RES-2018-061RESOLUTION NO. 2018-061
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM AND MAKING FINDINGS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
(GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-00519)
(DEV2018-00020)
WHEREAS, the Anaheim City Council ("City Council") did adopt the Anaheim General
Plan by Resolution No. 69R-644, showing the general description and extent of possible future
development within the City; and
WHEREAS, by adoption of Resolution No. PC2004-95 on May 25, 2004, the City
Council adopted a comprehensive update to the General Plan for the City of Anaheim
(collectively, the "2004 General Plan Update"); and
WHEREAS, in February 2017, the City Council approved funding for the preparation of
a park needs assessment, referred to as the "Anaheim Parks Plan," to evaluate the City's park
system; make recommendations for the provision of parks and facilities and improvements to
existing park assets; and, assess current park conditions and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, The City's Parks Commission reviewed a draft of the Anaheim Parks Plan at
its meeting on April 11, 2018 and recommended City Council approval of the document; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Director has therefore initiated General Plan Amendment No.
2018-00519, as shown on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as
if set forth in full, to amend text within the Green Element of the General Plan consistent with
the recommendations of the Anaheim Parks Plan; and
WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 2018-00519 also proposes to amend "Figure
LU -4: Land Use Plan" of the Land Use Element of the General Plan to re -designate City -owned
park properties to the "Parks" land use designation and update the designation of other park
facilities, as shown on Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 2018-00519 would specifically change the
General Plan land use designation to "Parks" for properties shown in Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 2018-00519 also proposes to amend "Figure
C-5: Existing and Planned Bicycle Facilities" of the Circulation Element of the General Plan to
re -designate City -owned park properties to into "Parks" land use designation as shown on
Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 2018-00519 also proposes to amend "Figure
G-1: Green Plan" of the Green Element of the General Plan to re -designate City -owned park
properties to the "Parks" land use designation, as shown on Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 2018-00519 also proposes to amend "Figure
G-4: Existing Park Facilities" of the Green Element of the General Plan to update existing park
facilities due to new and planned development, as shown on Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 2018-00519 proposes to amend "Table G-1:
Existing Park Facilities" of the Green Element of the General Plan to update existing park
facilities and amenities due to new and planned development, as shown on Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Anaheim Civic
Center, Council Chamber, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, on April 16, 2018, at 5:00 p.m., notice
of said public hearing having been duly given as required by law and in accordance with the
provisions of the Anaheim Municipal Code, to consider General Plan Amendment No. 2018-
00519; heard and considered evidence for and against General Plan Amendment No. 2018-
00519, and related actions; and investigated and made findings and recommendations in
connection therewith; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.; herein referred to as
"CEQA"), the State of California Guidelines for the Implementation of the California
Envirornnental Quality Act (commencing with Section 15000 of Title 14 of the California Code
of Regulations; herein referred to as the "CEQA Guidelines"), and the City's Local CEQA
Procedure Manual, the City is the "lead agency" for the preparation and consideration of
environmental documents for the Proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, by adoption of its Resolution PC -2018-023 and pursuant to the provisions of
CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City's Local CEQA Procedure Manual, this
Planning Commission determined that these actions are exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act under Section 15060(c)(2) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations. These actions are exempt because the amendments to the General Plan and Zoning
Code will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment. The sites that staff is requesting to be designated for "Parks" land use in the
General Plan and/or reclassified in the Zoning Code to the Public Recreational (PR) Zone are
existing park sites. Therefore, the proposed action will not result in identifying any additional or
new sites as proposed or preferred park sites. Nothing in the proposed actions commits the City
to constructing specific new parks or any improvements to existing parks. All future uses and/or
park improvements will be conditioned on CEQA compliance on a project -by -project basis
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15004(b)(2), which will be coordinated with the existing
planning, review and project approval processes; and
WHEREAS, after due inspection, investigation and study made by itself, and in its
behalf, and after due consideration of, and based upon, all evidence and reports offered at said
hearing relating to General Plan Amendment No. 2018-00519, the Planning Commission
adopted Resolution PC -2018-023 recommending that the City Council approve and adopt
General Plan Amendment No. 2018-00519, in the form presented at the meeting at which this
Resolution is adopted and incorporated herein by this reference; and
WHEREAS, upon receipt of Planning Commission Resolution Nos. PC -2018-023 a
summary of evidence and a report of the findings and recommendations of the Planning
Commission, the City Council did fix the 12th day of June, 2018, as the time, and the City
Council Chamber in the Civic Center, as the place, for a public hearing on General Plan
Amendment No. 2018-00519 and for the purpose of considering evidence for and against
General Plan Amendment No. 2018-00519, and did give notice thereof in the manner and as
provided by law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the
City's Local CEQA Procedure Manual, this City Council finds, and recommends that the City
Council also find and determine, that General Plan Amendment No. 2018-00519 is exempt from
CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) because there is no possibility that the
amendment will have a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after due consideration, inspection, investigation and study
made by itself, and after due consideration of all evidence and reports offered at said hearing,
does hereby find and determine as follows:
1. That proposed General Plan Amendment No. 2018-00519 maintains the
internal consistency of the General Plan, because there would be no change to the Goals and
Policies of the General Plan.
2. That proposed General Plan Amendment No. 2018-00519 would not be
detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City in that the
proposed amendment to the Anaheim General Plan does not relate to any development project,
and any future projects would be subject to the Zoning Code requirements.
3. That the properties to be re -designated by proposed General Plan Amendment
No. 2018-00519 are physically suitable to accommodate existing park facilities, including but
not limited to, access, physical constraints, topography, provision of utilities, and compatibility
with surrounding land uses because the proposed amendment is designed to complement existing
land use designations
and;
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the evidence in the record constitutes
substantial evidence to support the actions taken and the findings made in this Resolution, that
the facts stated in this Resolution are supported by substantial evidence in the record, including
testimony received at the public hearing, the staff presentations, the staff report and all materials
in the project files. There is no substantial evidence, nor are there other facts, that detract from
the findings made in this Resolution. The City Council expressly declares that it considered all
evidence presented and reached these findings after due consideration of all evidence presented
to it.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the aforesaid findings and
determinations, the City Council of the City of Anaheim approves and adopts General Plan
Amendment No. 2018-00519 in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and Exhibit B.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopted by the City Council of the City of
Anaheim this 12 day of June , 2018, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Moreno and Council Members Murray,
Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Tait
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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GREEN ELEMENT
Green Element
INTRODUCTION: THE GREENING OF ANAHEIM ..................................................................1
A Unique, Comprehensive Plan....................................................................................
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Purpose.....................................................................................................................
Relationship to Other Elements....................................................................................2
Achievingthe Vision...................................................................................................2
THE GREEN PLAN: INTEGRATING OPEN SPACE AMENITIES................................................3
PlanObjectives...........................................................................................................3
PlanDescription.........................................................................................................3
PolicyFoundation.......................................................................................................4
CONSERVING NATURAL RESOURCES...............................................................................
7
Goalsand Policies......................................................................................................7
Hillside Development and Grading...........................................................................7
Ridgelines, Views and Vistas....................................................................................8
UtilityEasements...................................................................................................9
Recreational Water Uses.........................................................................................
9
WaterConservation..............................................................................................
Groundwater Protection.......................................................................................
13
Storm Water and Urban Runoff Management..........................................................
14
Emissions Reduction.............................................................................................
18
Reducing Vehicle Work Trips................................................................................
19
ExpandingTransit Trips........................................................................................
19
Sound Land Use Planning.....................................................................................
20
Efficient, Clean -burning Public Transit....................................................................21
Educatingthe Public.............................................................................................22
Conservation of Biological Resources.....................................................................
23
EnergyConservation............................................................................................27
Waste Management and Recycling.........................................................................28
Building Performance Standards............................................................................29
ENHANCING PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS.......................................................31
ParkTypes.............................................................................................................32+
ParkPlanning Areas................................................................................................34-3
ParkNeeds..........................................................................................................4034
Recreation Programs and Trends............................................................................403-9
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Goalsand Policies..................................................................................................410
Adequate SuPPY of Parks...................................................................................
410
Broad Range of Recreational Opportunities...........................................................42+
Park Safety, Maintenance and Rehabilitation..........................................................43-2
Community Outreach.........................................................................................44§
IMPROVING TRAILS TO CONNECT ANAHEIM................................................................
468
Equestrian, Riding and Hiking Trails Plan...................................................................46§
Components of the Plan: Trails Hierarchy..................................................................476
Goalsand Policies..................................................................................................5
10
Completing the Trail System................................................................................
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BEAUTIFYING THE CITY: PUBLIC LANDSCAPING AND STREETTREES .............................
521
Goalsand Policies..................................................................................................534
Public Landscaping and Street Trees....................................................................
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List of Figures
FigureG- I Green Plan..................................................................................... 5
Figure G-2 Groundwater Protection Zone ........................................................ 15
Figure G-3 Mineral Resource Map................................................................... 25
Figure G-4 Existing Park Facilities.................................................................. 36§
Figure G-5 EQuestrian, Riding and Hiking Trails Plan ....................................... 487 -
List of Tables
Table G-1: Existing Park Acreage and Facilities....................................................... 38;z
Table G-2: Inventory of Exisiting & Planned Trails ................................................... 476
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GREEN ELEMENT
Introduction:
The Greening of Anaheim
A UNIQUE, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
he Green Element combines Anaheim's Conservation, Open Space, Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Elements into a single, comprehensive plan
to add more green areas throughout the City and protect and enhance its natural
and recreational resources. The Green Element's philosophy is broad and inclusive. It
seeks not only to preserve, but also to conserve. This includes vital natural resources
such as water, energy, air, and wildlife. The Green Element also includes goals and
policies for landscaping, enhancing the City's corridors and its identity. By combining
three elements into one comprehensive plan, the City recognizes that open space,
conservation and parks are part of an integrated network of green resources.
