Members Mary Sessom, Chair Mayor, Lemon Grove (Representing East County) Lesa Heebner, Vice Chair Councilmember, Solana Beach (Representing North County Coastal) Mike Woiwode Councilmember, Coronado (Representing South County) Sam Abed REGIONAL Mayor, Escondido (Representing North County Inland) PLANNING Dave Roberts Supervisor, County of San Diego Lorie Zapf COMMITTEE Councilmember, City of San Diego Alternates Friday, February 1, 2013 Pamela Bensoussan Councilmember, Chula Vista 12 noon to 2 p.m. (Representing South County) SANDAG Board Room Gary Felien th Councilmember, Oceanside 401 B Street, 7 Floor (Representing North County Coastal) San Diego Jerry Jones Councilmember, Lemon Grove (Representing East County) John Aguilera Councilmember, Vista (Representing North County Inland) AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS Bill Horn Supervisor, County of San Diego Mark Kersey TransNet ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION PROGRAM: Councilmember, City of San Diego ANNUAL STATUS REPORT Advisory Members REGIONAL PLAN: STATUS UPDATE AND APPROACH Steve Chung / Kim N. Peacher U.S. Department of Defense FOR REFINING, DEVELOPING, AND INCORPORATING Al Ovrom / Mary England THE POLICY AREAS FROM THE REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE Metropolitan Transit System PLAN Don Mosier / Ed Gallo North County Transit District LOCAL AND REGIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE PLANNING Farrah Douglas / Elsa Saxod EFFORTS San Diego County Water Authority Ann Moore / Vacant HIGHLIGHTING SMART GROWTH PLANNING EFFORTS: San Diego Unified Port District CITY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATES Laurie Berman / Bill Figge District 11 Caltrans Bill Chopyk / Manjeet Ranu PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES DURING THE MEETING Regional Planning Technical Working Group LaVonne Peck / Allen Lawson Southern California Tribal YOU CAN LISTEN TO THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE Chairmen’s Association MEETING BY VISITING OUR WEB SITE AT WWW.SANDAG.ORG Environmental Mitigation Program Advisory Members Vacant / Susan Wynn U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Steve Juarez / David Mayer MISSION STATEMENT California Department of Fish & Game The Regional Planning Committee provides oversight for the preparation and Therese Bradford / Michelle Matson implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Plan that is based on the local general U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans and regional plans and addresses interregional issues with surrounding counties Dave Means Wildlife Conservation Board and Mexico. The components of the plan include: transportation, housing, environment (shoreline, air quality, water quality, habitat), economy, borders, regional infrastructure Gary L. Gallegos Executive Director, SANDAG needs and financing, and land use and design.
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2 Revised 012413 REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE Friday, February 1, 2013
ITEM # RECOMMENDATION
+1. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES APPROVE
The Regional Planning Committee (RPC) is requested to review and approve the minutes from its meeting on December 7, 2012.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS/MEMBER COMMENTS
Members of the public shall have the opportunity to address the RPC on any issue within the jurisdiction of the Committee that is not on this agenda. Anyone desiring to speak shall reserve time by completing a “Request to Speak” form and giving it to the Clerk prior to speaking. Public speakers should notify the Clerk if they have a handout for distribution to Committee members. Public speakers are limited to three minutes or less per person. Committee members also may provide information and announcements under this agenda item.
CONSENT
+3. UPDATE ON THE SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC GENERAL RATE CASE INFORMATION (Susan Freedman)
At the May 25, 2012, Board meeting, staff was directed to return to the RPC and Board of Directors to provide an update on the treatment of solar customers in the San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) general rate case (GRC). This report provides the status of the SDG&E GRC related to solar customers as well as an update on a regional analysis of solar rates. A final decision on the SDG&E GRC is scheduled in March 2013.
REPORTS
+4. TransNet SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM: PROPOSED GRANT APPROVE AMENDMENTS (Susan Baldwin)
The TransNet Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee recommends that the RPC approve time extension amendments for three TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program grants. The amendments are for the City of San Diego/Civic San Diego Park Boulevard/City College/San Diego High Pedestrian and Transit Access Improvements Project, the Lemon Grove Trolley Plaza Project, and the Chula Vista Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report.
+5. TransNet ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION PROGRAM: ANNUAL STATUS INFORMATION REPORT (Keith Greer)
The RPC will be provided with the annual status update on the implementation of the TransNet Environmental Mitigation Program.
3 +6. REGIONAL PLAN: STATUS UPDATE AND APPROACH FOR REFINING, DISCUSSION DEVELOPING, AND INCORPORATING THE POLICY AREAS FROM THE REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (Phil Trom)
Last month, the SANDAG Board of Directors received a report on what we have been hearing from the public and our local jurisdictions on the regional plan. The attached report provides this information to the RPC and proposes an approach for how the various regional policy areas that were addressed in the Regional Comprehensive Plan and some new emerging policy areas will be incorporated into the regional plan.
+7. LOCAL AND REGIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE PLANNING EFFORTS DISCUSSION (Allison King)
SANDAG and local governments are working to address climate change through mitigation and adaptation. Staff will describe local efforts to date, and provide an overview of SANDAG's energy and climate programs, which offer resources that aid in local climate action planning.
8. HIGHLIGHTING SMART GROWTH PLANNING EFFORTS: CITY OF INFORMATION SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATES (Cecilia Gallardo, City of San Diego Deputy Director of Development Services)
The RPC periodically receives updates about smart growth planning efforts happening around the region. In 2008, the City of San Diego adopted its General Plan update, and, most recently, the City has been focusing its planning efforts on updating numerous community plans under the framework of the General Plan. The Deputy Director of the Development Services Department will make a presentation on the schedule and approach for the Community Plan updates.
9. UPCOMING MEETINGS INFORMATION
The next meeting of the RPC is scheduled for Friday, March 1, 2013. The March 1 meeting may be a joint meeting with the Transportation Committee. If so, the time will be announced.
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4 San Diego Association of Governments REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
February 1, 2013 AGENDA ITEM NO.: 1
Action Requested: APPROVE
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND ACTIONS MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 2012
The meeting of the Regional Planning Committee (RPC) was called to order by Chair Jim Janney (South County) at 12:09 p.m. See the attached attendance sheet for RPC member attendance.
1. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (APPROVE)
Action: Upon a motion by Supervisor Pam Slater-Price (County of San Diego) and a second by Mayor Sam Abed, City of Escondido (North County Inland), the RPC approved the minutes from its November 2, 2012, meeting.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS/MEMBER COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
REPORTS
3. TransNet SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION GRANT PROGRAM: STATUS UPDATE AND PROPOSED GRANT AMENDMENTS (APPROVE)
This report provided an update through September 30, 2012, on projects funded by two grant programs included in the TransNet Extension Ordinance and Expenditure Plan: (1) the Smart Growth Incentive Program (SGIP), and (2) the Active Transportation Grant Program. In addition, the Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC) recommended that the RPC approve two SGIP grant amendments.
Chair Janney introduced this item.
Susan Baldwin, Senior Regional Planner (SANDAG), presented the item.
Action: Upon a motion by Councilmember Lesa Heebner (North County Coastal) and a second by Supervisor Pam Slater-Price (County of San Diego), the RPC approved the time extension amendments to two Smart Growth Incentive Program grants: (1) Chollas Triangle Master Plan (City of San Diego), and (2) Mid-City State Route 15 Bus Rapid Transit Station Area Planning Study (City of San Diego) as recommended by the ITOC.
4. TransNet ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION PROGRAM LAND MANAGEMENT GRANTS: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED GRANT SCHEDULE EXTENSION FOR SOUTH COUNTY GRASSLANDS CONTRACT (APPROVE)
The ITOC recommended that the RPC approve a time-only, no-cost schedule extension request by the Conservation Biology Institute for the TransNet EMP-funded South County Grasslands grant project No. 5001719. This schedule change is over six months and required approval by the RPC.
Chair Janney introduced this item and speaker.
Katie Levy, Regional Planner (SANDAG), presented the item.
Action: Upon a motion by Supervisor Pam Slater-Price (County of San Diego) and a second by Councilmember Lesa Heebner (North County Coastal), the RPC approved a time-only, no-cost schedule extension request by the Conservation Biology Institute for the TransNet EMP-funded South County Grasslands grant project No. 5001719.
5. PROGRAM UPDATE AND PROPOSED FY 2013 PROGRAM BUDGET AMENDMENT: EXTENSION OF SANDAG ENERGY ROADMAP PROGRAM (RECOMMEND)
The California Public Utilities Commission recently approved program extensions for several energy efficiency programs across the state, including the SANDAG Energy Roadmap Program with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). The RPC was asked to recommend that the Board of Directors approve the proposed amendment to the FY 2013 Program Budget and the Overall Work Program to extend the energy program, and accepted $1,262,660 in grant funding from SDG&E. An update also was presented on the energy planning and engineering services provided by the program thus far.
Chair Janney introduced the item and speaker.
Chair Janney (South County), Councilmember Lesa Heebner (North County Coastal), Mayor Sam Abed (North County Inland), and Customer Programs Advisor Josh Brock (SDG&E) commented on this item.
Rob Rundle, Principal Regional Planner (SANDAG), presented this item, and responded to questions.
Action: Upon a motion by Mayor Sam Abed (North County Coastal) and a second by Supervisor Pam Slater-Price (County of San Diego), the RPC recommended that the Board of Directors approve the proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2013 Program Budget and the Overall Work Program to extend the energy program, and accepted $1,262,660 in grant funding from SDG&E.
2 6. HIGHLIGHTING SMART GROWTH (INFORMATION)
A. DRAFT 2012 LA MESA GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND LA MESA HOUSING ELEMENT
Earlier this year the City of La Mesa released the Draft 2012 La Mesa General Plan. A series of five public workshops were held in 2010 and 2011 to obtain public input. In addition, the California Department of Housing and Community Development recently honored the City of La Mesa's Housing Element. La Mesa staff provided a presentation on the draft general plan and the Housing Element, and discussed lessons learned along the way.
Chair Janney introduced the item and speaker.
Supervisor Pam Slater-Price (County of San Diego); Mayor Sam Abed, City of Escondido (North County Inland); Vice Mayor Alejandra Sotelo-Solis, City of National City (South County); Chair Janney (South County); Councilmember George Gastil, City of Lemon Grove (East County); and Elsa Saxod (San Diego County Water Authority) spoke and further commented on this item.
Gary L. Gallegos, Executive Director (SANDAG), provided information on the public-private nature of the item and responded to questions.
Bill Chopyk, Development Director (City of La Mesa) and Regional Planning Technical Working Group member, presented this item and responded to questions.
Action: This item was presented for information purposes only.
B. CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH COMMERCIAL ZONING REVIEW AND UPDATE
The City of Imperial Beach has completed a comprehensive review and update of its commercial zoning within the City. The objective was to stimulate economic development, increase the City’s economic tax base, promote well-designed commercial and mixed-use development, revise/reduce outdated parking regulations, enhance the pedestrian atmosphere throughout the City, and respect the character of adjoining residential development. Two key components were an expanded outreach effort and the preparation and adoption of a Program Environmental Impact Report to help expedite the development review process. The Commercial Zoning Review recommendations were unanimously adopted in August 2012 and are currently awaiting certification by the California Coastal Commission as a Local Coastal Plan Amendment.
Chair Janney introduced this item and speakers.
Councilmember Lesa Heebner, City of Solana Beach (North County Coastal); Ed Gallo (NCTD); Supervisor Pam Slater-Price (County of San Diego); Mayor Sam Abed, City of Escondido (North County Inland); Chair Janney (South County); Councilmember John Aguilera, City of Vista (North County Inland); and Elsa Saxod (San Diego County Water Authority) commented on this item.
3 Greg Wade, Community Development Director (City of Imperial Beach), presented the item, provided an overview of the City of Imperial Beach Commercial Zoning review, and responded to questions.
Action: This item was presented for information purposes only.
7. UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next meeting of the RPC is scheduled for Friday, February 1, 2013. Please note: The January 2013 meeting is cancelled due to the holiday schedule.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Janney adjourned the meeting at 1:38 p.m.
Attachment: Attendance Sheet
4 Meeting Start Time: 12:09 p.m. Meeting Adjourned Time: 1:38 p.m.
CONFIRMED ATTENDANCE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING DECEMBER 7, 2012 — 12 noon to 2 p.m.
MEMBER/ GEOGRAPHICAL JURISDICTION NAME ATTENDING ALTERNATE AREA/ ORGANIZATION
North County City of Escondido Sam Abed Member Yes Inland City of Vista John Aguilera Alternate Yes
City of Imperial Beach Jim Janney, Chair Member Yes
South County City of National City Alejandra Sotelo- Alternate Yes Solis Carl Hilliard, City of Del Mar Member No North County Vice Chair Coastal City of Solana Beach Lesa Heebner Alternate Yes
City of Lemon Grove Jerry Jones Member No East County City of Lemon Grove George Gastil Alternate Yes
---- Jerry Sanders Member No City of San Diego ---- Sherri Lightner Alternate No
County of San ---- Pam Slater-Price Member Yes Diego ---- Bill Horn Alternate Yes
Laurie Berman Member No
Advisory Member Caltrans, District 11 Bill Figge Alternate Yes
Maurice Eaton No
Ann Moore Member No San Diego Unified Port Advisory Member District Vacant Alternate ---
San Diego County Elsa Saxod Member Yes Advisory Member Water Authority Bud Pocklington Alternate No
Al Ovrom Member Yes Advisory Member MTS Mary England Alternate No
Advisory Member Mark Filanc Member No NCTD
Ed Gallo Alternate Yes
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CONFIRMED ATTENDANCE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING DECEMBER 7, 2012 — 12 noon to 2 p.m.
MEMBER/ GEOGRAPHICAL JURISDICTION NAME ATTENDING ALTERNATE AREA/ ORGANIZATION
Regional Planning Bill Chopyk Member Yes Advisory Member Technical Working Group (TWG) Patrick Murphy Alternate No LaVonne Peck Member No Southern California (La Jolla) Advisory Member Tribal Chairmen’s Allen Lawson Association Alternate Yes (San Pasqual) Steve Chung Member No
Advisory Member Department of Defense Kim N. Peacher Alternate No
Dave Hulse Alternate Yes
Environmental Dave Means Member No Mitigation Wildlife Conservation Program Advisory Board --- Vacant Alternate Member
Environmental Steve Juarez Member No Mitigation California Department Program Advisory of Fish and Game No Member David Mayer Alternate
Environmental No Therese Bradford Member Mitigation US Army Corps of Program Advisory Engineers No Member Michelle Matson Alternate Environmental Vacant Member --- Mitigation US Fish and Wildlife Program Advisory Service No Member Susan Wynn Alternate
6 San Diego Association of Governments REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
February 1, 2013 AGENDA ITEM NO.: 3
Action Requested: INFORMATION
UPDATE ON THE SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC GENERAL RATE CASE File Number 3200300
Introduction
At the May 25, 2012, Board meeting, staff was directed to return to the Regional Planning Committee (RPC) and Board of Directors (BOD) to provide an update on the treatment of solar customers in the San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) general rate case (GRC). This report provides the status of the SDG&E GRC related to solar customers, as well as an update on a regional analysis of solar rates. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is scheduled to release a proposed decision on the GRC in March 2013.
Discussion
SANDAG Energy Policy
In 2009, SANDAG updated the Regional Energy Strategy (RES), which serves as the energy policy blueprint for the region. The RES includes a goal for customer solar photovoltaics (PV) of 844 megawatts (MW) by 2030, an aggressive but achievable increase from 49 MW in 2008. In 2012, customer solar PV equaled approximately 125 MW. RES policy measures to reduce peak electricity demand included support for fair and reasonable rate designs and incentives that encouraged customers to reduce electricity consumption during peak demand periods.
SANDAG prepared the Climate Action Strategy in 2010, to serve as a guide on climate change policy. The Strategy identified a range of potential policy measures for consideration as SANDAG updated long-term planning documents and as local jurisdictions updated their General Plans and other community plans. One of the three areas of focus was for governments to lead by example. A leading method promoted has been for “local governments to use cleaner energy supplies and reduce energy use.”
General Rate Case
On February 17, 2012, SDG&E re-filed its GRC (phase two on rate allotments). Based on Energy Working Group (EWG) review, the application had the potential to negatively impact commercial and industrial solar customers, which included public agencies. Staff was directed to monitor the GRC and participate in a regional solar stakeholder group discussed in the following section. The CPUC is expected to release a proposed decision in March 2013 for comment. A final decision is anticipated in April 2013.
In July 2012, SDG&E and parties to the CPUC proceeding began settlement discussions related to solar PV rates and other issues. On October 19, 2012, SDG&E filed a partial settlement with the CPUC. The parties to this settlement stated that it resolved the issues surrounding distribution demand charges to medium and large commercial and industrial customers, including public agencies. Parties to the partial settlement were:
• SDG&E • City of Chula Vista • City of San Diego • San Diego Solar Coalition • Solar Energy Industries Association
Other parties were against the partial settlement, including Federal Executive Agencies (FEA) representing the Department of the Navy and all other FEA; and San Diego County Public Agencies, representing several school districts, water districts, and the North County Transit District.
The settlement would delay changes to certain solar rate components until SDG&E’s next GRC. In the interim, the CPUC is conducting a statewide study on solar rates that may influence future rate cases for utilities across the state. Also underway is a regional solar rates study (see below) that could help inform future solar policy and SDG&E rate cases.
Regional Solar Study
In January 2012, SDG&E formed the San Diego Solar Stakeholder Collaboration Group, a voluntary group to vet and discuss solar rates. Regional Energy Working Group (EWG) Chair Carrie Downey was appointed to participate as SANDAG’s representative. The stakeholder group recommended that a third party complete a study to determine the energy-related and non-energy costs and benefits of net energy metered (NEM) solar PV systems. The “San Diego Distributed Solar Photovoltaic Impact Study” is scheduled for completion in May 2013.
The study’s objective is to identify the services utilities provide NEM customers and the services NEM customers provide to the grid (including but not limited to energy, capacity, and environmental benefits) and to assess costs and/or value of each of these services. The study is being performed by Black & Veatch and overseen by the Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego.
The EWG will receive regular updates on the study’s progress and be presented with its findings upon completion. Updates also will be provided to the RPC as desired. The study findings may be used in local and statewide solar policy discussions as well as future rate case proceedings.
CHARLES “MUGGS” STOLL Director of Land Use and Transportation Planning
Key Staff Contact: Susan Freedman, (619) 699-7387, [email protected]
2 San Diego Association of Governments REGIONAL PLANNINNG COMMITTEE
February 1, 2013 AGENDA ITEM NO.: 4
Acction Requested: APPROVE
TransNet SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM: PROPOSED GRANT AMENDMENTS File Number 3300100
Introduction Recommendation
This report provides information regarding the proposed The Regional Planning Committee amendments of three Smart Growth Incentive Program is asked to approve amendments grants. On January 9, 2013, the Independent Taxpayer to three Smart Growth Incentive Oversight Committee (ITOC) recommended that the Program grants: (1) City of Regional Planning Committee (RPC) approve the three San Diiego/Civic San Diego Park requested amendments. Grantee representatives will be in Boulevard/City College/San Diego attendance at the meeting to answer questions from the High Pedestrian and Transit Access RPC about the proposed amendments. Improvements Project; (2) Citty of Lemon Grove Trolley Plaza; and Discussion (3) City of Chula Vista Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan and Smart Growth Incentive Program Environmental Impact Report.
The TransNet Extension Ordinance provides 2 percent off annual TransNet revenues for the Smart Growth Incentive Program. In May 2009, SANDAG awarded $9.4 million in funding to 14 projects (six planning grants and eight capital grants) for the first two-year cycle of the TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program. The program was established through the TransNet Extension Ordinance “to provide funding for a broad array of transportation-related infrastructure improvements that will assist local agencies in better integrating transportation and land use, such as enhancements to streets and public places, funding of infrastructure needed to support development in smart growth opportunity areas consistent with the Regional Comprehensive Plan, and community planning efforts related to smart growth and improved land use/traansportation coordination.”
