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Memo to City of Santa Ana Planning Commission September 15, 2021 Page 8 uses. They are therefore not a substitute for permanent public parkland. The City should not rely on privately-owned open space to increase recreational opportunities in park- deficient areas. We propose revising this provision as follows: Implementation Action 1.10: New parkland. Create new public parkland in park- deficient areas via purchase or land dedication. In addition, Ccoordinate with property owners to exploFe ^"f'^„s to provide public access and programming on privately-owned open space in park deficient areas, inel ding ^r*�^„� land thFough pum brie dedi�o�and obtain easements,-and or land leases that would allow for permanent or temporary up blic use of land-such open space for recreational appai4tinifies. 6. Proposed Changes to the Open Space Element's Policy on New Development The Open Space Element currently includes the following policy on new development: Policy OS-1.9: New Development. Ensure all new development effectively integrates parks, open space, and pedestrian and multi-modal travelways to promote a quality living environment. For new development within park deficient and environmental justice areas, prioritize the creation and dedication of new public parkland over the collection of impact fees. Open Space Element at 6. We propose revising this policy to clarify that new developments must create public parkland via the mechanisms described in Implementation Actions OS-1.6 and OS-1.7 in order to meet the citywide park standard set in Policy OS-1.3: Policy OS-1.9: New Development. Require that Ensure all new development provide adequate parks and open space, including via parkland dedication or development fees, in order to meet the City's park standard. Ensure that new development includes pedestrian and multi- modal travelways to promote a quality living environment. For new development within park deficient and environmental justice areas, prioritize the creation and dedication of new public parkland over the collection of impact fees. 7. Proposed Changes to the Open Space Element's Development Fee Requirements The draft Open Space Element currently includes the following provision: