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In t e r- C o m
DATE'
JUNE 5, 2000
TO:
FROM'
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CITY OF TUSTIN GENERAL PLAN PROGRESS REPORT AND HOUSING
ELEMENT REPORT
SUMMARY: The California Government Code requires that the Planning
Commission provide a progress report to the City Council on the status of the
City's General Plan and the progress in its implementation, including the
progress in meeting our share of regional housing needs and efforts to remove
governmental constraints, to housing development, maintenance and
improvement.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 00-35 authorizing the
Community Development Department to forward this progress report to the State
Department of Housing and Community Development.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the General Plan Progress Report and the
Housing Element Progress Report.
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. Asa blue print 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 1970's and 1980's. 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 1994. 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.
City Council Repod
GeneralPlan Progress Repod and Housing Element Repod
June 5,2000
Page 2
Government Code Section 65400 (b) requires that City's planning agency (the Planning
Commission) provide: 1) a progress 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) efforts to remove governmental constraints to the
maintenance, improvement, and development of housing.
Following the City Council's action, the progress report will be forwarded to the State
Department of Housing and Community Development
Progress Report
The City's Progress 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.
Regional Housing Needs
The City's current Housing Element was approved in 1994. The Housing Element
includes the 1988 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional
Housing Need Assessment (RHNA) data that established the City's housing
construction need by income category for a five year period (July 1, 1989 through June
30, 1994). Since 1988, SCAG has not prepared new RHNA numbers for the region. As
such, all cities are still using the 1989-1994 numbers as the current construction goals.
Table 1 identifies the City of Tustin's share of regional housing need from July 1, 1989
through June 30, 1994.
As part of the State's mandate on the third revision of housing element, SCAG has
prepared a new set of RHNA numbers for the period of January 1, 1998 through June
30, 2005. These new RHNA numbers are not included in this report because they have
not been approved by the SCAG Regional Council or the State Department of Housing
and Community Development. Tustin is currently appealing the RHNA allocation based
on an error in determining vacancy rates. Final RHNA numbers will be included in the
Housing Element Update due for consideration by the Planning Commission and City
Council review later this year.
City Council Report
General Plan Progress Report and Housing Element Repod
June 5, 2000
Page 3
Income Level
Table 1
City of Tustin _
Regional Housing Need
July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1994
Number of Units
Percentage,
Very Low (<50%of MFI) 390
Low Income (50-80 % of MFI) 488
Moderate Income (80-120% of MFI) 484
Upper Income (> 120% of MFI) 724
MFI: Median Family Income
2,085
18.7%
23.4%
23.2%
34.7%
100.0%
Source: 1988 SCAG Regional Housing Need Assessment
Table 2 consists of a list of new dwelling units that have received occupancy approval
since July 1, 1989. Since State Law sets a new planning period of January 1, 1998
through June 30, 2005 for the third revision of mandated Housing Element, the City is
allowed to count housing units constructed between July 1, 1989 through December
31, 1997 as its accomplishments in meeting the 1989-1994 share of regional housing
needs.
To determine the income level of each unit, the State Department of Housing and
Community Development developed criteria for the City to follow. These criteria are
based on occupant annual income, rent payment, purchase price or density level.
Since, it would be very difficult for the City to determine the annual income of each
occuPant, rent payment or the actual purchase price for each unit constructed, density
is the most practicable and reliable source in classifying the income level of each unit.
As such, Table 2 identifies the income levels of each unit constructed determined by
the density of the development.
In addition, a list of implementation.programs are included in the Progress Report
(Exhibit A) which outlines programs, ordinances and development proposals that the
City undertook in meeting its fair share of regional housing needs.
City Council Report
General Plan Progress Report and Housing Element Report
June 5, 2000
Page 4
Income Level
Table 2
City of Tustin
Housing Unit Constructed Between
July 1, 1989 through December 31, 1997
Number of Units Percentage
Very Low (>25 units/acre) 8
Low Income (18-25 units/acre) 2186
Moderate Income (6-10.99 units/acre) 1964
Upper Income (0-5.99 units/acre) 1533
MFI: Median Family Income
0.14%
38.41%
34.51%
26.94%
5691 100.00%
Source: City of Tustin
Local Efforts to Remove Governmental Constraints to the Maintenance,
Improvement, and Development of Housing
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 include affordable housing
components through Development Agreements;
3. Adopted ordinance (Density Bonus Ordinance) to establish method of providing
developer incentives for the production of affordable housing as required by
State Law.
4. Complied with the affordable housing provision of the Community
Redevelopment Law;
5. Allocated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for
improvements within the Iow-moderate income neighborhoods to encourage
rehabilitation and revitalization;
6. Provided various loans and downpayment assistance to assist the lower income
households in purchasing and rehabilitating their homes.
City Council Report
General Plan Progress Report and Housing Element Report
June 5, 2000
Page 5
As evidenced by the Progress 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 Progress Report however 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.
