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SESSION, SPECIAL EVENT ANDMOBILE WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

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Mobile Workshops Student Sessions/Events Special Events Leadership Meetings

Sunday, October 7-at-a-GlanceThe Conference-at-a-Glance is subject to change. The most current information can be found on the website at

www.apacalifornia-conference.org, on the mobile app prior to the conference, and in the registration area when the conference begins.

7:30 am - 8:30 am Student Registration Nautilus Foyer

7:30 am - 9:00 am Coffee Service for Students and Pre-Conference Session Attendees Nautilus Foyer

8:00 am - 8:45 am Pre-Conference Session Registration Nautilus Foyer

Student Session 1 Nautilus 4 Introduction to CEQA

Student Session 2 Nautilus 5 A Planning Perspective: Choosing the Right (Career) Path

9:00 am - 10:45 am Planning Commission and Board Breakfast Roundtable Nautilus 3 (for Planning Commissioners and Public Board Members Only)

9:00 am - 2:00 pm Pre-Conference Session 1 CM | 4.5 Real Estate Financial Pro Formas and Fiscal Impact Nautilus 2 Additional $75 fee applies. Attendance is limited. Lunch included.

9:00 am - 3:00 pm Pre-Conference Session 2 CM | 5.5 Design and Placemaking Tools and Tips for Infill Development Nautilus 1 Additional $90 fee applies. Attendance is limited. Session includes a walking tour (approximately 3 miles) and lunch.

9:00 am - 3:30 pm Pre-Conference Session 3 CM | 6.0 Geodesign Tools and Technology for Planners: Incorporating Next Technology into Executive Conference the Comprehensive Planning Workflow Additional $90 fee applies, includes lunch Center 1

9:00 am - 4:00 pm Pre-Conference Session 4 CM | 6.5 Leadership Workshop 2018 Executive Conference Center 3 A & B Additional $90 fee applies. Lunch included.

Student Session 3 Nautilus 4 Fast, Funny, Passionate: Student Edition

Student Session 4 Nautilus 5 Career Poster Session: “I Have a Degree in Planning - What’s Next?“

11:00 am - 6:00 pm Conference Registration Grande Ballroom Foyer

11:00 am - 12:00 pm So You Want to be a Planning Commissioner? CM | 1.0 (Open to All Conference Attendees) Nautilus 3

11:30 am - 1:00 pm California Planning Foundation (CPF) Student Scholarship Awards Nautilus Foyer and Professional Networking Luncheon in Honor of Richard H. Weaver (pre-registered students and invited guests only)

All Interested Candidates Planning (AICP): What is the AICP Candidate Executive Conference Pilot Program? And is it for Me? (AICP Candidates Program Session) Center 2 A & B

Thirsting for Compatibility: Where Groundwater Sustainability and CM | 1.5 General Planning Goals Collide Marina 6

Climate Action Planning Tips: Resilient Planning to Meet CM | 1.5 Resiliency Purpose Grande Ballroom B

Shaping Our Natural and Working Lands for Regional Resilience CM | 1.5 Nautilus 5

Where is My Job? Planning for Commercial and Industrial Uses in CM | 1.5 Transit Areas Nautilus 4

Development Without Displacement CM | 1.5 Grande Ballroom A

SB 450: Forever Changing the Way Californians Vote CM | 1.5 Nautilus 1

How to Run an Effective Public Meeting CM | 1.5 (Planning Commission and Board Session) Nautilus 3

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Mobile Workshop S2 - Craft Breweries and Economic Happy Hour, CM | 3.0 additional $60 fee applies

Mobile Workshop S3 - Mission Bay Bike Tour, additional $55 fee applies CM | 3.0

2:30 pm - 4:15 pm Student Walking Tour to Liberty Station Meet at 2:15 pm outside the Pre-registered students only Grande Ballroom for departure.

Student SessionBlock 1

8:30 am - 9:45 am

Student SessionBlock 2

10:00 am - 11:15 am

Session Block 11:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Meet at 12:45 pmoutside the

Grande Ballroomfor departure.



The Great Debate: Can Housing in California be Affordable and CM | 1.5 | LAW Environmentally Conscious? Grande Ballroom A

Notes from the Field: Non-Traditional Engagement from Public Agency, CM | 1.5 Community Organization, and Consultant Perspectives Nautilus 5

Coming Together Around Livable Communities: Regional Programs CM | 1.5 that Support Local Sustainability Efforts Seabreeze 1 &2

Staying the Course: Planning for TOD in Communities with CM | 1.5 Unfavorable Market Conditions Grande Ballroom B

The Crossroads of Planning and Violence Prevention: Exploring the CM | 1.5 Intersection of Zoning and Community Violence Nautilus 1

Turning the Tables: Lessons in Advocacy Planning from CM | 1.5 Environmental Justice Communities in San Diego Grande Ballroom C

Lobbying 101 for Planners CM | 1.5 Executive Conference Center 2 A & B

Using the General Plan, Policies and Findings to Improve CM | 1.5 Communities (Planning Commission and Board Session) Nautilus 3

2:45 pm - 4:15 pm Planning to Lead: Leadership Opportunities with APA Nautilus 2

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm DIVERSITY SUMMIT - Moving Toward Transportation Justice - What Can CM | 1.5 | ETHICS Planners do to Meet the Needs of Disadvantaged Communities? Grande Ballroom A & B

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Exhibitor Move-In Harbor Island Ballroom

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm OPENING RECEPTION - USS Midway Board shuttles outside the Grande Ballroom at 6:00 pm USS Midway buses will drop off and pick up at Brow #5, for ADA access at Brow #3. Buses start departing at 9:30 pm


Sunday, October 7-at-a-GlanceThe Conference-at-a-Glance is subject to change. The most current information can be found on the website at



Sunday Special Events

Sunday Mobile Workshops

Sunday, October 7, 2018

11:30 am - 1:00 pm • Nautilus Foyer

California Planning Foundation (CPF) Student Scholarship Awards andProfessional Networking Luncheon in Honor of Richard H. Weaver(pre-registered students and invited guests only)

Join us in honoring the 2018-19 California Planning Foundation (CPF) scholarship winners. Each year CPFinvites planning students to compete for a number of scholarship. Scholarships are offered to studentsenrolled in undergraduate and graduate planning and affiliated programs in California. Since itsinception, CPF has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships and awards to support Californiaplanning students. In addition to presenting the awards, the luncheon will be planned as a learning andnetworking opportunity for students and invited professionals.

Sponsored by: Ascent Environmental H • BAE Urban EconomicsH • Fehr & PeersHLinscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers

Event Only Sponsor: Baldwin & Sons • VCS Environmental

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm • Grande Ballroom A & B

Diversity Summit - Moving Toward Transportation Justice - What Can Plannersdo to Meet the Needs of Disadvantaged Communities?CM | 1.5 | ETHICSThe Diversity Summit panel will discuss the impacts of transportation policy and planning on low-incomecommunities of color, help define what transportation justice is and why it matters, and what theplanning community can do to positively impact transportation policy and planning outcomes.ModeratorMarcus Bush, Policy Advisor, City of San Diego Council Member Georgette Gomez

SpeakersMonique Lopez, AICP, Founder, Social Justice Planner, Pueblo; Adonia Lugo, Urban Anthropologist and Mobility Justice Strategist;Randy Van Vleck, Transportation and Planning Manager, City Heights Community Development Corporation; Erika Rincon, SeniorAssociate, Policy Link

Event Only Sponsor: Alta Planning + Design • Civic Solutions, Inc. • USC Sol Price School of Public Policy

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Board shuttles outside the Grande Ballroom at 6:00 pm. USS Midway buses will drop off and pick up at Brow #5,for ADA access at Brow #3. Buses start departing at 9:30 pm

OPENING RECEPTION - USS MidwayJoin us on the historic USS Midway for the APA California Opening Reception! The longest-serving aircraftcarrier in the 20th century, The Midway boasts 360 degree views of the San Diego Bay, Coronado,Downtown San Diego and Point Loma. Learn all about the Midway’s history, life on a carrier ship andhistorical battles with docent lead tours. Enjoy cocktails on the scenic flight deck, surrounded by fighters,bombers, and helicopters, then make your way down to the hangar deck for dinner and dancing in frontof vintage WWII aircraft.

Sponsored by: Caltrans H • PlaceWorks H • RICK Engineering Company • UrbanFootprintEvent Only Sponsor: Garden Communities • KTGY Architecture + PlanningH • MIGH

M.W. Steele Group • Urban Planning Partners, Inc.

Meet at 12:45 pm outside the Grande Ballroom for departure.

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mobile Workshop S2 - Craft Breweries and Economic Happy HourCM | 3.0 Additional $60 fee applies.

The workshop will tour craft brewery locations in both the industrial zone and the historic downtownVista area. Topics include how to attract craft breweries, how the industry can benefit both industrial andcommercial areas, and the economic growth has followed the brewery industry locally.

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mobile Workshop S3 - Mission Bay Bike TourCM | 3.0 Additional $55 fee applies.

This mobile workshop includes a bicycle tour that would educate members of the past, present, andfuture planning efforts of Mission Bay Park, the largest aquatic park of its kind in the country.

Bicycles for this mobile workshop provided by LimeBike.


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7:30 am - 8:30 am • Nautilus Foyer

Student Registration


Coffee Service for Students and Pre-Conference Session Attendees


Pre-Conference Session Registration

STUDENT SESSION BLOCK 1

8:30 am - 9:45 am • Nautilus 4

Student Session 1Introduction to CEQAThis session will give students a basicunderstanding of the state’s premierenvironmental law, the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA). Topics willinclude the Statute and Guidelines, CEQAFlowchart, Initial Study, typical CEQAdocuments, and similarities with the National

Environmental Policy Act.ModeratorKent Norton, AICP, REPA, Senior Project Manager, Psomas


Student Session 2A Planning Perspective: Choosingthe Right (Career) PathThis session aims to bridge the gap betweenplanning students and professionals byproviding an opportunity for open discussionson a diversity of planning-related topics. Takepart in this conversation-based dialogue tolearn from professionals outside the classroom.Professionals range in experience and specialty.Designated Q&A time will be provided.ModeratorSpencer Johnson, CNU-A, Associate, Lisa Wise Consulting,Inc.

SpeakersRachel Raynor, Assistant Planner, RRM Design Group; LisaWise, AICP, President/Owner, Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc.;Nicholle Wright, AICP, Senior Planner, AECOM; Fern Nueno,AICP, LEED AP, Planner V, City of Long Beach; KevinWaldron, AICP, Senior Planner, Jensen Survey & DesignGroup; Melissa Johnson Stark, Intermediate Planner, Raimiand Associates; Chuck Stevenson, AICP, PlanningCommissioner, Retired; Tess Harris, Planner, DevelopmentReview Division, County of Santa Barbara

9:00 am - 10:45 pm • Nautilus 3

Planning Commission and BoardBreakfast Roundtable(for Planning Commissioners and Public BoardMembers Only)

Join fellow commissioners/board members foran energizing discussion of common issuesfacing decision-makers today.ModeratorStephen M. Haase, AICP, City of San Diego PlanningCommission Chairperson, Baldwin & Sons, San Diego BoardMember, Building Industry Association (BIA), Commission and Board Representative, APA California; Mary Casillas Salas, Mayor of the City of Chula Vista

9:00 am - 2:00 pm • Nautilus 2

Pre-Conference Session 1Real Estate Financial Pro Formas andFiscal ImpactCM | 4.5Additional $75 fee applies. Attendance islimited. Lunch includedPlanners regularly work with real estate andfinance professionals at many levels of planning.An essential part of the planning process includesthe evaluation of economic issues such asdevelopment feasibility, fiscal impact, andeconomic development potential. This session willprovide valuable hands-on experience in theunderstanding of real estate developmenteconomics, including: Market demand; Financialfeasibility; Fiscal impact; Economic impact.

TrainersPaul C. Marra, Managing Principal, Keyser Marston Associates(KMA); Michael D. Tactay, Associate, Keyser MarstonAssociates (KMA)

9:00 am - 3:00 pm • Nautilus 1

Pre-Conference Session 2Design and Placemaking Tools andTips for Infill Development CM | 5.5Additional $90 fee applies. Attendance islimited. Session includes a walking tour(approximately 3 miles) and lunch.This workshop will expose participants to current,best practices in design and placemaking for infilldevelopment, using San Diego as a backdrop. Thesession will cover the following learning objectives:Site Analysis Basics – Getting the most out of asite; Regulatory Hurdles – How to make the codework for your project; Project Programming –Getting the right mix of uses to maximizeneighborhood activation; Design Opportunities –

How to make it cool through design. TrainersDiego Velasco, AICP, Principal, M.W. Steele Group Architectureand Planning; Frank Wolden, FIUD, Principal, AVRP SkyportStudios; Vicki Granowitz, City of San Diego PlanningCommissioner; Andrew Malick, Director of Malick InfillDevelopment

Sunday Session Descriptions

9:00 am - 3:30 pm • Executive Conference Center 1

Pre-Conference Session 3Geodesign Tools and Technology forPlanners: Incorporating NextTechnology into ComprehensivePlanning Workflow CM | 6.0Additional $90 fee applies, includes lunch.Today more than ever urban planners must focuson creating healthier and more sustainableenvironments, neighborhoods, workplaces, andschools. This hands-on session will highlightemerging Geodesign technologies available toplanners and urban designers and how they canbe incorporated into planning and urban designworkflows to help inform the decision-makingprocess and build consensus. TrainersRobert Kain, Geospatial Services Business Leader, PlaceWorks;Rob Stauder, Product Manager, ESRI

9:00 am - 4:00 pm • Executive Conference Center 3 A & B

Pre-Conference Session 4Leadership Workshop 2018CM | 6.5Additional $90 fee applies, includes lunch.In this all-day session take your management skillsto a new level and learn about: Strategies to bettermanage people, team, politics and yourself; Activelistening skills; The importance of having a strongvision/identity to make external connections andmaintain external relationships; How to makepeople feel connected in a 1-on-1 setting or as ateam; about conflict management; Understandthe drivers behind decision making and

managing relationships. TrainersSusan Harden, FAICP, Independent Planning & CommunityEngagement Consultant; Linda F. Tatum, FAICP, Director ofDevelopment Services, City of Long Beach; Jeffrey Lambert,AICP, Community Development Director, City ofVentura


10:00 am - 11:15 am • Nautilus 4

Student Session 3Fast, Funny, Passionate: StudentEditionThese seven bite-sized presentations capturethe flavor of today's planning by making youlaugh—and think. This grouping is ideal forstudents and emerging planners interested inlearning about the skills needed for a successfulcareer in the planning profession. ModeratorNicholas Chen, AICP, Community Planner + Urban Designer,Kimley-Horn & Associates, Orange Section Director, APACalifornia


10:00 am - 11:15 am • Nautilus 5

Student Session 4Career Poster Session: “I Have aDegree in Planning - What’s Next?“So you’ve decided you want to be a planner butaren’t sure what a planning job can actuallylook like. Come join us and hear from variousfirms about projects planners work on, whatcareer development opportunities exist, andmost importantly, if any positions are available.Be ready to network!ModeratorKaty Cole, PE, Principal/Operations Manager; Fehr & Peers

Event Only Sponsor: Fehr & Peers H

11:00 am - 12:00 pm • Nautilus 3

TRACK: Good Intentions, Unintended ConsequencesSo You Want to be a PlanningCommissioner?CM | 1.0

(Open to All Conference Attendees)Join a distinguished panel for a townhall stylemeeting immediately following the RoundtableBreakfast. Explore the motivations, expectations,and surprises for serving as an appointed official.The panel will engage participants in thediscussion with the who, what, when, where, andhow of preparing to serve as a public official.ModeratorGabriel Gutierrez, SDGE Community Relations, City of ChulaVista Planning Commission

SpeakersKelly Koldus, Real Estate Appraiser, County of Los Angeles;Kinikia M Gardner, City Planner, City of Los Angeles, City ofCompton Planning Commission; Michael Edwards, JD,Attorney, Byron & Edwards, APC, County of San Diego PlanningCommission

11:00 am - 6:00 pm • Grande Ballroom Foyer

Conference Registration

11:30 am - 1:00 pm • Nautilus Foyer

California Planning Foundation (CPF)Student Scholarship Awards andProfessional Networking Luncheonin Honor of Richard H. WeaverSee page 22 for description.



