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DATE: November 17, 2010
SUBJECT: INITIATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
GENERAL PLAN TO INCORPORATE THE NON MOTORIZED
TRANSPORTATION PLAN
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Planning Department and Office of Sustainability
SUMMARY
The Sustainability Commission recently adopted a recommendation to the City Council
to initiate a General Plan amendment to incorporate the Non Motorized Transportation
Plan (NMTP). The NMTP was recently completed and adopted by the Coachella Valley
Association of Governments. The NMTP is a region-wide plan for bicycle ways, trails
and other non-motorized circulation routes. Based on Council direction, staff will
proceed with a General Plan amendment.
RECOMMENDATION:
Initiate an amendment to the City of Palm Springs General Plan to incorporate the Non
Motorized Transportation Plan. An amendment would result in a public hearing before
the Planning Commission for its recommendation and a City Council hearing for final
action.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
At a November 2, 2010 special meeting of the City of Palm Springs Sustainability
Commission, the Commission members voted unanimously to pass a resolution in
support of the adoption of the NMTP into the City's General Plan.
The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) recognized the value of
providing opportunities for local residents and visitors to bicycle for work and recreation,
as well as to use off-road trails for hiking, equestrians and jogging. Such opportunities
help to reduce auto trips, improve the environment, promote healthy lifestyles and
create livable communities.
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City Council Staff Report
November 17, 2010 -- Page 2
General Plan Amendment NTP
The Non-Motorized Transportation Plan updates a plan for bikeways and trails that was
completed in 2001. It includes updates of a bicycle plan for each jurisdiction as well as
revisions to plans for hiking and equestrian trails.
The individual bicycle plans for each jurisdiction are prepared to comply with California
Streets and Highways Code 891.2 that specifies what must go into a bicycle plan to be
eligible for Bicycle Transportation Account funds.
ALTERNATIVES:
No alternatives are recommended.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the initiation of the General Plan amendment
procedure. The adoption of the plan will make the City of Palm Springs eligible for
Bicycle Transportation Account funds and will also improve chances of receiving funds
for the trails on this Plan. Plans for all of the facilities contained herein provide
opportunities to include them along with future development.
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Michele Mician, r i . Eweling
ICP
Sustainability Manager Director of Services
David H. Ready, City er Thomas J. Wilso ,
Assistant City Manager
Attachments: None