San Carlos City Council
March 11, 2024

308-310 Phelps Road Subdivision Project City of San Carlos Response to Comments July 2023
City of San Carlos
308-310 Phelps Road Subdivision
Response to Comments
State Clearinghouse # 2023040525

1. I NTRODUCTION
It is the intent of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to solicit information from agencies and the public about a project’s environmental effects to assist decisionmakers in efforts to avoid or reduce a project’s significant impacts. This memorandum addresses the public review process for the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the 308-310 Phelps Road Subdivision Project (Project) by providing written responses to public comments received on the Initial Study.

Section 15074 (b) of the CEQA Guidelines states:
“Prior to approving a project, the decision-making body of the lead agency shall consider the proposed mitigated negative declaration together with any comments received during the public review process. The decision-making body shall adopt the proposed mitigated negative declaration only if it finds on the basis of the whole record before it (including the initial study and any comments received), that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment and that the mitigated negative declaration reflects the lead agency’s independent judgment and analysis.” This memorandum provides written responses to public comments received on the Initial Study.

This information is part of the record of proceedings upon which the City of San Carlos (City) will base its decision when considering adoption of the MND and approval of the Project.

Document Organization
The Response to Comments memorandum is organized as follows:

1. Introduction. The Introduction describes the purpose and organization of this memorandum, and the public review process the City has conducted for this Project.

2. Public Comment on Initial Study. This section identifies the comment letters received on the Initial Study during the public review period. The comment letters have been individually numbered.

3. Response to Comments. This section provides the written responses to the comments received on the Initial Study.

4. Text Revisions. This section provides revisions to the Initial Study text.

5. Attachments:

Attachment 1: Comment Letters

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 15073.5, a lead agency may revise an Initial Study and not have to recirculate the document for public review under the following circumstances:

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(1) Mitigation measures are replaced with equal or more effective measures pursuant to Section 15074.1.
(2) New project revisions are added in response to written or verbal comments on the project's effects identified in the proposed negative declaration which are not new avoidable significant effects.
(3) Measures or conditions of project approval are added after circulation of the negative declaration which are not required by CEQA, which do not create new significant environmental effects and are not necessary to mitigate an avoidable significant effect. (4) New information is added to the negative declaration which merely clarifies, amplifies, or makes insignificant modifications to the negative declaration.

The text revisions to the Public Review Initial Study include minor text corrections and clarifications. These revisions do not constitute significant new information regarding the project description, environmental and regulatory setting, conclusions of the environmental analysis, or in the mitigation measures or requirements incorporated into the project to mitigate impacts, or otherwise provide significant new information that would require recirculation of the Public Review Initial Study pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15073.5.

2. P UBLIC COMMENT ON INITIAL STUDY
The City of San Carlos prepared an Initial Study for the 308-310 Phelps Road Subdivision Project and circulated it for a 30-day public review from April 20 to May 22, 2023. The City’s Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (NOI), which provided the public notice of the availability of the Initial Study for public review and comment was provided by posting the NOI on the City’s website,1 filing the NOI with the State Clearinghouse CEQANet web portal (SCH #2022040525) and filing with the San Mateo County Clerk. Notices were also mailed to property owners and occupants within 300’ of the site and emailed to members of the public, organizations, and entities who had requested notices about the Project.

The City received comment letters from four residents during the public comment period as listed below. The comment letters are included as Attachment 1.

Comment Letters Received
Letter A: Letter from Lubica Raptova, dated April 25, 2023 Letter B: Email from Lisa Miskinis, dated May 8, 2023
Letter C: Email from Russell Cosgrove, dated May 11, 2023 Letter D: Email from Emily Clanahan, dated May 22, 2023 Letter E: Email from Lisa Miskinis, dated May 22, 2023
Letter F: Letter from Frank Flores, undated

1https://www.cityofsancarlos.org/Home/Components/FlexPlanningZoningProjects/PlanningZoningProjects/26266 34/407

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3. R ESPONSE TO COMMENTS
Written responses to the six comment letters presented in Attachment 1 are provided below.

Each numbered comment is summarized or presented in full in italics, and a response is provided for each comment.

Letter A: Lett er from Lubica Raptova
Comment A-1: In your proposal for the development of the above mentioned properties you state that the property was developed and does not have a significant adverse effect on the environment. I disagree with this statement, although there were 2 houses built on it originally, no one lived on the property since 2014. Prior to that, the property was occupied by a single resident Mr. Ray Sanchez, who lived there alone for many years, and mostly kept to himself.

Response to Comment A-1: The Initial Study (section 2.1, page 2-1) identifies the project site as “previously containing two single-family residences and associated structures built in 1920 and 1937 that were demolished in 2022 under a separate permit.” The Initial Study (page 2-2) further characterizes the site as undeveloped stating, “The site is largely undeveloped although two abandoned residences formerly occupied the site until 2022 when they were demolished.

Now the site contains primarily eucalyptus and native oak trees, along with smaller numbers of several other species of trees, and understory vegetation.” Comment A-2: The above mentioned properties have become home to thousands of animals, including Great Horned Owls. The removal of the trees on the property will have a devastating effect on the wildlife.

Response to Comment A-2: The Initial Study section 3.4 discusses biological resources present at the site and project’s potential impact on plants and wildlife. The presence of great horned owl is noted (page 3-30). Updated tree survey data (Kevin Kielty, Certified Arborist dated August 30, 2022) as presented in a Protected Tree Removal and Pruning Application (March 2023) identifies that of the 149 trees surveyed, 33 trees were removed in 2022, 107 trees are proposed for removal, and 9 trees are to remain. The Initial Study is modified as presented in Section 4 Text Revisions below to reflect the updated tree survey data. The proposed project would remove 107 of the remaining 116 trees, including a combination of non-native eucalyptus trees, native oak trees, and several miscellaneous species (e.g., elm, acacia, olive; page 3-37).

Of the 107 trees to be removed, 15 are protected. Of the 9 trees to remain, 5 are protected. Per the Municipal Code, eucalyptus trees are not classified as significant or heritage trees and therefore not afforded protection under the tree protection ordinance. Native oak trees that measure over 9 inches in diameter are classified as Protected Trees and are subject to removal replacement requirements under a Protected Tree Removal Permit. The project would plant 65 new trees as either required replacements for protected trees or additional plantings. The Initial Study determined the project could adversely affect individual special-status bats (Townsend’s big-eared bat and pallid bat), roosting bats, nesting birds, and dusky-footed woodrats. Mitigation Measures BIO-1 through BIO-4B have been identified to reduce these impacts to a less-than- significant level.

Comment A-3: I also want to point out that there should not be more than 4 single family houses build on the property and definitely no ADUs. Your proposal to build 9 houses will significantly increase the traffic and noise levels coming from the area, since you are replacing 1 person with 36 or more as well as multiple vehicles. No ADUs should be built on the properties as this will further increase the noise levels and "light pollution". It is also my opinion, that people wanting to live in a large house on a big property do not want an ADU.

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Response to Comment A-3: Development of the project site with nine single family residences including eight ADUs would noticeably increase the human activity level occurring on the property above its previous use level of two residences and its current unoccupied condition. The project development is anticipated to provide housing for an estimated 24 individuals based upon the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 persons per household rate for San Carlos (2.69 persons per household; Initial Study section 3.14, page 3-87). The proposed ADUs would be constructed as part of the single-family dwelling units and are considered an extension of those residential households and are permitted by right by State Law. The Initial Study evaluated the impact of increased noise on adjacent residential receptors and determined that the additional noise generated from vehicular activity and stationary sources would not result in a substantial, permanent increase in noise levels in proximity of the proposed project (page 3- 83).

A traffic study prepared for the project estimated 85 daily trips generated by the project. This is a net increase of 66 new daily vehicle trips above the project site as previously developed with two residences with 5 trips occurring during the AM peak hour and 6 trips occurring during the PM peak hour (page 3-95). Per San Carlos policy, small projects that generate fewer than 100 daily trips can be assumed to have a less-than-significant impact.

Adjacent residences located immediately south and southeast of the site would be the closest sensitive receptors to light and glare emanating from the project site. Exterior lights for landscaping and building illumination would not create substantial light spillage as project lighting must comply with Municipal Code (Section 18.15.070 Lighting and Illumination) requirements, which include standards to reduce light spillover. The Initial Study concluded that overall, interior and exterior lighting provided by the proposed project would be consistent with the residential context of the project site and would not be considered substantial (page 3-11).

Comment A-4: I am having a serious problem with paving Sheldon Avenue "for emergency vehicle access and ingress and egress conditions". In fact, both myself and my husband hate that idea. There is absolutely no reason for emergency (or any) vehicles to go from downtown up to Sheldon Avenue to access Phelps or Spring Valley Road properties. If you want to have a through street, I think it is more appropriate to join Phelps Road with Spring Valley Road, both of which are much closer to the places from which the emergency vehicles would be dispatched. I think driving through a park will result in unnecessary loss of wildlife and again, generating more noise. I see no reason for anyone driving through the park on regular basis, except for the park maintenance, which is possible already under the current conditions. I feel that giving people paved road through the park will lead to all sorts of trouble, people hanging out in their cars smoking marihuana, illegal fireworks and so on. San Carlos PD is already unable to address all the problems right now. We also had problems in the past with trespassing and graffiti.

Response to Comment A-4: The project proposes use of Sheldon Avenue for emergency access only. The road would be closed to public vehicle access by construction of a locked gate at the end of the project private drive and would not generate additional vehicle traffic and noise.

Secondary emergency vehicle access through the project site is required by the City. Creating secondary access through the project site by connecting Phelps Road to Spring Valley Road was considered by the Applicant and rejected as infeasible due to steep slopes causing road gradients in excess of fire road standards.

Comment A-5: Lastly, I would like to mention that I feel that sending your letter to arrive on Earth day was inappropriate, even hurtful. Although we knew that there is a development planned for the above properties, it felt wrong to get the information about how many trees are going to be cut rather than how many trees were going to be planted. Although I understand that

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eucalyptus trees are messy, I think they should be replaced with other trees that can grow very tall to minimize the carbon footprint.

Response to Comment A-5: See response to comment A-3 regarding tree removal and replacement.

Letter B: Em ail from Lisa Miskinis
Comment B-1: I question whether the classification of the designation of the Private Land Open Space as shown on Exhibit 7-1 of the Approved General Plan was truly intended to be Residential in its entirety (i.e., all three parcels) especially in light of the City now considering a potential future designation of the parcel as RS 6 (Ref 308 & 310 Phelps Road Residential Subdivision Project). Given its limited size, traffic and noise impacts can be assumed to be minimal per CEQA but could have a significant detrimental impact on the neighboring homes, school, and community access to public facilities.

Response to Comment B-1: The City identified 25 parcels that were mapped as Open Space in error. The subject properties at 308-310 Phelps have been zoned single-family residential (RS-3) since at least 1987. The General Plan Land Use Map corrections were approved by the City Council on May 8, 2023 by Resolution 2023-055 that included redesignating the subject property to Single Family, Low Density (RS-3 du/acre) and other twenty-two (22) parcels to Single-family (RS-6 du/acre) district The project entitlements include a request to rezone the subject properties to RS-6 zoning district to be consistent with adjacent properties. The proposed density is 2.9 du/ac. The RS-6 zone is being requested in order to allow a Small Lot Subdivision. The proposed eight accessory dwelling units are not included in the density calculations pursuant to State Law.

Traffic and noise impacts for the 308-310 Phelps Road Subdivision project were evaluated in the Initial Study prepared for the project. The Initial Study concluded that traffic and noise associated with construction activity would be short-term and limited in duration. A traffic management plan required by Mitigation Measure TRA-1 would ensure that construction traffic would not impact access to the adjacent public school. Long-term, the proposed residential uses would not substantially increase traffic or noise levels and would not impact community access to public facilities.

Comment B-2: I respectfully request that the City provide more detail to the noticed parcels of the potential impact this correction could trigger – i.e., over 900 truckloads of export traveling on adjacent public streets, some of which cannot manage two-lane traffic with normal vehicles while cars are parked legally along the roads, some which may also have been weakened from the intense rainfall/runoff this year. 22 months is the projected timetable of the proposed development, during which impacts, especially noise and traffic, could be significant - with School and related after school activities, parents parked on Spring Valley and Phelps each day at times of pick-up, and air quality and noise at unsafe levels to adjacent homeowners and school children.

Response to Comment B-2: The correction of the General Land Use Plan Map error does not create new opportunity for land use development. The residential zoning designation for the properties remain unchanged. Individual projects potentially proposed on the 25 parcels affected by the map error would remain subject to CEQA review at the time such development is proposed.

A CEQA Initial Study was prepared for the proposed residential development at 308-310 Phelps Road based on the proposed nine dwelling units. Air quality and noise impacts were determined

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to be less than significant. The Initial Study determined that project construction related vehicles and equipment would interact with other vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians accessing the adjacent residences and Arundel Elementary School and could create traffic safety hazards (Impact TRA-1). Mitigation Measure TRA-1 requires a Traffic Control Plan to reduce the potential traffic safety hazards. Implementation of the Traffic Control Plan would reduce the impact to a less-than-significant level.

Comment B-3: I can appreciate that this hearing is not necessarily a vote for the noted project, but the City and its consultants should be cognizant of its responsibility to both existing residents and parents of Arundel students to both inform and ensure that all safety and health risks have been taken into consideration before a vote is taken.

Response to Comment B-3: The City will consider the findings of the environmental review as well as all comment received on the 308-310 Phelps Road Subdivision project prior to consideration of the project at the public hearing.

Letter C: Em
ail from Russell Cosgrove
Comment C-1: I am concerned that there is no written agreement concerning how our driveway will be changed. I feel that I should receive a written assurance that our driveway access will not be any steeper or more awkward than it is now.

Response to Comment C-1: The City has required that the project applicant provide written assurance to the City and affected property owner that driveway access will not be impaired.

