San Carlos City Council
January 23, 2023

On the City’s website, local affordable housing resources are publicized. San Carlos also has in place a commercial linkage fee to support affordable housing in tandem with new nonresidential construction projects. The Linkage Fee applies to commercial projects including changes in use, additions in floor area and new development with variations in cost based on use:

Retail, Restaurant, & Personal Service: $5/SF; Hotel: $10/SF; Office, Medical Office, R&D: $20/SF.

This program is consolidated with programs pertaining to affordable housing funding sources and City’s commercial linkage fee, and continued in the updated Housing Element.

Program H-5.7: Explore Opportunities to Rehabilitate and Convert Existing Housing to Affordable Housing. Explore partnerships with housing operators, non-profit organizations and developers to rehabilitate and convert existing market rate rental housing into affordable housing for extremely low, very low, low and moderate income households.

The City continues to engage developers and affordable housing providers on this issue. The upcoming program at 1232 Cherry Street will redevelop six existing affordable units and, in combination with the adjacent lot housing a retail building, result in 34 affordable units. This program is consolidated with programs pertaining to partnerships and collaboration and continued in the updated Housing Element.

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Table 4.7-1: 2015-2022 Program Accomplishments
2015-2021 Housing Element Program Progress and Continued Appropriateness Program H-5.8: Establish Priority Processing Procedures. Establish a process for granting priority permit processing status for approved housing projects that exceed the City’s minimum BMR requirement.

The Planning Division continues to work with applicants who propose affordable housing at deeper levels for fast tracking. This program will be consolidated with a program to pursue review streamlining, especially through adoption of objective design standards, and continued in the updated Housing Element.

Program H-5.9: Maintain an Inventory of Sites Eligible for LIHTC Funding. Identify locations and encourage projects that will score well based on the criteria set forth for Low Income Housing Tax Credit funding.

During the planning period, the City maintained an inventory of sites to meet the RHNA. Sites in the previous Housing Element were identified in transit and service rich areas, consistent with LIHTC funding criteria. During the planning period, 817 Walnut which includes 23 affordable studio units, received LIHTC funding and was constructed. This program will be modified to indicate that the City will maintain the inventory of sites throughout the planning period, and address no-net loss provisions of State Housing Element law.

Program H-5.10: Update for Consistency with State Density Bonus Law. Update the Zoning Ordinance to be consistent with the latest changes to State Density Bonus Law, including modifications to comply with AB 2222, which requires replacement of pre-existing affordable units to be eligible for the bonuses, incentives and waivers provided under State Density Bonus Law.

While the Density Bonus portion of the City’s Zoning Ordinance was not updated, the City complied with State Density Bonus law throughout the planning period.

In 2022, the City updated Chapter 18.16 (Affordable Housing Programs) and Chapter 18.17 (Affordable Housing Incentives) to encourage more affordable housing in the community, including an update to provide additional incentives through the City’s density bonus ordinance. A program to update the City’s Density Bonus Ordinance to reflect State law is included in the updated Housing Element.

Program H-5.11: Pursue Funding for Lower Income Housing. Monitor and pursue funding for housing that meets the needs of lower income households. Monitoring of funding availability will be done on an ongoing basis through coordination with 21 Elements and by City staff. At least annually, the City will take actions to pursue specific funding sources for lower income housing either alone or in coordination with other jurisdictions or entities involved in the provision of lower income housing.

The City has implemented a commercial linkage fee and an in-lieu fee for smaller affordable housing projects to comply with the BMR Ordinance. These funding sources are important to provide a local match for projects seeking other affordable housing funds. This program will be updated and consolidated with other programs pertaining to affordable housing funding sources.

Program H-6.1: Evaluate Incentives for BMR Housing. Periodically evaluate the density bonuses, incentives and concessions in the BMR Ordinance to determine whether they are adequate to make the production of affordable housing feasible.

The City updated the BMR Ordinance in 2022 to comprehensively evaluate its effectiveness and parameters. This program will be continued in the updated Housing Element, with a focus on implementation and tracking of the BMR Ordinance.

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2015-2021 Housing Element Program Progress and Continued Appropriateness Program H-6.2: Adopt Priority Procedures for Providing Water and Sewer Service to Affordable Housing Developments. Consistent with SB 1087 (Government Code Section 65589.7), the City will provide a copy of the adopted Housing Element to water and sewer providers immediately upon adoption and will work with water and sewer providers to adopt written policies and procedures that grant priority for service allocations to proposed developments that include housing units affordable to lower income households.

The City delivered a copy of the adopted Housing Element to water and sewer providers after adoption. This program remains a requirement of State law and will be included in the updated Housing Element.

Program H-7.1: Contribute to Special Needs Service Providers. On an annual basis, provide financial contributions to non-profit organizations and outside agencies that serve the housing needs of special needs households in and around San Carlos. These organizations and agencies may include but are not limited to:
• The Center for Independence of the Disabled (CID)
• HIP Housing
• Shelter Network
• Samaritan House
• CALL Primrose
• San Mateo County Children’s Fund
• HEART
The City supports organizations that serve special needs persons through the allocation of Housing In-Lieu Fees. Grants to seven organizations totaled:

FY 18/19: $105,000
FY 19/20 $105,000
FY 20/21: $154,500
FY 21/22: $157,600
This program is an important resource and will be continued in the updated Housing Element.

Program H-7.2: Evaluate the Effectiveness of City Contributions to Special Needs Service Providers. Evaluate City contributions to outside agencies to assess whether to continue funding and/or adjust funding amounts or to consider other agencies for funding, particularly those organizations and agencies that provide housing with support services for persons with disabilities.

The City tracks funding by cost/household served and units preserved/assisted.

This program will be updated and consolidated with Programs H-7.1 and H-7.3 and continued in the updated Housing Element.

Program H-7.3: Require Annual Reports from Special Needs Service Providers. Require outside agencies receiving contributions from the City to submit annual reports detailing how funds have been used and how programs have benefited San Carlos residents.

The City requires annual reports for grants issued. This program will be updated and consolidated with Programs H-7.1 and H-7.3 and continued in the updated Housing Element.

Program H-7.4: Maintain an Inventory of Sites for Senior and Other Special Needs Housing. Identify locations and encourage senior housing, including assisted living facilities, in multi-family areas, and maintain an inventory of suitable sites for senior housing and for persons with disabilities or other special needs.

The Housing Element included ample sites to accommodate the RHNA and provide for a variety of housing options for special needs groups, seniors, and those with disabilities. This program is consolidated with the Adequate Sites program (Program 5.9) and included in the updated Housing Element.

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2015-2021 Housing Element Program Progress and Continued Appropriateness Program H-7.5: Provide Assistance to Projects for Persons with Special Needs Housing. Offer financial and technical assistance for housing development projects for persons with special needs. Financial support may come in the form of redevelopment housing set- aside funds, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and other State and federal sources that the City will continue to pursue in partnership with local developers and agencies. On an annual basis, contact developers and agencies to discuss the City’s ability to support special needs housing development projects. Evaluate the effectiveness of this program twice within the planning period.

The City no longer has redevelopment housing set-aside funds to support local projects. The City participates in the San Mateo County Consolidated Plan and is distributed CDBG funds through the County Consortium. This program will be consolidated within a funding program in the updated Housing Element.

Program H-7.6: Facilitate Home Sharing and Tenant Matching Opportunities. Work with non-profit groups (including HIP Housing — hiphousing.org/programs/home-sharing-program) to create home sharing/matching opportunities for renters as a means of efficiently using the existing housing stock. Tasks would include:
• Assist in outreach in identifying potential owners, such as seniors who wish to remain in their home or new buyers who could afford singlefamily homes with the extra income potential. • Assist in publicizing and helping to identify potential renters interested in home sharing opportunities.
• Consider opportunities for renters who do not have vehicles to be matched at locations that have limited parking available. • Coordinate with HIP Housing and develop standards that would allow separate cooking facilities if tied to a home sharing program.

The City continues to work with HIP Housing and promotes its home sharing program with flyers and information to the public. This program is combined with other partnership programs and updated/continued in the updated Housing Element.

Program H-8.1: Ensure Fair Housing in City Policies and Procedures.

Continue to review City policies and procedures to ensure that the City is promoting fair housing goals to the fullest extent possible.

The City continues to explore opportunities to promote fair housing. This program is consolidated with Programs H-8.2 – 8.6 and continued in the updated Housing Element under an Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing program.

Program H-8.2: Provide Public Handouts on Fair Housing. Provide information to residents about service providers that assist with fair housing complaints and violations, including, but not limited to, providing materials at City Hall and the San Carlos Library, as well as links on the City’s website.

The City provides information and has links on the City's website pertaining to affordable housing and staff makes referrals to Project Sentinel. This program is updated to provide additional information on the City’s website about fair housing and consolidated with Programs H-8.1 – 8.6 and continued in the updated Housing Element under an Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing program.

Program H-8.3: Provide Education and Training on Fair Housing Laws. Provide education and training on fair housing laws to City staff who interact with residents on housing matters.

Staff is educated and trained on fair housing and uses Project Sentinel as a resource to those in need. This program is consolidated with Programs H-8.1 – 8.6 and continued in the updated Housing Element under an Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing program.

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2015-2021 Housing Element Program Progress and Continued Appropriateness Program H-8.4: Conduct Community Outreach on Fair Housing Laws. Broaden public knowledge of fair housing laws through outreach efforts by including information in City newsletters and on the City’s website. The City will also coordinate annually with other agencies and organizations, including 21 Elements, to identify other means of informing residents about fair housing laws.

The City will also provide non-English language translation of all fair housing information provided to the public on an as-needed basis.

The City provides information and has links on the City's website pertaining to affordable housing and makes referrals to Project Sentinel. This program is consolidated with Programs H-8.2 – 8.6 and continued in the updated Housing Element under an Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing program.

Program H-8.5: Refer Discrimination Complaints. Refer discrimination complaints to the appropriate legal service, County or State agency.

The City provides information and has links on the City's website pertaining to affordable housing and makes referrals to Project Sentinel. This program is consolidated with Programs H-8.2 – 8.6 and continued in the updated Housing Element under an Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing program.

Program H-8.6: Provide Funding for Fair Housing Counseling Agencies. Continue to provide funding to agencies that provide free counseling to San Carlos residents on issues relating to fair housing.

The City participates in the San Mateo County Consortium, which distributes CDBG funds. Through this mechanism, Project Sentinel is provided grant funds for operation. This program is consolidated with Programs H-8.2 – 8.6 and continued in the updated Housing Element under an Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing program.

Program H-8.7: Implement Employee Housing Requirements. On an ongoing basis, ensure that the City is in compliance with State Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5, which concerns employee housing that serves six or fewer employees.

The City treats employee housing located in single-family homes and occupied by six or fewer employees as a single-family use, consistent with State law. This program is implemented and removed from the Housing Element.

Quantified Objectives
Table 4.7-2 summarizes San Carlos’s quantified objectives for the 2015-2022 Housing Element planning period and the progress the City has made, including progress meeting the City’s fifth cycle RHNA. Through 2021, although total construction exceeded the full RHNA allocation, this was largely due to the development of above-moderate income units. Only 11 percent of very lowincome units, 13 percent of low-income units, and 13 percent of moderate-income units were built during this period.

The City established rehabilitation objectives for 36 units during the planning period. While funding was more limited than anticipated, each year the City funded maintenance and repairs at the 100%-affordable Laureola Oaks property (16 units). In addition, the City refers individuals to the Rebuilding Together Peninsula organization and Code Enforcement has proactively connected homeowners in need with community groups to
support minor repair work.

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The conservation goal was to preserve existing affordable housing projects; no units were at risk of converting to market rate due to expiration of deed restrictions. No deed restricted affordable units converted to market rate during the planning period.

Table 4.7-2: Summary of 2015-2023 Housing Element Quantified Objectives Objectives
Income Level
Total
Extremely
Low Very Low Low Moderate
Above
Moderate
Construction Objectives (RHNA)
Goal 195 107 111 183 596
Progress (through 2021) 22 14 14 572 622
Rehabilitation Objectives
Goal 16 8 10 10 36
Progress -- 16 -- -- 16
Conservation and Preservation Objectives
Goal 90 50 20 20 140
Progress* 90 50 20 20 140
*No affordable housing was converted to market rate during the planning period.

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4 Table 4.A-1: San Carlos Housing Element 2023-2031 Sites Inventory APN Address General Plan Zoning Acres
Max
Density
Min
Density
Lot
Consolidation
Common
Ownership
Realistic Capacity
Existing Uses
Very
Low Low Mod
Above
Mod Total
045316140 260 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-N-120 0.73 120 90 Yes
Owner A 74 0 0 0 74 retail
045316130 240 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-N-120 0.36 120 90 Owner A 37 0 0 0 37 restaurant 050054320 366 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, Medium MU-N-50 0.22 50 38 Yes
Owner A 0 0 4 5 9 restaurant
050054330 356 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, Medium MU-N-50 0.15 50 38 Owner A 0 0 3 3 6 office/commercial 050074160 1188 SAN CARLOS AVE Mixed Use, Med High MU-DC-100 0.08 100 75 Yes
Owner A 0 0 3 4 7 hair salon
050074150 1178 SAN CARLOS AVE Mixed Use, Med High MU-DC-100 0.07 100 75 Owner B 0 0 3 3 6 hair salon 050074170 577 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Med High MU-DC-100 0.09 100 75 Owner C 0 0 4 4 8 jewelry store 050074140 1156 SAN CARLOS AVE Mixed Use, Med High MU-DC-100 0.05 100 75 Owner D 0 0 2 2 4 lighting store 050074130 1148 SAN CARLOS AVE Mixed Use, Med High MU-DC-100 0.11 100 75 Owner E 0 0 4 5 9 office/commercial 046124110 1064 CHERRY ST Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.12 40 30 Yes
Owner A 0 0 2 2 4 industrial
046124290 681 OLD COUNTY RD Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.12 40 30 Owner B 0 0 2 2 4 auto repair shop 046124280 663 OLD COUNTY RD Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.23 40 30 Owner C 0 0 4 4 8 warehousing 046126300 1070 HALL ST Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.09 40 30 Yes
Owner A 0 0 1 2 3 single family residential
046126320 713 OLD COUNTY RD Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.12 40 30 Owner A 0 0 2 2 4 warehousing 046126290 701 OLD COUNTY RD Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.18 40 30 Owner A 0 0 3 3 6 warehousing 046128240 749 OLD COUNTY RD Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.18 40 30 Yes
Owner A 0 0 3 3 6 auto repair shop
046128280 Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.19 40 30 Owner B 0 0 3 3 6 vacant 050034230 1660 SAN CARLOS AVE Mixed Use, High MU-SC-120 0.13 120 90 Yes
Owner A 0 0 6 7 13 office/commercial
050034090 1622 SAN CARLOS AVE Mixed Use, High MU-SC-120 0.11 120 90 Owner B 0 0 6 6 12 office/commercial + 1 residential unit 050034080 1620 SAN CARLOS AVE Mixed Use, High MU-SC-120 0.11 120 90 Owner C 0 0 6 6 12 office/commercial 050033130 525 SYCAMORE ST Multi-Family, Medium RM-59 0.13 59 45 Yes
Owner A 0 0 3 3 6 single family residential
050033140 529 SYCAMORE ST Multi-Family, Medium RM-59 0.13 59 45 Owner B 0 0 3 3 6 single family residential 050034120 575 PROSPECT ST Multi-Family, Med High RM-100 0.13 100 75 Yes
Owner A 0 0 5 5 10 office/commercial
050034130 565 PROSPECT ST Multi-Family, Med High RM-100 0.14 100 75 Owner B 0 0 6 5 11 single family residential 050034140 557 PROSPECT ST Multi-Family, Med High RM-100 0.14 100 75 Owner C 0 0 6 5 11 single family residential 050062070 508 ELM ST Multi-Family, Med High RM-100 0.13 100 75 Yes
Owner A 0 0 5 5 10 single family residential
050062090 510 ELM ST Multi-Family, Med High RM-100 0.12 100 75 Owner A 0 0 5 4 9 single family residential 050133420 628 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-D-120 0.16 120 90 Yes
Owner A 0 0 8 9 17 realty office
050133310 620 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-D-120 0.13 120 90 Owner A 0 0 6 7 13 massage/wellness services 050133460 638 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-D-120 0.08 120 90 Yes
Owner A 0 0 4 4 8 retail
050133450 638 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-D-120 0.08 120 90 Owner A 0 0 4 4 8 retail 050133330 634 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-D-120 0.05 120 90 Owner A 0 0 2 3 5 smoke shop 050133320 630 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-D-120 0.06 120 90 Owner A 0 0 3 3 6 eye lash studio 050133170 648 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-D-120 0.08 120 90 Yes
Owner A 0 0 4 4 8 restaurant
050133440 640 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-D-120 0.08 120 90 Owner B 0 0 4 5 9 hair salon 050154130 777 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Med High MU-DC-100 0.16 100 75 Yes
Owner A 0 0 7 7 14 catering company
050154140 769 - 773 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Med High MU-DC-100 0.16 100 75 Owner B 0 0 7 7 14 restaurant 050164270 888 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-D-120 0.37 120 0 Yes
Owner A 38 0 0 0 38 retail
050164060 880 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-D-120 0.25 120 90 Owner A 25 0 0 0 25 auto works body shop and parking 051358200 964 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-D-120 0.08 120 90 Yes
Owner A 0 0 4 4 8 office/commercial
051358310 980 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-D-120 0.28 120 90 Owner B 0 0 14 15 29 car wash 051357160 920 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.12 40 30 Yes
Owner A 0 0 2 2 4 single family residential
051357170 926 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.12 40 30 Owner B 0 0 2 2 4 single family residential

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4 Table 4.A-1: San Carlos Housing Element 2023-2031 Sites Inventory APN Address General Plan Zoning Acres
Max
Density
Min
Density
Lot
Consolidation
Common
Ownership
Realistic Capacity
Existing Uses
Very
Low Low Mod
Above
Mod Total
051347080 1036 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.14 40 30 Yes
Owner A 0 0 2 3 5 office/commercial
051353070 1028 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.14 40 30 Owner B 0 0 2 3 5 office/commercial 051347140 1200 BRITTAN AVE Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.08 40 30 Yes
Owner B 0 0 1 2 3 office/commercial
051347130 1074 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.09 40 30 Owner C 0 0 1 2 3 single family residential 051343140 1140 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.22 40 30 Yes
Owner A 8 0 0 0 8 office/commercial
051343130 1100 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.58 40 30 Owner A 20 0 0 0 20 office/commercial 051343170 1176 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.11 40 30 Yes
Owner A 0 0 2 2 4 hair salon
051343160 Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.11 40 30 Owner B 0 0 2 2 4 parking lot 051343150 1158 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.11 40 30 Owner C 0 0 2 2 4 restaurant 051336130 1224 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.08 120 90 Yes
Owner A 0 0 4 4 8 spa
051336120 1216 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.08 120 90 Owner B 0 0 4 4 8 retail 051336110 1200 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.17 120 90 Owner C 0 0 9 9 18 retail 051344480 1188 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.27 120 90 Yes
Owner A 0 0 13 14 27 retail
051344350 1168 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.23 120 90 Owner B 0 0 11 12 23 retail 051364060 1494 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.07 120 90 Yes
Owner A 0 0 3 4 7 retail
051364170 1482 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.34 120 90 Owner B 0 0 17 18 35 Trader Joes parking lot 051368030 1524 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.06 120 90 Yes
Owner A 0 0 3 3 6 restaurant
051368020 1510 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.06 120 90 Owner B 0 0 3 3 6 salon + 1 unit 051368010 1500 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.11 120 90 Owner C 0 0 5 6 11 dry cleaners + 2 units 051373250 1696 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.17 40 30 Yes
Owner A 0 0 3 3 6 restaurant
051373090 1682 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.06 40 30 Owner B 0 0 1 1 2 office/commercial 051372170 1665 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Med High MU-SB-100 0.06 100 75 Yes
Owner A 0 0 2 3 5 restaurant
051372180 1659 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Med High MU-SB-100 0.06 100 75 Owner B 0 0 2 3 5 dog spa 051372120 Mixed Use, Med High MU-SB-100 0.12 100 75
Yes
Owner A 0 0 5 5 10 parking
051372130 1689 LAUREL AVE Mixed Use, Med High MU-SB-100 0.06 100 75 Owner B 0 0 2 3 5 office/commercial 051372140 1683 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Med High MU-SB-100 0.06 100 75 Owner C 0 0 2 3 5 tobacco club 051372110 1692 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.17 120 90 Yes
Owner A 0 0 9 9 18 mixed use
051372290 1682 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.06 120 90 Owner B 0 0 3 3 6 flower shop 051372280 Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.06 120 90 Owner B 0 0 3 3 6 retail 051372090 1670 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.06 120 90 Owner C 0 0 3 3 6 retail 051372080 1668 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.06 120 90 Owner D 0 0 3 3 6 office/commercial 051375060 1792 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.08 120 90 Yes
Owner A 0 0 4 4 8 retail
051375050 1784 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.07 120 90 Owner B 0 0 3 4 7 office/commercial 051375040 1776 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.06 120 90 Owner C 0 0 3 3 6 mixed use 051379030 Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.20 120 90
Yes
Owner A 20 0 0 0 20 parking
052061998 Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.20 120 90 Owner A 20 0 0 0 20 parking 051379020 Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.10 120 90 Owner A 11 0 0 0 11 parking 051379010 1800 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.29 120 90 Owner A 30 0 0 0 30 Carl's Jr 051379100 1209 EATON AVE Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.27 40 30 Yes
Owner A 0 0 4 5 9 office/commercial
051379220 Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.19 40 30 Owner A 0 0 3 4 7 parking 051379060 Mixed Use, Med High MU-SB-100 0.07 100 30
Yes
Owner A 0 0 3 3 6 parking
051379050 1131 EATON AVE Mixed Use, Med High MU-SB-100 0.07 100 30 Owner A 0 0 3 3 6 office/commercial 051379040 Mixed Use, Med High MU-SB-100 0.08 100 30 Owner A 0 0 3 4 7 parking

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4 Table 4.A-1: San Carlos Housing Element 2023-2031 Sites Inventory APN Address General Plan Zoning Acres
Max
Density
Min
Density
Lot
Consolidation
Common
Ownership
Realistic Capacity
Existing Uses
Very
Low Low Mod
Above
Mod Total
051375030 1768 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.06 120 90 Yes
Owner A 0 0 3 3 6 retail
051375020 1748 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.29 120 90 Owner A 0 0 15 15 30 restaurant 051376170 MU-N-40 0.31 40 30
Yes
Owner A 10 0 0 0 10 one story office
051376060 MU-N-40 0.06 40 30 Owner B 2 0 0 0 2 restaurant 051376160 MU-N-40 0.12 40 30 Owner B 4 0 0 0 4 hair salon 051376180 MU-N-40 0.17 40 30 Owner B 6 0 0 0 6 permanent makeup, insurance office 051376010 MU-N-40 0.11 40 30 Owner B 4 0 0 0 4 dentist office 050512050 Single Family RS-6 0.33 6 6 0 0 0 2 2 vacant
049430020 735 CRESTVIEW DR Single Family - Low RS-3 0.23 3 3 0 0 0 1 1 vacant 049080290 Single Family - Low RS-3 3.75 3 3 0 0 0 11 11 vacant 050204290 Single Family RS-6 0.19 6 6 0 0 0 1 1 vacant
049101080 Single Family - Low RS-3 0.17 3 3 0 0 0 1 1 vacant 049221130 Single Family RS-6 0.11 6 6 0 0 0 1 1 vacant
049133460 Single Family RS-6 0.08 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 vacant
049234160 Single Family RS-6 0.24 6 6 0 0 0 1 1 vacant
049341410 Single Family RS-6 0.25 6 6 0 0 0 1 1 vacant
049341390 Single Family RS-6 0.23 6 6 0 0 0 1 1 vacant
049372010 5 - 9 CORONADO AVE Single Family RS-6 2.69 6 6 0 0 0 16 16 retail 049342050 Single Family RS-6 0.15 6 6 0 0 0 1 1 vacant
049373020 Single Family RS-6 0.13 6 6 0 0 0 1 1 vacant
050121100 1785 SAN CARLOS AVE Multi-Family, Medium RM-59 1.10 59 44 49 0 0 0 49 medical office 050033160 560 PROSPECT ST Multi-Family, Medium RM-59 0.13 59 45 0 0 3 3 6 single family residential 050034150 549 PROSPECT ST Multi-Family, Med High RM-100 0.15 100 75 0 0 6 5 11 single family residential 050034160 543 PROSPECT ST Multi-Family, Med High RM-100 0.15 100 75 0 0 6 5 11 single family residential 050122060 606 CEDAR ST Mixed Use, High MU-SC-120 0.17 120 90 0 0 8 9 17 single family residential 050123090 1524 CHERRY ST Multi-Family, Med High RM-100 0.16 100 75 0 0 6 6 12 single family residential 050141290 774 CHESTNUT ST Multi-Family, Med High RM-100 0.11 100 75 0 0 4 4 8 single family residential 050123070 664 CHESTNUT ST Multi-Family, Med High RM-100 0.17 100 75 0 0 7 6 13 single family residential 050124080 621 CHESTNUT ST Multi-Family, Med High RM-100 0.35 100 75 0 0 14 13 27 multifamily residential 8 or more units 050062180 575 CHESTNUT ST Multi-Family, Med High RM-100 0.14 100 75 0 0 6 5 11 single family residential 050151260 1427 CHERRY ST Multi-Family, Med High RM-100 0.17 100 75 0 0 7 6 13 single family residential 050151060 768 ELM ST Multi-Family, Med High RM-100 0.18 100 75 0 0 7 6 13 single family residential 050151030 722 ELM ST Multi-Family, Med High RM-100 0.18 100 75 0 0 7 6 13 single family residential 050063100 1360 HOLLY ST Multi-Family, Med High RM-100 0.12 100 75 0 0 5 4 9 single family residential and duplex 050163050 1341 OLIVE ST Multi-Family, Med High RM-100 0.35 100 75 0 0 13 13 26 single family residential 050063090 1338 HOLLY ST Multi-Family, Med High RM-100 0.24 100 75 0 0 9 9 18 multifamily residential 2 units 050064290 1324 SAN CARLOS AVE Mixed Use, High MU-SC-120 1.25 120 90 128 0 0 0 128 CVS pharmacy 050152100 750 - 752 WALNUT ST Multi-Family, Med High RM-100 0.19 100 75 0 0 7 7 14 multifamily residential 3 to 4 units 050152060 720 WALNUT ST Multi-Family, Med High RM-100 0.18 100 75 0 0 7 6 13 single family residential 051347110 1058 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.14 40 30 0 0 2 3 5 single family residential 051357280 990 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.49 40 30 0 0 8 9 17 office/commercial 050163450 810 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Med High MU-DC-100 1.08 100 75 91 0 0 0 91 Bianchini's Market 051334010 1365 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Med High MU-SB-100 0.17 100 75 0 0 7 8 15 hair salon

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Max
Density
Min
Density
Lot
Consolidation
Common
Ownership
Realistic Capacity
Existing Uses
Very
Low Low Mod
Above
Mod Total
051334200 1313 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Med High MU-SB-100 0.50 100 75 43 0 0 0 43 office/commercial 051375010 1700 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.22 120 90 0 0 11 12 23 auto repair shop 051348010 1178 - 1186 BRITTAN AVE Mixed Use, Med High MU-SB-100 0.12 100 75 0 0 5 5 10 office/commercial 051348260 Mixed Use, Med High MU-SB-100 0.28 100 75 0 0 12 12 24 parking lot 051368050 1580 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.25 120 90 0 0 13 13 26 retail 051348050 1055 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Med High MU-SB-100 0.14 100 75 0 0 6 6 12 office/commercial 051348190 Mixed Use, Med High MU-SB-100 0.09 100 75 0 0 4 4 8 parking lot 051358020 987 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Med High MU-D-100 0.07 100 75 0 0 3 3 6 office/commercial 051336200 1264 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-SB-120 0.32 120 90 0 0 16 17 33 retail 050154190 745 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Med High MU-DC-100 0.08 100 75 0 0 3 4 7 shoe repair 051358190 950 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-D-120 0.46 120 90 0 0 23 24 47 hotel 050164350 850 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-D-120 0.64 120 90 65 0 0 0 65 flooring store 050154280 796 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-D-120 0.67 120 90 68 0 0 0 68 older small scale retail 045315200 40 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-NB-120 0.61 120 90 62 0 0 0 62 retail 045316080 100 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-N-120 0.30 120 90 0 0 15 15 30 office/commercial 050133350 676 - 680 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-D-120 0.11 120 90 0 0 5 6 11 mixed use 045316050 129 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, High MU-N-120 0.07 120 90 0 0 3 4 7 one-story income/real estate office 050133410 656 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-D-120 0.11 120 90 0 0 5 6 11 commercial showroom 045316060 180 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-N-120 0.67 120 90 69 0 0 0 69 restaurant 050054310 378 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, Medium MU-N-50 0.19 50 38 0 0 4 4 8 office/commercial 050054290 380 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, Medium MU-N-50 0.38 50 38 0 0 8 8 16 office/commercial 050054370 300 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, Medium MU-N-50 0.55 50 38 24 0 0 0 24 preschool/daycare 045320200 81 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-NB-120 0.88 120 90 90 0 0 0 90 dry cleaner 045320240 259 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-NB-120 0.93 120 90 94 0 0 0 94 1 story shopping center, restaurant, parring 045320230 21 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-NB-120 1.40 120 90 142 0 0 0 142 1 story shopping center, restaurant 045320220 11 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-NB-120 1.17 120 90 120 0 0 0 120 CVS and parking 045320170 11 EL CAMINO REAL Mixed Use, High MU-NB-120 1.09 120 90 111 0 0 0 111 CVS and parking 046122150 615 OLD COUNTY RD Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.29 40 30 0 0 5 5 10 warehousing 046112260 555 OLD COUNTY RD Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.38 40 30 0 0 6 7 13 warehousing 046112530 535 OLD COUNTY RD Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.84 40 30 28 0 0 0 28 warehousing 046111250 495 OLD COUNTY RD Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.86 40 30 29 0 0 0 29 retail 046112950 501 OLD COUNTY RD Mixed Use, Low MU-N-40 0.50 40 30 17 0 0 0 17 warehousing 050073110 491 LAUREL ST Mixed Use, Medium MU-N-50 0.12 50 45 0 0 3 2 5 1 story convenience store 050073180 1159 BUSH ST Mixed Use, Medium MU-N-50 0.39 50 45 0 0 8 9 17 institutional

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Introduction
Purpose and Scope
The Safety Element is one of the State-mandated elements of the General Plan. It presents the City's overall goals, policies, and action programs to facilitate resilience to natural and manmade hazards. This Safety Element meets the requirements of California Government Code Section 65302(g). Under State planning law, this Element identifies and discusses the following hazards of concern for the City:
• Geology and Seismic Hazards
• Flooding Hazards
• Fire Hazards
• Hazardous Materials and Waste
• Airport Operations
• Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
• Climate Change Resilience
This Element also describes the existing Public Services the City provides to the community.

