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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council hold a public hearing regarding the attached staff r
Self-certification Checklist for the Regional Growth Management Strateg
Resolution No.Cl2-26Y approving the report for submittal to the Regil
Management Board.
ITEM EXPLANATION
In 1988, the voters of San Diego County approved an advisory ballot mel
as Proposition C. The proposition asked whether the voters wished to st
of growth management instituted on a regional basis within the county. F
affirmative vote of the people, the Board of Directors of the San Diego A!
Governments (SANDAG) agreed to coordinate, facilitate, and provide sta.
the process of developing such a program.
Because SANDAG is the regional council of governments consisting of i
cities within the county and county government, it was appropriate for
take on this role. In addition, the SANDAG member agencies joined toge
a Joint Powers Authority, called the Regional Growth Management Revic
give the program a stronger legal and institutional foundation.
A Technical Advisory Committee was convened to recommend the majo
the program. Carlsbad City Manager, Raymond Patchett, was elected
committee. The result of the committee’s work was a Regional Growth I
Strategy document. The heart of the Strategy is a list of nine Quality of
that were determined to be of region-wide importance. The nine factors
Air Quality
Transportation System and Demand Management
Water
Sewage Treatment
Sensitive Lands Preservation and Open Space Protection
Solid Waste Management
Hazardous Waste Management
Housing
Economic Prosperity
Each Quality of Life Factor has a Standard, similar to Carlsbad’s Growth r
Performance Standards, along with Objectives and Recommended Acti
program elements enable measurement of compliance or progress towards
They will also be valuable to elected officials in making future decision:
related issues. Some of the standards, such as those for air quality and tra
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are taken directly from state or federal laws. Other standards were deve
Technical Committee based on local and regional needs. Work is still be
some items, including the standard for Economic Prosperity, the Regional
Plan, regional land use distribution, growth rate policies, and financing
public facilities.
An issue closely related to the Strategy is the Congestion Management
preparation and adoption of a CMP in each of California's urbanized countic
San Diego. While the CMP is a separate program, it has been incorpora
Strategy in the factors dealing with air quality and transportation system i
management. The CMP contains some of the most stringent sta
requirements in the Strategy, such as the requirement to adopt a tri
ordinance and the requirement to carry out expanded traffic analysis in er
documents. Exhibit 2 is a summary of the CMP program's key provision:
All of the member agencies of SANDAG were asked to adopt the Regic
Management Strategy, which the Carlsbad City Council did on March 24,
next step is for each jurisdiction to perform a self-evaluation and cer
compliance with the standards. A self-certification checklist was prepared
based on input and approval from the Technical Advisory Committee
jurisdictions will be rating themselves using the same method and format.
detailed listing or explanation of compliance actions. For "Yes" response
to appropriate documentation is required, such as the number of the c
resolution which addresses that Quality of Life Factor. For questions an:
"Other", an explanation is required of alternate means of compliancc
circumstances. For "No" responses, the Strategy allows each jurisdiction
which to take the necessary actions to be in compliance. Comments i
where they help to clarify the actions taken or planned to be taken.
The appropriate departments of the City, and the single purpose agencie
portions of the City, have responded to each item in the checklist, which
as an Exhibit 3. Carlsbad's compliance with the Quality of Life S
summarized as follows:
In 1990 the voters of California approved state proposition 11 1 wh
questions are answered either ''Yes'', "NO", or "Other", The remaindl
There are a total of 92 questions which are applicable to Carlsbad. C
answered with an unqualified "Yes" , and seven more are answi
partial "Yes" or "Other". Thus, the City is in compliance with the mz
Quality of Life Factors, is meeting the majority of Objective.
implemented or is planning to implement the majority of Recommenc
could be answered with rrYesll, ''No'', or "Other". Thirty-five o
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Four questions are answered with a "No". For three of the ''Nott
has not been sufficient time since the adoption of the Strategy to irr
necessary steps for compliance. These three items relate to the F
Reduction Program and the Siting Element for solid waste facilities.
"No" item relates to traffic signal optimization through a centr:
control system. As indicated in the adopted Strategy document, it i!
that most of these steps will be taken during the next 12 months, alt
could take longer.
The "Yes" and "No" aspect of the checklist is only a small part
picture. Half of the questions did not lend themselves to a "yes or
In addition, a great deal of valuable information is contai
documentation and comments provided for each question. For this
recommended that the entire checklist be reviewed in order to
understanding of Carlsbad current level of compliance and plan
compliance with the program.
The Regional Growth Management Strategy will be an ongoing program
monitoring of compliance by means of self-certification. For Carlsbad,
certification will be incorporated into the annual Monitoring Report on the C
Management Program.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no immediate fiscal impact to the City as a result of approving th
submitting it to SANDAG. However, there are potential long-term effects, t
and negative, which could result from the implementation of sc
Recommended Actions to achieve the Quality of Life Standards. The issu
not yet been fully addressed by the Regional Growth Management Board
have the greatest impact, especially the standards for economic prospei
land use distribution, growth rate, and public facility financing. These potc
require further analysis as more information becomes available.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
No environmental documentation is required.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 92-JbY
2. 1991 Congestion Management Program Summary and Land L
Program
3. Staff Report on Self-certification of Compliance with the Regic
Management Strategy.
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RESOLUTION NO. 92-264
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Ot
CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE COMPLETED CONSISTENC’
TRANSMITTING THE CHECKLIST TO SANDAG ACTII
REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT REVIEW BOARD.
FOR THE REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT STR,
WHEREAS, the Regional Growth Management Strategy was
SANDAG in response to Proposition C, approved by the voters of San Di
November 1988; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad considerec
Growth Management Strategy on March 24, 1992, and recommended ac
Strategy; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Growth Management Strategy inc
certification process to ensure consistency between the Strategy’s R
Actions and the relevant plans, policies and ordinances of local juri:
regional agencies; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad has completed the Consistency Ct.
provides a status report regarding the consistency of its relevant plans
ordinances with the Strategy’s Recommended Actions, and information
region‘s progress tawards achieving the Quality of Life Standards and Ot
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad held a public h
Consistency Checklist on August 18, 1992, to consider the comments c
wishing to be heard on the matter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the Cit)
California that:
1) The above recitations are true and correct.
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2) The Consistency Checklist as attached hereto is approved for
SANDAG acting as the Regional Growth Management Revie\
The City of Carlsbad agrees to take the actions identified in tt 3)
to achieve consistency with the Stfategy and to annua\ly I
report its progress towards meeting the Quality of Life I
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Cc
City of Carlsbad, held on the 18th day of AUGUST I 19
following vote, to wit:
AYES; Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Larson, Stanton
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Nygaard
ATTEST:
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City of Carlsbad
Staff Report on
Self-Certification of Compliance with the
Regional Growth Management Strategy
August 1992
Lntroduc tion
The attached document constitutes the City of Carlsbad's response to the Local/Rei
Consistency Checklist provided by SANDAG. A number of ordinances, resolutions,
other documents are referred to in the responses. Copies of these documents are
available for review by any interested person at the City's Community Developmen
Department, 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, CA 93009. General questions regar
the City's*responses should be directed to Don Rideout, Senior Management AnaIys
the above address or by telephoning (619) 438-1161 extension 4212.
Conventions Used in This ReDort
In order to enable the reader to readily distinguish the City's responses and corn(
from the checklist questions, the following conventions are used. Checklist questic
and all wording from the original SANDAG checklist are always shown in bold it;
while the response is given in normal typeface. Clarifying notes, where necessary,
given in brackets [ 1.
In the original checklist =.provided by SANDAG, not all questions were numbered
some questions refer to attachments which contain additional questions. Therefoi
the attached responses, all numbering of questions corresponds to the original SAP
checklist as contained in the Revised Draft Regional Growth Management StrategS
dated February 1992, with the exception that questions which do not pertain to 1
City of Carlsbad have been omitted. The omission of these questions will cause a
the numbering in some locations. The page numbering does not correspond to th
numbering of the original checklist, due to the insertion of the responses.
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LOCALIREGIONAL CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST
FOR THE
REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND
CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
AIR QUALITY AND TRRNSPORTATION~CONGESTION MANAGEMENT
Regional Trip Reduction Program
Cities and Coune
1. Has the Regional Trip Reduction Ordinance, or an equivalent ordinance, been ado,
Note: The Congestion Management Program (CMP) statutes require that each cit
and the County adopt and implement a Trip Reduction Ordinance.
Yes No X Other
Documentation:
At this time, the City of Carlsbad has not yet adopted a Regional Trip Reduc
Ordinance.
Comments:
A City task force has been established, and this matter will be taken to the (
Council for adoption of the Ordinance in 1993 when the final requirements
the program are established by the Air Pollution Control District and Sandag
Model ordinances from SANDAG and the City of San Diego are being reviev
for possible use in Carlsbad. At this time, no city in the region has an adop
Trip Reduction Ordinance that fully complies with the CMP. This wiII be or
the critical regional tasks in the coming year.
Has your jurisdiction achieved the regional trip reduction targets contained in the
Reduction Ordinance?
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Yes I . ,. No X Other
Documentation:
At this the, the City of Carlsbad has not yet adopted a Regional Trip Redu
Ordinance.
Comments:
At this time ridership targets and existing vehicle occupancies have not beel
measured.
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Transportation Gzpacity Expansion to Help Provide Alternatives to Driving Alone JTransit
Per$iormance Standards
Cities and Coune
2. Does your GenerallCommunity Plan (s) identih existing and proposed bicycle facili
and coordinate with other bicycle facility projects included in the current RTP and
Regional Transportation Improvement Program?
Yes NO Other X
Documentation:
Page 8 and Page 13 of Section D.7. of the Chculation Element of the City d
Carlsbad General Plan addresses existing and proposed bicycle facilities. Thc
Seven Year Countywide Regional Transportation Improvement Program (TR
for Bicycle Facilities also addresses these facilities.
Comments:
The City of Carlsbad is an active member of the San Diego Association of
Governments (SANDAG) Bicycle Facilities Coordinating Committee (BFFC).
Carlsbad participates in and competes annually in the Transportation
Development Act (TDA)/TransNet funding program for planning and
construction of regional bicycle facilities.
List the total number of miles of bicycle facilities by type (Class 1 Bike Path, Clas
Bike Lane and Class 3 Bike Route) that have been built in your jurisdiction and 4
number built during the last year.
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Total Miles of Existing Bicycle Facilities
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Prime Arterial 0.6 miles
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The Performance Standard for Circulation is defined as follows:
No road segment or intersection in the zone nor any road segment or intersection out of the zone which is impacted by development
in the zone shall be projected to exceed a Service Level C during
off-peak hours, nor Service Level D during peak hours. Impacted
means where 20% or more of the traffic generated by the local
facility management zone will use the road segment or intersection.