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1:00 pm - 2:30 pm • Grande Ballroom B

TRACK: Good Intentions, Unintended ConsequencesClimate Action Planning Tips: ResilientPlanning to Meet Resiliency Purpose

CM | 1.5The components of, and language within, aClimate Action Plan (CAP) can sometimes makesustainability goals hard to reach. Municipalplanners, air quality/climate change practitioners,and developers can face unintended challengeswhen trying to develop, implement, and adhereto CAPs that are intended to provide climatechange solutions.ModeratorAdam Poll, Senior Air Quality Specialist, Dudek

SpeakerCody Hooven, Chief Sustainability Officer, City of San Diego;Teri Delcamp, Principal Planner, City of Carlsbad; JonathanFrankel, Director of Forward Planning, New Urban West, Inc;Samantha Wang, Air Quality Specialist, Dudek

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm • Nautilus 5

TRACK: Where Things CollideShaping Our Natural and WorkingLands for Regional Resilience

CM | 1.5Santa Clara County’s natural and working landsare an integral part of economic prosperity,environmental sustainability, and cultural identity.Mutually supportive efforts in the County areaddressing vulnerabilities and opportunities ofthese lands in the face of a housing crisis andclimate change—and as a driver for economichealth.ModeratorSerena Unger, Senior Policy and Planning Manager, AmericanFarmland Trust

SpeakersBrian Mendenhall, Project Manager, Santa Clara Valley WaterDistrict; Matt Freeman, Assistant General Manager, Santa ClaraValley Open Space Authority; Liz O’Donoghue, Director ofInfrastructure and Land Use, The Nature Conservancy; AmieMacPhee, AICP, Founder, Cultivate Studio


TRACK: Good Intentions, Unintended ConsequencesWhere is My Job? Planning forCommercial and Industrial Uses inTransit Areas

CM | 1.5Transit-oriented planning theory and practicetraditionally favors incentives for housingdevelopment rather than jobs. But what are thelong-term fiscal impacts of these policies? When(if ever) is it appropriate to convert industrial andcommercial land to residential? This session looksat case studies from Los Angeles and San Jose.ModeratorLaura Krawczyk, City Planning Associate, City of Los Angeles,Department of City Planning

SpeakersPatricia Diefenderfer, AICP, Senior City Planner, City of LosAngeles, Department of City Planning; Tim Rood, Architect,AICP, LEED, AP, Principal City Designer, City of San Jose

SESSION BLOCK 1

1:00 pm - 2:30 pmExecutive Conference Center 2 A & B

TRACK: Solutions and InnovationAll Interested Candidates Planning(AICP): What is the AICP CandidatePilot Program? And is it for Me?(AICP Candidates Program Session)

The AICP Candidate Pilot Program launched inNovember 2017. Through the Candidate Program,graduates and students from PlanningAccreditation Board (PAB) accredited programscan register for the AICP Certification Exam early,use the payment program for the exam, and takethe exam prior to earning professional planningexperience. Find out more!ModeratorMarissa Aho, AICP, Chief Resilience Officer, Office of LosAngeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, AICP Commissioner, Region VI,National APA

SpeakersAlex Yee, APA Student Representatives Council (SRC) ExecutiveCommittee, Region VI, National APA, SRC Liaison, AICPCommission; Kimberly Brosseau, AICP, Vice President forProfessional Development, California Chapter APA, SeniorPlanner, County of Santa Clara Parks and RecreationDepartment.

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm • Marina 6

TRACK: Where Things CollideThirsting for Compatibility: WhereGroundwater Sustainability andGeneral Planning Goals Collide

CM | 1.5After years of drought, groundwater sustainabilityplans are vital planning documents forwatersheds throughout the state. Preservinggroundwater supply can conflict with preserving acommunity’s character and vision as outlined in aGeneral Plan. Planners and hydrologists must tapinto their collective expertise to find commonground and solutions.ModeratorJane Gray, Dudek

SpeakersDylan Duverge, Environmental Analyst and Hydrogeologist; JimBennett, County of San Diego; Jan Lee, Water ResourcesManager, City of Hayward; Timothy Ross, Senior EngineeringGeologist, Southern Regional Office of the Department ofWater Resources, Glendale;

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mobile Workshop S2Craft Breweries and Economic Happy HourSee page 4 for description.

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mobile Workshop S3Mission Bay Bike TourSee page 4 for description.

2:30 pm - 4:15 pmMeet at 2:15 pm outside the Grande Ballroom fordeparture.

Student Walking Tour to LibertyStationPre-registered student only

The Naval Training Center San Diego (NTC SanDiego) operated from 1923-1997 and is currentlyknown as Liberty Station. After the base closed,the training center was transformed into amixed-use community of housing, parks,restaurants, and more. Attendees will beintroduced to the history of this thriving

community. ModeratorKathi Riser, Senior Land Use Consultant, Atlantis Group Land Use Consultants

SESSION BLOCK 2

2:45 pm - 4:15 pm • Grande Ballroom A

TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideThe Great Debate: Can Housing inCalifornia be Affordable andEnvironmentally Conscious?

CM | 1.5 | LAWThe lack of affordable housing for low and middleclass families has the California State Legislaturetaking note. This session will examine the history ofaffordable housing in California and how we arrivedat the current crisis, focusing on zoning and thehousing entitlement process. Potential solutions,including a discussion on new legislation, will bediscussed. ModeratorAlisha Winterswyk, J.D., Partner, Best Best & Krieger LLP

SpeakersElizabeth Meyerhoff, Environmental Specialist, Coachella ValleyWater District; Carrie Tai, AICP, Current Planning Officer / ZoningAdministrator, City of Long Beach; Ruta Thomas, REPA, Principal,Dudek



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TRACK: Planning for Inclusion - One Size Fits All?Development Without Displacement

CM | 1.5How can planning professionals ensure that ourprojects enhance and complement, not isolateand displace, existing communities? Whatpractical and actionable strategies can we deployto preserve neighborhood character and fosterholistically affordable communities? The goal is topromote economic growth while maintaining the

affordability and character of urban places.ModeratorJacqueline Torres, Senior Transportation Planner, Arup

SpeakersRudy Espinoza, Executive Director, Leadership for UrbanRenewal Network; Jenna Hornstock, Executive Officer, TransitOriented Communities, LA County Metropolitan TransportationAuthority (Metro); Lisa Padilla, Principal, Cityworks Design;Trent Lethco, AICP. Principal, Arup


TRACK: Planning for Inclusion - One Size Fits All?SB 450: Forever Changing the WayCalifornians Vote

CM | 1.5Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 450 inOctober of 2017, shaping the future of howCalifornians will vote. This session will explainwhat the milestone bill means for voters goingforward, and how the State will go aboutimplementing changes.ModeratorDavid Early, AICP, LEED AP, Senior Advisor, PlaceWorks

SpeakersDean Logan, Registrar-Recorded/County Clerk, Los AngelesRegistrar-Recoded/County Clerk; Rob Mazur, GIS Manager,PlaceWorks; Jessica Wuyek, Project Planner, PlaceWorks


TRACK: Good Intentions, Unintended ConsequencesHow to Run an Effective PublicMeeting(Planning Commission and Board Session)

CM | 1.5Ms. Gump told Forrest, “Life is like a box ofchocolates. You never know what you’re gonnaget.” Public hearings have many surprises and afew disappointments. The panel will sharestrategies to ensuring a public meeting andproject deliberations are thoughtful, respectful,

and result in high quality decision-making.ModeratorJacob Bell, Attorney, Interior Logic Group, City of VistaPlanning Commission

SpeakersStephen M. Haase, AICP, City of San Diego PlanningCommission Chairperson, Baldwin & Sons, San Diego BoardMember, Building Industry Association (BIA), Commission andBoard Representative, APA California; Trevor Macenski, SeniorPrincipal, Stantec; Kelly Koldus, Real Estate Appraiser, Countyof Los Angeles



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TRACK: Planning for Inclusion - One Size Fits All?Notes from the Field: Non-TraditionalEngagement from Public Agency,Community Organization, andConsultant Perspectives

CM | 1.5This session will present case studies ofmeaningful inclusion during the planning process.Seasoned professionals will discuss work from thefollowing perspectives: state and local agency,community-based organization, researchinstitution, and consultant. The session will openwith brief background on each case study,followed by break-out discussions.ModeratorBernadette Austin, MS, Associate Director, UC Davis Center forRegional Change

SpeakersKendra Ramsey, MS, Planning Associate, Alta Planning +Design; Allison Joe, AICP, Chief of Staff, City of SacramentoCouncilmember Schenirer; Jackie Cole, Principal, VGConsulting; Carolina Martinez, Associate Director of Policy,Environmental Health Coalition

2:45 pm - 4:15 pm • Seabreeze 1 & 2

TRACK: Solutions and InnovationComing Together Around LivableCommunities: Regional Programs thatSupport Local Sustainability Efforts

CM | 1.5More than ever before, metropolitan planningorganizations (MPO) are adopting regional plansfocused on sustainability. Come learn aboutcompetitive grant programs and other tools andresources that California MPOs are increasinglyproviding local member agencies to helpimplement regional plans from the bottom up.ModeratorCarolina Ilic, AICP, Senior Regional Planner, San DiegoAssociation of Governments (SANDAG)

SpeakersMarco Anderson, Program Manager, Southern CaliforniaAssociation of Governments (SCAG); Therese Trivedi; ThereseTrivedi, Assistant Planning Director, Metro. Trans.Commission/Assoc of Bay Area Govts; Kacey Lizon, PMP,Planning Manager, Sacramento Area Council of Governments(SACOG), Conference Program Coordinator, APA California;Kristine Cai, Planning Director, Fresno Council of Governments


TRACK: Where Things CollideStaying the Course: Planning for TODin Communities with UnfavorableMarketing Conditions

CM | 1.5This session explores transit-orienteddevelopment (TOD) planning in unfavorablemarkets. Looking at TOD planning in the City of ElCajon, and in the Euclid and Market area of SanDiego, we will question the value of planning forTOD sites where, because of market conditions,implementation may take several decades.ModeratorDiego Velasco, AICP, Principal, M.W. Steele Group Architectureand Planning

SpeakersPaul Marra, Managing Principal, Keyser Marston Associates;Peter Winch, AICP, Associate Planner, Wallace Roberts & Todd


TRACK: Solutions and InnovationThe Crossroads of Planning andViolence Prevention: Exploring theIntersection of Zoning andCommunity Violence

CM | 1.5Zoning, land use policies/practices andenforcement patterns are legal tools utilized forshaping the character of communities. Land usedecisions impact the look, feel, and safety ofcommunities. Speakers will illuminateconnections between zoning and crime/violenceprevention and describe roles for planners increating healthier communities.ModeratorRandal Henry, DrPH, Founder/Chief Intelligence Officer,Community Intelligence

SpeakersManal Aboelata, Managing Director, Prevention Institute; YvetteLopez-Ledesma, MPA, Deputy Director, The Wilderness Society

2:45 pm - 4:15 pm • Grande Ballroom C

TRACK: Planning for Inclusion - One Size Fits All?Turning the Tables: Lessons inAdvocacy Planning fromEnvironmental Justice Community inSan Diego

CM | 1.5Statewide planning priorities for sustainabilityaffect communities in different ways. More andmore community-based organizations inenvironmental justice are becoming moresophisticated and tactical in advocacy planningwith significant results. Advocacy planners fromCity Heights, Southeast San Diego, and San Ysidroshare their stories of resilience.ModeratorAriel Jacome-Lopez, Regional Planning Intern

SpeakersDavid Flores, Community Development Director, Casa Familiar;Randy Van Vleck, Transportation and Planning ProgramManager, City Heights CDC; Brian Pollard, Executive Director,The Urban Collaborative Project


2:45 pm - 4:15 pm

Executive Conference Center 2 A & B

TRACK: Where Things CollideLobbying 101 for Planners

CM | 1.5This session will give planners steps they can taketo lobby local and state policy makers right athome in their Section. If advocating a Sectionposition on a local initiative, or explaining andlobbying for the APA Chapter's position on statelegislation, planners should be involved inlobbying.ModeratorJohn Terell, AICP, Vice President, Policy and Legislation, APACalifornia

SpeakersSande George, Partner, Stefan/George Associates, ExecutiveDirector and Lobbyist, APA California; Lauren De Valencia,Administrative Director, Stefan/George Associates, Lobbyist,APA California; Ashley Atkinson, AICP, Los Angeles SectionDirector, APA California


TRACK: Solutions and InnovationUsing the General Plan, Policies andFindings to Improve Communities(Planning Commission and Board Session)

CM | 1.5Planning as an implementation tool includes theuse of discretion, creating opportunities for aproject to add value and increase the quality oflife in neighborhoods and communities. Gobeyond the zoning ordinance to use the generalplan vision to create projects integrated into thefabric of the community.ModeratorStephen M. Haase, AICP, City of San Diego PlanningCommission Chairperson, Baldwin & Sons, San Diego BoardMember, Building Industry Association (BIA), Commission andBoard Representative, APA California

ModeratorJulia Malisos, LEED-AP, WHA Senior Associate, City of MissionViejo Planning Commission Chair; Barry Schultz, Land UseAttorney; former City of San Diego Planning Commission Chair;William Anderson, FAICP, Principal, AECOM, former City of SanDiego Planning Commission Chair



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Planning to Lead: LeadershipOpportunities with APAInterested in legislative policy, integratinghealth and equity into planning, promotinginnovation and best practices, supportingstudents and young professionals, andcreating opportunities for careerdevelopment? Come meet APA leaders fromthe section, chapter and national levels andlearn how to get involved and make adifference.

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm • Grande Ballroom A & B

Diversity Summit - Moving TowardTransportation Justice - What CanPlanners do to Meet the Needs ofDisadvantaged Communities?See page 22 for description.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm • Harbor Island Boardroom

Exhibitor Move-In

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

OPENING RECEPTION -USS MidwaySee page 22 for description.

