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additional parkland and habit. It also benefits Orange County water district with additional groundwater percolation; and, WHEREAS, the Santa Ana River Conservancy Program, which builds upon more than 50 years of trail and parkway planning at the local and regional levels, was created as part of the State Coastal Conservancy in 2014 with the goal of completing the 100-mile Santa Ana River Trail and development of the Santa Ana River Parkway; and, WHEREAS, the funding for the creation of the River View Park is currently available through the Santa Ana River Conservancy Program and the State Coastal Conservancy, and other State and Federal sources, but may not remain. The City of Santa Ana recognizes time is of the essence. WHEREAS, the State Coastal Conservancy and The Wildlands Conservancy, which have a long history of working to bring open space to the City of Santa Ana, have committed to working with the City of Santa Ana to bring the River View Park to fruition; and, WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana and its residents will benefit greatly from the creation of open space and parkland. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana, that: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby pledges to not renew the lease at River View for a golf course or any purpose that does not create parkland; and, Section 2. The City Council of Santa Ana commits to convert the land currently in use as the River View Golf Course to parkland and other compatible uses that retain its nature as open space; and, Section 3. The City of Santa Ana commits to work with the Santa Ana River Conservancy Program of the CA Coastal Conservancy, The Wildlands Conservancy and other interested parties on the creation of the River View Park; and, Section 4. The creation of open space for its residents is a moral duty of the City of Santa Ana and consistent with the objectives of creating spaces to better the physical and mental health of its residents and strengthening the economy. Section 5. Recognizing that time is of the essence to secure support and funding the City of Santa Ana will work expeditiously to secure funding and assistance for the conversion of the land to parkland during the time remaining on the lease for the River View Golf Course. Section 6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this day of