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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-21-2016 ARC Correspondence - Staff Discussion 1a (Davidson 2)RECEIVE( CITY OF SAN L.uIS )slsPo RAFT - Advisory Body/Committee Consolidated Goals for 2017-19 Financial Plan 11/15/2016 AdvisoryB y or VIUV 1 11 4U0 Comm[ a Recomme ed Goals Why Goals Is Important Proposed Funding COrul UNITY DFVE:l—nPAAaNT Use in -lieu parking fees and other transportation revenue sources to Architectural Review Encourage expansion of the transit system by expanding routes, providing free WIFI on buses and at implement continuous bicycle Commission 1. Alternative Transportation Incentives stops, developing a rent -a -bike program, and exploring public/private partnerships. path linkages throughout the city. Prepare a comprehensive update to the document including, but not limited to the following: a. Develop criteria for compatible development in historic zones. b. Update CDG for neighborhood compatibility to address transitions between neighborhood commercial development and adjacent residential neighborhoods (LUCE §3.5.7.9). c. Include more images and reference photos to highlight guideline language. d. Review existing visual resource inventory and provide recommendations for additional database improvements. Update the City's GIS system by including 3D data for buildings by starting in the downtown and moving outward from there. Provide guidelines for use of data base in the analysis of projects as well as additional guidance for the protection of views and vistas (LUCE §15.1.2). e. Strengthen and more clearly define guidelines for storefronts and windows in commercial areas to Architectural Review maintain transparency and prevent the installation of opaque film and interior signs and displays that Commission 2. Community Design Guidelines Update obstruct views into stores. Architectural Review Prioritize recycled water ("purple pipe") by using it at all City Public facilities for landscaping purposes Commission 3. Recycled Water and expanding the system so private development can tie into the system. Project 1: Railroad Safety Trail- Design and construct: 1) Pepper to the train station 2) Jennifer St. bridge to Iris (connecting to French This goal provides a huge safety enhancement for a large volume of bicyclists, a safe bike route to the State funds, Federal funds, Bicycle Advisory Hospital Trail) University, schools, & parks: implements General Plan goals to increase bicycle use and supports Grand General Fund, City debt financing, Committee 3) Class I connection from RRST to Sacramento Jury recommendations to close gaps. Fundraising efforts, Measure G Project 2: Bob Jones Trail Design and construct: 4) Bike path extension from LOVR to the Octagon Barn State funds, Federal funds, Bicycle Advisory 5) Grade separated crossing of LOVR at Highway 101 The City -to -Sea trail continues to be a high priority for residents. Additionally, SLO County is moving General Fund, City debt financing, Committee 6) Prefumo Creek bike path from Target to Calle Joaquin. forward with its section of the trail which will increase the desire for the crossing. Fundraising efforts, Measure G Project 3: Misc. Bicycle Facility Improvements Provide $100,000 in annual funding for misc. projects State funds, Federal funds, Bicycle Advisory such as safe routes to school, signing & striping projects General Fund, City debt financing, Committee ideally incorporated into other construction projects. Completing these projects as part of other construction projects results in substantial cost savings. Fundraising efforts, Measure G Project4 : Pacheco and Bishop Peak -Safe Routes to School Design and construct State funds, Federal funds, Bicycle Advisory Enhanced bicycle/pedestrian crossing of Foothill Blvd at This project has been requested by neighborhood families that have difficulty crossing Foothill as they General Fund, City debt financing, Committee Ferrini walk and bicycle their kids to school. Fundraising efforts, Measure G Project 5: Pacheco and Bishop Peak -Safe Routes to School State funds, Federal funds, Bicycle Advisory Design and construct enhance bicycle/pedestrian This project has been requested by neighborhood families that have difficulty crossing Foothill as they General Fund, City debt financing, Committee crossing of Foothill Blvd at Patricia and La Entrada walk and bicycle their kids to school. Fundraising efforts, Measure G 1of6 Advisory Body or Committee Recommended Goals Why Goals is Important Proposed Funding Project 6: Oceanaire Connection to Madonna Inn - Design and construct a two-way bike path on NW side of State funds, Federal funds, Bicycle Advisory Madonna Road from the Madonna Inn to Oceanaire General Fund, City debt financing, Committee Drive This project will improve bicycle access to Laguna Middle School. Fundraising efforts, Measure G State funds, Federal funds, Bicycle Advisory Project 7: N Broad to Madonna Bike Path Class I This goal is to provide an off street option for bicycle access from the N Broad neighborhood to Laguna General Fund, City debt financing, Committee connection Middle School. The goal will work in conjunction with the Oceanaire Connection