Policy Governing Timely Use of Grant Funds (“Use-It-or-Lose-It” Policy)
The applicable Use-It-or-Lose-It Policy (Attachment 1) states that all projects must be completed according to the project schedule provided in the granteee’s respective grant agreements and that, at the latest, capital improvement projects must award a construction contract within two years of an executed grant agreement with SANDAG. The policy also states that capital projects must be completed within 18 months of an executed construction contract (a total of 3.5 years from contract execution). Planning projects must award a consultant ccontract within one year of an executed grant agreement with SANDAG, and complete the project within two years of an executed consultant contract (a total of 3 years from contract execution).
While schedule adjustments of up to 12 months may be approved by SANDAG staff, per Section 3.1.1 of the Use-It-or-Lose-It Policy, Smart Growth Incentive Program grant amendment requests are presented to the RPC for consideration when the requests meet either of the following conditions: • Time requested exceeds 12 months; and/or • Time requested causes the project to miss a Use-It-or-Lose-It milestone deadline (consultant or construction contract award or project completion).
Proposed Smart Growth Incentive Program Amendments
The three proposed amendments described below require the approval of the RPC per the Use-It-or- Lose-It Policy.
1. The City of San Diego/Civic San Diego is requesting an extension of 12 months (from February 28, 2013, to February 28, 2014) for the Park Boulevard/City College/San Diego High Pedestrian and Transit Access Improvements Project (Attachment 2). The time extension is needed because of project delays associated with the elimination of redevelopment and the Centre City Development Corporation. This is the third project amendment; the first two amendments (for extensions that totaled 12 months) were granted by SANDAG staff, as allowed by the Use-It-or-Lose-It Policy. The project is a capital project at 90 percent design. The next milestones would include award of a construction contract by September 30, 2013, and project completion by February 28, 2014.
2. The City of Lemon Grove is requesting an extension of six months (from May 31, 2013, to November 30, 2013) for the Lemon Grove Trolley Plaza Project (Attachment 3). The time extension is needed because of delays associated with the elimination of redevelopment and unforeseen field conditions discovered during construction (which commenced in August 2012). This is the second project amendment; the first project extension approved by the RPC was for 18.5 months (from November 15, 2011, to May 31, 2013).
3. The City of Chula Vista is requesting an amendment of four months (from February 28, 2013, to June 30, 2013) for the Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Project (Attachment 4). The time extension is needed to complete the adoption of the specific plan and EIR based on delays encountered in the preparation of the project Mobility Study and EIR. This is the fourth project amendment; the first two amendments (for extensions that totaled 12 months) were granted by SANDAG staff. The third amendment (a six-month extension from August 31, 2012, to February 28, 2013) was approved by the RPC on July 6, 2012.
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Next Steps
An update on the Smart Growth Incentive Program and Active Transportation Grant Program based on the third quarter reports for October 1, 2012, through December 31, 2012, will be presented to ITOC and the RPC in March or April 2013.
CHARLES “MUGGS” STOLL Director of Land Use and Transportation Planning
Attachments: 1. TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program and Bicycle Pedestrian Neighborhood Safety/Traffic Calming Program Use-It-or-Lose It Requirements 2. City of San Diego/Civic San Diego Park Boulevard/City College/San Diego High Pedestrian and Transit Access Improvements Project Amendment Request 3. City of Lemon Grove Trolley Plaza Amendment Request 4. City of Chula Vista Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report Amendment Request
Key Staff Contact: Susan Baldwin, (619) 699-1943, [email protected]
3 Attachment 1 TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program and Bicycle Pedestrian Neighborhood Safety/Traffic Calming Program Use-It-or-Lose-It Requirements
1. Project Milestone and Completion Deadlines 2.1.1. For extension requests of up to six months, the 1.1. This policy applies to all Smart Growth Incentive grant recipient must request the extension in Program grant funds, whether from TransNet or writing to the SANDAG Program Manager at another source. By signing a grant agreement for the least two weeks prior to the earliest project Smart Growth Incentive Program, grant recipients agree schedule milestone deadline for which an to the following project delivery objectives. extension is being requested.
1.1.1. Capital Grants. The project must be completed 2.1.2. For extension requests that will cause one or according to the schedule provided in the more project milestones to be delayed more grant agreement, but at the latest, a than six months, but less than twelve months construction contract must be awarded within aggregate, the grant recipient must request an two years following execution of the grant extension in writing to the SANDAG Program agreement, and construction must be Manager at least six weeks prior to the earliest completed within eighteen months following project schedule milestone deadline for which award of the construction contract. an extension is being requested.
1.1.2. Planning Grants. The project must be 2.1.3. The project sponsor seeking the extension completed according to the schedule provided must document previous efforts undertaken to in the grant agreement, but at the latest, a maintain the project schedule, the reasons for consultant contract must be awarded within the delay, and why they were unavoidable, one year following execution of the grant and demonstrate an ability to succeed in the agreement, and the planning project must be extended time frame. complete within two years following award of 2.1.4. If the Program Manager denies an extension the consultant contract. request under this Section 2, the project Failure to meet the above deadlines may result in revocation of sponsor may appeal within ten business days all grant funds not already expended. of receiving the Program Manager’s response to the Regional Planning Committee. 1.2. Grant funds made available as a result of this process may be awarded to the next project on the 2.1.5. Extension requests that are rejected by the recommended project priority list from the most recent Regional Planning Committee will result in project selection process, or they may be added to the termination of the grant agreement and funds available for the next project funding cycle, at obligation by the project sponsor to return to SANDAG’s discretion. Any project that loses funding SANDAG any unexpended funds. Unexpended due to failure to meet the deadlines specified in this funds are funds for project costs not incurred policy may be resubmitted to compete for funding in a prior to rejection of the extension request by future call for projects. the Regional Planning Committee.
2. Project Milestone and Completion Deadlines 3. Project Delays and Extensions of up to One Year 2.1. Grant recipients may receive extensions on their project 3.1. Requests for extensions beyond one year or that will schedules of up to one year for good cause. Extensions cause a project to miss a deadline in Sections 1.1.1 or of up to twelve months aggregate that would not cause 1.1.2 (including those projects that were already the project to miss a deadline in Sections 1.1.1 or 1.1.2 granted extensions by the SANDAG Program Manager may be approved by the SANDAG Program Manager for and are again falling behind schedule) will be the Smart Growth Incentive Program. Extensions considered by the Regional Planning Committee. beyond twelve months aggregate or that would cause The Regional Planning Committee will only grant an the project to miss a deadline in Sections 1.1.1 or 1.1.2 extension under this Section 3 for extenuating must be approved by the Regional Planning Committee. conditions beyond the control of the project sponsor, For an extension to be granted under this Section 2, the defined as follows: following conditions must be met: 4
3.1.1. Capital Grants 3.1.1.5. Litigation. Extensions may be granted when a lawsuit has been filed concerning 3.1.1.1. Environmental. An extension may be the project being funded. granted when, during the environmental review process, the project sponsor 3.1.1.6. Other. Extensions may be granted due to discovers heretofore unknown sites changes in federal/state policies or laws (e.g., archeological, endangered species) that can be shown to directly affect the that require additional investigation and project schedule. mitigation efforts. The project sponsor 3.1.2. Planning Grants must demonstrate that the discovery is new and unforeseen. 3.1.2.1. Changed Circumstances. An extension may be granted for a planning project 3.1.1.2. Right-of-Way. Extensions for delays when circumstances not within the necessary to complete right-of-way control of the grant recipient, such as an acquisition may be granted only when action by an outside agency, require a right-of-way needs are identified that change in the scope of work for the could not have been foreseen at the time project. the grant agreement was signed. 3.2. The grant recipient shall make its request directly to the 3.1.1.3. Permitting. Delays associated with Regional Planning Committee, providing a detailed obtaining permits from external agencies justification for the requested extension, including a may justify an extension when the project revised project schedule and work plan, at least sponsor can demonstrate that every effort six weeks prior to the earliest project schedule has been made to obtain the necessary milestone deadline, or deadline in Sections 1.1.1 or permits and that the delay is wholly due 1.1.2, for which an extension is being requested. to the permitting agency. 3.3. Extension requests that are rejected by the Regional 3.1.1.4. Construction Schedule. Extensions may be Planning Committee will result in termination of the granted when unavoidable construction grant agreement and obligation by the project sponsor delays create a conflict with restrictions to return to SANDAG any unexpended funds. on construction during certain times of Unexpended funds are funds for project costs not the year (for instance, to avoid nesting incurred prior to rejection of the extension request. season for endangered species).
Smart Growth Incentive Program Guidelines and Call for Projects – FY 2009 to 2010 5 Attachment 2
CIVICSAN DIEGO
December 19, 2012
Susan Baldwin, Senior Regional Planner SANDAG 401 B Street, Suite 800 San Diego, CA 92101
Subject: Park Boulevard/City College/San Diego High Pedestrian & Transit Access Improvements Grant, Assignment and Assumption Agreement Number 5001354 — Project Schedule Extension Request
Dear Susan Baldwin:
Per the terms of the Park Boulevard/City College/San Diego High Pedestrian & Transit Access Improvements Grant, Assignment and Assumption Agreement Number 5001354 (“Grant”), Civic San Diego (CivicSD), on behalf of the City of San Diego Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency (“Agency”), and City of San Diego (“City”), is requesting a one year extension on the project schedule.
The project is a multi-agency project representing the City, Agency, along with the adjacent property owners City College and the San Diego Unified School District (San Diego High School), with CivicSD as the lead project manager. All the parties involved have been working diligently in a team effort to move this important project forward. At this time, the project has reached the significant design milestone of 90 percent completion, based on many team meetings and discussions concerning numerous issues that have been resolved to keep the project moving forward.
The reasons for the unavoidable delay and the request for the time extension consist of the following main issue that has affected the schedule:
1) The State of California, in response to the State budget deficit, passed laws AB 26 and 27, involving the dissolution of redevelopment agencies with CCDC representing the Agency. CCDC has been reconfigured by the City of San Diego as Civic San Diego and has had significant staff reductions due to the uncertainty of funding for the Agency. The Agency has obtained approval from the State the lists of existing enforceable obligations and the Recognized Obligations Payment Schedules that include the Park Boulevard/City College/San Diego High Pedestrian & Transit Access Improvements and various other Agency projects. The Public Works group that is tasked with managing this project was reduced to one staff member and has not been able to manage all of the projects on the previously projected timelines. CivicSD is now hiring additional Project Managers to
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deliver the projects. We currently have hired one additional Project Manager and a third Project Manager is in negations for employment. The design of the project has continued forward during this time.
The Agency and City are committed to succeeding in the new extended timeframe and have confidence in completing the design to 100 percent, bidding, and constructing the project in the grant agreement timelines per Attachment A—”ProjectMilestone and Completion Deadlines.”
The City and Agency look forward to receiving an extension request on this important project to improve pedestrian and transit access in this important urban area, with the City College and San Diego High School students and community benefiting greatly from the improvements.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at (619) 533-7108 if SANDAG has any questions or concerns on this request.
Sincerely,
Scott A. Johnson, P.E. Senior Project Manager, Public Works cc: Fernando Lasaga, City of San Diego Deborah Van Wanseele, City of San Diego Stephanie Shook, CivicSD Byron Wade, Project Professionals Corporation
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7 CAPITAL PROJECT
TransNet SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM PROJECT BUDGET, SCOPE OF WORK, & SCHEDULE Jurisdiction: Centre City Development Corporation Project: Park Blvd./City College/San Diego High School Pedestrian Improvements & Transit Access Improvements Project Description (including location and limits): This project improves an existing pedestrian crosswalk on Park Blvd., north of Russ Blvd., in front of the San Diego High School campus on the east side of the street, and City Collge facilities on the west side of the street, with a pedestrian traffic signal and associated improvements for greater pedestrian safety. An existing bus stop in the middle of Park Blvd. will be moved to the side of the street and a hardscaped median will be installed with the appropriate drainage facilities in that area. The roadwall will be re-striped to include a Class Two Bicycle Path and the existing lighting upgraded to City of San Diego standards.
Contract Number: 5001354
Include plan review intervals required for project oversight as deliverables. (30/60/90/100)
Additional Agency Agency Completion SANDAG Matching Matching Task Deliverables Start Date Date Funds Funds* Funds Total Final Design 30% design to SANDAG Aug-10 Sep-10 $ - $ - $ 49,752 $ 49,752 60% design to SANDAG Oct-10 Sep-11 $ - $ - $ 30,050 $ 30,050 90% design to SANDAG Oct-11 Nov-12 $ 29,598 $ 12,685 $ - $ 42,283 100% design to SANDAG Dec-12 Jun-13 $ 13,549 $ 5,807 $ - $ 19,355 Award Construction Contract Construction contract Jun-13 Sep-13$ 43,147 $ 18,491 $ 79,802 $ 141,440 Construction/Project Completio Completed improvements Oct-13 Feb-14$ 256,853 $ 110,509 $ 617,638 $ 985,000 Total$ 300,000 $ 129,000 $ 697,440 $ 1,126,440
* $129,000 is required Agency expenditure per grant
Capital Project Revenues
Source FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 Total TransNet $ 90,000 $ 210,000 $ - $ 300,000 Agency $ 51,440 $ 775,000 $ - $ 826,440 Total $ 141,440 $ 985,000 $ - $ 1,126,440
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10 11 12 San Diego Association of Governments REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
February 1, 2013 AGENDA ITEM NO.: 5
Action Requested: INFORMATION
TransNet ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION PROGRAM: ANNUAL STATUS REPORT File Number 1200201
Introduction
The TransNet Extension Ordinance and Expenditure Plan, approved countywide by voters in November 2004, includes an Environmental Mitigation Program (EMP), which is a funding allocation category for the cost to “create a reliable approach for funding required mitigation for future transportation improvements thereby reducing costs and accelerating project delivery (TransNet Extension Ordinance Section D).” The EMP established two funds: (1) the Biological Mitigation Fund for direct mitigation, management, and monitoring for transportation-related impacts; and (2) the Regional Habitat Conservation Fund for efforts related to regional land acquisition, management, and monitoring for implementation of the regional habitat conservation plans.
On February 22, 2008, the Board of Directors authorized a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Caltrans, the California Department of Fish and Game, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to establish the process to implement the goals of the TransNet EMP over a ten-year period. The MOA, executed on March 19, 2008, memorialized a Plan of Finance strategy of $440 million over the ten years for the Biological Mitigation Fund and $40 million for the Regional Habitat Conservation Fund. The MOA is consistent with the TransNet EMP Implementation Guidelines adopted by the Board on September 24, 2004.
This report provides an annual status update of the implementation of the EMP for FY 12 and FY 13 to date. In addition to this report, an informational brochure highlighting the current status of the program, some key accomplishments, and Web access information has been created and is available to the public.
Discussion
Attachment 1 summarizes the progress of the Biological Mitigation Fund. The purpose of the Biological Mitigation Fund is to provide funds for the acquisition, restoration, and management of mitigation for regional transportation projects included in the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and for local streets and roads. The following are some key achievements:
• Since January 2008, 23 properties totaling more than 3,329 acres have been acquired at a cost of approximately $99.3 million.
• Four of these properties were acquired during FY 12 and FY 13, totaling 1,033 acres. This includes the acquisition of the property necessary to meet the mitigation for 14 regional transportation projects including Interstate 5, railroad double tracking projects, local streets and
roads, and the Net Benefit provisions of the State Route 94 (SR 94) corridor as defined in the TransNet Extension Ordinance.
• During FY 12, SANDAG completed the largest acquisition under the EMP; acquisition of the Hidden Valley property. The 1,905-acre Hidden Valley property connects the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge to California’s Rancho Jamul Ecological Reserve. SANDAG and the U.S. Department of the Interior, with assistance from The Nature Conservancy, bought the property. SANDAG entered into an agreement with the state and federal wildlife agencies that allows for the 953 acres acquired by SANDAG to be used for ten regional transportation improvement projects, establishes 205 acres of mitigation credit for local streets and roads, and provides all the land necessary to meet the future Net Benefit provisions of the SR 94 Corridor as defined in the TransNet Extension Ordinance. This partnership leveraged $10 million of non- TransNet acquisition funding, allowing more of the regional habitat preserve system to be acquired.
• SANDAG has secured four properties totaling over 700 acres for the restoration of coastal and freshwater wetlands. In addition, SANDAG has initiated an umbrella mitigation banking agreement process to formalize the “credits” that will be generated from the restoration of these properties to wetlands.
• To date, mitigation has been secured for 36 RTP projects, and 319 acres for future local streets and roads projects. The EMP has enabled SANDAG to successfully acquire all of the uplands mitigation for the Board-approved TransNet Early Action Program of projects; the EMP is currently completing negotiations on the required biological mitigation and enhancement associated with the North Coastal Corridor Public Works Plan (PWP). This package of improvements will be completed in FY 13.
• Sixty-seven percent of the mitigation needs for the RTP projects estimated under the TransNet Extension Ordinance has been secured since January 2008, including the Net Benefit requirements for the SR 76 and SR 94 corridors. Nine RTP projects have completed permitting, and construction is under way. Another four are in the process of obtaining permits, with construction estimated to occur over the next six to 18 months.
Attachment 2 summarizes the progress of the Regional Habitat Conservation Fund. The purpose of the Regional Habitat Conservation Fund is to provide funding for regional habitat management and monitoring necessary to implement habitat conservation planning throughout the region. These funds help maintain the current condition of the regional habitat preserve system, thereby reducing the likelihood that this system will degrade, and reducing the need for listing of new species as endangered by the federal and state governments. The following are some key achievements:
• Fifty-five land management grants totaling $9.5 million have been provided to land management entities in the region through a competitive grant program. Matching funds from approved and pending grants are expected to total $5.4 million; a 57 percent match of non- TransNet funds. A $2 million Call for Projects was completed on January 29, 2013. These grants are undergoing an evaluation process which will lead to a recommendation for funding by the SANDAG Board of Directors. Attachment 3 provides a status update on the 30 currently active land management grants. Five grants have been placed on a “watch list,” where the grantee has received an extension of time beyond the date listed in the original contract agreement.
2 SANDAG staff will monitor the progress of these and all the grants to assure timely progress on the grant implementation. Quarterly reports will continue to be provided to the Regional Planning Committee.
• A current and accurate map of vegetation is a key tool for land management decisions such as the allocation of funding for restoration or the effects of wildfires. This year SANDAG updated vegetation mapping for 500,000 acres of land included or proposed for inclusion into the regional habitat preserve system. This data is available in a Geographic Information System (GIS) format to the public and replaces data previously compiled by SANDAG in 1995. The State of California, seeing the value of this effort, provided a $93,000 grant to assist with the mapping.
• With grant funding from SANDAG, the U.S. Geological Survey has been working to restore the southwestern pond turtle population in the Sycuan Peak Ecological Reserve—one of only six remaining populations in the county. As a result of the removal of non-native predators and captive rearing and release by the San Diego Zoological Society, juvenile turtles have been observed in the habitat. For the first time in more than a decade there are signs of successful turtle breeding in southern San Diego County.
• Decisions on where funds should be directed for land management are difficult when trying to balance regional needs across multiple open preserves and a multitude of endangered and sensitive species. SANDAG has worked with key stakeholder in the development of a draft Management Strategic Plan for conserved lands in western San Diego County. This plan identifies common challenges from local to regional levels; prioritizes resource needs; and outlines a funding allocation strategy to maximize return. The draft plan will be finalized after public input is obtained in the summer of 2013, and used for future TransNet land management grant funding decisions.
Challenges
The TransNet EMP is a unique approach that is being discussed as a framework for other parts of California and the United States. Many issues have been addressed over the last seven years as this innovative program has matured. Key remaining challenges in the implementation of the program include: (1) development of wetland mitigation banks, (2) defining the release of Economic Benefit funds, and (3) completion of the coastal resource enhancement program for the North Coast Corridor PWP.
Approximately one-third of all the estimated biological mitigation needs under TransNet will require wetland restoration. Acquisition of wetlands alone does not satisfy the state and federal standard of “no net loss” of wetlands acreage. However, establishment of mitigation banks secures the restoration credits for future project use and can result in less required mitigation. A mitigation bank requires multiple legal and technically complex studies and agreements. SANDAG has started the development of an umbrella bank for coastal wetlands associated with the North Coastal Corridor PWP and a freshwater umbrella bank that will span the county. It is estimated that it will take two years to complete these banking agreements.
