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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcomplete street hermosa beach policies1't December 3, 2012 Honorable Mayor and Members of Regular Meeting of The Hermosa Beach City Council December 11, 2012 ADOPT A LIVING STREETS POLICY AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON SPECIFIED PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT HERMOSA BEACH AS A BLUE ZONES COMMUNITY Recommendations: 1. Adopt the attached resolution adopting a Living Streets Policy 2. Direct staff on whether to proceed with the following programs to further support Hermosa Beach as a `Blue Zones Community': • Adopt healthy vending standards in municipal buildings and public parks; • Establish land use protections for community gardens and farmers markets; • Establish a healthy food and beverage policy at city -sponsored youth sporting events; and • Adopt a written worksite breastfeeding policy that provides space and time for breastfeeding for city employees Background: In 2011, the Hermosa, Redondo and Manhattan Beach City Councils adopted the `Beach Cities Livability Plan,' a key component of the three-year Vitality City/Blue Zones ProjectTA4 initiative of the Beach Cities Health District and Healthways to facilitate active lifestyles to improve health and well-being. The City is working toward becoming a Blue Zones Community. Pursuing status as a Blue Zones Community is an opportunity for community leaders to promote active lifestyle principles and create a healthy environment for citizens to live, work and play, and requires a combination of actions designed to achieve these objectives. Becoming a Blue Zones Community requires: • Completion of the Blue Zones Community Policy Pledge • At least 20% of residents sign the Personal Pledge and complete one action • At least 25% of public schools become a Blue Zones SchoolT"' • At least 50% of the top 20 community -identified employers become a Blue Zones Worksite""' • At least 25% of independent or locally owned restaurants become a Blue Zones Restaurant' ■ At least 25% of grocery stores become a Blue Zones Grocery Store''m The City is working on completion of the Blue Zones Community Policy Pledge, which aligns city policy with Blue Zones objectives. The Blue Zones Project""' has created a scorecard of actions that reflect this commitment by allocating points in various categories as shown in Attachment 2: ' The Beach Cities Livability Plan may be accessed online - 2 People can sign up here: bttp:Ilwww.bluezonesproieacom/users/sign Grp • Earn at least 40% of the total points (13 of the possible 31 points) by adopting and enforcing specified measures. • Implement at least two permanent changes to the built environment that promote healthier behaviors. * Implement at least one action from each category (Complete Streets, Tobacco Policy, and Healthy Eating/Active Living). Policies and programs that Hermosa Beach has completed, are in progress, or are identified for possible implementation are shown on the scorecard in Attachment 2 as follows: • Current Hermosa Beach policies are indicated and awarded with the allowed points (1, 2 or 3) ■ Policies and projects that are currently in progress are labeled "IP" • Policies that City Council may want to consider are labeled "TBD" • Policies that city staff has identified as not needed or appropriate are labeled "X" • Policies that staff has identified as potential changes for Council consideration are labeled "Considering." Livin iz Streets Policy; One of the possible measures on the Blue Zones Community Policy Pledge scorecard is to adopt Complete Streets principles. The Council is requested to adopt a `living streets' policy that incorporates complete streets plus sustainability principles, and promotes the health and mobility of all Hermosa Beach citizens and visitors by providing high quality pedestrian, bicycling, and transit access to destinations throughout the City. Once the City adopts this policy it will have obtained 13 points and will have completed the Blue Zones Community Policy Pledge. The proposed living streets policy in Attachment 1 was crafted in conjunction with the Blue Zones Project" and on December 5, 2012, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the policy.3 In addition: 1. Adoption of the policy will help the City lead by example, facilitate healthy living, and assist in becoming Blue Zones Community. 2. While the city must adopt a complete streets policy as part of the General Plan update, the General Plan will likely not be adopted for 3 to 5 years. In the interim, this policy can guide street planning and improvements. It is possible the policy would be superseded once the General Plan is adopted. 3. The policy provides a checklist of issues to consider and procedures to evaluate street projects through a comprehensive `sustainability' lens. It ensures that the various segments of the community are considered when determining how to use and improve the public right-of-way. 3 A committee including staff, a Planning Commissioner, Public Works Commissioner and local resident modified a template at a training conducted by the Blue Zones ProjectT'''. The Planning Commission reviewed the product at three meetings and the Public Works Commission was provided a draft and encouraged to provide input to the Planning Commission. 2 4. The living streets policy envisions future provision of a design manual or guidelines 4 The lack of guidelines has resulted in variability in street widths, pedestrian and storm drain improvements, etc. throughout the city and on individual streets; ad hoc decision making by staff or commissions; and delays in making determinations and designing projects. ".Other Pro ams Sumortim Hermosa Beach as a blue Zones Cammui City staff has identified several additional measures on the scorecard that could be pursed to support status as a Blue Zones Community, listed below for Council consideration (labeled on the scorecard as `Considering"). These measures were targeted by staff as being the most relevant, consistent with Council policy and recent actions, and feasible for implementation in a short time given existing resources. 1. Adopt healthy vending standards in municipal buildings and public parks. 2. Establish land use protections for community gardens and farmers markets. 3. Establish a healthy food and beverage policy at city -sponsored youth sporting events. 4. Adopt a written worksite breastfeeding policy that provides space and time for breastfeeding for city employees. Staff also notes that the City is working on becoming a Blue Zones `Worksite' and item no. 4 above would support that objective. Information on each measure above is provided in Attachment 3. With Council agreement, staff would return policy statements or other products for Council adoption in 2013. Respectfully submitted, r e o ertctor ommunity Development Department CONCUR: Tom Bakaly City Manager J�� Pamela Townsend Senior Planner 4 A model design manual for living streets is available online for review at: http:llwww.mo eeistreetdesignman_u_a1.rvml (see Download icon on the right side of the webpage). 3 Attachments: 1. Proposed Resolution Adopting Living Streets Policy 2. Blue Zones Community Policy Scorecard 3. Blue Zones Community Programs proposed for city implementation 4. Planning Commission Staff Reports, October 16, 2012, November 20 and December 5, 2012 (Excerpts) 4 Attachment 1 RESOLUTION 12-XXXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, ADOPTING A LIVING STREETS POLICY FOR THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 'The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve as follows: Section 1. In 2011, the Hermosa, Redondo and Manhattan Beach City Councils adopted the `Beach Cities Livability Plan,' a key component of the Blue Zones Project'*' initiative to facilitate active lifestyles to improve health, well-being and longevity. Section 2. The City of Hermosa Beach desires to complete the Blue Zones Community Pledge by aligning city policies to achieve this objective. Section 3. A "living streets" policy will assist the city in its desire to complete the Blue Zones Community Pledge and to become a Blue Zones Community, by promoting the health and mobility of all Hermosa Beach citizens and visitors by providing high quality pedestrian, bicycling, and transit access to destinations throughout the City, as well as ensuring streets and the transportation network is attractive and incorporates sustainability considerations. Section 4. The City of Hermosa Beach City Council hereby adopts the "Living Streets Policy" set forth in Exhibit 1 hereto. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this day of , 2012. PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California ATTEST: CITY CLERK 5 APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY L_ Administrative Policy # SUBJECT: Living Streets Policy PURPOSE Exhibit 1 _ Date: Approved by: City Council Authority: Public Works Department & Community Development Department Mayor, The City of Hermosa Beach will improve livability and sustainability by adopting a 'living streets' policy that promotes the health and mobility of all Hermosa Beach citizens and visitors by providing high quality pedestrian, bicycling, and transit access to destinations throughout the City. In Hermosa Beach, living streets embody the following principles: 1. Streets and transportation networks and projects that are designed for people, with beauty and amenities. 2. Streets and transportation networks and projects that provide for the needs of drivers, transit users, bicyclists, and pedestrians, as well as users of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. 3. Streetscapes that are inviting places — with engaging architecture, street furniture, landscaping, and public art — and foster healthy economic development. 