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Assistant Director, Community Development
'Eli'za-b~th A-. Bir~sa'ck - --
Director of Community Development
Attachment: 1. Resolution 00-35
2. Exhibit A: 2000 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress
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RESOLUTION NO. 00-35
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
CITY OF TUSTIN GENERAL PLAN 2000
PROGRESS REPORT AND HOUSING ELEMENT
REPORT.
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65400(b) requires the Planning Agency (the
Planning Commission) to provide a progress 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; and
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2000 the Planning Commission considered the efforts
undertaken by the City of Tustin to implement the General Plan and accepted
the 2000 Progress Report on the status of the City of Tustin General Plan and
has submitted the report to the City Council for consideration; and
WHEREAS, the City has implemented numerous ordinances, programs,
guidelines, specific plans, general plan amendments and discretionary actions
in accordance with the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has taken steps in removing governmental constraints that
hinder the development of affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the City's efforts in implementing the General Plan are summarized
in the report entitled "2000 Status of General Plan and Implementation
Progress" attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Tustin
resolves as follows:
Section 1' The City of Tustin' General Plan 2000 Progress Report and Housing
Element Report is hereby approved as presented to the Council at their hearing of June 5,
2000.
Section 2' Staff is hereby directed to transmit the City of Tustin General Plan
2000 Progress Report and Housing Element Report to the State Department of Housing
and Community Development.
Section 3: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall
file a copy of said application with the minutes of this City Council meeting.
Resolution No. 00-35
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'PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tustin, at a regular
meeting on the 5th day of June, 2000.
Jeffery M. Thomas
Mayor
PAMELA STOKER, CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
'COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF TUSTIN )
CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 00-35
PAMELA STOKER, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin,
California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council
of the City of Tustin is five; that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 00-35 was duly
passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 5th day of
June, 2000, by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNClLMEMBER ABSENT:
Pamela Stoker, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT a
2000 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.
Density Bonus Ordinance: Provides a 25 percent density bonus plus one
additional incentive when projects incorporate 20 percent of units for
lower income households (with rents not to exceed 30 percent of 60
percent'of area median income); 10 percent of units for very Iow-income
households (with rents not to exceed 30 percent of 50 percent of area
median income); or 50 percent of units for seniors.
Sexually Oriented Businesses Ordinance: Establishes regulations to
promote the community's health, safety, and Welfare by limiting,
dispersing sexually oriented businesses to specified zoning districts,
licensing and regulating sexually oriented businesses and employees;
and providing additional health and safety regulations.
Alcohofic Beveraqes Sales Guidelines: Establishes guidelines 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.
Home Occupation Ordinance: Provides new interpretation for home-
based businesses to limit operations within the enclosed living space to
limit negative impact associated with commercial/office uses within
residential zoning districts.
Churches in Industrial Districts Guidelines: Establishes guidelines and
standard conditions of approval when church uses are located in the
industrial district.
Cultural Resources District Ordinance: Continues to preserve historic
and architecturally significant residential properties within the district by
General Plan Progress Report
June 5, 2000
Page 2
requiring Certificate of Appropriateness. for exterior alterations and
demolitions of structures within the district. A total of 112 Certificates
were issued between 1994 and 1999. In 1998 the City amended the
minimum lot area requirements for parcels located withir~ the Cultural
Resources District to apply only to creation of new lots.
Auto Services Desiq_n Guidelines: Establishes guidelines and standard
condition of approval for the establishment of auto related services
businesses.
Medical Office Parkinq_/Joint Use Parkinq_ ordinance: Reduces the
amount of required parking for medical uses under 4,000 square feet.
The ordinance also allows the provision of joint use parking within a
commercial center.
Wireless Communication Facilities Ordinance: Establishes regulations
and guidelines to be used for the review of wireless communication
facilities for the protection of the health and safety and aesthetics of the
community.
Old Town Fee Waiver Policy: Waives non-residential permit fees for
interior and exterior building improvements and additions constituting
less than a ten (10) percent increase in gross floor area for existing
properties located within the Old Town areas.
MCAS Reuse Plan: Adoption of the MCAS Reuse Plan outlining future
and interim uses at the closed MCAS-Tustin base which include the
rehabilitation of 192 existing military barracks for a transitional home and
the rehabilitation of 50 existing housing units to accommodate families in
transition.
Tustin Ranch Specific Plan: Continues to enforce East Tustin Specific
Plan to ensure adequate housing for various income groups.
Secondaw_ Residential Units Development Standards:-Provides
opportunities for affordable secondary residential units on lots within
the City's Single-Family Residential Districts through existing Zoning
Ordinance provisions. Approved construction of two second-units and
one guest home.
Commuter Rail Station Facility. Construction of a Metrolink Station to
support a network of regional transportation facilities.