3 The TransNet Extension Ordinance contains the concept of economic benefit with a funding allocation for the “estimated economic benefits of incorporating specified regional and local transportation projects into applicable habitat conservation plans, thereby allowing mitigation requirements for covered species to be fixed, and allowing mitigation requirements to be met through purchase of land in advance of need in larger blocks at a lower cost.” Senate Bill 468 (Kehoe) and the second TransNet Triennial Performance Audit Report (2012) both indicate the need to determine the methodologies and timing of the release of these funds. SANDAG staff is working with key stakeholders and the EMP Working Group to prepare a recommendation that will be presented to the Committee at a future meeting.
Finally, SANDAG and Caltrans staffs are completing the Resource Enhancement Program of the North Coast Corridor PWP. This plan outlines the strategy and timing for the mitigation and enhancement of coastal resources included in the North Coast Corridor. The development of a package of enhancements will have to be both acceptable to the agencies approving the North Coast Corridor PWP, and stay within the defined capital improvement budget.
Next Steps
This report is intended to be a status update of the EMP as of February 2013. Staff will return with subsequent annual reports, quarterly updates on the Land Management Grants, progress of the wetland mitigation banks, policy recommendations to define economic benefit, and development of the North Coast Corridor PWP at future meetings.
CHARLES “MUGGS” STOLL Director of Land Use and Transportation Planning
Attachments: 1. Biological Mitigation Fund (CIP 1200200) Attachments 2. Regional Habitat Conservation Fund (CIP 1200300) 3. Status of Land Management Grants FY 2013 2nd Quarter
Key Staff Contact: Keith Greer, (619) 699-7390, [email protected]
4 Attachment 1 Biological Mitigation Fund (CIP 1200200)
Purpose: Environmental Mitigation Program (EMP), Biological Mitigation Fund. To secure mitigation for projects in the Regional Transportation Plan and local streets and roads pursuant to the TransNet Extension Ordinance and the subsequent TransNet Implementation Memorandum of Agreement (approved February 22, 2008).
Status: As of February 2013, 3,329 acres of land have been acquired for mitigation under the TransNet EMP. The focus has been on properties for the TransNet Early Action Program projects, including the State Route 76 expansion (mitigation completed), coastal rail double tracking and the Interstate 5 corridor. Several properties are undergoing habitat restoration as required to meet their federal and state permits. A package of coastal habitat improvements will be identified for inclusion in the pending North Coast Corridor * Plus 319 acres for local streets and roads and 1,233 acres of Net Benefit for Public Works Plan. State Route 76 and 94. 5 Attachment 2 Regional Habitat Conservation Fund (CIP 1200300) Purpose: Environmental Mitigation Program, Regional Habitat Conservation Fund. In March 2008, the SANDAG Board of Directors authorized funding pursuant to the TransNet Extension Ordinance to maintain and enhance the habitat values of the regional conservation preserve system pursuant to a five-year funding strategy.
Status: Currently, SANDAG has awarded 55 grants for land management activities and is completing its sixth Call-for- Projects for additional grants projects. SANDAG has contracts for an additional nine monitoring projects ranging from post-wildfire recovery to status monitoring of endangered species. This year’s efforts have completed the remapping of the vegetation in the regional preserve system, evaluation of regional wildlife linkages, development of draft Management Strategic Plan, and monitoring of endangered and sensitive species throughout the region. 6 Status of Land Management Grants FY 2013 2nd Quarter Attachment 3 Reporting period through December 31, 2012
Date On Schedule Description of Land Management/Monitoring from Original Watch Expected Grantee Project Contract Grant Amount Complete Activities Contract End List* End Date Executed Date Continuation of existing vernal pool project. Needs U.S. Fish and Wildlife Shinohara Vernal 1 continued weeding to keep weeds from invading created 07/02/09 $ 308,238.00 No Yes No 12/31/14 Service Pools vernal pools. Thirty new pools to be created. Coastal cactus wren habitat enhancement project - active Cactus Wren management of suitable cactus wren habitat, restore 2 City of Chula Vista 01/01/09 $ 373,048.00 No Yes No 09/30/14 Restoration degraded and/or fragmented cholla patches, and initiate activites to reduce edge effects. San Diego National Cactus Wren Enhance coastal cactus wren habitat in high priority area in 3 07/02/09 $ 180,070.00 No Yes No 12/31/14 Wildlife Refuge CAWR Recovery San Diego National Wildife Refuge. San Luis Rey & Santa Margarita Invasive plant control and maintenance and access control Mission Resource Watersheds: 4 in two watershed areas - San Luis Rey River and Santa 01/01/09 $ 354,300.00 No No Yes 03/15/13 Conservation District Oceanside, Margarita. Fallbrook, Valley Center Invasive Species San Dieguito River Park Removal and Invasive control, habitat restoration, and access control an 5 01/01/09 $ 347,090.00 No Yes No 11/01/13 Joint Powers Authority Habitat dmanagement. Restoration Salt Creek Enhance, restore, expand, and monitor coastal cactus 6 County San Diego 01/01/09 $ 125,000.00 No Yes No 05/30/15 Recovery wren habitat in the Salt Creek area
City of Carlsbad, Parks Calavera Provide access control, habitat restoration, and public 7 and Recreation Preserve outreach for the 735‐acre Calavera Preserve Planning 09/30/09 $ 286,667.00 No Yes No 12/31/14 Department Planning Area Area. Zoological Society of Enhance, plant cacti and monitor growth, and monitor San Diego & City of San 8 Wild Animal Park cactus wren at the Wild Animal Park and the San Pasqual 03/29/10 $ 325,290.00 No Yes No 04/16/13 Diego Water Valley. Department Removal of non-native plant species from several Center for Natural Lands Rancho La Costa, 9 preserves owned and managed by the Center for Natural 12/04/09 $ 55,010.00 No No Yes 05/04/13 Management TET, Meadowlark Lands Management. Invasive species control, re-treatment, restoration of native San Diego River River Habitat San species, access control, increased park patrol and 10 02/15/11 $ 527,736.15 No Yes No 03/01/15 Conservancy Diego River landowner outreach along the river in San Diego, Santee, and El Monte Valley. Removal and treatment of non-native grasslands in order to restore ecological and hydrological functions of riparian 11 County of San Diego Lusardi Creek 04/12/11 $ 107,060.00 No No Yes 01/31/15 areas of the Lusardi Creek Preserve that were burned in the 2007 wildfires. Geographic Information System (GIS) database and an City of San Diego, Public San Pasqual Integrated Weed Management Plan for San Pasqual 12 04/01/11 $ 184,623.00 No Yes No 09/30/13 Utilities Department Valley Valley through data collection, mapping, and plan preparation.
*Watch List are projects where extensions of time beyond the end date listed in the original contract agreement. 7 Status of TransNet Land Management FY 2006 - FY 2011 Grants Reporting period through December 31, 2012
Date On Schedule Description of Land Management/Monitoring from Original Watch Expected Grantee Project Contract Grant Amount Complete Activities Contract End List* End Date Executed Date Develop detailed habitat assessments and conceptual models to control invasive grasslands and standardize Conservation Biology South County 13 invasive species removal protocols and prioritization of 02/01/11 $ 283,292.00 No No Yes 09/30/13 Institute Grassland management actions. Determine cost per acre of alternative invasive control and restoration techniques. Plant coast prickly pear cactus on 5 acres adjacent to 14 County of San Diego Lakeside Linkage cactus wren populations, and control invasive plant 04/12/11 $ 200,824.00 No Yes No 01/31/17 species. Restoration and enhancement for San Diego thornmint and Chula Vista 15 City of Chula Vista Otay tarplant. Invasive control, dethatching, fencing, and 05/03/11 $ 268,428.00 No Yes No 11/30/14 Tarplant monitoring. Invasive species mapping, and native species planting in Rocks Biological Crest Canyon 16 Crest Canyon Open Space Park. Access control of 03/28/11 $ 74,480.00 No Yes No 10/31/13 Consultants Invasive Removal unauthorized trail use through public outreach. Control spread of several aggressive, non-native plant San Diego Weed Invasive Control species throughout the County. Eradicate infestation of 17 04/12/11 $ 43,444.00 No No Yes 06/30/13 Management Area Pepper Weed Canary Island St. John's wort in the Florida Canyon of Balboa Park. Throughout the Carlsbad Hydrologic Unit treat and monitor San Elijo Lagoon Carlsbad invasive plants, plant, and restore habitat. Map invasive 18 04/06/12 $194,455.00 No Yes No 01/31/14 Conservancy Hydrologic Unit plant infestations within the MHCP Core and Linkage Areas identified in Carlsbad Habitat Management Plan. Use habitat evaluation program to establish baseline San Diego Audubon 19 Mission Bay Park habitat health to implement invasive species control and 04/06/12 $98,200.00 No Yes No 12/01/14 Society habitat restoration in Mission Bay Park.
Chaparral Lands Proctor Valley Restore and ehnance quality of vernal pools and habitat at 20 05/09/12 $183,605.00 No Yes No 09/30/15 Conservancy Vernal Pools a 6-acre site in Proctor Valley.
Develop and implement treatment strategies for the emerging invasive plant species Brachypodium . Restore Conservation Biology 21 Brachypodium impacted habitat on South Crest properties within the San 04/05/12 $233,975.00 No Yes No 03/15/14 Institute Diego National Wildlife Refuge and Crestridge Ecological Reserve. Maintain, monitor, and diversify recently created habitat. Groundwork San Diego- 22 Radio-Encanto Restore and revegetate recently cleared areas and prepare 04/05/12 $154,965.00 No Yes No 11/01/13 Chollas Creek plan for long-term stewardship. Develop and begin initial implementation of a subwatershed-level management plan to restore and San Pasqual 23 Zoological Society manage native habitat to supportCoastal Cactus Wren 05/31/12 $269,339.00 No Yes No 12/31/13 Valley population in the San Pasqual Valley/Lake Hodges region of the San Dieguito Watershed.
*Watch List are projects where extensions of time beyond the end date listed in the original contract agreement. 8 Status of TransNet Land Management FY 2006 - FY 2011 Grants Reporting period through December 31, 2012
Date On Schedule Description of Land Management/Monitoring from Original Watch Expected Grantee Project Contract Grant Amount Complete Activities Contract End List* End Date Executed Date Restore and enhance degraded habitat for the Coastal Cactus Wren within the Salt Creek Canyon of the Otay 24 City of Chula Vista Salt Creek 04/30/12 $182,282.00 No Yes No 08/31/15 Ranch Preserve. Conduct invasive species control, propagate cacti, and monitor Coastal Cactus Wren. Conduct habitat suitability surveys for the Western Pond Western Pond 25 U.S. Geological Society Turtle (WPT) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. 06/27/12 $133,263.79 No Yes No 06/27/14 Turtle Remove aquatic invasives and trap WPT. Assess sites and collect plant materials, conduct local Center for Natural Lands adaptation genetic study. Use the most appropriate 26 Acanthomintha 04/01/12 $41,250.00 No Yes No 04/30/14 Management molecular techniques to determine the genetic differences among occurrences. Enhance two existing rock ledges to be used as nest sites U.S. Fish and Wildlife SDNWR Golden 27 for Golden Eagles in the Jamul area. Monitor the area for 08/31/12 $23,865.00 No Yes No 03/31/14 Service Eagle eagle use. Install Off-Road-Vehicle barriers to close section of fencing Proctor Valley Chaparral Lands between City of San Diego and CA Dept. of Fish and 28 Missing Links 05/09/12 $155,780.00 No Yes No 05/08/13 Conservancy Game fencing in order to improve effectiveness of barriers Barriers in reducing illegal access. South County Pilot project to assess how effective education and 29 Earth Discovery Institute Community volunteer coordination can be among multiple land 04/05/12 $103,280.00 No Yes No 01/31/13 Outreach managers. Supplement ongoing management efforts in the Mission San Diego River Park Mission Valley Valley Preserve. Train and oversee volunteers, and 30 04/16/12 $90,940.00 No Yes No 04/16/13 Foundation Preserve expand volunteer events for debris and invasive species removal.
*Watch List are projects where extensions of time beyond the end date listed in the original contract agreement. 9 San Diego Association of Governments REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
February 1, 2013 AGENDA ITEM NO.: 6
Action Requested: DISCUSSION
REGIONAL PLAN: STATUS UPDATE AND APPROACH FOR REFINING, DEVELOPING, AND INCORPORATING THE POLICY AREAS FROM THE REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN File Number 3100000
Introduction
Over the past year, SANDAG has been working on developing a framework for the preparation of a new regional plan for the San Diego region that extends to the year 2050. Last month, the SANDAG Board of Directors received a report on what we have been hearing from the public and our local jurisdictions on the regional plan. Attachment 1 provides this information to the Regional Planning Committee. An important part of the planning process will be to incorporate the various regional policy areas that were addressed in the Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP) into the new regional plan and address some new emerging policy areas. This report proposes an approach for doing so. It also is anticipated to be presented to the Transportation and Borders Committees at their meetings on February 15 and 22, 2013, respectively.
Background
The SANDAG Board adopted the RCP in 2004 to provide a blueprint for managing our region's growth while preserving natural resources and limiting urban sprawl. Since then, SANDAG has adopted several Regional Transportation Plans, as required by federal and state laws. The most recent Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) was adopted in 2011, and per a new state law (Senate Bill 375, 2008), it included for the first time a component called the Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS). SANDAG’s 2050 RTP/SCS was the first RTP prepared in California under the provisions of SB 375 and was structured in a way to further integrate land use and transportation planning and to meet the greenhouse gas emission reduction targets established by the California Air Resources Board for the San Diego region.
Over the years, the RCP has served as a framework to coordinate local and regional planning efforts and promote smart growth and sustainable development in our region, and many of its policies have been incorporated into subsequent RTPs. Unlike the RTP, the RCP does not have a mandated schedule for updates. However, during the preparation of the 2050 RTP/SCS, the Board indicated interest in updating the RCP in order to bring the RCP up-to-date with the numerous planning issues and legislative requirements that have emerged over the past decade, including issues such as climate change mitigation and adaptation as well as public health.
After discussion on possible ways to update the RCP, in May 2012, the SANDAG Board approved merging the RCP update with the preparation of the next RTP/SCS, instead of conducting a stand- alone update. In September 2012, staff presented the Board with a draft work program and schedule for the combined plan, and outlined an approach for gathering ideas for public
involvement (Attachments 2a and 2b). Since then, we’ve reached out to a variety of stakeholders to solicit feedback on the draft work program and on strategies for public engagement. As outlined in Attachment 1, four major efforts were taken to gather ideas on the regional plan and on public participation techniques, including outreach with the SANDAG policy advisory committees and working groups, focus groups, community-based organizations, and a kick-off public workshop. Based on much of this feedback, a draft Public Involvement Plan (PIP) has been released for public review and comment (available for comment until February 7, 2013 at www.sandag.org/regionalplan), and refinements are underway to finalize the work program and schedule. To complement these outreach approaches, a statistically significant poll will be conducted and its results are expected to be available this spring as the Board deliberates on the vision, goals, and objectives that will provide the policy foundation for the regional plan.
Discussion
The RCP includes about a dozen policy areas that range from urban form and housing to healthy environment, social equity, economic prosperity, infrastructure, and border issues. The plan is based on principles of smart growth and sustainable development. From a geographic standpoint, the RCP covers all jurisdictions in the region, addresses binational issues, incorporates coordination with our tribal governments, and addresses planning issues with our surrounding regions (Imperial, Orange, and Riverside counties). Attachment 3 provides a fact sheet of the RCP. Many of the policies included in the 2050 RTP/SCS build upon the smart growth framework established in the RCP. Attachment 4 provides a fact sheet of the 2050 RTP, Attachment 5 provides a fact sheet of the SCS, and Attachment 6 provides a comparison of the topics in the RCP and in the SCS chapter of the 2050 RTP/SCS.
Combining the RCP and the 2050 RTP/SCS will result in a single, more easily accessible regional planning document. Based on the draft work program and the comments received to date, the plan will continue to focus on the critical link between land use and transportation, and will cover the following topics:
• Public Health • Land Use, Regional Growth, and Urban Form • Healthy Environment (Habitat Conservation, Energy, Climate Change, Climate Adaptation, Shoreline Preservation, Water Quality, Air Quality) • Infrastructure/Public Facilities (Water Supply, Wastewater, Storm Water, Solid Waste, Access to Educational Facilities, Parks and Open Space) • Housing • Social Equity and Environmental Justice • Economic Strategies • Binational, Tribal, Interregional, and Military Coordination • Transportation
A final work program will be presented to the SANDAG Board in February. In accordance with state and federal transportation planning guidelines, the regional plan needs to be adopted by mid-2015.
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Proposed Approach for Incorporating the Policy Areas from the RCP: Comprehensive, Integrated, and Engaging
Not Starting from Scratch – Using “White Papers” to Frame the Issues
Because so much planning work has been done in our region over the years, it is proposed that we build upon previous work as we prepare the regional plan. The suggested approach would be to write a comprehensive series of “white papers” over the next year on the policy areas identified above. The white papers would describe current conditions associated with the policy area (including existing plans, programs, and policies; new requirements; and emerging issues); explore the interrelationships of the policy area among the “three E’s” of sustainability (including the economy, social equity, and the environment, as well as climate mitigation/adaptation); describe additional topics that should be further considered, such as public health and demographics; describe potential funding resources related to the policy area; and propose key policy questions related to the policy area for consideration and discussion.
This “white paper” approach would provide policymakers, stakeholders, and the public with the opportunity to more comprehensively understand the region’s previous work, validate and/or refine the existing policies, and explore new policies within the context of emerging issues.
Breaking Down the Silos
It is proposed that, to the extent possible, the white papers be grouped into related topics and be discussed with the policy committees and working groups in these groupings. This would provide the opportunity to proactively explore interrelationships among the various topics in an integrated manner and help break down the silos. In addition, it is proposed that the white papers be used to help define the issues to be included in the regional plan, but not to serve as the designations for the chapters. Once all of the white papers have been reviewed and discussed, it is proposed that information and policy questions from the white papers be drawn upon to establish and write the chapters of the regional plan, and that the white papers serve as background information as appendices of the regional plan.
Meaningful Engagement
Public participation is a critical part of the planning process. It is proposed that the working groups and policy committees serve as the discussion venues in the white paper process, and that outreach with community-based organizations, tribal nations, stakeholders, binational partners, and related public agencies be proactively sought and incorporated into the process through techniques included in the PIP. Some of these techniques include facilitated outreach sessions with interested stakeholder groups, multi-topic workshops, Internet-based outreach methods, posting the white papers and schedules on-line, social media, presentations to interested groups, and other techniques that might be suitable for each topic area. The SANDAG Board would receive updates and would provide input at key points in the planning process. The white papers would be developed over the next year (from March 2013 to March 2014), and the chapters would subsequently be drafted, drawing upon the input obtained from the white paper approach.
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Next Steps
At the SANDAG Board Retreat, scheduled for February 6-8, 2013, the Board will review the major accomplishments from our previous and existing regional plans as a precursor for providing direction on the upcoming regional plan. On February 22, the Board will receive the final PIP reflecting input received during the public comment period and the final work program. The Board then will be asked to consider the vision, goals, and policy objectives for the regional plan after the poll results are completed. Meanwhile, staff will begin to engage the working groups and policy advisory committees on the various white papers and other plan components, and will seek public input drawing upon public participation methods contained in the final PIP. The Regional Planning Committee, along with the Transportation and Borders Committees, will be asked to provide input and recommendations to the SANDAG Board on key components of the plan.
CHARLES “MUGGS” STOLL Director of Land Use and Transportation Planning
Attachments: 1. Board Report: January 11, 2013 – “The Regional Plan: What Are We Hearing?” 2a. Board Report: September 28, 2012 – “2050 Regional Plan: Draft Work Program and Schedule” 2b. Board Report: September 28, 2012 – “2050 Regional Plan: Draft Public Involvement Plan” 3. RCP Fact Sheet 4. 2050 RTP Fact Sheet 5. SCS Fact Sheet 6. Content Comparison of RCP and SCS Chapter of 2050 RTP/SCS
Key Staff Contact: Phil Trom, (619) 699-7330, [email protected]
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDDA ITEM NO. 13-01-2 JANUARY 11, 2013 ACTTION REQUESTED – INFORMATION
THE REGIONAL PLAN: “WHAT ARE WE HEARING?” File Numbers 3100000/3100400
Introduction
Last year, the Board of Directors approved merging the Regional Comprehensive Plan update with the next Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (2050 RTP/SCS). Since then, staff has been reaching out to a variety of stakeholders to solicit feedback on the work program and on strategies for public engagement. This report highlights the main messages that we have been hearing from the public and local jurisdictions.