The Environmental Safety and Public Services Element provides information about risks in San Carlos due to natural and human-made hazards and contains policies designed to protect the community and its property from these hazards. This Element also provides information about public services in San Carlos.

Contents
182 Introduction
183 Environmental Safety
Geologic Seismic Hazards
Flood Hazards
Wildland and Urban Fire
Hazardous Materials and Waste
Airport Operations
Emergency & Disaster Preparedness
Climate Change Resilience
212 Public Services
Existing Public Services
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Safety Element Organization
This Element is organized to be consistent with the other General Plan Elements. The guiding principles, goals, policies, and actions provide declarative statements setting the City's approach to safety-related issues as follows:
• Guiding Principle: An overarching goal that identifies the major themes addressed in the Goals, Policies, and
Actions.
• Goal: A general statement of the desired community
outcome, denoted as Goal ESPS-# in this Element.
• Policy: Policies are efforts that contribute to meeting the goals, denoted as Policy ESPS-#.# in this Element.
• Action: A list of recommended programs and future
actions necessary to achieve the stated goals and
policies, denoted as Action ESPS-#.#x in this Element.

Integrating safety considerations throughout the General Plan creates a consistent framework that prioritizes the well-being of the community. The San Carlos Safety Element is a key component of the General Plan which works in conjunction with other Elements, including:
• Land Use Element: shapes the potential physical
development of the City and to preserve, protect, and
enhance the community’s current quality of life
consistent with the City’s Vision
• Housing Element: promotes the maintenance and
development of housing to meet the needs of San
Carlos residents. Periodic updates of the Housing
Element are required in conjunction with the Regional
Housing Needs Allocation prepared by the California
Department of Housing and Community
Development.
• Circulation & Scenic Highways Element: plans for the
efficient transportation of goods and the safe and
effective movement of people throughout the City.
• Environmental Management Element: aims to protect,
preserve, and enhance natural resources in San Carlos.
• Parks & Recreation Element: provides information
and policy guidance to ensure adequate provision of
parks and recreational opportunities in the City of San Carlos.
• Noise Element: identify sources of noise in San Carlos and to define strategies for reducing the negative
impact of noise to the community.

Regulatory Framework
California Government Code 65302(g)(1)
California Government Code Section 65302(g)(1) establishes the legislative framework for California's Safety Elements.

This framework consolidates the requirements from relevant federal and state agencies, ensuring that all jurisdictions are compliant with the numerous statutory mandates. These
mandates include:

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• Protecting against significant risks related to
earthquakes, tsunamis, seiches, dam failure, landslides, subsidence, flooding, and fires as applicable.
• Including maps of known seismic and other geologic
hazards.
• Addressing evacuation routes, military installations, peak-load water supply requirements, and minimum
road widths and clearances around structures as
related to fire and geologic hazards, where applicable. • Identifying areas subject to flooding, sea level rise, and wildfires.
• Avoiding locating critical facilities within areas of high risk.
• Assessing the community's vulnerability to climate
change and including adaptation and resilience goals,
policies, and implementation actions.

California Government Code 65302(g)(3) adopted through
SB 1241 (2012)
California Government Code Section 65302(g)(3) requires the Safety Element to identify and update mapping, information, and goals and policies to address wildfire hazards. As part of this requirement, any jurisdiction that includes State
Responsibility Areas (SRAs) or Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Areas (LRAs), as defined by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (Board), is required to transmit the updated Element to the Board for review and approval. San Carlos contains Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the LRA; therefore, compliance with Section 65302(g)(3) is required.

California Government Code 65302(g)(4) adopted through
SB 379 (2015)
California Government Code Section 65302(g)(4) requires the Safety Element to address potential impacts of climate change and develop potential strategies to adapt/mitigate these hazards. Analysis of these potential effects should rely on a jurisdiction's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) or data and analysis from the State of California's Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resilience Program (ICARP) and the State’s ResilientCA.org and the Cal-Adapt websites. This Element relies on the most current San Mateo County MultiJurisdictional LHMP, and supplemental information from CalAdapt to ensure compliance with this requirement.

California Government Code 65302(g)(5) adopted through
S.B. 99 (2019)
California Government Code Section 65302(g)(5) requires the Safety Element to identify evacuation constraints associated with residential developments, specifically focused on areas served by a single roadway.

California Government Code Sections 8685.9 and 65302.6
California Government Code Section 8685.9 (also known as Assembly Bill 2140 or AB 2140) limits California's share of disaster relief funds paid out to local governments to 75 percent of the funds not paid for by federal disaster relief efforts. However, if the jurisdiction has adopted a valid Local

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Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) consistent with Disaster
Mitigation Act (DMA) of 2000 and has incorporated the LHMP into the jurisdiction's General Plan, the State may cover more than 75 percent of the remaining disaster relief costs.

California Government Code Section 65302.6 indicates that a community may adopt an LHMP into its Safety Element if the LHMP meets applicable State requirements. As the General Plan is an overarching long-term plan for community growth and development, incorporating the LHMP into it creates a stronger mechanism for implementing risk reduction
strategies and hazard mitigation projects.

National Flood Insurance Program
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was created in 1968 to help communities adopt more effective floodplain management programs and regulations. The Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is responsible for
implementing the NFIP and approves the floodplain
management plans for participating cities and counties. San Carlos participates in the NFIP and uses Title 15, Chapter 15. 56 of the San Carlos Municipal Code to administer flood management regulations.

Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act
The Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act (California Public Resources Code [PRC], Chapter 7.5, Section 2621- 2699.6) was intended to reduce the risks associated with surface faults and requires that the designated State Geologist identify and map "Earthquake Fault Zones" around known
active faults. Per PRC Section 2623(a), cities and counties shall require a geologic report defining and delineating any hazard of surface fault rupture before the approval of a project. If the jurisdiction finds no undue hazard of that kind exists, the geologic report on the hazard may be waived, with the State Geologist's approval.

Seismic Hazards Mapping Act
The Seismic Hazards Mapping Act (California Public
Resources Code, Chapter 7.8, Section 2690-2699.6) created a statewide seismic hazard mapping and technical advisory program in 1990 to help cities and counties more effectively address the effects of geologic and seismic hazards caused by earthquakes. Under PRC 2697, cities and counties shall require a geotechnical report defining and delineating any seismic hazard before approving a project located in a seismic hazard zone. If the jurisdiction finds that no undue hazard of this kind exists based on information resulting from studies conducted on sites near the project and of similar soil composition to the project site, the geotechnical report may be waived. After a report has been approved or a waiver granted, subsequent geotechnical reports shall not be required, provided that new geologic datum, or data, warranting further investigation is not recorded. Each jurisdiction shall submit one copy of each approved geotechnical report, including the mitigation
measures to be taken, if any, to the State Geologist within 30 days of its approval of the report.

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Cortese List
Government Code Section 65962.5 (typically referred to as the "Cortese List") identifies sites that require additional oversight during the local permitting process as well as compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The list is generally a compilation of properties and businesses that generate, store, and/or have been impacted by the presence of hazardous materials/wastes. Many properties identified on this list may be undergoing corrective action, cleanup, or abandoned and in need of these activities. The City of San Carlos has a variety of sites identified on this list that range from permitted underground storage tanks, leaking
underground storage tanks, sites meeting waste discharge requirements, and land disposal sites.

Relationship to Other Documents
Documents Incorporated by Reference
San Mateo County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
The 2021 Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) identifies risks posed by hazards and contains
strategies to reduce the impact of hazard events on people and property in San Mateo County. A planning partnership was formed between San Mateo County and local jurisdictions, including San Carlos, to leverage resources and to meet requirements of the federal DMA for as many eligible local governments as possible. As a participating jurisdiction, San Carlos prepared a jurisdiction-specific annex that documents the jurisdiction’s mission, programs, and policies, and evaluates its capacity to carry them out in a mitigation action plan.

The LHMP was developed to meet the following objectives:
• Meet or exceed program requirements specified under
the DMA.
• Enable San Mateo County to continue using federal
grant funding to reduce risk through mitigation.
• Meet the needs of San Mateo County as well as state
and federal requirements.
• Create a risk assessment that focuses on San Mateo
County hazards of concern.
• Coordinate existing plans and programs so that highpriority initiatives and projects to mitigate possible impacts of a disaster are funded and implemented.
• Establish an “equity lens” approach to this plan update process as an option for all planning partners.

The LHMP complies with all requirements set forth under DMA 2000, received approval from FEMA in 2021, and was
adopted by the County in 2021. Sections of the Safety Element are supplemented by the LHMP, which is incorporated by
reference, as allowed by California Government Code Section 65302(g).

The Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
(LHMP) for the County of San Mateo planning area was
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Mitigation Plan guidance. The LHMP incorporates a process where hazards are identified and profiled, the people and facilities at risk are analyzed, and mitigation actions are developed to reduce or eliminate hazard risk. The
implementation of these mitigation actions, which include both short and long-term strategies, involve planning, policy changes, programs, projects, and other activities.
https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/2021-multijurisdictional-lhmp San Carlos Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Plan
The 2021 Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Plan (CMAP)
aims to reduce City-wide emissions 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050 relative to 1990 levels and identifies strategies to achieve those targets. In addition, the CMAP recognizes the potential climate change impacts and vulnerabilities in the community and identifies strategies that support climate adaptation and resilience.

Sections of the Safety Element are supplemented by the
CMAP, which is incorporated by reference, as allowed by California Government Code Section 65302(g).

San Carlos Safety Element Vulnerability Assessment
As required by California Senate Bill (SB) 379, adopted in 2015, a jurisdiction’s General Plan Safety Element must contain relevant climate adaptation and resiliency strategies. The Safety Element update must include the preparation of a Vulnerability Assessment that identifies the specific risks that climate change poses to the local jurisdiction. The 2021 San Carlos Safety Element Update Vulnerability Assessment
includes an assessment of: (1) the community’s exposure to past, current, and projected climate hazards, and (2)
responsible agencies and their ability to respond and address climate change impacts.

Sections of the Safety Element are supplemented by the
Vulnerability Assessment, which is incorporated by reference, as allowed by California Government Code Section 65302(g).

CalWater Urban Water Management Plan
As required by the California Water Code, all urban water agencies supplying more than 3,000 customers prepare an Urban Water Management Plan. CalWater’s 2020 Urban Water Management Plan, Mid-Peninsula District is incorporated by reference.

Informational Documents
San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency
District Resources
The San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District, also known as OneShoreline, is an independent government agency that works across jurisdictional
boundaries to secure and leverage public and private
resources for the long-term resilience of the County.

OneShoreline plans and builds solutions to the climate change impacts of sea level rise, flooding, and coastal erosion, and enhance the environment, recreational opportunities, and quality of life within communities throughout the county.

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San Carlos Emergency Operations Plan
The San Carlos Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) outlines how the City of San Carlos, its government, stakeholder agencies, community-based organizations (CBO), business community, and residents will coordinate a response to major emergencies and disasters. The EOP identifies operational strategies and plans for managing inherently complex and potentially catastrophic events.

The City of San Carlos has officially adopted and integrated the following emergency management, response, and
coordination systems:
• Incident Command System (ICS)
• Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS)
• National Incident Management System (NIMS)
The EOP addresses the four phases of emergency
management:
• Preparedness
• Response
• Recovery
• Mitigation
San Carlos Vegetation Management Plan
The San Carlos Vegetation Management Plan, is an ongoing effort to reduce hazardous vegetation fuel loads and vertical and horizontal fuel continuity within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) in City-owned parks located west of Alameda de las Pulgas in the City of San Carlos.

The plan’s proposed vegetation management activities will provide benefits to a significant number of residential structures, infrastructure, and natural resources in the areas surrounding Arguello Park, Highlands Park, Eaton Park,
Crestview Park, Big Canyon Park and other City-owned
parcels by minimizing the potential for wildfire ignition and spread. The plan will also benefit responding fire agency personnel by providing defensible space areas and moderating fire behavior should a fire occur.

Santa Cruz County/San Mateo County Wildfire Protection
(CWPP) Plan
The CWPP, adopted in 2018, identifies landscape scale
hazards and provides strategic actions to reduce wildfire risk for healthier ecosystems and more resilient communities. The CWPP identifies at-risk communities and provides fuel
reduction recommendations for high priority areas. The
CWPP can aid communities to apply for state and federal funding for fire prevention and programs.
www.firesafesanmateo.org
Community Hazards
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including earthquakes, surface rupture, liquefaction,
expansive soils, subsidence, and landslides.

Background Information
Earthquakes and Surface Rupture
The Bay Area is in one of the most active seismic regions in the United States. Each year, low and moderate magnitude
earthquakes occur in or near the Bay Area. The April 1906 earthquake on the San Andreas fault, estimated at about Moment Magnitude1 (Mw) 7.9 (M8.3 on the Richter scale), was likely the largest seismic event felt in San Carlos. Figure 8-1 shows the approximate position of the major fault zones in the Bay Area, historical magnitudes and location of the study area in relation to these features. The California Geological Survey has developed a list of cities affected by surface fault ruptures referred to as the Alquist-Priolo earthquake fault zones, called for by the Alquist-Priolo Act. The zones encompass all active and potentially – active traces of the San Andreas, Calaveras, Hayward, and San Jacinto faults, and other faults or fault segments deemed necessary by the State Geologist. San Carlos is not found on the list, although the list does not include all hazards associated with earthquakes. There is an AlquistPriolo earthquake fault zone near San Carlos, encompassing 1 Moment Magnitude is a type of earthquake measurement that conveys more precise and usable information about seismic events when compared to the Richter scale. Moment Magnitude numbers may appear lower than the traditional Richter magnitudes, particularly for earthquakes greater than 5.0 on the Richter scale.
the area around the San Andreas fault as it passes through the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Crystal Springs Reservoir.

The relative lack of seismic activity since the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake (Mw 6.9 and M7.1) suggests that the Bay Area will likely experience an earthquake of significant magnitude in the next couple of decades. United States Geographical Survey (USGS) scientists and others conclude that there is a 63 percent chance of at least one Mw 6.7 or greater earthquake will strike the San Francisco Bay region before 2036. Earthquakes of Mw

6.7+ magnitude can create ground accelerations in bedrock and in stiff unconsolidated sediments severe enough to cause major damage to structures and foundations that are not designed specifically with earthquake reinforcements and to underground utility lines without sufficient flexibility, to accommodate seismic ground motion. Consequently, it is
necessary to design structures and facilities in the city to withstand the anticipated effects of seismic vibration from distant as well as nearby sources.

The principal active faults in the San Carlos area are the San Gregorio, San Andreas, Hayward, Calaveras, and Greenville faults. Table 8-1 contains the estimated characteristics of potential future earthquakes for the three known major faults that would cause at least strong ground shaking in San Carlos.

San Carlos is closest to the San Andreas Fault system, an active fault system located approximately one mile west of the city.

The San Andreas fault system has the second highest
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this timeframe; the Hayward fault has the highest probability at 31 percent. Figure 8-2 shows the San Andreas fault zone, relative to the city and its Sphere of Influence (SOI).

Table 8-1 Estimated Maximum Parameters for Major Known
Faults Affecting the Project Area
Fault San
Gregorio
San
Andreas
Hayward
Moment
Magnitude
(Mw)

7.44 7.38 7.1
Duration of
Strong
Shaking
(seconds)
30 - 60 30 - 60 30 - 60
Approximate
Distance and
Direction from
City Limit to
Fault (miles)

9.0 SW 1.0 SW 14.0 NE
Source: California Geological Survey
The California Department of Conservation has developed maps showing State Earthquake Zones of Required
Investigation for fault zones, liquefaction zones, and landslide zones (Figure 8-3 and Figure 8-4). The USGS Earthquake
Hazards Program produces maps depicting the projected
intensity and extent of seismic activity under various
earthquake scenarios (Figure 8-5).

Liquefaction
Liquefaction generally occurs as a result of strong
groundshaking during earthquakes in areas where granular sediment or fill material occur with high moisture content in or immediately below it. The groundshaking transforms the material from a solid state to a temporary liquid state.

Liquefaction is a serious hazard because buildings in areas that experience liquefaction may sink or suffer major
structural damage. Liquefaction is most often triggered by seismic shaking, but can also be due to improper grading, landslides, or other factors.

Liquefaction potential within the city and its SOI ranges from very low to very high. Liquefaction potential in the western hill areas is low, while the flatlands and bay margins area have high liquefaction potential.

Areas with high liquefaction potential are shown in Figure 8-6.

Generally, for the low-lying areas within the mapped 100- or 500-year flood plain, site specific analyses of liquefaction potential should be completed before any major development occurs.

Expansive Soils
Expansive soils contain higher levels of clay which expand and shrink depending on water content. Consequently,
expansive soils present hazards for structures that were not appropriately engineered. The only expansive soils found in the city are located in the northwestern hills and the western

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hills near Interstate 280 (I-280), areas within the SOI but outside the city limit.

These expansive soils are technically referred to as Maymen loams and are classified as having low expansion potential.

Figure 8-7 shows the expansive soils in the area.

Landslides
Landslides are downward and outward movements of slopeforming materials such as rock, soil and/or artificial fill. The general characteristics that influence landslide hazards include slope material, slope steepness, water content, vegetation coverage and proximity to areas of erosion or man-made cuts.

The best predictor of where slides might occur is the location of past movements. Landslides occur on some of the upper hilly slopes, more commonly in the western area of the city.

Figure 8-8 shows the landslide hazard areas in San Carlos.

Differences in the physical characteristics of slope materials, which markedly influence landslide potential, vary widely in terms of landslide hazards. A site-specific geotechnical analysis is needed to accurately assess potential landslide hazards at any specific project location. Stringent City grading and building codes and slope landscaping requirements are in place to address landslide potential. Soils studies and remediation for any problem are required prior to issuance of a permit.

Subsidence
Subsidence is the gradual or sudden sinking of an area of land due to removal or displacement of subsurface earth materials.

Subsidence in California is caused by lowered groundwater tables due to groundwater pumping or prolonged drought, drainage, compression of organic soils or mud, underground mining, and natural compaction or collapse. The effects of subsidence include damage to buildings and infrastructure.

Sea level rise may lead to increased saturation of the
underlying soils along the shoreline, increasing rates and risk of subsidence in eastern San Carlos. Shoreline roads, including Hwy 101, and infrastructure located beneath roads are at an increased risk of damage or failure due to subsidence
exacerbated by sea level rise.

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F I GURE 8 - 1
Regiona l Fa ult s
and Hi s t or i ca l
Eart h q u a k es
- Cltylimit
1111111 Sphere of lnOuence Areas
- Fault
Historical Earthquakes 1800 to 1999
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Goals, Policies, and Actions
Policy ESPS-1.1 The City Building Official shall verify geotechnical and soils reports for
development in areas where potentially
serious geologic risks exist. These reports
shall address the degree of hazard, design
parameters for the project based on the
hazard, and appropriate mitigation measures.

Based on the findings of these reports, the
City shall require that new structures are
designed and built to withstand the effects of
seismically-induced ground failure.

Policy ESPS-1.2 Prohibit structural development in known areas where seismic and geological hazards
cannot be mitigated.

Policy ESPS-1.3 Continue to monitor and enforce mitigation measures to reduce risk for projects where
geological and seismic hazards can be
mitigated.

Policy ESPS-1.4 Enforce requirements of the Alquist- Priolo Special Studies Zones Act should any fault
traces in San Carlos be discovered and prove
to be active or potentially active.

Policy ESPS-1.5 Continue to incorporate seismic risk analysis into the City's ongoing building inspection
program through thorough review of projects
by plan check and field inspections.

Policy ESPS-1.6 Continue to encourage retrofitting of
structures, particularly older buildings, to

POLICIES
Guiding Principles
The Guiding Principle establishes a framework for the
basic intent of the element. The Guiding Principle of the Environmental Safety and Public Services Element is:
• Minimize to the maximum extent possible
vulnerability to natural and man-made hazards.

GOAL
ESPS-1
Reduce the potential loss of life, injury, and
property damage due to seismic and geologic
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withstand earthquake shaking and landslides,
consistent with state Building Codes and
Historic Building Codes.

Policy ESPS-1.7 Continue to incorporate geotechnical hazard data into future land use decision- making,
site design, and construction standards.

Policy ESPS-1.8 Actively promote public education, research, and information dissemination on seismic
and geotechnical hazards.

Policy ESPS-1.9 Continue to ensure that seismic hazards are mitigated to the greatest extent possible for
critical public facilities, infrastructure, and
emergency services.

Action ESPS-1.1 Continue to review the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and
Uniform Building Code to ensure that
geotechnical data and information relating to
seismic hazards is current and accurate.

Action ESPS-1.2 Continue to enforce the City of San Carlos Unreinforced Masonry Seismic Retrofit
Program ordinance for any existing
unreinforced masonry structures that may
exist within the city.

Action ESPS-1.3 Provide opportunity for voluntary retrofit of existing residential buildings by
implementing the Standard Plan Set for
Residential Seismic Retrofitting as adopted by
ABAG.

Flood Hazards
The following background information on inland flooding and bayshore flooding is sourced, with revisions, from the City of San Carlos Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Plan (2021).

Background Information
Inland and Bayshore Flooding
Inland flooding can cause significant harm to buildings, people, and infrastructure. Floodwater can be deep enough to drown people and may move fast enough to carry people or heavy objects (such as cars) away. Flooding can be caused by heavy rainfall, long periods of moderate rainfall, or clogged storm drains during periods of rainfall. In rare instances, a break in a water pipe or water tank can also cause flooding.

Storm drainage systems throughout the city collect
stormwater runoff and convey water to prevent flooding, although these systems are typically designed based on winter storms recorded in the past and may not be designed to
accommodate more intense storms anticipated under Climate Change conditions.

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What is currently considered a 100-year flood, or a flood that has a 1-percent chance of occurring annually, may occur more often due to climate change. Figure 8-9 shows that the inland flood hazard areas are primarily located along the bayshore, Pulgas Creek, Cordilleras Creek, and Belmont Creek.

During strong storms and king tides, bay shoreline flooding may damage or destroy commercial buildings in low-lying areas in eastern San Carlos; disrupt transportation routes, such as Highway 101, Shoreway Road, Industrial Road, Holly
Street, Old County Road, and Brittan Avenue; and harm
important economic assets, such as the Aviation Museum, industrial and manufacturing centers, biotechnology
companies, and major employers. Essential infrastructure, such as the San Carlos Airport, bridges, electric vehicle charging stations, solid waste facilities, and water and wastewater infrastructure, may be frequently temporarily inundated, causing them and the community services they support to not function as needed.

Persons experiencing homelessness may live in open spaces along creeks, persons without access to lifelines, or with limited income or access to resources, may be more likely to live in low-lying areas or in less-resilient structures, and therefore are highly vulnerable to bayshore flooding.

The United States Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Flood Risk Management Program maintains a National Levee
Database of federally, State, and locally constructed, operated, and maintained levees throughout the United States. The USACE Flood Risk Management Program maps levees
operated and maintained by San Mateo County along the
Bayshore at the San Carlos Airport. These levees ensure most of the San Carlos Airport, also owned and operated by San Mateo County, is largely but not completely located outside FEMA flood hazard zones and is protected from flood damage (see Figure 8-8). However, the bayshore levees do not protect other areas of the City near the Bay that are located west of the airport. Areas in San Carlos protected from bayshore flooding by levees are represented as flood protection zones shown in Figures 8-15 and 8-16, which depict Flooding and Seal Level Rise.

Dam Inundation
A dam inundation zone is an area in which flooding could occur due to failure of an upstream dam, endangering people, and property within the zone in the instance of such a failure.

Dam inundation can be caused by an earthquake or other
catastrophe. There are three zones of dam inundation near San Carlos: Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir Dam Inundation
Zone, Notre Dame Dam Inundation Zone and Lower Emerald
Lake Dam Inundation Zone. However, there are no such zones in the city. Figure 8-10 shows the location of dam inundation areas near San Carlos.

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Policy ESPS-2.1 Improve and maintain City storm drainage infrastructure in a manner that reduces flood
hazards.

Policy ESPS-2.2 Maintain and prioritize restoration of a healthy riparian corridor in City-maintained
flood control channels such as Pulgas Creek
and Belmont Creek to reduce the risk of
flooding due to erosion, siltation, blockage,
and heavy undergrowth; and increase
community access to channels with improved
stormwater and flood management strategies.

Policy ESPS-2.3 Maintain a strong and enforceable Stream Development and Maintenance Ordinance for
all city creeks and their tributaries.

Policy ESPS-2.4 Minimize impervious surfaces to reduce
stormwater runoff and increase flood
protection.

Policy ESPS-2.5 Evaluate flood hazards on a watershed level, taking into account all sources of water and
the eventual end point of each source.

Policy ESPS-2.6 Promote City staff knowledge and training on the relationship between watershed health
and flood hazards.

Policy ESPS-2.7 Coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions on approaches to flooding and creek
maintenance.

Policy ESPS-2.8 Continue to work with appropriate local, State, and federal agencies (such as FEMA,
San Mateo County OneShoreline Program,
City/County Association of Governments
(CCAG) of San Mateo County, and San
Francisco Bay Conservation and
Development Commission (BCDC) to: (1)
maintain the most current flood hazard and
floodplain information and use it as a basis
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Reduce hazards associated with flooding
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private partnerships to guide development in
accordance with federal, State, and local
standards.

Policy ESPS-2.9 Reduce losses due to flooding by encouraging property owners who experience flood
damage to reconstruct their properties in a
flood-resistant manner.

Policy ESPS-2.10 Incorporate stormwater drainage systems in development projects to effectively control
the rate and amount of runoff to prevent
increases in downstream flooding potential.

Policy ESPS-2.11 Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. To this end, the
City shall ensure that its regulations are in
full compliance with standards adopted by
the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Action ESPS-2.1 Consider participating in a regional
Watershed Management Plan to perform
technical analysis to understand geotechnical,
biological, and hydraulic conditions to model
the hydrography of the city and identify
options to reduce flooding risk and where
opportunities exist to restore creeks within
the watershed to a more naturalized
condition. Options could include detaining or
retaining stormwater runoff in upper portions
of the watershed, adding capacity in the
lower portions of the watershed and
maintaining existing creek and channel
capacity through improved maintenance. The
Watershed Management Plan would seek to
balance the two primary functions of creeks:
flood control and riparian habitat.

Action ESPS-2.2 Amend the Stream Development and
Maintenance Ordinance to: (1) include all
creeks and tributaries, including Pulgas Creek
and Belmont Creek, to strengthen the
effectiveness of existing policies and to create
vital and accessible community open space
with improved stormwater and flood
management strategies; (2) increase the
required setbacks and landscaping provisions
from the existing creek top to improve
stormwater detention capacity and to help
address flooding issues and creek restoration;
(3) prohibit general vehicle access along the
creek within the Stream Development
Ordinance overlay district.

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Action ESPS-2.3 Develop preferred streambank stabilization methods, which will guide private property
owners in making repairs.

Action ESPS-2.4 Establish incentives for property owners to stabilize creek banks with natural methods.

Action ESPS-2.5 Work with private property owners who
own creek frontage and educate the public on
bio-engineering of creeks to stabilize banks
and maintain natural creek forms.

Action ESPS-2.6 Seek to have property owners downstream of city limit maintain drainage channels in a
responsible manner to avoid flooding.

Action ESPS-2.7 Initiate flood insurance rate map revisions for City projects.

Wildfire Hazards
This section describes the risk of wildland fires within San Carlos and its SOI.

