The Seven-Year CIP is a planning document which identifies areas for possible improvements based on the availability of funding.  The approval of the Seven-Year CIP is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21080, (b), (1).  Should a specific improvement identified in the Seven-Year CIP be undertaken, an environmental analysis of that project will be performed prior to implementation in accordance with CEQA.

That the Planning Commission approve:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 SEVEN-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GOALS AND POLICIES OF THE LA HABRA GENERAL PLAN 2035 PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65103 AND 65401.

The Public Works Department is submitting to the Planning Commission the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program (7-Year CIP) for a consistency determination with the goals and objectives of the La Habra General Plan 2035, pursuant to Sections 65103 and 65401 of the California Government Code. 

A 7-Year CIP plan is a typical timeframe that many Orange County cities use to plan and program infrastructure projects. The multi-year plan is also used for funding purposes to secure adequate funding for the various projects. Annually, the 7-Year CIP plan is updated and presented to the Planning Commission and City Council for review and approval.

Government Code Section 65103 states that the Planning Commission must annually review the 7-Year CIP to ensure planned public improvements are consistent with the overall objectives of the community as detailed in the General Plan. 

The projects identified and listed within the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 7-Year CIP may be implemented as funding is available (Attachment 2 – 7-Year Capital Improvement Program, All Projects, FY 2021-2022).

Within the 7-Year CIP, there are three categories of projects:
 

1.	Capital Improvement Program FY 2021-2022.  There are 24 projects in this category.  Some projects are new for this year and some projects (i.e. annual alley improvements) repeat from year to year.
2.	Deferred Capital Improvement Program FY 2021-2022.  There are 37 projects in this category.  These projects (i.e. storm drain projects) will be constructed when funding becomes available.
3.	In-Progress Capital Improvement Program.  There are 41 projects in this category.  Some of the projects in this category were approved in the 7-Year CIP FY 2020-2021 and are currently underway either in design or construction.  Because of funding challenges or operational constraints, some of these projects will not be completed by June 30, 2021 and that is why they have been included for completion in Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

The following projects have been identified in Fiscal Year 2021-2022* for either design, right-of-way, construction, or deferred to accommodate multi-year funding opportunities (see “Legend” below).  Please note that all projects identified as # are considered deferred and are listed so as to identify the project as one that will require funding in a future Fiscal Year.  All other projects are planned for FY 2021-2022:

*Legend: D=Design, R=Right-of-way, C=Construction, #=Deferred Projects

Buildings:
#          Trash Enclosure / Storage at Oeste Park-D, C
#          El Centro Park Patio Roofs-D, C
#          Girls Athletic Building Roof Replacement and ADA Improvements-C
#          Boxing Club Roof Replacement-C
#          Trash Enclosure at Las Lomas Park-C
#          Boxing Club ADA Access and Restrooms-D, C
#          Child Development Building Renovations-D, C
#          City Hall Entry Enhancements (Murals, displays)-D, C
#          City Hall, Veteran’s Hall Sound Reducing Improvements-D, C
#          Community Center Grand Ballroom Renovation-D, C
#          Depot Theater Building Renovations-D, C
#          Girl’s Athletic Building (ADA Access, Fencing and Restrooms)-D, C
#          Gary Center (Fencing, Floors and Walls)-D, C
#          Children’s Museum Overhaul-D, C
#          Police Department (Bulletproofing, Exercise Room)-D, C
#          Public Works Yard Roof Repairs-C
#          Security Cameras at Various Facilities-D, C
#          Veteran’s Hall and Historical Bldg. Upgrades D, C
#          Digital Message Boards-C
#          Portola Parking Lot Improvements-D, C
            Public Works Yard Assessment Layout-D

Streets and Transportation:
            Annual Residential Street Rehabilitation and Slurry Seal FY 2021-22-D, C
            Annual Alley Improvement Project FY 2021-22-D, C
            Annual Citywide Sidewalk & Access Ramp Program FY 2021-22-D, C
            Annual Striping Program FY 2021-22-C
#          Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP)-D, C
            Annual Traffic Improvements FY 2021-22-C
            Special Event Circulator for Four City Special Events-D
#          Euclid Street Rehabilitation- La Habra Blvd. to Whittier Blvd.-D, C
#          Bus Shelter Replacement-C
#          Beach Blvd. Median Improvements-D, C
#          Beach Blvd. at Imperial Hwy Intersection Improvements-D, C, R
#          Euclid Street Widening from Whittier Blvd. to La Habra Blvd.-D, C, R
#          Euclid Street Widening from Whittier Blvd. to North City Limits-D, C, R
#          Idaho Street Widening from Whittier Blvd. to La Habra Blvd.-D, C, R
#          Idaho Street Widening from Whittier Blvd. to North City Limits-D, C, R
#          Way Finding Signs-C
            Safety Lighting Improvements-C
            Annual Turf Removal Program FY 2021-22 -C
#          La Habra Blvd. Road Rehabilitation form Idaho to Fonda-D, C
#          Aldrich Parking Lot Improvements-D, C
            New Parking Lot at 222 S. Euclid St.-D, C
            Lambert Road Synchronization-D, C
            Highway Safety Improvement Program (six intersections)-D, C
            Highway Safety Improvement Program (eight intersections)-D, C
            Monte Vista St. Rehab. From Lambert Rd. to La Habra Blvd.-D, C

