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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 2001 GENERAL PLAN 08-20-01AGENDA REPORT NO. 9 08-20-01 ,. 615-90 MEETING DATE' TO: FROM' SUBJECT: AUGUST 20, 2001 WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 2001 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT SUMMARY The California Government Code requires that the Planning Commission provide a progress report to the City Council on the status of the City's General Plan and the progress in its implementation, including the progress in meeting our share of regional housing needs and efforts to remove governmental constraints to housing development, maintenance, and improvement. If the Council approves the 2001 General Plan Annual Progress Report, staff will forward the report to the State Department of Housing and Community Development in fulfillment of the State's requirement. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 01-86 authorizing the Community Development Department to fo~ard this progress report to the State Department of Housing and Community Development. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with the General Plan Annual Progress Report. BACKGROUND California State Law requires each City to adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan for its physical development and any land outside its boundaries which bears a relationship to its planning activities. In essence, a city's general plan serves as the blueprint for future growth and development. 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 preparation and revisions to Tustin's General Plan during the 1970's and 1980's. During this period of time, General Plan elements were developed and/or amended incrementally. Tustin's current General Plan was comprehensively amended and adopted in January 2001. The General Plan 2001 General Plan Progress Report August 20, 2001 Page 2 is comprised of seven (7) State required elements' Land Use, Housing, Conservation/Open Space/Recreation, Noise, Circulation, Public Safety and a locally mandated element, Growth Management. Government Code Section 65400 (b) requires that the City's planning agency (the Planning Commission): 1) provide an annual report to the City Council on the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation; 2) progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs, and 3) 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 Progress Report (Exhibit A) has individual sections organized by element. Each section includes a brief description of the scope of the element and a discussion of program accomplishments relevant to each goal. The program accomplishments include ordinances, programs, guidelines, specific plans, general plan amendments, and discretionary actions. Often these program accomplishments meet several goals that are interrelated to various elements of the General Plan. To avoid redundancy, the implementation programs are described under the primary goal they implement and are listed by name only under secondary goals. REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS The City's current Housing Element was approved in 1994. The City is currently working with the State Housing and Community Development in updating the housing element. 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 Number of Units Very Low (<50%of MFI) Low Income (50-80 % of MFI) Moderate Income (80-120% of MFI) Upper Income (> 120% of MFI) Total 694 489 778 1,337 3,298 MFI: Median Family Income Source: SCAG Regional Housing Need Assessment Percentage 21.1% 14.8% 23.6% 4O.5% 100.0% 2001 General Plan Progress Report August 20, 2001 Page 3 Table 2 consists of a list of new dwelling units that have received occupancy approval since January 1, 1998, through June 30, 2000. To determine the income level of each unit, the State Department of Housing and Community Development developed criteria for the City to follow. These criteria are based on occupant annual income, rent payment, purchase price, or density level. Since it would be very difficult for the City to determine the annual income of each occupant, rent 'payment, .or the actual purchase price for each unit constructed, density is the most practicable and reliable source in classifying the income level of each unit. Table 2 identifies the income levels of each unit constructed determined by the density of the development. In addition, a list of implementation programs is included in the Annual Progress 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, 2000 Income Level Very Low (>25 units/acre) Low Income (18-25 units/acre) Moderate Income (6-10.99 units/acre) Upper Income (0-5.99 units/acre) Total Number of Units Percentage 0 O.O% 162 11.8% 319 23.1% 897 65.1% 1,378 100.0% MFI: Median Family. Income Source: City of Tustin LOCAL EFFORTS TO REMOVE GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS TO THE MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING. The City has taken the following steps to remove governmental constraints that hinder the development of affordable housing' 1. Continued implementation of the City's General Plan; 2. Continued processing of Specific Plans to components through Development Agreements; include affordable housing 2001 General Plan Progress Report August 20, 2001 Page 4 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. 1222. 4. Complied with the affordable housing provisions under Community Redevelopment Law; 5. Allocated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for improvements within the Iow- to moderate-income neighborhoods to encourage rehabilitation and revitalization; and . Provided various grants, loans, and down-payment assistance to assist the Iow- to moderate-income households in purchasing and rehabilitating their homes. 