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City Council Weekly Digest TO: MENLO PARK CITY COUNCIL

FROM: Alex D. McIntyre, City Manager

Friday

March 7, 2014

ITEMS INCLUDED:

City Releases Title and Summary of Specific Plan Ballot

Initiative

Belle Haven Public Safety and Crime Prevention Action

Team Begins Work

Commonwealth Corporate Center Project Draft EIR and

FIA Available for Review

City Commission Recruitment

Greystar LLC Submits Preliminary Application for a

146-Unit Housing Project

2014 Catch a Ride! Let’s ROLL, San Mateo County

San Mateo County Transportation Authority Seeks

Community Volunteers

ATTACHMENTS:

News Release: City Releases

Title and Summary of Specific

Plan Ballot Initiative.

City/County Association of

Governments (C/CAG) of San

Mateo County 2012-13 Annual

Report.

San Mateo County Office of

Education's "Safe Routes to

School" Newsletter for

March/April 2014.

City Council Only:

Invitation for Jobs for Youth

Fundraising Event on May

22nd

Invitation to Menlo Park

Library Volunteer

Recognition Reception

http://www.menlopark.org/index.html

http://www.peninsulaworks.org/Youth_Events.html



Council Digest – March 7, 2014

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City Releases Title and Summary of Specific Plan Ballot Initiative

In a news release on March 6, 2014, and pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9203, the City released the Ballot

Title and Summary prepared in response to the Notice of Intent to Circulate Petition filed with the City Clerk’s office on

February 19, 2014. The proposed measure, brought to the City by a group of residents, seeks to revise the City’s El

Camino Real/Downtown Specific Plan. The news release (including the Ballot Title and Summary) is attached.

Belle Haven Public Safety and Crime Prevention Action Team Begins Work

The first meeting of the Belle Haven Public Safety Action Team was held on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the Onetta

Harris Community Center. The meeting was facilitated by the City consultants Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center

(PCRC) and Alejandro Vilchez. A small group of residents attended the first meeting and engaged in a quality

discussion around their vision for the action team and the public safety issues they hope to address. Some of the issues

raised by the group were consistent with the high priority items that came out of the Neighborhood Action Plan which

include:

Improved street and sidewalk lighting;

Desire to feel more connected with their neighbors;

Seeing people freely out and about in their neighborhood because they feel safe to do so;

Improved aesthetics of the neighborhood which include functionality, friendliness, clean and curb appeal;

Improved respect for the rules and the laws in the community (i.e. traffic and substance use).

Residents helped to identify others that need to participate in the action team which includes law enforcement, city staff,

small business owners, Facebook employees, teachers, cyclists, and other community partners like the Boys and Girls

Club. Before the meeting concluded, the action team identified the next steps for the group and made commitments to

reaching out to their neighbors, stakeholders, and addressing traffic safety under the umbrella of Public Safety.

Commonwealth Corporate Center Project Draft EIR and FIA Available for Review

The Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Commonwealth Corporate Center is

now online and available for public review/comment through April 14, 2014. The

Commonwealth Corporate Center project involves the demolition of existing buildings and

the construction of two, four-story office buildings totaling approximately 260,000 square

feet at 151 Commonwealth Drive and 164 Jefferson Drive. Copies of the document are

available for public review at the Belle Haven Library (413 Ivy Drive), Main Library (800

Alma Street), at City Hall (701 Laurel Street), and on the City website. There will also be a

public meeting with the Planning Commission to receive additional public comment on

March 24, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. The Draft Fiscal Impact Analysis (FIA) is also available for

review at the same locations. After the public comment period, the Final EIR will be

prepared. The project is tentatively scheduled for Planning Commission and City Council

public hearings and final action during Summer 2014.

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City Commission Recruitment

The City Clerk is recruiting to fill vacancies created by commissioners whose terms are expiring in April. In an effort to

reach more community members, the City Clerk’s office is utilizing online tools to help advertise the upcoming

vacancies. Currently the vacancy notice is posted on the City’s website, Twitter, Facebook, Nextdoor, and local news

sites including Patch.com and the Almanac Online, as well as being displayed on electronic monitors in various City

facilities and Government Channel 26. Hard copy ads are also being placed in the Almanac and Daily News. The

complete list of vacancies is available online on the City Commissions page. Applications are due to the City Clerk’s

office by April 14th, 2014.

Greystar LLC Submits Preliminary Application for a 146-Unit Housing Project

Greystar LLC has filed an application and paid a deposit for staff time to discuss preliminary plans for a 146 unit multi-

family residential development at 3645 Haven Avenue. The development would be adjacent to the 394-unit St. Anton

residential development. It would come close to completing the redevelopment of the recently rezoned R-4-S (High

Density Residential, Special) area along Haven Avenue as part of the Housing Element Update from Spring 2013, except

for one parcel at 3641 Haven Avenue under separate ownership. The formal submittal of the Greystar plans are

anticipated to be received in the next few months. After submittal, staff would conduct a review for compliance with the

R-4-S district development regulations and design standards. A Planning Commission study session would be held for

input on the proposal and the comments would be considered by the Community Development Director prior to

making a determination on the project’s compliance.

