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ITEM #2
Inter-Com
DATE:
SEPTEMBER 26, 2004
TO:
PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT:
2004-05 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT
RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission review and authorize staff to forward the Annual Report
on the Status of the Tustin General Plan to the City Council for consideration.
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 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. 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 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 and the State Office of Planning and Research.
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 and other
income restricted units that have received entitlements and are currently either under
construction or in plan check from January 1, 1998, through June 30, 2005. 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 and Housing Units Entitled
Between January 1, 1998 through June 30, 2005
Income level
Number of
Units
Constructed
Total
18
47
919
849
1833
Number of Units
in Plan
Check/Under
Construction
101
144
152
1654
2051
Total
Percentage
Very Low (O-50%MFI)
Low Income (51-80%MFI)
Moderate Income (81-120%MFI)
Upper Income
119
191
1071
2503
3884
3.1%
4.9%
27.6%
64.4%
100.00%
MFI: Median Family Income
Source: City ofTustin Building Division, City ofTustin Planning Division, and Southern California Gas Company Utility Releases
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 entitlements and 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
Redevelopment law;
provisions under Community
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.
Ju~I!!!~
Senior Planner
~Iizabeth A. BI ck
D Director of Community Development
Attachment: Exhibit A: 2004-05 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress
S:\Cdd\PCREPORT\2005\General Plan Progress Report 2004-05.doc
Exhibit A
Fiscal Year 2004-05
Annual Report on the
Status of the City of Tustin General Plan
EXHIBIT A
2004-05 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.
.
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
disbanded 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 two (2) General Plan
Amendments. General Plan Amendment 04-001 established "MCAS Specific
Plan" land use designation for the annexed MCAS Tustin SQecific Plan
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EXHIBIT A
2004-05 Annual Report on the Status of the City of Tustin General Plan
GOALS PROGRAMS
Disposition Parcel 36. General Plan Amendment 05-001 established a collector
arterial designation and reclassified EI Camino Real between First Street and
Newport Avenue from a secondary arterial to a collector arterial.
. Discretionary Actions: The City processed 37 Conditional Use Permits, 1
Code Amendments, 2 Minor Adjustments, 3 Zone Changes and 24 Design
Reviews to accommodate various development proposals.
GOAL 2: Ensure that future land use decisions . Density Bonus (Ordinance No. 1279): Amended Tustin City Code Article 9,
are the result of sound and Chapter 1, governing incentives for the development of affordable housing to
comprehensive planning. comply with the California Legislature's 2002 amendment of Government
Code Section 65915 and made other conforming changes to State law. The
City currently is in the process of updating its Density Bonus Ordinance to
reflect the latest revision of 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.
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EXHIBIT A
2004-05 Annual Report on the Status of the City of Tustin General Plan
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GOALS PROGRAMS
. 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 Building, Fire, 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 24 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.
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EXHIBIT A
2004-05 Annual Report on the Status of the City of Tustin General Plan
GOALS
PROGRAMS
. Home Occupation Ordinance: The City continues to allow for home
occupation and limits operations within the enclosed living space to minimize
negative impacts associated with commercial/office uses within residential
zoning districts.
. Auto Services 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: The City continues to regulate mobile vending to protect the
public safety and welfare of children and residents in the City.
GOAL 3:
Ensure that new development is
compatible with surrounding land uses
in the community, the City's circulation
network, availability of public facilities,
existing development constraints and
the City's unique characteristics and
resources.
.
General Plan Conformity: The City processed one (1) General Plan
Conformity for the disposition of the former Caltrans surplus property located
at 14011 for the purpose of assembling a larger site for development of
commercial building.
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EXHIBIT A
2004-05 Annual Report on the Status of the City of Tustin General Plan
GOALS PROGRAMS
. General Plan Amendment: (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
. Discretionary Actions: (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
GOAL 4: Assure a safe, healthy and aesthetically . Newsrack Ordinance: The City continues to implement regulations for the
pleasing community for residents and placement of newsracks within the City's right-of-way.
businesses.
. 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: 1) New construction of ownership housing units;
2) Multi Family Rehabilitation program; and 3) Single Family Housing
Rehabilitation program.
. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES): the City
participates in the countywide efforts to minimize unwarranted discharge water
into the regional water system.
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EXHIBIT A
2004-05 Annual Report on the Status of the City of Tustin General Plan
GOALS
GOAL 5:
Revitalize older commercial, industrial,
and residential uses and properties.
PROGRAMS
.
Cultural Resources District Ordinance: The City continues to preserve
historic and architecturally significant properties within the district by requiring
a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations and demolitions of
structures within the district. The City also utilizes a Survey that contains
information about the City's historic resources. Staff regularly references this
survey to determine the resource style, significance, and whether special
design considerations are required when modifications to the structure are
proposed. A total of twenty-two (22) Certificates were issued between July 1,
2004, and June 30, 2005.
.
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 eight (8) 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.
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EXHIBIT A
2004-05 Annual Report on the Status of the City of Tustin General Plan
GOALS PROGRAMS
. 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)
GOAL 6: Improve urban design in Tustin to . 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. To date, twenty-four (24) plaques have been delivered.
compatible, and to create uniquely
identifiable neighborhoods, commercial,
and business park districts.
GOAL 7: Promote expansion of the City's . Home Occupation Ordinance (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description).
economic base and diversification of
economic activity.
GOAL 8: Ensure that necessary public facilities . Library Expansion Study: The City completed the Library Needs
and services are available to Assessment. The needs assessment found that the existing Tustin Branch
accommodate development proposed Library was limited in its collections, programs, and services by the size and
on the Land Use Policy Map. inadequacies of the existing facility. After analysis of three expansion
alternatives, it was determined that the removal of the existing facility and
construction of a new single story facility was the best approach. The City has
processed the entitlements and is developing the construction level plans for a
new library.
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2004-05 Annual Report on the Status of the City of Tustin General Plan
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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.
. 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.
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 the
use characteristics of the local area and natural habitats and endangered species by reviewing all development
sensitive to the natural environment. 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 provides over
$370,000 in regular park maintenance.
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2004-05 Annual Report on the Status of the City of Tustin General Plan
GOALS
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.
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
.
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.
.
The City does not have land use authority within the North Tustin area.
.
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).
The City is actively working in implementing the 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.
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2004-05 Annual Report on the Status of the City of Tustin General Plan
GOALS
PROGRAMS
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 nee~s of all community
residents.
.
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 has entered into agreement
with several developers at the Tustin Legacy for implementing the affordable
housing component of the Specific Plan as follows:
0 John Laing Homes: 22 Very Low
Tustin Fields I 12 Low
44 Moderate
298 Upper Income
0 John Laing Homes:
Tustin Fields II
11Very Low
10 Low
19 Moderate
149 Up~er Income
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GOALS
PROGRAMS
0
Lennar (Columbus Square):
53 Very Low
108Low
80 Moderate
836 Upper Income
0
Lennar Homes (Columbus Grove):
20 Very Low
17 Low
30 Moderate
398 Upper Income
.
New Housing: The City granted entitlements to Nevis Homes for the
construction of ninety-three (93) condominium units. The City also granted
entitlements to Prospect Village LP for the construction of twelve (12) live work
units in Old Town Tustin.
.
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 and future City residents
regardless of race, religion, ethnicity,
sex, age, marital status, or household
composition.
. Shared-Housing Program: The City continues to provide coordination and
support to a home sharing program funded in part by the Feedback Foundation,
Inc. as part of the TLC (Transportation Lunch and Counseling) and the Orange
County Housing Authority.
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EXHIBIT A
2004-05 Annual Report on the Status of the City of Tustin General Plan
GOALS PROGRAMS
. 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 tenant/landlord dispute resolution
as well as housing discrimination services.
GOAL 3: Increase the percentage of ownership . Ownership Housing: The City continues to encourage the development of
housing to ensure a reasonable for-sale housing to increase the percentage of ownership housing and to
balance of rental and owner-occupied ensure a reasonable balance of rental and owner-occupied housing within the
housing within the City. City
GOAL 4: Preserve the existing supply of . Section 8 Certificates and Vouchers Program: The City contracts with the
affordable housing in the City. 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)
GOAL 5: Conserve, maintain, rehabilitate and/or . Redevelopment Agency Programs: (Land Use Element Goal 4 for
replace existing housing in description)
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,
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GOALS
PROGRAMS
rehabilitation of deteriorated units
where they may exist Citywide, and
elimination of dilapidated units that
endanger the health, safety, and well
being of occupants.
GOAL 6:
Ensure that new housing is sensitive to
the existing natural and built
environment.
.
Hillside Review Procedures: Provision of development review for projects
located in the hillside area within the East Tustin Specific Plan area.
CIRCULATION ELEMENT
The Circulation Element guides the development of the City's circulation system by providing adequate capacity for future land
uses and provides for a safe, efficient, and adequate circulation system for the City. The Element establishes a hierarchy of
transportation routes with specific development standards described for each category of roadway. The following subjects are
included in the Circulation Element: streets and highways, transportation corridors, transportation system management,
transportation demand management, transit, rapid transit, railroads, paratransit (e.g. carpooling, vanpooling and taxi service),
bicycle, pedestrian facilities, commercial, general, and military airports. The following is a listing of all Circulation Element goals
and implementation measures:
GOAL 1:
Provide a system of streets that meets
the needs of current and future
inhabitants and facilitates the safe and
efficient movement of people and
goods throughout the City consistent
with the City's ability to finance and
maintain such a system.