to Madonna Inn. Fundraising efforts, Measure G Project 8: Prado Road Class I- State funds, Federal funds, Bicycle Advisory Design and construct a Class I bikeway from the current Constructing this bikeway connection ahead of development will provide an important east/west General Fund, City debt financing, Committee terminus of Prado Road to Broad Street. bikeway connection and alternative to Tank Farm Road during the Chevron remediation efforts. Fundraising efforts, Measure G Project 9: Sinsheimer Park Pathway- State funds, Federal funds, Bicycle Advisory Construct a paved path through Sinsheimer Park from General Fund, City debt financing, Committee Helena Street to the Railroad Safety Trail This project has been requested by residents from throughout the community. Fundraising efforts, Measure G Project 10: Penny Lane Bridge- State funds, Federal funds, Bicycle Advisory Design and construct a bicycle/pedestrian bridge over This bridge will provide a connection from downtown to the Johnson Avenue and Ella Street General Fund, City debt financing, Committee the railroad tracks at Penny Lane neighborhoods via the bicycle facilities recently constructed at French Hospital. Fundraising efforts, Measure G State funds, Federal funds, Bicycle Advisory Project 11: Islay Bicycle Boulevard- Bicycle boulevards are facilities that bicyclists of all abilities feel comfortable using and therefore General Fund, City debt financing, Committee Design and construct the City's third bicycle boulevard. 'increase ridership. Fundraising efforts, Measure G Project 12: Broad Street Class I- State funds, Federal funds, Bicycle Advisory Design and construct a Class I bikeway from Damon In conjunction with the Prado Road Class I bikeway, this segment provides an alternative route to the General Fund, City debt financing, Committee Garcia sports fields to Rockview Place busy Broad Street corridor. Fundraising efforts, Measure G Project 13: US 101 Crossing Improvements- State funds, Federal funds, Bicycle Advisory Improve bikeway crossings of US 101 between Marsh The intent of this goal is to improve east -west connectivity of communities west of the US 101 to the General Fund, City debt financing, Committee and Madonna east side of the freeway. Fundraising efforts, Measure G State and Federal grants, Bicycle Advisory Program: Bicycle Safety Education: Educating the public on cycling awareness and safety reduces collisions. Goal supports Grand Jury goal Transportation Development Act Committee Maintain $7,500 in annual funding of promoting safe cycling. funds, General Fund, Measure G Program: Ped/Bikeway Maintenance: State and Federal grants, Bicycle Advisory Maintain $60,000 annually for bicycle and pedestrian Performing pavement maintenance and weed control on pedestrian and bicycle paths will increase the Transportation Development Act Committee facilities life of these facilities and reduce the risk of accidents. funds, General Fund, Measure G Bicycle Advisory I Staff: Active Transportation Manager: The Active Transportation Manager implements the Bicycle Transportation Plan policies and programs, Committ Maintain position. prepares grant applications, and helps manage capital projects. I General Fund, Measure G 2of6 Advisory Body or Committee Recommended Goals Why Goals Is Important Proposed Funding Recent statistical research shows that urban neighborhoods comprising smaller buildings of diverse age provide • greater density of population, businesses, and creative economy jobs per commercial square foot • a significantly higher proportion of new, local, and women- and minority-owned businesses • a lower median age and greater diversity of age and race • more nightlife, walkability, and transit friendliness'. Cultural Heritage 1 Preservation Green Lab, Impress, Basemap, Gehl Studio, State of Place, Older, Smaller, Better: Measuring How the Character of Buildings and Committee Historic Preservation and Economic Development Blocks Influences Urban Vitality, National Trust for Historic Preservation, 2014. Economic Development: The California Office of Historic Preservation recommends updating historic resource inventories every 1. A citywide update of our inventory of historic five years. San Luis Obispo has not done a global revision in thirty-five years, making development Cultural Heritage buildings and landscapes with a historic resource survey decisions difficult and unpredictable. The CLG grant -funded City of San Luis Obispo Citywide Historic Committee and report Context Statement of 2014 logically leads to a historic resource survey. Economic Development: Cultural Heritage 2. A strategic cost -benefit analysis of maintenance, These range from the National Register Carnegie Library and Jack House and Garden to City Hall and Committee rehabilitation, and use for city -owned historic buildings numerous adobes. Economic Development: New districts may include a West End Historic District encompassing the area of Higuera and Marsh Cultural Heritage A re-evaluation of existing historic district boundaries Streets southwest of the Downtown Historic District and an Anholm Addition Historic District Committee and evaluation of new historic districts surrounding Broad Street north of