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Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2023 Implementation Status of Actions in 2023LAND USELU-A-1 Update the Zoning Ordinance The Planning Regulations (which includes the Zoning Ordinance) were updated in 2013 to implement the 2009 General Plan. The Planning Regulations have been amended several times since then, including in 2023 when the Planning Regulations were updated to incorporate objective standards, funded by an SB 2 Planning Grant from the State Department of Housing and Community Development.
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LU-A-2 Project review and approval
process
In 2023 the City continued to review both minor applications, reviewed and approved by staff, and major projects reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission, and sometimes the City Council. Additionally, the City is processing its third project under SB 35, which mandates ministerial approval (i.e. staff level), and AB 1763, which specifies no density limit for projects within one-half mile of transit. The Christie Avenue Affordable Housing Project is a 100% affordable project with 362 rental units in three separate buildings that also adds 6,000 square feet to Christie Park with an active multiuse court. Normally, this review process would preclude any Planning Commission or City Council review of the project, however, the applicant agreed to hold two study sessions with the Planning Commission which took place in July and December of 2023. The applicant is also seeking input from City committees (Parks and Recreation Committee in March, the Housing Committee in April, and the Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the Public Art Committee in May) and has held two community-wide project meeting.
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LU-A-3 Update and Implement Area Plans As part of the Objective Standards revisions to the Planning Regulations that were adopted in 2023, references to area plans were revised and regulations were updated to provide clarity and help simplify implementation of area plans. ProgressLU-A-4 Prepare and update Design Guidelines The Design Guidelines were adopted in December 2010, and amended in August 2012 and May 2015. The City continues to implement the Design Guidelines in its project and plan reviews. In 2023 the Design Guidelines were updated along with the Planning Regulations to address objective standards. All objective standards are now located in the Planning Regulations, and all subjective items are incorporated into the Design Guidelines.
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LU-A-5 Update Capital Improvements Program The Capital Improvement Program for FY 2023-24 to FY2027-28 was adopted on June 6, 2023 includes community facilities, essential infrastructure, housing, information technology, sustainable transportation, and urban greening projects. CompleteLU-A-6 Use economic development tools to attract and retain businesses In 2023 Economic Development and Housing (EDH) staff provided site selection and permitting assistance to over 22 businesses considering locating in Emeryville, and provided business retention services to 48 existing Emeryville businesses. Staff also conducted welcome visits with 13 businesses new to Emeryville. EDH staff also advanced the development of a marketing program for the City through outreach to businesses and conducted a Request for Proposals process for implementation support; the marketing program implementation contract is planned to be presented to the City Council in February 2024.
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City of Emeryville 2023 General Plan Annual Implementation Report Appendix A General Plan Annual Implementation Report Page 1 of 11 Action
Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2023 Implementation Status of Actions in 2023LU-A-7 Identify sites for business growth and expansion In 2023 staff continued to work with businesses interested in locating in Emeryville, providing information on available properties and other assistance as requested. ProgressLU-A-8 Establish partnerships to attract and support businesses In 2023 staff supported the development of an Emeryville business organization through agenda discussions at the Economic Development Advisory Committee and providing feedback on formative documents. In late 2023, the Emeryville Commerce Connection was established as a 510c6 nonprofit entity and a membership drive will commence in 2024. Staff also continued to coordinate with BioCom in supporting the biotechnology industry in Emeryville through supporting events and sharing policy information, and began discussion of a support program for Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) small businesses.
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TRANSPORTATIONT-A-1
Prepare Quality of Service standards for all transportation modes The City adopted trip generation as the basis for the Transportation Facilities Impact Fee in 2014, using Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as the metric to measure traffic impact for environmental reviews of development projects.
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T-A-2 Ensure continued emergency vehicle access The City ensures emergency vehicle access in all project plans. ProgressT-A-3 Maintain Traffic Impact Fee In Fiscal year 2022/2023 Fund 250 Traffic Impact Fees collected totaled: $358,758.33 and an additional $38,852 in accrued interest. Only $101,082 was spent, leaving a remaining balance in the fund of $1,796,981.