“2014 Catch a RIDE! Let’s ROLL” Campaign Announced

The Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance has announced its “2014 Catch a RIDE! Let’s ROLL” campaign. The

program is open to anyone 18 years and older who commutes to work to, from or through San Mateo County and

pledges to take a commute alternative (carpool, vanpool, transit, ferry, bicycle and walk) eight times during the months

of March and April. has started. Eligible applicants can receive a $40 incentive (Clipper card, REI or gas card) and be

entered to win weekly raffle prizes including Kindle e-Readers and gift cards, or the Grand Prize of an Apple iPad. If

you pledged last year, you are not eligible for the incentive but you are eligible for the weekly prizes and the grand prize.

For complete rules of eligibility and more information about the program, visit www.commute.org, e-mail

[email protected] or call (650) 588-8170.

San Mateo County Transportation Authority Seeks Community Volunteers

The San Mateo County Transportation Authority is soliciting applications for its Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC).

The CAC is a 15-member volunteer group, which acts in an advisory capacity to the Transportation Authority’s Board of

Directors, providing valuable input on the projects and programs in the Transportation Expenditure Plan. That plan

includes Caltrain improvements, highway and street projects, allocations to cities and the county for local undertakings,

paratransit service for people with disabilities, and pedestrian and bike upgrades. The committee meets the Tuesday

before the first Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. in San Carlos. Members of the CAC must be residents of San Mateo

County. Interested persons can download an application or apply online at www.smcta.com/cac, or call 650-508-6223 for

more information. The deadline for submitting applications is April 4, 2014.

http://www.menlopark.org/commissions/CommissionVacancies.pdf

http://www.menlopark.org/city_commissions.html


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PARTIAL LIST OF UPCOMING EVENTS

March 13th, Thursday InnVision Shelter Network’s Community Update & Benefit

Breakfast – San Jose Athletic Club, 7:30-9:00 a.m.

March 13th, Thursday HIP Housing’s 2014 Self-Sufficiency Program Graduation – Mills

Peninsula Medical Center, 1501 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, 5:30-

7:30 p.m.

March 14th, 15th, 16th Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) Hackathon

Fri/Sat/Sun Facebook Headquarters

March 15th&16th, Sat/Sun Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale – Menlo Park Library,

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

March 17th – 23rd “Fix A Leak” Week for Water Conservation

March 19th, Wednesday Peninsula Volunteers, Inc.’s Mayors for Meals – Little House, 800

Middle Avenue, 8:00-11:00 a.m.

March 21st, Friday 30th Annual San Mateo County Women’s Hall of Fame Event – San

Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway Street, Redwood City,

5:30-8:00 p.m.

March 21st-22nd, Fri/Sat 5th Annual College and Career Tech Fair – Onetta Harris

Community Center, Fri. 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & Sat. 9:00 a.m.-1:00

p.m.

March 27th, Thursday League of CA Cities Peninsula Division Meeting – Seaport

Conference Center, Redwood City, 6:00-8:30 p.m.

March 28th, Friday StarVista 22nd Annual Starting Line Breakfast – Crowne Plaza

Hotel 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City, CA 94404, 7:00-9:00 a.m.

March 29th-30th, Sat/Sun HackHS (Hack High School): the largest high school student

hackathon – Facebook HQ, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

April 1st, Tuesday Deadline for Form 700 Conflict of Interest filers

April 11th, 12th, 13th Menlo Park Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival – Santa Cruz Avenue,

Fri/Sat/Sun Fri./Sat 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. & Sun.10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

April 17th, Thursday Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Spring General

Assembly and Annual Business Meeting – City Center Oakland

Marriott, 8:30a.m.- 3:30p.m.

April 19th, Saturday Egg Hunt – Burgess Park & Kelly Park, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

May 3rd, Saturday Kite Day – Bedwell-Bayfront Park, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.


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UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

March

Tuesday, March 18, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.)

April

Tuesday, April 1, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, April 29, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.)

May

Tuesday, May 6, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, May 13, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.)

June

Tuesday, June 3, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, June 17, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.)

July

Tuesday, July 15, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.)

August

Tuesday, August 19, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.)

September

Tuesday, September 9, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, September 23, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.)

October

Tuesday, October 7, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.)



November

Tuesday, November 18, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.)

December

Tuesday, December 2, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, December 16, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.)

701 Laurel Street - Menlo Park, CA 94025 Phone: (650) 330-6600 - Fax: (650) 328-7935

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release – March 6, 2014

For More Information: Pam Aguilar, City Clerk 650-330-6621 [email protected]

City Releases Title and Summary of Specific Plan Ballot Initiative

MENLO PARK, CA – On February 19, 2014, the City received a notice of intent to place an initiative on the ballot for voter consideration that would substantially modify the recently approved El Camino Real/Downtown Specific Plan. Pursuant to state law regarding local ballot initiatives, the City has prepared and released the title and summary of the proposed measure, brought to the City by a group of residents, which is intended to revise the City’s El Camino Real/Downtown Specific Plan.

The Specific Plan was the result of an exhaustive ($1.6 million) five-year community visioning and engagement process including detailed analysis, thorough public discussion, compromise, and revision. It represents a blueprint for the future development of the El Camino Real/Downtown corridor. More information about the El Camino Real/Downtown Specific Plan can be found online atwww.menlopark.org/specificplan.

“It’s a fundamental right of any community member to utilize ballot initiatives,” said Menlo Park City Manager Alex McIntyre. “As a community, we must also respect and honor the integrity of the public process that created this Plan. The issues raised by the initiative were examined, debated, and reconciled during that process.”

