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SA Tomorrow Sustainability Plan Dark Sky Policy Evaluation Process Workshop #3 May 23, 2017

Agenda

• Recap Process & Objectives • Military Overview

• City of San Antonio’s Military Commitment and History/Overview (Office of Military Affairs)

• Military Impact and Needs (Joint Base San Antonio) • Discussion on scenarios pros and cons • Stakeholder Outreach Update • Next Steps

Recap Process & Objectives

Working Group Process Objectives Review from Meeting #1

• Review current dark sky ordinance

• Evaluate current lighting initiatives and studies

• Evaluate national best practices • Evaluate pros and cons of expanding the dark sky

ordinance • Discuss scenarios for expanding the dark sky ordinance

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Roles & Expectations

• Advisory Group • Provide expertise and

resources • Assist with Identifying

stakeholders • Evaluate Information

Review from Meeting #1

Dark Sky Policy Evaluation Work Group

Staff Recommendation to City Council in August 2017

Office of Military Affairs

Importance of Dark Sky Lighting for Military Training/Missions

Major General Juan G. Ayala (USMC Ret) Director, Office of Military Affairs for the City of San

Antonio

OMA Mission Statement The Office of Military Affairs (OMA) will develop, strengthen and institutionalize relationships with key

leaders from the City of San Antonio (CoSA) and surrounding municipalities’ military, civic, business, and academic communities in order to sustain and enhance Joint Base San Antonio’s (JBSA) mission readiness, and

ensure the long term protection of its military bases. OMA will serve as CoSA’s formal link between the military

community, Veteran Support Organizations, and surrounding municipalities in areas of common concern.

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San Antonio Area Military Installations

Fort Sam Houston (Salado Creek)

Camp Bullis and Camp Stanley;

ground & air use of NVGs

Lackland AFB, Kelly Field, and Medina Training

Annex (MTA); All train with

NVGs

Randolph AFB; future flying training may

use NVGs

Martindale Army Airfield; UH-60s use NVG city-

wide

Night training: Night Vision Goggles (NVG) are used in both air and ground training

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Disposable personal income of approximately $17 billion

Number 1 employer in the City of San Antonio

~$49 Billion yearly economic impact to Texas

~450 Retired Generals/Admirals

~$150 Billion yearly military economic impact in Texas—1/3 contributed by San Antonio

“These numbers reflect the long-standing and significant contribution of the military to the economic and social fabric of our City”

Military Economic Impact to San Antonio and Surrounding Communities

The City of San Antonio’s Commitment to the Military * Establishment of the Office of Military Affairs * Military Transformation Task Force * Commission on Veterans Affairs * Public-Public/Public-Private (P4) Partnerships * Support of Joint Land Use Studies (City Council) * Inclusion of the Military in SA Tomorrow Planning/Implementation * Association of Defense Communities * Texas Mayors’ of Military Communities * Mayor’s Commitment to End Veterans Homelessness * Memorials, Proclamations, Senior Officers to City Hall * “Hidden Heroes City” * “Purple Heart City” * “Military City, USA”

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Year Summary

2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) issued recommendations that transformed Fort Sam Houston into the military's premiere medical education training installation making the missions conducted at Camp Bullis vital to national security.

2007 On May 25, 2007, Governor Rick Perry signed into law Texas House Bill 1852 providing that on the request of a United States military installation, base, or camp commanding officer, the commissioner’s court of a county, which is located immediately adjacent to the installation, base, or camp, may adopt orders regulating the installation and use of outdoor lighting.

