Comments for More Ellis evaluation at http://tracypress.com , comment 1 to 64 out of 20 comments http://tracypress.com Mon, 08 Sep 2008 03:34:36 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://tracypress.com/content/view/14627/2242/#comment-47184 WAAAAAAAAAAAA WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o - Hey Horn Blower!!! Mon, 19 May 2008 22:06:00 +0100 http://tracypress.com/content/view/14627/2242/#comment-47183 Actually we can hear the train horns all over Tracy, doesn't matter where you live. Used to watch them from my back yard when I was a kid. It is safer nowadays that they have to slow down at intersections and blow that horn. Keep blowing! - Hey Horn Blower!!! Mon, 19 May 2008 22:05:26 +0100 http://tracypress.com/content/view/14627/2242/#comment-47182 And the sound wall that is mentioned in the report (you provided) does help! Thanks!!! 8) - Hey Horn Blower!!! Mon, 19 May 2008 22:03:24 +0100 http://tracypress.com/content/view/14627/2242/#comment-47181 The horn is louder at Glenbriar, because they have a RR crossing and a platform. Ellis aing nutting compared to TracyBlvd and Linne (GlenBriar)! Hope that wakes you up!!! ;D - Hey Horn Blower!!! Mon, 19 May 2008 22:02:00 +0100 http://tracypress.com/content/view/14627/2242/#comment-47102 Airport The Tracy Municipal Airport is located southeast of the ESP site bordering Corral Hollow Road and Linne Road. As indicated in the Figure 3B.5-3, the southeast portion the ESP site is located within the 60 CNEL Airport Noise Contour. Residential Low, Residential Medium, Residential High, Park, and Commercial land uses are proposed within the 60 CNEL Airport Noise Contour. Figure 3B.5-4, Acoustical Impact Zone, depicts the noise impact zones that would require a Focused Acoustical Study to be performed to reduce noise impacts to meet the City’s interior and exterior noise standards. The City’s General Plan Noise Element allows for an exterior Ldn up to 60 dBA and 65 dBA for residential uses and 70 dBA for commercial land uses. In addition, the City’s Municipal Code, Noise Ordinance Code, states that the General Sound Level Limits for Residential Districts is 55 dBA and 65 dBA for Commercial Districts. However, the General Plan Noise Element states within Objective N-1.1 Policy 5 and Policy 7 that “All new residential land uses shall maintain a standard of 45 Ldn in building interiors” and that “New residential development affected by noise from railroads or aircraft operations shall be designated to limit typical maximum instantaneous noise levels to 50 dBA in bed rooms and 55 dBA in other rooms,” respectively. Therefore, to ensure the exterior noise levels of the future residences do not exceed 55 dBA and the interior noise levels would be less than 50 dBA, Mitigation Measure 3B.1-g would be implemented. Although the recommended mitigation measures require Focused Acoustical Studies for areas within the Acoustical Impact Zones, as depicted in Figure 3B.5-4, a potentially significant impact could still occur. Therefore, it is anticipated that with further acoustical analyses and implementation of recommended design features, on-site noise levels would be significant and unavoidable. Ellis EIR page 3B.5-31 - More ellis Impacts Mon, 19 May 2008 11:51:30 +0100 http://tracypress.com/content/view/14627/2242/#comment-47100 Due to the greater frequency of freight train trips that are projected along the Union Pacific Railroad, horn noise from the freight trains would be greater than passenger train horn noise. Horn noise would be intermittent and would occur during a short period of time. Although the recommended mitigation measures require Focused Acoustical Studies for areas within the Acoustical Impact Zones, as depicted in Figure 3B.5-4, a potentially significant impact could still occur. Therefore, it is anticipated that with further acoustical analyses and implementation of recommended design features, on-site noise levels would be significant and unavoidable. Ellis EIR page 3B.5-31 - More ellis Impacts Mon, 19 May 2008 11:40:36 +0100 http://tracypress.com/content/view/14627/2242/#comment-47086 Tracy still has money in the bank? The city supports jobs! And that is good. Additionally, the city still has money to keep from going bankrupt. Bankrupt? Yes, some have said we're going to go bankrupt. I won't name any names, but their initials are TRAQC. ;) I wonder if they changed their tune on that yet? - Is TRAQC now Flip Flopping on Chapter 26??? Mon, 19 May 2008 09:04:08 +0100 http://tracypress.com/content/view/14627/2242/#comment-47075 Channel 26, yes! Good getting the news out! Q: I think folks that don't have cable can go get the tapes at the library? May have to watch it there, though? But, I never did that myself. Since I don't have experience doing this at the library (just second hand information) someone may correct me if I am wrong??? Hopefully! ;) - Channel 26 Mon, 19 May 2008 08:28:24 +0100 http://tracypress.com/content/view/14627/2242/#comment-47072 I hope they will have a good taping of the city council meeting in June. Would want to watch channel 26 after work. About Vallejo, I don't think their city staff salary set according to the size of the city, being the largest city in California, is the only reason they filed for bankruptcy? It would be like blaming the bankruptcy on our New City Manager since he is being paid 198,000 a year plus perks...