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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-ATTACHMENT 1ATTACHMENT 1 January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013 INTRODUCTION 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, the 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 basis for all 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 the preparation of, 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 and subsequently amended in 2005 (El Camino Real reclassification) and 2007 (Pacific Center East Specific Plan boundary adjustment). In 2008, the General Plan was updated with minor text amendments (clean up items reflecting current status) and in 2009 and 2013 the City updated its Housing Element in compliance with State's law. In 2012, the Conservation /Open Space /Recreation Element was updated regarding existing and proposed parks and facilities inventory and other minor text amendments. The General Plan incorporates all required elements as follows: Land Use, Housing, Conservation /Open Space /Recreation, Noise, Circulation, Public Safety and a locally mandated element, Growth Management. The City's current Housing Element was adopted by the City Council in October 2013 in compliance with the State Law. Following the adoption of the Housing Element, HCD provided the City with certification on November 6, 2013. Section 65400 (b) of the Government Code requires that the City's planning agency provide: 1) An annual report to the City Council on the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation; 2) Its progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs; local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing; and 3) The degree to which its approved general plan complies with the guidelines developed and adopted pursuant to Section 65040.2 and the date of the last revision to the general plan. This annual report covers activities between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2013, and 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 (HCD) and the State Office of Planning and Research. 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 1 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS Part of the current Housing Element is the City's share of housing needs for the planning period of January 1, 2006, to June 30, 2014, as determined by the State Department of Housing and Community Development. Table 1 identifies the City of Tustin's assigned share of regional housing needs. Table 1 City of Tustin Regional Housing Need 2006 -2014 Income Level Number of Units Percentage Very Low ( <50 %of MFI) 512 21% Low Income (50 -80% of MFI) 410 17% Moderate Income (80 -120% of MFI) 468 20% Upper Income ( >120% of MFI) 991 42% Total 2,381 100% MFI: Median Family Income Source: SCAG Regional Housing Need Assessment Table 2 consists of a list of new dwelling units that received occupancy and other income restricted units that have received entitlements and are currently either under construction or in plan check from January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2012. 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, or purchase price. Table 2 City of Tustin Housing Unit Constructed and Housing Units Entitled Between January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2013 Number of Number of Approved Percentage to Income Level Units Units w/ Units Total RHNA RHNA Constructed Permits Issued Very Low 363 88 0 451 512 88% (0 -50% MFI) Low Income (51- 127 73 0 200 410 49% 80% MFI) Moderate Income 187 101 0 288 468 62% (81- 120 %MFI) Upper Income 1424 496 375 2295 991 232% Total 2101 758 375 3234 2381 MFI: Median Family Income Source: City of Tustin Successor Agency, City of Tustin Building Division, City of Tustin Planning Division, Southern California Gas Company Utility Releases 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 2 Beginning with 2010 Annual Report, HCD requires that each city prepare an annual report using forms and definitions adopted by HCD. Appendix A to the General Plan Annual Report includes Table A (Annual Building Activity Summary — New Construction), Table A2 (Annual Building Activity Report — Units Rehabilitated, Preserved, and Acquired), Table B (Regional Housing Need Allocation Progress), and Table C (Program Implementation Status). PROGRESS REPORT The City's General Plan implementation progress report has individual sections organized by element (Table 3). Each section includes a brief description of the scope of the element and a discussion of program accomplishments relevant to each goal. Program accomplishments include: ordinances, programs, guidelines, specific plans, general plan amendments, and discretionary actions adopted or implemented during the reporting period. Often these program accomplishments meet several goals that are interrelated to various elements of the General Plan. To avoid redundancy, the implementation programs are described under the primary goal they implement and are listed by name only under secondary goals. 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 to update General Plan as needed to ensure internal consistency and consistency with State and federal law; 3. Continued processing of development plans to include affordable housing components through entitlements and Development Agreements; 4. Continued to grant density bonuses by providing developer incentives for the production of affordable housing as provided by State Law and City Ordinance No. 1372; 5. Complied with the affordable housing provisions under Community Redevelopment Law as may be updated with recent passage and ruling of AB1X 26 and 27 and consistent with the goals and objectives of the Housing Element; 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 3 6. Allocated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for improvements within the low- to moderate - income neighborhoods to encourage rehabilitation and revitalization; 7. Provided various grants, loans, and down - payment assistance to assist the low- to moderate - income households in purchasing and rehabilitating their homes; and This General Plan 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. As evidenced by this General Plan 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 execute 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 the identified goals and policies of the General Plan. 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 4 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS 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. GOAL 1: Provide for a well balanced land use Second Unit Code Amendment: Tustin City Code allows second residential pattern that accommodates existing units without discretionary review or hearing, in accordance with State Law. and future needs for housing, The City continues to allow second residential units through ministerial review commercial and industrial land, (plan check) process. open space and community facilities and services, while maintaining a healthy, diversified economy adequate to provide future City services. Business Regulations Code Amendment: The City continues to enforce Business Regulations Code to regulate businesses that are recognized as having characteristics which may pose particular threats to the public health, safety, and welfare. Business Permit Revocation: The City revoked two massage permits in 2013, in compliance with Tustin City Code Section 3669. General Plan Amendments: The City completed the following General Plan Amendments: a. GPA 2013 -01, an amendment to the Circulation Element by the South Orange County Community College District to add a new street (Bell Avenue) to service adjacent users. b. GPA 2013 -02, the amendment was prepared for the Housing Element in compliance with State regulations and sets forth the City's strategy to 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 5 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS preserve and enhance the community's character, expand housing opportunities for the City's various economic segments, and provide policy guidance for local decision making related to housing. The City has received correspondence from the State Department of Housing and Community Development stating that Tustin's Housing Element has been certified for the next eight (8) years. • Downtown Commercial Core Plan: The City initiated visioning and planning efforts for the development of a Downtown Commercial Core Plan. The vision for the development of a Plan is to promote Downtown Tustin as the historic, economic, and cultural heart of the City in such a way that enhances a strong business climate. The plan would ensure implementation of coordinated development in the area and enhance customer visitation to the commercial corridors of Old Town, First Street, and the freeway interface. By adopting an effective plan, private- sector reinvestment could be encouraged to develop, redevelop and maintain a vibrant downtown commercial core. • Discretionary Actions: The City processed 2 General Plan Amendments, 3 Code Amendments, 2 Specific Plan Amendments, 18 Conditional Use Permits, 16 Design Reviews, 49 Temporary Use Permits, 17 Film Permits, and 3 Subdivisions to accommodate various development proposals. GOAL 2: Ensure that future land use . General Plan Conformity: Two General plan Conformity Determinations were decisions are the result of sound approved by the Planning Commission in 2013. The first was a determination and comprehensive planning. that the location, purpose, and extent of the proposed acquisition of the future extension of Myford Road and adjacent land is in conformance with the Tustin General Plan. The second was a determination that the location, purpose, and extent of the proposed disposition of an approximately 15 -acre site to accommodate the relocation of the Army Reserve Center was in conformance with the General Plan. 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 6 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS • Code Amendments: The City completed the following Code Amendments: a. CA 2013 -001, an amendment to the Tustin City Code to incorporate various text amendments that consolidated site development standards in table format; provide updated terminology, definitions and standards to reflect changes with California State Law; included graphics and figures, and clarified duties of the Zoning Administrator for consistency with Council Policy and provisions. b. CA 2013 -002, an amendment to Tustin City Code involving a comprehensive update to the Subdivision Code to reflect City Council policy direction by making government processes and procedures more streamlined. c. CA 2012 -003, an amendment to Tustin City Code to update the Hearing Officer guidelines to be consistent with State Law; implement a penalty fee for non - payment of citations, update definitions and procedures; and, incorporate a fixed amount for Hearing Officer compensation. • 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 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 approval from the City. During the reporting period, the City processed three (3) Subdivision Maps and two developers have benefitted from the recent streamlined process. Planning Commission as the Historic Resources Committee: The City Council adopted an Ordinance appointing the Planning Commission as an advisory body to the City Council on all matters relating to historic and cultural resources, including without limitation, matters affecting the establishment of a Cultural Resource District, designation of Cultural 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 7 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS Resources, and as a liaison between residents, property owners, and the City Council within a Cultural Resources District. The Planning Commission continues to act in this role. • Design Review Process: The City encourages and promotes high quality design and physical appearance through the Design Review process. During the reporting period, a total of sixteen (16) Design Review applications were processed. • Office of the Zoning Administrator: The Zoning Administrator continues to review and approve development applications in lieu of the Planning Commission for minor projects defined in Tustin City Code Section 9299. During the year, a total of thirteen (13) applications were considered by the Zoning Administrator. Code Enforcement Program: 1. A total of 294 code enforcement cases were opened in 2013. This represents and 18 percent increase in formal code enforcement cases for minor property maintenance, trash cart placements, and business licenses. Code Enforcement officers worked actively with the community to address property maintenance and nuisance abatement regulations and standards. 2. Code Enforcement works with other agencies in abating substandard housing conditions such as hoardings, illegal conversion of garage to living units, lack of health and safety minimum standards, etc. 3. Code Enforcement officers, Police Safety Officers (PSOs) and the City's graffiti removal contractor actively responded to and removed a total of 4,176 graffiti reports. The implementation of the Countywide Tracking and Automated Graffiti Reporting system or "TAGRS" has enabled City staff and police personnel to tract graffiti, calculates costs of removal, and 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 8 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS ultimately prosecuting graffiti crimes. In 2013, 43 arrests were made by the Tustin Gang Unit and patrol officers. 4. In conjunction with the Water Quality Control Ordinance and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, Code Enforcement officers performed 87 Water Quality inspections on commercial and industrial sites throughout the City. 5. On a weekly basis, Code Enforcement Officers respond to unpermitted temporary signs throughout the City. Proactive efforts from Code Enforcement to inform residents and businesses have helped minimize the number of unpermitted signs. 6. Code Enforcement, is part of the Neighborhood Improvement Task Force (NITF) which is a committee based on a community governance work ethic where the Police Department works in partnership with other city departments, including Code Enforcement, to reduce crime, increase the sense of safety and security within the City. During the report period, numerous improvements took place in target neighborhoods including trimming trees that blocked street lights, repairing potholes and sidewalks and upgrading street lights. 7. In conjunction with the City's Community Development Block Grant program, the Code Enforcement officers work with Fair Housing providers in educating residents of their equal housing rights through workshops, open houses, tenant/landlord dispute resolutions, fair housing counseling, etc. 8. The shopping cart containment requirements have been in effect since February 17, 2009. Code Enforcement has full compliance with retailers that are subject to the requirements. In some instances, Code Enforcement Officers had to open cases to enforce the ordinance with 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 9 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS existing retailers, but overall there has been a significant reduction in abandoned carts throughout the City. 9. The administrative citations program has continued to assist Code Enforcement Officers and Police Officers in resolving code violations in a timely manner. A link on the City's website provides information and access to online payment information for the public. Twenty (20) citations were issued in 2013 with thirteen (13) cases closed at the end of the report period. In addition, $7,650 was collected in administrative citation fees. • Alcoholic Beverage Sales Guidelines: The City continues to implement the Alcoholic Beverage 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. • 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. • Joint Use Parking Ordinance: The City continues to allow for joint use parking within sites with multi- tenants. The joint use parking provisions would allow parking facilities to be used jointly for non - residential uses with significantly different peak hours of operation. • Second Residential Units: The City conducted two workshops to address the desire expressed by some property owners in Old town to have and rent second residential units. The workshops provided conceptual amendments, discussed the implications of second residential units, and gathered feedback from both the public and Planning Commission. The Planning Commission 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 10 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS directed staff to continue outreach and conduct further research on the subject. • Neighborhood Plans. See Land Use Goal 1. GOAL 3: Ensure that new development is . General Plan Amendment: (See Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) 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. Discretionary Actions: (See Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) GOAL 4: Assure a safe, healthy, and . Tustin Pride Program: The City continues to support the Tustin Pride aesthetically pleasing community for Committee to promote a cleaner, healthier, and safer community. The Tustin residents and businesses. Pride Committee is a voluntary organization; its purpose is to promote public interest in the general improvement and /or maintenance of the environment of Tustin, to initiate, plan, direct, and coordinate programs to "expand community pride through projects and community action — to promote a cleaner, healthier, safer, more beautiful Tustin." Successor Agency (formerly Redevelopment Agency) Programs: As a result of the passage of AB1X 26 and the State Supreme Court's ruling in December 2011, the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency began the dissolution of the program. The Housing Rehabilitation Program and the Commercial Rehabilitation Program along with program updates that the Agency had prepared have been placed on hold until alternative funding sources are identified. 