1 City of Orange General Plan Implementation Report For Calendar Year 2022
1. Introduction
The 2010 General Plan provides a strategic program for addressing and planning for the quality of life and needs of the communit y through 2030. The document consists of a Communit y Vision Statement that is supported by goals, policies and implementation programs presented in 11 elements. The content strives to address regional and state issues and ensure that a multi- disciplinary approach is taken with the change and physical evolution that occurs in the City.
The complete General Plan, Implementation Plan, and Program EIR are available on the City’s website at:
https://www.cityoforange.org/our-city/departments/community-development/general-plan
2. Table of Contents
The Table of Contents was submitted to the State Office of Planning and Research (OPR) in April 2011 and is on file.
3. Date of Presentation/Acceptance by Local Legislative Body The City Council adopted the 2010 General Plan and certified the associated Program EIR on March 9, 2010. Resolutions 10425 and 10436 are on file with the OPR. The City adopted a General Plan Amendment on December 8, 2015, that represented an accuracy review and technical cleanup of the General Plan. City Council Resolution 10911 related to this accuracy update is on file with OPR.
4. General Plan Implementation Actions in 2022
During the 2022 calendar year the City accomplished or made significant progress on key implementation actions including:
Zoning Code Update (Implementation Program I-1): In 2022, staff continued work on ordinances to update the City’s sign and landscape standards. In 2022, the city updated its fence/wall ordinance for all zoning districts. Also in 2022, staff completed a n interim SB9 ordinance, and created a comprehensive neighborhood preservation overlay zone ordinance.
These activities implement Goals 1.0, 6.0, and 8.0 and Policies 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 6.1, 6.2, 6.6,
8.1 and 8.3 of the Land Use Element; Goal 7.0 and Policies 7.2, 7.5, and 7.6 of the Public Safety Element; Goals 1.0, 2.0, and 5.0 and Policies 1.1,1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 5.1, and 5.2 of the Noise Element; Goals 1.0, 4.0, and 6.0 and Policies 1.1, 1.4, 4.1, 6.1, and 6.3 of the Urban Design Element; and Goals 1.0, 3.0, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, and 7.0 and Policies 1.1, 1.5, 3.2, 3.4, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5,
7.1 and 7.2 of the Economic Development Element.
Specific Plans and Neighborhood Plans (Implementation Program I-3): In 2022 the City worked on the review and refinement of the draft Chapman University Specific Plan update. 2 An environmental impact report is presently under preparation for the specific plan, with public hearing anticipated in 2023. The City worked on the implementation of Phase I of the Salem Lutheran Church and School Campus Specific Plan.
This activity is anticipated to implement Goals 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 6.0, and 8.0 and Policies 1.1. 1.2,
1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 2.4, 2.5, 2. 6, 2.7, 2.8. 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, 3 .3, 3.4, 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 6.6, 6.8, 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3 of the Land Use Element; Goals 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 and Policies 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,
1.7, 2.5, 2.6, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.7, 5.2 , 5.3, 5.4, and 6.3 of the Circulation & Mobility Element; Goals 1.0 and 2. 0 and Policies 1.1, 1.4, 1.5,1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 2.3, and 2.4 of the Growth Management Element; Goals 2.0 and 5.0 and Policies 2.2, 2.3, 2.6, 2.8, 2.14, 2.15, and 5.4 of the Natural Resources Element; Goals 2.0, 7.0, 9.0 and Polices 2.4, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 9.3 of the Public Safety Element; Goals 1.0, 2.0, and 5.0 and Policies 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5,
5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 of the Noise Element; Goals 1.0 and 3.0 and Policies 1.1, 1.6, 3.5, and 3.6 of the Infrastructure Element; Goals 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and 6.0 and Policies 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1,
2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, and 6.5 of the Urban Design Element; Goals 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, and 7.0 and Policies 1.1, 1.5, 2.5, 3.4, 4.2, 4.3, 5.2, 5.4,
5.5, 7.1, and 7.2 of the Economic Development Element; and Goals 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0 of the Housing Element.
Plans, Standards, and Guidelines (Implementation Program I-4): In 2022, the City prepared a request for proposals to develop Objective Design Standards (ODS). It is anticipated to have ODS completed in 2023.
The City also worked on the review and refinement of the draft Chapman Un iversity Specific Plan update which will include refinements to existing landscape, streetscape, and design standards.
This activity is anticipated to implement Goals 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 6.0, and Policies 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 2.5,
2.6, 2.7, 2.8. 3.1, 3.3, 6.1, 6.3, 6.6, and 6.8 of the Land Use Element; Goals 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and 6.0 and Policies 1.1, 1.3, 1.7, 2.5, 2.6, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.7, and 6.3 of the Circulation & Mobility Element; Goal 1.0 and Policies 1.1, 1.5,1.6, 1.7, and 1.9 of the Growth Management Element; Goal 2.0 and Policies 2.2, 2.3, 2.6, 2.8, 2.14, 2.15 of the Natural Resources Element; Goals 2.0, 7.0, 9.0 and Po lices 2.4, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 , and 9.3 of the Pub lic Safety E lement; Goals 1.0, 2.0, and 5.0 and Policies 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 5.1, and 5.2 of the Noise Element; Goal 3.0 and Policy 3.5 of the Infrastructure Element; Goals 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and 6.0 and Policies 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 6.1, and 6.2 of the Urban Design Element; Goal 5.0, and Policy 5.2 of the Economic Development Element; and Goal 3.0 of the Housing Element.