4. Streets and streetscapes that integrate sustainable management and conservation principles addressing water, energy, materials, waste, plant life and other resources. STREET NETWORK/ CONNECTIVITY The City of Hermosa Beach is a highly urbanized, built -out City characterized by small lots and a dense grid -based street network. (A) Multi -modal. The City of Hermosa Beach will design, operate and maintain a transportation system that provides a connected network of streets and facilities that accommodate all modes of travel. (B) Enhancement. The City will actively seek opportunities to repurpose or enhance rights-of-way to enhance connectivity for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users. Alleys, pedestrian walk -streets, the Strand and the Greenbelt provide special opportunities to enhance non -motorized uses and connections. Cv (C) Destinations. The City will focus resources on enhancing non -motorized connectivity to services, schools, parks, civic uses, regional connections and commercial uses. (D) Development projects. The City will require large new developments and redevelopment projects to maintain or enhance connectivity, such as through interconnected street networks with small blocks and non -motorized connections. The City will require smaller projects to maintain or enhance non -motorized connections when practical. (E) Regional connectivity. The City will work with agencies and neighboring communities to incorporate living streets principles into regional transportation networks. (F) Environment. The City will focus on improving the function of storm water and urban runoff management systems. JURISDICTION The City will broadly incorporate living streets principles into the design, construction and operation of the local and regional transportation network. (A) Applicability generally. This living streets policy is intended to cover all development and redevelopment in the public domain, all street improvement assessment districts, and private development and redevelopment that creates publicly accessible streets and non -motorized ways within Hermosa Beach. Street projects broadly include those involving new construction, reconstruction, retrofits, repaving, rehabilitation, or changes in the allocation of pavement space on existing public streets, or phases thereof. Living streets may be achieved through single projects or incrementally through a series of smaller improvements or projects over time. (B) City government. Every City department, including Administration, Public Works, Community Development, Community Resources, Police and Fire will follow the policy. (C) Private developers. The City requires all developers and builders of projects on private property that create or affect publicly accessible streets and non -motorized facilities and to obtain and comply with the City's standards. (D) Permit authority. The City requires agencies that Hermosa Beach has permitting authority over to comply with this policy, such as local and state agencies, water agencies and special districts, all utilities, and service contractors. (E) Independent jurisdiction. The City encourages and will help agencies not under Hermosa Beach's jurisdiction to comply with this policy, such as the Hermosa Beach City School District and Caltrans. (F) Regional entities. The City will work closely with regional agencies and adjacent cities to promote compliance with this policy, such as Los Angeles County, Caltrans, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Southern California Regional Rail Authority, Southern California Association of Governments and South Bay Cities Council of Governments. EXCEPTIONS Living streets principles and practices will be included in the projects to which the policy is applicable, as well as other plans and manuals, except under one or more of the following conditions: (A) Maintenance. The project involves ordinary or emergency maintenance activities designed to keep assets in serviceable condition, such as mowing, cleaning, sweeping, spot repair, concrete joint repair, or pothole filling, or when interim' measures are implemented on temporary detour or haul routes. (B) Council decision. The City Council exempts a project due to excessive and disproportionate cost of establishing a bicycle or pedestrian way or facility, or transit enhancement as part of a project. (C) Administrative decision. The Directors of Public Works and the Community Development Department jointly determine the project is not practically feasible or is not cost effective and/or prohibitive. Exceptions will be documented and made available for public inspection prior to a discretionary decision or upon an administrative decision. Guidelines and procedures for evaluating these factors may be established by the City. DESIGN The Hermosa Beach City Council declares it is the City of Hermosa Beach's policy to: (A) Adopt guidelines. Adopt new living streets design guidelines to guide the planning, funding, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of new and modified streets in Hermosa Beach, while remaining flexible to the unique circumstances of different streets where sound engineering and planning judgment produce context sensitive designs. (B) Implement guidelines. Incorporate the living streets design guidelines principles into all City plans, manuals, rules, regulations and programs as appropriate. (C) Pedestrians. Provide well-designed pedestrian accommodations on streets and crossings unless an equivalent alternative is available or physical conditions preclude an alternative. Pedestrian accommodations can take numerous forms, such as traffic signals, roundabouts, traffic calming measures like bulb -outs or curb extensions, buffer zones, sidewalks, shared streets or shared -use pathways that provide a safe pedestrian -friendly environment, and perpendicular curb ramps, among others. (D) Bicycles. Provide well-designed bicycle accommodations along streets, unless safety would be significantly compromised after considering bicycle accommodating solutions. Bicycle accommodations can take numerous forms, such as the use of bicycle boulevards, striping, slow speed or low auto volume streets, traffic calming, signs, and pavement markings, among others. (E) Special needs. Enhance the safety, access, convenience and comfort of all users of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. The City understands that children, seniors, and persons with disabilities will require special accommodations. The term "non - motorized" in this policy may include a wide range of devices and alternative modes of travel. (F) Landscaping. Where physical conditions are conducive, landscaping shall be planted whenever a street is newly constructed, reconstructed, or relocated. CONTEXT SENSITIVITY (A) Compatibility. The City of Hermosa Beach will plan its streets in harmony with the adjacent land uses and neighborhoods. (B) Process. The City will solicit input from local stakeholders during the planning process. (C) Placemaking. The City will design streets with a strong sense of place. We will use architecture, landscaping, streetscaping, public art, signage and other elements to reflect or enhance the community and neighborhood. (D) Commence. The City will coordinate street improvements with merchants along retail and commercial corridors to develop or enhance vibrant and livable districts. (E) Environment The City will integrate natural features, such as topography, drainage and trees into the design of our streets and rights-of-way. The City will incorporate context sensitive sustainable storm water and urban runoff management strategies into projects. PERFORMANCE MEASURES The City will evaluate this living streets policy using the following performance measures: Bicycles 1. Increase in total miles of on-street bikeways defined by streets with clearly marked or signed bicycle accommodation 2. Increase in number of bicycle parking facilities 3. Significant increase in bicycle ridership Pedestrians 4. Increase in total miles of streets with pedestrian accommodation (goal — all) 5. Decrease in number and severity of pedestrian-vehicle and bicycle-vehicle crashes 6. Decrease in number of pedestrian-vehicle and bicycle-vehicle fatalities (goal — 0) Transit 7. Increase in new public transit facilities, including bus stop shelters Environment 8. Improve storm water management, following National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards ! Placemaking 9. Increase public art, landscape, street furniture, or other streetscape improvements 10. Increase in sales tax revenue along improved streets or rights-of-way The City will identify funds and create a methodology to collect data related to those performance measures. IMPLE'VE ITATION (A) Project Team. The Director of Public Works and the Director of Community Development will jointly oversee the implementation of this policy. The project team will annually provide a written report to City Council evaluating the City's progress and advise on implementation. (B) Inventory. The City will maintain a comprehensive inventory of the pedestrian and bicycling facility infrastructure integrated with the City's geographic information systems (GIS) database and will prioritize projects to eliminate gaps in pedestrian and bikeways networks. (C) Capital Improvement Project Prioritization. The City will reevaluate Capital Improvement Projects prioritization to encourage implementation of pedestrian, bicycle, and transit improvements. (D) Revisions to Existing and Creation of New Plans and Policies. The City of Hermosa Beach will incorporate living streets principles into existing and future plans, manuals, rules, regulations and programs, such as the City's General Plan, Specific Plans, bicycle master plan, pedestrian transportation plan, Safe Routes to School, Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan, street tree and landscape plan, and sustainable storm water and urban runoff management transition plan. (E) Staff Training and Coordination. The City will train pertinent City staff on the content of the living streets principles and best practices for implementing the policy. The City will also utilize inter -departmental project coordination to promote the most 10 responsible and efficient use of fiscal resources for activities that occur within the public right-of-way. (F) Street Manual. The City will create and adopt a living streets design manual to support implementation of this policy. (G) Funding. 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Doing so sends the message to children and adults alike that healthy eating is important, and reduces the charge that limited availability of healthier food and beverage options is a barrier to healthy eating. Evidence/Rationale • Consuming just 100 excess calories a day can cause a ten pound weight gain each year. Individual weight loss of as little as five to ten pounds can delay or prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and hypertension .2 • Children model the behavior of adults. Youth whose parents regularly drink soft drinks are nearly three times more likely to consume soft drinks five or more times per week? • For many people, one or more meals along with many snacks and beverages are consumed during the workday. In one study of California healthcare facilities, sodas comprised the greatest percentage of all beverages offered for sale (30-38%) and candy comprised the greatest percentage of all food offered in vending machines (20-31%).4 Overall, 75% of beverages and 81% of food sold in vending machines did not adhere to the California school nutrition standards. • In the school setting, having access to sugar -sweetened beverages In vending machines Increases the odds of consuming any sugar -sweetened beverage in or out of school In the previous week by 40%.5 I Knowler WC, Barrett -Connor E, Fowler SE, Hamman RF, Lachin JM, Walker EA, et al. Reduction in the incidence of type 2 diabetes with lifestyle intervention or metformin. N Engl J Med. 2002; 346:393-403. 2 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Surgeon General's call to action to prevent and decrease overweight and obesity. [Rockville, MD]: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Office of the Surgeon General; [2001]. Available at http://www.su rgeongenera l.gov/topics/obesity/ca litoa ction/toc.htm 3 Grimm GC, Hamack L, Story M. Factors associated with soft drink consumption in school- aged children. J Am Diet Assoc. 2004;104(8):1244-1249. 4 Lawrence S, Boyle M, Craypo L, Samuels S. The Food and Beverage Vending Environment in Health Care Facilities Participating in the Healthy Eating, Active Communities Program. Pediatrics 2009;123;5287. s Fernandes MM. (2008). The effectof soft drink availability in elementary schools on consumption. J Am Diet Assoc. 