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allow for telecommute activities of employees, and furniture, equipment, and supplies for expanded outdoor activities 5. Education Element Educational services and facilities are principal contributors to a community's quality of life. Often the level and character of such services become key factors in the locational decisions of families and businesses. This element was created as part of the City of Santa Ana's to address educational facilities and needs in support of the motto Education First. In late 2021, the Santa Ana Unified School District/City Council Joint Policy Committee transitioned from an as -needed basis, to establishing a regular monthly meeting to review City and school district development and expansion plans to maximize joint development and other school collaboration policies, where feasible. The title of the committee changed to the School Collaboration City Council Subcommittee to include representatives from different educational institutions serving Santa Ana students. Although public libraries, museums, recreational centers, public parks and schools closed for a portion of 2021, innovative programs launched through our library system to complement the work of local schools. In -person young adult programs, followed by a wide variety of virtual youth adult programming offered through the remainder of the year. Curbside library pickup and drop off service enhancement followed by expanded hotspot program offering 320 hotpots to library patrons. In 2021, following the award of State Proposition 68 grant funding, the State awarded the City $5.2M in Proposition 68 funding to construct for the construction of two new parks (Standard/McFadden an Raitt/Myrtle) on currently vacant land; community meetings began for conceptual design of Standard/McFadden Park, and a ground breaking was held to kick off construction of Raitt & Myrtle Park. Recreation and community centers have reopened on a limited basis following closures due to COVID-19. Virtual and limited time programming has been reintroduced to the public. The City's 2021 community budget outreach process provided a vehicle to engage stakeholders, including developers, to discuss and prioritize use of the City's General fund and other funding sources to help provide new facilities or enhance existing facilities for additional cultural, recreational and educational services. In 2021, City Public Works Agency staff continued to coordinate with school districts on the following actions: traffic safety educational program conducted at the schools; completed Citywide Safe Routes to School Plan; submitted Active Transportation Program grants; and worked with specific schools to address circulation concerns. The City continues to partner with local school districts for shared use of school facilities and park sites to address community parks, open space and recreational need. City Council 25 — 13 3/15/2022