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Town of Truckee
Priority "A" for FY 1998/99
PriorityStatusFuture Action/Timeline
CATV Franchise Research initiated. Meetings underway with Weststar and Nevada
County.
(Wright/Olsen)
Sierra Pacific Franchise Research initiated.
(Wright/Olsen)
Pedestrian Trail Construction Started Funding for planning and partial construction FY 97/98 - seeking
Rotary Legacy Project (Trails) grant opportunities. Construction to begin 5/99.
(Wright/Lashbrook)
Bikeway(s)/Trails Development Plan
Plan development FY 98/99 and adoption FY 99/2000. Project committee to Council 7/2/98.
(Lashbrook)
MSI Fee Analysis 99% Complete Ordinance adopted. Fee resolution to
(Wright/Olsen)
Council anticipated 10/98.
Air Quality Management Plan Administrative Draft to Committee 1/1/99.
Public Review Draft 4/1/99.
(Lashbrook)
General Plan Implementation Delayed by new const packages. Circulate
Drafts being circulated for staff review. to Planning Commission prior to Council.
Improvement Standards
(Wilkins/Covey)
Council action anticipated in conjunction
with the Development Code.
Study completed by NCTC and forwarded to Council 9/98.
Alignment Study/Deerfield By-Pass
(Lashbrook)
Storm Damage Reconstruction (FEMA) Completed
(Covey/Wilkins)
Completion
Tow Policy Changes Completed
Filing System Upgrades (Time Impacts) Underway, 85% complete.
(Soderquist/All)
Pregnancy Leave for Administrative Services
Successfully completed. (Emily!)
Director
Road Maintenance Strategy Designated work on "backbone" roads completed by 10/98. Need to Operating Budget 6/99.
Implementation of Measure A or Alternatives develop FY 99/00 project list. Revised CIP 7/99.
(Wright/Wilkins/Covey)
Glenshire Bridge Project Contract Management on-going and construction underway and on Ribbon cutting November 99.
schedule.
(Wilkins)
Southwest Gas Coordination Pending action of CA PUC. Downtown services complete. Gas project undefined.
(Wright)
Major TD work planned for summer ‘99. Streets project proceeding
(Wilkins/Covey)
Development Code Completion
Public review draft completed 6/1/98. Workshops June/July 98. Prelim hearings
Transfer Development Rights
(Lashbrook/All)
Moved to FY 98/99 - will follow major work on Dev Code. Sept/Oct 98. Final hearing Dec 98.
Special Events Scheduling
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PriorityStatusFuture Action/Timeline
Railroad Underpass/Roundabout Completion Road construction underwayRibbon cutting second week of November
(Wilkins)
1998.
Planned Communities/Master Plan Process
Develop “ground rules/guidelines”
Workshop held 4/8/98. Policy adopted 4/16/98.
Redevelopment Underway – see detailed calendar. On schedule.
(Wright/Lashbrook)
PBID Staff working with consultant and Downtown committee. Next DT Merchants decision point
(Eddins)
December/January.
Vision Workshop on Future of Town Facilities Workshop completed. Focus on Caltrans Yard and Joerger Road for
Corp Yard - 3 sites for Town Hall. Further discussion needed.
With Staff and Community Members
(Wright/Covey/Lashbrook)
Future of Depot Property Operations transition complete, space utilization analysis underway. Sidewalk safety improvements in FY 98/99
Chamber office construction underway. Preliminary recommendation budget. Construction completion
Set Policy Perimeters
anticipated mid-November 1998. scheduled for late fall 1998.
Do A Community Workshop
(Wright/Olsen/Covey)
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Tahoe Donner 3 Access Align/Cost Analysis Route alignment and cost analysis planned for FY 98/99. Aerial Final alignment designation 3/99.
photography/topographic analysis ordered.
Transfer of Infrastructure from Non-
(Lashbrook/Wilkins)
Developed to Developed Areas (Spec Districts)
Interim Kennel Facility
Design of interim kennel underway. Project approved by the Planning Construction of interim kennel expected
Implement in a Manner that Results in a
Commission. Design issues still to be resolved. fall 1998.
Minimum Loss of Investment
(D. Olsen)
Drug Task Force – Report/Recommendations Officer reassigned - traffic emphasis.
(Duncan)
Hwy 267 Ramp Issues (Including Phasing PSR completed. Caltrans support received. Sacramento FHWA Possible delegation to Washington DC.
Policy: Report and Recommendations) denied. Washington DC FHWA under reconsideration.
(Wright/Wilkins)
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Patch Paving Ordinance/Contract Staff level interagency meeting on May 6. Draft agreement by 11/98.
(Covey)
Source Reduction/Recycling Element Completion Completed - submitted to Waste Control Board – amendment SRRE amendment needed if transfer not in
pending. Pursue 50% reduction from 1990 levels of waste discharge. near future. Pending State determination.
(Wilkins)
Barsell Lawsuit Specialty legal counsel selected. CEQA hearing September 98.
