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DATE:
OCTOBER 25, 2004
TO:
PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT:
2003-04 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT
RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3936 recommending that the City
Council adopt the 2003-04 Annual Report on the Status of the Tustin General Plan.
BACKGROUND
California State law requires each City to adopt a comprehensive, long-term general
plan for its physical development and any land outside its boundaries which bears a
relationship to its planning activities. In essence, a city's general plan serves as the
blueprint for future growth and development. As a blueprint for the future, the plan
contains policies and programs designed to provide decision makers with a solid basis
for land use related decisions.
Tustin adopted its first General Plan in 1966. The Plan was prepared as a joint effort
between the City of Tustin Planning Department and the County of Orange Advance
Planning Division. Major changes to State law led to 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. The
General Plan incorporates all required elements as follow: land Use, Housing,
Conservation/Open Space/Recreation, Noise, Circulation, Public Safety and a locally
mandated element, Growth Management. The Housing Element was recently updated
in accordance with the State Department of Housing and Community Development
recommendations.
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, and
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3) Its progress in its efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance,
improvement, and development of housing.
The annual report is required to be provided to the City Council. Following the City
Council's action, the annual report will be forwarded to the State Department of Housing
and Community Development.
PROGRESS REPORT
The City's Annual Report (Exhibit A) has individual sections organized by element.
Each section includes a brief description of the scope of the element and a discussion
of program accomplishments relevant to each goal. The program accomplishments
include: ordinances, programs, guidelines, specific plans, general plan amendments,
and discretionary actions. Often these program accomplishments meet several goals
that are interrelated to various elements of the General Plan. As such, to avoid
redundancy, the implementation programs are described under the primary goal they
implement and are listed by name only under secondary goals.
REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS
The City's current Housing Element was adopted by the City Council in November 2002
and approved by the State Department of Housing and Community Development in
December 2002. Table 1 identifies the City of Tustin's share of regional housing needs
from January 1, 1998, through June 30, 2005.
Table 1
City of Tustin Regional Housing Need
1998-2005
Income Level
Very Low «50%of MFI)
Low Income (50-80 % of MFI)
Moderate Income (80-120% of MFI)
Upper Income (>120% of MFI)
Number of Units
694
489
778
1,337
3,298
Percentage
21.1%
14.8%
23.6%
40.5%
100.0%
MFI: Median Family Income
Source: SCAG Regional Housing Need Assessment
Table 2 consists of a list of new dwelling units that received occupancy approval from
January 1, 1998, through June 30, 2004. To determine the income level of each unit,
the State Department of Housing and Community Development developed criteria for
the City to follow. These criteria are based on occupant annual income, rent payment,
purchase price, or density level.
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In addition, a list of implementation programs are included in the Annual Report
(Exhibit A) which outlines programs, ordinances, and development proposals that the
City undertook in meeting its fair share of regional housing needs.
Table 2
City of Tustin
Housing Unit Constructed Between
January 1, 1998 through June 30, 2004
Income level
Very low (0-50%MFI)
low Income (51-80%MFI)
Moderate Income (81-120%MFI)
Upper Income
Number of Units
9
44
889
664
1,607
Percentage
0.6%
2.8%
55.3%
41.3%
100.0%
MFI: Median Family Income
Source: City of Tustin
EFFORTS TO REMOVE GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS
TO THE MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT, AND
DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING
The City has taken the following steps to remove governmental constraints that hinder
the development of affordable housing:
1. Continued implementation of the City's General Plan;
2. Continued processing of Specific Plans to include affordable housing
components through Development Agreements;
3. Continued to grant density bonuses by providing developer incentives for the
production of affordable housing as provided by State law and City Ordinance
No. 1279.
4. Complied with the affordable housing provisions under Community
Redevelopment Law;
5. Allocated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for
improvements within the low- to moderate-income neighborhoods to encourage
rehabilitation and revitalization; and
6. Provided various grants, loans, and down-payment assistance to assist the low-
to moderate-income households in purchasing and rehabilitating their homes.
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As evidenced by the Annual Report, the City has implemented numerous ordinances,
programs, guidelines, specific plans, general plan amendments, and discretionary
actions in accordance with its General Plan goals.
Many of these implementation tools satisfy goals within several General Plan
elements, demonstrating the interrelationship among the elements and the
comprehensive approach the City has taken in implementing the General Plan.
The City will continue its efforts in carrying out all the identified goals and policies of the
General Plan. This Annual Report enables the City to assess the effectiveness of its
General Plan and provides guidance to the City in focusing on its future goals and
policies.
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Attachment: 1. Resolution No. 3936
2. Exhibit A: 2003-04 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress
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ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution No. 3936
RESOLUTION NO. 3936
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN RECOMMENDING THAT
THE CITY COUNCil ADOPT THE 2003-04 ANNUAL
REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE TUSTIN
GENERAL PLAN
The Planning Commission does hereby resolve as follows:
I.
The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A.
II.