108:1445-52. Copp fight Q 2012 Blue Zones, LLC and Healthways, Inc. All Rights Reserved. fl Sources of recommendation • Institute of Medicine • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Leadership for Healthy Communities8 National Prevention Counci19 Case Study: Boston, MA (From: Harvard Nutrition Source. "Boston Bans Sale, Marketing of Sugary Drinks on City Property." http:llwww.hsvh.harvard.sdulnutritionsourcelhealthy-drinks/boston-soda-banlindex.html) In April of 2011, Mayor Thomas Menino signed an executive order banning the sale and advertising of sugary drinks in city -owned buildings and at city -sponsored events. The executive order calls for city departments to phase out regular sodas, sports drinks, and other high -sugar beverages from their vending machines, cafeterias, and concessions. In their place, the city will offer healthier beverage options—among them: water, flavored seltzer, unsweetened coffee and tea, and diet drinks. Sugary drink marketing, from logos on vending machines to banners at events, will also be banned. After a six-month grace period, any new city beverage contracts will need to comply with the city's Healthy Options Beverage Standards. The standards prohibit beverages that contain sugar dor other caloric sweeteners), including: regular soda, energy drinks, sports drinks, pre-sweetened tea and coffee drinks, juice with added sugar, and sweetened water products. Whole milk and 2% milk have also been given the boot, due to their high saturated fat content. Here's what city departments can serve besides water, sparkling water, and plain coffee or tea: o Fruit or vegetable drinks that are 100% juice, with little or no sodium, can be sold in small (8 ounce) portions. • 1% or skim milk, soy milk, or other milk substitutes, can be sold in small (12 ounce) portions; sweetened, flavored milk will be allowed, as long as it has no more than 2S grams of total sugar in 8 ounces. Diet beverages sweetened with calorie -free sweeteners are also allowed, but they can make up no more than one-third of the beverages offered in a vending machine or cafeteria. 6 Institute of Medicine (September 2009). Local Government Actions to Prevent Childhood Obesity. p. 81 & 108. hrt : .na .edu/catalog.2h0record Id=12674 7 Keener, D., Goodman, K., Lowry, A., Zaro, S., & Kettel Khan, L. (2009). Recommended community strategies and measurements to prevent obesity in the United States: Implementation and measurement guide. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http:llwww.cdc.govlobesityldownloads/communitystrat��es guide.odf 8 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Leadership for Healthy Communities. Action Strategies Toolkit: A Guide for Local and State Leaders Working to create Healthy Communities and Prevent Childhood Obesity. February 2011. httn;//www.leadershipforhealthvcammunities.org/ima es/stories/LHC Action Strategies ToolkR_7ti02221%5a 1%5D.pdf 9 National Prevention Council, National Prevention Strategy, Washington, DC. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General, 2011. htto://www.healthcare.govlcenterlcounc1Islnphpphc/strotgalreport, Ddf Copyright C 2012 Blue Zones, LLC and Healthways, Inc. All Rights Reserved. N In the News (September 6, 2011). Mayor Menino, Boston Public Health Commission launch awareness campaign against sugary drinks. Press Release. City of Boston Mayors Office. littp,//www.c'ttvofboston.gov/news/defauit.aspx?id=5284 Jackson D. (April 9, 2011). Soda loses its fizz: Boston joins other cities in the fight against obesity. Boston.com. http.Lart:icles.boston-com/2011-04-09/bustoriglobe/­29401109 1 sada-sales-sales-of-sugary- drinks-obesity su ar -drinks-obesity Langreth R. (December 15, 2011). School Obesity Rate Dips in New York From Healthy -Habit Programs. Bloomberg. htt : www.blooMber .com news 2011-12-15 school-obesit -rate-di s -in -new- ork-from-health - hab it-proera m s.htm l (August 18, 2009). Los Angeles County Leads Nation with New Nutrition Vending Policy. Business Wire. htt www.businesswire.corn news oa le 2do9o818006289 en (July 12, 2011). Making healthy choice the easy choice: Council calls for healthier fare in county vending machines: Providing nutritious options consistent with Board of Health Guidelines. King County News. http://www.kingcounty-gov/counciVnewsZ2011IJuly1healthyvend inp.aspx Cnpyright C; 2012 Blue Zones, LLC and Healthways, Inc. All Rights Reserved. �9 Sample Policy Language Boston, MA. Executive Order of Mayor Thomas Menino. An Order Relative to Healthy Beverage Options. I)tt www. oa le.com url?sa=t&rct=i&=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=OCCU F'AA&url-htt %3A%2F%2Fwww.dtyofboston.gov%2Fnews%>2FupIna ds%2F5742 40 7 25.pdf&ei=J5UQT8 - DoGes KSsvD6Aw&us =AF 'CNH4Nt M02D0NJdv' 5xDS5C-mb1 Contra Costa County, CA. Vending Machine Policy. Requires that 50% food and beverages sold in vending machines in county -owned or operated facilities meet specific nutrition standards. htteatbettermovemore.or sa olicies ditext Vendin °/a20Machine%2OPolic CCC -Final. df Santa Ana, CA. Establishes a policy that ensures that no less than S0 percent of the food and beverages provided in all vending machines located at City owned facilities meet certain criteria. lett eatbettet-movemore.or sa olicies ditext StAnoHealth Snacks_ df Santa Clara, CA. Healthy Food Policy. Requires 50% of food and beverages sold in county -vending machines meet specific nutrition guidelines and sets nutrition standards for county sponsored meetings and events. http://eatbettermovemor_e.orglsa//pditext/SantaClaraFoodPo[iy.pdf Strategic Alliance for Healthy Food and Activity Environments. ENACT Local Policy Database. Searchable database for locating healthy city policies and examples of sample ordinance language. http://eatbettermovernore.org sa/polic(es/ King County, WA (Seattle) Healthy Vending Guidelines. http://www. kin count ov healthservices health °I7e media health ublichealth documents nut ritionli-iealthvVendingGuidelines.ashx Nemours Healthy Vending Guide. This guide will help you choose healthier products by providing: Healthy vending guidelines for food and beverage products, Sample policies to support and sustain healthy vending, Marketing strategies to promote healthy options. httg:lLwww,nemour.s.org/content/dam/nemoursYNKw-w/` National Policy & Legal Analysis Network to Prevent Childhood Obesity. Model Healthy Beverage Vending Agreement. http://www.np[anon[ine.orglne anlproducts model-healthy-Beverage-vending_apreement Copy+ight qj 203.2 Bkie Zones, UC and Healthways, Inc. All Rights Reserved. `b a J �k BLUE ZONES PROJECT" by HEALTHWAYS Healthy Food and Beverage Policy at City Sponsored Youth Sporting Events Overview Create a policy supporting provision of healthy food and beverages and prohibiting low -nutrient, energy -dense foods and beverages prior to, during, or after city sponsored youth sporting events. Examples of low -nutrient, energy -dense foods include: salty/high-fat chips, high-fat baked goods, desserts, and sugar -sweetened beverages. City facilities that serve youth can influence the dietary choices that children make while participating in youth programs or utilizing youth facilities, by limiting the number and variety of unhealthy options that are readily available in vending machines and during snack times. Evidence/Rationale r Children ages 2-18 consume almost three snacks a day, and snacking accounts for up to 27% of children's daily caloric intake.' ■ One study found that children consumed the highest proportion of low -nutrient, energy -dense foods in locations other than home or school.2 ■ Sugar -sweetened beverages make up nearly 11°x6 of children's total caloric consumption,3 Children who reduced sugar by the equivalent of one can of soda per day had improved glucose and insulin levels. This means that parents can reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes in their children by eliminating one can of soda per day, regardless of any other diet or exercise cha nges.4 ■ f=ood availability and accessibility are influential in shaping food choices. Adolescents report that one of the most influential factors in their food choices is food availability,s Children will eat what's available. o Using food, particularly low-nutrlent, energy -dense foods, as rewards in recreational settings undermines the healthy habits being promoted by the park and recreation department, encourages overconsumption of foods high in added sugar and fat, and teaches kids to eat when they're not hungry as a reward to themselves. ' Plernas C and Popkin BM. "Trends in Snacking among U.S. Children." Health Affairs, 29(3): 398- 404, 2010, 2 Briefel R, Wilson A, Gleason P. Consumption of low -nutrient, energy -dense foods and beverages at school, home, and other locations among school lunch participants and nonparticipants. Journal of the American Dietetic Association 2009; 109(2): S79 -S90. 3 Wang YC, Bleich SN, and Gortmaker SL. "Increasing Caloric Contribution from Sugar -Sweetened Beverages and 100 Percent Fruit Juices among U.S. Children and Adolescents, 1988-2004." Pediatrics, 121(6): 1604-14, 2008. 4 Levi J, Vinter S, St. Laurent R, Segal LM. F as in fat: how obesity policies are failing in America: Trust for America's Health. Princeton (NJ): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; 2010. 5 Patrick H, Nicklas T. A review of family and social determinants of children's eating patterns and diet quality. Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2005;24(2):83-92, Capyright CO 2012 Blue Zones. LLC and Healthways, Inc. All Rights Reserved. —Source of re ■ Blue Zones® Recommendation Case Study: Baldwin Park, CA In 2003, the city of Baldwin Park, CA, passed a "Healthy Policy Yields Healthy Minds" policy (Resolution 2003-072), which was later amended in 2008 (Resolution 2008-014), authorizing that the food, beverages and snacks for sale in vending machines at the youth -oriented facilities throughout the City of Baldwin Park, shall transition to provide healthier options. The policy is applicable in all city buildings and events sponsored by the city. It also mandates that the City of Baldwin Park staff receive yearly training and updates on incorporating healthy snacks in vending machines at special events (holiday functions, youth special events, and teen center special events) to comply with the California Department of Education's food and beverage standards. In summary, the policy: Resolves that all of the food, beverages and snacks authorized for sale in vending machines at the youth -orientated facilities throughout the City of Baldwin Park, shall transition to provide healthier options. Encourages that youth -oriented programs funded by the city comply with the motion and ensure that the message of health is modeled for participating youth. • Appoints and authorizes staff, in collaboration with other health organizations, to disseminate information on healthier food and beverage sale options to all staff and facility participants. In the News Sharma AM. (November 14, 2011). Does Youth Sports Prevent Obesity? http://www.d rs harm a.caldoes-youth-sp orts-prevent-obesity, h_tm 1 Mulrooney Eldred S. (December 5, 2011). Youth sports are just the first step. Minneapolis Star Tribune. http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/weliness/134870033.1)tml Sample Policy Language Baldwin Park, CA. Resolution No. 2008-014. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California Adopting the Healthy Policy Yields Healthy Minds Resolution of 2008. htt www. oo le.com url?sa=t&ret= &=&esrc-s&sourcenweb&cd=2&ved=OCD F'AB&uri=htt %3A%2F%2Fwww.baldwin ark.corn%2Findex. h %3Fo tion%3Dcom docman%26task%3Ddoc do wnioad%26gid%3D949%261temid%3R218&ei=UOGPT9XOApGasgKE3KzBAw&usg=AF[Q'CNH� 5v]8x- X l_000 e3 PVT3 rkpwZ9 W GCQ Los Angeles, CA. Child Nutrition Policy. Policy aims to improve the health of pre-school and school - aged children who participate in City sponsored programs by reducing their consumption of unhealthy food and beverages, and increase their intake and knowledge of healthy food and beverages. htto :Ilea tbetter m ove m ore. org/salnol iciesZpditext/LAChi Id N utriti o n. pdf -Copyright n 2012 [clue Zones, LLC and Healthways, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 22- Other Resources The Potential for Obesity Prevention in Youth Sport. Presentation by Toben F. Nelson, ScD, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota. htt www. oo le.corn url?sa=t&rct=i& =&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=OCEc FiAA&uri=htt %3A%2F%2Fwww.s h.umn.edu%2Fe i%2Fresearch%2Fima es%2FNelsonE iCH seminar HYSS, df &ei=TVUPT7zXGYWns Lfu yG8A&usg=AFQCNHMHnxy N2aNn-YwPYW E45tehGT The Strategic Alliance for Healthy Food and Activity Environments. ENACT strategy: Food Policy. htti).,//`eatbettermovemore.org/sa/­enact/aftersciiao lsnackin h National Legal and Policy Analysis Network to Prevent Childhood Obesity. Resources for policy makers including fact sheets and model policy language for various healthy eating policies geared towards reducing childhood obesity. htt www.n pla non [in e.or n Ian kids Copyright 0 2012 Blue Zones, LLC and Healthways, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 23 BLUE ZONES PROJECT' by HEALTHWAYS Establish Land Use Protections for Community Gardens and Farmers Markets Overview Introduce or modify land use policies/zoning regulations to promote, expand, and protect sites for community gardens and farmers markets, such as vacant city -owned land or unused parking lots. In addition to providing fresh produce to community residents, farmers markets support small farmers, serve as community gathering places, and revitalize downtown areas. Community gardens are also important for providing community members with fresh produce, building social connections, education, providing opportunity for recreation and physical activity, and economic development opportunities. Evidence/Rationale ti Consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with reduced risk of many chronic diseases. In fact, research suggests that each daily serving of fruits or vegetables is associated with a 4% lower risk of coronary heart disease and a 5% lower risk of stroke. Less than a quarter of L.S. adults consume the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables per day.3 a Research suggests that farmers markets, community gardens, and garden -based nutrition intervention programs may promote increased fruit and vegetable intake in adults and increase willingness to taste fruits and vegetables among youth a Benefits of creating land use protections for farmers markets include removing barriers to establishing new markets while protecting existing ones; optimizing location of farmers markets to ensure they are prioritized in appropriate sites (e.g., near schools, town centers, public transportation or in neighborhoods with limited access to fresh produce); and increasing access for low-income customers (e.g., requiring farmers markets to accept various forms of food assistance).' Dauchet L, Amouyel P, Hercberg S, Dallongeville J. Fruit and vegetable consumption and risk of coronary heart disease: a meta-analysis of cohort studies. J Nutr. 2006;136:2588-2593. 2 Dauchet L, Amouyel P, Dallongeville J. Fruit and vegetable consumption and risk of stroke: a meta-analysis of cohort studies. Neurology. 2005; 65:1193-1197. 3 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Data. Atlanta, Georgia: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, [2009]. 4 Institute of Medicine (September 2009). Local Government Actions to Prevent Childhood Obesity, http:/hwww.nap.eduZc2italog.php?record id=12674 Copyright C) 20] 7_ Blue Zones, LLC and Healthways, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Saurce�#��I�ti — - _._. — _ _- • Institute of Medicines Case Studies: Madison, WI (From: Community Food Security News, Spring 2007. Community Food Security Coalition and "Planning to Eat? Innovative Local Government Plans and Policies to Build Healthy Food Systems in the United States." Food Systems Planning and Healthy Communities Lab University at Buffalo, September 2011) The 2006 City of Madison Comprehensive Plan addresses food in its "Natural and Agricultural Resources" and "Economic Development" sections. The plan contains a variety of food system planning measures related to food retail, community gardening, farmers markets, small-scale farming, and food policy councils. The fact that these issues are addressed in a comprehensive and integrated fashion sets Madison apart from other American cities. The plan outlines goals, objectives, and policies to protect the city's food -related resources including farmland and community gardens. For example, the plan details support for community gardens, stating that the city will "protect existing community gardens in the city and establish additional areas for new community gardens"; consider using city surplus property and parkland to expand gardening opportunities; establish permanent community gardens on city land; extend leases on city -owned property to five years; and "strive to create one community garden site for every 2,000 households in the city." The plan also recommends mapping of agricultural operations located within the city and supporting education of farmers and consumers. Review Madison's comprehensive plan at http:Lwww.madisonofan.ore. Fresno, CA (Excerpt from: Public Health Perspective, a publication of the Fresno County Department of Public Health. Spring/Summer 2009) On June 17, 2008, the Fresno City Council, as part of the city's Fresno Green Strategy, adopted Ordinance No. 2008-38, which amends the city zoning ordinance and permits farmers markets in residential and commercial areas. Prior to this amendment, the zoning ordinance prohibited farmers markets in residential neighborhoods and the ordinance language was unclear in regard to establishing farmers markets in commercial areas. The previous ordinance addressing farmers markets was written more than 40 years ago and did not include a clear definition of a farmers market. The City Council approved new language that clarifies the definition of farmers market as follows: "FARMERS MARKET shall mean a commercial use with an organized display, indoors or outdoors, of agricultural products, in their natural state, for retail sale. Such agricultural products shall comprise at least 75% of the retail space available. Other products such as processed food (dried fruit, cheese or bread, for example), or artisan handiwork or art, may comprise the remaining twenty-five percent (25%) of the retail space available." With the allowance of farmers markets in residential areas, fresh fruits and vegetables will now be more readily available in neighborhoods. In particular, low-income neighborhoods, where food markets are often limited to corner markets or convenience stores that do not often offer a variety of nutritious foods such as fruits and vegetables, will benefit. s Institute of Medicine (September 2009). Local Government Actions to Prevent Childhood Obesity. http-//www.nap.edulcotalox.php?record id=12674 Copyright V 2012 Blue Zones, LLC and Healthways, Inc. All Rights Reserved, 2.5- ------------- In the News Matas A. (December 18, 2011). Board considers starting food policy council in Columbia. Missourian. http://www.columbiamissourian.comlstories/2011/12/­18/­colu mbfa-contemfates-startin -food- nolicy-council Bittman M. (May 17, 2011). Imagining Detroit. New York Times. htto inianatar.blo s.n times.com 2011 05 17 i a inin •detroit artnerwrss&emc=rss Bussewitz C. (February 13, 2010). Bill to help farmers markets take food stamps. SF Gate. httj)./ www.sfgate.coralcgi-bin/article.cgi?€=/c/a/2010/02112/BABV1C0L6H.DTL Rhodes B. (January 8, 2012). Asheville's first food security need will be addressed at City Council. Mountain Xpress. httpllwww.mounta1nx.cam/artic1e1391671Asheviiles^first-food-security-need-w9ll-be-addressed-at- City,;Council Sample Policy Language Establishing Land Use Protections for Farmers Markets. National Policy and Legal Analysis Networkto Prevent Childhood Obesity. htt www.n lanonline.org/sites/oh Inet.or files Est blishin Land Use Protection5 for Farmers Markets FINAL. WEB 200 1203. df Establishing Land Use Protections for Community Gardens. National Policy and Legal Analysis Network to Prevent Childhood Obesity. httg:llwww.google.comlurl?sa=t&rttzl&a=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=OCCUQi"iA6&url=htt_P53 A%2F%2Fwww.michil an.gov%2Fdocuments%2Fmdch%2Fcommunitytgardenpottcies 303374 7.radf&ei= TOYNT5r P1662 Wv4€m Cw&us =AF 'CNEx2i9Dcz x55vIVAmIKa1TeTsvWw Escondido, CA. This city adopted a zoning amendment to make vacant land available for community gardens. http:l/prevention institute,orelsa/policies/pciftext/InterimLand UsePolicypdf San Francisco, CA.The city of San Francisco allows community gardens on park and recreation sites. htt www.amle al,cornnxt atewa .dll Callfornia tannin article/ eneralzonin rovisions?f=tem i ates$fnr-default.htm$3.0$vld=amlep,al:sanfrancisco ca$anc=JD 102.35 San Diego, CA. Community Garden Zoning Code Changes. Permits community gardens in all commercial and residential zones In San Diego by right as a limited use, provided that the gardens comply with the use requirements in the Municipal Code throughout the City. http://eAtbe_ttermovernore.orn/sa/ policies/pditext/201109231557170SanDieeoCommGardenCodeCha nee.odf Copyright 0 2012 Blue Zones: LLC and Healthways, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ��p Other Resources Planning to Eat? Innovative Local Government Plans and Policies to Build Healthy Food Systems in the United States. Food Systems Planning and Healthy Communities Lab University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. September 2011. htt s -. docs. an le.com o en?id=DBIV7R4 3nic5YzJhMTc2OTctZmE2MSflOZ'BILT QYz tZmEONDE1N' vM214 ENACT Local Policy Database. A searchable database of promising policies in nutrition and physical activity being adopted at the local level around the nation. ht-tp://eatbettermovemore.org/5A/po11c*ieslabout.php Public Health Law Center. Offers legal and technical assistance to local, national, and international organizations to develop legislation and policies in core areas to preserve, protect, and promote public health. The Center also helps to defend effective public health policies against legal attacks; provides legal guidance on public health legal issues; researches, analyzes, interprets, and clearly explains complex public health legal issues In layman's terms. h tto://P ubl ich ea lth I e wcent er.o ra Public Health Law and Policy (PHLP). PHLP is a not-for-profit organization made up of a team of attorneys, policy analysts, and urban planners dedicated to building healthy communities nationwide. Services include policy research and analysis, technical legal assistance, and community -tailored training. PHLP provides the tools for moving forward with concrete policies and strategies that will create real and lasting change. Site also offers fact sheets, toolkits, legal memos, and model policies for various tobacco and healthy living policies. htt.o://www.r)hlpi)et.org Copyright V 2012 Blue Zones, I.LC and Healthways, Inc. All Rights Reserved. .9-7 BLUE ZONES PROJECT' by HEALTHWAYS Written Policy Providing Space and Time for Breastfeeding in Municipal Buildings Overview The Affordable Care Act, which was signed into law in March 2010, amended the Fair Labor Standards Act, and for the first time employers are now federally mandated to provide women with breaks, and a, place to breastfeed. Support implementation and awareness of the policy in local government facilities by adopting a written worksite lactation policy that provides space and time for breastfeeding