Adaptation as Standard Practice: Integrating Adaptation in Long Range Planning

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1 Adaptation as Standard Practice: Integrating Adaptation in Long Range Planning California Adaptation Forum September 8, 2016

2 Panelists Jeff Henderson, AICP, Senior Associate, Michael Baker International (Moderator) Scot Graham, Community Development Director, City of Morro Bay Richard Beck, CEP, PWS, CPESC, Vice President, Michael Baker International Dan Kalmick, Planning Commissioner, City of Huntington Beach

3 Panel Format Introduction Regulatory background, policy tools, data, and the politics of local government planning Panel Discussion Successes and challenges in the Cities of Morro Bay, Carlsbad, and Huntington Beach Questions and Answers from forum participants Situational Activity Explore implementation approaches from analytical, legal, community, and political perspectives Focus on Sea Level Rise but perspectives apply to numerous adaptation scenarios

4 Regulatory Framework GP Law and Guidelines

5 Local Plans General Plan Zoning Code Local Coastal Program Coastal Land Use Plan Implementation Plan Climate Action Plan Climate Adaptation Plan Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

6 Coastal Resiliency Planning Process Policy Development Implement Policy Vulnerability Assessment SLR Modeling

7 SLR Modeling

8 Vulnerability Assessment

9 Policy Development Sea Level Rise Hazard Area Figure HAZ-6

10 Implementation Do nothing Protection - hold the line Accommodate Retreat

11 Implementation

12 Politics and Planning Decision-maker support and community input Link assets to identity Appropriate planning horizon 2050 or 2100? Economic development Coastal access Ecological resources Design to economic lifespan Legal considerations

13 Using SLR Model Data Successes Modeling accurate enough for risk assessment and adaptation planning Modeling capable of describing combined tidal, storm, and SLR impacts Agencies and collaboratives have helped provide and interpret data BCDC, SD Climate Collaborative, ABAG Challenges Modeling may not be accurate enough to predict specific improvements Choosing appropriate model and granular detail Gaps in current modeling Sensitivity to existing shoreline protection Some models don t reflect historic trends

14 Panelist Discussion Why was your resiliency planning process undertaken? How did you collect or model SLR data and complete a vulnerability assessment? What type of resiliency policy are you considering? What hurdles did you experience, and how were they addressed? Political Financial Capacity-related How are you planning to implement your resiliency policy?

15 Scot Graham City of Morro Bay Why was your resiliency planning process undertaken? How did you collect or model SLR data and complete a vulnerability assessment? What type of resiliency policy are you considering? What hurdles did you experience, and how were they addressed? Political Financial Capacity-related How are you planning to implement your resiliency policy?

16 Richard Beck Michael Baker International / City of Carlsbad Why was your resiliency planning process undertaken? How did you collect or model SLR data and complete a vulnerability assessment? What type of resiliency policy are you considering? What hurdles did you experience, and how were they addressed? Political Financial Capacity-related How are you planning to implement your resiliency policy?

17 Dan Kalmick City of Huntington Beach Why was your resiliency planning process undertaken? How did you collect or model SLR data and complete a vulnerability assessment? What type of resiliency policy are you considering? What hurdles did you experience, and how were they addressed? Political Financial Capacity-related How are you planning to implement your resiliency policy?

18 Panelist Q&A

19 Situational Activity Built-out coastal city in California No available locations inland beyond City limits Majority of City is located in Coastal Zone Currently experience flooding during storm events and high tides Multiple insurance claims against City Community members have expressed concern over property values diminishing as sea levels rise

20 Situational Activity City recently completed General Plan update, preparing to update Zoning Code this year Vulnerability Assessment identifies inundation hazards through 2100 GP identifies portions of City located in SLR hazard area GP directs City to update flood hazard management regulations to require SLR adaptation (e.g., floodproofing) for economic lifespan of new structures and substantial rehabilitation projects located in SLR hazard area City Attorney has expressed concern about potential legal claims if City mandates SLR mitigation

21 Perspectives City Commissioner or Elected Official City Planning Staff CA Coastal Commission Staff HOA or Chamber Representative

22 Group Discussion and Report Back

23 THANKS! Questions? Jeff Henderson Scot Graham Richard Beck Dan Kalmick