HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8 - CIP-GP Consistency
DATE: May 10, 2016
TO: Honorable Chairman and Planning Commission
FROM: Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator
By: Nick Baldwin, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Determination and finding that the proposed Capital Improvement
Program for Fiscal Year 2016-17 is consistent with the General Plan
Recommendation: Approve
SUMMARY
Per Section 65403(c) of the State Government Code, the Planning Commission is
required to make a determination that finds each fiscal year’s Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) to be consistent with the City's General Plan. It is recommended that the
Planning Commission find that the proposed Fiscal Year 2016-17 CIP is consistent with
the City’s General Plan.
CIP INFORMATION
Attached for review are the list of projects proposed for the Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2016-17, and the Detail Forms for the 44 projects. The
projects include maintenance and improvement of City buildings, facilities, parks,
streets, and utilities. The Fiscal Year 2016-17 CIP projects are consistent with, and
promote the following goals of the City’s General Plan:
Land Use Element
Goal LU-2: A City with a distinctive and attractive public realm, with pedestrian-friendly
amenities in commercial and mixed-use districts and single-family
neighborhoods that continue to maintain Arcadia’s standard of architectural
and aesthetic quality.
Goal LU-6: Attractive and vibrant commercial corridors that provide for the retail,
commercial, and office needs of Arcadia with expanded opportunities for
mixed-use development.
Goal LU-8: Public and institutional uses that provide community-wide benefits and
meet the needs of Arcadia residents and businesses.
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Goal LU-9: Preservation of the City’s existing natural and recreation-oriented open
space areas.
Goal LU-10: A thriving Downtown, with healthy commercial areas supported by high-
quality, residential uses and supportive of the Metro Gold Line transit
station.
Goal LU-14: Maintaining the economic success of Baldwin Avenue while enhancing
design.
Economic Development Element
Goal ED-5: A public image of Arcadia that promotes and reinforces the City’s special
qualities and resources as a means of attracting businesses and economic
opportunities.
Circulation and Infrastructure Element
Goal CI-1: An efficient roadway system that serves all of Arcadia, supports all
transportation modes, and balances the roadway system with planned land
uses.
Goal CI-2: Maximized operational efficiency of the street system.
Goal CI-3: Enhanced local and regional transit service.
Goal CI-4: Connected, balanced, and integrated bicycle and pedestrian networks that
provide viable alternatives to use of the car.
Goal CI-5: Limited cut-through traffic in residential neighborhoods.
Goal CI-6: Reduced auto traffic and improved traffic management around schools.
Goal CI-7: Parking facilities that support diverse parking needs.
Goal CI-8: Effective coordination with other jurisdictions and agencies on regional
transportation issues.
Goal CI-9: A water production, storage, and distribution system that provides quality
service equally to all areas of Arcadia, allows the City to maximize use of
local water sources, and includes use of recycled water.
Goal CI-10: A local wastewater collection system that provides quality service equally
to all areas of Arcadia.
Goal CI-11: Storm drain infrastructure that minimizes regional and localized flood
hazards.
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Resource Sustainability Element
Goal RS-1: Continued improvement in local and regional air quality.
Goal RS-2: Reducing Arcadia’s carbon footprint in compliance with SB 375 and AB 32.
Goal RS-3: Promoting and utilizing clean forms of transportation to reduce Arcadia’s
carbon footprint.
Goal RS-4: Wise and sustainable water use practices that respond to and support the
needs of City residents and businesses.
Goal RS-5: Wise and creative energy use that incorporates new technologies for
energy generation and new approaches to energy conservation.
Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Element
Goal PR-1: Providing superior parks, public spaces, and recreation facilities to meet
the community’s evolving needs.
Goal PR-2: Preserving open space resources to meet the City’s recreation and
conservation needs.
Goal PR-3: Ensuring that trees and the urban forest make a continuing and significant
contribution to community character.
Goal PR-4: A network of City, school, and private community facilities that provides
spaces for recreation, education, enrichment, and social service programs.
Goal PR-5: Recreation, education, enrichment, and social service programs that
respond to a broad range of community interests, promote a healthy
lifestyle, and meet the needs, desires, and interests of the Arcadia
community.
Goal PR-6: Continued superior educational facilities and resources for residents of all
ages and backgrounds.
Goal PR-7: A library system that continues to provide a superior level of educational,
informational, and cultural services for the Arcadia community.
Safety Element
Goal S-4: A continued high level of protection from risks to life, the environment, and
property associated with human-caused hazards in Arcadia.
Goal S-5: To provide a continued high level of fire and police protection services, with
an emphasis on prevention and education.
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Goal S-6: Comprehensive and effective emergency and disaster response
preparedness.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the consistency and promotion of the many General Plan goals set forth
above, it is recommended that the Planning Commission find that the proposed Fiscal
Year 2016-17 Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the General Plan.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
The Planning Commission should approve a motion finding that the proposed Fiscal
Year 2016-17 Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the City’s General Plan.
If a Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions or comments
regarding this matter, or on particular CIP projects, please contact Jim Kasama at (626)
574-5442 or at jkasama@ArcadiaCA.gov as early as possible so that specific details
can be made available either prior to, or at the Planning Commission meeting.
Approved:
Attachment: Fiscal Year 2016-17 Capital Improvement Program Projects