Open Space and Conservation Element Update

The City of Fullerton is seeking a forecast for the update of its Open Space and Conservation Element, a mandatory component of the General Plan under California Government Code Sections 65302(d) and 65302(e). The project aims to establish a long-term framework for sustainable resource management, environmental protection, and the preservation of open space lands. In compliance with Senate Bill 1425, the update must be completed by January 1, 2026, and must include an action-oriented framework focusing on ecological restoration, climate resilience, and equitable access to open spaces, specifically benefiting communities with limited access to parks and tree canopies. The scope of work involves developing goals, policies, and implementation programs to support the stewardship of watersheds, habitat areas, and open space corridors. This project is classified under NAICS code 925120 and will be performed in Fullerton, California. A Notice of Exemption has been filed with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder, as the update is a policy-level planning document that does not cause significant environmental effects and is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. The primary point of contact for this effort is Senior Planner Yan Gao.