COUNCIL AGENDA: 3/8/2022
ITEM: 8.4
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND FROM: Councilmember Jimenez
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: March 4, 2022
Approved Date: 3/4/2022
SUBJECT: Report on the Proposed Scope, Schedule and Budget for the Coyote Valley Monterey Corridor Study
RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve the staff recommendations.
2. Direct staff to schedule a meeting with Coyote Valley property owners to solicit input on potential uses for analysis.
3. Direct staff to ensure the Coyote Valley Monterey Corridor Study occurs in close coordination with the Coyote Valley Conservation Areas Master Plan (CVCAMP).
4. Evaluate the feasibility of developing complete street design recommendations for Monterey Road that support traffic safety for people and for wildlife.
5. Consider opportunities for placemaking and economic development for the village of Coyote.
6. Consider potential impacts of high-speed rail on the Monterey Road corridor.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Following the historic actions taken by the Council last year to protect and preserve significant open space and agricultural lands in Coyote Valley, we now take the next steps to identify and analyze new land uses consistent with the broader vision for the area. This should be done with substantial stakeholder input, as proposed by staff.
While the list of potential uses referenced in the staff report is not intended to be comprehensive, we should make this explicit and schedule a meeting specifically for property owners to solicit input on compatible and complementary uses. Additionally, we should leverage the ongoing work of our key partner, the Open Space Authority, and coordinate appropriately. Finally, we should recognize the economic development and placemaking potential of the new land use regulations and explore complete street improvements to the corridor that improve safety, connectivity, and mobility.