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FROM: Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: PRESENTATION DESCRIBING THE CALIFO
POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY(CAL POLY) MASTER
PLAN UPDATE PROJECT,AND CITY COUNCIL
DETERMINATION OF APPROPRIATE METHODS FOR CITY
INVOLVEMENT.
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Receive presentation by representatives of Cal Poly concerning the goals, process, and schedule
for updating the Campus Master Plan, and designate Council representatives to participate in the
activities of various advisory task forces associated with that project.
DISCUSSION
The California State University System is anticipating a substantial increase in the number of
prospective students over the next decade. At the same time, resources for funding capital
improvement and operational needs of higher education will continue to shrink in the face of
increasing demands from competing'segments of the State budget. This difficult scenario creates
an imperative for the individual university campuses to adopt strategies which maintain high
educational standards in the face of mounting student loads.
Cal Poly is considered the flagship of the state university system,having developed a nationwide
reputation for educational excellence. Interest in attendance is already at a very high level.
However, existing resource constraints, both fiscal and environmental, limit the number of
students which can be accommodated. University administration, faculty, and students recognize
that a well constructed plan encompassing all aspects of educational and physical operation is
critical to an adequate and appropriate response to future demands.
Thus, the project to update the Campus Master Plan. This multi-year process is intended to
provide a blueprint for optimal combination of physical size and configuration with an efficient,
high quality educational experience. Given the somewhat unique geographic location of the
campus, the involvement, support, and utilization of community resources are considered critical
to creation and implementation of the best possible plan. Subject presentation is intended to help
Council become more familiar with the update project, and to highlight opportunities for your
direct participation.
ATTACHMENTS
Outlook: Updating Cal Poly's Master Plan for the 215`Century
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Views from the Administration January 1999
Updating Cal Poly's Master Plan for the 21 st Century
Cal Poly has embarked on a collaborative three-year with representatives from the faculty, student body,
planning process that will address the question, "What administration,and community,and Cal Poly staff and
changes, if any, in academic programs, support services, consultants developed a planning process with the
facilities and enrollments are necessary for Cal Poly to following principles:
meet the educational challenges of California as we •Criteria primarily driven by academic requirements
begin a new millennium?" and innovations, including college/unit strategic plans.
The University will continue to emphasize its •Full campus and community participation includ-
polytechnic roots and its leam-by-doing educational ing the formation of issue-based task forces.
philosophy.These basic tenets will not change.How- •Concurrent development of an Environmental
ever,the increase in college-bound students in California Impact Report(EIR).
referred to as `Tidal Wave II' will affect all sectors and •Utilization of all available Cal Poly resources.
levels of the State's higher education community. The
high demand for a Cal Poly education,particularly in There are no preconceived solutions
programs not generally available at other public univer- The fundamental understanding guiding the Long-
sities in California,brings that pressure to San Luis Range Enrollment Planning and Master Plan Update
Obispo.The existing investment in specialized pro- process is that no specific outcome is either preordained
grams,the number and quality of applications, and the or expected. Our primary objective is to plot a course to
economic and societal contributions of graduates all
contribute to the CSU's perception of Cal Poly as a continue increasing the quality of both our programs and
candidate for growth. our graduates.No growth will take place without addi-
tional resources for facilities, teachers,equipment and
Master Plan is outdated other necessary support.
The main question that will be explored during the
A comprehensive review of the campus Master Plan planning process is, Should Cal Poly grow?If so: Why?
is long overdue. The architectural firm of Allison and By how much?Which programs?In what instructional
Rible prepared the first formal Master Plan for Cal Poly modes?When?At what rate?Where?In what relation to
in 1949,based on a projected enrollment of 4,080. In the surrounding community?
1958 the California Department of Education dictated During this three-year process,the campus and
that all non-metropolitan state college campuses plan for community will have numerous opportunities to explore
an enrollment of 12,000 Full-Time Equivalent Students creative solutions. Currently, the Deans' Enrollment
(FTES). This led to our"current"master plan,prepared Planning Advisory Committee(DEPAC)is developing
by the architectural firm of Falk and Booth in 1962, and scenarios regarding the nature, extent, conditions, and
approved by the California State University Board of timing of possible enrollment growth. DEPAC's mem-
Trustees in May 1963.In 1970,the 4th revision to this bership includes representatives from the Deans' Coun-
master plan increased the enrollment capacity to the cil, associate deans, faculty, staff and administrators.
present 15,000 FTES limit for the academic year.The DEPAC is considering some enrollment growth
15th revision to the 1963 plan was approved in February proposals that do not require an'increase in physical
1998, showing some additions and changes in building campus size including summer quarter, year-round
sites. These revisions have resulted in a piecemeal operations, off-campus programs, additional internships
approach to planning new projects. An outdated Master and cooperative education, curriculum streamlining,
Plan results in capital outlay requests being limited, improved space utilization, and identifying the roles of
projects being reviewed in isolation,traffic and other distance/distributed learning. The committee is keeping
community impacts not being addressed systemically, in mind factors such as capital and operating budgets,
and environmental reviews being delayed. It is time to physical capacity, appropriate use of facilities, technol-
bring the entire community,both on- and off-campus, ogy, and human resources.
