Conservation Element

 

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Vision & Core Values

A Shared Vision

A vision statement is the expression of our community’s past, present, and future; our aspirations and dreams; and is only bound by the limits of our ambition. The following vision was created through a collaborative process that included community comments, the General Plan Advisory Group, and the City Council. This vision guides the General Plan’s goals and policies and future decisions.

Santa Ana is a city that promotes the health and wellness of all residents, with a civic culture that actively embraces the power of diversity. Our city invests in resources that create economic opportunities for the next generation, and it is a community that celebrates our past while working together to create a sustainable future.

Our Core Values

Icon for health core value HEALTH

The people of Santa Ana value a physical environment that encourages healthy lifestyles, a planning process that ensures that health impacts are considered, and a community that actively pursues policies and practices that improve the health of our residents.

Icon for Equity core value Icon for Equity core value with environmental justice EQUITY

Our residents value taking all necessary steps to ensure equitable outcomes, expanding access to the tools and resources that residents need, and to balance competing interests in an open and democratic manner.

The value of equity that includes “EJ” in the upper corner indicates a policy related to environmental justice.

Icon for sustainability core value SUSTAINABILITY

Santa Ana values land use decisions that benefit future generations, plans for the impacts of climate change, and incorporates sustainable design practices at all levels of the planning process.

Icon for culture core value CULTURE

Our community values efforts that celebrate our differences as a source of strength, preserve and build upon existing cultural resources, and nurture a citywide culture of empowered residents.

Icon for education core value EDUCATION

We are a city that values the creation of lifelong learners, the importance of opening up educational opportunities to all residents and investing in educational programs that advance our residents’ economic wellbeing.

About the Element

Purpose of Conservation Element

The Conservation Element identifies the community’s natural resources and communicates the benefits for retention, enhancement, and development of these reserves toward improving quality of life and the environment as a whole. The Conservation Element will guide the City in its efforts to prioritize sustainability and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Conservation Element Introduction

The protection and management of our air, water, and energy resources are essential for a healthy, sustainable, and equitable path forward. Additionally, the preservation of the remaining stretches of undisturbed plant and wildlife environment, such as in Santiago Park, is important to residents.

The City conducts numerous programs and maintains local and regional partnerships to educate people about and incentivize the conservation of natural resources. Additional planning and policy direction is provided in the Santa Ana Climate Action Plan, which represents the City’s commitment to a more sustainable future and enhanced quality of life by reducing emissions, water demand, and energy usage.

A special focus of the Conservation Element is the reduction of health hazards due to air pollution, water contamination, or soil contamination. While the City addresses the topic of environmental justice throughout nearly every element of the General Plan, the Conservation Element contains the mapping and tabular identification of the issues affecting environmental justice communities in Santa Ana and the boundaries of those communities.

Community Considerations for the Conservation Element

Through the community engagement process for this General Plan, participants identified numerous conservation considerations and values that they believe should form the basis of and be addressed by this element. Specifically, participants highlighted the following topics, areas of concern, and community strengths:

  • Build and develop in a sustainable manner
  • Ensure healthy air, water, and soil conditions
  • Support renewable resources
  • Preserve the natural environment
  • Maintain a robust urban forest

Policy Framework

GOAL CN-1: Air Quality and Climate

Protect air resources, improve regional and local air quality, and minimize the impacts of climate change.