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 11 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS With the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency, the City will experience adverse effects on implementing programs due to a lack of funding. On March 15, 2011, the City Council established a Housing Authority to assist the City in increasing, improving and preserving its supply of affordable housing. On August 1, 2012, the Successor Agency to the Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency transferred the former Agency's housing assets to the Housing Authority. As a result of increased foreclosure activity, the City Council approved an Affordable Housing Default Revolving Fund in order to cure homeowner defaults under the City and Agency's Affordable Housing Program. The Fund ensures the City has the opportunity to exercise its option rights to purchase the home prior to the home being sold in a Trustee's Sale and the City losing affordable housing supply. In 2012, the State of California Department of Finance denied the transfer of redevelopment funds to the Default Revolving Fund and the Fund was dissolved. The loss of a funding source will make it difficult to purchase homes prior to foreclosure, resulting in the possible reduction in the City's affordable housing supply. • National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES): The City participates in the countywide efforts to minimize unwarranted discharge water into the regional water system. The City requires the review and approval of a Water Quality Management Plan for applicable projects to ensure no unwarranted discharge water enters into the regional water system. GOAL 5: Revitalize older commercial, . Cultural Resources District Ordinance: The City continues to preserve industrial, and residential uses and historic and architecturally significant properties within the district by requiring properties. a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations and demolition 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 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 12 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS proposed. A total of fourteen (14) Certificates were issued between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2013. • First Street Specific Plan: The First Street Specific Plan Amendments include updates to parking, development, and use regulations; eliminates hopscotch zoning pattern; and provide more consistency and applicability of regulations to existing conditions. The City Council approved the First Street Specific Plan Amendment in December 2012 and it went into effect in early January 2013. 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 sixteen (16) properties in Tustin participate in the Mills Act program. Successor Agency Programs: (See Land Use Element Goal 4 for description) GOAL 6: Improve urban design in Tustin to a Historic Plaque Program: The City established a plaque program to ensure development that is recognize historically significant structures located within the Cultural architecturally and functionally Resources District. In 2013, the city recognized the residence at 138 North B compatible, and to create uniquely Street in its Commendation Program and was included in the City's Historic identifiable neighborhoods, Register Plaque Program. To date, fifty -one (51) plaques have been commercial, and business park assigned to structures within the District. districts. • Cultural Resources District Residential Design Guidelines: The City Council adopted the Residential Design Guidelines in April 2012, providing an updated document that addresses topics such as preservation, energy efficiency, and the Mills Act program. • Cultural Resources District Commercial Design Guidelines: The City is in the process of creating Commercial Design Guidelines for the Cultural Resources District. The Guidelines recognize the unique identity of Old Town 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 13 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS and provide flexibility in addressing the specific needs and characteristics of the City's historic commercial district. The illustrations, how -to methods, and design ideas shown in the Commercial Design Guidelines are to be used as a "yardstick" against which to measure proposed projects. Applicable projects will be encouraged to follow the spirit of the Guidelines to the greatest degree possible. • Neighborhood Plans. See Land Use Goal 1. • First Street Specific Plan (See Land Use Goal 5 for description). GOAL 7: Promote expansion of the City's • Home Occupation Ordinance (See Land Use Element Goal 2 for economic base and diversification description). of economic activity. • Building Permit Processing: Plan check services have been expedited to be completed and returned to the applicant within ten (10) working days for the first submittal and five (5) working days for subsequent submittals. In addition, the Building Division has initiated expedited plan check services ensuring a two (2) to three (3) day turnaround upon request. • Business License: Issued 6,568 business license renewals; 543 new business licenses (in- city); 568 new business licenses (out of city); and collected approximately $463,516 in business license revenue. The revenue received in 2013 has increased dramatically from 2012 due to the City contracting with Municipal Auditing Services (MAS) to tract down and notify businesses that do not have a City Business License or have failed to renew their license. • Tustin Legacy Disposition Strategy: Staff is implementing the "Disposition Strategy for the Former Master Developer Footprint at Tustin Legacy ": In the first stage, a solicitation and interview process was completed for each of the Disposition Packages to narrow the selection process to the three development 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 14 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS entities most qualified for each of the Disposition Packages. The second stage of the process requested proposals from each of the development entities for the selection of the single most qualified development entity for each of the Disposition Packages. The proposals were reviewed and scored, with development entities chosen for each Disposition Package. An Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) and Disposition and Development Agreements were executed for 1A North and 2A and ENAs were executed for 1B and 1C. • Tustin Legacy New Vision Concept: The City Council held New Vision Concepts workshops on June 29, 2013, and December 5, 2013, and provided direction to staff to implement the New Vision Concept for the Tustin Legacy Disposition Strategy. • Tools for Business: 'Tools for Business' is a resource on the City's website that provides an array of information and services for businesses and potential entrepreneurs. Visitors to the site can learn about the forms needed to comply with federal and states laws, loans and financing programs, how to market globally, disaster planning and recovery, making sustainable business decisions, and much more. • Commercial Leasing Availability: The City added a Commercial Property Search feature to the City's website. The site only lists Tustin properties and users can define search parameters to distinguish between office, retail and industrial properties and "For Sale" and "For Lease" properties. • Business Outreach Visits: The City and the Tustin Chamber of Commerce continue to work together in conducting outreach to local businesses. In 2014, the goal is to visit 10 — 15 businesses. • Neighborhood Plans. (See Land Use Goal 1 for description) • Access to Public Parking: (See Circulation Element Goal 7 for description) 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 15 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS • Pacific Center East Project: • Land Acquisitions: The City completed acquisition of approximately 10 acres necessary to support a new eastbound ramp at Edinger Avenue and the SR -55 Freeway, and the Phase 1 extension of Newport Avenue south of Edinger Avenue to Valencia. The acquisition also included acquisition of approximately 24 acres of immediately adjacent vacant properties by the City which will significantly support the expansion and diversification of the City's future economic base. The Final Parcel Map was approved by City Council on April 19, 2011, facilitating clearer and more definitive boundaries for property to be conveyed to any future purchasers of City -owned land. • Hotel Development: The City completed the sale of three parcels, approximately 8.3 acres, to R.D. Olson for the development of two (2) extended stay hotels (294 rooms) and approximately 16,000 square feet of restaurant/retail /conference space. Construction began in Summer 2012, the hotels were completed in July 2013, and the service retail building was completed in Winter 2013. • Local Agency Military Base Recovery Area ( LAMBRA): For the first time in the history of the Tustin Legacy LAMBRA, the Economic Development Division issued 50 hiring tax credit vouchers in April 2013. The Legislature passed legislation in July 2013, effectively ending the LAMBRA program on January 1, 2014. Up through November 30, 2014, the Division will continue to accept and process voucher requests for eligible employees hired before January 1, 2014. The Division continues to respond to periodic inquiries from tax consultants representing potential and existing businesses. GOAL 8: Ensure that necessary public . Rawlings Reservoir: Construction to replace the damaged 4- million gallon facilities and services are available reservoir was completed in 2013. The project involved new facilities including to accommodate development two new 3- million gallon reservoirs. The project was completed ahead of proposed on the Land Use Policy schedule and a rededication event was held on September 19, 2013. Map. 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 16 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS • Pre - application Conferences Procedures: The City utilizes procedures for pre - application conferences and processing procedures to expedite permit processing. • Permit Processing and Coordination Procedures: The City ensures that processing of permits for low- 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. • Fire Station 37: The relocation of OCFA Station #37 to Kensington Park Drive had its groundbreaking ceremony in the beginning of 2013. Construction activities are underway and anticipated to be completed in February 2014. • See Conservation, Open Space, Recreation Element Goal 17 for more description. GOAL 9: Provide for a planned community in • Natural Communities Conservation Program: The City participates in the East Tustin compatible with the land countywide Natural Communities Conservation Program in protecting natural use characteristics of the local area habitats and endangered species by reviewing all development proposals to and sensitive to the natural comply with the established guidelines. environment. • Park Development, Improvements and Maintenance Program: The City encourages developers to create new parks and allocates funds for services and maintenance of buildings and recreational areas. Please refer to Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation Element Goal 17 for description. 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 17 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS GOAL 10: Improve and strengthen the Tustin 195 El Camino Real: A new 3,291 square -foot commercial building has been Old Town /First Street area with a approved for this site and will have offices, a jewelry store and a coffee shop. unique pedestrian environment and Significant progress was made in construction activities during the report period diverse mix of goods, services, and and the project is near completion. uses. • 125 W. Main Street: A proposal was approved for the construction of a new, 3 -story mixed -use development including a restaurant, office, and residential uses. The grading plan is in plan check and a request for a Lot Line Adjustment has been submitted to combine the lots into one parcel. The Community Development Department issued demolition permits were issued in August 2013. 155 W. First Street: A request was approved to construct a new 2,244 square foot, 2 -story retail and office structure with eight (8) on -site parking stalls. Structural plans have been submitted and are under review. Old Town Parking Exception: The City Code was amended to include provisions allowing incoming businesses to pay parking exception fees in lieu of providing parking spaces on -site. GOAL 11: Provide for an integrated business Edinger Avenue and Newport Avenue improvements within the Pacific park environment in the Pacific Center East Specific Plan: The City has completed design improvements Center East Area which both and acquired right -of -way for the extension of Newport Avenue and widening capitalizes on market opportunities of Edinger Avenue consistent with the Circulation Plan identified in the Pacific and is compatible with adjacent Center East Specific Plan. The Edinger Avenue street widening is completed developed land uses. as well as the Newport Avenue realignment project south of Edinger. Tustin Gateway Project: Streetscape and landscape plans in the public right -of -way to improve pedestrian traffic are complete. Project design includes landscaping and sidewalk improvements, directional signage, and ties the land uses adjacent to the roadways through common landscape and signage elements. Project construction is on hold until funding can be 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 18 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS secured, replacing the Redevelopment Agency funding originally planned for this project. • Pacific Center East (See Land Use Element Goal 7 for a further description). GOAL 12: Maintain the semi -rural and low- . North Tustin: The City would not have land use authority within the North density character of North Tustin. Tustin area until these areas are annexed to the City. GOAL 13: Develop a Specific Plan /Reuse Plan . John Laing Homes — Tustin Field I (Harvard Avenue and Edinger for MCAS Tustin which maximizes Avenue): All 376 units are completed. the appeal of the site as a mixed use, master planned development, John Laing Homes — Tustin Field II (Harvard Avenue and Edinger and that includes the following Avenue): All 189 homes are completed. qualities seeking to create results a Columbus Square /Columbus Grove: All 1,540 homes are completed. that are very special and worthy of the site's present and historical • Coventry Court Senior Housing: The Coventry Court Apartments for active importance. seniors ages 55+ was completed in 2012. This project consists of 240 one