2012 Outreach – What We Heard
During 2012, staff undertook several major efforts to gather ideas on the regional plan.
• SANDAG Committees and Working Groups: We started by reaching out to the SANDAG working groups, Policy Advisory Committees, and the Board of Directors to obtain feedback on the proposed work program and gather ideas on public participation. • Focus Groups: Then we conducted two focus grooups to gauge residents’ awareness and viewpoints regarding regional planning issues. • Community-Based Organizations: Next, we reached out to the network of community- based organizations (CBOs) that participated in the development of the 2050 RTP/SCCS to review ideas on how to continue to engage low income and minority populations in the regional planning process in a meaningful way. • Kick-Off Public Workshop: Finally, building upon the initial feedback, we organized a public workshop to kick-off our outreach to stakeholders, residents, professionals, and others who are not part of the SANDAG institutional structure, but who are interested in the development of the plan.
To complement these outreach approaches, we are in the process of developing and conducting a statistically significant poll. The results of the poll willl be available this spring as the Board deliberates on the vision, goals, and policy objectives to be included in the regional plan.
Feedback from SANDAG Working Groups, Policy Advisory Committees, and Board of Directors
Overall, we have received a very positive response to the idea of merging the two plans and covering them with a single environmental document. Commenterrs also urged staff to use an interactive and highly inclusive process in the plan’s development. Continual support has been received starting from early discussions with the Regional Planning and Transportation Committees, and the Board on the possibility of combining the plans all the way through to later discussions
about key issues that should be included in the work program and ideas for public involvement techniques. Based on the Board’s direction to merge the two plans, last May we prepared a work program for the regional plan, and last fall presented the draft work program to the Policy Advisory Committees and 15 SANDAG working groups. The membership of the working groups represents a broad variety of stakeholders, including planning and public work directors, traffic engineers, and residents/professionals/stakeholders with expertise in active transportation, public health, housing, habitat, economy, energy, air quality, and social services as well as partners from tribal governments and our international border with Mexico. While many comments were received during that timeframe, collectively there was a general sense that the plan should:
• Appeal to the average person and be kept simple • Address the region within the context of its international border and its surrounding counties, and include input from our tribal governments, neighbors, and partners • Identify issues for a potential future infrastructure funding initiative • Address public health issues, particularly as related to the role of transportation • Clearly delineate between local and regional responsibilities, so as to avoid duplication • Address economic prosperity issues • Clearly define smart growth and sustainability • Make information available in several languages to reach a wide range of residents • Develop a series of workshops and videos to educate the public and build awareness about regional issues • Engage the public and stakeholders in small-scale settings through academic and other institutions, workplace luncheons, community organizations, and local gathering places • Supplement traditional outreach efforts with a wide range of electronic media including television, radio, social networking, web-based tools, and surveys • Tailor outreach efforts to a variety of audiences such as seniors, students, homeowners, etc.
Focus Groups
Last September, we held two focus groups with balanced representation from throughout the region to hear directly from people who live and work in our communities. We heard the following key messages from the focus groups:
• The main issues that San Diego residents are concerned about are population growth, transportation, budgetary issues, education, and quality of life in local neighborhoods. • The public intuitively acknowledges the existence of some sort of a planning process for meeting the regional needs of San Diego, but there is very little specific understanding of the regional planning process and/or local planning processes. • There is uncertainty about the public agencies involved in the regional planning process, the specific planning priorities and objectives, and scope of responsibility. • Once made aware of the role SANDAG plays in the community, focus group participants urged the organization to work harder to make the public aware of regional planning activities. They also stated they would get involved in the process if they knew it was going on, and suggested that SANDAG put more energy into marketing itself and its programs.
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As a follow-up to the current 2050 RTP/SCS and in anticipation of the regional plan, last summer and fall we reached out to the network of CBOs that participated in the development of the 2050 RTP/SCS to reflect on best practices for public participation with vulnerable communities, such as low-income, minority, and/or limited-English proficiency populations. The following are the key messages that we received from meetings and dialogues with our partners as well as from surveys completed by people served by CBOs.
• Local Networks as Key Forums: Despite the popularity of electronic networking, local institutions that have developed networks of trust provide the strongest mechanism for both outreach and involvement of populations who traditionally have not participated in the regional planning process. Community collaboratives, in particular, provide a culturally relevant structure for crossing language barriers and structuring meetings. • Local Processes and the Community’s Voice: Rigid, technical timelines often do not coincide with local cultural traditions for sharing information and formulating responses. The process of creating meaningful dialogue and involvement takes time and commitment. • Participation despite hardship: The issues that community residents have to deal with on a daily basis, such as limited mobility options, lack of income, food, and other resources, all compete for stakeholders’ time and energy. Despite these constraints, these communities have strong interest in participating in discussions. • Funding: The budgets of CBOs are often spread thin. It is critical to provide the necessary resources to facilitate the involvement of vulnerable communities. • Other Techniques: Other factors that result in meaningful participation include personalized meeting experiences; meeting at locations that are regularly used by residents; providing amenities such as food, childcare, and parking; and using their trusted networks, such as the CBOs, to publicize initiatives and events.
Kick-Off Public Workshop
In addition to our work with our SANDAG partners, the focus groups, and the CBOs, we held a public workshop in October to kick-off our outreach process with stakeholders, residents, professionals, and others who are not part of the SANDAG institutional structure, but who are interested in the development of the plan. More than 120 people participated in the workshop. The emphasis was on listening and gathering input on two main areas: topics to be included in the regional plan (reflected in the draft work program previously discussed with the Policy Advisory Committees and the working groups) and how participants would like to be involved in the development of the plan.
Because the emphasis was on listening, no formal SANDAG presentations were made. Rather, various examples of web-based public engagement platforms were showcased to highlight the potential role of newer technologies in the public participation process, and then the attendees participated in three sets of small-scale discussions, rotating between several tables with assigned topic areas (the topics included: Communities, Mobility Choices, Healthy Environment, Vibrant Economy, Reaching Out, and Partnerships). Staff members who had received facilitation training asked the groups a series of questions on the topics, promoting free-flow discussion between the participants. The discussions were transcribed and are available on the SANDAG Web site. The following major themes emerged from the workshop:
3 Communities: • Focus on safe, complete streets, with a strong emphasis on pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages • Create fast, frequent, clean, easy-to-use, and extensive transit systems that will make using the system a viable choice in the region • Improve connections between housing, schools, jobs, and activity centers • Foster vibrant communities that have a mix of commercial retail and services, employment opportunities, recreational activities, and community meeting places
Mobility Choices: • Provide choices in addition to the freeway system, including carpool lanes and transit • Bind transportation decisions with land-use decisions to create a more efficient transportation system • Make transit more efficient, particularly the Trolley • Aim for a more environmentally sustainable system • Provide more extensive facilities for bikes and pedestrians • Make better use of technology in our transportation systems
Healthy Environment: • Maintain and increase access to parks and open space • Protect water quality and sustainability • Foster sustainable energy use choices and actions to combat climate change
Vibrant Economy: • The region needs a more efficient transportation system in order to support a strong economy—this is true for the border, as well as for the transit and highway systems, along with local roads, bike lanes, and sidewalks • Adding more flexibility in how and when employees do their work will improve the system • Get better information to the users of the transportation system so they can travel more efficiently • The high cost of housing remains an impediment to a healthy economy • Promote and support partnerships in business, education, government, across borders, etc.
Reaching Out: • After you receive feedback from the public, track that feedback and communicate how it affected the process and changed the ultimate work product • Go out to meetings in the communities, rather than having them come to government • Craft customized outreach approaches for different geographic and social areas of the region • Take the time to brand and market the regional plan to make it more accessible • Connect with the region's youth—use a simple message delivered via social media
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Partnerships: • Tap into CBOs that have local relationships • Use the school system to reach out to young people and connect with their parents • Go through employers to reach employees and get them involved • Create partnerships and forums to bring different organizations together, including community groups, planning groups, churches, schools, nonprofits, social organizations, etc.
The discussions from each of the tables, as well as comments submitted in writing, are available on the SANDAG Web site at www.sandag.org/regionalplan.
Draft Public Involvement Plan
We have taken the ideas we’ve heard regarding public participation and incorporated many of the major concepts into the draft Public Involvement Plan (PIP), which is scheduled to be released on January 7, 2013, for a 30-day public review period. The draft PIP includes a menu of outreach techniques that can be paired up with key activities and milestones in the planning process. Some of the more innovative public participation techniques include web-based public participation tools, visualizations, “lunch and learn” meetings at local employer offices, media partnerships, social media, digital video shorts, and virtual public workshops. The Board will receive the final PIP for information on February 22, 2013.
Next Steps
At the January 25, 2013, Board of Directors meeting, we will present an updated work program incorporating the feedback we’ve been hearing. At the Board Retreat in February, the official name and branding concept of the regional plan will be unveiled. The Board also will review the major accomplishments and achievements from our regional plans as a precursor for providing direction on the regional plan vision, goals, and policy objectives. Later that month, as mentioned above, we will present the final PIP reflecting input received from the comment period. In March and April, the Board will hear the results of the regional plan poll, and we will ask for direction on the plan’s goals and policies as the framework for the overall planning process.
GARY L. GALLEGOS Executive Director
Key Staff Contacts: Coleen Clementson, (619) 699-1944, [email protected] David Hicks, (619) 699-6939, [email protected]
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 12-09-18A SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 ACTION REQUESTED – DISCUSSION
2050 REGIONAL PLAN: DRAFT WORK PROGRAM File Numbers 3100000/3100400 AND SCHEDULE
Introduction
The adoption of the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (2050 RTP/SCS) in October 2011 represented a major milestone for the San Diego region in planning for its transportation future – and in connecting that future to major land use changes that have been put in place by the jurisdictions since the adoption of the Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP) in 2004. In recognition of this, in May 2012, the Board of Directors approved merging the RCP update with the next RTP/SCS. Combining these two major planning efforts will give citizens a single, easily accessible document that includes an overall vision for the San Diego region, as well as a concrete implementation program for a large portion of that vision.
Based on the Board's action, staff has prepared a draft work program and schedule for the combined Regional Plan planned for adoption in July 2015. The draft work program was presented to the Regional Planning and Transportation Committees at their joint meeting held on September 7, 2012. It also will be presented to the Borders Committee. Presentations to the various SANDAG working groups and community-based organizations are under way. The Board of Directors is asked to discuss and provide input on the draft work program.
Discussion
2050 Regional Plan Work Program: Key Inputs and Components
The RCP and current 2050 RTP/SCS were adopted in 2004 and 2011, respectively. Federal law requires that SANDAG prepare a long-range transportation plan and make an air quality conformity determination every four years. SANDAG staff has developed a detailed work program and schedule for the 2050 Regional Plan that incorporates a variety of planning efforts. In accordance with state and federal guidelines, the 2050 Regional Plan is scheduled for adoption by the Board of Directors in July 2015. The draft 2050 Regional Plan Work Program and Schedule are included as Attachments 1 and 2, respectively. A number of key inputs and components that will shape the development of a 2050 Regional Plan are highlighted below.
2050 Regional Growth Forecast (Series 13) and Model Enhancements
Work is already under way to produce the 2050 Regional Growth Forecast update, which will be used in the preparation of the 2050 Regional Plan. The expected completion of the draft Series 13 Regional Growth Forecast is June 2013. A number of model enhancements are under way to support regional planning activities. A new activity-based model (ABM) is under development and is expected to be completed by early 2013. New components will be included in the ABM to better assess the benefits of active transportation, and transportation demand and system management strategies. A new commercial vehicle model also will be incorporated in the ABM. Finally, a new land use model has been developed and will be integrated into the ABM in FY 2013.
Prior Commitments
The 2050 RTP/SCS included several implementation actions and commitments. Work is already under way to complete these commitments, and outcomes from these efforts will be included in the development of the Regional Plan. These include:
• Alternative Land Use and Transportation Scenarios that could further reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including potential parking strategies • Regional Transit-Oriented Development Strategy, including a comprehensive update to the Smart Growth Concept Map • Regional Complete Streets Policy • Safe Routes to Transit Strategy • Active Transportation Early Action Program (EAP) • Bicycle Plan EAP
Policy Area/Technical Updates
The growing connection between land use and transportation in our region and throughout the state and the nation has brought to the forefront several traditional and emerging planning themes. Policy discussions and strategies will be evaluated as part of the development of the Regional Plan as well as updating the necessary technical data in several areas including:
• Public Health • Land Use, Regional Growth, and Urban Form • Healthy Environment • Infrastructure/Public Facilities • Housing • Social Equity and Environmental Justice • Economic Strategies • Binational, Tribal, Interregional, and Military
Other Key 2050 Regional Plan Tasks
Other major tasks include updates to the project evaluation criteria and plan performance measures, economic analysis, social equity and environmental justice analysis, updated revenue projections, revised cost estimates for projects and services, evaluation of transportation and land use scenarios leading to the selection by the Board of a preferred scenario and its phasing through 2050. The results of related work efforts such as the high-speed rail planning and corridor or subregional studies will be considered in the Regional Plan development.
2 Regional Plan Public Involvement Plan
SANDAG regularly involves the public in regional planning efforts. A comprehensive public involvement plan (PIP) is being prepared to help develop the 2050 Regional Plan (Agenda Item No. 18B). Additional plans to be developed include a tribal consultation plan and a process to engage low-income and minority populations through community-based organizations. Additionally, there will be a series of public workshops, use of social media, visualizations, and other means for involving the public and receiving input on the work products and draft 2050 Regional Plan. The Board of Directors will be asked to adopt the PIP in late 2012.
2050 Regional Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
The EIR for the 2050 Regional Plan requires analysis beyond what has been included in previous RTP EIRs. A programmatic EIR would collectively cover the topics of the entire Regional Plan. It is expected that the Notice of Preparation for the EIR would be released in late 2012.
2050 Regional Plan Proposed Roles and Responsibilities
A number of Policy Advisory Committees will provide oversight and policy direction during the development of the 2050 Regional Plan. Several working groups also will provide input throughout the preparation of the plan, including the region’s public works directors and planning directors, who are represented in the Cities/County Transportation Advisory Committee and Regional Planning Technical Working Group, respectively. The San Diego Region Conformity Working Group will be consulted on the development of the air quality conformity analysis. Additionally, staff will make sure that key elements of the 2050 Regional Plan development are brought to the Tribal Transportation Working Group to allow for substantive feedback and input. Finally, the TransNet Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee’s responsibilities include participating in the ongoing refinement of the SANDAG transportation system performance measurement process and the evaluation criteria for transportation projects. Attachment 3 outlines the proposed roles and responsibilities of the working groups, Policy Advisory Committees, and the Board related to the development of the 2050 Regional Plan.
Next Steps
Feedback from Policy Advisory Committees, working groups, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders will be incorporated into a revised work program, which will be presented to the Board of Directors later this year.
GARY L. GALLEGOS Executive Director
Attachments: 1. 2050 Regional Plan Draft Work Program 2. 2050 Regional Plan Draft Schedule 3. Proposed Roles and Responsibilities for Working Groups and Policy Committees
Key Staff Contact: Elisa Arias, (619) 699-1936, [email protected]
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2050 REGIONAL PLAN DRAFT WORK PROGRAM
1. Develop Regional Plan Work Program • Review work program with core working groups, Policy Advisory Committees, and Board of Directors
2. Establish Regional Plan Vision, Goals and Policy Objectives • Review existing Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP) documents • Monitor and incorporate new transportation act/bill provisions and other legislation, including Senate Bill (SB) 375 (as needed) • Monitor and incorporate updated California Transportation Commission RTP Guidelines (as needed) • Monitor and incorporate new federal transportation bill (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century or MAP-21) implementation guidelines (as needed)
3. Public Outreach and Involvement • Establish education and marketing plan for the Regional Plan • Set up 2050 Regional Plan Project Web site and maintain throughout its development and adoption • Issue request for proposals and contract with community based organizations to engage low income and minority populations in the planning process • Develop Public Involvement Plan (PIP) and Tribal Consultation Plan that meets federal transportation bill requirements and SB 375 • Schedule events and develop outreach products • Conduct subregional workshops (3) on Draft 2050 Regional Plan • Conduct public hearings (2) on Draft 2050 Regional Plan • Analyze ongoing feedback and respond to comments received online, phone, e-mail, etc.
