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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
AUGUST 7, 2006
TITLE:
THE SANTA ANA RIVER VISION PLAN
APPROVED
o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Ordinance on 1" Reading
o Ordinance on 2"' Reading
o Implementing Resolution
o Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
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CITY MANAGER
FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Direct staff to seek grant funding to improve trail and habitat
opportunities along and adjacent to the Santa Ana River.
2. Direct staff
implement the
Plan.
to work
Vision,
wi th various agencies to seek opportunities to
Goals and policies of the Santa Ana River Vision
3. Direct staff to work closely with the County of Orange in their efforts
to improve the trails and programs along the river.
4 . Receive and Fi le.
DISCUSSION
On November 15, 2004, the Santa Ana City Council approved the formation of
the Santa Ana River Task Force to study the possibility of restoring
natural habitat environments and expanding recreational opportunities along
the River. The Park Development, Recreation Programs and Education
Partnerships Council Committee solicited applications from various
governmental agencies, community organizations and businesses to serve on
the Task Force. The City Council appointed 23 individuals to serve on the
Santa Ana River Task Force.
The Santa Ana River Task Force toured various areas along the Santa Ana
River and met over a period of eight months to develop the Vision
Statement, review Opportunities and Constraints along the river and
developed the Goals, policies and Implementation Actions for the Santa Ana
River Vision Plan. The Santa Ana River Task Force intends for this Vision
Plan to act as a catalyst towards the development and implementation of a
vision for the Santa Ana River. On June 13, 2006, the Task Force approved
the Santa Ana River Vision plan and directed staff to refine the plan for
City Council approval. On June 28, 2006, the Santa Ana Vision Plan was
presented to the Board of Parks and Recreation for information. The Board
fully supports the plan as a means to provide future open space for the
City of Santa Ana.
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The Santa Ana River Vision Plan
August 7, 2006
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CEOA COMPLIANCE
In accordance with the California
recommended action is not considered
environmental documentation is required.
Environme tal Quali ty Act,
a CEQA project. Therefore,
the
no
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
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Gerardo Mouet I
Executive Director
Parks, Recreation, & Community
Services Agency
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