Engagement Activity
Summary
January 20th, 2022: Existing Conditions/Working Group Kick-off Online webinar, over 90 participants
1st part included presentation reviewing existing conditions and breakdown of working group topics. 2nd part - meeting was split into 3 breakout groups (Built Environment, Socioeconomic Systems, Natual Systems), one for every working group. Participants had the opportunity to choose one group or to visit all three. Facilitators asked 3 questions- What stood out to you? What’s something you want to change? What other information would you want? Meeting notes: Existing Conditions Breakout Notes
February 2022: Working Group Meetings
Built Environment:
Online meeting, 40+ participants
Meeting served as an introduction to the General Plan Update process. Breakout groups explored challenges and opportunities related to housing & land use.
Meeting notes: Built Environment Meeting #1
March 2022: Working Group Meetings
Built Environment:
Online meeting, 20+ participants
The meeting presentation focused on our current Housing goals, as well as a policy scan review. Breakout groups explored current housing priorities, policy changes, as well as missing topics.
Meeting notes: Built Environment Meeting #2
Socioeconomic Systems:
Online meeting, 15+ participants
The meeting presentation included a short intro to the General Plan Update and engagement structure, as well as the topics included in the Socioeconomic Systems pillar. Breakout groups explored current Economic Development and Health/Environmental Justice goals.
Meeting notes: Socioeconomic Systems Meeting #1
Natural Systems:
Online meeting, 10+ participants
The meeting presentation included a short into to the General Plan Update and an intro to the Climate Action Plan and its connection to the Environmental Justice Element, as well as a review of the Salinas greenhouse gas emissions inventory. Group discussion was focused on areas of interest and questions related to the GHG inventory.
Meeting notes: Natural Systems Meeting #1
April 2022: Working Group Meetings
Built Environment:
In person meeting at El Gabilan Library, 10+ participants The meeting presentation focused on our current Circulation Element goals. Group discussion explored current challenges and opportunities.
Meeting notes: Built Environment Meeting #3
Socioeconomic Systems:
In person meeting at El Gabilan Library, 15+ participants The meeting presentation included a review of Economic Development goals discussed in the previous meeting and an introduction to the Environmental Justice Element. Group discussion was focused on potential Environmental Justice goals and policies.
Meeting notes: Socioeconomic Systems Meeting #2
Natural Systems:
In person meeting at El Gabilan Library, 10+ participants The meeting presentation focused on water and water governance, as well as some discussion pertaining to agriculture and pesticides.
Meeting notes: Natural Systems Meeting #2
April 28th, 2022: Climate Action Plan Webinar
Online webinar, 25+ participants
The first part of the meeting was a presentation led by consultants from PlaceWorks and served as an introduction to the City’s first Climate Action Plan and the current Vulnerability Assessment. The small group discussions focused on the different strategies residents can help reduce emissions in their daily lives.
Meeting summary: CAP Summary
June 29th, 2022: Community Design Webinar
Online webinar, 60+ participants
Webinar presentation focused on Community Design and its importance, the shift from traditional Land Use designations to Place Types as well as Street Types. The webinar included polling, a Q&A portion, and raffle prizes for 3 lucky participants.
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