for city employees. Despite the many advantages of breastfeeding, many women face barriers to breastfeeding, including social and structural barriers, such as attitudes and policies regarding breastfeeding in healthcare settings and public and work places. This policy aims to increase overall support for mothers to initiate and continue optimal breastfeeding practices. Copyright (0 2012 Blue Zones, LLC and Healthways, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2� Z, �1:-:Evidence/ltatlonalle­ + Research indicates that breastfeeding helps prevent pediatric obesity. Breastfed infants are 13- 22% less likely to be obese than formula -fed infants, and each additional month of breastfeeding is associated with a 4% decrease in the risk of obesity.' Women who are able to continue to breastfeed after returning to work miss less work time due to baby related illnesses and have shorter absences when they do miss work. • Roughly 70% of working mothers with children younger than three years old work full-time.3 Forty-one percent of mothers return to work within three months after birth, and 60% return within nine months a + Working outside the home is associated with lower duration of breastfeeding. In one study, only one in four mothers (26.1%) who worked full-time was breastfeeding their 6 -month-old infants • Barriers to breastfeeding in the workplace include a lack of flexibility for milk expression in the work schedule, lack of accommodations to pump or store breast milk, concerns about support from employers and colleagues, and real or perceived low milk supply.6 • Evidence suggests that interventions to support breastfeeding in the worksite are effective In increasing initiation rates and duration of breastfeeding compared with national averages.' Other positive results from providing lactation programs in the workplace include lower absenteeism, higher productivity, greater morale and company loyalty, and lower health care costs.$ Sources of recommendation • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention9 v National Prevention Councillo I Keener, D., Goodman, K., Lowry, A., taro, S., & Kettel Khan, L (2009). Recommended community strategies and measurements to prevent obesity in the United States: Implementation and measurement guide. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.govlobesity/downicad5/`community strategies guide.pdf 2 Cohen R, Mrtek MB. Comparison of maternal absenteeism and infant illness rates among breast-feeding and formula -feeding women in two corporations. American Journal of Health Promotion 1995; 10(2): 148-53. 3 U.S. Department of Labor. Employment characteristics of families — 2010. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2010. 4 Han W -J, Ruhm CJ, Waldfogel J, Washbrook E. The timing of mothers' employment after childbirth. Monthly Labor Review, June 2008. Pages 15-27. htt . www. oo le.com url? =htt www.bls. au a ub mir 2008 05 art2ful[. df&sa=U&ei=XWIGT4utAY2Ft eEtK5de &ved=0CAY F'AB&client=internal-uds-cse&Us =AF j CNH Flo FNytFjuM61Ik0-D-ojhL8wl 5 Ryan AS, Zhou W, Arensberg MB. The effect of employment status on breastfeeding In the United States, Women's Health Issues 16 (2006) 243-251. 6 Shealy KR, Li R, Benton -Davis S, Grummer-Strawn L. The CDC guide to breastfeeding Interventions. Atlanta, GA: US Department of Health and Human Services, CDC; 2005. ' Shealy KR, U R, Benton -Davis S, Grummer-Strawn L. The CDC guide to breastfeeding interventions. Atlanta, GA: US Department of Health and Human Services, CDC; 2005. s Ryan AS, Zhou W, Arensberg MB. The effect of employment status on breastfeeding in the United States. Women's Health Issues 16 (2006) 243-251. 9 Keener, D., Goodman, K., Lowry, A., taro, S., & Kettel Khan, L. (2009). Recommended community strategies and measurements to prevent obesity in the United States: Implementation and measurement guide. Atlanta, GA, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Copyright 0 2012 Slue Zones, LLC and Healthways, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 29 zz Case Study: San Antonio, TX On May 4, 2011, the City of San Antonio made history by becoming the first city government in Texas to meet requirements for the legislatively -created Texas Mother -Friendly Worksite designation by adopting a written worksite lactation policy to proactively support a woman's choice to breastfeed when returning to work. The policy also helps assure the City of San Antonio's compliance with new "break time for nursing mothers" provisions required under Section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, concern about combining working and breastfeeding is the leading barrier to breastfeeding initiation and continuation among working mothers in Texas. There are over 1,700 women of childbearing age currently employed with the City of San Antonio, which has a total of 11,000 employees. The lactation policy includes the following provisions: e Requires accessible, adequate, and private facilities, other than a restroom, for breast milk expression. 40 Allows for flexible break schedules in order to suit breastfeeding needs. m Provides hospital grade breast pumps to breastfeeding employees. ■ Defines regulations around the storage of milk during the work period. + Defines the responsibilities of employees who are breastfeeding, including developing lactation schedules, informing supervisors, and contacting the Employee Wellness Program to borrow breast pumps and purchase breast pump kits. a Defines the roles of the Human Resources Department, including assisting with lactation schedules, administering breast pumps and kit purchase, and maintaining a list of City Lactation Rooms. Defines the roles of City departments, including providing a clean space and allowing breastfeeding women flexible breaks in order to pump, assigning a liaison to maintain lactation rooms within the department, and maintaining confidentiality of employees. In the News Rochman B. (January 25, 2011), Breast -Feeding: It Takes a tillage to Help Moms Succeed. Time. http: /healtlitand.time.cons/2011/QIJ251breastfeeding-it-takes-a-village-to-help-mom_s-succeed- says-surgeon-gen_eraJ Tahmincioglu E. (January 4, 2012). Breast-feeding at work now protected by law. Lifelnc. http:/Ziifeinc.today.msnbc.msr).com/ news12012/01/04/:9922427-breast-feeding_at-work-riow- rotected_b -law 10 National Prevention Council, National Prevention Strategy, Washington, DC. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General, 2011. p. 40. htt : www.heaithcare, ovcenter councils n h hclstrate Ire ort, df Copyright V 2012 Slue Zones, LLC and Healthways, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 30 Sample Policy Language Nashville, TN. Civil Service Policy 4.13. Lactation Sites and Break Time. Requires all Nashville Metropolitan Government offices provide space and time to accommodate and support breastfeeding employees. htt : www,eatbettrmove ore.or s olici s ditext 201109231529270.NashviIleLactationBrea kTime;ndf San Antonio, TX. Workplace Milk Expression for Breastfeeding Employees. AD 4.15. Supports breastfeeding mothers through workplace breastfeeding policies for all City of San Antonio employees. htt eatbettermovemore.or sa olicies ditext 2011092310181 .SanAntonio Breastfeedin Po licydf Portland, ME. Lactation Policy. httR.Lwww.d.port land.me.us/hr/lactation Doil f Other Resources Section 7(r) of the Fair Labor Standards Act — Break Time for Nursing Mothers Provision. htt : www.dol. ovwhd nursin mothers Sec7rFL5A bt m.htm The Strategic Alliance for Healthy Food and Activity Environments. ENACT strategy: Support Breastfeeding. http1Lthrive. oreventioninstitute.or sa len act�workpl_acelbreastfeed 2a..12hp#evidence National Conference of State Legislators. Database of state breastfeeding laws. tt ; www.ncsi.or IssuesResearch He lth Br as feecin Laws tabid 14389 DefBult.as x United States Breastfeeding Committee. Legislation and policy. htt www.usbreastfeedin .or Le islationPolic tabid 55 Default.as x Copyright (V 2012 Blue Zones, LLC and Healthways, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 31 14 #ac%4me-,7-1- CITY-OF HERIUIOSA ACH :- -• -- • — -: _ - COMMUNITY -DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - MEMORANDUM Date: December 5, 2012 To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission „ From: Pamela Townsend, Senior Planner `Uv` Subject: Supplemental, Item 7: Review of Draft "Living Streets" Policy for Hermosa Beach (Continued from November 20 and October 16, 2012) Recommendation: Review and by minute order make recommendations to the City Council regarding adoption of the "Living Streets" Policy with the modification in this supplemental for the reasons stated in the staff report. Ba cke rou nd/Analysis: The following alternative to the proposed policy in the staff report are suggested. All other sections remain as is. PURPOSE The City of Hermosa Beach will improvc livability and sustainability by adopting a 'living streets' policy that promotes the health and mobility of all Hermosa Beach citizens and visitors by providing high quality pedestrian, bicycling, and transit access to destinations throughout the City. In Hermosa Beach, living streets embody the following principles: 1. Streets and transportation networks and projects that are designed for people, with beauty and amenities. 2. Streets and transportation networks and projects that provide for the needs of drivers, transit users, bicyclists, and pedestrians, as well as users of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. 3. Streetscapes that are inviting places — with engaging architecture, street furniture, landscaping, and public art — and foster healthy economic development. 4. Streets and streetscapes that integrate sustainable management and conservation principles addressing water, energy, materials, waste, plant life and other resources. .Sewe--pa^ f -ails ds-wheth,,er-� I. , ire 2. intecr�aplete streets} 'f .-,ei F,•.t e. r,ah nn_SAts h pe destrian._.n e c �rrf£�t2-9F?j3[3rtlif�fti�s f4 �?2AjJl�and intefaM 11 their design 5. AFe iR,.4fiag-pl;a4ses SUPPLEMENTAL 6. -Ge Q. d-en-I�e��� INFORM I !ON 0, into Fate envirORME)Rtal stewardshi io.-vapy444haFaGt eighbGFhood,-densitj ,and-#ira6t+via 32— CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Date: To: From: Subject: MEMORANDUM December 5, 2012 Honorable Chairman and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission Pamela Townsend, Senior Pla q ' , jt/ Review of Draft "Living Streets" Policy for Hermosa Beach (Continued from November 20 and October 16, 2012) Recommendation: Review and by minute order make recommendations to the City Council regarding adoption of the "Living Streets" Policy at this time for the reasons stated below. Back ound/Anal si The Commission continued the Living Streets proposal and directed staff to provide a definition of Living Streets and clarify what material constitutes the policy. Based on discussion at the October and November meetings, the proposed Living Streets Policy has been revised as follows: ■ The introductory paragraphs are labeled as `Purpose.' • A definition of `living streets' is added encompassing 10 principles. • The terms `living streets' and `design guidelines manual' are no longer capitalized. A model design manual for living streets is available online for review at: h ://www.modelstreetdesi nmanual corn/ (see Download icon on the right side of the webpage). Reasons expressed at the November 20s' meeting to adopt a policy, at this time, include: I. Adoption of the policy will help the City lead by example, facilitate healthy living, and assist in becoming Blue Zones certified community. 2. While a `complete streets' policy must be incorporated into the next major update of the General Plan Circulation Element, this policy facilitates the provision of streets for people of all ages, physical abilities and income levels whether they walk, bicycle, ride transit, or drive, compatible with the complete street principles. 3. The General Plan will likely not be adopted for 3 to 5 years. In the interim, this policy can guide street planning and improvements. It is possible that the policy would be superseded once the General Plan is adopted. 4. The policy ensures that many segments of the community are considered when determining how 33 1 to use and improve the public right-of-way resources. 5. The policy provides a comprehensive checklist of issues to consider and procedures to evaluate street projects through a comprehensive `sustainability' lens. 6. The future provision of a design manual or guidelines will provide the foundation of consistency comprehensive program and improve governmental efficiency. The lack of guidelines has resulted in variability in street widths, pedestrian and storm drain improvements, etc. throughout the city and on individual streets; ad hoc decision making by staff or commissions; and delays in making determinations and designing projects. The Council Staff Report will incorporate these reasons together with the proposed policy. Attachments: 1. Proposed Living Streets Policy 2. Planning Commission Minutes and Staff Reports, November 20 and October 16, 2012 3q ACTION: To approve, by minute order, option No. 2 using top of the retaining wall elevations for building height calculations. / MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Perrotti ie motion carried by tie following vote: AYES: 66 ms. Allen, Flaherty, Hoffman, Perrotti, Chmn. P NOES: No ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 7. S-21 #6 -- Slope determinate =determine if t/propertya convex sloping lot and whether to interpolate from ieriate points oe slope and points adjacent to the top of the retaining wall along miosa Avenis for calculating building height at 2440 Hermosa Avenue. Staff Recommended Action: To direct taff asopriate. ACTION: To approve, by minute order, Alon No. 2 using top of the retaining wall elevations for building height calculati S. MOTION by Commissioner Flah y, seconded b Commissioner Perrotti. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Comms. All , Flaherty, Hoffman, Perrotti,7hmn.izer NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Non 8. Four month r iew and report on progress on compliance of the Condit i al Use Permit at 1000 Pacif' Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach Car Wash. Staff Re mmended Action: To receive and file. The Planning Commission consensus was to receive and file the sukwi 9. Review of Draft "Living Streets" Policy for Hermosa Beach (continued from the October 16, 2612 meeting). Staff Recommended Action: To review and by minute order make recommendations to the City Council regarding adoption of the "Living Streets" Policy. ACTION: The Planning Commission consensus was to continue this matter to December 5, 2012 meeting for language clean up. 10. TEXT-124--r_Q -tions for regulating mobile food vendors on the public r' - , a parks and public facilitiesees and-on-priv de commercial and no sites (continued from the October 16, 2012 meeting). mded-A4afion--To direct staff to schedule a public hearing and return with an the Municipal Code regulating mobile food vendors on the p _ - Planning Commission Action Minutes 5 November 20, 2012 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM Date: November 20, 2012 To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission From: Pamela Townsend, Senior Planner 41 Subject: Review of Draft "Living Streets" Policy for Hermosa Beach (Continued from October 16, 2012) Recommendation: Review and -by minute order make recommendations to the City Council regarding adoption of the "Living Streets" Policy. Bac�und: Tlie Comillissioli .iontillued elle Living StreGtD piroposal to provide inoie 61nu lUr %C'U111111Lhi5lUll rUVLCW W address: 1. Comparison with the "Complete Streets" objectives, which appear to be more concrete and relevant to Hermosa Beach. 2. Since a Complete Streets policy must be incorporated into the next major update of the General Plan Circulation Element, the proposed policy should be carefully reviewed to ensure it is consistent with the Complete Streets requirement. 3. The policy should be evaluated to determine how it will improve the city. 4. Terms should be clear to the reader. For example, what does `providing equity' and `managing streets with sustainability' mean? Attachment: Planning Commission Minutes and Staff Report, October 16, 2012 hearing to receive input. ACTION: -To direct staff to 1) investigate the legal requirements of the City to regulate . mobile food vend s, 2) use Manhattan Beach ordinance as a model to addres es raised at the meeting, luding parking on private property, 3) restrict to tial events at public facilities, and 4) re with a refined proposal at the No er 20, 2012 meeting. MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman, secon Commissioner Flaherty. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Comms. , Flaherty, Hoffman, Perrotti, Chmn. er NOES: No ABSTAI one A T; None 9. Review of Draft "Living Streets" Policy for Hermosa Beach. Staff Recommended Action: To review and by minute order make recommendations to the City Council regarding adoption of the "Living Streets" Policy. ACTION: To continue to future meeting to allow for further review. MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 10. Staff Items a. Integrated Gen al Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan Update crew ' a 'Comprehensive print for Sustainability and a Low Carbo u#ure': Next Steps. ACTION: The Planning Co fission consensus to appoint Commissioners Hoffman and Perrotti to form a s committee assist with the interview of the consulting team. b. Report on City Council actions. c. Tentative future Planning mmission agenda. d. Community Deve�ment Department activity report of A*st, 2012. 11. CommissionerJt6ms 12. Adjouryx6ent Therfteeting was formally adjourned at 10:44 P.M. '317 Planning Commission Action Minutes October 16, 2012 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Date: October 16, 2012 To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission From: Pamela Townsend, Senior Planner Subject: Review of Draft "Living Streets" Policy for Hermosa Beach Recommendation: Review and by minute order make recommendations to the City Council regarding adoption of the "Living Streets" Policy. Background-: In 2011, the Hermosa, Redondo and Manhattan Beach City Councils adopted the "Beach Cities Livability Plan," a key component of the three-year Health:. a y s! Vitality City initiative. The Livability Plan outlines ways in which we can build cities that create active lifestyles, such as through walking, biking, gathering and socializing each Cities Livability Plan). As part of the Vitality City program, all three cities expressed interest in becoming "Blue Zones Communities" and transforming the lives of their citizens by incorporating well-being habits from the world's longest living people, including achieving a required score through adoption of locally - determined policies from among a slate of possible actions that will create and sustain change. One such action is to adopt a "Living Streets" Policy. The Planning Commission and Public Works Commission are requested to review the attached policy statement and provide their recommendations to the City Council. Living streets are designed for people and embody all of the following values: I. Are for people of all ages and physical abilities whether they walk, bicycle, ride transit, or drive (this is complete streets) 2. Integrate connectivity and traffic calming with pedestrian -oriented site and building design 3. Connect people 4. Are designed with equity in mind 5. Involve local people in their design 6. Are inviting places 7. Foster healthy commerce 8. Strengthen and enhance neighborhoods 9. Encourage active and healthy lifestyles 10. Integrate environmental stewardship 11. Vary in character by neighborhood, density, and function -3g The Living Streets movement is about changing the way transportation agencies and communities approach every street project and transform transportation practice. In addition to furthering the Blue Zones program, adoption of a Living Street policy will assist cities in complying with the California `Complete Streets Act' and becoming more competitive in securing grants. A complete streets policy must be incorporated into the General Plan when it is comprehensively updated, which will occur under the Strategic Growth Council grant awarded to the City. Therefore, creation of a policy will provide an input to the General Plan. Analysis: The Beach Cities Health District and sponsors of the Blue Zones Communities Nitality City initiative held a workshop in July 2012 to provide education about and enable the creation of Living Streets policies for each beach city, to influence the design, operations and maintenance of our streets to create healthier, more livable communities. Hermosa Beach staff, together with one volunteer each from the Planning Commission and the Public Works Commission and a community member refined a template specific to Hermosa Beach, which is summarized below and attached for your review and comment. Hermosa Beach's basic street network provides a well-connected grid network of short blocks, which facilities nonmotorized transportation. The City has embarked on a program to improve the system for people, through adoption of the Bicycle Master Plan, the Pier Avenue improvements, Safe Routes to Schools, sharrows on Hermosa Avenue, PCH/Aviation improvement efforts, etc. While the City's General Plan Circulation Element, Regional Transportation Plan and others encourage multi -modal systems for all people, the City has not adopted a comprehensive, cohesive multi -faceted policy. This would provide that policy. The policy calls for the creation and adoption of living streets design guidelines, and essentially evaluating all project and activities for consistency with the components of the policy. The objective of the policy is to "establish guiding principles and practices so transportation improvements are planned, designed, constructed, operated and maintained to encourage walking, bicycling, and transit use while promoting safe operations for all users." The policy will promote health and mobility by providing high quality pedestrian, bicycling, and transit access to destinations throughout the city. Streets and the transportation network will be attractively designed for all.people, regardless of ability, and foster economic development. The transportation system will also integrate sustainability principles. The Living Streets Policy is intended to cover "all development and redevelopment in the public domain, all street improvement assessment districts, and private development and redevelopment that creates publicly accessible streets and non -motorized ways within Hermosa Beach. Street projects include new construction, reconstruction, retrofits, repaving, rehabilitation, or changes in the allocation of pavement space on existing public streets, or phases thereof. Street network and connectivity: The policy focuses on the street network and connectivity, by providing a multi -modal network and connecting important destinations locally and regionally. All development projects must be evaluated to maintain or enhance non -motorized connections. Enhancing or repurposing rights-of-way is one way to enhance pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users connectivity, noting that alleys, pedestrian walk -streets, the Strand and the Greenbelt provide special opportunities. Jurisdiction: The policy ensures that street and transportation projects undertaken by any entity, in the public domain and all private development that creates publicly accessible streets and non -motorized ways within Hermosa Beach, are evaluated, designed and maintained consistent with the policy. 