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Exhibit B 3. A plan for acknowledgement of Conservancy funding. 4. Evidence that all permits and approvals required to implement the project have been obtained. 5. Evidence that the City has entered into agreements sufficient to enable the City to implement, operate, and maintain the project." Staff further recommends that the Conservancy adopt the following findings: "Based on the accompanying staff report and attached exhibits, the State Coastal Conservancy hereby finds that: 1. The proposed authorization is consistent with Chapter 4.6 of Division 21 of the Public Resources Code, regarding the Santa Ana River Conservancy Program and funding for public access to, enjoyment of, and enhancement of the recreational and educational experience on program lands in a manner consistent with the protection of land and natural resources and economic resources in the Santa Ana River area and its tributaries. 2. The proposed project is consistent with the current Conservancy Project Selection Criteria and Guidelines." PROJECT SUMMARY: Staff recommends that the Conservancy authorize disbursement of up to $544,000 to the City of Santa Ana (City) to complete final design and restoration of Triangle Park within the Santa Ana River Parkway. The proposed project will complete final design and engineering and restoration of the park. Restoration will include renovation of the viewing deck area, improved ADA accessibility, restoration of riparian landscaping, and installation of seating benches, trail and interpretive signage, and fencing. The City has already completed conceptual design and preliminary construction plans and is ready to proceed with the proposed project upon approval of funding. The purpose of the project is to restore the 0.7-acre Triangle Park as a bicycle rest stop and riparian viewing area along the Santa Ana River Trail (the Trail). It is located at the junction between the Orange County Bicycle Trail and the Santa Ana River Trail (Exhibit 1). Due to previous homeless encampments along the Santa Ana River, the Triangle Park site has been vandalized and needs extensive restoration. The County of Orange has worked with encampment residents over the past year to secure alternative housing solutions, and the City of Santa Ana is providing additional assistance by directing homeless individuals and families to health organizations and housing assistance. With the encampment issues resolved, Triangle Park needs restoration and improvement as a rest stop, access point to nearby parks and open spaces, and as a wayfinding station for use by pedestrians and bicyclists on the Santa Ana River Trail and Orange County Bicycle Trail. Triangle Park has the potential to be a popular bike rest area and a valuable community asset. The site will include restored riparian vegetation and shade trees, river rock boulders, a comfortable rest area, and a restored river viewing deck with improved ADA accessibility. Interpretive and directional signage will provide visitors with their location on the Trail and other location and amenity information such as: distances to Trail landmarks, milestones, points of interest, adjacent trail connections, and locations of nearby parks and facilities. From the