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<br />REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br /> <br /> <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br /> <br />AUGUST 7, 2006 <br />TITLE: <br />THE SANTA ANA RIVER VISION PLAN <br /> <br />APPROVED <br />o As Recommended <br />o As Amended <br />o Ordinance on 1" Reading <br />o Ordinance on 2"' Reading <br />o Implementing Resolution <br />o Set Public Hearing For <br /> <br />CONTINUED TO <br /> <br />!)- }Ii <br /> <br />~~1J,~ <br />CITY MANAGER <br /> <br />FILE NUMBER <br /> <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br /> <br />1. Direct staff to seek grant funding to improve trail and habitat <br />opportunities along and adjacent to the Santa Ana River. <br /> <br />2. Direct staff <br />implement the <br />Plan. <br /> <br />to work <br />Vision, <br /> <br />wi th various agencies to seek opportunities to <br />Goals and policies of the Santa Ana River Vision <br /> <br />3. Direct staff to work closely with the County of Orange in their efforts <br />to improve the trails and programs along the river. <br /> <br />4 . Receive and Fi le. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION <br /> <br />On November 15, 2004, the Santa Ana City Council approved the formation of <br />the Santa Ana River Task Force to study the possibility of restoring <br />natural habitat environments and expanding recreational opportunities along <br />the River. The Park Development, Recreation Programs and Education <br />Partnerships Council Committee solicited applications from various <br />governmental agencies, community organizations and businesses to serve on <br />the Task Force. The City Council appointed 23 individuals to serve on the <br />Santa Ana River Task Force. <br /> <br />The Santa Ana River Task Force toured various areas along the Santa Ana <br />River and met over a period of eight months to develop the Vision <br />Statement, review Opportunities and Constraints along the river and <br />developed the Goals, policies and Implementation Actions for the Santa Ana <br />River Vision Plan. The Santa Ana River Task Force intends for this Vision <br />Plan to act as a catalyst towards the development and implementation of a <br />vision for the Santa Ana River. On June 13, 2006, the Task Force approved <br />the Santa Ana River Vision plan and directed staff to refine the plan for <br />City Council approval. On June 28, 2006, the Santa Ana Vision Plan was <br />presented to the Board of Parks and Recreation for information. The Board <br />fully supports the plan as a means to provide future open space for the <br />City of Santa Ana. <br /> <br />658-1 <br />