The proponents of the initiative will have 180 days to collect signatures following today’s release of the ballot title and summary. They must gather at least 10% of registered voter signatures for a regular election or 15% for a special election. There are 17,803 registered voters in the City of Menlo Park according to the County Elections Office. Signature validation is performed by the San Mateo County Elections Office.

The authorized title and summary of the initiative are attached.

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http://www.menlopark.org/specificplan

Ballot Title and Summary Prepared Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9203 AN INITIATIVE MEASURE PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF MENLO PARK GENERAL PLAN AND MENLO PARK 2012 EL CAMINO REAL/DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN LIMITING OFFICE DEVELOPMENT, MODIFYING OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS, AND REQUIRING VOTER APPROVAL FOR NEW NON-RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS THAT EXCEED SPECIFIED DEVELOPMENT LIMITS

The initiative measure proposed by this petition (“measure”) would amend the City of Menlo Park General Plan and Menlo Park El Camino Real/Downtown Specific Plan (“ECR/Downtown Specific Plan”) adopted by the Menlo Park City Council on July 12, 2012 by imposing more restrictive development standards in the area of the City governed by the ECR/Downtown Specific Plan than currently imposed. The measure includes revised definitions and standards for open space requiring that only open space areas that do not exceed four (4) feet in height shall be calculated for meeting the minimum open space requirements. The measure mandates that office space in any individual development not exceed 100,000 square feet, caps the total net, new office space approved after July 12, 2012 at 240,820 square feet and retains the overall cap of 474,000 square feet for all net, new non-residential development in the ECR/Downtown Specific Plan area. The measure also would adopt specified definitions and standards in the current ECR/Downtown Specific Plan relating to open space and office space. Under the measure, the City Council cannot amend the definitions and development standards set forth in the measure as these provisions can be amended only with voter approval. In addition, voter approval is required to exceed the office space and non-residential square footage limits. Voter approval would not be required to exceed the 680 residential unit limit. The measure exempts projects with vested rights to build that were obtained before the effective date of the measure from any conflicting definitions or standards set forth in the measure, but such projects would count against the square footage limits imposed by the measure if such projects received a building permit after the adoption of the ECR/Downtown Specific Plan on July 12, 2012. The proposed measure includes a severability clause so that if portions of the measure are deemed invalid, the remaining portions would remain in effect. A priority clause states that this measure would prevail over all conflicting City ordinances, resolutions and administrative policies. A conflicts provision provides that any competing measures on the same ballot as this measure are null and void if this measure receives more votes. The proposed measure requires approval by a majority of the voters in Menlo Park voting on the measure to become effective.

2012-13 Annual Report

1 City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County

City /County AssoCiAtion of Governments of sAn mAteo County

C/CAG

555 County Center, Fifth Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063 Phone 650 599-1406 Fax: 650 361-8227 www.ccag.ca.gov

C/CAG CITY/COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS

OF SAN MATEO COUNTY Atherton • Belmont • Brisbane • Burlingame • Colma • Daly City • East Palo Alto • Foster City • Half Moon Bay • Hillsborough • Menlo Park

Millbrae • Pacifica • Portola Valley • Redwood City • San Bruno • San Carlos • San Mateo • San Mateo County • South San Francisco • Woodside

Dear Citizens of San Mateo County:

We are pleased to present the 18th Annual Report for the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) of San Mateo County for fiscal year 2012/2013. The C/CAG Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from every city, the County, and County transportation agencies in San Mateo County. C/CAG serves San Mateo County in the following functions:

• Congestion Management Agency (CMA)• Airport Land Use Commission

• Water Pollution Prevention Coordination • San Mateo County Energy Watch Program

C/CAG provides a forum for local agencies to discuss common issues and develop solutions together. C/CAG enables member agencies to resolve critical local and regional issues that significantly affect the quality of life of every person who lives, works or travels through our beautiful County. By working together, we can address regional topics and challenges with synergy and efficiency. Our main focus is on the following programs:

Transportation facilities improvement Stormwater Pollution Management Commuter and community shuttles Abandoned Vehicle Abatement

Airport/Land Use compatibility Safe Routes to School Linking land use and transportation Climate Protection

C/CAG also assists local jurisdictions in meeting state mandates in housing needs allocations and Housing Element updates. C/CAG coordinates countywide expertise to create solutions in compliance with State mandates for stormwater run-off which no individual city could effectively afford to do on its own. The cornerstone projects and programs for this year included:

1. Assisted the cities/county in the adoption of the Sub-regional Housing Needs Allocation.2. Adopted the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP) for the environs of the San

Francisco International Airport. 3. Continued implementation of the San Mateo County Energy Watch program.4. Started construction of the San Mateo County Smart Corridors project. It will provide

real-time emergency traffic management tools and enable cross-jurisdictionalcommunication.

5. Represented San Mateo County interests in the adoption of Plan Bay Area.6. Partnered with the San Mateo County Office of Education to provide schools and parents

with education, encouragement, and engineering solutions for Safe Routes to School.7. Awarded $23 million in transportation funds to projects that will improve

pedestrian/bicycle facilities as well as to maintain streets and roads throughout thecounty.

Please share this report with your friends and neighbors and contact us for additional information.