and two - bedroom apartments with 153 of those income - restricted to Very Low, Low and Moderate Income qualifying senior households. South Orange County Community College District ( SOCCCD): Phase I of the SOCCCD Advanced Technology Education Park (ATEP) has been completed and is currently offering classes. The Concept Plan for Phase 3A was approved by the City on July 26, 2010, authorizing up to 305,000 square feet of educational uses; however, in August 2013, the City and the SOCCCD completed a Land Exchange Agreement and a Development Agreement and Amended and Restated (Conveyance) Agreement to: a) exchange and consolidate parcels to better enhance development potential for City and SOCCCD properties; b) maintain a minimum of 51 percent educational uses (Land Use Category 1) while allowing additional non - educational uses (Land Use Category 2) at the ATEP campus; c) increase the allowable square footage as a result of adding a new local street (Bell Avenue); and d) transfer control of the Phase 1 campus to the City for its use by Summer 2016. Demolition of the majority of the former military structures is nearing 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 19 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS completion; demolition of the balance of the site is anticipated to commence by Summer 2014. As a result of the Land Exchange and Development Agreements, SOCCCD is re- evaluating the overall development plan for the campus including what was previously authorized per the Phase 3A Concept Plan. Development plans for future phases of the site have yet to be identified or submitted to the City. • Rancho Santiago Community College District: The Sheriffs training facility is complete; however, a portion of the property remains undeveloped. RSCCD has not identified any plans for development the remaining portion of the site. • Orange County Rescue Mission's Village of Hope (Lansdowne/Valencia): A 192 -bed transitional home for the homeless at Tustin Legacy operated by the Orange County Rescue Mission has been operating. • The District at Tustin Legacy/Vestar (Barranca Parkway and Jamboree Road): Construction of the one million square -foot Class A retail center is complete with the exception of certain adjacent infrastructure improvements. On October 21, 2010, the City and Vestar entered into a Fifth Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) amendment and Fifth Amendment to the Infrastructure and Payment Agreement deferring the construction of certain storm drain related infrastructure improvements within Barranca Parkway and Warner Avenue. Warner Avenue storm drain extension to Peters Canyon Channel was completed in 2013. Remaining construction of the Barranca Parkway storm drain is expected to commence in 2014/2015. • County of Orange Tustin Family Campus (15405 Lansdowne Road): The 57,446 square feet multi- treatment campus with a serving capacity of 90 beds for abused and neglected children and their parents and emancipated youth operated by the Orange County Social Services Agency has been operating since 2009. 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 20 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS • The Irvine Company Apartment Development (Legacy Disposition Package 2A): The City Council approved the development of 533 residential apartment units. The project is under construction. • St. Anton Partners Apartment Development (Legacy Disposition Package 1A- North): The City Council approved the development of 225 affordable multi - family residential apartment units and community park (Victory Park). The project is under construction. • Standard Pacific Residential Development (Legacy Disposition Package 1B & 6): The City Council approved the development of a new residential community consisting of 375 homes and a focal park. • Regency Commercial Development (Legacy Disposition Package 1C): Regency Centers has been selected for the commercial development of Legacy Disposition Parcel 1C. Staff continues to work with Regency Centers and is anticipating the commencement of their development in 2014. 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. HCD Table C provides implementation status of programs identified in the Housing Element (Appendix A) 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 21 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS 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 Capital Improvement Program (CIP): The City utilizes a seven (7) year meets the needs of current and Capital Improvement Program to monitor, identify, and prioritize improvements future inhabitants and facilitates the to roadways and intersections. The program consists of a systematic approach safe and efficient movement of to maintenance and capacity enhancements of the City's transportation people and goods throughout the system. City consistent with the City's ability to finance and maintain such a system. Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH): The City has adopted the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways which addresses and future regional traffic needs. Additionally, the City has identified and adopted a City Arterial Highway System to accommodate existing traffic demands and ensure the development of improvements to serve future local traffic demands. Under this program, the City performed the following: 1. Continued design for the extension of Newport Avenue to connect with Edinger Avenue from its cul -de -sac north of the Santa Ana -Santa Fe Flood Channel. This includes a grade separation with the OCTA/SCRRA Railway. It also provides an additional major north -south link in the MPAH. 2. A preliminary engineering study for the Red Hill Avenue Grade Separation is complete. The study incorporates the initial project development steps to 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 22 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS identify potential design options to separate the existing at -grade crossing on Red Hill Avenue with the OCTA /SCRRA Railway tracks for purposes of transportation efficiency and safety. A preferred alternative has not yet been chosen as the City continues to search for viable funding sources needed to proceed with future phases of the project. 3. Construction of arterial roadway segment of Tustin Ranch Road between Warner Avenue and Walnut Avenue, as planned and designated by the General Plan, was completed in 2013. A grand opening event was held in December 2013 and was well attended by the community. GOAL 2: Provide for a truck circulation Truck Routes System: The City has identified and adopted a system of system that provides for the citywide truck routes to accommodate the need for the transport of goods effective transport of commodities through the City. The City actively coordinates trucking activities with the City's while minimizing the negative Police Department and issues Transportation /Overload permits to minimize impacts throughout the City. impacts due to large loads and to maximize traffic safety associated with trucking activities. GOAL 3: Support development of a network Regional Transportation Improvements Program: The City works closely of regional transportation facilities with the Regional Transportation Agency (OCTA), Southern California which ensure the safe and efficient Association of Governments (SCAG), and the State Department of movement of people and goods Transportation (Caltrans) to implement regional transportation improvements from within the City to areas outside and minimize impacts to Tustin. For example, the City participates in studies to its boundaries, and which increase capacity on the SR -55 Freeway, increase transportation capacity accommodate the regional travel between Orange County and Riverside County, and increase North -South demands of developing areas Transportation capacity within Orange County. 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. 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 23 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS • Local Signal Synchronization Plan (LSSP): Under the guidelines of the OCTA Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program, the City has adopted a Local Signal Synchronization Plan (LSSP) on December 7, 2010, that supports a multi- agency, corridor -based approach to optimize traffic signal timing. By adopting the LSSP, the City is now participating in the Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program known as Project P. Under Project P traffic signal equipment upgrades, interconnect cable and coordination can be funded from Measure M2 with a twenty percent local match. On April 5, 2011, the City Council approved Tustin's participation in submitting applications to OCTA for Project P funding of synchronization projects on Jamboree Road, Warner Avenue and Tustin Avenue, which were subsequently approved by OCTA. The Cooperative Agreement for this project was signed in 2012. On December 2, 2011, the City Council approved submittal of an application for a synchronization project on First Street and the Cooperative Agreement with OCTA for this project was signed on March 1, 2013. All four projects are currently under design or construction. • Tustin Ranch Road: Road extension from Warner Avenue to Walnut Avenue was completed in 2013. • Valencia Avenue: Road extension from Kensington Park Drive to Tustin Ranch Road was completed in 2013. • Park Avenue: Road extension from Jamboree Road ramp to Victory Road (formerly Legacy Road) was completed in 2013. • Victory Road (formerly Legacy Road): Roadway construction from Park Avenue to Tustin Ranch Road was completed in 2013. GOAL 4: Maximize the efficiency of the • Traffic Signal Coordination Program: The City has implemented traffic circulation system through the use signal coordination among the majority of the City's traffic signals that serve the of transportation system arterial roadway network. Additionally, the City coordinates traffic signal timing management and demand 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 24 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS management strategies. with adjacent jurisdictions and Caltrans to facilitate the orderly progression of regional traffic. • Traffic Signal 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. The Public Works Department regularly implements traffic signal timing modifications to respond to variations in traffic volumes and patterns. • Commuter Rail Station: The City constructed a MetroLink Commuter Rail Station to provide rail 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 directly improves peak -hour traffic capacity for regional and local commuters. Since its opening in September 2011, the parking structure at the Tustin Metrolink Station continues to meet the increasing parking demands at the station as Metrolink service expands. The City is also working with the OCTA under its GO LOCAL program to enhance transit service to the station, which could possibly include a bus service to Old Town Tustin and the Civic Center. • Staggered Work Hours: The City has implemented a 9 -hour work day by which employees begin work one half hour before the conventional peak hour and leave work one half hour after the conventional peak hour. This Transportation System Management tool reduces traffic congestion during peak hours. • Quiet Zone: The improvements required for establishment of a Quiet Zone at the Red Hill Avenue railway crossing are complete and became official on March 24, 2011. It is important to note that within a Quiet Zone, train operators will still blow horns when safety concerns exist. 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 25 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS GOAL 5: Support development of a public Bus Service: The City works closely with OCTA to provide local and transportation system that provides express bus service to the community. The City continued a cooperative mobility to all City inhabitants and effort with designs to enhance ADA access to bus stops. Under the OCTA, encourages use of public GO LOCAL program, the City of Tustin is studying enhanced transit access transportation as an alternative to to the Tustin Rail Station. Also, local circulators (possibly in the form of a automobile travel. "shuttle ") will be studied to enhance transit access to various areas of the City. • Bus Shelters and Bus Bench Program: The City has implemented a bus shelter and bus bench program and installs these facilities as opportunities become available for their implementation. • Bus Turnouts: The City reviews development plans and identifies locations for the installation of bus turnouts on arterial roadways. It also ensures bus turnouts are included where applicable on new roadway construction and widening. The City continues to coordinate the design and implementation of new bus turnout locations at Tustin Legacy with OCTA and the development community. • Pedestrian Path between Dow Avenue and Metrolink Station: The pedestrian path connecting the Metrolink Station to the adjacent industrial business complex continues to provide commuters with convenient, direct access to the station. The path features enhanced landscaping, LED lighting, and video surveillance coverage. GOAL 6: Increase the use of non - motorized Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System: The City supports and promotes modes of transportation. the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists by complying with uniform standards and practices, including designation of bicycle lanes, off -road bicycle trails, proper signage, and adequate sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and off -road bicycle trail widths. • Orange County Master Plan of Bikeways: The City supports and coordinates the development and maintenance of bikeways. On December 6, 2011, the 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 26 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS City adopted the 2009 Orange County Transportation Authority Commuter Bikeways Strategic Plan, thereby making it eligible for grant funding from the State Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA). The City continues to coordinate the design of a Class I Trail on Barranca Parkway between Tustin Ranch Road and Red Hill Avenue. The reconstruction of the Newport Avenue bicycle trail between Main Street and Irvine Boulevard is currently underway. GOAL 7: Provide for well- designed and Parking Facilities: Tustin encourages the efficient use of existing parking convenient parking facilities. facilities, including provisions for shared use of facilities 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. Since its opening in September 2011, the parking structure at the Tustin Metrolink Station continues to meet the increasing parking demands at the station as Metrolink service expands. Development Review and Parking Requirements: The City monitors development to ensure sufficient off - street parking for all land use decisions. During the reporting period, the City Council adopted an ordinance updating the Parking Code to reflect revised ratio requirements, uses, design standards and minor text amendments. Old Town Parking: o Steven's Square — The Successor Agency and the Community Development Department are working with the City Attorney to address the current condition of the Steven's Square Parking Structure as well as on- going maintenance issues. A City Council- approved engineering firm conducted a structural engineering assessment and provided a report identifying immediate repairs and associated costs necessary to bring the structure into compliance. 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 27 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS • Main Street Reservoir — The City also provides free public parking at the Main Street Reservoir to promote expansion of the City's economic base and diversity of economic activity in Old Town and vicinity. • Old Town Parking Exception — The City Council adopted an ordinance allowing businesses in old town to pay parking exception fees in lieu of providing required parking spaces onsite. To date, three (3) new and existing projects have taken advantage of this ordinance. GOAL 8: Define and evaluate alternative Measure M and Proposition 111: The City maintains Orange County financing methods for circulation standards established to qualify for new revenue sources provided by system management and Measure M, Renewed Measure M (M2) and Proposition 111. maintenance costs on a Citywide and area wide basis. • Transportation System Improvement Program (TSIP): The City requires participation in applicable transportation fees in the TSIP areas, which enables transportation improvements to be funded on a fair share basis by the development community. • Major Bridge and Thoroughfare Fee Program: The City requires and collects applicable fees from development to provide for regional transportation improvements through this program. 