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AB# 22,352 DEPT. DIRECTOR
MTG. 7-19-16 RECEIVE A STATUS REPORT ON THE FY 2016-17 CITY CITY ATTORNEY
DEPT. CM COUNCIL STRATEGIC POLICY GOALS WORK PLAN CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive a status report on the FY 2016-17 City Council Strategic Policy Goals Work Plan. Provide
feedback and direction to staff, as needed.
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Each year, prior to development of the following fiscal year's budget, the City Council meets to discuss
key strategic goals and priorities. At a goal setting workshop held on January 26, 2016, the City Council
identified six aspirational goals focused on a three to five year planning horizon. On February 16, 2016,
the City Council adopted a resolution affirming the following 2016 City Council Strategic Policy Goals:
• Become a leader in multi-modal transportation systems and creative approaches to
moving people and goods through and within Carlsbad.
• Plan for a new city hall that will meet the future workplace and operational needs of the
city and the community.
• Promote education to increase civic engagement and attract and retain talent in
Carlsbad.
• Enhance Carlsbad's coastline to ensure an exceptional experience in all the ways people
want to enjoy it.
• Lower the railroad tracks in a trench through the Village to improve safety, community
connectivity, quality of life and economic value.
• Enhance the health and vitality of the Village and Barrio, two neighborhoods that
represent the historic heart of Carlsbad.
On April 19, 2016, Council adopted a resolution approving the FY 2016-17 City Council Strategic
Policy Goals Work Plan. The Work Plan lays out the strategies by which city staff will pursue the
Council Goals during the current fiscal year. Each goal has been assigned a Team Leader and
resourced with the appropriate city staff support and expertise. Staff will continuously monitor
our progress toward achieving the adopted goals, and will present a quarterly status report to
Council on implementation of the approved strategies, tactics, budgets and timelines.
Since this will be the first quarterly status report presented by staff, work on the Council Strategic
Policy Goals will also be discussed in the context of providing core city services and operations.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Jason Haber (760) 434-2958, Jason.haber@carlsbadca.gov
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The staff presentation and City Council discussion will be segmented, in order to avoid any Council
member conflicts of interest.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No funding is being requested at this time.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project" within the
meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment,
or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore does not
require environmental review.
EXHIBITS:
1. FY 2016-17 City Council Strategic Policy Goals Work Plan —July 2016 Status Report.
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Community Vision
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Introduction
Each year, the Carlsbad City Council meets to discuss goals and priorities. These goals are ambitious
and center around long term, policy oriented direction that will help achieve the Carlsbad
Community Vision.
The goals are developed with the full understanding that the day to day core services of the city
account for the vast majority of resources and energy. Having a limited number of future oriented
goals lets staff know where to focus available resources, while maintaining a consistently high level
of service to the community. Together, the steady pursuit of audacious goals and the commitment
to providing excellent service are ultimately how the City of Carlsbad fulfills its mission: to enhance
the lives of all who live, work and play in our city by setting the standard for providing top quality,
efficient local government services
Strategic Planning Process
Although the strategic planning process is a continual loop of public input, goals, strategies, tactics
and evaluation, having an annual plan accomplishes several important things: it provides a
framework for operationalizing the City Council's policy direction; it allows staff to recommend
resource allocations for the annual city budget; and it helps ensure city staff and the City Council
share a common vision of where the city is going and how it will get there.
Council Policy Goals
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Community Vision
These nine core values make up the Carlsbad Community Vision. They were developed in
collaboration with the community and drive both the day to day work of the city and its long term
planning.
Small town feel, beach community character and connectedness —
Enhance Carlsbad's defining attributes—its small town feel and beach
community character. Build on the city's culture of civic engagement,
volunteerism and philanthropy.
Open space and the natural environment — Prioritize protection and
enhancement of open space and the natural environment. Support and
protect Carlsbad's unique open space and agricultural heritage.