Warm Regards,

Brandt Grotte Chair, C/CAG Board of Directors




















Warm Regards,





















Warm Regards,





















Warm Regards,


Clean Water. Healthy Communities.Problem:Since the Federal Clean Water Act was adopted in 1972, there has been tremendous progress in controlling

the most significant pollutant sources impacting our nation’s water bodies. Today, however, San Mateo

County municipalities are faced with addressing one of the remaining sources of ongoing pollution to our

creeks, the Bay, and ocean: stormwater runoff. With the potential to carry trash, bacteria, pesticides,

fertilizers, and other toxic pollutants, stormwater pollution

prevention is essential for protecting our natural resources.

Solution:

The fix will not be quick or simple, but C/CAG’s Countywide

Water Pollution Prevention Program is addressing the problem

head-on through cooperative strategic planning, innovative

engineering projects, and seeking additional resources to help.

In the last year, together with our member agencies, we:

• Piloted use of “green streets” that capture and treat stormwater runoff, significantly

reducing pollutants that normally go straight to our waterways.

• Organized 4,500 volunteers for beach and creek clean ups, collecting over 31,000 lbs of

trash and recyclables at 30 locations.

• Installed over 800 devices to capture trash in storm drains before it flows to our creeks,

the Bay, and the ocean.

• Worked with the State Water Quality Control Board to determine sources and outline

specific measures to address bacteria and other pollutants.

• Used State grant funds to construct vegetated treatment swales in Montara and Moss

Beach to reduce pollutants reaching the beach and protected Fitzgerald Marine Reserve.

Conducted weekly water testing at 38 popular recreational beach and creek locations

(both on the Bay and ocean); problem areas are posted with warnings and retested until

safe, while we seek permanent solutions.

• Engaged the public to take individual action to keep our communities healthy and clean.

• Continued seeking additional funding to implement pollution prevention programs.

How You Can Help:

There are many sources contributing to the problem and it will take smart strategic planning, cooperation

among multiple agencies, public involvement and support, and significant additional resources to solve the

problem. The Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program is leading the effort on making Clean Water

and Healthy Communities something every resident can expect.

To learn more about important actions you can take, visit www.flowstobay.org

C/CAG

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Annual Report 2012-13

C/CAG

Program PerformanceCountywide Transportation

- Programmed $12.3M in pedestrian/bicycle improvements and neighborhood enhancement projects.- Programmed $8.6M in roadway rehabilitation projects for various local streets throughout the county.- Reserved $2M for a “Complete Streets” demonstration project on the Grand Boulevard.- US 101 widening between Marsh Road and University Ave is constructed ($15M).- The San Mateo County Smart Corridor (ITS) project ($35M) is under construction.- Represented San Mateo county interests in the development of Plan Bay Area.- Received $3.5M commitment for studies to develop congestion reduction solutions on US 101.- Distributed $3,264,482 in vehicle license fee funds to jurisdictions for streets and roads resurfacing, traffic signal upgrades, roadway restriping, and other local transportation improvements.- Provided $1.4M to help fund SamTrans paratransit services (RediWheels) & senior mobility programs. - Allocated $592,193 for San Mateo County Smart Corridor construction program. - Awarded $402,391 to schools for outreach, education, encouragement & evaluation activities. - Allocated $990,000 in State Clean Air Funds to two agencies for clean air projects to improve air quality.- Clean air projects cost effectiveness of $42,962 per ton of pollutants with 30.96 tons eliminated from the air.- Funded $787,871 for local shuttle programs to serve over 80,000 passengers per year.- Peninsula Traffic Congestion Alliance funding of $510,000 for Countywide Travel Demand Management services.

ClimateSMC Energy Watch 2010-12 program cycle successfully completed.- Reduced energy use by over 10M kWh and peak energy use by over 1,500 kW.- All 21 municipalities received energy efficiency services, retrofits, benchmarking, or climate action planning.SMC Energy Watch 2013-2014 Program Cycle Contracted with Expanded Scope- New energy saving goals for this cycle are 6,372,599 kWh and 949 peak kW. - Serving municipalities, non-profits, middle-income homes, small businesses; adding farms and schools.Comprehensive Energy Recommendations for Municipalities - “Whole-building” energy audits, including heating and cooling systems and pool pumps.- Highlighting energy efficiency as an investment and PG&E’s 0% financing (up to $1M per city).

Benchmarking K-12 Public Schools- Collaborating with the San Mateo County Office of Education, benchmarking energy performance of all 173 public schools in the County, to support attainment of Prop 39 funds.RICAPS (Regionally Integrated Climate Action Planning Suite) - Eight Cities & C/CAG drafted climate action plans (CAPs).- Assisting cities in drafting CAPs, developing 2010 greenhouse gas inventories, and implementing and tracking CAP measures using Hara Software through monthly multi-city working group meetings.