That Government Code Section 65400(b) requires the Planning Agency (the
Planning Commission) to provide an annual report to the City Council on the
status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation including the
progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs;
B.
That the City has implemented numerous ordinances, programs, guidelines,
specific plans, general plan amendments, and discretionary actions in
accordance with the General Plan;
C.
That the City has taken steps in removing governmental constraints that
hinder the development of affordable housing;
D.
That on October 25, 2004, the Planning Commission considered the efforts
undertaken by the City of Tustin to implement the General Plan;
E.
That the City's efforts in implementing the General Plan are summarized in
the report entitled "2003-04 Annual Report on the Status of the City of Tustin
General Plan" attached hereto as Exhibit "A," and
F.
That the Planning Commission has accepted the 2003-04 Annual Report on
the status of the City of Tustin General Plan and will submit said report to the
City Council for consideration.
The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt the
2003-04 Annual Report on the status of the City of Tustin General Plan attached
hereto as Exhibit "A."
Resolution No. 3936
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin, at a regular
meeting on the 25th day of October, 2004.
JOHN NIELSEN
Chairperson
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF ORANGE)
CITY OF TUSTIN )
I, ELIZABETH A. BINSACK, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Planning
Commission Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin, California; that
Resolution No. 3936 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin
Planning Commission, held on the 25th day of October, 2004.
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A:
2003-04 Annual Report on the Status of the City of Tustin General Plan
2003-04 Annual Report on the Status of the City of Tustin General Plan
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 pattern that
accommodates existing and future needs for
housing, commercial and industrial land, open space
and community facilities and services, while
maintaining a healthy, diversified economy adequate
to provide future City services.
Exhibit A
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.
Second Unit Code Amendment: An amendment to Chapter 2 of
Article 9 of the Tustin City Code relating to second residential
units. The amendment provides standards for second residential
units in several residential zoning districts and allows second
residential units without discretionary review or hearing, in
accordance with State Law.
.
Business Regulations Code Amendment: The City amended
the Business Regulations Code to regulate businesses that are
recognized as having characteristics which may pose particular
threats to the public health, safety, and welfare. The proposed
amendment would also streamline the process for obtaining
business permits and reduce the staff time required to process the
permits. The Ordinance gives the Director approval, denial, and
revocation authority with the ability to request that the Planning
Commission hold a hearing and make a permit decision on a
case-by-case basis. The Ordinance disbands the License and
Permit Board and establishes the City Council as the appeal
body for all business permit decisions.
General Plan Amendments: The City processed one (1) General
Plan Amendment to amend the land use designation from Commercial
to High Density Residential for the development of sixty-three (63)
town homes at 14452 Newport Avenue. The development includes ten
(10) affordable ownership units to be set-aside for a period of fifty-five
(55) years.
2003-04 General Plan Annual Report
2003-04 Annual Report on the Status of the City of Tustin General Plan
GOALS PROGRAMS
. County Island Annexation: Annexation of
Loretta/Bonner/Medford/Grovesite county island properties from
the Orange County unincorporated territory into the City of
Tustin.
. Discretionary Actions: The City processed 28 Conditional Use
Permits, 2 Variance, 4 Code Amendments, and 37 Design Reviews
to accommodate various development proposals.
GOAL 2: Ensure that future land use decisions are the result . Density Bonus (Ordinance No. 1279): Amends Tustin City
of sound and comprehensive planning. Code Article 9, Chapter 1, governing incentives for the
development of affordable housing to comply with the California
Legislature's 2002 amendment of Government Code Section
65915 and to make other conforming changes to State law.
. Subdivision Code: The City continues the implementation and
enforcement of the Subdivision Code in accordance with the
State's Subdivision Map Act related to the division of land within
or partially within the City by establishing regulations concerning
the design, improvement, and survey data of subdivisions, the
form and content of all required maps, and the procedure to be
followed in securing the official approval of the City.
. Recreational Vehicle (RV) Storage (Ordinance 1278): Amends
the Irvine Industrial Complex Planned Community District
regulations to allow outdoor recreational vehicle (RV) storage as a
conditionally permitted use in the Irvine Industrial Complex and
establish specific development standards for the use.
. California Building Code: The State's Health and Safety Code
requires local governments to adopt the most recent editions of the
model codes related to construction. The City adopted the 2001
edition codes which include: the California Buildinq, Fire,
Exhibit A
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GOALS PROGRAMS
Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electric Codes, and other related
codes.
. Design Review Process: The City encourages and promotes
high quality design and physical appearance through the Design
Review process. During the previous fiscal year, a total of 37
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 when the requests constitute a
reasonable use of property not permissible under a strict literal
interpretation of the regulations.
. Code Enforcement Program: The City promotes active Code
Enforcement citywide. Code Enforcement activities include:
graffiti removal program of approximately 1000 cases annually,
weed abatement program, removal of abandoned shopping carts,
graffiti abatement, and other zoning and land use related types of
issues.