2008 On February 21, 2008 City Council approved an ordinance to undertake a Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) of Camp Bullis to ensure the viability of the Camp's mission. While the study was underway, it became evident that urgent action was needed to address short term concerns that may potentially degrade the mission at the instillation. On August 7, 2008, City Council approved a Resolution supporting 7 local initiatives to preserve and protect the military missions conducted at Camp Bullis. This included exploring the implementation of an overlay zoning district that would require dark skies, which would include at a minimum, downward lighting for all developments within the designated area. On December 11, 2008, City Council approved an ordinance that amends Chapter 35 of the City Code by adding “Military Lighting Overlay Districts” and “Violations of Military Lighting Overlay District Regulations” that requires downward lighting shape fixtures for outdoor lighting, and restricts outdoor lighting after 11:00 PM with some exceptions (i.e. security, safety) within 5 miles of Camp Bullis/Camp Stanley, Randolph Air Force Base, and Lackland Air Force Base.

2009 Camp Bullis Joint Land use Study (JLUS) compatibility land use recommendations include Light and Glare strategies. Recommended dark sky ordinances and county orders for unincorporated areas within 5 miles of Camp Bullis and CosA, Shavano Park, Bexar, Comal, and Kendall Counties all them in place 2008-2010

2011 Lackland AFB JLUS 2015 JBSA Randolph JLUS recommends light study 2015 Bexar County-DoD Study Lackland AFB Light Study found dark sky status around Lackland AFB to be “poor” and recommends a 5 mile

lighting district/county order around Lackland AFB and the Medina Training Annex.

* Lighting Overlay * Endangered Species Coordination * Sound Attenuation Overlay * Military Notification System * Tree Ordinance * Post Oak Landfill * Military Airport Overlay for Zoning * Southern Edwards Plateau Habitat Conservation Plan * Office Calls with San Antonio House/Senate Delegations * San Antonio City Council Member Briefs, Installation Visits * Engagement with Numerous Business, Universities, Charities, Non-Profits, etc. * General/Flag Officer Office Calls * Office Calls with Key Committee Chairs; Defense and Veterans’ Affairs, Veterans Affairs and Border Security, Land and Resource Management Committee, Senate Finance Committee * JBSA Commander Visit to Key State House/Senate Legislators * Testimony before key House/Senate Committees * Defense Economic Adjustment Grant/Annexation/Encroachment * SA to DC * Additional Missions--Battlefield Airman, BAMC, F-16s, etc

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Legislative Actions and Civic Engagement

DOD instruction 3030.3 (2004): “E2.1.2. Joint Land Use Study (JLUS).

Analytical planning study of civilian development patterns and land use activities in the vicinity of a military installation that result in recommendations for instituting compatible civilian land use activities and development patterns that protect and preserve the utility and the operational effectiveness of military installations”

DoD Office of Economic Assistance typically pays for most of the cost with a grant and local government entities (city or county) administer the contract for a consultant to study an area

Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) Definition

Military Lighting Overlay District (MLOD) Around Camp Bullis (Existing)

A City Ordinance and a County Dark Sky Order from 2008/9 currently exist. These apply to an area extending 5 miles around Camp Bullis. Neither the ordinance/order applied to existing lights, only new construction or replacement fixtures

May 2015 DoD-Bexar County Study (see map from the study) recommends another lighting district around Lackland AFB and its Medina Training Annex

DoD Motto:“Own the Night” Light Pollution Degrades Night Training

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Importance of Further Studying Effects of Dark Sky Lighting

May improve military night training at Camp Bullis and in the Military Lighting Overlay District (MLOD)

May improve/increase present and future military night training missions at other bases (Medina Training Annex, Martindale Army Airfield, Kelly Field F-16s, and future training capacity)

QUESTIONS?

Joint Base San Antonio

One Team, One Mission: Your Success!

Joint Base San Antonio Dark Skies and Lighting

Pollution Concerns 23 May 17

Ms. Meg Reyes & Mr. Jim Cannizzo

Joint Base San Antonio: The Premier Installation in the Department of Defense!