7:00 am - 9:00 am Continental Breakfast Harbor Island Ballroom


7:00 am - 8:00 pm Exhibits Open Harbor Island Ballroom

8:00 am - 9:30 am OPENING KEYNOTE- Assembly Member Todd Gloria, CM | 1.5 78th State Assembly District Grande Ballroom A, B, C

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Mobile Workshop S1 - An Experiment in Affordable Housing: The Story of CM | 3.0 Irving J. Gill and the Barona Band of Mission Indians, additional $50 fee applies

Mobile Workshop M1 - Revitalization of San Diego’s First Ring Suburbs - CM | 3.0 North Park, South Park, Normal Heights, Kensington, and Mid-City, additional $50 fee applies

Mobile Workshop M2 - The Demand, Design, and Development of Housing in CM | 3.0 an Urban Core: Downtown San Diego Housing and Development Tour, additional $35 fee applies

APA California 2018 Legislative Update CM | 1.5 | LAW Grande Ballroom A

Completing the Urban Water Cycle in San Diego through Pure Water CM | 1.5 Nautilus 4

And Justice for All: Environmental Justice and its Role in Planning Projects, CM | 1.5 Programs and Process Nautilus 5

Fast, Funny, and Passionate - California Style CM | 1.5 Seabreeze 1 & 2

Using Big Data to Solve Special Challenges with VMT Generation CM | 1.5 Estimates for California's SB 743 Grande Ballroom B

Shaping Your Community to Promote Bicycling as a Primary Travel Mode CM | 1.5 Nautilus 1

Fire and Floods: The Practical and Policy Implications of the CM | 1.5 Recovery and Rebuilding Efforts After Natural Disasters Nautilus 2

Best and Smart Practices in Influencing the Behavior of Bars in CM | 1.5 Your Community Marina 2

Walk the Walk: Lessons from an Interdisciplinary Planning Process in CM | 1.5 Long Beach Marina 6

SB 1000 Implementation: Best Practices, Case Studies, and Open Forum CM | 1.5 Grande Ballroom C

Leadership in an Uncertain and Controversial Time CM | 1.5 (California Planning Roundtable Session) Spinnaker 1 & 2

Award Winning General Plans: Are the Results as Advertised? CM | 1.5 (Planner Emeritus Network Session) Nautilus 3

11:15 am - 1:30 pm Lunch on Your Own Refer to Planners Guide for locations of nearby restaurants

11:30 am - 12:15 pm California Planning Roundtable Meeting Marina 3

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Planners4Health Meeting Marina 3

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Mobile Workshop M3 - You are Exactly Where you Need to be: Guided Walking CM | 3.0 Tour of Liberty Station - The Redevelopment of the Former Naval Training Center, additional $35 fee applies See page 33 for departure information

Mobile Workshop M4 - South Bay Rapid Transit Project Tour, CM | 3.0 additional $50 fee applies See page 33 for departure information

CPAT Comes to Hughson: Pro Bono Planning Team Supports CM | 1.5 Agricultural Community in Downtown Revitalization Nautilus 3 (CPAT and Planner Emeritus Network Session)

One Year After California’s Housing Package...How is the World CM | 1.5 | LAW a Different Place? Nautilus 1

Getting to the Roots of the Tree Preservation Debate CM | 1.5 Spinnaker 1 & 2



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Session Block 39:45 am - 11:15 am


Meet at 8:45 amoutside the




Four Important Emerging Planning Technologies CM | 1.5 Nautilus 4

Regional Housing Needs: Time for Solutions CM | 1.5 Seabreeze 1 & 2

Regional Planning from the Public Health Lens: Moving into a Healthier, CM | 1.5 More Equitable, and More Prosperous Future Grande Ballroom A

In the Thick of Things: The Role of Central City East in a Changing CM | 1.5 Downtown Los Angeles Marina 6

Habitat for All: Beyond the Human Cost of Homelessness CM | 1.5 Nautilus 2

E-Commerce and the Last-Mile: Planning for the Insatiable Need for CM | 1.5 Warehousing and Logistics Facilities - Part 1 Nautilus 5

Je Ne CEQÁ Theater Company Presents: Inherit the Ruling - CM | 1.5 | LAW A Dramatic Reenactment of Critical Planning Cases Grande Ballroom B

From City Park to Balboa Park: San Diego's Living Room CM | 1.5 Marina 2

Ethics Case of the Year CM | 1.5 | ETHICS Grande Ballroom C

2:45 pm - 3:15 pm Break Harbor Ballroom Foyer

2:45 pm - 5:00 pm California Planning Foundation (CPF) Silent Auction in honor of Bayview Foyer Virginia Viado and Ted Holzem

3:15 pm - 4:45 pm Planners Emeritus Network (PEN) Board Meeting Marina 3

The Revitalization of the Los Angeles River Corridor: More Than CM | 1.5 Just a Movie Set Marina 2

Is Planning Bigger than California Law? Section Directors Question CM | 1.5 the State's Apparent Policy of Perpetual Growth (Section Directors’ Session) Nautilus 2

Preparing Housing Elements Under New State Laws: Lessons Learned CM | 1.5 | LAW from Applying AB 1397 and AB 879 Nautilus 4

Making Sense of Urban Ridesharing and Ridehailing Markets CM | 1.5 Nautilus 1

Shaping Your Community One NOA at a Time: A Practical Guide and CM | 1.5 Quiz Show for CEQA Notification and Public Outreach Nautilus 3

E-Commerce and The Final 50 Feet: Managing the Demand for CM | 1.5 Load/Unload Space - Part 2 Nautilus 5

SANDAG's Regional Framework: Creating an Inclusionary Regional CM | 1.5 Approach to Local Climate Action Seabreeze 1 & 2

Pop-Up Concepts: the Exciting Possibilities and Logistical CM | 1.5 Challenges of Pop-Up Event Marina 6

Digital Stories: Shaping Meaningful Engagement in Los Angeles CM | 1.5 Spinnaker 1 & 2

Passing the AICP Exam: Who Wants to be a Certified Planner? Grande Ballroom A 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm APA CALIFORNIA AWARDS EVENT Grande Ballroom B

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm California Planning Foundation (CPF) Live Auction in honor of Grande Ballroom C Virginia Viado and Ted Holzem

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Young Planning Group (YPG) Social/Bar Crawl Meet at the CPF Auction

9:00 pm - Midnight Plan It Rock - The decade old tradition of Plan It Rock The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd. performing during the conference will continue! In Little Italy



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Monday, October 8, 2018


Monday Special Events8:00 am - 9:30 am • Grande Ballroom A, B, C

Opening Keynote: Assembly Member Todd Gloria, 78th State Assembly DistrictCM | 1.5

California State Assembly Member for the 78th Assembly District, Todd Gloria, proudlyrepresents the central coast communities of the City of San Diego, as well as the cities ofCoronado, Del Mar, Imperial Beach, and Solana Beach – a combined population of morethan 450,000 residents. Previous to his election to the California State Assembly, Toddserved as the San Diego City Councilmember for the Third Council District. He also servedas the City of San Diego’s Interim Mayor and was appointed by his colleagues on the CityCouncil to two consecutive terms as the City Council President.

Sponsored by: Civic Solutions, Inc. • Gruen Associates • Helix Environmental Planning H

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. H • RRM Design Group H

2:45 pm - 5:00 pm • Bayview Foyer

California Planning Foundation (CPF) Silent Auction in Honor of Virginia Viadoand Ted HolzemNumerous great items will be displayed for bid at the 2018 CPF Silent Auction. Bidding starts at 2:45 pm.So bid often and check back to see if you have been outbid! The Silent Auction will close at 5:00 pm anditems will be available for pick-up until the Live Auction ends at 8:00 pm. Don’t forget to purchase yourraffle tickets for a chance to win great raffle prizes during the Live Auction too – just look for ourvolunteers and the signature CPF red barrel!

Sponsored by: GPA Consulting H • California Department of Housing & Community Development Event Only Sponsor: Goldfarb & Lipman, LLP • Mintier Harnish


APA California Awards EventThis year's Awards ceremony will highlight the best planning policies, project and people throughout theState. You will want to get a front row seat to enjoy the show, celebrate with friends and learn more aboutgreat achievements in the profession. The purpose of the APA California Awards Program is to encouragequality in planning and increase the public's awareness of the planning profession by recognizingoutstanding achievement in the planning field. For each award, the highlights of its planning process andproducts will be presented. The people behind each project will also be acknowledged. In addition,professional planners and laypersons, including volunteers and elected officials, will be honored fordemonstrations of dedication, service and planning achievement. The work they accomplished and thestrategies they found effective will be noted. Attendees will be able to take away knowledge and resourcelinks from jurisdictions and individuals who have found solutions to problems they themselves face.

Sponsored by: ASM Affiliates • Atlantis Group Land Use Consultants • Chen Ryan Associates • CSG Consltants Event Only Sponsor: enCode Plus • Page & Turnbull • The Law Offices of Remy Moose Manley, LLP


California Planning Foundation Live Auction in Honor of Virginia Viado and Ted HolzemDon't miss this lively reception and fundraising event! Every year, planners show their dedication andsupport to the California Planning Foundation by donating amazing items to help fund scholarships forplanning students. Entertainment, food, drink and fun all in one place to support a great cause! Raffletickets can be purchased beginning Saturday at 12:00 pm up to the start of the Live Auction event. Haveyour raffle tickets ready and come prepared to outbid your friends during the Live Auction to show yoursupport for future generations engaging in our profession!

Sponsored by: GPA Consulting H • California Department of Housing & Community Development Event Only Sponsor: Goldfarb & Lipman, LLP • Mintier Harnish

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm • Meet at the CPF Auction

Young Planning Group (YPG) Social/Bar CrawlExplore San Diego’s growing craft brewery scene and join fellow emerging professionals at one of SanDiego’s top neighborhoods for nightlife. Be prepared to have fun and network! (limited to 21 years old and up)

9:00 pm - Midnight • The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd. in Little Italy, www.casbahmusic.com

Plan It RockThe decade old tradition of Plan It Rock performing during the conference will continue! Plan It Rock is agroup of California planning and environmental professionals with amazing musical talents.



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Monday Mobile WorkshopsMeet at 8:45 am outside the Grande Ballroom for departure.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mobile Workshop S1 - An Experiment in Affordable Housing: The Story of Irving J. Gilland the Barona Band of Mission IndiansCM | 3.0 Additional $50 fee applies."Stones in the Meadow: Irving Gill's Church and Cottages on the Barona Indian Reservation." An architectknown for his sustainable designs, Irving Gill, dedicated the last part of his life to an experiment inaffordable housing for Native Americans on the Barona Indian Reservation.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mobile Workshop M1 - Revitalization of San Diego’s First Ring Suburbs - North Park,South Park, Normal Heights, Kensington, and Mid-City.CM | 3.0 Additional $50 fee applies.Explore and learn about the revitalization of some of San Diego’s most popular first ring suburbs. Theseneighborhoods are some of the most walkable, bike friendly, mixed-use communities in the area. Theyrepresent success stories of what public infrastructure, grass roots efforts, and long-range planning canaccomplish.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mobile Workshop M2 - The Demand, and Development of Housing in an Urban Core:Downtown San Diego Housing and Development TourCM | 3.0 Additional $35 fee applies.

Join this tour of Downtown San Diego developments, with an emphasis on housing and the issues thatsurround it. This workshop will include stops at a variety of housing developments and the public spacesnear them. Participants will hear about the urban design guidelines that help shape Downtown, theordinances that encourage more housing, and the strategies that have led to Downtown San Diego’sevolution in the past two decades. The workshop will touch on a range of issues that affect housing anddevelopment in a dense urban setting, including redevelopment, urban design, open space, historicpreservation, homelessness, and affordability.


Meet at the Sheraton at 12:30 pm: the start of this walking tour is a 25-minute walk away from the Sheraton. Agroup will be led over to the start of the walking tour at Liberty Station.

If you want to catch lunch at Liberty Station before the tour, head over to one of the many restaurants, includingthose at the Liberty Public Market. The Mobile Workshop Leader, Marcela Escobar-Eck, will meet you at theoutdoor patio seating area of the Market, along Sims Street, at 1:00 pm.

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mobile Workshop M3 - You are Exactly Where you Need to be: Guided Walking Tour ofLiberty Station - The Redevelopment of the Former Naval Training CenterCM | 3.0 Additional $35 fee applies.

This workshop discusses how the former San Diego Naval Training Center was transformed from a visioninto a vibrant community that provides housing and transportation choices, a mix of jobs and housing,an arts and culture center, and makes the most of existing assets.


1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mobile Workshop M4 - South Bay Rapid Transit Project TourCM | 3.0 Additional $50 fee applies.

After several years of planning and collaboration with South County communities, construction isunderway on the South Bay Rapid Project which will connect to employment and activity centers inDowntown San Diego and South County. This tour will explore this exciting new transit service in SanDiego and Chula Vista.

7:00 am - 9:00 am • Harbor Island Ballroom

Continental BreakfastSponsored by:

Analytical Environmental Services H • ESA H

Harmari • VisionScape Imagery HWildlands H • Willdan H



7:00 am - 8:00 pm • Harbor Island Ballroom

Exhibits Open

8:00 am - 9:30 am • Grande Ballroom A, B, C

Opening KeynoteAssembly Member Todd Gloria, 78th State Assembly DistrictSee page 32 for description.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mobile Workshop S1An Experiment in AffordableHousing: The Story of Irving J. Gill andthe Barona Band of Mission IndiansSee page 33 for description.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mobile Workshop M1Revitalization of San Diego’s FirstRing Suburbs - North Park, SouthPark, Normal Heights, Kensington,and Mid-CitySee page 33 for description.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mobile Workshop M2The Demand, Design, andDevelopment of Housing in anUrban Core: Downtown San DiegoHousing and Developmment TourSee page 33 for description.

SESSION BLOCK 3

9:45 am - 11:15 am • Grande Ballroom A

TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideAPA California 2018 Legislative UpdateCM | 1.5 | LAWThis session will provide members with an updateof planning-related legislation, case law andregulations that APA California lobbied in 2018,including detailed information on legislationsigned into law, implementationrecommendations, regulations adopted duringthe year, and any budget changes that impactplanners and planning.

ModeratorJohn Terell, AICP, Vice President, Policy and Legislation, APACalifornia

SpeakersSande George, Partner, Stefan/George Associates, ExecutiveDirector and Lobbyist, APA California; Lauren De Valencia,Administrative Director, Stefan/George Associates, Lobbyist,APA California

9:45 am - 11:15 am • Nautilus 4

TRACK: Solutions and InnovationCompleting the Urban Water Cycle inSan Diego through Pure WaterCM | 1.5No longer just a distant hope for the future,potable recycled drinking water is here. The Cityof San Diego is leading an ambitious waterrecycling program that will produce 83 milliongallons per day of potable recycled water throughthe design and construction of new advancedwater facilities. Join Mobile Workshop T2 to see adesalination plant in operation.

ModeratorShawn Shamiou, AICP, Principal, Dudek

SpeakersKeli Balo, Project Officer, Public Utilities Department, City ofSan Diego; John Helminski, Public Utilities Department, City ofSan Diego; Christine, Leone, City Attorney, City of San Diego,City of San Diego; Doug McPherson, Environmental ProtectionSpecialist, United States Bureau of Reclamation



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9:45 am - 11:15 am • Nautilus 5

TRACK: Planning for Inclusion - One Size Fits All?And Justice for All: EnvironmentalJustice and its Role in Planning Projects,Programs and ProcessCM | 1.5In California, Environmental Justice is defined as“The fair treatment of people of all races, cultures,and incomes with respect to environmental laws,regulations and policies." Learn how agencies andcommunity partners are working to improve thequality of life of disadvantaged communitiesthrough innovative projects, partnerships and landuse policy.

ModeratorEsmeralda Garcia, Principal, MIG, Inc.

SpeakersViviana Franco, Executive Director, From Lot to Lot; MaryamBabaki, PE, Director of Public Works and Development Services;City of Commerce; Matt Marquez, Deputy Director, DevelopmentServices, city of Commerce; Andy Pendoley, Director of Planningand Community Engagement, MIG, Inc.

9:45 am - 11:15 am • Seabreeze 1 & 2

TRACK: Solutions and InnovationFast, Funny, and Passionate - CaliforniaStyleCM | 1.5In the true spirit of a fast, funny, and passionate stylepanel, audience members will be treated toplanning tales from far and wide. Our speakersfeature a mix of public and private planners who willdiscuss innovative ideas, lessons learned, and uniquepaths to the planning profession.

ModeratorNicholas Chen, AICP, Community Planner + Urban Designer,Kimley-Horn & Associates, Orange Section Director, APA California

SpeakersMorgan Weintraub, Project Manager, Environmental Planning &Compliance, Harris & Associates; Christopher Koontz, AICP, AdvancePlanning Officer, City of Long Beach; Alyssa Helper, SeniorEnvironmental Planner, LSA; Rodrigo Garcia, Senior Planner, AltaPlanning + Design

9:45 am - 11:15 am • Grande Ballroom B

TRACK: Solutions and InnovationUsing Big Data to Solve SpecialChallenges with VMT GenerationEstimates for California’s SB 743

CM | 1.5New research shows that using big data frommobile devices for Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)estimation under SB 743 may deliver more cost-effective, efficient, and accurate results thantraditional one-size-fits-all approaches. Join thissession to learn how to use this new methodologyand gain insights into its strengths, weaknesses, andbest practices.

ModeratorLaura Schewel, CEO, StreetLight Data

SpeakerRonald Milam, AICP, PTP, Director of Evolving the Status Quo, Fehr& Peers

9:45 am - 11:15 am • Nautilus 1

TRACK: Solutions and InnovationShaping Your Community to PromoteBicycling as a Primary Travel ModeCM | 1.5To promote bicycling as primary travel mode incommunities throughout California, planners needto address issues related to safety concerns on theground, densification challenges, modifying travelmode choices, offering competitive travel time,shifting demographics, and generational lifestylechoices, among many others. This session focuseson both challenges and opportunities.

ModeratorEduardo Serafin, Senior Transportation Enginner and Planner,Canete-Medina consulting Group, Inc.

SpeakersMatt Braughton, Senior Planner, TransportationEngineering/Planning, Kittelson & Associates, Inc.,; Rock Miller,PE, PTOE, Senior Principal, Transport Planning and TrafficEngineer, Stantec; Nathan Schmidt, Senior TransportationPlanner, Fehr & Peers Transportation Consultants; Isabel Canete-Medina, AICP, Managing Principal Canete-Medina ConsultingGroup, Inc.

