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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 13A ® publicly accessible open space to create public park land and open space. Research and collaborate with residents, & PA pgA BA & RCS RCS developers, and community organizations to design and implement an open space density bonus to incentivize the 2-2027 creation of additional on -site open space in exchange for more density in the project. Park Foundation. Establish a 501(c)(3) Parks and Recreation Foundation to establish fundraising support g pport for Santa PRCSA 18 Ana's park system. identify communication protocols, roles and responsibilities, and bylaws. 2023& Ongoing Right-of-way use. Coordinate with public agencies, railroads, and utilities to determine the feasibility of acquiring PRCSA/PWA 1.9 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 1.10 m 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 Joint -use agreements. Coordinate with public school districts, private schools, and other community organizations PRCSA 1.11® to provide community members with access to additional open space and recreational resources. 2022 & ongoing Santa Ana River. Update the Santa Ana River Vision Plan to expand opportunities to reintroduce natural elements, PRCSA/PWA 1.12 increase habitat, and provide more recreational opportunities. 2024 New programming in underserved areas. Partnerwith community organizations to offer new programs that 1.130 are accessible to residents who live in areas underserved by open space and recreational facilities. Develop 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 1.140 social services to the elderly, youth, and other special needs groups; create use agreements for these providers to Ongoing use public park facilities to meet the recreational and educational needs of these groups. 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 •, Opportunities Provide ability, or welcoming, inclusive, safe, and healthy parks, recreation facilities, and programs to serve Santa Ana residents regardless income. of age, 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 safetyfeatures. 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 and program facility improvements into the Capital Improvement Program each year. 2022 Park Patrol. Provide continuous evaluation of existing security program and look at ways to enhance and strengthen; PRCSA 2.3 consider formation of neighborhood watch group, park host, or other similar program. 2022 Public notification. Prior to treating areas in the city with pesbades 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 Healthy amenities. As facilities are upgraded, include amenities that improve the health and wellness of residents, PRCSA 2.5 including hydration stations and shading devices. 2021 & ongoing CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN t� rr .g..•