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T-A-4
Participate in Alameda County Congestion Management Agency The Congestion Management Agency is part of the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC). City Council is represented on the Commission, and City staff serves on the Alameda County Technical Advisory Committee (ACTAC). In 2023 the City is used ACTC funding for traffic signal modifications, street rehabilitation, promoting Bike to Work (Everywhere) Day, the Quiet Zone Project, the Emery Go Round (free local shuttle connecting to BART) General benefit, and IDEA grant projects.
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T-A-5
Work with California Department of Transportation to promote pedestrian and bicycle accessibility In 2023 Emeryville staff continued to attend Caltrans project meetings on a redesigned Ashby interchange including a pedestrian-bicycle bridge over the freeway with a park/overlook to the Bay. Progress T-A-6
Work with regional and state agencies and the railroad to provide grade-separated road crossing and quiet zones Groundbreaking on the quiet zone project for crossing improvements for 65th and 67th Streets, including bike/ped improvements, gates and signals and the closure of 66th Street all took place in 2022. Construction continued in 2023 and is anticipated to be complete in 2024.
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T-A-7 Consider transportation needs of seniors and disabled persons The City continued operating the 8 To Go paratransit service in 2023. Progress Appendix A General Plan Annual Implementation Report Page 2 of 11 Action
Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2023 Implementation Status of Actions in 2023T-A-8 Maintain a plan that defines a pedestrian network; provides guidelines for sidewalks and street crossings, improvement schedule, and developer responsibilities; establishes pedestrian safety program; and designates a pedestrian coordinator The Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan, adopted in 2012, was replaced with the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) which was adopted in 2023.The ATP includes a pedestrian network, project priorities, programs that address safety, and is included in the CIP. The Emeryville Design Guidelines were amended in 2023 and were updated to use consistent language with the Planning Regulations when referring to sidewalks.
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T-A-9
Maintain a plan that defines a bikeway network, provides bikeway facilities, designates a bicycle coordinator, and evaluates bike sharing The Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan defines a bikeway network, bicycle facilities and bike sharing information. In 2023 City Council adopted the Active Transportation Plan, replacing the existing Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan that defines a bikeway network, provides bikeway facilities, and includes bike sharing and micro mobility facilities and opportunities.
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T-A-10
Work with School District to enhance pedestrian circulation to schools; support Safe Routes to schools program In 2023 traffic calming measures for 53rd Street, in the vicinity of the Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) and the Emeryville Center for Community Life (K-12 School and community facilities) were designed. These designs are anticipated to be implemented in 2024.
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T-A-11
Install and maintain bicycle detection loops at signalized intersections In 2023 design was completed for traffic signals at 53rd and Horton and at a new parking garage just south of 53rd Street on Horton Street. These designs include bicycle detection using video technology, with installation anticipated in 2024.
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T-A-12 Urge buses to carry bicycles The Emery Go-Round now carries bicycles. AC Transit buses carry bicycles, and AC Transit has more bicycle capacity on some of its new buses. CompleteT-A-13 Work for free and/or subsidized transit The Council approved a Project Funding Agreement with the Alameda County Transportation Commission for the Emery Go-Round (free bus service serving Emeryville) General Benefit for fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-23 with application made for future years. The free shuttle from The Emery in south Emeryville that provides a direct shuttle to the West Oakland BART station continued to operate in 2023; sources of funding for continued operations were also sought in 2023.
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T-A-14 Work with transit providers to expand hours of operation AC Transit expanded its local service hours and frequencies in 2017. In 2020 and 2021 AC Transit services were reduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic which severely impacted ridership, particularly on Transbay bus lines. In 2022, restoration of Transbay services was partially restored and in 2023 AC Transit Service reached 72% of pre-pandemic ridership. With the goal of maximizing service, in 2023 City staff participated in AC Transit Realign, an inclusive planning process that evaluates existing service networks and responds to changing travel patterns.
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Appendix A General Plan Annual Implementation Report Page 3 of 11 Action
Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2023 Implementation Status of Actions in 2023T-A-15 Use AC Transit’s handbook in reviewing development projects Staff consults the AC Transit handbook in reviewing development projects. Progress T-A-16
Monitor and change transit system as needed to provide efficient environment that meet needs of all users In 2023 Emeryville continued to use an Arterials IDEA grant to update transit signal priority systems. In 2023 grants were received helping to facilitate and initiate the design of the Council-approve 40th Street and San Pablo Bus Hub Multimodal Improvements Project.
