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<br />24 General Plan Community Outreach Executive Summary CC 10/18/16
<br />with cement, Cell towers need to be aesthetically pleasing, Mail boxes removed by
<br />postal service, Water doesn’t drain properly stays stuck on streets, They are removing
<br />trash bins at bus stops, Trash being left on the ground and in gutters
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<br />3. Maintain well designed private property: Neighborhood homes not maintained
<br />well, Exterior improvements of properties with improvements to environmental design
<br />especially in areas with apartments, Unattractive storefronts, Unattractive and attractive,
<br />Impact of corporate retail moving in, Signage and displays, Inconsistent architecture in
<br />new developments throughout the Riverview West neighborhood, Cell towers create
<br />visible eye sore, Front yards are pigsties, Visual blight on 17th and First Streets
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<br />4. Graffiti and trash: Good response time for graffiti removal within 24 hours, Graffiti on
<br />alleys and elementary schools such as Russell School, Graffiti in neighborhoods and
<br />along the river bed; Graffiti throughout the City, Graffiti from gangs, People dumping
<br />stuff from out of town and it sits there for a few days before someone takes it, Dumping
<br />ground for stolen cars, A lot of trash being thrown on lawns such as couches,
<br />Cleanliness
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<br />5. Trees and greenscape: Trees are massive and provide shade; Trees, Nature, Bushes
<br />and flowers planted along streets are aesthetically pleasing, Greener areas, Poor street
<br />tree choices, Trim trees, Tree roots are going through sidewalks, Plant more trees on
<br />main streets, Mature and large trees, Tree replacement in parkways, Maintenance of
<br />trees, Replacement of dead trees, Old fashioned neighborhood feel, Mature, beautiful
<br />trees, Tree-lined streets, Tree lining of streets, Greenery, Tree maintenance
<br />Youth Development
<br />1. After-school programs for youth: Needs assessment for after school service
<br />necessary, Lack of sports and recreation opportunities for youth that can’t afford private
<br />teams, Nearly all sports in Santa Ana are private, Lack of youth programming, Age
<br />restrictions are creating problems, In partnership with non-profits, City and school
<br />district, There is a lack of after school community-based programming for K-12, Need to
<br />increase capacity of existing service providers, Lack of youth activities such as skate
<br />parks, bowling alleys, On board programs for youth, Access to youth programs, Youth
<br />enrichment, Not enough programs for youth or recreational centers to keep kids out of
<br />trouble, Kids are going to other cities for activities and programs like Mile Square Park in
<br />Fountain Valley and in Irvine, Financial burden due to lack of money from parents to use
<br />for kids to participate in activities, Need funding for materials, programs, sports, and
<br />jobs, Divest money for more hand ball courts, Door to door outreach and increase
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