9:45 am - 11:15 am • Nautilus 2

TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideFire and Floods: The Practical and PolicyImplications of the Recovery andRebuilding Efforts After Natural DisastersCM | 1.5Your community was devastated by a naturaldisaster. Many destroyed properties don't meetcurrent codes, infrastructure was damaged, andhomeowners are underinsured. Recovery is fraughtwith uncertainty, yet action must be taken. Learnhow professionals in Ventura and Santa Barbaraworked to rebuild a resilient future for theircommunities.

ModeratorTony Tomasello, LEED AP, Senior Planner, RRM Design Group

SpeakersDetty Pelkert, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal, RRM DesignGroup; Jeff Lambert, AICP, Community Development Director,City of Ventura; Dianne Black, Director, Planning andDevelopment, County of Santa Barbara; Ed DeVicente, AIA,CPHC, Principal Architect, DMHA Architecture

9:45 am - 11:15 am • Marina 2

TRACK: Solutions and InnovationBest and Smart Practices in Influencingthe Behavior of Bars in Your CommunityCM | 1.5This session helps planners understand and applybest and smart practices in formulating conditionsof approval for on-sale alcohol businesses with acore goal of keeping patron intoxication down,reducing alcohol-related problems and publicsafety costs, and improving business viability.

ModeratorLauren Tyson, CM Training Provider, Co-Founder/ManagingMember, Alcohol Policy Advisors, LLC

SpeakerGregg Hanour, CM Training Provider, Co-Founder/ManagingMember, Alcohol Policy Advisors, LLC



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9:45 am - 11:15 am • Marina 6

TRACK: Solutions and InnovationWalk the Walk: Lessons from anInterdisciplinary Planning Process inLong BeachCM | 1.5A collaboration between nontraditional partnershas shaped the development of Long Beach'spedestrian environment for decades to come.Learn how inter-departmental coordination andnonprofit partnerships led to an award-winningactive transportation plan and how thiscollaboration continues to foster new solutions toimproving walkability.

ModeratorAlison Spindler, Planner III, City of Long Beach Department ofDevelopment Services

SpeakersLara Turnbull, CHES, Project Director, City of Long BeachDepartment of Health and Human Services; Brian Ulaszewski,LEED ND, Executive Director/Principal, City Fabrick; SteveGerhardt, AICP, Executive Director, Walk Long Beach; Fern Nueno, AICP, LEED AP, Planner V, City of Long Beach Department of Development Services

9:45 am - 11:15 am • Grande Ballroom C

TRACK: Planning for Inclusion - One Size Fits All?SB 1000 Implementation: BestPractices, Case Studies, and OpenForumCM | 1.5This session will discuss SB 1000, the Planning forHealthy Communities Act of 2016, which requirescities and counties to adopt environmental justiceelements and/or policies in their general plans.The panel will be a resource for those wishing togain a better understanding of SB 1000 and itsrequirements.

ModeratorCliff Lau, Project Urban Designer, PlaceWorks

SpeakersMark Hoffman, AICP, Associate Principal, PlaceWorks; DrewWilson, Planner, City of Fresno Planning Department; ElizabethBaca, PhD, Senior Health Advisor, Governor’s Office of Planningand Research; Tiffany Eng, Green Zones Program Manager,California Environmental Justice Alliance

9:45 am - 11:15 am • Spinnaker 1 & 2

TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideLeadership in an Uncertain andControversial Time(California Planning Roundtable Session)

CM | 1.5The context of California planning is change-driven by demographics, technology, politicalpolarization, increasing inequity, climate change,and economics. Planning is now more complex,uncertain and controversial. How can plannersdevelop and use leadership skills to makeCalifornia planning more adaptive? How canplanners help communities navigate an uncertainfuture?

ModeratorElaine Costello, FAICP, Planning Consultant, ManagementPartners

SpeakersJanet Ruggiero, FAICP, Former Community DevelopmentDirector, De La Salle Institute; Tommy Newman, Director ofPublic Affairs, United Way of Greater Los Angeles; Colin Parent,Executive Director and General Counsel, Circulate San Diego;Georgette Gomez, Councilmember, City of San Diego; RichardA. Rojas, AICP, Director of Community Development, City ofCompton

9:45 am - 11:15 am • Nautilus 3

TRACK: Good Intentions, Unintended ConsequencesAward Winning General Plans: Are theResults as Advertised?(Planner Emeritus Network Session)

CM | 1.5This session will focus on award-winning generalplans, review and evaluate how they haveperformed over the years, and identifyunintended consequences. The program willexamine general plans of the cities of San Diego,Sacramento, Ontario, and Richmond.

ModeratorBrian Mooney, FAICP, Managing Principal, RICK EngineeringCompany

SpeakersBrian Schoenfisch, Program Manager, Long Range PlanningDivision, City of San Diego Planning Department; Tom Pace,Planning Director, City of Sacramento; Cathy Wahlstrom,Planning Director, City of Ontario

11:15 am - 1:30 pm

Lunch on Your OwnRefer to the Planners Guide for locations ofnearby restaurants, both onsite and offsite, to findyour perfect lunch. There are multiple sit-downand informal dining opportunities on-site at theSheraton. Additionally, in the Bayview foyerduring this lunch period, there will be food cartsoffering sandwiches, salads, drinks, snacks andmore to conference attendees. Enjoy your lunchon the Bayview lawn which will be set with tablesand chairs. Look for the 30-minute yoga class alsobeing held on the Bayview lawn during this freeperiod.



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TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideOne Year After California’s HousingPackage...How is the World a DifferentPlace?CM | 1.5 | LAWCalifornia passed a landmark housing package in2017 including 15 game-changing laws with newfunding and preservation authorities, newstreamlining and zoning changes, and increasedenforcement of state law. One year later, what isworking? What is still percolating? California’shousing director, Ben Metcalf, explains theimportant opportunities for planningprofessionals in this post-package world to helpprovide one of the most basic human needs … ahome.

SpeakerBen Metcalf, Director, California Department of Housing andCommunity Development

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm • Spinnaker 1 & 2

TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideGetting to the Roots of the TreePreservation DebateCM | 1.5Cities tout trees and their benefits of shade,energy conservation, increased property values, airquality improvement, aesthetics, and heritagethat grow through the years. But, what happens ifthe risks of damaged infrastructure, badaesthetics, and increased maintenance outweighthe benefits? Planners are facing a new challengewith old trees.

ModeratorChris Kallstrand, Urban Forester, Dudek

SpeakerEmily Hart, President, E 101; Brian Widener, City Forester, Cityof San Diego; John Ugrob, Operations Superintendent, City ofEncinitas Public Works


TRACK: Solutions and InnovationFour Important Emerging PlanningTechnologiesCM | 1.5Technology fundamentally changes how we thinkabout and engage in the practice of planning. Inthis fast-moving session, we will demonstrate anddiscuss the applied use of four importantemerging planning technologies: Personalization,Crowd-sourcing, the Internet of Things (IoT), andAugmented Reality (AR).

ModeratorSteve Kokotas, Director of Technology, MIG, Inc.

SpeakerChris Steins, CEO, Urban Insight; Erick Lopez, City Planner, Cityof Los Angeles



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11:30 am - 12:15 pm • Marina 3

California Planning RoundtableMeeting

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm • Marina 3

Planners4Health Meeting

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mobile Workshop M3You are Exactly Where You Needto be: Guided Walking Tour ofLiberty Station - TheRedevelopment of the FormerNaval Training CenterSee page 33 for description.

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mobile Workshop M4South Bay Rapid Transit ProjectTourSee page 33 for description.

SESSION BLOCK 4


TRACK: Solutions and InnovationCPAT Comes to Hughson: Pro BonoPlanning Team Supports AgricultureCommunity in DowntownRevitalization(CPAT and Planner Emeritus Network Session)

CM | 1.5APA California's new Community PlanningAssistance Team (CPAT) program recentlycompleted its third project, a downtownrevitalization strategy for the San Joaquin Valleycity of Hughson. Learn how a volunteer team ofplanners helped this small community and howyou or your community can participate in the nextCPAT project.

ModeratorRobert Paternoster, FAICP, President, Planner EmeritusNetwork (PEN)

SpeakerBruce Baracco, FAICP, Principal, Baracco & Associates; GeorgeOsner, AICP, George Osner AICP Urban Planning; JaylenFrench, Community Development Director, City of Hughson


1:15 pm - 2:45 pm • Seabreeze 1 & 2

TRACK: Solutions and InnovationRegional Housing Needs: Time forSolutionsCM | 1.5While local governments intend to provide morehousing in their communities, some aresuccessful in meeting the goals, and others needto review their processes to approve more units.Panelists from government agencies will providetheir insight into how the Regional HousingNeeds Assessment process influences planningand what steps are being taken to address a lackof affordable housing.

ModeratorSeth Litchney, Senior Regional Planner, San Diego Associationof Governments

SpeakersDavid DeVries, City Planner, City of Poway; Brian Schoenfisch,Program Manager, City of San Diego Planning Department;Melinda Coy, Senior Policy Analyst, California Department ofHousing and Community Development


TRACK: Solutions and InnovationRegional Planning from the PublicHealth Lens: Moving into a Healthier,More Equitable, and More ProsperousFutureCM | 1.5The APA's Planners4Health initiative is forgingpartnerships throughout the state to buildsustainable, cross-sector coalitions that supporthealth and build capacity to support healthiercommunities. Come hear about collaborativeefforts underway that are leading to moreequitable, sustainable, and prosperouscommunities.

ModeratorMiguel Vazquez, AICP, Healthy Communities Planner, APADiversity Chair

SpeakersCarolina Ilic, AICP, Senior Regional Planner, San DiegoAssociation of Governments (SANDAG); Bill Sadler, JD, Directorof Operations, Public Health Alliance of Southern California;Andrea Howard, Senior Analyst, Western Riverside Council ofGovernments (WRCOG)

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm • Marina 6

TRACK: Good Intentions, Unintended ConsequencesIn the Thick of Things: The Role of CentralCity East in a Changing Downtown LosAngelesCM | 1.5Downtown Los Angeles has witnessed anextraordinary transformation since the turn of thecentury. Jobs and residents have returned, bringingnew life to the city center. How does Central CityEast, an industrial district in the heart of downtown,which overlaps Skid Row, deal with changesoccurring at its doorstep?

ModeratorGaurav Srivastava, AICP, Urban Design Director, Dudek

SpeakersBryan Eck, City Planner, City of Los Angeles; Estela Lopez,Executive Director, Central City East Association


TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideHabitat for All: Beyond the Human Cost of HomelessnessCM | 1.5Homelessness takes a toll on more than just peopleas the encroachment on sensitive habitats isbecoming a statewide conservation concern. Semi-permanent tent-cities in natural areas endangerhumans and special-status species. How canhomeless advocates and natural resource managerscollaborate to serve this community, while protectingcitizens and natural resources?

ModeratorSteve Peterson, AICP, Principal, Dudek

SpeakersDavid Gibson, Executive Director, San Diego Regional WaterQuality Control Board; Andrew Hughan, Information Officer,Department of Fish and Wildlife; Tim Dillingham, SeniorEnvironmental Scientist/Lands Management Supervisor, CaliforniaDeartment of Fish and Wildlife; Gail Filter, former Deputy ExecutiveDirector, California District Attorneys Assocaition, former Chief ofEnforcement, California Department of Toxic Substances Control,Volunteer, Mercy Peddlers; Phil Serna, County Supervisor,Sacramento County


TRACK: Solutions and InnovationE-Commerce and the Last-Mile: Planningfor the Insatiable Need for Warehousingand Logistics Facilities - Part 1

CM | 1.5In the era of e-commerce, there is increasingdemand for last-mile distribution facilities. This panelwill look at the impacts of last-mile distribution oncities and explore innovative planning and policysolutions to capitalize on the rising demand for last-mile logistics facilities and mitigate potentialnegative impacts.

ModeratorJane Carlson, Director, HR&A Advisors, Inc

SpeakersRichard Rojas, AICP, Senior Planner, City of Carson; Jim Brogan,Executive Vice President, Integrated Planning and Policy Business Line, Cambridge System; Donald Spivack, AICP, FRSA,Adjunct Professor, USC Sol Price School of Public Policy



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TRACK: Solutions and InnovationJe Ne CEQÁ Theater CompanyPresents: Inherit the Ruling - ADramatic Reenactment of CriticalPlanning Cases

CM | 1.5 | LAW

Reading precedent-setting court cases is boring.Watching live drama is fun and engaging. Thissession will dramatically reenact (with fun andhumor) several of the critical court cases thatshaped planning as we know it.

ModeratorMike Parker, AICP, Senior Environmental Planner, AscentEnvironmental

SpeakersWhit Manley, JD, Senior Counsel, Remy Moose Manley, LLP;Jim Harnish, Principal/Owner, Mintier Harnish; Andee Leisy, JD,Partner, Remy Moose Manley LLP; Robert G. Lagomarsino,AICP, Principal, Lagomarsino Planning + Management,Sacramento Valley Section Director, APA California

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm • Marina 2

TRACK: Solutions and InnovationFrom City Park to Balboa Park: SanDiego's Living RoomCM | 1.5Balboa Park has shaped San Diego's identity forover 100 years and continues to be a center ofidentity and battles. This session will explore thehistory of Balboa Park and its role in developingthe City of San Diego, and competition with SanFrancisco for the 1915 Worlds Fair.

ModeratorBrian Mooney, FAICP, Managing Principal, RICK EngineeringCompany

SpeakersRoger Showley, Journalist, formerly with the San Diego Union-Tribune; Vicki Estrada, FASLA, President and Founder, EstradaLand Planning


TRACK: Good Intentions, Unintended ConsequencesEthics Case of the Year

CM | 1.5 | ETHICS

The Ethics Committee of the American Institute ofCertified Planners annually develops a “Case of theYear” for use in ethics training at the APA NationalConference and at Chapter conferences. The Casereflects realistic situations faced by planningprofessionals across the nation, and is craftedfrom the compiled expertise and experience ofEthics Committee members.

ModeratorMarissa Aho, AICP, Chief Resilience Officer, Office of LosAngeles Mayor Eric Garcetti; AICP Commissioner, Region VI,National APA

SpeakersKristen Asp, AICP, Principal Planner, City of Glendale, BoardMember, Region VI, National APA; Francisco J. Contreras, AICP,Innovation Manager, City of West Hollywood

2:45 pm - 3:15 pm • Harbor Ballroom Foyer

Break

2:45 pm - 5:00 pm • Bayview Foyer

California Planning Foundation(CPF) Silent Auction in Honor ofVirginia Viado and Ted HolzemSee page 32 for description.

3:15 pm - 4:45 pm • Marina 3

Planners Emeritus Network (PEN)Board Meeting

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3:15 pm - 4:45 pm • Marina 2

TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideThe Revitalization of the Los AngelesRiver Corridor: More Than Just a MovieSetCM | 1.5While known most widely for the movies shot inits concrete channel, the Los Angeles Riverprimarily provides flood control to residents. Learnhow community-driven geospatial technologywas used to equitably plan, design, and place 145multi-benefit river community revitalizationstrategies.

ModeratorChristy Williams, Environmental Planner, Tetra Tech, Inc.

SpeakerJaime Sayre, PE, PhD, Water Resources Engineer, Tetra Tech,Inc.


TRACK: Where Things CollideIs Planning Bigger than CaliforniaLaw? Section Directors Question theState’s Apparent Policy of PerpetualGrowth (Section Directors’ Session)

CM | 1.5Department of Finance (DOF) and Housing andCommunity Development HCD explainspopulation projection methodology, especiallynet migration and trends, how projections aretranslated into households, then into RegionalHousing Needs Assessment (RHNA) targets byincome. Section Directors question whether theplanning profession should be limited toimplementing this apparent state policy ofperpetual growth.