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, however, enables the City to assess the effectiveness of its General Plan and provides guidance to the City in focusing on its future goals and policies. Jus~tib~. V~ill~om ' "- Associate Planner Elizabeth A. Binsack Director of Community Development Attachment' 1. Resolution 01-86 2. Exhibit A: 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress ' \\COMM_DEV~VOLI\SHARED\CDD-RDA\CDD\CCREPOR'I~General Plan Progress Report 2001 .doc ATTACHMENT 1 RESOLUTION No. 01-86 RESOLUTION NO. 01-86 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF TUSTIN 2001 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS. The City Council does hereby resolve as follows: The City Council finds and determines as follows: A, 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 the 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 the City's efforts in implementing the General Plan are summarized in the report entitled "2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress" attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; E, That on August 13, 2001, the Planning Commission considered the efforts undertaken by the City of Tustin to implement the General Plan and recommended that the City Council approve the 2001 General Plan Annual Progress Report; and F, That the City Council hereby directs staff to transmit the City of Tustin 2001 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the State Department of Housing and Community Development. II. The City Council hereby adopts the 2001 General Plan Annual Progress Report on the status of the City of Tustin General Plan attached hereto as Exhibit "A." PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 20th day of August, 2001. PAMELA STOKER City Clerk TRACY WILLS WORLEY Mayor ATTACHMENT 2 EXHIBIT A 2001 STATUS OF GENERAL PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS EXHIBIT A 2001 STATUS OF GENERAL PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS LAND USE ELEMENT The Land Use Element identifies the present and planned land use activity; the general distribution and location of residential and non-residential land uses; and density and building intensity. The Land Use Element constitutes official City policy for the location of various land uses and provides guidance to ensure orderly growth and development. The following is a listing of Land Use Element goals and implementation measures' GOAL 1' Provide for a well balanced land use pattern that accommodates existing and future needs for housing, commercial and industrial land, open space and community facilities and services, while maintaining a healthy, diversified economy adequate to provide future City services. Sexually Oriented Businesses Ordinance: The City amended the Sexually Oriented Business Ordinance related to appeal procedures to comply with a recent court decisions. The Sexually Oriented Business Ordinance establishes regulations to promote the community's health, safety, and welfare by limiting, dispersing sexually oriented businesses to specified zoning districts, licensing and regulating sexually oriented businesses and employees; and providing additional health and safety regulations. Comprehensive General Plan Amendment to accommodate the MCAS Reuse Plan' The City adopted amendments to all elements of the Tustin General Plan related to the former MCAS-Tustin site and a privately owned four (4) acre parcel in the vicinity of Harvard Avenue and Edinger Avenue. The amendments would accommodate the MCAS-Tustin Reuse Plan which outlines future and interim uses at the closed MCAS- Tustin base. East Tustin Specific Plan' The City continues to enforce the East Tustin Specific Plan to ensure adequate housing for various income groups. Secondary Residential Units Development Standards: The City continues to provide opportunities for affordable secondary residential units on lots within the City's Single-Family Residential Districts through existing Zoning Ordinance provisions. Specialty Stores Code Amendment: The City amended Alcoholic Beverages Sales Establishment guidelines by adding a new definition for "specialty stores" and include them as conditionally permitted uses in certain retail commercial districts. The code amendment exempts Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page 2 GOAL 2' "specialty stores" from the minimum distance separation requirements for off-site alcoholic beverage sales establishments. Side and Rear Yard Setback for Historic Structures Code Amendment: The City amended the Tustin City Code to allow residential structures listed in the Historic Resources Survey to maintain the existing side yard and rear yard setback for a new addition if the Uniform Building Code requirements can be met and emergency access can be maintained. Driveway Code Amendment: The City amended the Tustin City Code to regulate the amount of allowable paved area within the front yard setback of residential properties and within the front yard of commercial and industrial properties. General Plan Amendments: The City processed three (3) General Plan Amendments to change the land use designation from Public & Institutional to High Density Residential to allow for the development of a senior housing project; from Professional Office to Community Commercial to allow for the development of a service station, convenience store and a carwash; and from Military to MCAS-Tustin Specific Plan to accommodate the reuse plan of the former MCAS- Tustin. Discretionary Actions' The City processed 54 Conditional Use Permits, 1 Variance, 5 Code Amendments, 72 Design Reviews, 2 Zone Changes, 3 Parcel Maps, and one Tract Map to accommodate various development proposals. MCAS Reuse Plan: In 1996 the City adopted the MCAS Reuse Plan outlining future and interim uses at the closed MCAS-Tustin. The Reuse Plan was subsequently amended by an "Errata" in 1998. The Reuse Plan includes detailed planning, policies, regulations, implementation strategies, and procedures necessary to guide the reuse and development of the former MCAS-Tustin. Ensure that future land comprehensive planning. use decisions are the result of sound and 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 Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page .