US Route 101. Continue to implement the Housing Element, facilitate affordable, supportive, and transitional housing options; promote creative land use and density opportunities, and modify City fees and processes to increase housing production. Tasks and funding priorities should focus on: a. Explore ways to increase the affordable, alternative, and transitional housing inventory, b. Increase both rental and ownership opportunities within the City's housing stock, c. Promote smaller, efficiency units and adjust development fees accordingly, d. Work with Cal Poly to increase housing on campus to reduce rental burdens in the City, e. Update zoning regulations to support housing using creative solutions and greater densities where appropriate, f. Evaluate current entitlement processes to be sure they do not deter new housing development (i.e. expedite the development review entitlement process), g. Review the City's high occupancy regulations to accommodate shared housing options in underutilized housing stock, Human Relations h. CDBG funding should continue to be prioritized for the production and rehabilitation of affordable Commission 1. Housing housing units. CDBG funding 3of6 Advisory Body or Committee Recommended Goals Why Goals is Important Proposed Funding Continue to support a long-term, proactive, sustainable program that addresses homelessness and focuses on transitioning children, families, and individuals out of homelessness into permanent housing. Tasks and funding priorities should focus on: a. Prevention of homelessness primarily with the most vulnerable populations, b. Increase support and awareness for mental and physical health and wellness, c. Continue to work with the County and other local municipalities in implementing the San Luis Obispo Countywide 10 -year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness, d. Continue support of 40 Prado and implement the Good Neighbor Plan to require case management enrollment, e. Balance needs of the homeless population and neighborhood wellness (Le, expanded safe parking program, transitional programs, meals, etc.), f. Explore ways to increase transitional and supportive housing using creative financing and partnerships, Human Relations g. Increase the HRC Grants in Aid Budget and General Fund support to allow greater financial assistance HRC Grants in Aid Budget and Commission 2. Homeless Prevention to non -profits in the community who serve those less fortunate. General Fund support Renewed support of Multi -Modal Transportation, specifically in the use of Public Transit and in line with City adopted mode split goals, by means of acquiring advancements in technological transit equipment Mass Transit such as, but not limited to: electric transit vehicles, smart bus stops, operational management software Advisory Committee 1. Multi -Modal Transportation and public amenities Renewed support of Multi -Modal Transportation, specifically in the use of Public Transit and in line with Mass Transit City adopted mode split goals, by means of dedicating funds for a dedicated Multi -Modal Transportation Advisory Committee 2. Multi -Modal Transportation (Transit) Center for both local and regional transit services. Further financial support of Multi -Modal Transportation, specifically in the use of Public Transit and in Mass Transit line with City adopted mode split goals, by financially supporting public transit by introducing a Transit Advisory Committee 3. Multi -Modal Transportation Impact fee for all new developments Introduce a Transit Impact fee Further financial support of Multi -Modal Transportation, specifically in the use of Public Transit and in Mass Transit line with City adopted mode split goals, by locally solving first mile and last mile travel in conjunction .Advisory Committee 4. Multi -Modal Transportation with other local transportation service providers 5. Support of Multi -Modal Transportation programs, specifically in the use of Public Transit and in line Mass Transit with City adopted mode split goals, by supplying at least one additional full-time staffing position in Advisory Committee S. Multi -Modal Transportation order to administer transit related programs. Parks and Recreation 1. Sustainable Landscapes: City Parks, Laguna Lake Golf Provide funding to develop a master plan for sustainable landscapes in City parks and at the Laguna Lake Commission Course Golf Course. Parks and Recreation Commission 2. Fund an update of the Parks and Recreation Element Fund an update of the Parks and Recreation Element Parks and Recreation In 2017-19 construct lighted Tennis Courts @ Sinsheimer Park and dedicated Pickleball Courts in the Commission 3. Lighted Tennis Courts City. Parks and Recreation Identify locations within the City for neighborhood dog parks and fund one for construction during 2017 - Commission 4. Dog Parks 19. Parks and Recreation Commission S. City parks facilities Increase the number of City parks facilities and maximize the potential of existing parks. Promotional Coordinating Beautification of the City and opportunities to incorporate art into public spaces. Support the Committee I City Beautification I enforcement of City policies affecting the look of the City and the gateways. 