.
Capital Improvement 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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GOALS
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 2004/05, 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 aCTA / SCRRA
Railway. It also provides a major link in the MPAH.
2. Initiated study of altemative designs for the grade separation of Red Hill
Avenue at the OCT A / SCRRA Railway for purposes of transportation
efficiency and safety.
3. Began construction for widening of the intersection of Irvine Boulevard /
Newport Avenue to enhance capacity and efficiency of that intersection.
4. Completed a contract for the widening of Red Hill Avenue at Interstate
Route 5 in order to increase capacity and add bicycle lanes.
5. Designed improvements, acquired right-of-way and advertised for
construction of the Newport Avenue / SR-55 Ramp Reconfiguration, which
also includes the extension of Newport Avenue and widening of Edinger
Avenue.
GOAL 2: Provide for a truck circulation system
that provides for the effective transport
of commodities while minimizing the
negative impacts throughout the City.
. Truck Routes System: The City has identified and adopted a system of
citywide truck routes to accommodate the need for the transport of goods
through the City. The City actively coordinates trucking activities with the City's
Police Department and issues Transportation/Overload permits to minimize
impacts due to large loads and to maximize traffic safety associated with
trucking activities.
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GOAL 3:
GOAL 4:
EXHIBIT A
2004-05 Annual Report on the Status of the City of Tustin General Plan
GOALS
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.
Maximize the efficiency of the
circulation system through the use of
transportation system management and
demand management strategies.
PROGRAMS
.
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 participates in studies to
reconfigure freeway ramps at the I-51 SR-55 Interchange; to increase
transportation capacity between Orange County and Riverside County and to
increase North-South Transportation capacity within Orange County.
.
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 2004/05 the Public Works Department implemented 30-traffic
signal timing modifications to respond to variations in traffic volumes and
patterns. The City also modified the traffic signal at Newport Avenue I EI
Camino Real, installed in-pavement lighted crosswalks at Pasadena
Avenue/Altadena Drive and designed in-pavement lighted crosswalks at Red Hill
Avenue/Olwyn Drive.
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GOALS PROGRAMS
. 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. In FY 2004/05 a study was initiated to determine
what can be done to increase the parking capacity at the station.
. 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.
GOAL 5: Support development of a public . Bus Service: The City works closely with OCT A to provide local and express
transportation system that provides bus service to the community. In FY 2004/05 a cooperative effort was initiated
mobility to all City inhabitants and to enhance ADA access to bus stops.
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 . Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System: The City supports and promotes the
modes of transportation. safety of pedestrians and bicyclists by complying with uniform standards and
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practices, including designation of bicycle lanes, off-road bicycle trails, proper
signage, and adequate sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and off-road bicycle trail widths.
In FY 2004/05 the City funded and constructed Phase V of the County Regional
Trail System.
. 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.
GOAL 7: Provide for a well-designed and . Parking Facilities: Tustin encourages the efficient use of existing parking
convenient parking facilities. 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.
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 maintenance Measure M and Proposition 111.
costs on a Citywide and areawide
basis.
. 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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. Majør 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.
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GOAL 3: Reduce particulate emissions to the . Regional Transportation Improvements Program (Circulation Element Goal
greatest extent feasible. 3 for description)
GOAL 4: Reduce emissions through reduced . Regional Transportation Improvements Program (Circulation Element Goal
energy consumption. 3 for description)
GOAL 5: Protect water quality and conserve . National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES): (Land Use
water supply. Element Goal 4 for description)
. Pioneer Park: The completion of one year service of the permeable pavement
parking lot at Pioneer Road Park provides for the protection of water runoff to
storm drains and maintains water runoff limited to the park property.
GOAL 6: Identify, designate, and preserve . Natural Communities Conservation Program (Land Use Element Goal 9 for
significant or unique riparian habitats. description)
GOAL 7: Conserve and protect natural plan and . Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System: (Circulation Element Goal 6 for
animal communities. description)
GOAL 8: Conserve and protect significant . Hillside Review Procedures: (Housing Element Goal 6 for description)
topographical features, important
watershed areas, resources, and soils.
GOAL 9: Manage the production of economically . Citrus Ranch Park: In 2005 the City is developing construction drawings,
valuable agricultural resources to plans, and specifications for the Citrus Ranch Park project. The Master Plan
achieve a balance between current identified maintaining 90 percent of lemon grove at Citrus Ranch Park.
market forces and long-term community
values.
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GOAL 10: Reduce solid waste produced within
City.
