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Home My WebLink AboutKick-Off Meeting Presentation_REVISED(2) OFF” MEETING - February 11, 2021 CITY COUNCIL “KICK Plan, & Development Code General Plan, Downtown Specific Tonight’s Agenda Team PlaceWorks The How the City Council Will Be Involved?How the Public Will Be Involved?Overview of Work Program Objectives OutcomesImportance of the Work Program to the CityScheduleQuestions and Answers Team PlaceWorks Project Management, Planning, Housing, Economic Development, Environmental Justice, CEQA Review, Hazards, Public Outreach and EngagementPublic Outreach, Planning SupportCirculation/MobilityInfrastruc tureEnvironmental Resources Technical Studies The KOA ECORP FUSCOE PLACEWORKS NATIONAL CORE BRIANJUDD PlaceWorks Principal Advisor SANDRAESPADAS National CORE Community Liaison and OutreachFacilitator Team Charge - in - C.C. LEGRANGE PlaceWorks PrincipalAnd Overall Project Manager ALEXAWASHBURN National CORE Community Liaison and OutreachAdvisor PlaceWorks PUBLIC OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING The Charge - , AICP in - WENDYNOWAK PlaceWorks Public Outreach Lead WOODIETESCHER PlaceWorks PrincipalAnd Overall Project Manager , AICP ALANLOOMIS PlaceWorks Urban DesignLead MARKHOFFMAN PlaceWorks Housing, Healthy Community, &Environmental Justice Team DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN KAREN GULLEY PlaceWorks Specific Plan Lead STEVEGUNNELLS PlaceWorks Economics and Fiscal Lead PlaceWorks PLANNING, HOUSING, AND ECONOMICS The BRIAN MARCHETTI KOA Traffic/Transportation Consultant Lead TAMMY L. SEALE PlaceWorks Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Lead Team CLIMATE & RESILIENCY , AICP CTP , AICP PlaceWorks MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUTURE MICHAELNILSSON PlaceWorks Transportation Advisor MARKTEAGUE PlaceWorks CEQA and Zoning Lead The CEQA/DEVELOPMENT CODE Adoption Implementation - Vision StatementConfirmation of Opportunity Areas of ChangeReview of Alternatives and Confirmation of Preferred Land Use Plan Our Approach: City Council Engagement Updates Throughout the Planning ProcessReview of Public Participation PlanFocused Discussion and Feedback at Key Planning BenchmarksPublic Hearings and Adoption: General Plan, Housing Element, Certification of CEQA DocumentsPost Downtown Specific Plan, and Development Code Mayor and CouncilmembersNeighborhood AssociationsHousing advocatesCBO’s Faith based organizationsProperty OwnersSmall Business OwnersSchool DistrictsLoma LindaDignity HealthSan Bernardino Valley CollegeSan Bernardino Arts ConnectionCounty of San BernardinoInland Empire Community FoundationESRI Existing Working Relationships: on wayFocus Our Approach: Robust Public Engagement Go where the people are & communicate how they doCommunity engagement Working GroupsProperty Owner & Public “Meet and Greets”How to do that during COVID? Strategic partnership with National Core Established relationships and ongoing presence in the community allows us to utilize existing networks to get the word out and engage in a meaningful implementationLeverage existing relationships with City Departments & Community Connectors •••• Our Approach: Robust Public Engagement ups - Go where the people are; communicate how they do Go where the people are & communicate how they doCommunity engagement Working GroupsProperty Owner & Public “Meet and Greets”How to do that during COVID? Citywide meetings/Meetings in WardsGeneral Plan Advisory CommitteeDowntown Advisory CommitteeStakeholder MeetingsPublic workshops/open houses PopSocial MediaVirtual Engagement PlatformsWebsiteNewslet ters Strategic partnership with National Core Proven track record allows our team to hit ground runningFocus on implementationLeverage existing relationships with City Departments & Community Connectors •••• How we will reach out to the public: Our Approach: Robust Public Engagement Sharing what we know and why it matters (Existing conditions: Where we are starting from) Making the General Plan relatable: How does the General Plan affect me? What key decisions can the community influence?What are my opportunities to participate, and how will my input be used?What are the expectations surrounding how I can be involved in the discussions? Key interactions with the public: Our Approach: Robust Public Engagement Go where the people are & communicate how they doCommunity engagement Working GroupsProperty Owner & Public “Meet and Greets”How to do that during COVID? Strategic partnership with National Core Is accessible & approachableGenerates awarenessStrengthens dialogue Establishes trustPresents the tradeoffs of options consideredCreates space for difficult conversationsBenefits future discussions (people know what to expect next time)Creates ongoing relationships with community Proven track record allows our team to hit ground runningFocus on implementationLeverage existing relationships with City Departments & Community Connectors •••• A successful engagement process: Update to Implement General Plan and Downtown Specific PlanEfficient