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 28 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS 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 Discretionary Actions: (See Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) land use, transportation, and energy use planning. 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. GOAL 3: Reduce particulate emissions to the Regional Transportation Improvements Program (See Circulation Element greatest extent feasible. Goal 3 for description) AB 2766 Subvention Funds: 2012 -13 AB 2766 funds were allocated for commuter rail station parking structure maintenance at the Tustin Metrolink Station; intersection safety enhancements at Enderle Center Drive and Vandenberg Lane; Newport Avenue bicycle trail reconstruction; and maintenance costs for citywide traffic signal coordination. 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 29 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS GOAL 4: Reduce emissions through reduced . Regional Transportation Improvements Program (See Circulation Element energy consumption. Goal 3 for description) Green Building Code: The City adopted the 2013 California Green Building Code in December 2013. GOAL 5: Protect water quality and conserve e National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES): (See Land Use water supply. Element Goal 4 for description) • Citrus Ranch Park Irrigation Control: This neighborhood park features an automated reclaimed water system controlled by a computerized weather station which will ensure the efficient use of water resources for the entire park site, including the lemon tree orchard. • Water Efficiency Ordinance: In response to Assembly Bill 1881, the City in coordination with the League of Cities Orange County Division and the Orange County Water District prepared and adopted the Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance. Water Quality Inspections: In conjunction with the Water Quality Control Ordinance and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, Code Enforcement officers performed 48 Water Quality inspections on commercial and industrial sites throughout the City. Water Conservation Programs: The following are activities undertaken during 2013: • Water Audit program for large residential properties who wish to get a custom water use assessment. • Various rebate programs such as: SmarTimer (irrigation timers), High Efficiency Toilet, High Efficiency Clothes Washer Program, Rotating Nozzle, Commercial Plumbing Fixture Rebate 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 30 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 31 GOALS PROGRAMS o Education: Yearly water education poster and slogan contest for Tustin Unified School District and Water Hero. The Public Works Department also participated in both the "Tustin Tiller Days" and "Street Fair and Chili Cook off' by providing educational materials at information booths. Synthetic Turf Ordinance: The City Council passed an ordinance that addresses use of synthetic turf for landscaping purposes and delineates installation, material, and maintenance standards. GOAL 6: Identify, designate, and preserve . Natural Communities Conservation Program (See Land Use Element Goal significant or unique riparian 9 for description) habitats. GOAL 7: Conserve and protect natural plan . Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System: (See Circulation Element Goal 6 and animal communities. for description) GOAL 8: Conserve and protect significant . Hillside Review Procedures: (See Housing Element Goal 6 for description) topographical features, important watershed areas, resources, and . Citrus Ranch Park: The working lemon tree orchard at Citrus Ranch Park is soils. maintained and harvested by contract with a local farming company. Harvests of the 900+ trees are conducted three times each year with most of the product going to the market as juice or as full fruit at boutique farmers markets. GOAL 9: Manage the production of . Citrus Ranch Park: (See Conservation, Open Space, and Recreation economically valuable agricultural Element Goal 8 for description) resources to achieve a balance between current market forces and long -term community values. GOAL 10: Reduce solid waste produced within a Source Reduction Recycling Element: The City attained the state required City. 50 percent waste diversion for the years 2008 -2013. The City's solid waste 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 31 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS contract contains commercial and multifamily programs which have significantly increased the City's recycling rate. • Recycling and Waste Management Plan: The City requires project applicants to demonstrate the availability of recycling facilities for project sites. The City also requires all construction and demolition project applicants valued at $50,000 or more to submit a Waste Management Plan which demonstrates 50 percent recycling prior to issuance of a building or demolition permits. • Solid Waste Contract: The City's solid waste contract, which began in 2007, requires the contractor to recycle at least 50 percent of the waste collected in the City. • Household Hazardous Waste: The City encourages residents to utilize the County's free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facilities to dispose of Electronic Waste, Universal Waste, Household Chemicals, Paints and Pesticides. The City's waste hauler collects certain materials for a free and others for a fee. The City also conducts a free annual HHW collection event for residents. GOAL 11: Conserve energy resources through • Conservation of Energy within City's Parks: The Parks and Recreation use of available energy technology Department monitors the sports field lighting and tennis court lighting usage and conservation practices. within city parks with schedules, timers and on -site personnel. • Park Lighting: Pine Tree, Peppertree, and Frontier Parks all have park walkway lights with energy efficient LED fixtures. The Tustin Area Senior Center parking lot and Columbus Tustin Activity Center gymnasium are also lit with LED fixtures. • LED Traffic Signal Program: The City replaced red and green traffic signal indications with LED's (Light Emitting Diodes) lights to conserve energy. As a result, the City conserves a net energy saving of 1.7 million kilowatts per year. 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 32 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS All existing red and green indications have been replaced and only LED's are installed at new traffic signals. Yellow indications are being incrementally replaced in conjunction with the citywide battery backup system installations. LED safety lights will be installed on all new traffic signal construction within Tustin Legacy. • Solar Panels: During the reporting period, the City issued 98 residential and 3 nonresidential solar panel permits. The Columbus Tustin Activity Center has roof -top solar panels that provide all the necessary electricity for the facility. Solar panels were also installed on the Metrolink Parking Structure top level. • Energy Efficiency Rebate Program: (See Conservation, Open Space, and Recreation Element Goal 4 for description) • Water Conservation Programs: (See Conservation, Open Space, and Recreation Element Goal 5 for description) GOAL 12: Maintain and enhance the City's • Historic Plaque Program: (See Land Use Element Goal 6 for description) unique culturally and historically significant building sites and features. • Cultural Resources District Ordinance: (See Land Use Element Goal 5 for description) • Cultural Resources District Residential Design Guidelines: (See Land Use Element Goal 6 for description) • Cultural Resources District Commercial Design Guidelines: (See Land Use Element Goal 6 for description) 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 33 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS • Mills Act: (See Land Use Element Goal 5 for description) GOAL 13: Preserve Tustin's archeological and . Discretionary Actions: (See Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) paleontologic resources. GOAL 14: Encourage the development and a Park Improvement Plan - Staff worked with the Community Services maintenance of a balanced system Commission to update the Seven Year Capital Improvement Program to help of public and private parks, guide the park related efforts of the Parks and Recreation Department. recreation facilities, and open spaces that serve the needs of . Fields Usage: The Parks and Recreation Department conducted two youth existing and future residents in the sports field allocations meetings (June and December 2013) to ensure City of Tustin. equitable and balanced field usage by local leagues and programs. Capital Improvements — A new nature- themed playground was installed at Cedar Grove Park in September 2013 and one of the baseball fields at Tustin Sports Park was upgraded with a new backstop, dugouts, irrigation and playing su rface. Tustin Legacy Park — In 2013, staff continued to work with the landscape architectural firm (MIG) to develop a revised Master Plan that addresses the findings of geotechnical studies. MCAS Specific Plan: (See Land Use Element Goal 13 for description) • Park Development, Improvements, and Maintenance Program: (See Land Use Element Goal 9 for description) Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System: (See Circulation Element Goal 6 for description) Discretionary Actions: (See Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 34 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS GOAL 15: Coordinate local open space and . MCAS Tustin Specific Plan: (See Land Use Element Goal 13 for trail areas with the regional facilities description) of the County and adjoining cities. Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System: (See Circulation Element Goal 6 for description) GOAL 16: Provide a range of informal e Events: The Parks and Recreation Department produced several free opportunities and organized community events at various locations around Tustin; "Spring Egg Hunt" at recreational, cultural, sports, and life the Tustin Sports Park, "Youth Track Meet" at Tustin High School, "Cinco de enrichment programs and services Mayo" celebration at the Tustin Family and Youth Center, "Street Fair and which will enable community Chili Cook off' in Old Town, "Concerts in the Park" series at Peppertree Park, residents of all ages, interests, and "Movies in the Park" series at various park sites, "July 4th Celebration and abilities to participate and Fireworks Show" at Tustin High School, "Broadway in the Park" at Peppertree experience self- satisfaction, Park, "Tustin Tiller Days and Parade" at Columbus Tustin Park, "Old Town personal growth, and fulfillment in Art Walk" in Old Town Tustin, "Halloween Howl" at the Columbus Tustin leisure activities. gymnasium, and "Christmas Tree Lighting" at the Library Courtyard. • Recreation programs and camps: The City's Park and Recreation Department coordinated many recreation programs benefiting residents such as a pre - school, summer youth, and teen day camps, sports camps, senior programs, holiday programs, teen dances, adult sports, and after - school programs. Educational classes and life enrichment: During the reporting year, the Parks and Recreation Department coordinated a variety of educational, sports, fitness, and special interest classes for all ages. These opportunities are publicized to the community in the 'Tustin Today' quarterly brochure that is sent to Tustin households. An average of ten (10) new classes were offered each quarter. Senior Center Programs: Tustin Area Senior Center opportunities included a vast array of classes and activities in areas such as computers, personal enrichment, fitness, and health and wellness. Other life enrichment activities 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 35 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS included excursions, seminars, and social events conducted in collaboration with various community partners. • Senior Transportation: Funding from both OCTA and the Orange County Office on Aging is used to transport home -bound seniors to medical appointments and grocery shopping as well as to the Center to engage in the opportunities. In 2013 the program was expanded to five days per week. In addition, through a special OCTA grant, a bus was donated to the Center that can be used for future expansions to the transportation program. • Senior Nutrition Program: In partnership with SeniorServ, the Tustin Area Senior Center served 1,300 nutritious meals on site per month to the senior population. In 2013, the City of Tustin absorbed part of the cost of this program so that SeniorSery budget cuts would not affect program clients. • Tustin Family Youth Center Programs: The Tustin Family Youth Center continued offering a variety of human services in addition to a recreational pre - school, after - school and summer programs, ongoing English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, food distribution and the annual holiday gift basket program serving over 225 families. New for 2013 was a collaboration with the Tustin Unified School District that opened up outdoor recreation space at a nearby school site for an after - school sports program and summer drop -in recreation program. • Dental Clinics: Two free dental clinics were offered in conjunction with community partners. The first was held for youth on July 20, 2013 at the Tustin Family Youth Center in partnership with Dental Care for Children, Inc. The second, sponsored by the Rotary Club, was held at the Tustin Area Senior Center for adults 55+ years of age on July 27, 2013. • Tustin Teens in Action: The Park and Recreation Department oversees a teen leadership group which provides opportunities for local high school students to give back to the community by serving at a variety of community facilities and events, and by coordinating teen dances for Tustin middle school students. In 2013, the participants started 'Tech Time' an 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 36 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS intergenerational program in which high school students assist senior center patrons with technology related challenges. Pine Tree Park Skate Spot: In 2013, portable skate park equipment was purchased for drop -in use by area youth on weekday afternoons at Pine Tree Park. Tustin Family and Youth Center: (See Land Use Element Goal 8 for description) • CDBG, HOME, and other State and Federal Programs: The City allocated $101,528 of CDBG grants in FY 2012 -2013 to non - profit organizations and city programs carrying out public services activities. Park and Recreation Programs: (See Conservation, Open Space, and Recreation Element Goal 16 for description) GOAL 17: Operate and maintain existing and . Tustin Area Senior Center: The wood floor in the atrium was resurfaced and future parks and recreation facilities the front reception area was upgraded with custom flyer racks and two digital so they are safe, clean, and display boards. attractive to the public; and preserve, protect, and enhance both . Tustin Sports Park: One of the baseball fields was upgraded for use by existing and potential natural youth 12 years and older. In addition, the soccer fields were closed down for recreation areas to ensure that re- seeding as part of the annual maintenance program. long -term public investments and . Columbus Tustin Activity Center: The wood floors in gymnasium and values are not unreasonably classrooms were resurfaced as a part of the biannual maintenance program preempted, compromised, or and the outdoor patio sink and counter were replaced with upgrades. prevented by neglect or short -term considerations. • Cedar Grove Park: The old playground was replaced with a new ADA accessible playground. • Centennial Park: The sand volleyball court was upgraded with the help of a volunteer work group from a local church. Improvements included new poles, net, sand and perimeter barriers. 