  • Policy CN-1.1
    Regional Planning Efforts
    Coordinate air quality planning efforts with local and regional agencies to meet or exceed State and Federal ambient air quality standards in order to educate the community on and protect all residents from the health effects of air pollution.
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  • Policy CN-1.2
    Climate Action Plan
    Consistency with emission reduction goals highlighted in the Climate Action Plan shall be considered in all major decisions on land use and investments in public infrastructure.
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  • Policy CN-1.3
    Education
    Promote efforts to educate businesses and the general public about air quality standards, reducing the urban heat island effect, health effects from poor air quality and extreme heat, and best practices they can make to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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  • Policy CN-1.4
    Development Standards
    Support new development that meets or exceeds standards for energy-efficient building design and site planning.
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  • Policy CN-1.5
    Sensitive Receptor Decisions
    Study the impacts of stationary and non-stationary emission sources on existing and proposed sensitive uses and opportunities to minimize health and safety risks. Develop and adopt new regulations avoiding the siting of facilities that potentially emit increased pollution near sensitive receptors within environmental justice area boundaries.
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  • Policy CN-1.6
    New and Infill Residential Development
    Promote development that is mixed use, pedestrian friendly, transit oriented, and clustered around activity centers.
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  • Policy CN-1.7
    Housing and Employment Opportunities
    Improve the city’s jobs/housing balance ratio by supporting development that provides housing and employment opportunities to enable people to live and work in Santa Ana.
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  • Policy CN-1.8
    Promote Alternative Transportation
    Promote use of alternate modes of transportation in the City of Santa Ana, including pedestrian, bicycling, public transportation, car sharing programs, and emerging technologies.
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  • Policy CN-1.9
    Public Investment Alternative Transportation Infrastructure
    Continue to invest in infrastructure projects that support public transportation and alternate modes of transportation in the City of Santa Ana, including pedestrian, bicycling, public transportation, car sharing programs, and emerging technologies.
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  • Policy CN-1.10
    Transportation Management
    Continue to support and invest in improvements to the City’s Transportation Management System, including projects or programs that improve traffic flow and reduce traffic congestion.
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  • Policy CN-1.11
    Public Investment in Low- or Zero Emission Vehicles
    Continue to invest in low-emission or zero-emission vehicles to replace the City’s gasoline powered vehicle fleet and to transition to available clean fuel sources such as bio-diesel for trucks and heavy equipment.
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  • Policy CN-1.12
    Sustainable Infrastructure
    Encourage the use of low or zero emission vehicles, bicycles, nonmotorized vehicles, and car-sharing programs by supporting new and existing development that includes sustainable infrastructure and strategies such as vehicle charging stations, drop-off areas for ride-sharing services, secure bicycle parking, and transportation demand management programs.
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  • Policy CN-1.13
    City Contract Practices
    Support businesses and contractors that use reduced-emissions equipment for city construction projects and contracts for services, as well as businesses that practice sustainable operations.
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  • Policy CN-1.14
    Transportation Demand Management
    Require and incentivize projects to incorporate transportation demand management techniques.
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  • Policy CN-1.15
    Community Emissions Reduction
    Collaborate with the South Coast Air Quality Management District and local stakeholders in advance of designation as a priority community for air monitoring and reduction, and implement measures and strategies identified in other air monitoring and emissions reduction plans that are applicable to and feasible for Santa Ana.
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  • Policy CN-1.16
    Indirect source rules
    Support the development of regional legislation such as the drayage truck rule, advanced clean truck route, and heavy-duty low NOx rule by the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
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  • Policy CN-1.17
    Indoor Recreation
    Encourage new development to provide indoor recreation space when located in areas with high levels of localized air pollution or if site is adjacent to freeways or heavy industrial uses.
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  • Policy CN-1.18
    public investment in parks
    Coordinate with park renovation and new development to address air quality and climate impacts by reducing the heat island affect by providing green infrastructure and shade, and reducing air pollution by providing vegetation that removes pollutants and air particles.
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GOAL CN-2: Natural Resources

Preserve and enhance Santa Ana’s natural and environmental resources while maintaining a balance between recreation, habitat restoration, and scenic resources.

  • Policy CN-2.1
    Native Wildlife Habitat Protection
    Protect and enhance natural vegetation in parks and open spaces for wildlife habitat, erosion control, and to serve as noise and scenic buffers.
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  • Policy CN-2.2
    Biodiversity Preservation
    Collaborate with State and County agencies to promote biodiversity and protect sensitive biological resources.
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  • Policy CN-2.3
    Resource Management
    Efficiently manage soil and mineral resource operations to eliminate significant nuisances, hazards, or adverse environmental effects on neighboring land uses.
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  • Policy CN-2.4
    Scenic Preservation
    Ensure that development, open space and travelways surrounding key destinations, historic sites, recreational areas, and open space protects visual corridors, community aesthetics, and scenic preservation.
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GOAL CN-3: Energy Resources

Reduce consumption of and reliance on nonrenewable energy, and support the development and use of renewable energy sources.