Transfer of Develop ment Rights Ordinance ( Implementation Program I-5): In 2022, the City made continued efforts in the preparation of a Transfer of Development Rights Ordinance.
Completion is anticipated in 2023.
This activity implements Goals 1.0, 2.0, 5.0 and Policies 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, and 2.8 of the Land Use Element; Goal 5.0 and Policy 5.4 of the Circulation and Mobility Element; Goal 1.0 and Policies 1.6, 1.8, 2.4, and 3.2 of the Growth Management Element; Goal 5.0 and Policies 5.4, 3 5.5 and 5.7 of the Natural Resources Element; Goals 4.0 5.0, and 6.0 and Policies 4.1, 5.3, and 6.2 of the Urban Design Element; Goals 3.0 and 7.0 and Policies 3.3, 4.3, 5.4, 7.1, and
7.2 of the Economic Development Element; and Goal 3.0 of the Housing Element.
Code Enforcement (Implementation Program I-8): In 2022, 1,183 code enforcement cases of all types were opened and 416 cases were closed. Although nearly all code enforcement cases relate to property maintenance in some form, 673 cases specifically involving property maintenance were opened in 2022.
This activity implements Goals 5.0 and 7.0 and Policy 7.5 of the Land Use Element; Goal 7.0 of the Safety Element; Goal 1.0 and Policy 1.4 of the Noise Element; Goals 4 .0 and 5.0 an d Policies 4.2 and, 5.2 of the Economic Development Element; and, Policy Action 24 of the Housing Element.
Building and Fire Codes (Implementation Program I-9): In late 2022, the City adopted by Resolution the 2022 California Fire Code and the 2022 California Building Codes with modification and changes to address local conditions in compliance with State law. The updated Fire and Building Codes went into effect on January 1, 2023. In 2022 the State, and by extension the City, amended code requirements regulating Energy Storage Systems installed on dwelling units and or in garages attached to dwelling units.
In 2022, the City added Section 15.19 in Title 15 of the OMC – Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in compliance with Government Code Section 65850.7 and to promote and encourage the use of electric vehicles by creating an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations while promoting public he alth and safety and preventing specific adverse impacts in the installation and use of such charging stations.
This activity implements Goals 1.0, 3.0, and 7.0 of the Public Safety Element, pertaining to ensuring safe structures, protecting communities against fire hazards, and improving community safety by reducing opportunities for criminal activity.
Traffic Signals (Implementation Progr am I -10): Several si gnalization projects were completed or were under construction in 2022. Those projects include:
The following projects were completed in 2022:
• Glassell Street at Meats Avenue Left Turn Phase Signalization – Completed • Glassell Street at Collins Avenue Left Turn Phase Signalization – Completed • Chapman Avenue at Flower Street Left Turn Phase Signalization – Completed • Chapman Ave. at Feldner Street Left Turn Phase Signalization – Completed
The following projects were under construction in 2022:
• Chapman Avenue at Batavia Street Traffic Signal Modification
This activity implements Goals 1.0 and Policy 1. 2 of the Circulation an d Mobility Element; Goal 3.0 and Policy 3.3 of the Infrastructure Element; and, Goal 6.0, and Policies 6.1 and 6.2 of the Economic Development Element.
4 Intersection Improvements (Implementation Program I-11): “Critical Intersections” consist of key intersections with historical or projected traffic congestion problems. In 202 2, construction was completed for the following intersection improvements:
• Spring Street at Prospect Street Intersection Modification – Completed
In 2022, the following intersection improvement projects were initiated:
• Cannon Street at Serrano Avenue Intersection Reconfiguration
This activity implements Goal 1.0 and Policy 1.2 of the Circulation and Mobility Element; Goal 3.0 and Policies 3.1 and 3.3 of the Infrastructure Element; and, Goal 6.0 and Policy
6.1 and 6.2 of the Economic Development Element.
Operating Budget (Implementation Program I-15): In 2022, the City continued to maintain necessary levels of City services for infrastructure such as water, sewer, roads and, parks; and, for recreation programs, public safet y, and capital improvement and private development review.
Although all General Plan Goals and Policies relate to the operating budget, the most directly related Goals and Policies to the implementation program include Goals 1.0 and 5.0 and Policies 1.7, 5.6, 5.7 and, 6.4 of the Land Use Element; Goals 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 6.0 and Policies
1.1, 1.2, 1.6, 3.2, 4.5, 4.7 and, 6.1 - 6.3 of the Circulation & Mobility Element; Goals 2.0 and 5.0 and Policies 2.3, 2.13, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 6.2 of the Natural Resources Element; Goals
3.0 and 6.0 and Policies 3.4, 3.8, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 of the Public Safety Element; Goal 5.0 and Policies 5.1 and 5.5 of the Cultural Resources Element; Goals 1.0, 2.0 and, 3.0 and Policies
1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and, 3.5 of the Infrastructure Element; and, Goals 2.0, 5.0 and
6.0 and Policies 2.4, 5.4, 6.1 and, 6.2 of the Economic Development Element.
