Item 30 - Uncodified Ordinance Amending the List of Parcels

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Local Trend According to the 2021 ACS, about 77 percent of the Santa Ana population identifies as being Hispanic or Latino of any race. In comparison, only 34 percent of Orange County residents identify the same. The City has a smaller population of White -alone residents compared to neighboring jurisdictions. The Asian -alone population in Santa Ana (11.8 percent) is smaller than in surrounding cities (Anaheim, 17.1 percent; Tustin, 24.1 percent; and Garden Grove, 41.7 percent). However, the census tracts in the western part of Santa Ana, in the Riverview West neighborhood, have large concentrations of Asian residents. The Asian population increased by 11 percent between the 2010 and 2020 census, the majority of which was Vietnamese. The concentration of Vietnamese residents in Santa Ana can be tied to the growing Vietnamese community of Little Saigon that was historically located in Westminster and now encompasses sizable communities in Garden Grove and west Santa Ana. Santa Ana also has smaller population of Black- or African -American -alone residents (>1 percent) compared to many neighboring jurisdictions (Anaheim, 2.5 percent; Tustin, 2.3 percent; and Irvine, 1.7 percent). However, that was not always the case. The Central City neighborhood, roughly bounded by Bristol Street, McFadden Avenue, Raitt Street, and Santa Ana Boulevard, was once home to a thriving African -American population. Many community members served on military bases in Orange County and eventually settled in Santa Ana. However, many African - American families began to move out of Santa Ana during the late 1970s and 80s, with many relocating to the Inland Empire. Some religious institutions and businesses that served this community are still present in the neighborhood today. Dissimilarity indices between non-White and White groups indicate that the city has also stayed almost the same with regard to segregation since 1990. Segregation between Black and White Hispanic communities has decreased, and segregation between Asian/Pacific Islander communities and White communities has increased. Figure 5 and Figure 6 show predominant race in Santa Ana. The majority of the city is predominantly Hispanic or Latino. The Majority Hispanic and Latino population continues in the north into parts of Garden Grove, but this is in contrast to the predominantly Asian population to the West and Southeast. AB2011 Sites Inventory To assess the City's AB2011 sites inventory, the distribution of sites by income category and predominant population are shown in Figure 5 and Figure 6. Most sites for affordable and mixed income are in areas where the predominant population is Hispanic or Latino. This is consistent with the demographics in the City. As shown in the figures, a majority of these sites are located in the central and northern parts of the City where existing general plan land use designations and zoning districts permit multi -family development are located. These areas are also served by high quality transit, such as rapid transit bus lines, the OC Streetcar, and the Santa Ana Regional Transportation center (SARTC), which connect to the broader Metrolink system. The locations of the sites have the potential to improve existing conditions through increased investment and provision of new services that will not only benefit new residents but also improve the quality of life for all segments of the community, especially existing residents. The sites are also located in areas that have been designated for redevelopment through the City's General Plan and Focus