Key Players



US Army North (Senior Army Commander) Air Education and Training Command (Senior Air Force Commander) Installation Management Command Headquarters US Army Medical Command

Navy Medicine Education & Logistics Command (Senior Navy Commander) Army Medical Department Center & School Regional Health Command- Central Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center 59th Medical Wing Air Force Personnel Center US Army South 19th Air Force 24th Air Force 25th Air Force

37th Training Wing 12th Flying Training Wing 149th Fighter Wing 433rd Airlift Wing Medical Education & Training Campus

Mission and Installation Contracting Command Brooke Army Medical Center

266 Mission Partners: 20 Wing/Brigades, plus Numbered AFs, HQs, Component Commands, etc.

Encroachment and Sustainment Challenge Area

JBSA Mission Impact

Community Impact

Urban Growth

Security/Safety

Water

Air

Endangered Species and Critical Habitat

Airspace and Land Restrictions

Energy Compatibility and Availability

Natural Factors and Climate Effects

Airborne Noise

Spectrum Encroachment

Cultural Resources

Unexploded Ordnance and Munitions

Marine Resources N/A N/A

Key: (Insignificant Very Significant)

N/A: Not Applicable


Areas of shared interest between JBSA and the greater San Antonio area that may affect JBSA missions and/or the economic viability of the surrounding communities

Encroachment program aims to strengthen community sustainability while preserving the national security mission at JBSA

3 of the 4 Primary JBSA locations impacted by 85% of

conditions

5 top JBSA Encroachment risks

Compatible Development

JBSA Vision: The Premier Installation in the Department of Defense! As of March 2017

Encroachment and Sustainment Challenge Area

JBSA MissionImpact

CommunityImpact

Urban Growth

Security/Safety

Water

Air

Endangered Species and Critical Habitat

Airspace and Land Restrictions

Energy Compatibility and Availability

Natural Factors and Climate Effects

Airborne Noise

Spectrum Encroachment

Cultural Resources

Unexploded Ordnance and Munitions

Marine Resources

N/A

N/A

Key:

(Insignificant Very Significant)

N/A: Not Applicable

JBSA Vision: The Premier Installation in the Department of Defense!

Area of Concern -- Encroachment Key

Joint Base San Antonio Municipalities Highway County Border

Wilson County

Guadalupe County

Bexar County

Kendall County

Comal County

Hays County

Medina County

JBSA- Camp Bullis

JBSA-Randolph

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston

JBSA-Lackland

281

410 1604

Bandera County

10

90

Adjacent urban growth Water Security

Endangered species, feral hogs

Dark Skies, Light pollution

Traffic

JBSA - Camp Bullis

Adjacent urban growth limits current/future operations

Periodic flooding limits accessibility/damages infrastructure

Congested airspace/ Port of San Antonio growth impacts military flight training

Bird Air Strike Hazard (BASH)/increased feral hogs affect training

JBSA - Lackland

Compatible growth ensures mission viability and

strengthens community sustainability!


Adjacent urban growth creates incompatible development in clear zone and accident potential zone

BASH and associated Safety risks

Increased airspace congestion

for military flight training

JBSA-Randolph Conditions

As of March 2017



Development Requests Camp Bullis LAK RND

CY15 (Total)

35

CY16 (Total)

37

CY17 (Q1)

18

Q4 (Oct-Dec)

Q3 (July-Sep)

Q2 (Apr-Jun)

Q1 (Jan-Mar)

FSH

12 14 15

1 1 6 9 9

1 3 13

11 6 3

6 6 5

2

18 5

4 11

4 7

9

17 8 6

1 1

9 6

9

13

0

10

20

30

40

50

CY15 CY16 CY17 CY15 CY16 CY17 CY15 CY16 CY17 CY15 CY16 CY17 CY15 (Total)

1

CY16 (Total)

2

CY17 (Q1)

1

CY15 (Total)

25

CY16 (Total)

28

CY17 (Q1)

14

CY15 (Total)

21

CY16 (Total)

51

CY17 (Q1)

18

JBSA Totals CY15 (Total)

82

CY16 (Total)

118

CY17 (Q1)

51

As of 08 May 2017



City of San Antonio Development Service Dept (DSD) revising/updating the 2009 CB MOU for military development notifications; will add FSH, LKD & RND locations; up to 5 miles buffers

COSA DSD MOU Notifications

Joint Land Use Study Strategy One Team, One Mission: Your Success!