Community Character Design Elements (Implementation Program I-24): In 2022, the City prepared a request for proposals to develop Objective Desing Standards (ODS). Completion is anticipated in 2023. Additionally, ODS were implemented in the interim SB 9 ordinance and is anticipated to be finalized in 2023.
This activity implements Goals 1.0, 2.0, and 6.0, and Policies 1.4, 2.7, 6.1, 6.8, and 6.11 of the Land Use Element; Goals 2.0 and, 4.0 and Policies 4.4 and, 4.5 of the Cultural Resources Element; Goals 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and 6.0, and Policies 1.1, 1.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.3, 6.4, and 6.5; and Policy 1.2 of the Economic Development Element.
Green Space Initiatives (Implementation Program I-25): In 2022, the City made continued efforts in the preparation of a Transfer of Development Rights Ordinance. Completion is anticipated in 2023.
This activity implements Goals 1.0, and 6.0, and Policies 1.7, 2.8, 6.3, and 6.4 of the Land Use Element; Goals 1.0, and 5.0 and Policies 1.2, 5.4 and 5.7 of the Natural Resources Element; and, Goals 1.0, 4.0, and 6.0 and Policies 1.1, 4.1. 4.3, 4.5, 6.2, and 6.3 of the Urban Design Element
5 Fire Hazard Information and Suppression (Implementation Program I-27): In 2022 the Orange Fire Department took possession of the City’s new Fire Station 1/ Headquarters housing both Fire Administration and Suppression divisions. The completion of the expanded Apparatus Room remodel at Fire Station 2 allowed the department to strategicall y position equipment in the community. Significant equipment purchases included the addition of twenty-one mobile VHF radios, and one hundred and twenty BKR 5000 VHF handheld pack sets. The radio upgrades were needed to equip our personnel with the tools required to successfully support the city, county, and state missions. In 2022, the Fire Department took possession of one Type 1 fire engine along with two Chevrolet Tahoe command vehicles. In response to the increased demand for service the implementation of an Ambulance Operator Program allowed the City to hire 18 EMTS, 12 full-time and 6 part-time employees, to staff two BLS Ambulances, and resume 4.0 staffing on the two truck companies in the city. The addition of the new Ambulance Operator employees also allowed the department to reorganize the City’s entire service delivery system. The reorganization has provided the department the ability to have every Fire Engine and Fire Truck in the City of Orange to operate with ALS capabilities, three PAU Rescue Ambulances each staffed with one paramedic and one EMT, and two BLS Ambulances staffed with two EMTS.
This activity implements Goal 3.0 and Policies 3.4, 3.6, and 3.8, and Goal 8.0 and Policies 8.1 and 8.2 of the Public Safety Element, pertaining to fire protection, and emergency preparedness.
Hazardous Materials Monitoring (Implementation Program I-29): The Fire Department manages over 600 hazmat sites in the city. All sites are verified for hazmat activity each year.
This activity implements Goal 4.0 and Policies 4.1 - 4.4 of the Public Safety Element.
Noise Regulations (Implementation Program I-30): In 2022, City code enforcement staff responded to 43 noise complaints. Additionally, during the course of entitlement application review, planning staff provided applicants with comments regarding appropriate placement of walls , landscaping, outdoor open spaces, building orientation, and hours of operation to reduce the interface of projects with potential noise sources or to reduce potential noise sources introduced by the project from creating impacts to adjacent uses. Projects in initial stages of review are frequently amended to include staff-recommended design features to reduce potential noise issues. In 2022, several projects included noise conditions related to those situations identified during initial plan review to ensure design features are implemented or so that operating conditions are limited to reduce potential noise issues.
Orange Police Department conducted surveillance at late night establishments to limit noise intrusion into noise sensitive land uses and to aid city staff in identifying public nuisance crimes including combative/disruptive subjects, assault and battery, noise complaints, citizen assists, drunk in public and alarm response.
This activity implements Goal 6.0 and Policies 1.6, 3.4, 4.3, 6.2, and 6.10 of the Land Use Element; Goals 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 5.0, 6.0, and 7.0 and, Policies 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2,
3.1, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4.
6 Library Programs (Implementation Program I-31):
In 2022, Library Services expanded services, in -person programs, and operating hours in response to the ebbing of the COVID-19 pandemic and the return of the public to its facilities in greater numbers. The Library improved customer service through the eli mination of extended use fees for overdue materials and the extension of loan periods. The three Library locations were refreshed with new paint, carpet, soundproofing, lighting, and meeting room furniture to provide more inviting spaces for the public.
The Library collaborated with OUSD to present the Lunch at the Library summer program at the El Modena Branch Library that served 947 meals to children. Library staff planned, coordinated, and presented the Orange Public Library Comic Convention program in partnership with other Library divisions and City departments, Library support groups, local organizations, and volunteers and celebrated local history at Heritage Days and OTPA Home Tour programs. Staff presented diverse programs, including Mandarin Lang uage Story Hours at Taft Branch Library. The Library also expanded Adult Literacy Program services through a new study room space for learners and volunteers at Taft Branch Library.