PURPOSE
Anaheim's "green" resources include the
vast open space and habitat areas that
frame the eastern edge of the City, the
various natural resources that protect
and enhance our Quality of life, the
numerous park and recreation areas and
trails that serve all of our residents, and
the landscaped edges that distinguish
Anaheim's diverse communities and
transportation corridors. The purpose of
the Green Element is to build upon this
network of resources to create a
greener, more beautiful Anaheim. The
City and its residents are already proud
of its open space amenities, but it
recognizes the need to add more local
parks, trail networks and landscaping.
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The Green Element is uniQue in that it combines two reQuired elements of the General
Plan — Open Space and Conservation — with an optional, but important Element — Parks,
Recreation and Community Services. Realizing the importance of landscaping as a
unifying ingredient in enhancing community image, a landscape component is also
included in the Green Element.
RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ELEMENTS
The Green Element is intimately related to at least three other elements of the General
Plan: Land Use, Economic Development and Community Design. The Land Use
Element designates appropriate areas for open space and recreation. A Quality system of
parks and well -landscaped corridors supports the Economic Development Element goals
and policies that promote economic activity and support local businesses. Enhanced
gateways and landscaped edges help to define neighborhoods and districts, thereby
supporting the goals of the Community Design Element.
Like parks and recreation facilities, libraries and other community serving facilities
provide important community amenities for the residents of Anaheim. These vital
components of the Community Services Department are addressed in the Public Services
and Facilities Element.
ACHIEVING THE VISION
The major goals of the Anaheim Vision, related to the Green Element, include:
• Improved landscaping and enhancement of boulevards and public rights-of-way;
• Preservation of open space, ridgelines, public scenic vistas and specimen trees;
• Provision for more parks and community centers; and
• Enhanced trail network connecting City and County open space and regional trail
systems.
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The Green Plan: Integrating
Open Space Amenities
PLAN OBJECTIVES
he overriding purpose of the Green Element is to combine all of Anaheim's open
space, conservation, recreation and landscaping resources into one
comprehensive, integrated document. Rather than separate these components,
the Green Element recognizes their interrelationship and builds upon it with the inclusion
of a "Green Plan," as seen in Figure G-1. The objectives of the Green Plan are to:
• Expand public parks and open space amenities;
• Improve the City's trail and bicycle network for local and regional connections;
• Beautify arterial corridors with landscape plans, edge treatments and gateways; and
• Use existing opportunities, such as easements, vacant land and the Santa Ana River
to expand accessible open space and recreation opportunities.
PLAN DESCRIPTION
The Green Plan uses a variety of open space opportunities and resources to create a
unified vision for a more beautiful, healthy city. As seen in FigIffe 6 1,The Green Plan
considers not only existing parks and open space, but also potential recreational
opportunities, such as schools, utility easements, water uses, and vacant land. It also
identifies opportunities to enhance the appearance of existing areas through enhanced
community edges and City entryways. The emphasis of the Green Plan is not only to
make spatial connections throughout the City through parks, trails, open space and
landscaping but also to create connections between policies and plans that help the City
conserve its natural and cultural resources such as water, energy and historic districts.
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POLICY FOUNDATION
Like the Land Use Plan graphically displays the policy foundation of the Land Use
Element and other land use related policies of the General Plan, the Green Plan is
provided at the beginning of this Element to depict much of the policy foundation of the
Green Element and to display the locations of various "green" resources and
opportunities that contribute to making Anaheim a greener, more beautiful and healthy
community.
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Conserving Natural
Resources
onserving natural resources is a fundamental part of the Green Element, and a
reQuired element of the General Plan. This section addresses the Green
Element's goal of using natural resources wisely and promoting sustainable
growth and development. By placing this section within the Green Element, the City of
Anaheim recognizes that conservation and preservation of natural resources is the
backbone of a City's efforts to protect and enhance the environment. Future
development should be balanced with the need to preserve the natural environment in
order to ensure that current and future generations are able to enjoy the benefits of this
important resource.
This section addresses the important concerns of water conservation, water Quality, air
Quality, biological resources, energy conservation, and waste management and recycling.
GOALS AND POLICIES
Natural Open Space
A vital component of the Green Element is the comprehensive and long-range
preservation and enhancement of open space areas. This includes open space for habitat
preservation, outdoor recreation and water uses. Although most of the western,
northern and southern areas of Anaheim are built out and adjoin other cities, the Hill and
Canyon Area contains a significant amount of open space and abuts major open space
resources, including the Chino Hills State Park, the Cleveland National Forest and the
Santa Ana River. Another vital component of the Green Element are the existing and
planned trails that connect these valuable resources, as discussed later in the Element
(see Figure G-6 for trail locations).
Hillside Development and Grading
Natural slopes are one of the primary aesthetic resources in the Hill and Canyon Area.
Hillsides, which are visible throughout the area, create a dramatic backdrop for
surrounding residential neighborhoods and help define the character of the area.
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Development on hillsides within the Hill and Canyon Area, where land use designations
permit, reQuires careful siting, grading, and design in order to minimize exposure to
hazards and to maintain and enhance the scenic Quality of the area.
The Public Works Department regulates and processes applications for grading permits.
Development plans must follow the guidelines of the Land Development and Resources
Code and Zoning Code regarding grading, excavations and fills and specimen tree
removal, and must include an erosion and sediment control plan.
GOAL 1. 1:
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Maintain strict standards for hillside grading to preserve environmental and aesthetic
resources.
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Policies:
1) ReQuire that infill hillside development minimize alteration of the natural
landforms and natural vegetation.
2) Limit grading to the amount necessary to provide stable areas for structural
foundations, street rights-of-way, parking facilities, and other intended uses.
3) Minimize import/export associated with grading.
4) Grading for infill projects should be kept to an absolute minimum, with
developments following the natural contours of the land, and prohibited in
steep slope areas.
Ridgelines, Views and Vistas
Views and vistas in Anaheim are important visual
amenities. From most areas of Anaheim, the
contours of the Hill and Canyon Area and the
Santa Ana Mountains are visible. Other scenic
amenities such as golf courses and the Santa
Ana River also provide visual relief from the built
environment and are important visual amenities
and landmarks.
Scenic view looking northeast across the
GOAL 2.1: SR -241 toll road.
Preserve views of ridgelines, natural open space and other scenic vistas wherever
possible.
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Policies:
1) Control infill development on visually significant ridgelines, canyon edges
and hilltops through sensitive site planning and appropriate landscaping to
ensure development is visually unobtrusive.
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2) Encourage development that preserves natural contours and views of existing
backdrop ridgelines or prominent views.
3) Site parks, nature centers and trails to take advantage of natural vistas.
4) Encourage future development and public improvements to maximize private
and public views of golf course fairways.
Utility Easements
The City of Anaheim continues to expand its trail and open space system by using the
land under Southern California Edison (SCE) power lines. The concept is to use utility
easements as a landscaped open space amenity for the City and integrate them into the
City trail system.
wee-pPower line easements are Fflappe onsidered for the Green Plan (Figffe G I�
with the ultimate goal of improving them to provide trails for recreation, bicycle and
pedestrian uses. Linkages to existing parks, open space and other trail systems are also
being considered.
GOAL 3.1:
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Actively plan for the use of utility easements as recreational trails and open space
amenities.
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Policies:
1) Coordinate with Southern California Edison to pursue the implementation of
recreational and open space amenities on utility easements.
Recreational Water Uses
The Santa Ana River flows into Anaheim from the northeast and hugs the northeastern
edge of the City as it moves south to the ocean. The Santa Ana River Trail connects
with Orange County's riding and hiking trails and follows the river as it moves south to
the ocean in Huntington Beach. In addition, Carbon Creek flows through the City from
the northeast to the southwest and could become a recreational and visual amenity.
Several water basins along the Santa Ana River are used for recreation purposes:
Anaheim Lakes, the Miller Retarding Basin and the Five Coves area, which is located
north of Ball Road along the western side of the river.
As opportunities for acQuiring lands for future open space and recreational resources in
the City are limited, the City will continue to look for new ways to utilize these areas
along the Santa Ana River and Carbon Creek to provide additional resources and to
provide more links from surrounding development to these waterways.
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GOAL 4.1:
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Maximize the recreational and scenic potential of existing reservoirs, basins and
waterways-
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Policies:
1) Support the County of Orange to continue in their efforts to upgrade and
maintain the Santa Ana River Trail.
2) Work with the County of Orange and the Orange County Water District to
maintain and improve the recreational and scenic resources of the Anaheim
Lakes and Five Coves areas and other appropriate water resource areas,
including retarding basins and reservoirs.
Water Conservation
Anaheim normally pumps most of its drinking water
(between 65% to 70%) from the local groundwater basin,
and purchases the remainder from the Metropolitan
Water District of Southern California, which obtains its
water from the Colorado River and the State Water
Project in northern California. The Lenain Filtration Plant,
the only City -owned facility of its type in the County,
filters incoming Colorado River water provides up to 15
million gallons of drinking water per day for Anaheim
residents.
The City of Anaheim has a long history
in supplying its own high quality water:
1879- Citizens voted to begin their
own water utility.