~ all required maps, and the procedure to be followed in securing the official' approval of the City. Aboveground Cabinet Guidelines: The City continues the enforcement and implementation of guidelines for the placement of aboveground cabinets within the City's right of way to reduce the potential for negative visual impacts on the community. 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 72 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, and other zoning and land use related type of issues. Alcoholic Beverages Sales Guidelines: The. City continues to enforce and 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 impact associated with commercial/office uses within residential zoning districts. Churches in Industrial Districts Guidelines' The City continues to enforce and implement Churches in Industrial Districts guidelines when church uses are proposed to be located in the industrial district. Auto Services Design Guidelines' The City continues to enforce and implement guidelines and standard conditions of approval for the establishment of auto-related services businesses. Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page 4 GOAL 3' GOAL 4' Medical Office Parking/Joint Use Parking Ordinance: The City continues to allow for joint use parking within a commercial center and utilize a new parking ratio for medical uses under 4,000 'square feet. Wireless Communication Facilities Ordinance: The City continues to enforce and implement regulations and guidelines for the 'review of wireless communication facilities for the protection of the health, and safety and aesthetics, of the community. 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. .. MCAS Reuse Plan (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) General Plan Amendment (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Assure a safe, healthy and aesthetically pleasing community for residents and businesses. Newsrack Ordinance' The City continues to enforce and implement regulations for the placement of newsracks within the City's right-of-way. Neon Tubing Design Guidelines' The City continues to enforce and 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, First Time Homebuyer loans (down payment assistance to first time homebuyer), and Mortgage Credit Certificate program (tax credit for first time homebuyer). Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page 5 GO,~L 5: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES): the City participates in the countywide efforts to minimize unwarranted discharge water into the regional water system. Auto Services DeSign Guidelines (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Wireless Communication Facilities Ordinance (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Above Ground Cabinet Guidelines (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Design Review Process (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Office of the Zoning Administrator (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Code Enforcement Program (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Revitalize older commercial, industrial, and residential uses and properties. 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 demolition of structures within the district. The City also utilizes a Survey that contains information about the City's historic resources. Staff regularly references this survey to determine the resource style, significance, and whether special design considerations are required when modifications to the structure are proposed. A total of 12 Certificates were issued between July 1, 2000 and June 30, 2001. CDBG, HOME, and other State and Federal Programs: The City provides CDBG grants/loans to non-profit organizations carrying out public services activities and private commercial properties for fa(;ade improvements. Mills Act' Adopted by the California Legislature in 1976, the Mills Act is legislation that provides for property tax relief on an eligible historic property if the property owner agrees to .maintain and preserve the property for a minimum of ten years. The City participates in the Mills Act. Currently only two properties in Tustin participate in the Mills Act program. Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page 6 GOAL 6: Old Town Fee Waiver Policy' The City continues to waive non-residential permit fees for interior and exterior building improvements and additions constituting less than a ten (10) percent increase in gross floor area for existing properties located within the Old Town areas. Since its. inception in 1996, the City has waived a total of $18,352 in permit fees. 