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SATNA ANA RIVER: SANTIAGO PARK TRAIL AND HABITAT IMPROVEMENTS IMPLEMENTATION 4. Project benefits will be sustainable or resilient over the project lifespan. The proposed improvements will build on the park's existing components to encourage longevity for both ecological and recreational uses. The installation of a pedestrian bridge and decomposed granite trail are durable solutions for the park's currently deteriorating landscaping and trails. The habitat restoration equips the park with native plants that are resilient to drought and support local ecology. After invasive vegetation is removed, a more robust irrigation system will ensure the success and sustainability of newly planted native plants. 5. Project delivers multiple benefits and significant positive impact. The project seizes the unique opportunity to provide urban greening along one of very few remaining natural streams in Orange County. Coupled with the plethora of recreation amenities such as archery, pickleball, and lawn bowling, the restoration plans of the trail and enhanced features will provide a safe and welcoming space for all local community members to recreate freely. The project provides access to high quality greenspace for a city with several disadvantaged communities as defined by the California Department of Water Resources. 6. Project planned with meaningful community engagement and broad community support. The City of Santa Ana's Neighborhood Initiatives Team meets quarterly with the Park Santiago Neighborhood Association at the Santiago Park Lawn Bowling Clubhouse where they discuss the improvements for Santiago Park. This space allows the Neighborhood Initiatives Team and Park Santiago Neighborhood Association to collaborate and brainstorm ideas for park improvements. Community residents are invited to sketch and share comments directly onto site plans provided by the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency — Park Services Division. The feedback is integrated into concept designs and presented to Park Santiago Neighborhood Association for consent and approval. PROJECT FINANCING Coastal Conservancy $2,925,000 City of Santa Ana Acquisition & Development Fund $200,000 (Local Residential Development Fees) Project Total $3,125,000 The anticipated source of Conservancy funding for this project is a fiscal year 2020/2021 appropriation to the Conservancy from the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84). Chapter 5 of Proposition 84 provides funding for the protection and restoration of rivers, their watersheds, and associated land, water and other natural resources. Chapter 5 specifically allocates funds to the Coastal Conservancy for projects that "expand and improve" the Santa Ana River Parkway and that have been developed "in consultation with local government agencies participating in the development of the Santa Ana River Parkway." (Public Resources Code section 75050(i)). Page 4 of 6