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Agenda Item 18.

City Council Meeting

Meeting Date:

03/19/2019

Subject:

General Plan Annual Report for 2018 - Receive report and public comment. Direct staff to transmit a copy of the report to the State Office of Planning and Research and Department of Housing and Community Development.

RECOMMENDATION

Receive report and public comment. Direct staff to transmit a copy of the report to the State Office of Planning and Research and Department of Housing and Community Development.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION

BACKGROUND

In 2003, Brea comprehensively updated its General Plan. Included with its adoption was an implementation program identifying the community vision for the future and establishing the fundamental framework to guide future decision-making about development, resource management, public safety, public services, and general community well-being. State Government Code Section 65400 requires an annual report be given to the legislative body on the status of implementing the goals of the General Plan. This report includes the efforts made during the last year in implementing the programs of the Housing Element as well as building permit activity to show the progress made towards achieving our Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation.

DISCUSSION

The City continues to move forward in the implementation of the goals and policies of the General Plan in 2018. The complete report is contained as Attachment 1 to this communication. A few key achievements include:

The City of Brea has issued building permits for 2,303 residential units so far in this housing cycle. In 2018, the City issued 83 building finals for a total of 355 new residential units added to the City’s housing stock. The majority of this residential permit activity is from La Floresta (Planning Areas 5 & 12b). The units are a mix of single-family and multi-family residential units.
The last segment of Tracks at Brea Trail was completed in 2018. The community is enjoying biking, walking and exercising on the completed sections of the Tracks. Future plans include collaboration with neighboring cities on the westerly extension.
The City received an Active Transportation Grant and toward the further augmenting of Phase One of the Brea Core Plan, promoting healthy living and physical activity. Phase One consists of public outreach and education regarding opportunities to implement Brea Envisions initiatives in this central area of the City, with grant emphasis to promote connections and healthy communities principles.

FISCAL IMPACT/SUMMARY

FISCAL IMPACT

No impact on the General Fund.

SUMMARY

The 2018 Annual Report on the General Plan demonstrates the City’s commitment to implement the goals and policies of this vision document and is an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of the prior year. It reports on Brea’s progress in meeting our share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) established through the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). The report also provides an opportunity for the community to be informed and provide input on the implementation of the General Plan. The report has been made available on the City’s website for the community’s reference and comments.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

William Gallardo, City Manager
Prepared by: Martin Mares, Assistant Planner
Concurrence: Jenifer A. Lilley, AICP, City Planner

Attachments
General Plan Annual Report