together to plan for our future. Several reports with implications for th*ater Plan
During the summer,the Campus Planning Committee, have been published in the past 10 years:
O U T L O O K
Views from the Administration Page 2
•The Academic Senate Long-Range Planning include representatives from the faculty, students, staff,
Committee report(1988)discussed possible growth to standing and ad hoc committees on physical planning
17,400 FTES during the academic year with proper and development, and local community representatives.
planning. •Winter and Spring Quarter 1999—Begin analysis
•The University Strategic Plan (1990-1994, of physical planning elements and their inter-relation-
amended through 1995)includes the vital concept that ships, and start initial environmental analysis.
institutional size should be commensurate with plan- •Academic Year 1999-2000—Develop physical
ning,resources, and impacts. planning options, prepare draft Master Plan and draft
•The Land Use Diagram(1993)identified possible EIR,and provide for campus and community review of
future sites for campus corea ansion, outdoor agricul- the draft Master Plan and draft EIR.
rural labs, and recreational fac 'ties. Academic Year 2000-2001 —Prepare final Master
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•The Cal Poly Plan(1 ) phasized modest Plan and EIR, and submit it to the Board of Trustees.
growth during the academic.yeaz d significant expan- All of us will have an opportunity to help shape the
sion of Summer Quarter. future of Cal Poly, and I invite you to participate in this
•College and unit strategic plan developed during exciting venture.
1997-98 provide the basis for future ademic program
development. Warren J.Baker
•The Administrative Outlook titled a Future of President
the University (1998) underscored the continuing
importance of Cal Poly's polytechnic, "learn-by-doing"
mission,focusing on state-of-the-art underg aduate
education in a residential setting. a encourage members of the campus and
San Luis Obispo community to help chart Cal
Environmental review is integral .Poly's future through the following means:
Updating.the Master Plan will ' e a comp ete Open Forums:
environmental review. Stu ' the impact of pro sed January 27, 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.in University
changes to the campus, tudents, faculty and staff, 1 al Union , 7
community, and natural resources will be compiled. February 177, 7 to 9 pin.at the San Luis
Environmental analysis is being integratedthroughout Obispo City/County Library
the planning process,beginning with an analysis of Participation in issue-based task forces:
issues and constraints, such as: urban and agricultural Interested faculty, staff,and students may sign
land use,on-campus traffic,parking,housing, support up at one of the Open Forums or by contacting
services, public safety, water and air quality, biological Dtec
by Ryan,Cal Poly's Facilities Planning infor-
resources, and archaeological concerns. Integrating theon coordinator,at 756-6806.The worlting list
process will help address environmental issues as part sk forces includes Built Environment and
of the program for the update,rather than as an after- nology, Utilities, Housing, Neighborhood,
the-fact reaction to them. A"program"Environmental Land Use,Natural Environment, Circulation,
Impact Report will address campus-wide impacts of the Economic Impacts, Intergovernmental Issues,
emerging Master Plan, include rehabilitation and and Public and Support Services. Campus and
mitigation measures, and address structure and process community members are invited to help shape the
for ongoing environmental oversight. The environmen- broad policy or planning principles for the Master
tal review will provide another important opportunity Plan regarding issues.
for the campus and community to weigh in on the Up-to-date information will be available at the
potential effects of the plan. Master Plan home page at http://nitmgen.facsrv.
The process is expected to take three years poly edu/Facilities—Plarn�ADB/mp/
index.htm.or through the Cal Poly home page.
The following is a general time line for developing
the new Master Plan:
• Fall Quarter 1998 and Winter Quarter 1999—
Identify and assess alternative enrollment growth Outlook is.an occasional publication of the Cal Poly
scenarios, and form issue-based task forces as the administration aimed at keeping the campus informed on
primary conduit for participation. Task forces will important issues.Faculty and staff responses are invited.
O U T L O O K
Views from the Administration Page 2
•The Academic Senate Long-Range Planning include representatives from the faculty, students, staff,
Committee report(1988)discussed possible growth to standing and ad hoc committees on physical planning
17,400 FTES during the academic year with proper and development, and local community representatives.
Planning. . ' •Winter and Spring Quarter 1999—Begin analysis
-The University Strategic Plan (1990-1994, of physical planning elements and their inter-relation-
amended through 1995)includes the vital concept that ships, and start initial environmental analysis.
institutional size should be commensurate with plan- •Academic Year 1999-2000—Develop physical
ning,resources, and impacts. planning options,prepare draft Master Plan and draft
•The Land Use Diagram(1993)identified possible EM, and provide for campus and community review of
future sites for campus core expansion,outdoor agricul- the draft Master Plan and draft EIR.
tural labs, and recreational facilities. -Academic Year 2000-2001 —Prepare final Master
•The Cal Poly Plan(1996)emphasized modest Plan and EIR,and submit it to the Board of Trustees.
growth during the academic year and significant expan- All of us will have an opportunity to help shape the
sion of Summer Quarter.