. Alcoholic Beverages Sales Guidelines: The City continues to
implement the Alcoholic Beverages Sales guidelines. These
guidelines are to be considered in conjunction with the
conditional use permit process to promote and protect public
health, safety, and general welfare, and preserve and enhance
the quality of the City relating to establishments selling alcoholic
beverages for on- and off-site consumption.
. 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.
Exhibit A
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GOALS PROGRAMS
. Auto Services Design Guidelines: The City continues to
implement guidelines and standard conditions of approval for the
establishment of auto-related services businesses.
. Medical Office Parking/Joint Use Parking Ordinance: The City
continues to allow for joint use parking within a commercial center
and utilize the new parking ratio for medical uses under 4,000-
square feet.
. Wireless Communication Facilities Ordinance: The City
continues to implement regulations and guidelines for the review
of wireless communication facilities for the protection of the
health and safety and aesthetics of the community.
. Mobile Vending: Ordinance No. 1274 was adopted to regulate
mobile vending based on the traffic hazards and special dangers
to the public safety and welfare of children and residents in the
City.
GOAL 3: Ensure that new development is compatible with . General Plan Conformity: The City processed one (1) General
surrounding land uses in the community, the City's Plan Conformity determining that the location, purpose, and extent
circulation network, availability of public facilities, of proposed County of Orange water quality testing, health
existing development constraints and the City's inspection, and plan checking services at an existing building
unique characteristics and resources. located within the City of Tustin's boundary is consistent with the
City's General Plan.
. General Plan Amendment: (Land Use Element Goal 1 for
description)
. Discretionary Actions: (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Exhibit A
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GOALS PROGRAMS
GOAL 4: Assure a safe, healthy and aesthetically pleasing . Newsrack Ordinance: The City continues to implement
community for residents and businesses. regulations for the placement of newsracks within the City's right-
of-way.
. Neon Tubing Design Guidelines: The City continues to
implement guidelines to mitigate negative visual impacts as a
result of installation of exposed neon tubing.
. Tustin Pride Program: The City continues to support the Tustin
Pride Committee to promote a cleaner, healthier, and safer
community.
. Redevelopment Agency Programs: The City Redevelopment
Agency provides programs including public improvements and
commercial rehabilitation loans to revitalize the redevelopment
project areas. Affordable housing programs include Housing
Rehabilitation Loans and grants, Homebuyer loans (down
payment assistance to homebuyer), and Mortgage Credit
Certificate program (tax credit for first time homebuyer).
. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES): the
City participates in the countywide efforts to minimize unwarranted
discharge water into the regional water system.
GOAL 5: Revitalize older commercial, industrial, and . Cultural Resources District Ordinance: The City continues to
residential uses and properties. preserve historic and architecturally significant properties within
the district by requiring a Certificate of Appropriateness for
exterior alterations and demolitions of structures within the
district. The City also utilizes a Survey that contains information
about the City's historic resources. Staff reQularly references this
Exhibit A
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GOALS PROGRAMS
survey to determine the resource style, significance, and whether
special design considerations are required when modifications to
the structure are proposed. A total of eight (8) Certificates were
issued between July 1, 2003, and June 30, 2004.
. 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 six (6) properties in Tustin
participate in the Mills Act program.
. Old Town Fee Waiver: The City Council extended the fee waiver
policy and amended the criteria increasing the basis for the fee
waiver to $100,000 in construction valuation and refunding the
waived fees to the applicant upon issuance of a building permit.
The revised Old Town Fee Waiver Policy become effective on
July 1, 2002, and remains in effect for three fiscal years, with
extensions subject to City Manager approval.
. Old Town Tustin Revitalization Strategy: Various activities were
carried out to revitalize older properties in Old Town Tustin. These
activities include the creation of diagonal parking to create a
pedestrian and business friendly atmosphere.
. Historical Resources Survey Update: The City received a
Certified Local Government grant from the State to update the
existing Historical Resources Survey. The new survey has been
completed and new or potential resources have been added in the
City's historical resources survey.
. Redevelopment Agency Programs: (Land Use Element Goal 4
for description)
Exhibit A
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GOALS PROGRAMS
GOAL 6: Improve urban design in Tustin to ensure . Historic Plaque Program: The City established a plaque
development that is architecturally and functionally program to recognize historically significant structures located
compatible, and to create uniquely identifiable within the Cultural Resources District. To date, twenty-one (21)
neighborhoods, commercial, and business park plaques have been delivered.
districts.
GOAL 7: Promote expansion of the City's economic base and . Home Occupation Ordinance (Land Use Element Goal 2 for
diversification of economic activity. description).
GOAL 8: Ensure that necessary public facilities and services . Library Expansion Study: The City submitted an application to
are available to accommodate development the State Office of Library Construction. The grant would pay for
proposed on the Land Use Policy Map. approximately 65 percent of the total eligible cost of the project.
As of this date, the City has not been notified regarding the grant
application.
. 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.