4. Finalize Prior Planning Commitments • Regional Transit Oriented Development Strategy/Updated Smart Growth Concept Map • Regional Complete Streets Policy • Active Transportation Early Action Program o Bike Early Action Program o Safe Routes to School o Safe Routes to Transit • Public Health Policy Framework and Analysis • Performance Monitoring
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• Alternative Land Use and Transportation Scenarios and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Target Setting o Create and test alternative land use and transportation scenarios to further reduce GHG emissions after 2035 beyond the reductions achieved in the 2050 RTP/SCS o Conduct public workshops including visualizations for select alternative land use and transportation scenarios o Use the scenarios to assist with the next target-setting process with the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
5. Prepare 2050 Regional Growth Forecast Update (Series 13) • Collect land use inputs including general plan, zoning, and permitted projects (i.e. “site spec”) • Develop regionwide growth projections (population, housing, jobs, and other economic and demographic variables) • Generate new subregional Growth Forecast (population, housing, jobs, land use) • Review results with local jurisdictions and other land use authorities • Finalize 2050 Regional Growth Forecast Update
6. Develop Regional Plan Policy Areas • Public Health • Land Use, Regional Growth, and Urban Form • Healthy Environment including habitat, energy, climate change, climate adaptation, etc. • Infrastructure/Public Facilities, including water supply, wastewater, storm water, solid waste, and access to educational facilities • Housing • Social Equity and Environmental Justice • Economic Strategies • Binational, Tribal, Interregional, and Military • Transportation
7. Incorporate Recommendations from Regional/Corridor/Subregional Studies into Development of Transportation Networks • Studies include the Feasibility Assessment of Trucks on Managed Lanes, Regional Transit Oriented Development Strategies, Active Transportation Early Action Program, Bike Early Action Program, Safe Routes to Transit, Safe Routes to School Strategic Plan, State Route 78 Corridor Study, San Ysidro Intermodal Transit Center Strategy, Transit Plan Advanced Planning, Transportation Demand Management studies/strategies, Transportation Systems Management studies/strategies, etc. (as needed)
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8. Develop Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) and Alternative Planning Strategy (APS) (if needed) • Conduct workshop for SB 375 Implementation/Greenhouse Gases (GHG) Regional Targets/SCS development • Information meeting(s) with elected officials to obtain input on SCS • Develop draft SCS • Generate alternative(s) land use/transportation scenario for an APS (if needed) • Develop draft APS if the SCS does not meet the regional GHG targets (if needed)
9. Update Revenue and Cost Projections for Projects and Services • Develop or revise cost estimates for all Unconstrained highway and transit projects, including operations and maintenance, transportation demand management and system management projects and programs, goods movement projects, regional rail grade separation projects, and active transportation projects and programs based on requirements from federal transportation bill • Incorporate revised cost estimates for local streets and roads projects provided by the local jurisdictions • Develop initial revenue projections for the various local, state, and federal revenue sources for the financial scenarios • Refine and finalize initial revenue projections and cost estimates for the Revenue Constrained scenario
10. Update Regional Arterial System (as needed)
11. Update Airport Multimodal and Rail Planning • Incorporate recommendations from the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency Corridorwide Strategic Implementation Plan • Incorporate recommendations from the California High Speed Rail Program Revised 2012 Business Plan
12. Update Transportation Project Evaluation Criteria • Re-evaluate and update criteria with a focus on Regional Plan goals and policy objectives
13. Update Performance Measures for Regional Plan • Re-evaluate and update performance measures to be consistent with 2050 Regional Plan goals and policy objectives, including Environmental Justice/Social Equity, Economic, and Environmental indicators
14. Develop Unconstrained Multimodal Transportation Scenario • Refine multimodal (transit, high occupancy vehicle [HOV], Managed Lanes, highway, active transportation) network in conjunction with SCS/APS
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15. Apply Evaluation Criteria to Assist In Project Selection for Financial Scenarios
16. Develop and Analyze Financial Scenarios and Select Preferred Revenue Constrained Scenario for Regional Plan • Perform travel forecasts and evaluate overall performance, including economic analyses • Develop Draft Preferred Scenario for review, including phasing
17. Perform Air Quality (AQ) Forecasts • Discuss conformity criteria and procedures with San Diego Region Conformity Working Group (CWG) • Monitor and address new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements for AQ analysis (as needed) • Prepare draft air quality conformity determination for Draft Regional Plan for review • Prepare final air quality determination
18. Produce Draft Regional Plan
19. Prepare Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) • Prepare and circulate Notice of Preparation for EIR • Create EIR Alternatives • Produce Draft EIR
20. Release Draft Regional Plan and Draft EIR for Public Comment
21. Address Public Comments and Prepare Draft Final Regional Plan
22. Address Public Comments and Prepare Final EIR
23. Adopt Final Regional Plan and certify Final EIR
24. Air Quality Conformity Determination by U.S. Department of Transportation
25. CARB Determination on the adopted SCS
7 DRAFT 2050 REGIONAL PLAN SCHEDULE: FY 2013 Q1: July – September 2012 Q2: October – December 2012 Q3: January – March 2013 Q4: April – June 2013
» DEVELOP REGIONAL PLAN WORK PROGRAM December 2012
» ESTABLISH VISION, GOALS, AND POLICY OBJECTIVES
» PUBLIC OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT
» FINALIZE PRIOR PLANNING COMMITMENTS Regional Transit Oriented Development/Updated Smart Growth Concept Map Regional Complete Streets Policy Active Transportation Early Action Program Bike Early Action Program Safe Routes to Schools Safe Routes to Transit
Public Health Policy Framework & Analysis Performance Monitoring Land Use/Transportation Scenarios & GHG Target Setting
» PREPARE 2050 REGIONAL GROWTH FORECAST UPDATE (SERIES 13)
June 2013 » ISSUE NOTICE OF PREPARATION FOR EIR December 2012
» DEVELOP POLICY AREAS
Public Health Land Use, Regional Growth, and Urban Form Healthy Environment Infrastructure/Public Facilities Housing Social Equity and Environmental Justice Economic Strategies Binational, Tribal, Interregional, Military Transportation
» UPDATE TRANSPORTATION PROJECT EVALUATION CRITERIA
» UPDATE PERFORMANCE MEASURES INCLUDING ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
LEGEND: » Major Task Sub-Task Sub-Task Component Milestone 8 DRAFT 2050 REGIONAL PLAN SCHEDULE: FY 2014 Q1: July – September 2013 Q2: October – December 2013 Q3: January – March 2014 Q4: April – June 2014
» PUBLIC OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT
» FINALIZE PRIOR PLANNING COMMITMENTS
Regional Transit Oriented Development/Updated Smart Growth Concept Map Regional Complete Streets Policy Active Transportation Early Action Program Safe Routes to Transit
Public Health Policy Framework & Analysis Performance Monitoring Land Use/Transportation Scenarios & GHG Target Setting February 2014
» DEVELOP POLICY AREAS
Public Health Healthy Environment Infrastructure/Public Facilities Housing Social Equity and Environmental Justice Economic Strategies Binational, Tribal, Interregional, Military Transportation
» UPDATE TRANSPORTATION PROJECT September 2013 EVALUATION CRITERIA
» UPDATE PERFORMANCE MEASURES INCLUDING ECONOMIC ANALYSIS December 2013
» DEFINE UNCONSTRAINED MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION NETWORK December 2013
» UPDATE TRANSPORTATION COST ESTIMATES March 2014
» DEVELOP TRANSPORTATION REVENUE PROJECTIONS March 2014 June 2014
» APPLY PROJECT EVALUATION CRITERIA AND DEVELOP SCENARIOS
» EVALUATE SCENARIOS AND SELECT PREFERRED SCENARIO
» PREPARE DRAFT REGIONAL PLAN INCLUDING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES STRATEGY AND EIR
LEGEND: » Major Task Sub-Task Sub-Task Component Milestone 9 DRAFT 2050 REGIONAL PLAN SCHEDULE: FY 2015 AND 2016 Q1: July – September 2014 Q2: October – December 2014 Q3: January – March 2015 Q4: April – June 2015 Q1: July – September 2015
» PUBLIC OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT
» FINALIZE PRIOR PLANNING COMMITMENTS
Active Transportation Early Action Program Safe Routes to Transit
Public Health Policy Framework & Analysis
Performance Monitoring
» ADOPT 2050 REGIONAL GROWTH July 2015 FORECAST UPDATE
» DEVELOP POLICY AREAS
Social Equity and Environmental Justice
» EVALUATE SCENARIOS AND September 2014 SELECT PREFERRED SCENARIO
» DEVELOP DRAFT AIR QUALITY December 2014 DETERMINATION
» PREPARE DRAFT REGIONAL PLAN INCLUDING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES STRATEGY AND EIR March 2015
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POLICY ADVISORY SANDAG WORKING GROUPS* ROLES AND COMMITTEES RESPONSIBILITIES CTAC TWG CWG BPWG TRIBAL RHWG ITOC PHSG BC RPC TC BOD TWG MAJOR TASKS
Regional Plan (RP) Work Program • • • • • • • • • • • • Public Outreach, Education, and Involvement • • • • • • • • • • • • Vision, Goals, and Policy Objectives • • •
Prior Commitments
Regional TOD Strategy/Update SGCM • • • • • • • • Regional Complete Streets Policy • • • • • • • Active Transportation Early Action Program • • • • • • • Bike Plan Early Action Program • • • • • • Safe Routes to School • • • • • • • • Safe Routes to Transit • • • • • • • Public Health Policy Framework & Analysis • • • • • Performance Monitoring • • • • • • Land Use/Transportation Scenarios & GHG Target Setting • • • • • • 2050 Regional Growth Forecast • • • • • • Project Evaluation Criteria • • • • • • • • Economic Impact Analysis • • • • • • • • • • Performance Measures • • • • • • • •
Policy Areas
Public Health • • • • • • • Land Use, Regional Growth, and Urban Form • • • • • Healthy Environment (habitat, energy, etc.) • • • • Infrastructure/Public Facilities • • • • • Housing • • • • Social Equity and Environmental Justice • • • • • • • • Economic Strategies • • • • • • • • • • Binational/Interregional/Tribal/Military • • • • • • • Initial RP Network Scenarios • • • • • • • • • Final RP Network Scenarios • • • • • • • • • Draft 2050 RP, Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and Air Quality (AQ) Conformity • • • • • • • • • • • • Proposed Changes for the Draft Final 2050 RP • • • • • • • • • Adopt Final 2050 RTP/EIR/AQ Conformity •
COMMITTEES AND WORKING GROUPS
Board of Directors (BOD) Working Groups Specific tasks will be presented to these groups as needed: Bicycle/Pedestrian Working Group (BPWG) Committee on Binational Regional Opportunities (COBRO) Policy Advisory Committees Cities/County Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) Environmental Mitigation Program Working Group (EMP) Borders Committee (BC) Public Health Stakeholders Group (PHSG) Freight Stakeholders Working Group Regional Planning Committee (RPC) Regional Planning Technical Working Group (TWG) Military Stakeholder Working Group Transportation Committee (TC) Regional Housing Working Group (RHWG) Regional Energy Working Group TransNet Independent Taxpayer San Diego Region Conformity Working Group (CWG) San Diego Regional Traffic Engineers Council (SANTEC) Oversight Committee (ITOC) Tribal Transportation Technical Working Group (Tribal TWG) Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC) Quality of Life Stakeholder Working Group Community Based Organizations
* Working Groups will provide input that will be used in the staff recommendation to the Policy Advisory Committees and the Board of Directors 11 1559 Attachment 2b
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 12-09-18B SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 ACTION REQUESTED – DISCUSSION
2050 REGIONAL PLAN: DRAFT PUBLIC File Numbers 310000/3100400 INVOLVEMENT PLAN
Introduction
In conjunction with the development of the Work Program and Schedule, SANDAG will be developing a Public Involvement Plan (PIP) tailored to the 2050 Regional Plan. The PIP will set forth the goals and techniques to engage the public throughout the planning and decision-making process. Building upon the agencywide Public Participation Plan (PPP) currently under development (Agenda Item No. 7), SANDAG is soliciting input on the 2050 Regional Plan PIP from SANDAG working groups, Policy Advisory Committees, community-based organizations, and interested stakeholders.
The Board of Directors is asked to provide input on the 2050 Regional Plan PIP, including goals for the plan and techniques to engage the public throughout the planning and decision-making process. The Regional Planning and Transportation Committees provided input at their joint meeting on September 7, 2012, and ideas will be solicited from the Borders Committee on September 28. Presentations to the working groups are under way, and a public workshop is scheduled in October. Feedback from all groups will be incorporated into a draft PIP, which will be presented to the Board of Directors this fall.
Background
The SANDAG agencywide PPP (described in Agenda Item No. 7) provides the foundation for the development of specific public outreach plans for particular plans and programs. It sets forth how SANDAG will commit to an open process that provides opportunities for input throughout the decision-making process.
The PIP for the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) was adopted in April 2010 (Attachment 1), and was grounded in policies contained in the SANDAG PPP adopted in 2009. The PIP included an overview of the major topic areas anticipated to be addressed by the RTP, including its Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS), the new regional growth forecast, and the Urban Area Transit Strategy; provided a framework for issues related to environmental justice and Limited English Proficient (LEP) persons; identified public stakeholder categories; and outlined government-to- government consultation and coordination activities, specifically as related to Tribal consultations, coordination with Mexico, and coordination with California metropolitan planning organizations and regional transportation planning agencies. Within this context, the 2050 RTP PIP was the region’s first PIP to create opportunities for stakeholders to provide input on the development of the SCS, and contained the following goals:
1. Raise awareness of the 2050 RTP as the region’s updated blueprint for a transportation system that enhances our quality of life and meets our mobility needs for the future
2. Stimulate dialogue about the transportation challenges facing the San Diego region
3. Provide opportunities for the public to provide input into the 2050 RTP and its Sustainable Communities Strategy, required by state climate change legislation
4. Develop and incorporate into the plan realistic solutions that address the diverse mobility needs of the region’s residents, visitors, and business people
5. Build public support for transportation improvements outlined in the 2050 RTP
The 2050 RTP PIP process consisted of three main outreach and involvement strategies at different phases of the process:
1. Early Public Involvement: This phase consisted of providing the opportunity to introduce the public to the plan, its components, and its development process; gaining initial feedback about how the public would like to be involved; and preparing successful outreach strategies for the development of the plan.
2. Public Involvement during the Plan Development: The purpose of public involvement during this phase was to expand communication about the project through activities such as public workshops, newsletters and emails, local and regional media, social media, presentations, informational materials, and other efforts.
3. Community-Based Outreach: This phase, which happened concurrently with Step 2, consisted of partnering with community-based organizations in “communities of concern” and providing resources to these community groups. The primary goals of the Community- Based Outreach Mini-Grant Program were to engage and encourage diverse, inclusive, and active public participation from stakeholders in specific communities who traditionally may not have been involved in regional public policy planning processes (e.g., low-income, seniors, minorities, persons with disabilities, and other identified populations). The specific techniques used to engage the public are included in the attached 2050 RTP PIP.
In May 2012, the Board of Directors approved merging the Regional Comprehensive Plan update with the next RTP/SCS. Agenda Item No. 18A includes a draft work program and schedule for the combined 2050 Regional Plan, which is scheduled for adoption in July 2015. Taking into consideration the input on the draft work program and the kind of outreach mechanisms contained in the 2050 RTP PIP, ideas for public involvement for the new 2050 Regional Plan effort are being solicited.
2 Next Steps
During the months of September and October 2012, staff will solicit input on ideas for consideration in the 2050 Regional Plan PIP through the SANDAG institutional structure, such as through the working groups, Policy Advisory Committees, and the Board of Directors. In addition, in an effort to reach out to other interested parties, a workshop will be held at Caltrans on Friday, October 19, 2012, to solicit ideas from the general public and other stakeholders, such as local professional organizations, economic groups, environmental groups, health-related groups, social equity groups, special interest groups, and other interested parties. Finally, SANDAG has been working with various community-based organizations that participated in the 2050 RTP/SCS on effective ways to involve low-income and minority communities in the regional planning process. Feedback from all groups will be incorporated into a draft 2050 Regional Plan PIP, which will be presented to the Board of Directors later this year.
GARY L. GALLEGOS Executive Director
Attachment: 1. 2050 Regional Transportation Plan Public Involvement Plan (April 2010)
Key Staff Contacts: Coleen Clementson, (619) 699-1944, [email protected] Carolina Gregor, (619) 699-1989, [email protected]
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2050 Regional Transportation Plan Public Involvement Plan
401 B Street, Suite 800 • San Diego, CA 92101-4231 • (619) 699-190
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ...... 1 2.0 2050 RTP Public Involvement Plan ...... 3 3.0 Public Involvement Goals, Objectives, and Strategies ...... 6 4.0 Public Involvement Process ...... 7 5.0 Public Involvement Plan Assessment ...... 10
Appendix A Proposed 2050 RTP Public Outreach Activities ...... 12 Appendix B Media List...... 13 Appendix C Stakeholders List ...... 15
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
SANDAG is the first major Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in the State of California to develop a Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and its Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) under new state mandates outlined in Senate Bill (SB) 375 and Assembly Bill 32. How the San Diego region complies with these new mandates, identifies how to meet a greenhouse gas reduction target, and creates more sustainable communities will set the stage for other California regions. The 2050 RTP development process promotes strategic planning, emphasizes public involvement, encourages new partnerships, and supports the foundation of the Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP): better connecting land use and transportation plans. It is important that stakeholders in the San Diego region work together to develop this ground-breaking 2050 RTP. This Public Involvement Plan (PIP) will establish the framework for a dynamic and interactive process to develop the 2050 RTP.
To obtain public input in the development of the 2050 RTP, SANDAG is implementing a comprehensive public outreach and involvement program. A major goal of this effort is to coordinate with the Regional Planning Stakeholders Working Group, community-based organizations that have received Environmental Justice grants, and to involve non-traditional, as well as traditional audiences, to raise their awareness of the transportation planning process under way and the broad goals to better connect transportation and land use planning. Early public involvement and comment about key components of the RTP is important to SANDAG as part of developing transportation public policies and establishing priorities to meet the travel needs of residents now and into the future.
This 2050 RTP PIP is an element of the agencywide Public Participation Plan (www.sandag.org/ppp) that was adopted by the SANDAG Board December 18, 2009, following a six-month development, input, and review process. The Public Participation Plan was developed in accordance with guidelines established by Federal Highway Administration for metropolitan transportation planning (23 CFR 450.316). It addresses Title VI, related nondiscrimination requirements, and reflects the principles of social equity and environmental justice. Included in the PPP are procedures, strategies, and outcomes associated with the ten requirements listed in 23 CFR 450.316. The PPP also fulfills various state and federal public involvement requirements.
The 2050 RTP PIP also follows guidelines established in the California Transportation Commission’s 2010 Regional Transportation Plan Guidelines, specifically Chapter 4 – RTP Consultation and Coordination.
Developing the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan
The 2050 RTP will rely upon the Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP) and other planning efforts as the foundation for integrating land uses, transportation systems, infrastructure needs, and public investment strategies within a regional smart growth framework. The RTP focuses both on the movement of people and goods, including marine terminals, air cargo facilities, freight rail, and land ports of entry that link our region with Mexico. In accordance with state and federal guidelines, the 2050 RTP is scheduled for adoption by the Board of Directors in July 2011.
With each RTP update, SANDAG starts the planning process by establishing a framework of goals, policy objectives, and performance measures to guide the development of the Plan. This is a key
2050 RTP Public Involvement Plan April 23, 2010 1 6 first step, as it is the policy foundation for the RTP and identifies the “big picture” of what we hope to achieve. The Board of Directors discussed the 2050 RTP vision, goals, and policy objectives to help reach the 2050 RTP goals in fall 2009.
The 2050 RTP goals are structured into two overarching themes: Quality of Travel & Livability, and Sustainability. Quality of Travel & Livability relates to how the transportation system functions from the individual customer perspective (Mobility, Reliability, and System Preservation & Safety), while Sustainability relates to making progress simultaneously in each of the Three “Es” (Social Equity, Healthy Environment, and Prosperous Economy) from a regional perspective.
SANDAG is the first major MPO that is preparing an RTP that will comply with provisions of SB 375. A new regional growth forecast and the results of other studies currently under way—including the Climate Action Strategy, Regional Energy Strategy Update, Regional Bicycle Plan, Urban Area Transit Strategy, Comprehensive Freight Gateway Forecast, airport multimodal planning, high-speed rail planning, and corridor and subregional studies—will be incorporated into the development of the 2050 RTP. Other major tasks include updates to the project evaluation criteria and plan performance measures, economic analysis of investment strategies, and new revenue projections and cost estimates for transportation projects and services.
SB 375: Sustainable Communities Strategy
Per SB 375, the 2050 RTP will incorporate new legislative requirements. The SCS will be a new element of the RTP, and will be designed to show how regional greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets, to be established by the California Air Resources Board, will be achieved through development patterns, infrastructure investments, and transportation measures or policies that are determined to be feasible. Additionally, the SCS must be consistent with the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) and must address protection of sensitive resource areas. If the SCS does not meet regional GHG reduction targets, an Alternative Planning Strategy (APS) must be developed to demonstrate how the targets could be achieved.
The adopted Smart Growth Concept Map will inform the development of the SCS. The Smart Growth Concept Map contains nearly 200 locations within the region that can support smart growth land uses and transportation investments. These locations were identified by transportation and planning staff from all jurisdictions and adopted by the SANDAG Board in 2006 (updated in 2008). These existing, planned, or potential smart growth locations are based on seven smart growth place types: the Metropolitan Center, Urban Centers, Town Centers, Community Centers, Rural Villages, Mixed Use Transit Corridors, and Special Use Centers, reflecting the notion that smart growth is not a “one-size-fits-all” endeavor. Additionally, tactics from the Climate Action Strategy will provide options for additional measures that could reduce GHG emissions.
The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the 2050 RTP will require analysis beyond what has been included in previous RTP EIRs. The RTP environmental analysis will include GHG emissions baseline measurements and projections, as well as potential mitigation measures that could reduce those emissions. The EIR also will include analysis of the additional elements required by SB 375, such as the SCS.
2050 RTP Public Involvement Plan April 23, 2010 2 7 A New Regional Growth Forecast
Similar to past RTPs, the 2050 RTP will be based on a new regional growth forecast that includes existing and planned land uses, and potential redevelopment and infill areas from local general plans. However, most general plans have horizon years much earlier than 2050. As a result, SANDAG has received assistance from local jurisdictions to prepare local land use scenarios that will be applied beyond the local general plan horizon year out to the year 2050. This forecast will be SANDAG’s first estimate of population, housing, land use, and economic growth to the end of the TransNet program in 2048.
Urban Area Transit Strategy
SANDAG is developing an Urban Area Transit Strategy to evaluate possible regional transit strategies that significantly increase the attractiveness and use of transit in the urban area and maximize peak period alternative mode share (including transit, carpool, vanpool, bicycle, and walk trips) in the region. Three transit network alternatives will be developed and tested in conjunction with the rest of the transportation system. Public input will be secured at SANDAG Board and Policy Advisory Committee meetings as well as at the Stakeholders Working Group and other public workshops. One of these networks (or an alternative, combination, or variation) will be incorporated into the 2050 RTP as the regional transit network. Additionally, the study will include short-term action plans and implementation strategies.
2.0 2050 RTP Public Involvement Plan
The Public Involvement Plan will support the development of the 2050 RTP. The PIP also will create opportunities for stakeholders to provide input on the development of the Sustainable Communities Strategy. The strategies and tactics outlined in the plan will guide outreach efforts to build awareness of the regional transportation planning process and identify opportunities to shape the future of the region. The plan also describes SANDAG efforts to secure input on developing project priorities, project selection criteria, transportation networks, funding alternatives, meeting greenhouse gas emissions targets, and other elements of the 2050 RTP and its Sustainable Communities Strategy. These efforts will coordinate with regular interaction with the Regional Planning Stakeholders Working Group and recipients of community-based outreach grants. The PIP also will guide efforts to secure input from individuals, organizations, agencies, and other stakeholders in the development of the 2050 RTP.