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 37 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS • Park Development, Improvements, and Maintenance Programs: (See Land Use Element Goal 9 for description) • Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System: (See Circulation Element Goal 6 for description). GOAL 18: Ensure that the recreational goals • Strategic Plan: Parks and Recreation Department staff continued to operate and policies are pursued and under the new Mission, Vision, and Values Statement to establish a positive realized in an organized, and productive, service orientated work environment which will lead to a high incremental, and cost - effective level of customer satisfaction. During the reporting period the Parks and manner and consistent with the City Recreation Department: of Tustin's financial resources and o Conducted mid -year budget staff meetings to evaluate and review legal authorities and the appropriate department budget status. responsibilities of other agencies, the private sector, and individual o Organized and presented a comprehensive department in- service staff and group users. meeting to review policies and set goals for the summer season. o Attended monthly webinar trainings offered through the California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) with a variety of topics tailored to those working in the municipal recreation field. o Constructed event promotional materials and secured corporate sponsors to provide financial donations to major special events. o Prepared and adopted parks and recreation budget and position control documents. o Conducted weekly management meetings and quarterly staff meetings throughout the year to discuss and ensure department goals are realized in an organized and cost - effective manner. o Increased awareness of the importance of parks and open space to the community through the new Parks Make Life Better branding initiative. 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 38 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS o The Parks and Recreation Department participated on the Police Department's Neighborhood Improvement Task Force (NITF) which was designed to open communication between departments and improve the quality of life in Tustin. Park and Recreation Programs: (See Conservation, Open Space, and Recreation Element Goal 16 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 . National Flood Insurance Program: Disseminate flood zone information to the inhabitants from flood hazards. public and participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. The City is currently in the process of updating the City's code related to flood plain management. Hazard Mitigation Plan: In 2009, as required by the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, the City prepared a Hazard Mitigation Plan that analyzed risks to community facilities and identified potential mitigation strategies to protect those facilities. A seven year update to the Plan is now required. A regional update to the Water System Hazard Mitigation Plan was completed in 2012. An update of the Citywide Hazard Mitigation Plan will commence in 2014. 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 39 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS • Emergency Exercise: Following staff refresher training in Emergency Operations Center procedures, a functional Emergency Operations Center (EOC) exercise was conducted in March of 2013. The exercise was focused on the City's response during a major earthquake. Future annual exercises will be conducted for a diverse pool of City staff to include various response scenarios. Emergency Plan: City staff completed a new Emergency Operations Plan in January 2011. The Plan identifies City staff procedures and functional responsibilities during an emergency. The Plan complies with the requirements of the National Response Plan, the National Incident Command System and the California Standardized Emergency Management System. Plan maintenance is conducted periodically by the Police Department to insure that the Plan remains current and relevant. CERT: In cooperation with the Orange County Fire Authority, The Tustin Police Department began offering a basic 24 -hour Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course in 2013. Two basic CERT courses will be offered per year. The Police Department is also seeking to develop an active City CERT Team and provide expanded training for Team members. Emergency Management Coordinator: A full time Emergency Management Coordinator position was established in the Police Department in July of 2012. The position is responsible for City planning and preparedness efforts, conducting annual exercises and management of the City's Community Emergency Response Team program. GOAL 2: Minimize risk from upstream dam . Flood Control: The City coordinates with the County on all flood control failures. related issues. GOAL 3: Reduce the risk to the community . Hazard Mitigation Plan: (See Public Safety Element Goal 1 for description) from geologic and seismic hazards. 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 40 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 41 GOALS PROGRAMS GOAL 4: Reduce the risk to the community's a Fire Service Contract: The City contracts with the Orange County Fire inhabitants from exposure to Authority to provide fire services which include review of any development hazardous materials and wastes. proposals and business operation that involve hazardous materials and waste to ensure the safety of the Tustin residents. Fire Station: The design plan for the new Tustin Legacy Fire Station at 15011 Kensington Park Drive is complete. The facility is being constructed and should be completed by March 2014. GOAL 5: Reduce the risk to the community's . Fire Service Contract: (See Public Safety Element Goal 4 for description) inhabitants from fires or explosions. GOAL 6: Stabilize demand for law . In- Building Public Safety Radio System Coverage: The City adopted new enforcement services. regulations requiring builders, owners, and developers of non - exempted new and planned construction of dense buildings and subterranean structures to field radio test and to install in- building coverage systems in areas of those buildings that impede effective public safety radio communications. GOAL 7: Minimize the level of danger to life . Emergency Exercise: While City has a very limited role in aircraft and property from air operations operations, the City's Emergency Response staff continues to develop and accidents. participate in multi- hazard exercises to improve the City's response abilities /preparedness to include a variety of disaster scenarios. GOAL 8: Improve the City's ability to respond • Hazard Mitigation Plan: (See Public Safety Element Goal 1 for description) to natural and man -made emergencies. • Emergency Plan: (See Public Safety Element Goal 1 for description) GOAL 9: Reduce the amount of personal • Flood Control: (See Public Safety Element Goal 2 for description). injury, damage to property, and economic or social dislocation as the result of disaster. 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 41 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS 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 a John Wayne Airport Noise Monitoring Program: The City monitors aircraft reduce the impact from noise levels originating from the John Wayne Airport to ensure the noise levels transportation noise sources. are within the Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL). Discretionary Actions: Through review of development proposals, the City requires noise attenuations on projects affected by transportation noise sources including freeway related noise (see Land Use Element Goal 1 for description of discretionary actions). • Quiet Zone: The improvements required for establishment of a Quiet Zone at the Red Hill Avenue railway crossing are complete and became official on March 24, 2011. It is important to note that within a Quiet Zone, train operators will still blow horns when safety concerns exist. GOAL 2: Incorporate noise considerations . John Wayne Airport Noise Monitoring Program: (See Noise Element Goal 1 into land use planning decisions. for description). • Discretionary Actions: (See Noise Element Goal 1 for description) GOAL 3: Develop measures to control non- . Property Maintenance Equipment Noise Ordinance: The City continues to transportation noise impacts. enforce the Property Maintenance ordinance to prohibit the use and operation of loud property maintenance equipment during certain hours. Discretionary Actions: (See Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 42 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS 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 Management Area Program: Under Measure M the City has participated in inter-jurisdictional coordination by addressing infrastructure concerns and by implementing needed improvement within the Growth Management Area established by the City - County coordination Committee. GMA projects include the Red Hill Avenue /SCRRA Railway grade separation (planning stage), Seventeenth Street over crossing at the SR -55 Freeway (completed), and intersection enhancements at Red Hill Avenue /Barranca Parkway (construction stage). All of the above projects improve inter - jurisdictional traffic flow and roadway capacity. Under Renewed Measure M (M2), effective April 2, 2012, Growth Management Areas have been eliminated and replaced with Traffic Forums. Under this program, staff representatives from all Orange County cities are required to meet in semi - annual roundtable sessions at which regional transportation issues are presented and discussed. Under the Traffic Forums primary interest has been placed on regional traffic signal synchronization under OCTA's Project P. On December 7, 2010, the City Council approved the local Signal Synchronization Plan (LSSP) in order to maintain eligibility for funding under Measure M2. The City's LSSP conforms to OCTA's Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Master Plan. Traffic Signal Coordination Program: (See Circulation Element Goal 4 for description). GOAL 2: Ensure adequate transportation • Measure M and Proposition 111: (See Circulation Element Goal 8 for facilities are provided for existing description). and future inhabitants of the City. 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 43 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS • Growth Management Area (GMA) Program: (See Growth Management Goal 1 for description). • Regional Transportation Improvements Program: (See Circulation Element Goal 3 for description). • Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways: (See Circulation Element Goal 1 for description). • Congestion Management Program: (See Circulation Element Goal 3 for description). GOAL 3: Cooperate with neighboring • Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG): The City is a jurisdictions and the County to member of SCAG and participates in the regional planning for the southern achieve reduction in regional traffic California area. During the reporting period, Councilmember John Nielsen congestion. served on the SCAG Regional Council. • Orange County Transportation Authority: The City works closely with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to implement regional transportation improvements and minimize impacts to Tustin. • Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways: (See Circulation Element Goal 1 for description). • Regional Transportation Improvements Program: (See Circulation Element Goal 3 for description). • Congestion Management Program (CMP): (See Circulation Element Goal 3 for description). • Measure M and Proposition 111: (See Circulation Element Goal 8 for description). • Growth Management Areas (GMA) Program: (See Growth Management Element Goal 1 for description). 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 44 Table 3 2013 General Plan Progress Report GOALS PROGRAMS GOAL 4: Strive to develop and maintain a Jobs and Housing Balance: Through a variety of programs and services, balance between jobs and housing the City strives to strengthen the economic base of the City by stimulating in Tustin. new investments and economic growth, create employment opportunities, and expand, preserve, and improve the City's supply of housing available to low- and moderate- income persons and families. 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 45 APPENDIX A HCD FORMS (Government Code Section 65400) 2013 General Plan Annual Report Page 46 Attachment 1 page 1 of 5 Jurisdiction Reporting Period ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25 §6202 ) City of Tustin 01/01/2013 - 12/31/2013 Table A Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction Very Low -, Low -, and Mixed - Income Multifamily Projects Housing Development Information Housing with Financial Assistance and /or Deed Restrictions Housing without Financial Assistance or Deed Restrictions 1 2 3 4 5 5a 6 7 8 Project Identifier (maybe APN No., project name or address) Unit Category Tenure R= Renter O =Owner Household Incomes tv Y Total Units Project Est.9 Infll Units` Assistance Programs for Each Development p See Instructions Deed ResMcted Units See Instructions detem, lm thenumbrd.bi. its tletenn inetl to be affortlable without financiai or door! restrictions and afiach on explanation now the iuri stliction dtenninetl the units were affortlabb_ Rererto instructions. Very Low- Income Low- Income Moderate- Income Above Moderate- Income (No housing units were constructed du ring 2013 (9) Total of Moderate and Above Moderate from Table A3 ► 0 0 01 i (10) Total by income Table A/A3 ► ► (11) Total Extremely Low - Income Units* * Note: These fields are voluntary Attachment? page 2 of 5 Jurisdiction Reporting Period ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25 §6202 ) City of Tustin 01/01/2013 - 12/31/2013 Table A2 Annual Building Activity Report Summary - Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired pursuant to GC Section 65583.1(c)(1) Please note: Units may only be credited to the table below when a jurisdiction has included a program it its housing element to rehabilitate, preserve or acquire units to accommodate a portion of its RHNA whichmeet the specific criteria as outlined in GC Section 65583.1(c)(1) * Note: This field is voluntary Table A3 Annual building Activity Report Summary for Above Moderate - Income Units (not including those units reported on Table A) Affordability by Household Incomes Activity Type (4) The Description should adequately document how each unit complies with Extremely 7. 1. Low- Very Low- Low- TOTAL subsection (c )(7) of Government Code Section 65583.1 Number of Income* Income Income UNITS Second Unit (1) Rehabilitation Activity Total 0 0 (2) Preservation of Units At -Risk 145 132 277 Continued Monitoring (3) Acquisition of Units 0 (5) Total Units by Income 1 0 1 145 1 132 1 277 * Note: This field is voluntary Table A3 Annual building Activity Report Summary for Above Moderate - Income Units (not including those units reported on Table A) * Note: This field is voluntary 7. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Number of Single Family 2 - 4 Units 5+ Units Second Unit Mobile Homes Total infill units* No. of Units Permitted for Moderate 0 No. of Units Permitted for Above Moderate 0 * Note: This field is voluntary Attachment? page 3 of 5 Jurisdiction Reporting Period ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25 §6202 ) City of Tustin 01/01/2013 - 12/31/2013 Table B Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress Permitted Units Issued by Affordability Enter Calendar Year startng Wth the first year of the RHNA allocaton period. See Example. 