The Library expanded Pop Up Library outreach through new partnerships with The Outlets at Orange, Irvine Regional Park Farmers Market, and Santiago Canyon College and coordinated donation drives for local nonprofits and organizations, including the Orange Senior Center, The Hub OC, and American Red Cross, to help the residents of Orange and surrounding communities.
This activity implements Goals 1.0, 3.0, 4.0 and 5 .0, and Policies 1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 4.3, 4.6 and,
5.1 - 5.5, of the Cultural Resources and Historic Preservation Element.
Flood Control and Storm Drain Facilities (Implementation Program I-32): The City performed routine inspections of storm drains, removing debris from catch basins and maintaining storm drain facilities to minimize the potential for local floodin g. Additionally, the Community Services Department continued an on going creek maintenance pro gram to include removal of debris and clearing of vegetation in the Santiago Creek in order to improve visibility, eliminate concealment for encampments, and provide accessibilit y for security and maintenance purposes.
This activity implements Goal 2.0 of the Public Safety Element; and, Goal 1.0 and Policies 1.1 and 1.2 of the Infrastructure Element, pertaining to sufficient maintenance of infrastructure systems.
Solid Waste and Recycling Services (Implementation Programs I-33 and IV-5): In addition to routine collection of trash, recyclable materials, organics, and diversion of construction waste, in 2022, the City and CR&R continue with the current franchise agreement until June 30, 2023, with the possibility to extend. With AB 341, AB 1826, and SB 1383 in place, the City continues to educate and provide outreach to residential, commercial, and multifamily accounts while focusing on meeting AB 341, AB 1826, and SB 1383 mandates. CR&R continues to partner with Abound Food Care to facilitate edible food recovery for distribution to those in need. The City also received the SB 1383 Grant offered by CalRecycle. The City 7 has leveraged these funds to assist with increased outreach and education by holding multiple workshops, producing social media content, and rebranding outreach material in an effort to educate residential, commercial account holders.
This activity implements Goal 7.0 and Policy 7.4 of the Land Use Element; Goal 2.0 and Policy
2.5 of the Natural Resources Element; and, Goal 2.0 and Policies 2.1 – 2.4 of the Infrastructure Element.
Noise Standards and Acoustical Studies for Noise Reduction (Implementation Programs I-34 and III-18): In 2022, staff continued to review noise analyses and provide mitigation for entitlement projects identified as having the potential to cause construction noise, operational noise, and to mitigate existing noise environments for project occupants.
This activity implements Goal 6.0 and Policy 6.2 of the Land Use Element; and, Goals 1.0, 2.0,
3.0, 5.0, 6.0 and, 7.0 and Policies 1.1 – 1.6, 2.1 - 2.5, 3.1, 5.1- 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 and, 7.1- 7.4 of the Noise Element.
Vehicle Noise Reduction ( Implementation Program 1-37): In 2022, the Cit y continued to secure funding for the purchase and installation of Radar Feedback Sign Installation. These signs provide a visual reminder of vehicle speed and help reduce excessive speeding , thereby also reducing vehicular noise.
The City continues to utilize rubberized asphalt to overlay street improvement projects along arterials, which assists in reducing vehicle noise.
This activity implements Goal 1.0 and Policy 1.3 of the Circulation and Mobility Element; Goal 2.0 and Policies 2.2 and 2.5 of the Noise Element ; and Goal 9.0 and Policy 9.3 of the Public Safety Element
Capital Improvement Program Projects (Implementation Program Section II-1 and V-1):
A number of Capital Improvement Program projects were initiated or completed during 2022.