General Plan Progress Repod
June 5,2000
Page 3
GOAL 2:
Transportation System Improvement Program: A joint powers
agreement between the City of Santa Ana and the City of Tustin to
establish program to assess fees to be used for implementation of
various traffic and circulation improvements within a defined benefit
area.
General Plan Amendments: The City processed five (5) General Plan
Amendments to allow for planned community development in Tustin
Ranch, a mini storage, change of land use from commercial to
residential, and two land use designations of Caltrans abandoned
rights-of-ways.
Discretionary Actions: Between 1994 and 1999, the City processed 170
Conditional Use Permits, 30 Variances, 6 Code Amendments, 217
Design Reviews, 19 Zone Changes, 8 Parcel Maps, and 37 Tract Maps
to accommodate various development proposals.
· Oranqe County Master Plan of Arterial Hiqhways
(Circulation Element Goal I for description)
· Truck Routes System
'(Circulation Element Goal 2 for description)
· Congestion Manaqement Proqram (CMP)
(Circulation Element Goal 3 for description)
· Regional Transportation Improvements Proqram
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· Traffic Signal Coordination Program
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· Bus Shelters and Turnouts Proqram
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· Measure M and Proposition 111
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
Ensure that future land use decisions are the result of sound and
comprehensive planning.
Subdivision Code: Adoption of 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
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June 5, 2000
Page 4
content of 'all required maps, and the procedure to be followed in
securing the official approval of the City.
Above Ground Cabinet Guidelines: Establishes guidelines for the
placement of above ground cabinets within the city's right of way to
reduce the potential for negative visual impacts on the community.
Desi~qn Review Process: Encourages and promotes high quality design
and physical appearance through Design Review process. A total of 258
Design Review were processed between 1994 and 1999.
Office of the Zoninq_ Administrator: Establishes office of the Zoning
Administrator 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 Program: The City promotes active Code
Enforcement citywide. Code Enforcement activities include the
following: graffiti removal program of approximately 1000 cases
annually, weed abatement program, removal of abandoned shopping
carts, and other zoning and land use related type of issues.
Tustin Family and Youth Center: Rehabilitation of an existing
commercial site to accommodate the Tustin Family and Youth Center.
Regional Hikinq_ and Bikinq_ Trail System: The. City supports and
coordinates the development and maintenance of bikeways in
conjunction with the Orange County Master Plan of Countywide
Bikeways to assure that local bike routes will be compatible with routes
of adjacent jurisdiction. The City promotes the safety pedestrians and
bicyclists by adhering' to uniform standards and practices, including
designation of bicycle lanes, off-road bicycle trails, proper signage, and
adequate sidewalk, bicycle lanes, and off road bicycle trail widths. The
development of Peter's Canyon trail, coordinated by the County of
Orange is an integral part of the City's trail system. Other coordinated
efforts include the development of the equestrian and bicycle trails to
connect the Cedar Grove Park and the upcoming Lemon Tree Park.
Density Bonus Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Discretionaw_ Actions
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
General Plan Progress Report
June 5, 2000
Page 5
Sexually, Oriented Businesses Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Alcoholic Beveraqes Sales Guidelines
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Home Occupation Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal I for description)
Churches in Industrial Districts Guidelines
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Cultural Resources District Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description
Auto Services Design Guidelines
(Land Use Element Goal I for description
Medical Office Parkinq/Joint Use Parkinq Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Wireless Communication Facilities Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
MCAS Reuse Plan
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Secondaw_ Residential Units Development Standards
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Commuter Rail Station Facility
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Hi~qhways
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
Truck Routes System
(Circulation Element Goal 2 for description)
Congestion Management Program (CMP)
(Circulation Element Goal 3 for description)
General Plan Progress Report
June 5, 2000
Page 6
GOAL 3:
· Regional Transportation Improvements Proqram
(Circulation Element Goal I for description)
Traffic Signal CoordinatiOn Program
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
Bus Shelters and Turnouts Program
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· Measure M and Proposition 111
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· General Plan Amendments
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
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.
Warmington Homes- Ambrose Lane Construction: Replacement of
deteriorated apartment complex with 38 new single family homes of
which 8 are affordable units.
Shea Homes - Tustin Groves Construction: Demolition of dilapidated
apartments and construction of 145'new single family homes of which 21
are designated as affordable housing.
· Construction of Fire Station: Construction of a new Fire Station at the
East Tustin area to serve the Tustin Ranch community.
Conservation of Enerqy within City's Parks: Use of TLC system in
sports field lighting at the Tustin Sports Park to maximize efficiency of
extreme height light poles. Walkway lighting at Cedar Grove and
Hedtage parks had controlled 95 percent of spill and glare in ambient
light, yet making Iow wattage systems efficient and uniform. 'Installation
of Maxicom systems at community facilities for comPuter generated
operations of irrigation systems maximizes the efficient use of water
and electricity.
