Prisoners on parole shall remain under the legal custody ofthe department and shall be subject at any time to be taken back within the inclosure of the prison.
___________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Where to Find Grand Terrace Plans.... of Interest
Grand Terrace
area, 4 square miles
population 11,626 --
number of city planners 3
On File with the State of CA in 2005:
Land use plan 1988
Circulation plan 1998
Conservation plan 1988
Safety plan 1988
Parks & Rec 1988
Air quality plan 1999
Open space plan 2000
Conservation 2001
Bicycle plan 2002
Housing plan 2002
Noise plan 2003
Grand Terrace does NOT post on any website any CEQA documents for which it is the lead agency. find this info at: CA governor's home page:http://www.calpin.ca.gov/archives/pdf/2005bol.pdf hold control key down and F, then search Grand Terrace for pages 54, 62, 63, 68, 76
area, 4 square miles
population 11,626 --
number of city planners 3
On File with the State of CA in 2005:
Land use plan 1988
Circulation plan 1998
Conservation plan 1988
Safety plan 1988
Parks & Rec 1988
Air quality plan 1999
Open space plan 2000
Conservation 2001
Bicycle plan 2002
Housing plan 2002
Noise plan 2003
Grand Terrace does NOT post on any website any CEQA documents for which it is the lead agency. find this info at: CA governor's home page:http://www.calpin.ca.gov/archives/pdf/2005bol.pdf hold control key down and F, then search Grand Terrace for pages 54, 62, 63, 68, 76
Friday, July 22, 2005
Jazz Junkies This Weekend
Sunday Evening at Colton's Fleming Park and Band Shell there will be a free concert from 5:30 to 8:30.
(go down La Cadena, past Valley Blvd, about 2 blocks turn Left on F st and you are there, find parking. Additional parking to the east of the park... )
Bring your eats, food stands and snow cones are available I think...
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jazzjunkies
Bring your eats, food stands and snow cones are available I think...
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jazzjunkies
JAZZ JUNKIES
This is Jazz,,, not swing, or concert band music... not rock... JAZZ
IF THEY KEEP THE volume down it should be a real nice family evening....
Brought to you by
The City of Colton Parks and Recreation:
Without a DEVELOPER providing the FUN...
The City of Colton Parks and Recreation:
Without a DEVELOPER providing the FUN...
Or Buying Influence or Indulgences.
It's Not Grand Terrace Anymore:
It was a Grand Idea not to become a part of Colton because at the time, the citizens of Grand Terrace did not want the Oversight, Intrusion of an additional level of government, governing their lives. The Citizens of Grand Terrace felt that County Laws were sufficient regulatory controls on their lives. The Citizens of Grand Terrace were suspicious of corruption of the Colton City Council, and their less than ethical relationship with business, and developers.
Yet, the City of Colton has almost always had public services, a pool, parks and rec, and senior centers that the Citizens of Grand Terrace participated in.
Now, The City of Grand Terrace has become worse than the feared City of Colton. Perhaps we should surrender our independance. We would gain a real police force, and shared tax base, and we'd be happy if the Lowes moved into the empty K mart, just down the hill. We would be rid of Mr. Thomas Schwab, the City Council, and the CRA.... all at one time.
It was a Grand Idea not to become a part of Colton because at the time, the citizens of Grand Terrace did not want the Oversight, Intrusion of an additional level of government, governing their lives. The Citizens of Grand Terrace felt that County Laws were sufficient regulatory controls on their lives. The Citizens of Grand Terrace were suspicious of corruption of the Colton City Council, and their less than ethical relationship with business, and developers.
Yet, the City of Colton has almost always had public services, a pool, parks and rec, and senior centers that the Citizens of Grand Terrace participated in.
Now, The City of Grand Terrace has become worse than the feared City of Colton. Perhaps we should surrender our independance. We would gain a real police force, and shared tax base, and we'd be happy if the Lowes moved into the empty K mart, just down the hill. We would be rid of Mr. Thomas Schwab, the City Council, and the CRA.... all at one time.
