Resolution No. 2023-XXX
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 2023-01 TO CHANGE THE GENERA L PLAN LAND
USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES
RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01 1-
251-38 AND 011-251-39
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows:
A. The City of Santa Ana is requesting approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2023- 01 to amend the General Plan land use designation of the properties recognized as Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 011-251-38 and 011-251-39 from Low Density Residential (LR-7) to Open Space (OS) and to update text portions and exhibits of the City’s General Plan to reflect this change in order to adequately update City records and capture the changes needed in relationship with new park at 1117 South Standard Avenue.
B. In 2017, the subject property was deeded to the City for the purpose of developing a public park.
C. In 2019, the City submitted a grant application for the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program and was awarded $3,600,000 for the construction of the subject park. In 2021, the City entered into an agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. to provide design and construction support services for the subject park.
D. On September 19, 2023, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Legion Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $3,366,625 for the construction and completion of the public park.
E. The City of Santa Ana, in conjunction with this action, is also requesting approval of (1) Public Facilities Naming (PFN) No. 2023-01 to name the new park located at 1117 South Standar d Avenue to “Gerardo Mouet Park; ( 2) Abandonment (PW) No. 2023- 03 to abandon and redesign the southerly portion of an alley between Wakeham Avenue to the north and McFadden Avenue to the south; and (3) Amendment Application (AA) No. 2023- 01 to change the zoning district designation of the park site from Multiple- Family Residence (R-3) to Open Space Land (O).
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F. O n October 23, 2023 , the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed public hearing and voted to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving GPA No. 2023-01.
G. On November 21, 2023, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed public hearing to consider all testimony, written and oral, related to GPA No. 2023-01, at which time all persons wishing to testify were heard, the project was fully considered, and all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this resolution occurred.
Section 2. The General Plan Amendment consists of amendments to the Land Use Element and text updates throughout the General Plan, as shown in Exhibit A , attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 3. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed General Plan Amendment is compatible with the objectives, policies, and general plan land use programs specified in the General Plan for the City of Santa Ana in that:
A. The City of Santa Ana has officially adopted a General Plan.
B. The land uses authorized by the General Plan Amendment, and the General Plan Amendment itself, are compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs specified in the General Plan, for the following reasons:
i. The proposed General Plan land use designation for the project area is OS which applies to those areas of the City designated to provide for recreational and green spaces, including parks, commercial open space, and public facilities such as water channels and rail infrastructure.
ii. The general plan amendment will support several goals and policies of the General Plan. Policy 1.5 of the Community Element (CM) encourages 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 1.2 of the Open Space Element (OS) encourages the a comprehensive and integrated network of parks, recreation facilities, trails, and open space that is diverse, with a variety of active and passive recreation opportunities. The subject park will add the City’s park network and will provide both active and passive recreation opportunities to the surrounding community. Policy 1.5 of the OS encourages a mix of community, neighborhood, and special use parks, along with green corridors, natural areas, and landscape areas, to meet community needs for green space, recreation space,
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social space, and trail connectivity. The subject park will increase the City’s parkland and will contribute to achieving three acres of parkland per 1,000 residents.
Section 4. The GPA wil l not adversely affect the public health, safety, and welfare in that the GPA will not result in incompatible land uses on adjacent properties, inconsistencies with any General Plan goals or policies, or adverse impacts to the environment.
Section 5. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project this is within the scope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2020029087). An environmental analysis has been conducted for this project which revealed that the previously prepared EIR adequately described the project’s environmental setting, impacts, and mitigation measures related to each impact. There are no substantial changes proposed by these actions. There are no substantial changes with respect to circumstances under which the actions undertaken that will require major revisions to the EIR. There is no new information of substantial importance. All environmental impacts associated with these actions were considered and evaluated by the EIR approved and adopted. There is no new information of substantial importance. There are no new environmental impacts or mitigation measures needed. All applicable mitigation measures identified by the EIR will be applied to this project. Furthermore, these actions are categorically exempt from further review per Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations of Land) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. As such, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No. 2020-78, will be filed for this project.
Section 6. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves GPA No. 2023-01. The amendments to the General Plan are attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which i ncludes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated October 23, 2023 , the Reques t for Council Action dated November 21, 2023, and exhibits attached hereto; and the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
[Signatures on the following page]
Resolution No. 2023-XXX
ADOPTED this 21st day of November, 2023.