Administrative Procedures DEVELOPMENT CODE PLAN Evolution of Downtown as the Center of Community Identity, Heritage, and ActivityFoster Economic Activity and Improvements in the Short Term DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC CEQA REVIEW Compliance with Statutory RequirementsAccommodate Housing for all Demographics and Income LevelsIdentify Sites to Accommodate Regional Housing Needs Target HOUSING ELEMENT Work Program Objectives ROBUST PROGRAM OF PUBLIC OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT GENERAL PLAN Compliance with Recent Statutory RequirementsReflect Existing Conditions, Needs, and Future ProjectsReflect Community VisonsRoadmap of Actions for ImplementationAdaptable and Flexible for Change of the county or city, General Plan Overview Government Code Section 65300 et. seq.:“Every planning agency shall prepare and the legislative body of each county and city shall adopt a and of any land outside its boundaries which in the planning agency’s judgment bears relation to its planning.” residential density - General Plan Overview Though, it must establish standards for housing and nonand quantify development capacity ZoningDevelopment Standards (building heights, property setbacks, Design Guidelines A Guarantee for Project Approvals parking requirements, driveway locations, landscape requirements…)• What it is Not… General Plan Overview Housing Production TargetsAddress Climate Change, Risk Vulnerability, Resilience, and AdaptationComplete StreetsEnvironmental JusticeHealthy Communities What is New… Set of a - Required Element Optional Element, or SubRequired Element Legend•• General Plan Overview Land Use Economic Development HousingCirculationUtilities/Infrastructure Public Services and FacilitiesParks, Recreation, and TrailsEnergy and Water ConservationHistoric and Archaeological Resources NoiseSafety Climate and Adaptation Environmental Justice and Health ••••••••••••• What is Addressed… Actions carrying out policies – oriented, represents city commitment General Plan Overview - Action – General, abstract – Plan diagramsGoals Policies Implementation Programs Required Content… Capital Improvements Use Permits Conditional Permits Zoning Development Specific Plans Design Standards GENERAL PLAN General Plan Overview Maps Subdivision General Plan Primacy: Consistency Requirements Agreements Development General Plan Overview Level - Downtown Specific Plan Overview Implements the General PlanProvides ZoningEntitlement and Design Standards to Streamline Future DevelopmentIncludes a Tailored, Streamlined Project Approval Process Purpose Preliminary Planning Area Downtown Specific Plan Overview - Downtown Specific Plan Overview Day Charrette Up Events - - Virtual Meetings (Hopefully, inperson later this year)Separate Advisory CommitteeCommunity WorkshopsPopTwo Public Outreach for the Specific Plan Downtown Specific Plan Overview Specific Plan Process Ahead of General Plan18 Month ScheduleLate Spring/Early Summer 2022 Accelerated Schedule Development Code PurposesAdministrative ProceduresLand Use ZonesDevelopment Regulations and Objective Design Standards •••• project - by - for San build a plan community to come area - by , discuss, debate, and mutually - Importance of the Planning Process An inclusive process involving everyoneEnables thinking about the community holistically, not projector areaCustom craft the plan reflect the community’s values and visions in responding to state mandatesThis is your “constitutional convention”! First opportunity in many years for the together Bernardino’s future and persons, - for the future by which that vision will be realized driven vision - blueprint community Importance of the Planning Process Imagines what can bePreserves what is best, strengthens which is almost good, corrects what is not workingCelebrates the uniqueness and quality of life of San Bernardino •••Develops the Creates a offers clarity for all users (residents, businessdevelopers, City staff, Planning Commission, City Council) residents Importance of the Planning Process New growth that complements, rather than disruptsAccess and equityHousing that is affordable to everyoneGreat places to work, shop, dine, be entertained, recreate, meet and socialize with friends and neighborsNew job opportunitiesIncreased revenue for services and programs supporting residents •••••• Defines policies important to San Bernardino’s business Bernardino’s Importance of the Planning Process Invites investmentEnables adjustments to changing economic markets and trendsBuilds on emerging businesses and technologies New job creationClarity and certainty of the development approval process for projects consistent with the GP ••••• Defines policies important to San community for all Importance of the Planning Process Managed and targeted growthEfficient mobility and accessibilityProtection from natural hazards such as wildfires and floodingProtection of open spaces and natural lands •••• Defines policies important Project Schedule ANSWERS QUESTIONS AND Plan, & Development Code General Plan, Downtown Specific