Background Information
San Carlos’ foothill neighborhoods west of Alameda de las Pulgas are designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFSZ) by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) (Figure 8-11) or as provided by the most current Fire Hazard Severity Zone map published by California Department of forestry and Fire Protection’s Fire and Resources Assessment Program (FRAP). All areas within San Carlos are served by the Redwood City Fire Department and San Mateo County Sheriff Department.

Fire protection in California is the responsibility of either the federal, state, or local government. In State Responsibility Areas (SRA), which are defined according to land ownership, population density, and land use, CAL FIRE has a legal
responsibility to provide fire protection. Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) include incorporated cities and cultivated
agriculture lands. In LRA, fire protection is provided by city fire departments, fire protection districts, or counties, or by CAL FIRE under contract to local government. All VHFHZ
area in San Carlos is LRA. Additional information regarding fire hazards, including wildfire historical data, is found in the County of San Mateo 2021 Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP).

The Heather Elementary School and many homes in the
western hills are located within the VHFSZ. Other nearby schools include Carlmont High School, Tierra Linda Middle School, Mariposa Upper Elementary School, and San Carlos Charter Learning Center. Additionally, the Bayview Villa, an assisted living community, is within the unincorporated Devonshire Area. Several California Water Services (Bay Area Region) water tanks are located in the western hills, including at the intersection of Los Vientos Way and Crestview Drive, off of Crestview Drive near Crestview Park, on Melendy Drive

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near Crestview, on Melendy Drive near Heather School, and off of Heather Drive near Melendy Drive.

Wildfire smoke increases air pollution levels and creates a significant health risk. This health risk is particularly pronounced under weather conditions that prevent smoke
from clearing, such as those during the lightning complex fires in 2020. In addition, essential roadways, such as evacuation routes and single-access roads, can potentially be blocked by wildfire flames or debris, making it difficult for residents to evacuate and emergency personnel to reach certain areas of the San Carlos. The entire energy delivery system, including electric transmission lines and natural gas pipelines, can also be damaged by wildfires. Coastal scrub and oak woodlands, although somewhat adapted to wildfires, can be substantially harmed by more frequent and severe fires that prevent
ecosystems to fully recover.

San Carlos fire service is provided under contract by the City of Redwood City Fire Department. It provides fire protection, hazardous materials response, disaster preparedness, and emergency medical response. The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has a legal responsibility to provide fire protection to all within the State Responsibility Area. A portion of the San Carlos Sphere of Influence is under the State Responsibility Area.

San Carlos implements the San Mateo County’s Zonehaven
evacuation system. Zonehaven determines the most efficient and effective evacuation routes based on the emergency type and location. Evacuation routes will vary; however, Figure 8- 12 identifies the roadways most frequently used for
evacuations.

Historical fire information is provided in the County of San Mateo 2021 Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan; it is incorporated by reference.

The City’s key strategies for minimizing the toll of seasonal wildfires are as follows.

Prevention and Awareness. San Carlos’s western
neighborhoods exist along the urban/wildfire interface.

Because these interface conditions will continue, educating the public about the natural role of fire and measures they can take to best protect properties from wildfires will be critical to minimizing potential property damage and loss of life.

Education and enforcement campaigns need to occur yearround, with extra effort expended prior to the fire season.

Prevention can include fuel modification and defensible space strategies, restricting construction of new structures in wildfire zones, building wildfire resistance structures, and modifying existing structures.

Protection. The goal in any firefighting operation is to provide adequate fire suppression service to protect buildings and infrastructure in immediate danger from a wildfire. In San Carlos, many structures lie within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Coordination among multiple firefighting

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agencies and mutual aid agreements are needed to fight major wildfires in the San Cruz Mountains and foothills. Ensuring adequate water supplies and pressure is critical. Additionally, warning systems and clear delineation of evacuation routes can protect lives.

Recovery. Following a major fire, the community may face the need to fix damaged infrastructure. Addressing
repair/replacement of burned homes needs to include a
thorough assessment of how to minimize recurrences.

Water Supply
San Carlos’ water supply is provided by CalWater, which prepared an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP)
through 2045. CalWater’s Mid-Peninsula District shows
supply capacity through 2045. CalWater’s Individual Supply guarantee is 35.68 MGD (million gallons per day) or 3,993 AF (acre feet) from the SFPUC. The 2020 UWMP estimates 2045 demand will be 36,396 AF. The 2020 UWMP shows adequate
supply to meet projected demand through 2045 in normal
years. In dry years, UWMP shows a deficit, however, the UWMP outlines strategies to reduce/restrict use and/or
augment supply.

Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
The WUI is the zone of transition between unoccupied land and human development. It is the line, area, or zone where structures and other human development meet or intermingle with undeveloped wildland or vegetative fuels.

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Agency Coordination and Fire Prevention Planning
Policy ESPS-3.1 Promote and improve, as necessary, interjurisdictional fire prevention assessment, planning, and projection; and consultation
and communication regarding disaster or
emergency plans of San Carlos and Mutual
Aid with adjacent agencies including but not
limited to San Mateo County, Redwood City,
Belmont, and CAL FIRE.

Action ESPS-3.1 Maintain participation in the Joint Powers Authority Agreement with all fire
departments in San Mateo County to ensure
required response times for initial emergency
deployment personnel and equipment.

Action ESPS-3.2 Preserve the local government agreement with California Department of Forestry and
Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for responses in the
Mutual Threat Zone (MTZ) within the
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas of the
city. Continue to provide equipment and
personnel under the mutual aid agreement,
with the State of California Office of Emergency
Service (OES) Region II. This continued
“reverse support” enables the City of San
Carlos to receive “no cost” statewide mutual
aid in the event of a declared large-scale
emergency.

Action ESPS-3.3 Collaborate with the regional fire agencies on strategies available to maintain defensible space,
diverse plant composition (e.g., less combustible
native plants), undertake appropriate thinning
of vegetation, and maintain fuel breaks without
permanently damaging native habitat.

GOAL
ESPS-3
Agency Coordination: A resilient San
Carlos is well prepared to minimize
risks associated with wildfire.

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Policy ESPS-3.2 Conduct annual training for fire, emergency medical, and police staff including cross
training with adjacent automatic or mutual
aid emergency response departments.

Regularly maintain, test, and update training
and equipment to meet current standards.

Policy ESPS-3.3 Ensure adequate Fire Department resources (fire stations, personnel, and equipment) to
meet response time standards, keep pace with
growth, and provide a high level of service to
the community.

Action ESPS-3.4 Continue to work with the Redwood City
Fire Department to ensure that fire services
are maintained at adequate levels. With
subsequent Safety Element updates, assess
and project future emergency service needs.

Continue to monitor service area to ensure
that all San Carlos areas have fire service.

Monitor the City of San Carlos’ fire
protection rating and work with the
Redwood City and San Mateo County Fire
Departments to correct deficiencies and to
ensure ongoing training, including cross
training is conducted.

Action ESPS-3.5 Train and educate public volunteers in basic fire safety response.

Land Use Planning
Policy ESPS-3.4 Locate essential public facilities out of highrisk, wildfire-prone areas including the VHFHSZ unless mitigation measures, above
the minimum fire protection standards, are
installed.

Policy ESPS-3.5 Prioritize infill development opportunities to prevent increased development in the WUI
and Very High Fire Severity Zones (VHFSZ).

Policy ESPS-3.6 Minimize new development (residential and nonresidential) within the VHFSZ.

Policy ESPS-3.7 Consider the preservation of undeveloped ridgelines to reduce fire risk and improve fire
protection.

Policy ESPS-3.8 Regularly review and confirm the City’s redevelopment policy for all structures in

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VHFSZs after large fires. If the City has an
unwritten policy, adopt a written redevelopment policy.

Policy ESPS-3.9 Incorporate or require the incorporation of fire safety features in new development and
re-development.

Policy ESPS-3.10 Require new residential developments to:
• have adequate fire protection; and
• be more wildfire resistant by establishing
greenbelt zones for fire resistant
landscaping.

Policy ESPS-3.11 Require new residential development to be designed in such a manner that reduces
wildfire hazard and improves defensibility (e.g.
clustering lots, managed greenbelts, water
storage, fuel modification zones, and vegetation
setbacks.)
Action ESPS-3.6 Discourage critical facilities being in the VHFSZ.

Action ESPS-3.7 Periodically re-evaluate the City’s policy allowing rebuilding in the VHFSZ. If the policy
is unwritten, adopt a formal written policy.

Action ESPS-3.8 When a fire has occurred in the VHFSZ,
evaluate if street design and size can be
reconfigured to improve emergency access and
evacuation efficiency.

Action ESPS-3.9 If development is permitted within the
VHFSZ, require:
• a Fire Protection Plan addressing: risk
analysis, fire response capabilities, fire
safety requirements (defensible space,
infrastructure, and building ignitin
resistance), mitigation measures and design
considerations for non-conforming fuel
modification, and wildfire education
maintenance and limitations;
• landscape/fuel modification installation,
incorporating open areas to complement
defensible spaces, identifying possible
refuge areas, and mapping and providing
multiple ingress and egress routes;
• resident evacuation plans and ways to
effectively communicate those plans,
including identifying the location and
direction of evacuation routes and at least
two points of ingress and egress; and
• a roadside fuel reduction plan to prevent
fires along public roads caused by vehicles.

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Action ESPS-3.10 Enforce fire standards and regulations while reviewing building plans and conducting
building inspections.

Water Supply
Policy ESPS-3.12 Ensure adequate water supply is available.

Action ESPS-3.12 Require new development projects have
adequate water supplies to meet the firesuppression needs of the project without compromising existing fire suppression
services to existing uses.

Action ESPS-3.13 Work with water suppliers (Cal Water) to:
• maintain and ensure the long-term integrity of
future water supply for fire suppression needs;
• ensure that water supply infrastructure adequately
supports existing and future development and
redevelopment;
• provide adequate water flow to combat structural
and wildland fires, including during peak domestic
demand periods. Water systems shall equal or
exceed the standards of the latest edition of
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1142,
“Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and
Rural Fire-Fighting.”;
• ensure water infrastructure can provide for peak
fire flow; and
• identify where water infrastructure does not allow
for peak fire flow and develop a plan to mitigate
the deficiencies.

Construction and Property Maintenance
Policy ESPS-3.13 Ensure new and existing public and
privately owned properties are constructed
and maintained in a manner that minimizes
and reduces fire hazard threats and has
adequate fire protection.

Action ESPS-3.14 Condition all new development and
redevelopment to have adequate fire
protection, incorporate and maintain fire safe
design, including fuel modification zones,
defensible space, two ingress/egress points,
emergency vehicle access, and visible home
addressing and street signage.

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Action ESPS-3.15 Require the use of fire-retardant roofing material for all new construction and major
remodels involving roof additions. Encourage
property owners with shake shingle roofs to
upgrade to fire-retardant materials.

Action ESPS-3.16 Continue to enforce the brush
clearance/weed abatement program for both
private and public roads as well as City-owned
open spaces.

Action ESPS-3.17 Continue code enforcement programs
requiring private and public property owners
to maintain buildings and properties to prevent
blighted conditions, remove excessive or
overgrown vegetation (e.g., trees, shrubs,
weeds), and remove litter, rubbish, and illegally
dumped items from properties.

Action ESPS-3.18 Seek grants and other funding sources to assist low-income residents with home
hardening efforts.

Action ESPS-3.19 Adopt an ordinance or update existing
ordinances to require development standards
that meet or exceed title 14, CCR, division 1.5,
chapter 7, subchapter 2, articles 1-5
(commencing with section 1270) (SRA Fire Safe
Regulations) and title 14, CCR, division 1.5,
chapter 7, subchapter 3, article 3 (commencing
with section 1299.01) (Fire Hazard Reduction
Around Buildings and Structures Regulations)
for SRAs and/or VHFHSZs.

Action ESPS-3.20 Within the VHFSZ, the City’s building and planning departments will work with local fire
departments, community organizations, and
other responsible organizations to require and
ensure:
• the installation of fire protection water
system for all new construction projects
including fire hydrant instillation, fire
sprinkler, or suppression systems, and
providing adequate fire flow;
• the long-term maintenance of defensible
space clearances around structures,
subdivisions, and fire breaks; and
• all structures rebuilt/re-developed after a
large fire to comply with building and fire
codes in effect at the time of the redevelopment.

Action ESPS-3.21 Conduct a survey of existing residential structures (including vegetation) within the
VHFSZ identifying buildings that do not
comply with fire safety standards. Consult with
property owners to bring those properties into
compliance with the most current building and
fire safety standards.

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Action ESPS-3.22 Consider developing or improving
structure hardening standards for community
refuges (such as schools, hospitals, evacuation
centers).

Action ESPS-3.23 Evaluate the City’s roadways regarding access, alignments, etc. to facilitate fire, police,
and ambulance access and resident egress in
case of an emergency.

Access and Evacuation Policies
Policy ESPS-3.14 Provide adequate evacuation routes and access for fire and emergency service vehicles
to all San Carlos areas.

Policy ESPS-3.15 Identify and implement measures to mitigate the single access roads and non-conforming
roadways, as feasible.

Action ESPS-3.24 Identify streets and key intersections that, due to pavement width, hairpin turns, and
tight curves, if not cleared of vehicles, may
interfere with emergency vehicle access
and/or resident evacuation during a fire.

Action ESPS-3.25 Identify the potential for street widening and improvement during regular Capital
Improvement project maintenance, e.g.,
emergency access, utility undergrounding,
resurfacing, and American with Disabilities
(ADA) compliance.

Action ESPS-3.26 Prohibit parking on one or both sides of a street identified as having the potential to
interfere with emergency vehicle access
and/or resident evacuation during a fire,
when Red Flag alerts have been issued.

Action ESPS-3.27 In conjunction with the use of the
Zonehaven system, supplement the evacuation
plan as shown in Figure 8-12, with special
emphasis placed on the areas that do not have
sufficient access and egress identified on
Figure 8-13. Recommend improvements to
ensure adequate evacuation capabilities.

Action ESPS-3.28 Conduct a study to review evacuation
routes, their capacity, safety, and viability
under a range of emergency scenarios as set
forth in AB 747. Determine remedial actions, as
appropriate. Update evacuation plans with
each update of the Safety Element to address
changes in at-risk areas and populations.

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Policy ESPS-4.1 Provide public education to promote
community awareness and preparedness for
self-action in the event of a major disaster or
emergency.

Action ESPS-4.1 Partner with Redwood City Fire
Department, San Mateo Sheriff Department,
neighboring cities, regional agencies, local
school districts, local businesses, and
community organizations to:
• conduct emergency and disaster
preparedness exercises that test operational
and emergency response plans (including
evacuation routes); and
• prepare and conduct public outreach
regarding evacuation procedures and
routes and defensible space.

Action ESPS-4.2 Identify at-risk populations that would be vulnerable during wildfire evacuations and
provide information to the at-risk residents
regarding defensible space and evacuation
routes.

Action ESPS-4.3 Prepare and make available to the public a current map of areas subject to wildland fires
as provided by the California Department of
Forestry and Fire Protect (CAL FIRE).

Action ESPS-4.4 Implement a fire hazards education program to minimize risk for residential, commercial,
and institutional uses.
• Provide training opportunities for residents
for fuel modification methods, practices, and
materials.
• Prepare and distribute two vegetation lists –
one identifies recommended vegetation in the
VHFSZ and the other identifies prohibited
vegetation in the VHFSZ.

GOAL
ESPS-4
Develop a community that proactively prevents
wildfires and protects life, property, and
infrastructure from urban and wildfire impacts.

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Action ESPS-4.5 Create and promote enrollment in a San
Carlos emergency reverse dial program.

Work with vulnerable populations to ensure
enrollment.

Action ESPS-4.6 Consider establishing an outdoor warning system in the VHFSZ designed to alert
residents about possible fire danger.

Hazardous Materials and Waste
A “hazardous material” is defined by the California Health and Safety Code Section 25501 as, “any material that, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics, poses a significant present or potential hazard to human health and safety or to the environment if released into the workplace or the environment.” Products as diverse as gasoline, paint solvents, film solvents, household cleaning products, refrigerants and radioactive substances are
categorized as hazardous materials. What remains of
hazardous material after use, or processing, is considered to be a hazardous waste.

Background Information
This section describes hazardous material sites, hazardous waste collection, and hazardous materials response in San Carlos.

Hazardous Material Sites. Due to San Carlos’ history of industrial use, hazardous materials may be present in the soils and groundwater in or near these areas, especially in the East Side and along portions of El Camino Real. Common
hazardous materials in industrial areas include oils, fuels, paints, solvents, acids and bases, disinfectants, and metals.

Legacy pollutants used in industrial practices up to the 1970s, such as polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), may also be present in these areas. The State Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is responsible for maintaining a list of sites with active hazardous material users and/or generators and sites with historical or current environmental contamination.

The Department is also responsible for coordinating the cleaning-up of contaminated sites. Figure HAZ-1 in Appendix A shows the locations of hazardous materials sites in San Carlos according to the DTSC’s records. Table HAZ-1, in Appendix A, lists the hazardous materials sites with current or historic environmental contamination.

Hazardous materials have also been known to infiltrate the groundwater, in some cases contaminating entire
groundwater systems. There are currently no known regional plumes of contaminated groundwater, according to the
County of San Mateo Health Services Agency and the State Water Board.

Hazardous Materials Response. The Hazardous Materials
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comprised of the South County Fire Hazmat Team, the
Environmental Health Division of the County Health Services Agency, and the Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Hazardous waste
generated by San Carlos residences is collected in part by the recycling and solid waste services management company at the Shoreway Recycling and Disposal Center, in part through San Mateo County Environmental Health HHW monthly
drop-off appointment events in San Mateo, and in part
through other collection facilities. There are several other convenient locations for drop off of HHW including:
▪ A mercury thermometer exchange at the South Bayside
System Authority wastewater treatment plant.

Fluorescent bulb recycling bins at certain lighting
retailers.
▪ A pharmaceutical drop-box is also available at the San Carlos Police Department.
▪ Batteries, mobile phones and motor oil can be recycled curb-side at homes or businesses.

Some HHW, including medical wastes, asbestos, tires, and explosives are not readily disposable within San Carlos.

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Actions
Policy ESPS-5.1 Prohibit uses involving the manufacturing of hazardous materials throughout the city.

Hazardous materials are defined in Chapter

6.95, Section 25501 0-1 of the Health and
Safety Code. This policy applies only to the
direct manufacture of hazardous substances.

It does not apply to the storage or use of
such materials in conjunction with permitted
commercial and industrial uses.

Policy ESPS-5.2 Require producers of and users of hazardous materials in San Carlos to conform to all local,
State and federal regulations regarding the
production, disposal, and transportation of
these materials.

Policy ESPS-5.3 Mitigate hazard exposure to and from new development projects through the
environmental review process, design criteria,
and standards enforcement.

Policy ESPS-5.4 Mitigate indoor air intrusion potential in areas of new development or redevelopment
where the property is located above known
volatile compound plumes.

Policy ESPS-5.5 Where deemed necessary, based on the
history of land use, require site assessment for
hazardous and toxic soil contamination prior
to approving development project
applications.

Policy ESPS-5.6 Require that new development proposals are reviewed for legally required remediation by
authorities with jurisdictional authority over
groundwater and surface water
contamination including but not limited to
San Mateo County Environmental Health,
State Water Quality Control Board and the
Army Corps of Engineers, where waters of
the United States are involved, and
collaborate with authorities to ensure all
relevant remediation requirements are met.

GOAL
ESPS-5
Protect the community from the harmful effects
of hazardous materials.

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Policy ESPS-5.7 Prohibit new non-residential uses that are known to release or emit toxic waste at levels
that are harmful to human health while
continuing to allow life science, research and
development, medical, and other necessary
services such as dry cleaners.

Policy ESPS-5.8 Require the preparation of emergency
response plans as part of use applications for
all large generators and users of hazardous
waste as required by federal law.

Policy ESPS-5.9 Actively promote public education, research, and information dissemination on hazards
materials.

Policy ESPS-5.10 Expand community engagement on
remediation. Engage community members in
the remediation of toxic sites and the
permitting and monitoring of potentially
hazardous industrial uses.

Policy ESPS-5.11 Encourage the use of green building
practices to reduce potentially hazardous
materials in construction materials.

Action ESPS-5.1 Provide on-going training for
appropriate City personnel in hazardous
materials, response, and handling.

Action ESPS-5.2 Disseminate information on proper disposal of household hazardous waste.

Action ESPS-5.3 Coordinate with waste disposal services and other government agencies to increase
the convenience of proper disposal of
household hazardous waste.

Action ESPS-5.4 Evaluate opportunities to participate in household hazardous waste collection
services.

Action ESPS-5.5 Prioritize remediation efforts and ensuring all relevant remediation requirements are met
by requiring new development proposals be
reviewed for legally required mediation by
San Mateo County Environmental Health,
State Water Quality Control Board, and the
Army Corp of Engineers.

Airport Operations
This section includes background information about the San Carlos Airport and a goal, a policy, and an action related to airport safety.

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Background Information
The San Carlos Airport is located within the San Carlos city limit east of US 101, along the bay shoreline. The 160-acre airport is located on land owned by the County of San Mateo and managed by the County Public Works Department.

Private planes are the primary users of the San Carlos Airport and are utilized for both business and recreation. Due to the airport’s 2,600-foot runway, large aircraft, such as commercial jets, are not permitted to use the airport. The airport also allows private jets under 12,500 pounds to land and take off at any time, but activities such as student training are limited to daytime to meet noise abatement requirements. The airport houses around 500 aircraft and is the place of business for over 25 aviation related businesses, including a helicopter training school. Other airport services include emergency response functions such as Air-Ambulance, Medivac flights and law enforcement patrols.

The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) serves as the State-mandated Airport Land Use Commission and is responsible for promoting land use compatibility around the County’s airports in order to
minimize public exposure to excessive airport noise and safety hazards. The primary means by which this is accomplished is through the San Mateo County Comprehensive Airport/Land Use Plan (CLUP), adopted by C/CAG in 2015. The CLUP is a State mandated document that addresses airport/land use compatibility related to proposed land use policy actions within the environs of San Carlos Airport.

Goals, Policies, and
Actions
Policy ESPS-6.1 Maintain land use and development in the vicinity of San Carlos Airport that are
consistent with the relevant airport/land use
compatibility criteria and guidelines
contained in the adopted Airport/Land Use
Compatibility Plan for the environs of San
Carlos Airport, including noise, safety, height,
and avigation easement requirements.

GOAL
ESPS-6
Minimize risks associated with operations at the
San Carlos Airport.

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Action ESPS-6.1 Submit proposed land use policy actions (general plans/amendments, specific
plans/amendments, rezonings, etc.) and
related development plans, if any, that affect
property located within the Area B portion of
the Airport Influence Area (AIA) boundary
for San Carlos Airport, to the San Mateo
County Airport Land Use Commission for
review/action, pursuant to California Public
Utilities Code Section 21676(b), prior to final
action by the City.

Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
This section addresses disaster preparedness and emergency response plans in San Carlos.

Background Information
As required by State law, the City of San Carlos has
established emergency preparedness procedures to respond to a variety of natural and man-made disasters that could affect the community. In the event of an emergency, the City will respond according to the Standardized Emergency
Management System (SEMS) developed by the State. The
SEMS system establishes a hierarchy of response, with local government as the first responders. If San Carlos does not have sufficient resources to respond to a disaster, the County of San Mateo would lend resources. Mutual Aid agreements between various agencies would be enacted all the way to the State level.

San Carlos established an Emergency Operations Center
(EOC) program in 1987. The Emergency Response Plan
establishes evacuation routes, identifies agencies responsible for emergency response and summarizes and assesses
potential threats and hazards. Additionally, as required by California Government Code 3100, all City employees will report to City Hall, after ensuring the welfare of their families, to assist in emergency response in the event of a disaster.

San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is responsible for coordinating emergency response in the county. The OES operates under a Joint Powers Agreement with the 20 incorporated cities in the county. The Emergency Services Council, which consists of a representative from each of the 20 incorporated cities and a member of the County Board of Supervisors, governs the OES.

SMC Alert
SMC Alert is a software application used to send emergency alerts, notifications, and updates to cell phones, mobile devices, home phones, work, and/or e-mail accounts. In the event of an emergency, public safety agencies such as the City of San Carlos are able to provide emergency information directly to the community. These messages provide the
community with instructions, orders, and updates.

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The SMC Alert system is managed by the San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management (DEM). The service is free to all and is available to all cities, towns, and special districts within San Mateo County. Alerts may also be sent by local fire, police, and emergency operations managers from other cities within San Mateo County. Alert types may include life safety, fire, weather, accidents involving utilities, or roadway or disaster notifications.

Zonehaven
Zonehaven is an application that provides a common
operating framework for mutual aid and evacuation planning.

Zonehaven’s evacuation management platform assists
emergency services and increases efficiency with seamless collaboration between fire agencies, law enforcement, Office of Emergency Services, and the community. Zonehaven’s
community evacuation interface promotes safety and security by providing community members with their zone and an upto-date evacuation status.

Zonehaven incorporates local weather conditions, geographic data, and local knowledge into simulations to provide an accurate emergency situation scenario. Using local traffic data, zones network analysis algorithms identify key intersections and choke points so emergency management agencies can
define zones to reduce gridlock and enable fire and law enforcement to support evacuations more easily. In the event of an evacuation, models can be generated to enable fire and law enforcement to look ahead at what may come in the
system and the application can be switched over to training mode to run a rapid simulation that provides 1-, 3- and 5-hour predictions to provide recommendations for evacuation zone sequencing.

Goals, Policies, and Actions
Policy ESPS-7.1 Display leadership in the preparation for natural and human-made disasters by taking
a proactive rather than a reactive approach.

Policy ESPS-7.2 Preserve a Basic Emergency Operation Plan consistent with the National Incident
Management System (NIMS).

Policy ESPS-7.3 Maintain City Hall as the Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) in San Carlos and
GOAL
ESPS-7
Continue effective emergency response
procedures to ensure public safety in the event
of natural or man-made disasters.

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provide for fully functional back up EOC for
City staff.

Policy ESPS-7.4 Coordinate the preparation for natural and man-made disasters with the San Mateo
County Office of Emergency Services,
neighboring jurisdictions, and other
governmental agencies.

Policy ESPS-7.5 Inform the public about disaster preparedness by providing information on supplies,
training, evacuation routes, communication
systems, and shelter locations.

Policy ESPS-7.6 Make available to the community, programs and resources relating to disaster
preparedness.

Policy ESPS-7.7 Support the efforts of neighborhood and civic organizations to prepare for disasters if City
resources are not available.

Policy ESPS-7.8 Identify and develop communication
systems, evacuation methods, shelter
locations and other services for special needs
populations.

Policy ESPS-7.9 Evaluate safety service limitations on an annual basis to provide for adequate levels of
service.

Policy ESPS-7.10 Identify potential emergency routes and suggest methods for operational needs for
first responders.

Policy ESPS-7.11 Establish the capability to re-locate critical emergency response facilities such as fire,
police, and essential services facilities, if
needed, in areas that minimize their exposure
to flooding, seismic effects, fire, or explosion.

Policy ESPS-7.12 Develop a procedure to quantify community emergency preparedness levels.

Action ESPS-7.1 Evaluate the Emergency Operation Plan on an annual basis and revise as needed to
promote disaster preparedness.

Action ESPS-7.2 Coordinate emergency response procedures with acute care medical facilities in San Mateo
County to ensure adequate preparedness for
hospital patients and staff.

Action ESPS-7.3 Participate in regional disaster event
simulations semi-annually by using the
primary EOC and methods for implementing
a back-up EOC.

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Action ESPS-7.4 Create a back-up EOC for City staff. Enter into a shared EOC agreement with a
neighboring jurisdiction or County in the
event City Hall is rendered inoperable as an
EOC.

Action ESPS-7.5 Participate in San Mateo County OES
preparedness exercises and disaster
simulations.

Action ESPS-7.6 Encourage City employees through a
volunteer program to obtain training in
disaster preparedness and basic first aid
skills.

Action ESPS-7.7 Maintain and enhance the community
disaster preparedness programs.

Action ESPS-7.8 Identify the need for community awareness and education programs for residents.

Develop programs to respond to identified
needs.

Action ESPS-7.9 Disseminate semi-annually, disaster
preparedness information to residents
through the city web site, newsletters, enotify, newspaper articles, or other methods.

Action ESPS-7.10 Make available multi-language disaster preparedness information.

Action ESPS-7.11 Identify and program for emergency
supplies through the EOC program in public
parks.

Climate Change Resilience
This section is based on the Safety Element’s accompanying Vulnerability Assessment, the San Carlos Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Plan, and the San Mateo County
Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, which are incorporated by reference.

Background Information
Climate change is a long-term change in the average
meteorological conditions in an area. Currently, the global climate is changing due to a human-induced increase in
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that trap heat near the
Earth’s surface. In San Carlos, climate change is expected to intensify existing hazards, such as sea level rise, wildfire, and drought, and increase the frequency and severity of storms and extreme heat events.

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Increasing resilience involves planning and investment to address changing climate conditions and building adaptability and flexibility into systems and infrastructure. Resilience planning requires considering how plans and investments affect people, communities, economic conditions, and natural systems – all of which work together to build
resilience. Increasingly, San Carlos is viewing land use policies and tools through the lens of climate resilience to protect public health and safety.

