Work plan objectives: Community and Economic Development and Public Works

Table of Objectives A.3.5 and A.3.6: Specific Planning and Tree Ordinance Revision
# Objective (Short) Objective Strategy (Milestone or Activity) Strategy Description Primary Department Staff Lead Supporting Department Start Date Target End Date
Objective A.3.5 Develop Southeast San Rafael Specific Plan Develop an Southeast San Rafael Specific Plan using the City’s inclusive resident engagement philosophy; collaborate with the community and Canal Alliance to ensure alignment with their community vision plan (Nuestro Canal, Nuestro Futuro). None None CED Greg Minor CAO, CM, CC None None
Objective A.3.5 Develop Southeast San Rafael Specific Plan Develop an Southeast San Rafael Specific Plan using the City’s inclusive resident engagement philosophy; collaborate with the community and Canal Alliance to ensure alignment with their community vision plan (Nuestro Canal, Nuestro Futuro). Draft Grant Agreement Finalize scope and draft agreement with Metropolitan Transportation Commission for awarded grant funds. CED Jose Herrera Preza CAO Complete Q2
Objective A.3.5 Develop Southeast San Rafael Specific Plan Develop an Southeast San Rafael Specific Plan using the City’s inclusive resident engagement philosophy; collaborate with the community and Canal Alliance to ensure alignment with their community vision plan (Nuestro Canal, Nuestro Futuro). Present to City Council Present grant agreement and consultant selection to the City Council for review and potential approval. CED Jose Herrera Preza CAO, CM, CC Q2 Q2
Objective A.3.5 Develop Southeast San Rafael Specific Plan Develop an Southeast San Rafael Specific Plan using the City’s inclusive resident engagement philosophy; collaborate with the community and Canal Alliance to ensure alignment with their community vision plan (Nuestro Canal, Nuestro Futuro). Select Consultant Enter into agreement with consultant to draft the Specific Plan and perform California Environmental Quality Act analysis. CED Jose Herrera Preza CAO Q3 Q3
Objective A.3.5 Develop Southeast San Rafael Specific Plan Develop an Southeast San Rafael Specific Plan using the City’s inclusive resident engagement philosophy; collaborate with the community and Canal Alliance to ensure alignment with their community vision plan (Nuestro Canal, Nuestro Futuro). Conduct Project Kickoff Develop Community Engagement Strategy. CED Jose Herrera Preza CM Q3 Q3
Objective A.3.5 Develop Southeast San Rafael Specific Plan Develop an Southeast San Rafael Specific Plan using the City’s inclusive resident engagement philosophy; collaborate with the community and Canal Alliance to ensure alignment with their community vision plan (Nuestro Canal, Nuestro Futuro). Start Community and Stakeholder Engagement Conduct community meetings, workshops, and listening sessions. CED Jose Herrera Preza CM Q3 Q4
Objective A.3.5 Develop Southeast San Rafael Specific Plan Develop an Southeast San Rafael Specific Plan using the City’s inclusive resident engagement philosophy; collaborate with the community and Canal Alliance to ensure alignment with their community vision plan (Nuestro Canal, Nuestro Futuro). Start Identifying Issues and Opportunities Draft a series of memoranda which will serves as the findings to help inform the Specific Plan. CED Jose Herrera Preza CM Q3 Q4
Objective A.3.6 Tree Ordinance Revision Complete a feasibility assessment and phased implementation plan for the Tree Ordinance revision that prioritizes high-impact, low resource requirements aligned with General Plan 2040 policies. Phase 1 will focus on integrating existing LiDAR inventory data, establishing basic tree protection standards, and developing a multi-year roadmap for expanding the program as resources become available. None None DPW April Miller CM, SUS, CAO, CED None None
Objective A.3.6 Tree Ordinance Revision Complete a feasibility assessment... Review Existing Policy Analyze the existing tree ordinance. DPW Jonathan Schellin CM, SUS, CAO Q2 Q3
Objective A.3.6 Tree Ordinance Revision Complete a feasibility assessment... Study best practices and benchmark to comparable jurisdictions Review best practices and comparable jurisdiction's tree ordinances. DPW Jonathan Schellin CM, CED, SUS, CAO Q3 Q4
Objective A.3.6 Tree Ordinance Revision Complete a feasibility assessment... Integrate LiDAR Inventory Review and integrate LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data into work order system. Validate and add to LiDAR inventory with in-person inspections. DPW Aaron Tubbs CM, SUS, CAO Complete Q4
Objective A.3.6 Tree Ordinance Revision Complete a feasibility assessment... Draft Revision to Tree Ordinance Begin drafting the revisions to the Tree Ordinance DPW Jonathan Schellin CM, SUS, CAO, CED Q4 Q4
Objective A.3.6 Tree Ordinance Revision Complete a feasibility assessment... Pursue Grant Opportunities Apply for grants as they become available. DPW Jonathan Schellin CM, SUS, CAO Q1 Q4

Goal A4: Streamline and modernize the City's land use regulatory framework to facilitate development and growth.

Primary Department: CED

Table of Objectives A.4.1 and A.4.2: Design Standards and Zoning Ordinance Update
# Objective (Short) Objective Strategy (Milestone or Activity) Strategy Description Primary Department Staff Lead Supporting Department Start Date Target End Date
Objective A.4.1 Update Objective Design Standards Update the City's Objective Design Standards- Downtown Precise Plan None None CED Micah Hinkle CAO None None
Objective A.4.1 Update Objective Design Standards Update the City's Objective Design Standards- Downtown Precise Plan Evaluate Downtown Precise Plan's Objective Design Standards Evaluate the Downtown Precise Plan (DPP) related to Objective Design Standards and to clarify residential density and height standards for Downtown. CED Margaret Kavanaugh-Lynch CAO Q2 Q3
Objective A.4.1 Update Objective Design Standards Update the City's Objective Design Standards- Downtown Precise Plan Develop and Complete Request For Proposal and Select Firm Develop Request For Proposal for consulting services to update Objective Design Standards and start CEQA process and select firm. CED Margaret Kavanaugh-Lynch CAO Q3 Q4
Objective A.4.1 Update Objective Design Standards Update the City's Objective Design Standards- Downtown Precise Plan Draft Document Begin drafting Objective Design Standards and commence California Environmental Quality Act process. CED Margaret Kavanaugh-Lynch CAO Q4 Q4
Objective A.4.2 Citywide Zoning Ordinance Update the Citywide Zoning Ordinance to align with the General Plan 2040. None None CED Greg Minor CAO None None
Objective A.4.2 Citywide Zoning Ordinance Update the Citywide Zoning Ordinance to align with the General Plan 2040. Evaluate Ordinance and Draft Amendments Evaluate existing ordinance and develop a list of amendments that will streamline and clarify the Zoning Ordinance. CED Margaret Kavanaugh-Lynch CAO Complete Q2