[b]if[/b]it should occur here? Time to move out of "Industrial Revolution that requires the feeding of oil" to new era of alternative energy in cars, homes, and power. Sure would produce new generation of jobs. Train mechanics to repair hybrid cars, how many are trained for it world wide? Training field opens teaching career..so many opportunities there. Tracy could get their foot in the door of huge success in drawing these businesses? - amy Mon, 19 May 2008 08:13:44 +0100 http://tracypress.com/content/view/14627/2242/#comment-47033 I got my own pool though! Works better that way. Don't have to share with fifty other families. Keeps you cool on hot days like this weekend. Just me and the laptop and a big ol pool with some ice, a glass and a bottle of Whiskey. Hic! 8) - Granny Garamender Sun, 18 May 2008 21:25:09 +0100 http://tracypress.com/content/view/14627/2242/#comment-47012 Do governments operate the same way that businesses do? Regardless, it is always a good idea not to fall into the Valejo "trap". Also, I don't think that is greedy of you to want the city to bring revenue. It is a noble pursuit. So, while we are thinking in terms of revenue. Wouldn't a business park could bring more revenue than a sports field? Look at other cities that have built expensive sports fields. They are probably not making a lot of money from their sports fields. And if Tracy build one then we will be cutting into an already tight "market". Can we call it a "market"? And with these high gas prices, let's make sure we understand that market, its customers, and the full potential of that market. Regardless of what I think about a sports field, I am glad to see that the city council is having the June meeting, which Amy mentioned two posts ago. On the other side of the coin, the city could more efficiently, "squeeze" revenue out of a sports field, but only *IF* there is money left to build a sports field. If there is a budget, then Tracy should build it. Otherwise, Tracy may want to consider shifting its focus toward building a business park instead. The ROI would be much better on a business park than a sports field. So it should be considered. A college would be a good idea too. But that's just my opinion. Also, children can take swimming lessons at West High this summer. Parents should know the current city offerings. Perhaps more awareness would help those interested before the June meeting. I'm just glad to people are thinking about more revenue in these times. ;) - Granny Garamender Sun, 18 May 2008 19:31:34 +0100 http://tracypress.com/content/view/14627/2242/#comment-47010 Yeah, was waiting for websites on that, awfully quiet? Just wished we could keep the WaterPark, though. Just my problem with that. Don't care about developers. Just wanna parks that would bring revenue to the city, being greedy in my demands! ;) - amy Sun, 18 May 2008 18:53:44 +0100 http://tracypress.com/content/view/14627/2242/#comment-47008 I was talking about the location. I don't have a problem with Surland. Since I happen to believe that TRAQC has created an *interesting* situation with Measure A, etc. I am of the opinion that their solution to what they perceived as rapid growth was to simply create Measures. While measures are good in theory. They are open ended and open to interpretation. I understand the *claim* is that tried to do this to benefit the city. In other words, I believe their heart may have been in the right place. However, I (my opinion) believe that the result of TRAQC's actions is what we are seeing. Developers struggling for onesies and twosies. After all, somebody has to do the development? And most will agree with me, that we shouldn't halt development entirely. Btw, lest I am accuesd -- I am not a developer. Anyway, continuing, my opinion of TRAQC's methodology is not in high regard. I believe we are reaping the result of their actions (here). And that there is no other option for the council. Growth must *not* be stopped entirely (at all costs). However, looking at it from a binary (i.e bi-partisan) perspective. That would be the council's only other option. In other words, they are painted into a corner. Given the current predicament, I would start by asking questions that haven't yet been asked. Was that the original intent of TRAQC? And I cannot answer the question without simply deducing so. All based on what I have seen unfolding in Tracy. Question: Is that the way someone wants it??? For what purpose??? Nowadays, nothing can ever get done in this town! Was it always like that??? When did that change??? - Granny Garamender Sun, 18 May 2008 17:26:13 +0100 http://tracypress.com/content/view/14627/2242/#comment-46983 Right, Granny Garamender, I didn't like Surland having the Water Park, either. But as I see it at present, Water Park is a closed subject on who gets the Water Park. I know who voted in approval of it. Not pleased and made my opinion known on the blog when the article came out "Surland wins water vote". Let's focus on upcoming meeting in June where other possible sites are under consideration. It isn't too long till then? Perhaps then, with these possible