Item 13 - City of Santa Ana 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report_20240313225459475

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15 In March 2023, the City Council approved the formation of the Environmental Justice Action Committee. The application for the committee was available through October 26th for residents from each EJ cluster (Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, West, and Central). Each cluster will be represented by one resident. Community- Based Organizations (CBOs) were also given an opportunity to apply to represent the areas that they provide services. The residents representing each EJ Cluster on the EJ Action Committee will select two CBO representatives when they first meet in Spring 2024. Announcement for the CBOs will be made at the committee’s first meeting. Convened bi-weekly lead action collaborative meetings and partnered with California Department of Public Health’s consultant selected for OC - Azure Development along with Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Madison Park Neighborhood Association (MPNA-GREEN) and UCI to promote lead testing and lead hazard abatement program for OC families in Santa Ana. Worked diligently with the City Budget Manager to schedule a segment of community budget meetings in EJ areas and provided interpreting in English/ Spanish to ensure community members are able to fully participate in the City budget process that affects their neighborhoods. Held presentations at neighborhood association and school parent meetings in EJ communities and continued to share information regarding new industrial uses in the Neighborhood e-Newsletter that provides EJ information to community members, including CBO, faith-based, renters, landlords, property owners, youth, businesses, and other public agency contacts. Enhanced the interactive Environmental Facilities map that features all properties regulated by state, federal, and/or regional permits that handle, store, or emit hazardous / noxious chemicals. The map has been used to guide discussions on development site history and to educate community members to visually identify types of permitted facilities in EJ and other neighborhoods. »Above: Website redesign for the new NIES team.