. Tustin Family and Youth Center: In 1996, the City rehabilitated
an existing commercial site to accommodate a youth center. This
youth center now provides a variety of affordable youth programs
to low-income residents.
Exhibit A
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GOALS
GOAL 9:
Provide for a planned community in East Tustin
compatible with the land use characteristics of the
local area and sensitive to the natural environment.
GOAL 10: Improve and strengthen the Tustin Old Town/First
Street area with a unique pedestrian environment and
diverse mix of goods, services, and uses.
GOAL 11: Provide for an integrated business park environment
in the Pacific Center East Area which both
capitalizes on market opportunities and is
compatible with adjacent developed land uses.
GOAL 12: Maintain the semi-rural and low-density character of
North Tustin.
Exhibit A
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PROGRAMS
.
Natural Communities Conservation Program: The City
participates in the countywide Natural Communities Conservation
Program in protecting the natural habitats and endangered
species by reviewing all development proposals to comply with
the established guidelines.
.
Park, Development, Improvements and Maintenance Program:
The City encourages developers to create new parks and allocates
funds for services and maintenance of buildings and recreational
areas. The City also allocates funds for deferred maintenance of
public parks to ensure safe and adequate recreational areas for all
residents.
.
Old Town Tustin Revitalization Strategy: (Land Use Element
Goal 5)
.
Pacific Business Center: Eleven (11) condominium office
buildings were constructed in accordance with the Pacific Center
East Specific Plan.
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GOALS
GOAL 13: Develop a Specific Plan/Reuse Plan for MCAS
. Tustin which maximizes the appeal of the site as a
mixed use, master planned development, and that
includes the following qualities seeking to create
results that are very special and worthy of the site's
present and historical importance.
PROGRAMS
.
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan: Section 9246 to the Tustin City
Code was added to establish the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan
District (SP-1 Specific Plan) zoning regulations and the Tustin
Zoning Map was amended from Public and Institutional (P&I) to
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan District (SP-1 Specific Plan).
MCAS Tustin Redevelopment Plan: The City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 1276 approving and adopting the Redevelopment
Plan for the MCAS- Tustin Redevelopment Project.
.
HOUSING ELEMENT
The Housing Element identifies housing programs aimed at meeting the identified housing needs of the City's population and
implementing Statewide housing goals to provide decent and sound housing for all persons and all income groups. The Tustin
Housing Element includes the identification of strategies and programs that focus on: 1) housing affordability, 2) rehabilitation of
substandard housing, 3) meeting the existing demand for new housing, and 4) conservation of the existing affordable housing
stock. The following is a listing of all Housing Element goals and implementation measures:
GOAL 1:
Provide an adequate supply of housing to meet the
City's need for a variety of housing types to meet the
diverse socio-economic needs of all community
residents.
Exhibit A
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.
Housing Element: On November 4, 2002, the City Council
adopted the Housing Element and HCD certified the Element in
December 2002. The City continues to implement the Housing
Element to provide an adequate supply of housing to meet the
City's need for a variety of housing types to meet the diverse
socio-economic needs of all community residents.
. Affordable Housing: The City entered into an agreement with
the Olson Company to set aside ten (10) units of the sixty-three
(63) condominium units as affordable housing. This project is
currently under construction.
. Affordable Housing at Tustin Legacy: The City is undergoing
negotiations with several developers at the Tustin Legacy for
implementing the affordable housing component of the Specific
Plan.
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. Density Bonus: The City continues to work with developers by
providing incentives in the form of density bonus for the
development of affordable housing units when requested.
GOAL 2: Ensure equal housing opportunities for all existing . Shared-Housing Program: The City continues to provide
and future City residents regardless of race, religion, coordination and support to a home sharing program funded in part
ethnicity, sex, age, marital status, or household by the Feedback Foundation, Inc. as part of the TLC
composition. (Transportation Lunch and Counseling) and the Orange County
Housing Authority.
. Fair Housing Services: The City continues to contract with the
Orange County Fair Housing Council to provide services to the
residents of the City of Tustin to assure equal housing
opportunities. The Fair Housing Council of Orange County also
provides case management and tenanUlandlord dispute resolution
as well as housing discrimination services.
GOAL 3: Increase the percentage of ownership housing to . Ownership Housing: The City continues to encourage the
ensure a reasonable balance of rental and owner- development of for-sale housing to increase the percentage of
occupied housing within the City. ownership housing and to ensure a reasonable balance of rental
and owner-occupied housing within the City
GOAL 4: Preserve the existing supply of affordable housing in . Section 8 Certificates and Vouchers Program: The City
the City. contracts with the Orange County Housing Authority for the
development and operation of federally assisted low- and
moderate-income housing program.
. Density Bonus Ordinance: (Housing Element Goal 2)
Exhibit A
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GOAL 5:
GOAL 6:
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GOALS
Conserve, maintain, rehabilitate and/or replace
existing housing in neighborhoods which are safe,
healthful, and attractive, in accordance with adopted
Land Use Policy. Improve the residential character
of the City with an emphasis on revitalizing
neighborhoods showing signs of deterioration.
