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EIR No. 2020-03 and GPA No.2020-06 Santa Ana General Plan Update <br /> January 18, 2022 <br /> Page 5 <br /> foundation of the goals, policies and implementation items found throughout the General <br /> Plan Elements. <br /> Community Vision Statement <br /> Through a robust dialogue with the community, including residents, business and property <br /> owners, and other interested citizens, a long-term General Plan Vision Statement was <br /> crafted. This Vision Statement is not only the foundation for the updated General Plan, but <br /> also for all long-term decision making in the City. The Vision Statement memorializes the <br /> community's aspirations and describes the "Santa Ana—Golden City Beyond"as embracing <br /> the following principles: <br /> • Protect and enhance our cultural and community assets <br /> • Create a land use pattern that promotes healthy and active lifestyles <br /> • Ensure equitable outcomes and land use distributions <br /> • Create a sustainable and livable city <br /> • Promote lifelong education and prosperity <br /> Format and Content of the General Plan <br /> The proposed General Plan is a comprehensive update and reorganization of the current <br /> General Plan Document, with the exception of Housing Element. The Housing Element is <br /> on a State mandated eight-year cycle and is being updated independently of this effort to <br /> comply with State law. The State mandated elements (Land Use, Circulation, Open Space, <br /> Conservation, Noise, Safety and Housing) and optional elements are organized into three <br /> Sections: <br /> • Services and Infrastructure (Section 1) <br /> o Community Element <br /> o Mobility Element <br /> o Economic Prosperity Element <br /> o Public Services Element <br /> • Natural Environment (Section 11) <br /> o Conservation Element <br /> o Open Space Element <br /> o Noise Element <br /> o Safety Element <br /> • Built Environment (Section III) <br /> o Land Use Element <br /> o Historic Preservation Element <br /> o Housing Element (Undergoing standalone update process) <br /> o Urban Design Element <br /> City Council 32 — 5 1/18/2022 <br />