1928- City was one of 13 cities to
form the Metropolitan Water
District (MWD).
Managing Water Resources — Orange County's major 1942 - City began purchasing
river — the Santa Ana River — flows through Anaheim on imported water from the
its way to the ocean and places the City in a key position Colorado River Aqueduct.
of responsibility to manage its water resources. The river
plays a vital role in recharging the groundwater basin. Several retention basins formed
by levees along the river help to replenish the water table. The Orange County Water
District (OCWD) has the responsibility for managing and conserving the groundwater
basin; it uses approximately 750 acres of the Santa Ana
Riverbed between Katella Avenue and Imperial Highway
for ponding imported water from the Metropolitan Water
District and natural flows of the river.
OCWD owns two large spreading basins, Anaheim Lake
and Warner Basin. The Kraemer Water Conservation
Basin, along with the Miller Retarding Basin, provides
more recharge capabilities. Northeast of the Riverside
(SR -91) Freeway the alluvial soil is considered highly
suitable for groundwater replenishment.
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Introduction to Santa Ana River
Watershed: The Santa Ana River
Watershed is the largest in Orange
County, covering 153.2 square miles.
The river begins almost 75 miles away
in the San Bernardino Mountains,
crossing central Orange County before
emptying into the Pacific Ocean. The
Orange County portion of the
watershed includes portions of the
cities of Anaheim, Brea, Huntington
Beach, Orange, Placentia, Santa Ana,
Villa Park, and Yorba Linda.
GREEN ELEMENT
Conservation Efforts — The City of Anaheim is actively involved in resource management.
The municipal utility operates its own state-of-the-art Lenain Filtration Plant, and has a
long history of promoting wise use of its water and energy resources. As one of the
original signatories to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding Urban
Water Conservation in California, Anaheim Public Utilities implements the MOU's Best
Management Practices — fourteen proven water conservation measures.
Water Conservation
Anaheim provides water conservation, groundwater protection and water efficiency
programs. Its many commercial and residential water efficiency programs are linked to
the City website where customers can ask Questions or sign up for Anaheim's many
Advantage Services programs. Anaheim's award-winning annual Water Awareness
Campaign reaches out to the entire community with its valuable water conservation
message.
Anaheim also maintains a number of
educational and incentive programs and
drought -tolerant landscaping examples aimed
at promoting water conservation. These
include water conservation partnership
programs with public schools, the Home
Gardener's Water Conservation Program, the
rebate program that rewards customers for
replacing old fixtures with water efficient ones,
and the Waterwise Demonstration Garden, to
name a few.
One of the water conservation challenges
facing Anaheim is balancing the desire to
maintain historical landscaping patterns with
the need to provide more water -efficient
alternatives. This dilemma will necessitate
determining under what circumstances and in
what locations certain drought -tolerant
landscaping is appropriate.
The Waterwise Demonstration Garden, which
borders the Amtrak Anaheim Station, lends
identity and prominence to the station.
Designed to illustrate the beauty of waterwise
landscaping, the plants were selected for their
contrast in colors, textures and shapes. The
garden includes a water -efficient irrigation
system as well.
GOAL S.1:
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Continue Anaheim's water conservation efforts to ensure that all City facilities are water
efficient.
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Policies:
1) Continue to inspect, maintain and enhance City facilities relative to their
water use.
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2) Continue inter -departmental coordination of water use and conservation
policies to improve City -facility water use.
3) Specify and install water -conserving plumbing fixtures and fittings in public
facilities such as parks, community centers, and government buildings.
4) Continue and expand Anaheim's water rebate program.
GOAL S.2:
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Continue and expand Anaheim's educational outreach and incentives programs aimed at
water conservation.
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Policies:
I ) Continue to educate the public through the award-winning annual Water
Awareness Month Campaign.
2) Continue to offer all Anaheim public and private schools the opportunity to
participate in the Water Conservation Poster Contest.
3) Continue to encourage landscape projects employing water efficient
irrigation.
4) Maximize opportunities to install local or regional groundwater recharge
facilities.
Water Quality
The Greening of Anaheim depends on a reliable and clean water supply. Since the City
receives almost three-fourths of its drinking water from local groundwater, it is critical to
protect this vital resource. The groundwater recharge area, located in an area that
extends north and east of the Orange (SR-S7)/Riverside (SR -91) Freeway interchange, to
the Riverside Freeway and Imperial Highway interchange, is critically important because
this area accounts for two-thirds of the total groundwater recharge that occurs in all of
Orange County.
In order to protect current and future groundwater resources, the City has established a
Groundwater Protection Zone for the recharge area (Figure G-2). The purpose of the
zone is to allow the City to develop a multi -faceted approach to protecting Anaheim's
drinking water from contamination. The primary emphasis will be to provide educational
outreach materials to inform businesses and residents how to properly manage materials
and waste.
The City also has responsibilities to address the issues associated with storm water and
urban runoff pollution. The Clean Water Act reQuires cities to develop Surface Water
Quality Programs to reduce the pollution from urban runoff. Businesses and
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homeowners also have certain rights and responsibilities for the proper disposal of toxic
and environmentally degrading materials such as oil, paints, solvents and litter. The City
publishes brochures for citizens to keep them informed on responsible management of
waste. In addition, a Water Quality Management Plan is reQuired of all new development
to minimize pollutants in runoff.
Groundwater Protection
Groundwater protection is a Federal, State, county and city issue. It concerns local
drinking water Quality and standards, source water protection, and hazardous materials
control. Administered by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Federal Safe
Drinking Water Act sets the standards which regional and local water districts
implement. The Public Utilities Department of the City of Anaheim, one of the County's
many Community Water Systems, gets most of its supply from groundwater and
therefore, has a vital interest in its protection.
Anaheim's Public Utilities Department regularly conducts Source Water Assessments for
all of its wells. This included an inventory of Possible Contaminating Activities (PCAs),
which are types of activities that could contaminate drinking water sources if a release
were to occur. It was determined that the recharge area has the greatest potential for
causing widespread contamination of the groundwater basin. In order to inform
businesses and residents in the recharge area of the importance of groundwater
protection, the City will develop and distribute educational materials that describe
techniQues to properly manage materials and waste to prevent negative impacts to the
groundwater supply.
GOAL 6.1:
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Develop a Groundwater Protection Management Program to ensure the Quality of
groundwater drinking supplies.
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Policies:
1) Develop and disseminate educational materials that describe the importance
of protecting groundwater and management techniQues for the proper
storage and disposal of materials and waste.
2) Include groundwater protection educational outreach efforts with Anaheim
Fire Department hazardous materials and waste inspections.
3) Continue to coordinate groundwater protection efforts with the Orange
County Water District, neighboring cities and other relevant agencies.
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Storm Water and Urban Runoff Management
Related to the issue of groundwater protection is the issue of minimizing the effects of
storm water and urban runoff pollution (SWURP). Not only does storm water runoff
affect local groundwater, it has the potential to impact neighboring jurisdictions and the
region. Unlike sewage, which goes to treatment plants, urban runoff flows untreated
through the storm drain system. Anything thrown, swept or poured into the street,
gutter or a catch basin (the curbside openings that lead into the storm drain system) can
flow directly into channels, creeks, bays and ocean. The problem is particularly acute
during heavy rains, but can be a problem at any time due to the improper disposal of
products associated with business, industry, restaurants, and home, garden and
automotive maintenance.
Management of storm water runoff is a federal reQuirement mandated by the Santa Ana
Region of the California State Water Resources Control Board. All cities in Orange
County are reQuired to incorporate watershed protection principles into their General
Plans and related documents. As one of Orange County's most populous cities and
bordering its largest river, the City of Anaheim plays a key role in this process.
The Clean Water Act reQuires permitting under the National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES). The County of Orange serves as the principal permittee
while the Orange County Flood Control District and all incorporated municipalities are
co -permittees. The mandate reQuires the development and implementation of 12
distinct programs, to the "Maximum Extent Practical," which are intended to prevent and
reduce pollution from urban runoff and storm water as these sources are considered
significant contributors of pollutants to waters of the United States. This includes, but is
not limited to, illegal discharges and illicit connections to storm drains, runoff from
construction sites, restaurants, outdoor storage sites and industrial areas.
GOAL 7.1:
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Reduce urban run-off from new and existing development.
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Policies:
1) Ensure compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act reQuirements for
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, including
developing and reQuiring the development of Water Quality Management
Plans for all new development and significant redevelopment in the City.
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2) Continue to implement an urban runoff reduction program consistent with
regional and federal reQuirements, which includes reQuiring and encouraging
the following:
• Increase permeable areas and install filtration controls (including grass
lined swales and gravel beds) and divert flow to these permeable areas to
allow more percolation of runoff into the ground;
Use natural drainage, detention ponds or infiltration pits to collect
runoff -,and,
Prevent rainfall from entering material and waste storage areas and
pollution -laden surfaces.
3) Cooperate with surrounding jurisdictions and the County of Orange to
provide adeQuate storm drainage facilities.
4) ReQuire new development and significant redevelopment to utilize site
preparation, grading and best management practices that provide erosion
and sediment control to prevent construction -related contaminants from
leaving the site and polluting waterways.
5) Coordinate with appropriate Federal, State, and local resource agencies on
development projects and construction activities affecting waterways and
drainages.
6) Provide public education information and outreach materials regarding
proper materials handling practices to assist residents and businesses in
complying with surface water Quality regulations and to increase awareness
of potential impacts to the environment resulting from improper containment
or disposal practices.