· Sexually Oriented Businesses Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Alcoholic Beverages Sales Guidelines
(Land Use Element Goal I for description)
General Plan Progress Report
June 5, 2000
Page 7
Subdivision Code
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
Churches in Industrial Districts Guidelines
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Cultural Resources District Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Auto Services Desiqn Guidelines
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Medical Office Parking/Joint Use Parkin¢ Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Wireless Communication Facilities Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
MCA S Reuse Plan
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Office or the Zoning7 Administrator
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
Tustin Family and Youth Center
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
Commuter Rail Station Facility
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Re(Tional Hikinq_ and Bikinq Trail System
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
Regional Transportation Improvement Proqram
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Hiqhways
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
Truck Routes System
(Circulation Element Goal 2 for description)
Congestion Manaqement Pro~_Tram (CMP)
(Circulation Element Goal 3 for description)
Re~Tional Transportation Improvements Pro¢ram
(Circulation Element Goal ~ for description)
General Plan Progress Report
June 5, 2000
Page 8
GOAL 4:
· Traffic Signal Coordination Program
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· Bus Shelters and Turnouts Program
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· Measure M and Proposition 111
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· General Plan Amendment
(Land Use Element Goal 'i for description)
· DiScretionaryActions
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Assure a safe, healthy and aesthetically
residents and businesses.
pleasing community for
Newsrack Ordinance: Establishes regulations for the
newsracks within the City's right of way.
placement of
Neon Tubing Design Guidelines: Establishes guidelines to mitigate
negative visual impacts as a result of installation of exposed neon
tubing.
· Garage Sales Ordinance: Revised guidelines and regulations for garage
sales.
Tustin Pride Proq_ram: Continues to support Tustin Pride Committee to
· promote a cleaner, healthier and safer community.-
Landscape Improvement at El Camino Real and Nisson: Improved
landscape area at El Camino Real and Nisson Street to revitalize older
areas of the city.
Redevelopment AgencY' Proqrams: The City Redevelopment Agency
provides programs to revitalize the redevelopment area. Programs
include Housing Rehabilitation Loans, First Time Homebuyer (down
payment assistance to first time homebuyer), and Mortgage Credit
Certificate program (tax credit for first time homebuyer).
National Pollutant Discharqe Elimination System (NPDES): Participate
in the countywide efforts to minimize unwarranted discharge water into
the regional water system.
General Plan Progress Report
June 5, 2000
Page 9
Sexually Oriented Businesses Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Alcoholic Beverages Sales Guidelines
(Land Use Element Goal I for description)
Home Occupation Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Cultural Resources District Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Auto Services Design Guidelines
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Wireless Communication Facilities Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal I for description)
· Above Ground Cabinet Guidelines
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· MCA S Reuse Plan
(Land Use Element Goal I for description)
· Design Review Process
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Office or the Zoninq Administrator
(Land Use Element Goal I for description)
· General Plan Amendment
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Landscape Improvement at El Camino Real and Nisson
(Land Use Element Goal 4 for description)
· Warmington Homes- Ambrose Lane Construction
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
· . Shea Homes- Tustin Groves Construction
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
Code Enforcement Proqram
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
Conservation of Enemy within City's Parks
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
Discretionaw_ Actions
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
General Plan Progress Repod
June 5,2000
Page 10
GOAL 5:
· Bus Shelters and Turnouts Program
(Circulation Element Goal 'i for description)
Revitalize 'older commercial, industrial and
properties.
residential uses and
CDBG, HOME, and other State and Federal prOgrams: Provides CDBG
grants/loans'to non-profits organization carrying out public services
activities and private commercial properties for fa~:ade improvements.
The City participated in the HOME and SliP programs to assist
households in need.
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 onlY one property participated in the Mills Act.
Old Town Tustin Stratecy: Various activities were carried out to
revitalize older properties in the Old Town Tustin. These activities
include the creation of diagonal parking to create a pedestrian and
business friendly atmosphere, a study by the students from the
-University of California, Irvine to provide several recommendations
geared toward the improvements of the Old Town area, and initially
fund and participate in the Old Town Association to promote
businesses in the Old Town area.
· Cultural Resources District Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal I for description)
· Old Town Fee Waiver Poficy
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· MCAS Reuse Plan
(Land Use Element Goal f for description)
· Warminqton Homes- Ambrose Lane Construction
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
· Shea Homes- Tustin Groves Construction
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
Code Enforcement Proclram
(Land Use Element Gobl 2 for description)
Redevelopment Agency Programs
(Land Use Element Goal 4 for description)
General Plan Progress Report
June 5, 2000
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GOAL 6:
· Tustin Family and Youth Center
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
Improve urban design in Tustin to ensure development that is both
architecturally and functionally compatible, and to create uniquely
identifiable neighborhoods, commercial and business park districts.
· Historic Plaque Program: Establishes a plaque program to recognize
historically significant residential structures located within the Cultural
Resources District.