Until now, the Performance Standard has been applied to all major circulatic
facilities within the City, including state highways and freeway ramps and
overpasses. However, it was not applied to the 1-5 freeway itself, since that
understood to be the responsibility of CalTrans and not under the control of
City. Now, with the assistance of CalTrans and SANDAG, the regional stand
of LOS D or better will be applied to the 1-5 freeway as part of the Regional
Growth Management Strategy. Therefore, the adoption and implementation
the Growth Management Performance Standard for traffic circulation ensure
compliance with the Congestion Management Program and Regional Growtl
Management strategy.
Has a trafic forecast been prepared based on the land uses and circulation systen
contained in the GenerallCommunity Plan (s) ?
2.
Yes X No Other
Comments:
Circulation Implementation Program and Traffic Impact Fee Study adopted (
September 17, 1992, by City Council Resolution No. 91-236.
Documentation:
As part of the City's Traffic Impact Fee Program, City staff contracted with
SANDAG to prepare an update to the Carlsbad Transportation Model. The
use assumption used within this model coincide with the projections used ir
development of the City's Growth Management Program. Those assumptioi
development within the City boundaries. The projections of future develop
were developed by assuming a "worst case" scenario of the maximum amou
development dependent on the underlining land uses as defined in the Genc
Plan. A critical element of the future projectiohs was the deletion of constr
lands. Constrained areas included such items as 40% slopes, open space ar
circulation element roadway and major utility easements, riparian and natu
undeveloped lands. This resulted in an adjusted gross acreage which then
related to future development potential.
were based on an actual count of existing residential and nonresidential
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3. Do your trasc forecasts ma& use of a SANblAG-approved t~afic forecasting mode
and incorporate SANDAG's Regional Growth Forecasts as a uniform benchmarkfi
population and land use data? Note: This k a requirement of the CMP statutes.
Yes X No Other
Documentation:
A traffic model of Carlsbad has been developed by SANDAG as part of their
computerized regional traffic modelling system. As part of the Traffic Impacl
Program described above, SANDAG included the traffic volumes from adjacer
land uses outside of the City. Also, through-traffic using the regional circula
network was included within the traffic volumes as a result of modeling effoi
previously completed.
Is the projectedfiture level of service on the regional arterial system routes consist
with the level of sewhe obj,,t;ve "Dl' in the Strategy? Does yaurjurisdhtion have
program(s) to achieve the trafic level of service objectives identified in the Strateg)
NOTE: Ifa roadway will not be able to meet the Strategy's regional level ofsenit
objectives for specific reasons such as preservation of lanhcaping, inadequate rool;
widen, or other overriding considerations, these exceptions should be explained.
4.
Yes X No Other
Documentation:
SANDAG/Carlsbad traffic model.
Comments:
The projected level of service for regional arterials within Carlsbad, other th
the 1-5 freeway, is projected to be consistent with the level of service object]
buildout. Prior to buildout, the projected level of service for all circulation
facilities must not exceed a Service Level D during the peak hour as defined
the City's Growth Management performance standard. In accordance with t
Growth Management Program, if the performance standard is not met at an
time, new development is made contingent upon the provision of a Ml guai
for funding for needed improvements to mitigate the deficiency and restore
acceptable level of service.
The ultimate level of service of the 1-5 freeway through Carlsbad is an excel
because its functioning is dependent upon many regional factors. SANDAG'
recent study of the level of service of all the freeways in the region indicate
approximately one-third of them are already at LOS E or F and another thir
at LOS D. The portion of 1-5 within Carlsbad is presently rated at LOS D,
primarily because of afternoon peak hour congestion at the interchange wit
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Highway 78 in Oceanside. This deficiency will be difficult to correct by mea
improved geornetrics because the area surrounding the interchange is alread;
heavily constrained. The most likely method of bringing about improvement
trip reduction on a regional scale.
Has your agency adopted and implemented a process to evaluate and mitigate the
trafic impacts of large projects on the regional transportation system, including thl
level of service standards and objectives of the CMP and Strategy? (The definitioti
"large" project as described in the CMP is any project that upon its completion woi
be expected to generate either an equivalent of 2,400 or more average daily trips 01
or more peak hour vehicle trips.) Note: The CMP statutes require that each city (
the County adopt and implement a program to analyze the impacts of land use
decisions, including mitigation costs, on the regional transportation system.
5.
Yes X No Other
Documentation:
The City has implemented a process to evaluate and analyze the costs of
mitigating the traffic impacts of projects on the regional transportation syste
described in Chapter 5 of the CMP. The Planning Department's Procedures
Manual and project application forms have been revised to include the
requirements from Chapter 5. Enhanced CEQA review is required for all "la]
projects" (per the CMP definition) submitted as of November 1, 1992. Proje
applications will not be considered complete without submittal of the requirc
information. The project approval process already includes coordination wit
North County Transit District and adjacent jurisdictions if within 5 miles (as
described in Chapter 5). As of November 1, 1992, coordination with SAND1
described in Chapter 5.
The City participates in the periodic updates to the regional growth forecast:
prepared by SANDAG and, in doing so, provides a range of land use informa
In return, the City has historically adopted the final forecasts and used them
its Local Facilities Management Plans (LFMP'S) and its own capital improve]
program.
The model "New Project Design Guidelines" referenced in Chapter 5 are still
being prepared by SANDAG and will be considered for incorporation when t
are finalized.
CALTRANS, and the Air Pollution Control District will also be required as
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6. Does the process include the trafic impacts on all freeways and the regional arteru
system affected by the project (including arterials and peeways in adjacent
jurisdictions) ?
Yes X No Other
Documentation:
the regional arterial system, including freeways in adjacent jurisdictions as
described in Chapter 5 of the CMP. All land use review project application f
require applicants to evaluate regional impacts. (See question 5 above.)
Does the process consider existing and future planned land uses, and reasonably
foreseen projects within the jurisdiction, and adjoining jurisdictions?
The City's project review process does include the traffic impacts on freeway:
7.
Yes X No Other
Documentation:
All proposed projects must satisfy the requirements/conditions contained in i
City's Local Facilities Management Zone Plans (LFMP's). Each LFMP contak
traffic study which is based upon existing and anticipated development in th
Zone, as well as other reasonably foreseen projects in adjacent zones and
adjoining jurisdictions. (See question 5 above.)
8. Does your agency prepare and adopt CMP Defikncy Plans for any state highway
CMP principal arterials within your jurisdiction that are forecast to fall below the
trafi level of service standards? Note: The development and adoption of Deficie
Plans is a requirement of the CMP statutes.
Yes No Other X
Documentation:
None required.
Comments: -. Thus far, there has been no need to prepare any deficiency plans. CMP Prh
Arterials, after being constructed to their General Plan configuration, are nc
projected to fall below CMP traffic level of service standards, with the possi
exception of the 1-5 freeway, as discussed in the response to question # 4.
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9. Is the exkting trafi level of service on the regional arterial system routes in your
jurisdiction consistent with the Strategy's level of service objective of LOS "Dtt?
Note: If a roadway does not meet the Strategy's regional level of service objectives f
specific reasons such as preservation of landscaping, inadequate room to widen, or
other overriding considerations, these exceptions should be explained.
Yes X NO Other
Documentation:
City of Carlsbad Annual traffic Monitoring Reports for 1990 and 1991.
Comments:
Level of service standards are being met currently and will continue to be me
through construction and improvement of the arterial to meet the required
standards per the City's Growth Management Program. The only potential
exception is the 1-5 freeway, as discussed in the response to question #4.
Transportation System Management
Cities and Countv
I. Is there a plan in place to optimize the trafic signals in your junkdiction to impro
trafic jlow through a centralized trafic control system?
Yes No X Other
Comments:
Future planning will investigate the feasibility and potential funding sources
centralized traffic control system. Many of Carlsbad's traffic signals are at
isolated intersections and are not part of a signal system to be interconnecte
What is the status of the trafic signal optimization plan?
Documentation: A- Operations at trafficsignals are presently optimized through field review an study at the intersection to refine timing charts and enhance movement oft
Coordinated systems are continuously monitored.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Cities and Coune
Have the recommendations included in regional transportation studies (e.g., the Route 78
Corridor Study and Mid-County Transportation Study) been incorporated into local generc
plans?
NOTE: The recommendations in these studies do not apply to all jurisdictions.
Yes No Other X
Documentation:
None.
Comments:
The recommendations of the Route 78 Corridor Study are being implemented but 1
not yet been incorporated into the General Plan. The City is currently undertaking
comprehensive General Plan update. As part of the update, consideration will be g
to incorporating the recommendations of the Route 78 Study into the Circulation
Element. The recommendations of the Mid-County Transportation Study have not
been completed. Therefore, these recommendations are being analyzed at this timc
they have not yet been incorporated into the General Plan.
WATER
Water Agencies
[NOTE: Carlsbad is served by three separate water districts. These are the Carlsba
Olivenhah Municipal Water District (OMWD). The responses to the following
questions are categorized by district. Where comments were provided by one or rr
of the districts, these have been included exactly as stated by the district.]
Muriicipal Water District (CMWD), the Vallecitos Water District (VWD), and the
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1. Do water agencies with more than 200 members maintain drought response plan!
cope with potentkd future water shortages?
Yes All 3 Districts No Other
Documentation:
CMWD Drought Emergency Response Program.
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VWD Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
OMWD Ordinance No. 193 and Ordinance No. 204.
Comments:
OMWD - "Olivenhain has a response plan in ordinance form to cope with
shortages. This ordinance coupled with the District's Urban Water Managem
Plan, the Best Management Practices MOU and the District Capital Facilities
Plans make up Olivenhain's current and future programs for coping with
shortages."
Are CWA member agencies able to operate without water servicefrom the Author@ 2.
aqueducts for up to ten consecuttve days?
Yes CMWD&OMWD No VWD Other -
Documentation:
CMWD Drought Emergency Response Program.
VWD Master Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
OMWD Ordinance No. 193 and Ordinance No. 204.
Comments:
CMWD - "Maerkle Reservoir combined with other district storage reservoirs
approximately 13 days storage."
VWD - "Adopted Master Plan identifies ten day requirement. Board authorin
site acquisition, design, and initial construction toward ten day storage (SD(
requirement .It
OMWD - "Many agencies are far short. OMWD can manage outages of up tc
days under most circumstances. (This is not enough for any agency in the E
of a catastrophic aqueduct failure, ie. earthquake.)"
Have retail water agencies implemented a system to compile water use information
customer class to help track the effectiveness of conservation measures?
Yes All 3 Dktrkts No Other
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Documentation:
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Comments:
CMWD - "Billing distinguishes among residential, commercial, industrial,
irrigation, and agriculture."