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. The City is currently undertaking a streetscape enhancement program in the Old Town area and is anticipating project construction to start early next year. Historical Resources Survey Update' The City received a CLG grant from the State to update the existing Historical Resources Survey. The new survey would identify new or potential resources to be added in the City's historical resources survey. Redevelopment Agency Programs (Land Use Element Goal 4 for description) Improve urban design in Tustin to ensure development that is both architecturally and functionally compatible, and to create uniquely identifiable neighborhoods, commercial, and business park districts. Historic Plaque Program' The City established a plaque program to recognize historically significant structures located within the Cultural Resources District. Cultural Resources District Ordinance (Land Use Element Goal 5 for description) Auto Services Design Guidelines (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Neon Tubing Design Guidelines (Land Use Element Goal 4 for description) Design Review Process (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) East Tustin Specific Plan (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page ? GOAL 7' GOAL 8' GOAL 9: Promote expansion of the City's economic base and diversification of economic activity. Home Occupation Ordinance (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Old Town Fee Waiver Policy (Land Use Element Goal 5 for description) MCAS Reuse Plan (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Ensure that necessary public facilities and services are available to accommodate development proposed on the Land Use Policy Map. Library Expansion Study: The City is conducting a study to analyze the need to expand the Tustin branch Orange County library. 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 Iow- and moderate-income housing is fast- tracked. Continue the services of the City's Community Development Department as a central clearinghouse with individuals assigned the responsibility of expediting development permits required from various departments and agencies. 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 Iow-income residents. Commuter Rail Station Facility (Circulation Element Goal 4 for description) Provide for a planned community in East Tustin compatible with the land use characteristics of the local area and sensitive to the natural environment. 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 Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page 8 GOAL 10: GOAL 11' services and maintenance of buildings and recreational areas. The City also allocates funds for deferred maintenance of public parks to ensure a safe and adequate recreational area for all residents. Design Review Process (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System (Circulation Element Goal 6 for description) Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Improve and strengthen the Tustin Old Town/First Street area with a unique pedestrian environment and diverse mix of goods, services, and uses. Establishment of a Farmers Market: The City approved an addition of a weekend (Saturday) farmers market in the Old Town area to promote local growers. Old Town Fee Waiver Policy (Land Use Element Goal 5 for description) CDBG, HOME, and other State and Federal Programs (Land Use Element Goal 5 for description) Redevelopment Agency Programs Land Use Element Goal 4 for description) Old Town Tustin Revitalization Strategy (Land Use Element Goal 5 for description) Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Provide for an integrated business park environment in the Pacific Center East Area which both capitalizes on market opportunities and is compatible with adjacent developed land uses. Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal I for description) Redevelopment Agency Programs Land Use Element Goal 4 for description) .. Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page' 9 GOAL 12' Maintain the semi-rural and Iow-density character of North Tustin. Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) HOUSING ELEMENT The Housing Element identifies housing programs aimed at meeting the identified housing needs of the City's population and implementing Statewide housing goals to provide decent and sound housing for all persons and all income groups. The Tustin Housing Element includes the identification of strategies and programs that focus on 1) housing affordability, 2) rehabilitation of substandard housing, 3) meeting the existing demand for new housing, and 4) conservation of the existing affordable housing stock. The following is a listing of all H°using Element goals and implementation measures: GOAL 1' Provide an adequate supply of housing to meet the City's need for a variety of housing types to meet the diverse socio-economic needs of all community residents. Density Bonus' The City Council approved a 25 percent density bonus for a fifty-four (54) unit senior housing project located at 1101 Sycamore Avenue. The project would be 100 percent affordable to seniors over fifty-five (55) years old. MCAS Reuse Plan (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) CDBG, HOME, and other State and Federal Programs (Land Use Element Goal 5 for description) Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Redevelopment Agency Programs Land Use Element Goal 4 for description) GOAL 2' Ensure equal housing opportunities for all existing and future City residents regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sex, age, marital status, or household composition. Shared-Housing Program: 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. Fair Housing Services: The Orange County Fair Housing Council provides services to the City of Tustin to assure equal housing Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page !0 GOAL 3' GOAL 4' GOAL 5: opportunities within the City. The Fair Housing Council of Orange County also provides case management and tenant/landlord dispute resolution as well as housing discrimination services. Increase the percentage of ownership housing to ensure a reasonable balance of rental and owner~occupied housing within the City. MCAS Reuse Plan (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) · Redevelopment Agency Programs (Land Use Element Goal 4 for description) Preserve the existing supply