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T-A-17
Require all new development to contribute to the Emeryville Transportation Management Association The Property and Business Improvement District that funds the ETMA was renewed in 2015. It now includes Emeryville residents as well as businesses, and thus covers all development in Emeryville. Complete T-A-18 Adjust public parking pricing
In 2023 the City’s two approved paid parking zones in North Hollis and the Triangle remained in operation, prices were not adjusted down as the program faces continued lower parking demand in part due COVID restrictions and work from home accommodations. Revision may be reviewed in future.
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T-A-19 Study citywide Transportation Demand Management Program The 2012 Sustainable Transportation Plan includes Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Strategies. The City has facilitated the establishment of bike share stations on City streets, and works on an ongoing basis to improve transit, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. ProgressT-A-20 Work with stakeholders to explore feasibility of a bicycle and pedestrian route at Emeryville Crescent The Active Transportation Plan was adopted in 2023 and is "Consistent with the General Plan and in the interest of providing shoreline access to the Bay Bridge, this Plan calls for a feasibility study to determine if a bicycle and pedestrian path can be developed adjacent to the Emeryville Crescent without negatively impacting sensitive habitat." The ATP was developed with the input of stakeholders through multiple community workshops, public meetings, and an extensive online survey.
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T-A-21 Maintain truck routes Truck routes were maintained in 2023. ProgressPARKS, OPEN SPACE, PUBLIC FACILITIES, AND SERVICESPP-A-1 Prepare a strategic parks master plan The Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan was adopted in 2011. In 2023 the Davenport Park rehabilitation project grand opening was held on March 3 and the grand opening for Huchiun Park occurred on October 28. CompletePP-A-2 Develop a park-programming plan The Community Services Department handles ongoing park programming including movies in parks, of which three were held in 2023. Picnic area rentals by the community are ongoing. Progress Appendix A General Plan Annual Implementation Report Page 4 of 11 Action
Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2023 Implementation Status of Actions in 2023PP-A-3 Explore additional joint park facilities In 2023 the Emeryville Center of Community Life (ECCL) continues to feature the City's After School Program, Fitness Center, Adult Sports, and Aquatics programs. The outdoor track and field facilities are available for public use on evenings and weekends. The outdoor track and field facilities are available for public use on evenings and weekends. Huichen Park celebrated its grand opening in October of 2023. This park was created as part of the Sherwin-Williams (now “The Emery”) development and will be operated by the City of Emeryville moving forward.
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PP-A-4
Coordinate greenway creek improvements and water features with community Although the Temescal Creek corridor is included in the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan, it was not prioritized in the most recent Capital Improvement Program. Drainage upgrades at the Temescal Creek Park dog park were completed Spring 2019.
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PP-A-5
Update and implement FiveYear Capital Improvement Program The Capital Improvement Program for FY 2023-24 to FY2027-28 was adopted on June 6, 2023 and includes the creation of a new “Parks Projects” in the Urban Greening Category, which includes a list of priorities from the Parks and Recreation committee. This list includes improvements at Marina Park, Stanford Park, Shorebird Park, and the Greenway. There are also projects in the CIP with funding for park studies, urban tree planting program, and street tree study.
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PP-A-6 Update zoning and subdivision regulations
The Zoning Ordinance, also known as the Planning Regulations, was updated in 2013 to implement the 2009 General Plan. It has been amended several times since then. Amendments to the Planning Regulations in 2023 included revisions for the implementation of Objective Standards: the objective standards updated clarified how to implement General Plan goals related to parks through zoning.
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PP-A-7
Acquire land and identify funding opportunities to supplement Emeryville Center of Community Life The City helped to develop the ECCL, and contributes to the operation of it. City staff members participate in the ECCL programming and operating committees, and operate programs including classes, facility rentals, aquatics, and special events. In 2022 the City continued to provide Aquatics, Child Development, field rentals, a K-8th grade program, and online Senior social and exercise programs.