VWD - "Each water account is now identified by one of 30 customer categor
Usage reports can be generated by each category."
Have the Best Management Practices (water conservation and demand managemel
programs and projects) contained in the CWA's Water Resources Plan been
implemented?
4.
Yes All 3 Districts No Other
Documentation:
CMWD - Adoption of Urban Water Management Plan.
VWD - Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Urban Water Conservatio
California.
OMWD - Best Management Practices and Urban Water Management Plan.
Has a water reclamation ordinance based on the County Water Authority's model
ordinance been adopted?
5.
Yes CMWD & OMWD No VWD Other -
Docurnentation:
CMWD Ordinance No. 31 adopted May 8, 1990. See also Water Reclamatic
Master Plan adopted by Carlsbad City Council Resolution No. 779 on Marc1
1992.
OMWD Ordinance No. 173 and Ordinance No. 175.
Comments:
VWD - "Drafted, notyet been adopted."
Cities and Come
1. Has a water reclamation ordinance based on the County Water Authority's mode
ordinance been adopted?
Other Yes X No
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Documentation:
See question #1 above under Water Agencies.
Has the State Department of Water Resources model xerkcape ordinance, or an
equivalent ordinance, been adopted for all new construction? (This also applies to
landscaping for single-famib residential units installed by developers prior to
occupancy.)
2.
Yes No Other X
Documentation:
The City's Landscape Manual, adopted November 13, 1990, requires that a v
conservation plan be submitted with the landscape concept plan for any proj
requiring discretionary approval. The Landscape Manual also includes a
statement of water conservation policies and standards. The Landscape Mar
was submitted to the State Department of Water Resources, and they have
subsequently listed Carlsbad as one of the cities already in compliance.
Comments:
The Manual was adopted by Resolution rather than by ordinance and was ti
the City's Grading Ordinance. The City Attorney has since recommended th
Landscape Manud be adopted by Ordinance independently. Thk will be
accomplished prior to December 1992.
Have your local plumbing requirements been amended to be in compliance with tA
minimum state requirements for water conservation?
3.
Yes X No Other
Dwu mentation :
Ordinance No. NS-170 adopted by the City Council on September 3, 1991,
requires the use of ultra low flush toilets in new construction and when toil
are being replaced in existing structures. Ultra low flush means no more th
1.6 gallons per flush. This is consistent and in compliance with the state
requirements for wa,ter conservation.
Have tb Best Management Practices (water cunservation and demand managem
programs and projecb) contained in the CWA'S Water Resources Plan been
implemented?
5.
Yes X NO Other
Documentation:
See question # 4 above under Water Agencies.
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SEWAGE TREATMENT
Sewaae Treatment Plant Agencies
Have plans for water reclamation plants, storage and distribution systems and adequate sl(
disposallrecycling facilities been included in the capital improvement programs of the sewq
treatment plant operators?
Yes X No Other
[The following response was submitted by the Encina Wastewater Authority which is the
provider of wastewater treatment for the majority of the City of Carlsbad.]
Documentation:
Tier Two Water ReclamationlEffluent Management Study, Encina Ocean Outfall Fai
Plan, approved as part of the Fiscal Year 1992-93 Budget for the Encina Wastewatf
Authority.
Comments:
"The question addresses two areas, water reclamation and sludge recycling, and
therefore the response is answered in two parts.
Reclamation:
Responsibility for planning for water reclamation plants, storage and distribi
systems have been retained by the individual member agencies of the Encinz
Wastewater Authority. However, during FY 1991/92 the Authority completl
the Tier Two Water ReclamatiordEffluent Management Study. The purpose
the study was to identify any avoided costs at Encina that might be realized
member agency electing to implement reclamation. The study also identifiec
effluent disposal options that would be economically conducive to reclamatic
a member agency. A second planning document completed in FY 91/92 war
Ocean Outfall Facility Plan. This plan establishes a strategy to assure Ikndj
for reclamation identified in the Tier Two Study. Capital funds to coordinai
with any member agency interested in pursuing reclamation have been inch
in the Authority's FY 92/93 budget.
Biosolids (sludge) recycling:
The FY 92/93 budget contains a 20 year capital improvement program whic
includes a composting project sized to accommodate projected biosolids fro1
Encina service area through the year 2010. Phase I of the project is in
preliminary design and scheduled for construction completion in mid-1 995.'
expansion of effluent disposal capacity a% Encina while considering opportur
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[The following response was submitted by the Leucadia County Water District]
Comments:
"Design has recently been completed for the upgrading of the Gafner Secondary Plar
the tertiary level. The design is currently being reviewed by the State Office of Wat
Recycling. Upon their approval, the District will enter an agreement with the State
an $835,000 loan toward the cost of the facilities which are estimated to cost
approximately $2.1 million. The balance of the funds will come from the District's
reserves. A capital improvement analysis was completed in 1989 by Fieldman Rolal
and funds have been set aside for the project. Construction is scheduled to begin in
October 1992 with completion in September 1993.
The District has entered into a 20 year agreement with the City of Carlsbad for the
purchase of a minimum of 394 acre feet per year of reclaimed water which will be 1
to irrigate the La Costa Golf Course.
The design incorporates a lake on the golf course for storage of reclaimed water.
Existing pumps will pump the water from the lake to the irrigation system. In addi
the District has an 800,000 gallon fabritank, originally used for flow equalization,
which can provide additional storage if needed.
A distribution system is already in place and was installed in the 1960's when secor
water from the Gafher Plant was used on the golf course. The practice was termini
in the 1970's when residences were constructed in close proximity to the irrigation
patterns.
Sludge disposal for the District is handled at the Encina Wastewater Authority in
Carlsbad. The District owns sufficient capacity to treat its share of Encha treatmer
capacity as well as that from the Gafner Plant."
Cities and County
Does your jurisdiction have guaranteed sewage treatment capacity, or does it contract wit)
another agency for capaci& .grior to approving development projects.
Yes X No Other
Documentation:
Documentation not available.
Comments:
As a member agency of the Encha Wastewater Authority, Carlsbad has guaranteed
treatment capacity.
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SENSITm LANDS PRESERVATION AND OPEN SPACE PROTECTION
Cities and County
1. Have ordinances been adopted which are consistent with the recommendations
contained in the Strategy's Definition of Regionally Signijkant Open Space for:
a. Steep Slopes
Yes X No Other
Documentation:
Ordinances have been adopted which are consistent with the recommendations
contained in the Strategy's Definition of Regionally Significant Open Space for Stee
Slopes, as further specified below.
Comments:
[The following discussion relating to steep slopes addresses the items listed on
Attachment 1, page 75 of the checklist.]
Intent - topography and native vegetation should be preserved.
Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 21.95 specifies the intent that hillsides and
native vegetation should be preserved. Specifically, Section 21.95.010(a) st
"ASsure hillside alteration will not result in substantial damage or alteration
significant natural resource areas, wildlife habitats or native vegetation area
and, Section 21.95.010(b) states: "Preserve the natural appearance of hillsid
assuring that development density and intensity relates to the slope of the k
and is compatible with hillside preservation."
Definition - review development on 25% or greater slopes; optional threshold -- he
of 25 feet and 200 cubic yards excavation.
Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 21.95.030 requires the issuance of a Hillsii
Development Permit for property with a slope of 15% or greater and an
elevation differential greater than 15-feet.
Grading, grubbing, aqd clearing permit required (some exemptions allowed). Ind if conflicts with fie1 management requirements have been resolved, working with i
fire department or local fire dktrict.
Grading, grubbing, and clearing permits are required pursuant to Carlsbad
Municipal Code Section 11.06. Exemptions: this Section does not prohibit
routine landscape maintenance, the removal of vegetation upon the order o
Fire Marshal in order to eliminate a potential fire hazard, or to the abatem
weeds.
The City does not have conflicts with the fuel management requirements of
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Fire Department. The City has adopted specific fire protection policies and
requirements as part of the Citys Landscape Manual, to limit impacts to sens
environmental areas for the purpose of fire protection. Specifically Policy F.1
states: "Landscape treatments shall be designated so as to mitigate fire dangc
to structures adjacent to natural areas'' and, Policy F.l-2 states: "Landscape
treatments for the purposes of fire protection shall be performed in a manner
which limits disruption to environmentally sensitive areas while still achievin
conformance with the fire protection standards."
Zoning - lower density or density transfer to recognize steepness; hillside review -- 1,
agency's guidelines; consider landscape ordinance.
The City's Hillside Development Ordinance (Section 21.95 Carlsbad MuniciF
Code, Hillside Development Guidelines dated April 14, 1988, and the Carlsb:
Landscape Guidelines Manual all recognize the sensitivity of steep slopes. A:
stated in the intent and purpose of the City's Hillside Development Ordinanc
Section 21.95.010(b): "Preserve the natural appearance of hillsides by assur
that development density and intensity relates to the slope of the land, and i
compatible with hillside preservation." As more specifically articulated pursr
to the Section 21.95.040 of the Hillside Development Ordinance, %reas of a
in slopes greater than forty percent shall be excluded from residential densit:
calculations" and, "NO more than fifty percent of the portion of a site contaj
twenty-five to forty percent slopes may be utilized for calculating allowable
residential density."
Additionally, the City is updating its policies addressing density transfers in
conjunction with the update of the Land Use Element of the General Plan,
anticipated to be completed in 1993. In conjunction with the Element upda
the City will be considering a density transfer ordinance.
Specifu: Requirements: design guidelines; encroachment limitations; natural
appearance of manufactured slopes following landscaping; open space easement 01
similar; penalty for violations. Consider monitoring and maintenance requiremen
The City's Hillside Development Ordinance (Carlsbad Municipal Code Sec.
Ordinance (Carlsba Municipal Code Sec. 11.06) establish the standards for
developing steep hillsides. These regulations guide design, limit encroachmc
require contour grading, and set forth penalties for violations. Currenrly, th
maintenance of hillsides is the responsibility of private homeowner associatj
The City's Hillside Development Guidelines establish standards for the revie
cut and fill slope; establish standards for addressing contour grading, screer
graded slopes, view preservation and enhancement; establish standards for
review of hillside and hilltop architecture; and, establish hillside drainage
standards.
21.93, Hillside Development Guidelines, dated April 14, 1988, and Grading
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The City does not currently have a program in place to monitor hillsides.
Through the Habitat Management planning process, the City will be analyzir
its' current practices regarding the monitoring and maintenance of all
environmentally sensitive lands, including steep hillsides, and will consider
amending existing ordinances to address this issue.
The City's Landscape Manual (Section IV.E) addresses the landscape treatme:
hillside areas, and as stated in Policy E.l-6 of that document, "Plant material
used shall be compatible in cultural requirements and aesthetic appearance t
adjacent natural landscapes."