· Sexually Oriented Businesses Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Alcoholic Beverages Sales Guidelines
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Subdivision Code
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
· Churches in Industrial Districts Guidelines
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Cultural Resources District Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Auto Services Desiqn Guidelines
(Land Use Element Goal I for description)
· Newsracks Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 4 for description)
· Neon Tubing Design Guidelines
(Land Use Element Goal 4 for description)
· Wireless Communication Facilities Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Above Ground Cabinet Guidelines
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
· MCAS Reuse Plan
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Design Review Process
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
o' CDBG, HOME, and other State and Federal Programs
(Land Use Element Goal 5 for description)
General Plan Progress Report
June 5, 2000
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GOAL 7:
GOAL 8:
· Tusti~ Ranch Specific Plan
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Old Town Tustin Strate~7_y
(Land Use Element Goal 5 for description)
· Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Hiqhways
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· Req_ional Transportation Improvements Program
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· Bus Shelters and Tumouts Program
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· General Plan Amendment
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Discretionaw_ Actions
(Land Use Element Goal I for description)
Promote expansion of the City's economic base and diversification of
economic activity.
Home Occupation Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Medical Office Parkinq/Joint Use Parkinq Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Old Town Fee Waiver Poficy
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· MCAS Reuse Plan
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· CDBG, HOME, and other State and Federal Programs
(Land Use Element Goal 5 for description)
Ensure that necessary public facilities and services are available to
accommodate development proposed on the Land Use Policy Map.
Park Development, 'Improvements and Maintenance Proqram:
Development of fou~ new public park facilities such as the Tustin Sports
Park, Heritage Park, Cedar Grove Park and Laurel Glenn Park. These
new parks have helped the City to maintain the ratio of 3.2 acres of park-
land per one thousand residents. In addition, conforming to the East
Tustin Specific Plan, the City encouraged developers to create new
private parks such as Gallery Park in the Tustin Ranch area. The City
also has allocated an annual budget of over $420,000 for support
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GOAL 9:
services and maintenance of buildings and play areas within the City.
The City recently allocated $6.1 million over the next seven year to meet
the needs of any deferred maintenance of public parks and recreation
areas. To date the City has made improvements of over $11 million for
its parks and recreation areas.
· Library Expansion Study: Conducted a study to analyze the need to
expand the Tustin branch Orange County library.
Pre-application Conferences Procedures: Utilizes procedures for pre-
application conferences and processing procedures to expedite permit
processing.
Permit Processinq and Coordination Procedures: Ensures that
processing of permits for Iow- arid moderate-income housing is fast-
tracked. Continue 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.
· Subdivision Code
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Wireless Communication Facilities. Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Above Ground Cabinet Guidelines
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Construction of Fire Station
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
· Tustin Family and Youth Center
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
· Commuter Rail Station Facility
· (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Regional Hikinq and Bikinq Trail System
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
Regional Transportation Improvement Proqram
(Circulation Element Goal 1 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.
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GOAL 10:
GOAL 1i:
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.
· Subdivision Code
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Design Review Process
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
Park, Development, Improvements and Maintenance Program
(Land Use Element Goal 8 for description)
Reqional Hikinq and Biking Trail System
(L~nd Use Element Goal 2 for description)
· General Plan Amendment
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) '
· DiscretionaryActions
(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.
· Establishment of a Farmers Market: Creation of a farmers market in the
Old Town area to promote local growers.
Old Town Fee Waiver Policy
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
CDBG, HOME, and other State and Federal Programs
(Land Use Element Goal 5 for description)
Old Town Tustin Strateqy
(Land Use Element Goal 5 for description)
· DiscretionaryActions
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
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.
· Discretionaw_ Actions
(Land Use Element Goal I for description)
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GOAL 12:
Maintain the semi-rural and Iow-density character of North Tustin.
· Tustin Ranch Specific P/an
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
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:
GOAL 1:
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 Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· MCA S Reuse Plan
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· CDBG, HOME, and other State and Federal Programs
(Land Use Element Goal 5 for description)
· Warmington Homes-Ambrose Lane Construction
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
· Shea Homes- Tustin Groves Construction
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
· DiscretionarvActions
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
GOAL 2:
Ensure equal housing opportunities for all existing and future City
residents regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sex, age, marital status
or household composition.
Shared-Housing Program: Continues to provide coordination and
support to a home shadng 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 Housing Services: The Orange County Fair Housing Council
provides services to the City of Tustin to assure equal housing
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GOAL 3:
GOAL 4:
opportunities within the City. The Fair Housing Council of Orange
County also provides case management, tenant/landlord dispute
resolution as well as housing discrimination services.
· Density Bonus Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
MCAS Reuse Plan
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Warmington Homes- Ambrose Lane Construction
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
· Shea Homes- Tustin Groves Construction
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
· DiscretionaryActions
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Increase the percentage of ownership housing to ensure a reasonable
balance of rental and owner-occupied housing within the City.
