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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 Tustin GP 2002 RptITEM#5 DATE' TO' FROM' SUBJECT: AUGUST 26, 2002 PLANNING COMMISSION Inter-Com COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT AND HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3841 recommending that the City Council adopt the 2002 Annual Report on the status of the Tustin General Plan. BACKGROUND California State Law requires each City to adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan for its physical development and any land outside its boundaries which bears a relationship to its planning activities. In essence, a city's general plan serves as the blueprint for future growth and development. As a blueprint for the future, the plan contains policies and programs designed to provide decision makers with a solid basis for land use related decisions. Tustin adopted its first General Plan in 1966. The Plan was prepared as a joint effort between the City of Tustin Planning Department and the County of Orange Advance Planning Division. Major changes to State law led to preparation and revisions to Tustin's General Plan during the 1970s and 1980s. During this period of time, General Plan elements were developed and/or amended incrementally. Tustin's current General Plan was comprehensively amended and adopted in January 2001. The General Plan is comprised of seven (7) .State required elements: Land Use, Housing, Conservation/Open Space/Recreation, Noise, Circulation, Public Safety and a locally mandated element, Growth Management. The Housing Element was recently updated in accordance with the State Department Housing and Community Development recommendations. Government Code Section 65400 (b) requires that the City's planning agency (the Planning Commission): 1) provide an annual report to the City Council on the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation; 2) progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs, and 3) progress in its efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing. 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 2 The annual report is required to be provided to the City Council. Following the City Council's action, the annual report will be forwarded to the State Department of Housing and Community Development. Progress Report The City's Annual Report (Exhibit A) has individual sections organized by element. Each section includes a brief description of the scope of the element and a discussion of program accomplishments relevant to each goal. The program accomplishments include ordinances, programs, guidelines, specific plans, general plan amendments, and discretionary actions. Often these program accomplishments meet several goals that are interrelated to various elements of the General Plan. As such, to avoid redundancy, the implementation programs are described under the primary goal they implement and are listed by name only under secondary goals. Re_~ional Housin_~ Needs The City's current Housing Element was approved in 1994. Table 1 identifies the City of Tustin's share of regional housing need from January 1, 1998 through June 30, 2005. Table 1 City of Tustin Regional Housing Need 1998-2005 Income Level Number of Units Very Low (<50%of MFI) Low Income (50-80 % of MFI) Moderate Income (80-120% of MFI) Upper Income (> 120% of MFI) MFI' Median Family Income Percenta_cle 694 21.1% 489 14.8% 778 23.6% 1,337 40.5% 3,298 100.0% Source: SCAG Regional Housing Need Assessment Table 2 consists of a list of new dwelling units that have received occupancy approval since January 1, 1998, through June 30, 2002. To determine the income level of each unit, the State Department of Housing and Community Development developed criteria 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 3 for the City to follow. These criteria are based on occupant annual income, rent payment, purchase price, or density level. In addition, a list of implementation programs are included in the Annual Report (Exhibit A) which outlines programs, ordinances and development proposals that the City undertook in meeting its fair sham of regional housing needs. Table 2 City of Tustin Housing Unit Constructed Between January 1, 1998 through June 30, 2002 Income Level Number of Units Very Low (>25 units/acre) 0 Low Income (18-25 units/acre) 0 Moderate Income (6-10.99 units/acre) 884 Upper Income (0-5.99 units/acre) 630 MFI: Median Family Income Percentage O% O% 58% 42% 1,514 100% Source: City of Tustin Local Efforts to Remove Governmental Improvement~ and Development of HoUsing Constraints to the Maintenance~ The City has taken the following steps to remove governmental constraints that hinder the development of affordable housing' 1. Continued implementation of the City's General Plan; 2. Continued processing of Specific Plans to components through Development Agreements; include affordable housing 3. Continued to grant density bonuses by providing developer incentives for the production of affordable housing as provided by State Law and City Ordinance No. 1222. 2002 General Plan Progress Report Augqst 26, 2002 Page 4 4. Complied with the affordable housing provisions under Community Redevelopment Law; 5. Allocated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for improvements within the Iow- to moderate-income neighborhoods to encourage rehabilitation and revitalization; and 6. Provided various grants, loans, and down-payment assistance to assist the Iow- to moderate-income households in purchasing and rehabilitating their homes. As evidenced by the Annual Report, the City has implemented numerous ordinances, programs, guidelines, specific plans, general plan amendments and discretionary actions in accordance with its General Plan goals. Many of these implementation tools satisfy goals within several General Plan elements, demonstrating the interrelationship among the elements and the comprehensive approach the City has taken in implementing the General Plan. The City will continue its efforts in carrying out all the identified goals and policies of the General Plan. This Annual Report enables the City to assess the effectiveness of its General Plan and provides guidance to the City in focusing on its future goals and policies. illkom Associate Planner Elizabeth A. Binsack Director of Community Development Attachment: 1. Resolution No. 3841 2. Exhibit A' 2002 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress S:\Cdd\PCREPORT~General Plan Progress Report 2002.doc ATTACHMENT 1 Resolution No. 3841 RESOLUTION NO. 3841 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE 2002 ANNUAL REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE TUSTIN GENERAL PLAN The Planning Commission does hereby resolve as follows: The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows: Al That Government Code ,Section 6§400(b) requires the Planning Agency (the Planning Commission) to provide an annual report to the City Council on the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation including the progress in meeting its share of the regional housing needs; B, That the City has implemented numerous ordinances, programs, guidelines, specific plans, general plan amendments, and discretionary actions in accordance with the General Plan; C, That the City has taken steps in removing governmental constraints that hinder the development of affordable housing; D, That on August 26, 2002, the Planning Commission considered the efforts undertaken by the City of Tustin to implement the General Plan; E, That the City's efforts in implementing the General Plan are summarized in the report entitled "2002 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress" attached hereto as Exhibit "A," and F, That the Planning Commission has accepted the 2002 Annual Report on the status of the City of Tustin General Plan and will submit said report to the City Council for consideration. II. The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt the 2002 Annual Report on the status of the City of Tustin General Plan attached hereto as Exhibit "A." Resolution No. 3841 Page 2 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin, at a regular meeting on the 26t" day of August, 2002. Chairperson ELIZABETH A. BINSACK Planning Commission Secretary STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) CITY OF TUSTIN ) I, ELIZABETH A. BINSACK, the undersigned, hereby certify that l am the Planning Commission Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin, California; that Resolution No. 3841 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 26u~ day of August, 2002. ELIZABETH A. BINSACK Planning Commission Secretary ATTACHMENT 2 Exhibit A' 2002 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress EXHIBIT A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress LAND USE ELEMENT The Land Use Element identifies the present and planned land use activity; the general distribution and location of residential and non-residential land uses; and density and building intensity. The Land Use Element constitutes official City policy for the location of various land uses and provides guidance to ensure orderly growth and development. The following is a listing of Land Use Element goals and implementation measures: GOAL 1' Provide for a well balanced land use pattern that accommodates existing and future needs for housing, commercial and industrial land, open space and community facilities and services, while maintaining a healthy, diversified economy adequate to provide future City services. C-2 Office Use Criteria: The City amended the C'-2 Office use criteria to clarify where offices are permitted and conditionally permitted, establish required findings and parking requirements for conditionally permitted office uses, and clarify where offices are encouraged in the Cultural Resources Overlay District. The office regulations would apply to construction of new buildings and establishment of new offices in existing buildings. All types of offices would be subject to the new regulations, such as general offices for travel agencies, insurance companies, financial institutions and professional offices for architects, attorneys, medical doctors, contractors and building consultants, etc. Business Requlations Code Amendment: The City amended the Business Regulations Code to regulate businesses that are recognized as having characteristics which may pose particular threats to the public health, safety, and welfare. The proposed amendment would also streamline the process for obtaining business permits and reduce the staff time required to process the permits. The Ordinance gives the Director approval, denial, and revocation authority with the ability to request that the Planning Commission hold a hearing and make a permit decision on a case-by-case basis. The Ordinance disbands the License and Permit Board and establishes the City Council as the appeal body for all business permit decisions. General Plan Amendments: The City processed one (1) General Plan Amendment to amend the City's Housing Element to include recent available data (Regional Housing Needs Assessment, housing progress, etc.) consistent with the State Law. 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 2 GOAL 2' Discretionary.Actions: The City processed 40 Conditional Use Permits, 1 Variance, 5 Code Amendments, 39 Design Reviews, and 4 Parcel Maps to accommodate various development proposals. Ensure that future land use decisions are the result of sound and comprehensive planning. Aboveqround Utility' Facilities on Public Properties and in the Public Ri.qht- of-way. The City adopted an ordinance for Aboveground Utility Facilities on Public Properties and in the Public Right-of-Way. The Ordinance establishes regulations pertaining to the installation of aboveground utility facilities on public properties such as City parks, City Hall, commuter rail station, and in the public rights-of-way. Subdivision Code' The City continues the implementation and enforcement of the Subdivision Code in accordance with the State's Subdivision Map Act related to the division of land within or partially within the City by establishing regulations concerning the design, improvement, and survey data of subdivisions, the form and content of all required maps, and the procedure to be followed in securing the official approval of the City. Design Review Process: The City encourages and promotes high quality design and physical appearance through the Design Review process. During the previous fiscal year, a total of 39 Design Review applications were processed. Office of the Zoninq Administrator: The Zoning Administrator continues to review and approve development applications in lieu of the Planning Commission when the requests constitute a reasonable use of property not permissible under a strict literal interpretation of the regulations. Code Enforcement Proqram: The City promotes active Code Enforcement citywide. Code Enforcement activities include' graffiti removal program of approximately 1000 cases annually, weed abatement program, removal of abandoned shopping carts, and other zoning and land use related types of issues. Alcohofic Beverages Sales Guidelines: The City continues to implement the Alcoholic Beverages Sales guidelines. These guidelines are to be considered in conjunction with the conditional use permit process to promote and protect public health, safety, and general welfare, and preserve and enhance the quality of the City relating to establishments selling alcoholic beverages for on- and off-site consumption. 