Violations of provisions of the Grading Ordinance (Carlsbad Municipal Code
Section 11.06) may be considered a misdemeanor. The Ordinance provides
the doubling of the required fees for the enforcement of a violation, recorda
with the County Recorder of a notice of grading violation, and proceedings f
the abatement of a grading violation. The City is currently reviewing its'
enforcement policies and considering strengthening the penalties for grading
violations. It is anticipated that the grading ordinance will be amended in 1
b. Floodplains
Yes No Other X
(Partial Compliance)
Documentation:
Ordinances have been adopted which are consistent with the recommendations
contained in Federal Emergency Management Agency regulations. However, not a:
the City's current policies and ordinances are consistent with the Strategy's Definiti Regionally Significant Open Space for Floodplains, as fuhher explained below,
Comments:
[The following discussion relating to floodplains addresses the items listed on
Attachment 1, pages 75 and 76 of the checklist.]
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Has the agency adopted an ordinance conforming with the Federal Emergemcy
Management agency (FEMA) regulations to protect life and property? Yes, as provided for in Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 21.110.
Has the agency adopted other ordinances, including a statement of intent to furthr
protect the floodplains' environmental values, and ensuring that the following coni
are addressed:
Although the City has adopted an ordinance (Section 21.53.230 of the Carl!
Municipal Code) to protect Floodways, permanent bodies of waters, steep SI
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significant wetlands, riparian areas and woodland habitats, the City has not E
yet adopted an ordinance which specifically indicates the intent to protect
floodplains and their associated environmental values. In conjunction with tl
Open Space and Conservation Element update, the City will revise existing
policies and ordinances to ensure protection of the floodplains as well as to
protect other significant environmental resources. It is anticipated that the
ordinance(s) will be updated in 1993.
Does the ordinance require a hydraulics study which limits encroachment into the fluodplu
so that:
(I) The IUUHyear floodflow will nol exceed 6feet per second (considered a
notierodible velocity, which does not require riprap) at the floodway fvinge;
No. The City's existing Floodplain Management Ordinance (Carlsbad
Municipal Code Section 21.1 10) provides flexibility to channelize whr
appropriate. However, as stated in the Open Space and Conservation
Element, the City's expressed goal is to maintain water courses in as
natural a state as possible. Policy C.4, Page VII-17, of the Open Spac
and Conservation Element states: "Natural water resources in the Cit
Carlsbad shall be maintained in as natural a state as possible by: (a)
conserving or improving the appearance and ecology of those which i
a relatively untouched condition; (b) restoring, in accordance with
recognized ecological principles and insofar as it is possible, those wa
areas which have been significantly altered, to a condition which is IT
beneficial to the public; and (c) simulating a natural condition in are;
which are to be altered in the future for purposes of safety engineerk
water conservation, or recreation," and as stated in Policy C.7 on pa
that would cause significant adverse impacts on the environment sha
prohibited."
The IO-year Low-fuw channel will nut be reduced;
No. However, FEMA guidelines generally prohibit any channel fill th
would reduce the floodway which includes the low-flow channel. Al!
state and federal environmental regulations limit taking of riparian h
usually found&,in the low-flow channel.
Existing riparian growth will be accommodated in the study.
Although the City's Floodplain Management Regulations (Section 2 1
of the Carlsbad Municipal Code) do not specifically require that exist
- riparian growth be accommodated in the hydraulics study, riparian a
are protected under the Open Space and Conservation Element of thc General Plan, the City's Local Coastal Program and pursuant to Secti
21S3.230 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. To further protect ripad
areas and other significant environmental resources, the City will re1
MI-17 of this same Element, "Alteration of waterways and water bod
(2)
(3)
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and revise, as necessary, existing policies and ordinances.
Does the ordinance(s) set forth additwnal requirements, including:
(I) Concrete or riprap channels will be permitted only to protect existing buildin No. However, most of the remaining floodways in Carlsbad are in ope
space and will therefore, be protected through zoning and environmen
regulations.
Floodplain fll should be limited so that the water sugace will not increase
along any of the following rivers: San Louis R?, San Diepito, San Diego,
Sweetwater, and Otay;
Not applicable. None of these rivers are located within the City of
Carlsbad.
Floodway buffers will be required (San Diego County uses 15% of the flood1
width, with 100 feet maximum);
The City has not designated a specific buffer width for floodways.
However, in conjunction with the Open Space and Conservation Elem
update, the City will revise existing policies and ordinances to ensure
adequate buffers are provided around floodways and other significant
environmental resources. It is anticipated that the ordinance(s) will k
updated in 1993.
(2)
(3)
(4) Wetlands and other environmental values will be protected.
Wetlands and other significant environmental resources are protected
under the City's Open Space and Conservation Element of the General
Plan, the City's Grading Ordinance (Carlsbad Municipal Code Section
11.06) and under the Uses Generally Section of the Carlsbad Municip
Code (Section 21.53.23). Additionally, the City will amend existing
policies and ordinances in conjunction with the Open Space and
Conservation Element update, to further strengthen the protection
provided wetlands and other significant environmental resources. It i
anticipated that these policies and ordinances will be completed in 15
-- c Has the agency mappedfloodplains other than those included on the FEMA maps?
No. The watershed area of Encha Creek is the only area that the City migb consider mapping in the future. Currently, there are no plans to prepare sui
mapping.
Has the agency adopted an ordinance allowing only limited uses in floodplains?
No. However, Section 21.53.230 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code designate:
floodways and significant riparian habitat as undevelopable.
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C. Wetlands
Yes No Other X
(Partial Complknce)
Documentation:
Ordinances and policies have been adopted which protect wetland areas in the City.
However, not all of the recommendations contained in the Strategy's Definition of
Regionally Significant Open Space for Wetlands are currently being complied with, I
further explained below.
Comments:
[The following discussion relating to wetlands addresses the items listed on Attach
1, pages 76 and 77 of the checklist.]
Has the agency adopted the wetlanb definition used by the UJ. Fish and Wildlge
Service, shown on the National Wetlands Inventory maps, and included in the
Definition of Regionally SigniJicant Open Space?
Wildlife Service in the City's Open Space and Conservation Resource
Management Plan, accepted by the Planning Commission May 26, 1992, to I
scheduled for City Council acceptance in August 1992. Additionally, the Ciq
be updating the Open Space Ordinance (Section 21.33 Carlsbad municipal C
to incorporate this definition and to strengthen the protection of wetlands a
other sensitive environmental resources. It is anticipated that this ordinance
be updated in 1993.
Has the agency adopted an ordinance(') which addresses the preservation and
protection of wetlands that includes:
(1)
The City has incorporated the definition of wetlands used by the US, Fish iu
A statement of intent that, at a minimum, there should be no net loss of
wetlands acreage or value, and that a net gain is the long-term goal;
Currently, the City does not have a policy that specifically delineates
there should be, at minimum, no net loss of wetlands acreage or vah
and that a net gain is the long term goal. Through the Open Space i
Conservation,,Elernent update process the City will strengthen its' pol
to protect wetlands and will amend existing ordinances to include a
statement of intent to reflect the policy that at minimum, no net loss
wetlands acreage or value, and that a net gain is the long term goal *
City.
The wetlands definition as stated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlge Service;
This definition of Wetlands has been included in the City's Open Spa
and Conservation Resource Management Plan, accepted by Planning
Commission, May 26, 1992, and scheduled for City Council acceptan
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August 1992. Additionally, the City will be updating the Open Space
Ordinance (Section 21.33 Carlsbad municipal Code) to incorporate thi definition and to strengthen the protection of wetlands and other sens
environmental resources.
Review requirements for all proposed projects involving wetlands, using the
yearfloodplain and the National Wetlands Inventory maps to assist in their
The City does protect all significant wetland areas pursuant to Sectior
21.53.230 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code and the City's Local Coasta
Program. To further protect wetlands and other environmental resoui
the City will update its existing ordinances to specifically define Wet12
pursuant to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services definition and to set-o
National Wetlands Inventory Maps to assist in their identification.
Grading, grubbing, and clearing requirements as part of the local grading
ordinance, to ensure no destruction of wetlands or wetlands values occurs;
Yes, Carlsbad Municipal Code Sec. 11.06.035 requires the issuance of
permit for grading or clearing and grubbing operations on previously
undisturbed land, land covered by native vegetation, or upon land wh
had not been used for agricultural purposes for five years immediatel;
prior to the institution of the grading operation for the purpose of
conducting agricultural activities.
A requirement for a signijkant buffer? usually IOO-feet minimum, around 4
wetland to protect and maintain the wetland values.
The City has not designated a specific buffer width for wetlands, exce
City. However, in conjunction wirh the Open Space and Conservatioi
Element update, the City will revise existing policies and ordinances t
ensure adequate buffers are provided around wetlands and other
significant environmental resources. It is anticipated that existing po
and ordinance(s) will be updated in 1993.
(3)
identfzcation;
requirements for reviewing wetlands using the 100-year floodplain an
(4)
(5)
provided for in the City's Local Coastal Program for coastal areas oft
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2. Are actions being taken to acquire lands within your jurisdiction designated in yor
GenerallCommunity Plan (s) for regional parks?
Yes X No Other
Documentation:
Carlsbad General Plan; Open Space and Conservation Element; Parks and Recreatic
Element
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Comments:
All Lands designated for Regional Open Space Parks in the Strategy's Definition of
Regional Open Space are currently in public ownership. The City's Open Space and
Conservation Resource Management Plan will provide protection, maintenance,
administration and operation of open space lands designated as regional open space
parks in the Strategy's Definition of Regionally Significant Open Space. Additional1
the Open Space and Conservation and Parks and Recreation Elements will be revise
specifically indicate regional open space parks pursuant to the Strategy's Definition
[Note: The following questions relating to Regional Open Space Parks are taken frl
Attachment 1, page 77 of the checklist]
a. Has the agency adopted a policy or ordinance to permit public access to major por:
of regional open space parks, while preserving the natural features?
Yes. Pursuant to the City's current Open Space and Conservation Element 0'
General Plan, public access to open space lands is to be provided. The Citf:
Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan accepted by the
Planning Commission May 26, 1992, and scheduled for City Council accepta
in August 1992, establishes public access routes, and provides a program for
acquisition, improvement, maintenance and administration of trails.
Has the agency acquired Bureau of Land Management parcels and improved acce
them and provided trails as required by BLM?
b.
Not applicable. There are no BLM lands within the City of Carlsbad.
c. Has the agency adopted a policy or ordinance to ensure "urban greenways" within
community?
Yes. Greenways are an integral part of the City's open space program.