Air Quality
The greening of Anaheim depends on clean air. As
one of the largest cities in the State, Anaheim has an
important role to play in promoting clean air. With
resort destinations of international, national and
regional appeal, Anaheim generates many vehicle trips.
Traversed by three major freeways and dozens of
regional arterials, the City is the site of major vehicular
traffic flows. Furthermore, as a major employment
center, the City has a net in -flow of commuters.
Sources Of Air Pollution
► Combustion —primarily from
automobile engines; the largest
source of air pollution
► Natural sources—oil seeps,
vegetation, windblown dust
► Evaporation of organic liquids—
used in coating and cleaning
processes
► Abrasion – primarily between
tires and roadways
► Industrial processes and
construction –windblown fumes
and particulate matter
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Since the largest single source of air pollution is from motor vehicles, efforts to control
emissions from cars and trucks would go a long way towards cleaner air. This approach
is multi -faceted: adopting clean -burning fuels; improving traffic flows; and encouraging
mass transit. Efficient land use planning can also reduce air pollution by reducing vehicle
trips. Promoting mixed use and multi -use development, providing accessible retail
centers, and improving pedestrian links to commercial and recreation areas can help
reduce dependence on automobiles.
Background — The Air Quality Management District (AQMD) is the air pollution control
agency for all of Orange County and the urban portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and
San Bernardino Counties. It prepares an Air Quality Management Plan every threeyears,
following its mandate from the Federal Clean Air Act.
Anaheim's Clean Air Programs — The City has been taking proactive measures through a
series of clean air programs like The Anaheim Resort® Transit Fleet. With millions of
visitors peryear needing to get from place to place, the City, along with the Anaheim
Transportation Network, has purchased electric buses and trams along with propane
trolleys to move visitors to and from major tourist amenities.
Emissions Reduction
Reducing emissions is a public and private responsibility. The City of Anaheim's Public
Works Department, Traffic and Transportation Services Division has the mission of
improving the transportation infrastructure and traffic flows. Its Intelligent
Transportation Systems inform motorists through changeable message signs directing
them to the less congested roadways and available parking. The Scoot Adaptive Traffic
Control System examines real-time traffic conditions to optimize traffic signal timing.
GOAL 8.1:
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Reduce locally generated emissions through improved traffic flows and construction
management practices.
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Policies:
1) Reduce vehicle emissions through traffic flow improvements, such as traffic
signal synchronization, Intelligent Transportation Systems, the Scoot
Adaptive Traffic Control System, and related capital improvements.
2) Regulate construction practices, including grading, dust suppression,
chemical management, and encourage pre -determined construction routes
that minimize dust and particulate matter pollution.
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Reducing Vehicle Work Trips
An important way to reduce vehicle trips is to bring different types of land uses together
in mixed-use or multi -use developments. Rather than single -use areas separating
housing from retail and office uses, the City has targeted key areas for a concentration of
different uses that bring people closer to shopping, recreation, entertainment and
employment. For example, the City is planning for such a mix of uses in The Platinum
Triangle and the Downtown. A place which provides window shopping, restaurants,
convenience retail, office development, and accessible parking all within comfortable
walking distances can keep people from using their cars.
The most land -efficient use of space is vertical mixed-use, where different uses occur on
different levels of the same building. Horizontal mixed-use development can combine
different uses within the same property or adjacent properties. Either way, the key idea
is convenience and choices for the visitor or resident. A mixed-use center cannot only
provide housing but also convenience retail, offices and recreation. Restaurant and other
service-oriented retail uses can be provided within business parks and light industrial
areas for the benefit of workers.
GOAL 9.1:
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Reduce single -occupancy vehicle trips
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Policies:
1) Encourage alternative work schedules for public and private sector workers.
2) Encourage development of new commercial and industrial projects that
provide on-site amenities that help to lesson vehicle trips such as on-site day
care facilities, cafeterias, automated teller machines and bicycle storage
facilities.
3) Encourage use of vanpools and carpools by providing priority parking
through the project design process.
4) Encourage bicycle and pedestrian travel by improving the City's trail and
bikeway master plan and by providing convenient links between the trail
system and desired destinations.
5) Encourage the development of commercial, office and residential uses in
appropriate mixed-use and multiple use settings.
Expanding Transit Trips
The City of Anaheim is already well -served by public transit, but is continuing to work for
greater ridership. The Commuter Services Office, operated by the Public Works
Department, provides information to walkers, cyclists, bus and rail users, and car and
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vanpoolers. Sound land use planning complements this comprehensive approach to
public transit. The City is also encouraging mixed-use and higher density development in
the vicinity of Metrolink stops and transit corridors. In addition, carefully placed and
well -marked transit stops exist near all major tourist amenities.
GOAL 10.1:
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Improve the efficiency and ridership of public transit within the City.
Policies:
1) Continue to expand the convenience and Quality of local transit service.
2) Provide convenient connections and shuttle services from commuter rail
stations to employment centers and entertainment venues.
3) Work with public transit providers to ensure that transit stops are safe,
comfortable and convenient.
4) Continue multi -faceted efforts to inform the public about transit
opportunities, scheduling and benefits.
S) Provide convenient first/last mile bicycle and pedestrian connections to
transit stops.
Sound Land Use Planning
One of the challenges facing Anaheim is the development of
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problem has not been a lack of commercial uses; in fact, the
City has an ample supply of land designated for such uses. The
challenge is to attract Quality retail centers. With the attractive shopping alternatives
located in nearby cities, many residents have used their cars to travel to other retail
destinations.
The solution does not lie in designating more land for commercial uses, but rather to
make those areas, as desired by the City, become thriving and vibrant commercial activity
areas. The primary strategies include consolidating commercial uses into strategic
locations, particularly at the intersections of arterial corridors; encouraging new
residential development along arterial corridors that bring new residents and income to
areas served by commercial locations; utilizing various economic development and
redevelopment tools and incentives; and providing carefully -tailored design guidelines
which produce the type of Quality development, mix of uses and pedestrian amenities
which will attract repeat business.
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Another strategy for reducing vehicle trips is "transit oriented development" (TOD) — the
provision of higher density, mixed-use development near major rail and transit stops.
These developments are designed to encourage easy access to transit and shopping
opportunities minimizing the need for a private car. With two Metrolink Stations,
planned Bus Rapid Transit access, among other transit alternatives, the City has ample
opportunities to incorporate transit -oriented design.
GOAL 11.1:
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Encourage land planning and urban design that support alternatives to the private
automobile such as mixed-use, provision of pedestrian and bicycle amenities, and transit -
oriented development.
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Policies:
1) Encourage commercial growth and the development of commercial centers
in accordance with the Land Use Element.
2) Encourage mixed-use development in accordance with the Land Use
Element.
3) Encourage retail commercial uses in or near residential areas and
employment centers to lessen vehicle trips.
4) Encourage higher densities and mixed-use development in the vicinity of
major rail and transit stops.
S) Encourage a diverse mix of retail uses within commercial centers to
encourage one-stop shopping.
6) Locate new public facilities with access to mass transit service and other
alternative transportation services, including rail, bus, bicycles and pedestrian
use.
7) Provide everyday opportunities to connect with nature through the
promotion of trails, bicycle routes, and habitat friendly landscaping.
Efficient, Clean -burning Public Transit
The City of Anaheim has taken innovative steps to encourage the use of electric and
other alternative fuel vehicles. With several major tourist destinations, the City provides
alternative fuel shuttle service for visitors. The electric transportation program has
received an award from the Air Quality Management District in the area of Innovative
Transportation Projects and, with increasing numbers of visitors to The Anaheim Resort,
will continue to contribute to air Quality improvements.
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Continue to be a county leader in the use of electric and alternative fuel vehicles.
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Policies:
I ) Continue and expand the program to convert City vehicle fleets to alternative
fuel and/or electric power.
2) Continue the City's program of providing a clean fuel Resort Transit Fleet.
3) Continue to work with Anaheim businesses to assist with fleet conversion to
alternative fuels.
4) Work with the U.S. Department of Energy to achieve a Clean City
designation for the City of Anaheim.
Educating the Public
Anaheim has made great strides in educating the public about air Quality, energy
conservation and public transit. Its City website has informative and easy to use links to
commuter services, and tips for saving electricity and conserving water.
This community education effort is supplemented by school outreach programs that aim
to teach students about protecting the environment and saving resources. Air Quality
planning, however, is a complex, ongoing effort, subject to Federal, State and regional
laws and regulations, and one that Anaheim will continue to address in the future.
GOAL 13.1:
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Expand citizen and business outreach programs relating to policies that improve air
Quality.
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Policies:
1) Continue to update and improve the City's transit programs and
informational resources — both web -based and print media.
2) Disseminate air Quality educational materials to residents, businesses and
schools.
Biological Resources
An important part of the Green Element includes natural open space that is home to
native plant and animal species. Although much of Anaheim is built out, significant open
space areas exist in the eastern portion of the City, like Deer Canyon and Oak Canyon,
where protecting biological resources is an important task. In addition, several major
parks of regional and statewide interest — the Chino Hills State Park and the Cleveland
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National Forest, are adjacent to the City and are home to a variety of plant and animal
species.
Conservation of Biological Resources
The area generally south of the Riverside (SR -91) Freeway and east of the Orange (SR -
55) Freeway falls within one of the most innovative and significant habitat protection
plans in California — the Natural Communities Conservation Plan (NCCP). The Orange
County Central -Coast Sub -regional NCCP was approved in duly of 1996. It consists of
37,000 acres covering portions of several cities and unincorporated areas, contains
twelve habitat types and covers 39 sensitive plant and animal species.