of affordable housing in the City. Section 8 Certificates and Vouchers Program' The City contracts with the Orange County Housing Authority for the development and operation of federally assisted Iow- and moderate-income housing program. Density Bonus Ordinance (Housing Element Goal 1 for description) Redevelopment Agency Programs (Land Use Element Goal 4 for description) Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal I for description) 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. Cultural Resources District Ordinance (Land Use Element Goal 5 for description) Historic Plaque program (Land Use Element Goal 6 for description) Code Enforcement Program (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Redevelopment Agency Programs (Land Use Element Goal 4 for description) Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 .Page ! ~ GOAL 6: Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Ensure that new housing is sensitive to the existing environment. natural and built Hillside Review Procedures: Provision of development review for projects located in the hillside area within the East Tustin Specific Plan area. Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) As part of the comprehensive General Plan update in 1994, the City of Tustin adopted a Housing Element that was approved by the State Department of Housing and Community Do¥olopmont and found in complianco with State law. Tho City is currently ..undortaking an update to the housing olomont. City staff is currently working with the Stato Dopartment of Housing and Community Devolopmont to ~enerate an updato. 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. Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways: The City has adopted the. Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways which addresses existing as well as future regional traffic needs. Additionally, Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page ]2 GOAL 2' GOAL 3' the City has identified and adopted a City's Arterial Highway System to accommodate existing traffic demands and ensure the development of improvements to serve future local traffic demands. MCAS Reuse Plan (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Commuter Rail Station Facility (Circulation Element Goal 4 for description) Regional Transportation Improvement Program (Circulation Element Goal 3 for description) Truck Routes System (Circulation Element Goal 3 for description) Congestion Management Program (CMP) (Circulation Element Goal 3 for description) Provide for a truck circulation system that provides for the effective transport of commodities while minimizing the negative impacts throughout the City. Truck Routes System: The City has identified and adopted a system of citywide truck routes to accommodate the need for the transport of goods. The City has recently rewritten policies and procedures for issuing Transportation/overlimit permits to minimize impacts due to large loads and to maximize traffic safety associated with trucking activities. 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. Regional Transportation Improvements Program: The City works closely with the Regional Transportation Agency (OCTA) and the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to implement regional transportation improvements and minimize impacts to Tustin. 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. Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System (Circulation Element Goal 6 for description) Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page ! 3 GOAL 4' Orange County. Master Plan of Arterial Highways (Circulation Element Goal 1 for description) Traffic Signal Coordination Program (Circulation Element Goal 4 for description) Bus Shelters and Turnouts Program (Circulation Element Goal 5 for description) Measure M and Proposition 111 (Circulation Element Goal 8 for description) Maximize the efficiency of the circulation system through the use of transportation system management and demand management strategies. Traffic Signal Coordination Program: The City has implemented traffic signal coordination among 95 percent of the City traffic signals. The City is currently designing traffic signal modifications to interconnect the remaining 5 percent of citywide traffic signals. 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. Recent improvements have included the modification of the traffic signal at First Street and Prospect Avenue. Commuter Rail Station Facility: The City is currently constructing 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 will directly improve peak-hour traffic capacity for regional and local commuters. Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (Circulation Element Goal 1 for description) Regional Transportation Improvements Program (Circulation Element Goal 3 for description) Bus Shelters and Turnouts Program " (Circulation Element Goal 5 for description) Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page !4 GOAL 5' GOAL 6' GOAL 7' Support development of a public transportation system that provides mobility to all City inhabitants and encourages use of public transportation as an alternative to automobile travel. Bus Shelters Program: The City has implemented a bus shelter program and bus bench program and installs these facilities as opportunities becomes available. Bus Service: The City works with new development to identify locations and install bus turnouts on arterial roadways. Bus Turnouts: The City reviews development plans and identifies locations for the installation of bus turnouts on arterial roadways. Commuter Rail Station Facility (Circulation Element Goal 4 for description) Regional Transportation Improvements Program (Circulation Element Goal 3 for description) Increase the use of non-motorized modes of transportation. 