•College and unit strategic plans developed during future g Cal Poly,and I invite you to participate in this
1997-98 provide the basis for future academic program exciting venture.
development. Warren J. Baker
•The Administrative Outlook titled The Future of President
the University(1998)underscored the continuing
importance of Cal Poly's polytechnic, "learn-by-doing"
mission, focusing on state-of-the-art undergraduate
education in a residential setting. We:encourage;members of the campus and
San Luis'Obispo community to help chart Cal
Environmental review is integral :;Poly's future through the following means:
Updating the Master Plan will include a complete Open.Forums:
environmental review. Studies of the impact of proposed January 27. 11 am. to 1 p.m.in University
changes to the campus, students,faculty and staff, local Union 220
community,and natural resources will be compiled. February.17,7 to 9 p.m. at the San Luis
Environmental analysis is being integrated throughout Obispo.City/County:Library
the planning process,beginning with an analysis of Participation in issue-based task forces:
issues and constraints, such as: urban and agricultural Interested faculty, staff, and students may sign
land use,on-campus traffic,parking, housing, support ..up at one of the Open Forums or by contacting
services,public safety,water and air quality,biological Deby Ryan,Cal Poly's Facilities Planning infor-
resources, and archaeological concerns. Integrating the `mation coordinator,at 756-6806:The working list
process will help address environmental issues as part of task forces includes Built Environment and
of the program for the update,rather than as an after- Technology,Utilities, Housing, Neighborhood,
the-fact reaction to them. A "program"Environmental Land Use,Natural Environment,Circulation,
Impact Report will address campus-wide impacts of the Economic Impacts,Intergovernmental Issues,
emerging Master Plan, include rehabilitation and and Public and Support Services.Campus and
mitigation measures, and address structure and process community members are invited to help shape the
for ongoing environmental oversight. The environmen- broad policy or planning principles for the Master
tal review will provide another important opportunity Plan regarding issues.
for the campus and community to weigh in on the Up-to-date information will be available at the
potential effects of the plan. Master Plan home page at http://nitrogen.facsrv.
The process is expected to take three years calpoly-edu/Facilities—PlamAng/FPDB/mp/
index.htm.or through the Cal Poly home page.
The following is a general time line for developing
the new Master Plan:
- Fall Quarter 1998 and Winter Quarter 1999—
Identify and assess alternative enrollment growth Outlook is,an occasional publication of the Cal Poly
scenarios, and form issue-based task forces as the -administration aimed at keeping the campus iirr�ed on
primary conduit for participation. Task forces will important issues.Faculty and staff responses ted.
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Item 4 on the February 16, 1999 Council Agenda ❑ PERS DI
RECOMMENDATION
Point out to Cal Poly representatives that eliminating free rides on SLO Transit for students,
faculty,and staff will have deleterious effects on transportation-related facilities at Cal Poly as
well as within the City.
DISCUSSION
At the Council meeting tonight,representatives from Cal Poly will be discussing the process and
schedule for updating the Cal Poly Campus Master Plan. At the Mass Transportation Committee
meeting on February 10, 1999,the Cal Poly representative to the MTC mentioned two related
items:
1. The Campus Master Plan will consider.transportation issues.
2. Cal Poly will be eliminating free rides on SLO Transit for students,faculty,and staff
members.
Some background for new Council members: Starting in 1985 Cal Poly students,faculty,and
staff members began riding SLO Transit at no cost. By simply flashing their Cal Poly ID cards
to the bus driver they could boarded the buses without paying a fare. To make this possible,each
year Cal Poly has paid an amount to the City calculated to compensate the City for the loss of
fare revenue. The results have been impressive. In the first year,the number of annual Cal Poly
trips increased from 102,000 to 256,000. Currently,annual Cal Poly trips amount to 570,000.
The results have been cleaner air, less traffic congestion,and easier parking.
For the past three years,the revenue source Cal Poly uses to pay its annual contribution has
fallen short of the amount needed. Each year, some campus group like ASI or the Cal Poly
Foundation has provided the money needed to close the gap and allow continuation of the free
rides. Because there appears to be no bailout this year,Cal Poly is planning to sell transit passes
to close the$57,000 gap between the money available and its contract obligation to the City. In
effect there will be no more free rides.
The Mass Transportation Committee and Public Works believe that eliminating free rides will
reduce ridership by 150 percent-- reversing the increase seen in 1985 when free rides were fust
offered. Public Works estimates that 226,000 more automobile trips to Cal Poly will occur each
year. It seems fairly short-sighted to talk about spending millions on the Campus Master Plan
implementation while refusing to come up with a relatively insignificant$57,000 a year to
continue free rides.
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SLO CITY COUNCIL