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PP-A-8
Work on uses for sites no longer needed by other public agencies The School District has not yet developed a long-range plan for the former Anna Yates school site. It is currently being used on a temporary basis by the German International School. The field is open to the public on weekends.
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PP-A-9
Provide cultural and recreation events for all members of the community; promote programs through City newsletter and website Community Events in 2023 included a Harvest Festival in October, and Holiday Tree Lighting in December. As of December 2023, 56 children (maximum capacity) were enrolled in the Emeryville Child Development Center. Youth programs included the After School Expanded Learning Program, Before School Care, Kinder Buddies, Summer Camps, and Youth Basketball and Soccer. Adult programs include sports and fitness classes. The Senior Center has various services including, fitness, wellness, computer training, Meals on Wheels and congregate lunch. There is also an aquatics center that hosts a variety of swim programs for all ages. Programs are promoted through the News and Activity Guide, the City website, Facebook, X, E-news, and Notify Me. In 2023, the free afterschool program that began in 2022 and is funded by an EUSD grant for all Anna Yates students continued. In 2022 this program increased enrollment by over 100% and in 2023 enrollment continues to exceed expectations.
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Appendix A General Plan Annual Implementation Report Page 5 of 11 Action
Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2023 Implementation Status of Actions in 2023PP-A-10 Prepare a plan for an Arts and Cultural Center On May 16, 2023 the City Council established “advancing the Art Center Project” as one of its goals for Fiscal Year 2024. The City Council held a study session on July 18, 2023 and provided direction on the project objectives, key elements, and implementation approach. The Council directed staff to convene a “task force” of subject matter experts to advise staff and Council on implementation. Through the 2nd half of 2023, staff met with community members to identify members of an Art Center Advisory Group (ACAG) and presented recommendations to the Public Art Committee and Economic Development Advisory Committee. On December 18, 2023 the City Manager appointed members to the ACAG. On a parallel track, staff sought proposals from consultants for an array of programs and projects funded by the California Arts Commission’s grant to the Rotten City Cultural District, one of which is to study the feasibility of the Art Center. A consultant was selected and a contract negotiated, which is planned to be presented to the City Council in February 2024. This contract includes evaluating the existing building for feasibility of reuse as an art center, refresh of the visioning work through a community outreach process, and evaluation of funding and organizational models for operation.
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PP-A-11 Study new location for Police Administration facilities There has been no progress in locating a new Police Administration facility. This is not an active project. No ProgressPP-A-12 Continue to operate the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program There have not been any "typical" in-person CERT trainings in Emeryville since before the pandemic, with the last being in early 2019. In 2021 while the pandemic was still active, CERT trainings were moved to an online format, creating the “hybrid” CERT academy. This allowed residents to complete the classroom portion of CERT training online, with a plan to bring them back to complete the handson skill building portion of CERT once social distancing rules relaxed. While no CERT trainings were held in 2022 in Emeryville, planning occurred as COVID restrictions were lifting to allow in-person trainings to begin again in 2023. Trainings are anticipated in 2024.
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PP-A-13 Coordinate with utilities service providers In addition to the City requiring private developments to coordinate with utilities, the City coordinates with PG&E on in-street repairs, with East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) on City sanitary sewer rehabilitation, and other telecom fiber companies for work in the public right of way. ProgressPP-A-14 Require development projects to upgrade sanitary sewer systems A private sewer lateral replacement ordinance was adopted in 2011. In 2023, the City continued to issue Private Sewer Lateral Permits to insure compliance: development projects are required to obtain private sewer lateral certification and upgrade sewer capacity as needed.
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URBAN DESIGN
Appendix A General Plan Annual Implementation Report Page 6 of 11 Action
Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2023 Implementation Status of Actions in 2023UD-A-1 Prepare Design Guidelines The Emeryville Design Guidelines, referred to in all Major and Minor Design Review projects, were adopted in December of 2010, and were amended in August of 2012 and again in May of 2015. In 2023 the Design Guidelines were amended along with Planning Regulations as part of the Objective Standards project funded by an SB 2 Planning Grant from the State Department of Housing and Community Development. All objective standards are now located in the Planning Regulations, while all subjective items are located in the Design Guidelines.