These projects include:
• All projects under Traffic Signals (Implementation Program I-10), and Intersection Improvements (Implementation Program I-11)
• Completed annual pavement maintenance
• Completed annual slurry seal
• Completed annual concrete replacement
• CDBG Beverly Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation
• Bus Stop Enhancement at Various Locations
• Completed CDBG ADA Wheelchair Access Ramps at Various Locations • Prospect & Spring Right Turn Lane Modification Project • Public Works and Community Development Front Counter Remodel • Fire Station No. 1 and Headquarters
• Tustin Street, Katella Avenue, & La Veta Avenue Water Quality Storm Drain Improvement Project
• Initiated improvements of Cannon Street at Serrano Avenue Intersection Reconfiguration 8 • Completed Glassell Street at Meats Avenue Left Turn Phase Signalization • Completed Glassell Street at Collins Avenue Left Turn Phase Signalization • Completed Chapman Avenue at Flower Street Left Turn Phase Signalization • Completed Chapman Avenue at Feldner Street Left Turn Phase Signalization • Completed Spring Street at Prospect Street Intersection Modification • Replaced 6,189 L.F. of existing 6” vitrified clay pipe with 8” vitrified clay pipe and 1,187 L.F. of existing 15” vitrified clay pipe with 18” vitrified clay pipe • Completed Fire Station 5 Bathroom Remodel
• Completed Fire Station 2 Remodel
• Completed El Modena Bathroom Remodel
• Completed Orange Library Interior Rehabilitation
• Completed over 400 pothole repairs and reconstructed over 3,500 square feet of roadway
• Completed over 2,900 preventative vehicle maintenance services and over 1,500 repairs to the City’s fleet including Fire and Police vehicles
• Completed the cleaning of over 700,000 linear feet of sewer line • Completed over 10,000 square feet of asphalt repairs and patching • Reconstructed 28,000 square feet of sidewalk
• Reconstructed 4,100 linear feet of curb and gutter
• Reconstructed 100 ADA ramps
• Reconstructed 5,000 linear feet of sewer main
• Maintained and trimmed over 6,000 city street trees
• Utilized a Mobile Data Computer Replacement Program
• Implemented the Police Enterprise System (Axon) Program
These activities implement Goals 1.0 and 5.0, and Policies 1.1, 1.7, 2.4, 3.3, 5.3, 5.6, 5.7, 5.9,
6.3 and 6.4 of the Land Use Element; Goals 1.0, 2.0, and 4.0 and Policies 1.1, 1.2, 1.6, 2.3,
4.7 and, 5.2 of the Circulation and Mobility Element; Goals 1.0 and 2.0 and Policy 2.1 of the Growth Management Element; Goals 2.0, 5.0, and 6.0 and Policies 2.3, 2.9, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5,
6.2, and 6.5 of the Natural Resources Element; Goals 2.0, 3.0, 6.0, 7.0, and 9.0 and Policies
2.4, 3.4, 3.5, 3.8, 6.3, 7.2, 7.6, and 9.1 of the Public Safety Element; Goal 5.0 and Policies 5.1,
5.2, and 5.5 of th e Cultural Resources Element; Goals 1.0 and 3.0 and Policies 1.3, 3.1, and
3.3 of the Infrastructure Element; Goal 6.0 and Policies 2.3, 2.5, and 6.3 of the Urban Design Element; and Goals 2.0, 4.0, and 6.0 and Policies 2.4, 4.2, and 6.1 of the Economic Development Element.
Sewer Line Replacement (Implementation Programs II -1 and II-6): Sewer line replacements were completed in 2022 throughout the City to address infrastructure condition and capacity issues. The City replaced 5,000 linear feet of Sewer Main and completed the cleaning of over 700,000 linear feet of sewer line. Additionally, the City replaced 6,189 Linear Feet (L.F.) of existing 6” vitrified clay pipe with 8” vitrified clay pipe and 1,187 L.F. of existing 15” vitrified clay pipe with 18” vitrified clay pipe.
This activity implements Goal 1.0 and Policies 1.1 and 1.2 of the Infrastructure Element.
Santiago Creek Bike Trail ( Implementation Program II-3): In 2022, the City continued to pursue working on the design for the engineering and environmental study phase of the 9 extension of the Santiago Creek Bike Trail. The proposed project will connect the existing bike trail west of Cannon Street and parallel the existing equestrian trail on the northern bank and terminate at the Santiago Oaks Regional Park.
This activity implements Goals 1.0 and 4.0 and Policies 1.1, 4.1 and, 4.8 of the Circulation and Mobility Element; Goal 2.0 and Policy 2.2 of th e Growth Management Element; Goals
2.0, 5.0 and, 6.0 and Policies 2.2, 5.2, 6.1, 6.4 of the Natural Resources Element; and, Goal
9.0 of the Public Safety Element.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Amenities ( Implementation Program II -4): During 2022, the City performed sidewalk repair and rehabilitation, and accessibility improvements throughout the community. The City continued to require the installation of bike racks for new development projects in 2022.
This activity implements Goals 1.0, 4.0 and 6.0, and Policies 1.1, 1.6, 4.2 and Policy 6.2 of the Circulation & Mobility Element; and, Goal 9.0, Policies 9.1 and 9.3 of the Public Safety Element.
Correct Sewer System Deficiencies ( Implementation Progr am II -6): Sewer line replacements were completed in 2022 throughout the City to address infrastructure condition and capacity issues. The City replaced 5,000 linear feet of Sewer Main and completed the cleaning of over 700,000 linear feet of sewer line . Additionally, the City replaced 6,189 Linear Feet (L.F.) of existing 6” vitrified clay pipe with 8” vitrified clay pipe and 1,187 L.F. of existing 15” vitrified clay pipe with 18” vitrified clay pipe.
This activity implements Goal 1.0 and Policies 1.1, 1.2 of the Infrastructure Element.
California Environmental Quality Act (Implementation Program III-1): In 2022, the City continued to review entitlements for private development and capital improvement projects in accordance with the California Environmental Qualit y Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section III-1 of the Implementation Plan where specific pro grams are applicable. Mitigation and/or conditioning were recommended and implemented for all entitled projects respective to each applicable Section III program.
This activity implements Goals 1.0 – 8.0 of the Land Use Element and multiple policies therein, Goals 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 of the Circulation and Mobility Element; Goals 1.0 and 2.0 of the Growth Management Element; Goals 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, and 7.0 and multiple policies therein to the Natural Resources Element, Goals 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 6.0, 7.0, and 9.0 of the Public Safety Element; Goals 1.0, 2.0, 5.0, 6.0, and 7.0 of the Noise Element; Goals 1.0, 2.0, and
4.0 of the Cultural Resources Element; Goals 1.0, 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0 of the Infrastructure Element; Goals 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0; Goals 4.0 and 6.0 of the Economic Development Element, and Goal 3.0 of the Housing Element.
Site Development Review (Implementation Program III-2): In 2022, the City continued to review development projects, and use the site plan review process via the City’s inter- departmental Staff Review Committee (SRC) to ensure that applicable General Plan policies and City standards and regulations are applied to proposals for specific development projects. 10 This activity implements Goals 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and 6.0, and Policies 1.6, 1.7, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8,
3.1, 3.4, 4.3, 4.5, 6.1, 6.2, 6.9, 6.10, 6.12 of the Land Use Element; Goals 1.0 and 5.0, and Policies 1.1, 1.7, 5.1 and, 5.2 of the Circulation and Mobility Element; Goals 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, and
5.0, and Policies 1.3, 2.3, 2.6, 2.13, 2.14, 2.15, 2.16, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.4, 5.6, 5.7, 6.6 and, 7.5 of the Natural Resources Element; Goals 1.0 and 4.0, and Policies 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3,
4.4, and 4.5 of the Cultural Resources & Historic Preservation Element; Goals 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0,
6.0, 7.0, and 9.0, and Policies 1.1, 2.5, 3.3, 3.5, 4.2, 4.3, 6.2, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 and, 9.1 of the Public Safety Element; Goals 1.0, 2.0, 5.0, and 6.0, and Policies 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2,
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1 and, 6.2 of the Noise Element; Goals 2.0, 3.0, and 6.0, and Policies 2.4, 2.5,
2.6, 3.4, 3.5 and, 6.1 of the Urban Design Element; and, Goal 1.0 and Policies 1.4 and 1.5 of the Infrastructure Element.
Commission/Committee Review (Implementation Program III-3): In 2022 the Design Review Committee (DRC) continued to evaluate development proposals and provide conditions or recommendations for project improvements.
This activity implements Goals 2.0, 5.0, 6.0, and 8.0 and Policies 2.7, 2.8, 5.5, 6.1, and 8.3 of the Land Use Element; Policies 7.2 and 7.3 of the Public Safety Element; Policies 1.3, 3.1, and
5.2 of the Noise Element; Goal 1.0 and Policies 1.3 and 1.4 of the Cultural Resources Element; Goals 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 5.0 and, 6.0 and Policies 1.5, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 5.3, 5.4, 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, and 6.5 of the Urban Design Element.
Traffic Impact Analysis ( Implementation Program III -4): The City continues to evaluate both Level of Service (LOS) and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) to determine traffic impacts from proposed projects. In 2022, the City reviewed 32 proposed projects that conducted Traffic Impact Analysis reports.
This activity implements Goals 2.0, 3.0, 5.0 and, 6.0 and Policies 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.9, 3.3, 5.1,
5.7, and 5.9 of the Land Use Element; Goals 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 and Policies 1.2, 2.4, 2.6,
3.3, and 4.1 of the Circulation and Mobility Element; Goals 1.0 and 2.0 and Policies 1.2, 1.6,
1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.12, 2.1, and 2.3 of the Growth Management Element; Goals 2.0 and 3.0 and Policies 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, and 3.2 of the Natural Resource Element; Goal 2.0 and Policy 2.2 of the Noise Element, Goals 1.0 and 2.0 and Policies 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, and 5.1; Economic Development Element Policies 3.4 and 5.3; and Goal 3.0 of the Housing Element.
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Compliance (Implementation Program III- 6): In 2022, the City continued to require, review, and implement the use of Low Impact Development design features within the City through the use of Water Quality Management Plans for all applicable entitlement projects.
This activity implements Goal 6.0 and Policies 4.3 and 6.5 of the Land Use Element, Goal 2.0 and Policies 2.12, 2.13, 2.14 , 2.15, 2.16 and, 2.1 7 of the Natural Resources E lement; and, Policy 2.3 of the Public Safety Element.
Adequate Public Safety and E mergency Response ( Implementation P rogram III -8): In 2022, the City continued to fund, staff, and maintain equipment and facilities at a level 11 adequate to provide police and fire response and services to the Cit y. This included funding for additional police department staffing to address community needs and expectations, changes in population, intensity of the workload, and long -term growth . The Homeless Outreach Program, Homeless Engagement, Assistance & Resource Team (HEART) and Bike Team, deployed outreach services and community engagement to the homeless population in Orange and successfully provided resources to over 400 individuals. The Fire Department in response to the increased demand for service implementation of an Ambulance Operator Program to hire 18 E mergency Medical Technicians (EMTS), 12 full -time and 6 part -time employees, to staff two Basic Life Support (BLS) Ambulances, and resume 4.0 staffing on the two truck companies in the city. The addition of the new Ambulance Operator employees also allowed the department to reorganize the City’s entire service delivery system. The reorganization has provided the department the ability to have every Fire Engine and Fire Truck in the City of Orange to operate with Advanced Life Support (ALS) capabilities, three Paramedic Assessment Unit (PAU) Rescue Ambulances each staffed with one paramedic and one EMT, and two BLS Ambulances staffed with two EMTS.
