Item 31 - 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report

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6 • The Public Works Agency continues the management of the Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) Program, which is part of the Sanitary Sewer System Waster Discharge Requirements Program, to inspect food service establishments (FSEs), public outreach and education, and effective reinforcement of best management practices. • The City’s Historic Preservation Program continues to protect Santa Ana’s cultural and architectural resources. In 2020, twenty applications for Mills Act agreements were submitted to the City for consideration and thirteen of those were executed and recorded. • The August 3, 2020 Draft General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report (EIR) included the preparation of a number of citywide technical reports and inventories related to Biological and Natural Resources, Historical and Cultural Resources, Archeological Resources, and Paleontological Existing Conditions (See Appendices D through G). https://www.santa-ana.org/sites/default/files/pb/general- plan/documents/Draft%20EIR/Volume%20I%20DEIR.pdf These inventories assist in identifying resources and management of their conservation. • The City continues to promote landscaping and improvements that incorporate drought resistant and durable landscaping materials. The City provided free landscape workshops (webinars), which focus on Turf Removal and educate residents on California friendly native plants. In addition, through partnership with MWD, the City of Santa Ana provides rebates through the SoCal WaterSmart Program for water-saving programs. Public education of the City of Santa Ana’s Municipal Code and its Permanent Water Use Restrictions is also ongoing. • The City continues to monitor greenbelt and channel improvement plans for the Santa Ana River and Santiago Creek that aim to preserve natural vegetation. In 2020, volunteers planted over one hundred trees at Centennial Park (adjacent to the Santa Ana River) and Santiago Park (adjacent to Santiago Creek), with plans for more tree planting at other City parks to follow. • The City’s Public Works Agency continues to maintain compliance with regional watershed and storm water management regulations, including conducting inspections for Best Management Practices (BMPs), participating in public education activities, maintaining the City storm water drainage system, and implementing storm water capture and treatment projects. 4. Economic Development Element The Economic Development Element strives to address critical issues pertaining to the City’s economic base; that is, jobs, business and industry, and the real estate market, all of which contribute to the local tax base. The Element provides a blueprint for directing the City’s economic development initiatives over the long term, based upon the strengths in the local economy.