Comment C-2: I am concerned about how trash collection is going to work on Spring Valley Way. We currently place our cans on the street below our house where the driveway to Lot 7 is going to be. So we will need a new location to put our cans. In the attached plans I have made a red circle around a pullout that is right opposite our driveway. Is that pullout intended for trash? If so I hope that (a) we will be allowed to use it, and (b) that it will not serve more than 2 houses plus our house, so that it isn’t an eye sore. Also, it looks like it might be too steep for trash cans to be stable in the wind that is very common here. Also, the trucks don’t currently go that far.

Response to Comment C-2: The city is working with the applicant to address these concerns.

Placement of trash cans on Spring Valley Way will be addressed by the City. The comment pertains to the merit of the proposed project characteristics and does not provide comment on the environmental analysis presented in the CEQA document. As such, no further response is required.

Comment C-3: I am concerned that there is no maintenance agreement for Spring Valley Way.

According to the plans there will be 9 houses using a private road with no maintenance agreement, and two of those houses are existing (mine and my neighbors). I think that they should be forced to create a maintenance agreement and get our approval.

Response to Comment C-3: The City is working with the applicant to address this issue. No specific comments are made on the content or adequacy of the environmental analysis presented in the CEQA document. As such, no further response is required.

Comment C-4: I am doubtful whether the private/public divide is correctly indicated in the plans. I was told that Spring Valley Way is entirely private, is that not so? Response to Comment C-4: Spring Valley Way is a private road on the project site. The private/public boundary line is correctly located on the project plans per review by City Public Works. The public street portion of Spring Valley Way off-site will not be altered.

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Comment C-5: I would like to know whether I have to attend the June 19 public hearing in order to get these comments heard. Is an oral presentation important? Response to Comment C-5: The comments as presented in the email communication are part of the public record considered by the City when making a decision on the project approval.

Attendance at the public hearing is not required for these comments to be heard.

Letter D: Em ail from Emily Clanahan
Comment D-1: Although it will worsen the experience in the canyon and Arguello Park, I understand the need to pave Sheldon Ave for emergency/firetruck access. I think the project is proposing that the newly paved Sheldon Ave would be for emergency access only, however, I didn't see any gates noted to restrict access to Sheldon Ave for regular non-emergency traffic from the new private extension of Spring Valley Way. If cars are able to drive on this road, it would really change the quality of the experience in the canyon and Arguello Park. It would be less safe for pets and children. Cars would make it much less of a beloved natural space. I understand from the documents that it isn't possible to make Sheldon wide enough for the typical fire access requirements, so sidewalks would likely also not be possible. If it is not already planned, I strongly believe that vehicular access be restricted to emergency vehicles only.

Response to Comment D-1: The proposed use of Sheldon Avenue for emergency vehicle access is described in the Initial Study in section 2.2.3. Access to the proposed paved section of Sheldon Avenue along Arguello Park would be gated and closed to public vehicle use. Per the Initial Study (p. 2-4), “Vehicle access would be controlled by a locked gate and vehicular access would be only for emergency vehicles. Sheldon Avenue would remain accessible to pedestrians and cyclists.”
Letter E: Email from Lisa Miskinis
Comment E-1: I would like to register my objection to the upzoning of the 308-310 Phelps Rd. development under consideration by the City of San Carlos and its related negative declaration recommendation.

Response to Comment E-1: Comment reflects the opinion of the commenter on the merits of the project. No specific comments are made on the content or adequacy of the environmental analysis presented in the CEQA document. As such, no further response is required.

Comment E-2: This parcel is nothing like the previous site in the city developed by the applicant, which did not incorporate neighboring homes inside their construction area, was not on a steep woody hillside with protected species, and was not adjacent to an elementary school, tennis facilities and a very active community park. It was also on an area thoroughfare, not surrounded by congested residential streets.

Response to Comment E-2: The comment pertains to the merit of the proposed project characteristics and does not provide comment on the environmental analysis presented in the CEQA document. As such, no further response is required.

Comment E-3: I ask the commission to explain why the development intensity should be increased. This plan will substantially reduce habitat for protected species (if they survive the 22+months of development and construction) destroy native vegetation, and negatively impact the access and quiet enjoyment of everyone surrounding this island of land – occupants of the surrounding homes, the kids who play at the park, and the school children and their parents who face a challenging drop-off and pick-up even with no extra activity in the area.

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Response to Comment E-3: The project proposes a rezoning to allow an increase in development density from RS-3 (3 dwelling units per acre) to RS-6 (6 dwelling units per acre).

The proposed density is actually 2.9 dwelling units per acre and the RS-6 zoning is necessary to achieve a Small Lot Subdivision. The project development would substantially alter the site though vegetation removal and grading as identified in the Initial Study Project Description (see Section 2.24 Landscaping Plan and Section 2.3.2 Site Clearing and Earthwork). The proposed project would remove 107 trees, including a combination of non-native Eucalyptus trees, native oak trees, and several miscellaneous species (e.g., elm, acacia, olive; Initial Study p. 3-37). Of the 107 trees to be removed, 15 are protected. A total of 65 new trees would be planted as either replacements of protected trees or as an additional planting.

The Initial Study concluded that the project could have potentially significant impacts on specific special-status bat and dusky footed woodrat species as well as nesting birds and roosting bats and identifies mitigation measures to reduce those impacts to a less than significant level (see Initial Study Section 3.4.2 Discussion).

The Initial Study evaluated noise impacts related to temporary construction activities and long- term site development. The Initial Study determined the impact would be less than significant (see Initial Study Section 3.13.3 Discussion).

The Initial Study determined that project construction related vehicles and equipment would interact with other vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians accessing the adjacent residences and Arundel Elementary School and could create traffic safety hazards (Impact TRA-1). Mitigation Measure TRA-1 requires a Traffic Control Plan to reduce the potential traffic safety hazards.

The measure specifically includes scheduling truck trips outside the peak morning and evening commute hours and Arundel Elementary School drop-off and pick-up times to the greatest extent possible and ensuring safe and continuous vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle access to Arundel Elementary School and Arguello Park, Silicon Valley Tennis Club, and local residents on Phelps Road, Spring Valley Way and the surrounding neighborhoods (see Mitigation Measure TRA-1; Initial Study p. 3-96). Implementation of the Traffic Control Plan would reduce the impact to a less-than-significant level.

Comment E-4: I am not aware of any open meetings or even a survey that discussed development options for the existing R-3 zoning or any efforts by the developer to reach out to the affected community members for input, and what benefit the community accrues for the extended time and development intensity.

Response to Comment E-4: Comment reflects the opinion of the commenter on the merits of the project. No specific comments are made on the content or adequacy of the environmental analysis presented in the CEQA document. As such, no further response is required.

Comment E-5: We are dealing with 2 years’ worth of disruption. How exactly will the work be staged, where will the workers park (specifically), will they be required to complete drug tests and background checks given the school’s proximity, how will the 900+ truckloads of dirt leave the site/area for Livermore, and will there be a bond covering potential damage to Phelps & Spring Valley including existing underground utilities given these streets were not designed for that kind of load at magnitude? And how will the dust and debris from the 138 trees removed be managed? Recology can’t even get their full-sized garbage trucks up Spring Valley – how is a street sweeper going to make it – it will be a mess. There is currently a fire hydrant on Spring Valley – what impact will its removal have on the water pressure and fire suppression capabilities of the adjacent homes?
Too many unanswered questions.

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Response to Comment E-5: Mitigation Measure TRA-1 requires preparation of a traffic control plan which would identify the staging area for construction activities including worker parking, truck haul routes, and repair of potential road damage. Dust control measures identified by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) are required by the City as a condition of project approval (see Initial Study, Table 2-4).

Standard subdivision map requirements include the posting of a bond to cover damage to public streets.

Recology has provided a Will Serve letter dated June 13, 2022 indicating its ability to serve the project development. Public Works has not identified street sweeper access as an issue of concern.

The existing fire hydrant on Spring Valley is proposed to be relocated, not removed. Water supply lines for fire protection services are reviewed by the Fire Department. The project must meet all Fire Department requirements relating to hydrants.

Letter F: Lett er from Frank Flores
Comment F-1: I have a major concern to project using Spring Valley Way. For access moving over 900 truckloads of export material. Spring Valley Way zoned (private) – (not public).

The residents have always maintained street pavement asphalt and street cleaning on Spring Valley Way.

Response to Comment F-1: As noted, Spring Valley Way off-site is a public street and will be a private street on-site maintained by the residential property owners. Mitigation Measure TRA-1 requires that the applicant prepare a plan for managing construction traffic that includes repairing and restoring affected roadway rights-of-way to their original condition after construction is completed. The City is working with the applicant to address the concern of ongoing street maintenance. No specific comments are made on the content or adequacy of the environmental analysis presented in the CEQA document. As such, no further response is required.

Comment F-2: The proposed map is incorrect.

Response to Comment F-2: The comment does not identify what is incorrect about the proposed map for the 308-310 Phelps Road subdivision project. As noted in Response to Comment F-4, the General Plan Land Use Map (Exhibit 7-1) incorrectly identified the project site as open space. This mapping error was corrected by the City Council on May 8, 2023 through adoption of Resolution No 2023-055.

Comment F-3: Traffic and noise could have significant impact on neighboring homes, schools, and community access to private and public facilities.

Response to Comment F-3: See Response to Comment B-1.

Comment F-4: I question classification private land open space as shown on Exhibit 7-1 of the approved General Plan truly intended to be residential in its entirely.

Response to Comment F-4: See Response to Comment B-1.

Comment F-5: 22 month timetable for project. What compensation will developer give me. I have a tenant working out of home on Spring Valley Way. I rely on rent for my retirement. If she moves because of project it will really impact.

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Response to Comment F-5: Comment reflects the opinion of the commenter on the merits of the project. No specific comments are made on the content or adequacy of the environmental analysis presented in the CEQA document. As such, no further response is required.

Comment F-6: Ensure safety and health risks for residents and Arundel students taken before any vote.

Response to Comment F-6: See Response to Comment B-3.

Comment F-7: Using Spring Valley Way private road for easement to transport material from project has detrimental impact. The street can barely maintain one car traffic. Plus three residents seniors would impact everyday quality of life.

Response to Comment F-7: Mitigation Measure TRA-1 requires the applicant to prepare a traffic control plan to manage construction vehicle traffic including material transport. This plan would address circulation and safety around the construction zone. The City is working with the applicant to address specific concerns regarding access along Spring Valley Way. This will be addressed in the conditions of approval.

Comment F-8: I have concerns about resurfacing pavement, waterlines, sewage, fire hydrant for fire suppression, fences, landscaping.

Response to Comment F-8: The comment does not identify specific concerns for the City to address. No specific comments are made on the content or adequacy of the environmental analysis presented in the CEQA document. As such, no further response is required.

4. T EXT REVISIONS

Construction of the project would commence in 20243, l ast approximately 22 months, and become operational in 20254. During construction, approximately 10,740 CY of soil would be removed from the site. Site preparation would also require the removal of 138107 trees, located throughout the project site…

Clarum Homes, the project applicant (Applicant), is proposing to subdivide three parcels into nine l
ots and construct nine single-family residences, including eight attached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), ranging from 2,536 to 4,646 square feet in size on a predominantly undeveloped hillside in the City of San Carlos. The ADUs would have shared access with the single family units and range in size from 389 square feet to 749 square feet. Each of the nine single-family homes would have a ground-level garage and new landscaping. Seven of the nine proposed lots would be less than 10,000 square feet in size, and the two remaining parcels would be at least 40,000 square feet each (Table 2-1). The new residences would vary from 3,059 to 4,838 square feet with nine lots would have a minimum of 5.2 percent lot coverage and a maximum of 3632.2 percent lot coverage (Figure 2-4 Proposed Site Plan). All residences would consist of two stories over a basement. Each residence would have two off-street, driveway parking spaces and two garage spaces. Five of the nine proposed lots would each contain one accessory dwelling unit.

**Includes square footage of junior accessory dwelling unit.

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The project proposes the removal of 138 of the 149 107 of the 116 existing onsite and neighboring trees.

Site preparation would also require the removal of 138 107 tr ees located throughout the site.

Less than Significant Impact. The proposed project would remove 138107 tr ees, including a combination of non-native Eucalyptus trees, native oak trees, and several miscellaneous species (e.g., elm, acacia, olive).

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CARLOS

APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO A GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION OF SINGLE FAMILY, 6 DUS/ACRE FOR 308-310 PHELPS ROAD.

WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-055 correcting the General Plan designation to Single Family, Low Density 3DUs/acre based on a mapping error; and WHEREAS, the 308-310 Phelps Road Project (APNs: 049-292-050; 049-292-040; 049- 292-060) requests a General Plan designation to Single Family, 6 DUs/acre in order to construct nine single family homes, including seven lots as a Small Lot Development; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the implementation of the mitigation measures outlined in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
WHEREAS, the San Carlos Planning and Transportation Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing for consideration of the General Plan Amendment on February 5, 2024 and recommended that the City Council approve the General Plan Amendment (Resolution PTC2024- 03); and
WHEREAS, the San Carlos City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing for consideration of the General Plan Amendment on March 11, 2024: and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent with the general development pattern in the area and the proposed single-family homes are consistent with policies and goals contained within the adopted General Plan, as outlined in Exhibit “B” Findings.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the San Carlos City Council hereby adopts a General Plan Amendment for 3.12 acres at 308-310 Phelps Road from a General Plan designation of Single Family, Low Density 3 DUs/acre to Single Family, 6 DUs/acre as set forth in Exhibit “A”.
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I, City Clerk Crystal Mui, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of San Carlos at a scheduled meeting thereof held on the 11th day of March 2024, by the following vote:

AYES, COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES, COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT, COUNCILMEMBERS:

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________________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of San Carlos
APPROVED:
___________________________
MAYOR of the City of San Carlos
Exhibits:

A. General Map Amendment to “Single Family, 6 DUs/acre” B. Findings For General Plan Amendment

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EXHIBIT “A”
General Plan Map Amendment to “Single Family, 6 DUs/acre” Existing General Plan Designation
Proposed General Plan Designation

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EXHIBIT "B”
Findings For General Plan Amendment
The project is consistent with the General Plan in that it is compatible with the general development pattern in the area. The City does not have an adopted Specific Plan for this area.