  • Policy CN-3.1
    Interagency Coordination
    Consult with regional agencies and utility companies to pursue energy efficiency goals and expand renewable energy strategies.
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  • Policy CN-3.2
    Education Programs
    Support education programs to provide information on energy conservation and alternatives to nonrenewable energy sources.
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  • Policy CN-3.3
    Development Patterns
    Promote energy-efficient development patterns by clustering mixed use developments and compatible uses adjacent to public transportation.
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  • Policy CN-3.4
    Site Design
    Encourage site planning and subdivision design that incorporates the use of renewable energy systems.
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  • Policy CN-3.5
    Landscaping
    Promote and encourage the planting of native and diverse tree species to improve air quality, reduce heat island effect, reduce energy consumption, and contribute to carbon mitigation with special focus in environmental justice areas.
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  • Policy CN-3.6
    Life Cycle Costs
    Encourage construction and building development practices that use renewable resources and life cycle costing in construction and operating decisions.
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  • Policy CN-3.7
    Energy Conservation Design and Construction
    Incorporate energy conservation features in the design of new construction and rehabilitation projects.
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  • Policy CN-3.8
    Energy-Efficient Public Facilities
    Promote and encourage efficient use of energy and the conservation of available resources in the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of public facilities, infrastructure, and equipment.
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  • Policy CN-3.9
    Energy Generation in Public Facilities
    Encourage and support the generation, transmission, use, and storage of locally distributed renewable energy in order to promote energy independence, efficiency, and sustainability.
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  • Policy CN-3.10
    Energy Conservation in Public Projects
    Work with businesses and contractors that use energy-efficient practices in the provision of services and equipment for City construction projects.
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  • Policy CN-3.11
    Energy-Efficient Transportation Infrastructure
    Continue to support public and private infrastructure for public transportation such as bus routes, rail lines, and the OC Streetcar.
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GOAL CN-4: Water Resources

Conserve and replenish existing and future water resources.

  • Policy CN-4.1
    Water Use
    Encourage and educate residents, business owners, and operators of public facilities to use water wisely and efficiently.
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  • Policy CN-4.2
    Landscaping
    Encourage public and private property owners to plant native or drought-tolerant vegetation.
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  • Policy CN-4.3
    Recycled Water Systems
    Continue to coordinate with the Orange County Water District, Orange County Sanitation District, and developers for opportunities to expand use of reclaimed water systems.
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  • Policy CN-4.4
    Irrigation Systems
    Promote irrigation and rainwater capture systems that conserve water to support a sustainable community.
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  • Policy CN-4.5
    Water Supply
    Continue to collaborate with Orange County Water District and Metropolitan Water District to ensure reliable, adequate, and high quality sources of water supply at a reasonable cost.
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  • Policy CN-4.6
    Water Quality
    Work with public and private property owners to reduce storm water runoff and to protect the water quality percolating into the aquifer and into any established waterway.
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Figures & Tables

Implementation

About Implementation

An implementation plan is a coordinated series of actions the City desires to take in the future that are intended to advance, over the long term, the City’s Shared Vision, Core Values, and the General Plan goals and policies. An implementation plan is thus a follow-up measure for this element. Taken as a whole, these programs represent the City’s best thinking today on what actions should be taken to address the considerations and concerns of the community and make sure that the plan’s aspirations are achieved.

Implementation is in large part contingent upon adequate funding. Many of these actions can be pursued through initiatives already underway. Other programs will require additional resources. Therefore, the exact mix and timing of programs the City may pursue will in part be opportunity driven, dependent on the availability of funding, staffing, and other necessary resources. The Time Frame in the Implementation Table below is the target for completion of the Action.

This element may be implemented by amendments to existing plans, ordinances, development standards and design guidelines; capital investments/projects; and interagency/interjurisdictional coordination. The following table identifies the implementation action, the responsible City agency, and targeted timeline for accomplishment.

Goal CN-1: Air Quality and Climate – Implementation Actions [Table CN-3 part 1]:

Ref #

Implementation Action

Agency/
Time Frame

GOAL CN-1: Protect air resources, improve regional and local air quality, and minimize the impacts of climate change.
1.1 EJ action icon (Community Element)

Air quality planning. Review existing and monitor the development of new air monitoring and emissions reduction plans prepared by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Gather and evaluate measures and strategies in such plans for their applicability to and feasibility for Santa Ana.