JLUS Recommendations for Dark Sky Lighting Camp Bullis’ 2009 JLUS recommended dark sky ordinances and county orders (for unincorporated

areas) for the area 5 miles around Camp Bullis and CoSA, Shavano Park, Bexar, Comal, and Kendall Counties all put them in place 2008 – 2010

Randolph AFB’ 2015 JLUS recommends a light study be done, has not been accomplished yet

Lackland AFB’s 2011 JLUS recommended a follow-up light study be conducted. That study was

finished in June 2015 -- took actual measurements and found the dark sky status around Lackland AFB to be “poor” and recommended a 5 mile lighting district/county order around Lackland AFB and the Medina Training Annex: “unshielded light fixtures and uncontrolled uplight contribute to the overall

brightening of the sky in the San Antonio Metropolitan area which has an adverse impact on nighttime training … Ultimately, the loss of ideal training environment could potentially result in the realignment of some missions and the potential loss of associated economic impact.”

The Premier Installation in the Department of Defense!

Military Lighting Overlay District (MLOD)

Joint Base San Antonio: The Premier Joint Base in the Department of Defense!


The current CoSA Military Lighting Overlay District (MLOD) requires downward shaped fixtures for outdoor lighting, and for businesses outdoor lighting is restricted after 11:00 PM with certain exceptions (security, etc.)

A City Ordinance and a County Dark Sky Order

from 2008/9 currently exist. These apply to an area extending 5 miles around Camp Bullis. Neither the ordinance/order applied to existing lights, only new construction or replacement fixtures

June 2015 DoD-Bexar County Study (see map

from the study) recommends another lighting district around Lackland AFB and its Medina Training Annex


Bexar County Ambient Lighting Assessment Report – Jun 2015



“… BUG ratings consist of three sequential numbers, corresponding to the amounts or levels of light (lumens) the luminaire emits in one of three ways: backlight (B), uplight (U) and glare (G) (a) BACKLIGHT ‐ creates light trespass onto adjacent sites. The B rating takes into account the amount of light in the BL, BM, BH and BVH zones, which are in the direction of the luminaire OPPOSITE from the area intended to be lighted (b) UPLIGHT ‐ causes artificial sky glow. The lower uplight (zone UL) causes the most sky glow and negatively affects professional and academic astronomy. Upper uplight (UH) not reflected off a surface is mostly energy waste. The U rating defines the amount of light into the upper hemisphere with greater concern for the light at or near the horizontal angles (UL) (c) GLARE ‐ can be visually disabling. The G rating takes into account the amount of frontlight in the FH and FVH zones as well as backlight in the BH and BVH zones


JBSA IMPACT


One Team, One Mission: Your Success! Night Vision Goggle Training

Camp Bullis: Night time training for land navigation, firing, flying mission Lackland/Medina Annex: Night time firing range and flying mission

Martindale Army Airfiled: training environment for Texas Army National Guard rotary wing

pilots in the San Antonio area and provides an air for night and urban rotary flying

Randolph: Currently no night time training, but postured for additional missions

Ambient lighting negatively affects NVG uses Degrades training capabilities

Firing range distance and expertise Flight impact Too much blooming effect Ambient light

Repeated light exposure will degrade life span of equipment with blooming


The future goal



Protect the current mission Strong military connection Strong economic effect Sustain current mission and protect capabilities Mitigate risk

Partner with community Develop strategies

Posture for the future Strategic planning New missions Prepare future training needs Expansion of current missions

Scenario Discussion

Light Pollution

“Light Pollution is lighting

that is overused,

misdirected or otherwise

obtrusive.”