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. Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System' The City supports and coordinates the development and maintenance of bikeways in conjunction with the Orange County Master Plan of Countywide Bikeways to assure that local bike routes will be compatible with routes of adjacent jurisdiction. The City promotes the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists by adhering to uniform standards and practices, including designation of bicycle lanes, off-road bicycle trails, proper signage, and adequate sidewalk, bicycle lanes, and off-road bicycle trail widths. The development of Peter's Canyon trail, coordinated by the County of Orange, is an integral part of the City's trail system. Other coordinated efforts include the development of the equestrian and bicycle trails to connect the Cedar Grove Park and the upcoming Lemon Tree Park. Provide for a well-designed and convenient parking facilities. 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. The most recent improvement is the approval of a public parking facility at the new Main Street Water Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page ! 5 GOAL 8' Reservoir site. This project is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in late 2002. Development Review and Parking Requirements' The City monitors developments to ensure sufficient off-street parking for all land use decisions. Medical Office Parking/Joint Use Parking Ordinance (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Old Town Tustin Revitalization Strategy (Land Use Element Goal 5 for description) Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Define and evaluate alternative financing methods for circulation system management and maintenance costs on a citywide and areawide basis. Measure M and Proposition 111' The City maintains a circulation system consistent with established County standards to qualify for new revenue Sources through Measure M and Proposition 111. Transportation System Improvement Program (TSIP): The City requires developers to participate in applicable transportation fees in the TSIP areas. The TSIP Program is defined under the Joint Powers Authority between the City of Tustin and the City of Santa Ana to assess fees to be used for implementation of various traffic and circulation improvements within a defined geographical area which would benefit both cities. 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 conservation, and management of natural and open space resources. protection, 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 Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page ! 6 current and projected emission levels .through stationary source control measures; mobile source, transportation, and land use control measures; and energy conservation measures. The following is a listing of all Conservation/Open Space/Recreation Element goals and implementation measures: GOAL 1' Reduce air pollution through proper land use, transportation, and energy use planning. Commuter Rail Station Facility (Circulation Element Goal 4 for description) Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System (Circulation Element Goal 6 for description) Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (Circulation Element Goal 1 for description) Regional Transportation Improvements Program (Circulation Element Goal 3 for description) Bus Shelters and Turnouts Program (Circulation Element Goal 5 for description) 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. Home Occupation Ordinance (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Commuter Rail Station Facility (Cir. culation Element Goal 4 for description) Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System (Circulation Element Goal 6 for description) Bus Shelters and Turnouts Program (Circulation Element Goal 5 for description) GOAL 3: Reduce particulate emissions to the greatest extent feasible. Regional Transportation Improvements Program (Circulation Element Goal 3for description) Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page 17 GOAL 4: GOAL 5: GOAL 6: GOAL 7: GOAL 8: GOAL 9' GOAL 10' Reduce emissions through reduced energy consumption. Regional Transportation Improvements Program ' (Circulation Element Goal 3 for description) Protect water quality .and conserve water supply. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) (Land Use Element Goal 4 for description) Identify, designate, and preserve significant or unique riparian habitats. Natural Communities Conservation Program (Land Use Element Goal 9 for description) Conserve and protect natural plan and animal communities. Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System (Circulation Element Goal 6 for description) Natural Communities Conservation Program (Land Use Element Goal 9 for description) Conserve and protect significant watershed areas, resources, and'soils. topographical features, important East Tustin. Specific Plan (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) · Hillside Review Procedures (Housing Element Goal 6 for description) · Manage the production of economically valuable agricultural resources to achieve a balance between current market forces and long-term community values. Interim agriculture uses at Tustin Legacy: Support interim uses of vacant lands for agricultural uses. Reduce solid waste produced within City. Source Reduction Recycling Element: In the year 2000 the City's diversion requirement is 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 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page ! 