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Town of Truckee
Priority "A" for FY 1998/99
PriorityStatusFuture Action/Timeline
CATV Franchise Consultant engaged. Negotiations underway with Weststar/USA Transfer of ownership at 1/21/99 Council
Media and Nevada County. meeting.
(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 Complete - Ordinance and Fee Resolution adopted.
(Wright/Olsen)
*Air Quality Management Plan Administrative Draft to Committee 1/1/99.
Public Review Draft 4/1/99.
(Lashbrook)
*Alignment Study/Deerfield By-Pass Study completed by NCTC and forwarded to Council 9/98.
(Lashbrook)
*Improvement Standards Drafts being circulated for staff review. Delayed by new const packages. Circulate
(Wilkins/Covey)
to Planning Commission prior to Council.
Council action anticipated in conjunction
with the Development Code.
Storm Damage Reconstruction (FEMA) Completed Fund recovery underway.
(Covey/Wilkins)
Completion
Tow Policy Changes Completed
Filing System Upgrades (Time Impacts) Underway, 85% complete.
(Soderquist/All)
Pregnancy Leave for Admin Services Director Successfully completed. (Emily!)
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 Planning Commission holding public hearings. Forward to Council in February 1999.
(Lashbrook)
Railroad Underpass/Roundabout Completion Completed - ribbon cutting held December 98.
(Wilkins)
Planned Communities/Master Plan Process Workshop held 4/8/98. Policy adopted 4/16/98. Implement as plans come forward - PC2
(Lashbrook)
underway.
Develop “ground rules/guidelines”
Redevelopment Agency adopted On schedule.
(Wright/Lashbrook)
*Related to General Plan Implementation
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December '98 Update
PriorityStatusFuture Action/Timeline
PBID Staff working with consultant and Downtown committee. Mello Next DT Merchants decision point
Roos being pursued for $3-$5 million in projects. December/January.
(Lashbrook)
Vision Workshop on Future of Town Facilities Workshop completed. Focus on Caltrans Yard and Joerger Road for Spring 1999
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 98/99
Chamber office construction complete. Preliminary recommendation budget. Sidewalk completion scheduled for
Set Policy Perimeters
anticipated mid-Jan 1999. spring 99. Lease policy 1/99.
Do A Community Workshop
(Wright/Olsen/Covey)
rd
*Tahoe Donner 3 Access Alignment/Cost Route alignment and cost analysis planned for FY 98/99. Aerial Final alignment designation 3/99.
Analysis photography/topographic analysis ordered.
(Lashbrook/Wilkins)
*Transfer of Infrastructure from Non- Work on-going with TSD and other Districts. On-going
(Lashbrook)
Developed to Developed Areas (Spec
Districts)
Interim Kennel Facility Design of interim kennel underway. Project approved by the Planning Completion of interim kennel expected
Commission. Design issues still to be resolved. spring 1999.
Implement in a Manner that Results in a
(D. Olsen)
Minimum Loss of Investment
Drug Task Force – Report/Recommendations Officer reassigned - traffic emphasis.
(Duncan)
Hwy 267 Ramp Issues (Including Phasing PSR completed. FHWA support received. Coordinating design issues Identify funding source and environmental
Policy: Report and Recommendations) with Caltrans. impacts.
(Wright/Wilkins)
Patch Paving Ordinance/Contract Proposal sent to districts and utilities for comment. Agreement by 2/99, bid authorization 3/99.
(Covey)
Source Reduction/Recycling Element Completion Completed - submitted to Waste Control Board – amendment SRRE amendment to be forwarded to
pending. Pursue 50% reduction from 1990 levels of waste discharge. CIWMB 1/99.
(Wilkins)
Barsell Lawsuit Specialty legal counsel selected. CEQA hearing held September 98. Other causes of action pending.
Truckee wins!
(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. Input through Jan 99/adopt spring 99.
(Covey)
Town of Truckee
*Related to General Plan Implementation
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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. Jan 99 newsletter to printer 1/15.
Governance, Cooperation & Special District On-Going
(Wright/All)
Coordination Efforts in Truckee
*Relocate “Bug Station” Working with State Dept. of Agriculture - State funding approved for
design/land acquisition. Meetings underway for design.
(Lashbrook/Wright/Olsen)
* Habitat Management/Protection Plan delayed FY 98/99 - will follow completion of Development
Code.
(Lashbrook)
* Implementation of Open Space Policies In conjunction with habitat management plan and trails plan. Will
Open Space Acquisition Report follow completion of Development Code.
(Lashbrook)
Enhancing Access to Historic/Rec Sites
* Street Cleaning Methods Report New sweeper purchased – tests on-going. Report to NSAQMD 1/99.
(Covey)
All Water Issues – Monitor/Participate On-Going
(Lashbrook)
Town of Truckee
*Related to General Plan Implementation
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B” Priorities for FY 1998/99
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(Not a Top Priority for FY 1998/99)
PriorityStatusFuture Action/Timeline
Animal Control, Community Development and Pending Corporation Yard Analysis.
(Covey)
Sheriff's Office Vehicle Maintenance Analysis
Business License Program Research initiated. Report to Council February 1999.
(Olsen)
*Emergency Response Plan - Traffic Contract with Placer County executed. Plans for 98/99 complete. Funds included in FY 98/99 budget for
Flow/Snow Gridlock Report (Covey/Wilkins)implementation.
* MOU with Nevada/Placer Counties re: Placer County Martis Valley Plan update underway.
(Lashbrook)
Air/Traffic Issues
*Truck Route Ordinance Deferred until Western Under Crossing complete. Will require an
ordinance and signing.
(Wilkins)
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. Plan to combine environmental
(Lashbrook)
documentation with Development Code.
Tax Sharing Agreement
Special Events Scheduling Moved to FY 98/99 - will follow major work on Dev Code.
Report on Reducing Fire Hazards Through Purchased chipper. Town cosponsored a grant with Tahoe Donner Expect to be an on-going project. Remove
Cooperative Fuel Management Association for funding of personnel to cut back fuel wood. Project from priority and shift to routine.
was successful with 4 miles of roadside fuel eliminated. Suspended
for winter.
(Covey)
Town of Truckee
NewPriorities for FY 1998/99 Since Priorities Workshop
*Related to General Plan Implementation
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PriorityStatusFuture Action/Timeline
Snow Removal Fee Committee Meetings underway. Report to Council Spring 99.
(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 Coordination on-going. Need discussion with Council.
(Lashbrook)
Pavement Management Program Underway
(Wilkins)
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4 of July Committee Meetings underway. Report to Council Jan/Feb 1999.
No Cut Road Policy (Covey/Wlkins) 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 January 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 November 98.
for construction.
(Wilkins)
*Related to General Plan Implementation
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