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3-18-96
DATE-
MARCH 18, 1996
Inter-Com
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION 96-23; SUPPORT FOR MEASURE S
BACKGROUND
On March 4, 1996, the City Council directed staff to prepare a
resolution supporting the "Responsible Economic Development
Initiative -- Measure S" on the March 26, 1996, County of Orange
Primary Election ballot. Resolution 96.-23 is attached for the City
Council's consideration.
If passed, Measure S would repeal the initiative known as Measure
A which was passed by voters on November 8, 1994. Measure A
created an E1 Toro Airport Planning Area that identifies the
highest and best civilian use for the Marine Corps Air Station; E1
Toro (MCAS, E1 Toro) as a civilian airport serving Orange County's
air passenger and air cargo needs. In contrast, Measure S
recognizes that the highest and best use of MCAS, E1 Toro, is not
necessarily 'a civilian airport and explores other land uses. In
summary, Measure S would:
Delete changes to the County's General Plan enacted by
Measure A, including deleting the commercial aviation
land use designation for 2,000 acres at MCAS, E1 Toro;
Abolish the E1 Toro Airport Citizens Advisory Commission;
Require that an airport plan for a commercial airport at
MCAS, E1 Toro be ratified by a majority of the voters of
Orange County; and
Require that any proposed airport plan be the subject of
a valid Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). A valid EIR, as
defined by Measure S:
Does not allow for a Statement of Overriding
Considerations to be made;
Requires full mitigation measures for any
significant environmental impacts: and,
Has not been challenged in court or has been
challenged and appealed and is not subject to
further challenges.
RESOLUTION 96-23; SUPPORT FOR MEASURE S
March 18, 1996
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DISCUSSION
In developing Resolution 96-23, staff addressed, general issues
related to the land use planning process for MCAS, E1 Toro as well
as potential environmental impacts to Tustin. Although Measure S
does not preclude implementation of a commercial airport, the
initiative proposes a more traditional land use planning process
than Measure A, wherein operational, fiscal, and environmental
impacts will be studied prior to approval of enabling entitlements
(e.g., General Plan amendments, zoning code amendment, and use
permits). In contrast, Measure A enacted an amendment to the
County's General Plan without prior fiscal and environmental
analysis.
Although there are no final environmental documents for the
designated land uses at MCAS, E1 Toro, there are potential
environmental impacts associated with the development of a
commercial airport. Staff has reviewed "Opportunities for
Commercial Aviation Development at MCAS, E1 Toro" prepared by the
E1 Toro Reuse Planning Authority (ETRPA), a Joint Powers Authority
comprised of member cities in the vicinity of MCAS, E1 Toro. The
study was released on February 29, 1996, and is a preliminary
analysis of operational, fiscal, and environmental opportunities
and constraints associated with development of a commercial airport
on 2,000 acres of MCAS, E1 Toro. The study concluded that:
The potential flight patterns of aircraft arriving and
departing from a commercial airport at MCAS, E1 Toro may
need to be oriented in a north/south direction;
Noise impacts associated with a commercial aviation
facility at MCAS, E1 Toro may significantly affect
neighborhoods that are not currently affected by military
operations; and,
A significant increase in both regionally and locally
generated traffic accessing a commercial aviation
facility may affect existing and planned transportation
facilities in the vicinity of MCAS, E1 Toro.
Specifically related to Tustin, the potential environmental impacts
of a commercial aviation facility at MCAS, E1 Toro include concerns
related to overflights, noise, and traffic, and support the
findings of Resolution 96-23.
RESOLUTION 96.23; SUPPORT FOR MEASURE S
March 18, 1996
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Resolution 96-23 is attached for consideration and adoption at the
pleasure of the City Council.
Submitted By:
Karen Sicoli
Assistant Planner
Director of Community Development
Attachment: Resolution 96-23
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 96-23
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO
ADOPT THE RESPONSIBLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INITIATIVE (REDI), HEREINAFTER KNOWN AS
MEASURE S, AN INITIATIVE TO AMEND THE ORANGE
COUNTY GENERAL PLAN TO REPEAL MEASURE A AND
DESIGNATE MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, EL TORO
FOR THE HIGHEST AND BEST USE NOT LIMITED TO
COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT USES.
The City Council of' the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as
follows:
I. The City Council finds and determines as follows:
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Whereas the Orange County/E1 Toro Economic Stimulus
Initiative (Measure A) narrowly passed in November
1994, despite being strongly opposed by the
communities in closest proximity to MCAS, E1 Toro;
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Whereas Measure A amended the County's General Plan
to designate 2,000 acres of MCAS, E1 Toro for
commercial aviation and the remaining 2,738 acres
for uses compatible with an airport; and,
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Whereas, the existing planning process was
implemented through ballot box planning and was not
the product of detailed consideration or study, and
requires the use of an initiative to provide any
redress by the citizens of Orange County; and,
Whereas, objective studies of the highest and best
use for the subject property have not been
completed; and,
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Whereas, studies of constrained air transportation
and cargo demands are not yet available; and,
Whereas, the financial impact of developing a
commercial airport at MCAS, E1 Toro is not yet
known, nor are any funding sources identified; and,
Whereas,. the potential flight patterns of aircraft
using, a commercial aviation facility at MCAS, E1
Toro have not yet been determined and may need to
be oriented in a north/south direction, thereby'
subjecting portions of Tustin to overflights; and,
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Resolution No. 96-23
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Whereas, the noise impacts associated with a
commercial aviation facility have not yet been
determined and may subject portions of Tustin to
significant aircraft noise from overflights; and,
Whereas, the impact to existing and planned off-
site transportation systems, on and off-ramps,
overpasses, and infrastructure has not been
determined and may result in a significant increase
of both regionally and locally, generated traffic on
local roadways in Tustin; and,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council of
the City of Tustin supports Measure S on the March 26,
1996, County of Orange Primary Election ballot.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by. the City Council 6f the City of Tustin,
at a regular meeting on the 18th day of March, 1996.
JIM POTTS
Mayor
PAMELA STOKER, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF TUSTIN )
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PAMELA STOKER, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Tustin, California, does hereby certify
that the whole number of the members of the City Council of
the City of Tustin is five; that the above and foregoing
Resolution 96-23 was duly passed and adopted at a regular
meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the'18th day of
March, 1996, by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT:
28 PAMELA STOKER, City Clerk