Promote conservation of the City's sound housing
stock, rehabilitation of deteriorated units where they
may exist Citywide, and elimination of dilapidated
units that endanger the health, safety, and well
being of occupants.
Ensure that new housing is sensitive to the existing
natural and built environment.
PROGRAMS
. Redevelopment Agency Programs: (Land Use Element Goal 4
for description)
.
Hillside Review Procedures: Provision of development review for
projects located in the hillside area within the East Tustin Specific
Plan area.
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:
Exhibit A
Provide a system of streets that meets the needs of
current and future inhabitants and facilitates the safe
and efficient movement of people and goods
throughout the City consistent with the City's ability
to finance and maintain such a system.
.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP): The City utilizes a seven (7)
year Capital Improvement Program to monitor, identify, and
prioritize improvements to roadways and intersections.
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GOAL 2:
Provide for a truck circulation system that provides
for the effective transport of commodities while
minimizing the negative impacts throughout the City.
Exhibit A
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PROGRAMS
Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH): The
City has adopted the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial
Highways which addresses existing as well as future regional
traffic needs. Additionally, the City has identified and adopted a
City Arterial Highway System to accommodate existing traffic
demands and ensure the development of improvements to serve
future local traffic demands. Under this program in FY 2003/04,
the City performed the following:
1. Prepared design for the extension of Newport Avenue to
connect with Edinger Avenue. This includes a grade
separation with the OCTA / SCRRA Railway. It also provides a
major link in the MPAH.
2. Requested proposals for studying alternative designs for the
grade separation of Red Hill Avenue at the aCTA / SCRRA
Railway for purposes of transportation efficiency and safety.
3. Designed, acquired right-of-way and advertised for bids for
widening of the intersection of Irvine Boulevard / Newport
Avenue to enhance capacity and efficiency of that intersection.
4. Awarded a contract for the widening of Red Hill Avenue at
Interstate Route 5 in order to increase capacity and add bicycle
lanes.
5. Designed and acquired right-of-way for the Newport Avenue I
SR-55 Ramp Reconfiguration, which also includes the
extension of Newport Avenue and widening of Edinger Avenue
.
Truck Routes System: The City has identified and adopted a
system of citywide truck routes to accommodate the need for the
transport of goods through the City. The City actively coordinates
trucking activities with the City's Police Department and issues
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GOAL 3:
Support development of a network of regional
transportation facilities which ensure the safe and
efficient movement of people and goods from within
the City to areas outside its boundaries, and which
accommodate the regional travel demands of
developing areas outside the City.
GOAL 4:
Maximize the efficiency of the circulation system
through the use of transportation system
management and demand management strategies.
Exhibit A
PROGRAMS
Transportation/Overload permits to minimize impacts due to large
loads and to maximize traffic safety associated with trucking
activities.
.
Regional Transportation Improvements Program: The City
works closely with the Regional Transportation Agency (OCT A)
and the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to
implement regional transportation improvements and minimize
impacts to Tustin. For example, the City is moving forward with its
project to reconfigure freeway ramps at the 1-5/ SR-55 Interchange.
.
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.
.
Traffic Signal Coordination Program: The City has implemented
traffic signal coordination among the majority of the City's traffic
signals that serve the arterial roadway network. Additionally, the
City coordinates traffic signal timing with adjacent jurisdictions 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. In FY 2003/04 the Public
Works Department implemented 40-traffic signal timing
modifications to respond to variations in traffic volumes and
patterns. The City also designed and awarded a contract for
modification of the traffic signal at Newport Avenue / EI Camino
Real and installed traffic signal battery backup systems at 17-
locations throughout the City.
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. Commuter Rail Station: The City has 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.
. 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 reduces traffic congestion during
peak hours.
GOAL 5: Support development of a public transportation . Bus Service: The City works closely with aCTA to provide local
system that provides mobility to all City inhabitants and express bus service to the community.
and encourages use of public transportation as an
alternative to automobile travel.
. 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 arterials roadways.
GOAL 6: Increase the use of non-motorized modes of . Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System: The City supports and
transportation. promotes 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.
Exhibit A
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GOAL 7: Provide for a well-designed and convenient parking
facilities.
GOAL 8:
Define and evaluate alternative financing methods
for circulation system management and
maintenance costs on a Citywide and areawide
basis.
Exhibit A
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PROGRAMS
.
Orange County Master Plan of Bikeways: The City supports and
coordinates the development and maintenance of bikeways in
conjunction with the Orange County Master Plan of County
Bikeways.
.
Parking Facilities: Tustin encourages the efficient use of
existing parking facilities, including provisions for shared use of
facilities, smaller vehicles, and other provisions to improve the
effectiveness of City parking codes and ordinances. Additionally,
the City provides for common parking facilities in the Old Town
area to provide convenient access to public and private facilities.
A new public parking facility was completed at the new Main
Street Water Reservoir site.
.