PBA 2022 & annually

1.2 EJ action icon (Community Element)

Community identification. Coordinate with the South Coast Air Quality Management District and local stakeholders to pursue a priority community designation for eligible environmental justice areas of the city , with focus on areas with unique needs and highest pollution burden as identified in the CalEnviroScreen tool. If such designation is not awarded, seek grant funds for activities such as local air quality monitoring.

PBA 2022 & Ongoing

1.3 EJ action icon (Community Element)

Proactive engagement. Collaborate with the South Coast Air Quality Management District and local stakeholders in environmental justice areas experiencing local air pollutions issues to outline objectives and strategies for monitoring air pollution in advance of the establishment of a community emissions reduction and/or air monitoring plan.

PBA 2022 & Ongoing

1.4 EJ action icon (Community Element)

Health risk criteria. Establish criteria for requiring health risk assessments for existing and new industries, including the type of business, thresholds, and scope of assessment. Review existing and establish new regulation to reduce and avoid increased pollution near sensitive receptors within environmental justice area boundaries.

PBA    2022-2027
1.5 EJ action icon (Community Element)

Agency permits. Monitor the South Coast Air Quality Management District permitting and inspection process and the Orange County Health Care Agency to identify businesses in Santa Ana with potential hazardous materials or by-products, with a special focus on environmental justice communities. Serve as a liaison for residents to identify potential emission violations. Share information and data with the community on the City’s Environmental Quality web page.

PBA 2022 & Ongoing

1.6 EJ action icon (Community Element)

Emissions monitoring. Coordinate with the South Coast Air Quality Management District to monitor existing air measurements and recommend new air measurements and locations.

PBA 2022 & Ongoing

1.7 EJ action icon (Community Element)

Truck idling. Evaluate strategies to reduce truck idling found or reported in areas with sensitive receptors, with a priority placed on environmental justice areas.

PBA/PD 2022-2024

1.8 EJ action icon (Community Element)

Improve older trucks. Promote the City’s Vehicle Replacement Plan and explore the replacement of older trucks through City participation in regional incentive programs and education of Santa Ana private fleet owners of program opportunities.

PWA 2022

1.9 EJ action icon (Community Element)

Indirect source rules. Support the development of indirect source rules, drayage truck rules, advanced clean truck routes, and heavy-duty low NOx rules by the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

CMO
Ongoing

1.10 EJ action icon (Community Element)

Interagency team. Establish an environmental quality interagency team to evaluate, monitor, and make recommendations to address air quality and environmental hazard issues, with a special focus on environmental justice areas. Publish results and information on the City’s website through a dedicated Santa Ana Environmental Quality web page.

PBA 2022 & Ongoing

1.11 EJ action icon (Community Element)

Public education. Augment existing outreach programs to improve public awareness of State, regional and local agencies’ roles and resources to identify, monitor, and address air quality and other environmental hazards in the community.

PBA/PWA
Ongoing

1.12 EJ action icon (Community Element)

Data collection for emissions plans. Coordinate with the South Coast Air Quality Management District to explore ways to initiate data collection efforts for a community emissions reduction and/or community air monitoring plan, including the identification of information needed (new or updated), potential data sources and needed resources, and strategies to engage residents and collect information.

PBA 2022
1.13 EJ action icon (Community Element)

Community survey on healthy lifestyles. Plan for and conduct a community survey of residents every two years related to community health, pollution, parks, community engagement, and community services, with focused outreach for environment justice concerns and priority areas (tie into other City efforts like Strategic Plan, park and recreation planning, community benefits, etc.).Report findings of survey through the various media platforms and utilize input to inform periodic evaluation and update of General Plan.

CMO Every two Years

1.14 EJ action icon (Community Element)

Expanded interactions. Identify opportunities to expand regular attendance and support neighborhood associations and community groups to hold regular meetings with City staff and decision-makers in neighborhoods within environmental justice communities, so that residents, community organizations and businesses can communicate their unique issues and needs, as well as their recommendations on how best to implement environmental quality, environmental health, and environmental justice policies. Arrange for language interpretation services as needed at these meetings so that all residents can participate.