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 N/A Total Units to Date (all years) Total Remaining RHNA by Income Level RHNA Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Income Level Allocation by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Income Level ee Restricted 8 32 196 90 1 0 36 88 451 Very Low 512 61 Nonrleed restricted ee Restricted 11 37 8 9 1 0 61 73 200 Low 410 210 Nonrleed restricted Deed 15 42 6 7 56 101 227 Moderate Restricted 468 180 Non -deed 35 26 61 restricted Above Moderate 991 261 464 205 190 24 66 214 496 1,920 -929 Total RHNA by COG. Enter allocation number: 2 381 295 575 415 296 61 92 367 7511 2,859 -478 Total Units ► ► ► Remaining Need for RHNA Period ► ► ► ► ► Note: units serving extremly low- income households are included in the very to vLncome permitted units totals. Attachment 1 page 4 of 5 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25 §6202 ) Jurisdiction City of Tustin Reporting Period 01/01/2013 - 12/31/2013 Table C Program Implementation Status Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element. Name of Program Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation in H.E. (SEE ATTACHED) Attachment 7 page 5 of 5 Jurisdiction Reporting Period General Comments: ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25 §6202 ) City of Tustin 01/01/2013 - 12/31/2013 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation Goal 1: Adequate Housing Supply 1.1 Available Sites Continue to utilize Community Assist in the development of new On -going On -going Planned Community Districts and Specific Development affordable owner and rental Affordable Housing at Tustin Plans to authorize and encourage mixed -use Department, Successor housing through development in Legacy: The City has entered into developments. (See Zoning Studies Agency, City Council MCAS - Tustin and infill areas. agreement with several developers at Program). The City supports applications for the Tustin Legacy for implementing Housing Element Policies: 1.1,1.8,1.11 the creation of new mixed -use developments particularly when the affordable housing component of the projects involve affordable the Specific Plan as follows: housing Tustin Field I: completed 22 Very Low 22 Low 44 Moderate 298 Upper Income Tustin Fields IL Completed 11 Very Low 10 Low 19 Moderate 149 Upper Income Columbus Square: 61 Very Low 125 Low 80 Moderate 809 Upper Income Page 1 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation Columbus Grove: completed 12 Very Low 30 Moderate 423 Upper Income Amalfi (Irvine Company): under construction 37 Moderate 496 Upper Income Anton Legacy (St. Anton Partners): under construction 88 Very Low 73 Low 64 Moderate Master Development Footprint: 126 Very Low 95 Low 232 Moderate 1652 Upper Income 1.2 Mobile Homes Community The City will continue to maintain Process applications Continues to maintain existing mobile Development the existing mobile home park as received in a home parks. During the reporting Continue to maintain the City s mobile home Department, City zone. timely manner period, no application for a mobile park zone and process conditional use Council homes or manufactured homes was permit applications as received for manu- received. factured homes. Housing Element Policies: 1.1, 1.3 Page 2 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation 1.3 Secondary Residential Units Community The City has updated its Zoning Process applications On- going. No second unit was Continue to provide opportunities for Development Code to allow second units to be as received in a processed in 2013. affordable secondary residential dwelling Department, City developed within Single Family timely manner units in the Single -family Residential District Council zoned properties without the need for any discretionary actions. lots where feasible through existing Zoning Ordinance provisions. During the planning period, five Housing Element Policies: 1.1, 1.7,113 (5) second units are anticipated. 1.4 Deed Restrictions Community All affordable housing created Include conditions of On- going. During the reporting Require appropriate deed restrictions to Development during the planning period will be approval at period, the City entered into ensure continued affordability for low- or Department, Successor required to record deed restriction entitlement and Regulatory Agreements with The moderate - income housing constructed or Agency, City Council to ensure continued affordability requires recordation Irvine Company and St. Anton rehabilitated with the assistance of any for a minimum of 45 years. of deed restriction Partners to provide 262 affordable public or Successor Agency funds as may be prior to issuance of apartment units at Tustin Legacy for a legally required. Certificate of period of 55 years. Occupancy for Housing Element Policies: 1.1 affordable units. 1.5 Pre- application Conferences Community Continue On -going On -going Continue to utilize procedures for pre- Development Department application conferences and processing procedures to expedite permit processing. Housing Element Policies: 1.11 1.6 Permit Processing for Low- and Community Continue Process application The City continues to prioritize Moderate Income Housing Development in a timely manner permits for affordable rental project by fast tracking the permitting and Ensure that processing of permits for low- Page 3 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation and moderate - income housing are fast - inspection process. tracked with low- and moderate - income housing permits being given priority over other permit applications. Housing Element Policies: 1.11 1.7 Permit Coordination Community Processing of approximately 10 By 2014 Issued permits for 758 new residential Development new residential projects annually, projects (units) and 458 residential Continue the services of the City s Commu- 50 projects by 2014 additions and alterations in 2013. nity Development Department as a central clearinghouse with individuals assigned the responsibility of expediting development permits required from various departments and agencies. Housing Element Policies:.1.11 1.8 New Owner Housing using Tax Successor Agency Assist 79 units by 2014 By 2014 On hold - with the passage of AB1X 26 and 27 in late June 2012 and Increment Financing subsequent State Supreme Court Provide housing set -aside tax increment actions in August, the Community funds generated from the Redevelopment Redevelopment Agency was Agency Projects, where available, to assist in dissolved. providing housing accommodations for low - and moderate - income households in new construction projects. Housing Element Policies: 1.6,1.12, 3.2, 4.2 1.9 Housing for the Disabled Community Refer individuals to agencies On- going; On- going. Require new multi -family housing units and Development providing supportive housing that implement apartment conversions to condominiums to Department accommodates independent living. requirements of SB comply with Statespecifications pursuant to Add procedures and /or undertake 520 on continuous Page 4 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation SB 520 for accommodation of the disabled. appropriate amendments to basis. The City will conduct analysis, add existing standards to ensure procedures, and /or undertake appropriate compliance with SB 520. amendments to existing standards and complying with Chapter 11 of the California Building Code (requires portion of multi- unit dwellings to be accessible dwelling units) to ensure accommodation for the disabled. Housing Element Policies: 1.13, 1.15 1.10 Transitional Housing Various Non -Profit • Promote, assist, and facilitate On -going assistance On -going assistance. During the Encourage the continuation of the Sheepfold Organizations, the development of emergency to local non - profits program year, the City allocated homes and Laurel House in Tustin, which Successor Agency, and transients' shelters through continued support of the and adopt of SRO Ordinance by 2014. $15,435 of CDBG funds to assist organizations that provide services to provide housing facilities for battered Community County Homeless Assistance homeless individuals. homeless women and children. These homes Development Program are located in single -family neighborhoods Department and provide a much - needed service for • Support local agencies that homeless women and children. In addition, provide homeless services by explore additional program options to assist providing financial assistance of in the provision and funding for other approximately $5,000- $10,000 programs such as transitional housing and annually. single room occupancy housing. • Consider the adoption of a Housing Element Policies: 1.15, 1.16 Single Room Occupancy Ordinance to facilitate the development of SRO units. 1.11 Temporary Housing for Homeless County of Orange, • Provide 192 emergency housing The WAS Tustin Transitional Homes: The following The City will also support countywide Successor Agency units to single men and women Specific Plan are transitional homes that have been efforts to assist approved homeless at Tustin Legacy (Orange provided sites and p provided at Tustin Legacy. p g cS'. Page 5 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation providers as part of the WAS Tustin Reuse County Rescue Mission). designated land uses o Construction of a 192 beds at the effort. to accommodate the Village of Hope operated by • The City plans to assist 200 identified homeless Orange County Rescue Mission Housing Element Policies: 1.14, 1.15 individuals by means of needs. Asa result completed and City conveyed the integrating counseling, the following have approximate 5 acre property to the education, job - training and been accomplished: OC Rescue Mission at no cost. - other techniques to stop the completed cycle of homelessness. The 192 emergency housing to be o 6 new units at Tustin Field I to • Provide 24 units of transitional operated by the Salvation Army provided at no housing for families (operated Rescue Mission was cost. - completed by Salvation Army) recently completed in 2008 o Acquisition of 16 units in Buena • Provide 6 units of transitional . Park for the Salvation Army housing for women and A total of 48 completed. The City assisted in children (operated by Human transitional homes acquisition and contributed grant Options -Dove Housing) were conveyed to funds to acquire the units at no • Provide 6 units- in long -term 12- Salvation Army, cost to Salvation Army. - 24 months - transitional housing Human Options, completed for families with children Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter, 0 14 new units, incoordination with (operated by Orange Coast and Irvine the City of Irvine, obtained by Interfaith Shelter) Temporary Housing Tustin and conveyed to Irvine • Provide 14 units of transitional at no costs before Temporary Housing at the Columbus Grove project in Irvine housing to families with 2008' at no cost to Irvine Temporary children who are homeless due The City approved Housing. - completed to a short or temporary financial an increase in the hardship (operated by Families capacity for the o 6 new units at Columbus Grove to Who Care, formerly Irvine Orange County uman Options at no cost. - Temporary Housing) Social Services completed • Provide for a 60 -unit expansion (Orangewood) from o 6 new units at Columbus Grove to of Orangewood Transitional 60 beds to 90 beds. Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter at Housing for children (operated I The project is Page 6 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation by the County of Orange) currently under no cost. - completed construction. The City through In addition, $15,435 of CDBG funds CDBG funds would was allocated to non - profit provide assistance to organizations assisting homeless support non -profit individuals. organization annually. 1.12 Implementation Program Successor Agency Review within legal time frames • Mid- review of the As a result of the passage of A131X 26 The Successor Agency will review Town Center and and 27 and the State Supreme Court's Implementation Plan for each project area South Central ruling in December 2011, the and Comprehensive Housing Affordability Redevelopment Project areas Third Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency began the Strategy as required by Redevelopment Law Five Year dissolution of the program. With the and adjust as necessary. Implementation dissolution of the Redevelopment Housing Element Policies: 1.12, 3.2 Plan (FY 2205 -06 to Agency, the City will experience FY 200940) was adverse effects on implementing completed in June programs due to a lack of funding. 2008 On March 15, 2011, the City Council • Five -year review established a Housing Authority to of the Town assist the City in increasing, Center and South improving and preserving its supply Central of affordable housing. On August 1, Redevelopment 2012, the Successor Agency to the Project areas Tustin Community Redevelopment Implementation Agency transferred the former Plan (Fiscal Years Agency's housing assets to the 2005 -2006 to 2009- Housing Authority. 2010) was Page 7 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation completed in 2010 As a result of increased foreclosure activity, the City Council approved an • The Second Five - Affordable Housing Default Year Revolving Fund in order to cure Implementation homeowner defaults under the City Plan (FY 2008 -09 and Agency's Affordable Housing through FY 2012 - Program. The Fund ensures the City 13) for the MCAS has the opportunity to exercise its Tustin option rights to purchase the home Redevelopment prior to the home being sold in a project area was Trustees Sale and the City losing adopted by the affordable housing supply. The State City Council and of California Department of Finance Redevelopment denied the transfer of redevelopment Agency on August funds to the Default Revolving Fund 15, 2008 and the Fund was dissolved. The loss • The City adopted a of a funding source will make it Comprehensive difficult to purchase homes prior to Housing foreclosure, resulting in a reduction in Affordability the City s affordable housing supply. Strategy in conjunction with the housing element in June 2008. 1.13 Housing Opportunities for all Private Developers in Monitor 177affordable units in The City will initiate The City initiated contact with the Economic Segments East Tustin, East Tustin negotiation with Irvine Company. The dissolution of Monitor the implementation of the Community Develop- property owners Redevelopment eliminated a major affordable housing program adopted as a ment Department prior to expiration funding source available to preserve part of the East Tustin Specific Plan. date of the these units at risk of their affordability Housing Element Policies: 1.1, 1.8,1.9, 1.10 affordable covenants expiring. The Irvine Company's of the 174 affordable affordability covenants on 177 units Page 8 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation units in East Tustin expired on November 15, 2013, and in May 2012. the landlord now offers the units as market rate units. 1.14 Bonding Programs Successor Agency Complete analysis of available On -going On March 2, 2010, $26,170,000 in Tax Issue Redevelopment tax - exempt bonds, as programs on as needed basis. Allocation Housing Bonds, Series necessary, to accomplish Five -Year 2010 were issued by the Redevelopment Agency to finance Quantified Objectives with such issuance low- and moderate - income housing conditioned on having projects ready to activities throughout the city, and in move forward. Also utilize other housing particular, to support housing revenue bond financing resources and Low activities in the Town Center, South Income Housing Tax Credits on new Central and MCAS Tustin Project construction and acquisition /rehabilitation Areas and existing debt obligations projects that help meet the City's affordable for housing affordability projects. No housing needs. tax - exempt bonds were issued in Housing Element Policies: 1.12, 3.3 2013. 