Development Review and Parking Requirements: The City
monitors development to ensure sufficient off-street parking for
all land use decisions.
. Measure M and Proposition 111: The City maintains Orange
County standards established to qualify for new revenue sources
provided by Measure M and Proposition 111.
.
Transportation System Improvement Program (TSIP): The
City requires participation in applicable transportation fees in the
TSIP areas, which enable transportation improvements to be
funded on a fair share basis by the development community
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. Major Bridge and Thoroughfare Fee Program: The City requires
and collects applicable fees from development to provide for
regional transportation improvements through this program.
CONSERVATION, OPEN SPACE, AND RECREATION ELEMENT
The Conservation/Open Space/Recreation Element provides for the protection, conservation, and management of natural and open
space resources. The Conservation component deals primarily with the preservation of natural resources, such as water, soils,
minerals, and animal life. The Open Space component identifies open space that is left undeveloped for public health and safety
reasons and open space that is used for the preservation of natural resources, for the managed production of resources, and for
outdoor recreation. The Recreation component identifies planned park and recreation facilities designed to support the recreational
needs of Tustin's population.
Air quality has been included as a sub-element to the Tustin Conservation/Open Space/Recreation Element. The purpose of the Air
Quality Sub-element is to reduce current and projected emission levels through stationary source control measures; mobile source,
transportation and land use control measures; and energy conservation measures. The following is a listing of all
Conservation/Open Space/Recreation Element goals and implementation measures:
GOAL 1: Reduce air pollution through proper land use,
transportation and energy use planning.
. Discretionary Actions: (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
GOAL 2:
Improve air quality by influencing transportation
choices of mode, time of day, or whether to travel,
and to establish a jobs/housing balance.
GOAL 3:
Reduce particulate emissions to the greatest extent
feasible.
.
Regional Transportation Improvements Program (Circulation
Element Goal 3 for description)
Exhibit A
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GOAL 4: Reduce emissions through reduced energy . Regional Transportation Improvements Program (Circulation
consumption. Element Goal 3 for description)
GOAL 5: Protect water quality and conserve water supply. . National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES):
(Land Use Element Goal 4 for description)
GOAL 6: Identify, designate, and preserve significant or . Natural Communities Conservation Program (Land Use
unique riparian habitats. Element Goal 9 for description)
GOAL 7: Conserve and protect natural plan and animal . Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System: (Circulation Element
communities. Goal 6 for description)
GOAL 8: Conserve and protect significant topographical . Hillside Review Procedures: (Housing Element Goal 6 for
features, important watershed areas, resources, and description)
soils.
GOAL 9: Manage the production of economically valuable . Lemon Tree Park: The Parks and Recreation Department in
agricultural resources to achieve a balance between conjunction with the Field Services, entered into an agreement for
current market forces and long-term community grove management at the Lemon Tree Park. Over 900 tree
values. specimens will be managed and harvested. This resource will
remain as an important piece of the master plan development
park.
GOAL 10: Reduce solid waste produced within City. . Source Reduction Recycling Element: In the year 2000, the
City's diversion requirement was fifty (50) percent. The City is
currently implementing a new solid waste collection and disposal
contract that will modify residential and commercial collection and
disposal programs to increase waste diversion.
Exhibit A
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GOAL 11: Conserve energy resources through use of available
energy technology and conservation practices.
GOAL 12: Maintain and enhance the City's unique culturally
and historically significant building sites and
features.
Exhibit A
PROGRAMS
. Recycling and Waste Management Plan: The State adopted
S81374 mandating that all cities adopt a local ordinance requiring
the tracking and recycling of 50% to 75% of all construction and
demolition debris or be subject to a State Model Ordinance. In
response to the SB 1374, the City adopted ordinance which
requires all construction and demolition projects valued at
$50,000 or more to achieve a 50% diversion and those projects
valued at $100,000 or more to also submit a Waste Management
Plan quantifying the projects proposed diversion prior to issuance
of a building or demolition permit.
. Conservation of Energy within City's Parks: The City monitors
lights within City parks by using light schedules and timers. The
City, due to the energy shortage, also replaces light bulbs within
City parks with energy-efficient light bulbs. The City also continues
to utilize Maxicom systems at community facilities for computer
generated operations of irrigation systems to maximize the efficient
use of water and electricity.
. LED Traffic Signal Program: The City replaced red and green
traffic signal lights with LED (Light Emitting Diodes) lights to
conserve energy. As a result, the City conserves a net energy
saving of 1.7 million kilowatts per hour per year. All signals have
been replaced.
. Historic Plaque Program: (Land Use Element Goal 6 for
description)
. Cultural Resources District Ordinance: (Land Use Element
GoalS for description)
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. Mills Act: (Land Use Element GoalS for description)
. Historical Resources Survey Update: (Land Use Element Goal
5 for description)
GOAL 13: Preserve Tustin's archeological and paleontologic . Discretionary Actions: (Land Use Element Goal 1 for
resources. description)
GOAL 14: Encourage the development and maintenance of a . Centennial Park Restroom: The City recently completed the
balanced system of public and private parks, renovation of the Centennial Park restrooms.
recreation facilities, and open spaces that serve the
needs of existing and future residents in the City of
Tustin.