ModeratorChristopher Williamson, AICP, PhD, Central Coast SectionDirector, APA California

SpeakersDr. Walter Schwarm, Demographic Research Unit Manager,California Department of Finance; Melinda Coy, CommunityDevelopment Policy Specialist, California Department ofHousing and Community Development; Rob Terry, AICP,Community Development Director, City of Reedley, SectionDirector APA California, Central Section; Rachel Hurst, AICP,former Community Development Director, City of Coronado,Section Director APA California, San Diego Section



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TRACK: Solutions and InnovationPreparing Housing Elements UnderNew State Laws: Lessions Learned from Applying AB 1397 and AB 879CM | 1.5 | LAWAB 1379 and AB 879 require significant additionalanalysis when cities and counties adopt a housingelement. This panel will help prepare planners forthe next round of housing element updates byexamining a case study of a recently-preparedhousing element with perspectives from housingelement preparers and Housing and CommunityDevelopment (HCD).

ModeratorEric Phillips, JD, Attorney, Goldfarb & Lipman LLP

SpeakersMelinda Coy, Community Development Policy Specialist,California Department of Housing and CommunityDevelopment; Dave Barquist, AICP, Planning Practice Builder,Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; Barbara Kautz, FAICP, JD,Partner, Goldfarb & Lipman LLP; Brenda Wisneski, DevelopmentServices Director, City of Encinitas


TRACK: Solutions and InnovationMaking Sense of Urban Ridesharing and Ridehailing MarketsCM | 1.5This session will investigate the ways in whichridehailing and microtransit are reshaping urbantravel and threatening the viability of traditionaltransit. Methods for assessing travel markets willbe presented, providing insights on the potentialfor these modes and revealing what cities can doto best position themselves.

ModeratorAndy Kosinski, PE, Senior Transportation Planner/Engineer, Fehr& Peers

SpeakersRatna Amin, Transportation Policy Director, San FranciscoPlanning and Urban Research Association (SPUR); DanielleHarris, Senior Transportation Planner, San Francisco MunicipalTransportation Agency (SFMTA); Jennifer Williamson, SeniorTransportation Planner, San Diego Association of Governments(SANDAG); Nate Conable, AICP, Principal, Fehr & Peers


TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideShaping Your Community One NOA ata Time: A Practical Guide and QuizShow for CEQA Notification andPublic OutreachCM | 1.5You'll leave this session with three things: CEQArequirements and best practices for projectnotification and public outreach; a referenceguide/checklist; and as a game show veteran.Learn by doing, as game show contestantscompeting to test your understanding of legalrequirements, best practices, and not-so-bestpractices.

ModeratorMatt Hertel, AICP, Senior Planner and Project Manager, AECOM

SpeakerMatthew Gerken, AICP, Senior Planner and EnvironmentalPlanning Manager, AECOM


TRACK: Solutions and InnovationE-Commerce and the Final 50 Feet:Managing the Demand forLoad/Unload Space - Part 2CM | 1.5The growth of e-commerce and urbanpopulations are creating big challenges for cities.This session will present a new field of practicalresearch in which city planners, traffic, building,and parking professionals, working with buildingdevelopers, delivery firms, and retailers, canmanage curb space to meet demand.

ModeratorJane Carlson, Director, HR&A Advisors, Inc

SpeakersBarbara Ivanov, Director, Urban Freight Lab; Jude Willcher,Program Strategic Advisor, City of Seattle Department ofTransportation; Aravind Kailas, Director, Urban Innovation andMobility, UPS



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3:15 pm - 4:45 pm • Seabreeze 1 & 2

TRACK: Planning for Inclusion - One Size Fits All?SANDAG’s Regional Framework:Creating an Inclusionary RegionalApproach to Local Climate ActionCM | 1.5SANDAG's Regional Framework, created inpartnership with local cities, promotes consistencyin climate planning, while allowing cities tochoose their own adventure. This interactiveworkshop will bring together planning minds(and their smartphones) to discuss how SANDAG'sinclusionary, first-of-its-kind approach, can havebroader application for regional-localpartnerships.

ModeratorHeidi Gen Kuong, AICP, Associate Environmental andSustainability Planner, Ascent Environmental

SpeakersPoonam Boparai, Senior Air Quality and Climate ChangeSpecialist, Ascent Environmental; Katie Hentrich, RegionalEnergy/Climate Planner, San Diego Association ofGovernments; Allison Wood, Associate RegionalEnergy/Climate Planner, SANDAG; Dan King, Assistant CityManager, City of Solana Beach; Melissa Devine, AICP, SeniorPlanner, City of El Cajon; Nilmini Silva-Send, AssistantDirector/Adjunct Professor, Energy Policy Initiatives Center,University of San Diego

3:15 pm - 4:45 pm • Marina 6

TRACK: Planning for Inclusion - One Size Fits All?Pop-Up Concepts: the ExcitingPossibilities and Logistical Challengesof Pop-Up EventsCM | 1.5Going where the people are is more successfulthan asking them to come to you, but an excitingand energizing pop-up event requires thoughtfulpreparation and careful deployment. This hands-on session will demonstrate road-tested exercisesand cover the nuts and bolts of timing, creating,locating, and executing effective events.

ModeratorJoanna Jansen, AICP, Associate Principal, PlaceWorks

SpeakersPaul Spence, AICP, Community Development Director, City ofLivermore; Amber Hawkes, AICP, Principal, Here LA; ClaudiaGarcia, Associate, PlaceWorks



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TRACK: Solutions and InnovationDigital Stories: Shaping MeaningfulEngagement in Los AngelesCM | 1.5LA City and County planning departments mayshare the Los Angeles moniker but not the samejurisdiction. Hear how each agency created aunique social media presence, and use digitalplatforms to meaningfully engage the public onplanning initiatives. Share your experience andleave with tips on getting started.

ModeratorNorman Ornelas Jr., Regional Planner, Los Angeles CountyDepartment of Regional Planning

SpeakersIris Chi, AICP, Regional Planner, Los Angeles CountyDepartment of Regional Planning; Susan Tae, AICP, SupervisingRegional Planner, Angeles County Department of RegionalPlanning; Yeghig L. Keshishian, Chief External Affairs Officer,Los Angeles City Planning Department


TRACK: Planning for Inclusion - One Size Fits All?Passing the AICP Exam: Who Wants tobe a Certified Planner?CM | 1.5Who wants to be a certified planner? If your finalanswer is yes, then this is your million dollarchance to learn how to take the AICP exam! Learnand participate in good fun and competition asplanners display their knowledge, while learningtips on preparing for the AICP exam.

ModeratorAsha Bleier, AICP, LEED AP BD+C, Senior Project Manager,Dudek, AICP Exam Coordinator, APA California

SpeakersRob Terry, AICP, Community Development Director, FresnoCouncil of Governments, Central Section Director, APACalifornia; Lorena Cordova, AICP, Associate Planner, City of ElCajon; Stan Donn, AICP, Senior Planner/ Project Manager, Cityof Chula Vista; Darin Neufeld, AICP, California EnvironmentalQuality Act Manager, County of San Diego, Planning andDevelopment Services


APA California Awards EventSee page 32 for description.


California Planning Foundation(CPF) Live Auction in Honor ofVirginia Viado and Ted HolzemSee page 32 for description.

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm • Meet at the CPF Auction

Young Planning Group (YPG)Social/Bar CrawlSee page 32 for description.

9:00 pm - Midnight • The Casbah

Plan It RockSee page 32 for description.



Tuesday, October 9-at-a-GlanceThe Conference-at-a-Glance is subject to change. The most current information can be found on the website at




7:00 am - 8:00 pm Exhibits Open Harbor Island Ballroom

Annual CEQA Update CM | 1.5 | LAW Grande Ballroom A

Practicing Strategic Thinking: Getting to the Intended Finish Line and Beyond CM | 1.5 (California Planning Roundtable Session) - Part 1 Nautilus 3

Breweries and Communities: Collaborating, Co-existing and Thriving CM | 1.5 Marina 6

We Didn't Start the Fire: Regional Framework to Manage Changing Climate CM | 1.5 and Wildfire Risk in the Mt. Shasta Region Grande Ballroom B

Smart Cities and Equity: Maximizing Positive Impact Through CM | 1.5 Collaborative Approaches Nautilus 4

Environmental Justice for All! Addressing Community Impacts through CM | 1.5 Analysis, Effective Outreach, and Creative Solutions Grande Ballroom C

Implementing Vision Zero: Getting from Policy to Practice CM | 1.5 Spinnaker 1 & 2

When a Successful High-Density Housing Program Collides with CM | 1.5 Neighborhood and Historic Preservation Forces Nautilus 2

Living Streets: Public Realm Benefits from Innovations in Autonomous CM | 1.5 Vehicles Nautilus 5

Near-Term Actions for Future Changes CM | 1.5 Marina 2

Learning from the Blue Line First/Last Mile Plan: Lessons from a CM | 1.5 New Model for Community Engagement and Partnership Seabreeze 1 & 2

Planning in the Time of Tuolumne, Voter Initiatives, and the Ballot Box CM | 1.5 Nautilus 1

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Mobile Workshop T1 - Reshaping Our Places and Bodies - A Bike Tour of San CM | 3.0 Diego Public Spaces, additional $45 fee applies, lunch included

Mobile Workshop T2 - Seawater Desalination and Recycled Water - the Future CM | 3.0 of Potable Water in San Diego, additional $60 fee applies, lunch included

Mobile Workshop T3 - Players in the Open Space Game Intermediate CM | 2.0 Mountain Bike Ride, additional $75 fee applies, lunch included

Talk Less, Draw More: Why We Need to be Visual Thinkers CM | 1.5 and Communicators Grande Ballroom B

North San José: From Campus-Style Office Development to Vibrant, CM | 1.5 Mixed-Use Employment District Marina 6

Planning with the Next Generation CM | 1.5 Spinnaker 1 & 2

Sum of Our Parts: Reducing Social Vulnerability and Improving Adaptive CM | 1.5 Capacity in Disadvantaged Communities Nautilus 1

Shaping a Comprehensive and Effective Cannabis Policy CM | 1.5 Grande Ballroom A

Housing the Homeless: the Unintended Consequences of Short Term CM | 1.5 | LAW Solutions Grande Ballroom C

GIS is not Just for Mapping Anymore: Collaborate and Build Consensus CM | 1.5 Using Interactive Web-Based GIS Tools and Technology Nautilus 2

Making Waves: Lessons Learned in Sea-Level Rise Planning CM | 1.5 Nautilus 5

Planning for Pedestrians and the Need for Wayfinding CM | 1.5 Marina 2

Putting Parking Back into Planning CM | 1.5 Nautilus 4







A Beautiful Day in the Agrihood: Re-thinking the Future of Urban Agriculture CM | 1.5 Seabreeze 1 & 2

Practicing Strategic Thinking: Getting to the Intended Finish Line and Beyond CM | 1.5 (California Planning Roundtable Session) - Part 2 Nautilus 3

11:30 am - 1:30 pm Networking Luncheon Pavilion

Student Resumé Clinic at Networking Luncheon (for students only) Pavilion

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Mobile Workshop T4 - Kayaking Eco Tour in San Diego Bay National Wildlife CM | 3.0 Refuge, additional $65 fee applies, lunch included

Mobile Workshop T5 - Exploring UC San Diego: From Here to There and CM | 4.0 Everywhere, additional $50 fee applies, lunch included

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Demystifying the “F”AICP Nautilus 3

Planners at the Intersection of Displacement and Healthy Communities CM | 1.5 Spinnaker 1 & 2

Transforming Disadvantaged Communities into Transit-Oriented CM | 1.5 Communities Nautilus 1

What Just Happened? What to do When Community Meetings CM | 1.5 go Awry? A Real-Time Exercise - Part 1 Nautilus 3

Integrating Smart Growth, Complete Streets, and Mobility Hubs: CM | 1.5 Exploring Oceanside as a Transformational Case Study Marina 6

Retrofit, Retain, Restore, Rebuild, Retreat: The R’s of Resilience CM | 1.5 Grande Ballroom B

Unspecific Plans: Flexible Land Use Regulations to Support Long-Term CM | 1.5 Planning Objectives Seabreeze 1 & 2

School/City Planning Interface: Can't We All Get Along? CM | 1.5 Marina 2

The Next Domino to Fall: Deliberate Moves to Turn Around Suburban CM | 1.5 Retail Centers Grande Ballroom A

Is CEQA Still Relevant? CM | 1.5 Nautilus 4

Innovation for California's Diverse Housing Needs CM | 1.5 Nautilus 5

Mitigation Measures : A Rose by Any Other Name... CM | 1.5 | LAW Grande Ballroom C

Nations Within a Nation: The Challenges of Tribal Planning in the CM | 1.5 San Diego Region Nautilus 2

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Break Harbor Ballroom Foyer

Planning and Developing Silicon Valley Tech Campuses: Creative Solutions CM | 1.5 and Community Interaction Grande Ballroom B

How a Housing Action Plan can Help Address the Housing Shortage CM | 1.5 Marina 6

Healthy, Equitable, Active Land Use Network: Challenges and CM | 1.5 Opportunities in a Multi-Sector Collaboration Nautilus 1

Restoring Civility to Public Discourse: Tools to Counter Increasing CM | 1.5 Hostility in Public Meetings - Part 2 Nautilus 3

Smartphones, Smart Cars, and Now SMART Parks: How Technology CM | 1.5 Can Improve Urban Parks Nautilus 2

Short-Term Rentals and the Sharing Economy: How Airbnb is Reshaping CM | 1.5 Communities Grande Ballroom A

Playing Blackjack Against Climate Change: Improving Your Community's CM | 1.5 Odds with Natural Hazards Without Going Bust Nautilus 4

Rethinking Community Golf Courses: Issues and Opportunities CM | 1.5 Spinnaker 1 & 2

Zen, the Housing Accountability Act, and the Art of Applying CM | 1.5 | LAW Objective Standards Nautilus 5








Tuesday Special Events and Sessions

Tuesday Mobile WorkshopsMeet at 8:45 am outside the Grande Ballroom for departure.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mobile Workshop T1 - Reshaping Our Places and Bodies - A Bike Tour of San DiegoPublic SpacesCM | 3.0 Additional $45 fee applies, includes lunchA variety of parks and public spaces shape San Diego. On this mobile workshop, learn how differentstakeholders and agencies were able to create unique places that reflect San Diego culture. Via LimeBikeRideshare bicycles, this tour will visit places including Chicano Park, Quartyard, and the DowntownWaterfront Park. Participants will learn about the planning, outreach, funding, and maintenancesolutions from those who made these spaces possible. The workshop will illustrate strategies the city andresidents have used to envision the city they want, and provide a hands (or wheels)- on opportunity tocompare and contrast the results. Bicycle and helmet provided.


11:30 am - 1:30 pm • Pavilion

Networking LuncheonEnjoy a hearty lunch in the Pavilion: a pleasant venue outside the meeting rooms where you can eat withfriends or meet new people. Discuss planning with conference attendees, or just take a break from themany fabulous educational sessions. Look for the 30-minute Zumba class being held on the lawn areaduring this free period.

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm • Nautilus 3

Demystifying the ‘F’AICPFAICP applications are processed on a 2-year cycle. New Fellows were inducted in New Orleans in 2018.The applications for the 2020 class are due in the fall of 2019. Take it from those with experience: anFAICP application isn’t something you can sit down and write in a weekend!

Come hear from Kurt Christiansen, 2016 FAICP inductee, Betsy McCullough, 2018 FAICP inductee, andothers talk about the ins and outs of the application and evaluation process and the time you shouldexpect to devote to it. Get questions answered and learn about how the Chapter can advise and assistyou in the application process.

SpeakersKurt Christiansen, FAICP, Economic and Community Development Director, City of Azusa, CA, APA National President Elect; BetsyMcCullough, FAICP, Co-Chair, Conference Host Committee

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm • Harbor Island Ballroom

Consultants’ ReceptionTake time to visit with our sponsors and exhibitors and learn about new innovations in planning. It willalso be the last opportunity during the conference to visit the exhibitors’ booths. While enjoying thisfabulous happy hour, be sure to thank our sponsors for their support of the conference this year. Wecouldn’t do it without them!

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm • Sheraton Marina Tower - Harbor and Vine

Diversity MixerAll are welcome to the APA Diversity Mixer to build our planner community of diverse backgrounds.Come network, make friends, and help create a diverse space.