1.15 Economic Integration within County of Orange Ongoing request to both agencies. On -going On -going Sphere of Influence Request that the Orange County Planning Commission and the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) notice the City of Tustin of any proposed development activities within Tustin s sphere of influence. Housing Element Policies: 1.1, 1.4,15 1.16 Senior Citizen Housing Successor Agency; Preservation of 100 at -risk units at The City monitors Maintaining contact with Tustin Community Tustin Gardens. the project on on- Gardens and monitoring affordability. Continue to identify sites that are suitable Development Page 9 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation for senior citizens housing projects. These Department going basis. sites will be promoted for private development and applications will be made for any available subsidy funds. Housing Element Policies: 1.1, 1.13,1.15 1.17 Senior Services Program Parks and Recreation Assist 850 elderly annually On -going On -going Develop a comprehensive transportation Department program, case management, information and referral, and shared housing program. Housing Element Policies: 1.15, 2.3 1.18 Recycling Single - Family Uses in Community Eight (8) housing units are Support application Continues support of application as R -3 Zones Into Multiple - Family Units Development anticipated as received received. Department Continue to encourage developers to consolidate individual lots into larger cohesive developments. Density bonuses may be considered as an incentive to consolidate lots. Housing Element Policies: 1.11 1.19 Ongoing Review of Housing Community Prepare Annual Report to the Submit Annual The City submitted annual reports to Element Programs Development Planning Commission and the City Report to HCD by HCD every April V. This Annual Department Council annually. April 1 each year. Report will be submitted to HCD by From the date of adoption of the Housing April 1, 2013. element, prepare an annual report to the Planning Commission assessing previous Page 10 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation years' accomplishments toward meeting Housing Element objectives. Submit the Annual Report to the State HCD. Housing Element Policies: all policies 1.20 Consolidated Plan Community Prepare Consolidated Plan in 2010 Prepare City Council adopted the 2013 -14 Development Consolidated Plan in Action Plan in 2013. The City of Tustin shall prepare an update of Department 2014 the Consolidated Plan that provides a Prepare Action Plan annually comprehensive assessment of housing needs, Prepare Action Plan a housing development plan incorporating annually Federal, State and local public and private resources, and a one -year implementation plan. Housing Element Policies: 1.15, 1.16,1.18, 2.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 1.21 Zoning Studies Successor Agency and Initiate Zoning Studies and Initiate Zoning In 2008, the City completed the To facilitate the new construction goals of Community complete any proposed Studies by 2008 and Market Analysis and conducted the 2007 Regional Housing Needs Assess- Development amendments complete any community meetings to gather input ment, the City intends to undertake zoning Department proposed for the opportunity sites (Tustin Town amendments in Center - A New Be In the Beginning). studies to consider new programs to Adopt Reasonable 2009 -2010. fall of 2010, the "Neighborhoods of encourage and promote affordable housing Accommodation Ordinance. Tustin Town Center: A Strategic Guide and recommend appropriate amendments In 2009 -10, the City for Development" Study was for actions by the Planning Commission and will complete zoning completed. the City Council. These studies include: study and potential (1) Creation of zoning provisions which proposed In response to the "Neighborhoods of will accommodate mixed uses in amendments to the Tustin Town Center: A Strategic Guide portions of the City, particularly in the Zoning Code and for Development's' recommendations, Page 11 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation Old Town Commercial Area; General Plan to a RFP was released seeking proposals (2) Examine potential increases in accommodate from Environmental consulting firms residential density as part of the "Town implementation of for the preparation of a Program EIR Center -A new Beginning" the plan which that supports proposed General Plan implementation study as it specifically includes the amendments, amendments to the impacts the Center City Study Area (a rezoning of the Tustin City Code, a proposed Overlay portion of which is within the Town opportunity site District Zoning, and other zoning Center and South Central located at Sixth and modifications. As a result of the Redevelopment Project Areas), the "B" Street. The passage of AB1X 26 and 27 and the Southern Gateway Study Area (a large rezoning of the State Supreme Court's ruling on both portion of which is within the South opportunity site at "B" bills, Redevelopment funding was no Central Project Area), and the West Sixth and Street longer available to support this activity Village Area generally located west of would set aside 42 and the project is on hold. Staff are the SR -55 Freeway between McFadden acres for residential reviewing other options and funding Avenue and Main Street to assist the uses permitting sources to initiate the recommendations City in accommodating its housing owner - occupied and brought forth in the Strategic Guide. needs; rental multifamily RFPs for an Engineering Feasibility uses by rights. This Study Report that would consider the (3) Provide relaxation of certain site will be zoned feasibility of the Guide's development standards and incentives with a minimum recommendations for Red Hill Avenue for projects which include affordable density and and McFadden Avenue were released housing units particularly housing units development in 2011. This study was funded by for the extremely -low income upon City standards that CDBG and the work was completed in Council's approval; permits at least 16 2012. Staff are reviewing the (4) Provide a process for individuals with units per site at a alternatives presented and researching density of at least 20 possible construction funding sources. disabilities to make requests for units per acre. reasonable accommodation to relief In 2011, the City Council adopted from various land use, zoning, or other Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance building rules, policies, and /or to ensure equal access to housing and procedures of the City. Adopt Reasonable to facilitate the development of Housing Element Policies: 1.1, 1.11 Accommodation housing for individuals with Ordinance by end of disabilities in accordance with the Page 12 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation 2009. federal Fair Housing Amendments Act, California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, and to implement the States required program identified in the City's Housing Element. In 2013, the City initiated the process for developing a Downtown Commercial Core Plan that would focus on the existing and potential commercial opportunities in the Old Town Tustin area. The Plan would serve to explore and identify ways to strengthen the Old Town area as a place of business, shopping and entertainment. 1.22 Private Streets City of Tustin Continue On -going On -going The City of Tustin has adopted standards for private streets in new residential developments. To reduce construction costs, developers may be permitted to install pri- vate rather than public streets, wherever feasible. Housing Element Policies: 1.17 1.23 Building Codes City of Tustin, On -going On -going On- going. The State of California has determined that Community Development the over - riding value is the protection of the Department In 2013, City adopted the 2013 health and safety of residential occupants. California Building Code and Page 13 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation Continue to adopt the Uniform Building supplemental regulations to comply Code pursuant to the state directives and with the State and address local where local amendments are proposed to conditions in the City. reflect local climatic, geologic or topographic conditions, and minimize, wherever possible, impacts on provision of housing. Housing Element Policies: 5.4 1.24 Site Improvements Community Evaluate the use of special On- going. As On- Going; Bonds were issued for a The requirement for the developer to Development assessment district funding at the development Community Facilities District construct site improvements often result in Department, MCAS-Tus tin and its use in other progresses at the Annexation Area at Tustin Legacy in passing these costs on the housing Successor Agency developing areas. WAS Tustin, the the fall of 2010. Additional efforts City will evaluate will continue to be on- going. consumer. These costs are reflected in the financing cost of housing that eliminates an even mechanism to fund greater proportion of the population from infrastructure financially qualifying for the purchase of improvements. housing. The financing of public improvements by a special assessment district or community facility district on a per parcel benefit basis may enable a greater proportion of the market to qualify for housing. Assessment district financing has been implemented in the East Tustin area and is being used to pay for public improvements. The City will assess opportunities to utilize these public improvement financing techniques in newly developing areas such as WAS Tustin and determine whether they are financially feasible. In creating any new assessment districts, an evaluation should be completed Page 14 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation of the developer's activity to advance pay off bonds at the close of escrow. Housing Element Policies: 1.11 1.25 Fees, Exactions, and Permit Community Defer development impact fees The City Council Procedures Development during the economic downturn. adopted a policy in Department, 2008 to temporarily Consider waiving or modifying various fees defer the payment of or exactions normally required where such y q Successor Agency specific development waiver will reduce the affordability gap impact fees to prior associated with providing housing of the to final inspection or elderly and for very -low and low- income issuance of households. Certificate of Housing Element Policies: 1.11 Occupancy. 1.26 Environmental Constraints Community On -going On -going On -going Continue to alleviate the necessity of delays Development Department, Successor in processing, and mitigating requirements Agency incorporated into the development plans by requiring program environmental impact reports (EIR) on all major development projects whenever possible. Housing Element Policies: 1.11 1.27 Density Bonus Program Community Process all requests for density Complete updates The City amended Tustin City Code Promote Density Bonuses to facilitate the Development bonuses. Update Density Bonus by summer 2009. Article 9, Chapter 1, governing construction of affordable housing. Under Department Ordinance in compliance with AB incentives for the development of State law, applicants may file for density 2280 (Saldana and Cabalero). affordable housing to comply with the California Government Code Section Page 15 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation bonuses when projects incorporate units for 65915. The City staff also initiated very low, low, moderate - income units or recent amendment to the density senior citizens. bonus ordinance to bring the code up Housing Element Policies: 1.11 to date and make the ordinance consistent with more recent amendments to the statute. In November 2012, the City granted Density Bonuses to two new apartment developments: Legacy Villas, now called Amalfi Apartment Homes, and Anton Legacy Apartments. Amalfi is a 533 -unit complex with 37 moderate income units. Anton Legacy Apartments is a 100% affordable development with 225 rental units: 88 very low income; 73 low income; and 64 moderate income. These projects are currently under construction. 1.28. MCAS -Tustin Redevelopment Tustin Community Process entitlements for WAS On -going On -going Project Area Implementation Successor Agency Tustin Implementation of redevelopment project area for MCAS-Tus tin site Housing Element Policies: 1.2;1.6;1.8 1.29 Granny Flats Community Five (5) granny flats are anticipated Support application No granny flats issued in 2013. Development as received Support the development of granny Department flats on single family zoned lots Page 16 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation Goal 2. Equal Housing Opportunity 2.1 Fair Housing Community Develop - Assist approximately 400 Tustin On- going; complete On- going; the Fair Housing The City shall continue to provide housing ment Department, residents annually, 3,000 residents educational Foundation (FHF), in contract with counseling services to assure equal housing City s contractor by 2014. resources by 2014 the City, provided 16 educational and opportunities within the City. The City outreach activities and responded to 245 general housing and allocates approximately $15,000 annually for discrimination complaints and handling tenant /landlord disputes, housing inquiries during the 2012 -2013 Fiscal discrimination cases, counseling, tenant Year. rights, fair housing education, and education within the City. The City will continue to promote the fair housing educational Fair Housing Foundation estimated resources offered by adding the services on that 195 residents will provided the City s webpage, Code Enforcement with direct assistance by y end of brochure, and the Community Development current fiscal year. Directory. Housing Element Policies: 2.1, 2.2, 2.4 2.2 Shared- Housing TLC, Parks and Continue On -going On -going Continue to provide coordination and Recreation Services Department, and The City continues to provide support to a home sharing program funded Community coordination and support to a home in part by the Community SeniorServ, sharing sharing program funded in part by the formerly known as Feedback Foundation, Department Community SeniorServ, Inc. as part of Inc., as part of TLC (Transportation Lunch the TLC (Transportation Lunch and and Counseling) and the Orange County Counseling) and the Orange County Housing Authority. Housing Authority. Housing Element Policies: 2.3 Page 17 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation 2.3 Housing Referral Program Police Department; • 7,500 referrals to social agencies On -going On- going; to assist referrals, the Continue to provide housing referral Parks and Recreation by 2014 Housing Section of the City s website has been updated to include services to families in need of housing Department; P • 50 referrals for shared housing affordable rental opportunities and assistance and information. This program Community by 2014 senior housing resources. consists of three City departments Development; Successor disseminating information to the public at all Agency Limes. • The Police Department refers homeless people to different agencies that provide shelters and food for various segments of the population. • The Parks and Recreation Services Department provides housing information and social service information to the senior citizen population. • The Community Development Department and Successor Agency provide housing and social service information to all segments of the population during regular city hall business hours. The Community Development Department also serves as a clearinghouse for the Community Development Block Grant Program and represents the City at Housing Authority and OCHA Advisory Committee Meetings. City departments utilize the following Page 18 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation documents and also make these documents available to the public: • Directory of Senior Citizens Services prepared by the Area Agency on Aging Senior Citizens Office • Social Service Assistance Booklet prepared by Connection Plus • Orange County Housing Directory prepared by OCHA and the OCHA Advisory Committee. Housing Element Policies: 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 Ongoing Review of Housing Element See Progam1.19 Programs Consolidated Plan See Program 1.20 GOAL 3: Ownership Housing 3.1 Condominium Conversions Community Impose requirements where On -going On -going Continue to require developers converting Development Department, City applicable. apartments to condominiums to process a Council, conditional use - permit, provide relocation assistance, and /or to provide incentives and Successor Agency assistance for purchase of the units by low - and moderate - income households. Housing Element Policies: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 Page 19 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Ensure rehabilitation or construction of an monitor housing units demolished Implementation 3.2 State Home - Ownership Assistance Successor Agency Assist 30 First time homebuyers by By 2014 On -going The City' s Successor Agency provides a First 2014 replacement units. The Agency has Time Homebuyers program utilizing exceeded its replacement housing been dissolved and the Successor housing set -aside funds. The Successor obligations within the Town Agency did not demolish any housing Agency also applies for and will explore the use of other funding opportunities such as HELP, HOME funds, and other State and Federal programs. Housing Element Policies: 3.1, 3.3 Bonding Programs See Program1.14 Ongoing Review of Housing Element See Program1.19 Programs Consolidated Plan See Program1.20 New Owner Housing using Tax See Program 1.8 Increment Financing Goal 4: Affordable Housing Preservation 4.1 Replacement Housing Successor Agency The Successor Agency continues to As necessary In accordance with California Ensure rehabilitation or construction of an monitor housing units demolished Community Redevelopment Law, the within the redevelopment project Agency currently has a surplus of equal number of replacement units when areas. Currently, the City has replacement units. The Agency has low and moderate income residential units exceeded its replacement housing been dissolved and the Successor are destroyed or removed from the market obligations within the Town Agency did not demolish any housing as part of a specific redevelopment project Page 20 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation pursuant to California Community Center and South Central units within the former Project Areas Redevelopment law. redevelopment project areas and in 2013. Housing Element Policies: 2.5 has a surplus of 446 units. 