Drought
A drought occurs when conditions are drier than normal for an extended period, making less water available for people and ecosystems. As of the summer of 2022, San Carlos, as with California as a whole, is experiencing extreme drought
according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA).

Climate change is expected to cause more frequent and more intense droughts statewide. Overall, annual average
precipitation levels are expected to remain similar, with more years of extreme precipitation events and droughts that last longer and are more intense.

All people, property and environments in the City would be exposed to some degree the impacts of moderate to extreme drought conditions. Drought can affect people’s health and safety, by creating health problems related to low water flows, poor water quality, or dust and prolonged heat. Water
shortages or price hikes during extended drought conditions could increase economic instability of low-income residents.

Drought conditions can also dry out vegetation and increase wildfire conditions, which could strain firefighting equipment and personnel and present increased hazard to the City’s western neighborhoods located in the VHFHS.

No structures will be directly affected by drought conditions.

Drought causes the most significant economic impacts on industries that use water or depend on water for their
business, most notably agriculture and related sectors
(forestry, fisheries, and waterborne activities), power plants, and oil refineries. The aquatic habitat, wetlands, and riparian habitats that depend on water from the Pulgas, Brittan, Belmont, and Cordilleras Creeks are vulnerable to drought, which can lead to lower baseflows in streams, lower water quality, higher water temperatures, and potential wetland and riparian habitat degradation.

Resilience
Resilience is the capacity of an individual, community, organization, or natural system to prepare for disruptions, to recover from shocks and stresses, and to adapt and grow from a disruptive experience.

Source: California Adaptation Planning Guide (2020)

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The County of San Mateo, Bay Area Water Supply &
Conservation Agency (BAWSCA), regional water purveyors, and other regional stakeholders have devoted considerable time and effort to protect life, safety, and health during times of consecutive dry years. Steps have been taken to analyze and account for anticipated water shortages. San Carlos
coordinates with San Mateo County and water purveyors to minimize and reduce drought impacts on community
members and water consumers. No significant life or health effects are anticipated because of drought in San Carlos.

Extreme Heat
An extreme heat day in San Carlos occurs when air
temperatures reach 94.7°F. The number of extreme heat days in San Carlos is projected to increase from 4 days per year to an average of 11 extreme heat days per year by mid-century and 22 extreme heat days per year by the end of the century (see Figure 8-14).

Figure 8-14 Projected Extreme Heat Days in San Carlos
Extreme heat can also occur in the form of warmer nights, as temperatures do not cool down overnight and provide relief from the heat. In San Carlos, a warm night occurs when the temperature stays above 59.5°F.

People may develop heat-related illnesses, such as heat stress, exhaustion, heat stroke, and respiratory problems, in response to a hot environment. The most vulnerable populations are those that spend a disproportionately high amount of time outside, such as children, outdoor workers, and persons experiencing homelessness, as well as those with sensitive or compromised immune systems, persons with chronic illnesses, and seniors. Households in poverty are also highly vulnerable due to a lack of financial resources to prepare for or respond to extreme heat conditions.
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Energy delivery services and associated infrastructure are highly vulnerable to extreme heat, as high temperatures can stress and overload the grid, causing power outages and damage to the transmission lines. Additional vulnerabilities include outdoor recreation, as people may be deterred from recreating outdoors in high temperatures, and aquatic and wetland habitats, which can experience decreases in water quality as temperatures increase.

Adaptation solutions to heat include community sites serving as cooling centers, urban forestry programs, adding tree cover to transit stations, adopting building codes to address rising heat, and battery backups to address power shutoffs.

Severe Weather
Severe weather includes windstorms, hail, lightning,
thunderstorms, and heavy rainfall. Severe weather is usually caused by intense storm systems, although types of strong winds can occur without a storm. New evidence suggests that severe storms may occur more often and become more intense than in the past because of climate change. Severe winds can damage or destroy buildings and infrastructure. Hail can damage buildings and plants, and lightning can spark fires, injure people, or cause fatalities. Heavy rainfall can lead to flooding in both the eastern and western portions of San Carlos. Strong winds and heavy rainfall are the most common types of severe weather in the San Carlos.

The most vulnerable to severe weather are persons
experiencing homelessness; those who may live in less
structurally resilient buildings, such as households in poverty and undocumented persons; and those who may have
difficulty preparing or responding to severe weather due to mobility or language barriers. These populations include linguistically isolated populations, persons living on singleVulnerability Vulnerability is the exposure of human life and
property to damage from natural and human-made
hazards. Climate vulnerability describes the degree to
which natural, built, and human systems are at risk of
exposure to climate change impacts.

Differences in exposure, sensitivity, and capacity to
adapt affect an individual’s or community’s
vulnerability to climate change. Vulnerability can
increase because of physical (built and
environmental), social, political, and/or economic
factor(s).

Vulnerability is considered a function of exposure,
sensitivity, and adaptive capacity.

Source: California Adaptation Planning Guide (2020)

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access roads, persons with chronic illnesses, and seniors living alone.

The energy delivery system is especially vulnerable to
windstorms, which can damage transmission lines or cause public safety power shutoffs (PSPS). Windstorms can also damage warehouses that hold harmful materials and prevent people from traveling to work, which can harm important economic drivers within the city.

Severe local storms are likely the most common widespread hazard in the city. They affect large numbers of residents when they occur and could overwhelm City and County
resources.

Measures can be taken to mitigate the effects of severe weather. Critical facilities can be hardened to prevent damage during an event. The secondary effect of flooding can be addressed through decreasing runoff and water velocity.

Debris, including downed trees, can be removed promptly and forested areas can be managed to reduce debris impacts.

Public education can inform community members how to
prepare for severe weather events.

Sea Level Rise
As global temperatures heat up, glaciers and other land ice near the north and south poles melt. The water flows into the ocean, increasing sea levels across the globe. Higher
temperatures also cause water to expand in oceans, causing further rising of sea levels. Sea level rise is a gradual process, taking place over years or decades. In California, guidance suggests that sea levels will increase in most places by 6 to 10 inches by 2030, 13 to 23 inches by 2050, and 41 to 83 inches by 2100. However, it is possible that sea levels could rise faster than these projections. Along the San Carlos Bay shoreline, sea levels are projected to rise approximately 24 inches by 2050 and 84 inches by 2100. Figures 8-15 and 8-16 show projected sea level rise along the Bayshore in San Carlos in 2050 and 2100.

Eventually, sea level may increase enough to permanently flood low-lying areas in the eastern part of San Carlos along the bayshore. Sea level rise threatens important buildings and key pieces of infrastructure that support the main economic drivers in San Carlos, such as Highway 101, the San Carlos Airport, the Hiller Aviation Museum, the Shoreway
Environmental Center (solid waste transfer station), and the Silicon Valley Clean Water Wastewater Treatment Plant in Redwood City.

Flooding from sea level rise can damage building foundations, cause bridges and roadways to become impassable, flood
control infrastructures to not work effectively, and hazardous material facilities to increase the risk of accidentally releasing harmful substances.

Natural systems, such as wetlands and tidal marshes, will be disrupted by higher tide levels. Many of the tidal marshes in eastern San Carlos are expected to convert to another habitat

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type, a process called "downshifting," which will lead to different plant and animal species, and some features of wetlands may be altered or lost. The current sea level rise projections would result in much of the existing wetlands along the San Carlos Bay shoreline being completely
underwater and lost as habitat for wetland plants and animals sometime between 2050 and 2100.

Rising sea levels can also cause the bay shoreline to flood more frequently and severely, particularly during storm events when creeks and sloughs are discharging stormwater into the Bay. Because ocean levels are higher during normal conditions due to sea level rise, shoreline floods from king tides and storm surges, can reach further onto land. For example, a storm that has a 1 in 10 chance of occurring in a given year (known as a 10-year storm), can create a temporary increase in sea levels of approximately 28 to 30 inches. This means that if sea levels rise by 24 inches during normal conditions, a 10- year storm event would create a temporary sea level rise of around 52 inches. Sea level rise and bayshore flooding in 2050 and 2100 is shown in Figures 8-15 and 8-16. Higher sea levels can also give a "boost" to smaller floods that would not have been large enough to flood dry land during normal conditions, making shoreline flooding more frequent.

In addition to contributing to increased overland flooding, sea level rise can lead to the intrusion of salt water into groundwater aquifers, causing shallow groundwater tables to rise. This phenomenon can in turn cause ponding of water or flooding in low lying areas with little to no past flooding occurrences; infiltrate underground water, sanitary sewer, and storm drain pipelines; increase soil liquefaction risk during seismic events; and remobilize old soil contaminants. This effect of sea level rise has been studied less in coastal communities compared to increased overland flooding.

Several populations and assets face particularly high risks from flooding events exacerbated by sea level rise. Persons experiencing homelessness, households in poverty, and
linguistically isolated persons are more vulnerable to the effects of flooding, as they may live in or near flood hazard areas, lack financial resources to protect their homes, or have difficulty receiving adequate evacuation notices because of language barriers. Persons with limited mobility and those without access to lifelines (persons without access to a car, transit, or communication systems) may have difficulty
evacuating prior to a flooding event, and therefore are also highly vulnerable.

Buildings and facilities at risk of damage from sea level rise and increased flooding are shown in Figure 8-17.

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Goals, Policies, and Actions
Policy ESPS-8.1 Ensure that new structures and substantial retrofits are planned and designed to
accommodate extreme weather events.

Policy ESPS-8.2 Facilitate retrofitting existing structures to accommodate extreme weather events.

Policy ESPS-8.3 Ensure consistent climate change resilience strategies between City of San Carlos’ plans
and across department implementation
programs; other public agencies; and through
local and regional partnerships.

Policy ESPS-8.4 Continuously improve resilience planning and stay up to date on best practices,
including outreach efforts, emphasizing
outreach to non-English speaking, lowerincome, and other vulnerable populations.

Policy ESPS-8.5 Support emergency service providers and critical facilities' operations and adequate
response times should hazard events increase
in frequency and severity.

Action ESPS-8.1 Evaluate and amend, if necessary, City of San Carlos building codes, zoning
ordinance, and other development
standards to ensure site planning, building
design, and construction materials for new
development and substantial retrofits
accommodate extreme weather events.

Regularly review and update the City’s
codes, zoning ordinance, and development
standards to align with best practices.

Action ESPS-8.2 Share information about existing energy efficiency and weatherization programs,
including BayREN, San Mateo County
Energy Watch, HomeIntel, and
CaliforniaFIRST, to encourage private home
and business retrofits to reduce energy
demand, make buildings safer to shelter in,

ACTIONS

POLICIES
GOAL
ESPS-8
A community that is resilient against changing
climate conditions.

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and make buildings more resilient during
power outages.

Action ESPS-8.3 Develop and share a building retrofit guide for extreme heat that includes guidance on:
• Adaptive measures, such as shading,
adequate ventilation and green or white
roofs.
• Insulating and improving the air tightness
of buildings to increase resilience against
extreme cold and heat.
• Using passive cooling and energy
efficiency design requirements or
allowing manual overrides (e.g., openable
windows) when mechanical elements are
in place to increase resilience, especially in
the event of power outages.

Action ESPS-8.4 Work with providers of existing
weatherization programs to identify
opportunities for additional funding and
other support services that could help
provide assistance and resources for
economically disadvantaged residents to
adapt their properties to climate change
hazards.

Action ESPS-8.5 Review and update as necessary the
Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Plan
and the Safety Element concurrently, in
tandem with the Housing Element Update,
to increase efficiency and improve
implementation.

Action ESPS-8.6 Periodically, review and update the General Plan as necessary to incorporate new or
revised climate change resilience strategies.

Action ESPS-8.7 Develop a climate change-specific outreach program to inform community members
how to prepare for, withstand, and recover
after climate hazard events. Incorporate
methods to overcome language,
technological, and other barriers in reaching
vulnerable communities.

Action ESPS-8.8 Develop and maintain an emergency
notification system (e.g., SMC Alert) for the
most vulnerable community members
before, during, and after a climate hazard
event and assist in their evacuation, if
needed. This includes coordination with the
San Mateo County OneShoreline program
on its early flood warning notification
system.

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Action ESPS-8.9 Regularly update and supply the latest
technical information to emergency service
providers and critical facility operators to
assist in their planning for and provision of
services.

Action ESPS-8.10 Collaborate with communication providers to promote the installation of additional or
upgraded facilities, if needed, to reduce the
occurrence of coverage gaps and service
outages, especially for facilities providing
essential services.

Policy ESPS-9.1 Support Cal Water’s efforts to increase water storage capacity and water supply reliability,
including meeting fire flow requirements.

Policy ESPS-9.2 Support and partner with Cal Water’s efforts to achieve water demand reductions of 10
percent below State requirements to reduce
future constraints during droughts.

Action ESPS-9.1 Support Cal Water’s efforts to construct additional water storage tanks within City
limits, if needed.

Action ESPS-9.2 Upgrade City waste and wastewater
systems to accommodate projected droughtinduced changes in water quality and availability and insure long-term integrity
of water supplies.

Action ESPS-9.3 Partner with Cal Water to increase customer participation in water conservation
programs to reduce water use throughout
San Carlos.

Action ESPS-9.4 Require all new development,
reconstruction, and remodel projects to
install water saving infrastructure and
systems minimizing water use.

Action ESPS-9.5 Require public and private development
projects to design sites, buildings, and

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GOAL
ESPS-9
The City of San Carlos has a sustainable and
resilient water supply despite the potential for
more frequent and severe drought conditions.

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structures that minimize water use and
increase water recycling.

Action ESPS-9.6 Develop a San Carlos’ Recycled Water
program to nonresidential users.

Action ESPS-9.7 Consider extending the recycled water
pipes from Redwood City into East San
Carlos.

Action ESPS-9.8 Determine best methods to use recycled
water to irrigate San Carlos public parks,
medians, and other publicly owned
landscaped areas.

Policy ESPS-10.1 Provide San Carlos residents and businesses with information about climate change
hazards, extreme heat, and severe weather
events. Information should include technical
information, preparation guidance, and
public service availability.

Policy ESPS-10.2 Ensure the provision of emergency shelter or cooling centers/hubs for the San Carlos
community.

Policy ESPS-10.3 The City of San Carlos will take steps to ensure that all residents can access emergency
centers.

Policy ESPS-10.4 Improve utility and transportation
infrastructure, if needed, to ensure
functionality during and following extreme
heat and severe weather events, which may
bring extreme precipitation and flooding.

Action ESPS-10.1 Consider establishing resilience cooling centers/hubs where community members
can obtain information on how to prepare for

ACTIONS

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GOAL
ESPS-10
A community that is resilient during and after
extreme heat and severe weather events.

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climate change hazards and/or receive
services (e.g., water, food, bed, charging
stations, and clean air) during extreme heat
and severe weather events. This includes:
• Identifying public facilities, such as
community centers, libraries, and schools
where cooling centers and resilience hubs
can be co-located to support vulnerable
communities;
• Identifying possible partners, including
business owners, property owners, religious
and civic organizations, emergency service
agencies, and others who may be able to
contribute privately-owned space to create
pop-up cooling centers to cover gaps in
coverage of public-owned cooling centers.

Update the contact lists annually.
• Setting and publishing standardized
temperature or air quality triggers for when
cooling centers and resilience hubs will open;
and
• Tracking and monitoring cooling center and
locations’ usage related to extreme heat
events, power loss, and public safety power
shutoff events; and install back-up power
prioritizing solar and batteries.

Action ESPS-10.2 Consider publishing emergency supply lists and other preparation information and
distribute to local civic and social
organizations, service providers, and via
City information outlets.

Action ESPS-10.3 Identify ways for individuals with limited mobility to reach cooling centers and
resilience hubs prior to or during hazard
events. Work with transportation providers
to ensure public transportation is provided
during the hazard events.

Action ESPS-10.4 Establish an environmental reverse calling center or continue to participate in the San
Mateo County (SMC) ALERT emergency
alert system. If participating in the SMC
ALERT system, ensure that the system will
provide information to all residents,
including those who have not registered,
and ensure that the alerts include fire,
flooding, temperature (excessive cold or
heat), earthquake, and severe weather
events. Ensure the SMC ALERT system
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centers, and emergency services. Develop
outreach strategies to reach individuals not
registered with the SMC ALERT system.

Action ESPS-10.5 Work with responsible agencies to ensure the design and construction of utility
infrastructure, including water supply,
wastewater, and storm drain lines, and
transportation infrastructure, including
streets, trails, shared-use paths, and rail
lines, can withstand projected increases in
extreme precipitation and storm events.

Action ESPS-10.6 Identify and address deficiencies in existing utility and transportation infrastructure that
may fail or suffer severe damage during
extreme precipitation, flooding, and storm
events.

Policy ESPS-11.1 Coordinate with State, regional, and local agencies, including the City/County
Association of Governments of San Mateo
County, the Bay Conservation and
Development Commission, and the San
Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Rise
Resiliency District (OneShoreline) on
planning for sea level rise and developing
response options, including a regionally
coordinated sea level rise adaptation plan.

Consider participating in partnerships that
can provide technical assistance and potential
funding for sea level rise resiliency planning.

Policy ESPS-11.2 Continue to work with appropriate local, State, and federal agencies (such as FEMA,
San Mateo County OneShoreline Program,
City/County Association of Governments
(CCAG) of San Mateo County, and San
Francisco Bay Conservation and
Development Commission (BCDC) to
maintain the most recent sea level rise
mapping and information and use it as a basis
for project review.

POLICIES
GOAL
ESPS-11
A community that is protected against sea
level rise and safeguards the natural and
built environment from inundation due to
rising sea levels

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Policy ESPS-11.3 Encourage the use of environmentally
sensitive sea level rise adaptation strategies
through the recognition of long-term habitat
and biodiversity values.

Policy ESPS-11.4 Provide protection to or relocate critical facilities in the sea level rise zone to prevent
damage from inundation.

Policy ESPS-11.5 Integrate sea level rise planning into City processes.

Policy ESPS-11.6 Ensure all new development and substantial retrofit projects are planned and designed to
accommodate increases in sea level rise.

Action ESPS-11.1 Consistent with State recommendations and OneShoreline, identify mid-century and end
of century sea level rise projections that
would be consistently used by the city in
planning efforts and to evaluate all private
and public development applications to
ensure projects in sea level rise inundation
zones are protected from inundation over
the life of the project. OneShoreline’s
standard for its shoreline project is to
protect against the FEMA 100-year storm,
plus six feet of sea level rise.

Action ESPS-11.2 Continue to review and use current and best available sea level rise science and
projections and regularly identify natural
resources, development, infrastructure, and
communities that are vulnerable to sea level
rise impacts. Use this information to
continue to develop or adjust planning and
adaptation strategies.

Action ESPS-11.3 Seek funding sources and collaborate with local and regional public and private
entities that can assist communities and
businesses with technical assistance and
potential funding for sea level rise resiliency
planning. Technical assistance may include
supporting business resiliency through
preparedness education, trainings, and
resources to protect properties from the
effects of sea level rise.

Action ESPS-11.4 Identify City staff who will be responsible for leading the City’s sea level rise planning
efforts, coordinating with outside agencies,
and coordinating with City departments on
preparing and planning for sea level rise.

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Action ESPS-11.5 Cooperate with FEMA in its efforts to
incorporate predictions of sea level rise in
its Flood Insurance Studies and Flood
Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM).

Action ESPS-11.6 Incorporate the most current sea level rise mapping into the City’s geographic
information system to identify areas at risk
of increased flooding from sea level rise.

Action ESPS-11.7 In coordination with OneShoreline, regional planning efforts, and State guidance, sea
level rise adaptation strategies should use
or restore natural features and ecosystem
processes where feasible and appropriate as
a preferred approach to the placement of
hard shoreline protection. This includes
systems and practices that use or mimic
natural processes, such as permeable
pavements, bioswales, and other engineered
systems, such as levees that are combined
with restored natural systems, to provide
clean water, conserve ecosystem values and
functions, and provide a wide array of
benefits to people and wildlife.

Action ESPS-11.8 Existing shoreline or creek bank protective devices should be removed when the
structure(s) requiring protection are
redeveloped, removed, or no longer require
a protective device.

Action ESPS-11.9 Incorporate sea level rise in the
development of watershed management
plans and flood control infrastructure with
a focus on nature based solutions.

Action ESPS-11.10 Advocate, with State and federal resource agencies, for new policies and
implementation programs that make living
shoreline projects more feasible.

Action ESPS-11.11 Identify critical facilities and City-owned buildings and infrastructure – including
roads, trails, parks, and other public access
and recreation facilities - in hazard-prone
areas and work to site, design, and upgrade
these facilities with consideration for
hazards from sea level rise and storm
surges that may occur over the anticipated
life of the development. In cases where
facilities cannot be substantially
maintained, relocation should be evaluated.

Where facilities can be safely sited for the
near term, but future impacts are likely,
require an adaptive management plan
detailing steps for maintenance, retrofitting
and/or relocation.

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Action ESPS-11.12 Include sea level rise and adaptation planning in other City planning documents.

Coordinate future updates of the Safety
Element with the Climate Mitigation Action
Plan and the City’s Hazard Mitigation
Action Plan as specified in the San Mateo
County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan, Volume II.

Action ESPS-11.13 Actively coordinate with San Mateo
County and OneShoreline to implement
proposed mitigation actions related to sea
level rise outlined in the San Mateo County
Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan (LHMP). Implement the
City’s Hazard Mitigation Action Plan as
specified in the LHMP, Volume II.

Action ESPS-11.14 Regularly review and update the City’s municipal code and building code
requirements for projects in a sea level rise
inundation zone to ensure projects
adequately account for sea level projections.

Action ESPS-11.15 Ensure the development application
process reflects the City’s sea level rise
planning requirements.

Action ESPS-11.16 Actively promote public education,
research, information dissemination, and
mitigation options on flooding hazards to
the community including neighborhood
associations, realtors, community-based
organizations, and property owners in areas
subject to increased flooding due to sea
level rise.

Policy ESPS-12.1 Study the effects of rising groundwater on people and the built environment.

Policy ESPS-12.2 Ensure the San Carlos municipal code
protects development from rising

POLICIES
GOAL
ESPS-12
A community protected against rising
groundwater levels caused by sea level rise.

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groundwater levels. This may include
measures to protect underground utilities
from constant submersion, the construction
of building foundations and roadbeds in
saturated soils, the protection of
underground structures, and the
management of groundwater dewatered
during construction.

Action ESPS-12.1 Coordinate with OneShoreline local
jurisdictions, regional, and state agencies to
study sea level rise’s potential impacts on
rising groundwater levels. The study could
consider the impacts of rising groundwater
levels on:
• Saltwater intrusion into near shore
groundwater aquifers
• Overland flooding
• Underground utility infrastructure and
underground structures
• Increased soil liquefaction and
subsidence risk; and
• Movement or transport of toxic or
hazardous materials at old
contamination sites
Action ESPS-12.2 Continue to enforce the San Carlos
Municipal Code requirements for
development in areas of rising
groundwater. Regularly update San Carlos’
policies and codes to reflect the most recent
technical and building/safety studies’
findings regarding groundwater levels.

Public Services
Existing Public Services
Background Information
This section addresses schools, police service, fire service and libraries in San Carlos.

Adult Community and Youth Center
The Adult Community Center (ACC)/Senior Services
provides a wide variety of classes, programs, activities, and services to promote healthy lifestyles, lifelong learning, and independence for adults 50 and over. The ACC is also
available for private rental. The Youth Center is a recreation facility at Burton Park. Primarily used for youth and teen activities, the Youth Center is also programmed for adult use when not in use by youth. The facility includes a full-size

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Multi-use Studio and computer-equipped Homework Center.

Schools
Two school districts serve San Carlos students, the San Carlos School District and the Sequoia Union High School District (Figure 8-18).

San Carlos School District. The San Carlos School District (SCSD) administers elementary and middle school services within the City of San Carlos. There are four elementary schools, two upper elementary schools, two middle schools and a charter school within the city limit. The schools include:
• Arundel School (K-3)
• Brittan Acres School (K-3)
• Heather School (K-3)
• White Oaks School (K-3)
• Arroyo School (4-5)
• Mariposa School (4-5)
• Central Middle School (6-8)
• Tierra Linda Middle School (6-8)
• San Carlos Charter Learning Center (K-8)
Revenues for public schools are provided from Local Control funding formula, federal and state funds and the remainder from local funding such as parcel tax funds and other monies donated by the San Carlos Education Foundation and PTAs.

Sequoia Union High School District. San Carlos high school students attend schools in Belmont and Redwood City; these schools are under the jurisdiction of the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD). Students attend either the Carlmont High School or Sequoia High School. The Sequoia Union High School District serves about 8,000 Midpeninsula students in four comprehensive high schools and one continuation high school, and in other specialized services and programs.

Funding for the SUHSD comes from the Revenue Limit
funding, federal funds, and from State and local funds.

Private Schools. There are two private schools in San Carlos. St.

Charles School is a K-8 Catholic school located at 850
Tamarack Avenue. West Bay High School is a non-profit high school for transitional students. The high school is based on an independent study program with the option of weekly
personalized class time.

Adult Education. The City Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of arts, fitness and sports, music, cooking, language, computer, and gardening classes for adult residents.

The San Mateo Community College District also offers adult education courses. The district includes three community colleges: Cañada College in Redwood City, College of San Mateo in San Mateo and Skyline College in San Bruno.

Students can obtain an Associate in Arts or Sciences,
participate in vocational programs, or receive a Certificate of Proficiency in a chosen field.

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Police
On November 1, 2010, the City of San Carlos began
contracting Police Services with the San Mateo County
Sheriff’s Office. Under the direction of the Chief of Police (a Sheriff’s Captain), Police Services consists of 26 employees of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and 6 Communications Officers from the San Mateo County Public Safety
Communications Office. In addition, the full resources of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office support all aspects of police operations in San Carlos. San Carlos is one of the safest cities in the Bay Area, with the Police Services preventing and suppressing crime, providing timely and effective services to the community, and coordinating important community
outreach activities to enhance safety and security. The Sheriff’s Office service areas are shown in Figure 8-19.

Fire
The San Carlos/Redwood City Fire Department provides fire and emergency response services to the cities of San Carlos and Redwood City, the unincorporated portion of the Harbor Industrial Area and unincorporated portions within San
Carlos. The San Carlos and Redwood City Fire Department is responsible for fire response, advanced life support (ALS) and paramedic response and hazardous material response for San Carlos. In addition, the Fire Department is also responsible for other services such as plan checks, fire prevention and fire hydrant testing. The transportation component of ALS
services is contracted out to American Medical Response (AMR) through the County of San Mateo.

As shown in Figure 8-20, there are two fire stations within the city. Fire Station 13, located on Laurel Street, was built in 1995.

A new fire station was constructed to replace Fire Station #16, located on Alameda de las Pulgas, in 2023. Together, these two fire stations provide emergency response services to San Carlos residents.

Library
The San Carlos branch of the San Mateo County library system is located at 610 Elm Street. In addition to book circulation, the library offers child, adult, and family programming and also has computer work stations that are available for public use.

The library also has conference rooms that may be reserved.

Funding for the library comes from the County Library Joint Powers Authority, which is comprised of the cities of
Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, San Carlos, and Woodside, as well as unincorporated areas of the County of San Mateo. San Mateo County provides staffing and materials, and the individual cities are responsible for the buildings and maintenance.

Childcare Facilities
There are 24 registered childcare facilities in San Carlos, and 12 family childcare homes. These childcare facilities offer

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services for a range of ages starting with infants and
continuing through grade school..

Community Building Activities
Numerous civic organizations sponsor events that help to build community in San Carlos. Some of these organizations and events are described below.

Sister Cities. San Carlos currently has two sister cities: Okotoks, Canada; and Metepec, Mexico. The purpose of a sister city relationship is to encourage a global perspective among the people, institutions and businesses of San Carlos and to create a forum for fellowship between San Carlos residents and the residents of sister cities.

Week of the Family. The city celebrates the annual Week of the Family during the first week of January. Hundreds of families take part in a number of free activities to celebrate and strengthen the values of a family centered community. The goals of the Week of the Family are to strengthen family relationships, provide families with tools that help families function, promote family life, educate families on the roles and responsibilities of family members and honor and pay tribute to families in San Carlos.

Non-Profits and Volunteerism. San Carlos residents support community in a broad array of associations, community
groups, service clubs, faith based organizations, neighborhood associations and through other means. This community
support and volunteerism significantly enhances the City’s sense of community.

Community Theater. There are several community theater
activities to promote local involvement in the arts. The Kiwanis Show and Chicken’s Ball are Bi-annual events that are developed, created and cast by local community members for local fundraising charters. The San Carlos Children’s Theater conducts classes and workshops throughout the year, with local youth participating as actors, crew members and creative teams. The Children’s Theater performs four or five major productions at local schools sites each year.

Summer Concert Series. Summer Concert Series is held in Burton Park each summer. These concerts help to build
community by providing a family-friendly environment
where San Carlos residents can congregate and enjoy music in a public setting. Local businesses and interest groups can demonstrate their civic commitment by sponsoring concerts.

San Carlos Together. San Carlos Together is a citizens’ group dedicated to building community by bringing people who live and work in San Carlos together to socialize, share ideas and volunteer their services for a better community.