The proposed single-family homes are consistent with the policies and goals contained within the adopted General Plan, as shown in the table below.

This site is identified as an opportunity site in the 2023 Housing Element. The site assists the City in meeting its housing goals in that it facilitates and encourages the development of a variety of housing types suitable for all income levels.

Goal / Policy Description
POLICY LU-8.2
Ensure that new development is sensitive to the character of adjacent structures and the immediate neighborhood.

Basis for Finding: The project is compatible with the general development pattern in the area in that the density is similar to the density on surrounding properties.

POLICY LU-8.4
Promote pedestrian-scaled design through site planning, building design, finish details and landscaping for all types of development by requiring height and locational transitions between buildings of varied levels that are sensitive to the interrelationships of surrounding uses and structures, especially residential.

Basis for Finding: The project has pedestrian-friendly elements, including enhanced pedestrian access to open space in Arguello Park with the connection to the emergency vehicle access.

POLICY LU-8.19
Residential structures shall be designed to be compatible with existing structures in the vicinity, avoid obstructing views from adjacent structures or views of community importance, avoid interference with the right or ability to use solar energy and be consistent with the community design principles.

Basis for Finding: The project is compatible with existing structures and does not obstruct view of community importance.

POLICY LU-9.12
Ensure that development in residential areas is compatible with neighborhood character.

Basis for Finding: The project is compatible with the general development pattern in the area in that the density is similar to the density on surrounding properties.

POLICY LU-10.2
Require development in hillside areas to be designed into the natural features of the hillside including topography, trees, vegetation, landforms and drainage channels.

Basis for Finding: The project and it’s proposed density is designed to respect the natural topography and is compliant with the intent of the Hillside Overlay District.

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ORDINANCE NO. ________

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN CARLOS REZONING THE
308-310 PHELPS ROAD PROJECT SITE TO RS-6 SINGLE FAMILY ZONE WITHIN A HILLSIDE OVERLAY DISTRICT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NINE SINGLE FAMILY HOMES. (APNs: 049-292-050; 049-292-040; 049-292-060).
________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of San Carlos does hereby find and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 18 of the City of San Carlos Municipal Code (the “Zoning Code”), Phelps San Carlos LLC filed an application for approval of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment for the development of nine single-family homes at 308-310 Phelps Road (APNs:
049-292-050; 049-292-040; 049-292-060); and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 2024 ____, adopted on March 11, 2024, the City Council adopted the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the implementation of the mitigation measures outlined in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration; and WHEREAS, by Resolution 2024 ____, adopted on March 11, 2024, the City Council approved the General Plan Amendment for 3.12 acres at 308-310 Phelps Road from a General Plan designation of Single Family, Low Density 3 Dus/acre to Single Family, 6 Dus/acre; and WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing held on February 5, 2024, the Planning and Transportation Commission approved the Conditional Use Permit, Design Review, Tentative Subdivision Map, Below Market Rate Housing Plan, Protected Tree Removal Permit, Natural State Reduction, and Dirt Haul and Grading Certificate; and WHEREAS, by Resolution PTC2024-03, adopted on February 5, 2023, the Planning and Transportation Commission recommends the City Council approve the Zoning Ordinance Amendment to rezone the site from RS-3 Single Family, Low Density to RS-6 Single Family within the Hillside Overlay District as set forth in Exhibit A to this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Carlos held a duly noticed public hearing on March 11, 2024 and introduced an Ordinance for a Zoning Ordinance Amendment rezoning the 308-310 Phelps road project site from RS-3 Single Family, Low Density to RS-6 Single Family within a Hillside Overlay District; and
SECTION 2: Findings. The City Council makes the following findings:

A. The proposed ordinance amendment is consistent with the General Plan.

Basis for Finding: With the adoption of Resolution 2024 ____, the RS-6 Single Family zone (Hillside Overlay) is consistent with the General Plan designation of Single Family, 6 DUs/acre.

The project is consistent with the General Plan policies in that it the density compatible with the general development pattern in the area (Policies LU-8.2, LU-8.19, and LU-9.12) has pedestrian-

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friendly elements, including enhanced pedestrian access to open space in Arguello Park with the connection to the emergency vehicle access (Policy LU-8.4). The project is sensitive to the neighborhood and is designed to respect the natural topography (Policy-10.2). This site is identified as an opportunity site in the 2023 Housing Element. The site assists the City in meeting its housing goals in that it facilitates and encourages the development of a variety of housing types suitable for all income levels.

B. The ordinance amendment is consistent with the purpose of the Zoning title to promote the growth of the City in an orderly manner and to promote and protect the public health, safety, peace, comfort and general welfare.

Basis for Finding: The request to rezone to the RS-6 Single Family zone is consistent with the prevailing neighborhood pattern. The property would remain in the Hillside Overlay Zone. While the proposed density is 2.9 du/ac, the rezoning is necessary to allow Small Lot Developments pursuant to SCMC 18.04.040 J., while the existing RS-3 Single-Family, Low-Density zone does not permit Small Lot Developments. The eight accessory dwelling units do not count in the density calculation.

SECTION 3: The Zoning Map of San Carlos is hereby amended to change the project site from RS-3 Single Family, Low Density to RS-6 Single Family within the Hillside Overlay (Exhibit A) APNs: 049-292-050; 049-292-040; 049-292-060.

SECTION 4: California Environmental Quality Act Determination. The City prepared an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Section 15070) to determine if the Project may have a significant effect on the environment, and concluded that there is no substantial evidence that the Project may cause a significant effect on the environment with adoption of mitigation measures to reduce potentially significant environmental effects to a less than significant level.

SECTION 5: Severability. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance sentence by sentence, paragraph by paragraph, and section by section, and does hereby declare that any provisions of this Ordinance are severable and if for any reason any sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this Ordinance.

SECTION 6: This Ordinance shall be published and posted according to law and shall take effect and be in force from and after 30 days after its passage and adoption. *****
I, City Clerk Crystal Mui, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced on the 11th day of March, 2024 and passed and adopted as an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Carlos at a regular meeting thereof held on the ____ day of ____, 2024 by the following vote:

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________________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of San Carlos
APPROVED:
____________________________
MAYOR of the City of San Carlos
Exhibit A – Zoning Map Rezoning the Project Site to RS-6, Single-Family AYES, COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES, COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT, COUNCILMEMBERS:

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Exhibit A
Zoning Map Rezoning the Project Site to RS-6, Single-Family Existing Zoning
Proposed Zoning
RS-6

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RESOLUTION NO. PTC2024-03

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

OF THE CITY OF SAN CARLOS RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO A GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION OF SINGLE FAMILY, 6 DUS/ACRE AND AN ORDINANCE FOR A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO REZONE TO THE RS-6 (HILLSIDE OVERLAY) ZONE FOR 308-310

PHELPS ROAD AND
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-055 correcting the General Plan designation to Single Family, Low Density 3DUs/acre based on a mapping error; and
WHEREAS, the 308-310 Phelps Road Project (APNs: 049-292-050; 049-292-040; 049- 292-060) requests a General Plan designation to Single Family, 6 DUs/acre and a Zoning Ordinance Amendment rezoning to RS-6 (Hillside Overlay) in order to construct nine single family homes, including seven lots as a Small Lot Development; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Transportation Commission recommends the City Council adopt the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the implementation of the mitigation measures outlined in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
WHEREAS, the San Carlos Planning and Transportation Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing for consideration of the General Plan Amendment and Rezoning for the proposed project on February 5, 2024: and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Transportation Commission finds that the proposed General Plan Amendment and Zoning Ordinance Amendment are consistent with the general development pattern in the area and the proposed single-family homes are consistent with policies and goals contained within the adopted General Plan, as outlined in Attachment 5 Findings.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FOUND, DETERMINED AND RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND TRANSPORATION COMMISSION THAT:

The Planning and Transportation Commission recommends that the City Council adopt a General Plan Amendment for 3.12 acres at 308-310 Phelps Road from a General Plan designation of Single Family, Low Density 3 DUs/acre to Single Family, 6 DUs/acre as set forth in Exhibit “A”, and an Ordinance for a Zoning Ordinance Amendment rezoning from the RS-3 (Hillside Overlay) zone to the RS-6 (Hillside Overlay) zone, as set for the in Exhibit “B”.
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| hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the Planning and Transportation Commission of the City of San Carlos at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5" day of February 2024, by the following vote:

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AYES COMMISSIONERS: Castaneda, Roof, lacoponi.

NOES COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT COMMISSIONERS: Garvey,Clements.
ranspértation Commission
ATIEST:

WViarchen sr Andrea Mardesich, Assistant Community Development Director

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RESOLUTION EXHIBIT A:

General Plan Map Amendment to “Single Family, 6 DUs/acre” Figure 1: Existing General Plan Designation _ x
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EXHIBIT B

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN CARLOS APPROVING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO REZONE THE 308-310 PHELPS ROAD PROJECT SITE FROM RS-3: SINGLE-FAMILY LOW DENSITY (HILLSIDE OVERLAY) TO RS-6:

SINGLE-FAMILY (HILLSIDE OVERLAY)
(APNs: 049-292-050; 049-292-040; 049-292-060)

RECITALS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 18 of the City of San Carlos Municipal Code (the “Zoning Code”), Phelps San Carlos LLC filed an application for approval of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment for the development of a nine-lot residential project at 308-310 Phelps Road (APNs: 049-292-050; 049-292-040; 049-292-060); and
WHEREAS, by Resolution PTC2024-__, adopted on February 5, 2024, the Planning and Transportation Commission recommends the City Council adopt the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the implementation of the mitigation measures outlined in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing held on February 5, 2024, the Planning and Transportation Commission approved the Conditional Use Permit, Design Review, Tentative Subdivision Map, Below Market Rate Housing Plan, Protected Tree Removal Permit, and Dirt Haul and Grading Certificate; and
WHEREAS , by Resolution PTC2024-__, adopted on February 5, 2023, the Planning and Transportation Commission recommends the City Council approve the Zoning Ordinance Amendment to rezone the site from RS-3 (Hillside Overlay) to RS-6 (Hillside Overlay) as set forth in Exhibit A to this Resolution; and WHEREAS, by Resolution 2024-_, adopted __, 2024, the City Council made findings and adopted the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the implementation of the mitigation measures outlined in the IS/MND; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Carlos held a duly noticed public hearing on , 2024 and introduced an ordinance amending the Zoning Map to change the site from RS-3 (Hillside Overlay) to RS-6 (Hillside Overlay); and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Carlos as follows:

SECTION 1: The Zoning Map of San Carlos is hereby amended to change the site from RS-3 (Hillside Overlay) to RS-6 (Hillside Overlay) (Exhibit A) SECTION 3: The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance sentence by sentence, paragraph by paragraph, and section by section, and does hereby

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declare that any provisions of this Ordinance are severable and if for any reason any sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this Ordinance.

SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be published and posted according to law and shall take effect and be in force from and after 30 days after its passage and adoption.

Introduced this __day of , 2024.

Passed and adopted as an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Carlos at a regular meeting thereof held on the ___ day of , 2024 by the following vote:

AYES, COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES, COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT, COUNCILMEMBERS:

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ORDINANCE: Exhibit A
Figure 1: Existing Zoning: RS-3 Single-Family, Low density (3 du/acre)

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RESOLUTION NO. PTC2024-02

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

OF THE CITY OF SAN CARLOS RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL

ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND ASSOCIATED
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE 308-310 PHELPS

ROAD PROJECT
WHEREAS, Phelps San Carlos LLC proposes to develop nine single family homes, including one Below Market Rate Unit, on 3.12 acres at 308-310-310 Phelps Road (APNs: 049-292-050; 049- 292-040; 049-292-060); and
WHEREAS, the City of San Carlos ("City") determined that the Project requires review pursuant the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Section 15070, the City as the lead agency under CEQA, hired MIG, Inc, ("Consultant") to prepare an Initial Study to determine if the Project may have a significant effect on the environment and concluded that there is no substantial evidence that the Project may cause a significant effect on the environment, and prepared an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration ("IS/MND"); and
WHEREAS, the City prepared IS/MND that included an assessment of potential environmental effects and a description of mitigation measures to reduce potentially significant environmental effects to a less than significant level; and
WHEREAS, the City issued a Notice of Intent regarding the IS/MND seeking public comment and agency review and comment for the period of April 20, 2023, through May 22, 2023, on the prepared IS/MND pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15072 and 15073; and WHEREAS, the City mailed a notice for the project on April 20, 2023 to property owners and occupants within a 300-foot radius of the project site, published the Notice of Intent on April 20, 2023 and made reference to the fact that an IS/MND was available for public review per Section 15073 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the City received six comments on the IS/MND and prepared a Response to Comments (“RTC”) on July 13, 2023. The RTC concluded that the comments did not change the conclusions of the IS/MND (Exhibit C); and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Transportation Commission conducted a public hearing on February 5, 2024 and reviewed all evidence presented both orally and in writing and considered in light of public comments and testimony the information in the IS/MND, for adequacy, completeness and compliance with CEQA and State CEQA Guidelines; and WHEREAS, CEQA requires that the lead agency approving a project adopt an_ Initial Study/Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for changes to the project to ensure compliance during project implementation.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning and Transportation Commission makes the following findings and recommends the City Council certify the IS/MND:

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1. The Planning and Transportation Commission has independently reviewed and analyzed the 308-310 Phelps Road Project IS/MND and other information in the record and the mitigation measures incorporated into the Project would avoid or substantially lessen all of the significant environmental effects as identified in the IS/MND to a less than significant level; and

2. The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program accurately reflects the mitigation measures contained in the IS/MND.