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 3 GOAL 3' GOAL 4: Home Occupation Ordinance: The City continues to allow for home occupation and limits operations within the enclosed living space to minimize negative impacts associated with commercial/office uses within residential zoning districts. Auto Services Desiqn Guidelines: The City continues to implement guidelines and standard conditions of approval for the establishment of auto-related services businesses. Medical Office Parkinq/Joint Use Parking Ordinance: The City continues 'to allow for joint use parking within a commercial center and utilize the new parking ratio for medical uses under 4,000 square feet. Wireless Communication Facilities Ordinance: The City continues to implement regulations and guidelines for the review of wireless communication facilities for the protection of the health and safety and aesthetics of the community. Ensure that new development is compatible with surrounding land uses in the community, the City's circulation network, availability of public facilities, existing development constraints and the City's unique characteristics and resources. General Plan Amendment (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Assure a safe, healthy and aesthetically pleasing community for residents and businesses. Newsrack Ordinance: The City continues to implement regulations for the placement of newsracks within the City's right-of-way. Neon Tubing Design Guidelines: The City continues to implement guidelines to mitigate negative visual impacts as a result of installation of exposed neon tubing. Tustin Pride Program: The City continues to support the Tustin Pride Committee to promote a cleaner, healthier, and safer community. Redevelopment Agency Programs: The City Redevelopment Agency provides programs including public improvements and commercial rehabilitation loans to revitalize the redevelopment project areas. Affordable housing programs include Housing Rehabilitation Loans and 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 4 GOAL 5: grants, First Time Homebuyer loans (down payment assistance to first time homebuyer), and Mortgage Credit Certificate program (tax credit for first time homebuyer). National Pollutant Discharqe Elimination System (NPDES): the City participates in the countywide efforts to minimize unwarranted discharge water into the regional water system. Auto Services Desiqn Guidelines (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Wireless Communication Facilities Ordinance (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Above Ground Cabinet Guidelines (Land Use Element GOal 2 for description) Desi~qn Review Process (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Office of the Zoning Administrator (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Code Enforcement Program (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Revitalize older commercial, industrial, and properties. residential uses and Cultural Resources District Ordinance: The City continues to preserve historic and architecturally significant proPerties within the district by requiring a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations and demolitions of structures within the district. The City also utilizes a Survey that contains information about the City's historic resources. Staff regularly references this survey to determine the resource style, significance, and whether special design considerations are required when modifications to the structure are proposed. A total of 12 Certificates were issued between July 1,2001, and June 30, 2002. CDBG, HOME, and other State and Federal Programs: The City allocated $110,400 of CDBG grants in FY 2001-02 to non-profit organizations carrying out public services activities. 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 5 GOAL 6: Mills Act: Adopted by the California Legislature in 1976, the Mills Act is legislation that provides for property tax relief on an eligible historic property if the property owner agrees to maintain and preserve the property for a minimum of ten years. The City participates in the Mills Act. Currently four (4) properties in Tustin participate in the Mills Act program. Old Town Fee Waiver: The City Council extended the fee waiver policy and amended the criteria to require that' the proposed projects conform to the Tustin General Plan, the Town Center Redevelopment Plan, and the Tustin City Code; the waived fees be refunded to the applicant upon issuance of a building permit; the appeal fees not be waived/refunded; the basis for the foe waiver be increased to the first $100,000 in construction valuation; and, the revised Old Town Fee Waiver Policy become effective on July 1, 2002, and remain in effect for three fiscal years, with extensions subject to City Manager approval. Since its inception in 1996, the City has waived a total of $21,215 in permit fees. Old Town Tustin Revitalization Strategy: Various activities were carried out to revitalize older properties in Old Town Tustin. These activities include the creation of diagonal parking to create a pedestrian and business friendly atmosphere. The City is currently undertaking a streetscape enhancement program in the Old Town area and is anticipating project construction to be completed in the near future. Historical Resources Survey Update: The City received a Certified Local Government grant from the State to update the existing Historical Resources Survey. The new survey will identify new or potential resources to be added in the City's historical rosources survey. Redevelopment Agency Programs (Land Use Element Goal 4 for description) Improve urban design in Tustin to ensure development that is architecturally and functionally compatible, and to croate uniquely identifiable neighborhoods, commercial, and business park districts. Historic Plaque Proqram: The City established a plaque program to recognize historically significant structures located within the Cultural Resources District. To date, thirteen (13) plaques have been delivered. Cultural Resources District Ordinance (Land Use Element Goal 5 for description) Auto Services Design Guidelines (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 6 GOAL 7' GOAL 8' Neon Tubinq Design Guidelines (Land Use Element Goal 4 for description) Desi.qn Review Process (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Promote expansion of the City's economic base and diversification of economic activity. Home Occupation Ordinance (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Old Town Fee Waiver Policy (Land Use Element Goal 5 for description) MCA S Reuse Plan (Land Use Element Goal 13 for description) Ensure that necessary public facilities and services are available to accommodate development proposed on the Land Use Policy Map. Library Expansion Study: The City is conducting a study to analyze the need to expand the Tustin Branch Orange County Library. The City submitted an application to the State Office of Library Construction in June 2002. The grant would pay for approximately 65 percent of the total eligible cost of the project. As of this date, the City has not been notified regarding the grant application. The proposed new library would be 30,000 square feet (twice the size of the existing branch). The total cost of the project is estimated at $17 million including construction costs and land acquisition. Pre-application Conferences Procedures: The City utilizes procedures for pre-application conferences and processing procedures to expedite permit processing. Permit Processinq and Coordination Procedures: The City ensures that processing of permits for Iow- and moderate-income housing is fast- tracked. The City continues the services of the City's Community Development Department as a central clearinghouse with individuals assigned the responsibility of expediting development permits required from various departments and agencies. Tustin Family and Youth Center: In 1996, the City rehabilitated an existing commercial site to accommodate a youth center. This youth center now provides a variety of affordable youth programs to Iow-income residents. 