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City of Santa Ana Limited.English Proficiency (LEP) Plan November 2017 data in the City of Santa Ana does not represent actual populations served by this program, but is offered for comparison purposes only. In order to prepare this plan, the City of Santa Ana undertook an analysis that considers the following factors: 1. The number or proportion of LEP persons in the service area who maybe served by the City. City staff reviewed the 2010 U.S. Census to determine the approximate number of LEP persons age 5 years and older in the City of Santa Ana. RACE White Black Amer Ind/Alaskan Asian Native Haw/Pac Isl Hispanic/Latino (a) (a) Hispanics may be of any race TOTAL POPULATION 148,938 4,856 3,260 34,158 976. 253,928 POPULATION PERCENTAGE 45.9 1.5 1.0 10.5 0.3 78.2 City staff also reviewed the 2010 U.S. Census to determine that 82% of the City population (266,121 LEP speakers) spoke a language other than English at home. This meets the Department of Justice (DOJ) Safe Harbor provision of "every 1000 speakers or five % of the population; whichever is less. In the County of Orange, 367,299 Spanish-speaking residents speak English "less than very well" (49%) and 100,797 Vietnamese -speaking residents speak English "less than very well" (61.8%). 2. The frequency with which LEP persons come in contact with City programs, activities or services. Contact with LEP individuals has not occurred in this program. However, approximately 90% of the residents that participate in activities at the two Senior Recreation Centers on a monthly basis speak a language other than English. 3. The nature and importance of programs, activities or services provided by the City to the LEP population. The primary purposes of the Seniors on the Go Transportation Program is to provide transportation for residents 60 years of age and older, to and from the City's Senior Centers and provide weekly shopping trips to local stores and mini -excursions to various area attractions. By enabling participants to keep in touch with the community, bond with peers and engage in meaningful activities, the program helps seniors maintain their independence and dignity. This in turn creates opportunities that can enhance the quality of life for senior adults. 4. The resources available to the recipient of federal funds and overall cost to provide LEP assistance. Outreach expenses as they relate to LEP populations are split among several departments (Personnel Services, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency, Police, and Community Development Agency). The City updated its website with the capability to translate information 55C-22 16