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning and Transportation Commission recommends the City Council:

1. Adopts the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (Exhibit A); and

2. Adopts, and imposes as conditions of the Project approval the mitigation measures set forth in, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (Exhibit B) dike
| hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the Planning and Transportation Commission of the City of San Carlos at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5 day of February 2024, by the following vote:

AYES COMMISSIONERS: Castaneda,Roof,lacoponi
NOES COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT COMMISSIONERS: Garvey, Clements.

of the Planni ‘sportation Commission
ATT
Andrea Mardesich, Assistant Community Development Director Exhibit A: 308-310 Phelps Road Public Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Exhibit B: 308-310 Phelps Road Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Exhibit C: 308-310 Phelps Road Response to Comments

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Draft Minutes – Planning and Transportation Commission
February 5, 2024
1 San Carlos City Planning and Transportation Commission Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
February 5, 2024 7:00 PM

MINUTES

1. CALL TO ORDER – Call to order at 7:00pm

2. ASSEMBLY BILL 2449 TELECONFERENCE REQUESTS - None

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:

Jim Iacoponi, Chair
Janet Castaneda
David Roof

Commissioners Absent:

Kristen Clements, Vice Chair (Excused)
Ellen Garvey (Excused)

Staff Present:

Lisa Porras, Planning Manager
Greg Rubens, City Attorney
Rucha Dande, Senior Planner

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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Approval of the February 5, 2024 Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) Meeting Minutes.

MOTION: Approve the Minutes from the Planning and Transportation Commission Special Meeting of January 16, 2024, with amendment.

MOVER: David Roof
SECONDER: Janet Castaneda
AYES: Castaneda, Roof, Iacoponi
NAYS:

ABSENT:

None
Ellen Garvey, Kristen Clements
RESULT: Motion Passed 3 – 0 – 2

6. PUBLIC HEARING

a. 308 and 310 Phelps Road – Public Hearing to consider approving Design Review, Conditional Use Permit, Below Market Rate Housing Plan, Protected Tree Removal, Natural State Reduction, Tentative Subdivision Map, Dirt Haul and Grading Certificate, and adopting Resolutions recommendi ng the City Council adopt an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative

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February 5, 2024
2 Declaration and approving a General Plan amendment, and an Ordinance for a Zoning amendment to rezone the project site from RS-3: Single-Family Low Density to RS-6: Single- Family, within the Hillside Overlay District for Nine Single-Family Homes (APNs 049-292-050; 048-292-040; and 049-292-060).

Tricia Stevens, Consulting Associate Planner, MIG and the applicant team ; John Lum from John Lum Architect and Jim Toby from Lea Braze Engineering, Inc. presented the item.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions.

Commissioner Castaneda wanted to know if the total units identified in this project are the same as the projected inventory identified in the Housing Element. She also wanted to know the placement of the bioswale in reference to the slop of the lot.

Commissioner Roof wanted to know the rational e for making the extension of Spring Valley Way a private drive and the implication on pedestrian and bicycle access.

Chair Iacoponi wanted to know the duration of the dirt haul. He also wanted clarification if the project is going to be solar ready or solar equipped.

Commissioner Castaneda pointed out that there is a discrepancy in the packet material on the grading and hauling time. She also wanted to know how the 6 foot plus retaining wall was going to work.

Commissioner Roof wanted to know if the Objective Design Standards (ODS) applies for this project. He also wanted to know where the dirt haul trucks would be staged when waiting to be uploaded up.

Chair Iacoponi wanted to know the in-lieu fee amount. He also wanted to have refresher on the definitions and requirements of ADUs and JADUs. Chair Iacoponi wanted to know the market price difference between a market rate unit and the below market rate unit.

Commissioner Castaneda wanted to know who is responsible for the maintenance of the bioswales and piping of the area and how much maintenance would be involved.

Chair Iacoponi wanted to know what would happen if the zoning did not change from RS3 to RS6 on the small lots.

City Staff, the consultant and the applicant team answered Commissioners’ questions.

Public Comment

Matt Powers (Zoom) shared his concern for 5 Spring Valley Way, the only house on the left- hand side going up the hill. He wanted to know more about the hillside falling during construction and if there would be any retaining wall to minimize the construction that is going on.

Seam Cullen (in-person) wanted to know who is overseeing the Traffic Management Plan and when will the project begin.

Frank Flores (in-person) property owner of 10 Spring Valley Way shared that when it rains, the water coming down the slope would lift the manhole cover and items from the sewage would come out. Frank Flores wanted to know the City’s plan to address that. He also wanted

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February 5, 2024
3 to know when the construction starts and will trucks be driving up their small street and park there.

Robbie Moorhead (in -person) wanted clarification on parking spaces and wondered if the developer would provide more parking on the street. He also wanted to know if a sewage analysis was performed on the two six-inch vitrified clay pipes and how the trash would be picked up in the area.

Nilufar Nosrati (in-person) wanted to know the Homeowner Association (HOA) responsibilities of the units.

Staff, the consultant and the applicant team clarified the public’s questions.

Commissioner Comment

Commissioner Roof shared that he is supportive of the project. He stated that his concerned was the safety of cyclists transiting from Arguello Park to the property. He shared his second concerned that a private road sign at the bottom of the street may deter cyclist and pedestrians from accessing the road.

Commissioner Castaneda shared that she is supportive of the project and shared her various likings of the project.

Rucha Dande followed up on Commission Castaneda’s questions and clarified that the project not only meets the projected Housing Element inventory but also exceeds it..

Chair Iacoponi shared his various appreciations of the project and was supportive of it.

MOTION: Close Public Comment
MOVER: David Roof
SECONDER: Janet Castaneda
AYES: Castaneda, Roof, Iacoponi
NAYS:

ABSENT:

None
Ellen Garvey, Kristen Clements
RESULT: Motion Passed 3 – 0 – 2
MOTION: Adopt the Resolution recommending the City Council certify the Mitigated Negative Declaration and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan.

MOVER: Janet Castaneda
SECONDER: Jim Iacoponi
AYES: Castaneda, Roof, Iacoponi
NAYS:

ABSENT:

None
Ellen Garvey, Kristen Clements
RESULT: Motion Passed 3 – 0 – 2

MOTION: Approval of the Design Review Certificate, Conditional Use Permit for Small Lot Development, Below Market Rate Housing Plan, Vesting Subdivision Map, Tree Removal Permit, Natural State Reduction Request, and Grading and Dirt Haul

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February 5, 2024
4 Certificate subject to the subject to the conditions listed in the Certificate for the development of nine single family homes at 308 Phelps Road with findings and conditions in the Code Compliance Certificate with two additional conditions: (1) the gate of the emergency vehicle access shall be designed to allow pedestrian and bicycle access and shall meet all fire department requirements. (2) the signate at the entrance to the project on Spring Valley Way shall indicate pedestrian bike access is allowed.

MOVER: David Roof
SECONDER: Janet Castaneda
AYES: Castaneda, Roof, Iacoponi
NAYS:

ABSENT:

None
Ellen Garvey, Kristen Clements
RESULT: Motion Passed 3 – 0 – 2

MOTION: Adopt the Resolution recommending the City Council approve the General Plan Amendment to Single Family (up to 6 du/ac) and an Ordinance rezoning the site to the RS-6 (Hillside Overlay) zone.

MOVER: Jim Iacoponi
SECONDER: Janet Castaneda
AYES: Castaneda, Roof, Iacoponi
NAYS:

ABSENT:

None
Ellen Garvey, Kristen Clements
RESULT: Motion Passed 3 – 0 – 2

b. Consideration of proposed amendments to the San Carlos Municipal Code Title 18, Zoning, Sections 18.07 Industrial Districts; 18.30 Use Permits; and adding a new Section 18.14A Northeast Area Overlay District.

7. REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION

8. PUBLIC COMMENTS – None

ADJOURNMENT – The meeting was adjourned at 9:23pm

MOTION: Close Public Comment
MOVER: Janet Castaneda
SECONDER: David Roof
AYES: Castaneda, Roof, Iacoponi
NAYS:

ABSENT:

None
Ellen Garvey, Kristen Clements
RESULT: Motion Passed 3 – 0 – 2

Lisa Porras,
Planning Manager

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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION

SAN MATEO DAILY JOURNAL

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of San Mateo
The undersigned declares: That at all times
hereinafter mentioned, affiant was a permanent
resident of the United States, over the age of eighteen years old, and was at and during all said times. The
Office Manager of the San Mateo Daily Journal, a
newspaper published daily in the County of San
Mateo, State of California. The notice mentioned
was set in type no smaller than nonpareil and was
preceded with words printed in black face type not
smaller than size 6, describing and expressing in
general terms, the purpose and character of the notice
intended to be given; that the

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF SAN CARLOS
Of which the annexed is a printed copy was
published and printed in said newspaper on the 29"
Day of February 2024.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing
is true and correct.

JP Uganiza
Dated at_San Mateo, California,
This day of Fed. 2024.

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of all person interested in or concerned recommendation (PTC Resolutions 2024-02 and hearing and consider adoption of Resolutio: Declaration and approving a General Agenda: The agenda and relevant materials for this item will be available for viewing online: i ; at the City Clerk’s Department in City Hall - 600 Elm Street; and at the San Cai Library — 610 Elm Street, beginning March 7, 2024. Details and instructions on how to observe the meeting and address the Council will be available on the agenda.

Questions and Comments: Questions regarding the project may be directed to Rucha Dande, Senior Planner, at Comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk at [email protected] and the City Council at CityCouncil@cityofsancarlos. org; or mailed to the City Clerk at 600 Eim Street, San Carlos, CA 94070; or made in-person at the public hearing.

All persons interested in the above are hereby invited to participate in this Public Hearing and be heard. If you challenge this Proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk prior to the public hearing.

Crystal Mui, City Clerk
Mailing Date: February 29, 2024 Publication Date: February 29, 2024

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CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 11, 2024
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Adopting the City of San Carlos 2024 Strategic Plan.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution adopting the 2024 Strategic Plan which includes the City’s mission, vision, core values, strategic goals, and objectives, and work plan.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

There are no fiscal implications associated with adopting the 2024 Strategic Plan (“Strategic Plan”). Specific tasks and projects that implement Strategic Plan goals and objectives may require funding appropriation. Staff will submit these requests to the City Council separately.

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of a strategic plan is to identify issues, needs, and interests that are of strategic importance to the San Carlos community. It is developed to ensure that the City Council and staff address, prioritize, and advance the community’s long-term vision and goals, while continuing to deliver high-quality, day-to-day operations and services.

The City Council reviews and adopts a strategic plan annually. The 2024 San Carlos Strategic Plan (”2024 Strategic Plan”) is the culmination of several planning meetings including a Council mini-retreat, a strategic planning retreat, and an executive/management team retreat, where staff develops specific objectives and tasks for the upcoming year in a document called the Work Plan.

A facilitation team consisting of consultants Debra Figone and Shawn Spano leads the Council and staff through the City’s annual strategic planning process, as they have for the last several years.

During the public strategic planning retreat on January 18, 2024, the City Council and City staff reviewed achievements and progress made with respect to the City’s 2023 mission, vision, core values, strategic goals, and objectives. In addition, the City Council discussed its intended goals and objectives for 2024.

On February 14, 2024, the City’s executive/management team met to assess the Council’s feedback and recommendations from the January 18, 2024 strategic planning retreat to update the 2024 Strategic Plan (Exhibit A to the Resolution). The product of the January 18 meeting is a “redlined” 2024 Strategic Work Plan (Attachment 2), which includes detailed actions and/or tasks needed to achieve the Council’s Strategic Plan. A “clean” and easier-to-read 2024 Strategic Work Plan is provided as Exhibit B to the Resolution. Staff provide updates to the Council on completed

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Work Plan items two to three times per year.

ANALYSIS:

At the January 18, 2024 strategic planning retreat, the City Council did not propose adding or removing strategic goals. This is consistent with the purpose of strategic goals, which are intended to be broad, visionary, and often take several years to achieve.

Summarized below are some of the key changes that were discussed during the February 14, 2024 executive/management team retreat and addressed in the proposed 2024 Strategic Plan (Exhibit A to the Resolution).

1. Broaden the City’s mission to include City “events”. If approved by the Council, the City’s mission statement would be updated to the statement below:

The City of San Carlos provides high-quality services, facilities, and events to its residents in an equitable, sustainable, transparent, responsive, and friendly manner to foster an inclusive, safe, and healthy community now and in the future.

2. An objective emphasizing climate change resilience was added to the “Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience” strategic goal.

3. An objective to showcase a preview of what future streetscape, outdoor dining, and public plaza improvements in downtown San Carlos could look like was added to the “Downtown” strategic goal to help the community envision and celebrate planned future changes.

4. An objective related to the City’s centennial celebrations was added to the “Recreation Services” goal.

In addition, the team discussed several other changes to tasks and action items to support the strategic goals and objectives. These are all included in the 2024 Work Plan as Exhibit B to the Resolution or Attachment 2 (redlined).

ALTERNATIVES:

The alternatives available to the City Council include:

1. Adopt a Resolution adopting the 2024 Strategic Plan as attached; or

2. Amend the 2024 Strategic Plan before adoption; or

3. Do not adopt a Resolution adopting the 2024 Strategic Plan; or

4. Provide staff with alternative direction.

Respectfully submitted by:

Nil Blackburn, Assistant City Manager

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Approved for submission by:
_______________________
Jeff Maltbie, City Manager
ATTACHMENT(S):

1. Resolution
Exhibit A to Resolution - 2024 Strategic Plan
Exhibit B to Resolution - 2024 Strategic Work Plan (clean, without redlines)

2. 2024 Strategic Work Plan (redlined)

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 – ____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CARLOS ADOPTING THE CITY OF SAN CARLOS 2024 STRATEGIC PLAN.