PBA/CMO
Ongoing

1.15 EJ action icon (Community Element)

Expanded representation. Expand representation of residents from neighborhoods within environmental justice area boundaries by extending residents from such areas to become board, commission, and task force members as openings occur.

PBA/CMO
Ongoing

1.16 EJ action icon (Community Element)

City budget. Evaluate the City’s budget and financial policies to include direction for prioritizing public services and improvements within environmental justice area boundaries. Augment budget meeting presentations to include a section dedicated to the status of actions and improvements to address the needs of residents within environmental justice area boundaries.

CMO
Annually

1.17

Transportation Demand Management. Collaborate with the South Coast Air Quality Management District, Orange County Transportation Authority, and other transportation planning agencies to develop a transportation demand management program for small businesses and new multifamily housing in the city to educate and incentivize employees and residents to consider transit, carpool, and active transportation travel choices.

PBA/PWA
2023

1.18

Support transit. Support local and regional land use and transportation plans that increase mass transit usage and reduce vehicle trips.

PWA
Ongoing

1.19

Climate Action Plan. Review and update the City’s Climate Action Plan.

PWA 2023
Notes:
CDA – Community Development Agency; CMO – City Manager’s Office; HR – Human Resources Department; PBA – Planning and Building Agency; PWA – Public Works Agency; PRCSA – Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency; PD – Police Department
EJ action icon (Community Element) associated with environmental justice policies

 

Goal CN-2: Natural Resources – Implementation Actions [Table CN-3 part 2]:

Ref #

Implementation Action

Agency /
Time Frame

GOAL CN-2: Preserve and enhance Santa Ana’s natural and environmental resources while maintaining a balance between recreation, habitat restoration, and scenic resources.

2.1

Native planting. Evaluate opportunities in parks, open spaces, scenic linkages, and greenway corridors to restore native vegetation and establish, where appropriate, native plantings that require limited water and fertilizer. Restoration and establishment of native planting should not limit pedestrian and recreation access.

PRCSA/ PWA 2021 & ongoing

2.2

Santiago Creek. Continue working with regional agencies, including the Orange County Flood Control District, to identify opportunities to enhance the natural qualities of Santiago Creek to protect habitat and reintroduce native plants and animals.

PRSCA 2022 &  ongoing

2.3

Channel improvement plans. Partner with the County of Orange to explore best practices in greenbelt and channel improvement plans for the Santa Ana River and Santiago Creek to preserve natural vegetation.

PRSCA/PWA 2022

2.4

Preservation of natural and historic resources. Collaborate with local indigenous tribes and other stakeholders to identify and evaluate potential incentives in the municipal code to encourage protection and enhancement of natural and historic resources.

PBA Ongoing

2.5

Programming. Incorporate the city’s natural resources into City plans and recreational programming to facilitate and encourage healthy, safe recreational activities.

PRCSA 2021 & ongoing
Notes:
CDA – Community Development Agency; CMO – City Manager’s Office; HR – Human Resources Department; PBA – Planning and Building Agency; PWA – Public Works Agency; PRCSA – Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency; PD – Police Department
EJ action icon (Community Element) associated with environmental justice policies

 

Goal CN-3: Energy Resources – Implementation Actions [Table CN-3 part 3]:

Ref #

Implementation Action

Agency / Time Frame

GOAL CN-3: Reduce consumption of and reliance on nonrenewable energy, and support the development and use of renewable energy sources.

3.1

CALGreen voluntary measures. Evaluate the feasibility of adopting CALGreen building code nonresidential voluntary measures as mandatory measures by the City.

PBA 2023

3.2

LEED/ENVISION certification. Evaluate the feasibility of requiring all major renovations and new construction of City-owned facilities over 5,000 square feet to earn a LEED New Construction Silver Certification or greater. Evaluate feasibility of requiring all existing City-owned facilities larger than 25,000 square feet to obtain the LEED Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Certification. Evaluate the feasibility of requiring all major renovations and new construction of City-owned infrastructure facilities to earn ENVISION Bronze Certification. Consider providing incentives and recognition for new commercial, multifamily projects, and neighborhoods to obtain LEED certification. Incentives may include expedited permitting, rebates on or reduced building permit fees, and density bonuses.

PBA/PWA 2022

3.3

Green design guidelines. Update Citywide Design Guidelines to incorporate energy conservation principles, including passive heating and cooling, siting, shading, and material choices. Provide examples of site plans that illustrate energy conservation principles.

PBA 2023

3.4

Retrofitting existing buildings. Support and encourage retrofitting existing buildings to achieve energy optimization. Partner with Southern California Edison and other stakeholders to provide incentives, rebates, and expedited permitting for energy retrofit projects and to make residents, property owners, and businesses aware of such programs.

PBA/PWA Ongoing

3.5

Funding energy projects. Partner with local businesses, community organizations, and advocacy groups to seek creative financing sources for renewable energy retrofit and new development projects, including subsidized or other low-interest loans, on-bill repayment, and the option to pay for system installation through long-term assessments on individual property tax bills. For affordable housing projects involving City funds, require and incentivize affordable housing developers to meet energy-efficiency goals.

PBA/CDA 2023 & Ongoing

3.6

Funding mechanism clearinghouse. Establish and maintain a clearinghouse of information on available funding alternatives for renewable energy projects, rates of return, and other information to support developers and community members interested in pursuing renewable energy projects.

PWA/CDA 2022

3.7

Public awareness. Create educational programs to sustain public awareness of the importance of resource conservation (e.g., energy, water, and open space), the continued existence of long-term resource demand challenges, and specific conservation tactics that are recommended.

PWA Ongoing

3.8

Clean electricity. Coordinate with Southern California Edison to expand the availability of clean/renewable energy services throughout the city, and to explore alternative energy technologies.

PWA 2023

3.9

Local solar photovoltaics (PV). Continue to pursue partnerships with government entities and private companies to establish a range of incentive programs to retrofit existing buildings with photovoltaic panels. Incentives could include reduced fees, expedited permit processing, tax incentives, and reduced energy bills. Provide educational resources to residents, property owners, and businesses regarding PV panels and available incentive programs.

PBA 2023

3.10

Electricity storage. Consider partnering with local Southern California Edison and local community organizations to pursue opportunities for electricity storage at the building scale, separate from the utility-scale storage operated by Southern California Edison. As battery technologies improve, promote the use of distributed electricity storage at commercial and residential buildings.

CMO 2022

3.11

Natural carbon sequestration. Reduce the amount of carbon dioxide that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere through the continued maintenance and expansion of the city’s urban forest and development of other green infrastructure. Explore options to include green infrastructure requirements in new public realm plans.

PWA Ongoing
Notes:
CDA – Community Development Agency; CMO – City Manager’s Office; HR – Human Resources Department; PBA – Planning and Building Agency; PWA – Public Works Agency; PRCSA – Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency; PD – Police Department
EJ action icon (Community Element) associated with environmental justice policies

 

Goal CN-4: Water Resources – Implementation Actions [Table CN-3 part 4]:

Ref #

Implementation Action

Agency/
Time Frame

GOAL CN-4: Conserve and replenish existing and future water resources.

4.1

Water education. Provide educational outreach materials for residents and businesses on proper water use and other water conservation practices.

PWA Ongoing

4.2

Water smart landscapes. Promote awareness of the City Landscape and Parkway Improvement Guidelines to require public projects and new private development to incorporate drought-tolerant landscaping. Continue to encourage drought-tolerant retrofits through the Turf Removal Rebate Program and educate property owners about incentives available through the SoCal Water$mart program to public and private property owners for planting native or drought-tolerant vegetation.

PWA/PBA 2022

4.3

Green stormwater management. Identify opportunities for the installation of stormwater best management practices in the public rights-of-way, parking lots, parks, or public buildings, for inclusion into the Capital Improvement Program.

PWA Ongoing

4.4

Water recycling. Pursue funding to implement the first phase of the City of Santa Ana Recycled Water Master Plan, with an emphasis on local water recycling programs and cooperation with regional water recycling efforts.

PWA 2023
Notes:
CDA – Community Development Agency; CMO – City Manager’s Office; HR – Human Resources Department; PBA – Planning and Building Agency; PWA – Public Works Agency; PRCSA – Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency; PD – Police Department
EJ action icon (Community Element) associated with environmental justice policies

 

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