San Carlos Villagers. The San Carlos Villagers were formed in April 1949 to preserve the history of San Carlos. The goal was to collect documents, photos and memorabilia that reflected San Carlos’ rich background and safeguard it for the future.

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Museum of San Carlos in 1981, after the San Carlos Lions Club gifted the renovated Museum Building to the city. The
Villagers compile, collect and assemble letters, photographs, personal articles, and relics of historical interest detailing the city’s heritage.

Hometown Days. Hometown Days was originally sponsored
by a group of dedicated volunteers to promote a sense of community spirit in San Carlos. The City of San Carlos took on even operations and management in 2022. This event brings the community together and provides an opportunity for
schools, service clubs, local businesses, and other
organizations to connect with residents. Hometown Days
typically includes a parade through downtown San Carlos followed by a festival, pancake breakfast and fun run at Burton Park, where families enjoy games, food, local arts and crafts, and entertainment.

Art and Wine Faire. The City of San Carlos hosts the Art and Wine Faire one weekend every October. Held in the central core of downtown Laurel Street and San Carlos Avenue, the event features juried art and crafts by Pacific Fine Arts Association. San Carlos residents, business owners, vendors, and sponsors participate in the two-day event, typically attended by more than 75,000 people. A variety of gourmet food, beverages, family activities and music adds to the festive atmosphere.

Sunday Farmers' Market. The San Carlos Farmers' Market
occurs weekly on Laurel Street in Downtown San Carlos. In 2021 the City took on the operations and management of the market and features a variety of produce, flowers and
specialty food vendors set up on Laurel Street, which is closed to traffic. Visitors also can enjoy live music during the Farmers’ Market.

Goblin Walk. The City hosted the first Goblin Walk in 2009 to provide a safe location for young children to trick-or-treat down Laurel Street. A success from its launch, the Goblin Walk turned into a community-wide event where San Carlans and neighboring community members would dress in
costume and parade up and down Laurel Street. Businesses generously hand out candy to the children while residents dine on outdoor tables to witness the parade of costumes.

Goblin Walk occurs on the last Friday of October.

Night of Holiday Lights. Night of Holiday Lights evolved from the City’s annual tree lighting ceremony to a downtown event extravaganza. More than 5,000 community members stroll
downtown listening to festive carolers, watch the engaging holiday stage show and wait for snow to fall on Laurel Street.

Located on the 600 & 700 blocks of Laurel Street, there are craft booths, carnival rides and holiday entertainment. Many
residents dine and shop downtown during extended holiday hours.

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Movies in the Park. Warm summer nights are best when spent with friends and family, and Movies in the Park give residents the perfect way to gather in a casual setting for a movie under the stars. Attendees bring picnic blankets and snacks, then settle in at Burton Park’s Flanagan Field to wait for the evening’s film to begin at sundown.

Block Party. What better way to gather with neighbors than by hosting a community block party? The San Carlos Block Party brings the feel of a neighborhood get-together downtown. San Carlans pick up takeout from their favorite downtown
restaurants, dine al fresco at tables along Laurel Street, and listen to music while playing lawn games and sipping beer and wine served by the Parks & Recreation Foundation of San Carlos.

Community Pride Event. In celebration of the city’s commitment to unity and diversity, San Carlos residents fill Burton Park to listen to music and hear from speakers during the Pride in the Park event in June. LGBTQ+ vendors and inclusive
community organizations host informational booths, and
attendees play lawn games and contribute to communal art projects during this afternoon event.

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Goals, Policies, and Actions
Policy ESPS-13.1 Provide efficient and timely processing of development review and building permit
applications, while maintaining quality
standards in accordance with City
Ordinances. Look for solutions to problems,
be responsive to community concerns,
promote positive communications at all levels
of review and provide analysis and advice to
decisionmakers to help them make informed
decisions. Encourage early public input.

Policy ESPS-13.2 Establish and regularly monitor levels of service of San Carlos’ public facilities and
services.

Policy ESPS-13.3 Adopt public improvement standards to
achieve high-quality public facilities.

Excellence in the appearance of public
facilities shall be of utmost importance and
consideration. New development and
redevelopment shall be designed with
complementary public and private amenities.

Streetlights, benches, accessory structures,
public art and public and private spaces shall
be designed in a complementary fashion.

Landscaping shall be an important and
significant design component of development
and landscaping of areas visible from public
streets and nearby residences shall be part of
the initial development. The City’s design
guidelines and standards shall establish the
objectives, techniques and programs to
implement the location, amount and type of
landscaping material appropriate to these
objectives. Encourage native plants and trees.

Policy ESPS-13.4 Work with all special districts, including the school districts, to ensure that development
within the city is coordinated with provision
of services.

Policy ESPS-13.5 Maintain neighborhood schools wherever possible. Evaluate City potential to acquire
any surplus school sites. If redeveloped, sites

POLICIES
GOAL
ESPS-13
Ensure adequate public services and high-quality
design of public facilities to make San Carlos a safe,
enjoyable, and quality community in which to live,
work and shop.

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shall be used for purposes which are
compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood and consistent with the
General Plan Land Use Map and shall strive
to retain school recreation facilities for
neighborhood use.

Policy ESPS-13.6 Maintain existing library facilities as an important activity center within the
community.

Policy ESPS-13.7 Continue to locate City administrative functions in the Elm Street Civic Center area
and consider joining other service providers
for administrative functions when presented.

Policy ESPS-13.8 Approve rezoning and development
permits only when adequate services are
available, or when a program to provide
services has been approved by the applicable
district and the City.

Policy ESPS-13.9 Ensure that adequate public services and facilities are planned and constructed to
accommodate the population of the city.

Policy ESPS-13.10 Require existing overhead utility lines be placed underground in new development
and redevelopment through a phased
program of conversion in existing overhead
areas.

Policy ESPS-13.11 Retain a City Corporation Yard.

Policy ESPS-13.12 Support the dedication and preservation of rights-of-way for future transit service
along the rail corridor.

Action ESPS-13.1 Define acceptable service levels for San Carlos’ public facilities and services.

Action ESPS-13.2 Annually update the City’s long-range
Capital Improvements Program. The
Program shall continue to address all City
facilities that are included in the
development impact fee program, facilities
needed to solve existing deficiencies and to
accommodate projected growth and shall
include a funding and phasing program for
provision of facilities in not less than fiveyear increments through the end of the updated planning period. Encourage all
special districts serving San Carlos to do the
same.

Action ESPS-13.3 Create and implement a planting and
beautification program for public facilities.

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Action ESPS-13.4 Provide online access, as well as a hard copy on reserve in the San Carlos Library,
of the complete General Plan and all its
amendments.

Action ESPS-13.5 Establish a network of equitably located community resilience hubs at community
facilities to make San Carlos a safe,
enjoyable, equitable, and quality
community in which to live work and shop.

Policy ESPS-14.1 Support schools and educational
institutions as a key component of San
Carlos’ identity.

Policy ESPS-14.2 Support the availability of all types of educational opportunities, both formal and
informal, for residents of all ages and
abilities.

Policy ESPS-14.3 Ensure that all residents have access to library services including access to
computers and other technology.

Policy ESPS-14.4 Evaluate through the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process
how new development impacts schools, as
the quality of San Carlos schools is a
primary asset of the city.

Policy ESPS-14.5 Participate in the long-range planning activities with San Carlos Unified School
District and Sequoia Union High School
District.

Action ESPS-14.1 Study establishing additional educational uses in the Civic Center area.

Action ESPS-14.2 Advocate for reestablishing a high school within San Carlos for San Carlos residents.

Action ESPS-14.3 Maintain and enhance City Council
collaboration with the San Carlos School
District and other appropriate educational
entities.

ACTIONS

POLICIES
GOAL
ESPS-14
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ages.

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Policy ESPS-15.1 Provide diverse, high-quality experiences for cultural activities and the arts.

Policy ESPS-15.2 Provide functionally well-designed,
conveniently-located facilities for cultural
activities and the arts, both indoors and
outdoors.

Policy ESPS-15.3 Encourage galleries and artists’ studios to locate in San Carlos.

Policy ESPS-15.4 Continue and enhance alternative funding strategies for providing additional cultural
and arts facilities including naming rights
and sponsorships, grants and endowments.

Action ESPS-15.1 Provide for temporary and permanent
public art displays and cultural programs
on City properties and facilities, in
accordance with a Public Art Master Plan.

Action ESPS-15.2 Encourage voluntary installation of easily viewable public art on private properties in
accordance with a Public Art Master Plan.

Action ESPS-15.3 Encourage art fairs and other cultural events Downtown and elsewhere in the
community.

Action ESPS-15.4 Prepare a feasibility study, including program needs and site identification, for a
performing arts center.

Action ESPS-15.5 Work collaboratively with local schools and the community to build on the availability
of performing arts facilities at local schools.

Action ESPS-15.6 Identify sites for and study the feasibility of outdoor performing arts spaces.

Action ESPS-15.7 Maximize the accessibility of all arts facilities with convenient access, dropoff,
pickup, parking, and delivery.

Action ESPS-15.8 Look for opportunities to develop a work center for artists. Study alternatives for

ACTIONS

POLICIES
GOAL
ESPS-15
Establish San Carlos’ position as a community
cultural and arts center.

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providing gallery spaces capable of hosting
exhibitions and display space for artists.

Policy ESPS-16.1 Continue to support and recognize the role of community groups and organizations.

POLICIES
GOAL
ESPS-16
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Carlos.

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82 1.1253 0.7514 16,549.42
66 Waste 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 344.2767 0.0000 344.2767 20.3462 0.0000 852.9310 Water 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 76.2116 169.3095 245.5212 7.8551 0.1882 497.9658 Total 35.8100 10.1620 130.3584 0.2135 24.5476 2.0615 26.6090 6.5602 2.0560 8.6163 588.5776 20,176.45 24 20,765.03
00 29.9074 1.0183 21,816.16
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3.0 Construction Detail
Construction Phase
Phase
Number
Phase Name Phase Type Start Date End Date Num Days
Week
Num Days Phase Description
1 Demolition Demolition 1/2/2011 12/31/2010 5 0
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PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio-CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e
Percent
Reduction

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Acres of Grading (Site Preparation Phase): 0
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3.1 Mitigation Measures Construction
OffRoad Equipment
Phase Name Offroad Equipment Type Amount Usage Hours Horse Power Load Factor Trips and VMT
Phase Name Offroad Equipment
Count
Worker Trip
Number
Vendor Trip
Number
Hauling Trip
Number
Worker Trip
Length
Vendor Trip
Length
Hauling Trip
Length
Worker Vehicle
Class
Vendor
Vehicle Class
Hauling
Vehicle Class
Demolition 0.00 0.00 10.80 7.30
Residential Indoor: 0; Residential Outdoor: 0; Non-Residential Indoor: 0; Non-Residential Outdoor: 0; Striped Parking Area: 0 (Architectural Coating – sqft)
Acres of Grading (Grading Phase): 0
Acres of Paving: 0

4.0 Operational Detail - Mobile

4.1 Mitigation Measures Mobile
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PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Mitigated 9.2705 7.7532 90.5801 0.1766 24.5476 0.0814 24.6290 6.5602 0.0760 6.6362 0.0000 16,297.37 82 16,297.37
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4.3 Trip Type Information
Average Daily Trip Rate Unmitigated Mitigated
Land Use Weekday Saturday Sunday Annual VMT Annual VMT
Apartments High Rise 28,957.92 28,957.92 28957.92 66,881,423 66,881,423 Apartments Mid Rise 0.00 0.00 0.00
Condo/Townhouse 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 28,957.92 28,957.92 28,957.92 66,881,423 66,881,423 Miles Trip % Trip Purpose %
Land Use H-W or C-W H-S or C-C H-O or C-NW H-W or C-W H-S or C-C H-O or C-NW Primary Diverted Pass-by Apartments High Rise 10.80 4.80 5.70 31.00 15.00 54.00 86 11 3 Apartments Mid Rise 10.80 4.80 5.70 31.00 15.00 54.00 86 11 3 Condo/Townhouse 10.80 4.80 5.70 31.00 15.00 54.00 86 11 3

4.4 Fleet Mix
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5.0 Energy Detail
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Electricity
Mitigated

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 1,397.440
5 1,397.440
5 0.2261 0.0274 1,411.258
7 Electricity
Unmitigated

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 1,397.440
5 1,397.440
5 0.2261 0.0274 1,411.258
7 NaturalGas
Mitigated

0.2222 1.8984 0.8078 0.0121 0.1535 0.1535 0.1535 0.1535 0.0000 2,198.562 9 2,198.562
9 0.0421 0.0403 2,211.627
9 NaturalGas
Unmitigated

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9 0.0421 0.0403 2,211.627
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Historical Energy Use: N
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5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas
NaturalGa
s Use
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use kBTU/yr tons/yr MT/yr
Apartments High
Rise

2.33027e
+006

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Rise

2.19349e
+007

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9 0.0224 0.0215 1,177.487
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+007

0.0913 0.7803 0.3321 4.9800e0030.0631 0.0631 0.0631 0.0631 0.0000 903.6789 903.6789 0.0173 0.0166 909.0490 Total 0.2222 1.8984 0.8078 0.0121 0.1535 0.1535 0.1535 0.1535 0.0000 2,198.562 9 2,198.562
9 0.0421 0.0403 2,211.627
9 Unmitigated
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5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas
NaturalGa
s Use
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use kBTU/yr tons/yr MT/yr
Apartments High
Rise

2.33027e
+006

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Rise

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+007

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+007

0.0913 0.7803 0.3321 4.9800e0030.0631 0.0631 0.0631 0.0631 0.0000 903.6789 903.6789 0.0173 0.0166 909.0490 Total 0.2222 1.8984 0.8078 0.0121 0.1535 0.1535 0.1535 0.1535 0.0000 2,198.562 9 2,198.562
9 0.0421 0.0403 2,211.627
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5.3 Energy by Land Use - Electricity
Electricity
Use
Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use kWh/yr MT/yr
Apartments High
Rise

1.07264e
+006

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Rise

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+006
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Total 1,397.440
5 0.2261 0.0274 1,411.258
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6.1 Mitigation Measures Area

6.0 Area Detail

5.3 Energy by Land Use - Electricity
Electricity
Use
Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use kWh/yr MT/yr
Apartments High
Rise

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Rise

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ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Mitigated 26.3173 0.5104 38.9704 0.0248 1.8266 1.8266 1.8266 1.8266 168.0892 113.7612 281.8505 0.3127 0.0110 292.9532 Unmitigated 26.3173 0.5104 38.9704 0.0248 1.8266 1.8266 1.8266 1.8266 168.0892 113.7612 281.8505 0.3127 0.0110 292.9532

6.2 Area by SubCategory
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
SubCategory tons/yr MT/yr
Architectural
Coating

2.5954 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Consumer
Products

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7.1 Mitigation Measures Water

7.0 Water Detail

6.2 Area by SubCategory
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
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Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
SubCategory tons/yr MT/yr
Architectural
Coating

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Products

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Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category MT/yr
Mitigated 245.5212 7.8551 0.1882 497.9658
Unmitigated 245.5212 7.8551 0.1882 497.9658

7.2 Water by Land Use
Indoor/Out
door Use
Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use Mgal MT/yr
Apartments High
Rise

17.9825 /

11.3368

18.3791 0.5880 0.0141 37.2765
Apartments Mid
Rise
169.27 /
106.714
173.0035 5.5350 0.1326 350.8856
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54.1385 1.7321 0.0415 109.8037
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7.2 Water by Land Use
Indoor/Out
door Use
Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use Mgal MT/yr
Apartments High
Rise

17.9825 /

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18.3791 0.5880 0.0141 37.2765
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Rise
169.27 /
106.714
173.0035 5.5350 0.1326 350.8856
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54.1385 1.7321 0.0415 109.8037
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Mitigated

8.1 Mitigation Measures Waste

8.0 Waste Detail
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Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
MT/yr
Mitigated 344.2767 20.3462 0.0000 852.9310
Unmitigated 344.2767 20.3462 0.0000 852.9310
Category/Year

8.2 Waste by Land Use
Waste
Disposed
Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use tons MT/yr
Apartments High
Rise
126.96 25.7717 1.5231 0.0000 63.8484
Apartments Mid
Rise
1195.08 242.5904 14.3367 0.0000 601.0076
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Waste
Disposed
Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use tons MT/yr
Apartments High
Rise
126.96 25.7717 1.5231 0.0000 63.8484
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Rise
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Condo/Townhous
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Total 344.2767 20.3462 0.0000 852.9310
Mitigated

9.0 Operational Offroad
Equipment Type Number Hours/Day Days/Year Horse Power Load Factor Fuel Type

10.0 Stationary Equipment
Fire Pumps and Emergency Generators
Equipment Type Number Hours/Day Hours/Year Horse Power Load Factor Fuel Type Boilers
Equipment Type Number Heat Input/Day Heat Input/Year Boiler Rating Fuel Type User Defined Equipment
Equipment Type Number
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11.0 Vegetation
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San Carlos GPU 2040 Proposed
San Mateo County, Summer
Project Characteristics -
Land Use - Per Proposed Build Out Model
Construction Phase - No construction analysis
Off-road Equipment -
Vehicle Trips - Per traffic analysis
Woodstoves - No woodstoves
Area Coating -

1.1 Land Usage
Land Uses Size Metric Lot Acreage Floor Surface Area Population Apartments High Rise 276.00 Dwelling Unit 4.45 276,000.00 1011 Apartments Mid Rise 2,598.00 Dwelling Unit 68.37 2,598,000.00 8562 Condo/Townhouse 813.00 Dwelling Unit 50.81 813,000.00 2973

1.2 Other Project Characteristics
Urbanization
Climate Zone
Urban
5 Wind Speed (m/s) 2.2 Precipitation Freq (Days) 70

1.3 User Entered Comments & Non-Default Data

1.0 Project Characteristics
Utility Company Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Operational Year 2040
CO2 Intensity
(lb/MWhr)
203.98 CH4 Intensity 0.033
(lb/MWhr)
N2O Intensity 0.004
(lb/MWhr)
Table Name Column Name Default Value New Value
tblConstructionPhase NumDays 200.00 0.00
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2.0 Emissions Summary
tblLandUse Population 789.00 1,011.00
tblLandUse Population 7,430.00 8,562.00
tblLandUse Population 2,325.00 2,973.00
tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 4.53 104.92
tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 4.91 0.00
tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 8.14 0.00
tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 3.59 104.92
tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 4.09 0.00
tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 6.28 0.00
tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 4.45 104.92
tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 5.44 0.00
tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 7.32 0.00
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PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio-CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e
Percent
Reduction

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ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Area 1,618.497
2 37.0172 2,306.199
1 3.8757 286.0921 286.0921 286.0921 286.0921 30,863.31
01 14,211.30
06 45,074.61
06 42.7561 2.1815 46,793.60
26 Energy 1.2173 10.4022 4.4265 0.0664 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 13,279.45 62 13,279.45
62 0.2545 0.2435 13,358.36
94 Mobile 55.0477 38.7954 480.0963 1.0097 140.7002 0.4477 141.1479 37.4746 0.4178 37.8924 102,660.7 981
102,660.7
981

6.4919 4.3115 104,107.9
351
Total 1,674.762
2 86.2149 2,790.721
9 4.9517 140.7002 287.3809 428.0811 37.4746 287.3510 324.8255 30,863.31 01 130,151.5
549
161,014.8
650

49.5025 6.7365 164,259.9
070
Unmitigated Operational
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Area 1,618.497
2 37.0172 2,306.199
1 3.8757 286.0921 286.0921 286.0921 286.0921 30,863.31
01 14,211.30
06 45,074.61
06 42.7561 2.1815 46,793.60
26 Energy 1.2173 10.4022 4.4265 0.0664 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 13,279.45 62 13,279.45
62 0.2545 0.2435 13,358.36
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102,660.7
981

6.4919 4.3115 104,107.9
351
Total 1,674.762
2 86.2149 2,790.721
9 4.9517 140.7002 287.3809 428.0811 37.4746 287.3510 324.8255 30,863.31 01 130,151.5
549
161,014.8
650

49.5025 6.7365 164,259.9
070
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3.0 Construction Detail

3.1 Mitigation Measures Construction
Construction Phase
Phase
Number
Phase Name Phase Type Start Date End Date Num Days
Week
Num Days Phase Description
1 Demolition Demolition 1/2/2011 12/31/2010 5 0
OffRoad Equipment
Phase Name Offroad Equipment Type Amount Usage Hours Horse Power Load Factor Trips and VMT
Phase Name Offroad Equipment
Count
Worker Trip
Number
Vendor Trip
Number
Hauling Trip
Number
Worker Trip
Length
Vendor Trip
Length
Hauling Trip
Length
Worker Vehicle
Class
Vendor
Vehicle Class
Hauling
Vehicle Class
Demolition 0.00 0.00 10.80 7.30
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PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio-CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e
Percent
Reduction

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Residential Indoor: 0; Residential Outdoor: 0; Non-Residential Indoor: 0; Non-Residential Outdoor: 0; Striped Parking Area: 0 (Architectural Coating – sqft)
Acres of Grading (Site Preparation Phase): 0
Acres of Grading (Grading Phase): 0
Acres of Paving: 0

4.0 Operational Detail - Mobile
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PM10
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PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Mitigated 55.0477 38.7954 480.0963 1.0097 140.7002 0.4477 141.1479 37.4746 0.4178 37.8924 102,660.7 981
102,660.7
981

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351
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102,660.7
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351

4.1 Mitigation Measures Mobile

4.2 Trip Summary Information

4.3 Trip Type Information
Average Daily Trip Rate Unmitigated Mitigated
Land Use Weekday Saturday Sunday Annual VMT Annual VMT
Apartments High Rise 28,957.92 28,957.92 28957.92 66,881,423 66,881,423 Apartments Mid Rise 0.00 0.00 0.00
Condo/Townhouse 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 28,957.92 28,957.92 28,957.92 66,881,423 66,881,423 Miles Trip % Trip Purpose %
Land Use H-W or C-W H-S or C-C H-O or C-NW H-W or C-W H-S or C-C H-O or C-NW Primary Diverted Pass-by Apartments High Rise 10.80 4.80 5.70 31.00 15.00 54.00 86 11 3 Apartments Mid Rise 10.80 4.80 5.70 31.00 15.00 54.00 86 11 3 Condo/Townhouse 10.80 4.80 5.70 31.00 15.00 54.00 86 11 3

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Land Use LDA LDT1 LDT2 MDV LHD1 LHD2 MHD HHD OBUS UBUS MCY SBUS MH Apartments High Rise 0.407207 0.082720 0.254324 0.166402 0.029435 0.008110 0.011734 0.001479 0.001216 0.000418 0.033069 0.000452 0.003436 Apartments Mid Rise 0.407207 0.082720 0.254324 0.166402 0.029435 0.008110 0.011734 0.001479 0.001216 0.000418 0.033069 0.000452 0.003436 Condo/Townhouse 0.407207 0.082720 0.254324 0.166402 0.029435 0.008110 0.011734 0.001479 0.001216 0.000418 0.033069 0.000452 0.003436

5.0 Energy Detail
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
NaturalGas
Mitigated

1.2173 10.4022 4.4265 0.0664 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 13,279.45 62 13,279.45
62 0.2545 0.2435 13,358.36
94 NaturalGas
Unmitigated

1.2173 10.4022 4.4265 0.0664 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 13,279.45 62 13,279.45
62 0.2545 0.2435 13,358.36
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5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas
NaturalGa
s Use
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use kBTU/yr lb/day lb/day
Apartments High
Rise
6384.3 0.0689 0.5884 0.2504 3.7600e0030.0476 0.0476 0.0476 0.0476 751.0945 751.0945 0.0144 0.0138 755.5579 Apartments Mid
Rise
60095.7 0.6481 5.5382 2.3567 0.0354 0.4478 0.4478 0.4478 0.4478 7,070.085 4 7,070.085
4 0.1355 0.1296 7,112.099
4 Condo/Townhous
e
46395.3 0.5003 4.2757 1.8194 0.0273 0.3457 0.3457 0.3457 0.3457 5,458.276 3 5,458.276
3 0.1046 0.1001 5,490.712
1 Total 1.2173 10.4022 4.4265 0.0664 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 13,279.45 62 13,279.45
62 0.2545 0.2435 13,358.36
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6.1 Mitigation Measures Area

6.0 Area Detail

5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas
NaturalGa
s Use
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use kBTU/yr lb/day lb/day
Apartments High
Rise

6.3843 0.0689 0.5884 0.2504 3.7600e0030.0476 0.0476 0.0476 0.0476 751.0945 751.0945 0.0144 0.0138 755.5579 Apartments Mid
Rise

60.0957 0.6481 5.5382 2.3567 0.0354 0.4478 0.4478 0.4478 0.4478 7,070.085 4 7,070.085
4 0.1355 0.1296 7,112.099
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46.3953 0.5003 4.2757 1.8194 0.0273 0.3457 0.3457 0.3457 0.3457 5,458.276 3 5,458.276
3 0.1046 0.1001 5,490.712
1 Total 1.2173 10.4022 4.4265 0.0664 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 13,279.45 62 13,279.45
62 0.2545 0.2435 13,358.36
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PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Mitigated 1,618.497
2 37.0172 2,306.199
1 3.8757 286.0921 286.0921 286.0921 286.0921 30,863.31
01 14,211.30
06 45,074.61
06 42.7561 2.1815 46,793.60
26 Unmitigated 1,618.497
2 37.0172 2,306.199
1 3.8757 286.0921 286.0921 286.0921 286.0921 30,863.31
01 14,211.30
06 45,074.61
06 42.7561 2.1815 46,793.60
26 6.2 Area by SubCategory
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
SubCategory lb/day lb/day
Architectural
Coating

14.2215 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Consumer
Products

78.9018 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Hearth 1,516.316
0 33.5216 2,003.353
2 3.8596 284.4053 284.4053 284.4053 284.4053 30,863.31
01 13,663.58
82 44,526.89
83 42.2348 2.1815 46,232.85
69 Landscaping 9.0579 3.4956 302.8459 0.0161 1.6869 1.6869 1.6869 1.6869 547.7123 547.7123 0.5213 560.7457 Total 1,618.497
2 37.0172 2,306.199
1 3.8757 286.0921 286.0921 286.0921 286.0921 30,863.31
01 14,211.30
06 45,074.61
06 42.7561 2.1815 46,793.60
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7.1 Mitigation Measures Water

7.0 Water Detail

6.2 Area by SubCategory
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
SubCategory lb/day lb/day
Architectural
Coating

14.2215 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Consumer
Products

78.9018 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Hearth 1,516.316
0 33.5216 2,003.353
2 3.8596 284.4053 284.4053 284.4053 284.4053 30,863.31
01 13,663.58
82 44,526.89
83 42.2348 2.1815 46,232.85
69 Landscaping 9.0579 3.4956 302.8459 0.0161 1.6869 1.6869 1.6869 1.6869 547.7123 547.7123 0.5213 560.7457 Total 1,618.497
2 37.0172 2,306.199
1 3.8757 286.0921 286.0921 286.0921 286.0921 30,863.31
01 14,211.30
06 45,074.61
06 42.7561 2.1815 46,793.60
26 Mitigated
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11.0 Vegetation

8.1 Mitigation Measures Waste

8.0 Waste Detail

9.0 Operational Offroad
Equipment Type Number Hours/Day Days/Year Horse Power Load Factor Fuel Type

10.0 Stationary Equipment
Fire Pumps and Emergency Generators
Equipment Type Number Hours/Day Hours/Year Horse Power Load Factor Fuel Type Boilers
Equipment Type Number Heat Input/Day Heat Input/Year Boiler Rating Fuel Type User Defined Equipment
Equipment Type Number
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San Carlos GPU 2040 Proposed
San Mateo County, Winter
Project Characteristics -
Land Use - Per Proposed Build Out Model
Construction Phase - No construction analysis
Off-road Equipment -
Vehicle Trips - Per traffic analysis
Woodstoves - No woodstoves
Area Coating -

1.1 Land Usage
Land Uses Size Metric Lot Acreage Floor Surface Area Population Apartments High Rise 276.00 Dwelling Unit 4.45 276,000.00 1011 Apartments Mid Rise 2,598.00 Dwelling Unit 68.37 2,598,000.00 8562 Condo/Townhouse 813.00 Dwelling Unit 50.81 813,000.00 2973

1.2 Other Project Characteristics
Urbanization
Climate Zone
Urban
5 Wind Speed (m/s) 2.2 Precipitation Freq (Days) 70

1.3 User Entered Comments & Non-Default Data

1.0 Project Characteristics
Utility Company Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Operational Year 2040
CO2 Intensity
(lb/MWhr)
203.98 CH4 Intensity 0.033
(lb/MWhr)
N2O Intensity 0.004
(lb/MWhr)
Table Name Column Name Default Value New Value
tblConstructionPhase NumDays 200.00 0.00
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2.0 Emissions Summary
tblLandUse Population 789.00 1,011.00
tblLandUse Population 7,430.00 8,562.00
tblLandUse Population 2,325.00 2,973.00
tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 4.53 104.92
tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 4.91 0.00
tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 8.14 0.00
tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 3.59 104.92
tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 4.09 0.00
tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 6.28 0.00
tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 4.45 104.92
tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 5.44 0.00
tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 7.32 0.00
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio-CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e
Percent
Reduction