The City will continue to support regional planning efforts to conserve biological
resources within and adjacent to the City. In addition, future development in the
easternmost portion of the City should be sensitively integrated with the adjoining habitat
areas.
GOAL 14.1:
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Conserve natural habitat and protect rare, threatened and endangered species.
Policies:
1) Support efforts to preserve natural habitat through continued participation in
the Natural Communities Conservation Plan.
GOAL 14.2:
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Support educational outreach programs related to habitat resources and conservation
efforts.
Policies:
1) Encourage and support regional efforts to educate the public about habitat
resources and conservation efforts.
GOAL 14.3:
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Ensure that future development near regional open space resources will be sensitively
integrated into surrounding sensitive habitat areas.
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Policies:
1) ReQuire new development to mitigate light and glare impacts on surrounding
sensitive habitat and open space areas, where appropriate.
Mineral Resources
The California Geological Survey provides information about California's non -fuel
mineral resources. The primary focus of the Mineral Resources Project is to classify
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lands throughout the State that contain regionally significant mineral resources as
mandated by State Law. According to the California Geological Survey, parts of East
Anaheim, Anaheim Canyon, and Hill and Canyon Areas are identified as being within a
Mineral Resource Zone, Class 2 (MRZ-2). Lands within this zone are determined to
have a high potential for significant mineral deposits. The City of Anaheim has three
sectors identified as containing mineral resources of regional significance. These sectors
are shown on Figure G-3, Mineral Resource Map.
• Sector D — aggregate -sand and gravel deposits located between Orangethorpe
Avenue and La Palma Avenue.
• Sector E — aggregate -sand and gravel deposits located at the southwest corner of the
intersection of Miraloma Avenue and North Lakeview Avenue.
• Sector F — aggregate -sand and gravel deposits located in the Warner Basin near the
intersection of La Palma Avenue and Tustin Avenue.
The three sites listed above are developed with industrial uses; therefore, their practical
value as mineral resources is somewhat limited.
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Energy Conservation: Green Power and Saving
Electricity
The City has made great strides in energy conservation. Since 1894, the City has
operated its own electric utility, which offers the lowest electricity rates in Orange
County. The City's growing energy conservation programs and outreach efforts are
numerous and the City's website offers practical advice on making homes more energy
efficient.
City facilities and some of Anaheim's largest businesses voluntarily reduce energy
demand during peak use hours (2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.). The City maintains a 12,000-
sQuare foot solar array on top of the Anaheim Convention Center as well as emergency
generators to maintain energy supply during interruptions in service.
Energy Conservation
As the second largest city in the County and the only one that owns its own public
utilities, Anaheim has long recognized its special role in promoting energy conservation.
The Anaheim Public Utilities Department has taken the lead in educating the public —
both residents and businesses — on efficient energy use. Energy conservation is a
comprehensive process, involving efficient use of appliances, new technologies, building
design and construction, and the City will continue to regard it as a major policy goal.
Anaheim's energy conservation efforts are consistent with national and State programs.
The United States Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency have
long sponsored conservation efforts such as the Energy Star Program that encourages
superior energy efficiency by residents and businesses. Many jurisdictions have enrolled
in the Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP), which provides incentives for
builders who attain energy savings 30 percent above the National Model Energy Code.
GOAL IS. I:
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Continue to lead the County in energy conservation programs, practices and community
outreach.
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Policies:
1) Continue to maintain and update energy conservation programs and
information provided on the City's website.
GOAL 15.2:
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Continue to encourage site design practices that reduce and conserve energy.
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Policies:
1) Encourage increased use of passive and active solar design in existing and
new development (e.g., orienting buildings to maximize exposure to cooling
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effects of prevailing winds and locating landscaping and landscape structures
to shade buildings).
2) Encourage energy-efficient retrofitting of existing buildings throughout the
City.
3) Continue to provide free energy audits for the public.
Waste Management and Recycling
On average, Americans produce over four pounds of trash per day. As available space in
and for landfills grows scarcer, cities all over the country have been mandated to manage
waste more efficiently.
Waste Management and Recycling
The City's program — Recycle Anaheim — consists
of an automated trash collection program along
with a broader recycling andyard waste collection
system. The Public Works Department also
offers information on disposal and collection of
hazardous waste, enclosure design and additional
disposal services.
In addition, the City, in partnership with the
California Integrated Waste Management Board,
has identified Anaheim Canyon as a regional
Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ).
The RMDZ program diverts waste from
California landfills by stimulating recycling
businesses. The program provides assistance,
such as information and low interest loans, to
The City of Anaheim has made great
strides in reducing solid waste through
its Recycle Anaheim program. In
collaboration with its private contractor,
the City provides an automated,
curbside solid waste collection and
recycling system for its residents.
Anaheim's recycling program uses
color -coded barrels for waste disposal:
green for recyclables, brown for yard
waste and black for other trash.
t t t
groes black brown
companies in Anaheim Canyon that use recycled goods to manufacture finished
products. Statewide, the program serves 70 cities and over 700,000 customers.
GOAL 16.1:
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Continue to monitor and improve the Anaheim Recycle program.
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Policies:
1) Continue educational outreach programs for Anaheim's households,
businesses, and schools on the need for recycling solid waste.
2) Provide adeQuate solid waste collection and recycling for commercial areas
and construction activities.
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Green Development Practices
The City has taken a leading role in promoting environmentally friendly, energy-efficient
and sustainable development by integrating its policies related to conservation, open
space, parks and recreation and landscaping into a comprehensive Green Element. By
further establishing and implementing policies on "green building" design and
construction, the City serves as a model for incorporating
policies in the General Plan rather than applying them on
an ad-hoc project basis.
Building construction can have a significant impact on the
environment. With careful and sensitive design, new
construction can have a positive environmental effect.
The principles of "Green Building Codes," promulgated
by the U.S. Department of Energy, include designing for:
"Green buildings" are
environmentally -sound and
resource efficient. They promote
use of renewable energy - solar
and wind - and reduce waste.
Through careful design, green
buildings reduce energy costs
and fit sensitively into the
community's infrastructure.
• Energy efficiency — building orientation and siting can save energy by using
renewable resources such as solar and wind power. For example, locating major
windows and building openings away from maximum sun exposure but towards
prevailing winds can significantly cool a building.
• Environmental impact—site design can reduce storm water run-off and landscaping
can conserve water, improve aesthetics and cool buildings;
• Resource conservation — selection of efficient building materials, installing energy-
saving products and reducing construction waste saves money;
• Indoor air quality— proper ventilation standards reduce the potential for exposure to
noxious materials and improve occupants' health; and
• Community issues — mixed use development and other development where buildings
are sited near transit stops, public facilities, shopping and residences reduce reliance
on automobiles; the provision of comfortable pedestrian amenities and bicycle
storage facilities promote alternatives to the car.
Building Performance Standards
Green building practices and standards are a relatively recent phenomenon, but are
becoming widespread nationally. Concerns over the unpredictability of energy prices and
supplies have given the movement even more impetus. Energy efficient buildings not
only save users on utility bills, but also satisfy several community goals at once — air
Quality, water conservation, urban runoff, and solid waste reduction.
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Encourage building and site design standards that reduce energy costs.
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Policies:
1) Encourage designs that incorporate solar and wind exposure features such as
daylighting design, natural ventilation, space planning and thermal massing.
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Enhancing Parks and
Recreation Programs
he City of Anaheim provides a wide variety of parks and recreation facilities.
Although State law does not reQuire a Parks and Recreation Element, Anaheim
recognizes the importance of including such an element in its General Plan.
The Vision
The City owns and operates nearly x-8-63 parks and special use facilities totaling alfflest
7449-689.2 acres and two 18 -hole golf courses. Park facilities include neighberheed,
eetitylocal and special use parks. Local
parks include pocket, neighborhood, and
community_ parks while special use parks include
mini parks, nature centers, recreation centers
and other special use facilities. Regional parks,
owned and operated by the County of Orange,
provide other prominent park opportunities in
and adjacent to Anaheim.
Despite this vast system of parks and
recreational facilities, additional needs for new
facilities are evident and are discussed below.
Areas for enhancement include:
Originally named City Park, Pearson Park in
the Anaheim Colony Historic District
provides a wide range of passive and active
recreational opportunities and is home to the
Pearson Park Amphitheater.
Providing more neighborhood and
community parks throughout Anaheim;
Providing more community centers and cultural facilities, especially for teens and
seniors; and,
Providing more lighted and practice athletic fields and indoor recreational
facilities, such as gymnasiums, in all areas of the City to meet current and future
needs.
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PARK TYPES
Parks come in all shapes and sizes, from small pocket parks to large regional parks.
Below is a description of the types of parks found in the City.
Local Parks - Pocket. Neighborhood,, and
Community Parks
Pocket Parks
This is a "walk to" park facility of less than one acreeg nerally serving the immediate area
surrounding the park. It has no restroom or parking. Pg ocket parkse" nerally provide
passive recreational uses such as picnic facilities, landscaping and public art, however
active uses such as a children's play area, court sports, or other
amenities can be planned through public participation. There are no
programmed activities in this type of park facility_
Neighborhood Parks
This is a "walk to" park facility of 5 to 14 acres with a park service radius
of one-half mileeg nerally serving residents within walking distance. Off-
street parking areas are generally provided for a limited number of
vehicles. Amenities at neighborhood parks are usually determined
through a public participation process which can result in a large variety
of facilities includingfamily_picnic or barbeQue areas, children's play
areas, paved hard -court areas, one or more unlighted athletic fields, and
restrooms. Neighborhood parks are often located next to elementary or
middle schools to maximize open space for the community through
shared joint -use agreements with local school districts.