C/CAG

Countywide Water Pollution Prevention ProgramC/CAG and its member agencies continued implementing significant efforts over the past year to reduce the amount of pollutants reaching our creeks, the Bay, and the ocean through storm drains, which discharge without any form of treatment. Highlights include: Public Outreach and Education: C/CAG and its member agencies performed a wide variety of outreach and education activities, including programs in schools, coordinating Coastal Cleanup Day when thousands of volunteers remove tens of thousands of gallons of trash and recyclables from our creeks and shorelines, and focused engagement regarding impacts of pesticides, car washing, and littering.Water Quality Monitoring: C/CAG implemented an extensive water quality monitoring program to evaluate the current status and long-term water quality trends in local creeks and the Bay, as well as levels of pollutants of particular concern, such as mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).Trash: C/CAG has been assisting its member agencies in developing com-prehensive trash management plans that identify areas where trash is generated, potential sources, and control actions that, over time, will prevent trash from impacting our receiving waters. During the past year, almost all of C/CAG’s member agencies took a major step forward in addressing a significant litter problem by adopting reusable bag ordinances that prohibit retail stores from distributing plastic bags. Mercury and PCBs: C/CAG has been implementing multiple pilot-scale projects to evaluate cost-effective means of reducing the amount of mercury and PCBs in stormwater runoff. These projects include diverting stormwater to wastewater treatment plants, constructing “green streets” that capture and treat runoff, and identifying “hot spots” requiring cleanup.

ALUC Airport Land Use Commission/Plan

- Adopted the Comprehensive Airport Land Use Compat- ibility Plan (ALUCP) for the environs of San Francisco International Airport; provided ALUCP implementation training for local agency planning staff. - Initiated the process to update the Comprehensive Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP) for the environs of Half Moon Bay Airport- Review/comment on environmental documents related to proposed planning and development actions near airports. - Airport/land use plan consistency reviews of proposed local agency land use policy actions within airport environs.



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MILLS CANYON PARK

PENINSULA HOSPITAL

WASHINGTON PARK

BURLINGAME HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HIGH SCHOOL

CENTRAL PARK

SAN MATEO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

PARKSIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

BURLINGAME INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

POINT SAN BRUNO

BELLE AIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CUERNAVACA PARK

MILLS ESTATE PARK

TAYLOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SPRING VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GREEN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BRENTWOOD PARK

MEADOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SAINT VERONICA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SAN MATEO HIGH SCHOOL

DECIMA M. ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CRESTMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SHORELINE PARK

POINT SAN BRUNO PARK

HARBOR VIEW PARK

EL CRYSTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PARK

LOMITA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VICTORIA PARK

SAINT DUNSTANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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ALPINE PARK

PALOMA PARK

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BurlingameBurlingame

San BrunoSan Bruno

South San FranciscoSouth San Francisco

San MateoSan Mateo

HillsboroughHillsborough

San Andreas LakeSan Andreas Lake

Exhibit IV-7

Comprehensive Airport Land Use Planfor the Environs of San Francisco International Airport

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EDGEMONT SCHOOL

SAINT VERONICA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SIERRA MORENA SCHOOL

CALVARY LUTHERAN PRE-SCHOOLHAPPY HALL SCHOOL

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Safety Compatibility Zones:- Jacobs Consultancy Team, 2009; Ricondo & Associates, Inc., 2011

County Base Maps:- San Mateo County Planning & Building Department, 2007

Local Plans:- Burlingame Bayfront Specific Area Plan, August 2006- Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan, January 2009- Burlingame General Map, September 1984- North Burlingame/ Rollins Road Specific Plan, February 2007- Colma Municipal Code Zoning Maps, December 2003- Daly City General Plan Land Use Map, 1987- Hillsborough General Plan, March 2005- Millbrae Land Use Plan, November 1998- Pacifica General Plan, August 1996- San Bruno General Plan, December 2008- San Mateo City Land Use Plan, March 2007- San Mateo County Zoning Map, 1992- South San Francisco General Plan, 1998

Sources:

Municipal Boundary

Road

Regional Park or Recreation Area

FreewayRailroad

Open Space

Planned use not mapped

Public

Multi-Family Residential

Single Family Residential

Commercial

Industrial, Transportation, and Utilities

Local Park, Golf Course, Cemetery

Mixed Use

Transit Oriented Development

Planned Land Use Per General Plans:

Internal boundaries of ALP-defined areas

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HOOVER CHILDRENS CENTER

MILLBRAE NURSERY SCHOOL

SFO Safety Compatibility Zones

C/CAG Annual Report 2012-13

C/CAG Financial Overview

AVA-Abandon Vehicle AbatementDMV Fee-Motor Vehicle Registration Fee

Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan (review and comment)

Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) Program

Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program

Environmental/Transportation Pilot Program

San Mateo County Energy Watch

San Mateo County Priority Development Area (PDA)

Investment and Growth Strategy

Allocation of State and Federal transportation funds to cities, the County, and other agencies.

State Legislative Advocacy

Congestion Management Plan

Countywide Transportation Plan

Comprehensive Airport Land Use Compatibility Plans

San Mateo County Congestion Relief Plan (SMCRP)

Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) Reimbursement Program

C/CAG Responsibilities include the following functions and Countywide plans:

SMCRP-San Mateo County Congestion Relief ProgramTFCA-Transportation Fund for Clean Air

The Revenues and Expenditures are shown above for the various C/CAG programs. All the programs are managed such that the total expenditures do not exceed the available revenue. In the cases above, where the expenditures exceed the revenue, there is a balance that is carried forward to cover the excess.