This public involvement plan is intended to be a “living” document. Because of the fluid nature of the public involvement process, this plan may be adjusted to respond to issues and circumstances that arise throughout the process and will also be updated at major milestones in the planning and development process.
Environmental Justice
Consistent with the guidelines discussed above, the Public Involvement Plan will comply with SANDAG Policy 25, Federal Title VI legislation, the Americans with Disabilities Act (as defined in Title 49, Part 37, of the United States Code), Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice,
2050 RTP Public Involvement Plan April 23, 2010 3 8 Executive Order 13166 on Limited English Proficiency, and other relevant regulations to ensure social equity, environmental justice, non-discrimination and accessibility.
To ensure meaningful access to Limited English Proficient (LEP) persons, SANDAG certifies compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) “Policy Guidance Concerning Recipients’ Responsibilities to Limited English Proficient (LEP) Persons.” The policy guidance includes a “Safe Harbor” provision where the USDOT considers the written translation of vital documents in languages other than English (for eligible LEP language groups consisting of 5 percent or more of the population) to be strong evidence of compliance with the recipient’s obligations under Title VI. Based on the Census 2000 data, Spanish is the only language in the San Diego Region that meets or exceeds the 5 percent LEP trigger. However, SANDAG will print materials (or provide translation services or bilingual representatives) in any other languages deemed appropriate by SANDAG.
While involvement from community-based organizations that have received environmental justice mini-grants will enhance outreach efforts, other proactive steps will be taken to ensure diverse audiences are given the opportunity to provide input into the development of the 2050 RTP and its Sustainable Communities Strategy. These audiences include, but are not limited to, minority groups, non-English speakers, lower income households, individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and transit riders.
To reach these audiences, organizations and media outlets representing these communities will be approached to provide 2050 RTP information, solicit participation and input, and provide a means for communicating back with members of these communities. Participation will be encouraged via presentations to these organizations, involvement in events sponsored by these organizations or targeted at these audiences, publishing articles in organizational newsletters, and publishing notices and articles in ethnic media outlets. SANDAG has identified a number of local organizations that work with or represent underserved populations in the project area. These activities also will be coordinated in collaboration with the community-based organizations that have received SANDAG environmental justice grants.
SANDAG will work with these groups to identify opportunities to communicate with or solicit input from their constituents to meet their transportation needs. A proposed list of stakeholders is included as Appendix C.
Public Stakeholder Categories
There are a number of groups — each with a unique perspective — that will be interested in the 2050 RTP development process. Outreach to these groups will be achieved by soliciting input through current channels at SANDAG, the Stakeholders Working Group, and other opt-in electronic outreach. The proposed list of stakeholders is included as Appendix C. These include organizations and individuals representing the following interests:
2050 RTP Public Involvement Plan April 23, 2010 4 9 Accessibility Challenged Affordable Housing Advocates Business Organizations Citizens Commercial & Retail Commercial Property Interests Community Planning Groups Community Services Commuters Employers/Businesses Environmental Advocates Environmental Groups Freight Shippers, Providers of Freight Transportation Services General Public Health advocacy organizations Home Builder Representatives Homeowner Associations Industry Peers & Associations Labor Landowner Military Neighborhood and Community Groups Neighborhoods/Residential Professional Planning Organizations Private Providers of Transportation Representatives of Public Transportation Employees Representatives of Users of Pedestrian Walkways And Bicycle Transportation Facilities, Representatives of The Disabled, And Other Interested Parties Representatives of Users of Public Transportation Sustainability-focused organizations Local universities Students; University Student Associations Taxpayer Advocates Tourism Transit Riders Transportation Advocates
Government to Government Consultation and Coordination
Native American Consultation The SANDAG Public Participation Plan details Native American Consultation activities as coordinating with the SANDAG Borders Committee, the Interagency Technical Working Group on Tribal Transportation Issues (Working Group), the Southern California Tribal Chairman’s Association, Reservation Transportation Authority, and other intertribal associations. SANDAG will coordinate with the Tribal Governments to provide input on the 2050 RTP to coordinate transportation and land use planning with tribal nations in
2050 RTP Public Involvement Plan April 23, 2010 5 10 San Diego County. A Regional Tribal Summit is scheduled for April 9, 2010, where SANDAG and Tribal representatives will discuss regional issues, including the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan.
Coordination with Mexico SANDAG will coordinate transportation planning activities with Mexico through the SANDAG Board and Transportation Committees as well as through the Borders Committee, the Committee on Binational Regional Opportunities (COBRO), and other efforts. SANDAG will engage these groups and conduct other outreach efforts to include joint U.S.-Mexico planning efforts in the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan.
Coordination with California Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Regional Transportation Planning Authorities Collaborate with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and other Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and Regional Transportation Planning Authorities (RTPAs) on the GHG target setting process and other SB 375 efforts.
3.0 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
Goals • Raise awareness of the 2050 RTP as the region’s updated blueprint for a transportation system that enhances our quality of life and meets our mobility needs for the future • Stimulate dialogue about the transportation challenges facing the San Diego region • Provide opportunities for the public to provide input into the 2050 RTP and the Sustainable Communities Strategy, required by state climate change legislation • Develop and incorporate into the plan realistic solutions that address the diverse mobility needs of the region’s residents, visitors, and business people • Build public support for transportation improvements outlined in the 2050 RTP
Objectives • Gain input from a broad range of individuals, organizations, agencies and local governments throughout the 2050 RTP development and decision-making process • Provide timely and accessible public information about the proposed policies and plans contained in the 2050 RTP to a broad range of regional stakeholders • Make public information accessible in a variety of formats and languages, use easy-to- understand language and concepts, and use a variety of media including innovative visualization techniques • Hold public workshops and meetings that foster meaningful dialogue and result in effective and inclusive decision-making • Consider public input at decision-making milestones for the 2050 RTP • Meet or exceed local, state, and federal guidelines and requirements for public involvement in the RTP planning process
2050 RTP Public Involvement Plan April 23, 2010 6 11 Strategies The following strategies will be implemented to achieve the goals and objectives discussed above.
• Establish a clear project identity to convey information about the 2050 RTP, the SCS, and other RTP elements.
• Develop materials on the RTP and other components using easily understood language and terms.
• Develop a “marketing campaign” to build awareness and secure input from the public.
• Involve public stakeholders in the process on a regular basis to foster understanding and agreement on issues related to the development of the 2050 RTP.
• Use a variety of communication methods to reach audiences including presentations, one- on-one/small group meetings, public workshops, written materials, online, social media, and news media communication.
• Provide the public with up-to-date information about the 2050 RTP on a regular basis through presentations, the Web site and online communications, written materials and news updates.
• Provide information and notices on the 2050 RTP, public workshops, and other events to SANDAG Board and Committee members to share with their constituents and stakeholders.
• Document and address public comments received during the public involvement process.
• Provide information to the public about the 2050 RTP development process and promote opportunities for input and comments.
• Provide information to decision-makers regarding comments received throughout the public involvement process.
• Utilize traditional and new media to convey project information to a broad audience.
• Assess the effectiveness of the Public Involvement Plan at the conclusion of key phases (i.e., following workshops or release of draft documents) to evaluate how the strategies and tactics worked and what enhancements could be made for future phases.
4.0 Public Involvement Process
Implementing the strategies listed above will involve a number of coordinated tactics executed in conjunction with key 2050 RTP development milestones. These tactics will involve presentations at SANDAG Board, Policy Advisory Committee, and Stakeholder Working Group meetings, as well as with other SANDAG working groups including Cities/County Transportation Advisory Committee,
2050 RTP Public Involvement Plan April 23, 2010 7 12 Regional Planning Technical Working Group, San Diego Region Conformity Working Group, Bicycle- Pedestrian Working Groups, and other appropriate internal and external committees. This process also will include written and online communications, and media relations. The public involvement process will follow key dates/milestones listed in Appendix A that have been identified by SANDAG and are included in the California Regional Transportation Plan Guidelines. Other tactics and methods are listed below.
Early Public Involvement
Early public involvement activities provide the opportunity to introduce the public to the 2050 RTP, its components, and its development process; gain initial feedback about how the public would like to be involved; and to prepare successful outreach strategies for the development of the 2050 RTP. Public involvement tactics during this period include:
• Prepare informational materials to help educate the public about the 2050 RTP Informational materials to support the 2050 RTP include a project Web site (www.sandag.org/2050rtp), fact sheet, and multimedia presentation. These materials will provide information about the RTP and its components, the development process, and information and/or referrals about how to get involved in the process. These materials will be written in easy-to-understand terms with limited jargon. Materials will be updated as needed throughout the process. The Web site will provide an opportunity for residents to learn about the 2050 RTP online and the ability to register for future e-mail updates. It also will provide access to project materials and documents, including fact sheets, news releases, project documents, and outreach efforts.
• Secure input and feedback at Stakeholders Working Group The Working Group provides a forum for the exchange of information throughout the development of the 2050 RTP. The SWG will be updated regularly on public involvement outreach and activities. One of its principal tasks is to advise SANDAG on the design and implementation of the Public Involvement Plan. The Working Group members are partners in the outreach process.
Public Involvement during 2050 RTP Development
A number of efforts will be implemented during this period to expand communication about the project:
• Promote input opportunities as they come before SANDAG Board, Policy Advisory Committees, Technical and Stakeholder Working Groups The SANDAG Web site includes a calendar that lists dates and times for upcoming meetings. When meetings include opportunities for input into the process or decision-making, they will also be publicized in the following ways:
- Inclusion in agenda highlights an input opportunity for the 2050 RTP
2050 RTP Public Involvement Plan April 23, 2010 8 13 - Promotion through rEgion when meetings focus on input and decision opportunities - Promotion of key milestones via opt-in e-mail notification
• Distribute information to local and regional media To promote awareness among the media and foster accurate news coverage, press releases and agenda information will be distributed to local and regional media outlets. Reporters will be kept updated on the development and key milestones of the 2050 RTP. See Media List in Appendix B.
• Provide news updates for rEgion and other newsletters Numerous organizations in the region publish newsletters to keep their constituencies informed about issues of interest. Regular news updates about the 2050 RTP will be provided for publication in these organizational newsletters. Examples of newsletters to target are rEgion (SANDAG’s electronic newsletter) and publications of chambers of commerce, homeowners associations, community groups, and others.
• Conduct Public Workshops SANDAG will conduct Public Workshops at key milestones during the development of the 2050 RTP to solicit input on the draft and final 2050 Regional Transportation Plan, the Urban Area Transit Strategy, the draft and final Environmental Impact Report, and other components. (See Appendix A)
• Implement Social Media and other Web-based communications Use the new SANDAG Facebook page, and other social media and Web-based communications to build awareness about the 2050 RTP, promote outreach events, provide information, secure input, and facilitate dialogue..
• Speakers Bureau program To keep the local community and larger regional interests informed about the project throughout the process, the 2050 RTP and other plan elements will be promoted through SANDAG Speakers Bureau. These presentations will serve to share information about the project and the planning and development process.
• Participate in community events To reach a wider audience, project information will be provided and community input sought through participation in community events and festivals. These events may be sponsored by community groups, or could be targeted toward a specific audience, i.e., minority groups. A portable informational booth will be taken to various festivals, street fairs, etc., to share information about the project and to seek feedback from members of the public through comment cards, surveys and other means.
2050 RTP Public Involvement Plan April 23, 2010 9 14 • Continue regular news updates SANDAG will continue to provide news updates for rEgion and other relevant Web- based and mailed publications to report newsworthy information.
2050 RTP Public Involvement Plan April 23, 2010 10 15 • Update Informational Materials All project informational materials will be updated to reflect any updated or changed information that occurs during the preparation of the 2050 RTP. This will include updates to the project fact sheet, Frequently Asked Questions, Web site, multimedia presentation and any other materials that provide project information.
Community-Based Outreach
To help ensure diverse and direct input into the 2050 RTP and key related components from residents throughout the San Diego region, SANDAG is partnering with community-based organizations in critical communities of concern, providing resources to those community groups. The primary goal of the Community-Based Outreach Mini-Grant program is to engage and encourage diverse, inclusive, and active public participation from stakeholders in specific communities who traditionally may not have been involved in regional public policy planning processes (e.g., low income, seniors, minorities, persons with disabilities, and other identified populations). Through a competitive bid process, SANDAG awarded grant funding to eight community-based organizations to conduct this outreach in coordination with other agency public involvement activities being undertaken to help prepare the RTP, the update of the SANDAG Public Participation Plan, and other key regional initiatives.
In addition to the activities described above, each organization receiving a grant also appointed one representative to serve as a community-based network member of the new Regional Planning Stakeholders Working Group (SWG). The community-based organizations working on this outreach and involvement effort are:
Able-Disabled Advocacy All Congregations Together Casa Familiar El Cajon Community Collaborative Friends of Adult Day Health Care Centers Linda Vista Collaborative San Ysidro Business Association
5.0 Public Involvement Plan Assessment
To assess the effectiveness of the public involvement efforts, SANDAG will assess the effectiveness of the Public Involvement Plan at key milestones in the project development process. These reports will help SANDAG to evaluate public involvement strategies and tactics and make adjustments along the way, and will inform future public involvement outreach phases of the 2050 RTP.
These reports will include:
• A summary of all outreach efforts and input received • A qualitative assessment of how effective the efforts to obtain input were, i.e., audiences reached, did audience provide required input needed for 2050 RTP and Sustainable Communities Strategy, and how will/is input incorporated into 2050 RTP development
2050 RTP Public Involvement Plan April 23, 2010 11 16 • A quantitative assessment of the public involvement plan including the number meetings/presentations/events participated in, Web site hits, approximate number of people reached, number of comments received, and number of media contacts along with the resulting media coverage • The Public Involvement Plan will be revised and strategies/tactics adjusted based on assessments at key milestones
2050 RTP Public Involvement Plan April 23, 2010 12 17 Appendix A 2050 RTP Public Outreach Activities Proposed Methods and Purpose
These presentations and workshops are in addition to regularly scheduled SANDAG Board and Policy Advisory Committee meetings. Activities in bold text satisfy SB 375 mandates.
Date Outreach Method Purpose March 2010 Presentations and outreach to Build awareness for initial steps working groups, stakeholders, to set GHG emission reduction interested parties targets April 2010 Public Workshop providing SB 375 post-Regional Target overview and target-setting Advisory Committee info (one at Board Policy and workshop one at SWG) April and May 2010 Workshops to secure input and Build awareness and secure provide information on input on initial RTP elements development of 2050 RTP, Urban Area Transit Strategy, Environmental Impact Report, and other elements. July or September 2010 Presentations and outreach to Build awareness and secure working groups, stakeholders, input on Sustainable interested parties Community Strategy development October 2010 Draft SCS review at SANDAG SB 375 requires meeting Board meeting with members of city council, board of supervisors joint SCS meeting.
March – early April 2011 Public workshops on draft SB 375 three public RTP/SCS workshops on SCS requirement met, and two more for other SANDAG subregions. SANDAG to hold minimum of five subregional workshops. March – early April 2011 Presentations and outreach to Build awareness and secure working groups, stakeholders, input on continued interested parties development of RTP and SCS. Late April 2011 Public hearings on draft Follow up to workshops to RTP/SCS in at least two further refine RTP/SCS and different areas of region meet SB 375 requirements. Ongoing 2009 -- 2011 Presentations and outreach to SANDAG Speakers Bureau working groups, stakeholders, interested parties
2050 RTP Public Involvement Plan April 23, 2010 13 18 Appendix B 2050 Regional Transportation Plan Media List
San Diego County Media Outlets Alpine Sun KSDS FM American Chinese Times KSON FM Asia KURS AM Asian Journal KUSI TV Beach & Bay Press KUSS FM BIA Builder Magazine KWST AM/KMXX FM/KSEH FM Biz San Diego KXO AM/FM Borrego Sun KYXY FM Business Action La Jolla Light Carlsbad Business Journal La Jolla Village News Carlsbad Sun La Prensa San Diego Carmel Valley Leader La Sonrisa Latina Carmel Valley News Light Connection Chinese News Mira Mesa/Scripps Ranch Sentinel Clairemont Community News Mission Times Courier Coast News Mission Valley News and Views Coastal Sun Neighbors Convisions Norht County Magazine Coronado Eagle & Journal North County Times Coronado Lifestyle North County Voice Coronado Magazine North Park News Corridor News Oceanside Magazine CTN County Television Network Peninsula Beacon Fox 5 News / KSWB Philippine Mabuhay News Daily Transcript, The Philippines Today Del Mar Times Poway News Chieftain Del Mar Village Voice Presidio Sentinel Diamond Gateway Signature Ramona Home Journal Diario San Diego Ramona Sentinel East County Californian Rancho Bernardo News Journal East County Gazette Rancho Bernardo Sun East County Herald News Rancho Magazine East County News Rancho Santa Fe News El Latino Rancho Santa Fe Record El Semanario Deportivo Rancho Santa Fe Review Encinitas First Rental Owner Enlace S. D. California Examiner Fact Magazine San Diego Business Journal Filipino Press San Diego City Beat Gay + Lesbian Times San Diego Commerce Good News, Etc. San Diego Downtown News Greater Golden Hill News San Diego Family Magazine Heartland News San Diego Home/Garden & Lifestyles Hi Sierran San Diego Jewish Journal Hispanos Unidos San Diego Lawyer
2050 RTP Public Involvement Plan April 23, 2010 14 19 Imperial Beach Eagle & Times San Diego Magazine Indian Voices San Diego Metro Weekly Informant San Diego Metropolitan Julian Journal San Diego Metropolitan Uptown Examiner Julian News San Diego Monitor News KBNT TV Channel 17 San Diego Newsline KBZT FM San Diego Reader KCBQ AM San Diego Seniors KCEO AM San Diego Union-Tribune KCR AM San Diego Voice & Viewpoint KECR AM San Diego's Learning Channel KECY TV Channel 9 San Marcos / Vista News KFMB AM San Marcos Sun KFMB FM San Vicente Valley News KFMB TV Sentinel Magazine KFSD AM Solana Beach Sun KGB FM Star News KGFN FM Tieng Viet San Diego KGTV Channel 10 Tierra Times KHTS FM Today's Local News KICO AM Tribal TANF newsletter KIFM FM Uptown-Marquee KIOZ FM Valley Roadrunner KKSM AM Views KLNV FM Village News KLQV FM Vista Sun KLSD AM Voice of San Diego KMYI FM We Chinese In America KNSD TV (NBC 7/39) We Chinese In America Weekend KOGO AM XDTV 13 Korea Times XEPE AM KOXM TV XETV 6 The CW KPBS FM XHRM FM KPBS TV - S.D.S.U. XHTZ FM KPRI FM XLNC FM KPRZ AM XLTN FM KQVO FM XPRS AM KROP AM / KSIQ FM XPRS FM KSCF FM XSUR KSDO AM - Hi Favor XTRA FM San Diego Living
Orange and Riverside County Media Outlets
Los Angeles Times – zoned editions Orange County Business Journal Orange County Register Riverside Press Enterprise The Californian
2050 RTP Public Involvement Plan April 23, 2010 15 20 Appendix C Initial Stakeholder List This list will be regularly updated. Contact [email protected] with any stakeholder additions.