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2.2 Overall Operational
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Area 1,618.497
2 37.0172 2,306.199
1 3.8757 286.0921 286.0921 286.0921 286.0921 30,863.31
01 14,211.30
06 45,074.61
06 42.7561 2.1815 46,793.60
26 Energy 1.2173 10.4022 4.4265 0.0664 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 13,279.45 62 13,279.45
62 0.2545 0.2435 13,358.36
94 Mobile 51.3272 44.9746 530.1799 0.9698 140.7002 0.4478 141.1480 37.4746 0.4179 37.8925 98,645.82 12 98,645.82
12 7.0930 4.7123 100,227.3
974
Total 1,671.041
6 92.3941 2,840.805
4 4.9119 140.7002 287.3809 428.0812 37.4746 287.3511 324.8256 30,863.31 01 126,136.5
780
156,999.8
881

50.1036 7.1372 160,379.3
694
Unmitigated Operational
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Area 1,618.497
2 37.0172 2,306.199
1 3.8757 286.0921 286.0921 286.0921 286.0921 30,863.31
01 14,211.30
06 45,074.61
06 42.7561 2.1815 46,793.60
26 Energy 1.2173 10.4022 4.4265 0.0664 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 13,279.45 62 13,279.45
62 0.2545 0.2435 13,358.36
94 Mobile 51.3272 44.9746 530.1799 0.9698 140.7002 0.4478 141.1480 37.4746 0.4179 37.8925 98,645.82 12 98,645.82
12 7.0930 4.7123 100,227.3
974
Total 1,671.041
6 92.3941 2,840.805
4 4.9119 140.7002 287.3809 428.0812 37.4746 287.3511 324.8256 30,863.31 01 126,136.5
780
156,999.8
881

50.1036 7.1372 160,379.3
694
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3.0 Construction Detail

3.1 Mitigation Measures Construction
Construction Phase
Phase
Number
Phase Name Phase Type Start Date End Date Num Days
Week
Num Days Phase Description
1 Demolition Demolition 1/2/2011 12/31/2010 5 0
OffRoad Equipment
Phase Name Offroad Equipment Type Amount Usage Hours Horse Power Load Factor Trips and VMT
Phase Name Offroad Equipment
Count
Worker Trip
Number
Vendor Trip
Number
Hauling Trip
Number
Worker Trip
Length
Vendor Trip
Length
Hauling Trip
Length
Worker Vehicle
Class
Vendor
Vehicle Class
Hauling
Vehicle Class
Demolition 0.00 0.00 10.80 7.30
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio-CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e
Percent
Reduction

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Residential Indoor: 0; Residential Outdoor: 0; Non-Residential Indoor: 0; Non-Residential Outdoor: 0; Striped Parking Area: 0 (Architectural Coating – sqft)
Acres of Grading (Site Preparation Phase): 0
Acres of Grading (Grading Phase): 0
Acres of Paving: 0

4.0 Operational Detail - Mobile
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PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Mitigated 51.3272 44.9746 530.1799 0.9698 140.7002 0.4478 141.1480 37.4746 0.4179 37.8925 98,645.82 12 98,645.82
12 7.0930 4.7123 100,227.3
974
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12 7.0930 4.7123 100,227.3
974

4.1 Mitigation Measures Mobile

4.2 Trip Summary Information

4.3 Trip Type Information
Average Daily Trip Rate Unmitigated Mitigated
Land Use Weekday Saturday Sunday Annual VMT Annual VMT
Apartments High Rise 28,957.92 28,957.92 28957.92 66,881,423 66,881,423 Apartments Mid Rise 0.00 0.00 0.00
Condo/Townhouse 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 28,957.92 28,957.92 28,957.92 66,881,423 66,881,423 Miles Trip % Trip Purpose %
Land Use H-W or C-W H-S or C-C H-O or C-NW H-W or C-W H-S or C-C H-O or C-NW Primary Diverted Pass-by Apartments High Rise 10.80 4.80 5.70 31.00 15.00 54.00 86 11 3 Apartments Mid Rise 10.80 4.80 5.70 31.00 15.00 54.00 86 11 3 Condo/Townhouse 10.80 4.80 5.70 31.00 15.00 54.00 86 11 3

4.4 Fleet Mix
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Land Use LDA LDT1 LDT2 MDV LHD1 LHD2 MHD HHD OBUS UBUS MCY SBUS MH Apartments High Rise 0.407207 0.082720 0.254324 0.166402 0.029435 0.008110 0.011734 0.001479 0.001216 0.000418 0.033069 0.000452 0.003436 Apartments Mid Rise 0.407207 0.082720 0.254324 0.166402 0.029435 0.008110 0.011734 0.001479 0.001216 0.000418 0.033069 0.000452 0.003436 Condo/Townhouse 0.407207 0.082720 0.254324 0.166402 0.029435 0.008110 0.011734 0.001479 0.001216 0.000418 0.033069 0.000452 0.003436

5.0 Energy Detail
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
NaturalGas
Mitigated

1.2173 10.4022 4.4265 0.0664 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 13,279.45 62 13,279.45
62 0.2545 0.2435 13,358.36
94 NaturalGas
Unmitigated

1.2173 10.4022 4.4265 0.0664 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 13,279.45 62 13,279.45
62 0.2545 0.2435 13,358.36
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5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas
NaturalGa
s Use
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use kBTU/yr lb/day lb/day
Apartments High
Rise
6384.3 0.0689 0.5884 0.2504 3.7600e0030.0476 0.0476 0.0476 0.0476 751.0945 751.0945 0.0144 0.0138 755.5579 Apartments Mid
Rise
60095.7 0.6481 5.5382 2.3567 0.0354 0.4478 0.4478 0.4478 0.4478 7,070.085 4 7,070.085
4 0.1355 0.1296 7,112.099
4 Condo/Townhous
e
46395.3 0.5003 4.2757 1.8194 0.0273 0.3457 0.3457 0.3457 0.3457 5,458.276 3 5,458.276
3 0.1046 0.1001 5,490.712
1 Total 1.2173 10.4022 4.4265 0.0664 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 13,279.45 62 13,279.45
62 0.2545 0.2435 13,358.36
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6.1 Mitigation Measures Area

6.0 Area Detail

5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas
NaturalGa
s Use
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use kBTU/yr lb/day lb/day
Apartments High
Rise

6.3843 0.0689 0.5884 0.2504 3.7600e0030.0476 0.0476 0.0476 0.0476 751.0945 751.0945 0.0144 0.0138 755.5579 Apartments Mid
Rise

60.0957 0.6481 5.5382 2.3567 0.0354 0.4478 0.4478 0.4478 0.4478 7,070.085 4 7,070.085
4 0.1355 0.1296 7,112.099
4 Condo/Townhous
e

46.3953 0.5003 4.2757 1.8194 0.0273 0.3457 0.3457 0.3457 0.3457 5,458.276 3 5,458.276
3 0.1046 0.1001 5,490.712
1 Total 1.2173 10.4022 4.4265 0.0664 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 0.8410 13,279.45 62 13,279.45
62 0.2545 0.2435 13,358.36
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ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Category lb/day lb/day
Mitigated 1,618.497
2 37.0172 2,306.199
1 3.8757 286.0921 286.0921 286.0921 286.0921 30,863.31
01 14,211.30
06 45,074.61
06 42.7561 2.1815 46,793.60
26 Unmitigated 1,618.497
2 37.0172 2,306.199
1 3.8757 286.0921 286.0921 286.0921 286.0921 30,863.31
01 14,211.30
06 45,074.61
06 42.7561 2.1815 46,793.60
26 6.2 Area by SubCategory
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
SubCategory lb/day lb/day
Architectural
Coating

14.2215 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Consumer
Products

78.9018 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Hearth 1,516.316
0 33.5216 2,003.353
2 3.8596 284.4053 284.4053 284.4053 284.4053 30,863.31
01 13,663.58
82 44,526.89
83 42.2348 2.1815 46,232.85
69 Landscaping 9.0579 3.4956 302.8459 0.0161 1.6869 1.6869 1.6869 1.6869 547.7123 547.7123 0.5213 560.7457 Total 1,618.497
2 37.0172 2,306.199
1 3.8757 286.0921 286.0921 286.0921 286.0921 30,863.31
01 14,211.30
06 45,074.61
06 42.7561 2.1815 46,793.60
26 Unmitigated
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7.1 Mitigation Measures Water

7.0 Water Detail

6.2 Area by SubCategory
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10
Total
Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5
Total
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Coating

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Products

78.9018 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
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0 33.5216 2,003.353
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01 13,663.58
82 44,526.89
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01 14,211.30
06 45,074.61
06 42.7561 2.1815 46,793.60
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11.0 Vegetation

8.1 Mitigation Measures Waste

8.0 Waste Detail

9.0 Operational Offroad
Equipment Type Number Hours/Day Days/Year Horse Power Load Factor Fuel Type

10.0 Stationary Equipment
Fire Pumps and Emergency Generators
Equipment Type Number Hours/Day Hours/Year Horse Power Load Factor Fuel Type Boilers
Equipment Type Number Heat Input/Day Heat Input/Year Boiler Rating Fuel Type User Defined Equipment
Equipment Type Number
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Appendix D: Noise Analysis Technical Appendices

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San Carlos City EIR Noise
Emission calculation road - 001 - San Carlos City - Existing: Outdoor GNM 16 Road ADT
Veh/24h
Gradient
%
Cherry St - Laruel to Cedar St 12782 1.7
Hull Dr - El Camino Real to 6059 1.7
Laurel St - San Carlos to Cherry 14378 -0.7
Industrial - San Carlos to Cherry 3368 0.0
San Carlos - Larel to Walnut St 17878 1.2
San Carlos - El Camino to Laurel 22156 1.8
Industrial - Holly to San Carlos 16069 0.7
Laurel St - Cherry to Arroyo 10431 -0.7
San Carlos - Cedar to Cordilleras 15831 3.7
US Hwy 101 - Entire city limits 220220 -0.2
Arroyo Ave - El Camino Real to Laurel 9067 -1.1
Arroyo Ave - Laurel to Elm 1361 -0.8
San Carlos - Walnut St to Elm 18659 1.0
San Carlos - Elm to Cedar 18667 1.5
Industrial - Cherry to Terminal 3895 0.4
Industrial - Terminal to Bransten 3795 0.3
Holly St - Industrial to Old County 27343 -0.2
Holly St - Old County to El Camino Real 23859 0.1
Holly St - US 101 to Industrial 53473 1.1
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Harbor to Hull 18541 -1.9
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Hull Dr to Holl 19010 -0.5
El Camino Real (SR-82) - San Carlos to C 7433 -0.1
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Holly to San Ca 29487 1.0
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Arroyo Ave to B 16440 -0.6
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Brittan to Howa 20487 -0.1
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Cherry St to Ar 7373 -0.5
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Oak Way to Sain 17341 0.2
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Saint Francis t 19942 0.4
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Howard to Oak W 17574 0.7
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MD Acoustics 1197 E Los Angeles Ave,Unit C 256 Simi Valley, CA 93065 USA 1

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03142203_San Carlos City EIR Noise
CNEL Roadway Noise Level Contours
2019 Segments
Signs and symbols
Road
Levels in dB(A)
< 45
45 - 50
50 - 55
55 - 60
60 - 65
>= 65
Length scale 1:1150
0 500 1000 2000 3000
feet
10564000
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10564250
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San Carlos City EIR Noise
Emission calculation road - 002 - San Carlos City - 2040: Outdoor GNM 16 Road ADT
Veh/24h
Gradient
%
Cherry St - Laruel to Cedar St 13196 1.7
Hull Dr - El Camino Real to 6260 1.7
Laurel St - San Carlos to Cherry 15267 -0.4
Industrial - San Carlos to Cherry 10441 0.0
San Carlos - Larel to Walnut St 19810 1.2
San Carlos - El Camino to Laurel 22429 1.8
Industrial - Holly to San Carlos 22086 0.7
Laurel St - Cherry to Arroyo 11887 -0.7
San Carlos - Cedar to Cordilleras 17661 3.4
US Hwy 101 - Entire city limits 257675 -0.2
Arroyo Ave - El Camino Real to Laurel 10435 -1.1
Arroyo Ave - Laurel to Elm 1437 -0.8
San Carlos - Walnut St to Elm 20456 1.0
San Carlos - Elm to Cedar 20487 1.5
Industrial - Cherry to Terminal 11001 0.4
Industrial - Terminal to Bransten 11001 0.3
Holly St - Industrial to Old County 27236 -0.2
Holly St - Old County to El Camino Real 27831 0.1
Holly St - US 101 to Industrial 49906 1.1
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Harbor to Hull 30094 -1.9
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Hull Dr to Holl 30533 -0.5
El Camino Real (SR-82) - San Carlos to C 13932 -0.1
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Holly to San Ca 35788 1.0
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Arroyo Ave to B 23889 -0.6
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Brittan to Howa 30278 -0.1
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Cherry St to Ar 13455 -0.5
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Oak Way to Sain 26772 0.2
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Saint Francis t 29095 0.4
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Howard to Oak W 27247 0.7
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03142203_San Carlos City EIR Noise
CNEL Roadway Noise Level Contours
2040 Segments
Signs and symbols
Road
Levels in dB(A)
< 45
45 - 50
50 - 55
55 - 60
60 - 65
>= 65
Length scale 1:1150
0 500 1000 2000 3000
feet
10564000
10564000
10564250
10564250
10564500
10564500
10564750
10564750
10565000
10565000
10565250
10565250
10565500
10565500
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10566000
10566250
10566250
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10566500
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10566750
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San Carlos City EIR Noise
Emission calculation road - 003 - San Carlos City - 2040 + Project: Outdoor GNM 16 Road ADT
Veh/24h
Gradient
%
Cherry St - Laruel to Cedar St 16036 1.7
Hull Dr - El Camino Real to 7896 1.7
Laurel St - San Carlos to Cherry 16720 -0.4
Industrial - San Carlos to Cherry 10649 0.0
San Carlos - Larel to Walnut St 20613 1.2
San Carlos - El Camino to Laurel 24744 1.8
Industrial - Holly to San Carlos 22325 0.7
Laurel St - Cherry to Arroyo 12413 -0.7
San Carlos - Cedar to Cordilleras 18637 3.6
US Hwy 101 - Entire city limits 257515 -0.2
Arroyo Ave - El Camino Real to Laurel 11062 -1.1
Arroyo Ave - Laurel to Elm 1320 -0.8
San Carlos - Walnut St to Elm 19290 1.0
San Carlos - Elm to Cedar 21546 1.5
Industrial - Cherry to Terminal 11201 0.4
Industrial - Terminal to Bransten 11201 0.3
Holly St - Industrial to Old County 30931 -0.2
Holly St - Old County to El Camino Real 30856 0.1
Holly St - US 101 to Industrial 52612 1.1
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Harbor to Hull 32102 -1.9
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Hull Dr to Holl 19010 -0.5
El Camino Real (SR-82) - San Carlos to C 39446 -0.1
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Holly to San Ca 39446 1.0
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Arroyo Ave to B 25625 -0.6
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Brittan to Howa 32525 -0.1
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Cherry St to Ar 14561 -0.5
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Oak Way to Sain 28473 0.2
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Saint Francis t 31350 0.4
El Camino Real (SR-82) - Howard to Oak W 29257 0.7
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03142203_San Carlos City EIR Noise
CNEL Roadway Noise Level Contours
2040 Segments + Project
Signs and symbols
Road
Levels in dB(A)
< 45
45 - 50
50 - 55
55 - 60
60 - 65
>= 65
Length scale 1:1150
0 500 1000 2000 3000
feet
10564000
10564000
10564250
10564250
10564500
10564500
10564750
10564750
10565000
10565000
10565250
10565250
10565500
10565500
10565750
10565750
10566000
10566000
10566250
10566250
10566500
10566500
10566750
10566750
10567000
10567000
10567250
10567250
10567500
10567500
10567750
10567750
4149750
4149750
4150000
4150000
4150250
4150250
4150500
4150500
4150750
4150750
4151000
4151000
4151250
4151250
4151500
4151500
4151750
4151750
4152000
4152000
4152250
4152250
4152500
4152500
4152750
4152750
4153000
4153000
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San Carlos Focused General Plan Update Project
Appendix E: VMT Memorandum

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Kittelson & Associates, Inc.

Technical Memorandum

INTRODUCTION
Kittelson and Associates (Kittelson) has prepared this vehicle miles traveled (VMT) impact assessment for the City of San Carlos (City) Housing Element Update. This VMT assessment is based on Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) housing units and employment additions recommended by the City of San Carlos.

Kittelson conducted the travel demand modeling with the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County – Valley Transportation Authority (C/CAG – VTA) Model. The VMT assessment is based on the SB 743 requirements.

The 2023-2031 Draft RHNA estimates include a total of 5,057 housing units and 779 jobs located in the sites inventory within 16 selected traffic analysis zones (TAZs) in the city. Travel forecasts were prepared for both existing 2019 model year and future 2040 cumulative model year conditions. VMT results were extracted at the citywide level based on the efficiency metric, VMT per service population. The results were compared to the countywide average for VMT per service population to determine if the additional housing units and jobs added as part of the Housing Element Update contribute to a VMT impact under SB 743.

The overall effect of adding 5,057 housing units and 779 jobs in the City of San Carlos in the locations identified by the TAZs in the city, county and Bay Area region is to shorten trip lengths, promote mode choice to transit-related modes and reduce VMT per service population for the City under both 2019 plus project and cumulative 2040 plus project conditions. Kittelson evaluated the Housing Element Update at the programmatic level using an overall systemwide VMT assessment, i.e., considering all the TAZs within the city where there was an addition of housing and employment, for evaluating the VMT per service population impacts.

VMT THRESHOLDS
VMT thresholds are defined using recommendations from the California Office of Planning and Research (OPR) based on their final report, dated December 2018. Cities and counties could opt to develop their own methods, but CEQA impact criteria are generally consistent with OPR recommendations. According to OPR, a proposed project exceeding a level of 15 percent below existing regional VMT per capita or VMT per employee may indicate a significant transportation impact. The City of San Carlos has adopted VMT standards that follow the guidelines released by the State of California OPR. Consistent with the City policy, the C/CAG-VTA model was used to determine the VMT per Service Population. ‘Service Population’ 155 Grand Avenue, Suite 505
Oakland, CA 94612
P 510.839.1742
August 25, 2022 Project# 25447
To: Barry Bergman, AICP
Senior Planner
W-Trans
490 Mendocino Avenue, Suite 201
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
From: Sravya Kamalapuram; Anusha Musunuru, PhD
CC: Mark Spencer, PE
RE:

City of San Carlos Housing Element – Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Impact Assessment Memorandum
U'IKITTELSON ~ &ASSOCIATES

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includes both employee and resident VMT estimates and allows for overall assessment of how a given project could impact the citywide VMT.

Based on OPR and City policy, for the City of San Carlos, any development that does not immediately screen out for a VMT impact assessment should produce VMT per service population of 15% less than the baseline San Mateo County average. The guideline also presumes projects within one-half mile of either an existing major transit stop or a stop along an existing high-quality corridor to cause a less than significant transportation impact.

VMT RESULTS
For San Carlos, VMT metrics are compared to the San Mateo County averages, and an impact is assessed if the project VMT per service population is higher than the established 15% below the county average thresholds. At the programmatic level, Table 1 and Table 2 indicate that the Housing Element Update project produces lower VMT per service population than 15% below the county average (13.07 vs 14.5 in 2019 and 13.08 vs.14.5 in 2040). Therefore, the housing element, i.e., project impact in aggregate is less than significant and does screen out from further VMT analysis and evaluation under CEQA.

Tables of the VMT analysis are summarized below.
• Table 1 provides a summary of 2019 VMT per service population at the project, City, County, and Bay Area regionwide level.
• Table 2 provides a summary of 2040 VMT per service population at the project, City, County, and Bay Area regionwide level.

Table 1. 2019 Daily VMT Summary – VMT per Service Population Scenario Households Population Jobs ADT Trips VMT
Households
VMT Jobs VMT/ Service
Population
2019
No Project
City of San
Carlos
13,046 33,896 20,416 167,429 566,823 386,523 17.55
San Mateo
County
271,610 782,585 383,066 3,592,118 12,478,042 7,385,584 17.04 Bay Area 2,766,914 7,740,411 3,848,081 31,021,369 124,970,549 66,795,404 16.55 2019 Plus
Project
Housing
Element
5,057 12,927 779 29,487 174,365 4,727 13.07
City of San
Carlos
18,103 46,823 21,195 196,910 741,262 391,113 16.65
San Mateo
County
276,667 795,512 383,845 3,622,554 12,734,825 7,345,660 17.03 Bay Area 2,771,971 7,753,338 3,848,860 31,059,674 125,045,004 66,831,525 16.54 15% Below San Mateo County Average VMT: 14.5 per Service Population SOURCE: CCAG MODEL, KITTELSON & ASSOCIATES, INC., 2022
NOTE: NET CHANGE IN METRICS IS ASSOCIATED WITH HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2019 PLUS PROJECT VMT PER SERVICE POPULATION IS LOWER THAN 15% BELOW SAN MATEO COUNTY AVERAGE

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Table 2. 2040 Daily VMT Summary – VMT per Service Population Scenario Households Population Jobs ADT Trips VMT
Households
VMT Jobs VMT/ Service
Population
2040
No Project
City of San
Carlos
13,046 33,896 26,452 184,791 562,267 494,834 17.52
San Mateo
County
322,670 930,289 485,854 4,194,713 14,026,367 9,881,890 16.88 Bay Area 3,423,406 9,663,450 4,725,006 36,319,573 156,510,412 83,719,586 16.70 2040 Plus
Project
Housing
Element
5,057 12,927 779 28,957 167,217 12,091 13.08
City of San
Carlos
18,103 46,823 27,231 213,691 729,625 506,250 16.69
San Mateo
County
327,727 943,216 486,633 4,224,846 14,239,276 9,860,833 16.86 Bay Area 3,428,463 9,676,377 4,725,785 36,360,865 156,881,584 83,922,042 16.72 15% Below San Mateo County Average VMT: 14.5 per Service Population SOURCE: CCAG MODEL, KITTELSON & ASSOCIATES, INC., 2022
NOTE: NET CHANGE IN METRICS IS ASSOCIATED WITH HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2040 PLUS PROJECT VMT PER SERVICE POPULATION IS LOWER THAN 15% BELOW SAN MATEO COUNTY AVERAGE

CONCLUSION
The VMT assessment for the Housing Element Update was conducted using the CCAG – VTA model. The additional housing units and employment were added to the model in each TAZ that represent the sites inventory. VMT per service population was extracted at the systemwide (City, County, and Regionwide) level for 2019 and 2040. The results indicate that at the programmatic level, the VMT associated with the additional residential units and jobs is less than 15% below the existing San Mateo County average and thus the housing element project screens out from needing a detailed VMT analysis and evaluation under CEQA.

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City of San Carlos Focused General Plan Update
Final Environmental Impact Report
SCH# 2021120442
Lead Agency:

City of San Carlos
Community Development Department
Planning Division
600 Elm Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
December 2022
Prepared with the assistance of MIG, Inc.

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San Carlos Focused General Plan Update Final EIR TOC-1
December 2022

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Introduction............................................................................................................. 1-1

1.1 Environmental Review Process ....................................................................................... 1-1

1.1.1 Public Scoping of the Draft EIR.......................................................................... 1-1

1.1.2 Public Review of the Draft EIR........................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Changes to the Draft EIR................................................................................................. 1-2

1.3 Final EIR Organization.................................................................................................... 1-3 Chapter 2. Additional Information .......................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Revisions to the Draft EIR............................................................................................... 2-1

2.1.1 General Plan Revisions........................................................................................ 2-1

2.1.2 Proposed General Plan Land Use Map ................................................................ 2-3

2.1.3 Proposed Zoning Map.......................................................................................... 2-4 Chapter 3. Public Comment on the Draft EIR and City Responses to Comment............... 3-1 Chapter 4. Errata....................................................................................................................... 4-1 List of Figures
Revised Figure 3-7 Proposed General Plan Land Use Map ........................................................ 2-4 Revised Figure 3-8 Proposed Zoning Map .................................................................................. 2-6 Appendices
Appendix A: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

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San Carlos Focused General Plan Update Administrative Draft Final EIR 1-1 December 2022
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
This document is the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the City of San Carlos (City, or Lead Agency) Focused General Plan Update. The EIR is prepared as an informational document for action by the City for the proposed project.

Per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15132, the Final EIR shall consist of:
• The Draft EIR or a revision of the draft.
• Comments and recommendations received on the Draft EIR either verbatim or in summary.
• A list of persons, organizations, and public agencies commenting on the Draft EIR. • The responses of the Lead Agency to significant environmental points raised in the review and consultation process.
• Any other information added by the Lead Agency.

In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section §15132, this document together with the October 2022 Draft EIR constitutes the Final EIR for the Focused General Plan Update project.

1.1 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS

1.1.1 Public Scoping of the Draft EIR
Public outreach for the Draft EIR included public noticing, issuance of a Notice of Preparation (NOP) for an Environmental Impact Report, and conducting a public scoping meeting for the EIR.

The NOP was prepared and circulated to local, state, and federal agencies and made available to the public on December 17, 2021 (SCH# 2021120442). The NOP was made available to the public on the City’s project website (www.SanCarlos2040.org) and through email sign-up lists created by City staff that were used to receive public comments on the NOP as well as on the overall focused General Plan Update project. Circulation of the NOP consisted of its filing with the San Mateo County Clerk’s Office and publishing in the Examiner-Inquirer-Bulletin. Online and print editions of the NOP were published on December 22, 2021. The City provided for a 45-day public review period of the NOP that ended on January 31, 2022. Written comments in response to the NOP were received from two agencies / organizations and seven interested individuals.

The City held a virtual (online) public scoping meeting on January 12, 2022 before the San Carlos Planning Commission. Oral comments heard at this scoping meeting generally consisted of concerns regarding proposed zoning changes (densities and building height limits), the Housing Element and RHNA numbers, airport flooding (levees), EV charging stations, school capacities, San Mateo County Sheriff contract and patrols, public transit destinations, hydrology/hazards (sea level rise and rising groundwater levels, transport of hazardous chemicals in groundwater), and affordable housing. Other issues raised in comments received following the NOP scoping meeting

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Chapter 1. Introduction
1-2 San Carlos Focused General Plan Update Administrative Draft EIR December 2022
included cultural resources/tribal cultural resources, land use, transportation/traffic (vehicle miles traveled [VMT]), Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Programs, proposed pedestrian, bicycle and transit network improvements, improvements to the State Transportation Network, Caltrain ridership, walkability and bicycle safety. Comments received during the public scoping meeting and subsequent correspondence were taken into consideration during the preparation of the Draft EIR.

1.1.2 Public Review of the Draft EIR
The Draft EIR was posted on the project website (www.SanCarlos2040.org) and hardcopies were made available for viewing at City Hall, the City Library and the Adult Community Center. The DEIR was circulated for a 45-day public review beginning October 14, 2022 and ending on November 28, 2022. The Notice of Availability was released to public agencies and the general public, printed in the newspaper, posted with the County Clerk’s office and filed at the State Clearinghouse for State Agency review in December 2021.

A total of 14 comment letters and emails were received by the City by the November 28, 2022 deadline. These included one comment letter from a State Agency (California Office of Emergency Services) and 13 from individual members of the public.

1.2 CHANGES TO THE DRAFT EIR
CEQA anticipates that the public review process will elicit information that can result in modification of the project design and refined impact analysis to reduce potential environmental effects of the project. As provided in CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5, when significant new information is added to the EIR after public noticing of the Draft EIR, the EIR must be recirculated to give the public a meaningful opportunity for review. Significant new information is defined as 1) a new significant environmental impact, 2) a substantial increase in the severity of an environmental impact requiring new mitigation, or 3) a feasible project alternative or mitigation measure considerably different from those previously analyzed that would clearly reduce environmental impacts. Recirculation is not required where the new information added to the EIR merely clarifies or amplifies or makes insignificant modifications in an adequate EIR.

This Final EIR includes the following modifications to the Draft EIR:
• Additional minor General Plan text changes.
• Text changes to provide clarity to the analysis, make minor text corrections, or fix grammatical or typographic errors.
• Text changes to reflect the comments received on the Draft EIR. • Minor changes to zoning (Zoning Amendments) for clarification purposes.

These revisions do not constitute considerably different changes in the project description, environmental setting, conclusions of the environmental analysis, or in the mitigation requirements incorporated into the project or otherwise provide significant new information that would require recirculation of the Draft EIR pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5.

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1.3 FINAL EIR ORGANIZATION
The Final EIR for the City of San Carlos Focused General Plan Update project is organized as follows:

Chapter 1 Introduction. This chapter explains the contents of a Final EIR and the environmental review process for the Focused General Plan Update project.

Chapter 2 Additional Information. This chapter describes and summarizes additional information related to the project. The Chapter is divided into additional information provided by City staff and additional or clarifying information provided as a result of comments received during the public review process.

Chapter 3 Public Comment on Draft EIR and City Responses to Comment. This chapter contains copies of the comment letters received on the Draft EIR during the public review period. The comment letters have been individually numbered. A list of those who commented is provided at the front of the chapter. Each comment letter is presented and a written response is provided to each comment raising a significant environmental issue submitted on the Draft EIR.