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 7 GOAL 9' GOAL 10: Commuter Rail Station Facility (Circulation Element Goal 4 for description) Provide for a planned community in East Tustin compatible with the land use characteristics of the local area and sensitive to the natural environment. Natural Communities Conservation Program: The City participates in the countywide Natural Communities Conservation Program in protecting the natural habitats and endangered species by reviewing all development proposals to comply with the established guidelines. Park, Development, Improvements and Maintenance Proqram: The City encourages developers to create new parks and allocates funds for services and maintenance of buildings and recreational areas. The City also allocates funds for deferred maintenance of public parks to ensure safe and adequate recreational areas for all residents. Design Review Process (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Regional Hikinq and Bikinq Trail System (Circulation Element Goal 6 for description) Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Improve and strengthen the Tustin Old Town/First Street area with a unique pedestrian environment and diverse mix of goods, services, and uses. Old Town Fee Waiver Policy (Land Use Element Goal 5 for description) CDBG, HOME, and other State and Federal Programs (Land Use Element Goal 5 for description) Redevelopment Agency Programs Land Use Element Goal 4 for description) Old Town Tustin Revitalization Strategy (Land Use Element Goal 5 for description) Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal I for description) 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 8 GOAL 11' Provide for an integrated business park environment in the Pacific Center East Area which both capitalizes on market opportunities and is compatible with adjacent developed land uses. Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Redevelopment Agency Programs Land Use Element Goal 4 for description) GOAL 12' Maintain the semi-rural and Iow-density character of North Tustin. Discretionary Actions (Land Use 'Element Goal 1 for description) GOAL 13' Develop a Specific Plan/Reuse Plan for MCAS Tustin which maximizes the appeal of the site as a mixed use, master planned development, and that includes the following qualities seeking to create results that are very special and worthy of the site's present and historical importance. MCAS Tustin Reuse Plan' In May 2002, the Navy conveyed the majority of MCAS Tustin for the reuse and redevelopment of the former Marine Corp base. The Reuse Plan for MCAS Tustin has been approved and the Specific Plan is anticipated for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council later this year. The City solicited offers for the disposition of Planning Area 20, a medium-high residential site,-at the northwest corner of Edinger Avenue and Harvard Avenue. In August, John Laing Homes was selected by the City Council to commence negotiating the City's disposition and development of the site. Later this year the City will commence soliciting for a developer for the disposition and development of Neighborhood F, a predominately commercial retail site. HOUSING ELEMENT The Housing Element identifies housing programs aimed at meeting the identified housing needs of the City's population and implementing Statewide houSing goals to provide decent and sound housing for all persons and all income groups. The Tustin Housing Element includes the identification of strategies and programs that focus on' 1) housing affordability, 2) rehabilitation of substandard housing, 3) meeting the existing demand for new housing, and 4) conservation of the existing affordable housing stock. The following is a 'listing of all Housing Element goals and implementation measures: 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 9 GOAL GOAL 2' GOAL 3' Provide an adequate supply of housing to meet the City's need for a variety of housing types to meet the diverse socio-economic needs of all community residents. Density Bonus: The City Council approved a 25 percent density bonus for a fifty-four (54) unit senior housing project located at 1101 Sycamore Avenue. The project will be 100 percent affordable to seniors over fifty- five (55) years old. This project is currently under construction. CDBG, HOME, and other State and Federal Proqrams (Land Use Element Goal 5 for description) Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Redevelopment Agency Programs Land Use Element Goal 4 for description) Ensure equal housing opportunities for all existing and future City residents regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sex, age, marital status, or household composition. Shared-Housinq Program: The City continues to provide coordination and support to a home sharing program funded in part by the Feedback Foundation, Inc. as part of the TLC (Transportation Lunch and Counseling) and the Orange County Housing Authority. Fair Housin~lServices: The Orange County Fair Housing Council provides services to the City of Tustin to assure equal housing opportunities within the City. The Fair Housing Council of Orange County also provides case management and tenant/landlord dispute resolution as well as housing discrimination services. Increase the percentage of ownership housing to ensure a reasonable balance of rental and owner-occupied housing within the City. MCA S Reuse Plan (Land Use Element Goal 13 for description) Redevelopment Aqency Programs (Land Use Element Goal 4 for description) 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 10 GOAL 4' GOAL 5' GOAL 6:. Preserve the existing supply of affordable housing in the City. Section 8 Certificates and Vouchers Program: The City contracts with the Orange County Housing Authority for the development and operation of federally assisted Iow- and moderate-income housing program. Density Bonus Ordinance (Housing Element Goal 1 for description) Redevelopment Agency Programs (Land Use Element Goal 4 for description) Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Conserve, maintain, rehabilitate and/or replace existing housing in neighborhoods which are safe, healthful, and attractive, in accordance with adopted Land Use Policy. Improve the residential character of the City with an emphasis on revitalizing neighborhoods showing signs of deterioration. Promote conservation of the City's sound housing stock, rehabilitation of deteriorated units where they may exist Citywide, and elimination of dilapidated units that endanger the health, safety, and well being of occupants. Cultural Resources District Ordinance (Land Use Element Goal 5 for description) Historic Plaque program (Land Use Element Goal 6 for description) Code Enforcement Proqram (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Redevelopment Agency Programs (Land Use Element Goal 4 for description) Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Ensure that new housing is sensitive to the existing natural and built environment. Hillside Review Procedures: Provision of development review for projects located in the hillside area within the East Tustin Specific Plan area. 