WHEREAS, the San Carlos City Council recognizes the importance of strategic planning and leadership in achieving the mission, vision, and goals of the City of San Carlos; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public “mini-retreat” on October 16, 2023 to discuss issues and topics affecting the City of San Carlos; and WHEREAS, the City Council and City staff held a public strategic planning retreat on January 18, 2024 to review progress made against the 2023 Strategic Plan and develop goals and objectives for the 2024 Strategic Plan; and
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2024, the City’s executive/management team met to assess the Council’s goals and objectives from the January 18, 2024 meeting and develop the 2024 Strategic Work Plan with actionable tasks that would advance to Council’s strategic goals; and WHEREAS, City staff will provide the Council with Work Plan updates two to three times per year.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of San Carlos hereby approves the 2024 Strategic Plan (Exhibit A), which includes the City’s mission, vision, core values, goals and objectives, and work plan (Exhibit B). * * * * *
I, City Clerk Crystal Mui, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of San Carlos at a scheduled meeting thereof held on the 11th day of March 2024, by the following vote:
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CITY CLERK of the City of San Carlos
APPROVED:
___________________________
MAYOR of the City of San Carlos
Exhibits:

A. Strategic Plan
B.Work Plan
AYES, COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES, COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT, COUNCILMEMBERS:

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CITY OF SAN CARLOS
2024 STRATEGIC PLAN

THE SAN CARLOS STRATEGIC PLAN
The San Carlos Strategic Plan identifies current issues, needs, and interests that are of strategic importance to the quality of life of the community. Addressing these issues requires the leadership focus of the City’s elected officials and professional staff for an extended period of time, typically several years. The Strategic Plan is not a summary of all City services. The issues identified in the plan are unique because they have an urgent impact on the community and because they are complex.

Strategic goals are a central feature of the Strategic Plan. These are established to find ways to address the strategic issues now and into the foreseeable future. If a solution is found, and there is an on-going need to address the issue, this will occur through the City’s on-going service delivery system. At that time, the issue will no longer be identified as a strategic goal.

HOW THE STRATEGIC PLAN IS DEVELOPED
The Strategic Plan is developed through an annual process that involves the City Council and City professional staff in facilitated, collaborative working sessions. The process is completed early each year so that the Strategic Plan can be incorporated into the City’s budget.

The plan is a document comprised of the City’s mission, vision and core values statements, the strategic goals and objectives for the next planning period and detailed work plans that will accomplish the goals.

Strategic goals are identified based on the knowledge and understanding that each participant in the process has about what is of strategic importance to the community.

City Council members are elected by the residents to govern and represent their needs and interests. They bring the perspective of the residents and business of the community. Professional City staff members are trained in local government management and services. They bring the perspective of how to address the complex issues that are of concern. Through the strategic planning work sessions, these two unique perspectives come together to identify the areas of focus for the next planning period.

THE STRATEGIC PLAN PROCESS
The key steps to the process are listed below.

City Council Mini-Retreat. City Council, City Manager and City Attorney brainstorm the current community issues of strategic importance. This is a public meeting.

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City Council and City Management Team Retreat. This is a facilitated, collaborative working session. The participants review accomplishments from last year; review the City’s mission, vision and values to ensure relevance; check the status of current strategic plan issues and progress; and identify new strategic issues to work on for the next year and possibly beyond. Council strategic goals and objectives are established at a high level through this process. The “handoff” is given to City staff to work through the details by refining the goals and objectives and developing work plans to achieve Council’s strategic goals. This is a public meeting.

City Management Team Retreat. This facilitated, collaborative working session with the City’s management team is designed to refine the strategic goals, develop objectives to achieve each goal and establish work plans that identify specific tasks, set timelines and assign responsibility for accomplishment. This is an internal staff meeting.

Council Adoption of Strategic Plan and Progress Updates. After all work sessions are complete, a final Strategic Plan is agendized for Council adoption at a regularly scheduled Council meeting. City staff then periodically updates Council on the progress of strategic goals during future Council meetings. All of these Council meetings are public meetings.

MISSION
The City of San Carlos provides high-quality services, facilities, and events to its residents in an equitable, sustainable, transparent, responsive, and friendly manner to foster an inclusive, safe, and healthy community now and in the future.

VISION
The City of San Carlos will continue to lead with confidence into the future as a desirable, vibrant, equitable, inclusive, and business friendly community, admired by all as a great place to live, learn, work, and play.

CORE VALUES
Not in priority order
• Fostering a safe, diverse, welcoming, and engaged community that recognizes the importance of social equity
• Ensuring fiscal responsibility and the sustainability of San Carlos’ resources, infrastructure, and social/cultural environment
• Proactively protecting our physical environment from the threats of climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• Recognizing the needs and challenges of the community and promoting its well-being. • Demonstrating high ethical and professional standards, including high quality customer service

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• Leading and managing effectively by engaging the community, thinking strategically, remaining proactive, and planning for the future
• Supporting the well-being of employees, investing in their development, and aligning staffing and resources with the demand for City services 2024 STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
In alphabetical order

1. Child Care: The City of San Carlos will encourage and support the creation, operation, and access to childcare facilities and reduce barriers to creation and expansion.

Objective #1: Develop a plan on how to apply childcare funds that are collected through impact fees.

Objective #2: Consider zoning/co-location options for childcare sites.

Objective #3: Consider reducing or waiving City-controlled planning and/or permit fees for childcare projects.

Objective #4: Create/modify resources and learning opportunities for stakeholders and foster connections between providers and the community.

2. Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience: The City of San Carlos will support sustainability initiatives and address climate change. As part of its focus on climate change, the City of San Carlos will continue to address vulnerability and adapt to changing climate conditions such as wildfires, flooding, drought, and sea level rise.

Objective #1: Continue to plan and implement the 33 Council-approved greenhouse gas reduction strategies and 12 adaptation/resilience strategies in the Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Plan (CMAP).

Objective #2: Refine policies and develop standards to integrate flood and sea level rise resiliency initiatives into existing processes, policies, and plans to prepare for the future.

Objective #3: Perform community engagement and outreach to promote sustainability initiatives citywide.

Objective #4: Update emergency plans and policies.

3. Downtown: The City of San Carlos will work with residents, property owners, business owners, committees, commissions, the Chamber of Commerce, and all other interested members of the community to develop a plan to understand and ensure that the downtown meets the needs of the community and businesses now and into the future.

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Objective #1: Implement the community engagement strategy for the Downtown Specific Plan.

Objective #2: Create the Downtown Specific Plan and corresponding implementation strategies.

Objective #3: Ensure that the vision and goals of the Downtown Specific Plan come to fruition.

Objective #4: Design and implement a demonstration project along the 600 and/or 700 blocks of Laurel Street to demonstrate and celebrate the community’s shared vision for streetscape, outdoor dining, and public plaza improvements in downtown San Carlos.

4. Housing: The City of San Carlos will actively encourage and support the creation of housing to provide a safe, inclusive, diverse, and affordable supply by facilitating development of housing for all income levels.

Objective #1: Increase the number of Below Market Rate (BMR) housing units to meet local and regional housing requirements (e.g.: regional collaboration, grant programs, acquisition, and new development).

Objective #2: Facilitate completion of projects currently underway.

Objective #3: Increase housing production.

5. Mobility, Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure: The City of San Carlos will actively pursue plans and strategies for improving mobility, traffic, parking, transportation infrastructure, and street maintenance while encouraging alternative modes of transportation to provide efficient, safe, and effective movement throughout the city.

Objective #1: Implement the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan to encourage alternative modes of transportation which includes micro-mobility, improved mobility, and safety for people of all ages and abilities.

Objective #2: Identify and implement citywide street and intersection projects and initiatives to improve traffic flow and parking utilizing smart technologies.

Objective #3: Develop community education, reporting, outreach, and information tools using change management principles and practices.

Objective #4: Implement Safe Routes to School improvements to increase bicycle and pedestrian safety.

Objective #5: Structure a partnership among the City, property owners, businesses, and employers and leverage resources to create effective trip reduction strategies through the creation of a Transportation Management Agency (TMA).

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6. Northeast Area Specific Plan: The City of San Carlos will work with residents, property owners, stakeholders, business owners, committees, commissions, the Chamber of Commerce, and all other interested members of the community to develop a plan in response to continued development interest in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors, and develop policies and strategies to incorporate housing as part of this new development.

Objective #1: Create outreach and engagement opportunities that actively involve Northeast Area stakeholders and the San Carlos community in the visioning and development of the Specific Plan.

Objective #2: Initiate the environmental review of the preferred scenario.

Objective #3: Create goal, policies, and standards to be incorporated in the Northeast Area Specific Plan.

7. Recreation Services: The City of San Carlos will explore new recreational opportunities by completing an assessment of parks, open space, and other recreation facilities to support the health and well-being for community members of all ages.

Objective #1: Complete a Parks, Open Space, and other Recreational Opportunities Master Plan Assessment (12 to 24 month process).

Objective #2: Explore additional recreational opportunities at North Crestview Park that meet the needs of the community.

Objective #3: Assess new opportunities to implement Trails Connection Plan for public trails.

Objective #4: Work with the Centennial Advisory Committee and engage with the community to plan for the City’s centennial celebrations.

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C I T Y O F S A N C A R L O S
2 0 2 4 S T R A T E G I C W O R K P L A N
F e b r u a r y 2 0 2 4 U p d a t e
Page Strategic Goal
2 Childcare
3 Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience 5 Downtown
7 Housing
9 Mobility, Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure
12 Northeast Area Specific Plan
13 Recreation Services

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Childcare: The City of San Carlos will encourage and support the creation, operation, and access to childcare facilities and reduce barriers to creation and expansion.

Objective #1: Develop a plan on how to apply childcare funds that are collected through impact fees.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Develop and bring to the Council for consideration a strategy on how to distribute childcare impact fee funds, including guidance on whether to prioritize certain types of providers and the structure by which such funding should be provided (e.g., grants versus loans). April 2024*.

2. Determine legal use of impact fees and prepare a memo to brief the Council. May 2024.

3. Release a Notice of Funding Availability and begin accepting applications. September 2024.

Objective #2: Consider zoning/co-location options for childcare sites.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Consider rezoning to allow childcare centers in single-family residential districts on sites that were previously schools, religious facilities, or community centers. May 2024.

Objective #3: Consider reducing or waiving City-controlled planning and/or permit fees for childcare projects.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Incorporate waiver of City-controlled permit fees for childcare centers into annual update for user fee schedule. April 2024 (with Citywide fee schedule).

2. Present a resolution to the Council. April 2024.

Objective #4: Create/modify resources and learning opportunities for stakeholders and foster connections between providers and the community.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Facilitate open house for community to meet childcare providers. May 2024.

2. Conduct a survey to gauge the needs of all stakeholders. May 2024.

3. Increase awareness of existing childcare tools and resources to the community via an annual report, social media outreach, or website updates. Ongoing. *Anticipated completion dates are listed in bold following each Action/Task.

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Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience: The City of San Carlos will support sustainability initiatives and address climate change. As part of its focus on climate change, the City of San Carlos will continue to address vulnerability and adapt to changing climate conditions such as wildfires, flooding, drought, and sea level rise.

Objective #1: Continue to plan and implement the 33 Council-approved greenhouse gas reduction strategies and 12 adaptation/resilience strategies in the Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Plan (CMAP).

Actions/Tasks:

1. Work with Peninsula Clean Energy to administer funds for EV charging incentive program for multifamily buildings. Ongoing.

2. Work with Peninsula Clean Energy to investigate feasibility of installing solar on City facilities. April 2024.

3. Conduct a fee study to develop an in-lieu fee to offset greenhouse gas emissions associated with projects exempted from the City’s all electric reach code. On hold pending changes in legal climate related to electrification. a. Update the Council and community on the implications of the Berkeley ruling.

April 2024.

4. Develop and implement citywide EV charging plan to install 15 EV charging stations by 2030 and 25 by 2050.
a. Work with the Peninsula Clean Energy EV Ready program to do site assessments of 3-5 public locations. March 2025.

Objective #2: Refine policies and develop standards to integrate flood and sea level rise resiliency initiatives into existing processes, policies, and plans to prepare for the future. a. Review and update City standards related to creek setbacks, buffer zones, and minimum floor elevations. May 2025.
b. Pulgas Creek Watershed study is in progress. May 2024. c. Watershed study in with recommendations will be brought to the Council.

November 2024.
d. Coordinate with regional and state agencies, and neighboring jurisdictions (Belmont, Redwood City, and San Mateo County) to study, develop, and implement coordinated approaches to flood protection, sea level rise, and rising groundwater levels due to climate change. Ongoing. e. Participate in the sea level rise adaptation project inventory developed by MTC/ABAG and BCDC in order to estimate regional sea level rise adaptation needs. Ongoing.

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f. Continue to coordinate with OneShoreline to integrate its sea level rise mitigation planning into City’s planning initiatives. Ongoing.

Objective #3: Perform community engagement and outreach to promote sustainability initiatives citywide.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Organize annual community creek cleaning event in the fall. Ongoing.

2. Publish and distribute a Flood and Storm Safety Spotlight to every address in the city.

Completed November 2023.

3. Launch Adopt a Drain Program. April 2024.

Objective #4: Update emergency plans and policies.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Build an Emergency Operations Center staff roster and communication plan to prepare for emergencies or disasters. November 2024.

2. Deliver EOC training to City staff, including Cal OES courses and exercises. August 2024.

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Downtown: The City of San Carlos will work with residents, property owners, business owners, committees, commissions, the Chamber of Commerce, and all other interested members of the community to develop a plan to understand and ensure that the downtown meets the needs of the community and businesses now and into the future.