8 GOAL 11' GOAL 12' GOAL 13' GOAL 14' Conserve energy resources through use of available energy technology and conservation practices. Conservation of Energy within City's Parks: The City monitors lights within City parks by using light schedules and timers. The City, in light of the energy crises, 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 all 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. Maintain and enhance the City's unique culturally and historically significant building sites and features. Historic Plaque program (Land Use Element Goal 6 for description) Survey Update (Land Use Element Goal 5 for description) Preserve Tustin's archeological and paleontologic resources. Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal I for description) Encourage the development and maintenance of a balanced system of public and private parks, recreation facilities, and open spaces that serve the needs of existing and future residents in the City of Tustin. Lemon Tree Park Master Plan (Citrus Ranch Park)' The City completed the Lemon Tree Park Master Plan. Peppertree Park Improvement: The City completed improvements to Peppertree Park that include restrooms, picnic shelters, and tot lot. Tustin Area Senior Center: The City regularly maintains the Senior Center to create an attractive and safe recreation facility for its .senior citizens. The City has installed new signs, outdoor lights, carpeting, and handicap accessible entryway to better serve the seniors. The City also provides various programs for active seniors such as Meals on Wheels, Senior Sports, Senior Dances, etc. Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page ! 0 GOAL 15' GOAL 16' Park and Recreation Programs: The City's Parks and Recreation sponsored and coordinated park and recreation programs include over 300 annual educational class program, youth and adult programs to over 26,000 youth and 11,000 adults in organized sports activities, and special events such as Tustin Tiller Day, Street Fair, Chili Cook-off, Christmas tree lighting, Spring Egg Hunt, etc. Recreational Youth Programs: CDBG grants for non-profit organizations to provide after school programs (i.e. Boys and Girls Club, Tustin Family Youth Center,. etc.) MCAS Reuse Plan (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Park Development, Improvements, and Maintenance Program (Land Use Element Goal 9 for description) East Tustin Specific Plan (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System (Circulation Element Goal 6 for description) Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Coordinate local open space and trail areas with the regional facilities of the County and adjoining cities. MCAS Reuse Plan (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Regional Hiking and Biking Trail System (Circulation Element Goal 6 for description) Provide a range of informal opportunities and organized recreational, cultural, sports, and life enrichment programs and services which will enable community residents of all ages, interests, and abilities to participate and experience self-satisfaction, personal growth, and fulfillment in leisure activities. New Camp Programs and Educational Classes' The City implements new camp programs and educational classes and is able to accommodate an additional 1,600 participants annually. Tustin Family and Youth Center (Land Use Element Goal 8 for description) Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page 20 GOAL 17: GOAL 18' Tustin Area Senior Center (Conservation, Open Space, description) and Recreation Element Goal 14 for Park and Recreation Programs (Conservation, Open Space,. description) and Recreation Element Goal 14 for Recreational Youth Programs (Conservation, Open Space, description) and Recreation Element Goal 14 for Operate and maintain existing and future parks and recreation facilities so they are safe, clean, and attractive to the public; and preserve, protect, and enhance both existing and potential natural recreation areas to ensure that long-term public investments and values are not unreasonably preempted, compromised, or prevented by neglect or short-term considerations. 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, description) and Recreation Element Goal 14 for Park and Recreation Programs (Conservation, Open Space, description) and Recreation Element Goal 14 for Ensure that the recreational goals and policies are pursued and realized in an organized, incremental, and cost-effective manner and consistent with the City of Tustin's financial resources and legal authorities and the appropriate responsibilities of other agencies, the private sector, and individual and group users. Parks Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program: The City Council adopted a seven-year capital improvement program (CIP) for parks throughout the city. The seven-year CIP prioritized four specific projects for FY 2001-02. Park and Recreation Programs (Conservation, Open Space, description) and Recreation Element Goal 14 for Recreational Youth Programs (Conservation, Open Space, description) and Recreation Element Goal 14 for Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page 2 ! 