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Neighborhood Initiatives and Environmental Services

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Neighborhood Initiatives and Environmental Services
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Alternating Fridays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: closed

*Important Announcement*

The role of the Neighborhood Initiatives and Environmental Services (NIES) office staff is to be the liaison between a neighborhood association and City Hall. Staff provide general information from City departments and speakers, as requested.

Examples of support that NIES provides include:

  • Limited support with neighborhood projects
  • Providing administrative assistance as needed, such as the printing of flyers (up to 100 black-and-white sheets per meeting) to promote meetings
  • VoiceShot recording/text message for meeting notifications
  • City website event page updates

Examples of support that the NIES office does not provide include:

  • Setting neighborhood association meeting agendas
  • Designing communication materials, such as agendas and flyers
  • Financial support
  • Selection of leadership
  • Direct mediation in conflict resolution

About

As of July 1, 2022, the name of the Neighborhood Initiatives Program has changed to the Neighborhood Initiatives and Environmental Services (NIES) program. The program continues to provide capacity-building support, project consultation and acts as a connector between neighborhoods, communities, public and regulatory agencies, and the City. NIES functions are to promote community solutions, capacity building, and civic engagement in addressing environmental justice challenges within the City as identified in the General Plan. NIES will lead efforts to improve the environmental health, sustainability, and quality of life for disadvantaged communities in Santa Ana.

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Check out the various resources available to all neighborhood associations here

The EJ Action Committee is driven to promote community engagement in disadvantaged EJ communities within the City

Communication Linkage Forum strives to promote positive leadership, community participation, unity and pride in all neighborhoods by improving the quality of life in Santa Ana "block-by-block"

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NIES FAQs - Please select to expand

A neighborhood association is comprised of resident volunteers within a geographic location in Santa Ana. These resident volunteers come together based on needs or concerns to help improve their neighborhood. An organized neighborhood association can influence positive changes throughout their neighborhood by creating a sense of community pride among neighbors and by establishing a recognized political voice within City Hall. By focusing neighborhood efforts on specific issues, visual changes become apparent. The neighborhood will also have a better understanding of how the Santa Ana city government functions. Guidelines to creating a neighborhood association.

If you are interested in requesting a 40-yard roll-off container for a neighborhood cleanup, please contact Public Works at (714) 647-5411 or NeighborhoodCleanupProgram@santa-ana.org.

Who qualifies for this program?

Any neighborhood associations, Homeowner Associations (HOAs), or mobile home parks located within the city limits qualify for this program. Cleanups must be organized by authorized neighborhood representatives or HOA/mobile home park leaders. Homeowners shall not use this program for private use (i.e., home remodeling/improvements).

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Santa Ana’s neighborhood associations coordinate a variety of community programs including community resource fairs, social events and clean-up days. A special events training was provided and the PowerPoint and YouTube recording can be found at our Trainings Page. For more information on holding events at City Parks, public property, or private property visit the Event Planning page.

Just moved to Santa Ana? The City has a comprehensive list of phone numbers to assist residents with services. Visit www.santa-ana.org/who-do-i-call/

How do I report graffiti and other concerns?

What are the garage sale dates and restrictions?

  • Garage sales for residential properties are permitted on the first full weekend of MarchJuneSeptember, and December of each year. No permit is required. For more information visit the Garage and Yard Sales page.

What can I do about my neighbors barking dog?

What is the paramedic subscription program?

  • The paramedic subscription program is voluntary. The program provides coverage of emergency paramedic services within the City of Santa Ana to permanent residents at the cost of one annual subscription fee. For more information visit the Paramedic Subscription page.

What are the crime statistics for my neighborhood?

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