Objective #1: Implement the community engagement strategy for the Downtown Specific Plan.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Continue to work with the Downtown Advisory Committee (DTAC) and obtain their feedback in developing the preferred concepts to inform development of the Specific Plan. Ongoing.

2. Involve the community in the Specific Plan process through Community Workshops to gather their input, shape the future vision for the area, and share information and key findings. Ongoing.

3. At key stages of the project, invite the public to open houses to learn more about the project and provide feedback. Ongoing.

4. Hold study sessions with the Planning and Transportation Commission and the City Council to share public input, alternative concepts, and shared preferences; and receive guidance and feedback to be used to prepare the Specific Plan. Ongoing. a. Study sessions planned for May/June 2024.

5. Distribute a Spotlight Newsletter to inform the community about the preferred vision for downtown San Carlos. October 2024.

Objective #2: Create the Downtown Specific Plan and corresponding implementation strategies.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Analyze impacts and tradeoffs of potential street closures and reconfigurations, including sitewide parking demand. May 2024.

2. Present streetscape designs for Laurel Street and all other streets in the Downtown Plan at a study session for the Council’s endorsement. June 2024.

3. Determine the preferred design of public spaces (parks, plazas, and street closures), sustainability features, and community facility options. June 2024.

4. Prepare an infrastructure development services plan, budget, and phasing as a key chapter of the Specific Plan. November 2024.

5. Prepare and release Draft Specific Plan. November 2024.

6. Begin environmental evaluation. November 2024.

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Objective #3: Ensure that the vision and goals of the Downtown Specific Plan come to fruition.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Conduct and complete market demand analyses, economic studies, and develop implementation recommendations. November 2024.

2. Recommend strategic public improvements, including timing/phasing, and key catalyst projects and programs. In progress.
a. Preparation of Streetscape Master Plan, including Laurel Street and other streets. May 2025.

3. Develop implementation strategies and financing mechanisms for short- and long-term goals. Discover opportunities to leverage public financing with private investment.

November 2024.

4. Work with Public Works/Engineering, Parks & Recreation, and Fire to provide regular updates, share key information, receive feedback and determine necessary steps to develop Plans, specifications, and estimates needed to implement first phase streetscape and roadway improvements identified in the Specific Plan. In progress. a. Hold interdepartmental meeting. Completed February 2024.

Objective #4: Design and implement a demonstration project along the 600 and/or 700 blocks of Laurel Street to demonstrate and celebrate the community’s shared vision for streetscape, outdoor dining, and public plaza improvements in downtown San Carlos.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Develop an interdepartmental City team and coordinate with external stakeholders.

July 2024.

2. Develop a work program to develop scope, schedule, budget, themes, community engagement, and project logistics. September 2024.

3. Implement demonstration project to coincide with centennial celebrations. March 2025.

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Housing: The City of San Carlos will actively encourage and support the creation of housing to provide a safe, inclusive, diverse, and affordable supply by facilitating development of housing for all income levels.

Objective #1: Increase the number of Below Market Rate (BMR) housing units to meet local and regional housing requirements (e.g.: regional collaboration, grant programs, acquisition, and new development). Ongoing.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Explore strategically acquiring property for future affordable housing projects, maintaining relationships with the local broker community and bringing opportunities to the Council for direction as needed.

Objective #2: Facilitate completion of projects currently underway.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Continue development of affordable housing project at 1232 Cherry Street. In progress.
a. Undergrounding and relocating existing utilities expected to commence January 2024. October 2024.
b. Residential construction expected to commence November 2024. Estimated Completion Mid-2026.

2. Complete regulatory agreements for market rate multi-family projects building BMR units. Ongoing.
a. 1240 El Camino Real. Completed July 2023.
b. 1257 Magnolia Ave; 11 El Camino Real; and 155-160 Vista Del Grande. March 2024.

Objective #3: Increase housing production.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Continue to expedite ADU approvals and provide guidance/resources to homeowners.

Ongoing.
a. Staff is exploring feasibility of participating in a non-profit ADU center (“21 Elements”) that would provide assistance to San Carlos residents. Completed February 2024.
b. Request funding for San Carlos’ portion of an ADU resource center for FY25.

April 2024.

2. Adopt Updated ADU Ordinance. Completed November 2023.

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3. Adopt Objective Design Standards for single-family, including SB 9 units, and multi- family residential projects.
a. Single-family adoption. Completed November 2023.
b. Multi-family adoption. November 2024.

4. Implement the 2023-2031 Housing Element and report on its progress as required by the State within the Housing Element Annual Progress Report due every year in April.

April 2024.

5. Consider working with the County on a workforce housing initiative. Timing TBD.

Objective #4: Consider General Plan amendments and rezoning in the Northeast Specific Plan to include housing. Completed February 2024.

Actions/Tasks:

1. See Goal, Northeast Specific Plan, Objective 2 (below). Completed February 2024.

All the proposed scenarios for the Northeast Specific Plan include housing. Staff and consultants presented these scenarios to the Council in February 2024. As such, Objective #4, Action/Task 1 will be marked completed as of February 2024 even though the final scenario is still being developed under the Northeast Specific Plan goal.

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Mobility, Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure: The City of San Carlos will actively pursue plans and strategies for improving mobility, traffic, parking, transportation infrastructure, and street maintenance while encouraging alternative modes of transportation to provide efficient, safe, and effective movement throughout the city.

Objective #1: Implement the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan to encourage alternative modes of transportation which includes micro-mobility, improved mobility, and safety for people of all ages and abilities.

Actions/Tasks:

1. San Carlos Avenue pedestrian safety improvements phase III – Wellington to Beverley. September 2024.

2. Brittan Avenue Sidewalk Construction – Sunset Drive to Rogers Avenue. December 2025.
a. Project design. In progress.
b. Planning and Transportation Commission review and public outreach.

Completed November 2023.
c. City Council review. February 2024.

3. Alameda de las Pulgas Corridor Improvement (Four Corners). March 2027. a. Project design. August 2024.

4. Coordinate with C/CAG on a countywide shared micro-mobility policy/program. In progress.
a. Operator selection. August 2024.
b. San Carlos is in Phase 2. Schedule to be determined.

5. Identify funding mechanisms and public/private partnership opportunities to support and enhance transportation, traffic, and mobility. Ongoing. a.Update: Several development agreements have been approved or are under negotiation that include community benefits toward transportation, traffic, and mobility.

Objective #2: Identify and implement citywide street and intersection projects and initiatives to improve traffic flow and parking utilizing smart technologies.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Perform citywide traffic signal study, which will include, among other things, the timing of signals along upper East San Carlos Avenue. Completed January 2024.

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a. Planning and Transportation Commission review and public outreach. March 2024.
b. City Council review and adoption of final Traffic Signal Master Plan. May 2024.

2. Perform a downtown traffic operations study as part of the Downtown Specific Plan.

July 2024.

3. Identify strategies to improve San Carlos’ Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance and on-street/off-street parking regulations. a. Present strategies and proposed changes for the City Council’s consideration.

April 2024.

4. Increase pavement condition index (PCI) through Annual Pavement Rehabilitation program. Ongoing.

5. Implement Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. Ongoing. a. Install High visibility crosswalk and RRFB at 1650 Industrial Road. September 2024.
b. Install High visibility crosswalk and RRFB at Industrial Road and Tanklage.

May 2025.
c. Construct pilot traffic circle at Crestview and Edmunds. November 2024.

6. Develop a citywide policy for the residential parking permit program. June 2024. a.Update: Parking study is underway as part of the Downtown Specific Plan, which will include evaluation of the need for a parking permit program.

Objective #3: Develop community education, reporting, outreach, and information tools using change management principles and practices. Ongoing.

Actions/Tasks:

1.Maintain citywide construction activities webpage. Ongoing. The construction activities webpage is updated weekly.

2. Develop additional ways to outreach to the community to ensure they understand changes that will impact them. Ongoing.
a. Outreach is tailored to each project’s scope, size, impact, and type. Ongoing. b. Produce a Transportation Spotlight. July 2024.

Objective #4: Implement Safe Routes to School (SRTS) improvements to increase bicycle and pedestrian safety.

1. Enhance traffic and pedestrian safety through education and enforcement. Ongoing.

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a. Conduct annual Distracted Driving Traffic operation. Ongoing. b. Host annual a Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint. Ongoing. c. Conduct monthly Saturated Traffic Enforcement Program with the Sheriff’s Office Motorcycle Unit for high visibility and enforcement. Ongoing. d. Conduct a Pedestrian Safety Operation for Pedestrian Safety month.

Ongoing.

2. Crosswalk striping and marking at various locations per SRTS. Ongoing.

3. Arroyo Avenue and Chestnut Street SRTS improvements. In progress. a. Project design. June 2024.
b. Conduct outreach. May 2024.

4. Tamarack/Belle, Elm/Arroyo, Belmont/Cedar, St. Francis/Cedar SRTS Intersection and Sidewalk Improvements. November 2025.

5. Arroyo/Woodland and Olive/Elm SRTS Intersection and Sidewalk Improvements.

November 2025.

Objective #5: Structure a partnership among the City, property owners, businesses, and employers and leverage resources to create effective trip reduction strategies through the creation of a Transportation Management Agency (TMA).

1. Perform outreach and coordinate with developers, property owners, and businesses; set up development participation thresholds; and, create the organizational framework for the TMA. In progress.
a.Update: Staff conducted initial outreach and coordination with developers and property owners. All recent commercial projects in the east side include a condition of approval requiring participation in a TMA if/when formed.

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Northeast Area Specific Plan: The City of San Carlos will work with residents, property owners, stakeholders, business owners, committees, commissions, the Chamber of Commerce, and all other interested members of the community to develop a plan in response to continued development interest in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors, and develop policies and strategies to incorporate housing as part of this new development.

Objective #1: Create outreach and engagement opportunities that actively involve Northeast Area stakeholders and the San Carlos community in the visioning and development of the Specific Plan.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Involve Northeast Area property owners and business owners through focus group meetings to gather their input and vision for the future of the area. Ongoing.

2. Involve the community in the Specific Plan process through community workshops to gather their input, shape the future vision for the area, and share information and key findings. Ongoing.

3. Participate in monthly Harbor Industrial Association meetings to create a feedback loop with stakeholders to gather input and share process updates. Ongoing.

4. Create a Northeast Area Specific Plan website to inform the community about the planning process and update the website at key milestones throughout the planning process. Updates are ongoing.

Objective #2: Develop a “preferred scenario,” or a preferred plan for the future that envisions and describes the appropriate mix of land uses, mobility improvements, flooding and climate change strategies, and other necessary initiatives to plan for and support a thriving Northeast Area. Completed February 2024.

Objective #3: Initiate the environmental review of the preferred scenario.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Once the preferred scenario is drafted, develop a project description as a first step in the environmental review process. May 2024.

2. Perform the environmental review process. December 2024.

Objective #4: Create goal, policies, and standards to be incorporated in the Northeast Area Specific Plan.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Create development and design standards. December 2024.

2. Develop an implementation and financing plan. December 2024.

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Recreation Services: The City of San Carlos will explore new recreational opportunities by completing an assessment of parks, open space, and other recreation facilities to support the health and well-being for community members of all ages.

Objective #1: Complete a Parks, Open Space, and other Recreational Opportunities Master Plan Assessment (12-24 month process).

Actions/Tasks:

1. Post a request for proposals to hire a consultant to facilitate the process. April 2024.

2. Conduct public outreach. October 2024.

Objective #2: Explore additional recreational opportunities at North Crestview Park that meet the needs of the community.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Conduct public outreach to seek input on design options and amenities. June 2024.

2.Initiate CEQA. July 2024.

3.Adopt the North Crestview Park Master Plan. November 2024.

Objective #3: Assess new opportunities to implement Trails Connection Plan for public trails.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Obtain new and utilize existing public trail easements in the community. In Progress. a. Trillium Way CEQA documents. March 2024.
b. Design and construct the Trillium Way trail. June 2024. c. Complete the sensitive plant study in Devonshire Canyon. July 2024. d. Complete mitigated negative declaration addendum for Devonshire Canyon.

July 2024.
e. Design and construction Devonshire Canyon Trail. November 2024. f. Discuss acquisition of trail easement at Top of the World with stakeholders.

December 2024.

2. Work with neighboring agencies on regional trail connections. In Progress. a. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board will consider opening gate in March 2024.

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b. Continue conversations with the County, SFPUC, City of Belmont, and Mid- Pen to initiate CEQA on the eastern boundary trail in the San Mateo County trail system. December 2024.

Objective #4: Work with the Centennial Advisory Committee and engage with the community to plan for the City’s centennial celebrations. Ongoing. a. Hold monthly meetings with the Centennial Advisory Committee. Ongoing. b. Provide update and present recommendations to the Council. April 2024.

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C I T Y O F S A N C A R L O S
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2 Childcare
3 Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience 5 Downtown
78 Housing
910 Mobility, Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure 1213 Northeast Area Specific Plan
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Childcare: The City of San Carlos will encourage and support the creation, operation, and access to of childcare facilities by and reduceing barriers to creation and expansion.

Objective #1: Develop a plan on how to apply childcare funds that are collected through impact fees.

Actions/Tasks:

Develop and bring to the Council for consideration a strategy on how to distribute childcare impact fee funds, including guidance on whether to prioritize certain types of providers and the structure by which such funding should be provided (e.g., grants versus loans). Anticipated completion April 2024.

1. Develop and bring to the Council for consideration a strategy on how to distribute childcare impact fee funds, including guidance on whether to prioritize certain types of providers and the structure by which such funding should be provided (e.g., grants versus loans). Anticipated completion April 2024*.

2. Determine legal use of impact fees and prepare a memo to brief the Council. May 2024.

1.3. Release a Notice of Funding Availability and begin accepting applications.

September 2024.