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 11 Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) On February 4, 2002, the City Council adopted the Housing Element Update. The State Department of Housing and Community Development reviewed the Update and recommended revisions. On June 14, 2002, the City provided HCD with a draft revision of Housing Element Update and on July 3, 2002, HCD approved the draft revisions pending City Council adoption of the amended Housing Element Update. On July 22, 2002, the Planning Commission considered the environmental review and revisions to the Housing Element Update and recommended that the City Council find that the environmental document adopted on February 4, 2002 is adequate and adopt the Housing Element Update as amended. On August 19, 2002 the City Council continued this item to September 3, 2002, to ensure that the adoption of the Housing Element is consistent with the Settlement Agreement with the Santa Ana School District. CIRCULATION ELEMENT The Circulation Element guides the development of the City's circulation system by providing adequate capacity for future land uses and provides for a safe, efficient, and adequate circulation system for the City. The Element establishes a hierarchy of transportation routes with specific development standards described for each category of roadway. The following subjects are included in the Circulation Element: streets and highways, transportation corridors, transportation system management, transportation demand management, transit, rapid transit, railroads, paratransit (e.g. carpooling, vanpooling and taxi service), bicycle, pedestrian facilities, commercial, general, and military airports. The following is a listing of all Circulation Element goals and implementation measures' GOAL 1' Provide a system of streets that meets the needs of current and future inhabitants and facilitates the safe and efficient movement of people and goods throughout the City consistent with the City's ability to finance and maintain such a system. Capital Improvement Pro¢ram (C/P): The City utilizes a seven (7) year Capital Improvement Program to monitor, identify, and prioritize improvements to roadways and intersections. Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Hi.qhways: The City has adopted the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways which addresses existing as well as future regional traffic needs. Additionally, the City has identified and adopted a City's Arterial Highway System to accommodate 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 12 GOAL 2: GOAL 3' existing traffic demands and ensure the development of improvements to serve future local traffic demands. MCA S Reuse Plan (Land Use Element Goal 13 for description) Commuter Rail Station Facility (Circulation Element Goal 4 for description) Regional Transportation Improvement Proqram (Circulation Element Goal 3 for description) Truck Routes System (Circulation Element Goal 3 for description) Congestion Management Program (CMP) (Circulation Element Goal 3 for description) Provide for a truck circulation system that provides for the effective transport of commodities while minimizing the negative impacts throughout the City. Truck Routes System: The City has identified and adopted a system of Citywide truck routes to accommodate the need for the transport of goods. The City has recently rewritten policies and procedures for issuing Transportation/overlimit permits to minimize impacts due to large loads and to maximize traffic safety associated with trucking activities. Support development of a network of regional transportation facilities which ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods from within the City to areas outside its boundaries, and which accommodate the regional travel demands of developing areas outside the City. Regional Transportation Improvements Proqram: The City works closely with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to implement regional transportation improvements and minimize impacts to Tustin. Congestion Management Program (CMP): Through the Congestion Management Program, the City monitors traffic levels of service (LOS) at regional locations and coordinates any improvements to mitigate adverse impacts. Regional Hikinq and Bikinq Trail System (Circulation Element Goal 6 for description) 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 13 Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Hiqhways (Circulation Element Goal 1 for description) Traffic Si.qnal Coordination Program (Circulation Element Goal 4 for description) Bus Shelters and Tumouts Proqram (Circulation Element Goal 5 for description) Measure M and Proposition 111 (Circulation Element Goal 8 for description) GOAL 4' Maximize the efficiency of the circulation system through the use of transportation system management and demand management strategies. Traffic $iqnal Coordination Proqram: The City has implemented traffic signal coordination among the majority of the City traffic signals that serve the arterial roadway network. Additionally, the City coordinates traffic signal timing with adjacent jurisdictions to facilitate the ordedy progression of regional traffic. Traffic Si.qnal Installations and Modifications: The City annually reviews the Citywide traffic signal system and identifies new signal locations and modifications that will maximize the efficiency and operation of the traffic signal system. Recent improvements have included the modification of the traffic signals at Ritchey Street and McFadden and Williams Street and McFadden Avenue. The City also installed a new signal at Pioneer Road/ Pioneer Way intersection. Commuter Rail Station Facility: The City has completed a MetroLink Commuter Rail Station to provide mil service to commuters between the Inland Empire and Orange County and also accommodate passengers between Los Angeles and Oceanside on the LOSSAN corridor. This project is a Transportation Demand Management improvement that will directly improve peak-hour traffic capacity for regional and local commuters. Oranqe County Master Plan of Arterial Hi.qhways (Circulation Element Goal 1 for description) Regional Transportation