_______________________
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
By:________________________
Jose Montoya
Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers ___________________________________
NOES: Councilmembers ___________________________________
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers ___________________________________
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers ___________________________________
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, JENNIFER L. HALL, City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2023-XX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on __________________.
Date: ____________ ____________________________ City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
Community Element
Santa Ana General Plan
FINAL, APRIL 2022
GPA 2023-01 (Pending)
CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
ABOUT THE MAP . This map shows the number, type, and distribution of facilities designed for community gathering, recreation, and learning.
Together with Figures CM-2 (Schools and School Districts) and OS-1 (Open Space), the map can identify areas that may be underserved or have limited access to community services and facilities. The City seeks to ensure an equitable distribution of access to these facilities for all Santa Ana residents.
FIGURE CM-1
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
*Revised by GPA 2023-01 (Pending)
CM
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FINAL, APRIL 2022
GPA 2023-01 (Pending)
CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
ABOUT THE MAP . This map shows areas that currently or should support high levels of pedestrian activity based on proximity to activity centers, mixed-use development, and/or transit stops. The intent is to foster a more walkable and active public realm through improvements such as wider sidewalks, safer street crossings, and enhanced streetscapes.
FIGURE M-4
PEDESTRIAN OPPORTUNITY ZONES
*Revised by GPA 2023-01 (Pending)
MOBILITY
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11 Public Services Element
Santa Ana General Plan
FINAL, APRIL 2022
GPA 2023-01 (Pending)
CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
ABOUT THE MAP . This map shows the number, type, and distribution of facilities that provide public services for safety, education, health, and recreation. The City seeks to ensure an equitable distribution of access to these facilities to ensure high levels of public service for all Santa Ana residents. Note that the police and fire symbols near Centennial Regional Park represent a joint training facility.
FIGURE PS-1
PUBLIC FACILITIES
*Revised by GPA 2023-01 (Pending)
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06 Open Space Element
Santa Ana General Plan
FINAL, APRIL 2022
GPA 2023-01 (Pending)
CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
ABOUT THE MAP . This map shows the number, type, and distribution of open space areas in Santa Ana, with the majority representing parks and trails owned and operated by the City. The City also maintains joint-use agreements with schools to expand public parks and recreation resources.
Golf course and cemetery areas provide a more limited form of recreation or open space. See Table OS-1, Open Space Resources, for a listing of parks and open space resources with numbering that is consistent with the labels on this figure.
FIGURE OS-1
OPEN SPACE RESOURCES
*Revised by GPA 2023-01 (Pending)
OPEN SPACE
OS
07 TABLE OS-1. OPEN SPACE RESOURCES
Park Name Acres Park Name Acres Park Name Acres
COMMUNITY PARKS 168.10
1. Carl Thornton Park 32.70 3. Jerome Park 19.27 5. Santiago Park 34.57
2. Centennial Regional Park 65.26 4. Memorial Park 16.30 -- -- NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS 145.86
6. Adams Park 5.68 14. Edna Park 3.56 22. Portola Park 9.07
7. Angels Community Park 1.60 15. El Salvador Park 8.91 23. Riverview Park 8.33
8. Birch Park 2.37 16. Fisher Park 2.58 24. Rosita Park 8.68
9. Bomo Koral Park 10.40 17. Heritage Park 6.44 25. Sandpointe Park 7.73
10. Cabrillo Park 7.60 18. Lillie King Park 10.40 26. Santa Anita Park 5.05
11. Cabrillo Tennis Center 3.61 19. Mabury Park 5.46 27. Windsor Park 10.81
12. Cesar Chavez Campesino Park 6.48 20. Madison Park 6.04 -- --
13. Delhi Park 9.94 21. Morrison Park 5.12 -- --
SMALL PARKS 11.8494
28. 17th Street Triangle 0.70 34. Garfield Fitness Park 0.10 40. Raitt and Myrtle 1.09
29. Chepa's Park 0.41 35. Maple Occidental Exercise Park 0.96 41. Saddleback View Park 0.92
30. Colonel William W. Eldridge Park 1.20 36. Mariposa Park 0.43 42. Sarah May Downie Herb Garden 0.13
31. Fairview Triangle 0.74 37. McFadden Triangle Park 0.77 43. Segerstrom Triangle Park 1.33