Expenditures FY 12-13

Revenues FY 12-13

$5,152,860

$1,858,450

General Transportation SMCRP Smart Energy TFCA Stormwater AVA $4 DMV $10 DMV Fund Corridor Watch Fee Fee

$8,000,000

$7,000,000

$6,000,000

$5,000,000

$4,000,000

$3,000,000

$2,000,000

$1,000,000

$0$341,714

$1,380,147 $1,036,810$659,790

$1,446,250

$415,600

$1,511,048

$7,865,794

$5,588,847

$1,264,085

General Transportation SMCRP Smart Energy TFCA Stormwater AVA $4 DMV $10 DMV Fund Corridor Watch Fee Fee

$8,000,000

$7,000,000

$6,000,000

$5,000,000

$4,000,000

$3,000,000

$2,000,000

$1,000,000

$0

$524,029$1,061,379 $1,028,995

$660,552$1,467,588

$517,252

$2,377,518

$6,349,807

C/CAG Annual Report 2012-13

C/CAG PROJECTED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCEFY 2012-13 C/CAG Budget

C/CAG Member Dues/Fees Highly Leveraged

GeneralFund

Transportation Programs

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C/CAG Controlled Funds

Including C/CAG controlled funds: $38,938,282 / $2,080,157 = 18.72 to 1

Excluding C/CAG controlled funds: $17,738,282 / $2,080,157 = 8.53 to 1

BEGINNING BALANCE (28,397) 802,479 2,354,771 205,769 54,915 66,729 1,161,629 619,533 6,366,732 4,299,676 15,903,836 RESERVE BALANCE 43,346 131,863 0 0 0 0 200,903 0 50,000 0 426,112

Projected Revenues Interest Earnings 401 2,234 8,450 647 0 1,010 7,000 1,290 14,871 11,793 47,696 Member Contribution 250,024 390,907 1,850,000 0 0 0 113,490 0 0 0 2,604,421 Cost Reimbursements-SFIA 0 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 62 MTC/ Federal Funding 0 694,868 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,429,000 2,123,868 Grants 91,289 0 0 0 415,600 0 0 0 0 0 506,889 DMV Fee 0 0 0 0 0 1,035,800 0 658,500 1,496,177 6,425,001 9,615,478 NPDES Fee 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,325,760 0 0 0 1,325,760 TA Cost Share 0 0 0 3,000,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000,000 Miscellaneous/ SFIA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PPM-STIP 0 292,076 0 1,045,734 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,337,810 Assessment 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TLSP 0 0 0 1,106,479 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,106,479Total Revenues 341,714 1,380,147 1,858,450 5,152,860 415,600 1,036,810 1,446,250 659,790 1,511,048 7,865,794 21,668,463

TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS 313,317 2,182,626 4,213,221 5,358,629 470,515 1,103,539 2,607,879 1,279,323 7,877,780 12,165,470 37,572,299

PROJECTED EXPENDITURES Administration Services 108,168 133,130 46,107 32,507 4,206 726 29,977 852 17,353 10,206 383,232 Professional Services 161,555 740,028 60,000 517,896 339,600 38,000 107,532 0 39,465 107,532 2,111,608 Consulting Services 133,747 112,296 812,025 4,939,135 224,900 0 1,255,990 0 0 2,260,792 9,738,885 Supplies 44,574 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44,635 Prof. Dues & Memberships 750 0 0 0 0 0 44,732 0 0 0 45,482 Conferences & Meetings 8,804 0 0 0 2,400 0 6,000 0 0 0 17,204 Printing/ Postage 225 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 225 Publications 23,157 1,169 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24,326 Distributions 0 70,000 344,000 2,969 0 990,000 21,943 658,500 2,279,114 3,971,277 8,337,803 Calpers - Unfunded Liability 4,296 4,695 1,953 2,969 146 269 1,414 0 1,305 0 17,047 Miscellaneous 7,308 0 0 1,371 0 0 0 1,200 40,281 0 50,160 Bank Fee 2,165 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,165 Audit Services 29,280 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29,280 Project Management 0 0 0 92,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 92,000Total Expenditures 524,029 1,061,379 1,264,085 5,588,847 571,252 1,028,995 1,467,588 660,552 2,377,518 6,349,807 20,894,052

Transfers Transfers In 0 0 0 700,000 200,000 0 0 0 0 0 900,000Transfers Out 0 0 200,000 0 0 0 0 0 700,000 0 900,000Administrative Allocation (173,308) 90,405 10,986 0 35,597 4,010 14,237 0 5,883 12,190 0Total Transfers (173,308) 90,405 210,986 (700,000) (164,403) 4,010 14,237 0 705,883 12,190 0

NET CHANGE (9,007) 228,362 383,379 264,013 8,751 3,805 (35,575) (762) (1,572,353) 1,503,797 774,410

TRANSFER TO RESERVES 0 0 50,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 50,000 100,000

TOTAL USE OF FUNDS 350,721 1,151,784 1,525,071 4,888,847 406,849 1,033,005 1,481,825 660,552 3,083,401 6,411,997 20,994,053

ENDING FUND BALANCE (37,404) 1,030,841 2,688,150 469,782 63,666 70,534 1,126,054 618,771 4,794,379 5,753,473 16,578,246

RESERVE FUND BALANCE 43,346 131,863 50,000 0 0 0 200,903 0 50,000 50,000 526,112

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) (9,007) 228,362 333,379 264,013 8,751 3,805 (35,575) (762) (1,572,353) 1,453,797 674,410IN FUND BALANCE

SmartCorridor

LGP EnergyWatch

Measure M (DMV Fee)

C/CAGCITY/COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS

OF SAN MATEO COUNTY

2013 - 2014 Goals Complete construction of Smart Corridor capital project and begin system integrationContinue to assist member agencies in Housing Element updatesState Legislative Advocacy

