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TABLE OS-3. OPEN SPACE ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION Agency / Ref # Implementation Action Time Frame Open space and park land incentives. Allow developers a reduction in on -site open space by giving credits for park land for public use. Establish a process and program to incentivize developers to provide additional on -site and/or 1.7AM publicly accessible open space to create public park land and open space. Research and collaborate with residents, developers, and community organizations to design and Implement an open space density bonus to incentivize the creation of additional on -site open space in exchange for more density in the project. 1.8 Park Foundation. Establish a 501(c)(3) Parks and Recreation Foundation to establish fundraising support for Santa PRCSA Ana's park system. Identify communication protocols, roles and responsibilities, and bylaws. 2023 & Ongoing 1.9 Right-of-way use. Coordinate with public agencies,railroads, and utilities to determine the feasibility of acquiring PRCSA/PWA the use of rights -of -way for restricted use by the public. Ongoing New parkland. Coordinate with property owners to explore options to provide public access and programming PRCSA 1.100 in park deficient areas, including options to acquire land through purchase, land dedication, easements, and land 2022 & leases that would allow for permanent or temporary use of land for recreational opportunities. ongoing 1.110 Joint -use agreements. Coordinate with public school districts, private schools, and other community organizations PRCSA to provide community members with access to additional open space and recreational resources. 2022 1.12 Santa Ana River. Update the Santa Ana River Vision Plan to expand opportunities to reintroduce natural elements, PRCSA/PWA increase habitat, and provide more recreational opportunities. 2024 New programming in underserved areas. Partner with community organizations to offer new programs that 1.13 ® are accessible to residents who live in areas underserved by open space and recreational facilities. Develop a A PRCSA comprehensive partnership policy providing guidelines that can be used throughout the City organization. 2022 Community partnerships. Continue building partnerships with community -based organizations that administer PRCSA 1.140 social services to the elderly, youth, and other special needs groups; create use agreements for these providers to 2021 & use public park facilities to meet the recreational and educational needs of these groups. ongoing Community input. Identify and utilize multilingual and interactive community engagement tools, initiated through 1.150 the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, for residents and facility users to provide ongoing input about open space PRCSA needs, park design, facility improvements, and programming. 2022 Acquisitions to meet park standard. Using the Park Master Plan as guidance, identify and acquire property within PRCSA 1.16 M the City for park and open space use which will focus on bringing the park and recreation system to 2 acres of land 2022 & per 1,000 residents with a plan to keep pace with future urban growth. ongoing OpportunitiesGOAL OS-2: Healthy, Safe and Inclusive Provide welcoming, inclusive, safe, and healthy parks, recreation facilities, and programs to serve Santa Ana residents regardless of age, ability, or income. Public safety audits. Conduct public safety audits to determine areas with the highest levels of crime; pursue PD/PBA/ 2.1 funding to create public safety programs based on the recommendations from the audits. Avoid aspects of public PRCSA safety that privatize or segregate open space and recreation facilities. 2023 Enhanced safety features. Provide enhanced lighting, cameras, or other security features that would enhance the 2.2 safety or perceived safety of parks, trails, and other public spaces; seek grant funding to improve safety measures PRCSA A and program facility improvements into the Capital Improvement Program each year. 2022 2.3 Park Patrol. Provide continuous evaluation of existing security program and look at ways to enhance and strengthen; PRCSA consider formation of neighborhood watch group, park host, or other similar program. 2022 Public notification. Prior to treating areas in the city with pesticides or herbicides, inform the public through signage 2.4 posted in impacted areas, direct mailers, and announcements on the City website, cable channels, publications, and pRCSA/PWA the City's social media platforms. 2022 2.5 Healthy amenities. As facilities are upgraded, include amenities that Improve the health and wellness of residents, PRCSA Including hydration stations and shading devices. 2021 & ongoing CITY Of SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN ^il..