Conceptual greenways are protected by the City's Open Space and Conserva
Element of the General Plan. Additionally, the City's Open Space and
Conservation Resource Management Plan, accepted by the Plannkg Gods
May 26, 1992, and scheduled for City Council acceptance in August 1992, 1
refined the conceptual greenway locations and, includes a comprehensive
implementation program for the greenway system.
Have such 'greenways" been ident@ed on the general plan or the open space elem
map?
Yes. Conceptual greenway locations are identified and protected by the Cit
Open Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan. Additionally, a
of the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan, greenway
locations have been refined and mapped, and specific implementation strate
identified to acquire, maintain, and operate the greenway system.
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3. How many acres of regional open space parks exist in your jurisdiction?
The following Regional Open Space Parks currently exist within Carlsbad:
Agua Hedionda Lagoon/KeUy Ranch
Batiquitos Lagoon 600 ac.
Lake Calavera 252 ac.
Macano Canyon Park
Total 1,504 acres
Are actions being taken to encourage the preservation of agricultural uses and run
lands?
Yes X No Other
200 ac + Leased ac
288 ac; 164 ac leased
4.
Documentation :
Carlsbad General Plan: Land Use Element; Open Space and Conservation Element.
Also, Local Coastal Plan for Carlsbad.
Comments:
The City's Open Space and Conservation and Land Use Elements of the General Pla
establish policies for the preservation of agricultural lands. Additionally, the City's
Local Coastal Program establishes further actions to encourage the preservation of
agricultural lands. No lands have been designated as "rural" in the City of Carlsbac
[The following questions relating to agricultural uses and rural lands are taken fro]
Attachment 1, pages 77 and 78 of the Checklist]
Has the agency adopted an ordinance(s) that established an urban boundary Beyo
which urban services will not be provided in order to protect nuallagriculaual are
No. the entire City limits are considered urban.
Does the agency encourage establishment and continuation of Williamson Act
contracts?
Yes, The City's Opep Space and Conservation Element (attached) establish€ policies to encourage the establishment and continuation of Williamson Act
contracts.
Does the agency indicate "agricultural preserves: on the general plan map?
No. There are no agricultural preserves located within the City of Carlsbad
Does the apicultural zoning (if any) perma farm worker housing, packing house!
other agricultural activities?
Yes. The Exclusive Agricultural (E-A) zone (Carlsbad Municipal Code Sec. :
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attached) pernits farm worker housing, packing houses and other agricultura
activities by conditional use permit.
Does the agency encourage agricultural use of reclaimed water -= by pricing pol&,
other?
The Carlsbad Master Plan for Reclaimed Water establishes the service area fo
reclaimed water use. Although facilities to treat reclaimed water are in place
this time, to date, the transmission lines to carry reclaimed water to specified
destinations have not been installed. Pursuant to the Reclaimed Water Mast€
Plan, the transmission lines will be installed as a condition of development
approval.
Does the agency require a condition notifiiizg buyers of a farm adjacent to a new
subdivision? Or distribute "right to farm" information to adjacent buyers?
In the past, development located next to active farm land has not been an is:
require a standard condition on projects located adjacent to agricultural land
requiring notification of buyers of a farm next to a new subdivision or the
distribution of "right to farm" information to adjacent buyers.
Does the agency encourage farmers to use all environmentally suitable practices?
Yes. Pursuant to Carlsbad Municipal Code Sec. 11.06.035 (attached), a grad
permit may be issued for agricultural activities if it is determined that the
agricultural operation will not cause damage to any significant areas and no1
cause the elimination of any significant wildlife habitat or riparian area.
Additionally, the City will be strengthening its' ordinances with respect to
agricultural uses to ensure that downstream sedimentation is minimized. It
anticipated that ordinances will be revised in 1993.
in the City. To address this issues, should it arise in the future, the City will
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Cities and Count)! -.
1. Has a Source Reductwn and Recycling Element been adopted to achieve the 25 pe
reduction in 1995, and 50 percent reduction in 2000 goals of AB 939 as a part q'
county's Integrated Waste Management Plan?
Yes X No Other
Documentation:
City Council Resolution No. 92-187.
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Comments:
The public hearing to consider adoption of the City's Source Reduction and
Recycling Element was held on June 23, 1992, at which time Resolution No.
167 was approved.
2. Estimate the percentage of solid waste diverted last year.
Documentation:
9.3% as stated in the Source Reduction and Recycling Element.
Has a Household Uazavdous Waste Element which meets the requirgments of AB !
been adopted?
3.
Yes X No Other
Documentation:
City Council Resolution No. 92-188.
Comments:
The public hearing to consider adoption of the City's Household Hazardous
Waste Element was held on June 23, 1992, at which time Resolution No. 92
was approved.
Estimate the percentage of Household Hazardous Waste diverted last year. 4.
Documentation:
27.3% as stated in the County of San Diego Collection Event Statistics,
Household Hazardous Waste Element.
Have any permanent Household Hazardous Waste collection facilities been located
your jurisdiction ?
5.
Yes NO Other X
Comments: -.
At the present time the City participates in the County of San Diego's Regio:
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program and conducts two collectio:
events each year. In addition, the City does have a permanent site to collec
waste motor oil and batteries, which is located at the Fleet Maintenance Cei
adjacent to the Public Safety and Service Center.
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6. Has the Siting Element for solid waste disposal facilities required by AB 939 been
approved? (The Siting Element is required io be approved by the County of San E
and a majority of the cities by the beginning of 1994.)
Yes No X Other
Comments:
The City is participating in a process involving the County and a subcommitt
the Integrated Waste Management Task Force Technical Advisory Committee
prepare the Siting Element.
HAz4RDOUS WMTE MANAGEMENT
Cities and Countv
1. Has the San Diego County Hazardous Waste Management Plan or an equivalent
adopted as required by state law?
Yes X NO other
Documentation :
Ordinance No. NS 208, which requires consistency with the County Hazard(
Waste Management Plan, was introduced on July 21, 1992. The ordinance
be approved on approximately August 18, 1992, and will be effective 30 dq
after adoption.
Have facility siting criteria that are consistent with the San Diego County Hazard
Waste Management Plan been adopted?
2.
Yes X No Other
Documentation: ;. ..
Ordinance # NS 208 (above) requires that such facilities be consistent with
general areas and siting criteria contained in the County Hazardous Waste
Management Plan.
Has a procedure to process permits on a case-by-case basis (e.g., Conditional Use
Permit) been established for siting hazardous waste facilities?
3.
Yes X No Other
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Documentation:
Ordinance # NS 208 specifies the Conditional Use Permit process for conside
hazardous waste facilities on a case-by-case basis.
Are the Southern California Hazardous WasEe Management Plan and intergovernm
tal agreements and incentives programs being used in the evaluation of facility
proposals ?
4.
Yes No Other X
Documentation:
Southern California Hazardous Waste Management Plan adopted by the San
Diego County Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee on August 24, 1989.
Comments:
The City has implemented some recommendations of the Southern California
Hazardous Waste Management Plan, and other recommendations are being
studied for their applicability to Carlsbad. However, since there have been r
formal facility proposals filed in Carlsbad, there has been no opportunity thu
to make greater use of the Plan or intergovernmental agreements/incentives#
Is your jurisdiction, with the assistance of the County of San Diego, working with 1
private sector to provide information, technical assistance and incentives to achievt
30 percent waste minimization goal of the Plan?
5.
Yes X No Other
Documentation:
None available.
Comments:
The City supports the County's efforts in working with the private sector,
6. How many hazardous waste facilities have been sited in your jurisdiction? One (1
size) to five (small !!,e) facilities should be sited to meet San Diego's hazardous n
management needs by the year 2000.
Documentation:
None. The City has a drop-off site for used motor oil and batteries at the F
Maintenance Center. The City has no specified hazardous waste facilities (1
regulated by the County HWMP) and has received no applications for such
facilities.
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HOUSING
Cities and Countv
1. Has the Housing Element of your General Plan been updated as required by State
Yes X No Other
Documentation:
The Housing Element was adopted on October 22, 1991, by City Council
Resolution No. 91-351.
Comments:
The Carlsbad City Council adopted the City's Revised Housing Element on
October 22, 1991. A letter dated November 15, 1991, from the City to the I
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) includes other
minor revisions negotiated with the state subsequent to Council's adoption o
Housing Element. These revisions shall be incorporated into the Housing
Element.
Has your Housing Element been found to be in substantial compliance by th stat
Department of Housing and Community Development?
2.
Yes X No Other
Documentation:
A letter to the City dated June 12, 1992, from Thomas B. Cook, Deputy Dire
of HCD, states that the Housing Element as amended (see comments below)
complies with state law.
Comments:
The City's Housing Element was found in substantial compliance by HCD,
conditioned upon the City committing to adopt important implementation
ordinances by the end of 1992. These ordinances are an Inclusionary Ordin
Density Bonus Orkce, Managed Living Unit Ordinance, and Developmen
Standards Modification Ordinance. If any of these programs are not fully
implemented by the end of 1992, and the City is unable to clearly demonstr
the likelihood of the remaining programs to provide needed lower income
housing, the element would need to be amended to make available addition
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3. Does your Housing Element include the regional share objective ji-om the Regional
Housing Needs Statement which indicates the number of new units needed by July,
I996 for all economic segments of the community consistent with state law?
Yes X No Other
Documentation;
See Table 36, page 67 of the City's Housing Element.
Comments:
The City's Housing Element indicates that the number of Regional Share uni
needed by 1996 is 6,273 total units including: Very Low Income - 1,443; Lo
Income - 1,066; Moderate Income - 1,317; and Upper Income - 2,447.
Does your Housing Element contain policies to achieve the regional share objectivc
all economic segments of the community consistent with state law?
4.
Yes X No Other
Documentation: Housing Element (Programs 3,6,a,, 3,7,c,, 3.10.a., 3.10.b., and 3.10.c.),
Comments:
The City's Housing Element (Objectives 3.5 and 3.10) has committed to
providing 1,400 lower income households (275 units in excess of the identif
Fair Share requirement) and 1,300 moderate income households (the RegioI
Share requirement). While the City believes that the provision of 1,400 low
income households is the most that can feasibly be provided over the next 5
period given the market constraints (Le.; 1986 Tax Reform Act which reduc
multi-family housing tax benefits and made project financing difficult to obt(
an existing recessive economy, and higher land costs associated with Carlsb;
coastal location), it needs to be emphasized that if the market was able to
produce the balance of Carlsbad's identified Regional need, there is nothing
the City is doing in terns of zoning or land use controls which would prech
the balance of the.City's -. Regional Share from being provided.
