2035 General Plan Update Joint Study Session on Draft Conservation Element Planning Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission December 1, 2015

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Joint Study Session on Draft Conservation Element 1.Welcome and Introductions 2.Review of General Plan Update and Status 3.Overview of Conservation Element 4.Questions, Discussion, and Public Comment 5.Wrap-up; Next Steps Agenda

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Joint Study Session on Draft Conservation Element November 2015 – January 2016: Planning Commission will review the Draft Elements in phases at study sessions – Parks, Recreation, & Open Space: November 17 – Conservation: Tonight – Land Use: January 5 (tentative) – Circulation: January 19 (tentative) – Safety & Noise: February 2 (tentative) Late Winter/Early Spring 2016: Public Review Draft General Plan will be released Where We Are in the Process

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Joint Study Session on Draft Conservation Element Each Element consists of: – Text + Maps in the body of the Element – Goals : An ideal future end related to the public health, safety, or general welfare of the community; a direction- setter for policies and actions. Policies : Specified ends or conditions that are an intermediate step towards attaining a goal; specific statements to guide decision-making. – Actions : Measures to implement policies. Draft General Plan Structure

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Joint Study Session on Draft Conservation Element Introduction Open Space – For Natural Resources – For Public Health & Safety Biological Resources Hydrology, Water Quality, Water Supply & Demand Wastewater, Solid Waste, Stormwater Air Quality & Greenhouse Gases Cultural & Archaeological Resources Goals, Policies, Actions Structure of This Element

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Joint Study Session on Draft Conservation Element 1.Protect and maintain open space for the preservation of natural resources. 2.Protect and preserve open space for public health and safety in areas that require special management for regulation. Policy Concepts: Area plans Urban/wildland interface Hazards (see also Safety Element) Element Goals: Open Space

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Joint Study Session on Draft Conservation Element 3.Protect and restore biological and ecological resources in Belmont, including sensitive wildlife species and their habitats. Policy Concepts: Special status species protection Contiguous habitat preservation, wildlife corridors Native vegetation in landscaping Tree protection Best management practices in construction Element Goals: Biological Resources

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Joint Study Session on Draft Conservation Element 4.Preserve and restore Belmont’s waterways and adjacent corridors as valuable community resources that serve as plant and wildlife habitats, groundwater recharge facilities, flood control and irrigation components, and connections between open space areas. Policy Concepts: Restore Belmont Creek Standards for development near waterways Element Goals: Hydrology, Water Quality, Supply & Demand

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Joint Study Session on Draft Conservation Element 5.Preserve water quality by promoting the protection of Belmont’s creeks and other natural waterways from pollution. Policy Concepts: Best management practices for reducing water pollution loads from daily activities and construction Erosion prevention Element Goals: Hydrology, Water Quality, Supply & Demand

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Joint Study Session on Draft Conservation Element 6.Preserve water resources and provide for long-range community water needs by adopting best management practices for water use and conservation. Policy Concepts: Working with Mid-Peninsula Water District Meeting State water reduction targets Continuing local Water Conservation Strategy Element Goals: Hydrology, Water Quality, Supply & Demand

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Joint Study Session on Draft Conservation Element 7.Provide adequate wastewater collection, treatment, recycling and disposal facilities in a timely fashion to serve existing and future needs. Policy Concepts: Upgrades to the wastewater system Reviewing fees and service charges to ensure adequate funding Explore water reuse/recycling Element Goals: Wastewater, Solid Waste, and Stormwater Management

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Joint Study Session on Draft Conservation Element 8.Provide adequate solid waste facilities and services for the collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal of refuse. 9.Maintain and improve the reliability of the City’s storm drainage system, and promote best management practices to protect this system from flooding, enhance water quality, and prevent infrastructure deterioration. Policy Concepts: Natural stormwater management; groundwater recharge Storm drainage system upgrades Element Goals: Wastewater, Solid Waste, and Stormwater Management

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Joint Study Session on Draft Conservation Element 10.Reduce emissions of ozone-producing pollutants and particulate matter to improve regional air quality and protect the health of Belmont and Bay Area residents. Policy Concepts: Land use and transportation planning to reduce vehicle miles traveled/air pollution Limit exposure of sensitive uses to air pollution Best management practices for construction Coordination with regional agencies, Bay Area Clean Air Plan Element Goals: Air Quality & Greenhouse Gases

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Joint Study Session on Draft Conservation Element 11.Reduce emissions of greenhouse gases to 15 percent below the 2005 baseline levels by 2020 and to 50 percent below the 2005 baseline levels by Policy Concepts: Climate Action Plan (CAP) as the main tool for identifying and implementing actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Climate change adaptation strategies Element Goals: Air Quality & Greenhouse Gases

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Joint Study Session on Draft Conservation Element 12.Fill in goal Policy Concepts: Fill in Element Goals: Cultural & Archaeological Resources

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Joint Study Session on Draft Conservation Element Insert maps throughout in appropriate places

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Joint Study Session on Draft Conservation Element Does the Draft Conservation Element capture your understanding of the community’s priorities? Anything that we missed or needs further refinement? Other ideas or strategies that you would like to see explored in the Conservation Element? Your Thoughts

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Joint Study Session on Draft Conservation Element Also… Belmont Village Specific Plan is underway! Joint City Council and Planning Commission Study Session on December 15, 2015 Wrap-Up and Next Steps: Tentative Schedule

2035 General Plan Update Joint Study Session on Draft Conservation Element Planning Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission December 1, 2015