Improvements Program (Circulation Element Goal 3 for description) 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 14 Bus Shelters and Turnouts Program (Circulation Element Goal 5 for description) GOAL 5: Support development of a public transportation system that provides mobility to all City inhabitants and encourages use of public transportation as an alternative to automobile travel. Bus Shelters Program: The City has implemented a bus shelter program and bus bench program and installs these facilities as opportunities become available for their implementation. Bus Service: The City works closely with OCTA to provide local and express bus service to the community. Bus Turnouts: The City reviews development plans and identifies locations for the installation of bus turnouts on arterial roadways. Commuter Rail Station Facility (Circulation Element Goal 4 for description) Regional Transportation Improvements Program (Circulation Element Goal 3 for description) GOAL 6: Increase the use of non-motorized modes of transportation. Orange County Master Plan of Bikeways: The City supports and coordinates the development and maintenance of bikeways in conjunction with the Omngo County Mastor Plan of County Bikeways. Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System: The City supports and promotes the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists by complying with uniform standards and practices, including designation of bicycles lanes, off-mad bicycle trails, proper signage, and adequate sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and off-mad bicycle trail widths. GOAL 7: Provide for a well-designed and convenient parking facilities, Parkin.q Facilities: Tustin encourages the efficient use of existing parking facilities, including provisions for shared use of facilities, smaller vehicles, and other provisions to improve the effectiveness of City parking codes and ordinances. Additionally, the City provides for common parking facilities in the Old Town area to provide convenient access to public and private facilities. Public parking is currently under construction at the new Main Street Water Reservoir site. 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 15 Development Review and Parking Requirements: The City monitors developments to ensure sufficient off-street parking is provided. Medical Office Parking/Joint Use Parking Ordinance (Land Use Element Goal 2 ~or description) Old Town Tustin Revitalization Strateqy (Land Use Element Goal 5 for description) Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) GOAL 8: Define and evaluate alternative financing methods for circulation system management and maintenance costs on a Citywide and areawide basis. Measure M and Proposition 111' The City maintains Orange County standards established to qualify for new revenue sources through Measure M and Proposition 111. Transportation System Improvement Program (TSIP): The City requires developers to participate in applicable transportation fees in the TSIP areas which enable transportation improvements to be funded on a fair share basis by the development community. Maior Bridge and Thoroughfare Fee Program: The City requires and collects applicable foes from development to provide for regional transportation improvomonts through this program. CONSERVATION~ OPEN SPACE~ AND RECREATION ELEMENT The Conservation/Open Space/Recreation Element provides for conservation, and management of natural and open space resources. the protection, The Conservation component deals primarily with the preservation of natural resources, such as water, soils, minerals, and animal life. The Open Space component identifies open space that is left undeveloped for public health and safety reasons and open space that is used for the preservation of natural resources, for the managed production of resources, and for outdoor recreation. The Recreation component identifies planned park and recreation facilities designed to support the recreational needs of Tustin's population. Air quality has been included as a sub-element to the Tustin Conservation/Open Space/Recreation Element. The purpose of the Air Quality Sub-element is to reduce current and projected emission levels through stationary source control measures; 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 16 mobile source, transportation and land use control measures; and energy conservation measures. The following is a listing of all Conservation/Open Space/Recreation Element goals and implementation measures: GOAL 1' Reduce air pollution through proper land use, transportation and energy use planning. Commuter Rail Station Facility (Circulation Element Goal 4 for description) Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System (Circulation Element Goal 6 for description) Oranqe County Master Plan of Arterial Hiqhways (Circulation Element Goal 1 for description) Regional Transportation Improvements Proqram (Circulation Element Goal 3 for description) Bus Shelters and Turnouts Proqram (Circulation Element Goal 5 for description) Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal I for description) GOAL 2: Improve air quality by influencing transportation choices of mode, time of day, or whether to travel, and to establish a jobs/housing balance, Home Occupation Ordinance (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Commuter Rail Station Facility (Circulation Element Goal 4 for description) Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System (Circulation Element Goal 6 for description) Bus Shelters and Tumouts Proqram (Circulation Element Goal 5 for description) 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 17 GOAL 3' GOAL 4: GOAL 5' GOAL 6' GOAL 7' GOAL 8' GOAL 9' Reduce particulate emissions to the greatest extent feasible. Reoional Transportation Improvements Program (Circulation Element Goal 3 for description) Reduce emissions through reduced energy consumption. Regional Transportation Improvements Proqram (Circulation Element Goal 3 for description) Protect water quality and conserve water supply. National Pollutant Dischar_cTe Elimination System (NPDES) (Land Use Element Goal 4 for description) Identify, designate, and preserve significant or unique riparian habitats. Natural Communities Conservation Program (Land Use Element Goal 9 for description) Conserve and protect natural plan and animal communities. Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System (Circulation Element Goal 6 for description) Natural Communities Conservation Proqram (Land Use Element Goal'9 for description) Conserve and protect significant topographical features, important watershed areas, resources, and soils. East Tustin Specific Plan (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Hillside Review Procedures (Housing Element Goal 6 for description) Manage the production of economically valuable agricultural resources to achieve a balance between current market forces and' long-term community values. Interim aqriculture uses at Tustin Legacy: Support interim uses of vacant lands for agricultural uses. 