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 oven'lights. The following is a listing of all Public Safety Element goals and implementation measures: GOAL 1: Reduce the risk to the community's inhabitants from flood hazards. GOAL 2: GOAL 3: National Flood Insurance Program: Disseminate flood zone information to the .public and participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. Minimize risk from upstream dam failures. Risk Assessment Procedures (Public Safety Element Goal 9 for description) Reduce the risk to the community from geologic and seismic hazards. Emergency Plan and Operation Center (Public Safety Element Goal 8 for description) GOAL 4: Reduce the risk to the community's inhabitants from exposure to hazardous materials and wastes. Fire Service Contract: Contract with the Orange County Fire Authority to provide fire services to Tustin residents. GOAL 5: Reduce the risk to the community's inhabitants from fires or explosions. · Fire Service Contract (Public Safety Element Goal 4 for description) · Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal I for description) Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page 22 GOAL 6: Stabilize demand for law enforcement services. GOAL 7: Minimize the level of danger to life and property from air operations accidents. GOAL 8: Improve the City's ability to respond to natural and man-made emergencies. Emergency Plan and Operation Center: The City created of an emergency operation center (EOC) as a centralized command center during major catastrophe. In 1999 the City revised its Emergency Management Plan to comply with the State Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) model. As part of the new Emergency Management Plan, City staff periodically conducts an emergency exercise to test the Emergency Plan. The next exercise is scheduled for Fall 2001. Fire Service Contract (Public Safety Element Goal 4 for description) GOAL 9: Reduce the amount of personal injury, damage to property, and economic or social dislocation as the result of disaster. Risk Assessment Procedures' Standard risk assessment techniques were utilized while preparing the City's Emergency Plan. The major identified risks were earthquake, wildland fires and urban conflagrations (fire), flooding and aircraft/transportation accidents. Among other issues, the City's Emergency Plan addresses City responsibilities for evacuations, sheltering, and medical services when an event appears imminent or once an event has occurred. Preventing the loss of life and property and minimizing social and economic disruption are the City's highest priorities during response and recovery phases. Fire Service Contract (Public Safety Element Goal 4 for description) Emergency Plan and Operation Center (Public Safety Element Goal 8 for description) NOISE ELEMENT The Noise Element is a comprehensive approach for including noise control in the planning process. It is a tool for achieving and maintaining environmental noise levels compatible with land use. The Noise Element includes effective strategies to reduce excessive noise in the community resulting from mobile sources such as traffic, aircraft, rail, and stationary sources, such as construction activity and music. Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page 23 The following is a listing of all Noise Element goals and implementation measures: .GOAL 1' Use noise control measures to reduce the impact from transportation noise sources. GOAL 2' GOAL 3' John Wayne Airport Noise Monitoring Program: The City monitors aircraft noise 'level originating from the John Wayne Airport to ensure the noise level is within the Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL). Incorporate noise considerations into land use planning decisions. John Wayne Airport Noise Monitoring Program (Noise Element Goal 1 for description) Discretionary Actions (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Develop measures to control non-transportation noise impacts. Property Maintenance Equipment Noise Ordinance: The City revised 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) GROVVTH 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 (GMA) Program: The City participates in the inter-jurisdictional coordination in addressing infrastructure concerns and in implementing needed improvement within the Growth Management Area established by in the City-County Coordination Committee. GMA projects include' · Commuter Rail Station (under construction) · Red Hill Avenue Grade Separation (planning stage) · Seventeenth Street over-crossing the SR-55 freeway (completed) · . Intersection enhancements at Red Hill Avenue/Barranca Parkway (planning stage) Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page 24 GOAL 2' GOAL 3' All of the above projects improve inter-jurisdictional traffic flow and roadway capacity. Home Occupation Ordinance (Land Use Element Goal 2 for description) Commuter Rail Station Facility (Circulation Element Goal 4 for description) Regional Transportation Improvements Program (Circulation Element Goal 3 for description) Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (Circulation Element Goal I for description) Congestion Management Program (CMP) (Circulation Element Goal 3 for description) Traffic Signal Coordination Program (Circulation Element Goal 4 for description). Ensure adequate transportation facilities are provided for existing and future inhabitants of the City. Commuter Rail Station Facility (Circulation Element Goal 4 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) Bus Shelters and Turnouts Program (Circulation Element Goal 5 for description) Cooperate with neighboring jurisdictions and the County to achieve reduction in regional.traffic congestion. Growth Management Area Program (Growth Management Element Goal 1 for description) Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (Circulation Element Goal 1 for description) Congestion Management Program (CMP) (Circulation Element Goal 3 for descriPtion) Traffic Signal Coordination Program (Circulation Element Goal 4 for description) Exhibit A 2001 Status of General Plan and Implementation Progress August 20, 2001 Page 25 GOAL 4: Measure M and Proposition 111 (Circulation Element Goal 8 for description) Strive to develop and maintain a balance between jobs and housing in Tustin. Home Occupation Ordinance (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) MCAS Reuse Plan (Land Use Element Goal 1 for description) Regional Transportation Improvements Program (Circulation Element Goal 3 for description)