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Cannabis Public Benefit Fund for Youth Services March 16, 2021 Page 5 programming in the community, making the zoo more accessible to all residents. • Amphitheater renovation with shade. • Educational signage for kids. Timeline: • Anticipated deployment of in person programing once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. 2. Splash Pads —Install five splash pads including shade structures at the Santa Ana Zoo, Memorial Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Thornton Park, El Salvador Park, and Madison Park. In Progress: • Coordinating with Public Works Agency for the design, development, and construction of splash pads. • NV5 consultants retained to design the five splash pads. Various themes are being suggested • Based on a preliminary estimate, additional funding will be needed to construct all five splash pads and will be budgeted for in the next fiscal year. Timeline: • Anticipated timeline is to be established when contractor is hired. 3. Year -Round and Seasonal Aquatics Programs (COMPLETED) — Provide year- round aquatics at Memorial Pool and seasonal aquatic programs for youth in our community to be safer in the water and stay physically active. Enhance hours of operation and expand aquatic recreational and instructional opportunities that include, but are not limited to water polo, Mommy & Me swim classes, lap swim, recreational swim, swim lessons, and swim team. On January 21, 2020, the City Council authorized an agreement with Blueray Management for management and operation services of the aquatic programs at City pools (5). Modified aquatic programming due to COVID-19. 4. Youth and Teen Excursions — Provide monthly excursions (12 total) free of charge for Santa Ana youth and teens (ages 10-14). Completed: • February 10, 2020, held first excursion at the DEFY OC in Mission Viejo. • March 21, 2020, scheduled a trip to Boomers in Irvine; however, cancelled due to COVID-19. In Progress: City Council 16 — 5 3/16/2021