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 18 GOAL 10' Reduce solid waste produced within City. Source Reduction Recycling Element: In the year 2000, the City's diversion requirement was fifty (50) percent. The City is currently implementing a new solid waste collection and disposal contract that will modify residential and commercial collection and disposal programs to increase waste diversion. GOAL 11' Conserve energy resources through technology and conservation practices. use of available energy Conservation of Enerqy within City's Parks: The City monitors lights within City parks by using light schedules and timers. The City, due to the energy shortage, also replaces light bulbs within City parks with energy-efficient light bulbs. The City also continues to utilize Maxicom systems at community facilities for computer generated operations of irrigation systems to maximize the efficient use of water and electricity. LED Traffic Siqnal Proqram: The City replaced red and green traffic signal lights with LED (Light Emitting Diodes)lights to conserve energy. As a result, the City conserves a net energy saving of 1.7 million kilowatts per hour per year. All signals have been replaced. GOAL 12' Maintain and enhance the City's unique culturally and historically significant building sites and features. Historic Plaque Program (Land Use Element Goal 6 for description) Historical Resources Survey' Update (Land Use Element Goal 5 for description) GOAL 13' Preserve Tustin's archeological and paleontologic resources. Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) GOAL 14' Encourage the development and maintenance of a balanced system of public and private parks, recreation faCilities, and open spaces that serve the needs of existing and future residents in the City of Tustin. Frontier Park: The City completed Phase II improvements to the park including installation of play equipment and bridge replacement. Tustin Area Senior Center: The City contracted for architectural services for Tenant Improvements and Courtyard Landscaping. The project 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 19 includes the conversion of a 700 square foot patio into an enclosed multi- purpose room. Pioneer Road Park: The City completed the renovation of the Pioneer Road Park Master Plan and Design Development Report. The five (5) acre park site is located in Tustin Ranch. Park and Recreation Programs: The City's parks and recreation sponsored and coordinated park and recreation programs include over 330 annual educational class programs, youth and adult programs to over 36,000 individuals, summer camps and special events such as Tiller Days, El Camino Real Street Fair and Chili-Cook-Off, Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony, Spring Egg Hunt, Summer Family Showcase, and a "Concert in the Park" Series. New special events introduced to the community in fiscal year 2001-02 were Snow Day and Kite Day. Recreational Youth Proqrams: The City allocated CDBG grants for non- profits organizations to provide after school programs (i.e. Boys and Girls Club, Tustin Family Youth Centor, etc.) MCA S Reuse Plan (Land Use Element Goal 13 for description) Park Development, Improvements, and Maintenance Program (Land Use £1ement Goal 9 ~or description) East Tustin Specific Plan (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Regional Hikinq and Biking Trail System (Circulation Element Goal 6 for description) Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) GOAL 15: Coordinate local open space and trail areas with the regional facilities of the County and adjoining cities. MCA S Reuse Plan (Land Use Element Goal 13 for description) Regional Hikinq and Biking Trail System (Circulation Element Goal 6 for description) 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 20 GOAL 16: Provide a range of informal opportunities and organized recreational, cultural, sports, and life enrichment programs and services which will enable community residents of all ages, interests, and abilities to participate and experience self-satisfaction, personal growth, and fulfillment in leisure activities. New Camp Programs and Educational Classes: The City of Tustin Parks and Recreation Department coordinated and implemented many new programs and camps this past year and is able to accommodate an additional 2,000 participants annually. The new programs introduced the past year were: La Crosse Camps, Science Adventure Camps, Skyhawks Sports Camps, Home Summer Day Camps, Fencing, Swim Lessons, and Senior Ice Skating. Enrollment in educational classes has increased by five (5) percent. Sports program registration increased by seven percent. Youth Day Camps increased from 31 to 38. Tustin Family and Youth Center (Land Use Element Goal 8 for description) Tustin Area Senior Center (Conservation, Open Space, description) and Recreation Element Goal 14 for Park and Recreation Proqrams (Conservation, Open Space, description~ and Recreation Element Goal 14 for Recreational Youth Proqrams (Conservation, Open Space, description) and Recreation Element Goal 14 for GOAL 17' Operate and maintain existing and future parks and recreation facilities so they are safe, clean, and attractive to the public; and preserve, protect, and enhance both existing and potential natural recreation areas to ensure that long-term public investments and values are not unreasonably preempted, compromised, or prevented by neglect or short-term considerations. Park Development, Improvements, and Maintenance Proqrams (Land Use Element Goal 9 for description) Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System (Circulation Element Goal 6 for description) 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 21 Tustin Area Senior Center (Conservation, Open Space, and Recreation Element Goal 14 for description) Park and Recreation Programs (Conservation, Open Space, and Recreation Element Goal 14 for description) GOAL 18: Ensure that the recreational goals and policies are pursued and realized in an organized, incremental, and cost-offective manner and consistent with the City of Tustin's financial resources and legal authorities and the appropriate responsibilities of other agencies, the private sector, and individual and group users. Parks Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program: The City Council adopted a revised seven-year capital improvement program (CIP) for parks throughout the City. The seven-year CIP prioritized seven (7) projects for FY 2002-03. Park and Recreation Proqrams (Conservation, Open Space, and Recreation Element Goal 14 for description) Recreational Youth Programs (Conservation, Open Space, description) and Recreation Element Goal 14 for PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT The Public Safety Element identifies and addresses those natural or man-made characteristics which exist in or near the City which represent a potential danger to the safety of the citizens, sites, structures, public