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UD-A-2 Implement neighborhood and area plans As part of the Objective Standards revisions to the Planning Regulations that were adopted in 2023, references to area plans were revised and regulations were updated to provide clarity and help simplify implementation of area plans. ProgressUD-A-3 Update Zoning Ordinance The Zoning Ordinance, also known as the Planning Regulations, was updated in 2013 to implement the 2009 General Plan. It has been amended several times since then. Amendments to the Planning Regulations in 2023 included revisions for the implementation of Objective Standards.
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UD-A-4 Prepare a Citywide streetscape plan Streetscape design is addressed in the Emeryville Design Guidelines and the Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan. In 2023 the City developed a comprehensive street tree opportunity study that includes recommended street tree species, planting conditions and locations. ProgressUD-A-5 Update Capital Improvements Program New streetscape projects in the Capital Improvement Program for FY 2023-24 to FY2027-28 that was adopted on June 6, 2023 include urban design related items such as a large new paving project; and Sustainable Streetscapes, which will implement recommendations from the ATP by installing pedestrian and bike facilities, curb ramps, green infrastructure, and sidewalk upgrades. The Sustainable Transportation category also includes 40th Street Multimodal Project Phase 1 and 2, as well as the Loop, which will improve traffic safety on Powell, Christie, and Shellmound. There are also projects for fixing traffic signals and streetlights, as well as pole painting and repair.
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UD-A-6
Use site plan review to address pedestrian circulation and gateway elements In August of 2023 the Planning Commission approved the Bay Center - New Life Science Building at 6425-6455 Christie Avenue. The project includes a new 210,000 square foot Research and Development building, a new 595-space parking garage, approximately 2,200 square feet of Community Assembly Space, and the removal of parking lanes along the north side of 64th Street and along the south side of 65th Street to accommodate construction of new wider sidewalks. Additionally, the applicant agreed to pay the City for the cost of improving LaCoste Street by creating a new sidewalk and planting strip. The City will construct this improvement in conjunction with construction of the Lacoste Linear Park, discussed in the City's Capital Improvement Program. In addition to the three study sessions held by the Planning Commission in 2022-2023, these pedestrian improvements were reviewed by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee in July 2023.
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UD-A-7
Invest in signage, public art, and streetscape improvements at gateways In 2022 the Active Transportation Plan contract was amended to include a citywide wayfinding program that will include signage, public art, and gateway locations. In 2023 the wayfinding program was adopted by City Council and included in the CIP.
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Appendix A General Plan Annual Implementation Report Page 7 of 11 Action
Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2023 Implementation Status of Actions in 2023UD-A-8 Support renovations of older residential and industrial building stock In 2020 an application was received and approved for renovations to the existing Pelco Building at 1550 Park Avenue. This project reused a highly visible building at the corner of Park Avenue and Halleck Street in the Park Avenue District that is listed as a Significant Structure in the Planning Regulations. In addition to renovating and seismically upgrading the significant building, the project included adding sidewalks, street trees, and lighting where there were none, and include a public art installation along the railing fronting the new sidewalk. In 2022 a temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) was issued to allow occupancy of the building while final touches on the project were finished. The project was completed in February 2023.
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UD-A-9
Expand public art along green streets, at gateways, and in new parks In 2023 the Sherwin William’s developer, Quarterra, in compliance with the City’s Art in Public Places Ordinance, installed $1 million of public art including a piece in the newly opened Huichiun Park and two sculptures on the expanded Emeryville Greenway and a new mural and building railing south of the South Bayfront bridge. The Citywide utility box art program was restored in 25 locations including in City parks and gateways and on green streets. In 2024 six new boxes will be added to the program, expanding the installations to additional Gateways. In 2023 the City considered installing art pieces in Marina park and Point Emery but did not commission the works as it was complicated by permitting requirement on the shoreline. Bus Shelter at Key gateway site remain in the City Sharon Wilchar Public Art program with a new commission occurring in 2023 and new artists installed 3 time per year. Further a Request for Qualifications for Public Art in the 40th Streetscape Project was developed in 2023 with planned release in early 2024. The project will invest $500,00 in Gateway locations along the transit corridor including at the Green Street on Emery Street.
