SA T Tom omor orrow Susta stainability P y 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 ap P Proc ocess & 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 5
Roles & Expectations Review from Meeting #1 • Advisory Group • Provide expertise and resources • Assist with Identifying stakeholders • Evaluate Information
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. 9
San Antonio Area Military Installations Night training: Night Vision Goggles (NVG) are used in both air and ground training Randolph AFB; Camp Bullis and future flying Camp Stanley; training may ground & air use of use NVGs NVGs Lackland AFB, Fort Sam Houston Kelly Field, and (Salado Creek) Medina Training Annex (MTA); All train with NVGs Martindale Army Airfield; UH-60s use NVG city- wide
Military Economic Impact to San Antonio and Surrounding Communities 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” 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” 12
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 13 lighting district/county order around Lackland AFB and the Medina Training Annex.
Legislative Actions and Civic Engagement * 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 14
Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) Definition 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
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
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)
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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 One Team, One Mission: Your Success! Navy Medicine Education & Logistics Command (Senior Navy Commander) US Army North Army Medical Department Center & School (Senior Army Commander) Regional Health Command- Central Air Education and Training Command Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center (Senior Air Force Commander) th Medical Wing 59 Installation Management Command Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center US Army Medical Command US Army South th Air Force 19 th Air Force 24 th Air Force 25 266 Mission Partners: 20 Wing/Brigades, plus Numbered AFs, HQs, Component Commands, etc. th Training Wing 37 th Flying Training Wing 12 th Fighter Wing 149 Mission and Installation Contracting Command rd Airlift Wing 433 Brooke Army Medical Center Medical Education & Training Campus Joint Base San Antonio: The Premier Installation in the Department of Defense!
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