Through the City's proposed mandatory Lnclusionary Housing Program (Pro5
3.6.a. and 3.6.b.) the majority of the City,s Regional Share objective of 2,SC
Lower-Income units will be achieved. As indicated in the letter dated May i
1992, from the City to HCD, the Inclusionary Program could create 1,582 Li
Income units within the City's Master and Specific Plan areas. The balance c
City's Regional Share Lower-Income housing needs (927 units) would be
achieved through other City Programs including: (1) the development of thc
City's remaining 59 acres of Residential High density designated land (19
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DU/AC) which would achieve a total of 1,121 units, City Initiated developme
(Program 3.7.c.; 200 lower income units), and Section 8 (Program 3.7.d.; 10(
lower income units). The City's Regional Share Moderate Income objectives
would be achieved through Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Program 3.10.a.; 200
units), Moderate Income lnclusionary (Program 3.10.c.; 200 uds) Lending
Programs and Private Development (3.10.b. 900 units).
What was your jurisdktwn's progress toward meeting the regional share objective li
year? Please note the number of units constructed by income level.
Documentation:
The City's housing Element was adopted on October 22, 1991. It was deemc
compliance with State Housing Element Law by HCD on June 12, 1992. Thc
City is currently processing implementation ordinances (Inclusionary, Densit4
Bonus, Managed Living Unit, Development Standards Modifications) which s
be adopted in 1992 and will enable the achievement of the City's Regional S
objecthes. Because of the economic recession, development activity has beel
very slow during 1991. A total of 202 building permits were issued fOr
residential units during the 1991 calendar year. None of these units were inc
restricted. No additional Section 8 certificates or vouchers were leased in 15
Does your Housing Element include the fair share objective fiom the Regional HOL
Needs Statement which indicates how many new and existing lower income househ
should be assisted by July, 1996?
5.
6.
Yes X No Other
Documentation:
See page 67, paragraph 4 of the City's Housing Element.
Comments:
1996.
Does your Housing J%&ment contain policies to achieve the fair share objective?
The City's Fair Share requirement for lower-income households is 1,125 uni
7.
Yes X No Other
Docurnentation:
See attached Housing Element Programs 3.6.a. and 3.6.b. (Inclusionary
Ordinance; 1,050 units), Program 3.6.c. (In-Lieu Fee; 50 units) Program 3.:
(City Initiated Development; 200 units), and Program 3.7.d. (Section 8; 10(
units).
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Comments:
The total of 1,400 lower-income units is 275 units in excess of the City's Fai
Share needs.
What was your juhdichn's progress toward meeting the fair share objectives ht
year? Please note the number of households assisted.
Documentation:
During the 1991 calendar year, the City of Carlsbad applied for additional
Section 8 vouchers and certificates from HUD. In February 1992, 29 Sectior
vouchers and 29 Section 8 certificates were issued to the City. Of the 58
additional vouchers/certificates received in February 1992, 41 have been le:
Has a Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategv (CAYS) been prepared and
approved for your jurisdiction ?
8.
9.
Yes X No Other
Documentation:
The City's CHAS has been prepared and approved by HUD, per letter dated
22, 1992, to the City from Charles Mhg, Manager of HUD Region IX.
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I991 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
SUMMARY
San Diego Region
December 1991
INTRODUCTION
Increasing traffic congestion and its associated air quality impacts are two major cona
affecting the quality of life in the San Diego region. The purpose of the new Conges
Management Program (CMP) is to help insure that a balanced transportation syster
developed that relates population growth, traffic growth, and land use decision
transportation system level of service performance standards and air quality improvem
Specifically, the CMP is an effort to more directly link land use, transportation, anc
quality, as an integral and complementary part of this region’s plans and progra
Implementation of the Congestion Management Program should help insure that
transportation and land use decisions we make today will help to make this region a bc
place to live.
Voter approval of Proposition 11 1 in June 1990, requires the preparation, implementa
and annual updating of a Congestion Management Program (CMP) in each of Califon
urbanized counties, including the San Diego region. All of this region’s eighteen c
and the County have designated SANDAG as the Congestion Management Agency (Cl
for the San Diego region. Generally, the CMP requires that SANDAG develop, adopt
annually update a CMP that includes specific elements. SANDAG, local jurisdictions,
transportation operators must then implement and monitor the CMP as appropriate,
SANDAG must annually certify that local jurisdictions are conforming to the CMP.
The 1991 CMP was prepared to complement and strengthen the transportation anc
quality programs from the 1990 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), the Regional Grc
Management Strategy (RGMS), the Transportation Control Measures (TCM’s) fron-
1991 Regional Air Quality Strategy (RAQS), and the Model Regional TDM
Strategy. An environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been prep
for the 1991 CMP. SANDAG certified the Negative Declaration and adopted the 3
CMP on November 22, 1991, following a two-month public review period and not
public hearing.
CMP PROGRAM ELEMENTS
The 1991 Congestion Management Program (CMP) has five major component
summarized in this section. Included are traffic level of service and transit perform
Reduction Program. The CMP is an element of the Regional Growth Manager
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standards, a TDM trip reduction program, a nand use analysis program, and a ca~
improvement program.
o Traflc level of service (ZOS) standards for a system of highways and roadM
designated in the CMP. The 1991 CMP identifies a 687 mile CMP System wl
includes 297 miles of state freeways, 294 miles of conventional state highways,
96 miles of CMP principal arterials. The CMP system includes those highways
provide the highest level of regional traffic service, Serve major regional facilii
and provide significant inter-community traffic service and freeway congestion re:
The initial 1991 CMP traffic level of service standard was established as LOS
with a Regional Growth Management Strategy (RGMS) traffic level of sen
objective of LOS "D". The RGMS traffic objective applies to all state highways
the regional arterial system identified in the 1990 Regional Transportation Plan
Transit pe&mnance standards for frequency, routing and coordination of tra
services beween various operators. The CMP transit performance standards call
transit route frequencies varying from 15 to 90 minutes for the various categorie
transit service, with higher RGMS transit performance objectives of 10-45 mi1
headways. The basic transit routing standard in both the MTDB and NCTD se~
areas is to provide 50% of all housing within 1/4 mile of a bus stop, and 80% o
housing within 1/2 mile of a bus stop.
Trip reduction and travel demand management strategies that promote altenui
transportation, an improved jobshowing balance, and parking management.
TDM Trip Reduction program is being prepared separately as the major compor
of the 1991 RAQS Transportation Control Measures (TCM's)program. Upon final adoption, that program is intended to serve as the CMP trip reduci
component. An improved jobs/housing balance analysis is underway as part of
RGMS and parking management is included with the air quality TCM's.
Land use impact analysis program capable of estimating the costs to mitigate impc
' to the regional transportation system. The three-phased land use analysis progi
includes 1) an enhanced California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) revieN
large projects by the local jurisdiction/project sponsor to insure traffic analysis
mitigation for project impacts to the regional transportation system, 2) a regic
cumulative traffic analysis of all projects by SANDAG through the Regional Gro
Forecast/Regional Transportation Plan process, and 3) the development in the 1
CMP Update of specific project design guidelines that would support alternai
travel modes including walking, bicycle, ndesharing, and public transit.
Seven-year capital improvement program (CIP) to maintain or improve trafic lt
of service and transit pe@omance standards, mitigate regional transportat
impacts, and conform to air quality programs. The initial 1991 CMP identifies
the candidate 'projects submitted for new state transportation funding progm
Specific projects will be scheduled in the Regional Transportation Improvem
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Program (RTIP), Future CMP updates will include local projects identified thra the land use impact analysis program.
LOCAL AGENCY CMP CONFORMANCE
All cities and the County are responsible for conforming to the CMP including
consistency with CMP traffic LQS and transit performance standards, 2) adoption
implementation of the trip reduction ordinance, and 3) adoption and implementation
program to analyze the impacts of land use decisions and mitigation costs. Local agen
must also develop and approve CMP Deficiency Plans as necessary, develop ClMp p
improvement project submittals, and use approved traffic analysis models and the regi
database for CMP analysis.
SANDAG, as the CMA, is responsible for annually monitoring CMP implementation
determining conformity of the cities and County. The annual local agency confori determination is based on a self-certification process using a combined checklist foi
that is also used to self-certify conformance with the Regional Growth Manager
Strategy. Following are the minimum CMP conformance items that each local agency
be required to undertake:
a. Monitor and insure that the current actual traffic level-of-service (LOS) on
designated CMP system within the jurisdiction meets the CMP traffic 1
standards.
Prepare the required CMP Deficiency Plan@) for any sections of the design
CMP system within the jurisdiction in which the current actual traffic LOS
below the CMP standard. The deficiency plan must be prepared prior to the
annual conformance determination after the actual deficiency occurs.
Conduct annual traffic counts of the local jurisdiction's regional arterials and re
to SANDAG as part of the annual "San Diego Region Average Weekday Tr
Volumes" publication.
Report to SANDAG any physical or operational changes to the local jurisdicl
regional arterials that would affect the calculation of arterial capacities for u!
measuring and forecasting traffic LOS.
Coordinate with the North County Transit District (NCTD) and/or Metropo
Transit Development Board (MTDB) to insure that transit operators comment 01
impact of new development on CMP transit performance standards.
Adopt and implement the final Regional "DM Trip Reduction Ordinance, o
equivalent ordinance, in accordance with the trip reduction program implement;
schedule.
b.
c.
d.
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g. Adopt and implement a land use analysis program that as a minimum includl
traffic analysis of large projects to determine their impact on the regil
transportation system including an estimate of the costs associated with mitiga
those impacts.
Require that any large project traffic analysis use the "TRANPLAN" regiona
subarea traffic forecasting model QZ any other proposed local traffic analysis mc
h.
that has been approved by SANDAG for use in CMP traffic analysis.
i. Require that any land use analysis of large projects use SANDAG's most re
Regional Growth Forecasts as the basic population and land use database.
Provide to SANDAG as part of the Regional Growth Forecast update pra
information regarding changes to general plan land use designations, and upd
information regarding major new development approvals and smaller prc
information shall be provided in the manner, form, and schedule established as
of the Regional Growth Forecast update and review process for local agc
information.
Submit to SANDAG as part of the annual CMP Update process any proposed (
capital improvement program projects.
Flexible Congestion Relief (FCR) and Traffic System Management (TSM) fund
and any locally funded projects that maintain or improve the CMP traffic leve
service and transit performance standards, and mitigate regional transpork
impacts identified through the CMP land use analysis program.
j.
information for use in SANDAG's cumulative traffic forecast analysis.
k.
Included are candidate projects for
CMP IMPLEMENTATION AND UPDATE SCHEDULE
Implementation of the various Congestion Management Program elements by I
jurisdictions and transportation operators will occur in the first year following adoptic
the initial 1991 CMP. Allowing a one year phase-in of the CMP will provide I
agencies with adequate time to revise any existing policies, plans, or programs to conj
to the CMP. The phase-in period will also provide a transition time for "pipeline" pro
now under review to meet the new CMP land use impact analysis procedures. All o
CMP elements should be fully implemented prior to adoption of the 1992 CMP Up
The initial 1991 CMP was adopted on November 22, 1991. The 1992 CMP Upda
scheduled for adontion by SANDAG in November 1992. The 1992 CMP Update
include the first local agency conformity determination. SANDAG may amend the CUI
Congestion Management Program at any time during the year if needed.