2. Objective #2: Consider zoning/co-location options for childcare sites.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Consider rezoning to allow childcare centers in single-family residential districts on sites that were previously schools, religious facilities, or community centers.

Anticipated completion May 2024.

Objective #3: Consider reducing or waiving City-controlled planning and/or permit fees for childcare projects.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Incorporate waiver of City-controlled permit fees for childcare centers into annual update for user fee schedule. Anticipated completion April 2024 (with Ccitywide fee schedule).

1.2.Present a resolution to the Council. April 2024.

Objective #4: Create/modify resources and learning opportunities for stakeholders and foster connections between providers and the community.

Actions/Tasks:

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1. Facilitate open house for community to meet childcare providers. May 2024.Conduct a Childcare Roundtable Event with stakeholders, the Childcare Subcommittee, and City staff. Completed April 2023.

2. Conduct a survey to gauge the needs of all stakeholders. May 2024.

3. Increase awareness of existing childcare tools and resources to the community via an annual report, social media outreach, or website updates. Ongoing. *Anticipated completion dates are listed in bold following each Action/Task.

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Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience: The City of San Carlos will support sustainability initiatives and address climate change. As part of its focus on climate change, the City of San Carlos will continue to address vulnerability and adapt to changing climate conditions such as wildfires, flooding, drought, and sea level rise.

Objective #1: Continue to pPlan and implement the 33 Council-approved greenhouse gas reduction strategies and 12 adaptation/resilience strategies measures approved by the Council in the Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Plan (CMAP).

Actions/Tasks:

1. Review and update City standards related to creek setbacks, buffer zones, and minimum floor elevations. Anticipated completion May 2025. a.Update: Pulgas Creek Watershed study is in progress. Anticipated completion May 2024.
b.Update: Watershed study with recommendations will be brought to the Council. Anticipated completion November 2024.

2.1. Continue to coordinate with OneShoreline to integrate its sea level rise mitigation planning into City’s planning initiatives. Ongoing.
a.Update: Staff reviewed and provided input to OneShoreline’s Planning Policy Guide which will be used to develop recommendations and policies for San Carlos.

Completed May 2023.

2. Work with Peninsula Clean Energy to administer funds for EV charging incentive program for multifamily buildings. Completed July 2023Ongoing.

3. Work with Peninsula Clean Energy to investigate feasibility of installing solar on City facilities. April 2024.

4. Conduct a fee study to develop an in-lieu fee to offset greenhouse gas emissions associated with projects exempted from the City’s all electric reach code. Anticipated completion On hold pending changes in legal climate related to electrification.

January 2024.
c. Update the Council and community on the implications of the Berkeley ruling.

April 2024.
a.

5. Develop and implement citywide EV charging plan to install 15 EV charging stations by 2030 and 25 by 2050.
a. Work with the Peninsula Clean Energy EV Ready program to do site assessments of 3-5 public locations. March 2025.

Objective #2: Refine policies and develop standards to integrate flood and sea level rise resiliency initiatives into existing processes, policies, and plans to prepare for the future.

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a. Review and update City standards related to creek setbacks, buffer zones, and minimum floor elevations. May 2025.
b. Pulgas Creek Watershed study is in progress. May 2024. c. Watershed study in with recommendations will be brought to the Council.

November 2024.
d. Coordinate with regional and state agencies, and neighboring jurisdictions (Belmont, Redwood City, and San Mateo County) to study, develop, and implement coordinated approaches to flood protection, sea level rise, and rising groundwater levels due to climate change. Ongoing. a.Update: Issued a request for proposals and awarded contract to vendor to conduct the fee study. August 2023.

4. Develop a program for use of the in lieu, impact, or other related funds to implement electrification projects, i.e. solar, EV chargers on public property, etc. Anticipated completion March 2024.

Coordinate with regional and state agencies, and neighboring jurisdictions (Belmont, Redwood City, and San Mateo County) to study, develop, and implement coordinated approaches to flood protection, sea level rise, and rising groundwater levels due to climate change. Ongoing. e. Participate in the sea level rise adaptation project inventory developed by MTC/ABAG and BCDC in order to estimate regional sea level rise adaptation needs. Ongoing.

5.f. Continue to coordinate with OneShoreline to integrate its sea level rise mitigation planning into City’s planning initiatives. Ongoing. a.Update: Met with: Belmont and Redwood City regarding the process timeline for cleaning Cordilleras Creek; Belmont and San Mateo County on Belmont Creek to discuss the storm detention pond at Twin Pines Park (design is underway); and, OneShoreline to secure regulatory permits for creek cleanups.

Completed February through July 2023.
b.Update: Monitoring Caltran’s Highway Bridge Replacement project at Cordilleras Creek to improve creek capacity and operations underneath the freeway. Completed October 2023 .
c.Update: Per existing arrangement with Redwood City, Redwood City cleaned Cordilleras Creek at Industrial. Completed February 2023. d.Update: Per existing arrangement with Redwood City, Redwood City will clean Cordilleras Creek at Industrial prior to storm season. Completed October 2023.

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Objective #32: Perform community engagement and outreach to promote sustainability initiatives citywide.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Host Earth Day event at the Farmers’ Market in collaboration with partners to promote sustainability related resources and programs. Completed April 2023.

2. Plan and host a sustainability block party this summer. Anticipated completion September 2023.

1. Organize annual community creek cleaning event in the fall. Completed September 2023.Ongoing.

3.2. Publish and distribute a Flood and Storm Safety Spotlight to every address in the city. Completed November 2023.

4. Launch Adopt a Drain Program. Investigate feasibility of an adopt-a-drain program.

Completed August 2023.
a.Update: Hosted best practices sharing session with City of Burlingame to review its Adopt-a-drain program. Completed March 2023.
b.Update: Storm drains mapped and process has been defined. Completed September 2023.
c.3.Update: Launch program. Anticipated completion April 2024.

Objective #34: Update emergency plans and policies.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Adopt updated Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) by July 2023. Completed July 2023.

2.1. Build an Emergency Operations Center staff roster and communication plan to prepare for emergencies or disasters. by July 2023. Anticipated completion November 2024.

3.2. Deliver EOC training to City staff, including Cal OES courses and exercises.

Anticipated completion MarchAugust 2024.

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Downtown: The City of San Carlos will work with residents, property owners, business owners, committees, commissions, the Chamber of Commerce, and all other interested members of the community to develop a plan to understand and ensure that the downtown meets the needs of the community and businesses now and into the future.

Objective #1: Implement the community engagement strategy for the Downtown Specific Plan.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Continue to work with the Downtown Advisory Committee (DTAC) and obtain their feedback in developing the preferred concepts to inform development of the Specific Plan. In progressOngoing.
a.Update: The DTAC met with staff/consultants January, June, and November 2023.
b.Update: Additional meetings planned in 2024.

2. Involve the community in the Specific Plan process through Community Workshops to gather their input, shape the future vision for the area, and share information and key findings. In progressOngoing.
a.Update: Completed online survey April 2023.
b.Update: Held Downtown business stakeholder meeting May 2023. c.Update: Held downtown ideation workshops on December 6 and 9, 2023. d.Update: Anticipated completion of online survey by January 2024. e.Update: Additional meetings planned in 2024.

3. At key stages of the project, invite the public to open houses to learn more about the project and provide feedback. In progressOngoing.
a.Update: Held open house March, and another in-person event on December 9, 2023.
b.Update: Additional open houses planned 2024.

4. Hold study sessions with the Planning and Transportation Commission and the City Council to share public input, alternative concepts, and shared preferences; and receive guidance and feedback to be used to prepare the Specific Plan. In progressOngoing.
a.Update: Held study session with Planning and Transportation Commission April 2023.
b.Update: Held study session with City Council April 2023.

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c.a.Update: SAdditional study sessions planned for 1Q2024May/June 2024.

5. Distribute a Spotlight Newsletter to inform the community about the preferred vision for downtown San Carlos. Anticipated completion May/JuneOctober 2024.

Objective #2: Create the Downtown Specific Plan and corresponding implementation strategies.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Analyze impacts and tradeoffs of potential street closures and reconfigurations, including sitewide parking demand. May 2024.

1. Develop a comparative analysis of multimodal circulation for selected alternatives.

Anticipated completion May 2024.

2. Select the preferred concept for Laurel Street and street/roadway design and beautification for all other streets within the Downtown Specific Plan area. a.Update: Agreement to permanently close Laurel Street April 2023 and formally adopted Pedestrian Mall ordinance November 2023. b.2.Update: Presented refinements to potential design option for Laurel Street to the DTAC in November 2023 and to the community in December 2023. In addition, presented options for 600 & 800 Laurel Street and 1100 & 1200 San Carlos Avenue and El Camino Real.Present streetscape designs for Laurel Street and all other streets in the Downtown Plan at a study session for the Council’s endorsement. June 2024. c.Update: Selection of preferred street designs anticipated May 2024.

3. Develop a comparative analysis of multimodal circulation for selected alternatives.

Anticipated completion May 2024.

4. Analyze impacts and tradeoffs of potential street closures and reconfigurations, including sitewide parking demand. Anticipated completion May 2024.

5.4. Determine the preferred location and design of public spaces (parks, plazas, and street closures), sustainability features, and community facility options. Anticipated completion MayJune 2024.
a.Update: Initial concepts were presented to the community, Commission, and the Council. Completed April 2023.
b. Update: Refined concepts were presented to the community. November and December 2023.

6.5. Prepare an infrastructure development services plan, and budget, and phasing as a key chapter of the Specific Plan. Anticipated completion September November 2024.

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7.6. Prepare and release Draft Specific Plan. Anticipated completion September November 2024.

8.7. Begin environmental evaluation. Anticipated completion NovemberSeptember 2024.

Objective #3: Ensure that the vision and goals of the Downtown Specific Plan come to fruition.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Conduct and complete market demand analyses, economic studies, and develop implementation recommendations. Anticipated completion November 2024.

2. Recommend strategic public improvements, including timing/phasing, and key catalyst projects and programs. In progress.
a.Update: Full closure of 700 block of Laurel Street identified as a key catalyst project. November 2023.
b.a.Update: Preparation of Streetscape Master Plan, including Laurel Street and other streets. Anticipated completion April May 2025.

3. Develop implementation strategies and financing mechanisms for short- and long-term goals. Discover opportunities to leverage public financing with private investment.

Anticipated completion September November 2024.

4. Work with Public Works/Engineering, Parks & Recreation, and Fire to provide regular updates, share key information, receive feedback and determine necessary steps to develop Plans, specifications, and estimates needed to implement first phase streetscape and roadway improvements identified in the Specific Plan. In progress. a. Hold Update: Multi-department team consisting of Public Works/Engineering, Parks & Recreation, Fire, and Community Development/Planning/Economic Development participated in Downtown merchants meeting May 2023. b.a. Update: Had interdepartmental meeting to look at design concepts in November 2023. interdepartmental Additional meeting. planned Completed February 2024.

Objective #4: Explore safe, interim improvements to parklets and surrounding areas while the Downtown Specific Plan is being developed and implemented. Completed April 2023.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Research and investigate safe options to beautify parklets and surrounding areas with art, water walls, and planter boxes. Completed April 2023.

2.Update: Completed additional scope on San Carlos Avenue and Laurel Street. December 2023.

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Objective #4: Design and implement a demonstration project along the 600 and/or 700 blocks of Laurel Street to demonstrate and celebrate the community’s shared vision for streetscape, outdoor dining, and public plaza improvements in downtown San Carlos.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Develop an interdepartmental City team and coordinate with external stakeholders.

July 2024.

2. Develop a work program to develop scope, schedule, budget, themes, community engagement, and project logistics. September 2024.

3. Implement demonstration project to coincide with centennial celebrations. March 2025.

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Housing: The City of San Carlos will actively encourage and support the creation of housing to provide a safe, inclusive, diverse, and affordable supply by facilitating development of housing for all income levels.

Objective #1: Increase the number of Below Market Rate (BMR) housing units to meet local and regional housing requirements (e.g.: regional collaboration, grant programs, acquisition, and new development). Ongoing.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Explore strategically acquiring property for future affordable housing projects, maintaining relationships with the local broker community and bringing opportunities to the Council for direction as needed.
a.Update: Close escrow on properties purchased by Housing Authority at 1800 El Camino Real and 1131-1133 Eaton Ave. Completed October 2023.

2. Explore the acquisition of market rate units to convert to BMR and complimentary strategies for leveraging BMR Housing Funds to increase BMR housing supply. Staff is reviewing and working with representatives from two programs, one from the California Community Housing Agency (CalCHA) and the other from the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA). Anticipated completion March 2023.
a.Update: Staff reviewed two programs and determined that City does not contain developments meeting requirements due to the small number of units.

Completed July 2023.
b.Update: Staff will re-evaluate conversion programs based on recent interest from large multifamily developers. Completed March 2023. Evaluated annually.

Objective #2: Facilitate completion of projects currently underway.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Continue development of affordable housing project at 1232 Cherry Street. In progress.
a.Update: City approved loan making $9.6M available to developer. Completed June 2023.
b.Update: Project applied for $2.5M in funding through the Infill Infrastructure Grant (IIG) Program. Completed July 2023.
c.a.Undergrounding and relocating existing utilities expected to commence January 2024. October 2024.
d.b.Update: Residential construction expected to commence November 2024.

Estimated Completion Mid-2026.

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2. Complete regulatory agreements for market rate multi-family projects building BMR units. Ongoing.
a.Update: 1240 El Camino Real. Completed July 2023.
b.Update: 1257 Magnolia Ave; 11 El Camino Real; and 155-160 Vista Del Grande; and. Anticipated completion March 2024.

Objective #3: Increase housing production.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Continue to expedite ADU approvals and provide guidance/resources to homeowners.

Ongoing.
a.Update: Staff is exploring feasibility of participating in a non-profit ADU center (“21 Elements”) that would provide assistance to San Carlos residents.

