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PC Res 4645 RESOLUTION NO. 4645 BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL DETERMINING THAT THE CITY OF CAMPBELL 2023-2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CAMPBELL GENERAL PLAN. After notification and public hearing, as specified by law and after presentation by the Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed. The Planning Commission finds as follows with regards to the City of Campbell 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP): 1. Government Code Section 65103(c) and 65403(c) requires the City’s "planning agency" to annually review its Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for its consistency with the City’s General Plan and any applicable specific plans at least 60 days prior to its adoption. 2. Campbell Municipal Code Section 21.54.020 specifies that the Planning Commission, amongst other organs of the City, constitute the City’s "planning agency," as defined by Government Code Section 65100. 3. The City of Campbell does not have any adopted specific plans as defined by California Government Code Sec. 65451. 4. The Planning Commission has reviewed the identified projects and appropriations that constitute the proposed 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan, as contained within the administrative record. 5. The Planning Commission found that the new projects and appropriations identified in the proposed 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan further and/or are supported by the following General Plan Policies and Strategies: Land Use and Transportation Policy LUT-1.2: Regional Land Use and Transportation Planning: Promote integrated and coordinated regional land use and transportation planning. Policy LUT-1.4: Regional Traffic Management: Lead and participate in initiatives and functions to manage regional traffic and to reduce congestion on area roadways. Strategy LUT-1.3d: Regional Off-Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Paths: Cooperate with surrounding communities and other agencies to establish and maintain off-road bicycle and pedestrian paths and trails utilizing creek, utility, and railroad right-of-way that are safe, convenient and visible for commuting and recreational use. Policy LUT-2.1: Multi-modal Transportation: Develop and implement a multi-modal transportation network that balance transportation options aimed at reducing automobile traffic and greenhouse gas emissions while promoting healthier travel alternatives for all users Planning Commission Resolution No. 4645 Page 2 2023-2027 CIP - General Plan Consistency Strategy LUT-2.1b: Bicycle Plan Implementation: Use the development review process and the Capital Improvement Program to identify opportunities to implement bicycle connections, parking, storage and other related improvements. Strategy LUT-2.1h: Pedestrian Plan: Develop and implement a pedestrian plan that is safe, convenient and functional creating a network connecting neighborhoods with services, recreation, transit and employment centers and consistent with the City’s ADA Implementation Plan. Strategy LUT-2.1i: Street Design and Improvements: Design streets and sidewalks so as to provide a comfortable, accessible and safe pedestrian experience. Strategy LUT-2.1r: Safe Routes to Schools: Promote and support Safe Routes to Schools policies and programs for all schools serving Campbell including safe and convenient walking and bicycle connections. Policy LUT-2.3: Roadway and Intersection Disruption Minimization: Minimize traffic disruptions along arterial roadways and major intersections. Strategy LUT-2.3a: Intersection Level of Service: To the extent possible, maintain level of service (LOS) on designated intersections consistent with the Santa Clara County Congestion Management Plan. Street Appearance and Public Improvements Policy LUT-7.1: Road Maintenance: Maintain and repair roads. Strategy LUT-7.1b: Roadway Repair and Maintenance: Conduct roadway repair and routine maintenance as necessary. Policy LUT-7.2: Public Utilities and Improvements: Provide a comprehensive network of sidewalks, public utilities and multi-modal improvements that are safe, attractive, efficient, well maintained and accessible for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. Strategy LUT-7.2j: Sidewalks: Inventory sidewalks and develop a program to address filling the gaps. Design sidewalks that are separated from the automobile travel way, on arterial streets. Sidewalks along other streets should be consistent with the neighborhood. Policy LUT-7.3 Transportation Safety: Make safety a priority of citywide transportation design and planning. Strategy LUT-7.3a: Intersection Design: Incorporate pedestrian and bicycle features and auto safety components in intersection design and improvement projects, such as curb cuts to accommodate bicycle trailers, bicycle crossing buttons at traffic signals, appropriately designed bulb-outs to shorten pedestrian crossings but still facilitating bicyclists, and bicycle sensors at major intersections. Develop a comprehensive policy incorporating strategies that facilitate the movement of pedestrians and bicyclists through intersections that includes periodic safety risk evaluations and corresponding safety measures. Amenities, Open Space and Community Linkages Policy LUT-11.1: Physically Connected Transportation Infrastructure: Strive to achieve physically connected transportation infrastructure. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4645 Page 3 2023-2027 CIP - General Plan Consistency Strategy LUT-11.1g: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Address the needs of people with disabilities and comply with the requirements of the ADA during the planning and implementation of transportation and parking improvement projects. Open Space, Parks and Recreation Facilities Policy OSP-1.1: Regional Open Space, Parks and Recreation Facilities: Support efforts to enhance, enlarge and provide public access to regional open space, parks and recreation facilities to meet the needs of Campbell residents. Strategy OSP-1.1a: Santa Clara County Parks and Trails: Work with Santa Clara County and the Santa Clara Valley Water District to renovate and improve access to the Los Gatos Creek Trail and Los Gatos County Park, Policy OSP-2.2: Maintain and Renovate Existing Open Space, Park and Recreation Facilities: Maintain and renovate existing open space, park and recreation facilities to improve their usefulness, safety and appearance. Strategy OSP-2.2b: Park Improvement Budget: Coordinate the budget for park improvement projects with the development of the Capital Improvement Plan. Strategy OSP-3.2a: Park Impact Fees: Utilize park impact fees for the acquisition and development of parks and recreation facilities. Policy OSP-9.2: NPDES: Comply with the federal Clean Water Act requirements for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits Strategy OSP-9.2a: Storm Water Management Plan: Work with the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program to implement the Storm Water Management Plan. Strategy OSP-9.2b: West Valley Clean Water Program: Implement the Work Plan for the West Valley Cities, including implementing Campbell’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and Best Management Practices. Public Facilities and Services Policy OSP-6.2: Community Facilities: Ensure functional, attractive and well-maintained community facilities that serve Campbell’s residents. Strategy OSP-6.2a: New or Renovated Facilities: Design, construct or renovate facilities to ensure adaptability for changing community needs and on-going use. Strategy OSP-6.2b: Aging Facilities: Renovate and modernize aging facilities to improve their usefulness and appearance and to maximize their potential life and avoid the high cost of deferred maintenance. Strategy OSP-6.2d: Accessible Facilities: Modernize City facilities to provide full accessibility to all residents and visitors, including those with disabilities. Policy OSP-6.3: Public Spaces and Amenities for Community Gatherings: Ensure safe, convenient and attractive public spaces and amenities for community gatherings and activities. Strategy OSP-6.3a: Features and Maintenance of Public Spaces and Amenities: Encourage community gatherings and individual use of public spaces and amenities by Planning Commission Resolution No. 4645 Page 4 2023-2027 CIP - General Plan Consistency providing attractive landscaping, outdoor furniture, recycling and trash facilities and adequate maintenance of the facilities. Historic Resources Policy CNR-1.1: Historic Resource Preservation: Ensure that the City and its citizens preserve historic resources as much as possible. Policy LUT-8-1: Historic Buildings, Landmarks and Districts and Cultural Resources: Preserve, rehabilitate or restore the City’s historic buildings, landmarks, districts and cultural resources and retain the architectural integrity of established building patterns within historic residential neighborhoods to preserve the cultural heritage of the community. Strategy LUT-8.1j: Heritage Theater: Support efforts to restore the Heritage Theater. Strategy CNR-2.1b: Historic Amenities: Use amenities such as signs and historical lighting in key public access areas. Consider incorporating public art to reflect historical elements. Downtown Development Plan Policy CPT-3.1: Adequate Parking: Encourage the joint utilization of parking. Strategy CPT-3.1b: Develop a plan with the property/business owners to develop a parking management plan to maximize the use of existing parking… Strategy CPT-1.1d: Pedestrian connections shall be enhanced between the downtown and the Community Center on the west and the Los Gatos Creek Trail/Pruneyard Shopping Center on the east. Strategy LU-4.1a The historic character of Downtown shall be preserved through the protection and restoration of its historic buildings and landmarks. Based on the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and concludes that: 1. In accordance with Sections 65103(c) and 65403(c) of the California Government Code, the Planning Commission, in light of the whole record before it, including but not limited to the Community Development Director’s report and all documents incorporated by reference therein, and the City’s General Plan, that the proposed 2023-2027 Campbell Improvement Plan as a whole is consistent with the Campbell General Plan, however, noting that the amount of funding for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure is insufficient to comply with the requirements of the General Plan. 2. Adoption of the Capital Improvement Plan is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the CIP is not a “project” as defined by Public Resources Code §21065. CEQA also specifically excludes organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical change in the environment pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15378. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4645 Page 5 2023-2027 CIP - General Plan Consistency PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of May, 2022, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Rivlin, Ching, Zisser, Buchbinder, Kamkar, Krey, Ostrowski NOES: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: ABSTAIN: Commissioners: APPROVED: Stuart Ching, Chair ATTEST: Rob Eastwood, Secretary Stuart Ching (Apr 17, 2023 20:40 PDT) Resol 4645 ~ 2023-2027 CIP Final Audit Report 2023-04-18 Created:2023-03-30 By:Selina Perez Aquino (selinap@campbellca.gov) Status:Signed Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAA5HY5XSU4wwyUYAUISE_IH3vu5AxUyaNX "Resol 4645 ~ 2023-2027 CIP" History Document created by Selina Perez Aquino (selinap@campbellca.gov) 2023-03-30 - 10:34:51 PM GMT Document emailed to Rob Eastwood (robe@campbellca.gov) for signature 2023-03-30 - 10:35:07 PM GMT Document e-signed by Rob Eastwood (robe@campbellca.gov) Signature Date: 2023-04-13 - 7:42:50 PM GMT - Time Source: server Document emailed to sching19@gmail.com for signature 2023-04-13 - 7:42:51 PM GMT Email viewed by sching19@gmail.com 2023-04-18 - 3:40:23 AM GMT Signer sching19@gmail.com entered name at signing as Stuart Ching 2023-04-18 - 3:40:50 AM GMT Document e-signed by Stuart Ching (sching19@gmail.com) Signature Date: 2023-04-18 - 3:40:52 AM GMT - Time Source: server Agreement completed. 2023-04-18 - 3:40:52 AM GMT Names and email addresses are entered into the Acrobat Sign service by Acrobat Sign users and are unverified unless otherwise noted.