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1991 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
LAND USE ANALYSIS PROGRAM SUMMARY
San Diego Region
December 199 1
INTRODUCTION
Congestion Management Program (CMP) statutes require that the CMP include a prog
to analyze the impacts of local jurisdiction land use decisions on the regional transpoa
system, including the cost of mitigating the associated impacts [CGC 65089@)(4)].
land use program shall not include an estimate of any costs associated with the mitig;
of interregional travel (travel through the county but with both trip ends outsidc
county) and the program shall provide credit for public and private contributions tc
regional transportation system. This summary describes the three-phased land use in
analysis program approved in the 1991 CMP to meet the new CMP requiren
Additionally, local jurisdictions must adopt and implement a local program to asses
impacts of land use decisions on the regional transportation system [CGC 65089.3(a)
It should be stressed that the authority for local land use decisions remains
responsibility of local jurisdictions.
jurisdictions must now consider how new development may impact the reg
transportation system including state highways, public transit, and major arteria
adjacent jurisdiction(s), as part of the land use decision making process. This prov
supports AB40 (Chapter 626, Statutes of 1989) which requires environmental lead age,
to consult with other public agencies to obtain information concerning a project’s in
on regional transportation facilities.
LAND USE ANALYSIS PROGRAM
This section includes a three-phased land use impact analysis program to improv
coordination between land use actions, transportation improvements, and air qi
programs. The program draws to the maximum extent on the existing Calii
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) project review process and has been designed
compatible with and complement the Regional Growth Management Strategy (RGMS
the air quality indirect source review program proposed in SANDAG’s ad
Transportation Control Measures Plan. The three-phased process includes 1) an enh;
CEQA review of large projects by the local jurisdiction/project sponsor to insure t
analysis and mitigation for project impacts to the regional transportation system incl
state highways, the regional arterial system, and transit routes, 2) a regional cumu
analysis of all projects by SANDAG through the Regional Growth Forecast/Rq
Transportation Plan process, and 3) the development in the 1992 CMP Update of sp
project design guidelines that would support alternative travel modes.
However, the CMP statute requires that
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One of the major purposes of the land use analysis program is to reduce congest
through the attainment of traffic level of service and transit performance standar
by methods other than traditional roadway construction and widening. The project des
and mitigation programs should maximize alternatives to the single occupant automot
by providing improved accessibility for pedestrians, ridesharing, transit, and bicycli:
Transit oriented design should be emphasized where appropriate to reduce trip generat
and congestion through such factors as increased densities around transit stations, mi:
residential and employment centers, aggressive TDM trip reduction programs, and, :
design and street layouts that promote pedestrian activities. The programs should also
consistent with and support the expeditious implementation of the region's air qua
transportation control measures (TCM's) .
Enhanced CEQA Review Process for Large Projects
Prior to local discretionary action(s) all large projects are currently reviewed through
CEQA process to determine and mitigate their impacts on the environment. This progr
element would be an enhancement of the traffic analysis conducted through the CEI
process for large projects to insure appropriate analysis and mitigation for project imp;
to the regional transportation system including the CMP system traffic level-of-sen
(LOS) and transit performance standards. The process also provides for early pro]
consultation initiated by the project applicant or lead public agency with those pul
agencies whose regional transportation facilities could be impacted by the projects.
CMP Large Project Defdtion. The enhanced CEQA review process described in
section would apply to any large project that upon its completion would be expectec
generate either an equivalent of 2,400 or more average daily vehicle trips or 200 or m
peak-hour vehicle trips. The estimated traffic generation for the proposed project sho
be identified as part of the CEQA Initial Study process or at any other appropriate pro-
development and approval stage. SANDAG's "Brief Guide of Vehicular Tra
Generation Rates for the San Diego Region" (1991 CMP, Appendix E) may be used
the local jurisdiction/project applicant to assist in estimating the weekday and peak-h
traffic generation of the proposed project. In determining whether a proposed pro
meets the large project traffic generation threshold, the local jurisdictionlproject applic
should also consider the application of reduced vehicle trip generation rates for mixed-
projects incorporating innovative transitlpedestrian oriented design features.
The CMP large project definition as stated above reflects a project size whose tra
generation could have a noticeable influence on the traffic level of service of
designated CMP system. Currently, both CEQA guidelines and the "Memorandum
Understanding for Notification of Land Use and Development Actions by County of
Diego and the Cities" identify significant or regional projects that generate about 5,W
more average daily vehicle trips. While use of the recommended lower traffic genera
threshold to define a CMP large project would result in project analysis and mitigati
for more projects, it could also generate additional local agency analysis time and co!
Emphasis should be provided on those programs that can attain the traffic LOS standa
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The Chb large project definition will need to be reviewed in future CMP Update,
determine whether it should be revised to apply to more or fewer projects.
Projects Requiring Enhanced CEQA Review. The enhanced CEQA process will ai
to any large project meeting the above definition that is subject to a local discretior
action including those large projects that conform to adopted community plans excep
provided in this paragraph. This includes large projects that may have already k
reviewed under CEQA but require additional local discretionary actions. Any projects
have already been reviewed under CEQA do not require further review for CMP purpc
unless they require additional local discretionary action. The enhanced CEQA rev
process shall not apply to any proposed developments specified in a developn
agreement entered into prior to July 10, 1989 [CGC 65089.61. Also, a large prc
meeting the above definition may be brought before a local jurisdiction on more than
occasion for a discretionary action. Once a large project is reviewed under the enhar
CEQA process it does not have to undergo further enhanced CEQA review as long as
project remains substantially unchanged. For example, if a large project has 1
reviewed as part of an overall master plan it would not necessarily require anc
enhanced CEQA review at a subsequent specific plan project approval stage if there 1
been no significant changes to the project since the earlier review. The local jurisdic
approving the project shall determine if a project requires a subsequent enhanced CE
review or has been adequately reviewed under a prior action.
In order to conform to the Congestion Management Program requirements, each 1
agency must adopt and implement a land use analysis program. The initial local agc
conformity determination with the CMP will be made in November 1992, as part o
1992 CMP Update. This will allow up to a one year phase-in of the CMP land
their land use analysis process. The phase-in period will also provide a transition timc
"pipeline" projects now under development or review to meet the new CMP land
analysis procedures. It will be up to each local agency to determine how best to ha
any pipeline projects during the phase-in period. The CMP land use analysis pro€
should be fully implemented by November 1992.
Content of Enhanced CEQA Review. Any projects meeting the above CMP '
project definition shall include as part of the enhanced CEQA review the follo
information:
a.
analysis program thereby providing local agencies with adequate time to adopt or rt
A traffic analysis to determine the project's impact on the regional transport
system. The regional transportation system includes all the state highway sy
(freeways and conventional state highways) and the regional arterial system idenl
in SANDAG's most recent Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The reg transportation system includes all of the designated CMP system.
The traffic analysis shall be made using the TRANPLAN computer traffic moc
any other computer traffic model approved by SANDAG for CMP traffic an:
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purposes. The traffic analysis shall also use SANDAG's most recent Regic
Growth Forecasts as the basic population and land use database.
The traffic analysis should acknowledge that standard trip generation estimates r
be overstated when a project is designed using transit-oriented development des
principles. Trip generation reductions should be considered for factors such
focused development intensity within walking distance to a transit stati
introduction of residential units into employment centers; aggressive Transportal
Demand Management programs, and site design and street layouts which prom
c.
pedestrian activities.
d. The project analysis shall include an estimate of the costs asmated with mitiga
the project's impacts to the regional transportation system. The estimate of any a
associated with the mitigation of interregional travel (both trip ends outside
county) shall not be attributed to the project. Credit shall be provided to the pro]
for public and private contributions to improvements to the regional transportat
system. The local jurisdiction shall be responsible for approving any such credi
jurisdiction including donated/dedicatd right-of-way, interim or final constructi
impact fee programs, and/or monetary contributions. Monetary contributions r
include public transit/ridesharing/trip reduction program support and air qua
transportation control measure funding support.
be applied to a project, The credit may be in any manner approved by the IC
Project Approval Process. As part of the project approval process the local jurisdict
shall consider the information provided through the enhanced CEQA review including
following considerations:
a. Prior to taking any discretionary project approval action(s) the local jurisdiction SI
insure that the project includes all appropriate local planning and project mitigati
to attempt to achieve the Regional Growth Management Strategy (RGMS) tra
level-of-service objective (LOS "D"). The local jurisdiction may adjust the RGE
LOS objectives on specific roadways or intersections where appropriate mitigai
measures have been applied to minimize impacts and/or overriding social
ecanamic benefits can be identified. The CMP traffic level-of-service standard (L
nEn) may not be lowered on any designated CMP system route. However, a lo
jurisdiction may develop and adopt the state required CMP Deficiency Plan
individual CMP roadway sections that might fall below the CMP-LOS trai
standard.
Prior to taking any discretionary project approval action(s) the local jurisdiction sf
insure that the project includes all appropriate local planning and project mitigatif
to attempt to achieve the RGMS and CMT transit performance standards includ
bus and rail transit service frequency and routing.
b.
Early Project Coordination. The local jurisdiction/project applicant shall provide ea
project consultation with SANDAG (Areawide Clearinghouse, Regional Transportat
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Planning Agency, Congestion Management Agency), the San Diego Air Pollution Cor
District (APCD), and other affected public agencies as defined in this section for
purpose of obtaining information concerning the project's impact on the regil
transportation system. Any adjacent jurisdiction(s) shall be consulted if the project si
located within five (5) miles of a regional arterial system route located within the adja
jurisdiction. The MTDB and/or NCTD shall be consulted if the project site is loc
within five (5) miles of a bus route, or within ten (10) miles of a rail transit faci
CALTRANS shall be consulted if the project site is located within ten (10) miles
freeway or other conventional state highway. SANDAG and any of the affected pi agencies shall be provided with copies of environmental documents pertaining to
project. The CMP early project coordination applies to CMP "large projects" only. T
is no prescribed or additional time for this review and the overall review time is se
each lead agency.
SANDAG Regional Cumulative Traffic Analysis of all Projects
SANDAG shall undertake as part of the Regional Growth Forecasts/Regi
Transportation Plan(RTP) development and update process a regional cumulative tr,
analysis of all projects. This analysis would determine the cumulative traffic impac
all project approval actions on the regional transportation system and the CMP tr
level-of-service and transit performance standards. The analysis would be provide
local agencies to assist in the identification of needed CMP Capital Improvement Pro€
(CIP) projects and in the programming and funding of Regional Transpofi
Improvement Program (RTIP) projects.
a. As part of the Regional Growth Forecast development and update process, I
jurisdictions shall provide SANDAG with information concerning all prc
approval actions necessary to update the Regional Growth Forecasts and regi
transportation model database. That information shall be provided to SANDA
the manner and form established as part of the Regional Growth Forecast update
review process for local jurisdiction information.
With each update of the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), SANDAG
conduct a base year traffic analysis and both ten- and twenty-year traffic fora
using the most recent Regional Growth Forecast information. That traffic ana
shall include the cumulative traffic impacts of the Regional Growth Forecasts 01
regional transportation system including the CMP traffic level-of-service and tr
performance standards.
SANDAG, local jurisdictions, and other affected public agencies shall use
process in the identification of needed regional transportation system improver
or revisions and in any subsequent project approval actions. The information
be used to determine the need and timing for the preparation of CMP Deficii
Plans.
b.
c. cumulative traffic impact analysis provided through the Regional Transportation
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New Project Design Guidelines
There are a number of efforts being undertaken in the region to help insure that m
projects incorporate designs to support alternative travel modes to the single-occu
automobile. These efforts are largely based on the development of policies and prc
design requirements to provide improved accessibility for pedestrians, ridesharing, tra
and bicyclists. This program element would include the development of "model"
project design guidelines as part of the 1992 Congestion Management Program (C
update. The new project design guidelines will be developed in concert with the
Diego Air Pollution Control District's (APCD) Indirect Source Review program whic
an element of the 1991 San Diego Regional Air Quality Strategy. APCD's CUI
schedule is to release a proposed indirect source program in late 1992, with prog
development and implementation completed by 1994.
a. SANDAG shall develop for inclusion in the 1992 CMP, Update "model" new prc:
design guidelines to provide improved accessibility for pedestrians, rideshar
transit, and bicyclists. The guidelines shall be prepared and reviewed through
Regional Growth Management Technical Committee and the Regional Transporta
Advisory Committee. The recommended "model" guidelines shall consider s
minimum the following information and reports:
- "Mode Enhancement Through Land Use Design" Report, County of San D
DP&LU,
Land Guidance Program of the City of San Diego's Mobility Program,
"Transit Design Guidelines" currently under preparation by the San Dj
Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB),
"Working Together: Transit Planning for North County Project Developmr
and "Design Outlines for Bus Facilities", by the North County Transit Disl
(NCTD), APCD's current Indirect Source Review program that includes developn
of a guidebook regarding land use planning techniques to reduce air pollu
and save energy.
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b. Each local jurisdiction shall consider the "model" new project design guideline
described above to determine compatibility with any similar design guidelines 1
in local General Plans. Local agencies shall be encouraged to adopt the "mol
new project design guidelines or similar guidelines as part of the General 1
CirculatiodTransportation Element or an Air Quality Element.
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AB3093 (Katz): Congestion Management Programs
As Introduced FebrUW - 20, 1992;
1. Changes annual CMP Updates to biennial CMP Updates.
As Amended Ju ne 9. 1992 & June 25. 1992:
1. Dispute Mediation/Resolution: (a) In multicounty RTPA's (SCAG, MTC, SAC(
disputes between CMA's resolved by RTPA. (b) Disputes between RTPA's
between CMA's located in different RTPA areas resolved by -
Secretary of Business. Housing & Transportation Agenc
consultation with the applicable air district(s).
Exclusions from determining conformance with CMP level of service standard
ExistinP Exclusions
(1) Interregional travel.
(2)
(3) Freeway ramp metering.
(4)
(5)
New Additional Exclusions
(6)(A)
(6)(B)
2.
Construction, rehabilitation, or maintenance of facilities that impact
system.
Traffic signal coordination by the state or multijurisdictional agencies.
Traffic generated by the provision of low and very low income housing.
Traffic generated by high density residential development located wj
one-fourth mile of a fixed rail passenger station.
Traffic generated by any mixed use development located within (
fourth mile of a fixed rail passenger station, if more than half of the
area, or floor area, of the mixed use development is used for 1
density residential housing, as determined by the agency (CMA).
For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the folloL
meanings:
"High density" means residential density which is equal to or gre
than 120 percent of the maximum residential density allowed under
local general plan and zoning ordinance.
(6)(C)(ii) "Mixed use development" means development which integI
compatible commercial or retail, or both, uses with residential uses,
which, due to the proximity of job locations, shopping opportunities,
residences, will discourage new trip generation.
(6)(C)
(6)(C)(i)
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3. States legislative intent that deficiency plans be prepared and adopted by the cit
county, and approved by the agency (CMA), prior to the occurrence of
deficiencv.
Upon notification from CMA, the Controller withholds Proposition 111 incre;
gas tax funds (Section 2105 funds) from any nonconforming city or county.
within 12 months following such notification, the CMA further notifies Contrc
that city or county is in conformance, the Controller allocates withheld apport
to city or county. If Controller is not notified by CMA within 12 months that
apportionments to the CMA. The CMA shall use any such funds for project
regional significance identified in either the CMP Capital Improvement Program
in a CMA adopted deficiency plan. The CMA shall not use any such funds
administration or planning purposes.
Buildings or structures that were damaged or destroyed in the Los Angeles Coi
civil unrest of ApriVMay 1992 are not subject to CMP requirements to repai
rebuild. Provision sunsets on June 1, 1995 unless extended.
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority may, in coopera
with other interested public and private entities, conduct a study of C
requirements, with the objective of recommending modifications to CMP statutc
reduce or eliminate inconsistencies with air pollution control laws. The Authc
may accept public and private contributions to fund the study. If conducted,
Authority shall select .a study steering committee consisting of speci
representatives. The study shall include both of the following:
(1) Comparison of the effectiveness of the use of level of service standards 1
other measurable standards, e including. but not limited to, vehicle IT
traveled and average vehicle ridership, for both determining mobility and achie7
the reductions in motor vehicle emissions required under state and federal law.
(2) Consideration of the most efficient, simple, and cost-effective institutic
structure and roles necessary to implement any recommendations, including, but
limited to, a review of existing requirements to implement TCM’s pursuant to !
and federal air quality requirements.
4.
city or county is now in conformance, the Controller shall allocate the with1
5.
6.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
LOCAL/REGIONAL CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST FOR REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will
a public hearing at the City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village D Carlsbad, California, at 6:OO p.m., on Tuesday, August 18, 1992, to conside City's responses to the Local/Regional Consistency Check1 ist for the Reg Growth Management Strategy and Congestion Management Program.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Don Rideoi the Community Development Department, at 438-1161, extension 4212.
If you chall enge the City's responses to the Local/Regional Consistency Checl for the Regional Growth Management Strategy and Congestion Management Progr court, you may be limited to raising only those issues raised by you or sor else at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written corresponc delivered to the City of Carlsbad City Clerk's Office at, or prior to, the pi hearing.
APPLICANT: City of Carl sbad PUBLISH: August 7, 1992 CARLSBAD CITY COUNC
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
LOCAL/REGIONAL CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST FOR REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will a public hearing at the City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village D Carlsbad, California, at 6:OO p.m., on Tuesday, August 18, 1992, to conside City’s responses to the Local/Regional Consistency Check1 ist for the Reg Growth Management Strategy and Congestion Management Program.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Don Rideo the Community Development Department, at 438-1161, extension 4212.
If you challenge the City’s responses to the Local/Regional Consistency Chec for the Regional Growth Management Strategy and Congestion Management Progr court, you may be limited to raising only those issues raised by you or so else at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspon delivered to the City of Carlsbad City Clerk’s Office at, or prior to, the p hearing .
APPLICANT: City of Carl sbad PUBLISH: August 6, 1992 CARLSBAD CITY COUNC
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Date: 07-28-92 Time: ll:19a
Here is some draft verbiage for the notice that we talked about:
Notice of Public Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Carlsba
hold a public hearing at the Council chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Villag
Carlsbad, California, at 6:OO p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 1992, to
the City's responses to the Local/Regional Consistency Checklist fo
Regional Growth Management Strategy and Congestion Management Progr
Those persons wishing to speak on this matter are cordially invited attend the public hearing. Copies of the staff report will be avai
and after August 14, 1992. If you have any questions, please conta
Rideout in the Community Development Department at 438-1161, extens
4212.
This needs to be an eighth page ad in two papers. Thanks! -Don
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Decreed A Legal Newspaper by the Superior Court of Sun Diego Cou
W.C.C.N. Inc. P.O. Box 230878, Encinitas, CA 92023-0878 (61 9) 753-65
Mail all correspondence regarding public notice advertising to
Proof of Publication
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ss.
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO,
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the county aforesaid;
I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above I
I am principal clerk of the printer of the Carlsbad Journal, a newspaper of genc
published weekly in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California, and wl
is published for the dissemination of locaI news and intelligence of a genera1 charac
newspaper at all times herein mentioned had and still has a bona fide subscription
said City of Oceanside, County of San Diego, State of California, for a period exceeding
nreredinv fhP date of put
subscribers, and which newspaper has been established, printed and published at regular
REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT
cy Checklist for the Regional Growth Management Strategy and Conges: tion Management Program.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Don
Rideout in the Community Development Department, at 438-1161, ext.
Checklist for the Regional Growth Management Strategy and Congestion Management Program in court, you may be limited to raising only those
os in written correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad City Clerk's Office at, or prior to, the public hearing.
Applicant: City of Carlsbad
CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
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Carlsbad Journal
Decreed A Legal Newspaper by the Superior Court of San Diego Coui
W.C.C.N. lnc. P.O. Box 230878, Encinitas, CA 92023-0878 (61 9) 753-6!5
Mail all correspondence regarding public notice advertising to
Proof of Publication
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ss.
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO,
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the county aforesaid;
I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above E
I am principal clerk of the printer of the Carlsbad Journal, a newspaper of gene
published weekly in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California, and wh
is published for the dissemination of locaI news and intelIigence of a genera1 charac
newspaper at all times herein mentioned had and still has a bona fide subscription
subscribers, and which newspaper has been established, printed and published at regular
said City of Oceanside, County of San Diego, State of California, for a period exceeding I
preceding the date of pub
notice hereinafter referred 1
notice of which the annex(
copy, has been published i
and entire issue of said new
of Trust here1 nc in any supplement thereof ing dates, to-wit: delivered to
Notice of Default and Elcclion I( AL GROM Sell The undenianed caused sair Notice of Default and Eleclion tc Sell to be recorded in the count) where Ihe real properly is locate( and more Ihan lhree months haw
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