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RESOLUTION NO. 5467
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADOPTING THE
IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM FOR THE 2001 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE FOR THE CITY OF
CYPRESS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HEREBY FINDS, RESOLVES,
DETERMINES, AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City Council initiated an update to the Cypress General Plan to include the
following elements: Land Use; Circulation; Conservation, Open Space, and Recreation; Noise; Safety;
Air Quality; Growth Management; and Housing;
WHEREAS, the General Plan Update process included a citizen participation program
implemented through town hall meetings, and public workshops; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cypress held a public hearing at their meeting of
September 10, 2001, to consider the final draft of the General Plan Update of the City's General Plan
and its implementation program; and
WHEREAS, a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) was prepared according to the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, a formal 45-day public review period for the DEW was provided from February
13, 2001 through March 29, 2001; and
WHEREAS, DEIR and Response to Comments comprise the subject Final EIR; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered evidence presented at the public hearing including
public testimony, and a report prepared by City Staff; and
WHEREAS, after discussion by the City Council, a motion was made to certify the General
Plan Update Final EIR, and adopt both the General Plan Implementation Program and the General Plan
Update to the Cypress General Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Cypress
does hereby adopt the General Plan Implementation Program for the General Plan for the City of
Cypress, as attached, further a copy of same is on file with the City Clerk.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress at a regular meeting held
on the 10th day of September, 2001.
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MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
Y CLERK OF T 11111TY OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF ORANGE )SS
I, JILL R. INGRAM-GUERTIN, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the said City Council held on the
10th day of September, 2001, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan,McCoy, Piercy, Sondhi, and McGill
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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X. Implementation 'Program
Introduction to the Implementation Program
This program describes the initial actions stated in the General Plan that will assist in the carrying
out of the ultimate policy goals of the City of Cypress. An annual review of this program will be
done in concert with the annual budget cycle so that the City's fiscal resources can be focused on
the development of priorities that respond to policy direction as set forth in the General Plan.
The following Implementation Actions are categorized by General Plan Element. Each of the
Implementation Actions are assigned a numeric designation (IMP-xx) in order to provide ease of
reference. It should also be noted that the numeric designations are not prioritized and, therefore,
do not represent a preferred sequence of actions.
The City of Cypress intends to ensure continuous interaction between the General Plan and its
Implementation Actions that will ensure a high level of consistency. As conditions or
circumstances merit change, refinements to the General Plan and Implementation Program will be
initiated.
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Land Use Element
The following implementation actions shall implement the goals and policies of the Land Use
Element of the Cypress General Plan:
➢ IMP-2.1: Update the City of Cypress Zoning Ordinance.
The City of Cypress is a charter City and has no explicit requirement to ensure that zoning is
consistent with the General Plan. However,the City strives to formulate zoning consistent with
the General Plan. To ensure this consistency, the City will evaluate potential conflicts between
general plan policy and zoning regulations in order to achieve consistency.
➢ IMP-2.2: Continued Implementation of Specific Plans Governing the Cypress Business
Park.
The City of Cypress has adopted six specific plans to govern the 587-acre Cypress Business
Park. The Cypress Business Park Specific Plans coordinate development within the area to
ensure high quality development through the implementation of design standards and
regulations. To ensure this high quality development will continue, the City of Cypress will
continue to implement the Specific Plans that regulate development in the Cypress Business
Park area consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan.
➢ IMP-2.3: Continue Further Investigation for the Disposition of the Former Union Pacific
Right-of-Way.
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The City has evaluated potential options in the future disposition of the former Union Pacific
Right-of-Way. The unique location of the abandoned right-of-way in the Cypress Business
Park and the expressed interest by property owners provides an opportunity to capitalize on
the opportunities presented in this area. The City will continue to investigate additional options
for development and/or utilization of the area through continued discussions with adjacent
property owners and evaluating the feasibility of allowable land uses within those
classifications.
➢ IMP-2.4: Conduct Further Studies in the Gay/Denni Street and Belmont/La Salle Street
Annexation Study Areas.
