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GOAL 1: COMMUNITY SAFETY • Increase assistance from federal agencies and encourage the enforcement of federal law concerning marijuana as Congress intended when it enacted the Controlled Substance Act. Without proactive assistance from federal agencies it limits local law enforcement's ability to shut down marijuana dispensaries that are in clear violation of federal laws. The police department is limited to reliance on local ordinance or civil proceedings which do not immediately stop the illegal activity. Santa Ana has had limited assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Attorney's Office. The Police Department has continued dialogue with local representatives from the Drug Enforcement Administration related to the enforcement of the Controlled Substance Act. While the dialogue is ongoing local and state initiatives might frame the future enforcement posture of federal agencies. • Maintain local funding for programs that support community oriented policing, gang suppression, and crime prevention, such as Byrne /Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) and Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) programs. Support for funding that does not require a local cost share or match is of particular importance. • Support maximum funding for the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and advocate for flexibility in the use of funds for personnel, training and target hardening. UASI funding is critical in sustaining long term homeland security efforts at the local and regional level. • Increase funding and revenue opportunities for Santa Ana Jail operations, particularly through contract negotiations with ICE and the US Customs. GOAL 2: YOUTH, EDUCATION, RECREATION Advocate funding to address and support 1)bridging the digital divide 2) art and culture exhibits at public libraries to engage community to read and learn and appreciate art and culture 3) advancing literacy 4) career guidance for youth and 4) library programming for teens. • Seek joint -use and other funding opportunities to establish a community e- Library. This "Biblio Tech" leverages technology tools to help the public access library resources. • Support legislation that provides federal and state funding for urban parks and recreation programs. • Identify and pursue funding sources to support improvements, expansion or addition of exhibits, and public education programing for the City of Santa Ana's Zoo at Prentice Park. GOAL 3: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • Monitor AB 1080 - -The Community Redevelopment Law authorizes the establishment of redevelopment agencies in communities to address the effects of blight, as defined. Existing law dissolved redevelopment agencies and community development agencies, as of February 1, 2012, and provides for the designation of successor agencies. Existing law provides for various Legislative Platform 65B-4 5/01/2014