4.2 Housing Rehabilitation' Successor Agency The City plans to Rehabilitate 162 Rehabilitate 162 On -going Allocate available Successor Agency funds to units by 2014. units by 2014 finance public improvements and rehabilitation of residential units in target areas. Housing Element Policies: 1.2, 5.1, 5.2 4.3 Housing Authority Orange County Continue On -going On -going Contract with the Orange County Housing Housing Authority, Successor Agency Authority, where necessary, for the development and operation of federally assisted low- and moderate - income housing programs. Housing Element Policies: 1.5,1.16,1.17 4.4 Rental Assistance County of Orange Issue 200 certificates /vouchers On -going Ongoing. Encourage the availability of Section 8 rental Housing Authority annually -1,200 by 2014. The Orange County Housing assistance certificates and voucher certificate Authority issued 330 vouchers for program assistance funds through the Tustin residents during the reporting Orange County Housing Authority by period. participating in the application process i.e. advertise, promote on website, at library, senior center etc. when application are available; offering City Hall as the application and information center for Page 21 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation Section 8 vouchers;, engaging and participating with the Counts housing advisory committee to ensure priorities are given to Tustin residents, and promote Section 8 program to apartments owners to expand Section 8 housing inventory within the City of Tustin. To encourage the maintenance of existing and establishment of new certificates, support the County's efforts to obtain continued Federal funding. Housing Element Policies: 4.1, 4.2 4.5 Affordable Senior Housing Project Community Maintain 74 units of affordable On -going On- going; Additional 153 senior and Senior Board and Care Facility Development Senior Housing. affordable units are available at the Department Coventry Court apartments To maintain 74 units of affordable housing for Seniors located at 17432 -17442 Mitchell Avenue (20 units) and 54 units affordable senior apartments at 1311 Sycamore Avenue (Heritage Place). Housing Element Policies: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 4.6 Preservation of Assisted Housing Successor Agency and Pursuant to Government Code The City is in contact Annual Monitoring. The Housing Community Section 65583.1(c), preserve at with Tustin Gardens Authority annually mails letters to Tustin has four low- income housing projects Development minimum 230 of 277 units and is monitoring homeowners requesting with a total of 277 units "at- risk" of currently identified as "at- risk" their annual renewal documentation verifying continuing conversion to market rate during the (100 units at Tustin Gardens; 60 option. The City will compliance with the affordability planning period. If project owners choose to units at Rancho Alisal; 54 units at also negotiate with covenants they entered into with the convert the projects to market rate housing, Rancho Moderns; and 16 units at the Irvine Company City when they purchased their the City will coordinate the provision of Rancho Tierra) for the time frames to ensure the Affordable unit. financial and administrative resources to required by applicable provision of preserve these units as affordable housing. Government Code Section affordable units in Affordable Units at risk of Page 22 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation a) Monitor Units at Risk: Maintain contact 65583.1.(c)(2)(C)(i) or Health and East Tustin. Foreclosure: The Agency prepared with owners of at -risk units as potential Safety Code section monthly foreclosure reports to all conversion dates approach to determine The City will enter City operating departments in order whether Section 8 contracts or into legally to monitor and keep City sensitive to affordability covenants have been enforceable the implications on property renewed or are planned to be renewed. agreement by July 1, conditions and blight as a result of Discuss with the owner of the "at -risk' 2010. By June 2012, the foreclosure activity associated projects the City s desire to preserve the provide rent with the more recent economic units as affordable. subsidies when downturn in the residential and b) Provide a Rent Subsidy program for at- affordability commercial markets. risk units at Irvine Company Apartments: restrictions expire in May 2012 On March 15, 2011, the City Council Rancho Alisal; Rancho Moderns; and established a Housing Authority to Rancho Tierra, preserving, at minimum, assist the City in increasing, 130 units. improving and preserving its supply c) Work with a nonprofit affordable of affordable housing. housing developer to apply for 4% Tax a result of increased foreclosure Credit /Bond Financing for the ac activity, the City Council approved acquisition and rehabilitation of Tustin Re Affordable Housing Default Gardens, preserving 100 at -risk units. Revolving Fund in order to cure d) Rent buy -down loan program for at -risk homeowner defaults under the City units at Irvine Company Apartments: and Agency's Affordable Housing Rancho Alisal; Rancho Moderns; and Program. The Fund ensures the City Rancho Tierra, preserving, at minimum, has the opportunity to exercise its 130 units option rights to purchase the home prior to the home being sold in a e) Tenant Education. Work with tenants of Trustee's Sale and the City losing at -risk units in danger of converting. affordable housing The State g su PP y Provide tenants with information of California Department Finance regarding potential tenant purchase of denied the transfer of redevelopment buildings including written information funds the Default Revolving Fund and any related workshops. Act as a and the Fund was dissolved. The loss liaison between tenants and nonprofits Page 23 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation potentially involved in constructing or of a funding source will make it acquiring replacement housing. If difficult to purchase homes prior to existing staff is not able to provide foreclosure, resulting in a reduction adequate staffing for this program, in the City's affordable housing provide outside consultants to support supply. the program. The dissolution of Redevelopment f) Reserve Fund. Earmark development eliminated a major funding source housing set -aside funds to assist priority available to preserve units at risk of purchasers with the down payment and their affordability expiring. Staff are closing costs associated with purchasing exploring other funding options. projects at risk. Continue to monitor other potential funding sources, such as State grants and HUD funds. Housing Element Policies: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 4.7 Temporary Housing Assistance for Successor Agency and Promote, assist, and facilitate By 2014 In accordance with AB 987, the Housing Authority maintains a list Extremely Low Income Households Community programs to prevent extremely low s wit ebs on the Cites ite of all Assist in the provision of temporary and Development Department income households to become homeless by providing links and affordable ownership units and a P emergency housing assistance to prevent program information on City s affordable rental units in the City of homelessness for the extremely low income website Tustin. In addition, links to other households as well as coordination with ffordable housing sites were also a g regional, state and federal assistance provided on the website. programs for assisting these households in the percentage of their incomes that are applied to rent (i.e. increase in allocation of Section 8 existing rental certificates, etc). Housing Element Policies: 1.4,15, 1.6, 1.14 Mobile Homes See Program 1.2 Page 24 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation Deed Restrictions: See Program 1.4 Tax Increment Financing See Program 1.8 Transitional Housing See Program 1.10 Ongoing Review of Housing Element Programs See Program 1.19 Consolidated Plan See Program 1.20 Goal 5: Neighborhood Conservation 5.1 Enforcement of Building and Community Investigate 150 substandard On -going On- going; During the reporting Housing Codes Development housing cases annually and 900 period, Code Enforcement a total of Department cases by 2014. 294 code violation investigations were Continue to enforce building and housing conducted and 20 cases were opened, codes to ensure health and safety, rectify and 13 cases were closed. Code violations and thereby improve the overall character of the community. Enforcement will include identifying substandard housing units and those that are otherwise identified as a threat to the health and safety of occupants. Actions will be taken pursuant to the law to demolish, rebuild, or correct the code violations. This program includes notification of taxing agencies upon failure to gain code compliance from the property owner to Page 25 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation allow City to recover enforcement cost. Housing Element Policies: 5.3, 5.4 5.2 Cultural Resources District Community Rate historic structures where Process Certificate of During the reporting period, thirteen There are a large number of structures in the Development applicable and process certificates Appropriateness as (13) Certificate of Appropriateness City that were constructed before and after Department of appropriateness as received. received. Explore were issued for improvements to the the turn of the century. Continue to utilize for Certified Local properties located within the Cultural Government (CLG) Resources District. the City s Cultural Resources Overlay grant to update the District to safeguard the heritage of the City Rigs Historical by preserving neighborhoods and structures Resources Survey that reflect the City s heritage and past. and Report in 2009. Through the District, promote the public and private enjoyment, use and preservation of culturally significant neighborhoods and structures. Continue to require that any alteration of a designated resource or construction improvements in the District conform to the requirements of the Cultural Resources Overlay District. Owners of historic landmarks or properties within the District are required to obtain a certificate of appropriateness before beginning any type of exterior construction, alteration, or demolition. A certificate of appropriateness certifies that the proposed changes are consistent with the design guidelines and are appropriate within the district context. Housing Element Policies: 5.5 Ongoing Review of Housing Element See Program 1.19 Page 26 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation Programs Development Consolidated Plan See Program 1.20 Building Codes See Program 1.23 Goal 6: Environmental Sensitivity 6.1 Energy Conservation Community Require all new units within On -going and On -going Require all new construction to be subject to Development planning period. currently in force. State energy conservation requirements Department (Title 24) as a condition for the issuance of a building permit. Housing Element Policies: 6.2 6.2 Energy Rebate Program Community Seek available grants to partner Explore energy The Building Division with Public Development with utility companies to promote efficient fee waiver Works Department obtained approval Partner with Utility Companies to promote Department energy rebate programs. by 2014 of $61,000 for reimbursement of permit energy rebate programs. No fee or and plan check fees of improvements discounted permits for energy efficient that meet the energy savings standards. projects over and above the Title 24 A total of 148 homeowners and 22 non- requirements may be explored. Examples residential projects applied and a total include installation of photovoltaic systems, of $44,293 was rebated. The program tank -less water heater, natural gas recharge ended in 2011 connection, electric vehicle recharge connection, wind power generator, etc. Housing Element Policies: 6.6 6.3 Solar Energy and Conservation Community On -going Revise CEQA CEQA checklist has been updated to Require that environmental analysis and Development checklist by 2014 include green house gas emissions. Page 27 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation subdivision plans address energy Department Supported solar panels installation in conservation measures and solar access. residential and commercial buildings. With the passage of AB 32, the City in In 2013, 98 residential and 3 non- anticipation with the State mandates will set residential permits for solar panels thresholds within its CEQA checklist and were issued. require developers to address energy conservation measures applicable to their proposed development proposals. Housing Element Policies: 6.2, 6.3 6.4 Building Orientation Community On -going On -going On -going Promote energy efficiency by orienting Development Department homes to maximize natural day lighting. The City will work with potential developers during the conceptual review level (Design Review) by promoting building siting that maximizes natural day lighting. Housing Element Policies: 6.2, 6.3 6.5 Water Efficiency Community Promote water efficient programs Adopt program by In response to Assembly Bill 1881, the Promote water - efficient landscapes, efficient Development by conducting workshops and 2014 City in coordination with the League of irrigation, and use of permeable paving Department providing education materials on Cities Orange County Division and the materials. Through educational materials the City Website, public counter Orange County Water District and trainings, the City will promote water and at schools. prepared and adopted the Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance. The efficiency methods to its residents. City s website also has been updated Landscape beautification which results in with information and guidelines to water conservation could be encouraged achieve water efficiency. The City through planting of drought tolerant plants, adopted an ordinance addressing installation of drip irrigation, installation of synthetic turf landscaping, including rain detector /sensor irrigation, etc. material, installation and maintenance, Page 28 TABLE C 2013 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583 Program Responsible Agency Quantified Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation Incentives such as over the counter permit to promote reduced irrigation needs plan check, discounted fee, or waiver of and quality landscaping. permit fee could be considered. The City also participates in the SoCal Housing Element Policies: 6.4 Water Smart program where rebates are provided for eligible water saving projects. 6.6 Green Building Community Explore green building and Evaluate and adopt Continue to evaluate Green Building Streamline processing for approved green Development sustainable building design to help Green Building Program. building. Department conserve energy consumption. A program by 2014. fee waiver, discounted permits Housing Element Policies: 6.2, 6.3, 6.5 fees, or rebate may be considered in promoting Green Building program. Ongoing Review of Housing Element See Program 1.19 Programs Consolidated Plan See Program 1.20 Page 29