MEETING DATE:
July 23, 2024
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION NOS. 2024-9335 & 2024-9336 ADOPTING THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA24-0001 TO AMEND THE MOBILITY ELEMENT, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION BY A 6 - 0 VOTE
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT OR APPROVE, as applicable, the following in the order set forth below:
1. ADOPT Categorical Exemption EX 24-009
2. APPROVE resolution adopting the Active Transportation Plan
3. APPROVE resolution (General Plan Amendment GPA24-0001) for Modifications to the Mobility Element to incorporate the Active Transportation Plan, update performance measures, and modify truck route management
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Board or Commission Action
On June 17, 2024, the Planning Commission voted 6-0 to approve Resolution PC 24-5112 recommending that City Council approve CEQA Exemption (EX24-009) and General Plan Amendment GPA24-0001 to modify the General Plan Mobility Element. The Planning Commission noted and filed the proposed Active Transportation Plan.
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Good Governance
Planning for the Future
Relevant Department Goal
Not Applicable
Executive Summary
The Active Transportation Plan (Attachment 1) is a new planning document to cohesively encourage non-motorized forms of transportation, primarily walking and cycling. It aims to improve citywide pedestrian and bicycle connectivity in a cohesive way. The plan will be used to prioritize active transportation projects for the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and for construction as required by the City for private development projects. Additionally, it will offer educational programs and policies to support the mode shift.
General Plan Amendment GPA24-0001 is proposed to revise the Mobility Element of the General Plan to remove outdated traffic performance measures and to achieve better truck route management. In addition, the amendment would align the Mobility Element with the proposed Active Tran...
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