Stoddard Park, one of the several
Neighborhood Parks located in Central
Anaheim, includes sports fields for
soccer and softball, children's play areas,
picnic facilities and a recreation center
sr fn cheals to fiar;J"tate joint use with larcal school distriEts.
Long before the Angels moved to
Anaheim from Los Angeles, La Palma
Park was home to the first professional
Community Parks baseball team in Anaheim. Today, it
provides a multitude of recreational uses
This is a "walk to" or "drive to" park facility. It is an activity oriented park for Anaheim residents and nearby
facility of 15 to 50 acres in size. It is a programmed facility designed to employees.
serve the recreation needs of neighborhoods and broader areas of the
City. It has a service radius of up to two miles. Amenities are determined
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large) through hrou h public participation and can include those of the neighborhood park type,
but on a larger basis and may contain multiple lighted athletic fields, large community
centers or recreation buildinis and other major recreation amenities. Community parks
are often located next to middle or high-school facilities to maximize open space for the
community through shared joint -use agreements with local school districts.These pafk5
buildings. Due to the*F 'aFgeF size, e0fflfftHity PaFk5 aFe designed feF veHculaF as well as
high seheals to f�rzilitate joint use of the athletic faeflities at the 5eheells.
Special Use Parks and Facilities
Mini -Parks
This is a "walk to" park facility of less than 5 acres in size
with a service radius up to a Quarter -mile from the park.
Amenities depend on the size of the park and usually do not
have restrooms or parking amenities. Passive uses are
typically implemented, however active uses can be included
dependent on the size of the park. Bflem ealled peekei
George Washington Park provides
nearby Colony residents with a park
facility that reflects the historic
character of the area.
than fitt se, es in They often eansist of passive
Feffeational uses (although basketball, ehi'dF&I'S Play ffeaS and etheF aEtive uses Ean be
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Nature Centers Park or Specialized Recreation mentors
This is a passive oriented recreational facility. Each facility is different but will likely have
an off-street parking area, restrooms, open space, trails and native landscaping,. An
interpretive center or signa�e may also be amenities provided at nature parks to highlight
the importance of natural resources in Anaheim. ,
Recreation Center
This type of facility includes one or more standalone recreation buildings servingabroad
spectrum of the community. These are programmed buildings or facilities that can
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include senior citizen centers, youth activity facilities, gymnasiums, classrooms and
community serving programs. These buildings are 10,000 square feet or greater in size
and will have large, off street parking to accommodate the many program participants.
There is no identified service radius for this type of facility
Special Use Facility
Special use facilities are associated with singular or special uses not occurring with other
facility types. This could include community gardens, cultural or historic facilities, skate
parks swimming pool or sports complexes serving the entire city. These facilities can be
standalone or incorporated with other recreational uses. Parking and other amenities are
provided as necessary.
Regional Parks
Regional parks are typically 50 acres or larger and have a wide range of amenities to
attract a broad range of users and interests within and beyond the City limits. For such
large-scale parks, service radii and standards can vary but they generally serve a
population of between 50,000 to 100,000 people up to 30 miles away. There are a
number of regional park facilities, operated by the County of Orange, located in,
adjacent to, or near Anaheim. These facilities include:
• Yorba Regional Park — 166 acres in the eastern portion of Anaheim along the north
side of the Santa Ana River
• Featherly Regional Park — 150 acres outside of the City limits north of the Riverside
(SR -91) Freeway with camping, amphitheatre and nature trails
• Weir Canyon Regional Park — proposed park encompassing 2,100 acres near the
proposed southerly extension of Weir Canyon Road in the City of Orange's sphere -
of -influence
• Santiago Oaks Regional Park — 135 acres along Santiago Creek in the City of
Orange
• Regional Trails — nearly 30 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails, the longest of
which is the over 10 mile -long Santa Ana River Trail; the majority of the other trails
are located in the hilly areas in eastern Anaheim.
State -Owned Open Space
The State has acquired approximately 4,000 acres as an addition to the Chino Hills State
Park. The area is known for its Tecate Cypress forest, of which the trees are one of the
last remaining stands in the world. It also has an important wildlife connection which
enables wildlife to traverse from the south side of the SR -9 I Freeway into Chino Hills
State Park.
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PARK PLANNING AREAS
Planning parks for a city of Anaheim's size and diversity is a challenge. For planning
purposes, the City has traditionally been divided into three Park, Recreation and
Community Service Areas (FRCS): West Anaheim, '..,.. ted west of Euelid StFeei , Central
Anaheim, situated east Ealid StFeet and west of theSan` >vei�and East
Anaheim, loomed east of the Santa Ana NveF
(see Figure G-4, Existing Park Facilities).
.West Anaheim is
comprised of Districts I and 2, Central Anaheim is comprised of Districts 3 and 4, and
East Anaheim is comprised of Districts S and 6.
Anaheim's Existing Facilities
As shown in Figure G-4, Anaheim currently owns or operates a wide variety of parks and
recreation facilities, totaling rej�0689.2 acres. These include:
• meal Parks
• 9 Pocket Parks
• 23 Neighborhood parks
• 9 Community Parks
• Special Use Parks and Facilities
• 6 Nature Parks
• 3 Recreation Centers
• 10 Mini -Parks
• 3 Special Use Facilities
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East Anaheim
Much of East Anaheim's parks are located in passive
parklands. Two nature -oriented park areas, Oak Canyon
Nature Center and the Deer Canyon Park Preserve (58 and
130 acres respectively), account for a significant portion of
the parkland in East Anaheim. The area also contains
several lighted soccer/football fields and softball fields and
the Anaheim Hills Golf Course.
The Deer Canyon Park Preserve
provides a valuable scenic wildlife
and passive recreational resource
for East Anaheim residents.
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West Anaheim
Most of this area's parks adjoin existing elementary
schools. They contain active community uses such as
soccer fields, softball fields and tot lots. Two of the
largest active recreational parks in Anaheim, Brookhurst
Park and Twila Reid Park, are found here. West Anaheim
is also home to one of the two Anaheim skateboard parks
and the Dad Miller Golf Course.
Central Anaheim
This part of Anaheim has more parks than any other, partly
because it is the oldest and most intensely developed part
of the City. The three oldest parks in the City, Pearson,
La Palma and Boysen, are found here. Several of the
parks in this area reflect the historic character and
traditions of the Anaheim Colony, the historic heart of
Anaheim.
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Additional City -Owned or Operated Facilities
In addition to the variety of parks identified above, the City is also home to a variety of
City -owned or operated recreational facilities. These include:
• H.G. "Dad" Miller Golf Course - a 107 -acre, 18 -hole course with clubhouse and
driving range
• Anaheim Hills Golf Course - a 174 -acre, 18 -hole course with driving range and club
house; located adjacent to the Oak Canyon Nature Center
• Anaheim Tennis Center- a city owned, privately operated facility adjacent to Boysen
Park
PARK NEEDS
One of the primary goals of the Green Element is to ensure the adeQuate provision of
park facilities for the current and future residents of Anaheim. As the City approaches
build -out and its projected 2030 population of nearly 400,000, acQuiring and
developing new parkland and meeting Anaheim's current standard of two acres of
parkland per 1,000 residents will pose significant challenges. To offset some of these
demands, local school districts will continue to provide additional recreation
opportunities through formal and informal joint use agreements with the City.
As land becomes increasingly scarce, new and creative ways to accomplish this goal will
need to be implemented. Through the Green Plan (Figure G-1), Green Element policies,
and their implementation, the City of Anaheim will continue its tradition of meeting the
park and recreation needs of its residents.
The Green Plan: Park Deficiency Areas
One of the key features of the Green Plan (Figure G-1) is the identification of Park
Deficiency Areas. Park Deficiency Areas reflect those areas that, due to population
pressures and limited park opportunities, are underserved by recreational facilities and
includes residential areas that are located outside of a one-half mile radius of
fidm tion.. within a one half Ffl"e Fadi= .any park facility. These areas are based on needs
established in from the 2018
Anahiem Parks Plan, demographic changes sitwe the last tipdat\-, and future land use and
employment trends described in the Land Use Element.
RECREATION PROGRAMS AND TRENDS
Recreation programs encompass all the organized recreational activities and self-
improvement courses sponsored by the City of Anaheim for people from pre-school age
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to the senioryears. They are located throughout the City at parks, community centers
and local schools. These include:
Programs for Pre-Schoolers — These include the Tiny Tots program, tumbling classes,
dance, science, storytelling and arts and crafts. They are offered at limited times in a few
areas.
Programs for Elementary School Children — These constitute the majority of the City
programs and are often offered in conjunction with school activities. These programs
include sports and athletics, arts and crafts, story theatre, dance, self-improvement
courses and special events.
Teen Programs — This is a crucial age group to serve. The key element of this program
has been teen clubs, oriented towards junior high students. Other programs include
excursions, self-improvement classes, sports camps and athletic programs.
Adult Programs — Adult programs include a wide variety of fitness programs, self-
improvement classes, softball leagues, tennis, soccer, volleyball and table tennis
activities. Also included are a wide variety of subjects including computer classes,
academic preparation, language courses, science, health and safety-related courses. The
amount and type of classes offered depend on instructor availability, availability of
classrooms, demand and scheduling constraints.