This activity directly or indirectly implements all Goals and Policies of the Public Safety Element.
Cultural Resources Inventories (Implementation Program III-10): In 2022, the City continued to include mitigation measures in mitigation monitoring programs for capital projects such as the new Fire Department headquarters projects and private development projects such as the St. Joseph medical office building and Katella Terrace to require tribal and archaeological monitoring during the ground disturbing phases of the projects.
This activity implements Goal 6.0 and Policy 6.11 of the Land Use Element, and Goal 4.0 and Policies 4.1 and 4.5 of the Cultural Resources & Historic Preservation Element.
Green Buildings and Energy Conservation (Implementation Program III-11): Orange is a participating city in the North Oran ge Count y Cities Energ y Efficiency Partnership (NOCCEEP) with Southern California Edison (SCE) and the So Cal Gas Company. Through this effort, the City receives financial incentives to implement energy efficiency projects. In 2022, the NOCCEEP assisted the City by performing energy audits at various facilities which can be used to identify improvements in future years.
This activity implements Goal 2.0 and Policies 2.7, 2.9 and 2.10 of the Natural Resources Element.
Mixed-Use Noise Property Notification ( Implementation Progr am III -12): In 202 2, construction began for the Corp Yard Housing Project, which is an affordable residential project proposed in an area surrounded by industrial uses and adjacent to a railroad. A condition requiring lease notification of potential surrounding noise to all potential residences was included in the Planning Commission resolution for the project. The City Council subsequently approved the Commission’s resolution in 2021 with the condition.
This activity implements Goal 5.0 and Policies 5.1 and 5.3 of the Noise Element and Goal 2.0 and Policy 2.5 of the Urban Design Element.
12 Annual Review of General Plan and Land Use Policy Map (Implementation Program IV- 1): In 202 2, the Cit y continued work on an amendment to the General Plan Public Safet y Element in coordination with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to comply with State law. A comprehensive review of the General Plan was also undertaken to confirm accuracy of content and develop an awareness of content that may warrant focused consideration in future General Plan Update efforts. This accuracy update will be adopted in 2024.
This activity implements all General Plan Element Goals and Policies, with specific emphasis to the Safety Element for 2020 efforts.
Park Acquisition, Construction and Maintenance Report (Implementation Program IV-2):
In 2022, the City began the design of the Hart Park Pickleball and Fitness Circuit Project. The City was the recipient of federal earmark funding due to Congressman Lou Correa’s advocacy in the amount of $2 million to complete this highly anticipated proje ct. This project will construct a 10-court pickleball facility adjacent to the historic Orange Grove at Hart Park. The facility will have amenities including drinking fountains, shade structure, and seating. The project also includes the installation of ex ercise equipment. Staff anticipates that the project will be complete by June 2025. In 2022, the City also advanced the shade sail installation project a the playgrounds at Fred Barrera, El Modena, and Serrano Parks. Additionally, work to install new monum ent signs at Hart, Eisenhower, El Modena, El Modena Basin, Killefer, and La Veta Parks also began with the demolition of old monument signage.
This activity implements Goal 1.0 and 6.0 and Policies 1.7 and 6.4 of the Land Use Element; Goals 1.0, 2.0, 5.0, 6.0 and Policies 1.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 6.1, 6.4, and 6.6 of the Natural Resources Element; and, Goal 4.0 and Policy 4.4 of the Cultural Resources Element; Goal 6.0 and Policies 6.2 and 6.3; and, Goal 6.0 and Policy 6.2 of the Economic Development Element.
Public Education (Implementation Program IV-3): The Police Department continued to support local Neighborhood Watch Programs and held fourteen meetings. The Police Department participated in the 2022 National Night Out program and participated in community engagement programs such as Coffee with a COP and Treats in the Streets. In 2022, the Citizens’ Police Academy had two classes which allowed approximately 60 participants, through weekly sessions, to attended interactive courses to learn about the specific aspects of the Police Department. The Police Depar tment and Fire Department also offered Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training 38 participants in a 20 hour long course. The Police Department conducted Active Shooter training at Chapman University. The Police Department also continued to promote the application of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) standards through the review of applicable development projects.
In 2022, the Fire Department participated in over forty -two special events and is continually expanding its Public Education programs. Public Education efforts include fire safety programs in the local schools and community, Ready Set GO program, and Fire Wise. All public education programs are available in both English and Spanish currently.
13 The Library celebrated local history through the presentation of History Center tours to local students, renovated History Walk pedestals at the Orange Public Library & History Center and collaborated with other City departments and local historical groups on exhibits, programs, and preservation. The Library celebrated Orange’s diversity and rich history with its "Labor as an Instrument" exhibit at El Modena Branch Library, chronicling the effects of Southern California's Citrus Industry on its Latin American workforce.