. Pioneer Road Park: The City completed the development of the
Pioneer Road Park located in Tustin Ranch in May 2004.
. Park and Recreation Programs: The City's parks and recreation
sponsored and coordinated park and recreation programs include
over 330 annual educational class programs, youth and adult
programs to over 36,000 individuals, summer camps and special
events such as Tiller Days, EI Camino Real Street Fair and Chili-
Cook-Off, Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony, Spring Egg Hunt,
Cinco de Mayo, Summer Family Showcase, "Movie in the Park",
"Concert in the Park", and Tustin Idol.
. Recreational Youth Programs: The City allocated CDBG grants
for non-profits organizations to provide after school programs (i.e.
Boys and Girls Club, Tustin Family Youth Center, etc.)
. MCAS Specific Plan: (Land Use Element Goal 13 for
description)
Exhibit A
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. Park Development, Improvements, and Maintenance
Program: (Land Use Element Goal 9 for description)
. Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System: (Circulation Element
Goal 6 for description)
. Discretionary Actions: (Land Use Element Goal 1 for
description)
GOAL 15: Coordinate local open space and trail areas with the . MCAS Tustin Specific Plan: (Land Use Element Goal 13 for
regional facilities of the County and adjoining cities. description)
. Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System: (Circulation Element
Goal 6 for description)
GOAL 16: Provide a range of informal opportunities and . Park and Recreation Programs: (Conservation, Open Space, and
organized recreational, cultural, sports, and life Recreation Element Goal 14 for description)
enrichment programs and services which will enable
community residents of all ages, interests, and
abilities to participate and experience self-
satisfaction, personal growth, and fulfillment in
leisure activities.
. Camp Programs and Educational Classes: The City of Tustin
Parks and Recreation Department coordinated and implemented
many new programs and camps this past year and is able to
accommodate an additional 2,000 participants annually. The new
programs introduced the past year were: La Crosse Camps,
Science Adventure Camps, Skyhawks Sports Camps, Horse
Summer Day Camps, Fencing, Swim Lessons, and Senior Ice
Skating. Enrollment in educational classes has increased by five
(5) percent. Sports program registration increased by seven
percent. Youth Day Camps increased from 31 to 38.
Exhibit A
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. Tustin Family and Youth Center: (Land Use Element Goal 8 for
description)
. CDBG, HOME, and other State and Federal Programs: The
City allocated $149,700 of CDBG grants in FY 2003-04 to non-
profit organizations carrying out public services activities.
. Park and Recreation Programs: (Conservation, Open Space, and
Recreation Element Goal 14 for description)
. Recreational Youth Programs: (Conservation, Open Space, and
Recreation Element Goal 14 for description)
GOAL 17: Operate and maintain existing and future parks and . Park and Recreation Programs: (Conservation, Open Space, and
recreation facilities so they are safe, clean, and Recreation Element Goal 14 for description)
attractive to the public; and preserve, protect, and
enhance both existing and potential natural
recreation areas to ensure that long-term public
investments and values are not unreasonably
preempted, compromised, or prevented by neglect
or short-term considerations.
. Park Development, Improvements, and Maintenance
Programs: (Land Use Element Goal 9 for description)
. Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System: (Circulation Element
Goal 6 for description).
Exhibit A
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. Tustin Area Senior Center: (Conservation, Open Space, and
Recreation Element Goal 14 for description)
GOAL 18: Ensure that the recreational goals and policies are . Parks Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program: The City
pursued and realized in an organized, incremental, Council adopted a revised seven-year capital improvement program
and cost-effective manner and consistent with the (CIP) for parks throughout the City.
City of Tustin's financial resources and legal
authorities and the appropriate responsibilities of
other agencies, the private sector, and individual
and group users.
. Park and Recreation Programs: (Conservation, Open Space, and
Recreation Element Goal 14 for description)
. Recreational Youth Programs: (Conservation, Open Space, and
Recreation Element Goal 14 for description)
PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT
The Public Safety Element identifies and addresses those natural or man-made characteristics which exist in or near the City which
represent a potential danger to the safety of the citizens, sites, structures, public facilities, and infrastructure. The Element
establishes policies to minimize the danger to residents, workers, and visitors and identifies actions needed to deal with crisis
situations. The following potential hazards are included in the Public Safety Element: flooding, seismically induced conditions,
including surface rupture, ground shaking, ground failure, and seiche; slope instability leading to mudslides and landslides;
subsidence and other geologic hazards; wildland/urban interface fires; evacuation routes, hazardous materials; law enforcement;
and aircraft overflights. The following is a listing of all Public Safety Element goals and implementation measures:
GOAL 1: Reduce the risk to the community's inhabitants from . National Flood Insurance Program: Disseminate flood zone
flood hazards. information to the public and participate in the National Flood
Insurance Program.