GOAL 11: Conserve energy resources through
use of available energy technology and
conservation practices.
PROGRAMS
. 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.
. Recycling and Waste Management Plan: The State adopted 581374
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 58 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.
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GOAL 12: Maintain and enhance the City's unique . Historic Plaque Program: (Land Use Element Goal 6 for description)
culturally and historically significant
building sites and features.
. Cultural Resources District Ordinance: (Lan d Use Element Goal 5 for
description)
. Mills Act: (Land Use Element Goal 5 for description)
. Historical Resources Survey Update: (Land Use Element Goal 5 for
description)
GOAL 13: Preserve Tustin's archeological and . Discretionary Actions: (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description)
paleontologic resources.
GOAL 14: Encourage the development and . Centennial Park Restroom: The City recently completed the renovation of
maintenance of a balanced system of the Centennial Park restrooms.
public and private parks, 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 such as educational class
programs, youth and adult programs, recreation programs, summer camps, and
special events such as Tiller Days, EI Camino Real Street Fair and Chili-Cook-
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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 to over 265,000 participants.
. 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)
. 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 . MCAS Tustin Specific Plan: (Land Use Element Goal 13 for description)
areas with the regional facilities of the
County and adjoining cities.
. Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System: (Circulation Element Goal 6 for
description)
GOAL 16: Provide a range of informal . Park and Recreation Programs: (Conservation, Open Space, and Recreation
opportunities and organized Element Goal 14 for description)
recreational, cultural, sports, and life
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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.
. 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)
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GOAL 17: Operate and maintain existing and . Park and Recreation Programs: (Conservation, Open Space, and Recreation
future parks and recreation facilities so Element Goal 14 for description)
they are safe, clean, and attractive to
the public; and preserve, protect, and
enhance both existing and potential
natural recreation areas to ensure that
long-term public investments and
values are not unreasonably
preempted, compromised, or prevented
by neglect or short-term considerations.
. Park Development, Improvements, and Maintenance Programs: (Land Use
Element Goal 9 for description)
. Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System: (Circulation Element Goal 6 for
description).
. Tustin Area Senior Center: (Conservation, Open Space, and Recreation
Element Goal 14 for description)
GOAL 18: Ensure that the recreational goals and . Parks Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program: The City Council adopted a
policies are pursued and realized in an revised seven-year capital improvement program (CIP) for parks throughout the
organized, incremental, and cost- City.
effective manner and consistent with
the City of Tustin's financial resources
and legal authorities and the
appropriate responsibilities of other
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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 . National Flood Insurance Program: Disseminate flood zone information to
inhabitants from flood hazards. the public and participate in the National Flood Insurance Program.
. 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.
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GOAL 2: Minimize risk from upstream dam . Risk Assessment Procedures: The City's emergency plan contains a
failures. 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 . Hazard Mitigation Plan: The City will analyze the potential risks and identify
geologic and seismic hazards. 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 . Fire Service Contract: The City contracts with the Orange County Fire Authority
inhabitants from exposure to hazardous to provide fire services to Tustin residents.
materials and wastes.
GOAL 5: Reduce the risk to the community's . Fire Service Contract: (Public Safety Element Goal 4 for description)
inhabitants from fires or explosions.
GOAL 6: Stabilize demand for law enforcement
services.
GOAL 7: Minimize the level of danger to life and . Emergency Exercise: While City has a very limited role in aircraft operations,
property from air operations accidents. the City's Emergency Response staff has indicated that the next emergency
exercise may include an aviation accident scenario, thereby improving the
City's response abilities/preparedness.
GOAL 8: Improve the City's ability to respond to Hazard Mitigation Plan: The City will analyze the potential risks and identify
natural and man-made emergencies. mitigation strategies while preparing the Hazard Mitigation Plan as required by
the Disaster Mitiç¡ation Act of 2000. The City's emerç¡ency plan was approved
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by the City Council in 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, . Risk Assessment Procedures: (Public Safety Element Goal 2 for
damage to property, and economic or description).
social dislocation as the 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 . John Wayne Airport Noise Monitoring Program: The City monitors aircraft
the impact from transportation noise noise levels originating from the John Wayne Airport to ensure the noise level is
sources. within the Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL).
GOAL 2: Incorporate noise considerations into . John Wayne Airport Noise Monitoring Program: (Noise Element Goal 1 for
land use planning decisions. description)
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. Discretionary Actions: (Land Use 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: (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).
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GOAL 2: Ensure adequate transportation . Measure M and Proposition 111: (Circulation Element Goal 8 for
facilities are provided for existing and description).
future inhabitants of the City.
. 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 . Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways: (Circulation Element Goal
jurisdictions and the County to achieve 1 for description).
reduction in regional traffic 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).
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. 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.
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