(Crabb/Wright/Lashbrook)
Eagle Monument Agreement/Installation 75% completed - sidewalks, curbs, gutters and landscaping underway. Dedication held July 24, 1998.
(Wright/Lashbrook)
Completion spring 99.
Snow Plow Permit Plan/Implementation Final Snow Committee meeting mid-May. Public input through January 99 – adopt
(Covey)
spring 99.
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Town of Truckee
On-Going Priorities for FY 1998/99
PriorityStatusFuture Action/Timeline
Police Services Analysis
On-going.
Review/Monitor Transitions – Staff to Raise
(Wright/Duncan)
Issue with the Council at Anytime
Capital Improvement Plan Final adoption 4/16/98. Update 9/98 complete.
(Wright)
Nevada/Placer Counties Relationships On-Going
(All)
Monitor Development/Special Projects
(i.e. IntraWest & Martis Valley)
Property Tax Litigation On-going - settlement conference underway.
(Wright)
Public Communication Improvement Activities June newsletter completed. November newsletter planned.
Governance, Cooperation & Special District
Coordination Efforts in Truckee On-Going
(Wright/All)
General Plan Implementation
Relocate “Bug Station” Working with State Dept. of Agriculture - State funding
approved for design/land acquisition. Meetings underway for
design.
Habitat Management/Protection Plan delayed FY 98/99 - will follow completion of major work on
development code.
(Lashbrook)
Implementation of Open Space Policies In conjunction with habitat management plan and trails plan.
Open Space Acquisition Report
Enhancing Access to Historic/Rec Sites
Adopt policies with Air Quality
Street Cleaning Methods Report New sweeper purchased – tests on-going.
(Covey)
Mgmt Plan.
All Water Issues – Monitor/Participate On-Going
(Lashbrook)
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Town of Truckee
B” Priorities for FY 1998/99
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(Not a Top Priority for FY 1998/99)
PriorityStatusFuture Action/Timeline
A/C, CDD and SO Vehicle Maintenance Analysis Pending Corporation Yard Analysis.
(Covey)
Business License Program Research initiated. Report to Council February 1999.
(Olsen)
General Plan Implementation
Deferred until Western Under Crossing complete. Will require an
Truck Route Ordinance
ordinance and signing.
(Wilkins)
Funds included in FY 98/99 budget for
Contract with Placer County executed. Plans for 98/99 winter in
Emergency Response Plan - Traffic
implementation.
progress.
Flow/Snow Gridlock Report
(Covey/Wilkins)
Placer County Martis Valley Plan update underway.
MOU with Nevada/Placer Counties re:
(Lashbrook)
Air/Traffic Issues
Economic Development Plan/Strategy Grant application being prepared.
(Wright/Lashbrook)
Report/Recommendations on Under-Grounding Discussion underway for specific areas.
(Covey/Wilkins)
Existing Utilities
Strategy for Addressing Issues Faced by the Preliminary contact underway – focus is on communication with local
Hispanic Communities government.
(Schneider/McCormack)
Town of Truckee
C” Priorities
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(Deferred for Future Years)
PriorityStatusFuture Action/Timeline
Sphere of Influence/General Plan Amendment General Plan amendment initiated by Council, preparation of Pending available staff time to complete.
(pending action by LAFCo) environmental document underway.
(Lashbrook)
Tax Sharing Agreement
Report on Reducing Fire Hazards Through Purchased chipper – working on agreement with CDF. Town is Expect to be an on-going project.
Cooperative Fuel Management cosponsoring a grant with Tahoe Donner Association for funding of
personnel to cut back fuel wood.
(Covey)
Town of Truckee
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NewPriorities for FY 1998/99 Since Priorities Workshop
PriorityStatusFuture Action/Timeline
Snow Removal Fee Committee Meetings underway. Report to Council December 98.
(Wright/Covey)
New Town Engineer and New Senior Equipment Engineer and Senior Mechanic hired, subordinate vacancies being filled.
Mechanic
Southwest Gas Lawsuit On-going.
(Wright)
Year 2000 Census Issues Need discussion with Council.
Pavement Management Program
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4 of July Committee Meetings underway. Report to Council Jan/Feb 1999.
No Cut Road Policy Need discussion with Council.
Historic Resources Inventory Consultant hired October 1998. Completed by April 1999.
(Lashbrook)
Downtown Storm Drain Construction Design underway. Prepare environmental documents, permit, and Out to bid 4/99.
construction documents.
(Wilkins)
SR 267 Relinquishment Agreement Draft received from Caltrans. Negotiate with Caltrans regarding Town's June 1999.
requirements.
(Wilkins)
SR 267/Downtown Pedestrian Crossing and Pursue funding/assistance from Caltrans and UPRR. (On-going.
Wilkins)
Grade Crossing Improvements
Palisades/SR 267 Traffic Signal Design underway. Prepare environmental documents, permit, and Out to bid 4/99.
construction documents.
(Wilkins)
Glenshire/SR 267 Intersection Improvements Design completed in-house. Change order approved by Council 10/1/98 Completed by November 99.
for construction.
(Wilkins)
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