Completed February 2024. Anticipated completion February 2024. a.b. Met with 21 Elements in December 2023. Will likely requestRequest funding for San Carlos’ portion of an ADU resource center from Council for FY25. April 2024Still in progress.

2. Adopt Updated ADU Ordinance. Completed November 2023.

3. Adopt Objective Design Standards for single-family, including SB 9 units, and multi- family residential projects.
a.Update: Single-family adoption. Completed November 2023. b.Update: Multi-family adoption. Anticipated completion November 2024.

4. Implement the 2023-2031 Housing Element and report on its progress as required by the State within the Housing Element Annual Progress Report due every year in April.

Anticipated completion April 2024.

4.5. Consider working with the County on a workforce housing initiative. Timing TBD.

Objective #4: Consider General Plan amendments and rezoning in the Northeast Specific Plan to include housing. Completed February 2024.

Actions/Tasks:

1. See Goal, Northeast Specific Plan, Objective 2, Task 2 (below). Completed February 2024.

1. All the proposed scenarios for the Northeast Specific Plan include housing. Staff and consultants presented these scenarios to the Council in February 2024. As such, Objective #4, Action/Task 1 will be marked completed as of February 2024 even though the final scenario is still being developed under the Northeast Specific Plan goal.

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Mobility, Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure: The City of San Carlos will actively pursue plans and strategies for improving mobility, traffic, parking, transportation infrastructure, and street maintenance while encouraging alternative modes of transportation to provide efficient, safe, and effective movement throughout the city.

Objective #1: Implement the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan to encourage alternative modes of transportation which includes micro-mobility, and improved mobility, and safety for people of all ages and abilities.

Actions/Tasks:

1. San Carlos Avenue pedestrian safety improvements phase III – Wellington to Beverley. Anticipated completion September 2024.
a.Update: Project design. Completed December 2023.

2. Brittan Avenue Sidewalk Construction – Sunset Drive to Rogers Avenue. Anticipated completion December 2025.
a.Update: Project design. In progress.
b.Update: Planning and Transportation Commission review and public outreach.

Completed November 2023.
c.Update: City Council review. Anticipated completion February 2024.

3. Alameda de las Pulgas Corridor Improvement (Four Corners). Anticipated completion March 2027.
a.Update: Project design. In progress. Anticipated completion August 2024.

4. Coordinate with C/CAG on a countywide shared micro-mobility policy/program. In progress.
a.Update: Phase 1 micro-mobility pilot program set up in progress in Daly City & Redwood City.
b.a.Update: Operator selection. Anticipated completion August 2024. c.b.Update: San Carlos is in Phase 2. Schedule to be determined.

5. Identify funding mechanisms and public/private partnership opportunities to support and enhance transportation, traffic, and mobility. Ongoing. a.Update: Several development agreements have been approved or are under negotiation that include community benefits toward transportation, traffic, and mobility.

Objective #2: Identify and implement citywide street and intersection projects and initiatives to improve traffic flow and parking utilizing smart technologies. .

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Actions/Tasks:

1. Perform citywide traffic signal study, which will include, among other things, the timing of signals along upper East San Carlos Avenue. Completed Anticipated completion January 2024.
a.Update: Phase 1 goal setting and citywide signal inventory. Completed June 2023.
b. Update: Phase 2 signal timing analysis and standard development.

Completed November 2023.
c.a.Update: Planning and Transportation Commission review and public outreach.

Anticipated completion FebruaryMarch 2024.
b.Update: City Council review and adoption of final Traffic Signal Master Plan.

Anticipated completion March May 2024.

2. Perform a downtown traffic operations study as part of the Downtown Specific Plan.

July 2024.

3. Identify strategies to improve San Carlos’ Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance and on-street/off-street parking regulations. d.a. Present strategies and proposed changes for the City Council’s consideration. April 2024.

4. Increase pavement condition index (PCI) through Annual Pavement Rehabilitation program. Ongoing.

2. a.Update: Project design. Anticipated completion September 2023. b.Update: Project award. Anticipated completion March 2024.

5. Implement Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. Ongoing. a. Install High visibility crosswalk and RRFB at 1650 Industrial Road. September 2024.
b. Install High visibility crosswalk and RRFB at Industrial Road and Tanklage.

May 2025.

3.c.Construct pilot traffic circle at Crestview and Edmunds. November 2024. a.Update: GESC Slow Street Pilot Project. Completed July 2023. b.Update: Hybrid Pedestrian Beacon (HAWK) at Belmont and El Camino. In progress. Completed October 2023.

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4.6. Develop a citywide policy for the residential parking permit program. Anticipated completion June 2024.
a.Update: Parking study is underway as part of the Downtown Specific Plan, which will include evaluation of the need for a parking permit program.

Objective #3: Develop community education, reporting, outreach, and information tools using change management principles and practices. Ongoing.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Maintain citywide construction activities webpage. Ongoing. a.1.Update: The construction activities webpage is updated weekly.

2. Develop additional ways to outreach to the community to ensure they understand changes that will impact them. Ongoing.
a.Update: Outreach is tailored to each project’s scope, size, impact, and type.

Ongoing.
a.b. Produce a Transportation Spotlight. July 2024.

Objective #4: Implement Safe Routes to School (SRTS) improvements to increase bicycle and pedestrian safety.

1. Enhance traffic and pedestrian safety through education and enforcement. Ongoing. b.Update: Participated in a Bicycle Safety Event at Central Middle School.

Completed January 2023.
c.Update: Conducted a high visibility traffic enforcement detail during Super Bowl Weekend. Completed February 2023.
d.a.Update: Conduct annualed a Distracted Driving Traffic operation.

Completed April 2023Ongoing.
e.b.Update: Host annualed a Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint.

Completed May 2023. Ongoing.
f.c.Update: Conduct monthly Saturated Traffic Enforcement Program with the Sheriff’s Office Motorcycle Unit for high visibility and enforcement. Ongoing. g.d.Update: Conduct a Pedestrian Safety Operation for Pedestrian Safety month. Completed September 2023Ongoing.

2. Analyze crosswalk improvements at San Carlos Avenue and Kenton, and San Carlos Avenue, and Prospect. Completed July 2023.
a.Update: Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons and associated crosswalk improvements constructed.

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3.2. Crosswalk striping and marking at various locations per SRTS. Completed August 2023.Ongoing.

4.3. Arroyo Avenue and Chestnut Street SRTS improvements. In progress. a.Update: Project design. In progress. Anticipated completion June 2024. b.Update: Conduct outreach. Anticipated completion May 2024.

4. Tamarack/Belle, Elm/Arroyo, Belmont/Cedar, St. Francis/Cedar SRTS Intersection and Sidewalk Improvements. November 2025.
b.5. Arroyo/Woodland and Olive/Elm SRTS Intersection and Sidewalk Improvements.

November 2025.

Objective #5: Structure a partnership among the City, property owners, businesses, and employers and leverage resources to create effective trip reduction strategies through the creation of a Transportation Management Agency (TMA).

1. Hold a Study Session with the City Council and Planning and Transportation Commission with regard to transportation management agencies. Completed April 2023.

2.1. Perform outreach and coordinate with developers, property owners, and businesses; set up development participation thresholds; and, create the organizational framework for the TMA. In progress.
a.Update: Staff conducted initial outreach and coordination with developers and property owners. All recent commercial projects in the east side include a condition of approval requiring participation in a TMA if/when formed.

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Northeast Area Specific Plan: The City of San Carlos will work with residents, property owners, stakeholders, business owners, committees, commissions, the Chamber of Commerce, and all other interested members of the community to develop a plan in response to continued development interest in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors, and develop policies and strategies to incorporate housing as part of this new development.

Objective #1: Create outreach and engagement opportunities that actively involve Northeast Area stakeholders and the San Carlos community in the visioning and development of the Specific Plan.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Involve Northeast Area property owners and business owners through focus group meetings to gather their input and vision for the future of the area. Ongoing.

2. Involve the community in the Specific Plan process through community workshops to gather their input, shape the future vision for the area, and share information and key findings. Ongoing.
a.Update: Hosted first Community Workshop. Completed March 2023. b.Update: Host second Community Workshop (virtual). Completed September 2023.
c.Update: Host in-person pop-ups. Completed September 2023. d.Update: Host third Community Workshop. Anticipated completion July 2024.

3. Participate in monthly Harbor Industrial Association meetings to create a feedback loop with stakeholders to gather input and share process updates. Ongoing.

4. Create a Northeast Area Specific Plan website to inform the community about the planning process and update the website at key milestones throughout the planning process. Updates are ongoing.
a.Update: Website created. Completed March 2023.

5. Distribute a Spotlight Newsletter which focuses on the Northeast Area Specific Plan process and how the community can be involved. Completed March 2023.

Objective #2: Develop a “preferred scenario,” or a preferred plan for the future that envisions and describes the appropriate mix of land uses, mobility improvements, flooding and climate change strategies, and other necessary initiatives to plan for and support a thriving Northeast Area.

Completed February 2024.

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Actions/Tasks:

1. Gather the critical information that is needed to make informed decisions about the future vision of the Northeast Area. This includes conducting an existing conditions analysis, including an economic, land use, environmental, transportation, and utilities evaluation. Completed April 2023.

2. Explore the possibility of introducing housing as a new land use and its compatibility with the existing industrial uses through discussions with stakeholders, housing analyses, and economic analyses.
a. Update: This is currently being explored and a preferred scenario will be identified. Anticipated completion March 2024.

3. Conduct case study reviews of areas with similar characteristics to learn what has been successful in similar communities. Completed April 2023.

4. Develop alternative scenarios, or different options, based on community input, existing conditions review and analysis, and case studies. Identify what is best and most desired from the alternatives to create the preferred scenario. Partially completed September 2023. Anticipated full completion of preferred scenario March 2024.

5. Conduct technical analysis of the preferred scenario, to include analyses of transportation, infrastructure, and public utilities and services. This new task was added August 2023. Anticipated completion May 2024.

OObjective #3: Initiate the environmental review of the preferred scenario.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Once the preferred scenario is drafted, develop a project description as a first step in the environmental review process. Anticipated completion May 2024.

2. PerformInitiate the environmental review process. This new task was added August 2023. Anticipated completion December 2024.

Objective #4: Create goal, policies, and supportive standards and plans to be incorporated in the Northeast
Area Specific Plan. This new objective was added August 2023.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Create draft development and design standards for review and refinement. This new task was added August 2023. Anticipated completion December 2024.

2. Initiate the creation of theDevelop an implementation and financing plan. This new task was added August 2023. Anticipated completion December 2024.

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Recreation Services: The City of San Carlos will explore new recreational opportunities by completing an assessment of parks, open space, and other recreation facilities to support the health and well-being for community members of all ages.

Objective #1: Complete a Parks, Open Space, and other Recreational Opportunities Master Plan Assessment (12-24 month process).

Actions/Tasks:

1. Request funding as part of the Fiscal Year 2023-25 budget process. Completed June 2023.

2.1. Post a rRequest for pProposals to hire a consultant to facilitate the process.

Anticipated completion spring April 2024.

3.2. Conduct public outreach. Schedule community input meetings.October 2024.

TBD.

4. Initiate a conceptual design of a community center with community engagement.

TBD.

Objective #2: Explore additional recreational opportunities at North Crestview Park that meet the needs of the community.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Request funding in Fiscal Year 2022-23. Completed April 2023.

2. Post a Request for Proposals to hire a consultant. Completed June 2023. a.Update: Contract award. Completion August 2023.

3.1. Schedule community input meetingsConduct public outreach to seek input on design options and amenities. CompletJune 2024ion November 2023.

Update: Meetings will be held in January and March 2024Initiate CEQA. July 2024.

2. a.Adopt the North Crestview Park Master Plan. November 2024.

3. Objective #3: Assess new opportunities to implement Trails Connection Plan for public trails.

Actions/Tasks:

1. Request funding as part of the Fiscal Year 2023-25 budget process. Completed June 2023.

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2.1. Obtain new and utilize existing public trail easements in the community. In Progress.
a.Update: Trillium Way CEQA documents. in progress. Anticipated completion MarchJanuary 2024.
a.
b.Update: Hire Trail contractorDesign and construct the Trillium Way trail.

Anticipated completion March June 2024.
b.
c.Update: CEQA initiated for Devonshire Canyon Existing Trail Easement.

Complete the sensitive plant study in Devonshire Canyon. Anticipated completion August July 2024.
c.
d. Update: Hired design firm for Devonshire Canyon Existing Trail Easement October 2023Complete mitigated negative declaration addendum for Devonshire Canyon. Construction anticipated November July 2024. e. Design and construction Devonshire Canyon Trail. November 2024. d.f. Discuss acquisition of trail easement at Top of the World with stakeholders.

December 2024.

3.2. Work with neighboring agencies on regional trail connections. In Progress. a.Update: Coordinated meeting among the City, County, and Midpeninsula Open Space Parks District to discuss Los Vientos Way access into Pulgas Ridge Open Space. Completed April 2023.
b.Update: San Carlos hosted meeting November 2023. Coordination is ongoing. c.Update: Obtained quotes for environmental review of potential impacts in the event access is allowed into Pulgas Ridge Open Space from Los Vientos Way. Completed August 2023.
a.Update: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board will consider opening gate in March 2024.
d.b. Continue conversations with the County, SFPUC, City of Belmont, and Mid-Pen to initiate CEQA on the eastern boundary trail in the San Mateo County trail system. December 2024.

Objective #4: Work with the Centennial Advisory Committee and engage with the community to plan for the City’s centennial celebrations. Ongoing. a. Hold monthly meetings with the Centennial Advisory Committee. Ongoing. b. Provide update and present recommendations to the Council. April 2024.

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•Update: Sent letter to San Francisco Public Utilities Commission regarding regional trail connections through SFPUC land. Completed May 2023.

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