The Library provided the public with new opportunities for learning and self-development with its expansion of technology, collections, and new programs. The Library's technology and STEAM programming expanded through the introduction of the Teen Innovatio n Lab, featuring computers, software, and technology used for audio production, movies, and photo editing for school projects or personal use. The Library offered new Special Collections, such as State Park Passes, Explorer Kits, and Discovery Kits featuri ng GoPros and telescopes, via funding received from California State Library grants.
The Building & Safety Division informational handouts for homeowners and provided activity books for kids at various city events.
This activity implements Goal 8.0 and Policies 8.1 and 8.3 of the Land Use Element; Goal 2.0 and Policy 2.17 with regard to the Natural Resources Element; Goals 3.0, 6.0, 7.0 and, 8.0 and Policies 3.6, 6.5, 7.1 and, 8.1 with regard to the Public Safety Element; Goals 1.0 and 3.0 and Policies 1.2 and 3.1 with regard to the Cultural Resources Element; and, Goals 1.0 a nd 2.0 and Policies 1.3 2.2, and 2.4 with regard to the Infrastructure Element.
Transportation Demand and System Management (Implementation Program IV-6): To address current CEQA requirements for project related traffic impacts, the City has an adopted methodology for evaluating the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). For each proposed project, the City conducts a “Screening Analysis” of the project VMT. This Screeni ng will determine if there is any additional analysis and proposed mitigation required of the project. In 202 2, the City conducted Screening Analyses for 8 proposed projects, all of which screened out.
This activity implements Goals 1.0 and 2.0 and Policies 1.2, 1.3, and 2.4 with regard to the Circulation and Mobility Element, Goals 1.0 and 7.0 and Policies 1.2, 7.1, 7.2, 7.5. 7.6 With regard to the Public Safety Element ; and, Goal 3.0 and Policy 3.3 with regard to the Infrastructure Element.
Growth Management/Traffic Mitigation Measures (Implementation Program IV-7): For 2022, the City continued to collect fair-share cost recovery, via mitigation, to offset traffic impacts created by development projects.
This activity implements Goal 1.0 and Policies 1.2 - 1.5 with regard to the Growth Management Element.
Coordination with Other Agencies and Organizations ( Implementation Program Section V): The City participated in inter-agency coordination during 2022. Outside agency coordination included:
14 • Utility companies such as Southern California Edison for coordination of capital improvement plans on projects such as Fire Station No. 1 and Headquarters Building.
• Adjacent jurisdictions for noticing of development proposals in the City.
• California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) for federally funded City transportation projects , includin g Glassell Street at Palmyra Avenue signal design and environmental, and Chapman Avenue at Batavia Street left turn phase signalization.
• CalTrans for review of environmental documents pertaining to projects within the City.
• CalTrans for participation in the review of the Initial Study and Environmental Assessment for the SR55 and SR91 Safet y Improvement Capacit y Enhancement at Intersections Project, SR 55 Corridor Study for Alternative Transportation, and the Park and Ride lots at Lincoln Avenue and the SR 55 Freeway. Caltrans and Toll Roads for 241.91 Interchange.
• Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for bus detours.
• CalFire and the Board of Forestry for preliminary review of the City’s planned Safety Element Update.
• Secretary of the Interior (SO I) for continued insurance that the National Re gister of Historic Places-designated Plaza and Old Towne Orange historic districts maintain eligibility for the National Register through review of development projects for conformance with SOI standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Finally, the City approved 36 new Mills Act Contracts for qualified historic properties in 2022.
This activity implements Goal 7.0 of the Land Use Element and Policy 7.3; Goals 2.0, 3.0 and, 4.0 and Policies 2.1 -2.4, 3.1 and, 4.1 of the Circulation and Mobility Element; Goal
2.0 and Policies 2.1 and 2.5 of the Growth Management Element; Goals 2.0 and 7.0 and Policies 2.1 and 7.4 of the Natural Resources Element; Goals 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and, 8.0 and Policies 1.3, 2.1, 3.7, 8.2 and, 8.3 of the Public Safety Element, Goal 2.0 and Policy 2.4 of the Noise Element; Goals 1.0 and 5.0 and Policies 1.3, 1.6 and, 5.4 of the Cultural Resources Element; and, Goal 5.0 and Policies 5.1 and 5.2 of the Infrastructure Element; Goal 1.0 and Policy 1.4 of the Urban Design Element.
5. Housing Element Reporting
The Housing Element Report prepared in accordance with HCD requirements is provided as Attachment 1 to this report.
6. General Plan Compliance with OPR Guidelines
The 2010 General Plan (Rev. 2015) includes all of the state required elements as well as additional optional elements. Environmental Justice is interspersed throughout all elements.
The document was prepared in accordance with OPR Guidelines and is on file with OPR. 15 Date of Last General Plan Update
As indicated in Item 3 above, the comprehensive update to the Cit y of Orange General Plan was adopted on March 9, 2010. General Plan Amendment No. 2014-0001 was adopted by the Orange City Council on December 8, 2015.
The Cit y adopted its Housing Element Update in accordance with state requirements on October 30, 2023 . No changes were made to goals, policies, objectives, standards, or General Plan proposals involving other General Plan Elements.
Attachments:
1. Housing Element Annual Reporting Forms