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UD-A-10 Develop and implement new sign regulations Sign regulations were part of the planning regulations adopted in 2013. They are implemented through the sign approval process. Staff began working on sign code amendments directed by the Planning Commission during a study session in 2017. No progress was made in 2023. No ProgressCONSERVATION, SAFETY, AND NOISECSN-A-1 Plant new trees and other plantings, and maintain existing healthy trees Structural pruning and tree maintenance is an ongoing effort for the Public Works Maintenance Division and is especially focused after leaf drop in the fall. On case by case basis, tree replacements are typically installed per the site specific recommendations of the Arborist and City standards related to tree installation in the public right of way.In addition, plans were underway in 2023 for a City-wide tree planting effort to increase tree canopy, especially in equity areas, in 2024-2026.Approved private developments are often conditioned to improve the urban forest within the public right of way along development project frontages and to maintain tree health into the future. The WELO requires minimum rootable soil volumes for all new trees planted and the City arborist is consulted for the selection of tree species that will thrive in the site specific conditions they are planted in.
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Appendix A General Plan Annual Implementation Report Page 8 of 11 Action
Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2023 Implementation Status of Actions in 2023CSN-A-2 Implement the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit The City is in compliance with our NPDES Municipal Regional Permit to date. Municipal Regional Permit (MRP) 3.0 went into effect on July 1, 2022. The 2022-2023 annual report for the permit was completed September 2023.
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CSN-A-3 Implement EBMUD water efficiency requirements The City implements EBMUD water efficiency requirements in City projects and project approvals and inspections. ProgressCSN-A-4 Disseminate information on harmful effects of toxic chemical substances and safe alternatives In 2023 the City continued its online messaging about toxins and alternatives, including sending tweets and newsflash items. Progress CSN-A-5
Protect biological resources while studying trail at the Emeryville Crescent.
In 2019 staff contacted the East Bay Regional Park District regarding preservation of Emeryville Crescent Marsh. No action taken - trail not studied yet. No Progress CSN-A-6
Identify historic and cultural resources; refine significant structures ordinance The City Council adopted the Significant Structures Ordinance in 2015, amending the Planning Regulations to add a map and list of significant structures. Complete CSN-A-7 Fund façade preservation projects Façade preservation funding in Fiscal Year 2022/23 was used for a Façade Grant that was awarded to Daryl Rush Builder. Work was completed in Summer 2023 to make improvements to the workshop exterior. ProgressCSN-A-8 Address seismic hazards and flooding risks The City replenished the Child Development Center’s emergency supply of food and water, bought new storage bins for all supplies, and updated supplies in 2022; supplies in 2023 were assessed, and are in good condition. ProgressCSN-A-9 Implement and update emergency management operations plan In 2023 the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) received replacements and upgrades to multifunction printing devices. Progress CSN-A-10 Update the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Planning for the 2025 update to the LHMP began in 2023, including an online survey that was conducted to help inform the mitigation planning process. ProgressCSN-A-11 Work with Stopwaste.org on disposal of hazardous materials.
In 2023 the City continued to work with Waste Management of Alameda County on disposal of batteries and fluorescent lights; Paint Care on paint disposal; and Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Facility on hazardous waste disposal. The City refers people to the Household Hazardous Waste events sponsored by the Alameda County Waste Management Authority, a list of non-city collection centers for disposal of sharps, and the Stopwaste www.recyclewhere.org website for questions about difficult materials.
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CSN-A-12
Work with the Flood Control and Water Conservation District.
The City coordinates with the Alameda County Flood Control District as needed along Temescal Creek. The South Bayfront Pedestrian Bridge is a capital improvement project that relies on coordination with the District.
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Appendix A General Plan Annual Implementation Report Page 9 of 11 Action
Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2023 Implementation Status of Actions in 2023CSN-A-13 Use site plan review to ensure public health and safety, and the protection of natural and cultural resources In 2020 an application was received and approved for renovations to the existing Pelco Building at 1550 Park Avenue. In addition to a change in use, the project would reuse a building listed as a Significant Structure in the Planning Regulations, add sidewalks, street trees, and lighting where there were none, and include a public art installation along the railing fronting the new sidewalk. In 2022 a temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) was issued to allow occupancy of the building while final touches on the project were finished, the project was completed in February 2023.