32. French Park 0.21 38. Memory Lane Park 0.56 44. Standard and McFadden Park 0.660.76
33. Friendship Park 0.10 39. Pacific Electric Park 1.41 45. Willard Intermediate Playlot 0.12 SPECIALTY PARKS 24.78
46. Civic Center Plaza 4.89 48. Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park 18.75 -- --
47. Plaza Calle Cuatro 0.20 49. Sasscer Park 0.94 -- -- JOINT-USE SCHOOL/REC AREAS 31.78
50. Garfield Community Center 0.39 53. Madison Elementary School 0.03 56. Willard Intermediate School 4.85
51. Godinez Fundamental High School 18.58 54. Monte Vista Elementary School 2.40 -- --
52. James Monroe Elementary School 2.91 55. Roosevelt Community Center Park 2.62 -- -- OTHER OPEN SPACE 282.77
57. River View Golf Course 81.78 59. Fairhaven Memorial Cemetery 66.83 61. St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery 4.23
58. Willowick Golf Course 102.11 60. Santa Ana Cemetery 27.82 -- -- CLASS I BIKEWAY/TRAILS - 19.44 MILES
City Bikeways/Trails - 15.74 miles Santa Ana River Trail - 3.70 miles -- TOTAL PARKS/REC FACILITIES - 382.36 ACRES TOTAL OTHER OPEN SPACE - 282.77 87 ACRES TOTAL TRAILS - 19.44 MILES Notes: The numbering corresponds to the labels on Figure OS-1, Open Space Resources. The list of parks and acreage figures are accurate as of April 2022November 2023.
All figures are subject to rounding.
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ABOUT THE MAP . This map shows the walking distance from publicly accessible parks. This map can help identify neighborhoods that may be underserved or have limited access to parks and recreation facilities. The City seeks to ensure an equitable distribution of access to these facilities for all Santa Ana residents.
FIGURE OS-2
WALKING DISTANCE TO PARK FACILITIES
*Revised by GPA 2023-01 (Pending)
OPEN SPACE
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09 Safety Element
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FINAL, APRIL 2022
GPA 2023-01 (Pending)
SAFETY
The purpose of the Safety Element is to eliminate and minimize risks associated with natural and human-generated hazards such as floods, earthquakes, and hazardous materials. By assessing and preparing for levels of risk, the city can endure the range of safety hazards and adapt to changes over time.
This element works in tandem with other elements of the General Plan, such as th e Public Services Element, which has goals and policies related to police, fire, and health services; emergency planning; and resiliency.
The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) for the City of Santa Ana planning area was developed in accordance with the
Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000) and followed FEMA’s 2011 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan guidance. The LHMP incorporates a process where hazards are identified and profiled, the people and facilities at risk are analyzed, and mitigation actions are developed to reduce or eliminate hazard risk. The implementation of these mitigation actions, which include both short and long-term strategies, involve planning, policy changes, programs, projects, and other activities. The most recent LHMP for the City of Santa Ana can be found at the following link:
https://www.santa-ana.org/hazard-mitigation-plan/.
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01 SAFETY
Land Use Element
Santa Ana General Plan
FINAL, APRIL 2022
GPA 2023-01 (Pending)
*Revised by GPA 2023-01 (Pending)
FIGURE LU-1
LAND USE MAP
ABOUT THE MAP . Figure LU-1 shows the fundamental pattern of land use by displaying the pattern and distribution of land use designations across the entire city, down to the parcel level.
CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
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12 *Revised by GPA 2023-01 (Pending)
FIGURE LU-4
DENSITY AND INTENSITY MAP
ABOUT THE MAP . Figure LU-4 combined with Table LU-3 describe the general plan standards for development intensity and density and show where they apply.
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FINAL, APRIL 2022
GPA 2023-01 (Pending)
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FIGURE UD-2
URBAN DESIGN ELEMENTS
*Revised by GPA 2023-01 (Pending)
ABOUT THE MAP . Figure UD-2 shows the location and types of the key urban design components that organize the visual form of the city, including activity nodes / urban hubs, focus intersections, major landmarks, and gateways. These components are presented relative to major travelways, including streets, the future alignment of the OC streetcar/stations, passenger rail, and current/potential bus rapid transit lines.
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