Access to recreation and active, healthy lifestyles — Promote active
lifestyles and community health by furthering access to trails, parks,
beaches and other recreation opportunities.
The local economy, business diversity and tourism — Strengthen the city's
strong and diverse economy and its position as an employment hub in
north San Diego County. Promote business diversity, increased specialty
retail and dining opportunities, and Carlsbad's tourism.
Walking, biking, public transportation and connectivity — Increase travel
options through enhanced walking, bicycling and public transportation
systems. Enhance mobility through increased connectivity and intelligent
transportation management.
Sustainability — Build on the city's sustainability initiatives to emerge as a
leader in green development and sustainability. Pursue public/private
partnerships, particularly on sustainable water, energy, recycling and
foods.
History, the arts and cultural resources — Emphasize the arts by promoting
a multitude of events and productions year-round and cutting-edge venues
to host world class performances, and celebrate Carlsbad's cultural
heritage in dedicated facilities and programs.
High quality education and community services — Support quality,
comprehensive education and lifelong learning opportunities, provide
housing and community services for a changing population, and maintain a
high standard for citywide public safety.
Neighborhood revitalization, community design and livability— Revitalize
neighborhoods and enhance citywide community design and livability.
Promote a greater mix of uses citywide, more activities along the coastline
and link density to public transportation. Revitalize the downtown Village
as a community focal point and a unique and memorable center for
visitors, and rejuvenate the historic Barrio neighborhood.
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Core City Services
This report does not address performance of the city's day to day services. The delivery of those
services is addressed in the annual resident survey results, the city's State of Effectiveness report
and the city budget. Although these services remain fairly consistent from year to year, they are
adjusted — adding services and even reducing services — based on community needs.
Public Safety
Police, fire, emergency preparedness, emergency medical, traffic
safety, crime prevention
Community Services
Parks, recreation, trails, open space, libraries, cultural arts, classes,
camps, special events, arts education
Community & Economic Development
Land use, development services, building inspection, code
compliance, affordable housing, neighborhood services
Public Works
Streets and traffic, infrastructure, water, sewer, drainage, trash,
environmental sustainability
Governance
Public records, community outreach and engagement, legal,
management, clerk services
Administrative Services
Finance, human resources, information technology, purchasing,
risk management, utility billing
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City Council Strategic Policy Goals
Become a leader in multimodal transportation systems
and creative approaches to moving people and goods
through and within Carlsbad.
The City Council expects Carlsbad to become a leader in the broad
array of plans and systems that support more efficient and
effective means of moving people and goods around and through
Carlsbad and the region, including technology that improves traffic
signal coordination and vehicle operation. Major regional projects,
including the McClellan-Palomar Airport master plan update,
double tracking of the railroad, widening of 1-5 and reconfiguration
of the 1-5/78 interchange, require continued policy-level
involvement to ensure Carlsbad's interests are reflected in project
design and implementation.
Plan for a new city hall that will meet the future
workplace and operational needs of the city and the
community.
Plan for a new city hall that will be a point of pride for citizens
while greatly improving efficiency and effectiveness by centralizing
an employee base that is currently spread through many
facilities. A strategic approach to locating city operational
functions will provide better coordination among city functions
and enhanced customer service.
Promote education to increase civic engagement and
attract and retain talent in Carlsbad.
The City Council will take a stewardship role in encouraging the
development of high quality educational experiences that foster
economic development, civic engagement and community
leadership. This broad goal includes partnering with local school
districts, working to attract an institution of higher education, and
cultivating a community with life and workplace skills that will
support Carlsbad's vision for the future.
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Enhance Carlsbad's coastline to ensure an exceptional
experience in all the ways people want to enjoy it.
The Carlsbad coastline is a critical element of the city's
identity. The City Council is committed to making policy decisions
to ensure Carlsbad's coastline maintains the character the
community loves while enhancing access, amenities and mobility
to a level consistent with Carlsbad's high-quality community
standards. This includes partnering with State Parks, which
currently controls most of Carlsbad's beaches. This goal also
includes physical changes that will enhance natural beauty, better
manage traffic flow, expand walking and biking opportunities,
improve safety and create a uniquely Carlsbad experience.
Lower the railroad tracks in a trench through the Village
to improve safety, community connectivity, quality of
life and economic value.
The busy rail line that runs through the core of the community
divides Carlsbad. Railroad traffic, which will increase significantly
in coming years, has adverse effects on the City of Carlsbad,
especially in the area between the Agua Hedionda and Buena Vista
lagoons. With the planned addition of a second, parallel track
through the Village and Barrio, the city has an opportunity to
lower the tracks below street level, similar to what has been done
in other coastal communities. Achieving this goal would improve
safety and increase coastal access. Without this change, the future
quality of life and business climate in the Village would be
irreparably harmed, the Barrio would remain cut off from the
coast, and public safety would be severely compromised.
Enhance the health and vitality of the Village and Barrio,
two neighborhoods that represent the historic heart of
Carlsbad.
The city has made significant investments in the revitalization of
the Village and Barrio, starting with "Redevelopment" and
continuing with public-private partnerships and city funded
infrastructure improvements. A new Village and Barrio Master
Plan is nearing completion, and achieving the vision developed
with the community through the master planning process will
require continued policy focus and investment.
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Status Reports
The following describes how city staff has operationalized the City Council's policy direction over the
past quarter. Progress on specific strategies and tactics is included along with schedule updates and
information.
AIN Become a leader in multimodal transportation systems and
creative approaches to moving people and goods through
• • and within Carlsbad.
Team Lead Craig Williams, Public Works
Strategy #1 Improve Traffic Signal Effectiveness and Mobility on Existing
Roadways
Traffic Signal Effectiveness
• Completion of the fiber optic network conduit between the Traffic
Management Center and signals along El Camino Real is expected by July
15. A request for proposals to install the fiber optic line in the conduit
will be released in August, and installation remains on schedule to be
complete in December. This installation improves reliability and speed of
the connection between the Traffic Management Center and the traffic
signal system.
• The City continues to test the effectiveness of Adaptive Traffic Signals.
'Adaptive' signals provide an opportunity for signals along corridors to
communicate with each other and be more responsive to predominate
movements, and to control reactions to minor movements, such as
turning vehicles. An Adaptive Traffic Signal pilot project was completed
along Aviara Parkway. Another pilot will be deployed on El Camino Real
in July, and pilots on Cannon Road and Rancho Santa Fe Road are
planned for this fall. The city is preparing a request for proposals, which
will be released in September, to develop a permanent adaptive system.
• Staff is actively engaging a variety of technology and research partners,
including Google/WAZE and UC Riverside, to ensure that the city's
Adaptive traffic signals are compatibile with emerging infrastructure-to-
infrastructure and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication systems.
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• Traffic measurement and monitoring equipment has been installed at 16
intersections in Carlsbad. This has enabled staff to automatically monitor
traffic speeds and congestion, and to generate origin-destination analysis
along 20 defined corridors. This system has also increased
responsiveness to traffic signal system problems.
• All tasks in this strategy are on schedule to be complete by December
2016.
Multimodal Mobility Improvements
• Staff is implementing the new Mobility Element of the General Plan,
which required the development of interim traffic impact analysis
guidelines, including refinements to the multi-modal level of service
evaluation methods. Necessary modifications to the traffic impact fee
program are also underway.
• Public Works and GIS staff are collaborating to identify existing inventory
within our multi-modal transportation network, and are developing
performance measures to demonstrate annual progress to address gaps.
• All tasks in this strategy are on schedule to be complete by December
2017.
Strategy #2 Collaborate with Regional Partners to Improve Transportation in
Carlsbad
Improve connections to transit and transit alternatives
• Staff is currently investigating best practices for trolley system service in
the region, and evaluating potential consultant options to assist with
further study. Staff expects to award a consultant contract in fall 2016.
• This task is on schedule to be complete by May 2017.
Partnering to Improve Transportation Options
• Staff is working to improve partner coordination and involvement on
major regional transportation projects.
Strategy #3 Improve Transportation Sustainability to Meet Climate Action
Plan Goals
Lead efforts to decrease "vehicle miles traveled," thereby decreasing
greenhouse gas emissions
• Staff is working with SANDAG to contract for assistance in developing a
transportation demand management program. Approval of a consultant
agreement via SANDAG is expected in fall 2016.
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• Staff has identified two locations, one in the Village and one in the south,
to install charging stations on city property for public use. Through a
partnership with an NRG subsidiary, EVGO, the underground
infrastructure will be provided at no charge to taxpayers. The FY 16/17
budget includes funding for the stations.
• The city is monitoring State Office of Planning and Research efforts to
develop new Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines, and will update our
approach once state direction is finalized.
• The city recently received a $300,000 Caltrans Sustainable Communities
Program grant to prepare a Sustainable Mobility Plan. Phase 1 work is
underway to collect previous active transportation plans and current
asset maps, in order to produce compendium maps showing existing
transportation and transit networks and gaps.
• A Phase 2 Scope of Work has been prepared to include development of a
multi-modal CIP project list, a Design Guide, and a transportation
demand management program. The Phase 2 RFP will be released by
August. This CIP project list dovetails with the development of the
updated traffic impact fee program.
• All efforts within this strategy are on schedule to be completed by
December 2017.
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Plan for a new city hall that will meet the future
workplace and operational needs of the city and the
community.
Team Lead Curtis Jackson, City Manager's Office
Strategy #1 Determine future space needs for city staff and community
meeting space
• Staff is currently developing a request for proposals to prepare a
city hall space needs analysis.
• This task is behind schedule by three months due to additional
time needed to develop the proposed Scope of Work. New
estimated completion date for the analysis is March 2017.
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Strategy #2 City Hall Funding Analysis
• Staff has retained outside legal counsel to advise on regulations
that govern the use of funds available for a city hall. Staff has
conducted an internal review of documents and information, and
the legal analysis will be complete in August 2016.
• The funding analysis remains on schedule for completion by
October 2016.
Strategy #3 Evaluate Potential City Hall Locations
• Once the space needs analysis and funding analysis are complete,
staff will evaluate potential locations, including working with the
public to obtain input.
• Originally anticipated for completion by May 2017, this task is
now expected to be complete by July 2017.
Develop lifelong learners, civic leaders, and valuable
members of the public and private workforce in Carlsbad
through education partnerships and skills development.
Team Lead Debbie Fountain, Community & Economic Development
Strategy #1 Support partnerships for career and work force talent
development both in Carlsbad and within the 78 Corridor
Higher Education
• The city continues to work with local businesses and regional
economic development organizations to develop an appropriate
graduate level engineering program that would best fit their talent
needs.
• Program recruitment efforts, initially focused on the Rochester
Institute of Technology, have been redirected into ongoing
discussions with the UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering.
• This strategy remains on schedule for completion by June 2017. By
that time, staff expects to have an agreement in place with a
program operator, or a determination made to abandon this
strategy.
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Strategy #2 Develop high potential emerging leaders through self-
discovery and equipping high school age residents with the
right tools to make meaningful contributions to Carlsbad
Emerging Leader Program
• The program curriculum for the new Carlsbad Student Leader
Academy for high-school age residents is complete and the
application period opened on June 1.
• A "meet & greet" was held with interested parents and
students on June 20 to provide an overview of the program,
and respond to inquiries and/or suggestions. The first session is
scheduled to begin Sept. 12, and three sessions are scheduled
to be completed during the 2016-17 school year.
• As part of the FY 2016-17 city budget, funding in the amount of
$115,000 was approved by the City Council.
Strategy #3 Ensure the city's life-long learner programs continue to
meet the needs of the community for life enrichment and
personal success
• Life-long learner programs are continuing at newly renovated
library facilities.
• Efforts to evaluate existing programs and adjust programs
according to measured impacts is pending completion later in the
year.
Enhance Carlsbad's coastline to ensure an exceptional
experience in all the ways people want to enjoy it.
Team Lead Gary T. Barberio, City Manager's Office
Strategy #1 Improve beach access and amenities
Ocean Street Beach Access Project
• Conceptual plans for the refurbishment and improvement of the beach
access points have been developed and refined based on input from the
public and city staff.
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• The city obtained more than 500 responses on conceptual plans via
public meetings and online surveys.
• Environmental review and permitting are currently underway.
• Originally expected to be complete by June 2018, staff is now
anticipating project completion will be ahead of schedule in April 2018.
Strategy #2 Improve the safety and usability for all along Carlsbad Boulevard
Terramar Area Coastal Improvement Project
• Conceptual design alternatives have been developed with the benefit
of several environmental and engineering technical studies, including
geotechnical, traffic, biological and cultural studies, as well as public
input.
• To date, feedback has been received from 1,750 online survey and/or
public meeting participants.
• The design alternatives are being advanced to a greater level of detail,
to prepare for another round of public input prior to environmental
review and submittal for a Coastal Development Permit.
• Given the increased level of public outreach, the project is now
scheduled for completion by July 2019.
Tamarack Area Coastal Improvement Project
• The city has been awarded a SANDAG Active Transportation Grant in
the amount of $1.32 million for this project.
• Staff developed three options to address the project goals, created
conceptual drawings and has gathered input from nearly 2,000
individuals through public meetings, an online survey and discussions
with users at the project site.
• Staff is working on preliminary technical reports in parallel with ongoing
public outreach efforts.
• Staff is currently preparing a request for qualifications for the
preparation of project plans, specifications and estimates.
• The project remains on schedule to be complete by July 2018.
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Strategy #3 Initiate creating a vision for coastal enhancements from Terramar
to the southern Carlsbad border
Coastal Corridor Vision
• Staff has not initiated work on this strategy, and the project schedule
and timeline are yet to be determined.
Strategy #4 Expand city-state partnership for the management of state-
owned beaches to enhance facilities and services
Pilot Project and Agreement with State Parks
• Ongoing discussions with the State of California Department of Parks &
Recreation, which owns approximately five miles of beaches within the
City of Carlsbad are occurring.
• Staff has been in discussions with State Parks Transformation Team
leadership regarding the potential development of a partnership pilot
project in Carlsbad.
• Concurrent efforts to build relationships with local and regional State
Parks staff have resulted in a one-year extension of the city's Right of
Entry Permit to improve and maintain the upper picnic facilities at
Tamarack State Beach and the coastal bluff at Tamarack/Frazee State
Beach.
• While the original schedule indicated that a determination of whether
Carlsbad will become a pilot project would occur by January 2017, it is
expected that this timeline will be delayed by up to several months
while efforts are focused on ongoing operations and relationship
building.
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Team Lead
Strategy #1
Jason Haber, City Manager's Office
Preliminary Technical and Economic
• Staff has continued our collaboration with SANDAG to complete
preliminary design alternatives engineering and a groundwater elevation
study to inform the Carlsbad Village Double Track Railroad Trench
Alternative Project Study Report.
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• Ongoing work to complete an economic impact study for inclusion in the
Draft project study report remains on schedule to be completed by
October 2016.
Strategy #2 Collaborate with Local, Regional, State and Federal Stakeholders
to Advance Project and Develop Funding Strate.
• The city's adopted FY 2016-17 budget includes $140,000 to engage local
and federal transportation government affairs and legislative specialists.
• Staff plans to issue a request for proposals for these services in August.
• Staff has also initiated outreach to engage rail owners and operators,
including NCTD and BNSF.
Enhance the health and vitality of the Village and Barrio,
two neighborhoods that represent the historic heart of
Carlsbad.
Team Lead Glen Van Peski, Community & Economic Development
Strategy #1 Improve the public space in the Village and Barrio to enhance
quality of life and economic vitality
Improve Roadways in the Village and Barrio for public use by all
• Pedestrian ramps, sidewalk improvements and additional marked
crosswalks are currently under construction to enhance the pedestrian
corridors of Pine Avenue and Chestnut Avenue.
Address current and future parking needs in the Village and Barrio
• The preparation of a Village, Barrio and beach area parking study that
includes an inventory, demand modeling, public outreach, policy review
and recommendations has been funded in the FY 2016-17 budget, and is
now tracking ahead of schedule to be complete by Feb. 2017.
Investigate options for a public plaza in the Village
• The FY 2016-17 Capital Improvement Program includes a study of best
locations for a public plaza in the Village, including a possible temporary
pilot installation as part of the public outreach. This effort is on schedule to
be completed by June 2017.
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Increase safety, security and quality of life in the Village and Barrio
• A new Senior Code Enforcement Officer position has been included, along
with funding for abatement in the FY 2016-17 budget.
• An on-call contract with Urban Corps for neighborhood clean-up,
revitalization and public nuisance abatement services has been approved
by Council.
Strategy #2 Optimize Public Properties in the Village and Barrio
Optimize City-Owned Properties and Activate the Public Right-of-Way
• Council has authorized staff to negotiate a lease for the "Village Grill"
property, and new curb cafes have been recently approved or constructed
in the Village.
• The FY 2016-17 budget includes additional street furniture and trash cans
for the Village and Barrio.
• A team is working on a plan to enhance decorative lighting in the
downtown core.
Strategy #3 Enhance the Village and Barrio for current and future residents,
businesses and visitors
Implement Village and Barrio Enhancements
• Based on public input, the city is conducting additional outreach on the
draft Village and Barrio Master Plan and will update the plan as needed to
address this input, as well as results from the parking study. The updated
plan is expected to be ready to present to the City Council by July 2017.
• The FY 2016-17 budget includes funding to support the various efforts
underway in the Village and Barrio, and to help guide economic
development efforts there.
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July 19, 2016
Strategic Policy Goals
2016-17 Work Plan
Status Report
Background
•Rooted in Community Vision
•Aspirational goals set for 3-5 years
•Goal Setting Workshop –January 2016
•Goal Adoption –February 2016
•Work Plan Adoption –April 2016
•Budget Adoption -June 2016
Segmented Presentation & Discussion
•Full City Council Presentation –Part I
•Become a leader in multimodal transportation
•Plan for a new city hall
•Develop lifelong learners through education
•Enhance Carlsbad’s coastline –(Beach Access, State Partnership, Terramar)
•Part I Discussion
•Segmented City Council Presentation -Part II
•Enhance Carlsbad’s coastline –(Tamarack)
•Trench the railroad tracks
•Build vitality in the Village and Barrio
•Part II Discussion
Community Vision
•Small town feel, beach community character and connectedness
•Open space and the natural environment
•Access to recreation and active healthy lifestyles
•The local economy, business diversity and tourism
•Walking, biking, public transportation and connectivity
•Sustainability
•History, the arts and cultural resources
•High quality education and community services
•Neighborhood revitalization, community design and livability
Core City Services
•Public Safety
•Community Services
•Community & Economic Development
•Public Works
•Governance
•Administrative Services
Strategic Policy Goals
•Become a leader in multimodal transportation
•Plan for a new city hall
•Develop lifelong learners through education
•Enhance Carlsbad’s coastline
•Trench the railroad tracks
•Build vitality in the Village and Barrio
Transportation Goal
Become a leader in multimodal
transportation systems and creative
approaches to moving people and goods
through and within Carlsbad.