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CSN-A-14 Update Zoning Ordinance
Previously, the City addressed safety and noise in amendments regarding short-term rentals, accessory dwelling units, and cannabis businesses. In 2023 the demolition regulations were revised to help clarify when demolition for the purpose of public safety may occur.
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CSN-A-15 Update Capital Improvement Program
The Capital Improvement Program for FY 2023-24 to FY2027-28 was adopted on June 6, 2023. The CIP includes an essential infrastructure section which contains projects such as stormwater management, rehab of City facility sewer laterals, and the quite zone at-grade crossings at 65th, 66th, and 67th Street.
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CSN-A-16 Implement the Climate Action Plan The Climate Action Plan 2.0 was approved by City Council on November 15, 2016, and it is in effect, with goals for 2030 and targets for 2050 GHG emissions. In 2023 progress was made on building decarbonization requirements incentives. ProgressCSN-A-17 Establish conditions of approval for mechanical equipment with potential noise impacts As of June 2016, all Conditions of Approval address mechanical and construction noise impacts in Section III.B.1. Complete CSN-A-18
Require noise study for projects with high noise exposure Noise studies are required and routinely submitted during the building permit stage for rooftop equipment. If noise levels are anticipated to exceed the levels outlined in the Planning Regulations than mitigation measures are required to make the project compliant.
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CSN-A-19 Develop railroad quiet zones
At-grade crossing at 65th, 66th, and 67th Street have been designated as "Quiet Zones". Staff has completed agreements with Union Pacific to concur on scope of work at the Quiet Zone crossings. The City was approved for grant funding in 2018 from the State’s Trade Corridor Enhancement Program, the City asked to receive construction funding in 2021, and construction began in 2022. Construction continued in 2023 and is anticipated to be complete in 2024.
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SUSTAINABILITYST-A-1 Implement the Climate Action Plan
In 2023 the City continued to work on many elements of the Climate Action Plan, especially active transportation, with new bike/ped facilities planned or installed, and in electrifying transportation and new buildings. Implementation of SB 1383, the short-lived climate pollutant reduction law, took place in 2023 and is consistent with Climate Action Plan goals and policies.
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ST-A-2
Adopt the United Nations EnvironmentalAccords, implement 14 actions The General Plan currently supports 14 of the 21 actions listed in the United Nations Environmental Accords. In 2017 the Mayor signed a re-commitment to the goals and obligations of the Global Covenant of Mayors (Paris Climate Agreement).
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Appendix A General Plan Annual Implementation Report Page 10 of 11 Action
Number Action Summary Implementation Summary and Actions in 2023 Implementation Status of Actions in 2023ST-A-3 Incorporate Build It Green or LEED and Bay Friendly standards in construction projects Bay Friendly Basics and the Bay-Friendly Landscape Scorecard are part of the City's Water Efficient Landscaping code, and apply to all development projects. Standard conditions of approval require scorecards from Stopwaste.org building guidelines, Build it Green, or LEED.
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ST-A-4
Follow green building and Bay Friendly Landscaping requirements in City projects Council adopted Green Building and Bay-Friendly Landscaping requirements applicable to City projects. Bay Friendly Landscaping standards are required of public and private projects. Complete ST-A-5
Require public-private projects to follow green building and Bay Friendly Landscaping requirements All major development projects that receive City building permits are required to include a green building checklist in their application. Complete ST-A-6
Develop environmentally preferable municipal purchasing program In 2016 staff brokered green purchasing arrangements with several vendors which were renewed and strengthened in 2023, with an additional focus on foodware. Progress ST-A-7 Identify developer sites for farmers’ markets Bay Street Center has held a seasonal farmers' market in some of the years since the General Plan was adopted; however, in part due to repercussions of COVID, no farmers' markets were held in Emeryville in 2023. No Progress Appendix A General Plan Annual Implementation Report Page 11 of 11