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This item outlines the plan for a series of three workshops to discuss policy considerations and prioritize action items after the completion of the reassessment process in December 2012. The workshops will involve public participation and professional facilitation services. The goal is to identify near-term and longer-term actions and recommend a schedule for implementation, taking into account existing obligations, public interest, recent changes, and cost-effectiveness.
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BRP “Post-Reassessment” • Reassessment process completed in Dec. 2012 • Final Reassessment Report is available on FORA’s web site, fora.org • Policy considerations for BRP and procedural modifications – 5 categories • Modifications and Corrections (i.e., typos, outdated references, etc.) • Prior Board Actions and Regional Plan Consistency • Implementation of Policies and Programs • Policy and Program Modifications • FORA Procedures and Operations -All five categories are summarized in the current Board packet. -The options identified are not necessarily “exhaustive.”
Next step (workshops)- Select/prioritize “action items” • Near-term • Longer-term • Recommended approach and schedule- Series of three public workshops: • Fri., Feb. 15, 1:30 – 3:30 (immediately before reg. Board meeting) • Fri., Mar. 22, 2:00 – 5:00 (special Board meeting) • Fri., Apr. 19, 2:00 - 5:00 (special Board meeting) • Workshop format • Board meetings – noticed/open public meetings, including public comment period • Professional facilitation services (draft RFQ ready for issuance) • CSUMB offer to assist with facilitation
Suggested tentative workshop framework Workshop 1 • Potential “early direction” items (e.g., Category I) • Consideration of jurisdictions’ guiding principles • Consider prioritizing based on: • Existing BRP obligations (e.g., Regional Urban Design Guidelines) • Greatest public interest expressed (Veterans Cemetery, blighted areas) • Recent changes (Nat’l Mon.) • Cost-effectiveness (e.g., shorter timeline to complete; in-house staff) • Options/topics beyond those in the Reassessment Report? Workshop 2 • Seek consensus on preferable policy option for selected topics Workshop 3 • Formulate mix of goals (short-/longer-term) • Explore grouping based on likely CEQA review
Recommendation • Provide scheduling/format direction for a future “post-reassessment” Board workshop. • Authorize the Executive Officer to select and enter into contract with a professional facilitator for three workshops, not to exceed $15,000.