3q Exceptions: Exceptions to the policy are provided for ordinary or emergency maintenance, exemptions granted by the City Council due to excessive and disproportionate cost, or by both the Public Works and Community Development directors when not practically feasible or cost effective. Exceptions must be documented and made available for public inspection prior to a discretionary decision or upon an administrative decision. Design: The policy directs that the City will adopt Living Streets Design Guidelines to guide the planning, funding, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of new and modified streets. The guidelines will be incorporated into all City plans, manuals, rules, regulations and programs as applicable. Context Sensitivity: Streets will be designed with a strong sense of place, in harmony with adjacent land uses, and provide vibrant and livable commercial districts. Natural features and context sensitive storm water and urban runoff management strategies will be incorporated into projects. Performance Measures: The policy provides a list of performance measures for evaluating the Living Streets Policy. Funds and methodology to collect data will be identified. Implementation: The Public Works and Community Development directors will jointly oversee implementation of the policy and biannually provide a written report to City Council. The policy will be infused into transportation planning, capital improvement plans, regulations, staff training, and fiscal planning. Attachments: 1. Proposed Policy 2. Living Streets Summary 3. Complete Street Information lry HCALiH WAYS .. .. Presented try Beach Citles Health District What Are Living Streets? Living Streets are streets that are safe, comfortable, and convenient for travel via automobile, foot, bicycle, and transit They are vibrantr people -oriented public spaces. A living street is always evolving, it's living, it's changing, it's growing. 10Prind 121es of Living Streets I. Provide for all users 2. Integrate income equity into design and function 3. Have pedestrian oriented design 4. Connect people through everyday interaction and shared responsibility to street design and planning 5. Enhance neighborhoods 6. Foster active life styles 7. Manage streets sustainably 8. Are inviting places 9. Support healthy commerce 10. Vary in character Key Facts Living Streets provide many benefits for the community, ranging from increasing neighborhood interaction by encouraging people to move naturally outside to slowing traffic so passersby pay more attention to stores, boosting sales for local businesses. Most Americans would rather drive less and walk more. One-third of Americans do not drive and need other modes of transportation. Sixty-five percent of trips under 1 mile are now taken by car; trips this length could be made easily by foot or on a bicycle if streets were designed to be safe and friendly for pedestrians and bicyclists. As gas becomes more expensive and traffic increases, more people are demanding improved transit and facilities for walking and biking. Cities save money by making the needs of all users the default for everyday street design practices. Everyone wins with Living Streets. Living Streets prioritize people, not cars. -Ryan Snyder, President of Ryan Snyder Associates, LLC, and Living Streets expert 'Snyder, R (2012, July 17). Living Streets Policy Workshop Powerpoint slides. Copyright O 2012 Blue Zones, LLC and Healtlw .-A Inc All rights reserved, www'01a mesproKi,com T/ Complete Streets Overview BLUE ZONES PROJECT` by HEALTHWAYS Create safe walking and biking systems, which may include: sidewalks, bike lanes (or wide paved shoulders), bus lanes, median islands, curb extensions, narrow lanes, roundabouts, and more. Complete Streets are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users including: pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and public transportation users of all ages and abilities. Complete Streets make it easy to cross the street, walk to shops, and bike to work. They allow buses to run on time and make it safe for people to walk to and from train stations. A Complete Street in a rural area will look quite different from a Complete Street in a highly urban area, but both are designed to balance safety and convenience for everyone using the road.' An ideal Complete Streets policy:2 1. Includes a vision for how and why the community wants to complete its streets. 2. Specifies that 'all users' includes pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit passengers of all ages and abilities, as well as trucks, buses, and automobiles. 3. Applies to both new and retrofit projects, including design, planning, maintenance, and operations, for the entire right of way. 4. Makes any exceptions specific and sets a clear procedure that requires high-level approval of exceptions. 5. Encourages street connectivity and aims to create a comprehensive, integrated, connected network for all modes. 6. Is adoptable by all agencies to cover all roads. 7. Directs the use of the latest and best design criteria and guidelines while recognizing the need for flexibility in balancing user needs. S. Directs that Complete Streets solutions will complement the context of the community. 9. Establishes performance standards with measurable outcomes. 10. Includes specific next steps for implementation of the policy. r National Complete Streets Coalition. Fundamentals of Complete Streets. littp://www.completestreets.grg/complete-streets-#u_�a m enta_I_sL 2 National Complete Streets Coalition. bttp-llwww.completestreets.org/changing-policvfpolicV-elem-e ts1 Copyright © 2012 Blue Zones, LLC and Healthways, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (f 2- Evidence/Rationale + The benefits of regular physical activity to health and overall wellness are numerous, yet nearly half of Americans fall short of meeting the physical activity guidelines.3 Research has shown that both community -scale and street -scale urban design and land use policies and practices are effective in increasing physical activity.4 a In one study, transit users took 30% more steps per day and spent 8.3 more minutes walking per day than people who relied on cars.s + Residents of neighborhoods with sidewalks on most streets were 47% more likely to meet physical activity guidelines than were residents of neighborhoods with sidewalks on few or no streets.6 • From 2000 through 2009, more than 47,700 pedestrians were killed in the United States, the equivalent of a jumbo jet full of passengers crashing roughly every month. On top of that, more than 688,000 pedestrians were injured over the decade, a number equivalent to a pedestrian being struck by a car or truck every seven minutes.' The majority of these deaths share a common thread: they occurred along "arterial" roadways that were dangerous by design — streets engineered for speeding traffic with little or no provision for people on foot, in wheelchairs, or on bicycles. Sources of recommendation ■ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention$ • Institute of Medicine9 �► National Prevention Council10 + White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity' ` 3 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Behavioral Risk factor Surveillance System Survey Data. Atlanta, Georgia: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009. 4 Heath GW, Brownson RC, Kruger J, et al. The effectiveness of urban design and land use and transport policies and practices to Increase physical activity: a systematic review. Journal of Physical and Activity and Health 2006;3 (Supp) 1):SSS-76. S Edwards R. Public transit, obesity, and medical costs: Assessing the magnitudes. Preventive Medicine. 2008. 46(1):14-21. 6 Sallis J, Bowles H, Bauman A, et al. Neighborhood environments and physical activity among adults in 11 countries. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2009.36(6):484-490. ' Ernst M. Dangerous by Design. Transportation for America Report. 2011. fits tAairerica.or resources dan erousb desi n2011 e Keener, D., Goodman, K., Lowry, A., taro, S., & Kettel Khan, L. (2009). Recommended community strategies and measurements to prevent obesity in the United States: Implementation and measurement guide. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc-poylobesity/downloads/community strategies guide.pdf 9 Institute of Medicine (September 2009). Local Government Actions to Prevent Childhood Obesity. htt : www.na .edu catala h ?record id=12G74 14 National Prevention Council, National Prevention Strategy, Washington, DC, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General, 2011. p. 40. htt www.healthcare. ov center councils n b he strate re art. df 1 White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity Report to the President. Solving the Problem of Obesity Within a Generation. May 2010. p. 81. http://www.letsmove.gov/sites/let5move.gpvlfiles/TaskForce on Childhood Obesity Ma 2010 FullRel3ort.pd f Copyright V 2012 Blue Zones, LLC and Healthways, Inc. All Rights Reserved. `>_3 Case Study: Boulder, CO Boulder, Colorado, first adopted a Transportation Master Plan (TMP) in 1989. The TMP acts as the city's long-range blueprint for travel and mobility.12 Since 1989, the TMP has been updated several times by City Council with advice from the Transportation Advisory Board, and now Boulder is one of the country's leaders in providing a balanced multimodal transportation system. The TMP sets tangible goals for completing Boulder's streets, including: total vehicle miles traveled would not exceed its 1994 levels; reduce the number of trips made by one person driving alone to 25%; and allow no more than 20% of the system to be congested. Another goal is to not allow any one mode to be developed to the detriment of others. As a result of Boulder's commitment to providing Complete Streets that support pedestrians, cyclists, and the use of public transportation, people in Boulder ride the bus three times more, walk twice as much, and bicycle twenty times more than the national average.13 From 2001-2010, just under half of total transportation spending went to roadways, with the rest split between bicycle, pedestrian,"and transit. Of the total, about two-thirds supported maintenance and operations of the existing system, including subsidies to transit services; while one third went to enhancements to the system. Of enhancement spending, more than three quarters of improvements were focused on bicycle, pedestrian, and transit projects. Roadway improvements accounted for less than a quarter of spending, with most of those projects adding turn lanes at congested intersections. As the city continues working on meeting transportation goals in a time of financial challenges, one of their biggest opportunities lies in repurposing the city's existing infrastructure to better serve all modes of transportation. In California, Assembly Bill 1358 requires the legislative body of a city or county, upon revision of the circulation element of their general plan, to identify how the jurisdiction will provide for the routine accommodation of all users of the roadway, including motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, individuals with disabilities, seniors, and users of public transportation. In the News Morstad T. (January 22, 2012). Streets are for everybody — not just drivers. San Antonio Express News. htt www.m sanantonlo.com o inion commentar article Streets -are -for -everybody- not -i ust- drivers-2473039.php Reuters. (August 18, 2011). Baldwin Park Recognized for Strongest "Complete Streets" Policy in the Nation. htt www.reuters.com article 2011 0$ 18 idU5244541+18-Au -2011+MW20110818 Simpson J. (November 13, 2011). Complete Streets offers a way toward zero fatalities. Phillyburbs.com. http;//www.ptilllyburbs.com/news/local/burlington county times news o inion uest com lete- streets-offers-a-wa -toward-zero-fatalities article b2f67ceb-db5Q-5b36-81fd-ee304ed78a7b.html Padgett T. (November 29, 2009). Florida's Deadly Hit -and -Run Car Culture, TIME Magazine. http:/Jwww.