AARP San Diego California Sustainability Alliance Able-Disabled Advocacy California Trucking Association Access Achiever CALPIRG Access to Independence of San Diego Cal-Prop Investments & Management Adams Avenue Business Association Caltrans AIA San Diego, Urban Design Committee Campaign for Affordable Housing Air Pollution Control District Capital Growth Properties Inc. Air Resources Board Cardiff-By-The-Sea Chamber of Commerce All Congregations Together Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Alliance for Habitat Conservation Carmel Mountain Ranch Community Committee Alpha Project Carmel Valley Community Planning Board Alpine and Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce Carmel Valley NOW! Alta Planning Casa Familiar Alzheimers and Aging Research Center Cassidy Turley BRE Commercial American Association of Planners Catalyst Network American Institute of Architects CB Richard Ellis Inc. American Lung Association of San Diego CDC Commercial Real Estate Apartment Consultants Inc. Center for Supportive Housing Asian Business Association of San Diego Center on Policy Initiatives Asset Management Group Centre City Advisory Committee Association of Environmental Professionals Centre City Development Corporation Automobile Club of Southern California Century 21 Horizon Azalea Park Neighborhood Association Cherokee Point Neighborhood Association Bankers Hill/Park West Community Association Chicano Federation Barratt American Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce Barrio Logan College Institue Chula Vista Community Collaborative Barrio Logan Project Area Committee Chula Vista Growth Management Oversight Committee Bayside Community Center Citizens Coordinate for Century 3 Bayview CDC City Heights Business Association BIA San Diego City Heights Community Development Corporation Biocom City Heights PAC Black Mountain Ranch Community Planning Group City of San Diego Disabled Services Advisory Council Bonita Business and Professional Association City/County Reinvestment Task Force Bonsall Chamber of Commerce CityMark Development Bonsall Community Sponsor Group Clairemont Town Council Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce Coalition of Neighborhood Councils BRIDGE Housing Corporation - Southern California College Area Community Planning Board Bronze Triangle CDC Colliers International Brookfield San Diego Holdings Commercial Facilities Inc. Building Owners and Managers Association Community Associations Institute, San Diego Chapter California Center for Sustainable Energy Community Catalysts of California California Coastal Coalition Community HousingWorks California Department of Housing and Community COMPACT Development ConAm California Department of Transportation Corky McMillin California Native Plant Society San Diego (CNPSSD) Cornerstone Property Management California Nevada Cement Association Coronado Chamber of Commerce
2050 RTP Public Involvement Plan April 23, 2010 16 21 Corporation for Supportive Housing Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee County of San Diego Department of Public Works Greater San Diego Business Association Gay and County of San Diego Health and Human Services Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Agency Green Campus Program - UCSD Covey Commercial Grossmont Cuyamaca Community College District CrossBorderBusiness Hallmark Communities Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. Harborside CW Clark HNTB Deaf Community Services Housing Development Partners of San Diego Del Mar Chamber of Commerce I Love A Clean San Diego Del Mar Mesa Community Planning Board IBI Group Department of Homeland Security ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA Dimex Freight International Energy Agency Dole Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce Downtown San Diego Partnership Imperial County DR Horton Industrial Environmental Association of San Diego Eagle Aggregates Inland Pacific Commercial Properties East County Action Network International Rescue Committee, San Diego East County Economic Development Corporation International Union Of Operating Engineers Local 12 Eastern Area Communities Planning Committee Investment Property Management Group Inc. ECP Commercial Irving Hughes El Cajon Business Improvement Association It's How We Live El Cajon Community Collaborative J. Whalen and Associates El Cajon Community Development Corporation Jacobs Family Foundation Elder Housing Complexes JHD Planning Encanto Neighborhoods Community Planning Group Jones Lang LaSalle Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Julian Chamber of Commerce Endagered Habitats League Justice Overcoming Boundaries Environmental Health Coalition Juvenile Diabetes Association of San Diego Environmental Protection Agency Kearny Mesa Planning Group Equinox Center Kensington-Talmadge Business Association Escondido Chamber of Commerce Ken-Tal Planning Committee Environmental Science and Policy - UCSD KM Realty Inc. Evanco Reality Advisors Inc. La Jolla Community Planning Association Fairmont Park Neighborhood Association La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce La Jolla Shores Association Family Health Centers of San Diego La Jolla Town Council Fedex La Jolla Traffic and Transportation Board Federal Highway Administration La Jolla Village Community Council Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce of San Diego La Maestra Community Health Centers Friends of Adult Day Health Care Centers La Mesa Chamber of Commerce Friends of Rose Canyon Laborers International Union Friends of Tecolote Canyon Lakeside Chamber of Commerce Friends of the San Diego River Mouth Local Agency Formation Commission Federal Transit Administration League of Conservation Voters, San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Association League of Women Voters Gateway Property Management Ledford Enterprises, Inc. Golden Hill Community Development Corporation Lee and Associates Inc. Golden Triangle Chamber of Commerce Lemon Grove Chamber of Commerce Greater Clairemont Chamber of Commerce Linda Vista Collaborative Greater Clairemont Mesa Chamber of Commerce Linda Vista Community Planning Committee Greater Golden Hill CDC Little Italy Association
2050 RTP Public Involvement Plan April 23, 2010 17 22 Little Italy Residents Association Rancho San Diego – Jamul Chamber of Commerce MAAC Project Rancho Santa Fe Association Meissner Jacquet Investment Management Services Rapid Tranfer Xpress Melroy Property Management RBF Consulting, Inc. Metropolitan Transit System Regional Task Force on the Homeless Mid-City Community Action Network Sabre Springs Planning Group Mid-City Rotary Club San Diego American Planning Association Midway Community Planning Advisory Committee San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL- (North) CIO Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce San Diego Apartment Association Miramar Ranch North Planning Committee San Diego Archaeological Society Mission Beach Town Council San Diego Association of Realtors Mission Hills Town Council San Diego Audubon Society Mission Valley Unified Planning Organization San Diego Bicycle Coalition Move San Diego San Diego Business Improvement District Council NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development San Diego Canyonlands Association - San Diego San Diego Capital Collaborative National City Chamber of Commerce San Diego City College Associated Students National University System Institute for Policy Research San Diego Coastal Chamber of Commerce Navajo Community Planners, Inc. San Diego Coastkeeper NCTD San Diego Community Housing Corporation Neighborhood House Association San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau North Bay Redevelopment PAC San Diego Convention Center Corporation North County Transit District San Diego Council of Design Professionals North Park Community Association San Diego County Aging and Independence Advisory North Park Main Street Council North Park Planning Committee San Diego County Archaeological Society Ocean Beach CDC San Diego County Bicycle Coalition Ocean Beach Town Council San Diego County Farm Bureau Oceanside Chamber of Commerce San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Oceanside Planning Commission San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Old Town Community Planning Committee San Diego County Taxpayers Association Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce San Diego County Water Authority Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce San Diego Countywide Alliance of Tenants Otay Mesa Nestor Community Planning Group San Diego Downtown Partnership Otay Mesa Planning Group San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce Pacific Beach Community Planning Committee San Diego Fair Housing Council Pacific Beach Town Council San Diego Foundation Pacific Coast Commercial San Diego Habitat for Humanity Peninsula Chamber of Commerce San Diego Housing Commission Peninsula Community Planning Board San Diego Housing Federation Penn State University San Diego Interfaith Housing Foundation Point Loma Association San Diego Jewish Chamber of Commerce Port of San Diego San Diego Local Initiatives Support Corporation Poway Chamber of Commerce San Diego North Chamber of Commerce Prescott Companies San Diego North Convention and Visitors Bureau Professional HOA Consultants, Inc. San Diego North Economic Development Council Psomas Engineering San Diego Organizing Project Radelow Gittins Real Property Management Inc. San Diego Redevelopment Agency Rail America San Diego Regional Center Ramona Chamber of Commerce San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce Rancho Bernardo Planning Community San Diego Regional Economic Development
2050 RTP Public Involvement Plan April 23, 2010 18 23 Corporation Surfrider Foundation San Diego Regional Sustainability Partnership Sustainable SDSU San Diego River Coalition Teamsters Union San Diego River Conservancy Teralta West Neighborhood Alliance San Diego River Park Foundation The Accretive Group of Companies San Diego Senior Games Association The CSA Edge San Diego Sierra Club The Nature Conservancy, San Diego Office San Diego State University Center for Regional The Olson Co. Sustainability Tierrasanta Community Council San Diego Unified Port District Torrey Hills Community Planning Board San Diego Urban Economic Corporation Torrey Pines Community Planning Board San Diego Urban League Torrey Pines Property Management Inc. San Diego Workforce Partnership Transcore San Diego World Trade Center Transit Alliance for a Better North County (TABNC) San Diego Youth and Community Services Transportation Corridor Agency San Dieguito River Park Trilar Management Group San Marcos Chamber of Commerce U.S. Green Building Council San Ysidro Business Association UCSD Associated Students San Ysidro Chamber of Commerce UCSD Sustainability Solutions Institute San Ysidro Community Planning Group UCSD Systemwide Sustainability Santee Chamber of Commerce UCSD Urban Studies and Planning Department Scripps Health UCSD, Transportation Services Scripps Miramar Ranch Planning Group ULI San Diego/Tijuana Chapter SDSU Associated Students Union of Pan Asian Communities SDSU City Planning Department University City Community Association Sempra Utilities University City Community Planning Group Senior Community Centers University City Planning Group Serra Mesa Planning Group University Heights Community Association Shea Homes Uptown Planners Sherman Heights Community Center Urban League Skyline-Paradise Hills Planning Committee URS Corporation Social Services Transportation Advisory Council US Dept. of Defense Save Our Forest and Ranchlands USD Sustainability Program Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce Valley Center Chamber of Commerce Solar Turbines Valley Center Community Planning Group South Bay Community Services Veteran Affairs San Diego Healthcare System South County Economic Development Council Vista Chamber of Commerce Southeastern San Diego Planning Group Voit Companies Southern California Housing Development Corporation Wakeland Housing & Development Corp. Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association Walk San Diego Spectrum Management Watco Companies Spring Valley Chamber of Commerce Winzler and Kelly Spring Valley Youth and Family Coalition Women in Transportation Seminar St. Vincent de Paul Worldtrans State Farm Insurance Student Sustainability Collective - UCSD Sunrise Property Management
2050 RTP Public Involvement Plan April 23, 2010 19 24 Attachment 3 Planning
REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (RCP) FACT SHEET
THE REGIONAL Our Vision. Our Future. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP), have an equal opportunity to participate in • Improving the connection adopted by the SANDAG Board of Directors the process? In addition, the RCP calls for between local and regional in 2004, is the long-term planning framework monitoring the region’s progress. transportation and land use for the San Diego region through 2030. plans based on principles Changes Since 2004 It defines a vision and lays out goals, key of smart growth and Citizens, elected officials, regional infrastructure issues, and needed actions in areas ranging sustainable development providers, and other stakeholders worked with from urban form (where and how the region SANDAG to prepare the RCP from 2002 to • Implementing the plan should grow) and transportation to public through incentives and 2004. Much has happened since the plan’s facilities and borders. It summarizes where collaboration adoption, including: the region was in 2004, where the region »» The passage of new statewide regula- • Involving our neighboring wants to be by 2030, and what the region tions on greenhouse gas (GHG) emis- counties, tribal governments, needs to do to get there. It is based on and Baja California sion reductions; principles of smart growth and sustainable »» An economic recession; • Tracking our progress development. »» The preparation of a new regional • Promoting public Each jurisdiction makes its own decisions growth forecast through 2050, incor- involvement and regarding land use. The RCP looks at these porating updated local land use plans collaboration individual decisions; assesses their collective that include more smart growth than
impacts; examines cumulative development previous forecasts; trends; and provides a blueprint for where »» Adoption of the 2050 Regional and how we want to grow. The plan Transportation Plan and Sustainable emphasizes the critical link between land Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS); use planning, which tends to happen locally, »» An emerging focus on public health; and and transportation planning, which often »» An evolving emphasis on social equity. happens regionally. It calls for focusing All of this, as well as commitments made transportation and other infrastructure by the SANDAG Board upon adoption of investments in “smart growth opportunity the 2050 RTP/SCS, has resulted in the need areas,” introducing an incentive-based to update key components of the RCP in approach to meeting our goals and preparation for the next RTP/SCS. infrastructure needs. (Continued on reverse) While the plan focuses mostly on geographic areas inside our region, it also looks beyond our borders to neighboring areas, such as Imperial, Orange, and Riverside Counties, Baja California, Mexico, and local Native 401 B Street, Suite 800 American tribal land. In addition, the RCP San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 699-1900 addresses equity in our planning processes: Fax (619) 699-1905 do all communities have access to the www.sandag.org region’s resources? And do all residents SANDAGregion
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RCP Accomplishments Conservation Program (MSCP) and the Multiple Since adopting the RCP in 2004, SANDAG has Habitat Conservation Program (MHCP). About worked hard to implement the plan. Major accom- $850 million are set aside for environmental plishments include: mitigation through 2048 as part of the TransNet »» The Smart Growth Concept Map (based on in- program; put from the 18 cities and county), which serves »» Leveraged funding for SANDAG and local ju- as the land use element of the RCP and shows risdiction planning efforts from state and fed- over 200 existing, planned, and potential areas eral agencies, including Proposition 1C and eligible to compete for smart growth incentive Proposition 84 funds; funds in the region; »» The smart growth policy framework for local »» The Smart Growth Toolbox, which includes general and specific plan updates and their 11 visual simulations around the region, the incorporation into SANDAG regional growth Smart Growth Photo Library, Smart Growth Trip forecasts; Generation Rates, Smart Growth Parking Study, »» Important policy guidance for the development and Smart Growth Design Guidelines; of the 2050 RTP/SCS; »» The TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program, »» The adoption of the Regional Housing Needs which, when combined with previous funding, Assessment (RHNA) allocations for local ju- has provided almost $35 million for capital im- risdictions, which balance affordable housing provements and planning grants for projects to throughout the region; and date, and is estimated to provide $4 million to »» The release of the RCP Baseline Monitoring $5 million per year between now and 2048; Report in 2006 and subsequent monitoring re- »» The TransNet/Transportation Development Act ports to track RCP implementation. (TDA) Active Transportation Program, which These accomplishments show that having a RCP in has provided almost $25 million to 109 bike, pe- place has helped our region work together toward destrian, and traffic calming projects and plans common goals and successfully compete for state to date, and is estimated to provide $8 million and federal dollars. to $10 million per year between now and 2048;
»» The TransNet Environmental Mitigation Program, For More Information which has resulted in the acquisition of 20 prop- To learn more about the RCP, erties totaling over 2,300 acres of habitat to visit www.sandag.org/rcp. date that help implement the Multiple Species February 2012 2 1355 Attachment 4 Transportation
2050 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN FACT SHEET
The 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (2050 SB 375 requires SANDAG to demonstrate RTP or Plan) is the blueprint for a regional how the region will meet greenhouse gas transportation system that further enhances targets for the years 2020 and 2035, the our quality of life, promotes sustainability, EIR also included analysis for these two and offers more mobility options for people horizon years (2020 and 2035) as well as the and goods. The Plan is built on a set of horizon year of the plan, 2050. In addition, integrated public policies, strategies, and besides analyzing the impacts of only the investments to maintain, manage, and transportation facilities, which is typically improve the transportation system so it meets what is evaluated in an RTP EIR, the 2050 RTP/ the diverse mobility needs of our changing SCS EIR analyzed the environmental impacts region through 2050. In accordance with associated with the transportation facilities state and federal guidelines, the 2050 RTP in the plan as well as the impacts associated was adopted by the Board of Directors in with regional growth associated with the SCS.
October 2011. The 2050 RTP and its SCS seek to guide the San Diego region toward a more sustainable Sustainable Communities Strategy future by integrating land use, housing, SANDAG is the first major Metropolitan and transportation planning to create Planning Organization to adopt an RTP that communities that are more sustainable, complies with provisions of Senate Bill (SB) walkable, transit oriented, and compact. 375 and its new legislative requirements.
The Sustainable Communities Strategy A New Regional Growth Forecast (SCS) is a new element of the RTP, and Similar to past RTPs, the 2050 RTP is based on demonstrates how regional greenhouse gas a new regional growth forecast that includes (GHG) emission reduction targets, established existing and planned land uses, and potential in September 2010 by the California Air redevelopment and infill areas from local Resources Board (CARB), will be achieved general plans. However, most general plans through development patterns, infrastructure have horizon years much earlier than 2050. investments, and transportation measures or As a result, SANDAG received assistance policies that are determined to be feasible. from local jurisdictions to prepare local land For the San Diego region, CARB has set GHG use scenarios that were applied beyond the reduction targets for cars and light trucks of local general plan horizon year out to the year seven percent by 2020 and 13 percent by 2050. This forecast projects that our region 2035 from a 2005 baseline. Additionally, the will grow by another 1.25 million people SCS must be consistent with the Regional by 2050. Nearly 400,000 new homes and Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) and must 500,000 new jobs will be added during this address protection of sensitive resource areas. timeframe. The 2050 RTP and its SCS show that our region meets or exceeds these targets. The Ensuring Social Equity on the final RHNA also was adopted by the Board Road to Sustainability
401 B Street, Suite 800 of Directors in October 2011. Promoting social equity and environmental San Diego, CA 92101 justice in transportation planning requires The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the (619) 699-1900 involvement from a wide variety of Fax (619) 699-1905 2050 RTP/SCS required analysis beyond what communities and stakeholders. To continue www.sandag.org has been included in previous RTP EIRs. Since
(Continued on reverse) improving transportation planning, SANDAG their full potential. Successful management conducted a significantly more robust, of the transportation system depends regionwide environmental justice analysis on implementing several techniques and for the 2050 RTP. incorporating advanced technologies. On- ramp lights that meter the flow of traffic Offering More Travel Choices onto freeways and access to information As our region continues to grow, the 2050 on the Web and telephone all help keep RTP considers new issues and developments. traffic flowing. They include the requirement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; planning for our Incentives for the Path Less Traveled region’s aging population; increasing patterns In the past, steady population growth; the of infill and redevelopment in the western dispersion of homes, jobs, schools, and third of the region; and the growing emphasis services; increased interregional commuting; on walking, bicycling, and other forms of and the expanded movement of goods all active transportation as well as on public have led to mounting congestion on our health. The Plan envisions an ambitious and roadways. These trends have challenged far-reaching transit network that significantly our ability to keep pace with growing expands the role that transit plays in meeting travel demands and to operate a reliable our region’s needs for mobility. The Plan’s transportation system. Improvements to network for public transit is strengthened transportation infrastructure require many by reinforcing and upgrading existing years and significant resources to complete. transit services in key urban corridors, and However, managing the demand for various by pursuing new transit projects in the most forms of transportation, also known as urbanized areas of our region with a broad Transportation Demand Management, or combination of transit modes. In recent RTPs, TDM, can provide flexible and cost-effective the region’s vision for a flexible highway solutions. Typical TDM programs include system has been refined. This system serves ridesharing initiatives such as carpooling, multiple purposes and different types of vanpooling, and buspooling; promoting travel. It accommodates buses and other alternative work schedules and teleworking; transit vehicles, automobiles, bicycles, and and promoting bicycling, walking, and the the movement of freight. Making bicycling use of public transit. and walking viable options for everyday travel A Public Plan with Public Input can increase mobility, reduce greenhouse To obtain public input on the development gases, and improve public health. of the 2050 RTP and its SCS, a broad range The Plan is based on current and reasonably of media and communication avenues available financial resources projected out to were used to provide information, solicit 2050. Total revenues estimated for the 2050 participation and input, and allow for RTP are about $214 billion (escalated to the ongoing feedback and updates. A major year that dollars are expended). goal of this public involvement effort was to reach out to both nontraditional and Making Better Use of What We Have traditional audiences, to include them in the Reducing traffic congestion, travel times, and transportation planning process. The goals, air pollution depends on effectively managing strategies, and tactics outlined in the Public the region’s transportation system. Known as Involvement Plan have built awareness of the Transportation Systems Management, or TSM, regional transportation planning process and the effort is a core component of the 2050 identified opportunities for stakeholders to RTP and its SCS. TSM investments in the 2050 shape our region. RTP enhance today’s transportation network and ensure that future improvements realize
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Sustainable Communities Strategy FACT SHEET
SANDAG developed a Sustainable Projections show that over the next 40 years, Communities Strategy (SCS) as part of the the region’s population will increase by 1.25 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) million people and an estimated 388,000 in order to comply with California Senate new homes will be needed to accommodate Bill (SB) 375. The RTP and SCS were both the growth. The SCS lays out a land use adopted by the SANDAG Board of Directors pattern that addresses the region’s growth on Oct. 28, 2011. and protects the environment.