facilities, and infrastructure. The Element establishes policies to minimize the danger to residents, workers, and visitors and identifies actions needed to deal with crisis situations. The following potential hazards are included in the Public Safety Element: flooding, seismically induced conditions, including surface rupture, ground shaking, ground failure, and seiche; slope instability leading to mudslides and landslides; subsidence and other geologic hazards; wildland/urban interface fires; evacuation routes, hazardous materials; law enforcement; and aircraft overflights. The following is a listing of all Public Safety Element goals and measures' implementation 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 22 GOAL 1: GOAL 2: GOAL 3: GOAL 4: GOAL 5: GOAL 6: GOAL 7: GOAL 8: Reduce the risk to the community's inhabitants from flood hazards. National Flood Insurance Program: Disseminate flood zone information to the public and participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. Minimize risk from upstream dam failures. Risk Assessment Procedures (Pubfic Safety-Element Goal 9 for description) Reduce the risk to the community from geologic and seismic hazards. Emergency Plan and Operation Center (Public Safety Element Goal 8 for description) Reduce the risk to the community's inhabitants from exposure to hazardous materials and wastes. Fire Service Contract: The City contracts with the Orange County Fire Authority to provide fire services to Tustin residents. Reduce the risk to the community's inhabitants from fires explosions. or Fire Service Contract (Public Safety Element Goal 4 for description) Discretionary, Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Stabilize demand for law enforcement services. Minimize the level of danger to life and property from air operations accidents. Improve the City's ability to respond to natural and emergencies. man-made Emerqency Plan and Operation Center.. The City's Emergency Plan was approved by the City Council in 2001. The City Emergency Plan utilizes the California Standardized Emergency Management System to identify specific organizational responsibilities and procedures. Ongoing training will familiarize staff with these standard response procedures. Coordination with regional and State disaster response organizations occurs on a daily basis. 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 23 Fire Service Contract (Public Safety Element Goal 4 for description) GOAL 9: Reduce the amount of personal injury, damage to property, and economic or social dislocation as the result of disaster. Risk Assessment Procedures: The City's emergency plan contains a disaster recovery component. City staff has in the past year attended special disaster response and recovery training sponsored by the California Office of Emergency Services. Fire Service Contract (Public Safety Element Goal 4 for description) Emerqency Plan and Operation Center (Public Safety Element Goal 8 for description) NOISE ELEMENT The Noise Element is a comprehensive approach for including noise control in the planning process. It is a tool for achieving and maintaining environmental noise levels compatible with land use. The Noise Element includes effective strategies to reduce excessive noise in the community resulting from mobile sources such as traffic, aircraft, rail, and stationary sources, such as construction activity and music. The following is a listing of all Noise Element goals and implementation measures: GOAL 1: Use noise control measures to reduce the impact from transportation noise sources. John Wayne Airport Noise Monitoring Program: The City monitors aircraft noise levels originating from the John Wayne Airport to ensure the noise level is within the Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL). GOAL 2: Incorporate noise considerations into land use planning decisions. John Wayne Airport Noise Monitorinq Program (Noise Element Goal 1 for description) Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal I for description) 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 24 GOAL 3' Develop measures to control non-transportation noise impacts. Property Maintenance Equipment Noise Ordinance: The City continues to enforce the Property Maintenance ordinance to prohibit the use and operation of loud property maintenance equipment during certain hours. Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) GROWTH MANAGEMENT ELEMENT The Growth Management Element contains policies for the planning and provision of traffic improvements that are necessary for orderly growth and development. The following is a listing of all Growth Management Element goals and implementation measures' GOAL 1' Reduce traffic congestion. Growth Manaqement Area (GMA) Program: The City participates in the inter-jurisdictional coordination in addressing infrastructure concerns and in implementing needed improvement within the Growth Management Area established by in the City-County Coordination Committee. GMA projects include' · Commuter Rail Station (recently completed) · Red Hill Avenue Grade Separation (planning stage) · Seventeenth Street over-crossing the SR-55 freeway (completed) · Intersection enhancements at Red Hill Avenue/Barranca Parkway (planning stage). All of the above projects improve inter-jurisdictional traffic flow and roadway capacity. Home Occupation Ordinance (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Commuter Rail Station Facility (Circulation Element Goal 4 for description) Regional Transportation Improvements Program (Circulation Element Goal 3 for description) Oranqe County Master Plan of Arterial Hiqhways (Circulation Element Goal 1 for description) 2002 General Plan Progress Report August 26, 2002 Page 25 Congestion Management Program (CMP) (Circulation Element Goal 3 for description) Traffic Siqnal Coordination Program (Circulation Element Goal 4 for description) GOAL 2- Ensure adequate transportation facilities are provided for existing and future inhabitants of the City. Commuter Rail Station Facility (Circulation Element Goal 4 for description) Regional Transportation Improvements Program (Circulation Element Goal 3 for description) Oranqe County Master Plan of Arterial Hiqhways (Circulation Element Goal 1 for description) Bus Shelters and Turnouts Proqram (Circulation Element Goal 5 for description) GOAL 3' Cooperate with neighboring jurisdictions and the County to achieve reduction in regional traffic congestion. Growth Manaqement Area Proqram (Growth Management Element Goal 1 for description) Oranqe County Master Plan of Arterial H~qhways (Circulation Element Goal 1 for description) Congestion Management Program (CMP) (Circulation Element Goal 3 for description) Traffic Siqnal Coordination Proqram (Circulation Element Goal 4 for description) Measure M and Proposition 111 (Circulation Element Goal 8 for description) GOAL 4: Strive to develop and maintain a balance between jobs and housing in Tustin. 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