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• In 2021, the required "Annual Monitoring" report was submitted to the OCTA evaluating City's actions and practices that maintain eligibility to receive Measure M funds for use in local transportation infrastructure improvements and the maintenance of our travelways. 8. Housing Element The Housing Element portion of the General Plan Annual Progress Report has been prepared in accordance with State Housing and Community Development (HCD) requirements, and is provided as Attachment A to this report. 9. Land Use Element The Land Use Element serves as a long-range guide for land use and development in the City. The primary objective of this Element is to assist in the management of future growth, to improve the City's overall physical appearance, to minimize potential land use conflicts, and to facilitate growth and development reflecting the community's vision. • In November 2020, State HCD granted the City of Santa Ana funding through the Local Early Action Program (LEAP) to update the Zoning Code to facilitate residential development. This will include reevaluation of existing residential development standards, and the development of new zoning and design standard options to be consistent with the proposed new General Plan designation for land use changes under consideration. In August 2021, the City released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update with only one proposal response. The RFP is proposed to be released in Spring 2022, and project completion for the residential zoning and development standards by summer 2023 • There are three design guideline tools to address residential/mixed-use projects along transit -ways. These include the Metro East Mixed Use Overlay Zone (MEMU), the Transit Zoning Code (SD-84), and the Harbor Mixed Use Transit Corridor Specific Plan (SP2). The Transit Zoning Code was amended in 2019 to address building height, massing and open space location to reflect current trends and best practices (ZOA No. 2019-03). In addition, a multi -departmental team comprised of City staff from the Planning Division, Building Division, and the Public Works Agency, along with MIG consultant firm, completed two public realm plans. The public realm plans provide design guidelines and treatments for the streetscape, pedestrian amenities, and bike facilities in the MEMU and Harbor Mixed Use Transit Corridor plan areas. • The Draft General Plan Land Use Element (December 2021) identifies a proposed new Land Use Map; identifying additional five (5) Land Use Focus Areas with opportunity for development growth and change. • Preparation of a citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan is underway. The Plan will evaluate the City's open space and park facilities, as well as recreational opportunities and programs. Through the Master Plan recommendations will be City Council 25 — 16 3/15/2022