Continue implementation of Measure M programs ($10 Motor Vehicle Fee for Local Transportation and Stormwater Quality Improvements)

Continue implementation of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Housing Incentive Program

Administer State/ Federal Transportation Funding programs

Administer Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) program

Assist member agencies on Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit compliance programs

Collaborate with member agencies and Regional Water Quality Control Board on reissuance of the Stormwater Permit

Engage and educate the public on water pollution prevention

Continue to coordinate Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP) consistency reviews for proposed local agency land use actions in the environs of airports in the county

Completion of Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP) update for the environs of Half Moon Bay Airport

Initiate the update of Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP) for the environs of San Carlos Airport

Administration of Final Year for Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program

Initiate Carpool lane Project Study Report along US 101

Assist government, non-profit, school, and business customers to reduce energy use through San Mateo County Energy Watch program

Coordinate countywide climate action planning and implementation

Implement San Mateo County Safe Routes to School program

Turn on phase 4 on-ramp meters along US 101

Allocate C/CAG controlled State Transportation funds for the Broadway/US 101 Interchange and San Pedro Creek Bridge

CommitteesAirport Land Use Committee (ALUC)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

Congestion Management and Environmental Quality Committee (CMEQ)

Congestion Management Program Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

Countywide Transportation Plan Working Group

Finance Committee

Legislative Committee

Ramp Metering Technical Working Group.

Resource Management & Climate Protection Committee (RMCP)

Smart Corridor Stakeholders Committee

Stormwater Committee

Stormwater Technical Advisory Committee

Atherton • Belmont • Brisbane • Burlingame • Colma • Daly City • East Palo Alto • Foster City • Half Moon Bay • Hillsborough • Menlo ParkMillbrae • Pacifica • Portola Valley • Redwood City • San Bruno • San Carlos • San Mateo • San Mateo County • South San Francisco • Woodside

555 County Center, Fifth Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063 • Phone 650 599-1406 Fax: 650 361-8227 www.ccag.ca.gov

C/CAG Officers:

Chair – Brandt Grotte (San Mateo)Vice Chair - Mary Ann Nihart (Pacifica)

Executive Director – Sandy Wong

Save the Date!

In this Issue Bike Banned at School

Walking School Buses as a Means to Address Chronic Tardiness

Infrastructure Cost Estimator

Dear Motorist

Blooming Partnerships

The Learning Connection

Grant Applications Due

3/18/14 3/28/14 4/7/14

Safe Routes to School: San Mateo County

March 2014/April 2014 Volume 2, Issue 3

Earth Day Workshop

9:00-‐10:30 am 5:00 pm

4/21/14

Bike Day Workshop

Award Notification E-‐mail

Bikes Banned At School Alonso Barahona

An interesting story was featured on Bicycling.com about the struggles the Merino family faced with working with Maple Avenue Middle School in Saratoga Springs, New York to let their son ride his bike to school. Janette, and their son Adam Merino rode their bikes to school for Bike to Work Day, but school administration prevented Adam from leaving his bike at school. Administration indicated that the school had a no bike to school policy due to the danger of riding to school and liability. Janette gathered community support to collaborate with the school board to consider changes to the no bike to school policy. After a long battle, a new policy was implemented that allowed students bike to school to specified entry points at school. Parents like Janette are the backbone of the Safe Routes to School program. They are our eyes on the streets and have an immense knowledge of the issues that are occurring around our schools. Providing support and encouraging our parents to be champions and leaders provides changes to schools that have a better effect on students’ health and wellness. The full story is available at http://www.bicycling.com/news/advocacy/why-‐johnny-‐cant-‐ride

9:00-‐10:30 am

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THE LOREM IPSUMS FALL 2016

Infrastructure Cost Estimator Infrastructure costs for bike and pedestrian improvements can vary greatly from city to city and state to state, but these costs are generally less expensive than building new roadways. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) recently produced a document entitled, Costs for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Infrastructure Improvements: A Resource for Researchers, Engineers, Planners, and the General Public.

The information provided in this resource and the associated database can help Safe Routes coordinators and general public make informed decisions about making the most of limited financial resources as they work with city public works departments and collaboratively pursue grant opportunities.

Links to the full resource, a summary report and the database of costs are available at www.walkinginfo.org/library/details.cfm?id=4876.

March 2014/April 2014 Issue 4, Volume 2

Walking School Buses as a Means to Address Chronic Tardiness

In the Potrero Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, 53% of students are chronically absent or tardy. The Campaign for Hope SF, a project of the San Francisco Foundation, is working to change this startling tardy and absenteeism statistic. How, you may wonder. With a cornerstone of the Safe Routes to School Program, the walking bus. The Campaign for Hope SF is presently working with public housing residents to develop a healthier, more resilient community. One of the goals of Hope SF is to enhance the lives of residents currently residing in public housing. As such, part of the campaign focuses on supporting residents with economic mobility, education and health. In order to connect directly with residents, a series of community meetings were scheduled to kick-‐off the campaign. At these kick-‐off meetings, community members were called upon to be part of the community redevelopment effort. Several members volunteered to be part of the Hope SF Leadership Academy that supports residents with community building and resident engagement amongst other things. Part of community building is volunteering for things such as leading walking buses. While ridership varies daily, students express that they like the bus. Parents are also invited to join, but do not always participate. Because the buses are “driven” by community members committed to improving the community, parents entrust their children’s travel to the drivers. The drivers take their jobs seriously and make sure that the children feel safe. Participation in the walking school bus programs is proving beneficial. Children are more likely to arrive to school early enough to eat breakfast. This means that the children are ready for school when the school day begins. More about Hope SF is available at http://hope-‐sf.org/about.php

