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File Number: 16-341 <br />Current data on flood hazards and projected sea level rise is provided. Data on air and <br />water pollution has been updated to 2016, and revised data on hazardous materials is <br />included. The chapter also includes an updated Noise section, with current data on noise <br />levels and new noise contour maps. <br />Policies and actions in this Element have been updated. There are new policies <br />addressing sea level rise and resilience, wildfire hazard mitigation, health risk <br />assessments for future development near freeways and other air pollution sources, and <br />current water quality requirements for stormwater runoff. New policies are included relating <br />to green infrastructure, pipeline safety, and the City’s Brace and Bolt program. <br />†The Historic Preservation and Community Design Element (Chapter 8) addresses the <br />visual character of the city and establishes priorities for the preservation of historic <br />structures and sites. Its policies and programs ensure that new development makes a <br />positive aesthetic contribution to the community, protects historic landmarks, and builds a <br />stronger sense of local identity. <br />The 2002 narrative on historic preservation has been updated to reflect the current state of <br />preservation efforts in the city. Community design text has been updated with new <br />information on city gateways, public art, street trees, and wireless facilities. Policies and <br />actions in this Element have been updated to incorporate state requirements for tribal <br />resource consultation [SB 18 and Assembly Bill (AB) 52], new methods for preservation <br />outreach and education, and updated priorities for beautification and streetscape <br />improvements. <br />†The Community Services and Facilities Element (Chapter 9) addresses the provision of <br />police, fire, school, library, and human services, as well as water, sewer, and drainage <br />services to San Leandro residents and businesses. It is organized under topical headings <br />corresponding to major service categories. Where appropriate, the Element includes <br />projections of future service demand and identifies the capital improvements that may be <br />needed to meet these demands. <br />The 2002 narrative in this chapter has been updated to incorporate current data on each <br />service and to discuss current issues and forecasts. Current data on police services and <br />crime rates is provided, along with plans for improvements to police facilities. Current fire <br />and EMS statistics are provided. Updated information on school enrollment and capacity <br />is presented. A new section on cultural arts has been added. The narrative for utility <br />services has been updated based on current conditions. <br />Similarly, the goals, policies, and actions in this section have been updated to reflect <br />current and future priorities. In particular, a new goal on information services has been <br />added, with new policies on expansion of fiber optics and technology resources. Policies <br />on libraries have been expanded. The goals on child care, youth care, and senior services <br />have been merged into a broader goal on human services. New policies on <br />responsiveness to the culturally diverse needs of San Leandro residents have been <br />added. <br />†The Housing Element (Chapter 10) is simply a one-page insert in the General Plan that <br />informs the reader that the full Housing Element is a separate document that was adopted <br />in January 2015. <br />†Implementation (Chapter 11) summarizes the activities and programs the City will <br />undertake to implement the General Plan. This chapter contains no policies and is a <br />summary of the actions in Chapter 3-9. Chapter 11 was not included in the June 1, 2016 <br />release and will be developed following the study session on June 16 to ensure that any <br />feedback on priorities is included. <br />Page 6 City of San Leandro Printed on 6/28/2016