Senior Citizen Programs — The City of Anaheim offers a full range of senior citizen
recreation and human resources programs. The programs are offered at senior and
community centers.
GOALS AND POLICIES
Adequate Supply of Parks
The City currently maintains park dedication standards that reQuire new development to
ensure that two acres of parkland will be developed for each 1,000 residents added by
the proposed development. Depending upon the magnitude of the residential
development, the dedication may be in the form of direct dedication of improved land,
the payment of fees in lieu of dedication, or a combination of both. The City has a park
dedication ordinance, and park dedication fees are adjusted annually. While serving as
important amenities for future development, private parks and open space amenities are
not counted toward meeting park fee credits.
To supplement its own recreational facilities, the City has also entered into joint -use
agreements with local school districts. School facilities such as gymnasiums, play
eQuipment, sports fields, swimming pools and classrooms play a very important role in
meeting residents' recreation needs and are available to the public as a result of these
agreements. City golf courses, regional parks, neighboring cities' facilities and other
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specialized facilities, including the Angel Stadium of Anaheim, the Arrowhead Pond of
Anaheim, Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure, Disney Ice and the Anaheim
Convention Center, also fill more specialized commercial recreation needs.
GOAL 18.1:
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Provide sufficient indoor and outdoor park, recreation and community service
opportunities for existing and future residents and employees.
Policies:
1) Maintain a Citywide standard of at least two acres of parkland per thousand
residents.
2) Locate neighborhood parks within walking distance of the surrounding
neighborhood.
3) Locate parks adjacent to schools, where possible, to facilitate joint -use of
publicly owned land and facilities.
4) Design new facilities to serve as many compatible, overlapping uses as
possible such as baseball/softball outfields also serving as soccer fields.
S) Develop a network of at least one 10,000 sQuare-foot multi -use, indoor
facility (e.g., gymnasium) per 25,000 residents.
6) Continue to provide a variety of park types and facilities, especially dedicated
sports fields and practice fields, that serve the diverse needs of Anaheim's
neighborhoods.
7) Encourage development of park and community service facilities in areas of
high employment concentrations to serve workers and residents alike.
8) Consider acQuiring properties adjacent to schools, properties available on an
opportunity basis, or excess freeway rights-of-way, when available, for park
purposes.
Broad Range of Recreational Opportunities
In a city as large as Anaheim, there is a wide range of recreational interests. In its many
parks, the City provides facilities for both organized sports and more passive uses such
as picnicking and barbecuing. Being a city with manyyoung families and children, after
school programs, large sports fields, practice field areas and aQuatic programs are in
high demand. But the City also contains a large adult population with specialized
recreation needs that include cultural programs, arts and crafts, and community events.
The design and re -design of parks is, therefore, an on-going process, and the
programming of recreational opportunities relies on using best management practices.
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The key is to stay connected with residents and use pro -active planning to anticipate
changing needs.
GOAL 19.1:
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Provide a broad range of recreation programs including fee and non -fee based sports
activities, cultural programs, arts and crafts and Citywide events.
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Policies:
1) Provide a wide variety of recreational facilities — in both active and passive
areas of parks to satisfy diverse needs and activities.
2) Design and redesign parks to reflect the latest recreational features,
responsive to population trends and community needs.
3) Continue to ensure responsive management practices that include staff
training, efficient scheduling, and coordination with other City departments.
4) Tailor recreation programs to serve the community and include specialized
populations, such as pre-school and elementary school children, teens,
senior citizens, families, young adults and those with special needs.
5) Develop non-traditional approaches to provide supplementary services and
programs where facility deficiencies exist (e.g., mobile programs, street
events, entertainment, storefront operations).
6) Continue to develop public/private partnerships to expand recreational
programs and opportunities.
7) Encourage the development of recreation programs aimed at serving the
needs of businesses and employees within Anaheim.
8) Provide disability access to all park and recreation facilities.
Park Safety, Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Parks are among the most highly desired amenities that a city can provide, and their
enjoyment depends, in large measure, on attention to detail. First and foremost, they
must be safe places to enjoy for all members of the community. This means that facilities
and eQuipment must be well maintained, that landscaping is carefully planned and
maintained with security in mind, that organized activities are well supervised, and that
ample lighting exists for authorized night use.
GOAL 20.1:
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Vigorously maintain and upgrade Anaheim's parks and recreation facilities to better serve
the needs of residents and workers.
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1) Continue to promote safety through active ordinance enforcement, risk
management reviews, improved signage, park security programs and
neighborhood park stewardship and community-based safety programs.
2) Continue to improve and maintain proper lighting in park facilities and fields
without undue glare impacts on adjoining residential areas.
3) Reduce potential for injury by careful selection of eQuipment and timely
repair of facilities.
4) Continue to conduct safety reviews of each park on a regular basis.
5) Convert underutilized areas within existing parks to better meet the needs of
the community.
6) Continue to conduct regular reviews of existing public parks to determine
maintenance needs, funding priorities, and long-term rehabilitation costs.
7) Reduce potential for vandalism through continued police patrols,
neighborhood watch programs, stewardship programs and public outreach.
Community Outreach
A strong parks and recreation program is one that involves the community in its
evaluation and programming. It has long been a goal of the City of Anaheim to involve
all potential users in the effective planning and implementation of its parks and recreation
program. The City periodically updates the parks and recreation and community services
sections of the General Plan and conducts Citywide needs assessments as addressed in
the Community Services Strategic Plan.
GOAL 21.1:
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Conduct periodic and comprehensive community outreach efforts to improve our park
and recreation facilities.
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Policies:
1) Gather and evaluate community input on parks, recreation facilities and
programs on a regular schedule.
2) Reevaluate design improvements, eQuipment and amenities of all City parks
as part of the periodic updating of the Green Element.
3) Involve park users and citizens in the evaluation of park design through
community workshops, design charettes and evaluation forms and surveys.
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4) Pursue efforts to communicate in different languages with, and understand
the needs of, the City's culturally diverse park users.
5) Continue to create a greater sense of stewardship for parks within each
neighborhood and community through active public involvement (e.g., "Kids
for Parks," public meetings, booster and service clubs) and volunteerism.
6) Maintain active outreach efforts between public and private agencies to
provide a broad array of services and programs.
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Improving Trails to Connect
Anaheim
n important part of the City's recreation program is its system of trails and
bikeways. This system provides residents with connections to parks, natural
open space, community facilities and the regional network of trails and bikeways.
EQUESTRIAN, RIDING AND HIKING TRAILS PLAN
The City of Anaheim updated its EQuestrian,
Riding and Hiking Trails Plan with the adoption of
its Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Element in 1992. This represented a continuation
and modification of the 1976 Trails Element of
the General Plan. The current Master Plan [Figure
G-51 shows the general alignment and
classification of present and future trails,
establishes a trail hierarchy, sets forth
development standards for each class of trails, and
outlines an implementation program. It delineates
approximately 46 miles of trails for hikers,
eQuestrians, pedestrians and mountain bikers.
While trails are discussed in the Green Element,
bikeways are addressed in the Circulation Element.
There are five primary goals of the trail system as
described in the Master Plan:
Provide a mix of trails to accommodate short,
medium and long rides or hikes;
The Weir Canyon Trail is one of the many
Anaheim trails that connect Anaheim
residents to nature and to other recreational
opportunities.
• Link parks and other public uses and facilities together, wherever feasible;
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• Link to regional trails in Orange and Riverside Counties as well as to the Cleveland
National Forest and Chino Hills State Park;
• Implement the trail system at all planning levels to ensure appropriate dedication and
improvement of rights-of-way; and
• Take advantage of existing rights-of-way, wherever possible, for trail development
(i.e. flood control channels, railroad rights-of-way, and powerline easements).
Most of the trails to be completed are in the eastern portion of the Hill and Canyon
Area. There are a number of gaps in the existing trails system due to difficult terrain,
intervening development or lack of necessary dedication. It is important to fill these gaps
since they prevent completion of trail loops and give an incremental, incomplete
character to the trail system and greatly reduce its convenience. An inventory of planned
trails is provided in Table G-3.
TABLE G-2: INVENTORY OF EXISTING & PLANNED TRAILS
No.
Name
Length
miles
No.
Name
Length
miles
1
Santa Ana Canyon
6.93
13
Oak Canyon
1.94
2
Lakeview
0.23
14
Hidden Canyon
2.39
3
Crescent
0.44
15
Weir Can on
3.68
4
Pelanconi
0.47
16
East Hills
1.29
5
Mohler Drive
0.23
17
Savi Canal
0.84
6
Country
0.68
18
Anaheim Hills
1.14
7
North Loop
0.25
19
Nohl Ranch
1.16
8
Rainbow
0.61
20
Four Corners
4.14
9
Hummingbird
0.51
21
Santa Ana River
10.30
10
Imperial
0.23
22
Oak Canyon — East
0.58
11
Walnut Canyon Reservoir
1.56
23
Rid eline
1.80
12
Fairmont
1.61
24
Golf Course Trail
2.89
TOTAL
45.9
The Master Plan will be extended to areas east of Weir Canyon Road providing direct
links to the Cleveland National Forest trail network via the Coal Canyon and Santiago
Trails and to the Riverside County riding and hiking trails via the Santa Ana River Trail.
COMPONENTS OF THE PLAN: TRAILS HIERARCHY
The EQuestrian, Riding and Hiking Trails Plan is comprised of the following components:
Regional Trails — These include major trails that are included in the Orange County
General Plan, including the Santa Ana River Trail, developed to County standards.