Chapter 4 Errata and Revisions. This chapter includes the changes to the Draft EIR needed to respond to comments and clarify or amplify the information provided in the Draft EIR. The changes correct inaccuracies and clarify the analysis in the EIR.

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CHAPTER 2. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2.1 REVISIONS TO THE DRAFT EIR
The following are edits to the Land Use Element, Circulation and Scenic Highway Element, and Environmental Management Element policies or actions that have been initiated by City staff since the Draft EIR was published. The edits are to clarify existing language within the General Plan related to the Focused General Plan Update and minor edits to specifically include reference to the San Carlos Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan approved by the City Council in 2020.

One new action, Action ESPS-5.6 is being added in response to public comments received during circulation of the Draft EIR. See Chapter 3 for the specific comments and City responses.

2.1.1 General Plan Revisions
Land Use Element
The Draft EIR presented edits to the Land Use Element in strikeout and underline text. New edits to the Land Use Element of the proposed Focused General Plan Update (since the publication of the Draft EIR) in this Final EIR are shown in red, with newly added text shown in red underline and newly deleted text as shown in red strikeout.
 Action LU-1.8: Amend the Zoning Ordinance to address the new multiple-family and mixed-use designations as part of the 2023 Focused General Plan Update.  Policy LU-9.10: On school and formerly school sites, allow low and moderate income rental housing units made available to local educational employees, local public employees, and then the general public at densities and development standards in accordance with AB2295, 2022. In the event of closure of a school, the primary planned use of these sites re- mains for school and associated recreation purposes, or housing. The school site should be considered for acquisition by the City.  Policy LU-9.14: Legally nonconforming multi-family residential structures located within multi-family residential zoning districts may be replaced, restored, or rebuilt, or repaired and used consistent with the Zoning Ordinance in effect at the time the structure was originally constructed only upon issuance of a conditional use permit approved by the Planning Commission the time of the replacement, restoring, or rebuilding.  Policy LU-9.21: Consider allowing public school districts and local private schools to provide affordable housing units on school or school-related sites concurrent with continued school operations.
 Action LU-9.3: Update development standards to allow for single family attached, multiple family detached, and/or multiple family attached affordable housing units to be constructed and maintained concurrent with school operations.

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Environmental Safety and Public Services Element
Since the text of the Environmental Safety and Public Services Element was all new in the Draft EIR, the edits proposed by City staff since the publication of the Draft EIR are shown in strikeout for deleted text and underline text for new text. As noted above, Action ESPS-5.6 is a new action presented in response to public comment received on the Draft EIR.

Action ESPS 3.7: Adopt a formal written policy Periodically re-evaluate the City’s policy regarding the City’s policy allowing rebuilding in the VHFHSZ. Periodically, re-evaluate the policy to assure consistency with State law and local preferences. allowing rebuilding in the VHFSHZ. If the policy is unwritten, adopt a formal written policy.

Action ESPS-5.6: Prepare regulations that address biosafety levels (BSL) for new life science, biotechnology, or other scientific developments to ensure a healthy and safe San Carlos community.

Circulation and Scenic Highway Element
Policy CSH-2.2: Provide for adequate pedestrian and bicycle facilities as viable transportation modes in San Carlos, as recommended in the San Carlos Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.

Environmental Management Element
Policy EM-11.4: Provide an integrated network of bicycle and pedestrian thoroughfares that connects jobs and housing to other city destinations, as recommended in the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.

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2.1.2 Proposed General Plan Land Use Map
The proposed General Plan Land Use Map has been revised in response to public comment and minor corrections that have come to light since the proposed General Plan Land Use map was presented in the Draft EIR. The revised Figure 3-7 Proposed General Plan Land Use map follows here:

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Figure 3-7 Proposed General Plan Land Use Map
Source: CALCAD December 2022

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2.1.3 Proposed Zoning Map
The proposed Zoning Map has been revised in response to public comment and minor corrections that have come to light since the proposed Zoning Map was presented in the Draft EIR. The revised Figure 3-8 Proposed Zoning Map follows here:

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Figure 3-8 Proposed Zoning Map
Source: CALCAD December 2022

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CHAPTER 3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE DRAFT EIR AND

CITY RESPONSES TO COMMENT
This chapter contains copies of the letters and emails, collectively called “comment letters” received on the Draft EIR during the public review period. The comment letters have been individually numbered and will appear on the following pages in the order presented below.

Comments were received from the following agencies and individuals:

State Agencies:
• Comment Letter 1: California Office of Emergency Services (CAL OES) Local Agencies:
• none
Organization or Individual:
• Comment Letter 2 - Edward Collins
• Comment Letter 3 - Bryan Shields – Nor Cal Carpenters Union • Comment Letter 4a - Sara Timby
• Comment Letter 4b - Sara Timby
• Comment Letter 5 - Bryan Silverthorn
• Comment Letter 6 - Paul Magginetti
• Comment Letter 7 - Alison Fox
• Comment Letter 8 - Ryan Kauffman
• Comment Letter 9 - Gary and Debbie Baldocchi
• Comment Letter 10 - Todd Trekell, Hunter Properties
• Comment Letter 11 - Don Cox
• Comment Letter 12 - Sean and Jen Peters
• Comment Letter 13 - (No Name Provided)
• Comment Letter 14 – Ed Evans, Carpenters Union Local 217 San Mateo County • Comment Letter 15 – Robert Tomkinson
A copy of each comment letter, followed by the City’s written responses to those comments, follow.

The following statement, which appears at the bottom of the comment letters, is strictly a reference to the City’s web address that contains all of the comment letters received on the Draft EIR and does not require a response:

See all comments.
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From: CalOES Mitigation Planning <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 8:26 AM
To: Lisa Porras <[email protected]>
Cc: Peri, Jared@CalOES <[email protected]>; LaMar-Haas, Victoria@CalOES <Victoria.LaMar[email protected]>; Boemecke, Wendy@CalOES <[email protected]> Subject: Safety Element Update Comments- City of San Carlos Good Morning,
Cal OES has reviewed the Safety Element Update to the General Plan. Our office has a couple of comments.

The Safety Element addresses the following hazards: Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, Flooding, Geologic, Wildfires
When reviewing your FEMA adopted Local Hazard Mitigation Plan we find that the identified medium and high risk hazards are as follows: Earthquake, Flooding, Severe Weather, Wildfire, Landslide/Mass Movements, Sea Level Rise/ Climate Change
Below Is the link to the California Office of Planning and Research Safety Element Guidelines
General Plan Guidelines, Chapter 4: Required Elements (ca.gov) Required Contents the safety element must, consistent with Government Code Section 65302(g), provide for the protection of the community from any unreasonable risks associated with the effects of:
• Seismically induced surface rupture, ground shaking, ground failure • Tsunami, seiche, and dam failure
• Slope instability leading to mudslides and landslides • Subsidence
• Liquefaction
• Other seismic hazards identified pursuant to Chapter 7.8 (commencing with Section 2690) of Division 2 of the Public Resources Code, and other geologic hazards known to the legislative body
• Flooding
• Wildland and urban fires
• Climate change
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment.

Comment Letter 1

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Jared Peri, Senior Emergency Services Coordinator
Hazard Mitigation Planning Division
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
Mobile: (916) 524-3470
Email: [email protected]
Program Email: [email protected]

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Response to Comment Letter 1 - California Office of Emergency Services (CAL OES):

These are comments on the Safety Element update to the General Plan and do not address the adequacy of the Draft EIR, and do not raise any significant environmental issues. No further response is required. Inclusion of these comments in this Final EIR will make the commentor's views available to the City of San Carlos Planning Commission, the San Carlos City Council, and other public officials who will make decisions about the proposed project.

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From: [email protected]
Date: November 22, 2022 at 6:02:07 PM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Comment from Townsquare
Reply-To: [email protected]
Comment Submitted by:

Name: Edward Collins
Organization: 4 decade long citizen
Email:

Comment:

To justify that comment one need only look at the council vote for the monstrous lab last week.. it needed all sorts of exceptions to multiple different plans, agreements, and only 1 resident in the area was for it with reservations, nonetheless the council rubber stamped it cartes blanche despite promises they made in the general plan or to the citizens in the area. So why have it? They don’t care about the poor or seniors or vets, my father snd mother are all three yet the city has never done anything but punish and take and lie. They can’t even enforce two no parking spots put in for the safety of school children,let alone enforce an absurd 15 mph speed limit, or slow down traffic enough so it doesn’t careen off a badly maintained major road into residents private property so they big promises in this plan appear as pure fantasy or farce.

This plan is out of touch with reality, and needs to be completely redone with truth and honesty. Throw it away, and start over, but this time leave the doublespeak in fictional literature .

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Response to Comment Letter 2 - Edward Collins:

These comments do not address the adequacy of the Draft EIR, and do not raise any significant environmental issues. No further response is required. Inclusion of these comments in this Final EIR will make the commentor's views available to the City of San Carlos Planning Commission, the San Carlos City Council, and other public officials who will make decisions about the proposed project.

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From: [email protected]
Date: November 22, 2022 at 3:40:27 PM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Comment from Townsquare
Reply-To: [email protected]
Comment Submitted by:

Name: Bryan Shields
Organization: Nor Cal Carpenters Union
Email:

Comment:

Hello,
Labor standards are an important and a lot of times missing aspect of these plans. It is important to not only alocate units, apn's and height but also how the workers would be treated on these projects.

Without Labor Standards what we see out there in the construction workforce is wage theft and zero safety regulations.

With the implication of simple Labor Standards, such as Apprenticeship, Prevailing wage and Healthcare you as the city are telling the Developers and Contractors to value your citizens as they build on your land.

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Response to Comment Letter 3 - Bryan Shields – Nor Cal Carpenters Union:

These comments do not address the adequacy of the Draft EIR, and do not raise any significant environmental issues. No further response is required. Inclusion of these comments in this Final EIR will make the commentor's views available to the City of San Carlos Planning Commission, the San Carlos City Council, and other public officials who will make decisions about the proposed project.

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From: [email protected]
Date: November 27, 2022 at 12:59:32 PM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Comment from Townsquare
Reply-To: [email protected]
Comment Submitted by:

Name: Sara Timby
Organization: None Given
Email:

Comment:

Please consider adding protection for the 52 structures listed in the Historical Resource Inventory, city of San Carlos, CA, 1991. The report was prepared by the San Mateo County Historical Resource Advisory Board under contract to the City of San Carlos. Kent L. Seaver served as primary author. Elizabeth Rowland served as the city project supervisor.

Also, it would be good to have a specific goal for residence carbon reduction by 2040. Several cities are doing this - I can provide more info if interested.

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Comment Letter 4a

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Response to Comment Letter 4a - Sara Timby:

The Draft EIR lists the following relevant cultural resource Goal, Policies and Action from the General Plan’s Land Use Element in Chapter 4.4 Cultural Resources and Tribal Cultural Resources.

Goal LU-12: Protect San Carlos’ historic and cultural resources to maintain and enhance a unique sense of place.

Policy LU-12.1: Evaluate historical and cultural resources early in the development review process through consultation with interested parties.

Policy LU-12.2: Foster the preservation, restoration, and compatible reuse of architecturally and/or historically significant structures and sites.

Policy LU-12.3: Ensures that modifications to identified historic resources are consistent with the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties Policy LU-12.4: Encourage continued use and adaptive reuse of designated historic resources through application of the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for rehabilitation, reconstruction, and restoration.

Policy LU-12.5: Treat with respect and dignity any human remains discovered during implementation of public and private projects within the city and fully comply with the California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act and other appropriate laws.

Policy LU-12.8: Retain the exterior architectural character and setting of the Historical San Carlos Depot.

Action LU-12.1: Ensure thorough compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) relating to potential impacts to cultural and historical resources.

Section 4.4.4 of the Draft EIR provides an analysis of potential impacts to historical resources from new development, and concludes that compliance with these General Plan policies and actions, and compliance with CEQA requirements for evaluating historic resources would ensure that potential impacts to historical resources are minimized and that this policy framework would serve to prevent impacts to historical resources from occurring. Policies LU-12.1, LU-12.2 and LU-12.3 in particular would apply to the protection of resources that are contained in the City’s Historical Resource Inventory, as the Inventory would serve as the primary reference source for identifying and evaluating historical resources in the City. It is also worth noting that the Draft EIR is a program-level document, and that individual future development projects would require separate CEQA review to determine whether they would warrant additional review and documentation.

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The commenter states that it would be good to have a specific goal for residence carbon reduction by 2040. Comment noted. This comment is not on the adequacy of the Draft EIR, and does not raise any significant environmental issues. No further response is required.

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From: Sara Timby < >
Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2022 1:47 PM
To: Lisa Porras <[email protected]>
Subject: Fwd: Program seeks to curb residents’ carbon footprint - The Mercury News More info on the residential carbon curb program (for the EIR). https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=83d9eb59-ff26-470fa218-b362e68fe01f&appcode=SAN252&eguid=96627b68-b4d2-4af5-881a-3e3409cab587&pnum=41# Link:

SANTA CRUZ
Program seeks to curb residents’ carbon footprint
By Aric Sleeper
Santa Cruz Sentinel
SANTA CRUZ >> To try to curb carbon emissions in Santa Cruz by 40% from 1990 levels by 2030 and reach the city’s aspirational target of carbon neutrality by 2035, the city has launched its Resilient Santa Cruz platform.

The online dashboard is designed to help residents track the actions they take that contribute to their carbon emissions and give helpful tips on how to reduce their footprint. “Folks need the ability to understand what their carbon footprint is, where their major areas for high impact are and they need links to easy-to-understand information — rebates and credits that are available — and all in a one-stop shop,” said Tiffany Wise-West, sustainability and climate action manager. “That’s what Resilient Santa Cruz really is.”
The online platform is tied to the city’s 2030 Climate Action Plan, which was adopted in September.

Through the platform, users commit to emissions reduction actions and then receive feedback about the actions, such as turning the heat down or using LEDs.

To make the program a reality, Wise-West teamed up with Ecology Action, Central Coast Community Energy and other regional organizations to create Resilient Santa Cruz, Resilient Santa Cruz County and Resilient Central Coast.
“This really is a six-county activation platform,” Wise-West said. “We’re achieving some efficiencies in scale here because this is not something that the city could launch on its own due to the cost of maintaining such a platform and also the high degree of communication that’s needed with our community to really optimize the use of the platform.”
The city hopes that 1,000 households register with the platform by April 23, which is Earth Day. As an incentive, 100 prizes are being given away to those who register, including gift cards, food waste pails, bicycle equipment and the grand prizes of a youth and adult bike. To qualify to win one of the prizes, residents need to register and create a profile on the platform.

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“Since we launched … we have about 94 households registered,” Wise-West said. “So we’re at 10% of our target already.”
After experimenting with various forms of outreach in the past, such as fact sheets, webinars and community meetings, Wise-West said she feels that the online platform will be a more effective way to connect with the community about these issues.
“This gives us a better mechanism to reach folks,” she said. “We recognize that people have their own schedules and they prioritize their time to go get groceries or work a second job. This enables people to utilize the platform on their own time, which is really critical in this day and age.” Another strategy the platform uses to better engage residents about carbon emissions and actions they can take to curb them, is to promote the creation of teams and challenges, which is already being implemented within the departments of city government.

To register, go to resilientsantacruzcounty.org/santacruz.

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Response to Comment Letter 4b - Sara Timby:

Comment noted. This comment does not address the adequacy of the Draft EIR, and does not raise any significant environmental issues. No further response is required. Inclusion of these comments in this Final EIR will make the commentor's views available to the City of San Carlos Planning Commission, the San Carlos City Council, and other public officials who will make decisions about the proposed project.

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From: [email protected]
Date: November 27, 2022 at 4:49:40 PM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Comment from Townsquare
Reply-To: [email protected]
Comment Submitted by:

Name: Bryan Silverthorn
Organization: None Given
Email:

Comment:

As a resident of San Carlos, I want to live in a healthy community, a community that grows to include new people and new businesses, and that adapts to broader changes across our region and world. As a member of the general public, I lack the expertise to comment on technical or legal details of this report.

However, I fully support the broad goals of the general plan update as I understand them, most importantly:
- Encouraging more housing development
- Enabling efficient high-density development
- Supporting housing affordability at all income levels As this report makes clear in its comparison vs "Identified Alternatives", the city's existing plan is failing to achieve these goals. Maintaining our status quo would have more significant negative impact than the changes under consideration.

Although I believe that San Carlos should be more ambitious in its development plan, especially with higher-quality transit, pedestrian, and bike infrastructure, the updated plan is an improvement over the status quo.

My impression is that this report accurately characterizes the environmental tradeoffs relevant to the updated plan. I appreciate the hard work of city staff to move this process forward.

Regards,
Bryan Silverthorn
San Carlos, CA
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Response to Comment Letter 5 - Bryan Silverton:

These are comments on the merits of the proposed Focused General Plan Update project and not on the adequacy of the Draft EIR, and do not raise any significant environmental issues. No further response is required. Inclusion of these comments in this Final EIR will make the commentor's views available to the City of San Carlos Planning Commission, the San Carlos City Council, and other public officials who will make decisions about the proposed project.

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From: [email protected]
Date: November 27, 2022 at 12:10:19 PM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Comment from Townsquare
Reply-To: [email protected]
Comment Submitted by:

Name: Paul Magginetti
Organization: None Given
Email:

Comment:

Please see my comments below for the Draft EIR for the new Housing Element of the General Plan:

Staff is proposing doubling the density to MU-N-40 parcels along East San Carlos Ave., creating a situation where single-family residences bear all of the impacts of a high-density housing development, lowering their property values, while the six adjacent property owners stand to profit greatly. How is this type of spot zooming even legal? The density bonuses and the new law prohibiting minimum parking requirements for new housing, commercial and other developments located near public transit risks development adjacent to single family homes that are wildly out of character with the community. What is the legal definition of “transit”? What is “a major transit stop as defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code.”? Does it include all rail and bus stops? The Planning Commission just recently arbitrarily approved a 40-foot variance to a zoned 50-foot height limit with no rational justification. How can we believe the proposed housing element won’t just be ignored by future Planning Commissions and City Council? These proposed zoning changes have so many exceptions and state mandates that the community is very concerned that the worst-case scenario will be proposed by a developer and the city either must approve a development or will arbitrarily approve a “density bonus” project that tears our community apart.

Why are zoning changes for the identified RS-3 and RS-6 properties not being proposed even though they are SB-9 eligible (Figure 4.5-2 and 4.5-3, pages 144 and 145)? Are developments on RS-3 and RS-6 properties eligible for a Density Bonus and no minimum requirement for parking per state law? Why is staff only proposing higher density in parts of the city that are already described in the proposed 2023 Housing Element for the General Plan as, more “non-white population” (page139), least “positive environmental outcome” (page 172), most “socially vulnerable” (page 174), and more “overcrowded” (Page 189)? The City Council meeting started out with a presentation by Community Foundation of San Carlos that included a “Social Justice & Equity Committee Update”. I would like to see more of that compassion within the San Carlos city limits.

What proportion of new housing is proposed to be owner occupied? Owner occupation promotes financial independence and more stable neighborhoods.

Why is the underutilized airport property not being considered for changes under the general plan? This public property benefits a tiny minority of special interests for the most unsustainable use possible. This represents acres and acres of land that could be better used for housing in an area already central to Comment Letter 6

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multiple transportation opportunities (and adjacent to the SamTrans South Base Maintenance & Bus Yard). This property alone could meet current and future housing needs for the city and the county for decades to come. If we are serious about affordable housing this should be on the table. We built housing on a public railroad right of way; this is no different.

Why has staff taken a maximalist approach to increased density in East San Carlos, disregarding community feedback they received in multiple workshops? What assurance do we have that the housing element of the general plan will even be followed? These density bonuses and a lack of minimum parking requirement are a real wild card and combined with the proposed Housing Element changes creates new zoning requirements that put the community at risk.

See all comments.
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San Carlos Focused General Plan Update Administrative Draft Final EIR 3-19 December 2022
Response to Comment Letter 6 - Paul Magginetti:

These are comments on the merits of the proposed Focused General Plan Update project and not on the adequacy of the Draft EIR, and do not raise any significant environmental issues. No further response is required. Inclusion of these comments in this Final EIR will make the commentor's views available to the City of San Carlos Planning Commission, the San Carlos City Council, and other public officials who will make decisions about the proposed project.

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From: AF < >
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 6:44 AM
To: Lisa Porras <[email protected]>
Subject: Public Comment on San Carlos’ Public Draft EIR Hello Ms. Porras,
I am writing to submit a comment on the Public Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the City’s Focused General Plan Update for the Housing, Environmental Safety, Land Use, Circulation, Environmental Management, and Noise Elements, and associated amendments to the San Carlos Zoning Ordinance.

I have read in the document that efforts should be made to mitigate negative impacts on protected animal species and wetlands, but I have not found language in the document that protects or mitigates against a change in urban forest density or coverage. In the document, it is mentioned that where trees are removed for real estate development, efforts will be made to protect animal and special land/water needs. However, what seems to be missing is that for every tree removed for development, the same number of trees should be planted in San Carlos to make up for any loss in tree canopy coverage.

Please let me know if I have misinterpreted the document. Any reduction in tree levels in our City is harmful to the health and well-being of our population and environment. Preservation of trees is important, while growth in urban tree planting is desired, to better mitigate against air pollution, improve water quality, and reduce energy, as Menlo Park, East Palo Alto, Palo Alto and Mountain View have done as part of their urban forest plans.

Thank you,
Alison Fox
San Carlos resident
Comment Letter 7

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Response to Comment Letter 7 - Alison Fox:

Protection of the urban forest is specifically addressed in the discussion under Impact BIO-5, in Chapter 4.3 Biological Resources of the Draft EIR. The Draft EIR states that the San Carlos General Plan contains goals and policies protecting natural habitat and other biological resources, streams and riparian habitat, and the urban forest. It further states that all housing projects would have to comply with the City of San Carlos Protected Tree Ordinance (Municipal Code Section

18.18), which requires a permit for removal of protected trees and has standards for required replacement trees and tree protection plans for retained protected trees. Chapter 4.3.2 Regulatory Setting lists the General Plan Goals and Policies that would apply to the project, including the following:

Goal EM-3: Enhance the Urban Forest.

Policy EM-3.1: Maintain and expand the urban canopy with special emphasis on protection of heritage trees.

Policy EM-3.2: Review and amend the Zoning Ordinance as needed to identify barriers to the effective enhancement of the urban forest and the protection of heritage trees.

Policy EM-3.3: Assist community groups with tree planning efforts.

Therefore, the Draft EIR addresses urban forest concerns and no additional text is required.

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From: [email protected]
Date: November 28, 2022 at 6:53:49 AM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Comment from Townsquare
Reply-To: [email protected]
Comment Submitted by:

Name: Ryan Kauffman
Organization: Resident
Email:

Comment:

Circulation and access for Laurel and surrounding areas should prioritize biking and walking to mitigate vehicle congestion and encourage healthier transportation options for those who can participate.

Creating a downtown that is lively and convenient for the community to gather, dine, and interact is critical to keeping the city of good living, the city of good living. Please consider expanding access for bikes and pedestrians to activate more dining and communal spaces on Laurel Thank you,
Ryan
See all comments.
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Chapter 3. Public Comment on the Draft EIR
San Carlos Focused General Plan Update Administrative Draft Final EIR 3-23 December 2022
Response to Comment Letter 8 - Ryan Kauffman:

These comments are on the merits of the proposed Focused General Plan Update project and not on the adequacy of the Draft EIR, and do not raise any significant environmental issues. No further response is required. Inclusion of these comments in this Final EIR will make the commentor's views available to the City of San Carlos Planning Commission, the San Carlos City Council, and other public officials who will make decisions about the proposed project.

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1 November 28, 2022
City of San Carlos
Members of the City Council
600 Elm Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
Subject: Proposed Draft EIR for General Plan, Housing Element and Environmental Safety Element—Public Comments (Request addition of new element that includes specific zoning ordinances and guidelines for Life Science and BioSafety labs) Dear Planner Lisa Porras, Mayor McDowell and Members of the City Council, We submit the following public comments for your review and consideration before you approve the Draft EIR for the San Carlos General Plan specifically, the Environmental Safety Element. Click here to view the Public Draft Environmental Impact Report. Click here to vew the Appendices.

It is our perception that the provisions in the General Plan’s Housing Element and the Environmental Safety Element do not adequately address the significant environmental and public safety impacts that may result from millions of square feet of developments that have been approved, are pending or planned that may house Biosafety Labs (BSL) that use hazardous materials in their operations and generate hazardous waste, biological waste, rDNA, radioactive or other organisms or biological materials known to cause life-threatening illness and death in humans, animals and wildlife.

Many other jurisdictions and cities have a significantly greater level of BSL oversight incorporated into their general plans, Environmental Safety Elements, and zoning. See 2022 City Council analysis from Kansas and Natick. See also:

Massachusetts Environmental Compliance for Labs labfs15.pdf Many also have Biosafety committees whose members have specialized education, training and experience that qualify them to recommend necessary zoning changes, evaluate, monitor and oversee BSL uses. The City does not have a Biosafety committee and, to our knowledge, does not employ staff or consultants who have the requisite specialized education and experience to effectively participate in these important public safety recommendations.

In the interest of public and environmental safety, the San Carlos General Plan should include a specific Biosafety Element which includes ordinances and guidelines for Biosafety labs, level 1, 2, 3 or 4. The current General Plan and Environmental Safety Element do not contain any reference to BSL labs and there are no specific zoning or guidelines regulating their use.

We infer from the non-specific and generalized language in the General Plan and new Environmental Safety Element that the City applies zoning standards developed years Comment Letter 9

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2 ago for industrial uses in East San Carlos. We perceive the omission of updated BSL ordinances and guidelines in the Environmental Safety Element to be a calculated strategy to afford these developments lax or minimal oversight in both siting, operations and monitoring. We are informed and believe that Alexandria and other completed Life Science developments currently operating in San Carlos house BSL level 1 and 2 labs that were not disclosed to the public.

We spoke with the representative from Alexandria in 2020 and were told that she could not disclose that information due to tenant confidentiality. The Public’s right to know about potential significant threats to environmental and public safety outweigh tenants’ rights to confidentiality. The City is morally and possibly legally obligated to be transparent in this regard.

After all of the Life Science developments are built out (there are currently at least 10 in the pipeline), San Carlos may have more square feet of BSLs per capita and per square mile than any other city in California. Therefore, we respectfully request that San Carlos follow the example of other cities in the bay area and nationwide and adopt specific guidelines and ordinances that will regulate developments that house BSLs.

We reviewed a number of local cities guidelines. We found one on the east coast particularly informative. It is a 2018 letter to the Watertown, MA city council regarding rDNA and BSL safety issues considered by the Lexington, MA city council.

We note that the General Plan reads that San Carlos covers 8 square miles: The City of San Carlos encompasses approximately eight square miles, nearly all of which are developed with urban land uses. (See Section 2.) Public sources indicate that San Carlos covers 5.413 miles. Please clarify the correct square miles so that the City can calculate the square feet of Life Science developments per square mile and per capita.

We’d appreciate this clarification at the upcoming City Council meeting tonight, Monday, November 28, 2022.

Based on our research and review of other cities guidelines, we ask the staff and City Council to consider adopting a new Biosafety Element, or at a minimum, add BSL ordinances and guidelines to the proposed Environmental Safety Element that include the following provisions:
(1) Prohibit BSL level 3 and 4 labs within San Carlos city limits due to unique geological, ecological and environmental limitations, FEMA flood zones, high-risk earthquake zones, area at high risk of liquefaction, areas with shallow ground water, Hiller airport and flight school, Belmont and Pulgas creeks, riparian corridors, and sensitive habitats and proximity to residential housing, restaurants, hotels, medical and dental offices, senior and childcare facilities. (2) Establish setbacks at least 300 feet away from residential homes, hotels, senior facilities, hospitals, medical or dental offices, restaurants and child care facilities.

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3 (3) Prohibit all BSLs in FEMA flood zones that have experienced site or street flooding in the past 10 years, such as areas near Industrial Road adjacent to Belmont or Pulgas creek.
(4) Require minimum 25-50 feet setbacks from creeks and riparian corridors. (5) Establish specific guidelines related to the use of Recombinant DNA Molecule Technology.
(6) Require any BSL labs, whether upcoming or currently operating, to obtain permits issues by the San Mateo Department of Health and other appropriate regulatory agencies. Submit all permits to the City to ensure compliance. (7) Require BSL labs to have their own institutional biosafety committees to provide the City of San Carlos with floor plans and a description of organisms in use; and to alert the city of any incidents or accidents that happen within 24 hours (or as soon as possible in the event of the accidental leak or release of airborne or highly transmissible pathogens.)
(8) Require BSL labs to have emergency response plans.
(9) Require BSL labs to coordinate emergency evacuation procedures with local police, fire, and county emergency response teams and have drills every 6 months.
(10) Establish a City of San Carlos Biosafety committee for the purpose of reviewing, permitting and monitoring all commercial developments that house BSL labs, including:
a. Establishing policies, procedures and criteria to aid in the implementation of any ordinances that govern BSLs.
b. Review all amendments to the guidelines or General Plan. c. Review all applications or permits for the use of rDNA and biological materials in San Carlos for compliance with the guidelines and conformity with guidelines from the San Mateo Department of Health and other regulatory agencies.
d. Review private labs or institutions manuals, annual worker training programs, health-safety programs and monitoring procedures. e. Determine the manner in which institutions and institutional biosafety committees make reports, applications or recommendations to the San Carlos Biosafety committee.
f. Appoint volunteer residents of San Carlos to the Biosafety committee to act as community advocates.
g. Require continuing education and appropriate certifications for committee members.
h. Provide regular reports to the community about current and new BSL developments, regulations, safety and emergency evacuation procedures, and other relevant information about BSLs in the community.