site we will hear of their visions? - amy Sun, 18 May 2008 13:11:23 +0100 http://tracypress.com/content/view/14627/2242/#comment-46869 Mee too. ;) Have a nice day! - Granny Garamender Sat, 17 May 2008 12:10:53 +0100 http://tracypress.com/content/view/14627/2242/#comment-46867 Granny............I don't like fruit cake. ;) - B-dub Sat, 17 May 2008 11:41:47 +0100 http://tracypress.com/content/view/14627/2242/#comment-46778 If that were so then we could expect to see her "transparent plan"??? I doubt that a "transparent", "smarter", plan will ever be produced, B-dub. But that's just my opinion. Not yours? Right? Anyway, back to the city project planning. One risk is that the populace could just up and say "backlash". So to speak. That could be a deal-killer. Of course! However, I don't think this one will have a hard time going through. That's just how I think people will view it. Backlash? Probably not with the park attached. People want something more in these tough times. And that park promises to be just that. I know you have some objections... Anyway, whether I like it there, or not doesn't matter. I can't stop it from happening. But I can ask questions when people start saying Garamendi is the answer. And so far they haven't been able to answer why they think Garamendi is really the answer. It reminds me of the bobblehead doll that I have on my dashboard and I am starting to think she probably isn't the answer. And from your last post. I think we agree on that one. Cheers! - Granny Garamender Fri, 16 May 2008 22:45:58 +0100 http://tracypress.com/content/view/14627/2242/#comment-46777 So, I have discovered that instead of presenting a logical case, or rebuttal, they usually get tourqued-off and then just go away mad. But you don't go away mad, B-dub. Let's just be objective about things and agree to disagree. Which we can obviously do. Thanks! I have to say that I do disagree on one other point though. I just talked to a manager from another city, to be nameless, and the consistent theme is that their city also has to collect something from the developers too. It is a "negotiation" process. Give and take. It takes place in the real world. Yes it really happens. Sometimes someone even gets an overpriced fruitcake at Christmas time. Hey, it happens! But, tell me the truth, B-dub, would you really pay over $100.00 dollars for a FRUITCAKE. Ok, maybe if it comes with Brad Pitt attached to it. ;) The deal is struck and city leaders present the final deal at the council meeting. There are all kind of risks and hurdles that need to be mitigated and dealt with. Transparency they say? (you may not have said it), but I say to them, "give me a break!" - Granny Garamender Fri, 16 May 2008 22:45:51 +0100 http://tracypress.com/content/view/14627/2242/#comment-46776 It reminds me of the pedestrian who pushes the croswalk button and then pushes it again, and again, and again, and harder, .... Ooooh Kaaaay! I don't have to understand everything, you see.... But, my thing is that there are people on here saying all kinda BS. You know! I'm sure we all see that. And I don't believe that you were really born yesterday. But just because they are ticked off about something or another in the community doesn't mean they will change it with one post on the TP blog. And we can all see it. Maybe someday you can explain that one to blinker and Christy. Or not. Totally up to you. Anyway, it has occurred to me that the city didn't fare so badly as those, certain individuals like to make things look. So when I hear that type of nonsense, I challenge them. And I don't apologize for it. You should too. In fact I may do it again. Please join in when you can, if you can. Expanding, in particular, I ask questions like why is it that the city of Tracy is better off than other cities. If Ives is being "demonized" by certain individuals who "sound" credible then I would expect the city to be "bankrupt" by now? "Bankrupt" was their own words. Hmmmm.... Recall reading about Valejo? And what is it that Garamendi has to offer? Anything? What plan does Garamendi have? Anything? So, is Tracy really doing that bad? Finances? Foreclosures? TPD? Schools? Etc? Etc? The sky is falling? Of course folks don't like to have to answer questions that they haven't thought about, yet. - Granny Garamender Fri, 16 May 2008 22:45:25 +0100 http://tracypress.com/content/view/14627/2242/#comment-46775 B-dub, I appreciate your straightforwardness. Excuse me if I am a little 'edgy' sometimes. For that I can't apologize. Let's move forward and not vascilate, please! And someone has to keep an eye on things. We can all do that. Right? You could join me if you want. Don't go away mad! Anyway, I would certainly not make assumptions about your work ethic. And I am glad that you expressed your opinions. After all, it is a good thing what the TP has provided here. Some others get on here and don't feel like they get to be some kinda "king of the hill", or become the "World's Greatest Blogger". It's not the end of their world, but they have to go and get all hot and bothered. Then they start calling names. Like the medicine woman. (hehehe). Like, that will help them express themselves better, or something. - Granny Garamender Fri, 16 May 2008 22:44:40 +0100