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2015 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM <br />• Improvements to the efficacy of the <br />emergency shelter and transitional housing <br />access system <br />• Increased permanent housing options linked <br />to a range of supportive services <br />• Improvements to data systems to accurately <br />define the need for housing and related <br />services and to measure outcomes <br />• Development of systems and organizational <br />structures to provide oversight and <br />accountability <br />Veterans (City Manager's Office) <br />Advocate for social policy and increased funding <br />to ensure veterans have adequate access to job <br />training, employment opportunities, medical <br />care, and mental health services in a dignified <br />manner that honors their service and <br />commitment to our country. <br />Immigration Reform (City Manager's Office) <br />Recognizing the liberty and civil rights of all <br />individuals regardless of national origin or <br />immigration status, and to protect the well- <br />being and safety of all people residing in our <br />community, the City supports comprehensive <br />federal immigration reform that provides <br />sensible and effective solutions to secure our <br />boarders, ensure economic strength, and <br />promote stronger communities. <br />Gangs (Police Department) <br />Increase funding to address gang and gun <br />violence. The City of Santa Ana currently <br />receives approximately $100,000 a year under <br />the Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) which is <br />dedicated to gang suppression efforts and crime <br />prevention programs. <br />Domestic Violence (Police Department) <br />Increase funding to address and reduce <br />domestic violence incidents in the City of Santa <br />Ana. <br />GOAL 2: YOUTH, <br />EDUCATION, RECREATION <br />Santa Ana enjoys a young, vibrant population. The City is <br />committed to working with other youth- oriented <br />organizations to make a full range of opportunities <br />available so our children and young adults can achieve <br />success in their lives. <br />Parks (Parks, Recreation and Community <br />Services Agency) <br />Support legislation that provides federal and <br />state funding for urban parks and recreation <br />programs. <br />The City of Santa Ana has been awarded a <br />$1,030,800 grant to develop a half -acre park at <br />Memory Lane and the Santa Ana River, adjacent <br />to the Vista Del Rio Housing Project. <br />Library (Parks, Recreation and Community <br />Services Agency) <br />Advocate funding to address and support 1) <br />bridging the digital divide 2) art and culture <br />exhibits at public libraries to engage community <br />to read and learn and appreciate art and culture <br />3) advancing literacy 4) career guidance for <br />youth, and library programming for teens. <br />The Santa Ana Public Library was awarded a <br />$495,000 federal grant from the National <br />Institute for Museum and Library Services for <br />the Memories of Migration Program. Memories <br />of Migration is a 3 -year community memory <br />program that builds on the Library's unique <br />Teen Historian Program to jump start the <br />CITY OF SANTA ANA <br />65B -8 <br />