Online Scenario Modeling Tools for Community Engagement CM | 1.5 Marina 2

Delivering Smarter: Tools for the Future of Infrastructure CM | 1.5 Seabreeze 1 & 2

The New General Plan Guidelines: the Art of Balance and Tradeoffs CM | 1.5 Grande Ballroom C

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Consultants’ Reception Harbor Island Ballroom

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm APA Diversity Mixer Sheraton Marina Tower - Harbor and Vine




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Tuesday Mobile WorkshopsMeet at 8:45 am outside the Grande Ballroom for departure.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mobile Workshop T2 - Seawater Desalination and Recycled Water - the Future ofPotable Water in San DiegoCM | 3.0 Additional $60 fee applies, includes lunchThe City of San Diego’s Pure Water Program seeks to produce 83 million gallons per day of potablerecycled water, making it one of the largest and most ambitious water recycling programs in the nation.The Carlsbad Desalination Plant is the largest, most tech-nologically advanced and energy-efficientseawater desalination plant in the nation, delivering nearly 50 million gallons of fresh, desalinated waterto San Diego County each day — enough to serve approx-imately 400,000 people and accounting forabout one-third of all water generated in the County. On this mobile workshop, tour both facilities andlearn about two methods being employed to ensure a drought-proof water supply in San Diego County.At the Pure Water facility, participants will get an introductory presentation and a walking tour of thefacility, as well as have the opportunity to taste a sample of the purified water. At the desalination plant,participants will have the opportunity to observe the state of the art process of turning water from thePacific Ocean into high quality drinking water that is now serving nearly a half a million San Diegans.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mobile Workshop T3 - Players in the Open Space Game Intermediate Mountain Bike RideCM | 2.0 Additional $75 fee applies, includes lunchOpen space planning is full of both challenges and successes. On this mobile workshop, gain amultidisciplinary perspective on how agencies work together to conserve environmental resources on theopen space in San Diego. Participants will hear from a county supervisor’s office, environmental andarchaeological professionals, and the local mountain bike advocacy group about challenges and successesin open space planning. The workshop will take place at a local favorite trail in San Diego. The ride featurestechnical and fast descents, so be ready for a thrilling ride. Bicycles, helmets, and water will be provided.Limit: 20 participants.


12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mobile Workshop T4 - Kayaking Eco Tour in San Diego Bay National Wildlife RefugeCM | 3.0 Additional $65 fee applies, includes lunchThe historic San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge is rich with wildlife and culture. On this mobileworkshop, get out into the field for a hands on exploration via kayaks, guided by local experts.Participants will engage with the local wildlife, including ospreys, stingrays, the green sea turtle, mullet,halibut, and various species of migratory birds. Topics covered include the importance of tidal marshes ashabitats and ecosystems, the habitat restoration efforts in South San Diego Bay, local groups andlegislation that have impacted the South Bay, and the migratory patterns of the green sea turtle. A guestspeaker from the city of Chula Vista will highlight the Chula Vista Bayfront and planning considerationsand decisions that have been made around the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mobile Workshop T5 - Exploring UC San Diego: From Here to There and EverywhereCM | 4.0 Additional $50 fee applies, includes lunchAs the UC San Diego campus continues its physical growth in conjunction with the expansion of itsstudent population, the transit-land use nexus is critical. On this mobile workshop, visit the university’s1,200-acre campus to explore strategies for developing and implementing a comprehensive transitnetwork that supports and enhances long-term planning and growth goals. Participants will learn howthe campus is linking its transportation planning to its sustainability goals, as well as learn about thedevelopment and construction of the new light rail trolley that will be completed in 2021, connecting UCSan Diego to the larger San Diego region. The workshop will cover the many ways the university isresponding to first mile–last mile challenges, along with its efforts to retrofit its existing transportationnetwork to better accommodate pedestrians and cyclists.

UC San Diego staff from the campus planning, transportation, and sustainability offices will lead the touron campus. The workshop will end at the scenic Scripps Institution of Oceanography.








Exhibits Open

SESSION BLOCK 6


TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideAnnual CEQA UpdateCM | 1.5 | LAWThe California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) isa constantly evolving law. Each year there are newlaws, new court decisions interpreting the Act,and to spice things up this year, the NaturalResources Agency has adopted changes to theCEQA Guidelines that will fundamentally changehow transportation impacts are analyzed.

ModeratorAntero Rivasplata, AICP, Technical Director, ICF

SpeakersChris Ganson, Senior Planner, Office of Planning and Research;Jeannie Lee, AICP, JD, Senior Counsel, Office of Planning andResearch; Margaret Sohagi, JD, Principal, Sohagi Law Group


TRACK: Good Intentions, Unintended ConsequencesPracticing Strategic Thinking: Getting to the Intended Finish Lineand Beyond(California Planning Roundtable Session) - Part 1

CM | 1.5In a lively fast-paced setting, this two-partinteractive session applies strategic thinking skills.Part 1 focuses on policy plan implementation.Using a housing policy case study, strategies for asuccessful outcome will be discussed.Additionally, the panel will explore how the newstate housing laws impact the entitlementprocess for future residential projects.

ModeratorMarc Roberts, City Manager, City of Livermore

SpeakersHanson Hom, AICP, ASLA, Planning Consultant, Vice President,Conferences, APA California; Brooke Peterson, AICP, AssociatePrincipal, San Diego Regional Director, PlaceWorks; KaceyLizon, PMP, Planning Manager, Sacramento Area Council ofGovernments (SACOG), Conference Program Coordinator, APACalifornia; Janet Ruggiero, FAICP, Former CommunityDevelopment Director, De La Salle Institute

8:00 am - 9:30 am • Marina 6

TRACK: Solutions and InnovationBreweries and Communities:Collaborating, Co-existing and ThrivingCM | 1.5Craft breweries are good for your community. Whowould have thought that statement would ever bemade by a government official or politician? Yet,people around the country, from small towns to largecities and states truly believe it. In this session, we willhighlight why that is the case.

ModeratorJulie Wartell, MPA, UC San Diego

SpeakersVince Vasquez, Director of Government Relations, NationalUniversity; John Conley, Director of Community Development andEngineering, City of Vista; Kevin Ham, CEcD, Director of EconomicDevelopment, City of Vista; Dustin Hauck, AIA, NCARB, LEED APBD+C, CGBP, Founder, Hauck Architecture


TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideWe Didn’t Start the Fire: RegionalFramework to Manage Changing Climateand Wildfire Risk in the Mt. Shasta RegionCM | 1.5A regional resilience framework developed by federaland regional agencies was applied to the Mt. Shastaregion in northern California. The framework assistedthe community by engaging multi-jurisdictionalstakeholders, building regional capacity to addressnatural disasters, and integrating resilience intoshared action plans.

ModeratorJuliana Lucchesi, City Planner, City of Mt. Shasta

SpeakersMindy Craig, Principal and Owner, BluePoint Planning; Abby Hall,Senior Advisor on Local and Regional Planning, U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency; Dana Brechwald, Regional Resilience Planner,Association of Bay Area Governments


TRACK: Solutions and InnovationSmart Cities and Equity: MaximizingPositive Impact Through CollaborativeApproachesCM | 1.5Ubiquitous broadband, 5G wireless, the internet-of-things, and advanced data platforms—smart citytechnologies—will transform how we plan, manage,and deliver city services and infrastructure. Will thisnew era for planning and economic developmentgenerate equitable outcomes, or exacerbateinequality? This session will explore diverse public-private opportunities.

ModeratorDanny Fuchs, Managing Partner, HR&A Advisors, Inc.

SpeakersMonique Earl, Assistant General Manager, City of Los AngelesDepartment of Transportation; Jen Hensley, President, Link,Intersection; Jordana Barton, Senior Community DevelopmentAdvisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Joanne Hovis, President,CTC Technology and Energy

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TRACK: Planning for Inclusion - One Size Fits All?Environmental Justice for All!Addressing Community Impactsthrough Analysis, Effective Outreach,the Creative SolutionsCM | 1.5Environmental justice and community impactsare growing concerns, with new policies andguidelines such as SB 1000 requiring agencies toaddress these issues. This panel, comprised oforganizations with experience facing thesechallenges head-on, discusses how to identifysensitive populations, engage communities, anddevelop effective strategies that addresscommunity impacts.

ModeratorBronwyn Green, MESM, Senior Environmental Planner andEconomic Analyst, Rincon Consultants, Inc.

SpeakersJane Clough, PhD, Tribal Liaison/Senior Regional Planner, SanDiego Association of Governments (SANDAG); ValerieMartinez, President/CEO, VMA Communications, Inc.; KirstenBerg, Environmental Specialist, Port of Long Beach

8:00 am - 9:30 am • Spinnaker 1 & 2

TRACK: Solutions and InnovationImplementing Vision Zero: Gettingfrom Policy to PracticeCM | 1.5While it is encouraging to see safety at theforefront of conversations, we will not save livesuntil we make physical changes to our roadways.This session showcases four California cities takingthe necessary steps to execute change, andprovides tools for participants to do the same intheir cities.

ModeratorEmily Finkel, Engineer/Planner, Fehr & Peers

SpeakersLee Friedman, Infrastructure Policy Manager for MayorFaulconer in San Diego, Vision Zero Lead; Hans Larsen, PublicWorks Director, City of Fremont; Chava Kronenberg, PedestrianProgram Manager, San Francisco Municipal TransportationAgency


TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideWhen a Successful High-DensityHousing Program Collides withNeighborhood and HistoricPreservation ForcesCM | 1.5In order to maintain a vital community you needthe businesses to stay, but the community isskeptical of density. Traffic capacity is tapped. Apolarized City Council awaits your next move.What do you do? Learn how Santa Barbaraworked to create a successful program.

ModeratorLisa Plowman, Manager of Planning, RRM Design Group

SpeakersRobert Dayton, Transportation Planning and Parking Manager,City of Santa Barbara; Jay Higgins, AICP, Owner/Principal, H&HEnvironmental, Inc.; Detlev Peikert, Architect and Principal,RMM Design Group


TRACK: Solutions and InnovationLiving Streets: Public Realm Benefitsfrom Innovations in AutonomousVehiclesCM | 1.5Innovations in Autonomous Vehicles (AV)technology could inspire a greener, saferpedestrian-centric streetscape. Vehicles foreverchanged cities, ultimately degradingenvironmental quality and significantly detractingfrom public health and safety. This panel flipsthat model to look at what AV's can do in supportof public health, human safety, quality of life.

ModeratorRae Smith, AICP, RA, Senior Planner + Urban Designer, HOK

SpeakersEric Rothman, President, HR&A; Jerome Unterreiner, AICP, VicePresident | Senior Urban Designer, HOK; Claire Bowin, SeniorPlanner, Urban Design Studio, City of Los Angeles, PlanningDepartment; Allison Wylie, Transportation and Mobility Policy,Uber

8:00 am - 9:30 am • Marina 2

TRACK: Solutions and InnovationNear-Term Actions for Future ChangesCM | 1.5In this session, panelists will offer attendees ideasto enact today that prepare cities for autonomousvehicles in the future. Actions include minimizingand transforming parking, redesigning streets,and working with autonomous vehicle developersto craft future cities and mobility systemstogether. Panelists represent the public,academia, design, and industry.

ModeratorMelissa Ruhl, Transportation Planner, Arup

SpeakersBilly Riggs, PhD, AICP, LEED AP, Assistant Professor, Universityof San Francisco; Riki Nishimura, LEED AP BD+C, Director ofUrban Strategies , Gensler; Bert Kaufman, Head of Corporateand Regulatory Affairs, Zoox; Will Baumgardner, Principal, Arup



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8:00 am - 9:30 am • Seabreeze 1 & 2

TRACK: Good Intentions, Unintended ConsequencesLearning from the Blue Line First/LastMile Plan: Lessons from a New Modelfor Community Engagement andPartnershipCM | 1.5What happens when you mix nine community-based organizations, 22 light-rail stations, and a9,800-person transit agency? This session willhighlight the challenging LA Metro Blue LineFirst/Last Mile Plan in an interactive workshop thatwill be sure to get you thinking about your ownapproach to community outreach.

ModeratorChelsea Richer, AICP, Senior Transportation Planner, Fehr &Peers

SpeakersKatie Lemmon, Manager, Transportation Planning, LA CountyMetro; Tamika Butler, Executive Director, Los AngelesNeighborhood Land Trust; Monique Lopez, AICP, Founder /Social Justice Planner, Pueblo; Danny Gamboa, Director,Healthy Active Streets


TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollidePlanning in the Time of Tuolumne,Voter Initiatives, and the Ballot BoxCM | 1.5California voters can put an initiative or areferendum on the ballot. What happens to theplanning process when they do? The 2014Tuolumne Decision by the California SupremeCourt, which holds that projects adopted by voterinitiative are not subject to the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA), brought evenmore attention to ballot box planning. This sessionwill discuss the trends for citizen-backedinitiatives, relaying specific experience from apanel with an attorney, a journalist, and plannersinvolved with voter-initiated decisions for aspecific plan, a community plan, and adevelopment project.

ModeratorNick Ferracone, AICP, Program Manager, Development ServicesDepartment, City of San Diego

SpeakersJosh Stephens, Contributing Editor, California Planning andDevelopment Report; Celia Brewer, City Attorney, City ofCarlsbad; Lara Gates, Chief of Policy, City CouncilmemberGeorgette Gomez; Dan Amsden, AICP, Director of SacramentoOperations, MIG

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mobile Workshop T1Reshaping Our Places and Bodies -A Bike Tour of San Diego PublicSpacesSee page 44 for description.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mobile Workshop T2Seawater Desalination andRecycled Water - the Future ofPotable Water in San DiegoSee page 45 for description.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mobile Workshop T3Players in the Open Space GameIntermediate Mountain Bike RideSee page 45 for description.

SESSION BLOCK 7


TRACK: Solutions and InnovationTalk Less, Draw More: Why We Need to be Visual Thinkers andCommunicatorsCM | 1.5Well-designed graphics are far more effective thanwords. The human eye processes images withremarkable speed. How can you graphicallycommunicate information clearly and effectivelyto others? From drawings to virtual reality see howan academic, architect, planner and landscapearchitect in a panel discussion and interactivesession visualize communication.

ModeratorSue Peerson, AICP, Continuing Lecturer, UC San Diego, UrbanStudies and Planning Program

SpeakersDiego Velasco, AICP, Principal, M.W. Steele Group Architectureand Planning; Leigh Kyle, ASLA, Principal, Spurlock LandscapeArchitects; Eric Lindebak, AIA, Partner, Safdie Rabines



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9:45 am - 11:15 am • Marina 6

TRACK: Solutions and InnovationNorth San José: From Campus-StyleOffice Development to Vibrant, Mixed-Use Employment DistrictCM | 1.5The City of San Jose participated in the 2017 DanielRose Fellowship by The Rose Center for PublicLeadership in Land Use. This panel will discuss theland use challenges in North San Jose andinnovative solutions that were developed totransform this area to a sustainable mixed-useemployment district.

ModeratorRosalynn Hughey, Director, City of San Jose

SpeakersNanci Klein, Assistant Director of Economic Development, City ofSan Jose; John Ristow, Deputy Director, Department ofTransportation, City of San Jose; Chris Burton, Deputy Director,Business and Economic Development, City of San Jose

9:45 am - 11:15 am • Spinnaker 1 & 2

TRACK: Planning for Inclusion - One Size Fits All?Planning with the Next GenerationCM | 1.5The next generation, Generation Z, is already makingtheir presence felt in planning processes. Thissession will interactively discuss several projects andthe outreach tools used to engage thisdemographic. Please bring your questions and ideasto share as we explore tactics to get meaningfulyouth input for planning projects.

ModeratorSuzanne Schwab, AICP, Senior Associate, PlaceWorks

SpeakersGustavo Gonzalez, AICP, Senior Planner, City of Anaheim; LauraMuna-Landa, Senior Project Manager, Arellano Associates; DarinDinsmore, Founder, CrowdBrite; Queen Kwembe, SupportAnaheim's Youth

9:45 am - 11:15 am • Nautilus 1

TRACK: Planning for Inclusion - One Size Fits All?Sum of Our Parts: Reducing SocialVulnerability and Improving Adaptive Capacity in DisadvantagedCommunitiesCM | 1.5Climate change often poses the greatest threat todisadvantaged communities with limited resiliency.Our team of equity experts and environmentaljustice advocates will guide group discussions onthe unique challenges changing climate poses todisadvantaged communities, sharing strategies andengagement techniques that ensure equitableresiliency where it is needed most.

ModeratorDella Acosta, Senior Outreach and Policy Planner, RinconConsultants

SpeakersEli Krispi, Sustainability Planner, PlaceWorks; Miguel Vazquez, AICP,Healthy Communities Planner, APA Diversity Chair, RiversideUniversity Health System-Public Health; Carolina Martinez, AssociateDirector of Policy, Environmental Health Coalition


TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideShaping a Comprehensive and Effective Cannabis PolicyCM | 1.5A comprehensive cannabis policy typically requiresnot only zoning code amendments, but also codeamendments related to health and safety andbusiness regulations, GIS mapping and analysis, new regulatory fees and taxes, and a monitoring and compliance program, all within the umbrella ofsolid legal analysis and guidance. This session willdiscuss how these various facets can be shapedtogether into a smart, effective policy framework that will make sense to agency staff and decision-makers, applicants, and the public, paving the way for clear and straight-forward administration.

ModeratorTanya Sundberg, Senior Associate, PlaceWorks

SpeakersNicole Elliott, Director, City and County of San Francisco Office ofCannabis; John Bliss, President, SCI Consulting Group; SarahOwsowitz, JD, Of Counsel, Best Best & Krieger; Max Thelander,AICP, Analyst, CEO, Los Angeles County Office of CannabisManagement


TRACK: Good Intentions, Unintended ConsequencesHousing the Homeless: the UnintendedConsequences of Short Term SolutionsCM | 1.5 | LAWTemporary homeless villages sanctioned andoperated by cities, including tuff shed villages, RVparking areas or homeless navigation centers, helpprovide temporary relief from the crisis of homelessencampments but pose challenges and risks. Thispanel will explore the issues to consider and optionsfor addressing urgent housing needs.

ModeratorKaren Tiedemann, Partner, Goldfarb & Lipman LLP

SpeakersHeather Gould, Partner, Goldfarb & Lipman LLP; Sean Charpentier,Assistant City Manager, City of East Palo Alto; Kelly McAdoo, CityManager, City of Hayward

9:45 am - 11:15 am • Nautilus 2

TRACK: Solutions and InnovationGIS is not Just for Mapping Anymore:Collaborate and Build ConsensusUsing Interactive Web-Based GIS Toolsand TechnologyCM | 1.5Come find out how online GIS tools can helpimprove collaboration and build consensus. Thesession will explore emerging interactive GIStechnologies and tools that land use planners canuse in projects today. Bring your WiFi-enabledlaptop and follow along as we step you through theprocess!

ModeratorRobert Kain, GeoSpatial Business Leader, Placeworks

SpeakersBrooks Patrick, Account Executive 3D/Geodesign Markets, ESRI;Scott Reimers, Planning Manager, City of Temple City; Jerry Blum,Countywide Plan Coordinator, County of San Bernardino Land UseServices



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9:45 am - 11:15 am • Nautilus 5

TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideMaking Waves: Lessons Learned inSea-Level Rise PlanningCM | 1.5Coastal planners are helping communities tacklethe challenges of sea-level rise with adaptationsolutions that will change the physical, social, andeconomic landscape of our California coastline.Panelists will share the techniques being used tobalance competing priorities through experientialoutreach, science-based planning processes, andmethods for prioritizing equity.

ModeratorKimiko Lizardi, Community Planning Program Manager,Environmental Science Associates

SpeakersKathleen Mallory, Planning and Environmental ServicesManager, City of Oxnard; Alex Westhoff, AICP, Senior AssociatePlanner, County of Marin; Russ Cunningham, AICP, PrincipalPlanner, City of Oceanside; Amanda Lee, Long Range PlanningManager, City of Del Mar

9:45 am - 11:15 am • Marina 2

TRACK: Solutions and InnovationPlanning for Pedestrians and the Needfor WayfindingCM | 1.5This panel discussion will explore what cities,campuses and transit agencies are doing tofacilitate and encourage pedestrian mobility andaccessibility through wayfinding. Panelists willdiscuss how wayfinding principles can beincorporated early into planning efforts, why it isimportant, and discuss potential funding sourcesfor implementation.

ModeratorNina Harvey Schatmeier, AICP, Senior Planner, Arup

SpeakersEmilia Crotty, Executive Director, Los Angeles Walks; Jill Anthes,Executive Director of Planning and Design, San Francisco StateUniversity; Lucinda Beattie, Vice President of Transportation,Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership; Jacob Lieb, Senior Director,First/Last Mile Planning, LA County Metropolitan TransportationAuthority (Metro)

9:45 am - 11:15 am • Nautilus 4

TRACK: Solutions and InnovationPutting Parking Back into PlanningCM | 1.5Few topics can hold a planning study hostage likeproposed parking impacts. This presentation willfocus on the implementation of new parkingpolicy and forward thinking parking managementto support community growth. The presentationwill also discuss innovative tools used to evaluatecommunity specific parking needs.

ModeratorMatt Horton, AICP, Planner, Kimley-Horn

SpeakersAntoinette Meier, AICP, Principal Regional Planner, SANDAG;Pam Drew, Associate Planner, City of Carlsbad; Ben Verdugo,Project Manager, Civic San Diego

9:45 am - 11:15 am • Seabreeze 1 & 2

TRACK: Planning for Inclusion - One Size Fits All?A Beautiful Day in the Agrihood: Re-thinking the Future of UrbanAgricultureCM | 1.5Agricultural neighborhoods or “agrihoods” arecommunities with working farms as their focus.While many are quick to embrace agrihoods incookie-cutter suburbia, others question their long-term function and their role in replacingtraditional urban agriculture. Hear both sides fromour panel of developers, land planners, electedofficials, and farmers.

ModeratorBrian Grover, AICP, Principal, Dudek

SpeakersCatherine Blakespear, Mayor, City of Encinitas; Daron Joffe,Founder, Farmer D Consulting; Ninia Hammond, ProjectManager, Integral Communities; Evan Marks, ExecutiveDirector, The Ecology Center; Daniel Allen, CEO, Farmscape

9:45 am - 11:15 am • Nautilus 3

TRACK: Good Intentions, Unintended ConsequencesPracticing Strategic Thinking: Getting to the Intended Finish Lineand Beyond(California Planning Roundtable Session) - Part 2

CM | 1.5Part 2 of this strategic thinking session focuses onthe development review process and exploreshow policy planning, such as specific plans, canbe instrumental in facilitating project review.Using a multi-faceted case study, the role of staffin working with the community, stakeholders andelected/appointed officials will be examined.

ModeratorMarc Roberts, City Manager, City of Livermore

SpeakersHanson Hom, AICP, ASLA, Planning Consultant, Vice President,Conferences, APA California; Brooke Peterson, AICP, AssociatePrincipal, San Diego Regional Director, PlaceWorks; KaceyLizon, PMP, Planning Manager, Sacramento Area Council ofGovernments (SACOG), Conference Program Coordinator, APACalifornia; Janet Ruggiero, FAICP, Former CommunityDevelopment Director, De La Salle Institute


Networking LuncheonSee page 44 for description.


Student Resumé Clinic atNetworking Luncheon(for students only)If you’re looking for a job or internship, be sureto sign up for a time slot in the ConferenceRegistration area to meet with professionals toseek advice, including resume review andinterview skills! Remember to bring yourprinted resume for review!



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Mobile Workshop M4Kayaking Eco Tour in San DiegoBay National Wildlife RefugeSee page 45 for description.

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mobile Workshop M5Exploring UC San Diego: FromHere to There and EverywhereSee page 45 for description.

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm • Nautilus 3

Demystifying the ‘F’AICPSee page 44 for description.

SESSION BLOCK 8

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm • Spinnaker 1 & 2

TRACK: Planning for Inclusion - One Size Fits All?Planners at the Intersection ofDisplacement and HealthyCommunitiesCM | 1.5A tension is rising within the movement ofstakeholders and advocates for building healthiercommunities, and within planning departments:how to improve neighborhood conditions,especially with and for low-income people andpeople of color, without sparking gentrificationand displacing existing residents and businesses?Together we'll explore what planners can do.

ModeratorRobert Baird, Program Manager, Prevention Institute


TRACK: Planning for Inclusion - One Size Fits All?Transforming DisadvantagedCommunities into Transit-Oriented CommunitiesCM | 1.5This session will discuss how Los Angeles Countyhas successfully approached and implementedstation area plans in two economically distressedand high-crime areas. The panelists will discusshow station area planning efforts in South LosAngeles have seen significant public-privateinvestments and community benefits not oftenfound in traditional transit-oriented developments(TODs).

ModeratorNick Pergakes, AICP, Senior Associate, PlaceWorks

SpeakersLeon Freeman, Regional Planner II, Los Angeles County,Department of Regional Planning; Judith Taylor, Partner, HR&AAdvisors; Wells Lawson, Senior Director, Joint Development, LAMetro; Charles Turner, Assistant Deputy for EconomicDevelopment, Office of Los Angeles County Supervisor MarkRidley-Thomas


TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideWhat Just Happened? What to doWhen Community Meetings go Awry?A Real-Time Exercise - Part 1

CM | 1.5Attendees will experience disruptive publicparticipation simulations and be provided withtools to respond. This session covers how tostrategize prior to a meeting if disruptions areanticipated, how to assess disruptions as they areoccurring, and how to determine the correctresponse to a situation while it's happening.

ModeratorWendy Nowak, AICP, Associate Principal, PlaceWorks

SpeakersLewis Michaelson, Chief Operating Officer, Katz & Associates;Natalia Hentschel, Senior Account Supervisor, Katz &Associates; Christopher Koontz, AICP, Advance PlanningOfficer, City of Long Beach, Development Services|PlanningBureau



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1:30 pm - 3:00 pm • Marina 6

TRACK: Solutions and InnovationIntegrating Smart Growth, CompleteStreets, and Mobility Hubs: Exploring Oceanside as aTransformational Case StudyCM | 1.5SANDAG and the City of Oceanside have teamedup on progressive planning efforts along a 3.5-milestretch of Coast Highway that will transform thenorthwestern portion of the city. The corridor planincludes 12 roundabouts, paired up with smartgrowth land use patterns and mobility hubs at keylocations.

ModeratorCarolina Ilic, AICP, Senior Regional Planner, San DiegoAssociation of Governments (SANDAG)

SpeakersDavid DiPierro, BSCE in Civil Engineering, MBA, PE, City TrafficEngineer, City of Oceanside; Russ Cunningham, AICP, PrincipalPlanner, City of Oceanside; Marisa Mangan, Associate RegionalPlanner, San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG);Danielle Kochman, Associate Regional Planner, San DiegoAssociation of Governments (SANDAG)


TRACK: Solutions and InnovationRetrofit, Retain, Restore, Rebuild,Retreat: The R’s of ResilienceCM | 1.5With the increased frequency and severity ofnatural disasters and other disruptions inCalifornia and worldwide, planners in allcommunities could find themselves needing newtools to help communities recover and rebuild.But the R's of resilience (retrofit, retain, restore,rebuild, retreat) can be applied, by planners, toany community prior to a disruption to fortifyinfrastructure, protect vulnerable populations, andadapt to a changing climate. Hear about thelatest tools in resilience-building that areemerging after recent natural disasters inCalifornia. Discover the growing body of effectivepractices around resilience-building globally. Findout how to incorporate resilience-building toolsinto projects at different scales--from a parcel to aregional plan.

ModeratorMarissa Aho, AICP, Chief Resilience Officer, Office of LosAngeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, AICP Commissioner, Region VI,National APA

SpeakersPete Parkinson, AICP, President, California Chapter APA; JeffreyLambert, AICP, Community Development Director, CIty ofVentura

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm • Seabreeze 1 & 2

TRACK: Good Intentions, Unintended ConsequencesUnspecific Plans: Flexible Land UseRegulations to Support Long-TermPlanning ObjectivesCM | 1.5Regulatory tools such as specific plans ensure adegree of predictability, but can inadvertentlypreclude desired outcomes, especially as externalfactors change. This session will discuss theincreasing need for flexibility in regulatory toolsand explore how unspecific plans can supportlong-term development potential withoutdiluting a vision.

ModeratorAmitabh Barthakur, AICP, Partner, HR&A Advisors, Inc

SpeakersBill Ekern, Diridon Project Manager, City of San Jose; Ellen Lou,Director of Urban Design, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP; MattRaimi, AICP, LEED-AP, Principal, Founder, Raimi + Associates;Shwetha Subramanian, VP Residential Development andPlanning, Five Point Communities

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm • Marina 2

TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideSchool/City Planning Interface: Can'tWe All Get Along?CM | 1.5Cities and school districts don't always get along,but schools serve essential functions and are oftenimportant landmarks in a community. Learnabout school planning constraints and standards,and ways to improve relations between the cityand the district and work more productively toeveryone's benefit.

ModeratorSteve Noack, AICP, Principal, PlaceWorks

SpeakersAlice Houseworth, AICP, LEED AP; Terry T. Tao, AIA, Partner,Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo; Janet Dixon, Directorof Facilities Development, Temecula Valley Unified SchoolDistrict


TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideThe Next Domino to Fall: DeliberateMoves to Turn Around SuburbanRetail CentersCM | 1.5As Amazon and other online retailers continue togrow, shopping centers of all sizes must take onnew roles that can't be replicated online. But howcan this be done with substantial infrastructureneeds, uncertainty about retail trends, andfractured ownership?

ModeratorThomas Jansen, Director, HR&A Advisors, Inc

SpeakersShannon Heffernan, AICP, Urban Design Manager, Studio OneEleven; Matthew Burris, Deputy City Manager of Communityand Economic Development, City of Rancho Cucamonga; JerryTessier, President, Arteco Partners



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TRACK: Good Intentions, Unintended ConsequencesIs CEQA Still Relevant?CM | 1.5Lots of people want to streamline CEQA bytinkering with this or that provision, adding newprocesses, or even complicated exemptions. Thissession asks the basic question of whether CEQAis relevant in light of the proliferation ofenvironmental laws and permits that alreadyregulate everything.

ModeratorMark Teague, AICP, Associate Principal, PlaceWorks

SpeakersBob Stark, AICP, Associate Vice President, Michael BakerInternational; Anna McPherson, AICP, Program Manager, Cityof San Diego Development Services Department; Suzanne R.Varco, Managing Partner, Environmental Law Group LLP;Margarget M Sohagi, Partner, The Sohagi Law Group


TRACK: Solutions and InnovationInnovation for California's DiverseHousing NeedsCM | 1.5California's housing needs continue to changedue to the rising cost of housing and a diversepopulation. Learn how innovative housingsolutions can meet the increasing demand forfinancially attainable market-rate housing forsingles, young families, retirees, multi-generationalhouseholds, and more in both urban andsuburban settings.

ModeratorKen Ryan, Principal, KTGY Architecture + Planning

SpeakersJohn Burns, CEO, John Burns Real Estate Consulting; NickLehnert, Executive Director, Design Strategies, KTGYArchitecture + Planning; Alan Scales, Principal, KTGYArchitecture + Planning


TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideMitigation Measures: A Rose by AnyOther Name...CM | 1.5 | LAWA key CEQA tenet is the lead agency’s duty toadopt feasible mitigation measures. This panelfeatures a planner, lawyer, and practitioner whoexplore often disparate opinions on issues likeappropriateness and enforceability of mitigationmeasures versus project design features in light ofthe Lotus v. Department of Transportation case.

ModeratorHeidi Rous, CPP, Director, ESA

SpeakersEdgar Khalatian, JD, Partner, Mayer Brown; John Bellas, LEEDAP, ENV SP, Environmental Planner, Michael Baker International;Heidi Rous, CPP, Director, ESA


TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideNations Within a Nation: TheChallenges of Tribal Planning in theSan Diego RegionCM | 1.5San Diego County has the largest concentration oftribal nations in the United States. There are 18federally recognized tribal governments withjurisdiction over 19 reservations. Planners fromPala, San Pasqual, and Sycuan will share some ofthe challenges of tribal planning in a non-tribalcontext.