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1942985-1,00. html 12 City of Boulder Transportation Master Plan. htt Aww,bouldercolorado. ov index. h ?v tion=com content&view=article&id=331&ltemid-167.6 13 Transportation to Sustain a Community – A Report on Progress. Prepared by the City of Boulder. Transportation Division. November, 2010. htti):Z/www.bouldercolorado.gov/f ilesITransg)ortation/TransportationfROPpapeslllow.pdt Copyright © 2012 Blue Zones, LLC and Healthways, Inc. All Rights Reserved q Cost Considerations Construction costs (public). Complete Streets often cost no more to implement than the status quo. Many Complete Streets policies allow "excessive cost" exemptions based on a percentage of the total project cost. Others incorporate a funding stream into the policy, such as a sales tax that generates dollars for local transportation projects. Streets which are not accessible to all users can impose significant costs on government and individuals, and contribute to the cost of obesity - related medical expenditures.i4 Sample Policy Language Crystal City, MO. City Ordinance (2010). http://www.Cgmpletestreets.org/webdor,s/po I iccs-mo-cr stalcit -ordinance, df Missoula, MT. City Resolution #No. 7473 (2009). htt www.comfetestreets.or webdocs olio rs-mt-missoula-resolution, df New York City, NY. City Plan. Sustainable Streets Strategic Plan (2008) htt www.nvc.gov/htrni/dot/htmi/about/­stratpla n.shtml For more examples of sample policy language, see Complete Streets Policy Analysis 2010: A Story of Growing Strength published by the National Complete Streets Coalition. Iitt www.com 121etestreets.or webdocs resources cs- polic anal sis. pdf Training in Complete Streets Design Training includes technical training needed to effectively serve all transportation system users along with procedural training. Procedural training focuses on the meaning of a Complete Streets policy and the avenues to its implementation. The goal is to ensure that those responsible for implementing the Complete Streets policy are aware of the new procedures that apply to their field of work. Complete Streets Workshops. Offered through the National Complete Streets Coalition. httP://www.cumpletestreets.org/changing-policy/workshops/ Hiring Help. The National Complete Streets Coalition provides a list of private firms and companies helping communities across the country achieve on -the -ground change in their transportation network. http:ILwww.completestreets.orglchanginil-poiicylhire-help) The Walkable and Livable Communities Institute conducts walkability training. www.walklive.org Phone: 360-385-3421 14 North Country Healthy Heart Network, Inc. http:llran.heartnetwork.org/flles- f Cam lete Streets Guide no appendix.pdf Copyright CO 2012 Blue Zones, LLC and Heaithways, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (6- Developing a Bicycle Master Plan If we expect people to bike, they need safe designated routes just like automobiles. Our road systems have been designed primarily for automobiles. A Bicycle Master Plan maps out the optimal routes for cyclists to reach their destinations. The adoption of a Bicycle Master Plan is a critical component for most grant applications, which can fund the cost of implementation. Bicycle Master Plans are not effective if they never get implemented. Therefore, it is critical that your Bicycle Master Plan includes plans for accountability, implementation and evaluation. Getting started with a_Bicycle Master Plan The complexity of Bicycle Master Plans varies greatly. Some communities simply identify key destinations and corridors for bicycles, and City Staff create a simple map and prepare a policy modeled on other cities. Others conduct detailed analysis of current automobile and bicycle counts, engineering analysis of the corridors, and gather other information about various routes and connections. Cities can complete this work using a mix of resources including staff, consultants, and volunteers. Toolkits and Sample Bicycle Plans Creating a RoadMap for Producing & Implementing a Bicycle Master Plan. Supported by the National Center for Biking and Walking (bikewalk.org) and Active Living Resource Center. littp://www.google,coinju rl?sa=t&rct=i&=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=OCCM FIAA&url=htt %3A%2F%2Fwww.bikewaik.or %2F dfs%2FBMP Road Ma P. pdf&ei=XUkYT8bLA6b0 2AX- sNGeCw&usg=AFQiCIV_FMge b9 ntCN08g1IU_QR1AR5sgnA Long Beach, CA Bicycle Master Plan. Guides the development and maintenance of bicycle friendly roads and bikeways which will serve commuter and recreational riders. http:/lwww.ci.long- beach.ca.us/?,ov/bmP.asP List of sample state, regional, and local bicycle plans. http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/develop1sample-plans.cfm Copyright 0 2012 Blue Zoites, LLC and Healthways, inc. All Rights Reserved. M Developing a Pedestrian Master Plan The goal of the Pedestrian Master Plan is to promote a pedestrian -friendly environment; where public spaces — including streets and off-street paths — will offer a level of convenience, safety, and attractiveness to the pedestrians, which will encourage and reward the choice to walk.ls It is critical that your Pedestrian Master Plan includes plans for accountability, implementation and evaluation. Sample Pedestrian Plans List of sample state, regional, and local pedestrian plans. http://www.wa I ki ngi nfo,ar develop/sample- p[ans. cfm Santa Barbara, CA Pedestrian Plan, Santa Barbara's Pedestrian Plan aims to make walking a more realistic option for people who live, work, and play in Santa Barbara by: Improving pedestrian access to key destinations; Establishing and enhancing Safe Routes to School; and enhancing safety of sidewalks, pathways and other infrastructure for those traveling on foot. http://eatbettermovemore.orF,/sa/policies/pditext/Santa°/o20Barbara%2OPed`/o20Master%20Plan%Z OChapter 1 Introduction. Of For more information check out the following resources: Walkinginfo.org. Website of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC), a national clearinghouse for information about health and safety, engineering, advocacy, education, enforcement, access, and mobility for pedestrians (including transit users) and bicyclists. Site provides links to numerous sample Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans and community success stories. thtt : www.walkin info.or index.cfm How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). http://www.waIkinginfo.org/library/details.cfm?id=229 is City of Oakland, CA Pedestrian Master Plan. littp://www.oakiandnet.com/povernment/pedestrian/index.html Copyright G' 2012 Blue Zones, LLC and Healthways, Inc. All Rights Reserved. T_ Comparing Current Policy to Best Practice Does your jurisdiction have a policy for designing and operating streets with safe access for all users that includes at least one of the following elements ?16 • Specifies that "all users" includes pedestrians, bicyclists, transit vehicles and users, and motorists of all ages and abilities • Aims to create a comprehensive, integrated, connected network Recognizes the need for flexibility: that all streets are different and user needs will be balanced • Is adoptable by all agencies to cover all roads • Applies to both new and retrofit projects, including design, planning, maintenance, and operations, for the entire right of way • Makes any exceptions specific and sets a clear procedure that requires high-level approval of exceptions • Directs the use of the latest and best design standards fl Directs that Complete Streets solutions fit Into the context of the community • Establishes performance standards with measurable outcomes If you answered yes to the first question, which of the elements listed above does your policy Include? Potential Data Sources: Transportation planning office • City/county manager's office • City/county planning office Measuring success of your Complete Streets projects To meet the goals and tenets of living streets, communities should consider adopting the following performance measures. Setting clear performance measures will allow you to evaluate the impact (intended and unintended) of your Complete Streets Policy. Example performance measures include:'7 ■ Street fatalities and injuries decrease for all age groups, particularly in area(s) where project was implemented • The number of trips by walking, cycling, and transit increases. • vehicle travel is reduced • Speeds of vehicles on local streets decrease • Retail sales and tourism increases Walk score increases • Resident satisfaction increases • Target speeds for roads are met by 80% of vehicles 16 Keener, D., Goodman, K., Lowry, A., Zaro, S., & Kettel Khan, L. (2009). Recommended community strategies and measurements to prevent obesity in the United States: Implementation and measurement guide. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/obesityldawnloadsicommunit,y strategies guide.pdf 17 Model Design Manual for Living Streets. Los Angeles County, 2011. http;//www.modelstreetdesip,nmanual .corn/ Copyright Q 2012 Blue Zones, LLC and Healthways, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (fg Presentation Slides From National Complete Streets Coalition (completestreets.org) htt www.cam letestreets.or webdoc resources cs-intro. tx. Other Resources National Complete Streets Coalition General Website http:jLwww.comnlet streets.orFzJ * Resources (Basic Info, Reports and Articles, Presentations, Fact Sheets, Design Guidance) - htt : www.com le# treets.or corn Tete -streets -fundamentals resources Complete Streets Policy Analysis 2010: A Story of Growing Strength htt www.com letestreets.or web ocsesources rs- olic anal is. df The Strategic Alliance for Healthy Food and Activity Environments. ENACT strategy: Complete Streets. httea a termovemore.or sa enact nei hborh od sidewalks. h Leadership for Healthy Communities. Increasing Active Living: A Guide for Policy -makers. htt www.leadershi forhealth cominunities.or ima es stories activelivin eb. df Active Transportation: Making the Link from Transportation to Physical Activity and Obesity. Active Living Research. Research Brief. Summer 2009. httwww.activelivin research.or files ALR Brief ActiveTrans ortation. df Public Policies for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety and Mobility: An Implementation Project of the Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety and Mobility International Scan. ht katana.hsrc.unc.edu/cms/download§/PBSPolicyReview. df Copyright Q 2012 Blue Zones, LLC and Healthways, Inc. All Rights Reserved. qi9