Exhibit A
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. Hazard Mitigation Plan: The City will analyze the potential risks
and identify mitigation strategies while preparing the Hazard
Mitigation Plan as required by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.
GOAL 2: Minimize risk from upstream dam failures. . Risk Assessment Procedures: The City's emergency plan
contains a disaster recovery component. City staff has in the past
years attended special disaster response and recovery training
sponsored by the California Office of Emergency Services.
GOAL 3: Reduce the risk to the community from geologic and . Hazard Mitigation Plan: The City will analyze the potential risks
seismic hazards. and identify mitigation strategies while preparing the Hazard
Mitigation Plan as required by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.
GOAL 4: Reduce the risk to the community's inhabitants from . Fire Service Contract: The City contracts with the Orange County
exposure to hazardous materials and wastes. Fire Authority to provide fire services to Tustin residents.
GOAL 5: Reduce the risk to the community's inhabitants from . Fire Service Contract: (Public Safety Element Goal 4 for
fires or explosions. description)
GOAL 6: Stabilize demand for law enforcement services.
GOAL 7: Minimize the level of danger to life and property from . Emergency Exercise: While City has a very limited role in
air operations accidents. aircraft operations, the City's next emergency exercise will include
an aviation accident scenario, thereby improving the City's
response abilities.
GOAL 8: Improve the City's ability to respond to natural and Hazard Mitigation Plan: The City will analyze the potential risks
man-made emergencies. and identify mitigation strategies while preparing the Hazard
Mitigation Plan as required by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.
The City's emerQency plan was approved by the City Council in
Exhibit A
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2001 and has been distributed to staff. The City's Plan utilizes the
California Standardized Emergency Management System to
identify specific organizational responsibilities and procedures.
Ongoing training will familiarize staff with these standard response
procedures. Coordination with regional and State disaster
response organizations occurs on a daily basis.
GOAL 9: Reduce the amount of personal injury, damage to . Risk Assessment Procedures: (Public Safety Element Goal 2
property, and economic or social dislocation as the for description).
result of disaster.
NOISE ELEMENT
The Noise Element is a comprehensive approach for including noise control in the planning process. It is a tool for achieving and
maintaining environmental noise levels compatible with land use. The Noise Element includes effective strategies to reduce
excessive noise in the community resulting from mobile sources such as traffic, aircraft, rail, and stationary sources, such as
construction activity and music. The following is a listing of all Noise Element goals and implementation measures:
GOAL 1: Use noise control measures to reduce the impact . John Wayne Airport Noise Monitoring Program: The City
from transportation noise sources. monitors aircraft noise levels originating from the John Wayne
Airport to ensure the noise level is within the Community Noise
Equivalent Level (CNEL).
GOAL 2: Incorporate noise considerations into land use . JohnWayne Airport Noise Monitoring Program: (Noise Element
planning decisions. Goal 1 for description)
. Discretionary Actions: (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
Exhibit A
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GOAL 3: Develop measures to control non-transportation . Property Maintenance Equipment Noise Ordinance: The City
noise impacts. continues to enforce the Property Maintenance ordinance to
prohibit the use and operation of loud property maintenance
equipment during certain hours.
. Discretionary Actions: (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
GROWTH MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
The Growth Management Element contains policies for the planning and provision of traffic improvements that are necessary for
orderly growth and development. The following is a listing of all Growth Management Element goals and implementation measures:
GOAL 1: Reduce traffic congestion. . Growth Management Area Program: The City participates in the
interjurisdictional coordination in addressing infrastructure concerns
and in 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
overcrossing at the SR-55 Freeway (completed), and intersection
enhancements at Red Hill Avenue/Barranca Parkway (planning
stage). All of the above projects improve interjurisdictional traffic
flow and roadway capacity.
. Traffic Signal Coordination Program: (Circulation Element
Goal 4 for description).
GOAL 2: Ensure adequate transportation facilities are . Measure M and Proposition 111: (Circulation Element Goal 8
provided for existing and future inhabitants of the for description).
City.
Exhibit A
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. Growth Management Area (GMA) Program: (Growth
Management Goal 1 for description).
. Regional Transportation Improvements Program: (Circulation
Element Goal 3 for description).
. Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways: (Circulation
Element Goal 1 for description).
. Congestion Management Program: (Circulation Element Goal 3
for description).
GOAL 3: Cooperate with neighboring jurisdictions and the . Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways: (Circulation
County to achieve reduction in regional traffic Element Goal 1 for description).
congestion.
. Regional Transportation Improvements Program: (Circulation
Element Goal 3 for description).
. Congestion Management Program (CMP): (Circulation Element
Goal 3 for descrition).
. Measure M and Proposition 111: ( Circulation Element Goal 8
for description).
. Growth Management Areas (GMA) Program: Growth
Management Element Goal 1 fro description).
GOAL 4: Strive to develop and maintain a balance between
jobs and housing in Tustin.
Exhibit A
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