Stormwater and Drainage:
#          Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvements (Three Locations)-D, C
#          Euclid Street Storm Drain-D, C

Infrastructure:
            Annual Sewer Lateral Program FY 2021-22-C
            Annual Water Valve Replacement FY 2021-22-C
            Annual Water Meter Replacement FY 2021-22-C
            Annual Water Main Replacement Program FY 2021-22-D, C
            New Sewer System in two neighborhoods-D
            Sewer Lining-D, C
            Foothill Zone Consolidation Project (Water) FY 2021-22-D, C
            Solar Improvements Study-D

Parks:
#          Loma Norte Restroom-D, C
            Old Reservoir Park Rehabilitation-C
#         Esteli and La Bonita Park Sports Upgrade (Scoreboards, etc.)-D, C
#         Universal (ADA) Playground at Oeste Park-D, C
            New Parking Lot at Oeste Park-D, C

Some of the projects identified above qualify for the use of Measure M2 funds and require a separate list to track the funding.  Measure M2 is a half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements approved by voters in 2006.  The funds are administered by the Orange County Transportation Authority.  A second list has been attached to this agenda report which includes projects listed in Streets and Transportation category above and contains projects that qualify for funding through Measure M2 funds as required by OCTA (Attachment 3 - 7-year Capital Improvement Program, Streets and Transportation Programs, FY2021-2022).  This separate list is created to document the appropriate use of the Measure M2 funds.

The Planning Commission is considering this item because Government Code Section 65401 requires that a General Plan consistency finding be made prior to acquiring land for governmental purposes.  The proposed improvements are consistent with the goals and policies of the Land Use Element of the La Habra General Plan 2035 which include:
 

Goal	LU 17	Public and Quasi-Public Uses Supporting Residential Needs
	LU 17.1	Adequate Community-Supporting Uses
	LU 17.2	Distribution of Community Facilities
	LU 17.7	Design of Civic Buildings and Spaces

The proposed roadway improvements are consistent with the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH) as well as the goals and policies contained within the Circulation Element of the La Habra General Plan 2035 which include:
 

Goal	RN 1	Circulation System
	RN 1.1	Regional Transportation Plan
	RN 1.2	Consistency with Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways
	RN 1.3	Local MPAH
	RN 1.4	Congestion Management Plan Compliance
	RN 1.5	Long Rang Transportation Plan
	RN 1.6	Regional Transportation Plan
	RN 1.7	Street System Improvements
	RN 1.8	Safe Street Design
	RN 1.9	Resolve Regional Impacts
	RN 1.10	Maintain Acceptable Level of Service
	RN 1.11	Complete Streets
	RN 1.12	Signal Coordination
	LU 16.6	Bicycle Facilities
	AT 3	Walking Environment
	AT 3.1	Pedestrian Network
	NTMP 1	Livable Residential Streets
	NTMP 1.2	Engineering
	NTMP 1.6	Traffic Calming

The proposed storm water and drainage improvements of the 7-Year CIP are consistent with the following goals and policies of the Conservation Element of the La Habra General Plan 2035 as follows:
 

Goal	SD 1	Storm Drain System
	SD 1.1	Storm Drain Master Plan
	SD 1.2	NPDES Permit
	SD 1.3	Adequate Storm Drainage Infrastructure
	SD 1.4	Facility Design
	SD 1.5	Best Practices

The proposed water and sewer infrastructure improvements of the 7-Year CIP are consistent with the following goals and policies of the Conservation Element of the La Habra General Plan 2035 as follows:
 

Goal	WS 1	Water System
	WS 1.3	Adequate Water Infrastructure
	WS 1.5	Drinking Water Standards
	WS 1.7	New Water Facility Design
	WS 1.9	Infrastructure Maintenance
	WS 2	Water Conservation Practices
	WS 2.1	Water Conservation Standards and Programs
	WS 2.3	Water Efficient Landscaping
	SS 1	Wasterwater System
	SS 1.3	Sewer System Rehabilitation Plan

The proposed park improvements of the 7-Year CIP are consistent with the following goals and policies of the Open Space Element of the La Habra General Plan 2035 as follows:
 

Goal	OS 2	Parks and Recreation Facilities
	OS 2.5	New Parks and Recreational Facilities
	OS 2.14	Healthy Parks
	OS 2.15	Accessible Facilities

In accordance with California Government Code Sections 65103 and 65401 and based on the goals and policies contained in the La Habra General Plan 2035, a determination of consistency for the FY 2021-2022 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program to the La Habra General Plan 2035 can be made. Therefore, it is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution determining the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the goals and policies of the La Habra General Plan 2035 (Attachment 1 - Resolution).

There is no fiscal impact for the Planning Commission to adopt a resolution finding that the 7-Year CIP is consistent with the goals and policies of the La Habra General Plan 2035.

All capital improvement projects address water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants to waterways.

No specific findings are required to determine the 7-Year CIP consistency with the General Plan.  However, the Resolution cites consistency of the 7-Year CIP with applicable goals and policies of the La Habra General Plan 2035 and can be found cited in the discussion section referencing Land Use Elements, Circulation Elements, Conservation Elements, and Open Space Elements.