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CUP No. 2025-22 – Cristo Rey School (3601 S. Harbor Boulevard, Unit 200 and 3611 S. Harbor Boulevard) November 10, 2025 Page 8 of 9 Under the Economic Prosperity (EP) Element, the City emphasizes the development of a skilled workforce, expands access to employment opportunities, and supports education as a pathway to higher wage jobs. Policy EP-1.5 specifically promotes education and training citywide to enhance access to emerging occupations. The Cristo Rey model, by combining academic instruction with work experience in professional offices, directly advances that goal. Moreover, the Applicant’s voluntary commitment to enter into a PILOT agreement with the City demonstrates a contribution to City services and supports the provision of community benefits, consistent with the General Plan’s emphasis on fostering partnerships between educational institutions and the community, and promoting sustainable economic and social development. Goals EP-2 and EP-3 highlight the importance of economic diversification and creating a business-friendly environment that can adapt to changing market conditions. Reflecting these goals, a growing trend has emerged in response to post-COVID office vacancies, involving the adaptive reuse of underutilized office buildings into residential and hospitality uses throughout Santa Ana and California. Policies EP-2.12 and EP-3.6 further reinforce this by encouraging collaborative strategies to withstand economic fluctuations and by supporting flexible land use regulations that respond to evolving business and community needs. Together, these goals and policies advance adaptive reuse as a sustainable strategy to revitalize existing buildings and maintain long-term economic vitality. Public Notification and Community Outreach Project notifications were posted, published, and mailed in accordance with City and State regulations. Copies of the public notice, including a 1,000-foot notification radius map, and the site posting are provided in Exhibit 10. The Project’s site is not located within the boundaries of a neighborhood association; the nearest is Morning Sunwood, approximately one mile to the northeast. At the time this report was printed, no issues of concern were raised regarding the proposed CUP. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT The Project qualifies for exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (Class 32 – In-Fill Development) as it is consistent with the City’s General Plan, applicable policies, and Professional zoning, located on an 8.96‑acre campus, with a project area under five acres that is fully developed, surrounded by urban uses, and lacking suitable habitat for endangered or sensitive species. The Project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, as the focused analysis confirmed no need for intersection improvements and a Traffic and Parking Management Plan will manage circulation and parking. Interior and exterior work will comply with City noise standards and construction hour limits; air quality analysis confirmed no significant health risks; and the exterior student area will be reviewed by Public Works for stormwater compliance and implementation of best management practices. The Project would not cause significant impacts related to traffic, noise, air quality, water quality, or biological resources and is not located on a hazardous site, a scenic highway, or subject to unusual circumstances or cumulative impacts. Additionally, the Project is exempt under Section 15301 (Class 1