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BackboneTrails — These are major links in the overall City trail system. They provide
access out of local areas to the trail system as a whole and, as such, will generally
receive priority for trail capital improvements funded out of the City's budget or
through grants. Backbone trails may also be dedicated and developed by individual
developers, as conditioned by the City.
FeederTrails — These are public trails that serve a local purpose, usually in an
eQuestrian-oriented neighborhood. While not as critical as the backbone trail
system, feeder trails do serve an important role as short loops.
Feeder trail systems are reQuired to be dedicated in connection with development of
properties along the trail route. Private trails are not shown on the EQuestrian,
Riding and Hiking Trails Plan map (Figure G -S). Where private trails exist, they
should remain under private ownership. Future private trails should be designed and
laid out to link with the public trails system.
• FeederTrail Overlay — This specifies areas where feeder trails for primarily eQuestrian
uses should be dedicated and improved as development occurs, but where precise
trail routes have notyet been mapped.
• Trail Heads — These are major nodes where resting and staging facilities are
provided. Such amenities can include parking, hitching posts, water, picnic facilities,
shade trees, trail markers and informational postings and bulletin boards.
• Trail Loops — These are the basis of the trail system in the Master Plan. The idea is
to provide varying lengths of trail loops that allow riders to return to their point of
departure without reQuiring them to double back during their trip.
• Varied Trail Segments — Trail segments should vary in terrain, difficulty and
surrounding environment to provide users with a varied and interesting trail options.
Some trails run along urban streets with access to shopping and community facilities,
offering an alternative to the car or sidewalks. Other trails link, circle or run through
open, scenic and natural areas.
• Expanded Trail System east of Weir Canyon — The trail system will be expanded in the
area east of Weir Canyon Road as the area develops. This provides direct links to
the Chino Hills State Park and Cleveland National Forest trail network, and links to
Riverside County's riding and hiking trails via the Santa Ana River Trail.
Trail Study Areas — A number of trail study areas have been identified on Figure G -S that
depict potential trail locations that connect residents with recreational opportunities,
schools and activity centers such as Downtown, Anaheim Canyon, The Anaheim Resort
and The Platinum Triangle. The locations of these study areas are based on existing
utility easements, railroad rights-of-way and flood control channels. Although they are
mapped, the feasibility of their implementation hasyet to be determined. Analysis of
these study areas will need to look at potential intergovernmental or joint use
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agreements, allowable trail uses, physical obstacles such as road crossings or existing
development that interrupt trail connections, ownership constraints, and funding issues
to determine their feasibility.
GOALS AND POLICIES
Completing the Trail System
Although the City is largely built -out, there is significant development that will continue
in the eastern portion of Anaheim and focused areas in central and western Anaheim,
and the trail system will be completed as those areas develop. In addition, existing gaps
in the system need to be filled to provide the most complete and convenient trail system
possible. Beyond the planning of the system, the challenge will be to devise the best
possible program for constructing, upgrading and maintaining the system. Currently,
trail dedication and development exactions are the primary method of implementing the
EQuestrian, Riding and Hiking Trails Plan. Coordination with regional bodies and filling
in trail gaps within existing public rights-of-way will also help complete the system.
GOAL 22.1:
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Complete the EQuestrian, Riding and Hiking Trails Plan by closing gaps in the existing
network of trails.
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Policies:
) Obtain dedication, acQuisition and development of trail rights-of-way to City
standards in order to complete the trail network shown on the Green Plan
and EQuestrian, Riding and Hiking Trails Plan.
2) Ensure that the trail system's completion provides a mix of short, medium
and long rides or hikes.
3) Link the trail system, where feasible, with existing or future parks and other
appropriate public areas.
4) Link the trail system with Orange and Riverside Counties' regional trails and
with those in the Cleveland National Forest and Chino Hills State Park.
5) Expand the trail system by incorporating trails and trail stops within public
and Quasi -public rights-of-way.
6) Expand the trail system by working with the County of Orange to incorporate
a hiking and biking trail along Carbon Creek.
7) Coordinate with the Orange County Water District and Regional Water
Quality Control Board to expand uses within water basins to include trails
and trail access.
8) ReQuire homeowners associations to provide trail maintenance, repairs and
insurance, where appropriate in private developments.
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BEAUTIFYING THE CITY: Public
Landscaping and Street Trees
0 ne of the major goals of the Green Element is to beautify the City. Because the
image of the City is often experienced from an automobile traveling along major
corridors, a well-designed program of corridor landscaping and neighborhood
street trees can reinforce an attractive community image.
Cities have long realized the key role that public landscaping, including its ongoing
maintenance plays in their image. Some cities even have a City flower and an adopted
landscape palette, but few go so far as to include a landscaping component as part of
their General Plan. By including such a component in its Green Element, the City is
taking a comprehensive approach to landscape planning as a key ingredient in the
beautification of Anaheim.
This section also reinforces the role of
landscaping to enhance the community's
image as described in the goals and policies
of the Community Design Element. The
Green Element helps provide a strong
unifying City image through policies that
support theme landscaping and street trees.
The plan supports the City's Urban
Forestry Program, whose goal is to
maintain, enhance and expand the City's
stock of trees. In addition, the Green
Element is consistent with the City's many
corridor master plans. One of the goals of
A landscaped median and parkway along
Romneya Drive provide an aesthetically pleasing
entryway into the area anchored by the Anaheim
Campus of the North Orange County Community
College District.
the Green Element is to address the landscape gaps along the major corridors and
enhance City entryways and community edges with landscape improvement
recommendations.
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In addition to creating a more aesthetically pleasing environment, landscape programs
can also improve environmental Quality, reduce energy costs, and enhance the pedestrian
experience — all important goals of the Anaheim General Plan. For example, the
inclusion of canopy trees in corridor landscape programs can provide many such
benefits. They provide shade, which reduces exposure to ultraviolet light and cools
roadways, sidewalks and ambient air temperatures. By reducing temperatures, they
provide comfortable walking areas and reduce energy costs for shaded buildings.
Furthermore, canopy trees can store rainfall on their leaves and branches, reducing
overland water flow and subseQuent stormwater runoff.
GOALS AND POLICIES
Public Landscaping and Street Trees
Anaheim devotes major funding to public landscaping, including medians, parkway
maintenance and street trees. The Urban Forestry Section of the Community Services
Department maintains street trees in residential, commercial and industrial areas and
maintains the Official Trees Specie List, which consists of the 25 most commonly found
parkway trees within Anaheim. The Tree Power Program, funded by the Anaheim Public
Utilities Department, provides free shade trees to private property owners with the goal
of reducing demand for electricity. The non-profit Community ReLeaf Anaheim
coordinates community partnership tree plantings within the City's right-of-way. The
City has attained the status of "Tree City USA" everyyear since 1984 by the National
Arbor Day Fund and maintains a database of the condition and location of its over
70,000 public trees.
Because landscaping along public rights-of-way is one of the most effective methods of
improving community appearance and creating pleasant pedestrian -friendly
environments, the City has also made it a major aesthetic and
capital improvement priority. Since the City is framed and `Please reference the Community
Design Element, Enhanced Arterial
traversed by major arterial corridors, it is imperative that the City corridors, for detailed design policies.
creates a Citywide landscape plan at major entry points, key
intersections and corridors, where visibility is the greatest.
Powerline easements that intersect with these corridors should also be landscaped to
soften the visual impacts of the powerlines from these corridors and to provide visible
access points to those easements that are designated as open space connections on the
Green Plan (Figure C-1).
Major stretches of corridors in the City are already beautifully landscaped; the goal is to
expand this program throughout the City. Combined with efforts to underground
utilities and provide unifying streetscape elements, the City will be recognized for its
attractive and well-designed arterial corridors.
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Policies:
I ) Preserve mature street trees where practical.
2) Evaluate and potentially modify parkway standards where appropriate.
3) Evaluate current standards to provide larger openings and wells, where
practical, for tree placement to accommodate future growth and to mitigate
potential damage to sidewalks and infrastructure.
4) Continue to pursue a variety of funding sources for the acQuisition,
accelerated maintenance and possible replacement of street trees.
5) Continue to strengthen neighborhood and community identity by using tree
species consistent with the City's Official Tree Specie List.
6) Continue to identify neighborhoods in need of additional parkway trees and
plant them as funding becomes available.
GOAL 23.2:
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Complete the City's comprehensive program of corridor landscaping, including
entryways, medians, and parkways, to strengthen the identity of major corridors and the
City as a whole.
Policies:
1) Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive landscape program for
corridors in need of landscaping improvements.
2) Adopt landscape themes that give special identity to each corridor and
reinforce the City's overall image.
3) Develop specialized landscape and design treatment for key entryways,
intersections and powerline easements identified on the Green Plan, in
accordance with the Community Design Element.
4) Develop guiding policies for accommodating drought -tolerant landscaping
(xeriscaping) where it is considered appropriate.
(Res. 2017-081, May 23, 2017)
Revised lune 2018N4ay 2004 City of Anaheim General Plan I Page G-
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CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, THERESA BASS, Acting City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing
is the original Resolution No. 2018-061 adopted at a regular meeting provided by law, of the
Anaheim City Council held on the -12 TH day of June 2018 by the following vote of the members
thereof:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Moreno and Council Members Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes,
Kring and Faessel
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Tait
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 12th day of June, 2018.
ACTING CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
(SEAL)