ModeratorJane Clough, PhD, Tribal Liaison/Senior Regional Planner, SanDiego Association of Governments (SANDAG)

SpeakersAndrew Orosco, PLS, Planning and Survey Director, San PasqualBand of Mission Indians; Shasta Gaughen, PhD, EnvironmentalDirector/THPO, Pala Band of Mission Indians; Lisa Haws,Cultural Resource Manager, Sycuan Band of the KumeyaayNation

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm • Harbor Ballroom Foyer

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TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollidePlanning and Developing SiliconValley Tech Campuses: CreativeSolutions and Community InteractionCM | 1.5Come hear from Facebook and Googlerepresentatives as well as the planners andpractitioners implementing the vision of SiliconValley's largest tech campuses. We'll talk aboutnegotiating public benefits, public/privatepartnerships, the jobs/housing balance, managingtraffic, and the overall entitlement process.

ModeratorErin Efner, Principal, ICF Jones & Stokes

SpeakersKyle Perata, Senior Planner, City of Menlo Park; StephanieWilliams, Acting Zoning Admnistrator/Planning Manager, City ofMountain View



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TRACK: Solutions and InnovationHow a Housing Action Plan can HelpAddress the Housing ShortageCM | 1.5This panel will explore how housing action planscan transform traditional local governmentplanning and regulatory efforts into moreproactive programs focused on increasinghousing supply and expanding housingopportunities for all their residents. You will hearfrom planners actively engaged in preparing andimplementing housing action plans.

ModeratorWalter Kieser, Senior Principal, Economic and Planning Systems,Inc.

SpeakersLisa Kranz, Senior Planner, City of Healdsburg; Clare Hartman,AICP, Deputy Director of Planning, City of Santa Rosa;Georgette Gomez, Councilmember (District 9), City of SanDiego


TRACK: Planning for Inclusion - One Size Fits All?Healthy, Equitable, Active Land UseNetwork: Challenges andOpportunities in a Multi-SectorCollaborationCM | 1.5In 2014, a diverse group of organizations cametogether to form the Healthy, Equitable, ActiveLand Use Network to strategically reduce healthinequities by addressing various aspects of LosAngeles’ land use system. We'll share ourchallenges and observations relevant to thoseinterested in building similar models for collectiveimpact.

ModeratorManal Aboelata, Managing Director, Prevention Institute

SpeakersDamon Nagami, JD, Senior Attorney and Director, NaturalResource Defense Council; Robert Baird, Program Manager,Prevention Institute; Nexus of Health Equity and Land UsePlanning


TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideRestoring Civility to Public Discourse:Tools to Counter Increasing Hostility inPublic Meetings - Part 2CM | 1.5This session will cover: understanding how peoplemake arguments, setting the foundation for aproductive dialogue, the role of a planner vs. afacilitator, challenges of conducting outreach for“wicked problems,” how to stay connected whenconversations are difficult, and how to buildflexibility in outreach approach throughout aproject.

ModeratorWendy Nowak, AICP, Associate Principal, PlaceWorks

SpeakersLewis Michaelson, Chief Operating Officer, Katz & Associates;Natalia Hentschel, Senior Account Supervisor, Katz &Associates; Christopher Koontz, AICP, Advance PlanningOfficer, City of Long Beach


TRACK: Solutions and InnovationSmartphones, Smart Cars, and NowSMART Parks: How Technology CanImprove Urban ParksCM | 1.5In the face of growing populations, changingclimate, and new institutional challenges, parksare essential resources for community well-being.Learn about how technology can be incorporatedinto park planning, operation, and design tocreate more welcoming, resilient, and efficientparks that remain relevant in the face of change.

ModeratorRebecca Ferdman

SpeakersAnastasia Loukaitou-Sideris, PhD, Professor of Urban Planningand Associate Provost, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs


TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideShort-Term Rentals and the SharingEconomy: How Airbnb is Reshaping CommunitiesCM | 1.5From San Diego to London, cities are grapplingwith the arrival of home-sharing platforms andthe gathering of a social and economic storm.While some level of short-term rental has alwaysoccurred in tourist-friendly cities, STRs haveincreased in accessibility and popularity with thearrival of Airbnb and the like.

ModeratorPerry Banner, Project Manager, Michael Baker International

SpeakersDavid Reyes, Planning and Community Development Director,City of Pasadena; Jennifer Paige, AICP, Deputy Director, City ofPasadena; Nancy Kerry, City Manager, City of South Lake Tahoe;Ulrik Binzer, Founder and CEO, Host Compliance



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TRACK: Solutions and InnovationPlaying Blackjack Against ClimateChange: Improving Your Community's Odds with Natural Hazards WithoutGoing BustCM | 1.5Using games of chance to illustrate concepts,hazard mitigation and planning experts willidentify how communities can calculate thechanging risks posed by natural disasters as aresult of climate change, and how the new rulesof the game can best be implemented in plansand regulations.

ModeratorDana Hoffman, AICP, Project Manager, Michael Baker International

SpeakersDavid Behar, Climate Program Director, San Francisco WaterUtilities Commission; Michael Huff, Urban Forestry and FireProtection Planning Manager, Dudek; Aaron Pfannenstiel,Hazard Mitigation Planning Senior Associate, AICP, PlaceWorks;Jason Neuman, Assistant Chief Land Use Planning and Pre-FireMan, CalFire

3:15 pm - 4:45 pm • Spinnaker 1 & 2

TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideRethinking Community Golf Courses:Issues and OpportunitiesCM | 1.5This session will explore how cities andneighborhoods are dealing with the downturn ofgolf course activity, the need to reduce waterintensive uses, and the desire to retain open spacewith opportunities for new housing andcommunity agriculture.

ModeratorMimi Morisaki, Associate Planner, RICK Engineering Company

SpeakersJonathan Frankel, JD, Project Manager, New Urban West; CareyFernandes, AICP, CHC Co-Chair, Principal, DUDEK; BrianMooney, FAICP, Managing Principal, RICK EngineeringCompany


TRACK: Solutions and InnovationZen, the Housing Accountability Act,and the Art of Applying ObjectiveStandardsCM | 1.5 | LAWBoth the Housing Accountability Act and SB 35limit review of housing projects to applyingobjective standards. But what is objective, really?This panel will focus on standards that plannerscan, and can't, use to review applications, alongwith a discussion of how to use objectivestandards in streamlining efforts.

ModeratorEric Phillips, JD, Attorney, Goldfarb & Lipman LLP

SpeakersBarbara Kautz, FAICP, JD, Partner, Goldfarb & Lipman LLP;Dolores Dalton, JD, Partner, Goldfarb & Lipman LLP; MelanieMintz, Community Development Director, City of El Cerrito

3:15 pm - 4:45 pm • Marina 2

TRACK: Solutions and InnovationOnline Scenario Modeling Tools forCommunity EngagementCM | 1.5This session will delve into new technologies thatoffer the public a chance to develop planning andland use scenarios on their own. Participants willlearn about new tools that will shape the future oftheir communities, and they will have the opportunity to use these tools hands-on.

ModeratorDavid Early, AICP, LEED AP, Senior Advisor, PlaceWorks

SpeakersSteve Stewart, AICP, Planning Manager, City of Livermore; RobStauder, Product Manager, ESRI; Dan Breedon, AICP, PrincipalPlanner, Butte County; Robert Kain, GeoSpatial Services BusinessLeader, PlaceWorks

3:15 pm - 4:45 pm • Seabreeze 1 & 2

TRACK: Solutions and InnovationDelivering Smarter: Tools for the Futureof InfrastructureCM | 1.5With various infrastructure advancements emergingand technological tools becoming widely available it’stime to deliver smarter. Be part of the process byhearing about a real infrastructure project and voteon the high-tech tools that can best deliver theproject.

ModeratorStephanie Blanco, AICP, CEP, Senior Manager-TransportationPlanning, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

SpeakersJulia Salinas, PE, LEED AP, Manager, Transportation Planning, LosAngeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority; BrianCalvert, Transportation Team Leader-Environmental, ICF; StephenPaul, Visualization and Immersive Technology Director, AECOM


TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideThe New General Plan Guidelines: the Art of Balance and TradeoffsCM | 1.5Come work through your questions on the newgeneral plan guidelines. Learn about the newestupdates and how to apply the new guidelines in yourcommunity. Hear about the tradeoffs and balancingact required to adopt and implement any goodgeneral plan in California.

ModeratorMichael McCormick, AICP, Senior Planning Advisor, CaliforniaGovernor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR)

SpeakersElizabeth Baca, Deputy Director and Senior Health Advisor, OPR;Leah Fisher, Associate Intergovernmental Program Analyst, OPR;Jeannie Lee, Senior Counsel, OPR

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm • Harbor Island Ballroom

Consultants’ ReceptionSee page 44 for description.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm • Sheraton Marina Tower -Harbor and Vine

APA Diversity MixerSee page 44 for description.



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8:00 am - 2:00 pm Exhibitor Teardown Harbor Island Ballroom

What California Planners Can Learn From Texas CM | 1.5 Grande Ballroom C

Survivor: Ethics Island! CM | 1.5 | ETHICS Nautilus 3

Disaster Recovery on the Planning Side: Innovations for the Future CM | 1.5 Grande Ballroom B

Housing the Next Nine Million: Six Organizations, Six Views CM | 1.5 (California Planning Roundtable Session) Grande Ballroom A

9:00 am - 5:00 pm Mobile Workshop W1 - ¡Tijuana! Walking Tour: Explore Tijuana’s Housing, CM | 5.0 Transportation, and Culture from a Planner’s Perspective Passport required Additional $75 fee applies, includes lunch

10:15 am - 12:00 pm CLOSING KEYNOTE - Dr. Mary Walshok, Associate Vice Chancellor for Public CM | 1.5 Programs and Dean of Extension, University of California, San Diego Grande Ballroom A, B, C



Wednesday Special Events

Wednesday Mobile WorkshopMeet at 8:45 am outside the Grande Ballroom for departure.

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Mobile Workshop W1 - ¡Tijuana! Walking Tour: Explore Tijuana’s Housing,Transportation, and Culture from a Planner’s PerspectiveCM | 5.0 Passport required, additional $75 fee applies, includes lunchMyriad new housing, transportation, commercial, and civic projects are taking place in Tijuana. On thismobile workshop, learn how planners in Tijuana and San Diego (in the greater San Diego-Tijuana megaregion) are coordinating to bring these projects to fruition. Participants will learn about plans for the newSan Ysidro Port of Entry as seen from both sides of the border (the busiest land border crossing in theworld), recent Bus Rapid Transit projects, expansion of the Tijuana’s Ciclovías (urban bike paths), and artsdistrict development in Downtown Tijuana. The tour will also include a visit to the existing City Hall to seethe future site of a grand city center (Zócalo), which will provide improved connections to commercialdistricts and the iconic Cultural Center (CECUT), as well as a tour of innovative architectural buildings,public art installations, arts and culture “pasajes,” and markets.

10:15 am - 12:00 pm • Grande Ballroom A, B, C

Closing Keynote: Dr. Mary Walshok, University of California, San DiegoCM | 1.5

Dr. Mary Walshok is an author, educator, researcher, and Associate Vice Chancellor for PublicPrograms and Dean of Extension at the University of California San Diego. She is a thoughtleader and subject matter expert on aligning workforce development with regional economicgrowth. She is the author of more than 100 articles and reports on regional innovation, therole of research institutions in regional economies and workforce development. She hasauthored and co-authored numerous book chapters and articles on the world of work,including: Blue Collar Women (1981), Knowledge Without Boundaries: What America's

Research Universities Can Do for the Economy, the Workplace, and the Community (1995), Closing America'sJob Gap (2011) and Invention and Reinvention: The Evolution of San Diego's Entrepreneurial Economy (2013). Asan industrial social scientist studying the dynamics of regional economic development and transformation,Walshok has studied various communities across America. She has evaluated 13 WIRED regions funded by theU.S. Department of Labor, studied three innovative regions for a National Science Foundation-funded project,and assessed one region’s efforts to grow an industry for a Lilly Foundation-funded endeavor.

Sponsored by: Host Compliance • KTGY Architecture + PlanningH • Rincon Consultants, Inc.HEvent Only Sponsor: Baldwin & Sons



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TRACK: Solutions and InnovationWhat California Planners Can Learnfrom TexasCM | 1.5It's counterintuitive to think that Californiaplanners can learn much from Texas—especiallyHouston. This panel will cover innovative planningefforts in Houston, including a reorganized bussystem, the nation's leading greenways effort, anew downtown plan, addressing theirhomelessness issues, and post-Harvey rebuildingefforts.

ModeratorWilliam Fulton, Director, Kinder Institute for Urban Research

SpeakersChristof Spieler, PE, LEED AP, AICP, Huitt Zollars; ZakcqLockrem, AICP, Director of Planning, Asakura Robinson; LauraSpanjian, Southwest Public Policy Director, Airbnb

8:30 am - 10:00 am • Nautilus 3

TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideSurvivor: Ethics IslandCM | 1.5 | ETHICSDo you have what it takes to survive on EthicsIsland? Can you outwit, outplay and outlast yourfellow certified planners? In this session we willtest your ethics against the other tribes, until onlyone tribe remains. Otherwise your ethics will besuspect and you will be cast off!

ModeratorDarcy Kremin, AICP, Environmental Planning Practice Leader,Rincon Consultants, Inc.

SpeakersKevin Keller, AICP, Deputy Director, Los Angeles Department ofCity Planning; Brooke Peterson, AICP, Associate Principal, SanDiego Regional Director, PlaceWorks; Kim Prillhart, AICP,Planning Director, County of Ventura; Jennifer Lilley, AICP, CityPlanner, City of Brea

8:30 am - 10:00 am • Grande Ballrom B

TRACK: Solutions and InnovationDisaster Recovery on the PlanningSide: Innovations for the FutureCM | 1.5Drawing on the experience of plannersthroughout California, this panel covers disasterpreparation; communications tools, plans, andconstraints; and planning recovery innovations.Each discussant will offer lessons learned andconsider the politics, resources, and realities thatcould lead to or prevent implementation.

ModeratorLilly Rudolph, AICP, Senior Program Manager, RinconConsultants, Inc.

SpeakersJeffrey Lambert, AICP, Community Development Director, Cityof Ventura; Chris Stephens, Resource Management AgencyDirector, Ventura County; Vince Nicoletti, Deputy DirectorPlanning and Development Services, County of San Diego; ErinMorris, AICP, Planning and Code Enforcement Manager, City ofNapa Community Development Department


TRACK: Interfaces: Where Things CollideHousing the Next Nine Million: SixOrganizations, Six Views(California Planning Roundtable Session)

CM | 1.5This facilitated discussion explores how Californiashould address its current housing affordabilitycrisis and future housing needs, equitably andsustainably, from the perspectives ofrepresentatives from the Urban Land Institute(ULI), Building Industry Association (BIA),American Institute of Architects (AIA), AmericanPlanning Association (APA), Housing California,and the Sierra Club. Is it a supply, delivery, orplanning question? Is there consensus?

ModeratorWilliam Anderson, FAICP, Director, City and Regional Planning,Americas, AECOM, former Planning Director, City of SanDiego, and former APA National President

SpeakersLisa Hershey, Executive Director of Housing California; GailGoldberg, FAICP, Executive Director (retired) ULI Los AngelesDistrict Council, and former Planning Director of Los Angeles &San Diego; Jeff O’Connor, Board Member, California BuildingIndustry Association, and Director of Operations, HomeFedCorporation; Phil Bona, 2017 AIA San Diego President andSenior Architect & Planner, AVRP; Glen Dake, Board Member,California League of Conservation Voters and the MetropolitanWater District of Southern California; Stephen Haase, AICP,Senior Vice-President, Baldwin & Sons, Chair of the City of SanDiego Planning Commission, and former Planning Director ofthe City of San Jose

Wednesday Session Descriptions

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Mobile Workshop W1¡Tijuana! Walking Tour: Explore Tijuana’s Housing,Transportation, and Culture from aPlanner’s PerspectiveSee page 56 for description.

10:15 am - 12:00 pm • Grande Ballroom A, B, C

Closing KeynoteDr. Mary Walshok, University ofCalifornia San DiegoSee page 56 for description.

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