SANDAG is the first Metropolitan Planning SB 375 Organization to adopt an RTP that meets SB 375 went into effect in 2009, adding specific statutory requirements to encourage statutes to the California Government Code sustainable planning practices. The 2050 to encourage planning practices that create RTP devotes an entire chapter to the SCS, sustainable communities. which outlines programs that jurisdictions San Diego County Greenhouse Gas countywide have adopted or will adopt Under the law, the California Air Resources Emissions by Category, (2006) to promote Board (CARB) sets targets for greenhouse gas the integration emissions for our region. CARB’s targets call of land use, for the region to reduce per capita emissions housing, and 7 percent by 2020 and 13 percent by 2035 from a 2005 baseline. Targets beyond 2035 transportation to are not specified. Per SB 375, SANDAG must create walkable, quantify the reduction in emissions that transit-oriented, would be achieved by the SCS. and compact communities. The law also requires the SCS land use pattern to align with the Regional Housing Needs One of the key Assessment. That way housing, land use, and goals of the transportation planning are integrated. SCS is to cut greenhouse gas The SCS and RTP accomplish the following: emissions to »» Meet state greenhouse gas reduction state-mandated levels, thereby reducing targets the risk of climate change. Scientists have »» Focus new housing and jobs in urbanized forecast myriad impacts to the San Diego areas where there is existing and planned region due to climate change, including more transportation infrastructure frequent and intense wildfires, fresh water »» Preserve more than half of our land as shortages, rising sea levels, and higher storm open space, parkland, and habitat surges. Even under the best case scenarios, »» Accommodate housing to meet projected the region’s climate is expected to change. population growth within the San Diego 401 B Street, Suite 800 region San Diego, CA 92101 Another key goal of the SCS is to help the (619) 699-1900 »» Invest $214 billion in transportation to region manage growth in a sustainable way. Fax (619) 699-1905 give residents more options to driving www.sandag.org (Continued on reverse) »» Provide 156 new miles of Trolley and Sustainable Planning has long been SPRINTER light rail services embraced by the region »» Propose a new Trolley tunnel in downtown Long before SB 375 went into effect, the San Diego principles embodied in the legislation have »» Expand and speed up COASTER service been embraced by the region as part of its in the North Coast Corridor transportation planning. »» More than double transit service miles The SANDAG Board of Directors adopted Population Density for 2050 with increased frequency in key corridors the Regional Comprehensive Plan in 2004. This blueprint set forth a regional strategy to promote smart growth – a holistic approach focused on locating high-density and mixed- use development next to transportation infrastructure.
Habitat conservation efforts began in the region in the 1990s. The Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) was adopted in 1997, and the Multiple Habitat Conservation Program was finalized in 2003. The North County MSCP is anticipated to be complete in 2012. The East County MSCP is expected to begin after the North County plan is adopted. Half of the 2.7 million acres in the region already have been conserved as »» Take advantage of California’s investment parks or open space. in High Speed Rail to address intercity transportation needs and limited airport The key difference between past and present capacity regional planning efforts is a sharper focus »» Provide 130 miles of Managed Lanes on greenhouse gas emissions. to facilitate carpools, vanpools, and Public Involvement and Collaboration premium bus service Through an extensive public outreach pro- »» Invest $3.8 billion in regional and local gram, thousands of residents, academics, bicycle and pedestrian projects and community and business leaders, elected programs officials and representatives from underrep- »» Create new carpool and telework resented groups participated in developing incentive programs to reduce solo driving the SCS and RTP. »» Produce $4.4 billion annually in regional economic output To read more about the SCS, visit »» Create 35,600 jobs per year in the www.sandag.org/2050rtp. San Diego region »» Call for equitable distribution of investments throughout the region
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Content Comparison of the Regional Comprehensive Plan and the Sustainable Communities Strategy Chapter
This table compares the content of the Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP) (adopted by SANDAG in 2004), and the Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) chapter of the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (2050 RTP/SCS) (adopted by SANDAG in 2011). The SCS was required per Senate Bill SB 375 (Steinberg, 2008) as an element of the RTP. The SCS chapter was based in large part on policies contained in the RCP.
RCP SCS Chapter • Regional Vision and Core Values • Land Use/Transportation Connection • Current Conditions and Future Trends • Land Use Patterns • Regional Planning and Policy Framework and • Resource Areas and Farmland Preferred Planning Concept • Transportation Network that Provides • Urban Form Transportation Options and Reduces GHG • Transportation Emissions • Housing • TDM Measures • Healthy Environment • TSM Measures o Habitat • Pricing Measures o Air Quality • Meeting GHG Targets o Water Quality • Social Equity o Beaches • Energy Consumption and GHG • Economic Prosperity* • Air Quality (Federal Requirements) • Public Facilities • Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation o Water Supply • Public Health o Energy • Promoting Sustainability through Incentives and o Waste Management Collaboration (SANDAG Policies and Programs o Parks, Libraries, Police, Fire, Hospitals that support the SCS) • Borders • LAFCO o Access to Jobs and Housing • CEQA Streamlining o Transportation o Energy and Water Supply o Environment o Economic Development* o Homeland Security* • Social Equity and Environmental Justice Assessment • Integrated Regional Infrastructure Strategy (IRIS) o Transportation o Water Supply o Wastewater o Stormwater o Solid Waste o Energy o Education o Parks and Open Space • Performance Monitoring • Implementation – Collaboration, Incentives, Strategic Initiatives
Areas highlighted in yellow indicate common content in both the RCP and SCS chapter of the 2050 RTP/SCS. Areas followed by an asterisk (*) indicate topics discussed in other sections of the 2050 RTP/SCS beyond the SCS chapter.
San Diego Association of Governments REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
February 1, 2013 AGENDA ITEM NO.: 7
Action Requested: DISCUSSION
LOCAL AND REGIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE PLANNING EFFORTS File Number 3200300
Introduction
The State has recognized local governments as essential partners in addressing climate change and helping to meet California greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets. While SANDAG is required to meet transportation emissions targets through the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) per Senate Bill 375 (SB 375), local governments are working to reduce emissions from all sources. SANDAG has adopted plans that provide guidance and sample policies for saving energy and addressing climate change at the local level, and offers the Energy Roadmap Program to provide a framework for local governments to save energy in government operations and throughout the community. This report highlights local government climate planning efforts to date and describes the SANDAG energy and climate planning resources available to member agencies.
During the development of the new Regional Plan, staff will prepare white papers on climate change and energy, and will return to the Regional Planning Committee (RPC) as well as other policy committees and working groups to receive input on ways to address climate change in the region. Staff presented this item to the Regional Planning Technical Working Group (TWG) on January 10, 2013, and members discussed ways to address climate change in the white papers. Comments from the TWG are summarized later in this report. The RPC is asked to provide staff with initial program and policy areas of interest for inclusion in the white papers.
Local Climate Change Planning
Agencies in the San Diego region are addressing climate change through mitigation (reducing GHG emissions) and adaptation (preparing for a changing climate). In the San Diego region, all 19 jurisdictions have completed inventories of GHG emissions from government operations and the community as a whole. Each inventory identifies sources of emissions and sets a baseline for evaluating potential reductions. More than half of the local jurisdictions are developing or have adopted a climate action plan (CAP). A CAP typically includes mitigation measures to reduce GHG emissions toward an identified target, and can offer streamlining opportunities for future projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Several agencies in the San Diego region are incorporating climate adaptation policies into their planning documents. These policies help to prepare for expected impacts from climate change, including sea level rise, increased heat waves, limited water supplies, increased wildfires, and more severe weather events. In January 2013, the San Diego Foundation released an assessment on
climate action planning progress in the San Diego region. The report can be found on the San Diego Foundation Web site: www.sdfoundation.org. Attachment 1 includes a table summarizing the climate planning efforts at each jurisdiction.
SANDAG Energy and Climate Planning
The SCS identified several energy and climate actions for SANDAG to undertake in collaboration with local jurisdictions and other public agencies; this list is included as Attachment 2. Included in the SCS is an action to implement SANDAG’s Regional Energy Strategy (RES) and Climate Action Strategy. The RES and Climate Action Strategy served as policy guides for addressing energy and climate change within the 2050 RTP and SCS. The RES is an energy policy blueprint to support decision-making as the region strives to meet the energy needs of a growing population and economy while enhancing our quality of life. The Climate Action Strategy is a tool for local and regional governments to use to address policy measures for buildings and energy use, protecting transportation and energy infrastructure from climate impacts, and reducing GHG emissions from municipal operations. These adopted strategies guide the overall energy and climate change planning program at SANDAG.
At the January TWG meeting, members discussed the white papers and suggested areas for regional consistency and collaboration to support their local climate change planning efforts. Topics included: data collection and methodology for GHG emissions calculations; CAP development, implementation, and monitoring; GHG thresholds for CEQA analysis; and funding for climate change planning.
Energy Roadmap Program
The Energy Roadmap Program is a California Public Utilities Commission funded Local Government Partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) that provides free energy assessments and energy management plans, or “energy roadmaps,” to SANDAG member agencies. At its meeting on December 21, 2012, following the RPC recommendation, the SANDAG Board of Directors accepted $1,262,660 in grant funds from SDG&E to extend the Energy Roadmap Program for an additional two years.
Each roadmap identifies ways a jurisdiction can save energy in buildings, reduce petroleum use in transportation, and use planning to reduce energy use in the community. All of the measures in the Roadmaps are voluntary and complement existing local government sustainability or climate planning efforts. The Cities of Chula Vista and San Diego and the County of San Diego receive transportation-only roadmaps since those jurisdictions have existing Local Government Partnerships with SDG&E. The table below describes the status of the Energy Roadmaps for each jurisdiction. All completed Energy Roadmaps are available online at: www.sandag.org/energyroadmap.
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Completed Roadmaps
Chula Vista (transportation only) National City Coronado Oceanside Encinitas Santee Escondido San Marcos Imperial Beach Vista
Roadmaps Underway Roadmaps to Begin (2013)
Carlsbad Lemon Grove Del Mar Poway El Cajon City of San Diego (transportation only) La Mesa Solana Beach County of San Diego (transportation only)
San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative
The San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative (Climate Collaborative) is a multi-agency initiative to create a Web-based outreach tool for increasing local, state, and national awareness of this region’s many energy and climate activities. The Climate Collaborative has been established as part of the Local Government Partnerships among SDG&E and the Cities of Chula Vista and San Diego, County of San Diego, Port of San Diego, University of San Diego, and SANDAG. The Web portal describes the State polices driving action at the local level, and serves as a clearinghouse of adopted regional policies, plans, and actions demonstrating what the San Diego region is doing to reduce energy use and address climate change. The Climate Collaborative includes links to public agency GHG inventories, adopted CAPs, and other local and regional sustainability efforts. The site can be viewed at: www.sdclimatecollaborative.org.
CHARLES “MUGGS” STOLL Director of Land Use and Transportation Planning
Attachments: 1. Local Governments with Greenhouse Gas Inventories and Climate Action Plans 2. List of Energy and Climate Actions to Implement the Sustainable Communities Strategy
Key Staff Contact: Allison King, (619) 699-1973, [email protected]
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Local Governments with Greenhouse Gas Inventories and Climate Action Plans
GHG Climate Action Plan Jurisdiction Inventory Adopted Developing
Chula Vista X X Encinitas X X National City X X City of San Diego X X County of San Diego X X Carlsbad X X Del Mar X X Escondido X X San Marcos X X Santee X X Solana Beach X X Vista X X Coronado X El Cajon X Imperial Beach X La Mesa X Lemon Grove X* Oceanside X Poway X
* Inventory complete, but report is still being developed.
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List of Energy and Climate Actions to Implement the Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) Thirty-one actions were identified in the SCS chapter. Below are the actions directly related to energy and climate change. Actions Responsible Party
Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP) Update 3. Refine indicators that are used to monitor progress toward the SANDAG implementation of the RCP so they include additional measures that address sustainability, greenhouse gas reductions and public health considerations. 6. Expand the smart growth strategy in the RCP to include climate SANDAG and local change principles that emphasize petroleum reduction, energy Jurisdictions efficiency, water efficiency, and renewable energy. Smart Growth Tools and Model Enhancements 7. Provide additional guidance on SB 375 CEQA streamlining SANDAG and local provisions. jurisdictions 11. Consider greenhouse gas reductions/climate change principles SANDAG and local in the evaluation criteria for existing grant programs, such as jurisdictions the Smart Growth Incentive Program. 12. Continue to make enhancements to travel demand models to SANDAG improve GHG and VMT estimates. Energy/Climate Change 19. Implement the Regional Energy Strategy and the Climate SANDAG and local Action Strategy, in coordination with state and local jurisdictions jurisdiction efforts. 20. Support the increased use of clean, alternative fuels in SANDAG SANDAG and local and local jurisdiction-owned vehicle fleets, and the vehicle and jurisdictions equipment fleets of contractors and funding recipients, such as the vehicle fleet for the SANDAG Vanpool Program or for local jurisdiction waste haulers. 21. Support planning and infrastructure development for SANDAG and local alternative fueling stations and plug-in electric vehicle (EV) jurisdictions chargers. 22. Develop or facilitate a regional approach to long-term SANDAG and local planning for alternative fuel infrastructure that includes the jurisdictions continued development of public-private strategic alliances. 23. Monitor research and independent assessments of the impact SANDAG that increasing the use of clean, alternative fuels would have on gas tax revenues. 24. Integrate alternative fuel considerations into the development SANDAG, MTS, and of the regional transportation network by, for example, NCTD integrating infrastructure for electric vehicle charging into regional park-and-ride lots and transit stations. 25. Work with San Diego Gas & Electric and other stakeholders to SANDAG and local mitigate the potential impacts of electric vehicles on the jurisdictions electric grid. 26. To the extent possible, address climate adaptation issues in the SANDAG, Caltrans, design of new projects, and when improvements are made to and local jurisdictions existing infrastructure.
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Status Report
Hidden Valley – acquired June 2012
Large scale acquisition Reduced cost and management Accelerated delivery Implement habitat plans ↓ Listing of species
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1 TransNet Extension EMP
“The intent is to establish a program to provide for large-scale acquisition and management of critical habitat areas and to create a reliable approach for funding required mitigation for future transportation improvements thereby reducing future costs and accelerating project delivery. This approach would be implemented by obtaining coverage for transportation projects through existing and proposed multiple species conservation plans. (Section D)”
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Environmental Mitigation Program Costs ((InInMill Milliioonnss,,22000022DDoollllaarrss))
Local Transpor t at ion Project Transportation Major Mitigation Project Highway & $200 Mitigation Fund Transi t Project Mitigation $50 $650 Million $450
$150 Regional Habitat Total Program Conservation Fund $850 Million $200 Million
Plus up to $30 million in financing costs for advanced habitat acquisition
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2 Biological Mitigation Fund Otay Mesa Vernal Pool – acquired March 2012
Environmental Mitigation Program 5
Biological Mitigation Fund
1,600
Acres 1,400 405 Remaining Mitigation 1,200 Acquisition to Date 1,000
800
600
400 190
200 169
0 Coastal Non-Coastal Uplands Wetlands Wetlands
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3 Environmental Mitigation Program Costs ((InInMill Milliioonnss,,22000022DDoollllaarrss))
Local Transpor t at ion Project Transportation Major Mitigation Project Highway & $200 Mitigation Fund Transi t Project Mitigation $50 $650 Million $450
$150 Regional Habitat Total Program Conservation Fund $850 Million $200 Million
Plus up to $30 million in financing costs for advanced habitat acquisition
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Habitat Conservation Fund Regional monitoring and land management
Environmental Mitigation Program 8
4 Habitat Conservation Fund Species Recovery Pond Turtle Recovery Sycuan Peak Ecological Reserve
• Limited to six locations
• No juvenile turtles
• Removal of non-native species
• After removal, juveniles detected in 2011 and 2012 (first time in a decade)
• Captive hatching of eggs at Southwestern Pond Turtle zoo started to facilitate recovery
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Habitat Conservation Fund Promoting Wildlife Movement
State Route 52
Carmel Country Road
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Environmental Mitigation Program 11
Habitat Conservation Fund Land Stewardship Signage and Access •Simple and proactive solutions •Allows access to remain open to public •Documented success
Calavera Preserve, Carlsbad
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FY 2006 - 2013
$13,785,000
$6,580,000
$2,635,000
Environmental Mitigation Program 13
Challenges 1) Wetlands Mitigation Banks
Freshwater Umbrella Bank Coastal Umbrella Wetland Bank
60 acres, Tijuana River Valley 107 acres, San Dieguito Lagoon
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7 Challenges 2) Economic Benefit
“…estimated economic benefits of incorporating specified regional and local transportation projects into applicable habitat conservation plans, thereby allowing mitigation requirements for covered species to be fixed, and allowing mitigation requirements to be met through purchase of land in advance of need in larger blocks at a lower cost.” TransNet Extension Ordinance (2004) Environmental Mitigation Program Principal #4
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Challenges
October 2010 Economic Benefit JanuaryAprilApril 20122011 2010 • Defining economic benefit
• When is it achieved?
• What is process for release?
• What is the phasing of release?
• Modifying existing MOA
San Luis Rey Bridge, SR 76
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8 Challenges 3) North Coast Corridor Public Works Plan – Resource Enhancement Program
Developed to identify mitigation measures to address unavoidable impacts and to implement resource enhancement opportunities to create a net-benefit to coastal resources
Lagoon Enhancements Open Space Preservation
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What’s Next?
• Policy recommendations to define economic benefit • Finalize North Coast Corridor PWP - REP • Quarterly updates on land management grants • Progress reports on wetland mitigation banks • Subsequent annual status reports
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Status Report
Hidden Valley– acquired June 2012
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Local and Regional Climate Change Planning Efforts
Regional Planning Committee February 1, 2013
Overview
• SANDAG plans and programs • Local planning efforts • San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative • Climate change white paper
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1 SANDAG Energy and Climate Planning
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Energy Roadmap Program
• Local government partnership with SDG&E since 2010 • Prepare energy management plans for local jurisdictions • Roadmap support for cities through 2014 • Builds on existing sustainability efforts
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2 Local Climate Change Planning
GHG Inventory – Identify and quantify sources of emissions Climate Action Plan – Target for communitywide reductions – Mitigation measures – CEQA streamlining opportunities Adaptation Planning – Sea level rise, heat waves, wildfires – Public health impacts
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SD Regional Climate Collaborative • sdclimatecollaborative.org
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TWG identified areas for regional consistency/collaboration: • Data collection and methodology • Climate action plans – Development – Implementation – Monitoring • GHG thresholds for CEQA analysis • Funding for climate change planning • Adaptation planning
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Local and Regional Climate Change Planning Efforts
Regional Planning Committee February 1, 2013
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SANDAG Regional Planning Committee February 1, 2013
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Community Plan Updates & Studies
11 Community Plan Updates
1 Major Focused Amendment
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Otay Mesa San Ysidro
Ocean Beach Old Town
Barrio Logan Midway Pacific Highway Uptown Southeastern North Park Grantville Master Plan Greater Golden Hill (focused amendment)
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General Plan Community Plans
Citywide policies Designate land uses and densities Citywide housing goals Village locations Menu of standardized land Mix of housing use designations Site specific guidance
Guidance for community plan Refine Citywide policies as preparation needed
No changes to land use or Streamline to focus on zoning at General Plan level community specific issues
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Parcel‐Level Land Use Designations
Street System and Connectivity
Community Specific Policies
Mixed Use Transit Oriented Village Designations
Design Guidelines
Street Tree Master Plans
Implementation Program 5
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SUMMARY OF KEY PUBLIC REVIEW MILESTONES
Community Draft Community Community Plan Community Plan Plan EIR out Plan & EIR Complete for Public Final/Public Review Hearings Barrio Logan May 2011 January 2013 April 2013 Otay Mesa April 2011 May 2013 September 2013 Ocean Beach March 2013 May 2013 September 2013 Old Town- March 2013 June 2014 October 2014 Midway Pacific Highway Grantville Master April 2013 December 2013 April 2014 Plan Southeastern November 2013 July 2014 November 2014
Uptown-North January 2014 August 2014 December 2014 Park-Greater Golden Hill San Ysidro February 2014 September 2014 January 2015 7 7
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Consultant contracting
Preparation of Existing Conditions Data
Traffic modeling
Early coordination with EAS on scope of project for CEQA review
Establishing a core community plan update team
Work through Community Planning Groups
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9 QUESTIONS?
Website: Community Plan Updates
www.sandiego.gov/planning/community/cpu/index.shtml
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SANDAG Regional Planning Committee February 1, 2013
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