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Nib 111 yVn° i Y c March 17`h 2014 Dear Mayor Pulido, City Councilmembers, and City Manager Cavazos: LATINO A�ass On behalf of the Wellness Corridor Steering Committee (WCSC), we would like to thank all of you and City staff who have worked on the creation of the five -year Strategic Plan. We understand the importance of this plan, and have actively participated in providing input and recommendations at community input forums, through online surveys, and through online communication. We want to commend you on your leadership and efforts in working with Latino Health Access, non - profits, and community residents that are members of the WCSC to engage the Santa Ana community. The fruit of this effort has resulted in a plan that reflects values of health and wellness throughout the city. At the March WCSC meeting, the Committee reviewed the plan and agreed the plan is compatible with the goals and objectives in the Wellness Corridor Strategic Plan. As you move forward in reviewing and adopting this Strategic Plan, we would like to point out some highlights in the plan that will support the Wellness Corridor Initiative. The WCSC looks forward to working with the City to make sure the strategies are carried out and objectives met, particularly those impacting the Wellness Corridor area. Below you will find specific objectives that the WCSC has identified as points of collaboration with the City (please note words underlined and comments): Community Safety Goal: • All objectives, but particularly 1: Modernize the Community Policing philosophy to improve customer service, crime prevention and traffic /pedestrian /bicycle safety. Youth, Education, Recreation Goal: • All objectives, but particularly 4: Partner with groups and organizations to promote education, senior services, iob training and development for all Santa Ana residents (in downtown businesses) Economic Development Goal: • All objectives, but particularly 2 & 4: