GOAL CM-1: Recreation and Culture Provide opportunities for public and private recreation and cultural programs that meet the needs of Santa Ana’s diverse population.
- Policy CM-1.1
Access to Programs
Provide and maintain access to recreational and cultural programs to serve residential areas. Prioritize the provision of programs for residents living within park deficient or environmental justice areas.
- Policy CM-1.2
Community Input
Engage residents and community facility users with meaningful and effective participation to provide input and involve them in the decision-making process for community facility improvements and programming.
- Policy CM-1.3
Equitable Programs
Encourage recreational and cultural programs and activities of local interest that are inclusive and affordable to all.
- Policy CM-1.4
Shared Use
Expand community activities and programs provided through shared use or cooperative agreements at City facilities or partner sites.
- Policy CM-1.5
Equitable Recreational Spaces
Promote the development and use of municipal buildings, indoor facilities, sports fields, and outdoor spaces for recreation that serve residents throughout the city, with priority given to areas that are underserved and/or within environmental justice area boundaries.
- Policy CM-1.6
Recreation on Private Property
Promote the development and use of privately-owned recreation and entertainment facilities that help meet the needs of Santa Ana residents.
- Policy CM-1.7
Connections to Facilities
Support efforts to connect residents and visitors to local and regional cultural, educational, and natural environments.
- Policy CM-1.8
Developer Involvement
Promote developer participation in the provision of community facilities to meet the recreational needs of residents.
Program Incentives
Incentivize use of privately owned property to promote recreation, health, wellness, and art and culture programs.
GOAL CM-2: Education Provide exceptional, accessible, and diverse educational programs and facilities to meet community needs.
- PolicEy CM-2.1
Supporting Organizations
Collaborate with both private and public organizations that support early childhood education programs to optimize and expand service capacity.
- Policy CM-2.2
Educational Facilities Capacity
Partner with local school districts, nonprofit organizations, and other educational providers regarding land use and policy changes to ensure available educational facilities.
- Policy CM-2.4
Parent Participation
Support education, recreation programs, and after school activities that involve parent participation to increase high school graduation and college attendance rates.
- Policy CM-2.6
Educational Funding
Enhance educational opportunities in the community by expanding and maintaining access to libraries, learning centers, and technology through innovative funding sources.
GOAL CM-3: Active Living and Well-Being Promote the health and wellness of all Santa Ana residents.
- Policy CM-3.1
Supporting Health Services
Collaborate with and provide support to organizations engaged in improving public health and wellness, expanding access to affordable quality health care, and providing medical services for all segments of the community. Encourage greater emphasis on expanding or improving health services to underserved areas and populations.
- Policy CM-3.2
Healthy Neighborhoods
Continue to support the creation of healthy neighborhoods by addressing public safety, land use conflicts, hazardous soil contamination, incompatible uses, and maintaining building code standards.
- Policy CM-3.3
Healthy Residential Programs
Invest in programs and public improvements that educate residents about opportunities to increase their physical activity and improve their health, especially in environmental justice communities with higher risk of negative public health outcomes.
- Policy CM-3.5
Community Spaces
Encourage positive community interactions and neighborhood pride to create secure communities and promote safe public spaces.
- Policy CM-3.6
Healthy Options
Promote access to affordable, fresh, and healthy food options citywide through efforts such as community gardens, culinary classes, and neighborhood farmers markets.
- Policy CM-3.7
Active Lifestyles
Support programs that promote sports, fitness, walking, biking and active lifestyles.
- Policy CM-3.8
Underutilized Spaces
Repurpose underutilized spaces and City-owned vacant land as a strategy to improve community health and increase the number and accessibility of opportunities for health and recreation activities. Prioritize the redevelopment of such sites within environmental justice area boundaries and other areas underserved by parks and recreation opportunities.
- Policy CM-3.9
Prevention
Coordinate with the County Health Care Agency to promote healthier communities through education, prevention, intervention programs, and other activities that address the root causes of health disparities and inequities in Santa Ana.
- Policy CM-3.10
Public Health
Explore the feasibility of establishing a City Public Health Department with a focus on enhancing local health care access and delivery of health services in the City.