Thank you for considering our comments and our grave concerns.

Sincerely,
Debbie and Gary Baldocchi

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4 Carmelita Drive
P.S.

We relied, in part, on the following definitions and information in the San Carlos Focused General Plan Update Draft EIR 1-1 October 2022
Chapter 1 Introduction
There is a need to understand the relationship between the maintenance of high-quality ecological systems and the general welfare of the people of the state, including their enjoyment of the natural resources of the state.

THE GENERAL PLAN
As defined by the California Government Code, a general plan is a long-range visionary document that establishes a framework for how a city will grow and change over the next two decades. It establishes goals, policies, and actions guiding growth, conservation, and enhancement. In California, general plans serve as a “constitution” or blueprint for all future development. General plans are required to have chapters or “elements” that discuss land use, circulation/mobility, open space, conservation, noise, environmental justice, air quality, safety, and housing. Our general plan is known as the San Carlos General Plan: Envision 2030.

THE HOUSING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATES

1.1 CEQA AND THE PURPOSE OF AN EIR
The City of San Carlos is specifically updating two of its General Plan elements – Housing Element and Environmental Safety Element -- as required to address recent State law mandates. The Housing Element focuses on the provision of adequate housing for all current and future San Carlos residents. The Environmental Safety Element focuses on reducing the potential short and long-term risks resulting from fires, floods, droughts, earthquakes, landslides, climate change, and other hazards. Changes to the Housing Element or Environmental Safety Element may necessitate changes to other elements such as the Land Use Element to ensure consistency between the elements. The General Plan elements’ revisions may also necessitate a zoning code or map revisions as well. The revisions will undergo environmental review through an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), which will be prepared in compliance with CEQA requirements.

There is a need to understand the relationship between the maintenance of high-quality ecological systems and the general welfare of the people of the state, including their enjoyment of the natural resources of the state.

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Chapter 3. Public Comment on the Draft EIR
3-28 San Carlos Focused General Plan Update Administrative Draft EIR December 2022
Response to Comment Letter 9 - Gary and Debbie Baldocchi:

These comments are on the merits of the proposed Focused General Plan Update project and not on the adequacy of the Draft EIR, and do not raise any significant environmental issues.

The following new action item has been added to the Safety Element:

New Action ESPS-5.6 – Prepare regulations that address biosafety levels (BSL) for new life science, biotechnology, or other scientific developments to ensure a healthy and safe San Carlos community.

No further response is required. Inclusion of these comments in this Final EIR will make the commentor's views available to the City of San Carlos Planning Commission, the San Carlos City Council, and other public officials who will make decisions about the proposed project.

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Comment Letter 10

HUNTER PROPERTIES

SENT VIA E-MAIL
November 28, 2022
City of San Carlos - Planning Division
Attn: Ms. Lisa Porras
600 Elm Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
10 121 MILLER A VEN UE -
Surrr. 2 00
C UPER
TINO,
CA 95014
PH ONE: 408.255.4100
fax: 408.996.8425
www. h un terpropen-i es.com
RE: Hunter Properties, Inc. - CEQA Comment Letter - San Carlos General Plan Update
Dear Ms. Porras,
Hunter Prope1ties, Inc. hereby submits these comments regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Rep01t ("DEIR") for the City of San Carlos's Focused General Plan Update ("GP Update" or "Project") (SCH# 2021120442). The GP Update specifically proposes to revise the Housing Element ("HE") and Environmental Safety and Public Services Element ("ESPSE") of the GP, with minor edits to other Elements for consistency, including the City's Land Use Element ("LUE").

The GP Update discusses creating new zoning districts to promote residential development in the City. (Draft HE, pp. 24, 110; DEIR, p. 3-22.) On April 25, 2022, the City of San Carlos ("City") adopted an ordinance that established a two-year development moratorium in the No1theast Area of the City ("Moratorium") where industrial uses are currently located to prohibit "the approval and development of the uses that may conflict with ... the introduction of uses contemplated in the N01theast Area Specific Plan, including housing"; presumably industrial uses. The Moratorium and GP Update appear to effectuate the City's 2022 Strategic Goals, which call for the creation of a Northeast Area Specific Plan ("NASP") that will prioritize the creation of housing, biotechnology, and life science uses, presumably to the detriment of the
existing industrial uses in the Northeast Area.

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It is our understanding that in conjunction with the existing Moratorium and the creation of the NASP, the GP Update will act to greatly weaken the industrial base of the City's economy by reclassifying land so as to make existing industrial uses nonconforming. Overall, the comments presented in this letter urge the City to study and consider the adverse effects upon small businesses, industrial uses, and the City as a whole that are likely to occur as a result of the future land use decisions that the GP Update will authorize. Additionally, we ask that the City reconsider its future plans under the NASP and reaffirm the more limited rezoning decisions made within the Draft HE and GP Update by including language that advocates for new residential units being built on land already zoned for residential or mixed use, rather than rezoning industrial areas.

Hunter Properties and Self-Storage
Hunter Properties owns a self-storage facility within the future NASP area. Self-storage facilities offer a range of benefits to the communities in which they are located. Self-storage is relied upon by many members of the San Carlos community. New jobs, the death of a family member, or the need to downsize all drive demand for self-storage. In addition, due to parking restrictions in the City, residents often tum to self-storage for the practical goal of storing their additional vehicles or boats. Also, small business owners use self-storage for a variety of reasons. Landscapers, general contractors, and other similar types of workers all use self-storage because such facilities are more secure than their homes or a construction yard. Pharmaceutical representatives, home stagers, and a wide variety of other professionals use self-storage to keep their products safe out of their family home. Self-storage simply provides a common solution that no other type of business can provide, and is an important part of a neighborhood's infrastructure.

Environmental Impacts
One of the key stated goals of the City's GP Update is to "facilitate housing growth within the City." (DEIR, p. 1-1.) The Draft HE details how this will be accomplished, and includes a recognition that the NASP will be created. (DEIR, p. 5-6.) Although the City should be commended for addressing housing affordability issues in the community, the policies proposed in the DEIR, in conjunction with the Moratorium and future NASP, offer an imbalanced solution to the detriment of environmentally innocuous light industrial uses. Under the Draft HE, the City has already planned for new residential needs in excess of its RHNA requirements. (HE, p. 115.) Converting industrial land in the NASP area for residential use thus appears unnecessmy. If the City wishes to plan for such additional residential use, this can be achieved by increasing permitted residential densities under the HE without needing to convert industrial land in the NASP area. As explained in this letter, such industrial land is of great value to the City.

Light industrial uses such as storage facilities cause comparatively minimal environmental impacts. The Project Alternatives discussed in the DEIR should adequately consider the reduced environmental impacts available under the scenario of retaining the City's

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existing light industrial use categories in future projects such as the NASP that tier from, and must be in conformance with, the GP Update.

As acknowledged in the DEIR, the Project would result in a cumulatively considerable new increase of air pollutant emissions and could expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. (DEIR, p. 2-5.) Emissions increases due to the increased population needed for the City to meet its RHNA requirements are likely unavoidable. (See DEIR, pp. 4.2- 21 - 4.2-24.) But by replacing existing light industrial uses with new residential uses across more neighborhoods of the City, the NASP enabled by the GP Update - will result in unnecessarily adverse effects to traffic and air quality. The new uses will generate increased traffic because they are more intensive than storage facility uses, and users of the storage facilities will be forced to travel greater distances if the facilities are phased out of these neighborhoods. Thus, the result of preserving the City's existing light industrial uses is a comparatively lower amount of vehicle miles travelled, traffic, noise, air quality, and land use conflicts that would not be as severe if residential growth was alternatively concentrated in existing residential areas. The Project Alternatives presented in the DEIR fail to take this factor into account.

Furthermore, as acknowledged in the GP Update, there is a greater risk of hazardous materials being present in the soils of sites located on the East Side of the City, where industrial uses currently predominate. (DEIR, p. 4.8-1.) Thus, if future City projects such as the NASP pe1mit residential uses on land currently used for industrial purposes, making them nonconforming, such a decision would increase the environmental risk that sensitive residential receptors will be located on contaminated land. Although the DEIR for the GP Update need not technically address this issue because the GP Update does not yet redesignate notable amounts of industrial area to residential uses, future CEQA documentation, such as that produced for the NASP, will need to assess these risks and will be unable to tier from the DEIR because the DEIR does not in the least analyze such future zoning amendments.

The DEIR states that one of the Project objectives is to protect the community from the harmful effect of hazardous materials. (DEIR, p. 2-25.) The DEIR further states that ESPSE update is meant in part to protect against environmental hazards such as poor air quality and hazardous materials. (DEIR, p. 3-5.) It is our understanding that such language may be applied to future City projects such as the NASP in order to justify the redesignation of industrial areas.

However, this narrative conflates heavy industrial and manufacturing uses that may indeed be hazardous with light industrial uses such as storage facilities that present minimal, if any, environmental hazards. For this reason, we request that the GP Update include language in the HE and DEIR acknowledging the need to preserve the City's existing light industrial base and reaffirming the Draft HE's policy of concentrating new residential uses in existing residential and mixed-use neighborhoods ("Proposed Language"). (See HE, p. 25, 63, 64.) GP Element Consistency
State law requires that GP elements be consistent with one other (internal consistency) and that adopted Specific Plans be consistent with a jurisdiction's GP (vertical consistency). (Gov. Code §§ 65300.5, 65359, 65454.)

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With regard to internal consistency, the Proposed Language would be in conformity with goals and policies contained within the City's existing General Plan LUE, which would presumably not be revised as part of the GP Update. (See DEIR, p. 3-22.) For example, Goal LU-6 states that the City should "strengthen the economic vitality of the East Side of the city by encouraging a diversity of commercial uses while protecting and preserving existing industrial uses". (GP, p. 50.) And Policy LU-6.2 specifically instructs the City to ensure that proposed new uses on the East Side "do not introduce land use conflicts that would adversely impact industrial/commercial activities". (GP, p. 50.) One of the related actions called for under the GP is to retain industrial uses on the East Side. (GP, p. 51.) Because Goal LU-6 is not proposed to be revised as part of the GP Update, if the future NASP conve1is existing industrial areas to residential uses, it will create an unlawful vertical inconsistency between the NASP and the LUE of the existing General Plan. In addition, adding the Proposed Language to the GP Update would ensure that the new HE and future NASP are consistent with the GP LUE.

The City's Economic Vitality
Policy LU-6.3 under the existing GP supp01is the expansion of key growth industries but requires that the City maintain "the overall diversity of land uses within East Side employment areas." (GP, p. 51.) The City should consider this policy during the GP Update and any future decisions relating to the industrial economy of the City.

In addition to the environmental benefits of retaining light industri.al uses as discussed above, retaining light industrial uses preserves jobs and small businesses in San Carlos and provides for a more diversified and broad tax base.

If the NASP redesignates the industrial areas on the East Side of the City primarily to residential uses, this will affect the local labor market and constrain the supply of land available for local small businesses such as self-storage uses.

Of the existing land uses in the City, all industrial categories combined make up 9.3% of the City's footprint. (DEIR, p. 4.10-1.) This is dramatically lower than the 61.2% of the City's footprint cun-ently used for residential purposes. (DEIR, p. 4.10-1.) If the future NASP redesignates land from industrial uses to residential uses, this disparity will be exacerbated in a manner that presents serious economic risks for the City.

Conclusion
The City should undertake greater study of the broad environmental, economic, and social repercussions of redesignating existing light industrial land to residential uses. The City has many options, and need not undertake this rezoning to meet its RHNA requirements, as evidenced by the draft GP Update.

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We urge the City to consider the comments contained herein when finalizing its GP Update and making subsequent related decisions about the role of industrial uses in the City. For the sake of small businesses and in order to promote economic diversity and a balanced conmmnity, we ask that the City please take into consideration the foregoing comments.

We thank you for the opportunity to provide these comments.

Respectfully submitted,
Todd C. Trekell
Hunter Properties, Inc.

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Chapter 3. Public Comment on the Draft EIR
3-34 San Carlos Focused General Plan Update Administrative Draft EIR December 2022
Response to Comment Letter 10 - Todd Trekell, Hunter Properties:

The commenter expresses concerns over the future conversion of land zoned light industrial to residential uses under the Northeast Area Specific Plan (NASP), which the commenter feels would be enabled by the proposed project. The commenter further states that the Project Alternatives presented in the Draft EIR fail to take this into account.

The intent of the Alternatives discussion in the Draft EIR is to describe alternatives to the project that would avoid or substantially lessen any of the significant effects of the project, which the Draft EIR identified as being related to air quality, biological resources, and tribal cultural resources.

While the Draft EIR acknowledges in the analysis of the No Project Alternative that development would occur within the City as anticipated under the existing General Plan and Housing Element, as well as within future Specific Plan areas including the NASP, conversion of land zoned light industrial to residential within the NASP would be speculative at this point since the NASP process has only recently begun, and such land use changes within the NASP area are not included in the proposed updates to the Housing or Safety Elements. Therefore, it would not warrant analysis in the Alternatives section of this Draft EIR. As the commenter correctly points out, future CEQA documentation will need to assess any proposed conversion of light industrial land to residential within the NASP, and would not be able to tier off of this program EIR.

The commenter asserts that language included in the proposed Safety Element update regarding air quality and hazardous materials may be applied to future projects such as the NASP in order to justify the redesignation of industrial uses, and requests that the proposed GP Update include language in the Housing Element and Draft EIR acknowledging the need to preserve the City’s existing light industrial base and reaffirming the Housing Element’s policy of concentrating new residential uses in existing residential and mixed-use neighborhoods. Section 3.3.2 Housing Element Update of the Draft EIR provides a summary of the proposed “opportunity sites” where future homes can be constructed and clearly states that the City proposes to meet the RHNA requirements through accessory dwelling unit projections, SB 9 duplex construction projections, and vacant and underutilized sites in residential and mixed-use areas (not industrial areas). The map of opportunity sites provided in the Draft EIR (Figure 3-6) does not show any sites proposed within the NASP or industrially zoned properties.

These comments are primarily focused on the proposed NASP project and not on the adequacy of the Draft EIR, and do not raise any significant environmental issues. No further response is required, as part of the Draft EIR. Inclusion of these comments in this Final EIR will make the commentor's views available to the City of San Carlos Planning Commission, the San Carlos City Council, and other public officials who will make decisions about the proposed project.

The commenter will also have the opportunity to participate in planning discussions about the NASP through the NASP community engagement effort which is anticipated to begin in Spring 2023.

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From: [email protected]
Date: November 28, 2022 at 1:32:47 PM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Comment from Townsquare
Reply-To: [email protected]
Comment Submitted by:

Name: Don Cox
Organization: 36 year resident of San Carlos
Email:

Comment:

Thanks to all who clearly spent endless hours studying, participating, analyzing and developing options in the final document for the City of San Carlos. I consider myself an intelligent guy but found it somewhat challenging to read and absorb this document.I also attended several of the community "workshops" over the past several years. I do realize there are many reasons for such a comprehensive and lengthy review but am wondering if there is a way to increase community feedback and buy in with a summary of some kind. i know, easier said than done. Most citizens will not take the time to read several hundred pages. I personally found the data and plan informative but not sure how the ordinary citizen can provide valuable feedback.

Thanks for considering my feedback, as limited as it may be See all comments.
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Response to Comment Letter 11 - Don Cox:

These comments do not address the adequacy of the Draft EIR, and do not raise any significant environmental issues. No further response is required. Inclusion of these comments in this Final EIR will make the commentor's views available to the City of San Carlos Planning Commission, the San Carlos City Council, and other public officials who will make decisions about the proposed project.

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From: Sean Peters <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2022 4:25 PM
To: Gary Baldocchi < >; ; Lisa Porras
<[email protected]>; Sara McDowell <[email protected]>; Adam Rak <[email protected]>; John Dugan <[email protected]>; Ron Collins <[email protected]>; Laura Parmer-Lohan <[email protected]>; *Planning Commission <[email protected]>; Crystal Mui <[email protected]>; Jeff Maltbie <[email protected]>; Al Savay <[email protected]>; Jen Holmes Peters Lou Boris
< Joe Haws
; Danielle deBrier ; Eric Morse
anya Montano O'Malley
Subject: Re: Request Ordinances for Biosafety Labs in San Carlos Tonight: 11/28 Deadline to Submit Comments on San Carlos’ Public Draft EIR (City Council Meeting Monday, November 28th at 7:00) Dear Lisa Porras, Mayor McDowell and Members of the City Council, We have multiple concerns around the public safety, traffic and environmental impacts from the Biosafety labs in the proposed Environmental Safety Element. We also request that you prohibit level 3 or 4 labs in San Carlos. Our town isn’t large enough for this type of lab.

Thank you,
Sean and Jen Peters
Carmelita Drive
Comment Letter 12

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Response to Comment Letter 12 - Sean and Jen Peters:

These are comments on the merits of the proposed Focused General Plan Update project and not on the adequacy of the Draft EIR, and do not raise any significant environmental issues.

The following new action item has been added to the Safety Element:

New Action ESPS-5.6 – Prepare regulations that address biosafety levels (BSL) for new life science, biotechnology, or other scientific developments to ensure a healthy and safe San Carlos community.

No further response is required. Inclusion of these comments in this Final EIR will make the commentor's views available to the City of San Carlos Planning Commission, the San Carlos City Council, and other public officials who will make decisions about the proposed project.

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From: [email protected]
Date: November 28, 2022 at 1:02:27 PM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Comment from Townsquare
Reply-To: [email protected]
Comment Submitted by:

Name: None Given
Organization: None Given
Email: None Given
Comment:

A couple of recommendations to improve the quality of everyday life in San Carlos.

1. Menlo Park has a "No overnight parking" ordinance that has been in effect since as far back as the 1970's. The ordinance prohibits overnight parking in the streets of Menlo Park, with few exceptions as noted in the ordinance. The ordinance was initiated to prevent theft, to provide clear streets for the street cleaners and to prevent the unsightliness of cars parked in the streets. If you drive down the streets of Menlo Park, you will note how peaceful it is. San Carlos has become a cluttered parking lot of cars, trucks and service vehicles. The streets are so cluttered that it is difficult to pass approaching cars coming from opposite directions. And the drivers do not slow down in the cramped streets when passing other cars, making it unsafe to pass. I would think that if the residents living on Holly Street could handle no overnight parking on their street, the rest of San Carlos could learn to park their cars in their driveways or in their garages.

2. New home or remodel construction by commercial venders should not be allowed on Saturdays. For most citizens the weekend is a time for rest and recharging. Why does construction take priority over the health and well being of the citizens of San Carlos.

3. It would be nice if you included in the San Carlos publications articles pertaining to the municipal codes of the city. One such article could speak to the responsibilities of dog ownership.

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Comment Letter 13

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Response to Comment Letter 13 - (No Name Provided):

These comments do not address the adequacy of the Draft EIR, and do not raise any significant environmental issues. No further response is required. Inclusion of these comments in this Final EIR will make the commentor's views available to the City of San Carlos Planning Commission, the San Carlos City Council, and other public officials who will make decisions about the proposed project.

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Comment Letter 14
CARPENTERS UNION LOCAL 217

SAN MATEO COUNTY
1153 CHESS DRIVE • SUITE 100 • FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA 94404-1197 • (650) 377-0217 November 28, 2022
Lisa Porras
Planning Division
City of San Carlos
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
VIA EMAIL: [email protected]
Dear Ms. Porras
Please accept these comments on the above-referenced Housing Element Update on behalf of the members of Carpenters Local 217, which represents working men and women in San Carlos and San Mateo County. We appreciate the opportunity and look forward to working together on this important endeavor.

To meet the urgent need for housing units outlined in the State's Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), as well as the policy goals outlined in the San Carlos Housing Element and larger General Plan, it is vital that San Carlos support efforts to build the local construction workforce. Local 217 has long been at the forefront of training the next generation of construction workers, opening pathways to the industry for diverse and traditionally underserved populations, and embracing new technologies and delivery methods to expedite the construction of much-needed housing.

Without policy intervention, San Carlos is not likely to reach its 2,735 RHNA housing unit goals within the next 8 years. These goals are 358% higher than the 5th cycle RHNA goals. Additionally, 28% of San Carlos households are overpaying for housing, including 67% of lower income households. To address the housing needs of all San Carlos residents, particularly those who experience a housing cost burden, San Carlos should pursue policies that facilitate equitable housing development.

There are practical solutions to address housing shortages in San Carlos by utilizing high-road labor. To support the policy goals of the Housing Element, Local 217 is requesting that the City add local hire and apprenticeship requirements to the final Housing Element for all residential construction projects larger than 10 units. The standards Local 217 is proposing in this comment letter would help to ensure greater benefits for the broader community, help ensure that construction labor needs are met, and guarantee that new residential development projects within the City are making needed investments in the region's skilled construction industry workforce.

The City Should Bar Issuance of Building Permits Unless Each Future Residential Development of 10 units or Above has a Viable Apprenticeship Program and Local Hiring Requirements The Carpenters propose the following additions to the Municipal Code of San Carlos for any residential project larger than 10 units:

Permitting requirements in the Municipal Code of San Carlos.

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A person, firm, corporation, or other entity applying for a building permit under the relevant section of the Municipal Code of San Carlos, California shall be required to comply with the apprenticeship, healthcare, and local hire requirements of the Housing Element and General Plan. Failure to comply with the requirements set forth in this section shall be deemed a violation of this article.

Apprenticeship:

For every apprenticeable craft, each general contractor and each subcontractor (at every tier for the project) will sign a certified statement under penalty of perjury that it participates in a Joint Apprenticeship Program Approved by the State of California, Division of Apprenticeship Standards OR in an apprenticeship program approved by the State of California Division of Apprenticeship Standards that has a graduation rate of 50% or higher and has graduated at least thirty (30) apprentices each consecutive year for the five (5) years immediately preceding submission of the pre-qualification documents. The contractor or subcontractor will also maintain at least the ratio of apprentices required by California Labor Code section 1777.5.

Local Hire Policy:

Contractor will be required to provide documentation that the contractor will hire a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of staff for any job classification with more than four (4) employees employed whose primary residence, which is not a post office box, is, and has been, within San Mateo county within 180 days of the expected date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed for the project.

As the number of jobs in San Carlos continues to grow, an intervention is necessary to support the already strained housing market. From 2019-2028, San Francisco and San Mateo Counties are projected to introduce 120,200 new jobs. Despite having access to increased employment opportunities, workers employed in San Carlos are unable to find housing within the city. Ninety-two percent of people who work in San Carlos, live outside of the city. For workers able to find housing within the city, many risk displacement due to rising housing and labor costs. Investing in the high road residential construction workforce ensures that community members have the opportunity to live in the community they work in.

Local 217 has implemented many programs that will enable the City to meet the General Plan and Housing Element goals. These programs include a robust Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, vigorous utilization of apprentices in San Carlos, healthcare coverage for all members and their families, and innovation within the construction industry.

Joint Apprenticeship Training Committees (JATC's), such as the Carpenters Training Committee for Northern California (CTCNC), are a proven method of career training built around a strong partnership between employers, training programs and the government. This tripartite system is financially beneficial not only for the apprentice, but is a major benefit for the employer and the overall economy of San Carlos. The CTCNC monitors current market conditions and adjusts the workflow of apprentices to meet the needs of the community, heading off any shortage of skilled workers. History has demonstrated that strong utilization of apprentices throughout the private sector helped California builders produce millions of units of housing.

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Chapter 3. Public Comment on the Draft EIR
San Carlos Focused General Plan Update Administrative Draft Final EIR 3-43 December 2022
Response to Comment Letter 14 – Ed Evans, Carpenters Union Local 217 San Mateo County:

Not allowing building permits for residential projects of 10 units or more, unless it has a viable apprenticeship program and hires locally, is considered a constraint to housing production. Staff does not recommend this as a citywide policy, but recognizes that two new laws, SB6 and AB2011, both require payment of prevailing wages and, for projects with more than 50 units, apprenticeship programs when building housing with ministerial approval in commercial zones. SB 35, which provides a ministerial approval process for housing in residential zones, also requires payment of prevailing wages.

These comments do not address the adequacy of the Draft EIR, and do not raise any significant environmental issues. No further response is required. Inclusion of these comments in this Final EIR will make the commentor's views available to the City of San Carlos Planning Commission, the San Carlos City Council, and other public officials who will make decisions about the proposed project.

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From: <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, Nov 23, 2022 at 6:13 PM
Subject: Comment from Townsquare
To: <[email protected]>
Comment Submitted by:

Name: Robert Tomkinson
Organization: None Given
Email:

Comment:

Thank you for circulating documents and seeking our input and feedback.

My main feedback is that despite spending an hour reading the Public Draft EIR, I have almost no idea what is being proposed, and what it's impact on me will be.

The report needs a really plain English summary - like a voter guide has, to simplify what it is even talking about. Even the Exec Summary, which starts many pages in, is loaded with inside baseball phrases, making hard for even an interest lay citizen to get to grips with what this is all about. e.g. "Housing Element"? Does that means "Houses and apartments"? I think what is being proposed is to change zoning so that San Carlos can add more housing, in line with state law. These changes will be in certain areas of the city. And this report talks about how that can be done and the environmental and other impacts. The implication for residents is that some blocks will be eligible to have apartments built where there are only houses now, and more granny flats will be permitted. Is that about right? Will anyone be required to sell their property? Or required to modify it? Or prohibited from (say) remodeling it? That's what I'm looking for.

I own two houses: 501 Cedar St (which is long-term rented out), and 339 Cedar St (where we live). I know that 501 Cedar St is zoned for medium density housing now. I think it's currently in Medium Density RM-59, according to figure 3-5. I cannot tell how that is changing because on the subsequent maps there are so many colors I can't tell which shade of brown or magenta is which. And that matters. I request you make a website where I can type in my address and it will say: here's your current zoning; and here's what is proposed. Please do that. It would be a v simple database lookup program.

Comment Letter 15

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I am guessing from the maps, about 80% of San Carlos will see no change. But for those who are, this doc is unintelligible, which is not fair. On the 500 Block of Cedar, we've already been rezoned without anyone (even real estate professionals who live there) knowing about it. So I very much want to know what is proposed this time, and how it could affected the value of my house, and my rights and options as an owner, especially if I want to sell or to remodel.

I am pleased to see what I think is protection of trees. Trees are vital for healthy cities. Where we have more, it makes a big difference - even keeping the area cooler and the people healthier, so I would like to see big trees protected and more trees planted.

Thank you,
Robert
See all comments.
https://www.sancarlos2040.org/mail_forms/listing

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Chapter 3. Public Comment on the Draft EIR
3-46 San Carlos Focused General Plan Update Administrative Draft EIR December 2022
Response to Comment Letter 15 – Robert Tomkinson
The Draft Program EIR has been prepared by the City of San Carlos in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, including CEQA (Public Resources Code sections 21000- 21178.1), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000- 15387). This Final EIR has been prepared in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15132 (Public Resource Code section 21100-21100.01). The City has followed all CEQA Statutes and Guidelines in the preparation of the EIR. The impact analysis is based on clearly identified thresholds of significance and impact analysis and provides a clear statement of impact before and after mitigation.

The commenter expresses frustration in understanding what the Housing Element is, its goals and how it affects the commenter’s properties. All California cities and counties are required to have a Housing Element included in their General Plan. In order to meet the needs of the residents in the region, the City has been assigned by the Association of Bay Area Governments a Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) of 2,373 housing units, to be provided by the City within the eight-year time period of 2023 - 2031
As such, the proposed Housing Element has been prepared to respond to current and near-term future housing needs in San Carlos and also provide a framework for the community’s longer-term approach to addressing its housing needs. The Housing Element contains goals, updated information, and strategies (policies and implementing actions) that the City is committed to undertaking.

The Housing Element applies to all housing units within the City including single family homes, apartments (condos), townhomes, and accessory dwelling units. The Housing Element policies do not require anyone to sell their property, nor does it require property owners to remodel their properties, nor does it prohibit remodeling.

Regarding changes to the current zoning of 501 and 339 Cedar Street, 501 Cedar Street is proposed to change from RM-59 to RM-100, and 339 Cedar Street will remain at its current designation of RS-6.

As these comments do not address the adequacy of the Draft EIR, and do not raise any significant environmental issues, no further response is required.

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San Carlos Focused General Plan Update Administrative Draft Final EIR 4-1 December 2022
CHAPTER 4. ERRATA
This chapter includes the changes to the Draft EIR needed to respond to comments and clarify or amplify the information provided in the Draft EIR. The changes correct inaccuracies and clarify the analysis in the EIR. Text removed from the Draft EIR is marked with strike-out. New text is indicated by underline. Bold underline text is used to denote added text to existing General Plan policies that were not originally included in the Draft EIR.