The evaluation of the Crescent Street/Lincoln Avenue annexation area's three sub-areas
(Gay/Denni Street, Belmont/La Salle, and Bishop Street) has resulted in the identification of
issues related to the existing and future development. The City will continue to conduct further
studies within the Gay/Denni and Belmont/La Salle sub-areas to resolve issues related to land
use compatibility,character, and design.
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Circulation Element
The following Implementation Actions shall implement the goals and policies of the Circulation
Element of the General Plan:
➢ IMP-3.1: Continue to Monitor Traffic Impacts Associated with New Development.
At General Plan buildout conditions, the City's circulation system is anticipated to be operating
at capacity conditions within certain road segments and key intersections. As such, it is
imperative to closely evaluate and monitor new development as it occurs in order to determine
its impacts on the surrounding street system.
➢ IMP-3.2: Improve Impacted Intersections.
Future buildout conditions will affect three key intersections during peak hours. The
Lincoln/Walker, Valley View/Ball and Katella/Knott intersections will reach the City's adopted
LOS standard of"E". Therefore, continued monitoring conditions at these three intersections
and insuring LOS standards will not be exceeded shall be conducted as warranted.
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Conservation/Open Space/Recreation Element
The following Implementation Actions shall implement the goals and policies of the
Conservation/Open Space/Recreation Element of the General Plan:.
➢ IMP-5.1: Continue to Evaluate Strategies for Conservation of Energy Resources.
The City's acknowledges the need to reduce energy consumption. Reduction in energy
consumption will require continued evaluation of strategies that conserve energy resources.
The City of Cypress will evaluate existing and evolving strategies that contribute to the
conservation of energy resources in the City including, but not limited to; solar power, energy
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➢ IMP-5.2: Continue to Implement the City's Landmark Tree Ordinance.
The City of Cypress has identified a number of landmark trees within the City. These
"landmark trees" provide a unique vegetative resource within the City. In order to preserve this
resource, the City has established a landmark tree ordinance to protect trees from removal,
alteration or pruning unless comparable replacement resources are provided. Continued
application of the landmark tree ordinance will ensure the protection of this unique resource.
➢ IMP-5.3: Implement Green Waste Program.
Green waste represents a significant portion of the waste stream. Reduction in green waste
generation ultimately reduces the demand for landfill spaces. The City is in the process of
developing a Green Waste Program, which seeks to reduce green waste generation by 20
percent. Implementation of the goals and policies related to reducing waste generation
requires full implementation of the Green Waste Program.
➢ IMP-5.4: Seek Additional Cooperative Arrangements with Schools to Provide Open
Space.
The City of Cypress currently has informal use arrangements with both the Anaheim Union
High School and Cypress Elementary School Districts to provide additional recreational
resources for the City's residents. Capital investments required to provide additional park
facilities and open space can be a motivating factor in establishing the shared use of these
existing facilities. Therefore, the City of Cypress will seek additional opportunities to establish
cooperative arrangements with schools to provide additional open space resources for its
residents.
➢ IMP-5.5: Seek Cooperative Arrangement with Other Park Departments and Districts.
Establishment of cooperative arrangements with surrounding parks departments and districts
will expand the opportunities for local residents as well as reduce the fiscal impacts associated
with funding, development and maintenance of a diverse recreational program. Seeking
cooperative arrangements with surrounding communities and districts will expand recreational
choice with limited fiscal impacts.
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Noise Element
The following Implementation Actions shall implement the goals and policies of the Noise Element
of the Cypress General Plan:
➢ IMP-6.1: Continue to Review and Enforce the City' Noise Ordinance.
The City's Noise Ordinance sets forth standards for acceptable noise levels citywide and
provides the means to enforce the reduction of obnoxious or offensive noise, as set forth in
Sections 13-64 through 13-78 of the Cypress Municipal Code. Enforcement of the Noise
Ordinance includes requiring proposed development to show compliance with the ordinance,
as well as requiring construction related activities and uses to comply with acceptable noise
thresholds.
➢ IMP-6.2: Continue to Enforce Site Planning and Design Standards for the Reduction of
Noise Impacts.
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The City's Noise Ordinance and Municipal Code set forth the regulatory guidelines, criteria,
site planning and design standards necessary to mitigate noise impacts associated with new
development. In addition, regulations contained within the City's various Specific Plans
provide site-specific standards related to noise abatement.
➢ IMP-6.3: Continue to Coordinate Land Use Planning and Design Efforts Within the
Environs of the Joint Forces Training Center(JFTC).
The Joint Forces Training Center (JFTC) Los Alamitos is situated along the southern
jurisdictional boundary of the City. Although the facility is not within the City's jurisdictional
boundaries,the aircraft approach pattern's impact zone extends through the City. Therefore, it
is imperative that future development within the JFTC environs thoroughly address land use
impacts through the City's development review process.
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Air Quality Element
The following Implementation Actions shall implement the goals and policies of the Air Quality
Element of the Cypress General Plan:
> IMP-7.1: Coordinate the Implementation of Transportation and Land Use Measures as
Contained in the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP)with SCAQMD and SCAG.
Air quality is a regional issue requiring the participation of local, and regional agencies in order
to establish a coordinated effort in improving air quality in the region. The City of Cypress will
continue with a coordinated effort to implement the provisions of the region's Air Quality
Management Plan (AQMP) with the South Coast Air Quality Management District and the
Southern California Association of Governments.
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Growth Management Element
The Growth Management of the General Plan establishes policy guidance in order to comply with
Measure M, the Orange County initiative that imposes requirements for funding related to
transportation improvements. The following Implementation Actions shall implement the goals and
policies of the Growth Management Element:
➢ IMP-8.1: Continue to Implement the Development Mitigation Program.
This program ensures new development pays its share of needed transportation
improvements to the City's roadway network associated with that development. These
requirements include the payment of citywide traffic fees, regional traffic fees and the Los
Alamitos Settlement Agreement Traffic Fee. Continued implementation of this program will
ensure that all future development will occur in conjunction with necessary transportation
improvements.
➢ IMP-8.2: Provide Annual Performance Monitoring.
In order to provide for an annual evaluation of compliance with newly approved development
phasing allocations, the City of Cypress Performance Monitoring Program provides an annual
evaluation of the maintenance of transportation service levels. Annual traffic reports prepared
under this program shall utilize data collected within three (3) months of preparation of the
report.
➢ IMP-8.3: Continue to Implement Comprehensive Phasing Program.
In order to ensure that adequate infrastructure is constructed as development occurs, the City
has instituted a Phasing Program linking construction with infrastructure improvements. The
City will continue to implement this phasing program as a means to ensure the relationship
between growth and the provision of infrastructure.
D. IMP-8.4: Continue to Implement Capital Improvement Program.
The Capital Improvement Program estimates future development over a seven-year period
and determines the necessary infrastructure and associated costs required for this new
development. The Capital Improvement Program is closely linked to the Comprehensive
Phasing Plans. The City will utilize the Capital Improvement Program to meet and maintain
adopted Level of Service and Performance Standards.
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Housing Element
In order to fulfill requirements as set forth in state housing element law, the Housing Element
details specific programs to be implemented. The General Plan Housing Element provides policy
indicates following programs will be initiated as part of the General Plan Implementation Program:
> Home Enhancement Loan Program(HELP II)
> County of Orange CDBG Rehabilitation Loans
> Community Rental Rehabilitation Program
> Code Enforcement Program
> Neighborhood Clean-up Program
> Preservation of Assisted Rental Housing
> Section 8 Rental Assistance Program
> Rental Deposit Guarantee Program
> Home Equity Loan Program(HELP I)
> Mortgage Credit Certificate(MCC)
> Density Bonus Ordinance
> Provision of Adequate Sites for Housing
> Residential Site Inventory
> Regulatory and Financial Assistance
> Efficient Project Processing
> Fair Housing Program
The above programs will be implemented over the Housing Element planning period of 1998 to
2005.
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