Light Pollution

Image by Anezka Gocova, in “The Night Issue”, Alternatives Journal 39:5 (2013)

Components of Light Pollution

• Glare – excessive brightness that causes visual discomfort

• Skyglow – brightening of the night sky over inhabited areas

• Light trespass – light falling where it is not intended or needed

• Clutter – bright, confusing and excessive groupings of light sources

Staff Research

Scenario Discussion Components for Consideration

Current Standard

•Update

•Leave as is

Boundary

•Military Bases

•City-Wide

Timeframe

•UDC Update 2020

•Special Session

Approach

•Phased

•All at once

Boundary Discussion

• The MLOD covers approximately 2/3 of the City

Stakeholder Outreach

Stakeholder Outreach Update

• Website

• Taking General Comments

(Extended through June 15th)

• Meeting with Key Stakeholders

http://www.sanantonio.gov/sustainability/DarkSkyPolicyEvaluation

Next Steps

• Next Meeting: June 20, 2017

– Stakeholder Feedback

– Draft Staff Recommendations

Next Steps

Thank you

Healthy Environment Thriving Economy Inclusive & Fair Community Douglas Melnick, AICP, ISSP-SA, CNU-A Chief Sustainability Officer Office of Sustainability Office: 210-207-6103 [email protected]

Eloisa Portillo-Morales, MBA, EIT, CNU-A, LEED- GA Sustainability Planning Manager Office of Sustainability Office: 210-207-6322 Eloisa. [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

Slide Number 1Slide Number 2Slide Number 3Review from Meeting #1Review from Meeting #1Slide Number 6Slide Number 7Slide Number 8OMA Mission StatementSan Antonio Area Military InstallationsSlide Number 11�� The City of San Antonio’s Commitment to the Military� �* Establishment of the Office of Military Affairs�* Military Transformation Task Force�* Commission on Veterans Affairs�* Public-Public/Public-Private (P4) Partnerships�* Support of Joint Land Use Studies (City Council)�* Inclusion of the Military in SA Tomorrow Planning/Implementation�* Association of Defense Communities�* Texas Mayors’ of Military Communities�* Mayor’s Commitment to End Veterans Homelessness�* Memorials, Proclamations, Senior Officers to City Hall�* “Hidden Heroes City”�* “Purple Heart City”�* “Military City, USA”��Slide Number 13* Lighting Overlay�* Endangered Species Coordination �* Sound Attenuation Overlay�* Military Notification System�* Tree Ordinance�* Post Oak Landfill�* Military Airport Overlay for Zoning �* Southern Edwards Plateau Habitat Conservation Plan�* Office Calls with San Antonio House/Senate Delegations�* San Antonio City Council Member Briefs, Installation Visits�* Engagement with Numerous Business, Universities, Charities, Non-Profits, etc.�* General/Flag Officer Office Calls�* Office Calls with Key Committee Chairs; Defense and Veterans’ Affairs, Veterans Affairs and � Border Security, Land and Resource Management Committee, Senate Finance Committee�* JBSA Commander Visit to Key State House/Senate Legislators�* Testimony before key House/Senate Committees�* Defense Economic Adjustment Grant/Annexation/Encroachment�* SA to DC�* Additional Missions--Battlefield Airman, BAMC, F-16s, etc ��Slide Number 15Slide Number 16DoD Motto:“Own the Night”Slide Number 18Slide Number 19Slide Number 20Slide Number 21Key PlayersCompatible DevelopmentArea of Concern -- EncroachmentDevelopment RequestsSlide Number 26Joint Land Use Study StrategyMilitary Lighting Overlay District �(MLOD)Bexar County Ambient Lighting Assessment Report – Jun 2015JBSA IMPACTThe future goalSlide Number 32Light PollutionStaff ResearchComponents for ConsiderationSlide Number 36Slide Number 37http://www.sanantonio.gov/sustainability/DarkSkyPolicyEvaluationSlide Number 39Slide Number 40Slide Number 41

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