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Blooming Partnerships The City of San Carlos Public Works Department and the San Carlos School District are two partners committed to ensuring children can bike and walk to school safely. In a community that promotes events such as “San Carless Week,” the efforts of these two partners have not been without it challenges. At the intersection of Alameda de las Pulgas and San Carlos Avenue, sit four schools: Carlmont High School, San Carlos Charter, Tierra Linda, and Edison Montessori Preschool. Traffic is thick at drop off and dismissal and even the most patient of drivers can find their patience wearing thin at this intersection during peek periods.

Recently the San Carlos School District Wellness Coordinator, Mindy Hill, and City Engineer Matt Lee collaborated to develop a process for prioritizing areas of concern. This process allows Matt to review the needs and work with the City Budget to accommodate addressing as many needs as possible in high priority areas. Matt and Mindy recently shared this process with the San Carlos Traffic and Circulation Committee. The Committee was so pleased with the partnership that they have formed a sub-‐committee solely dedicated to Safe Routes to School.

This example coupled with the February 6, 2014 presentations of Ken Chin of the City of San Mateo and Nikki Nagaya of the City of Menlo Park speak volumes about the power of partnerships when it comes to moving forward with Safe Routes to School.


At the February Safe Routes Operations Committee meeting, the Zamzee pilot program in Burlingame and Millbrae was highlighted. Zamzee is a USB, physical activity tracking device that students clip on to their clothing. The data collected is uploaded to the Zamzee website where students are able to view the amount of activity they have achieved. The pilot was conducted with a small group at one school in the Burlingame School District and one school in the Millbrae School District as a way of encouraging participation in the Safe Routes to School program. The pilot demonstrated increases in student increases in physical activity while using Zamzee meters. Further collaboration with Zamzee is needed to refine the pilot design to ensure that the actual activity that is being recorded for Safe Routes is actually students walking and biking to school.

Taking One Step at a Time Alonso Barahona

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Coordinator Corner Call for Grant Applications

The 2014-‐2015 Safe Routes to School Call for Applications was released on January 13. The call was released to all District Superintendents, present grantees, and private schools in San Mateo County via e-‐mail. Application materials are also be available for download from www.smcoe.org/sr2s under the Grant Information tab.

Applications are due by 5:00 pm on March 28. Applications may be submitted via e-‐mail, USPS, pony, or fax. For delivery information please review the application materials.

Dear Motorist


Important Dates

March 18: Earth Day Workshop 9am-‐10:30am

March 28: Grant Applications Due by 5pm.

April 7: Bike to School Day Workshop 9am-‐10:30 am

April 21: Notification of Grant Award Status

Please register for events at http://sanmateo.k12oms.org/index.php Early registration is recommended to ensure enough materials are available.

The Learning Connection

Looking for some new tools to engage all users of our roads about the importance of sharing? Dear Motorist is a site that was developed to increase awareness of surroundings on the road. According to the site, “in the last 10 years, nearly 7,000 cyclists have been killed in cyclist-‐motorist collisions.”

The site includes a moving video and an opportunity for BOTH cyclists and motorists to take pledges to be more aware and share the road. It is the goal of the site developers to reduce the number of cyclist-‐motorist collisions through a shared commitment to keeping one another safe.

The campaign is on the web at http://www.dearmotorist.com/.

The Learning Connection: What You Need to Know to Ensure Your Kids are Healthy and Ready to Learn is a report produced by Action for Health kids. This document highlights that physical activity supports academic achievement, well-‐nourished children learn better, and healthier practices in schools can increase school revenue. The easy-‐to-‐read special report, released in 2013, is a roadmap for parents, educators, school administrators, and school volunteers to create healthier school environments so the children in their lives are better positioned to learn. The full report may be downloaded from http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/storage/documents/pdfs/afhk_thelearningconnection_digitaledition.pdf

Your Feedback At the Safe Routes to School, San Mateo County, we aim to provide Safe Routes to School advocates with quality services and products. Your feedback is an integral part of being able to provide high quality services and products. Service provider feedback should be submitted at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/sr2sproviders.

San Mateo County Office of Education Safe Routes to School 101 Twin Dolphin Drive Redwood City, CA 94065

ISSUE 4, VOLUME 2 MARCH 2014/APRIL 2014

Upcoming Conferences and Webinars • Teens and Resilience

March 11, San Mateo Performing Arts Center, 7:00pm

Cost $10/person with Advance Ticket Purchase

http://tinyurl.com/March11-‐Dr-‐Bradley

• Build a Winning Bike and/or Ped Campaign in Your Neighborhood

March 21-‐23, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA

Cost $125/person

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/winning-‐campaigns-‐training-‐oakland-‐registration-‐10052803205

• Active Transportation Grant Orientation

March 26, 1:30-‐3:30, City of San Jose City Council Chambers

• Request future webinar topics to be addressed by the National Safe Routes Partnership at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/72L7QY3

Documents

City Council Weekly Digestcontent.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMENLO/2014/03/06/file_att… · 06/03/2014 · Alma Street), at City Hall (701 Laurel Street), and on the City website