DUI and No Insurance
BOOKING NUMBER: 0507300946
DATE: 07/20/2005 TIME: 1508
ARREST DATE: 07/20/2005 TIME: 1400 LOC: MICHIGAN/DEBERNY
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 07/20/2005 TIME: 1858
FACILITY:
NAME:
LAST: CASTANEDA
FIRST: ANASTACIO
MIDDLE: RODRIGUEZ DOB: 11/11/1946 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 04 WT: 140 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: NONE LISTED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC16028(A) MISD ORIGINAL $50,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
VC23152(B) MISD ORIGINAL
VC16028. (a) Upon the demand of a peace officer pursuant to subdivision (b) or upon the demand of a peace officer or traffic collision investigator pursuant to subdivision (c), every person who drives a motor vehicle upon a highway shall provide evidence of financial responsibility for the vehicle that is in effect at the time the demand is made. However, a peace officer shall not stop a vehicle for the sole purpose of determining whether the vehicle is being driven in violation of this subdivision.
VC23152. (a) It is unlawful for any person who is under the influenceof any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influenceof any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle. (b) It is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle. For purposes of this article and Section 34501.16, percent, by weight, of alcohol in a person's blood is based upon grams of alcoholper 100 milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. In any prosecution under this subdivision, it is a rebuttable presumption that the person had 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood at the time of driving the vehicle if the person had 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or herblood at the time of the performance of a chemical test within three hours after the driving.
DATE: 07/20/2005 TIME: 1508
ARREST DATE: 07/20/2005 TIME: 1400 LOC: MICHIGAN/DEBERNY
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 07/20/2005 TIME: 1858
FACILITY:
NAME:
LAST: CASTANEDA
FIRST: ANASTACIO
MIDDLE: RODRIGUEZ DOB: 11/11/1946 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 04 WT: 140 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: NONE LISTED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC16028(A) MISD ORIGINAL $50,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
VC23152(B) MISD ORIGINAL
VC16028. (a) Upon the demand of a peace officer pursuant to subdivision (b) or upon the demand of a peace officer or traffic collision investigator pursuant to subdivision (c), every person who drives a motor vehicle upon a highway shall provide evidence of financial responsibility for the vehicle that is in effect at the time the demand is made. However, a peace officer shall not stop a vehicle for the sole purpose of determining whether the vehicle is being driven in violation of this subdivision.
VC23152. (a) It is unlawful for any person who is under the influenceof any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influenceof any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle. (b) It is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle. For purposes of this article and Section 34501.16, percent, by weight, of alcohol in a person's blood is based upon grams of alcoholper 100 milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. In any prosecution under this subdivision, it is a rebuttable presumption that the person had 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood at the time of driving the vehicle if the person had 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or herblood at the time of the performance of a chemical test within three hours after the driving.
E-mail from a New Reader:
I'm so glad I found your blog. It seems the city council has been getting more and more secretive over the past few years. I'm new to the community and I love it. But things seem to be getting worse and worse. What can we do to help?
Answer: Tell more folks about the blog. Attend City Council Meetings ask them to read and disclose everything on the agenda, right down to every payment or receipt for the month. Write Measures and get petitions Signed to End the Power Abuse of Local Government and Politicians, Developers and the Like. But, TAKE ACTION and TAKE ACTION NOW.
I'm so glad I found your blog. It seems the city council has been getting more and more secretive over the past few years. I'm new to the community and I love it. But things seem to be getting worse and worse. What can we do to help?
Answer: Tell more folks about the blog. Attend City Council Meetings ask them to read and disclose everything on the agenda, right down to every payment or receipt for the month. Write Measures and get petitions Signed to End the Power Abuse of Local Government and Politicians, Developers and the Like. But, TAKE ACTION and TAKE ACTION NOW.
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Grand Terrace in SCHWABS OWN IMAGE
Let's get rid of all Grand Terrace specific Codes and Ordinances.
Any Governmental Regulation or Intrusion into the Rights and Freedoms of Individual beyond those of the US Constitution, and the State Constitution, and The County Code are oppressive and vile.
