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IMPLEMENTATION An implementation plan is a coordinated series of actions the City desires to take in the future that are intended to advance, over the long term, the City's Shared Vision, Core Values, and the General Plan goals and policies. An implementation plan is thus a follow-up measure for this element. Taken as a whole, these programs represent the City's best thinking today on what actions should be taken to address the considerations and concerns of the communityand makesurethatthe Plan'saspirations are achieved. Implementation is in large part contingent upon adequate funding. Many of these actions can be pursued through initiatives already underway. TABLE S-2. SAFETY ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION Other programs will require additional resources. As such, the exact mix and timing of programs the City may pursue will in part be opportunity driven, dependent on the availability of funding, staffing, and other necessary resources. The Time Frame in the Implementation Table below is the target for completion of the Action. This element maybe implemented byamendmentsto existing plans, ordinances, development standards, and design guidelines; capital investments/projects; and interagency/interjurisdictional coordination. The following table identifies the implementation action, the responsible City agency, and targeted timeline for accomplishment. Agency / Ref k Go s-i: Protect life Implementation Action Flood safety and minimize property damage, social and economic disruptions caused by flood and inundation hazards. Agency coordination. Communicate with FEMA annually regarding updates to Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Time Frame PBA 1 1 Letter of Map Revisions. Ongoing Flood resistant buildings. Require that new structures in or near a 100-year floodplain be sited and designed to PBA 1.2 be flood resistant and not inhibit flood flows. Retrofit existing critical facilities within the floodplain to maintain Ongoing structural and operational integrity during a flood. Best Practices. Periodically review county, state, and federal flood control best practices and incorporate PBA/PWA 1.3 appropriate standards into the Municipal Code. Ongoing StormFleady Program. Participate in the Storm Ready Program with the National Weather Service, including the PD 1.4 monitoring of storm watches and warnings in real-time. Ongoing Grants. Work with the Orange County Flood Control District to apply for grants that provide funding for local drainage controls. FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant and Flood Mitigation Assistance Programs and Predisaster PWA 1.5 Mitigation Program, CaIEPA, and the State Water Resources Control Board offer grants to municipalities throughout Ongoing California. On -site stormwater mitigation. Require new development and significant redevelopment projects in the city to PWA 1.6 implement best management practices for on -site stormwater retention, where feasible, and other low -impact Ongoing development stormwater infrastructure to reduce runoff and encourage groundwater recharge. Storm Drains. Continue to maintain and seek opportunities to upgrade the City's storm drain systems, where needed, with an emphasis on historical flooding areas. This includes regular maintenance and cleaning of storm PWA 1.7 drains and other flood control structures so that stormwater can be effectively conveyed, and upgrading the storm Ongoing drain system where it is known to be undersized. 10 rr .g..•• CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN