Goal HP-3: Historic Preservation – Implementation Actions [Table HP-2 part 3]:

Ref #

Implementation Action

Agency /
Time Frame

GOAL HP-3: Develop, implement, and maintain a nationally recognized historic preservation program.

3.1

Educational opportunities. Dedicate resources for staff and policy makers to participate in historic preservation educational and professional development opportunities.

PBA
Ongoing

3.2

Historic properties. Update and expand citywide Historic Properties Survey Program to identify potential historic resources for placement on local Register and those that are at risk of losing their historic value, with the first phase to include resource evaluation of the Focus Areas.

PBA 2022 &
ongoing

3.3

Historical places. Proactively nominate all properties that potentially qualify for placement on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Places.

PBA 2024

3.4

Community engagement. Prepare a community engagement plan that targets communities with historic resources that have low participation rates in historic preservation programs including hard to reach communities and affiliated tribes listed with the California Native American Heritage Commission.

PBA 2023

3.5

Media communication. Enhance and maintain a web-based tool to promote Santa Ana’s local historic resources and provide incentives to encourage historic preservation.

PBA 2023

3.6

Historic Resources Commission. Establish minimum qualifications for participation on the Historic Resources Commission.

PBA 2023

3.7

Maintain certification. Maintain Certified Local Government status under the National Parks Service historic preservation program through training and submittal of annual report.

PBA
Ongoing

3.8

Equitable access. Establish a fee reduction or waiver program for low-income applicants to ensure equitable access and participation in the Mills Act Program.

PBA 2023

3.9

Historic building rehabilitation. Maintain and enhance a low-interest loan program for the rehabilitation of historic buildings.

CDA
2022

3.10

Public awareness. Participate in and support efforts of preservation organizations, affiliated tribes listed with the California Native American Heritage Commission, and business groups to promote public awareness and educational opportunities that highlight historic preservation.

PBA
Ongoing