Transportation Strategies
•Adaptive Traffic Signal pilot
•Technology Partnerships
–Google / WAZE, UC Riverside, BMW
•Traffic measurement & monitoring
Improve traffic signal effectiveness
Transportation Strategies
•Implementing Mobility Element
–Traffic Impact Analysis Updates
–Multi-modal Level of Service Updates
–Traffic Impact Fee Updates
•Inventory bike lanes, trails & sidewalks
Improve multimodal mobility
Transportation Strategies
•Trolley service best practices
–RFP (Fall 2016)
•Dialogue with employers, NCTD
& private providers
•Collecting transit facility data
Connections to transit
Transportation Strategies
•Improving coordination and involvement on major
regional transportation projects
–Caltrans
–NCTD
–SANDAG
Partnering to improve transportation alternatives
Transportation Strategies
•SANDAG : TDM program
•NRG/EVGO charging stations
•Tracking OPR’s and SANDAG’s efforts on
Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines
Decrease vehicle miles traveled & greenhouse gases
Transportation Strategies
•$300,000 Caltrans Sustainable Communities grant
–Phase 1 work is underway
–Phase 2 Scope of Work prepared
•Transportation Demand Management
•Design Guide
•Multi-modal CIP Project List
Decrease vehicle miles traveled & greenhouse gases
City Hall Goal
Plan for a new city hall that will meet
the future workplace and operational
needs of the city and the community.
City Hall Strategies
•Determine future space
needs
•City Hall funding analysis
•Evaluate potential city hall
locations
Education Goal
Develop lifelong learners, civic leaders
and valuable members of the public
and private workforce in Carlsbad
through education partnerships and
skills development.
Workforce Talent Development
•High-Tech Higher Education Initiative
–Rochester Institute of Technology
•UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering
–Business Outreach
–Focus on Curriculum
–Pilot Program / Scale-Up
Emerging Leaders Program
•Carlsbad Student Leader
Academy (CSLA)
–Meet & greet June 20th
–First session begins
Sept 12th
Life-long Learning Programs
•Life-long Learning Programs
–Continue programs at
renovated libraries
–Evaluation of existing
programs by end of year
Coastline Goal
Enhance Carlsbad’s coastline to
ensure an exceptional experience in
all the ways people want to enjoy it.
Coastline Strategies
•Ocean Street Beach
Access Improvements
Carlsbad Coastline Strategies
City-State Partnership
•Pilot Project –Develop a short-term pilot
project for expanded maintenance and
operations partnership.
•Long-Term Agreement –Negotiate long-
term maintenance and operations
agreement for Council approval.
Carlsbad Coastline Strategies
•Terramar Area
Improvement Project
Part I Discussion
•Become a leader in multimodal transportation
•Plan for a new city hall
•Develop lifelong learners through education
•Enhance Carlsbad’s Coastline –(Ocean Street
Beach Access, City-State Partnership,
Terramar Area Improvements)
Coastline Strategies
•Tamarack Area
Improvements Project
Railroad Trench Goal
Lower the railroad tracks in a trench
through the Village to improve safety,
community connectivity, quality of life
and economic value.
Railroad Trench Strategies
•Perform a preliminary technical analysis
•Collaborate with local, regional, state and
federal stakeholders to advance the project
and develop a funding strategy
Railroad Trench Strategies
Village and Barrio Goal
Enhance the health and vitality of the
Village and Barrio, two neighborhoods
that represent the historic heart of
Carlsbad.
Village and Barrio
Improve the public space in the Village and Barrio
Village and Barrio
Optimize public properties in the Village and Barrio
Village and Barrio
Enhance the Village and Barrio for current and future
residents, businesses and visitors
Part II Discussion
•Enhance Carlsbad’s Coastline –(Tamarack
Area Improvements)
•Trench the railroad tracks
•Build vitality in the Village and Barrio
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