MCAS Reuse Plan
(Land Use Element Goal I for description)
Warmington Homes- Ambrose Lane Construction
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
· Shea Homes- Tustin Groves Construction
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
· Redevelopment Aqency Programs
(Land Use Element Goal 4 for description)
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
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Warmin_qton Homes- Ambrose Lane Construction
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
· Shea Homes- Tustin Groves Construction
(Land Use Element Goal 3. for description)
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Redevelopment Agency Programs
(Land Use Element Goal 4 for description)
· Discretionaw_ Actions
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
GOAL 5:
GOAL 6:
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 City-
wide, and elimination of dilapidated units which endanger the health,
safety and well-being of occupants.
Cultural Resources District Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Historic Plaque program
(Land Use Element Goal 6 for description)
· Warminqton Homes- Ambrose Lane Construction
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
· Shea Homes- Tustin Groves Construction
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
· Code Enforcement Program
(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.
· Subdivision Code
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description),
· Warrnington Homes-Ambrose Lane Construction
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
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· Shea Homes- Tustin Groves Construction
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
· DiscretionaryActions
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
As part of the comprehensive General Plan update in 1994, the City of Tustin adopted a
Housing Element which was approved by the State Department of Housing and
Community Development and found in compliance with State law. The Housing Element
is on a five (5) year cycle and was scheduled to be updated again in 1995, however, in
1995 and again in 1998, the State Legislature approved two-year extensions. The State
Legislature subsequently approved an additional extension for cities to complete the
element update by June 30, 2000. Currently, there is an active legislation by the State
to extend this deadline to December 31,2000.
The Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) was appointed as a "delegated
sub-region" by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for
purposes of determining and allocating Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
(2000-2005) or the fair share apportionments. The RHNA is the first step of several
administrative procedures necessary for cities to revise their,Housing Elements. In
1999 the City entered into a contract with a consulting firm specializing in Housing
Element development in order to complete the element by the due date.
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. jitneys, carpooling,
· vanpooling and taxi service), bicycle, pedestrian facilities, commercial, general and
military airports.
The folloWing is a listing of ali 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.
Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Hiqhways: 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 Artedal Highway System to
accommodate existing traffic demands and ensure the development of
improvements to serve future local traffic demands.
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GOAL 2:
Regional Transportation Improvements Program: The City works
closely with the Regional Transportation Agency (OCTA) and the State
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to implement regional
transportation improvements and minimize impacts to Tustin.
Traffic Siqnal Coordination Program: The City has implemented traffic
signal coordination among 95 percent of the City traffic signals. The City is
currently designing traffic signal modifications to interconnect the
remaining 5 percent of citywide traffic signals.
Bus Shelters and Turnouts Program: The City works closely with the
Orange County Transportation Authority to provide local and express
bus services to the community. The City has implemented a bus
shelter program works with new development to identify locations and
install bus turnouts on arterial roadways.
Measure M and Proposition 111: The City maintains circulation system
consistent with. established county standards to qualify for new revenue
sources through Measure M and Proposition 111.
· Subdivision Code
(Land Use Element Goal I for description)
· MCA S Reuse Plan
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Commuter Rail Station Facility
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Regional Transportation Improvement Proqram
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
Truck Routes System
(Circulation Element Goal 2 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 re-written policies and procedures for
issuing Transportation/Overload permits to minimize impacts due to
large loads and to maximize traffic safety associated with trucking
activities.
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GOAL 3:
GOAL 4:
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.
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.
· Commuter Rail Station Facility
(Land Use Element Goal I for description)
· Regional Hiking and Bikinq Trail System
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
· Regional Transportation Improvement Program
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways
(Circulation Element Goal I for description)
Traffic S~gnal Coordination Program
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· Bus Shelters and Turnouts Program
(Circulation Element Goal 1 fo-/' description)
Measure M and Proposition 111
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· Discretionaw_ Actions
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Maximize the efficiency of the circulation system through the use of
transportation system management, and demand management
strategies.
Commuter Rail Station Facility...
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Orange County' Master Plan of Arterial Highways
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
Regional Transportation Improvements Program
(Circulation Element Goal I for description)
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GOAL 5:
GOAL 6:
GOAL 7:
GOAL 8:
· Traffic Signal Coordination Program
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· Bus Shelters and Turnouts Proqram
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· DiscretionaryActions
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
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.
· Commuter Rail Station Facility
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Regional Transportation Improvements Program
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· Bus Shelters and Turnouts Proqram
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
Increase the use of non-motorized modes of transportation.
· Regional Hiking and Bikinq Trail System
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
Provide for a well-designed and convenient parking facilities.
· Medical Office Parking/Joint Use Parking Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Old Town Tustin Strategy
(Land Use Element Goal 5 for description)
· Commuter Raft Station Facility
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· DiscretionaryActions
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Define and evaluate
system management
areawide basis.
alternative financing methods for circulation
and maintenance costs on a Citywide and
· Measure M and Proposition 111
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· MCA S Reuse Plan
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
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· Regional Transportation Improvement Pro~ram
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
CONSERVATION, OPEN SPACE, AND RECREATION ELEMENT
The Conservation/Open Space/Recreation Element provides for the protection,
conservation and management of natural and open space resources.
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;
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
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Hi~qhways
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
Reqional Transportation Improvements Program
(Cii'culation Element Goal 1 for description)
· Bus Shelters and Tumouts Program
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
GOAL 2:
· Discretionary Actions
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
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 1 for description)
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GOAL 3:
GOAL 4:
GOAL 5:
GOAL 6:
GOAL 7:
· Commuter Rail Station Facility
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Regional Hiking and Bikinq Trail System
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
· Bus Shelters and Turnouts Proqram
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
Reduce particulate emissions to the greatest extent feasible.
· Regional Transportation Improvements Proqram
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
Reduce emissions through reduced energy consumption
Source Reduction Recycling Element: The City is in compliance, with
the State Integrated Waste Management Board requirements related to
AB-939. The City diverted 25 percent of waste from landfills in 1995.
This year the City's diversion will double to 50 percent as required by
the same Bill. The City is currently implementing a new solid waste
collection and disposal contract that will modify collection and disposal
programs in order to increase waste diversion and comply with this
requirement.
· Regional Transportation Improvements Proqram
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
Protect water quality and conserve water supply.
· National Pollutant Discharge 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 Bikinq Trail System
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
· Natural Communities Conservation Program
(Land Use Element Goal 9 for description)
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GOAL 8: Conserve and protect significant topographical features, important
watershed areas, resources, and soils.
· Subdivision Code
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Tustin Ranch Specific Plan
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Construction of Fire Station
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
GOAL 9:
· 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 agriculture uses at Tustin Leqacy and Tustin Ranch: Support
interim uses of vacant lands for agricultural uses.
GOAL 10: Reduce solid waste produced within City.
Source Reduction Recycling Element
(Conservation, Open Space, and
description)
Recreation
GOAL 1'1: Conserve energy resources through use
technology and conservation practices.
Element Goal 4 for
of available energy
· Conservation of Enerqy within City's Parks
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
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)
GOAL 13: Preserve Tustin's archeological and paleontologic resources.
· Discretionaw_ Actions
(Land Use Element Goal I for description)
GOAL 14: Encourage the development and maintenance of a balanced system of
public and private parks, recreation facilities, and open spaces that
serves the needs of existing and future residents in the City of Tustin.
· Tustin Area Senior Center:. The City regularly maintains the Senior
Center to create an attractive and safe recreation facility for its senior
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citizens. The City has installed new signs, outdoor lights, carpeting,
and handicap accessible entryway to better serve the seniors. The City
also provides various programs for active seniors such as Meals on
Wheels, Senior Sports, Senior Dances, and etc.
Park and Recreation Programs: The City's parks and recreation sponsored
and coordinated park and recreation programs include over 300 annual
educational class program, youth and adult programs to over 26,000 youth
and 11,000 adults in organized sports activities, and special events such
as Tustin Tiller Day, Street Fair, Chili Cook-off, Christmas tree lighting,
Spring Egg Hunt etc.
Recreational Youth Programs: CDBG grants for non-profits
organization to provide after school programs (i.e. Boys and Girls Club,
Tustin Family Youth Center, etc.)
· MCAS Reuse Plan
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Park Development, Improvements and Maintenance Program
(Land Use Element Goal 8 for description)
· Tustin Ranch Specific Plan
(Land Use Element Goal I for description)
· Tustin Family and Youth Center
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
· Regional Hiking and Bikinq Trail System
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
· DiscretionaryActions
(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 1 for description)
· Regional Hikinq and Bikinq Trail System
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
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.
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Tustin Family and Youth Center
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
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~
Recreational Youth Programs
(ConserVation, Open Space, and Recreation Element Goal 14
description)
for
GOAL 17:
GOAL 18:
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.
MCAS Reuse Plan
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Park, Development, Improvements and Maintenance Proqrams
(Land Use Element Goal 8 for description)
· Tustin Family and Youth Center
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
· Regional Hiking and Bikincl Trail System
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
Tustin Area Senior Center
(ConserVation, Open Space, and Recreation Element Goal 14
description)
for
· Conservation of Ener~c/y within City's Parks
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
Park and Recreation Programs
(ConserVation, Open Space, and Recreation Element Goal 14
description)
for
Ensure that the recreational goals and policies are pursued .and
realized in an organized, incremental, and cost-effective 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.