Then Why have a City? Why in deed. Do we have better police protection than Colton? Do we have a Better Parks and Rec Department? Do we have better facilities for Seniors and Children... NO... We wanted to be a bedroom community. Now we are becoming a Drive Threw Freeway Bypass and Developers Dream Spot with a City Council Willing to Debase this Bedroom by committing political, and the civic equivalent of adultery.
Oh, I forget you don't like being compared to Colton. How about Redlands, Loma Linda, Mira Loma, Norco, Highgrove. Lets not be so proud of ourselves for taking money from developers and having a party. What is the real expense of Grand Terrace Days? We will never know how the contributions effected Council and City Managements decisions. There is an uneasy intangible relationship or lack of ethics floating to the surface here in Grand Terrace. The stench is down right odious.
The City Council and City Manager are bedding down with the Developer, taking Developer money for "Special Events" and not maintaining the desires of the founding community, nor the existing citizens. The CRA increases the level of debt while telling the citizens it is just refinancing the existing debt, while increasing the total debt of the CRA, but never addmitting that the CITY is the co signer of that debt.
Perhaps the Chamber of Commerce should encourage a fleet of Proctologist to move into the professional buildings. I think the Citizens and Founding Land Owners will be needing their services a lot more than a Lowes, or Saveon, or Drive Threw restaurants, not to mention the other pollution being brought to the community. Gads, lets not have a Youth Program... NO... Says Council Member hill's... NO, it is not our Job. But, lets regulate the color of paint, the type of fence, and paint all the curbs red, ticket parked cars, and RV's, and lets not let folks have yard sales, and all the nit pickky stuff the city wants to have in its codes.
Any Governmental Regulation or Intrusion into the Rights and Freedoms of Individual beyond those of the US Constitution, and the State Constitution, and The County Code are oppressive and vile.
Then Why have a City? Why in deed. Do we have better police protection than Colton? Do we have a Better Parks and Rec Department? Do we have better facilities for Seniors and Children... NO... We wanted to be a bedroom community. Now we are becoming a Drive Threw Freeway Bypass and Developers Dream Spot with a City Council Willing to Debase this Bedroom by committing political, and the civic equivalent of adultery.
Oh, I forget you don't like being compared to Colton. How about Redlands, Loma Linda, Mira Loma, Norco, Highgrove. Lets not be so proud of ourselves for taking money from developers and having a party. What is the real expense of Grand Terrace Days? We will never know how the contributions effected Council and City Managements decisions. There is an uneasy intangible relationship or lack of ethics floating to the surface here in Grand Terrace. The stench is down right odious.
The City Council and City Manager are bedding down with the Developer, taking Developer money for "Special Events" and not maintaining the desires of the founding community, nor the existing citizens. The CRA increases the level of debt while telling the citizens it is just refinancing the existing debt, while increasing the total debt of the CRA, but never addmitting that the CITY is the co signer of that debt.
Perhaps the Chamber of Commerce should encourage a fleet of Proctologist to move into the professional buildings. I think the Citizens and Founding Land Owners will be needing their services a lot more than a Lowes, or Saveon, or Drive Threw restaurants, not to mention the other pollution being brought to the community. Gads, lets not have a Youth Program... NO... Says Council Member hill's... NO, it is not our Job. But, lets regulate the color of paint, the type of fence, and paint all the curbs red, ticket parked cars, and RV's, and lets not let folks have yard sales, and all the nit pickky stuff the city wants to have in its codes.
It is time the City Council, and City Government has their jobs minimized to the smallest of functions. They can hardly audit the check register and contracts entered into by the city. How dare they manage our land, and land use... Their only concern is for Higher Property Values, so the realtors of the bunch can make more money as home owners sell and resale their properties, and increase the tax base each sale. Their collusion with the CRA and Developers demonstrates a lack of ethics.
In case I haven't made myself clear, I think the bunch of them are simply vile, and should be out of public service, as they do not serve the public, but themselves and special interests the developers and realtors of the community.
Buddhagem said...
I'm so glad I found your blog. It seems the city council has been getting more and more secrative over the past few years. I'm new to the community and I love it. But things seem to be getting worse and worse. What can we do to help?dave http://thebluevoice.blogspot.com/
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