4 of 6 Advisory Body or Committee Recommended Goals Why Goals is Important Proposed Funding Promotional Coordinating Increase the efforts to make SLO more pedestrian and bike friendly by enhancing the local infrastructure Committee Pedestrian & Bike Friendly Community and signage, and increase the awareness of their availability. Promotional Coordinating Enhance awareness and availability of the natural spaces in and around town to residents and visitors. Committee Natural Spaces Enhancement & Awareness Support the effort of the Tree Committee and the enhancement of the Urban Forest. As a City embrace and facilitate ways to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors. o Find ways to make the event/activity processes easy, cost effective, and user friendly. D Support collaboration with local cultural, recreational and competitive sports events to drive visitors Promotional to San Luis Obispo. Coordinating o Recognize and support the individual contributions of the PCC and TBID in our efforts to collaborate. Committee High Quality of Life o Increased GIA funding to support nonprofits. Promotional Coordinating Committee Mission Plaza Implementation of the Mission Plaza Concept Plan. Promotional Coordinating Committee Wayfinding Program Finish the build -out of the directional wayfinding program. Promotional Coordinating Committee Homeless Population Address the issues relative to the transient and homeless populations throughout the City. Promotional Coordinating Committee Economic Development Strategic Plan Support the update of the Economic Development Strategic Plan to address the quality of life. Emphasize affordable housing programs, encourage a non-traditional housing mix which facilitates development of workforce housing cost control through the use of, for example, Development Planning 1. Housing: Increase Affordable and Workforce Agreements, accessory and junior accessory dwelling units, and identify non-traditional partnerships for Commission Housing; Address Homelessness financing workforce housing and homeless shelters. Implement the Land Use Element by conducting an update of the Zoning Regulations with priority given Planning 2. Land Use: Focus on LUCE Identified Special Focus to LUCE-identified Special Focus Areas 1-15 (Land Use Element page 183) and Specific Plan Areas. Commission Areas and Specific Plan Areas Implement the Downtown Concept Plan and Mission Plaza Master Plan. Implement the Climate Action Plan with emphasis on improving residential energy efficiency in existing, Planning older housing stock and sustainability by incentivizing solar, alternative fuels, and other energy sources Commission 3. Energy Efficiency in City Built Environment: into the City's built environment. Implement the Circulation Element and the City's Multi -Modal objectives with emphasis on in -fill development and non -automobile alternatives by rebalancing, innovation, pricing, guidance, and Planning parking structures. Support non -auto related transportation alternatives in plan and project approvals Commission 4. Infill Development and Multi -Modal Circulation: and program implementation. Tourism Business Improvement Recognize tourism as an integral aspect of the City's economic development efforts and support the District 'Tourism Integration tourism promotion activities of the TBID and PCC. Tourism Business Improvement Recognize the importance of Open Space in the City's tourism marketing efforts. Evaluate barriers District Open Space between resident and visitor use. Business ,Tourism Improvement Prioritize the enforcement to gain compliance of properties with the City's Homestay Ordinance with District Compliance the goal for 100% compliance with Homestay policy within the City. 5of6 Advisory Body or Committee Recommended Goals Why Goals is Important Proposed Funding Tourism Business Improvement Support the San Luis Obispo Airport in its efforts to keep and expand airline service and assist with District Airport marketing efforts to bring visitors to San Luis Obispo by plane. Tourism Business Increase funding for the Promotional Coordinating Committee in its efforts to promote cultural, Improvement recreational, and social events that bring and keep tourists in San Luis Obispo. Consider establishing a District Promotional Coordinating Committee correlation between PCC funding and TOT collection. Tourism Business Improvement Beautification of City Gateways and the City's downtown core and continue the implementation of the District Beautification wayfinding sign program. Tourism Business Improvement Enhance security relative to transient populations throughout the City so residents and tourists can feel District Security safe while enjoying activities in San Luis Obispo. Tourism Business Improvement Increase emphasis on making the City more bike and pedestrian friendly and completion of the Bob District Pedestrian & Bike Friendly Community Jones bike path as a connection between San Luis Obispo and the beach. Tourism Business Improvement 'Strategize and mitigate the revenue impact from the closure of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant on the District Diablo Canyon Closure tourism industry in the City. 6of6