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Recreation Goals and Policies: The Park and Recreation Department
adopted a "Threshold 2000", an organizational approach in listing goals
and objectives of the next six years. Goals included are: provides
quality senior programs and recreation programs; plan, acquire,
develop and rehabilitate park and recreation facilities; provides variety
special events, develop programs and activities for Tustin Legacy,
develop and implement programs for at risk youth; and working closely
with School District, Chamber of Commerce, and non profit
organizations to ensure cost-effective delivery of park and recreation
programs.
· Tustin Family and Youth Center
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
Tustin Area Senior Center
(Conservation, Open Space, and Recreation Element Goal 14 for
description)
· Conservation of Energy within City's Parks
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
Park and Recreation Programs
(Conservation, Open Space, and Recreation Element Goal 14 for
description)
Recreational Youth Programs
(Conservation, Open Space, and Recreation Element Goal 14 for
description)
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 implementation
measures:
GOAL 1: 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.
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GOAL 2:
GOAL 3:
GOAL 4:
GOAL 5:
GOAL 6:
GOAL 7:
GOAL 8:
· Subdivision Code
(Land Use Element Goal 2 for description)
Minimize risk from upstream dam failures.
· Risk Assessment Procedures
(Public Safety Element Goal 9 for description)'
Reduce the risk to the community from geologic and seismic hazards.
Emergency Plan and Operation Center: Creation of an emergency
operation center (EOC) as a centralize command center during major
catastrophe. In 1999 the City revised its Emergency Management Plan
to comply with the State Standardized Emergency Management
System (SEMS) model. City Staff in May 1999 conducted an
emergency exercise to test the new Emergency Plan. In addition the
Y2K compliance was an opportunity to evaluate City's preparedness
option and backup systems.
Reduce the risk to the community's inhabitants from exposure to
hazardous materials and wastes.
Fire Service Contract: Contract with the Orange County Fire Authority
to provide fire services to Tustin residents.
· Construction of Fire Station
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
Reduce the risk to the community's inhabitants from fires or
explosions,
·~ Construction of Fire Station
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
Fire Service Contract
(Public Safety Element Goal 9 for description)
· DiscretionaryActions-
(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 man-made
emergencies.
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· Emergency Plan and Operation Center
(Public Safety Element Goal 3 for description)
· Construction of Fire Station
(Land Use Element Goal 3 for description)
GOAL 9:
· Fire Service Contract
(Public Safety Element Goal 4 for description)
Reduce the amount of personal injury, damage to property,
economic or social dislocation as the result of disaster.
and
Risk Assessment Procedures: Standard risk assessment techniques were
utilized while preparing the City's Emergency Plan. The major identified
risks were earthquake, wildland fires and urban conflagrations (fire),
flooding and aircraft/transportation accidents. Among other issues, the
City's Emergency Plan addresses City responsibilities for evacuations,
sheltering and medical services when an event appears imminent or once
an event has occurred. Preventing the loss of life and property and
minimizing social and economic disruption are the City's highest priorities
during response and recovery phases.
· Fire Service Contract
(Public Safety Element Goal 4 for description)
· Emer~qency Plan and Operation Center
(Pubfic Safety Element Goal 3 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 Monitorinq Program: Monitor aircraft noise
level 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.
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· John Wayne Airport Noise Monitorinq Program
(Noise Element Goal I for description)
· Discretionary Actions
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
GOAL 3: Develop measures to control non-transportation noise impacts.
Property Maintenance Equipment Noise Ordinance: Revised Property
maintenance ordinance to prohibit the use and operation of loud
property maintenance equipment during certain hours.
· DiscretionaryActions
(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 Program: Participate in the inter-
jurisdictional coordination in addressing infrastructure concems and in
implementing needed improvement within the Growth Management
Area established by in the City-County Coordination Committee.
· Home Occupation Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· MCAS Reuse Plan
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Commuter Rail Station Facility
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Regional Transportation Improvements Proqram
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· Orange County Master Plan' of Arterial Hiqhways
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· COngestion Management Program (CMP)
(Circulation Element Goal 3 for description)
· Traffic Signal Coordination Program
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
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GOAL 2: Ensure adequate transportation facilities are provided for existing and
future inhabitants of the City.
· MCAS Reuse Plan
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Commuter Raft Station Facility
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Regional Transportation Improvements Program
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Hiqhways
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· Bus Shelters and Tumouts Program
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
GOAL 3: Cooperate with neighboring jurisdictions and the County to achieve
reduction in regional traffic congestion.
· Growth Manaqement Area Program
(Growth Management Area Program)
· Oranqe County Master Plan of Arterial Hiqhways
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· Congestion Management Proqram (CMP)
(Circulation Element Goal 3 for description)
· Traffic Si~qnal Coordination Program
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
· Measure M and Proposition 111
(Circulation Element Goal 1 for description)
GOAL 4: Strive to develop and maintain a balance between jobs and housing in
Tustin.
· Home Occupation Ordinance
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· MCAS Reuse Plan
(Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
· Regional Transportation Improvements Program
(Circulation Element'Goal 1 for description)